283: Zhuang Bifan's unique skills

An hour later.

Bai Wei left with Zhuang Bifan.

The two discussed the plan for entering the subterranean world.

According to Bai Wei, when Yun Zhiyi first entered the subterranean world, he was already a member of the Apocalypse Cult.

And this time, only Shen Bei and Zhuang Bifan could carry out the exploration mission.

Initially, Shen Bei was a little confused.

The subterranean world has been confirmed, the Martial Dao Pinnacle is within reach, why not just send a large force to sweep through it and clear the location?

Instead, only two people are going into the subterranean world?

The subterranean world isn't a scenic spot, what kind of joke is this!

Bai Wei considered two aspects.

One aspect was the uncertainty of Yun Zhiyi.

Although he constantly spoke of the Martial Dao Pinnacle.

Whether it was true or false, there was no way to verify it.

Rashly assembling a large force, it would be fine if there were results, but if there were no results, the state would not be able to account for it.

Moreover, this was not the most troublesome part.

The key was that Xing Sha City was located in the Central Plains, while the military stationed where Bai Wei was located was in the North East.

They were completely different military regions.

The military stationed in Xing Sha City was under the jurisdiction of another Heavenly King, Huo Zishan.

Mobilizing personnel across regions would be a bit difficult.

Another reason was that Yun Zhiyi absolutely refused to reveal the specific location of the subterranean world.

A large-scale sweep could easily disrupt the balance maintained by the subterranean world.

From the state's perspective, the current attitude was to maintain stability in the subterranean world, prioritize stability, and not yet launch a large-scale offensive.

Considering these two aspects, the number of personnel carrying out the mission could only be reduced.

The fewer the personnel, the smaller the commotion.

Of course, Shen Bei also raised a question: why was it Zhuang Bifan and not Bai Wei going into the subterranean world?

Bai Wei's explanation was simple: a Martial Artist's life magnetic field is powerful.

The higher the rank, the more conspicuous it is.

Once a Martial God enters the subterranean world, they could easily be detected by the Stranger (Yi Ren).

Just passing by would be fine.

But if they stayed too long, they would inevitably be besieged by Yi Ren masters.

From the state's perspective, the fall of any Martial God would be an unimaginable loss.

The subterranean world was not peaceful.

Earth was not peaceful either!

The widespread popularization of Martial Artists made some ambitious countries feel capable again.

Therefore, a strong deterrent could not be absent.

Even if a Martial God just stayed idle, acting as a vase, it was better than entering the subterranean world and falling.

Coupled with the Weather Evil Cult and the Headhunter Tribe, especially assassins like the Nine Lives Raven, they were impossible to guard against.

Therefore, Bai Wei naturally could not leave her post, much less enter the subterranean world on her own.

Considering all factors, only Shen Bei and Zhuang Bifan could enter the subterranean world to search for the so-called Martial Dao Pinnacle.

In fact, Bai Wei's primary consideration was that the Martial Dao Pinnacle was Yun Zhiyi's lie; she mostly didn't believe it.

With this mindset, Bai Wei was naturally somewhat passive.

If Shen Bei's identity wasn't special, and he wasn't so insistent, would she, a Martial God general, bother with a Five-Rank Shen Bei?

After fully understanding Bai Wei's thoughts, Shen Bei didn't say anything.

Zhuang Bifan was a Six-Rank Martial Artist, and although he loved to admire himself, within the military, Bai Wei could tolerate such an unconventional existence, meaning he must have some real skills.

Fewer people also had advantages; movement and concealment were excellent.

The matter was settled.

Shen Bei had one month to prepare.

During this time, he had to learn the subterranean world's language and also visit the military's Martial Skill library, where he could freely choose one Martial Skill.

But Shen Bei was also puzzled; selecting Martial Skills was done on a computer.

Why did it still feel like a storeroom?

Although he didn't understand it for now, he would know the situation after going to see it later.

About an hour later.

The doctor examined Shen Bei's body, found nothing serious, removed the bandages, and he could be discharged.

When they left the hospital, Qi Chuanyu and the others' faces were dark.

When they went downstairs to the payment counter, they found out that Shen Bei's medical expenses had already been charged to the Martial Arts Management Bureau.

They had wanted to retrieve their medical insurance cards.

But Jian Tong, being cunning, simply refused to give them back.

At the pharmacy outside the hospital, they watched Jian Tong cash out her medical insurance card.

She swiped for many nutritional supplements not covered by reimbursement, carrying large and small bags, and even made Qi Chuanyu and the others help carry them.

"Why don't you control her!"

Qi Chuanyu said to Shen Bei in a sulky tone, "She's showing signs of being a spendthrift."

Shen Bei couldn't help but straighten his back and said unreasoningly, "That's pure nonsense. If I don't spoil my own woman, who will?"

Du Ziteng exclaimed, "Damn it! But you can't spoil her with our money!"

"I'm so touched by your kindness," Shen Bei patted Du Ziteng's shoulder, "Good brother!"

Niu Yanben's mouth twitched, "From now on, I can't play with my phone anymore, it's bad for my eyes. My eyesight has gotten so bad recently, I can't even see inside the bank anymore, hey!"

Shen Bei rolled his eyes.

Shen Bei had no sympathy for Niu Yanben's roundabout way of complaining about poverty.

Shen Bei frankly said, "Seriously, a thousand dollars to save your lives? In this world, only I would be so kind."

"Thanks, oh!" Liao Zhongyang chimed in.

Shen Bei stretched out his hand, "You should all learn from the big guy, repaying kindness. Come, give me your phone, I'll set a limit for you, then transfer it to me."

Liao Zhongyang: ...

...

The next day.

Shen Bei was well-rested.

He had just woken up.

The settlement panel popped up.

【Yesterday's settlement rewards are as follows:】

【Completed tutoring job, gained money +200, learning comprehension +50%】

It was that simple.

This Fifth Dimension Attribute might not be valued by others at all.

Especially Niu Yanben.

But Shen Bei's cultural classes...

They were truly maddening.

Without cheating, it would definitely be impossible to master the subterranean world's language within a month.

For him, being naturally poor at learning, he could only cheat to make up the difference.

【Completed bounty mission, rewarded money +300,000, Strength +3, Physique +5, Spirit +3, Agility +3, Heat Resistance +20%.】

The Heat Resistance attribute finally reached immunity!

And the 300,000 bonus... was pretty good.

A total of 600,000 credited, delightful.

And the +5 to Physique was something Shen Bei hadn't expected, an extra two points.

He estimated it was due to taking too much damage during the fight with Third Master, causing his Physique to increase.

"I'm getting more and more resistant to beatings."

Shen Bei muttered to himself.

From this, Shen Bei also realized that while becoming more resistant to beatings, the effect of Rage Blood Overlord Body also increased.

To put it simply, the Rage Blood Overlord Body was more like a container used to withstand damage.

A container has capacity.

Exceeding this limit would lead to certain death.

It was at the instant of this limit that his strength would reach its peak.

And now, with the increase in Physique, the "capacity of this container" was increasing.

The limit was also rising.

The power was even incrementally increasing.

"So... the foundation of the Rage Blood Overlord Body is Physique; the more abnormal the Physique, the stronger it becomes."

His thoughts were clear.

Shen Bei felt a surge of exhilaration.

After taking care of his personal hygiene, Shen Bei went to the military's cafeteria for breakfast.

He ran into Bai Wei.

"Wait for me at the Martial Skill library after you eat."

Bai Wei left a sentence and departed directly.

Shen Bei nodded.

He had just sat down with his breakfast when Zhuang Bifan, as usual, sat in front of Shen Bei with a mirror.

His breakfast was wontons.

The pepper shaker on the table was empty.

Shen Bei originally intended to reach for another pepper shaker on the table behind him.

But his movement stopped as he saw Zhuang Bifan's right hand actually reaching into the mirror!

The mirror rippled like water, creating patterns.

Shen Bei watched dumbfounded, even leaning his body to look behind the mirror.

He initially thought it was a magic trick, but...

More than half of Zhuang Bifan's arm extended out of the mirror, yet his arm was nowhere to be seen behind the mirror.

Shen Bei blinked, asking curiously, "What is this mirror?"

"It's just a mirror."

Zhuang Bifan pulled out a pepper shaker from it and poured it over his wontons.

He poured too much, and the pepper dust spread out, making Shen Bei sneeze, and his wontons were ruined...

It was terribly embarrassing.

Shen Bei clicked his tongue, "The military is absolutely hateful towards food waste."

Zhuang Bifan: ...

"I'm full, not eating anymore." Zhuang Bifan rolled his eyes.

Shen Bei didn't care, he reached out and poked the mirror.

It didn't budge, it really was just an ordinary mirror.

This Zhuang Bifan was quite interesting.

"Is there a storage space inside?" Shen Bei pointed at the mirror, asking for clarification.

Zhuang Bifan answered truthfully, "Yes."

"Then why can't I reach in?"

"Of course, it requires skill."

"Is it a Martial Skill?"

"You know, yet you still ask."

Shen Bei licked his lips, then said no more.

Martial Artists all have their secrets, especially concerning Martial Skills; these are their ultimate trump cards, and one should not ask too many questions about what shouldn't be asked.

This was paramount to the Martial Artist's way of survival.

But Shen Bei thought for a moment and finally asked, "Can you just use any mirror to reach in, or is it specific to this mirror?"

Zhuang Bifan initially didn't want to answer, as it concerned the composition of his Martial Skill.

But he didn't hesitate and replied directly, "As long as it's a mirror, I can. Moreover, I can see the images presented by all mirrors within a certain range."

Shen Bei gave a thumbs up.

Amazing, my brother!

This was a bit Heaven-Defying!

Shen Bei grabbed Zhuang Bifan, saying with great familiarity, "Take me with you."

"The two of us are going into the subterranean world, so we naturally have to look out for each other. You don't even need to say it, I'll definitely take you."

"No, no, no."

Shen Bei shook his head.

Going into the subterranean world was going into the subterranean world.

Although Zhuang Bifan was a Six-Rank Martial Artist, it was uncertain who would be looking after whom.

Shen Bei hinted, "What I mean is, you can see the images in mirrors within a certain range. Brother Bi, shall we go to a bathhouse tonight?"

Zhuang Bifan's mouth twitched, instantly understanding what Shen Bei meant.

He immediately scowled and said righteously, "Vulgar! I read the Spring and Autumn Annals!"

Zhuang Bifan snorted and left, carrying his mirror.

Shen Bei scoffed.

To have such a unique skill and not be perverted in mind was truly rare.

If this astonishing Martial Skill were on Du Ziteng.

Within three days, that guy would probably have strong urges and turn to dust.

However, Shen Bei vaguely understood Bai Wei's reason for arranging Zhuang Bifan to go into the subterranean world.

For reconnaissance, Zhuang Bifan's approach was simply unexpected.

After hastily eating some breakfast, Shen Bei quickly left.

After some inquiries, he arrived at the Martial Skill library.

Bai Wei had also just arrived.

The so-called Martial Skill library was indeed a storeroom.

The area wasn't large, about a hundred square meters.

A computer was connected to a printer.

At the same time, several bookshelves were placed in the corners of the room.

These bookshelves held Martial Skill books.

Bai Wei patted the computer, "The military's Martial Skills are somewhat different from those at the Martial University; the accessible permissions are higher, and there are more types of Martial Skills than at the Martial University. You choose one yourself."

Shen Bei did not search for Martial Skills on the computer; instead, he pointed at the bookshelves and asked, "What do these Martial Skill books mean?"

Bai Wei just waved her hand, barely managing a smile.

"No need to look, you can't learn them."

Shen Bei became excited.

There are Martial Skills I can't learn?