629: Section 629

"Back when we were in the Old District, from the moment we were born, we carried a mission!"

"Who in our families doesn't hope that we'll have a bright future? That we'll make a name for ourselves?"

"But why do we Cultivate so desperately? Isn't it just to get into Martial Arts University and bring our parents along to enjoy a good life? As long as we're alive, they have a good life. If something happens to us..."

"So, I can understand your thoughts!"

After Wei Nan finished speaking, Sun Tao nodded.

To put it bluntly, whether it was Sun Tao or Wei Nan, they weren't truly afraid of death.

They were afraid that if they died, no one would take care of their parents.

After all, back in the Old District, in order to get them into Martial Arts University, their parents had given everything. They sold everything they could in the house.

Basically, they had bet their entire livelihood on them, just so they could make a name for themselves.

Perhaps there was an element of gambling in this, with parents pinning their future on them.

However, Wei Nan and Sun Tao regarded this as a form of sustenance and expectation.

"What about you? When you chose to join the Martial Suppression Bureau, were you never afraid?" Sun Tao asked, looking at Wei Nan curiously.

Wei Nan laughed, "Who the hell isn't afraid?"

"The Martial Suppression Bureau, the Monster Hunting Bureau—which of them isn't a dangerous profession?"

"Actually, if I had to choose for myself, I'd rather go to Lanshan University to study medicine; that pays well and is safe. Or maybe go to Longhu University and be a carefree Little Daoist, practicing Alchemy, drawing talismans, and the like—that would be quite comfortable!"

Hearing Wei Nan say this, Sun Tao quickly asked, "Then why did you..."

"For my brother!"

"Ah? Not for Lin Yi?"

"That's definitely related. Lin Yi and I are childhood friends; we grew up together!"

"From elementary school all the way through high school!"

"There are no secrets between him and me. Wherever he goes, I'll definitely follow!"

"Consider it risking my life to keep a gentleman company!"

"There's another aspect, which is to fulfill my brother's dream for him!"

"You don't know my brother. He was a natural rogue, loved adventure, loved fighting, and loved excitement!"

"Back in the Old District, he was like Lin Yi, a civilian Demon Hunter whose main job was Monster Hunting, even if it wasn't officially recognized!"

"But he was passionate about Monster Hunting and passionate about fighting!"

"It's just a pity that he was killed by a Yao Beast one time."

When Wei Nan spoke of this, his expression gradually darkened.

Sun Tao's brows were furrowed, and he was just about to offer a few words of comfort.

Wei Nan laughed, "So, I am now carrying on my brother's dying wish. For him, I must keep fighting!"

"I feel that I am now carrying my brother's conviction!"

"And I firmly believe that as long as I follow Lin Yi, I can keep fighting forever!"

Wei Nan's words seemed to further solidify Sun Tao's conviction.

He nodded, "Hearing you say that, my blood is boiling!"

"Alright, later I'll go find Lin Yi and talk to him about joining the Martial Suppression Bureau!"

"Anyway, if he doesn't agree, I'll pester him until he does!"

After Sun Tao finished speaking, Wei Nan also burst into laughter.

Just at this moment, Zhou Qi and Shen Mengyi walked in from outside.

"Wait, are you two still going to fight or not? Why are you just chatting here?"

When they were sparring earlier, Zhou Qi and Shen Mengyi had been watching from the outside.

After all, it was weapon sparring, and a slight carelessness could easily lead to accidental injury. So watching from the outside was the best choice.

As a result, they watched from the outside for a long time, only to find that Sun Tao and Wei Nan were chatting inside.

And they were chatting endlessly, with no intention of continuing the fight.

Sun Tao glanced at them and said with a smile, "Fight what? I've already lost!"

"Zhou Qi, Mengyi, I've made my decision!"

"I want to join the Martial Suppression Bureau and become a guard like Wei Nan!"

When Zhou Qi and Shen Mengyi heard his words, they didn't feel any surprise at all.

Shen Mengyi even said with a smile, "You've only just decided now?"

"I had already decided long ago. I was originally thinking of waiting for Senior Brother Lin to come back so I could tell him, but I didn't expect him to go into seclusion!"

Zhou Qi also nodded with a smile, "I also made my decision long ago. I'll be a junior soon!"

"It's time to go out and gain some experience!"

"Isn't this perfect? We can finally be together again!"

After saying this, they all burst into laughter.

"Anyway, you guys keep chatting; I need to go home for a bit!"

Wei Nan suddenly remembered this and said to Zhou Qi and the others.

Hearing this, Zhou Qi and Sun Tao nodded. No one stopped him, as Wei Nan had gone to the Old District with Lin Yi and the others.

He had been gone for nearly a year and hadn't been able to go home to visit. Now that he was finally back, Wei Nan definitely had to go back and see how his parents were doing.

After Wei Nan left, Sun Tao said with a smile, "Zhou Qi, come on, let's spar!"

"Let's see how the two moves I learned from Wei Nan just now work!"

Zhou Qi smiled. Among the group, his talent was considered the best, and his Realm was the highest.

Hearing Sun Tao say this, Zhou Qi laughed, "Alright, then let me see how those two moves you learned from Wei Nan are!"

Consequently, Shen Mengyi stepped back, leaving the space for Zhou Qi and Sun Tao.

After the two of them took their stances, Sun Tao charged at Zhou Qi first.

Zhou Qi used a long spear, and his Spearmanship had also been taught to him by Lin Yi. All along, Zhou Qi had been very confident in his Martial Skill.

At the moment Sun Tao charged over, a cold light flashed in Zhou Qi's eyes, and he thrust his long spear toward Sun Tao.

Sun Tao hurriedly blocked with his long staff and actually managed to deflect the long spear.

Just as Zhou Qi was somewhat astonished, Sun Tao didn't stop. His staff technique, combined with his footwork, made him disappear from Zhou Qi's sight in the blink of an eye.

Just as Zhou Qi was extremely surprised and was about to look for Sun Tao, a fierce wind struck. Sun Tao's long staff came crashing down on Zhou Qi from the side.

Zhou Qi was terrified and hurriedly used his long spear to block.

Clang—

This powerful strike actually made Zhou Qi's tiger's mouth ache and his arm go numb. He didn't dare to underestimate Sun Tao anymore and quickly re-established his stance, preparing to fight seriously.

However, Sun Tao didn't give him that chance at all. Just as Zhou Qi hadn't finished preparing, Sun Tao's long staff smashed toward Zhou Qi again.

And this time, Zhou Qi was extremely shocked.

Boom, boom, boom—

The continuous heavy blows made Zhou Qi a bit flustered.

Sun Tao grinned and laughed, "Hahaha, actual combat is more about catching the opponent off guard; there's no such thing as following rules!"

"As long as you can win, even using some despicable means isn't shameful. This is the experience Wei Nan taught me!"