19: Cousin Zhao Yanan, level two physical combat skills!

Before the test, he had already left his number with the Martial Arts Association, so he wasn't worried about them not finding him when they delivered the cultivation technique later.

The lounge on the third floor was about three to four hundred square meters in size, laid out somewhat like a combination of a bar and a library.

However, the activity space and the luxury of the decor were many times greater than that of a bar.

Above were luxurious French crystal chandeliers, and in the very center was a bar counter offering alcoholic beverages and drinks.

Surrounding the bar were spacious and comfortable circular sofas, and in the outermost positions, there was also an enormous panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, over twenty meters tall.

At this moment, people were sitting in groups of two or three on the sofas.

Li Ziyu casually found a sofa by the window and sat down.

From here, he could overlook the bustling traffic of the entire Xu Jiang City.

Also by the window, not far from Li Ziyu, two tall, lively, and youthful girls were drinking beverages and chatting.

"I wonder how Sister Xia Lin's test went. We really should have gone in and watched!"

"Don't worry, Sister Xia Lin is the top genius of our Second High School. Among all the third-year high school students in Xu Jiang City, only a few from First High are more talented than Sister Xia Lin. Passing the First Grade Warrior certification is definitely not a problem!

We just need to wait here patiently."

"Indeed, but Sister Xia Lin is so amazing! She's already able to be certified as a First Grade Warrior at such a young age. Unlike me, I'll probably only have a chance to break through to First Grade after entering a martial arts university."

As the two chatted, their gazes drifted to the surrounding scenery.

Just then, one of the girls, with a baby face and a cute appearance, as if discovering a new continent, quietly pointed in one direction and said to the other girl with an oval face:

"Hey, Xiao Nan, look at that boy, he's quite handsome! From his appearance, he looks like a high school student, just like us."

"What do you think if I go ask him for his Flying Letter?"

"Hey, Xiao Nan, what are you spacing out for? I'm talking to you!"

Seeing her companion spacing out and not responding, the baby-faced girl pouted and waved her hand in front of the oval-faced girl named Xiao Nan, which finally captured the oval-faced girl's attention.

Seeing that the oval-faced girl's attention had been drawn back, the baby-faced girl chuckled playfully.

"Xiao Nan, you're not so stunned by a handsome guy that you can't walk, are you? That's not like you!"

"No... I just feel that this young man looks a bit familiar, like a relative of mine."

The oval-faced girl blushed shyly, looked at Li Ziyu's profile, and said thoughtfully.

However, she immediately shook her head, as if denying what she had just said.

"But it shouldn't be the same person. My relative doesn't have the same temperament as this young man."

Just as the oval-faced girl was about to say something, she saw the young man she had just noticed seem to sense something, turn his head, and their eyes met by chance.

The young man's face first showed a slight surprise, then he revealed a wide, bright smile and spoke:

"Cousin, what a coincidence! I didn't expect you to be here too."

Li Ziyu was a little surprised.

The oval-faced girl sitting not far from him, chatting, wasn't she his maternal aunt's only daughter, his cousin Zhao Yanan?

Actually, when he was little, his relationship with his cousin Zhao Yanan was quite good, but due to the significant difference in their family backgrounds, plus his original self-deprecating personality, they didn't keep in touch much after junior high school, and even when they met, they didn't really greet each other.

But it really was quite a coincidence to run into his cousin Zhao Yanan here today.

He wondered what she was doing here.

"Mm, it is quite a coincidence."

"Cousin, what are you doing here?"

Zhao Yanan also smiled, revealing two small dimples, and her gaze towards Li Ziyu held a hint of surprise.

She hadn't expected this young man to actually be her cousin Li Ziyu, but in just a few months, her cousin had changed so much.

In her impression, her cousin had always been a bit hunched and didn't dare to look others in the eye when communicating.

But now, the young man in front of her was not only tall and straight, but his eyes were bright and resolute.

The strong confidence emanating from him, from the inside out, made even a school genius like her feel somewhat inferior.

"I'm waiting for someone."

Li Ziyu responded with a smile.

"That's truly a coincidence, I'm also waiting for someone..."

Zhao Yanan also responded.

After that, there was a long silence.

Li Ziyu didn't have much contact with Zhao Yanan to begin with, and now that they met, he didn't know what to say.

Afraid that Zhao Yanan would be awkward, Li Ziyu smiled at her, then stood up and walked towards the bar counter.

He intended to try the Martial Arts Association's drinks.

After Li Ziyu left, for some reason, Zhao Yanan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"You, Xiao Nan, you have such a handsome cousin and you didn't even proactively tell me!"

"Quick, give me his Flying Letter! I want to add him as a friend! I haven't even dated anyone yet!"

The baby-faced girl quickly leaned close to Zhao Yanan, looking aggressive, as if she would resort to torture if not told.

Zhao Yanan shifted her gaze from Li Ziyu, looked helplessly at the baby-faced girl, sighed, and said:

"The blood qi test held at school the day before yesterday, my cousin's blood qi was only 0.8..."

When the baby-faced girl heard Zhao Yanan's words, her enthusiastic expression instantly faded by more than half, and she sat back in her seat.

"Only 0.8 blood qi? Then he can't even get into a martial arts university. If that's the case, then forget it."

Zhao Yanan didn't say anything, the baby-faced girl's reaction was within her expectations.

After all, their blood qi met the standard for entering a martial arts university, and they were destined to become Warriors in the future.

But her cousin, with only 0.8 blood qi, would likely have no hope of becoming a Warrior in this life.

Warriors and non-Warriors would be completely different circles of people in the future.

"Student Li Ziyu, your Warrior badge has been issued! With the President's approval, it has been decided to issue you a First Level Peak Martial Artist badge!"

"The Body Tempering Battle Skill is also the Second-Level Savage Bull Tempering Technique!"

"Not only that, but you can also receive a 20,000 yuan subsidy from the Martial Arts Association every month! You don't need to collect these; they'll be deposited directly into your card!"

Li Ziyu had just ordered a Fiery Mountain Cocktail and was watching the bartender skillfully twirl the shaker.

Then he heard the Martial Arts Association staff member who had been responsible for the test earlier, excitedly running towards him.

In his hand, he held a shimmering dark yellow metal badge and a book with a brand new cover.

Upon seeing Li Ziyu, he hastily shoved both items into Li Ziyu's hands, as if afraid Li Ziyu would be displeased if he was slow.

Taking the two items in his hands, the badge's surface was orange-yellow, with patterns engraved on both sides, and in the very center, there were four star-like carvings.

It felt a bit heavy.

Li Ziyu had initially thought it was made of brass.

But upon touching it, he realized that the feel was exactly the same as the weapons made of asma alloy he had seen in the Zhenwu Pavilion.

Noticing the curiosity in Li Ziyu's eyes, the Martial Arts Association staff member standing beside him explained with a smile.

"This badge is entirely made of asma alloy, and each level corresponds to the same grade of asma alloy."

"A Second-Level Martial Artist corresponds to a silver coating, Third-Level is gold, Fourth-Level is platinum, and the four stars in the center represent the holder's Warrior level."

"Four stars represent the peak realm."

The Martial Arts Association staff member then looked at the Body Tempering Battle Skill in Li Ziyu's hand, a hint of envy in his eyes, and continued:

"This Savage Bull Tempering Technique is a Second-Level Battle Skill. After cultivating it, not only can it enhance the quality of your blood qi, but it can also improve your defense and stamina!"

"Tsk, a Second-Level Battle Skill. I'm currently cultivating only a First-Level one, so I'm a bit envious."

Li Ziyu chuckled. He had originally come intending to get a First-Level Battle Skill, but he hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.

A Second-Level Body Tempering Battle Skill, if this were outside, it would be worth at least a million or more!

He needed to go outside the city wall and try out its effects!

With his current strength as a First Level Peak Martial Artist and his advanced Knife Skill, he also possessed the First-Level Battle Skill, Gale Knife, so he had no shortage of attack power.

Now with an additional Second-Level Body Tempering Cultivation Method, Li Ziyu was somewhat looking forward to his practical combat abilities.

After chatting with the Martial Arts Association staff member for a while and successfully tasting the bartender's special cocktail, Li Ziyu said his goodbyes and prepared to leave the Martial Arts Association under the respectful gaze of the staff member.

As he reached the elevator, Xia Lin happened to emerge from it, and their eyes met.

Li Ziyu nodded at her and then took the elevator down.

"I never expected there to be a genius of this caliber in Xu Jiang City, and I've never heard any news of him before. He's truly low-key."

"However, during the Martial Exam, I will not lose to you!"

Xia Lin watched Li Ziyu's departing back, her eyes brimming with fighting spirit, and she clenched her delicate fists, secretly vowing.

"Sister Xia Lin, are you done with your test?"

"How were the results, Sister Xia Lin!"