Chapter 185: Mission Incoming

"Are any requirements acceptable?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"Of course, as long as they're within the conditions."

Bing Li coughed twice.

"The association's rules state that if a Level One to Level Three Force Warrior breaks a record, they can receive a reward worth 100,000 yuan; if a Level Four to Level Six Force Warrior breaks a record, the reward is worth 300,000 yuan; Level Seven to Level Nine yields 600,000 yuan; and upon reaching Level Ten, regardless of breaking a record, they receive a reward worth 1,000,000 yuan, plus intensive cultivation within the association to strive to become a Force Master."

Hearing this, many people present began breathing rapidly.

"But breaking a record is never that easy, and reaching Level Ten to become a Force Master is even more nonsense."

"After all, even the association leader is only Level Ten."

Jiang Cheng felt quite excited upon hearing it.

"If nothing unexpected occurs, each of his future breakthroughs can update the association's records."

"Free money shouldn't be refused."

"Bing Li big brother, does that mean I can take the 100,000 yuan directly, or choose any item worth up to 100,000 yuan?"

"Exactly."

Bing Li displayed an expression that said he was a teachable youngster.

He also swept his gaze across the room, seeing everyone looking enviously, and felt very satisfied.

"That's exactly the effect we want."

After a brief thought, Jiang Cheng said, "Bing Li big brother, I want a Vajra Talisman, that should be okay, right?"

In principle, a Vajra Talisman can only be purchased after reaching Level Three.

But since Bing Li said any choice is allowed, it should be feasible.

The reason for choosing this is simple.

It adds a layer of security for future trips to the Black Market.

As for exchanging Secret Martial Arts, he already has two disciplines, and one of them currently has no energy to devote, so exchanging more would just sit there gathering dust.

"Of course you can, you're quite clever."

Bing Li chuckled.

"A Vajra Talisman costs exactly 100,000 yuan, are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

Jiang Cheng nodded with a smile.

"Alright, later you can go claim it directly. This time you did well; Hope you keep up the good work and break the record to become a Level Three Force Warrior."

"I'll do my best."

Bing Li nodded, then looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone, the association won't be stingy with your rewards; as long as you can achieve it, you can get them."

The crowd burst into applause.

Flames flickered in some people's eyes.

But many Old Men didn't take it seriously.

As Bing Li left, everyone gathered around.

"Cang Hai big brother, you're really impressive; can you teach me how you did it? I've been cultivating for so long and still haven't opened the first Acupoint."

"Cang Hai, sure, it took less than half a month to break from Level One to Level Two, impressive! Interested in teaming up with us for future missions or hunting Exotic Beasts?"

"Enough already, who else is in your team besides you? Cang Hai, how about joining our squad? With your current strength and your Gunmanship, you can definitely go out hunting Exotic Beasts with us; the money earned could be more than 100,000 yuan, even a million isn't impossible." A Level Three Force Warrior extended the invitation.

"No, my current strength is still too weak; I'll consider going outdoors once I'm stronger," Jiang Cheng politely declined.

The dangers of the wilderness may be greater than those of the Black Market.

He even has to be extremely careful when going to the Black Market, making thorough preparations.

Let alone venturing into the wilderness.

"Alright, if you change your mind, you can find me anytime," the other smiled and left.

"Cang Hai, your decision not to go outdoors is correct; not even Level Two, let alone Senior Original Force Warriors, are safe—anyone could die out there!"

"Isn't that right? For us low-level Force Warriors, staying inside the association is fine—doing missions, using free time for cultivation; it's a bit slow, but better than losing our lives by accident out there." "Cang Hai, are you free now? I just placed an order for your course."

The crowd chattered all at once.

Their attitude had improved considerably compared to a day ago.

After all, not everyone can break records.

Maybe Jiang Cheng was just lucky this time, but if next time comes, could he still break the record?

Building a good relationship with him in advance isn't bad.

Jiang Cheng, after finally dealing with everyone, walked out of the Training Hall.

He was in a good mood.

Indeed, showcasing some strength wasn't difficult.

At least he got a Vajra Talisman for free.

"Shi Yan's father didn't have a Vajra Talisman yet could travel to the Black Market so many times; now that I have a Vajra Talisman, it shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

Jiang Cheng felt a stirring in his heart.

The best plan, of course, is to fully master the two Secret Martial Arts on his Panel before going.

But doing so would take more than three months.

If he could spend the money, the time could be cut at least in half! "There are twelve or thirteen days left until early next month; I already have a Vajra Talisman in hand, and if within this period my strength can rise to Level Four…"

A spark of brilliance flashed in Jiang Cheng's eyes.

If so, he could indeed make a trip to the Black Market.

Yet another problem stands before him.

From Level Three to Level Four takes twenty days; to cut that time in half, it's impossible without pill assistance.

Three Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills can restore Spiritual Power once and absorb two thousand Force Light Points; he now refines just over ten thousand Force Light Points daily—about fifteen pills—and can accelerate the process by one day.

Shortening by seven days requires 105 Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills; at one thousand yuan each, that's 110,000 yuan.

That three million certainly can't be touched.

So this 110,000 can only be earned through legitimate channels.

For example, selling lessons at two thousand yuan per hour, with less than half a month left, earning 110,000 isn't impossible—it just takes a long time: 55 hours total, which works out to four or five hours each day.

If it's hard, then just endure a little more.

Jiang Cheng could only concede.

Besides that, he has no other way.

Fortunately, the time needed to refine Force now has also been shortened considerably.

At that moment, a voice suddenly came from behind.

"Cang Hai, Cang Hai."

Jiang Cheng snapped back to his senses and turned around in confusion.

He saw a man in his early twenties coming up from behind.

"Cang Hai, I called you so many times, and you finally heard me."

The man said, a little speechless.

"Who are you?"

Jiang Cheng felt that the person before him was very unfamiliar.

"Let me introduce myself: I'm Qiu Feng, and like you, I'm also a Second-level Force Warrior."

"Hello, you called out to me—what's the matter?" Jiang Cheng asked curiously.

"Well, I have a task here that's a bit difficult to complete alone, and I'm looking for a partner. Are you interested in hearing more?"

(End of chapter)