Chapter 416

"Alright, then you two are now members assigned to this S-rank mission."

Xu Jingming nodded, "Also, I need several skilled spiritual-type adepts to help track down leads."

You can all help reach out—we'll depart for the Chaos Triangle in Myanmar on the day after tomorrow, August 1st."

Tomorrow is the birthday of Song Qiuyun's great-grandfather; we'll return to the training camp the day after attending the birthday ceremony."

We'll spend one more day making final preparations, and by the day after tomorrow we'll be ready to depart."

"Find people? Don't worry, leave it to me—I'll get you a top interrogator who used to work in the Public Security Bureau!"

Lin Hui confidently patted his chest; beside him, Xia Lan gave a slight nod in agreement.

"Alright, it's settled then. I've got other matters—I'm off."

He nodded, bid farewell to Lin Hui and Xia Lan, then rose and left.

His flight to Rongcheng is at 11 a. m. —it's still very early."

He planned to take a few more things before leaving..."

Thunder Martial Arts Academy, heavily guarded library."

Xu Jingming entered the first-floor lobby and directly used the library computer to search for body-strengthening combat techniques."

The instant he clicked search, a dense list of body-strengthening combat techniques appeared on the holographic interface before him."

As Teacher Su had said, the library held only four SS-rank lightning-type body-strengthening techniques."

The rest were all S-rank and below."

But the quantity was substantial—in total, there were 362 lightning-type body-strengthening techniques!"

"This must be the most comprehensive collection of lightning-type body-strengthening techniques in all of Great Xia, right?"

Xu Jingming silently marveled inside.

In reality, the Bear Brutal Dojo's body-strengthening techniques were certainly more numerous.

But those were suited for enhancement-type adepts; without question, Thunder Martial Arts Academy had far more suited for lightning-type adepts."

"With so many combat technique manuals as references, I can attempt to improve Teacher's Thunder Indestructible Body technique."

He shut down the library computer and walked to the front desk on the first floor, asking the duty teacher:

"Teacher, can we borrow combat technique manuals from the library? How many can we borrow at most?"

The duty teacher was a woman in her thirties, exuding scholarly charm."

She clearly knew Xu Jingming and smiled in reply:

"For combat technique manuals below A-rank, you may borrow up to ten."

For A-rank and above, you must read them inside the library—you cannot take them out."

In reality, borrowing combat technique manuals required a very high points deposit.

But Xu Jingming had been pre-authorized by Director Su—he was permitted free access to all combat technique manuals in the library."

Naturally, he didn't need to pay."

"Only ten can be borrowed, and only those below A-rank?"

Xu Jingming frowned, then asked further:

"Ten is too few—if possible, I'd like to pay a large deposit."

I just need to be allowed to borrow one hundred combat technique manuals."

I don't know how long I'll stay in Myanmar."

The more body-strengthening manuals I can borrow for reference, the better."

"One hundred?" The woman teacher's expression turned startled.

"Director, the library just called. Xu Jingming wants to borrow one hundred body-strengthening manuals—should we approve it?"

On the top floor of Thunder Martial Arts Academy headquarters, Assistant Liu Wei stepped into Su Qingli's office wearing high heels."

"Wants to borrow one hundred body-strengthening manuals? This kid knows how to ask."

Su Qingli, behind her desk, was also surprised. After a moment's hesitation, she nodded:

"He may borrow one hundred manuals, but no more than one SS-rank and three S-rank."

The rest may be any rank, no restrictions."

"Understood."

Liu Wei nodded, then added with concern: "What if the deputy director asks us about this?"

One hundred combat technique manuals was no small number—especially with SS and S-rank included."

If Xu Jingming encountered any mishap, these manuals would be nearly impossible to recover."

"If the deputy director asks, say I approved it. Any consequences fall directly on me."

Su Qingli didn't hesitate—her tone was firm."

If these manuals were lost, as director she would face massive controversy."

But she didn't believe Xu Jingming would suffer any mishap."

Besides, she wanted to see what kind of body-strengthening technique he could create with her full support."

Liu Wei froze for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Understood—I'll notify them right away."

On the other side, after receiving Liu Wei's call,

the library teacher was momentarily stunned, then regained her composure and exclaimed:

"Student Xu Jingming, the director truly spoils you."

You may borrow one hundred combat technique manuals, including one SS-rank and three S-rank."

As for the rest, you may choose freely."

Combat technique manuals were essentially the very foundation of any major faction!"

They were also one of the key factors determining whether an adept would join your side."

Thunder Martial Arts Academy, existing since the Awakening of Yuan Energy, possessed an enormous collection of combat technique manuals."

But they were kept under extreme security—three eighth-rank Grand Masters, each with different types of abilities, guarded the library alone!"

Moreover, the rule that A-rank and above manuals could not be borrowed out was one of Thunder Martial Arts Academy's most sacred, unbroken laws!"

Yet now, not only had it been broken—but even the borrowing limit for A-rank manuals had been lifted!"

Only SS and S-rank were restricted!"

From this alone, one could see how much Director Su Qingli valued her student."

"This..." Xu Jingming was also surprised."

He'd only intended to borrow manuals below A-rank."

Yet Teacher Su had raised his authorization all the way to SS-rank!"

"No wonder Teacher Su supports me so strongly—I'll repay her tenfold when I grow stronger!"

He silently vowed, then began selecting body-strengthening techniques:

"Librarian, I'll take this SS-rank: Thunder Steel Body. For S-rank, I'll take..."

For the most important SS and S-rank body-strengthening techniques, Xu Jingming chose carefully."

For the remaining A-rank and below, he merely skimmed the summaries before adding them."

He selected roughly twenty A-rank body-strengthening techniques!"

He didn't want more because the library held only fifty A-rank lightning-type body-strengthening techniques."

Borrowing too many would prevent other students from accessing them."

After selecting all the body-strengthening manuals he needed,

the librarian ordered staff to retrieve the manuals stored deep within the library."

As a result, new students entering the library witnessed a peculiar scene:

The librarian brought the manuals over, while Xu Jingming placed each one into his space ring."

The librarian brought over the cultivation manuals, and Xu Jingming placed each one into his space ring.