Chapter 19: Visit

A sudden surge in blood qi in a short time—only a Talent Endowed can explain that.

Boom~!

The projection image shook; Lu Jing unleashed a punch with burning force, the immense power making the camera on the wall tremble.

The assistant watching the projection clicked his tongue and said, "7060 kg—it's practically a monster; if I hadn't seen it myself, I'd think the data was faked."

Xu Xingwu said nothing, his eyes widened suddenly, and he controlled the projection to play in reverse.

Then he played back Lu Jing's punching motion in slow speed.

However, the punch was so fast that even the high‑speed camera failed to capture it fully, as if several frames had been ripped out.

All that could be seen was a flashing fist shadow; the punch left an afterimage and instantly struck the testing equipment.

After watching it over and over a dozen times, Xu Xingwu finally made out Lu Jing's punching motion.

He gasped sharply, feeling a tingling numbness on his scalp.

"The way this punch generates power has reached the pinnacle of fist techniques!"

"Power generation method?"

The assistant was a bit puzzled; she simply couldn't understand it.

"Yes, it's normal for a non‑martial artist not to grasp it; this punch looks simple but actually uses a special power‑generation method that can multiply the force several times!"

"Several times? That's exaggerated!"

The assistant jumped in fright.

"Such a power‑generation method is usually mastered only after decades of fist training; I never expected this eighteen‑year‑old boy to be far ahead in fist technique."

Xu Xingwu stroked his white‑tinged beard and couldn't help laughing loudly, "Haha, our Anwu City actually produced such a genius—truly heaven's eyes are open!"

"A rare Talent Endowed combined with such terrifying fist mastery means this boy's future achievements are limitless!"

"Talent Endowed?"

The assistant blinked, puzzled, and asked, "What does that mean?"

Xu Xingwu, in a good mood, explained patiently, "As everyone knows, the martial way is the continual process of digging out one's potential and forging the body."

"Some people are born with extraordinary aptitude; during this training they awaken a talent, gaining abilities beyond ordinary people."

"For example, spirit control or ice‑fire‑type elemental abilities—such people are collectively called Talent Endowed."

"Talent Endowed have a characteristic: when the talent first awakens, their blood‑qi value surges violently, which matches exactly what's happening to Lu Jing."

The assistant listened, half‑understanding; this was her first encounter with the unknown realm of Talent Endowed.

"So you're saying Lu Jing's ability to throw such a heavy punch is likely related to his awakened talent?"

"Probably."

Xu Xingwu nodded; his thoughts were crystal clear, and he had already concluded that Lu Jing is a Talent Endowed.

The sudden appearance of Lu Jing was like a treasure bestowed upon him by heaven!

Although Xu Xingwu is already nearing seventy, he has not retired because he wants to make one last push in his remaining time, striving to obtain a promotion in his later years.

That way he could receive resource priority from the Provincial Martial Association and use those resources to strive for the rank of Eight Realm Martial Master.

For a martial artist, promotion not only boosts strength but also prolongs life—a huge temptation for Xu Xingwu.

However, in recent years the City Martial Association under his leadership has been merely average, with no noteworthy achievements.

Just as he was about to give up and return home to spend his twilight years, Lu Jing appeared!

This is a Talent Endowed—perhaps one out of ten ordinary people becomes a martial artist, but even a thousand martial artists may not produce a single Talent Endowed.

This sufficiently shows how rare and precious Talent Endowed are!

"Lu Jing grew up in my jurisdiction; if I can maintain good relations with him and support his cultivation, it will definitely be a great merit in the eyes of superiors."

Thinking of this, Xu Xingwu could no longer contain his excitement, grabbed the coat beside him, and told the assistant, "Hurry, get the car ready!"

"Prepare some generous gifts and come with me to meet this teenage prodigy. By the way, his family has four members; Lu Jing also has a sister, so prepare some things little girls like."

"Yes, President Xu!"

……

Waiting for Lu Jing to return leisurely from the Western restaurant, dusk gradually swallowed the afterglow, and a full moon hung over the indigo‑blue horizon.

Mom and Dad had already returned home from work and were preparing tonight's meal.

"Little Jing, what did you bring back? It smells wonderful."

As soon as Lu Jing stepped inside, Feng Qinru caught a whiff of beef aroma coming from the bag in his hand.

Lu Jing put the bag on the table and took out box after box of packaged steaks.

"Mom, we don't need to cook tonight; let's eat steak."

"How could you buy so many?" Feng Qinru winced, "These ready‑made steaks are expensive; if you want to eat them, just tell me and I'll buy some at the market to cook—it'll be more economical."

Lu Jing smiled and said, "Mom, this steak cost nothing; a friend bought it for me—her family is well off, so feel free to eat it."

"Oh..."

Feng Qinru's expression relaxed at the words, but she still advised, "From now on, don't let people treat you; it's not right to take others' things for free. When you have time, bring friends home for a meal."

Lu Jing nodded, left the steaks on the table for Feng Qinru to handle, and headed toward the bedroom.

He didn't notice at all the complex expression on his sister Lu Leyi's face.

Lu Leyi didn't tell her parents about what happened at the martial association's gate, because she felt there must be some misunderstanding.

She knew her brother's character all too well; it was absolutely impossible for him to possess the strength of a Second‑Realm Martial Artist in such a short time.

Perhaps it's just a coincidence—there happens to be a genius who shares Lu Jing's name.

In the bedroom, Lu Jing gathered the scattered Dan Formula sheets; this time, synthesizing the Dan Formula is absolutely a surefire profitable venture.

He plans to wait a while, then synthesize several high‑grade Dan Medicine formulas; as long as Qin Ziyi's side has no issues, it will provide a steady stream of income.

However, his Colorless Crystal Blocks are running low—only thirty left—so he can only synthesize some basic items.

Selling Dan Medicine will still take some time; better first consolidate my strength.

After Lu Jing tidied up the room, he began practicing the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique.

Although it wasn't the first time practicing, Lu Jing could still feel his body gradually growing stronger, his Blood Qi mighty, like a bright sun rising.

Just after finishing one round, before Lu Jing could gather his strength, the bedroom door was suddenly knocked loudly.

Lu Jing, come out quickly, there are guests at home looking for you!

His sister Lu Leyi shouted from outside the door, her tone sounding somewhat anxious.

"Looking for me?" Lu Jing blinked slightly, then said: "Got it, I'll come out right away."

"Strange, why would someone be looking for me? Could it be someone from Tianyi Martial Hall?"

Lu Jing thought for a moment, roughly guessing the visitor's identity.

Afterwards he tidied up the room a bit, changed into clean clothes, and went out.