Chapter 163: Martial Arts Association Card

"There's more?" Lu Yu immediately became interested and hurriedly asked, "What other benefits are there exactly?"

"There is also the privilege of purchasing resources at a discounted price."

Liu Yong explained with a smile, his face carrying a hint of pride, "Take Blood Qi Pills for example; on the market, a Low-grade Blood Qi Pill costs about one thousand yuan."

"But if you join our Association, you can pocket one for just nine hundred yuan. Didn't you mention before that you wanted to buy a Superior Blood Qi Pill?"

"Mm." Lu Yu nodded lightly, his gaze revealing anticipation.

"In Yongan City, if you don't have some connections, don't even think about buying a Superior Blood Qi Pill. However, in our Association, as long as your Contribution Points are sufficient, you can buy as many as you want."

"Moreover, the price is always ninety percent of the market price, and if your Contribution Points are quite abundant, you can even purchase them at an eighty percent discount. The same logic applies to True Qi Pills."

"So, a Superior Blood Qi Pill originally worth twenty thousand yuan can be bought for just eighteen thousand?" Lu Yu calculated quickly in his mind, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

"That's right, but you can only use Contribution Points to buy them; one yuan is equivalent to one Contribution Point here," Liu Yong explained patiently.

"Then, besides buying pills, can these Contribution Points also be used to purchase other resources, like Cultivation Methods, Secret Manuals, or weapons?" Lu Yu continued to ask, his curiosity about the Association's resource system growing.

"Correct." Liu Yong gave a thumbs up, his eyes full of pride, "Our Association has a deep foundation; just the martial arts Cultivation Methods suitable for an In-Jin Martial Artist to practice number in the dozens."

"For those at the Vein Refining Realm and above, there are also ten or twenty, and there are even several martial arts said to be for those above the True Essence Realm."

"The same goes for weapons; as long as your Contribution Points are sufficient, we have everything." Saying this, his voice lowered slightly, unconsciously.

After all, with his years of experience in the Association, it was no easy task to accumulate enough Contribution Points.

Lu Yu nodded inwardly, marveling. There were dozens of martial arts Cultivation Methods just for In-Jin Martial Artists, and there were even corresponding methods for those at the Vein Refining Realm and above; this was undoubtedly a huge temptation for a Martial Artist.

However, obtaining these resources required Contribution Points, and the number required would likely not be small; compared to the resources obtained from the old man, the cost-effectiveness didn't seem that high.

But then he thought, what if one day the old man could no longer provide Cultivation Methods? Besides, obtaining weapons in daily life was never an easy matter.

"Then, does the Association have Space Items?" Lu Yu suddenly thought of this key question and asked hurriedly.

"This..." A wry smile instantly appeared on Liu Yong's face, and he shook his head helplessly, "These are rare items that only those with Space Ability can create; our Association is truly powerless in that regard."

In fact, it was not just Space Items; many Awakened also carried Teleportation Talismans, which could instantly teleport them a certain distance at critical moments, exerting miraculous effects whether used for escaping or for a desperate counterattack.

But a little thought made it clear: such precious items were hard to come by even for their own internal needs, so how could they possibly be sold to outsiders?

Liu Yong cleared his throat and continued: "If you could join the Awakened Association, that would naturally be best. But they don't accept anyone other than Awakened."

"Those few Awakened are indeed powerful, but they are ultimately limited to Yongan City; how can they be mentioned in the same breath as our Nanshan District Martial Arts Association?"

"What's more, there are many Martial Artists who join them, and even if there are resources, it's not certain they will fall to you. Of course, the most critical point is that we Martial Artists are fundamentally different from those Awakened."

Lu Yu couldn't help but chuckle; from the series of conditions offered by the other party, he could deeply feel the Martial Arts Association's thirst for talent.

And joining Yongan City to become a vassal of the Awakened might not necessarily be bad; it would likely be better than joining the Martial Arts Association.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be a steady stream of In-Jin Martial Artists going to seek refuge.

But for him, this was a path he would absolutely not choose. Viewed this way, joining the Martial Arts Association was actually a decent choice.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Fine, I am willing to join your Association."

Liu Yong was overjoyed; he had a keen eye and could tell that Lu Yu was by no means an ordinary In-Jin Martial Artist.

Take himself for example: as a Ming-Jin Martial Artist, if he were to go to the Wasteland, even with a gun, he wouldn't be confident in killing so many Intermediate Fierce Beasts, let alone using a bow and arrow.

Lu Yu's joining would very likely lead to a significant improvement in the overall strength of the Martial Artists in the Yongan City Branch.

"Friend, since you have agreed to join our Martial Arts Association, I would like to take you to meet the president of our Branch later."

"Joining the Association requires demonstrating your strength; only after gaining the president's approval can you officially join."

"But with your skills, passing the assessment will surely be easy, so there is no need to worry about it," Liu Yong said with a face full of smiles.

Lu Yu nodded and asked, "After passing the assessment, I can officially enjoy the Association's benefits, right?"

"Yes, but while enjoying rights, one must also fulfill corresponding obligations," Liu Yong looked at Lu Yu and said seriously.

"According to the Association's regulations, after a Martial Artist joins, they must perform one mission every month. The content of the mission can be chosen by oneself; most are collecting Fierce Beast materials, but there are also some more special missions. After completing a mission, you will be given corresponding Contribution Point rewards."

"That sounds good." Lu Yu expressed his approval.

A few minutes later, Lu Yu followed in Liu Yong's footsteps and arrived at the entrance of Yongan City.

Observing from a close distance, Lu Yu realized that the city wall was covered with shocking claw marks; those claw marks snaked from the bottom of the wall all the way to the top, as if telling of the fierce battles of the past.

"I heard from Wang Shu that Yongan City has experienced several Beast Tides; these traces must have been left when the Fierce Beasts attacked the city."

"Take this." Just then, Liu Yong, who was walking in front, handed over a card, on which the words "Nanshan Martial Arts Association Yongan Branch" were clearly written.

"With this card, you can enter and exit Yongan City freely without paying an entry fee, and you can stay in the city without worrying about being expelled," Liu Yong explained in detail.

Lu Yu took the card and nodded to show he understood.

Sure enough, after the two showed their cards, they were successfully let through.

Entering the city, one could see heavy traffic and an endless stream of people on the roads. Shops lined both sides of the road, and high-rise buildings stood in great numbers, showing prosperity.

Lu Yu looked up and saw several luxury villas at the highest point; those must be the residences of the few C-Class Awakened.

Liu Yong pulled Lu Yu slightly and shook his head, signaling him not to pay too much attention.

The two walked along the street toward the mountain and arrived in front of a building on the hillside.

This was a three-story building covering an area of about two or three hundred square meters; the front door was wide open, and people were coming and going inside, making it quite lively.

"This is the place." Liu Yong showed a kind smile on his face and said, "I'll take you to see the president in a moment. Oh, and there are many other members here too. Once you pass the assessment, you can get to know them; maybe you can perform missions together in the future."

"Mm." Lu Yu responded casually.

The two walked into the building, and a woman dressed appropriately and behaving elegantly immediately came up to greet them; seeing Liu Yong, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.

"Where is the president?" Liu Yong asked.

"The president is working in the office on the second floor," the woman replied hurriedly.

"Good, you go back to your work." Liu Yong nodded at the woman, then took Lu Yu to an elevator and said with a smile, "It's a good thing President Song hasn't gone out, otherwise we would have made a wasted trip."

The two took the elevator to the second floor and arrived in front of an office; Liu Yong raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in." A resonant voice came from inside the room.

Liu Yong signaled for Lu Yu to follow, pushed the door open, and walked in.

Sitting in the office chair was a man of about forty, with a square face and a dignified expression.

He looked up, and seeing Liu Yong, his face immediately lit up with joy, and he said, "Lao Yong, why have you come? Eh, who is this?"

His gaze landed on Lu Yu's mask, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.