Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

  The manual was the SIC’s specially dedicated manual. Inside, it described the range of missions that the SIC performs, simple rules and regulations, as well as the divisions of martial prowess.

  Wei Xiao Bei did not have any interest in the rules and the other stuff at the front. The thing that interested him was the divisions of martial prowess, so he looked at it more.

  There was a simple description at the start. The evaluation system was set up by a specialist of the SIC after going through various scientific methods.

  The division is separated into 7 ranks and 21 grades.

  The highest rank was S, and following it was A, B, C, D, E, F.

  In simpler terms, three grades were one rank.

  For example, in B rank there were grades of B+, B, and B. B+ was higher than B, and B was higher than B.

  F rank should be the range of normal people. E rank were normal people who had received training, such as soldiers. D rankers were experts who had reached the level of positive jing. C rankers were experts on the level of negative jing. B rankers were neutral jing. A rankers were cosmic jing. S rank were people who reached a level beyond that of a human.

  After looking at this description, Wei Xiao Bei could not help but enter into deep thought.

  There was no doubt that the SIC had actual examples to be able to make such an evaluation system based on martial prowess.

  In other words, the SIC knew that there were people who existed beyond A rank.

  It appears that China was a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Who knew how many neutral jing experts there was. Moreover, there were even other cosmic jin experts.

  This was something that he had already determined.

  The logic was simple. He had now displayed his strength to the level of the middle-grade of neutral jing. Since the other party had regarded him as B-, then this means that they had already seen a lot of neutral jing experts to make this evaluation.

  This aroused his interest.

  After stepping on the level of cosmic jing, Wei Xiao Bei had a hard time finding someone who he could compete with.

  This made Wei Xiao Bei have the feeling of being lonely at the top. After all, for a martial arts grand scholar, not having an expert to compare notes with made it difficult to grow.

  After pondering a bit, Wei Xiao Bei called Huang Kun and Zhu Xin Yi over and gave them the manual, letting them evaluate their rank, and letting the two know that there were bigger fish and to not think that they were unrivaled in the Dust World.

  Form this, the two had increased their diligence in training. In the next few days, Wei Xiao Bei had become more meticulous in carving.

  After five days, he had finally finished carving the sculpture.

  Although it might not be true to life, anyone who sees the sculpture would only feel that it looked similar to Zhu Xin Yi, after all, he was only a beginner.

  After laying down the finishing touches, Wei Xiao Bei felt that his status panel had changed. He took a look at it and controlled his happiness.

  The skill section had once again gained a new skill.

  Carving (Beginner)

  I have finally gained the skill!

  In truth, Wei Xiao Bei had not gained a new skill for a long time now.

  It seems that removing the [Military Boxing] in his status panel allowed him to unlock its restrictions.

  Who knows if he could awaken another new skill.

  Now was not the time to think about this problem. Wei Xiao Bei placed his attention on his [Carving] skill and began to input 50 evolution points. It quickly leveled up from beginner to intermediate.

  Following the level up, Wei Xiao Bei immediately sensed that his understanding of carving deepened a bit. He felt as if he had studied carving for more than a year.

  It could be said that this was the extremely miraculous property of the status panel. As long as he gained the skill, then he could use evolution points to quickly level it up to a high level.

  Normal people would need ten years to a lifetime to be able to reach this degree of ability. For Wei Xiao Bei, he would only need to spend a few evolution points.

  Continue increasing!

  A hundred evolution points to level up to advanced.

  Two hundred evolution points to level up to expert.

  Three hundred evolution points to level up to master.

  After that, Wei Xiao Bei stopped leveling up the [Carving] skill.

  This was not because he felt heartache at using his evolution points, after all, he still had 19194 evolution points left.

  In truth, when the [Carving] skill reached the master level, Wei Xiao Bei felt that he needed to learn more about carving. Otherwise, if he continued increasing the skill, the skill would increase, but the foundation would be sand.

  The next day, he prepared to struggle to gain a new skill, but as expected, something that he did not expect happened.

  The special phone from the SIC rang.

  “Is this Mr. Wei?”


  Hearing that it was Yu Zheng Qing, Wei Xiao Bei came to an understanding, “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”


  “Mr. Wei is truly worthy of being called a martial art great scholar. You have guessed it correctly.”


  Any member who was contacted was not an idiot. At the very least they were eloquent with words. After a bit of bootlicking, Yu Zheng Qing asked, “Do you have time right now, Mr. Wei?”


  “I do. Just get straight to the point.” Wei Xiao Bei roughly guessed that some incident happened somewhere in Cui Hu City. Otherwise, with his B- rank, they would not need to find him for small matters.

  Outside hires might be earning a three thousand yuan assistance fee, but the problem was that at this level of strength, who would lack money?

  In short, every time they used an outside hire, it was the same as the SIC owing a favor and favors needed to be returned. If Wei Xiao Bei had a request, then as long as the request did not exceed the favor’s limits, the SIC would help.

  They would do it even if they would need to break a few laws.

  It was this simple. Otherwise, why would the outside hires eat this stupid medicine? Who would help the SIC do things with their lives on the line?

  “Some monsters have appeared in the eastern area of the Silk Road. I would like to ask for Mr. Wei’s help in eliminating them!”


  Afterward, Yu Zheng Qing sent him the address through his specialized phone.

  That said, the specialized phone that the SIC distributed felt a lot better than any consumer phone to him. The biggest use was its protections.

  It was fire-proof, water-proof, shock-proof, and theft-proof.

  The outer covering was covered in graphene. It was simple and light, but it could resist being smashed by a hammer. It was capable of resisting heat at 600 degrees Celcius for twenty minutes. Its design was a complete seal. Even if it was thrown into the water, it would not be soaked even if it was there for three days. As for the anti-theft, there was no need to mention it. Who would dare steal this phone? Even if its battery was removed, the cops would come for it in less than an hour.

  However, if there was nothing wrong, Wei Xiao Bei would not use this phone.

  Who knew what kind of things the SIC installed on the phone? Wei Xiao Bei did not want the SIC to find out some matters.

  Although the phone that he bought could be monitored, at the very least, it did not have as much protection as the specialized phone.

  Silk Road?

  The area of Cui Hu City was not that big. Moreover, the city was continuously developing. Every year, it would expand outwards. Just like that, even if Wei Xiao Bei had lived there for quite a while, he was still not familiar with the places of the city.

  Naturally, if he had time, he would go take a look at Cui Hu City’s newest map. With his [Ten Lines at a Glance] skill, he could memorize the entirety of Cui Hu City without a problem.

  From the map, the Silk Road was at the easternmost side of the city. To be more accurate, it was at the place where the city and the countryside intersected.

  The information Wei Xiao Bei received was very detailed. It even included when the Silk Road was built and how long it took to build it.

  “I’m going out for a bit. Protect the dojo while I’m out.”


  Wei Xiao Bei reminded Zhu Xin Yi and Huang Kun as he quickly left.

  Who knew that when he just left the place, Zhao Guang had followed behind him.

  “Why are you following me? Quickly go back.”


  Wei Xiao Bei turned and berated him.

  Previously, Zhao Guang would obediently return, but it was different this time. He was now showing an unwilling face and said, “Please let me go with you. Staying in the dojo is too boring.”


  Hearing his words, Wei Xiao Bei sighed. It must be said that Zhao Guang’s behavior was above his peers. Other than previously following the strange subculture of urban youths, he had never stirred up any trouble.

  However, he had forgotten that Zhao Guang was Zhao Yun’s son. A 3-Star Terror Creature that came out from the Dust World. Even Zhu Xin Yi who currently had the strongest fighting power could not last even a few turns against him. It was true that continuously training would be too depressing.

  “Okay. When we make it to the location, you must listen to me. Otherwise, you should go back now.”


  Wei Xiao Bei nodded his head, said a few words, and walked out the door.

  Zhao Guang originally thought that Wei Xiao Bei would insist on him going back, so he never imagined that he would yield just like that. He could not help but smile and quickly follow after him.

  After walking out of the alley, they saw the SIC’s car was already waiting there. It appeared to be a newly bought van. The driver was Yu Zheng Qing. When he saw Wei Xiao Bei, he quickly greeted him, “Back, get up on the back.”


  However, when he saw Zhao Guang, Yu Zheng Qing could not help but be stunned.

  Wei Xiao Bei did not say anything and got in the car from the back with Zhao Guang following behind.

  Afterward, the car started up, but the inside of the car was quiet.

  There were long boxes inside the van.

  “This is?”


  The car’s driver seat was connected to the back seats. Yu Zheng Qing drove as he inquired.

  “It’s my nephew. He’s here to gain some experience.”


  Wei Xiao Bei chuckled as he answered.