Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 020

Arrived!

The rewards arrived so quickly!

A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Yan’s eyes, and the burning desire to improve his strength could no longer be suppressed!

Without hesitation, he immediately logged into the Alliance’s internal network, his access level already elevated to that of a Warlord.

A familiar interface popped up, but compared to what he could see as a ninth-rank warrior before, there were many never-before-seen sections and options marked with higher security classifications.

Xiao Yan directly ignored the news, forums, and mission areas, his gaze precisely locked onto the [Cultivation Methods] section under the [Resource Exchange Center].

He clicked in without hesitation.

On the light screen, data streamed like a waterfall, displaying a dazzling array of cultivation methods, categorized and ranked by different levels.

Xiao Yan immediately entered his conditions into the filter bar:

[Cultivation Method Level: Warlord]

[Prerequisite Cultivation Method: Military Tai Chi Fist]

Instantly, the list of cultivation methods on the light screen drastically shrunk, leaving only a few dozen options.

Xiao Yan’s gaze swept across them quickly.

He had been cultivating the Military Tai Chi Fist for seventy or eighty years. Although he hadn’t achieved mastery due to his limited talent, his foundation was deep, and his understanding was thorough, far surpassing ordinary people.

Therefore, he temporarily didn’t consider starting over and cultivating methods completely different from the Tai Chi system. Instead, he hoped to upgrade and transform on his existing foundation, as this would be the most stable and quickest way to form combat power.

Soon, the first few cultivation methods on the list caught his attention:

Imperial Tai Chi Art

Nine Revolutions Longevity Art

Dragon-Elephant Tai Chi Fist

Purple霄 Primordial Chaos Scripture (Tai Chi Chapter)

…

The names of these cultivation methods alone suggested their extraordinary nature. The very first sentence of their descriptions, without exception, stated “Can be cultivated to the War King Realm”!

Xiao Yan’s gaze focused on the Imperial Tai Chi Art, which was ranked first.

The introduction page for this cultivation method was the most prominent, not only occupying the largest section but also featuring a clear endorsement mark with the Alliance’s highest certification watermark—[Recommended and Explained by War God Luo Feng, One of the Hundred War Gods].

War God Luo Feng!

This was a name that resonated throughout the entire Alliance! A legendary figure standing at the pinnacle of countless martial artists!

To receive a recommendation from a War God, and even a personal explanation, the value of this Imperial Tai Chi Art was self-evident!

Xiao Yan clicked on the details, and the exchange rules were clearly listed on the page:

[Cultivation Method: Imperial Tai Chi Art]

Cultivation Method Authorization Fee: 1000 Ordinary Merit Points. (Note: The exchange ratio for Special Merit Points to Ordinary Merit Points is 1:10, so 100 Special Merit Points are required.)

Authorization Explanation: Authorization is limited to personal use. If it needs to be passed on to direct relatives (children, parents, spouse) in the future, an additional one-tenth of the original authorization fee (i.e., 10 Special Merit Points per person) must be paid for registration and authorization.

[Imperial Tai Chi Art War God Luo Feng’s Explanation (Episode 1)]

Exchange Price: 10, 000, 000 Credit Points.

Learning Method: It is recommended to use a [Dream Reality Learning Device] for immersive learning to achieve the best results. If you do not have a personal device, you can make an appointment to use a public device at various regional official Warrior Service Centers with your authorization record.

Looking at these clear entries, Xiao Yan understood.

The cultivation method itself was core intellectual property, requiring merit points, which represented contribution and status, to obtain authorization.

The War God’s explanation, on the other hand, was more like a value-added service, purchased with credit points.

100 Special Merit Points plus 10 million Credit Points—this was merely the price for the first stage, indeed expensive.

However, Xiao Yan’s gaze fell upon the “direct relatives transmission rule,” and his heart stirred.

“More Children, More Blessings System… In the future, wouldn’t my children all be able to cultivate this top-tier cultivation method? And only need to pay one-tenth of the authorization fee…”

This discovery made his already firm resolve even more unshakable.

More Children, More Blessings System… The key was, according to the rules of the More Children, More Blessings System, any improvement his children gained from cultivating a cultivation method would be fed back to him with a tenfold effect!

This meant that the faster and better his children cultivated, and the more top-tier the cultivation method, the more terrifying the amplification fed back to him would be!

Paying one-tenth of the cost to let his children cultivate one of the Alliance’s top-tier cultivation methods, and then receiving tenfold feedback of their cultivation achievements… tenfold enhancement on himself.

For himself, and for his future children, this investment was worth it!

“If I’m going to cultivate, I’ll cultivate the best! Moreover, the War God’s explanation is definitely worth far more than 10 million credit points!”

Xiao Yan no longer hesitated and confirmed his intention.

[Confirm payment of 100 Special Merit Points to obtain personal cultivation authorization for Imperial Tai Chi Art?]

“Confirm!”

[Confirm payment of 10, 000, 000 Credit Points to exchange for [War God Luo Feng’s Explanation (Episode 1)] learning content?]

“Confirm!”

[Exchange successful! 100 Special Merit Points and 10, 000, 000 Credit Points have been deducted.]

[Imperial Tai Chi Art authorization has been activated.]

[[War God Luo Feng’s Explanation (Episode 1)] learning content has been sent to your personal encrypted database. Please check.]

[It is recommended to use a Dream Reality Learning Device for learning. You can make an appointment at the Warrior Service Center.]

As the prompt sound faded, Xiao Yan’s personal terminal vibrated slightly again. In his cultivation method library, the icon for Imperial Tai Chi Art, marked with a golden crown, lit up. Next to it, a video file icon labeled “Luo Feng’s Explanation · One” appeared.

Looking at his account, where credit points and merit points had instantly shrunk by a large margin, Xiao Yan felt incredibly fulfilled.

“Dream Reality Learning Device…” Xiao Yan murmured to himself.

This thing was by no means comparable to the virtual game machines at the veteran activity center, which were used for entertainment and reliving old memories.

Those were, at best, extremely simplified entertainment devices.

However, the “Dream Reality Device” truly used for cultivation method inheritance and deep learning had incomparable technological content and effects. It could only be found at officially established Warrior Service Centers with higher security and technological levels.

That was where true core cultivation support for warriors was provided.

Thinking of this, the flame of desire to improve his strength burned even brighter in Xiao Yan’s heart.

Can’t wait! Not a moment longer!

He immediately turned around and picked up the coat he had just taken off, putting it back on.

“Husband? Are you going out?” Li Xiuying had just come out of the bedroom and, seeing Xiao Yan’s actions, her face immediately filled with worry again. “Is it… is it safe outside? It’s so late already…”

Xiao Yan walked over to her, gently held her slightly cool hand, and showed her a reassuring smile: “Don’t worry, I’m just going to the Warrior Service Center and will be back soon. I’m just going to use their professional equipment to learn a new cultivation method.”

He paused, his tone filled with undeniable confidence: “Don’t forget, your husband is a Warlord now. Ordinary petty criminals can’t even get close to me. Besides, even if I really encounter trouble, don’t you think I can run? The Warrior Service Center isn’t far from here.”

Looking at the powerful confidence and gentle reassurance in her husband’s eyes, Li Xiuying’s worries eased a little, but she still couldn’t help but admonish him: “Then… then you must be careful! Come back early!”

“Mhm, I know.” Xiao Yan gently kissed her forehead, then turned and strode out of the house.

Night was deep, but the Warrior Service Center, an institution serving warriors, was still brightly lit and operated 24 hours a day.

The Warrior Service Center was indeed not far from the Military Family Building, just about a ten-minute walk.

On the streets, there were noticeably more patrols of city defense warriors than usual, and the atmosphere carried a hint of solemnity.

Xiao Yan moved unhindered and soon arrived at the entrance of the Warrior Service Center.

This was a modern multi-story building with a simple and robust exterior. Fully armed warriors stood guard at the entrance, and strict identity verification was required for entry and exit.

Xiao Yan walked to the identity recognition terminal at the entrance and brought his personal terminal on his wrist close to the scanning area.

“Beep! Identity verification passed: Xiao Yan, military rank: Warlord. Clearance level: Class A. Welcome, Warlord Xiao!”

The cold electronic prompt sounded, but the warning light next to the verification channel did not light up red; instead, it flickered a soft green. At the same time, the security system and reception system inside the service center received a notification of a high-clearance individual’s arrival almost simultaneously.

Almost the very next second after verification passed, the service center’s automatic induction alloy door silently slid open. A sharp and capable middle-aged man in a crisp uniform, wearing a “Supervisor” badge on his chest, quickly stepped out to greet him, a professional yet respectful smile on his face.

“Warlord Xiao! Good evening! I am Wang Ming, the supervisor of this center. It is a great honor to serve you! How may I assist you?” Supervisor Wang’s attitude was extremely respectful, even carrying a hint of imperceptible flattery. A Warlord-level powerhouse was an existence to be looked up to in any city, let alone a newly promoted Warlord who had just performed great deeds and was at the peak of his prestige!

“I need a VIP personal training room equipped with a Dream Reality Learning Device,” Xiao Yan stated concisely, directly explaining his purpose.

“Understood! Please follow me!” Supervisor Wang did not hesitate, immediately stepped aside and made a gesture to invite him in, personally leading the way. “Our center has three VIP training rooms of the highest specifications. The equipment is the latest model and will definitely meet your needs. This way, please!”

He then added, his tone still respectful: “By the way, Warlord Xiao, according to regulations, the usage fee for a VIP training room is 1000 credit points per hour. However, with your Class A clearance, you can enjoy a 50% discount, which is 500 credit points per hour. The fee will be automatically deducted from your account after you finish using it.”

“No problem.” Xiao Yan nodded. This small expense was negligible given his current wealth and needs. Efficiency and effectiveness were what mattered most.

Supervisor Wang led Xiao Yan past the noisy ordinary business hall on the first floor, through an internal passage that required another clearance verification, and into a quiet corridor with sound-absorbing carpets and soft lighting.

At the end of the corridor, Supervisor Wang stopped in front of a high-tech-looking metal door. After another identity verification, the metal door silently slid open to reveal the interior.

It was an independent space of about fifty square meters, with a simple yet futuristic decor. The air purification system ran silently, and the temperature and humidity were adjusted to the most comfortable range.

In the center of the room, there was a sleek, silver-white device resembling a high-tech spaceship, precisely what Xiao Yan had been dreaming of—the Dream Reality Learning Device.

“Warlord Xiao, this is our best VIP training room,” Supervisor Wang introduced. “The equipment has been debugged and is ready for use. Detailed operating instructions are next to the device. If you need anything during use, you can always call me through the communicator in the room. I wish you a smooth cultivation!”

With that, Supervisor Wang bowed respectfully again, then tactfully withdrew, gently closing the door and leaving the independent space entirely to Xiao Yan.

Following the operating instructions nearby, Xiao Yan first authorized the connection via his personal terminal, loading the newly exchanged Imperial Tai Chi Art cultivation method and [War God Luo Feng’s Explanation (Episode 1)] content into the device system. After confirming everything was correct, he lay down and slowly put on the sensor-laden helmet.

As the device started, a faint hum sounded, and his vision first darkened, then seemed to travel through countless stars, finally settling in a boundless, pure white, empty, and strange space.

At this moment, a figure appeared silently before him.

It was the virtual image of War God Luo Feng.

He was dressed in the most basic, ordinary Alliance gray warrior training uniform, unpretentious, standing there quietly, yet possessing the profound and harmonious demeanor of a grandmaster, one with heaven and earth.

“Imperial Tai Chi Art is derived from ancient martial arts Tai Chi, yet it far surpasses its limitations,” Luo Feng’s voice resonated directly in Xiao Yan’s consciousness, calm, gentle, yet carrying a power that pointed directly to the essence. “Military Tai Chi builds foundation, refines the body, and harmonizes qi and blood; it is ‘application.’ While Imperial Tai Chi draws upon the power of heaven and earth to refine innate true essence; it is ‘the Dao.’ A single word difference, yet a world apart.”

As he spoke, the virtual Luo Feng began to slowly demonstrate…