Chapter 76

Top floor of the Sunset Martial Hall.

This place is specifically used by the martial hall to receive important guests.

"Master seems to have already been informed," Guo Li said respectfully.

"The news spread too quickly," Lin Feng said as he walked up the marble staircase, slightly surprised.

The match between him and Huang Shang had only ended an hour ago.

"Haha, I can't speak for other things, but when it comes to the flow of information in Sunset City, the deputy heads of the four major martial halls are far inferior to our master," Guo Li smiled at Lin Feng. "If it were a summons for junior disciples to join the martial hall, it would be on the first floor. We are now going to the top floor, which is used to entertain guests of the Martial Venerable level."

Martial Venerable level?

Lin Feng was slightly taken aback.

"Brother Lin defeating Huang Shang naturally places him at this level," Guo Li smiled.

Lin Feng nodded.

It seems Huang Shang has become a stepping stone for me...

...

Upon stepping onto the top floor, the layout was entirely different.

The grand and majestic architectural design, with various ancient paintings and wall carvings, gave a sense of returning to simplicity. However...

A faint aroma of alcohol wafted through the air.

"Master," Guo Li said with a helpless look.

"Meeting the senior," Lin Feng bowed slightly.

I've heard that Senior Old Wine Pot is fond of drinking, and indeed, his reputation is well-deserved.

"Sit down, young man. Would you like to have a drink with this old drunkard?" Hu Jiu's wine-soaked nose twitched, and he chuckled.

"Of course," Lin Feng sat down. There was no teapot on the coffee table in front of him, only a few dragon-carved wine flasks, emitting a fruity aroma, with a unique wine scent. Besides the dragon-carved wine flasks, the table was also filled with various meats, their aroma making one's mouth water.

"Great!" Hu Jiu laughed heartily. "No need to be formal, I'm just a rough man."

"Drinking heartily and eating heartily, that's the way to live."

Lin Feng smiled and filled his wine glass.

No matter what, getting to know such a big figure in Sunset City would be beneficial for him.

"Let me toast to the senior first."

"Good, good!"

...

After a few rounds of drinks, they became more familiar with each other.

For Lin Feng, unless he wanted to get drunk, his spiritual energy could easily neutralize the alcohol.

At this moment—

"Haha, Old Wine Pot, you're really not being fair!" A hearty laugh echoed, and a figure as swift as a knife appeared on the top floor. The noise of the martial hall's students below could be heard, and Hu Jiu rolled his eyes, "What are you doing here, Martial Madman?"

Lin Feng looked over and saw a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, slightly disheveled hair, and sharp cheekbones like a steel blade.

"Such a strong sense of blade intent," Lin Feng felt a blade-like intent from this man, 'Martial Madman,' similar to Lei Ge's, as if his body and mind were fused with a blade. The feeling was quite peculiar, stirring his heart.

"Fourth Realm," Lin Feng thought to himself.

The thick-browed man chuckled, "I just smelled the wine, so... I came to join in."

"Really? You could smell it all the way from the Cold Blade Hall?" Hu Jiu was speechless. At this moment, many martial hall students rushed up, but before they could speak, Hu Jiu frowned and waved them away, "Nothing to worry about, all of you go down."

"Yes, supervisor," the students responded meekly.

"Hey, this young brother looks unfamiliar," the thick-browed man sat down next to Lin Feng without hesitation, picked up a piece of meat, and grinned, "Let me introduce myself, Deputy Head of the Cold Blade Hall, 'Feng Wu.' How about it, young brother, are you interested in joining our Cold Blade Hall?"

"Meeting the senior," Lin Feng said respectfully.

The Cold Blade Hall, one of the four major martial halls in Sunset City, was the one he had most wanted to join initially.

Because the Cold Blade Hall was the only one among the four major martial halls that was famous for its blade techniques.

"Alright, Martial Madman, stop pretending," Hu Jiu was exasperated, "You're really something, planting spies in my martial hall, but... you're still too late. I advise you not to waste your efforts; Lin Feng won't join the Cold Blade Hall."

Feng Wu glared, "Old Wine Pot, don't try to fool me. I don't believe you've already reached an agreement so quickly."

Lin Feng's eyes flickered.

He finally understood.

"Think about it, where are we?" Hu Jiu pointed to the ground, "When have you ever seen me recruit disciples or apprentices here?"

"Uh," Feng Wu was taken aback, scratching his head, "You're right."

"The young man Lin Feng defeated Huang Shang in the Battle Academy just an hour ago. You, a deputy head, are really out of the loop, aren't you?" Hu Jiu poured a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp.

"Huang Shang? The Emperor of the Crown Elite Academy?" Feng Wu's eyes widened.

"Indeed," Hu Jiu feigned helplessness, "So... we didn't even have a chance to recruit him. He was already snapped up by the Elemental Merchant Alliance."

Feng Wu looked sharply at Lin Feng.

"Sorry, senior," Lin Feng smiled apologetically.

"Alright," Feng Wu's face fell. The four major martial halls were indeed stronger than the Sunset Martial Hall in terms of influence, but compared to the Elemental Merchant Alliance, a behemoth on par with the top ancient martial arena, the True Martial Arena, they were no match.

"Lin Feng, I'll remember your name. To defeat that Emperor, hmm... not bad," Feng Wu narrowed his eyes, "If you ever have the chance to visit the Cold Blade Hall, I'll treat you!"

"Sure, senior," Lin Feng smiled and nodded.

"Alright, you two chat. I won't disturb you, hehehe~" Feng Wu laughed awkwardly and left with a bitter expression.

Lin Feng couldn't help but smile.

He had heard that the deputy head of the Cold Blade Hall, 'Feng Wu,' was cold, but in reality...

He was quite interesting.

...

The appearance of Martial Madman 'Feng Wu' was just a small interlude.

But it also highlighted the strength of the four major martial halls. Even though the combined strength of all the ancient martial practitioners in the four major martial halls didn't match half of the Sunset Martial Hall, their individual strengths were vastly different.

The martial halls recruited elite ancient martial practitioners.

The students of the Sunset Martial Hall were mostly ordinary ancient martial warriors, with varying levels of skill.

"Little Feng, since we hit it off, I'll be straightforward," Hu Jiu finished his glass of wine and looked at Lin Feng with a sharp gaze, "I formally represent the Sunset Martial Hall to invite you to join, not as a disciple, but as a part-time special instructor. You don't have to do anything, just hang your name here. It won't affect your membership in the Elemental Merchant Alliance."

"Oh?" Lin Feng's heart stirred.

"The martial hall will not treat you poorly," Hu Jiu said seriously, "You will receive all the benefits of a special instructor, including the cultivation of most of the martial hall's heart techniques and martial techniques, a monthly salary of 30 gold coins, a set of C9 elemental battle armor, a C9 battle knife, and a special instructor's dormitory."

This was an investment.

Lin Feng clearly understood Senior Old Wine Pot's intentions. Where did the martial hall fall short compared to the martial halls?

Strong practitioners!

A pillar of strength.

Behind every martial hall was an existence surpassing the Ancient Martial Venerable level, but the martial hall... had none. Senior Old Wine Pot was betting that one day he could become a transcendent existence surpassing the Ancient Martial Venerable level, enhancing the reputation of the Sunset Martial Hall and standing shoulder to shoulder with the other four major martial halls.

"Three conditions," Lin Feng held up three fingers.

"Speak freely!" Hu Jiu's eyes gleamed with excitement.

In fact, he had just mentioned it casually and hadn't expected Lin Feng to really agree.

"I want my mother and sister to move into the dormitory. Please take care of their safety," Lin Feng's eyes flickered. Among all the benefits offered by Senior Old Wine Pot, the one he cared about the most was—

The special instructor's dormitory.

Although the Peaceful Neighborhood was safe, it was better to be safe than sorry.

The special instructor's dormitory was within the Sunset Martial Hall, so his mother and sister would be safe.

Hu Jiu laughed heartily and patted his chest, "Leave it to me!"

Lin Feng nodded, "Also, please arrange for my sister to attend the primary genetic academy in Sunset City." The primary genetic academy in Sunset City was better than the one in Jiao Yang District, and it would be closer after they moved in.

Hu Jiu smiled, "It's a small matter."

Lin Feng smiled, "Then there's no problem. Lastly... could you convert the other benefits into cash?"

Hu Jiu was taken aback but then laughed heartily, "Welcome to the Sunset Martial Hall, Special Instructor Lin Feng."

"It's my honor."

***

The matter was settled.

Actually, for a first-class genius, the benefits were not particularly good, especially given Lin Feng's potential, which far exceeded that of a first-class genius.

But for Lin Feng, these things were not important.

How could the benefits of the Sunset Martial Hall compare to the wealth of the Elemental Merchant Alliance?

What Lin Feng valued most was the safety of his family, which was priceless to him.

"Whoosh!" A fiery red streak cut through the air like a blazing horse, leaving a trail of afterimages. Sitting in the A3 Blood Sweat Horse, Lin Feng smiled, with 70 gold coins in his pocket from the converted benefits.

"Go pick up my sister."

"Sure, I'll call Mom first."

...

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