Chapter 806: Chapter 806

806: Chapter 792 Seeking Education 806: Chapter 792 Seeking Education “Captain Lu Ping’an, we’ve heard that you’ve just reported your arrival locally, and this time the Examination Committee hopes to extend a special invitation to you to serve as either an examiner or an invigilator for this exam…”

When Lu Ping’an received the inquiry, he was a bit surprised and even puzzled.

But the person on the other end of the line was quite direct.

This time, their project was cast on a large scale, but they did not plan to “hog it all”; they were ready to widely invite renowned civilian strongmen, masters within the profession, and high-level combat powers from various places to participate.

In Lu Ping’an’s eyes, this was both a form of cooperation and perhaps a showy kind of competition, a literary duel of sorts.

If it were as an examiner, that would be one thing, as reputation and strength would suffice, but if as an invigilator, it obviously required taking to the field personally.

Perhaps, then, this was an alternative form of military exercise?

“How did you find me through…”

Lu Ping’an wanted to ask how they had managed to track him down, whether it was through civilian reputation or a list sent from the Ancient city, which would directly determine the relationship and interaction pattern between them.

“Your performance on the Green Planet has earned accolades within the profession, with several title hunters jointly recommending you as an examiner for this occasion…”

What happened in Changping State was mostly known to Changping City, especially when it was a matter of “great concern to the heavens.”

Those strongmen and professionals involved in the war would also move throughout Changping State, and with Lu Ping’an making such a prominent appearance this time, his fame had naturally spread.

Looking at it this way, it seemed like an overture, perhaps also with a competitive intent…

“Send me the details so I can review them and see if the timing works out…”

With an affair , whether it was an overture or a “competition,” Lu Ping’an seemingly had no reason to refuse.

And the chance to freeload some exam reference materials was a good thing, given the current state of being utterly in the dark.

But as soon as Lu Ping’an hung up the phone, it rang again.

“Do you have time these next few days?

My mentor would like to meet with you, preferably during the day.”

Xia Qin, going to visit her mentor, had also called.

Never mind that Lu Ping’an really did intend to pay a visit to the Silky Realm Swordsman, Kun Siqi; it was a priority matter at hand.

Having arranged a time for the visit, Lu Ping’an had just hung up the phone and hadn’t managed to exchange a few words with several mentors…

The phone rang yet again.

This time, it was a classmate from the “Changping State Young Cadre Training Class,” previously attended together.

They were arranging a meal and, as he was in Changping State, naturally, he had to take the opportunity to get together…This was an official gathering of young civil servants, unlikely to be something he could refuse.

His hand holding the phone was starting to go numb, Lu Ping’an realized that by logging his arrival and announcing he had come, he had also brought some trouble upon himself.

Ah, discussing business?

New varieties of Magic Plants?

The Gardener trading platform under Lin Nu?

Of course, I’m interested—leave me your contact method; I have a big purchasing order.”

No need, lifesaving grace?

It’s really not that serious…

Alright then, tomorrow at noon it is; we shall gather then.”

It was a comrade from the Green Planet; now that Lu Ping’an had come to their city, he had to play the role of a gracious host in all respects.

The local police station?

My cat has caused trouble, beating someone up, and I need to pay…

uh, I don’t own a cat, you’ve got the wrong person.”

“The head of the local Saphire people’s Chamber of Commerce wants to invite me for a meal; he’s Wang Xier’s clan uncle…

uh, would it be impolite to schedule it for the day after tomorrow?”

For the first time, Lu Ping’an felt somewhat overwhelmed.

He was beginning to realize that he was no longer the unnoticed nobody of the past; merely by entering the city, he had set off numerous ripples.

With a helplessly sighed, Lu Ping’an displayed the verve of a very busy person.

“Help me draft a schedule, the visit to the Sword Saint is the top priority…

try to free up an entire chunk of daytime, I have some matters to attend to.”

He handed his phone directly to his “Secretary,” letting them arrange and handle everything.

The phone rang again, but this time, Lu Ping’an could focus his attention on the mentors before him.

“…Sorry, sorry, where were we?

Uh, I’m actually a bit short-staffed here, so if any of these students get a temporary pass, they might consider interning at my place…”

Exhausted in body and mind, Lu Ping’an finally found the time on the third day.

In his mind, socializing was annoying and boring, but some invitations are kindly meant, and there’s no need to offend; others are out of gratitude, overwhelmingly enthusiastic.

After much thought, some things truly couldn’t be turned down.

Now, it seemed he indeed wasn’t alone anymore.

But he knew more than ever what mattered most; thus, he treated visiting the Sword Saint as the most important matter…

“You want to learn the ‘Four Techniques’ from me?

Huh, you haven’t learned a bit, not even the basics.

Aren’t you Decree-level already, didn’t your teacher teach you?

That seems a bit inappropriate.”

Upon meeting, Lu Ping’an brought up his request.

Yet Kun Siqi hesitated, even surprised.

Already Decree-level without any basics?

The Four Techniques, or also known as “Secret Keeper Four Arts,” are actually not professional abilities; they are “skills,” practical combat techniques for utilizing the “professional’s power.”

“My mentor is a Scholar-type Gardener, third-tier, and the other who taught me…

she has special circumstances, and can’t teach the kind that requires hands-on experience to grasp the details.”

Lu Ping’an was sincere.

Some courses could be skipped, but definitely not the Four Techniques, which are fundamental skills every Law Professional must master.

He could self-study, explore on his own, but obviously, that wouldn’t compare to guidance from a distinguished mentor.

Xia Qin is almost done anyway, and it’s time to teach her too.

You can come listen in, but some parts involve our sect’s secrets…”

“I will voluntarily stay clear of those.”

After pondering for a moment, the “Sword Saint” graciously agreed.

The basics like the Four Techniques could actually be introduced by any high-level professional, but how far one goes with them depends on the individual.

Lu Ping’an knew his own potential all too well, and there was no need to refuse such a trivial matter.

Getting the affirmative answer, Lu Ping’an also breathed a sigh of relief.

Through his recent duels with Decree-strongmen, he became even more certain of his own “basic” deficiencies.

Originally, he had sought Big Cat for extra lessons, but she said she couldn’t teach them well.

And if he asked Fang Wen for tutoring…

well, it felt like something was missing.

Having a Rule-level combat-oriented bigwig help with these practical techniques, filling the “mandatory Decree-level combat power classes,” would save Lu Ping’an a lot of effort.

“No need for that, come now.

Let me see your basics…

Laughing, recalling Lu Ping’an’s displayed potential during their last encounter, Kun Siqi was somewhat expectant.

These months had passed, and with his growth, now being Decree-level, he should have improved quite a bit.

For a high-level duel without worries of doom, Lu Ping’an naturally had no reason to refuse.

Half an hour later, amidst a scene of devastation, Kun Siqi’s expression turned from anticipation to shock.

Of course, he won; the current Lu Ping’an still couldn’t defeat Rule-level combatants, especially seasoned Rule-level ones.

Yet what Lu Ping’an showed wasn’t mere improvement…

“…It’s like you’re a different person.

Even I need to be more careful now.”

While speaking, the bigwig was still surprised and hesitant.

“You, you really haven’t learned the Four Techniques?

Without the basic Four Techniques, how did you perform so many moves?”

“So you did learn a part.

Okay, we’ll skip the basics, straight to advanced applications…

“…No, I didn’t just fail to learn them, I hadn’t even started.”

This time, it was the Sword Saint’s turn to be unsettled.