Chapter 481: Chapter 397: Reason for Joining

With a grave expression, Sun Tao retreated several steps.

It was clear Wei Nan hadn’t used his full strength in that last strike.

Otherwise, Sun Tao wouldn’t still be standing here.

Wei Nan held his long staff inverted, his gaze fixed on Sun Tao.

He chuckled and said, "So? Can you still go on?"

The hand Sun Tao held behind his back was already trembling slightly.

He forced a smile and nodded. "I was careless just now. You only got me with a sneak attack. This time, I’m getting serious!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed off forcefully with his feet.

And charged straight for Wei Nan.

Just as Sun Tao was about to reach him, Wei Nan grinned slyly.

The next moment, he vanished on the spot.

Sun Tao, who had just raised his staff, froze, not bringing it down.

But at that moment, he felt a vicious gust of wind rush past his side.

Sun Tao’s heart skipped a beat. He tried to dodge,

but it was too late.

BOOM—

With another loud crash, Sun Tao was once again sent stumbling back several steps.

But before he could even regain his footing,

Wei Nan’s figure closed in, his long staff moving like a flood dragon.

He relentlessly attacked Sun Tao.

Caught off guard, Sun Tao could only desperately try to parry.

But every one of his movements was a chaotic mess.

Moreover, he could tell that Wei Nan wasn’t actually using lethal moves.

Otherwise, he would have been defeated long ago.

After a dozen or so strikes, Wei Nan suddenly shot out a kick.

With a CLANG, Sun Tao was sent crashing heavily to the ground...

Wei Nan walked over, smiled, and offered a hand. Sun Tao took it and stood up with a wry smile.

"I never would’ve imagined your progress would be this terrifying!"

Sun Tao was thoroughly beaten. Before this, he and Wei Nan had always been more or less evenly matched.

And both of them specialized in staff techniques.

Their learning progress had been about the same, too.

They were neck and neck, with wins and losses on both sides.

But now, Wei Nan had completely crushed Sun Tao. There was no question about the outcome.

Wei Nan smiled, stepped closer, and said in a low voice, "Martial techniques are just a set of fixed forms and moves!

"If you want to turn those fixed moves into true killing blows, you have to go through the trials and tribulations of real combat, again and again. Only then can you gradually develop more threatening attacks!

"This past year, Lin Yi and I have been all over the place, facing life-and-death situations countless times!

"Especially when facing members of the Blood Handprint and those demonic beasts!

"Getting injured again and again, narrowly escaping death again and again—that’s how I honed my martial techniques!

"If you really want to improve your Martial Arts, real combat experience is crucial!

"For example, you’ve been constantly practicing your techniques at school, getting familiar with them!

"Maybe you’ve already mastered every single move and step to perfection!

"But in a real fight, a single variation from an opponent—even just a wild, unplanned move—could catch you completely off guard!

"So, that’s the value of real combat experience!"

When he finished, Sun Tao nodded, looking at him with newfound respect.

"Okay, it looks like you’ve really learned a lot from being with Lin Yi!

"By the way, what’s your next mission? Why don’t you just take me with you?" Sun Tao asked, a hint of envy in his voice.

As soon as the words were out, Wei Nan glanced at him with a smile.

"That’s not something I can decide!

"Lin Yi is the Lord General of the Town Martial Department now, in charge of both the Left Guard and the Right Guard!

"And you know those are the two most important divisions in the entire Town Martial Department!

"So, if you want to join, you have to get Lin Yi’s permission first!"

After Wei Nan finished speaking,

Sun Tao’s eyes burned with fervor as he nodded. "Once he’s done with his own business, I’ll go talk to him myself!

"I started regretting it right after you guys left last time!

"Sigh. There’s no medicine for regret, is there? I just keep thinking, if only I had gone with you back then!

"Maybe I’d be as strong as you are now!

"By the way, you just got back. You haven’t been home to see your family yet, have you?"

Sun Tao said with a light chuckle.

Wei Nan nodded. "I haven’t been back yet, no, but I called them!

"I’m going to head home and see them in a bit!"

"You should. You guys were gone for almost a whole year!

"When the semester starts, we’ll be juniors. You and Lin Yi have gotten so busy during our time at the university that you’ve basically disappeared. Zhou Qi and I go home all the time, though!

"Just a little while ago, I was talking to my parents about this, and they were actually very supportive!

"My dad told me that since I chose Xingwu University, I should always be prepared for battle!

"If you’re afraid of dying, you’ll never accomplish anything!

"I think he has a point, which is why I want to join you guys. I admit I was a bit too cautious before, always worrying about one thing or another!"

Sun Tao said, sounding a little self-reproachful.

Wei Nan smiled. "You don’t have to be so hard on yourself. I get it.

"Back when we were in the Old District, we were born with a mission on our shoulders!

"Every one of our families hoped we’d have a bright future, that we’d make something of ourselves, right?

"But what did we train so desperately for? Wasn’t it to get into a Martial Arts University and give our parents a good life? As long as we’re alive, they can live well. But if something happens to us...

"So, I can understand why you thought that way!"

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