Realm-Hopping Martial Master

"This may seem like a minor favor, but in reality, these geniuses are mostly from great families. For instance, Zhao Chengxuan of the Zhao Family is a top-tier genius. Some of the items his family buys from our chamber of commerce are actually purchased at a 30% discount. Considering this, you can appreciate the immense wealth involved.

"Such purchases are tacitly approved by the chamber of commerce as long as the great families do not overstep. As long as Zhao Chengxuan's talent is adequately demonstrated, there is absolutely no problem.

"Furthermore, those who become geniuses invested by the chamber of commerce can personally buy most of the items in our chamber that are not generally available to Refining Internal Realm practitioners. They may enter the treasury to select Treasures. For instance, in our county branch, ordinary geniuses can pick one item; top-tier geniuses, three items; Superb geniuses, five items.

"Lastly, becoming a genius invested by our chamber of commerce naturally means having the support of the Danxia chamber of commerce. As long as you're in Yunzhou and don't cause any truly significant trouble, even if you offend a prominent family in the state city, our chamber of commerce will mediate to ensure that you can practice Martial Arts peacefully."

Official Zhang couldn't help but chuckle lightly, his words laced with an undeniable pride and self-satisfaction.

"Investing in geniuses is like forming a good connection. Naturally, our chamber of commerce wouldn't turn an act of goodwill into a source of future trouble. Before the age of twenty, geniuses are free to stay or leave. They can fully join our chamber of commerce as Guest Elders or depart, as long as they remember the favor of the Danxia chamber of commerce.

"However, after the age of twenty, if they haven't had the chance to be listed on the Little Dragon Tiger List, they can no longer be invested in indefinitely. Instead, they can switch to a collaborative arrangement. Our chamber of commerce provides resources, and the geniuses, in turn, perform minor tasks for us. This point, I believe everyone can understand."

The Danxia chamber of commerce was a major force in the state city. Even practitioners above the Blood Exchange Realm were stationed there, and its reliability was absolutely trustworthy.

Having arrived here, Jiang Shu naturally wouldn't hesitate too much.

He immediately stood up and said, "Then I'll trouble Official Zhang to make the announcement. Shang Junming wishes to be assessed as a top-tier genius, and I seek instruction from a Refining Internal Realm Guest Elder!"

The assessment of geniuses was never a trivial matter, as numerous interests were involved.

Despite being mentally prepared, Official Zhang couldn't help but feel stirred upon hearing Jiang Shu's words!

Even ordinary geniuses were at the Refining Internal Realm by the age of eighteen.

Even Zhang Yunsu, the top genius of the Zhang Family, only achieved the Refining Internal Realm at the age of nineteen! Even with sufficient resources from the Zhang Family and demonstrating considerable talent, she hadn't reached the threshold of an ordinary genius!

This Shang Junming before him was actually claiming he wanted to be assessed as a top-tier genius.

If it weren't for the previous deal with gems and perfume, he might have thought a stranger was jesting with him!

The chamber of commerce's age test was extremely simple.

There was a type of First Rank alien species, the Blood-drinking Worm, which feasted on the fresh blood of youths aged eighteen and under.

One only needed to offer a droplet of blood to see if it would be eaten.

Within a small vessel, a finger-sized Blood-drinking Worm waited quietly in the water.

When a drop of blood from Jiang Shu's fingertip touched the water, the worm, as if sensing something, immediately rose from the bottom and devoured the blood completely.

"Generally speaking, the fresh blood of Refining Internal Realm practitioners is a great supplement for this kind of First Rank alien species; one drop is enough to satiate it. But as the saying goes, humans die for wealth, and birds die for food. The Blood-drinking Worm is no exception. When faced with the blood of an eighteen-year-old Martial Artist, it will wait to digest it before consuming more. However, if it's the blood of someone sixteen or seventeen, it will become agitated, desperate to consume it immediately," Official Zhang explained from the side. "From this reaction, we can determine if Genius Shang is eighteen, or sixteen or seventeen."

Once Jiang Shu demonstrated his Refining Internal Realm true energy, Official Zhang immediately adjusted his stance!

Previously, although his speech was accompanied by a smile as warm as a spring breeze, he had firmly maintained a dominant position. Now, however, his words were filled with caution and respect.

If Jiang Shu became a genius invested by the chamber of commerce, even just an ordinary genius, his status could potentially surpass his own!

In the Da Jing Dynasty, one's Martial Arts Realm determined everything!

An eighteen-year-old at the Refining Internal Realm was considered a genius in any county city!

He was now extremely glad that he had been the one to first make contact with Shang Junming that day. Otherwise, someone else might have formed this favorable connection.

"No need."

I know my own capabilities.

Having offered a drop of blood that proved he was eighteen, Jiang Shu walked onto the combat platform in the center of the courtyard, specifically designed for assessing geniuses.

"President, his age has been verified. He is exactly eighteen."

Official Zhang bowed his head and approached a middle-aged man respectfully.

This matter concerned the assessment of geniuses. As a mere official, he naturally couldn't make such decisions on his own.

The middle-aged man waved his hand. A burly Refining Internal Realm Guest Elder in his forties, with a fierce expression, then stepped heavily onto the platform.

"I am Zhou Heng. I ask for Genius Shang's instruction."

As he finished speaking, he immediately drew a pair of maces from his back.

His gaze sharpened, and he instantly entered a combat stance.

He suddenly strode forward, ferocious power coiling around the bulging muscles of his arms.

His short training attire whipped about, and an oppressive aura surged from him, rushing directly towards Jiang Shu.

"Be careful!"

As he uttered these words, the pair of maces seemed to transform into two flood dragons soaring out of the sea!

As a Guest Elder of the Danxia chamber of commerce, he had access to better Cultivation Techniques, Martial Arts, Elixirs, and weapons than a Jade Token Guest Elder from a great family. Consequently, his strength was terrifyingly greater.