Chapter 70  Third Livelihood Profession

Private villa in Manhattan, USA.

Fifteen elderly white men sat in front of a conference table, tasting delicious desserts while watching the images on the projector. The image showed a sword, entirely white with intricate decorations. If Li Nianlong saw it, he would undoubtedly be surprised. This sword was none other than the Snake Slayer Sword that he had stored in his item space.

"These are the photos Jack and his team sent back a few days ago." A silver-haired, blue-eyed old man stood up, manipulating the changes on the screen. After playing all angles of the Snake Slayer Sword, he said, "According to historical records from Hua Nation, this sword is called the Snake Slayer Sword, meaning 'the sword that slays the great snake'. It was the personal sword of Emperor Gaozu of Han over two thousand years ago. Later, during the fall of the Han Dynasty, the sword ended up in the hands of the Emperor of Jin Dynasty. However, it was lost after a fire broke out."

"A few months ago, Jack and his team stumbled upon a cave located in Tianfu, Hua Nation. After several months of preparation, they ventured into the cave and found this Snake Slayer Sword a few days ago. Of course, we all know the outcome of their mission—they were all collectively killed, and the whereabouts of the Snake Slayer Sword are unknown. Now, everyone can express their opinions. Should we continue to send people to retrieve the Snake Slayer Sword?"

Among these fifteen people, they were not recognizable to ordinary individuals, and even in a crowd, they wouldn't attract any attention. Only those who had reached a certain level of influence would recognize them. They were the ultimate figures controlling the economy of the USA, and even had direct influence on the political and military direction of the country—the representatives of the top fifteen families in the USA.

After listening to the introduction, another black-haired, brown-eyed old man asked casually, "What's the use of this sword?"

The silver-haired old man smiled slightly, "The Snake Slayer Sword, along with the Jade Seal of the Hua Nation's royal family, are symbols of the Han Dynasty's royal power. Over 90% of the Hua Nation's population are Han Chinese. For over two thousand years, both the Jade Seal and the Snake Slayer Sword have been revered by the Han people, who believe that only by possessing these two items can one be considered the true legitimate ruler of Hua Xia."

"Currently, the Jade Seal is held by the royal family of Hua Nation, and we are powerless to retrieve it. However, obtaining the Snake Slayer Sword is relatively easier. Though Jack and his team failed this time, they have given us hope, great hope."

What is this hope? The silver-haired old man didn't say, nor was it necessary. Everyone present understood.

"I see." The black-haired old man's eyes flashed with excitement. "As long as we obtain the Snake Slayer Sword, symbolizing the royal power of the Han Dynasty, and spread this matter intensively and logically, the Hua Nation government will surely be furious, and there will be chaos among the people of Hua Nation. At that time, we, the USA, can catch them off guard and launch a lightning strike against Hua Nation."

"Even if we can't deal a heavy blow to Hua Nation, we must at least make them suffer." Another old man smiled and nodded. Unlike the others, although this man was white, he had an Eastern face. It seemed he was a mixed-race individual.

Upon hearing his words, the others remained silent. This mixed-race individual had fled from Southeast Asia during the unification war launched by Hua Xia, and later established himself in the USA, gradually developing into one of the top fifteen families in the USA. For him, Hua Xia was the enemy that destroyed his homeland. Now that there was an opportunity to strike a blow against Hua Xia, he would spare no effort.

"Then let's vote!" Seeing the favorable momentum, the silver-haired old man smiled. "Those who agree to seek the Snake Slayer Sword, please raise your hand."

In the next moment, everyone raised their hands.

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One of the greatest benefits of being a physical education teacher is not having to get up early like academic teachers. Those who've been to school know that physical education classes are usually scheduled for the third period in the morning. Thus, there's no point for a physical education teacher to come early, which provides Li Nianlong with some convenience.

During the third period, Li Nianlong stood on the playground, looking at these young middle school students he had been with for a year, a hint of reluctance on his face. He was about to leave soon, and it wouldn't be easy to see these students again. It felt really reluctant.

"Today, I'm going to teach you all a set of martial arts!" Standing in front of more than seventy students, Li Nianlong stood with his legs apart, hands behind his back, and said solemnly, "We are all from Tianfu. The formidable Tianfu soldiers shocked the world back then, hailed as the number one fearless army globally. Although we now live in peace, we must not forget our traditions. I may not have control over your academic classes, but in physical education class, I expect all of you to pay attention and study hard! Of course, if anyone feels they are good at martial arts already, they can choose not to learn. You can go play basketball or soccer or whatever you like!"

After saying these words, Li Nianlong asked, "Does anyone not want to learn?"

Not a single person spoke up.

Li Nianlong smiled faintly, "Good, since everyone wants to learn, then pay attention. Today, I'll teach you the Baguazhang."

Li Nianlong didn't really know pure martial arts. His Baguazhang was just a showy performance. In real combat, he would be beaten up. But for these middle school students, learning a set of martial arts was already excellent, much better than knowing nothing.

Li Nianlong settled into a solid horse stance, demonstrating each move of the Baguazhang style. Whether it was his intelligence, which had reached a remarkable 163 points, playing a role or not, this time Li Nianlong unleashed the Form-Intention Baguazhang. He entered a peculiar state, as if he could feel the perfect points of power and force buildup in each move and posture. Gradually, he attained complete control over every bone and muscle in his body.

What began as a mere showy display of Form-Intention Baguazhang transformed into something more. With a foot stomping down, the ground rumbled incessantly. Each punch carried a whistling sound as it sliced through the air. His body spun like a tornado, movements evoking the roar of tigers and the thunderous resonance of leopards.

In an instant, the area around Li Nianlong was enveloped in a whirlwind of flying dust and stones. The atmosphere was charged with the aura of battlefield carnage, leaving the students wide-eyed and trembling with excitement.

As he reached a peak of exhilaration, Li Nianlong let out a loud shout. Stomping his foot on the ground, seemingly without exerting any force, he left a deep footprint and a long crack, prompting gasps of astonishment from the students.

It's worth noting that the ground beneath Li Nianlong's feet was made of asphalt concrete. Even a sledgehammer swung with full force might not have made a dent, yet Li Nianlong's single stomp left a five-centimeter-deep footprint and a nearly meter-long crack. It was nothing short of incredible, and the gazes of these half-grown kids and girls changed instantly, filled with boundless admiration and fanaticism.

Meanwhile, a long-forgotten voice echoed in Li Nianlong's mind: "Activate Life Occupation—Body Artisan. Host currently at the primary level of Body Artisan. Strength +5, Speed +5, Qi +5, Intelligence +5."

Holy cow! Holy cow, holy cow! Holy cow, holy cow, holy cow!

Li Nianlong was so excited he was on the verge of going crazy. All four attributes were increased by +5 at once. It was like leveling up out of thin air! What kind of amazing profession is this Body Artisan?

Li Nianlong was about to check when the unruly kids rushed over, crowding around him excitedly.

"Teacher Liu, you're so strong! I declare that from today onwards, you are my lifelong idol." This was a kid who loved idolizing others.

"Teacher Liu, Baguazhang is so powerful! Can you teach me? Please teach me quickly! In the future, I want to be like Kung Fu Panda, fighting for justice and vanquishing all the bad guys in the world!" This was a kid who loved daydreaming.

"Teacher Liu, you're so handsome. I admire you so much! Please be my boyfriend." Alright! This was a precocious girl.

"Teacher Liu, what about the ground? Are you going to pay for the damages?" This was a kid who cared a lot about aftermaths.

"It's okay. No matter how much it costs, I'll cover it for Teacher Liu." A slender and well-developed pretty girl, slightly better developed than her peers, cast a flirtatious glance at Li Nianlong. "I'll cover the expenses, just please accept me as your disciple."

"Holy cow! Teacher Liu, I beg you, accept me too!"

"Teacher Liu, I want to be your personal disciple too!"

These unruly kids! Li Nianlong was sweating profusely.