Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

At that, Zhang Beixing just smiled lightly. ”I happened to see it and lent a hand; no need to be so polite. It’s what anyone should do!”

”But how can that be enough? I heard that you went into the burning building to save people, and while you were rescuing them, a second explosion occurred inside. You risked your own life to do this. We really should offer you our thanks. Are you a local from Pu’er?” the fire chief asked.

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing paused and then shook his head. ”No, I’m from Shishi. Why?”

”Oh, nothing, just asking. Mainly because, comrade, you’ve helped us a great deal, and we wanted to express our gratitude. We’re planning to present you with a commendation for your community spirit. Do you plan on staying in Pu’er for much longer?”

”Probably another two or three days,” Zhang Beixing replied, thinking of the travel arrangements Huo Honghao had mentioned to him that day.

”Two or three days, alright. We’ll start arranging for the commendation once we get back. Could you give us an address? Once it’s made, we’ll send it directly to you,” the fire chief asked.

Hearing the chief’s words, Zhang Beixing was surprised. He clearly hadn’t expected that saving someone could result in such an unexpected reward.

However, he didn’t refuse. Although he already had many honors, who would consider having too many? Honors are certainly worth more than money! It’s as important as one’s KDA data!

He left an address for the fire chief.

Zhang Beixing then had a chat with the child’s family, who had arrived in a hurry. The child’s family was very grateful for Zhang Beixing’s righteous action, insisting on thanking him and wanting to give him money.

Under normal circumstances, I would have accepted the money. After all, I deserved it.

But now... He looked up at the third floor, which was almost entirely scorched by the fire. After a moment’s thought, Zhang Beixing decided not to accept the money.

On one hand, I’m a person with some principles. There are three kinds of money I’d never take: money from the poor, unlucky money, and dirty money.

On the other hand, my current financial needs aren’t that urgent. Previously, I’d been performing Oizaki’s Eight Challenges all over Great Xia, and also served as a temporary instructor at various military districts. That wasn’t done for free. I had to be paid! In addition, I hold the titles of President of the Great Xia Martial Arts Association and the Asia Martial Arts Association. I receive a monthly salary of fifty or sixty thousand. Therefore, my need for money is no longer as pressing as it was a few months ago. Of course, this lack of urgency is based on the premise that I don’t spend lavishly. If I started spending money recklessly, not even a monthly income of one hundred and fifty thousand would last.

With money in his pocket, and not a small amount either, combined with his few principles, Zhang Beixing was unusually scrupulous this time. So much so that, facing the child’s parents who insisted on giving him money to express their gratitude, he uttered the words that had caused him deep anguish in his youth:

”If you truly want to thank me, then raise this child well. Use this money to buy him more workbooks, sign him up for tutoring and training classes. Nurturing him to his full potential will be the greatest thanks you can give me.”

As soon as he said this, the child’s parents’ reaction was unknown, but the child’s face definitely fell.

He looked at Zhang Beixing and muttered, ”You’re not a chivalrous hero of the pugilist world at all!”

Zhang Beixing paid it no mind and left with Yang Ying and Huo Honghao, concealing his great deeds and renown.

「...」

Sitting in the car on the way back to the military district, Yang Ying and Yu Jianhong were still reeling from the shocking events, astonishment etched on their faces. The main reason was that what had just transpired was simply too astounding and incomprehensible! In all their years, neither of them had ever seen someone actually fly—it was an utterly unbelievable feat.

”Young Friend Zhang, how did you cultivate such abilities, and how did you actually do that?” Yang Ying turned to ask Zhang Beixing, his face brimming with curiosity.

I just can’t understand it or figure it out! We all have one head and two legs, so how can you perform such incredible feats? What exactly is the principle behind it? What methods did you use?

Hearing Yang Ying’s question, Zhang Beixing wasn’t surprised.

I knew how outrageous what I had just done was. I also knew what Yang Ying really wanted to ask. But... the concept of Postnatal Five Qi is just too complicated. Even if I could explain it, Yang Ying might not understand. Even I haven’t yet formulated an explanation suitable for outsiders.

So, after a moment’s thought, Zhang Beixing responded vaguely, ”This is an ability I gained after reaching a certain level in my martial arts training!”

This Postnatal Five Qi was something I somehow learned to generate while practicing martial arts. Therefore, it’s perfectly reasonable to say it’s an ability gained after reaching a certain level in martial arts.

”Really? Reaching a certain level in martial arts grants this ability? What level would that be? A Great Grandmaster?” Yang Ying asked. He recalled reading in Ancient Texts about the many mystical powers of a Great Grandmaster: living for a century, ’Not a Feather Added,’ controlling one’s Qi and Blood...

Considering what had just happened, Yang Ying felt that this Lightness Technique might be one of the abilities Zhang Beixing had mastered after breaking through to the Great Grandmaster level.

However, Zhang Beixing’s next words completely shattered his speculation: