Interstellar: Start as a cleaner

 Chapter 542 Swordsmanship (first update)

“Brother Jie, you said that after winning the swordsmanship competition, you can be awarded a noble title?” Yang Bo asked curiously. The title of the Shuilan Empire is not easy to obtain.

“I’m afraid you don’t know that the Noble Association of the Aqualan Empire still maintains the oldest duel.”

“When the conflict between two nobles is irreconcilable, both sides will send their own people to participate in the duel.”

“The nobles themselves say that they are civilized people, so they cannot use superpowers or modern technological means during duels. They can only use the oldest armors and the oldest swords.”

“And the nobles of the Shuilan Empire also hold swordsmanship competitions regularly.” Liu Zhijie explained.

Yang Bo played with the tea cup in his hand, and then asked doubtfully: "People with super powers are extremely powerful. Doesn't that mean whoever has greater power will win?"

"There are very detailed regulations. It doesn't mean whoever has more strength will win, but it depends on the skill. If your own weapon is damaged due to too much strength, you will fail."

“But it seems that there are also rules for dueling, which are more complicated anyway.”

“It is said that they have also designed an intelligent system that can automatically judge the entire process. The system can automatically judge who has violated the rules.”

“There are also projects similar to free duels, but this usually involves a relatively large conflict between two nobles.”

Because Liu Jingxiang appeared. Liu Jingxiang had long black hair and was wearing a short leather jacket with a white T-shirt underneath. Her lower body was a pair of jeans-like trousers. Her two long legs were like compasses and straight. And round.

As soon as Yang Bo saw Liu Jingxiang's expression, he felt that Liu Jingxiang had some evil intentions.

“Of course, Yang Bo, swordsmanship is very difficult. It’s very hard to practice swordsmanship with me.” Liu Jingxiang looked at Yang Bo, raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said.

"It is said that there are group duels. Anyway, the nobles have nothing to do, so they take this as fun. Just like the horse racing here, there are also nobles participating in gambling." When Liu Zhijie said this, he took out a new cup.

“Auntie, please drink tea.” Liu Zhijie first poured tea for Liu Jingxiang.

Just like winemakers, bartenders, and chefs, the wages are higher, and they not only receive wages but also tips.

"Yang Bo." Liu Jingxiang naturally knew when she saw Yang Bo here. What did Liu Zhijie want to do with her?

 Liu Jingxiang was a little curious about Yang Bo at first, after all, Liu Zhijie said he was so good. However, after getting along for a while recently, Liu Jingxiang didn't like Yang Bo very much because she didn't like Yang Bo's stay-at-home personality.

 That’s why I thought of this method to allow the two of them to spend time together.

“We are very familiar with each other, but we still have to pay, according to the charging standards of our swordsmanship association. What do you think?” Liu Jingxiang nodded when she heard this, then looked at Yang Bo and asked.

 Generally speaking, people in this kind of special skill occupations have high salary levels.

"Aunt, the situation here in March Star has not stabilized yet. You teach Yang Bo swordsmanship so that he can protect himself." Liu Zhijie also knew that his aunt probably didn't care much about Yang Bo, but Liu Zhijie didn't care about Yang Bo either. What a good idea? After all, Yang Bo used to have such a nerdy personality. It would be unrealistic to want to correct it all at once.

  Anyway, in the alliance, many employment positions have very high salaries.

 “No problem.” Yang Bo nodded.

"Then I'll trouble Sister Jingxiang. If I don't do well, Sister Jingxiang, don't be angry." Yang Bo said modestly, but smiled in his heart. If the woman in front of him is playing tricks, he will accompany her to the end and see who can laugh. at last.

But who is Yang Bo? He originally planned to learn swordsmanship to improve his combat effectiveness.

 As for women, they like to go shopping, buy things, and go out to eat and drink.

“Thank you!” Liu Jingxiang said thank you, took the tea, put it on the table, and sat next to Yang Bo.

 In addition, Liu Jingxiang sent a message to Yang Bo before, and it took a long time for Yang Bo to reply.

 “No problem.” The interpersonal relationship in the alliance is a bit like that of people in the West on Earth, who are very clear about money.

 But Liu Zhijie was reluctant to leave it alone. After all, Yang Bo's talent was too good.

“I am now a third-level swordsman, and the standard charge for an hour is 3,000 credits. Can you accept it?” Liu Jingxiang heard Yang Bo nod in agreement, and then asked again.

The same goes for waiters. Of course, if you don’t want to tip, just let the robot serve you directly.

Of course there are more and more expensive professions, such as equestrian, who is a rider who trains horse racing.

 As for going to the farm to feed cattle and sheep, this is an even higher wage.

 Because a lot of the meat that ordinary people eat now is cultured through science and technology, that is to say, a piece of meat is directly cultured using cells. You can eat it wherever you want, culture it in any place, and eat it with whatever texture you want.

There is no need to kill cattle or sheep, and the meat of naturally bred animals is ridiculously expensive.

Of course, the meat grown in technology factories is not the cheapest. The cheapest ones are various nutrient solutions. You can just put them in a tube and you don’t need to eat anything at all. This kind of meat is given out for free.

“In addition, you need to prepare at least 200,000 credits to purchase related basic equipment. As for the professional training room, Liu Zhijie has it, so there is no need to pay extra.” Liu’s surprise words shocked Yang Bo again.

"What kind of equipment requires 200,000 credits?" Yang Bo didn't understand. Isn't it just a sword?

“These equipment have been certified by the Swordsmanship Association. Different equipment is equipped according to different levels, otherwise the results will not be recognized by the Swordsmanship Association.”

 When Liu Jingxiang finished speaking, Liu Zhijie said, "This is considered a company benefit."

“Thank you, Brother Jie.” When Yang Bo heard this, he was the first to answer.

Yang Bo felt that this swordsmanship association was a bit like taking advantage of others. It felt like he had spent thousands to buy a luxury garbage bag.

However, this is the case with some industry associations. These industry associations themselves serve as referees and coaches.

“Let’s go, I’m fine.” Liu Jingxiang has also been bored recently. Oma City is not very big to begin with, and she has already visited all over it.

It was only then that Yang Bo discovered that some rooms in the dormitory building had been specially modified for fitness training.

“Change this set of clothes first, and then get certified by the Swordsmanship Association, and then the Swordsmanship Association will send you equipment.” When they arrived at the training room, Liu Jingxiang took a set of clothes and handed them to Yang Bo.

Yang Bo opened it and saw that it was a pair of shorts, so he asked: "Can you not change it?"

“What the **** are you doing? Go over there and choose a cabinet yourself.” Liu Jingxiang replied angrily.

Yang Bo came to where the men's-only storage box was. Yang Bo took off his clothes and put on shorts. I have four-legged shorts here.

"Uh..." Liu Jingxiang also changed her clothes, wearing shorts and short-sleeved sneakers, but they were tighter, like those worn by athletes.

 Liu Jingxiang couldn't believe it when she looked at Yang Bo's muscles.

 “Do you like fitness?” Liu Jingxiang asked doubtfully.

 Because Yang Bo's figure is so perfect, just like those trained by fitness experts.

The muscles are clear and full of strength.

“I used to live in a welfare house and am used to exercising.” Yang Bo made an excuse.

“That’s true, you had nothing to do at that time.”

“You stand in front of this machine and listen to the machine’s orders.” Liu Jingxiang brought Yang Bo to a machine.

Then Yang Bo began to turn around and raise his hands under the scan of the machine.

Then Yang Bo became a member of the Swordsmanship Association and was issued a certificate.

At the same time, equipment began to be distributed, and the Swordsmanship Association was distributed in March Star.

 Liu Jingxiang found that Yang Bo looked more pleasing to the eye when he took off his clothes, and when he put on clothes, he looked a bit naive.

“Tsk, this shape is very suitable for practicing swordsmanship.”

“Not everyone is suitable for practicing swordsmanship. People who practice swordsmanship should have long arms, but they should not be particularly long.”

“The swords used by the Swordsmanship Association are all of the same standard, so people with long arms have a great advantage when facing opponents.” Liu Jingxiang looked at the overall physical proportion data of Yang Bo given by the machine.

 “I’ve loved exercising since I was a child!”

Yang Bo felt a little embarrassed, being alone in the same room. The main reason was that Yang Bo and Liu Jingxiang had nothing in common, and they had no common hobbies, no common friends, and no common social interactions.

 It feels like two strangers.

 After waiting for more than ten minutes, the equipment arrived. Yang Bo looked at the equipment worth 200,000 yuan.

There are two swords, one marked with zero and the other with one.

 Zero is used by beginners, while 1 is used by first-level swordsmen. Yang Bo can tell just by touching it that the materials and weights of the two are different.

 Then there are two sets of training uniforms, which look like two sets of ancient armors.

Then Yang Bo touched it carefully and found that it was indeed armor, and it was the worst kind of metal armor.

 “This is indeed old enough!” Yang Bo was a little speechless.

 Then there are two sets of shirts, with linings inside the metal armor.

“You should familiarize yourself with the equipment first, and then watch the video explanation.” Liu Jingxiang is now wearing her own equipment, giving the impression of a female warrior, that is, metal armor.

Yang Bo carefully watched the video explanation and found that this swordsmanship association has quite a few rules. You can't attack vital parts, you can't make discriminatory remarks, and you can't use fists, knees, etc., you can only use the sword in your hand.

“It feels like a fencing competition on Earth.” Yang Bo muttered to himself after reading it.

"Have you finished reading? Come and fight with me." Liu Jingxiang had been practicing vigorously on the side, and she said when she saw Yang Bo finished reading.

Yang Bo asked in surprise: "I haven't learned anything yet?"

"It's very simple, as long as your sword can hit my vital parts. Do you remember the different scores for different positions mentioned in the video just now? There are also sensors inside the sword, and the system will record every time you The power of a sword." Liu Jingxiang said it simply.

“And this is a test of reaction ability, and you need to gain enough experience in the battle between the two sides.” Liu Jingxiang said even more plausibly.

“Okay.” Yang Bo stood on the playing field. There was a square field in the middle, surrounded by smart devices, as well as swords and sensors inside the equipment.

 “The countdown to the swordsmanship competition starts at 321!” This is the sound coming from a smart device.

The sword Liu Jingxiang is holding is a bit like a cross sword on Earth, and it is not the sword of Yang Bo's own country on Earth.

Liu Jingxiang stepped forward with her right foot, feinted the sword in her hand to the right, as if she was going to attack Yang Bo's right chest, and then stabbed Yang Bo's left lower abdomen in an instant.

Liu Jingxiang’s action can be described as a classic action, and there will be many changes in the future.

As long as Yang Bo reacts, Liu Jingxiang will show off a set of sword skills to let Yang Bo know why the flowers are so red.

But the next second, Liu Jingxiang felt pain in the back of her hand holding the sword. When she looked carefully, the sword in Yang Bo's hand hit the back of her hand directly.

"Huh?" Liu Jingxiang couldn't believe why she didn't see how Yang Bo's sword hit her?

Liu Jingxiang raised her sword again and tried to cut Yang Bo's hand.

Unexpectedly, Yang Bo took a step back the next second. Liu Jingxiang saw Yang Bo take a step back, and the sword in his hand followed Yang Bo's hand and cut it.

But the next second, he saw Yang Bo stepping back again. The sword in his hand directly touched his own sword, and then the opponent's sword followed his own sword and cut directly into his hand.

Liu Jingxiang reacted quickly. With a turn of her wrist, her sword blocked Yang Bo's sword.

The whole person flew back, but the next second Liu Jingxiang felt that the sword in Yang Bo's hand seemed to be stuck to her own sword, and she threw the sword away.

 “Yang Boxheng!” At this time, the intelligent referee shouted a voice.

"You..." Liu Jingxiang was a little dumbfounded. It had only been one round, why did he lose the sword in his hand?

 (End of this chapter)