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So, someone like Bahrain, who is poor, basically has no opportunity to learn martial arts except by joining the army and risking his life. If it weren't for the second volume of "Nameless Sword Technique" - the Bronze Chapter, passed down from his deceased father, Bahrain wouldn't have even reached the level of a Bronze Warrior. However, even these two volumes had all the sword techniques removed, which is why Bahrain's swordsmanship, learned through imitation, was so abysmal. As the eldest son in his family, Bahrain not only needed to earn money to support his mother and siblings but also wanted to save up for advanced martial arts training, which is why he developed a greedy personality. Despite his bearded appearance, he is actually only seventeen years old. To reach such a level through self-study without guidance, his talent, though not on par with geniuses like Catherine and Qigefei, is still commendable, much like my own in my previous life.

In the Orc Alliance, although martial arts above the Sword Hero level are controlled by the upper echelons, techniques from Black Iron to Gold are part of basic education. Anyone who reaches the Gold level can naturally apply to the tribal elders to learn higher-level martial arts, and no tribe would refuse; the difference lies only in the quality of the techniques provided. Conversely, in the martial world of my previous life, exclusive martial arts were often kept secret. Ordinary martial artists earned their living by opening schools, teaching students, and the saying "poor scholars, rich martial artists" holds true. It is difficult for the poor to learn martial arts. Is this a common human flaw? Perhaps it is precisely this unbridled greed that has driven human development thus far.

Although I see my younger self in Bahrain, it doesn't mean I'm willing to teach him true martial arts. However, teaching him techniques below the Gold level is fine. After all, as a martial artist, being overly possessive of one's skills lacks grace. The most suitable martial art for Bahrain is the complete version of "Nameless Sword Technique." This martial art, created by the "Ancestor of Sword Saints," shares similarities with "Golden Bell Shield" in its simplicity and effectiveness, making it ideal for battlefield combat. With certain breathing exercises, it effectively triggers the cultivation of battle aura, which is compatible with all higher-level battle auras without causing disharmony. Its ingenious design is truly admirable. Unfortunately, this martial art, created for humanity, is difficult to popularize among humans but has been adopted by orcs, with traces found in the basic martial arts of various orc tribes. Races like the rat, sheep, and dog clans, which have large populations but few warriors, have even adopted this martial art entirely. With the spread of "Golden Bell Shield," the number of Black Iron and Bronze Warriors in the alliance will likely increase several times over.

I casually taught Bahrain the complete "Nameless Sword Technique" I learned from Leimen, in exchange for his enthusiastic and free service, albeit sometimes overly enthusiastic. For more advanced martial arts, we'll see when he reaches the Gold Warrior level, by which time I may be long gone.

Our leisurely journey does not mean our pursuers will slow down. In human nations, the Mercenary Guild and Adventurer Guild are prominent organizations, while the Dark Mercenary Guild and Assassins Guild operate in the shadows. The Thieves Guild exists in the gray area between them. The Mercenary Guild primarily handles business related to mercenary groups, focusing on war participation, protecting caravans, defending towns, and clearing out bandits and dangerous beasts. Most tasks require team actions, and solo mercenaries like me, though famous, often die quickly. The Adventurer Guild serves individuals or small teams, with no set ranks or reputations. Their work includes exploring ruins, finding items, hunting fugitives, or slaying valuable beasts. Adventurers come from diverse backgrounds, including tomb raiders, thieves, assassins, knights, and even mages, and occasionally, hidden princes and princesses. It's a mixed crowd indeed.

The Dark Mercenary Guild and Assassins Guild often overlap in services, but the Dark Mercenary Guild does not train its own assassins; it is an intermediary for morally bankrupt yet skilled fighters. They engage in slave trading, selling prohibited drugs, massacring villages and towns, kidnapping for ransom, and even betraying employers—all for the sake of money. The Assassins Guild, however, is more organized, with rules and credibility, focusing solely on assassination. Their plans are meticulous, intelligence accurate, and fees reasonable, making them a reliable organization for long-term cooperation. Unless the price cannot be negotiated or the planning period is too long, no one would choose the Dark Mercenary Guild. The Thieves Guild mainly deals in information and fencing stolen goods, with many skilled thieves but little actual combat power.

This time, the organizations issuing the bounty include the Adventurer Guild, Assassins Guild, and Dark Mercenary Guild. The Adventurer Guild, with its chaotic management and mixed personnel, lacks high-level experts. Initially, they swarmed us, but after a few days, when we left the Kingdom of Fasin, few had the patience or confidence to continue the pursuit. The Assassins Guild launched several probing attacks to gauge my strength, while the Dark Mercenary Guild lingered nearby without attacking, presumably waiting for an opportunity.

On the third day after leaving the town and entering the desert, the attack finally came.

As I rode the sand beast, half-closing my eyes and holding Jin Luosha, I blocked out Bahrain's incessant chatter, silently circulating my Nine Yin True Qi. Suddenly, I sensed a wave of murderous intent and earth vibrations coming from afar. Then, Bahrain, who grew up in the desert, fell silent and turned his gaze toward that direction.

Soon, a group of about fifty mounted riders appeared ahead of us. Their equipment was varied, but most wielded curved swords. They rode horses rather than sand beasts, which are better suited for long journeys. Their profession was clear at first glance.

"They're sand bandits, sir. Don't worry; my combat power has reached the Silver Warrior level. Let them experience the power of the third level of Nameless Sword Technique," Bahrain said, eager to showcase his newly achieved level under my guidance.