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Chapter 50: Giving Coal in the Snow
Chapter 50: Giving Coal in the Snow
Canglang Martial Academy.
The front courtyard was already bustling with numerous disciples.
Among them were the five Direct Disciples who had a genuine master-disciple relationship with Wang Jin.
The Direct Disciples of the martial academy were those who had a true master-disciple bond with Wang Jin.
In Daxia, the master-disciple relationship was no less profound than the bond between father and son.
As the saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a father for life."
Today was a grand occasion for Canglang Martial Academy, which had been preparing for this event in recent days.
The tiger, captured by Wang Jin from the mountains some time ago and kept in captivity for many days, was about to be released from its cage.
This was an opportunity for all the disciples to witness their senior brothers fighting the tiger, the king of beasts, up close and to observe its majestic power.
The Tiger Form Fist, one of the Five Beasts Fists, was derived from the tiger, so observing the tiger's fighting up close was an opportunity for any disciple practicing the Tiger Form Fist to gain insights.
If they could grasp this opportunity and comprehend the tiger's movements and form, their fist technique would break through to the next level.
Mastery in any one of the Five Beasts Fists would qualify them to become Wang Jin's Direct Disciple.
For many disciples who had joined the academy, becoming Wang Jin's disciple meant a chance to change their destiny.
If they could further improve their fist technique and reach perfection, mastering the explosive Tiger Power, their combat strength would undergo a qualitative change, providing immense assistance in their Martial Dao Entry Rank.
Even among the group of Martial Dao Ninth Rank practitioners, only half could master the lower-tier martial arts at the Perfection level.
In Daxia, a land where martial arts flourished, wealth and prestige were maintained through force.
Ordinary wealthy heirs held little status before Ninth Rank Martial Dao practitioners.
As long as they became Wang Jin's disciples, they had a tenfold chance of achieving the Martial Dao Entry Rank.
This would bring about a change in status, even for the wealthy heirs.
If they could advance further and become Eighth Rank Martial Dao practitioners, they would be renowned throughout Luo Shui County.
The status of ordinary wealthy or noble families paled in comparison to that of an Eighth Rank Martial Dao practitioner.
This was why, despite Canglang Martial Academy's recent establishment and high fees, many wealthy and noble individuals came to the academy to seek apprenticeship.
However, most of them couldn't persevere.
Even now, every once in a while, there were still outer disciples who couldn't endure the hardships of martial arts training and withdrew from the academy.
Less than half of those who studied martial arts at the academy could persist for six months.
Not to mention fulfilling Wang Jin's requirement of mastering any one of the Five Beasts Fists to the Perfection level.
At this moment,
In the front courtyard of the martial academy,
Liu Zhixiang, with his goatee, entered the academy's main gate, accompanied by a follower.
Just then, he had received Wang Jin's permission to enter the academy.
As he stepped through the gate, he glanced at the crowd in the front courtyard, and in an instant, his gaze met with Zhou Xing's.
"Zhou, my wise nephew, how are you doing?" Liu Zhixiang's lips moved slightly as he spoke to Zhou Xing, his face filled with kindness.
Although his voice was not loud, who was Zhou Xing? Nominally, he was the senior disciple of Canglang Martial Academy, a Martial Dao Entry Rank practitioner, with minor mastery in skin training and a Ninth Rank Martial Dao practitioner with skin as tough as stone.
Furthermore, he had mastered four of the Five Beasts Fists, and his comprehension of the Tiger Form Fist had reached perfection, allowing him to grasp the Tiger Power.
Such a person, throughout Luo Shui County, was considered an outstanding member of the younger generation.
With his exceptional martial arts skills and heightened senses, he naturally heard Liu Zhixiang's words.
At this moment, hearing Liu Zhixiang's words,
Zhou Xing's face, originally filled with a smile, suddenly turned solemn.
"Such arrogance! It seems that the matter wasn't just a rumor, and the Four Seasons Merchant Guild's business is indeed connected to the powerful Liu family!"
Then, he suppressed the rising emotions in his heart.
After patting Xiao Peng, who was standing before him, on the shoulder, he spoke words of encouragement and proceeded to the backyard to pay respects to Wang Jin.
(End of Chapter 50)
Zhou Xing knew that for the Zhou family to rise, they needed Wang Jin.
Wang Jin was his master, akin to a father figure.
And behind Wang Jin was a powerful figure, the commander of the Luoshui County garrison.
This was the reason why, despite having better options, he chose to join the Canglang Martial Arts Academy.
Secondly, he also knew that he had to rely on himself.
The Patrol Bureau, in his eyes, was an opportunity—a chance to stir up the winds of change and potentially alter the current situation in Luoshui County.
While martial prowess was important, influence and authority were even more crucial.
By joining the Patrol Bureau, he could leverage its influence and gain power.
As the saying goes, commoners should not challenge officials. No matter how prosperous the Zhou family became, they were still commoners.
Only by aligning with the Great Xia court and leaning on this majestic tree could they truly hold power.
With this in mind, he decided to invest in those around him, recruit talents, and establish a career within the Patrol Bureau.
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Only then would the Zhou family have the chance to rise again under his leadership, becoming a prominent clan in Luoshui County, equal to the Liu family, and the sole Zhou family in the region.
These thoughts flashed through his mind as he walked steadily towards the backyard of the martial arts academy.
He knew that at this moment, he did not have the right to offend Liu Zhixiang, as Liu Zhixiang represented the Si He Merchant Guild and possibly some interests of the Liu family.
On the other side.
Liu Zhixiang, with his goatee, watched Zhou Xing's departing figure with a sense of regret. Suddenly, he became somewhat wary, and his gaze towards Zhou Xing turned sharp.
"I've underestimated this young man! I openly provoked him, yet he can ignore me as if nothing happened. He seems like a tough opponent!"
Thinking of this, he also recalled some information about Zhou Xing.
Zhou Xing was known as the Zhou family's Qilin Child.
Endowed with exceptional martial talent, he was only twenty-one years old.
Having reached the ninth stage of martial arts, he had made some progress in skin tempering.
With a high aptitude for fist techniques, he had achieved perfection, mastering the Tiger Power.
Liu Zhixiang felt a twinge of regret.
"It's not wise to offend Zhou Xing too deeply. I need to find an opportunity to ease the tension!"
"But I must also complete the task assigned to me!"
"The Patrol Bureau is crucial to the future of Great Xia. It's a significant investment made by His Majesty and the Martial Sage, who wields immense pressure."
"After the establishment of the Patrol Bureau, it will undoubtedly stir up the winds of change. Those qualified to join must be given due importance!"
"As the saying goes, heroes are made by the times. We must cultivate good relations with these talents!"
"Only by delivering coal on a snowy day can we earn the favor of others!"
"This is the way of doing business."
These thoughts raced through Liu Zhixiang's mind as his gaze swiftly scanned the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.
Before coming, the guild leader had handed him an intelligence report on the Canglang Martial Arts Academy, which listed the disciples who had the potential to join the Patrol Bureau.
His task was to personally invest in the individuals mentioned in the report as the manager of the Si He Merchant Guild.
It was a gesture of goodwill, offering support when needed.
With their current strength, a small investment could earn them favor and forge closer ties.
If any of these individuals grew to become prominent figures in Luoshui County, that favor would be worth a thousand jin.
This was the way of the Si He Merchant Guild.
To expand in business, one needed the backing of high-ranking and influential figures, as well as the support of several martial arts masters. Without them, how could one thrive and grow stronger?
It was like fighting against wolves that devour people and leave no bones behind.
The level of danger was no less than the flashing blades and clashing swords on the battlefield.
It was a perilous situation, killing people in an invisible manner!
Chapter end
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