Chapter 52: The Yu Family
Chapter 52: The Yu Family
Chen Mu had revealed a portion of his strength, which was precisely what he intended.
In truth, he had planned to showcase not only his 'Bronze Steel Skin' but also his dual blade techniques, hoping to gain more attention from Xu Hongyu due to his exceptional comprehension. This way, he could obtain the Body Tempering Technique above Muscle Training.
However, with the poisonous water approaching and uncertainty about Xiao He's ability to handle it, he had no choice but to confront it. Nonetheless, everything was within his expectations.
Xiao He found him again, asking him to wait until the Black Crow Sect matter was resolved before making another trip to the General Office. This was also within his expectations. The next step was to lead his troops to clean up the Black Crow Sect's headquarters.
They found a considerable amount of silver, approximately a few thousand taels.
There were also some resources, including herbs.
Xiao He meticulously organized these resources and silver, distributing a portion as reward money. Chen Mu received twenty taels of silver, which was better than nothing.
Notably, they discovered some martial arts techniques at the Black Crow Sect's headquarters, including sword and blade techniques. Among them were two Skin Grinding Techniques and a Muscle Training Technique, which Chen Mu carefully examined.
The Muscle Training Technique was called 'Celestial Wolf Muscle Training Technique'.
Unlike the Bull Strength Cultivation Technique, which focused on power and was thick and sturdy, the Celestial Wolf Muscle Training Technique emphasized 'agility', being slender and flexible.
Considering he had already trained his skin to the limit with various Skin Grinding Techniques, Chen Mu silently memorized this Celestial Wolf Muscle Training Technique. With his current abundance of silver and the promised reward of a thousand taels, practicing multiple Muscle Training Techniques was not a burden.
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Two days later, Chen Mu arrived at the City Guard General Office.
Compared to his previous visit, when he was cautious and unfamiliar with the place, this time, he felt much more at ease.
He entered the small resting room next to the main hall in the General Tower, where Xu Hongyu stood by the window, wearing a loose and casual outfit. As Xiao He led Chen Mu in, she turned around, her gaze carefully assessing him.
Then, she gently pushed a document on the table forward. It still bore a line of elegant handwriting, stating, 'Withdraw 1,000 taels of silver.'
"I heard you obtained the Bull Strength Cultivation Technique from Min Baoyi. You must have started cultivating it. That technique is among the best, so there's no need to change it." Xu Hongyu said.
Chen Mu respectfully thanked her for the document.
Xu Hongyu shook her head slightly as she observed Chen Mu and said, "You don't need to be so formal here. With your innate talent, even in the Inner City, you'll catch the attention of many. If you can reach the Sinew Transformation Level, I can offer you my sister, Xiao Ru, or any girl from the Yu family's side branches."
Sinew Transformation...
Only then would he truly enter the sphere of the Yu family's influence.
Chen Mu's thoughts turned. While Min Baoyi was a member of the Yu family, he was merely a branch on a large tree. Only by reaching the Sinew Transformation Level could one truly enter the sight of the Inner City's aristocratic families.
After all, no matter how strong one was in Muscle Training, mastering multiple techniques, it couldn't compare to a Sinew Transformation expert like Xu Hongyu. If Skin Grinding is like tempering a layer of skin, capable of withstanding the explosive power of Muscle Training, then Sinew Transformation is like forging those layers of skin into steel, capable of unleashing even greater power.
Without the guidance of strong sinews, the explosive power of muscles will always be limited.
Sinew Transformation and Bone Forging are ways to further enhance strength while gradually integrating the previously separated muscles and skin.
"There's no need to thank me," Xu Hongyu interrupted Chen Mu's attempt to bow again, her gaze calm as she spoke. "In truth, with your current abilities, you have options. Other factions would welcome you, too. But the Yu family's situation isn't ideal, as you may have heard. So, if you want to join another family and seek a different path, I won't blame you."
Chen Mu was slightly startled but quickly regained his composure. "A person without trust cannot stand. Having received the District Prefect's kindness, I should naturally share his burdens."
For Chen Mu, serving the Yu family or the court made no difference. He was merely seeking a ladder to climb. He had heard about the Yu family's situation, but it didn't matter to him.
(End of Chapter 52)
Seeing the clarity in Chen Mu's eyes, without any hint of evasion, Xu Hongyu finally nodded slightly.
"From Muscle Training to Sinew Transformation, you need a Body Tempering Technique for the Sinew Transformation Realm, and you also need the corresponding 'Sinew Transformation Pill'. But regardless of the type, these pills are scarce resources controlled by the City Lord. Each family only has a fixed quota... This year's supply is already gone, and you won't need it yet. I'll reserve a portion for you next year, and you can come to me to withdraw it then."
"Isn't that a bit too early?" Xiao He, standing by her side, suddenly spoke up at the 'right moment'.
Xu Hongyu shook her head, "The quota changes every year. If we don't reserve it in advance, we won't know what might happen in the future. Even if his Muscle Training takes two to three years, it's better to withdraw the quota early."
At this moment, Xiao He turned to look at Chen Mu and gave him a glance of gratitude.
Chen Mu had reason to suspect that Xiao He and Xu Hongyu were playing off each other, but he had indeed heard about the Sinew Transformation Pill from Min Baoyi, and knew it was something like this. He bowed to Xu Hongyu in gratitude, "Thank you, General Patrol Officer, for your support."
Xu Hongyu nodded, "Actually, the Inner City and the Outer City are two completely different worlds. The people in the Outer City struggle for survival. In the past, the lower-class peasants could still change their fate through education, but they can't anymore. Those mixed gangs are rampant, but they are the only opportunities for some people to advance."
"From within the gangs, those who dare to fight and strive can gain the opportunity to cultivate martial arts. Then, by mastering martial arts, they can improve their status, earn silver, and further cultivate Body Tempering Techniques..."
"For them, even reaching Perfect Muscle Mastery requires them to fight with all their might."
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