Chapter 4: A chance to make a lot of money
Lucky bag?
silver?
Will you get a lucky bag if you defeat your opponent?
Zhou Heng was pleasantly surprised.
Will he be able to use another style of Dugu Nine Swords?
He couldn't wait to open this lucky bag, but he always felt that it was missing a bit of a ritual.
It's better to wait until you get home and wash your hands before opening it.
Although Xuan Bu saves Fei, it can always provide some psychological comfort.
…
Won! ?
Zhou Heng actually won!
The faces of the apprentices watching here were filled with expressions of disbelief.
Zhou Heng, a martial arts apprentice who has practiced martial arts for two years and has not yet entered the first rank, actually defeated Lin Cang, a senior ninth rank martial artist!
Incredible!
Even Lin Cang himself felt a little dazed for a moment when he looked at Zhou Heng's palm resting on his neck, as if he was in a dream.
He actually lost.
This kid actually learned the Eighteen Divine Powers!
"Lost, I lose!?"
Lin Cang was shown whispering to himself. After a brief moment of disbelief, he actually laughed, "Hahaha! I lost, okay! Okay!"
He was not angry because he lost to his apprentice in public, but was very happy.
For Lin Cang, the happiest thing about being a teacher in a martial arts gym is watching his apprentices become stronger little by little until they surpass him.
He would also often tell his apprentices that they must try their best to defeat him whenever there is a chance.
Moreover, the martial arts school will also provide rewards for this situation, which can be described as a double happiness.
However, Lin Cang was very confused.
How did Zhou Heng learn the Eighteen Divine Powers?
He didn't remember teaching.
And given Zhou Heng's financial situation, it was impossible to spend money to learn.
You can't really learn it bit by bit during the battle just now, right?
That would be too outrageous.
"Good boy, it's only been a few days and you're already so good! Haha!" Lin Cang patted Zhou Heng on the shoulder and said with a smile, "By the way, when did you learn the Eighteen Divine Powers?"
"Well……"
Zhou Heng organized his words in his mind and planned to make up a reason to excuse himself.
You can't just say that you learned it by cheating, right?
The apprentices present heard Lin Cang's words and suddenly realized this matter.
How did Zhou Heng learn the Eighteen Divine Powers?
On weekdays, everyone practices martial arts in the hall, and everyone can see what the practice is like.
No one has ever seen Zhou Heng practice the Eighteen Divine Powers.
"Could it be that Brother Heng learned this palm technique during the fight just now?" Yun Xiang speculated in a low voice. In fact, she knew that this was unlikely, but she hoped in her heart that this was the truth.
Brother Heng is so good-looking, so it’s only natural that he’s so good!
Hiss! !
As soon as Yun Xiu said these words, the apprentices watching here immediately took a breath and widened their eyes.
Damn it! ?
impossible!
How is it possible that someone can learn martial arts directly from fighting with others, or from fighting between an apprentice and a ninth-grade warrior!
How outrageous!
Even if the Eighteen Forms of Divine Power are only ninth-level martial arts, it is not easy to practice.
If an apprentice wants to truly master this martial art, it usually takes a month to get started, even if there is a dedicated instructor who provides daily guidance and correction.
It is even more difficult to apply it in actual combat.
If Zhou Heng really learned this martial arts just through the battle just now, and also relied on this martial arts to achieve the final victory——
What kind of qualifications and understanding is this! ?
Let’s cheat!
Is there such a genius in the world? ?
"Particularly, I feel that Zhou Heng should have already understood the Eighteen Divine Powers."
Yu He broke the silence and said: "He likes to observe others practicing martial arts. As everyone knows, there are many people here who practice the Eighteen Styles of Divine Power.
"Furthermore, he has a perfect ninth-grade sword technique, and there are many similarities between his palm skills and sword techniques. He may be able to learn by analogy. With these accumulations, he may only have one threshold left to truly learn it.
"Master Lin used the Kamui Eighteen Styles to fight him, which may have just helped him cross this threshold and let him truly learn the Kamui Eighteen Styles."
Everyone couldn't help but nod when they heard the words, feeling that it made sense. Even Lin Cang himself nodded thoughtfully.
Zhou Heng, who was still thinking about how to deal with the situation, was so moved that he almost cried.
As expected of a good brother!
Even my excuse for cheating is ready!
Zhou Heng hurriedly borrowed the donkey from Poxia, nodded and said: "Well, Yu He is right, I have indeed been learning the Eighteen Divine Powers on my own for a long time. At first, I just wanted to refer to the palm skills and try to see if I could split the mountain with the twelve roads. The sword technique has been advanced to a perfect level.
"I didn't expect that after I perfected this sword technique, I would understand a lot of things that I didn't understand about the palm technique before. Once I compete with Master Lin, I will naturally master it."
After explaining this part, his face did not turn red and his heart did not beat.
It sounds like it's true.
After all, when Zhou Heng was in school on Earth, he often "wrote his homework but forgot to take it with him".
The psychological quality is not comparable to that of ordinary people.
"Well, in this case it's not particularly shocking."
Lin Cang nodded slightly, accepted the explanation, and then smiled and said: "However, even so, if you can teach yourself a ninth-level martial arts, you can definitely be regarded as extremely talented.
"I'm very happy that you've made such progress. We haven't had a genius like you in Longxing for a long time. Tonight at Cuixiang Tower, you, Master Lin, will treat us to a treat. You can have whatever you want, haha!"
He has a bold personality and likes to treat guests to dinner and drinks when he is happy. Cuixiang Tower is his favorite place.
This "fragrance" is the aroma of rice, vegetables, and wine.
Don't think twice.
Of course, these were only the seven apprentices under him, including Zhou Heng and Yu He.
It is against the rules of the martial arts school to rashly invite apprentices from other instructors to dinner.
…
Cuixiang Restaurant is not a particularly high-end restaurant in Huangtong City, but it is still considered to be above average.
Lin Cang treated seven people to this meal, and also ordered a private room. It cost at least more than ten taels of silver, which was almost equivalent to Zhou Heng's half-year income.
After three rounds of drinking.
Yu He's face turned red when he drank, and he sighed: "Zhou Heng is really amazing, do you know? I saw him counterattack with the 18 Divine Power Styles, and I was dumbfounded at the time."
Everyone nodded after hearing this.
"Yes, at that time I thought he was destined to lose. Who would have thought that he would actually learn the Eighteen Divine Powers on the spot!"
"Zhou Heng's talent is truly amazing."
"Not only is he extremely talented, but he also works very hard. His twelve-way mountain splitting sword technique has been perfected."
"I heard that Zhou Henghe competed with Sun Zhengping from Hechang? I think Sun Zhengping is definitely not his opponent!"
"I think so too!"
Words of true love or flattery rang out at the wine table, and with the help of wine, Zhou Heng was almost blown into a rare martial arts genius in the sky and on earth.
Zhou Heng himself felt a little embarrassed after hearing this.
"Hey, Xiao Zhou, come with me."
Lin Cang suddenly stood up holding his stomach, waved to Zhou Heng, and said, "Please go out with me. I drank a little too much, so I'm afraid I won't be able to stand still."
"Okay!" Zhou Heng quickly stood up and followed Lin Cang out.
Master Lin's ability to use urine to escape and save people is very good!
The two of them walked out of the box, and someone happened to come out from the next door. This person didn't look good. He glanced at the two of them and left in a hurry.
It seems like this is the one who really wants to go to the latrine...
Outside Cuixiang Tower.
Lin Cang found a secluded place and chuckled: "Xiao Zhou, how does it feel to be flattered?"
Zhou Heng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It makes me want to crawl under the table."
"Hehe, you will hear this kind of flattery more and more in the future." Lin Cang said with a smile: "Don't be complacent. In the martial arts, you must be brave and diligent while walking on thin ice."
"Yes, I know." Zhou Heng nodded.
"You have always been serious about practicing martial arts, I can rest assured." Lin Cang nodded, then looked around, and after making sure that no one was there, he lowered his voice and said, "I asked you to come out mainly to tell you something.
"Our Longxing Martial Arts School, Changsheng Martial Arts School, and Tongchang Martial Arts School are all affiliated to the Changxing Sect. Every three years, the Changxing Sect comes to the Martial Arts School to select outer disciples. You should know this."
Zhou Heng nodded.
The martial arts system in this world is quite complete. A martial arts sect with a certain size and strength will establish martial arts halls in major cities and counties.
These martial arts schools will recruit a large number of apprentices and teach the sect's basic martial arts to test the apprentices' qualifications. The sect will send people to assess and select the best ones, who will become the sect's outer disciples.
If you can be selected to become an outer disciple, your welfare benefits will be greatly improved, even much better than those of a ninth-grade teacher.
The Changxing Sect is one of the strongest sects near Huangtong City. The leader is a fifth-grade grandmaster who is very powerful. Looking at the entire Daqi, it can be considered a mid-level sect.
The Changxing Sect has martial arts schools in many cities, and these three martial arts schools in Huangtong City are only a small part of them.
"One month later, the Changxing Sect will send someone to conduct the assessment. We in Huangtong City only have one quota for the outer sect, and one person from each martial arts school will participate." Lin Cang said solemnly:
"At that time, Changsheng Martial Arts School and Tongchang Martial Arts School will send their most powerful apprentices to participate in the assessment, and those who are qualified to participate in the assessment must at least have a quasi-ninth-level martial arts that is perfect in the ninth-level martial arts.
"Originally, we in Longxing didn't have a suitable candidate, but now that we have you, I plan to suggest to the owner that you should be prepared to send you there this time."
"Well, I will prepare well." Zhou Heng nodded, and then asked in a low voice: "By the way, what is the treatment for an outer disciple? How many taels of silver a month?"
"..." Lin Cang rolled his eyes when he heard this, and said: "You are a money man, let me tell you clearly. Outer disciples receive five taels per month, three sets of customized clothes, and one customized weapon.
"In addition, you will be assigned to live in Changxing Building in Chengbei District. Although it is only a medium-sized room, it is much better than the shabby place you live in now, and the rent is only ten taels of silver a year."
Damn it!
Zhou Heng almost jumped up excitedly when he heard this, nodded repeatedly, and said: "Master Lin, don't worry, I have decided on the quota for this outer disciple!"
Changxing Building is actually a high-end restaurant in Huangtong Fucheng. The medium-sized rooms inside can be said to be exquisitely decorated, and the bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, etc. are very complete.
This is somewhat similar to a hotel apartment on Earth, but with more space.
Normally, the rent for a medium-sized house in Changxing Building would be at least a hundred taels of silver a year.
Now it only costs ten taels! !
If you can resell it and rent it out, it will be a real profit!