Chapter 1 One Hundred and Twenty Times
Luoyun City, Sun Family
The rising sun had only half appeared, and there were still obvious water drops on the leaves in the forest, but the dense forest on the back mountain was filled with the sound of sword swinging.
A sixteen-year-old boy was holding a three-inch long wooden sword and practicing sword in the forest. The boy had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. Although he was dressed simply, he looked serious and immersed in sword practice.
The sword technique he practiced was just the basic sword technique. Although the moves were plain, every move and every style of the basic sword technique was perfectly performed by the boy.
The boy's name was Sun Bing, and he was a disciple of the Sun family.
Slashing the sword, stabbing the sword, lifting the sword, sweeping the sword... The seemingly simple basic sword techniques seemed to be rejuvenated in Sun Bing's hands, especially the wooden sword in his hand, which had transformed from the original wood color to pure black, revealing a strong historical atmosphere. It must have been used for a long time.
However, after practicing a set of sword techniques, Sun Bing's face turned pale instantly, and a trace of unwillingness flowed from his eyes: "My physical fitness is still not up to par. I can't stand just a set of basic sword techniques. God is unfair."
As soon as the voice fell, the original unwilling look gradually disappeared. Looking at the rising sun, Sun Bing calculated the time and said softly: "It's time to collect the monthly salary again. Go as soon as possible. I hope I'll have better luck today."
After that, he packed the wooden sword close to his body, and then turned and walked towards the Sun family.
The Sun family is one of the three major families in Luoyun Town. It originated two hundred years ago. It started with medicinal materials. Finally, the ancestor practiced by chance, and then created a family. It may not sound like much, but Luoyun Town has a population of 100,000. There are no other rivals in a radius of 100 miles except the other two major families. It can be called a local emperor.
The back mountain is not far from the Sun family. Soon Sun Bing has reached the gate of the Sun family. The entire gate is made of precious red sandalwood. Even if ordinary people get a piece, they can live without worries for several years.
The door handle is made of gold and looks like a ferocious monster. Two precious night pearls are inlaid next to the handle, which are white and moving. From a distance, the gate inlaid with gold is even more dazzling under the sunlight.
Just a gate is enough to show the majesty and heritage of the family. This is why the three major families dare to be so ostentatious. If ordinary people do this, even if they are rich, they cannot defeat the magical power of the cultivator.
Behind the gate is a wide courtyard. Trees and flowers are planted on both sides of the path for people to appreciate. However, Sun Bing has no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery at this moment. He just wants to collect his monthly salary quickly so that he can practice.
The monthly salary was distributed by Qin Ming, the peripheral manager, in a remote account office. However, the account office, which was usually very quiet, felt a bit crowded today. Although there were many people, it was not chaotic at all. Everyone lined up in an orderly manner. Although there were some slight conversations among them, it was harmless.
However, Sun Bing was completely different from others. He was like a transparent person. No matter how happy others were chatting, it had nothing to do with him. There was even an empty position in front of and behind him, and no one was willing to approach him.
Sun Bing didn't care about this. He watched his nose, mouth, and heart, and waited quietly. The monthly salary can be regarded as a benefit for the disciples of the family. Even if you are lazy, you can guarantee your basic life with the monthly salary issued by the family.
The team moved forward very quickly. The manager basically gave the monthly salary after taking a look at the person and confirming it. There was basically no delay. Soon it was Sun Bing's turn. Just as he was about to step forward to receive the monthly salary, a person slowly walked in from the gate.
There was no intention to queue up at all. He ran in front of Sun Bing and said lightly: "Take it out!"
This attitude can be regarded as arrogant, and the conversations around him slowly stopped. However, facing such a bad attitude, Manager Qin not only did not show any dissatisfaction on his face, but even smiled: "Isn't this Sun Yao? Come to help the eldest master collect the monthly salary again. This is for this month. Take a look." After that, he gave Sun Yao two bottles of body-tempering pills and dozens of taels of silver.
However, Sun Yao's nose was arrogant, and he took the monthly salary in his hand without saying a word and turned away. This made Manager Qin smile awkwardly. Many people around him smiled, but they forced themselves to hold back.
But even if Sun Yao's attitude was rude, Manager Qin had no choice, because Sun Yao's master was Sun Long, the eldest master of the Sun family. At this moment, he had already reached the eighth level of body tempering and was about to break through the ninth level of body tempering. He could be called the first genius of the Sun family. The monthly salary was not taken seriously by the other party at all. It could even be said that this was a reward for his servant.
Manager Qin had no way to deal with Sun Yao. He was so angry that he couldn't help but look at Sun Bing behind him with a bad look. He took out a tael of silver and put it on the counter, saying lazily: "Here, this is your monthly salary."
Looking at the only tael of silver on the counter, Sun Bing couldn't help but grit his teeth and clench his fists tightly, while secretly remembering in his heart: "This is the tenth year, the 120th time."
You should know that the monthly salary of the Sun family for the younger generation is ten taels of silver per person per month, a bottle of body-tempering pills, of which the body-tempering pills are the biggest part, and Manager Qin gave Sun Bing only one-tenth of the rest.
Let alone a bottle of body-tempering pills, not even one, which is a world of difference compared to the previous Sun Yao, you know, Sun Yao is just a servant of others.
"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect Sun Bing to have the nerve to stay and the courage to come to collect the monthly salary, hehe, a waste."
"Yeah, I really don't understand why you take him in, he's just a servant."
There were bursts of laughter around, which made Wang Hong clench his teeth tighter, his nails pierced into his skin, and the pain made him more sober.
This kind of scene has been experienced a full 120 times in ten years. It can be said that every time he receives a monthly salary, he will be laughed at.
But Sun Bing didn't dare to get used to the ridicule of others. Looking at the mocking faces around him, he silently said to himself: "Be brave after knowing shame, remember every ridicule now."
"Okay, Manager Qin, give him the monthly salary." Suddenly, a tall beauty walked in.
She was over 20 years old, with skin as white as cream. Although her face was full of charm, she was extremely serious, like a piece of cold wind. The two temperaments were entangled with each other, and attracted everyone's attention as soon as she arrived.
"I didn't expect the young lady to come. I heard that she has also reached the ninth level of body tempering. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also very talented. Why did she come here today?"
"I don't know. Maybe she wants to receive some elixir."
"Yes, Miss Sun Yanran." Manager Qin did not dare to refuse the young lady's order. After paying his respects, he took out ten taels of silver.
He threw it on the cabinet with a mocking look on his face. And whether intentionally or unintentionally, he still forgot a bottle of body tempering pill.
Sun Bing did not argue. In the past ten years, he tried all kinds of means one hundred and twenty times, but to no avail. Finally, Sun Bing realized that only strength was the right way. Now all he had to do was to endure hardships.
After collecting the monthly salary, Sun Bing turned around and walked out the door without saying a word. Not long after, he disappeared from everyone's sight.
In the side yard, Sun Bing hid the gold coins like a prophet.
Not long after, three young men came over slowly. Sun Bing still had no expression on his face. Even though he was quite familiar with the people in front of him and knew what would happen next, he just watched quietly as if it had nothing to do with him.
"Hey, I heard that you received a lot of monthly salary today? Hand it over!" Sun Yang said strangely.
"Yes, I heard that it was the eldest lady who helped to solve the siege. You really don't know what's good for you." Sun Yong also mocked.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Just do it directly." Sun Ce's words were sharp.
The three of them went straight forward and beat Sun Bing violently. Their fists hit Sun Bing mercilessly, and they kept mocking him: "Why do you do this? Why don't you just hand over your monthly salary honestly? You can get less beaten."
"It doesn't matter if you don't hand it over. It's just right to beat them once a month to vent your anger, and you will feel much better."
These words made Wang Hong grit his teeth, staring at the three people in front of him, and remembering their faces firmly in his mind.
After a long time, the three clapped their hands and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, let's stop here today. If we continue, he might be killed. That would be ugly. After all, he is the adopted son of the clan leader." Then he turned around and left.
On the other hand, Sun Bing was in a very miserable state at this moment. His already worn-out clothes looked like strips of cloth. His whole body was covered with bruises and purples, and there was even blood at the corners of his mouth.
He moved his body stiffly, and even with his willpower, he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. There was no part of his body that didn't hurt, which made Sun Bing secretly swear: "Sun Yang, Sun Yong, Sun Ce, I remember the humiliation of the past ten years. One day, I will pay it back tenfold or a hundredfold."
After a while, Sun Bing endured the pain in his body, put away the ten taels of silver, and slowly walked towards his residence.
In the past ten years, he had resisted before, but as a person weaker than ordinary people, he was no match for the other party and was even beaten more severely.
Moreover, when being beaten, even if he made any unnecessary movements or wailed, it could be a reason for being beaten. From that time on, Sun Bing understood that this world is ultimately a world where fists speak, and only by becoming a cultivator can one take revenge.
So from then on, Wang Hong knew that he had to endure and endure hardships, but he remembered these ten years and these 120 times in his mind.