Where They Go

Outer Courtyard Instructor Martial Master.

This was also Feng Xiao's usual job, primarily responsible for teaching the Martial Students and the Laborers in the back courtyard.

"Requires Second Meridian Realm, base salary three taels, performance calculated by the number of Martial Artists who break through... Not bad, it's perfect for me!"

Xu Yuan made his decision; Master Feng had also discussed this position with him.

He would need to teach the Laborers for half an hour daily starting at the Hour of the Snake (9 AM), and then for another half hour at the Hour of the Sheep (1 PM) and another half hour at the Hour of the Monkey (3 PM), he would need to teach the Martial Students in the front courtyard.

The schedule seemed regular, but the Shangyang Family didn't really have any strict requirements. As long as the basic teaching was guaranteed, everything else was up to the Martial Master's discretion.

Additionally, for each official Martial Artist taught, there was a reward of five qian of silver. Furthermore, a minimum of two breakthroughs was required, or else five qian of silver would be deducted for each person short of the target.

"This is essentially commission-based. To earn more, it depends on how carefully you teach. It's also a relatively leisurely job."

Xu Yuan stroked his chin in thought, then picked up the instructor application form and walked towards the registration window.

"Outer Courtyard D Instructor Martial Master... Alright, you can report to Outer Courtyard D this afternoon."

Zhao Qiusheng glanced at the job application in his hand and nodded slightly. Although the monthly salary for this position wasn't high, it was stable and secure, and there was plenty of time left for personal cultivation.

As he spoke, he took out two taels of silver from the drawer and handed them over:

"This is your base salary for this month. As for the other tael and any additional rewards, they will be settled next month."

"Thank you, Steward."

Xu Yuan nodded, cupped his hands in thanks.

After choosing his job, he happened to run into Chen Sanli and the others.

"Brother Xu, Happy New Year!"

Chen Sanli, slightly shorter, wore a smile on his face: "Brother Tian and Brother Gao and I just finished choosing our jobs here. When we saw Brother Xu standing here, we came right over."

From Chen Sanli, Xu Yuan learned about the job choices of the other people in their dormitory.

Gao Yuan and Tian Yang both stayed within the Shangyang Family's residence. The former chose the duty of guarding the Laborers and Martial Students, which required occasional late nights, with a monthly salary of one tael of silver.

The latter chose to be a guard at the Enforcement Hall's gatehouse, essentially a doorman, also with a monthly salary of one tael of silver.

As for Chen Sanli, he chose to go outside the city to assist Martial Masters in managing and guarding the medicinal fields. His monthly salary was one tael of silver, and he occasionally received some Precious Meat as an additional benefit.

As for the remaining four people, whose boxing techniques and cultivation had not improved, only Li Shan was lucky enough to be assigned to the Level Three area. Wang Huan, Xiao Sheng, and Qin Yang were directly sent to the Level Four area.

Their job salaries were almost all one tael of silver, and they primarily relied on killing enemies for additional rewards.

However, the Level Four area was adjacent to the Bai Family, and everyone knew the risks involved. Xu Yuan could only wish them good luck.

"As expected, Brother Xu, a genius like you, is amazing. You easily got a good job with a salary of three taels."

Chen Sanli's tone was full of envy after hearing about Xu Yuan's chosen job, and his demeanor became even more respectful: "Don't worry, Brother Xu. I'll be at the medicinal fields. If I hear any interesting gossip, I'll tell you when I get back. You just focus on your cultivation."

Ever since the dormitory incident where they had to pick sides, Chen Sanli had completely become Xu Yuan's lackey, always deferring to Xu Yuan in his words and actions, and fawning over him excessively.

Perhaps to others, Chen Sanli's behavior was base, selfish, and shameless, making them ashamed to be associated with him.

But when he started trying his best to flatter you, to please you with all his heart, and to firmly stand by your side, filling you with emotional value, how could you not like him?

'It's like Gao Qiu and He Shen from his past life. In the eyes of others, they were useless and arrogant, but they didn't realize that such people had a different face when facing their superiors!'

Xu Yuan sighed inwardly. At least he knew what type of person the other person was, so interacting with him wouldn't be complicated and would save him a lot of trouble.

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"Then I'll have to trouble you, Sanli." Xu Yuan thought, a smile appearing on his face.

"Oh, Brother Xu, why are you being so polite with me?" Hearing Xu Yuan's address, Chen Sanli's face brightened even more, knowing that he had truly gotten closer to the other party.

At this moment, the other six people also came to collect their monthly salaries. Regardless of any previous conflicts, at least at this moment, they all appeared friendly on the surface.

After learning about the job Xu Yuan had chosen, everyone congratulated him with envy, without exception.

Li Shan was in a good mood initially, having luckily been assigned to the Level Three area, where the risks were slightly lower and the treatment was decent, much better than the situation Wang Huan and the others were in.

But after hearing about Xu Yuan's job, this joy immediately faded. Looking at the smug Chen Sanli and the rather indifferent Xu Yuan, Li Shan felt a pang of regret.

Wang Huan also felt jealous, but then he thought that Xu Yuan's move was a bit too cautious. He sneered inwardly.

'What's the use of good Aptitude? As a Martial Artist, you need to shed blood on the battlefield. Staying in this comfortable place to enjoy yourself every day will make it difficult to make any further progress.'

He uttered a few sarcastic remarks filled with sourness, feeling a bit more balanced, and then took his leave.

After some pleasantries, the others also left one after another, heading to their respective assigned areas.

"Brother Xu, I'm off. I'll send you news." Chen Sanli said goodbye.

"Brother Xu, see you later." Tian Yang and Gao Yuan nodded at him, not saying much, as they were all within the Shangyang Mansion and not far away.

As for Xu Yuan, after having lunch, he went to Outer Courtyard D and underwent a brief on-the-job training with a Martial Master before moving his luggage there.

The next morning.

The sky was a hazy gray, with fine threads of rain falling, and the cold intensified.

Xu Yuan arrived at the training grounds early, finishing his Stance Practice before moving on to a full set of Thunderclap Fist.

Once his Blood Essence surged and his entire body felt warm, he finally stopped. Looking up, he saw that quite a few people had already gathered on the field.

Because Xu Yuan was wearing the two-stripe blue uniform, several Martial Students had started practicing alongside him. Seeing Xu Yuan stop, they smiled sheepishly.

"Quite diligent," Xu Yuan glanced at the few of them.

At this moment, two maids in flowing white silk dresses gracefully approached, carrying a half-person-tall insulated bucket.

As the two drew nearer, even the gloomy weather seemed to brighten.

The two maids were in their prime, both standing tall and elegant. One of them, who was taller, was particularly striking, with fair skin, a delicate appearance, and beautiful features.

Because she was carrying a heavy load, a few drops of fragrant sweat beaded on her forehead, her cheeks flushed, making her even more charming and lovely.

Seeing the two-stripe insignia on their shoulders, Xu Yuan immediately knew they were the two-stripe maids responsible for supplying the Meridian Nourishing Soup.

They needed to be on duty at the training grounds in case Martial Students wished to purchase it.

However, before the two had even reached their designated spot, some sharp-eyed Martial Students quickly stepped forward to help them carry the insulated bucket.

They then shyly asked to buy a portion of Meridian Nourishing Soup, their intentions clear.

The two maids' stall had just been set up, and they were already open for business.

'Guess it really is an advantage to be good-looking.'

Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow, then walked forward, cupping his fists and saying:

"I am Xu Yuan, a new Martial Master here. Happy New Year to you both, sisters."

"Ah, Happy New Year!" The taller maid, seeing the young man's well-defined features, sharp jawline, and strong, rugged demeanor, paused for a moment. Her cheeks grew warm as she quickly replied.