Instructor Cui? Uncle Cui?

"Who's that guy next to the Chief Escort? He looks kind of familiar?"

"I don't know, is he related to the Chief Escort? I haven't seen him before?"

"Look at the silk clothes. Could he be some young master from the Inner City? But this is just a place for basic stances and postures, why would he come here?"

"Doesn't that guy look a bit like Li Cunxiao, Li Sanlang? I saw him before when I was loading the escort carts. I definitely wouldn't forget that face."

"It really is him! But his physique… he's so damn strong!"

The helpers whispered amongst themselves, and Cui Yao could naturally hear them. If a group of people who hadn't even sensed Qi could notice, he could see it even more clearly.

Considering Zhang Lishi's strange actions earlier, the answer was practically screaming at Cui Yao.

"Muscle… Muscle Realm?"

His words were a little disjointed due to swallowing, but Cui Yao just stared intently at his old comrade until Zhang Lishi smiled and nodded affirmatively.

"Muscle Realm, in two months."

"This damn…" Cui Yao couldn't help but curse, reaching out and punching Li Cunxiao's chest, which made a sound like a drum.

Li Cunxiao was amused by his reaction and didn't mind the punch to his chest:

"Instructor Cui."

Cui Yao waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing that, "You must have taken the Chief Escort as your master. I haven't taught you anything real…"

"Stop calling me Instructor, call me Uncle-Master from now on."

"Uncle-Master Cui," Li Cunxiao followed his lead.

"Alright, alright, then I'll leave this place to you."

Cui Yao looked like he had discovered something novel. He walked out a good distance with Zhang Lishi, still looking back and nodding his head up and down with a "tsk tsk tsk."

A big guy sticking his head out was incredibly comical, making even Zhang Lishi laugh:

"Cui Er, that's my disciple. He wants to find one himself!"

Cui Yao shook his big head like a rattle drum.

"What's so good about taking disciples? It's troublesome and exhausting, always asking this and that. How can I still go drink and womanize?"

After saying that, as if remembering something, he suddenly turned around.

"Where are you going?"

Cui Yao chuckled, "Cui Da has always wanted to find a good disciple. I have to tell him about Li Sanlang, let him know he was blind back then, and properly embarrass him!"

Li Cunxiao was unaware of the amusing anecdotes between the escort leaders.

Since he was here to be an instructor, he would diligently do what an instructor should do. He had always been like this.

However, after he introduced himself, the helpers first erupted in a frenzy, and then they were like they had been injected with chicken blood. One by one, it was as if they had knives under their butts, their legs trembling, but they refused to rest.

Li Cunxiao was puzzled at first, but then he understood.

As someone who came from a restaurant worker background and had become a favored figure of the Chief Escort, his very existence was the best encouragement for these helpers from ordinary families.

He didn't need to do anything. Just standing there, he was a living example.

His existence constantly reminded everyone:

He can do it, so can I!

Li Cunxiao himself had gone through this stage and knew the principle of "too much is as bad as not enough." Estimating that the time was about right, he ended the morning training earlier than usual.

Many helpers were still not satisfied at first, but after Li Cunxiao went over to them one by one, pointing out the mistakes in their training and the long-term harm to their bodies, these people looked at Li Cunxiao with more reverence.

This instructor really had skills!

It wasn't just the helpers who were still building their foundation who thought this way; those who had already entered the Sensing Qi stage and were practicing sparring moves thought the same.

And compared to the former, the latter's shock was even greater.

Among them, Qin Yu and He Bi had the most exaggerated reactions.

When Li Cunxiao, dressed in escort attire, appeared before the two, Qin Yu and He Bi were actually a little afraid to step forward and acknowledge him.

My heavens, is this strong man Li Sanlang?!

Even if he ate an immortal elixir, he couldn't have changed this much!

Li Cunxiao saw their hesitation and didn't do anything rashly. He just continued to guide the apprentices in their martial arts practice as usual, achieving the same effect as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

He followed the order of the crowd's positions, not too early, nor deliberately saving it for last. He naturally came before the two and spoke first:

"What, haven't seen me in a few days, and you don't recognize me?"

"Brother Li, you're so amazing, you've already become an escort leader?!"

Qin Yu, who had always seen himself as a junior, was the first to adjust his mindset, his expression filled with excitement and enthusiasm.

He didn't come from a high background and didn't know much, so he thought simply:

Li Cunxiao became an escort leader and still treated him as before. He had to latch onto this strong leg!

Compared to Qin Yu, He Bi's feelings were more complicated.

After all, it had only been about ten days since Old Master He sponsored Li Cunxiao. Back then, Li Cunxiao was still a warehouse manager, a low-level escort who had caught the Chief Escort's eye.

Although his future looked bright, it would still take time to realize his potential, wouldn't it?

Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the man would already be wearing the silk robe of an Escort Leader? Qin Yu might not understand, but could He Bi not?

Only those in the Muscle Realm could become Escort Leaders!

In ten days, he went from manipulating Blood Essence directly to the Muscle Realm?

He Bi couldn't even imagine what kind of talent this was, nor how strong the man was now.

When Old Master He had generously offered his help, he had only been seeking a foothold for his son. Now that Li Cunxiao's status had changed so drastically, that hope was merely a small matter he had casually attended to.

The huge shift in their statuses left He Bi feeling a bit lost.

"Brother He, I might be busy these past few days. Once I'm free, I'll definitely visit your manor again."

"Please tell your uncle that the He family's help means a great deal to me."

A pair of strong hands patted his shoulder. He Bi snapped back to attention, only to see the man's expression unchanged, showing no hint of disdain or arrogance due to the change in status.

He was still serious, still sincere.

He Bi was touched. Though usually eloquent, he could only manage to say one sentence at that moment:

"Brother Li, ease up a bit, you're going to dislocate my bones."

All three of them laughed.

Li Cunxiao was indeed grateful for the He family's help. Even without those six hundred taels, he would have broken through to the Muscle Realm.

However, sometimes, being a step earlier or a step later made all the difference.

As for Qin Yu, now that he was an inner disciple of Zhang Lishi and an Escort Leader, he couldn't personally handle everything. Since his former roommate was willing to make progress, there was no harm in giving him a hand. They could both get what they needed.

After all, while friendship was precious, profit was more compelling. Friendship combined with profit made interpersonal relationships as solid as a rock.

With this in mind, when Li Cunxiao guided everyone in their training, although he patiently addressed everyone's doubts, he couldn't help but give Qin Yu and He Bi a little more attention.

The others saw this and didn't say much, only secretly envying them and regretting not having built better relationships earlier.

"Now that I'm in the Muscle Realm, looking back at manipulating Blood Essence feels quite effortless."

"With my guidance, He Bi should be able to manipulate Blood Essence within these few days, while Qin Yu will be a bit later."

"As for my own cultivation..."

After finishing his teaching duties, it was only a quarter past the morning hour (8 AM).

Disciples like Shen He usually weren't at the escort agency when they had nothing to do, and even if they came, they wouldn't arrive so early.

Therefore, when Li Cunxiao left the escort agency, only the Cui brothers knew the news of him becoming Zhang Lishi's inner disciple.

However, the other employees were buzzing about the newly appointed Escort Leader.

But Li Cunxiao, back at his small courtyard, naturally knew nothing of this.

For the Autumn Hunt, Senior Disciple Brother Shi Tie had returned a few days prior. Zhang Lishi was hosting a welcome dinner for him tonight, which would also be when Li Cunxiao formally joined the sect and was introduced to his fellow disciples.

But before that, he had to plan his cultivation.

Brothers, regarding the time of going on the shelves.

I received a short notice today saying we could go on the shelves on the first of next month, which is tomorrow. However, today is the day for the fourth round of recommendations. After thinking about it, I'll wait and see. After all, even with little traffic on the recommendation slot, we can still gain another thousand collections. If we do go on the shelves, I will definitely post a separate chapter announcing the plan for a burst of updates.

Finally, I wish everyone a Happy New Year again. Eat well, rest well, and welcome the new year with a happy mood!