A male junior disciple said, "I'll give Senior Brother two taels of silver for every lesson!"
Luo Shuiling laughed. "Only two taels? I'll give him five taels each time!"
Another female disciple refused to be outdone,
"I'll give seven taels!"
The several new disciples nearby furrowed their brows, feeling that this price was rather high.
However, Luo Shuiling understood that Senior Brother Fang's guidance could genuinely bring tremendous gains.
So Luo Shuiling continued raising the price.
"Ten taels! I won't give up this opportunity!"
Ten taels! Ten taels for a single lesson!
Although Luo Shuiling did not need guidance every day, this price was already extremely high!
Even if she only needed guidance once every three days, she could earn a hundred taels of silver in a month!
When they heard this price,
Even Zhou Hai was somewhat astonished!
But Zhou Hai had experienced Fang Chen's guidance, so he understood that to the wealthy, perhaps this truly was nothing.
Zhou Hai whispered into Fang Chen's ear,
"Luo Shuiling's father is a wealthy merchant, and her family is well-off. Here in Baihe County, her family's wealth can even rival the Song Family's!"
Fang Chen nodded, understanding.
Zhou Hai looked at Fang Chen enviously.
Luo Shuiling was attractive, and her figure was even more outstanding. Zhou Hai would have been willing to pay to teach such a junior sister, let alone teach her for free.
Yet when it came to Senior Brother Fang, the junior sister instead had to pay him.
Zhou Hai sighed inwardly.
"People really can't be lumped together!"
After Luo Shuiling named the price of ten taels, unwillingness appeared on the faces of the others.
They did not want to lose Fang Chen's guidance, but this price was simply too high.
The disciples felt that it was not worth it at all!
Although Senior Brother Fang's guidance was indeed excellent, there was no need to give him so much silver, right?
Seeing Luo Shuiling's determined expression, the other disciples shook their heads one after another.
They cupped their hands and said, "Since Senior Sister Luo is so determined, we won't compete with you."
After saying that, they dispersed, each of them leaving without lingering.
Fang Chen smiled at Luo Shuiling.
"Don't worry. I'll do my utmost to guide you from now on and help you break through as soon as possible!"
Luo Shuiling answered happily, "I'll be counting on Senior Brother Fang's guidance from now on!"
Song Ya, who was some distance away, saw this scene and let out a cold laugh.
"Stupid and loaded."
Song Ming smiled and said, "Cousin, you don't need to worry. With my guidance, you'll definitely break through before Luo Shuiling!"
Song Ya replied with a smile, "Of course. I believe in you, Cousin!"
The day was quickly drawing to a close.
Fang Chen swallowed a mouthful of potent medicine and worked hard at practicing Tiger Subduing Fist.
Tiger Subduing Fist proficiency +2!
Tiger Subduing Fist proficiency +2!
Just as Fang Chen was about to continue practicing, a disciple suddenly came over and said, "Senior Brother Fang, Master Hong is looking for you!"
Fang Chen was puzzled. He nodded and replied with a smile, "I understand. I'll go over now."
Zhou Hai came over and said, "Senior Brother Fang, could Master Hong be giving you special instruction?"
"Just like when Song Ming and Jiang Qiutong were called over this morning. Perhaps Master Hong thinks you also have a chance to enter the Demon Eradication Division and wants to give you one of the spots?"
Fang Chen shook his head.
"If that were the case, he should have called me over this morning as well. Don't overthink it. I'll know once I go and see him."
After saying that, Fang Chen strode toward the martial arts school's rear courtyard.
When Fang Chen passed by Song Ming, Song Ming looked at him in confusion.
"Junior Brother Fang, what are you looking for Master Hong about?"
Fang Chen said speechlessly, "Why do you care? Besides, Master Hong is the one looking for me."
Fang Chen could not be bothered to chat with Song Ming any longer and continued walking.
But Song Ming's brows drew tightly together as he cursed,
"What's going on? Could Master Hong think Fang Chen also has a chance of entering the Demon Eradication Division?!"
"Hmph, the two spots will certainly belong to me and Qiu Tong. What right do the other disciples have to compete with us?"
"I hope Fang Chen won't overestimate himself. Otherwise, he'll only bring humiliation upon himself!"
Hearing this, Jiang Qiutong secretly pondered,
"Although I think Junior Brother Fang is quite capable, and his martial arts determination is firm enough,"
"I'm already not far from the Sinew and Bone Realm. I'll be able to break through after a little more time."
"No matter how talented Junior Brother Fang is, he won't break through to the Sinew and Bone Realm so quickly. So this spot should still belong to Song Ming and me."
Although Jiang Qiutong disliked Song Ming somewhat,
It was undeniable that Song Ming was currently the person with the greatest hope of joining the Demon Eradication Division.
He would certainly occupy one of the spots.
That left the remaining spot for Jiang Qiutong and the others to fight over.
Jiang Qiutong did not want to see Fang Chen snatch her spot away!
"I must break through as soon as possible. Only then can I make Junior Brother Fang give up completely!"
Jiang Qiutong made up her mind. She did not want to yield this spot to anyone else!
She began seriously practicing Tiger Subduing Fist.
Meanwhile, Fang Chen had already met Hong Dechang.
But Hong Dechang's first words left him baffled.
"When will you be able to break through to the Sinew and Bone Realm?"
Fang Chen slightly furrowed his brows, unable to figure out what Hong Dechang was thinking.
Seeing this, Hong Dechang smiled and explained, "I've observed you several times and discovered that you may be the kind of talent who has extraordinary comprehension of all Martial Arts."
"Not only do you understand the Martial Arts you study with exceptional thoroughness and possess a solid foundation, you can even clearly grasp your own Martial Arts progress!"
"I wonder if my guess is correct?"
Fang Chen secretly let out a breath of relief. He had thought Hong Dechang had seen through something deeper.
He had even been thinking about how to escape from the martial arts school.
He had not expected Hong Dechang to come up with a rather good explanation for him instead.
Exceptional comprehension of Martial Arts?
Explained this way, it did seem to work.
Fang Chen pretended to look slightly surprised and praised him, "Master Hong truly has a penetrating gaze. I never imagined you would see through me so thoroughly!"
"You're right. I did discover that my understanding of Martial Arts is stronger than other people's, and my foundation is also more solid than theirs!"
"That's why I can easily guide my junior brothers and sisters."
"As for my Martial Arts progress, I can't say that I understand it perfectly. I merely have a vague sense of roughly how far I've advanced."
"That was also why I dared to confidently state six days when I made that wager with Wang Yanshan."
Seeing his guess confirmed, Hong Dechang felt rather pleased with himself.
He had met countless people in his life and was most confident in his own judgment.
Now that Fang Chen had praised him right on target, he found it extremely satisfying.
Hong Dechang laughed. "Haha, you certainly know how to flatter people. But you still haven't answered my question from earlier."
Fang Chen thought for a moment, pretended to close his eyes in contemplation, then opened them and said,
"Master Hong, I estimate that I'll need another two months before I can successfully break through to the Sinew and Bone Realm!"
In truth, forty days would be more or less enough, but that was under the most ideal circumstances.
The world was too chaotic, and unexpected changes were bound to arise, so Fang Chen deliberately added another twenty days.
Besides, being too accurate would not do either, lest Hong Dechang grow suspicious!
Fang Chen had initially thought that two months should not be considered a short time.
But Hong Dechang nearly sprang straight out of his wicker chair.
He asked in astonishment,
"What did you say? You can break through to the Second Realm in two months?!"
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