Entry Ceremony, Slipping Away

"Master wants to see me?"

Seeing Su Chen's confused expression, Li Mo felt helpless, but still nodded and said, "Nonsense, have you forgotten something?"

Now, Su Chen was even more puzzled.

Seeing this, Li Mo slapped his forehead and sighed, "Your Iron Wire Fist has already reached the entry level, what do you think Master wants to see you for?"

Hearing this, Su Chen suddenly realized, "Master, is he going to accept me as a disciple?"

"Yes." Li Mo nodded slightly.

Then he looked at Su Chen with a strange expression. After Qin Hao was accepted as a disciple by Hong Ming, he was extremely happy.

Why, when it came to Su Chen, there wasn't much expression on his face, and he even looked a little tired?

What exactly is this guy busy with every day?

To the point that he forgot such a big thing, and needed his senior brother to remind him?

"Forget it, you go to the Martial Hall tomorrow, the auspicious day Master chose is tomorrow."

Li Mo earnestly reminded him.

Su Chen solemnly nodded, "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I will definitely be there tomorrow."

Although Su Chen said it with certainty, Li Mo was still a little worried, so he said, "Don't forget like last time, this apprenticeship concerns your reputation and financial future."

"Senior Brother, what do you mean by this?" Su Chen asked.

Li Mo asked back, "Do you know why Master wants to choose an Auspicious Day to hold an initiation ceremony for new disciples?"

Su Chen shook his head.

Li Mo didn't mind and said:

"The initiation ceremony is not just something our Hong Family Martial Hall does, basically all the famous Martial Halls in the city do it.

There are two purposes, one is to formally accept you as a disciple, indicating that you have become a formal disciple of the Martial Hall.

The other is to promote your strength, so that you can use this to attach yourself to gangs or shops, and have extra income.

I see that you are very short of money, maybe after tomorrow, some small gangs and shops will look for you for protection, and then you can charge them protection fees."

Hearing this, Su Chen, who didn't care at first, suddenly showed a moved expression on his face.

There was no way, he was poor!

After assuring Li Mo again and again that he would definitely be there tomorrow, Li Mo still said that he would pick up Su Chen tomorrow morning.

Then he told Su Chen some details of the apprenticeship before leaving.

After Li Mo left, the sky gradually darkened.

Su Chen took a bath and then went out to eat.

After eating and returning home, Su Chen, who was rarely relaxed, did not idle, but took out the Medical Codex given by Zhu Yan and read it.

After reading for five minutes, Su Chen helplessly closed the thick Medical Codex.

It's not that he didn't want to read it, but that he couldn't understand it.

The contents of this Medical Codex were too numerous and complex, simply unsuitable for a beginner like Su Chen.

It was more like a collection of notes, filled with the essence of medical knowledge, requiring a certain foundation to understand.

"Forget it, I'll put it aside for now. I'll take some time in the next few days to buy some basic medical books and learn the fundamentals first."

The night passed without incident.

As Li Mo had said, he arrived as promised the next day.

Upon seeing Su Chen's attire, he clicked his tongue in amazement, "Indeed, clothes make the man. Wearing this well-fitting outfit, you look much more spirited. Alright, let's go."

With that, he led Su Chen through the streets, and the two arrived in front of the Martial Hall.

"Senior Brother Li Mo!"

Upon entering the Martial Hall, many disciples who were training early greeted Li Mo, then turned their gazes towards Su Chen.

Clearly, the news of Hong Ming accepting Su Chen as a disciple had already spread throughout the Martial Hall.

"Is that Su Chen? He looks even younger than Senior Brother Qin Hao."

"Not only is he young, but this Junior Brother Su's talent is also very strong. It's said that his cultivation speed is even faster than Senior Brother Qin Hao's."

"Really?"

"Of course, it's true. Haven't you noticed that Junior Brother Su never comes to the Martial Hall to cultivate?"

"I have, but what does that prove?"

"Idiot, Junior Brother Su can cultivate so quickly without coming to the Martial Hall. Doesn't that prove his talent?"

"Hearing you say that, Junior Brother Su is truly terrifying!"

In the courtyard, the appearance of Su Chen caused quite a stir.

Just like when Qin Hao became a disciple, everyone's attention was not on practicing martial arts, but rather focused on Su Chen.

Inner Courtyard.

Li Mo brought Su Chen in, where Hong Ming had been waiting for a long time.

"Master, Junior Brother Su has arrived," Li Mo said respectfully.

Hong Ming nodded, then turned his gaze to Su Chen and said, "Extend your hand, let me take a look."

Hearing this, Su Chen stepped forward, came before Hong Ming, extended his hand, and controlled the Iron Wire on his arm.

"The color is slightly darker, it seems you've been practicing for some time." Hong Ming nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Su Chen, are you willing to become my disciple?"

"Disciple is willing."

"Good!"

Hong Ming nodded with satisfaction, instructing Su Chen and Li Mo to begin preparing for the initiation ceremony.

Before long, Zhou Tao and the others arrived, with Qin Hao among them.

Seeing Su Chen, Qin Hao's expression was obviously a bit unnatural, but he still greeted Su Chen.

Besides Zhou Tao and the others, there was also a new face. Su Chen hadn't seen him before.

"Her name is Fang Rou. She's a new disciple Master recruited some time ago. You weren't here then, so you don't know. If you had come to become a disciple earlier, she would be your Junior Sister."

Li Mo took advantage of a break to introduce her to Su Chen in a low voice.

Su Chen looked at Fang Rou and noticed that she was also looking at him with a pair of bright eyes.

Seeing that he was looking at her, Fang Rou smiled and greeted him.

Soon, the apprenticeship ceremony began, and it was no different from Qin Hao's apprenticeship ceremony.

After introducing some rules to the disciples, they offered tea and formally became disciples.

About half an hour later, Su Chen officially entered the Hong Family Martial Hall and became Hong Ming's tenth disciple.

Zhou Tao and the others offered their congratulations, congratulating Hong Ming and Su Chen.

Lunch was also eaten at Hong Ming's house, and after eating, everyone took their leave.

"Junior Brother Su, Master instructed me to spar with you. Let's start this afternoon. It's a good opportunity to see how well you've practiced your fist techniques."

Li Mo led Su Chen to the Inner Courtyard, a place dedicated to cultivation, and said.

After hearing this, Su Chen was thinking about how to politely refuse Li Mo when he heard a sound of footsteps.

"Junior Brother Li Mo, I have something to say to Junior Brother Su." Zhou Tao said with a smile.

Li Mo glanced at Su Chen and silently stepped aside. He vaguely guessed what Zhou Tao wanted to say.

Qin Hao, who was standing to the side, twitched the corner of his mouth imperceptibly and remained silent.

"Junior Brother Su, I wonder if you're free tonight? Senior Brother is hosting a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, thinking of inviting Junior Brother Su to join us, so we can strengthen the bonds between us senior and junior brothers." Zhou Tao said with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Mo looked at Su Chen, wanting to say something but stopping, eventually turning into a soft sigh.

Seeing Su Chen pondering, he had already vaguely guessed Su Chen's choice. Although he felt helpless, he respected it.

At this moment, Su Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Senior Brother, but this Junior Brother has important matters to attend to and may not be able to go. Please forgive me, Senior Brother."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Zhou Tao's face slightly froze, but he quickly chuckled and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't force you."

With that, he bid farewell with Qin Hao and the others.

"Junior Brother Su, you..." Seeing Su Chen reject Zhou Tao, Li Mo looked at Su Chen with a complicated expression.

He didn't expect that Su Chen would look at Li Mo very seriously and say, "Senior Brother Li Mo, are you free tonight?"

Li Mo was stunned and looked at Su Chen, only to hear Su Chen continue, "It's my treat, but not at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant."

"Yes."

For some reason, his nose felt a little sore, but he still nodded.

"Okay, then I'll come find you then."

After speaking, Su Chen turned and left.

Leaving Li Mo behind, looking completely bewildered, come find me?

After he came back to his senses, Su Chen had already disappeared, which made Li Mo smile wryly, "This kid!"