"Junior Brother Chen, do you have any free time these next few days?" After the meeting ended and he returned to Huo Academy, Fang Minghai sought out Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan paused what he was doing and replied, "Senior Brother Fang, I'm free every day before the hour of the Monkey. Is there something important?"
Fang Minghai explained his family's intentions to Chen Yuan, then analyzed the situation.
"Junior Brother Chen, you've now reached Great Accomplishment in Skin Refining. Three taels a month really is too little. I believe your abilities are enough to earn the family's recognition."
Chen Yuan nodded.
There was no such thing as a free lunch. From the moment Fang Minghai began supporting him, he had expected this day to come.
But the day when he would truly need to contribute had not yet arrived. For now, he only had to prove his worth so he could receive more support.
He replied, "I have no problem with that, Senior Brother Fang. Just pick a time."
Fang Minghai nodded with a smile. "It'd be best to settle this as soon as possible, so it won't interfere with your martial training. How about tomorrow morning?"
Chen Yuan readily agreed, then went back to practicing his fists.
Strength was the foundation of everything. With enough strength, one could adapt to any changes without losing one's composure.
Just past the hour of the Dragon the next morning, the two set out from Huo Academy for the Fang Family estate.
Chen Yuan glanced at his panel:
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[Bone Structure: 55]
[Cultivation: Skin Realm (Great Accomplishment); Clear Force (Minor Accomplishment)]
[Techniques]
[Rock-Solid Stance Technique (Minor Accomplishment): 485/1000]
[Six Harmonies Mind Boxing (Minor Accomplishment): 362/1000]
[Dragon-Elephant Prison-Suppressing Body, First Layer (Elephant Bone): 14/1000]
[Dao of Survival Points: 1]
[Evaluation: You keep