This Is a Martial Academy Disciple

Zhao Jie frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I see your footwork is steady and powerful. I suspect you've even achieved entry-level in the Stone Stance Technique."

"To have both the stance technique and palm technique at entry-level is quite rare."

Just as Zhao Jie was thinking that Wang Sheng wasn't too bad and decided to provide him with some cultivation resources, a voice suddenly came from the side room.

"Wang Sheng, are you really going to compete with me?"

Lin Shu walked out of the side room with a grim expression.

It turned out he had been eavesdropping in the side room the whole time.

Wang Sheng's expression remained unchanged, and he calmly said, "If a martial artist doesn't strive, what's the point of being one!"

"If one doesn't strive in chaotic times, how can they survive!"

Zhao Jie's eyes lit up as he heard this. He hadn't expected Wang Sheng to utter such interesting words.

Lin Shu's face grew even more somber. However, with his master, Zhao Jie, present, he couldn't be too aggressive in pressuring the other party, as it would make him seem arrogant and leave a bad impression on his master.

Lin Shu thought for a moment and then said, "How about this. Junior disciple Wang. I know you're worried about the coming chaotic times and want to learn martial arts for self-defense."

"Why don't you do this. Give all the resources to me first, to help me break through to Dark Energy. Once I reach that level, I can protect you, and then I can help you break through and become stronger. What do you say?"

"After all, I have a High-grade Physique. And you, you're just a Low-grade Physique."

Lin Shu emphasized the last sentence and wanted his master, Zhao Jie, to understand this point.

What's so special about a Low-grade Physique that's worth nurturing!

Shouldn't he, a genius with a High-grade Physique, be the one receiving focused training?

Zhao Jie pondered, remaining silent.

But at this moment, Wang Sheng seemed to hear the biggest joke in the world. His cheeks twitched, and he was somewhat triggered.

Breakthrough first, then help others breakthrough? Become stronger first, then help others become stronger?

"Impossible."

"These are my resources, and I won't give up even a single bit!"

"Please, Master, make the decision!"

Wang Sheng firmly rejected Lin Shu's proposal, and he seemed very angry.

Lin Shu was slightly taken aback by Wang Sheng's furious appearance.

Did I say anything insulting or provocative?

"Sigh!"

Zhao Jie let out a light sigh.

"Alright."

"Since Wang Sheng is unwilling, then we will follow the normal rules."

Although Lin Shu had good talent, he wasn't worth Zhao Jie tarnishing his reputation by bullying his disciples over a small amount of resources.

As for the chaotic times, if a real chaos were to arrive, what difference could one or two more Dark Energy martial artists make against the general trend!

"Wang Sheng, from this day forward, you are my disciple, Zhao Jie. You will receive five taels of silver and one Blood Replenishing Pill each month. If you advance to Bright Energy or Dark Energy, there will be generous rewards."

"Yes! Thank you, Master!"

Wang Sheng knelt and expressed his gratitude.

Resources worth ten taels a month are now mine. That's one hundred and twenty taels a year.

Wang Sheng's parents, working as servants in the Li family, only earned twenty to thirty taels a year.

This is the treatment for becoming a martial artist, no wonder so many people clamored to learn martial arts.

Lin Shu's face turned longer than a donkey's when he saw this, but he didn't dare to say anything more to refute his master.

However, Lin Shu was sure he would hold a grudge against Wang Sheng in his heart.

Afterward, Wang Sheng received further instructions from Zhao Jie, as well as meticulous guidance on the Great Tablet Shattering Hand.

This was arguably the first time Zhao Jie had personally and carefully taught Wang Sheng since he became his disciple.

In just half a day, Wang Sheng benefited greatly.

On his status panel, the Great Tablet Shattering Hand had also advanced from Entry-level (1/300) to Entry-level (7/300).

Half a day of instruction was equivalent to Wang Sheng's cultivation efforts for three days.

When Wang Sheng emerged, the sky was already close to dark.

There were only a few disciples left in the outer courtyard.

"Congratulations, Junior disciple Wang."

Li Hu, a man of integrity, saw Wang Sheng coming out of the inner courtyard and cupped his hands with a smile.

"Thanks to Senior Brother's care, this junior has achieved what he has today."

Wang Sheng cupped his hands in return.

As for the other few official disciples, they couldn't be bothered with Wang Sheng and continued their cultivation.

Although Zhao Jie had over eighty official disciples under him, according to what Zhao Jie had just said, nearly half of these disciples had already chosen to leave his tutelage, either joining the businesses Zhao Jie had invested in or choosing lucrative professions.

Even though they had left, they would still obey Zhao Jie's commands instantly if he gave the word.

After all, Zhao Jie was not only their master but also a master of Transforming Energy, renowned throughout Ershui City.

Furthermore, those who disrespected their master and traditions would not be welcomed anywhere.

The remaining half of the official disciples practiced martial arts in the academy.

Some official disciples were already qualified to leave, but if they weren't short on money, they could still dedicate themselves to martial arts training.

Another dozen or so official disciples were still in the introductory stages or had just reached Bright Energy, far from being ready to leave.

Wang Sheng didn't train until the end today and hurried home.

In the side wing of the Li Manor.

When Madam Han learned that Wang Sheng had entered the Way of Martial Arts and become an official disciple of the academy, she cried and laughed with excitement, hugging Wang Sheng tightly and shouting that her son was a genius, a reincarnation of a celestial soldier.

Wang Sheng felt a bit awkward and couldn't bring himself to dampen Madam Han's excitement.

Several servants of the Li family living nearby heard the commotion and gathered around.

When they heard that Wang Sheng had actually entered the Way of Martial Arts and become an official disciple of the academy, their eyes widened in shock. Afterward, they all bowed and congratulated him repeatedly.

"Remarkable, truly remarkable. The Wang family is going to have a martial arts champion!"

"I always thought this Wang Sheng was extraordinary and destined for greatness. Today, it has come true."

"Sister Han, don't forget about us when you're prosperous in the future."

"Brother Sheng, here's a leftover fish from the kitchen. Take it, take it. No one important in the manor is eating it anyway."

Regardless of how envious and jealous the gathered Li family servants and maids were, on the surface, they no longer dared to offend Madam Han.

Every master in the martial arts academy was an important figure. Their disciples, while not necessarily walking with impunity, were akin to constables wearing official badges, far beyond ordinary citizens.

Just their academy uniforms could make many common folk retreat in fear, not daring to provoke them.

Moreover, martial arts disciples who reached Bright Energy possessed almost superhuman strength.

Therefore, martial arts disciples were already synonymous with power in the eyes of ordinary people.

Madam Han gradually calmed her emotions and began to receive the servants and maids who had come to congratulate her upon hearing the news.

"Sister Han. This is your laundry money from before. I hope you'll be magnanimous and forgive me this once."

A plump woman secretly slipped a small piece of silver into Madam Han's hand.

To supplement her family's income, Madam Han often took on laundry work, earning one coin for every five pieces washed.

However, a certain plump woman with a little authority in the Li Manor's logistics didn't want to pay Madam Han and wanted her to wash for free.

But, when the news of Wang Sheng entering the martial arts academy arrived, the plump woman immediately caved. Not only did she return all the money, but she even added more.

"Good, good. It's good that the money was returned, it's good."

Madam Han was extremely excited.

She knew that if the news of her son becoming an academy disciple hadn't arrived, this money likely wouldn't have been returned.

At this moment, the Li family members also heard that a servant's son had entered the Way of Martial Arts.

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