Inside the tent, a foul stench filled the air from the impurities Zhu Neng had expelled during his marrow-washing and bone-tempering.
Chen Shi'an waved a hand. "Hurry up and take a bath. Change your clothes, then come see me."
Zhu Neng nodded and hurried out at a jog.
Chen Shi'an let out a soft breath, a smile appearing on his face.
Even a stout hero needed three helping hands.
Now, three men under his command had successfully undergone marrow-washing and bone-tempering. He reckoned it would not be long before he had three more Ranked Martial Artists.
The core of his own force had finally begun to take shape.
A short while later, Zhu Neng returned.
Without any unnecessary words, Chen Shi'an took a booklet straight from inside his robe and handed it to him.
Zhu Neng took a look and read softly, "Raging Tide Blade Technique."
Chen Shi'an nodded. "This was my reward for taking fourth place at the Gathering of Heroes. It's a pretty good technique. Here in Windrise Stronghold, it counts as top-tier."
Ecstasy appeared on Zhu Neng's face, and he even began to stumble over his words. "Boss, whenever I see other people with some powerful technique, they guard it like treasure... Not that I blame them. It's the foundation they stake their lives on, after all... But you're teaching me... such a powerful technique?"
Chen Shi'an rolled his eyes. "Enough hemming and hawing. If you don't want it, forget it."
"I do! How could I not?"
Zhu Neng clutched the book tightly, his eyes filled with gratitude, deeply moved.
Chen Shi'an waved a hand. "Don't get too excited just yet. I'll also be teaching this Raging Tide Blade Technique to Pi Hou and Du Gang.
"When all three of you practice it at the same