Sword from Hengshan

Chapter 4: Iron Fist
"Zhao Rong, you're finally here."

The big man is none other than Bao Datong, the master of the Iron Fist Martial Arts School. "I have some great news to tell you. The incident involving the Hengshan Sect has finally been settled."

Zhao Rong's expression instantly became eager and he cupped his hands: "Master, are you serious about this?"

This guy looks very naive and honest, but his ability to talk nonsense is really scary.

"The owner of this museum will personally help you run errands to find out how many things cannot be done within three hundred miles of Hengyang City? Even the famous seniors in the world will have to pay three points when they hear the name of Iron Fist."

Bao Datong's broad palm slapped his big chest muscles with a bang.

Zhao Rong smiled politely.

He had already found out the details of Lao Bao. He was neither a cat nor a dog, but a candy seller, and he boasted fiercely.

A third-rate player is not considered a third-rate player. He will kneel down when he encounters the four beasts of Qingcheng, but he can boast even better than a first-rate master.

After the excitement calmed down, it was difficult for the Five Mountains Sword Sect to join. Zhao Rong knew that things were definitely not that simple.

Familiar with each other, the two of them walked towards the Iron Fist Gym together.

From the inner room came the sounds of "Hum-ha" and punching.

"Have you ever heard of Lu Zhongsheng's name?"

"Lu Zhongsheng?"

Zhao Rong looked thoughtful and immediately shook his head.

"The Red Wolf Gang must know." Bao Datong stroked his beard and said with a smile on his face, "Lu Zhongsheng is an elder of the Red Wolf Gang and has a very high status in the gang."

The leader of the Red Wolf Gang is in Hengyang City and is related to many martial arts families and martial arts sects in the surrounding areas. He also engaged in shady activities in his early years, but the gang leader Shang Yukang was a British leader and his identity was cleared early.

Compared with the Haisha Gang hiding on Shajiao Island, the Red Wolf Gang's reputation is much better.

They also run businesses such as wine shops, pawn shops, teahouses, and pharmacies in the city, integrating into the daily lives of the people without being disconnected from the world.

In Zhao Rong's view, the Red Wolf Gang is like a decent company. The leader of the gang, Shang Yukang, is doing well in business and is also a good person. He has developed extremely well by guarding one-third of an acre of land in Hengzhou Prefecture.

Following Lao Bao's words, Zhao Rong thought quickly:
"Is this Elder Lu related to the Hengshan Sect?"

"Yes."

Bao Datong praised: "It's easy to talk to smart people. If my kid is half as smart as you, our ancestors' graves will smoke."

They walked through the noisy practice room and came to the guest quiet room with the words "Century Martial Arts School" on the door.

During the chat, Bao Datong talked about Lu Zhongsheng's origins and his status in the Red Wolf Gang.

Mr. Mo Da of the Hengshan Sect has several disciples. Although they are not well-known and their status in the faction is not as good as that of Liu Zhengfeng, they still belong to the lineage of the leader.

One of his disciples is Lu Songfeng, who is Lu Zhongsheng's nephew.

If the Red Wolf Gang wants to get along well in Hengzhou Prefecture, it would be absurd not to establish a good relationship with the Hengshan Sect. As the leader, Mr. Mo Da is the top master of the Hengshan Sect. Elder Lu is related to the leader through family ties. The Red Wolf Gang would not dare to treat him badly.

So it is really possible to enter the Hengshan Sect through Lu Zhongsheng's path.

Zhao Rong couldn't help but look at Bao Datong.

Don't tell me, Laobao is quite good sometimes.

"I once drank with Elder Lu."

When Bao Datong said these words, Zhao Rong was slightly stunned.

Is the relationship with Lao Bao so strong? He reflected on whether his voice was too loud when he talked to Lao Bao before.

Just as he was about to put on a smile and say some compliments, Bao Datong raised five fingers.

"Five hundred taels."

"As the saying goes, if Brother Kong Fang enters the temple, his money can help him gain access to the gods. It's only five hundred taels. Coupled with my invincible reputation, I will definitely help you get a status as an outer disciple of the Hengshan Sect."

"Don't underestimate the outer disciples. After being dispatched for three to five years, you will soon become the core of the sect. With your qualifications, you will definitely have a higher status than Lu Zhongsheng in the future. I, Bao Datong, still have this vision."

"in addition."

Bao Datong wanted to say something more, but Zhao Rong, who was sitting opposite, stood up from where he was.

"Master, I'm going home to collect my clothes and take my leave now."

He doesn't want to be a big grievance, and he doesn't have that much money.

Bao Datong was filled with righteous indignation: "For a mere sum of money, are we going to give up the opportunity to join the Hengshan Sect? Elder Lu's connections are not accessible to ordinary people." Zhao Rong stopped and took a closer look at Bao Datong.

"Twelve taels."

After a while, he dug into his sleeves and put two ingots of silver on the table.

Bao Datong looked gloomy and said:
"Half a copper coin makes a square circle. There are rules in this business. I have traveled around the world for decades and I have never seen you bargain like this."

Zhao Rong shook his head and shook his sleeves.

"Without the second character in the surname, this is already the entire net worth."

"Can it be done?"

“It’s difficult.”

"That's it."

Zhao Rong stretched out his hand to take back the silver, but was blocked by a broad palm covered with calluses.

"No hurries?"

"It's difficult, but it's not impossible."

This reaction was beyond Zhao Rong's expectation, "Is Elder Lu so easy to talk to?"

"How can there be such a good thing!"

Bao Datong's face looked a little strange, and his eyes moved under his thick eyebrows, looking around him, making Zhao Rong feel uncomfortable all over.

"Boy Zhao, you don't want to miss the opportunity to join the Hengshan Sect."

"Hey"

"I'm not going to do anything weird."

Bao Datong reached out and patted him on the shoulder, saying sincerely: "When you are in the world, you can't help yourself."

"If you want to get ahead, you have to sacrifice less."

"You have been in the martial arts gym for more than two years. I admire you very much. This time, I want someone to help you."

"..."

After about half a cup of tea, Zhao Rong held something in his arms, thanked Bao Datong, and left the Iron Fist Gym with a thoughtful expression.

Just behind the screen of the quiet room where they were talking, a young man in a long gown walked out.

"father."

The young man is Bao Butian, Bao Datong's son, and his face is full of doubts at this time.

He shouted, and when Lao Bao nodded, he asked, "Dad, did you really drink with Elder Lu?"

"of course."

Bao Datong shook his beard: "That was Tan Diren, the third disciple of Zhen Shanzi, the head of the Kunlun sect, who I met when he was celebrating his mother's birthday. Elder Lu and others were drinking and celebrating in the main hall. I was outside the hall with some people from the world. Put away the birthday curtain and stand like a slave."

The young man was stunned.

Bao Datong did not shy away and pointed to his son: "So, with Lu Zhongsheng, dad has no choice at all. I shouted five hundred taels to scare him. I know he has no money."

Bao Butian was about to ask "why".

His father had predicted it in advance: "This is to create a gap. First let him expect, then be disappointed, and finally give him hope. So that he will remember my kindness."

Bao Datong looked at the young man with an expression that said he hated iron and steel:

"Dad worked hard and did this all for you."

"I used up a favor. If he can really join the Hengshan Sect, he may be able to take care of you in the future."

Bao Butian frowned, wondering:
"Since it is a favor to join the Hengshan sect, why didn't dad give it to me? Although Zhao Rong has a chivalrous heart, if his son can join the Hengshan sect, why should he rely on others?"

Lao Bao took a deep breath.

"You have no use for this favor. If you go, you will die."

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(End of this chapter)