Chapter 26 Expectation
[In the seventh year of practicing the Tiger-shaped Crane Style, you tried to comprehend the true meaning of the first style, but to no avail.]

[In the eighth year of practicing the Tiger-shaped Crane Style, you tried to condense the tiger form, but ultimately failed.]

[In the thirteenth year of practicing the Tiger-shaped Crane Style, you finally mastered the rudiments of the Tiger Style.]

All “41” strengthening points were added by Bai Yuan to the Tiger-Shaped Crane Style.

He just felt as if he had really practiced the Tiger-Crane Style for thirteen years. His breath became smooth and long, and his body seemed to contain infinite power, which would be amazing once it erupted.

This is the power of the Tiger-Crane Style.

Although there are not many ways to fight the enemy, it can subtly improve the body and lay a solid foundation.

Only if the foundation is solid can he do whatever he wants.

If Bai Yuan wants to continue upgrading the Blood Tiger Sword, he must first raise the level of the Tiger-Shaped Crane Style, otherwise the Blood Tiger Sword will surely suck him dry.

The Huwei Martial Arts School has returned to peace.

However, many of those apprentices and outer courtyard disciples who lost their lives had good family backgrounds, so the head of the hall, Xue Gui, would probably have a headache for a long time.

These things have nothing to do with Bai Yuan, he just wants to become stronger now.

What happened today further strengthened his determination to practice martial arts. If he wants to survive in this world, he must be strong enough.

"Master, I want to make a chopping knife, just like this."

Bai Yuan came to a blacksmith shop and handed the axe that had just been stained with blood to the middle-aged blacksmith.

The middle-aged blacksmith glanced at the axe.

This axe is very rotten and of ordinary style.

"Little brother, I happen to have a few good knives here, which are definitely enough for chopping wood."

Bai Yuan shook his head.

"The knife I want must be sharp enough. It needs to be made of good iron."

As he spoke, he took out two taels of silver from his pocket.

The middle-aged blacksmith lost his temper when he saw the shining silver in Bai Yuan's hand. No one would have a problem with silver.

There's something interesting about a sharp chopping knife.

When Bai Yuan saw the blacksmith accept the silver, he planned to leave.

He often went to the mountains to hunt, and the axe could be used to chop through thorns and was more practical than a long knife.

Unlike a long sword, which has a long body and a short handle and is suitable for hurting people with the blade, the handle of a wood-chopping knife is thicker and longer, and has greater power, so even without a blade, its killing power is considerable.

Bai Yuan fights with wild beasts in the mountains all day long. Those beasts are all thick-skinned and tough.

It is difficult to break through the defense quickly with just a blade, and it is not as useful as a chopping knife.

"Sister-in-law, I'm back."

Although he tried his best to wash the blood off his body, Xiao Qiaoniang still found some clues.

"Uncle, something happened again?"

Bai Yuan did not hide anything and told Xiao Qiaoniang what happened in the martial arts gym today.

Xiao Qiaoniang patted her trembling chest and felt frightened.

"Luckily uncle is okay."

Bai Yuan came back earlier today than usual.

The two had lunch together.

Xiao Qiaoniang said in a tentative tone while cleaning up the dishes.

"Uncle, Sister Chen came to me this morning and said she wanted to open a dyeing factory with me in the city."

Bai Yuan smiled slightly.

"This is a good thing, sister-in-law, you can just do it."

The reason why Chen Liu was willing to recruit Xiao Qiaoniang to join the group was naturally because she hoped that Bai Yuan could protect the dyeing workshop.

He spent the whole day either in the martial arts hall or in the mountains. He rarely returned home, and most of the time, Xiao Qiaoniang was alone guarding the huge yard.

Instead of trapping Xiao Qiaoniang in a cage, it is better to let her find something to do.

If the dyeing business is done well, you can make a lot of money.

He doesn't have the idea that women can't show up in public. As long as his sister-in-law is happy, why should he care about what others think?

Hearing Bai Yuan's agreement, Xiao Qiaoniang finally let go of her worries and smiled. "Sister-in-law, remember to call me when the location of the dyeing workshop is decided. I'll find some friends to show their support."

"Uncle is really thoughtful."

Since you want to open a dyeing factory, you must take it seriously.

Bai Yuan planned to ask Liu Qingshan and Li Ting to go over to support the event, and it would be best if he could also ask Zhang Yang to go over as well.

In this way, unless they are big families in the city, they will give the dyeing workshop some face.

Instead of relying on others to work for you, it is better to find ways to earn money on your own.

Chen Liushi acted quickly.

In just half a month, he found a house and bought a dyeing vat in Qinghe County.

Chen Liu was responsible for providing the money, and Xiao Qiaoniang was responsible for providing the people.

On the day when Hongqiao Dyeing Workshop opened, Bai Yuan lived up to everyone's expectations and brought in many disciples from Huwei Martial Arts School, and even Zhang Yang and Zhou Qian came to show their support.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that behind this newly opened dyeing factory stands the Tiger Mighty Hall.

Anyone who wants to cause trouble needs to think carefully first and consider the reputation of Sanfenhu Martial Arts School.

Chen Liu was careful in her work and shrewd in her conduct, and the business of Hongqiao Dyeing Factory was going smoothly.

Xiao Qiaoniang could get a share of five taels of silver every month.

Bai Yuan was naturally happy because he made money.

Although she helped in the dyeing workshop during the day, Xiao Qiaoniang would always prepare hot meals for Bai Yuan when he returned late at night.

Bai Yuan looked at the steaming soup noodles and felt warm in his heart.

"Sister-in-law, why don't we hire someone."

"Uncle, do you think I didn't do a good job?"

"I'm worried that my sister-in-law will be tired. Sister-in-law Zheng is good. What do you think?"

Xiao Qiaoniang was moved by Bai Yuan's words.

Mrs. Zheng is the wife of the hunter Zheng. She used to be a neighbor of Bai Yuan and the other two, and the two families had a good relationship.

"I don't know if Aunt Zheng is willing."

"I'll go ask tomorrow."

"Uncle really knows how to care for people."

On the second day, Bai Yuan went to see Zheng the hunter and explained his purpose.

When Aunt Zheng heard that she could earn 100 copper coins a month, she agreed without thinking.

Bai Yuan and Xiao Qiaoniang are both easy to get along with.

The Bai family's ancestral home was not very big, so it was not difficult for her to take care of it by herself.

Hunter Zheng held Bai Yuan's hand with gratitude.

The reason why Bai Yuan offered such generous conditions to his wife was inevitably due to his past kindness.

He just felt that not turning away Xiao Qiaoniang who came to borrow grain that winter was the best thing he had ever done in his life.

Aunt Zheng went to the Bai family’s ancestral home that day.

Xiao Qiaoniang looked at Aunt Zheng who was busy inside and outside the house, and felt a strange feeling in her heart.

Before she knew it, she had begun to live the life of a lady from a wealthy family.

If she wants, she can also do it without getting involved in any water.

With Aunt Zheng's help, she can devote more attention to the dyeing workshop.

Before we know it, it's winter again.

Bai Yuan practiced martial arts all day long, while Xiao Qiaoniang was busy managing the dyeing workshop. The two of them only saw each other for a short hour after dinner every day, which was no longer as good as before.

Xiao Qiaoniang had a good talent for business. Although she had never been to a private school for a day, she knew the accounts of the dyeing workshop very well.

She remembered what Chen Liu had said.

A woman may not have great prospects, but she cannot be left too far behind by her man. Otherwise, she will be like a kite that flies too high and cannot be pulled back no matter how thick the rope is.

(End of this chapter)

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