Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 15: The Difference of Tiger Fist

"What's there to say?"

Qian Lao San was very pleased with the respect shown to the young genius, and he opened his mouth and spoke incessantly:

"Qi and blood, muscles and tendons, and internal organs, these are the three realms of martial arts practice"

"Bodyguards like us are at the Qi and Blood level, while the more powerful veteran bodyguards have reached the Qi and Blood Perfection level."

"And the disciples of the chief escort leader, and the escort leaders above the escort masters, are at the muscle realm."

"Big Escort Cui, Second Escort Cui, and Chief Escort Zhang are at the Internal Organs Realm. I heard that the highest level of the masters in the inner city is only at this level."

Qian Laosan talked incessantly, and he was indeed knowledgeable due to his many years of experience, but when it came to the realm above qi and blood, he became vague.

I wonder what is so strange about this state of muscles and internal organs?
"Now that you have mastered the Qi and blood, the next step is to learn the internal training method and cultivate the Qi and blood circulation. The small circulation is the great achievement, and the great circulation is perfection. For example, I have practiced for seven or eight years, and it is only the small circulation of Qi and blood. If it is Brother Li, he will definitely be much faster than me."

"It's a pity that you can't learn the internal training method now."

Li Cunxiao's heart skipped a beat.

He knew that the escort agency was very strict about the inheritance of martial arts, but to have broken through two small levels in less than a month, wasn't such talent enough to make an exception?

"Why? Haven't I already mastered the Qi and blood?"

Qian Lao San seemed to be thinking of something, with a subtle expression. After a moment, he shook his head and said comfortingly:
"Brother Li, I can see that Cui Erbiaotou really appreciates you, but it was Cui Dabiaotou who taught you the inner training method."

“That guy.”

"Really, you can't make an exception?"

Cui Yao frowned and looked at the middle-aged man in front of him who looked 70% similar to him.

Compared to Cui Yao who has a scar on his face, although Cui Wei is also tall and strong, he looks a bit fat and white, and looks more like a rich man than a warrior.

"Why make an exception?"

Cui Wei stood at the gate of the courtyard, looking at the young men in gorgeous clothes inside, nonchalantly:

"The fact that the two brothers were able to join the escort agency was a huge favor from the head escort. Otherwise, a waiter in a restaurant wouldn't be able to save up a hundred taels in his entire life."

"But look at the young masters and young ladies in the inner city. Not only do they receive a thousand taels of silver a year, but they also receive gifts of silks, satins, pearls, jade and other precious jewels during festivals and holidays."

"Their parents are either the owners of this shop or that gang. The escort agency accepts their children, and when we need to do something, we just give them a call and everything will be done smoothly."

"What does Li Cunxiao have? Nothing, so let's follow the rules."

"New escorts must escort three times for the escort agency without any mistakes before they can be taught the inner training method."

"Or maybe," Cui Wei looked at his younger brother and teased:

"Go and ask the chief escort, if he asks, I will do anything for you."

"Fuck you," Cui Yao cursed with a smile, and Cui Wei immediately glared at him.

"What are you talking about! Aren't we from the same womb?"

"Forget it, I just saw the Li brothers' expressions and thought about our past, so I just mentioned it casually."

As for asking the chief escort for help, Li Cunxiao did not hold that much weight in his mind.

"Don't worry about it, the escort agency won't deliberately let him die."

"New escorts are assigned easy tasks when they're delivering convoys. But our Flying Tiger Escort Agency has a good reputation, and those who come to us are tough guys. There aren't many such easy tasks, so we have to wait a while."

"After three escort missions, I think the delay will only be two to three months at most?"

Cui Yao was too lazy to talk nonsense with his elder brother and went straight back to the training ground. He saw Li Cunxiao in new clothes from afar.

Seeing the man wearing a belt around his waist, black leather boots, and a fierce face with round eyes like a leopard, Cui Yao couldn't help but recall the days when he and his elder brother were in the vassal state.

The Cui brothers also came from a poor family, otherwise they wouldn't have joined the army and lived a life on the edge of a knife. He would never forget how the guards of the Weizhou vassal state had become unruly under the indulgence of the Jiedushi, so that after the Jiedushi's unexpected death, these arrogant and fierce generals became uncontrollable and would easily attack their master.

The root cause was that wars were frequent at that time, and the governor had to relax the restrictions on martial arts in order to protect himself. In order to set an example, he also ate and lived with the guards.

This move was naturally effective at the time. The Weizhou vassal state was so invincible that some people shouted "Kyoto Emperor, Weizhou Guards".

But the consequence was a series of mutinies. If the newly appointed Jiedushi made the slightest mistake, the warriors would turn on each other. The Cui brothers could not stand such turmoil, so they went south to Songzhou and met Zhang Lishi.

Things that come easily will not earn gratitude. Examining and polishing your disciples is part of the business of managing power.

How can you judge a person's behavior without going on a few escort missions? A clerk who has been in the escort agency for less than a month is given such a simple internal training method. What should the other old people think?
While waiting for Cui Yao, Li Cunxiao gradually figured out these things.

Without mentioning too many other things, even Gao Cheng, an apprentice chef in a restaurant, had only learned to cook two dishes in four or five years, and the rest of the time he could only make plain dishes.

If you make the slightest mistake, the chef will beat and scold you.

The tall and strong man was scolded so badly that he lost his temper and had to serve tea to the master to help him calm down.

Li Cunxiao even heard Gao Cheng say that the apprentice of the chef at Deyuelou, two blocks away from Donglai Restaurant, was even worse off—every time he learned a dish, he had to use the chef's backdoor to learn it.
"Have you received all the things? Now that you're an escort, you don't have to train with them here, and you don't have to get up early at 3:00 AM to do odd jobs."

"From now on, you will practice stick fighting with Qian Lao San and the others. When there is a suitable dart, you will go with them. You can make your own arrangements at other times."

"After you complete three escort missions, I will teach you the inner training method."

Cui Yao did not mention Cui Wei's matter, so Li Cunxiao naturally understood it and did not show any resentment on his face.

But when they were about to leave, Cui Yao couldn't help but call him:

"Boy, you are diligent and patient, so I'll give you some advice."

"Those people in the yard are different from you"

Li Cunxiao thought it would be impolite to say anything more, but Cui Yao seemed to see what he was thinking:

"I'm not talking about the difference between rich and poor, noble and humble, but the difference between inside and outside"

"To put it bluntly, those people in the yard are just businessmen. How many of them can really catch the eye of the chief escort? Take them in? The escort agency and the wealthy families just take what they need."

"You guys may not have a good family background, but we have helped you grow up step by step. You are our family."

"From now on, we're brothers in arms. If you don't observe and polish yourself, who would dare to trust you with their back?"

"You are still young, be patient. After you finish your escort mission and obtain the internal training method, as long as you achieve perfection in Qi and blood before the age of twenty, you will definitely be noticed by the chief escort and have the opportunity to enter the realm of muscles and tendons."

Li Cunxiao seemed to be thinking about it, but he didn't believe it completely.

No matter what, the other party's willingness to spend more time talking is an indication of respect.

"Also, so many family members from the inner city are willing to pay a huge sum of money to come to our escort agency just to learn the Tiger Form Fist. Do you think their families don't have any martial arts inheritance?"

Facing Li Cunxiao's puzzled gaze, Cui Yao lowered his voice.

"The transition from perfect Qi and blood to the muscle realm is a difficult one. If you're not careful, you'll be ruined."

"Will someone die?" Li Cunxiao's pupils shrank.

"Life is worse than death." Cui Yao looked at Li Cunxiao deeply, his eyes seemed to be encouraging and admonishing.

"The chief escort's method is unique in Chuqiu County."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Li Cunxiao standing there in silence. After a moment, he also turned and left.

There is no use in thinking too much.

Instead of speculating wildly based on the little information you have, it's better to do something practical.

Gao Cheng has taken great care of his two brothers. Now that they have become bodyguards, it is time to repay them.

(End of this chapter)