Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 43 Zhang Lishi's Gift
Upon hearing this, Li Cunxiao quickly stood up and saluted:

"Master, I am deeply grateful for your kindness. Working in the escort agency is enough for me. Master, please let the shop outside be managed by experienced veterans, so that I won't make mistakes due to my ignorance."

When Zhang Lishi heard this, although he didn't say it, he was very satisfied in his heart that the other party knew the limits.

Although he valued Li Cunxiao, he was no longer a hot-blooded young man and would not open his heart to someone he had only just met.

Entrusting an important task to someone right after the master-disciple relationship is officially established is not trust, it is blindness, and it will harm the talented disciple that you have worked so hard to obtain.

Being unmoved by praise or criticism is the exception, while being arrogant due to praise is the norm.

Feelings need to deepen little by little, and trust needs to be gained little by little. Both parties understand this truth, which saves Zhang Lishi from unnecessary explanations.

"Since you say so, then so be it. Yue'er, go get the things prepared for father."

Seeing Zhang Lishi give up, Li Cunxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course he also likes money, but he also understands the principle that too much is as bad as too little.

When the news of his muscle breakthrough in two months gets out, you can imagine what a bombshell it will be, and it will definitely attract countless attention.

With Zhang Lishi's support, he is not afraid of the maliciousness from the outside world, but within the escort agency, mainly with the eldest brother Shi Tie, although the other party seems to be a loyal and honest person at first sight, if Zhang Lishi shows too much favoritism, unnecessary trouble may arise.

He knew in his heart that although the speed of accumulating Vajra would inevitably drop again after breaking through the muscles, and might be extended to several months or even half a year, it would definitely be faster than that of warriors who had a normal breakthrough, such as Shen He and Jiang Qi.

The talent is there. As long as he maintains this speed, he has no fear of Zhang Lishi not paying attention to him.

Be high-profile in your work and low-profile in your life, and you will get the treatment you deserve. Why rush?

"Sanlang, come here and try it out to see if it fits."

Hearing Madam Zhang's call, Li Cunxiao quickly stood up and stepped forward, only to see several servants lined up behind Zhang Yuelu. On the lacquer table they held in their hands were robes, a headdress, inner armor wrist guards, a tiger-skin bellyband, a horizontal sword, and a hard bow with an iron frame and gold wire.

The futou is made of silk gauze, lined with a bamboo woven support. When wearing it, first place the support on the bun, then cover it with silk gauze, and tie the four straps behind the head and in front of the forehead.

The robe still had the iconic white round collar of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, but the material had been changed from cotton to silk, and there was a layer of red brocade lining with the currently popular Baoxiang flower pattern.

The robe is wide and not tight on Li Cunxiao's muscular body. Rich young men like Shen He would wear a brocade half-sleeve between the inner garment and the round-necked robe, so that when the collar is opened, the bright lining can be exposed, casually showing luxury.

The inner armor and wrist guards were likely made of some kind of demonic leather, even studded with thin willow-leaf iron armor. They felt soft and tough to the touch, and even with Li Cunxiao's current strength, he couldn't even tear a hole through them.

As for the tiger skin, it was probably from an ordinary wild animal. This thing could be called a belly hug or a waist guard, and it was tightened with a leather belt. The yellow fur was spotted with black stripes, and it was more of a show of power than a self-defense waist guard.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. When the tall and strong Li Cunxiao wore such a suit, he walked with vigor and looked majestic. Mu Cha's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands excitedly:

"Brother is so majestic, like a general!"

Zhang Lishi and his wife smiled at each other and said jokingly:
"If the imperial court still had the military examination system, Sanlang might be able to become a Praetorian Guard."

The most elite among the emperor's imperial guards are the Six Guards, divided into the Left and Right Jinwu Guards, the Left and Right Qianniu Guards, and the Left and Right Xiaowei. The Jinwu Guards are considered to be the few elite forces left by the imperial court in the capital during the current rebellion of the feudal lords.

"Junior brother, how about trying this bow?"

Li Cunxiao took the iron bow from Zhang Yuelu and saw that it was painted with black lacquer and then filled with carved patterns with gold wire. It was then painted again and polished until the gold wire pattern showed through the lacquer shell, as if it was covered with a layer of black glass.

The bow depicts a lifelike image of a tiger descending a mountain. The hand holding the tiger's mouth is exactly where the tiger will pounce.

Li Cunxiao took a deep breath and effortlessly pulled the 300-jin hard bow to a full bowstring. Although the bowstring must be made of something extraordinary, he still gently retracted it.

"Nice bow."

Zhang Lishi smiled and said:
"Although my fellow Tiger Demon Fist disciples are known for their iron bones and immense strength, even at the second level, they can only exert a force of a thousand pounds. The three-stone bow is just right for this. If it's heavier, my hand will become sore after just a few shots. It's fine for training, but not for actual combat."

"This bow was given to you by Shen He. Just use it as you like." "Thank you, Master, for the bow."

Li Cunxiao pretended not to hear Shen He's words. Zhang Lishi smiled even more when he saw this. He asked him to tie up his sword as well, looked him up and down, praised him a few times, and then asked his servants to clean up the mess.

He asked Madam Zhang to take the women and children to the garden, while he took Li Cunxiao into the study and taught him the Tiger Demon Fist method of training the tendons, bones and skin.

This went on until late at night, and Li Cunxiao took the opportunity to stay at Zhang's house. Mrs. Zhang specially arranged for Mu Cha to sleep in the same room with him.

After the two brothers washed up, they lay down on the bed. Mu Cha was still very excited and had no desire to sleep at all.

"Brother, can I touch your knife?"

Li Cunxiao pulled out his knife, pointed the back of the knife towards his brother, and handed it to him:

"Be careful, the knife is sharp."

This horizontal sword is still the classic buried sheath style, the difference is that there is a bead pattern decoration on the ring head, and the sheath mouth and handle are all decorated with brass.

Although people have always valued gold and silver, copper is also money. This set of copper equipment is finely carved and is worth more than ten taels of silver.

"Brother is awesome."

Mu Cha's eyes sparkled in the candlelight. In his understanding, from childhood to adulthood, there was almost nothing that his elder brother could not do.

He was still young and didn't understand the social customs of the escort agency, but he understood one thing.

The better his life is in Zhang's house, the more powerful his elder brother is!

"I also want to learn martial arts early to help big brother!"

Seeing his younger brother giggling under the quilt, Li Cunxiao felt a warmth in his heart and a slight sense of accomplishment.

My greatest wish in this life is to strengthen myself little by little and protect my family in this troubled time.

Perhaps it was because of Zhang Lishi's strange medicinal wine, Li Cunxiao felt sleepy after a long time. He blew out the candle and fell into a deep sleep.

"Training in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer, yet you're reluctant to leave your bed when it gets cold? Ask yourself, do you have the right to be lazy?"

"If you feel tired and exhausted, pack up and leave as soon as possible! Coming to the escort agency to learn martial arts is a blessing many people would never ask for. Li Cunxiao, Li Sanlang, knows this."

"Others are willing to think hard and work hard, and they can become escorts within two months of joining the escort agency! What I like most is his iron-clad tenacity! And look at you."

Cui Yao raised his voice and scolded the guys who were doing horse stance while correcting their movements.

Li Cunxiao followed Zhang Lishi and watched this scene from afar, feeling a little embarrassed.

Cui Yao never said these words to his face.

"Don't be embarrassed, you are here to be a role model for them."

Zhang Lishi made a joke, and the apprentices not far away saw the chief escort and they all became energetic at once. Those who felt weak in the legs had to pinch their legs hard to perk up their spirits.

As soon as Cui Yao saw the appearance of these young men, he knew that someone must be coming. However, when he turned around, his eyes passed Zhang Lishi and saw the young man who had grown stronger. For a moment, he stretched his neck and widened his eyes:
"Li Sanlang?"

"Cui Er, didn't you always ask me to find you a helper?"

Zhang Lishi smiled and patted Li Cunxiao on the shoulder:

"The helper you want is here."

(End of this chapter)