After the family split up, I achieved martial arts sainthood.

When the three of them meet, they inevitably exchange pleasantries.

Gu Xin's future prospects are almost entirely bright after he joined the martial arts school.

Even if you can't do what's described in storytelling and folk tales, you can at least learn some skills.

Joining the Green Forest Gang shouldn't be a problem, right?

At that time, they can also establish a connection with the Green Forest Gang, and they will be less bullied in the future.

They can be considered to have powerful connections.

"Ah Xin, learning martial arts must be tough, right?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Jinyu inquired about Gu Xin's progress in martial arts.

"Thankfully, I can hold on."

Gu Xin smiled casually, appearing very relaxed.

Fortunately, it was already night, and the sky was dark, so the bruise on Gu Xin's lip was not clearly visible.

"Ah Xin, don't force yourself if you can't hold on. There's no future in martial arts. We can always find another profession."

Zhao Baoyin also gave some instructions.

Gu Xinlian readily agreed, indicating that he was aware of it.

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin stopped arguing and exchanged pleasantries.

Li Jinyu recounted his first day at the blacksmith shop, while Zhao Baoyin shared his day's harvest from the mountain.

They confided in each other, their feelings tender and affectionate.

"By the way, Xin, you need medicinal baths for martial arts training, right?"

Midway through the conversation, Zhao Baoyin suddenly asked, "What medicinal herbs are needed for the medicinal bath? Could you write down a prescription for me sometime and I'll go to the clinic to get them for you?"

"I don't know what's going on these past few days, but clinics everywhere are doing really well, packed with people. I'm worried that when you need it, all the medicine will be sold out."

Medicated bath?

Gu Xin thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know the recipe for the medicinal bath either. This kind of thing should be a closely guarded secret of the martial arts school, right? Even if it's needed, the martial arts school should prepare it themselves, shouldn't it?"

Zhao Baoyin thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

"Shall I prepare some medicine for you to treat sprains and bruises?"

"Thank you, Baoyin. I can prepare these things myself."

"Do you have enough money?"

"That's enough. I haven't used up the apprenticeship fee yet. Besides, I've discussed it with the master, and I'll help him with odd jobs at the martial arts school to offset the cost of my training. You don't need to worry about my training anymore."

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin smiled and said, "Doing odd jobs to offset expenses, Ah Xin's brain is indeed quick-witted."

"By the way, Xin, you've separated from your grandfather?"

The topic shifted again, and Li Jinyu asked a question.

"You all knew?"

The Gu family's old residence is not in Ping'anfang, but in Kanglefang, which is just across the street from Ping'anfang.

People in Qingyuan County with some means of wealth all lived together in Kanglefang.

Most of them are craftsmen such as butchers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, and carpenters.

"Yes, Uncle Gu came to see us this morning and asked us to try to persuade you."

Zhao Baoyin recounted the whole story without reservation: "What else is there to say? Go back now and kneel down to apologize to them, and they won't hold it against you."

"Otherwise, once Gu Hong passes the imperial examination, you won't have the chance to go back. At that time, the Gu family's threshold will be too high for you to cross."

Gu Xin frowned. These vengeful spirits still wanted to suck his blood?

"If he comes again, ignore him and just drive him away."

Gu Xin sneered coldly, showing no regard for family ties whatsoever.

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ah Xin, you should have done this a long time ago!"

Zhao Baoyin grinned and said he fully supported Gu Xin's decision.

Li Jinyu then asked with concern, "Where will you be living from now on?"

"Don't worry about accommodation, the martial arts school can arrange it."

Gu Xin was clearly not telling the truth. He was not a formal disciple and had not paid his full tuition, so Yang Wei naturally did not consider arranging accommodation for him.

However, it's not too cold yet, so if you find a sheltered spot, you can manage to spend the night there.

As for after winter sets in...

Gu Xin pondered that he should have a chance to achieve something before winter.

At that time, we might be able to discuss the accommodation arrangements with Yang Wei again.

"That's good……"

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin were both relieved.

"It's getting late, I have to go back, otherwise the martial arts school will close soon and I won't be able to get in."

Gu Xin glanced at the deepening night and then made an excuse to say goodbye to Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin.

His arms are now in so much pain that he can no longer hold on.

If I don't leave soon, I'm afraid I'll be exposed in front of my friends.

"Alright! Be careful on your journey, and remember to contact us if anything happens."

Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin waved goodbye.

"And you too, if you encounter any problems, remember to come find me at Zhenwei Martial Arts School."

Gu Xin waved his hand: "Please give my regards to my uncle and aunt. I will come to visit them again after I have mastered martial arts."

Before Li Jinyu and Zhao Baoyin could reply, Gu Xin, whose arms were starting to ache unbearably, hurriedly ran away.

After leaving Ping'anfang, Gu Xin found a quiet, sheltered corner to sit down.

Then, with trembling hands, he took out the box of liniment, unscrewed it, rolled up his sleeves, and began to apply it to the injury.

The liniment was just applied evenly, and a cool, refreshing sensation spread across my arms.

The intense pain was like a raging fire meeting a flood, quickly receding.

"That's amazing."

Gu Xin couldn't help but marvel; the ointment in this world was much more effective than the ointment in his previous life.

But when he thought about how martial arts masters in this world could all communicate with gods, Gu Xin quickly felt relieved.

After applying the ointment to all the wounds on his body, Gu Xin carefully put away the remaining ointment.

Then he wrapped his clothes tightly around himself and went to sleep against the corner of the wall.

I woke up several times during the night to make sure I was safe, and then went back to sleep.

The night was quiet, but Gu Xin woke up when the rooster crowed.

After checking my injuries, I found that the redness and bruises on my arms, shoulders, and the corners of my mouth had actually disappeared and returned to normal after being moisturized by the liniment.

Gu Xin regained his spirits.

He stretched and got up to head to the martial arts school to help prepare breakfast in the kitchen.

Just like yesterday, I was so busy that I didn't get a proper rest, and the work continued until the evening.

"Sun Yang, you'll be in charge of coaching Gu Xin tonight."

Before the evening lesson, Yang Wei arranged for another apprentice to teach Gu Xin.

"yes!"

An eleven or twelve-year-old boy stepped out of the line in response.

[Cultivation Level: Not Yet Entered the Realm]

[Exercise: Horse Stance Exercise (Beginner Level)]

[Technique: Galloping Horse Fist (Beginner Level)]

Cultivation experience: 1 years

[Can be picked up after defeating the target]

Gu Xin looked closely and saw the bubble-shaped panel information on the boy's body again.

This apprentice named Sun Yang clearly joined the academy after Lin Kun.

They all started cultivating two years later than Lin Kun, and they learned two fewer techniques.

There should be a chance to win, right?

Gu Xin scrutinized Sun Yang's thin figure, his eyes gleaming, rubbing his hands together, eager to try.

"Senior Brother Sun, let's go to the side courtyard instead!"

Gu Xin couldn't wait to greet his junior brother, Sun Yang.

"Um!"

Sun Yang agreed softly and walked towards the side courtyard.

Gu Xin followed excitedly, his steps light and quick, showing no signs of fatigue from a busy day.

I have no idea why he's so excited.

Is he addicted to being beaten?

Lin Kun, standing in the queue, watched Gu Xin's figure disappear, and subconsciously clenched his fist.