I'll write a manual called the Sunflower Manual, and the entire martial arts world will turn in

really……

It was roughly the same as Xie An's estimate.

As soon as he demonstrated his abilities, people came to him seeking temporary positions.

Seeing that Xie An didn't respond, Pang Tong stepped forward and, adopting the air of an elder brother, patted Xie An on the shoulder. "Junior brother, you've just started training your skin. According to the usual subsidies for government servants, you'll receive a corresponding dose of Yuan Tang, a dose of Qi Xue San, and two taels of silver in wages each month. As for the work, it's very simple. You'll be led by experienced constables to patrol the streets and chase down bandits. If you encounter bandits, just report it, and the constables will handle it. There won't be any danger."

"Look at Wei Dian. He's had no shortage of resources since he joined me, and he's performed exceptionally well. In a year or two, he'll have a chance to become a full-fledged constable and receive a government salary. That's the first government salary in town. You're my junior brother, so once Wei Dian becomes a full-fledged constable, I'll make sure you do too. How about it?"

Xie An weighed the options.

The conditions offered were similar to those offered to Li Shengnan before.

All else being equal, Xie An would naturally prefer to go with Li Shengnan. After all, she had taken care of his youngest sister, and given Li Shengnan's formidable strength, having her by his side would ensure her safety and protection.

Most importantly, Pang Tong spoke with a somewhat condescending air, unlike Li Shengnan who was straightforward.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Pang Tong. This is no small matter, please allow me to consider it."

Pang Tong's face immediately darkened, no longer showing the eagerness he had displayed earlier. "Among us apprentices in the front courtyard, there's no better place than the government office. Junior Brother Xie An, you need to give me an answer as soon as possible. After all, so many people are vying for such a lucrative position."

Liu Jiang, who was standing nearby, spoke up at this moment, "Junior Brother Xie An, Senior Brother Pang Tong's offer is indeed the best. After all, you can have a government job. If you prefer more freedom, you can also choose to work at my Zhenwei Escort Agency. The offer is the same as Senior Brother Pang Tong's. Ma Tie was able to quickly develop his skin thanks to my family's financial support."

Compared to his elder brother Pang Tong's demeanor, Liu Jiang was much more low-key. Even though he secretly wanted to offer Xie An higher terms, he dared not say it aloud, as it would overshadow Pang Tong.

If Liu Jiang were to ruin his friendship with Pang Tong by sponsoring Xie An... it wouldn't be worth it.

Pang Tong then glanced at Mai Qiuyan at the back of the crowd: "Mai Qiuyan, aren't you going to say something?"

Upon hearing this, Mai Qiuyan appeared hesitant and awkward.

Although Xie An had just brutally beaten Wu Wei, causing Mai Qiuyan to lose face, it wouldn't be a loss for Mai Qiuyan if she could recruit Xie An to her side.

After some struggle, Mai Qiuyan finally spoke up, "Junior Brother Xie An, our Canal Gang also favors you. If you join the Canal Gang, I will offer you the same terms. If there are any opportunities for promotion in the future, we will give you priority and put Wu Wei second."

Xie An had already made up his mind.

Since all three offered the same conditions, why not Li Shengnan?

Just then, Pang Tong spoke up, "Here's the deal: I'll give you an extra dose of Qi and Blood Powder every month. And your wages will increase by one tael. This is my limit; if you refuse again, you'll be disrespecting your senior brother."

That sounds a bit like a sales pitch, trying to make money.

Just then, a woman's rough voice came from behind.

"What are you all doing? Everything has to be done in a first-come, first-served manner. You think you, Pang Tong, can raise the price? But I can't?"

Da da da.

As heavy footsteps approached, Li Shengnan, a muscular woman who was 1.8 meters tall, walked over.

"Hello, Senior Sister Li."

"Senior Sister Li, what brings you here?"

"..."

When Liu Jiang, Mai Qiuyan, and Pang Tong saw the muscular woman, they all respectfully bowed.

The three of them were all veterans of the martial arts school, having long been formal disciples. They naturally recognized Li Shengnan and knew she was notoriously short-tempered.

Let alone women, even the tough guys in the martial arts school wouldn't dare to mess with this senior sister.

Li Shengnan didn't give the three of them a friendly look. She strode up to Xie An, patted him on the shoulder familiarly, and said, "Junior Brother Xie An, I happened to see you beating up Wu Wei in the training ground in the front yard. I was wrong before, thinking you were just an ordinary martial arts practitioner. I didn't expect you to be so outstanding. You've been hiding your talent well."

Xie An scratched his head: "I only broke through by sheer luck."

Li Shengnan smiled and waved her hand, "You can decide for yourself about the temporary post; I won't force you. If you want to come to the River and Lake Bureau, I can also make arrangements for you based on the conditions Pang Tong offered."

Xie An weighed the pros and cons.

It seems that this current treatment is the maximum I can get right now.

This means that this transaction has earned him an extra dose of Qi and Blood Powder and an extra tael of silver each month, totaling three taels of silver in value.

It's not a loss.

With this in mind, Xie An no longer hesitated and bowed to Li Shengnan, saying, "In that case, I am willing to take up a temporary post at the River and Lake Bureau."

"Okay, okay," Li Shengnan readily agreed, then glanced at Pang: "Are you going to raise the price?"

Pang Tong was actually close to reaching the level of tendon training, but when Li Shengnan glared at him with fierce eyes, he felt uneasy and his heart pounded. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Senior Sister Li is too kind. How could I dare to raise the price? Congratulations to Senior Sister Li for finding such a good prospect."

Li Shengnan intimidated Pang Tong, then glanced at Liu Jiang and Mai Qiuyan beside her, and asked without any politeness, "Where are you two?"

"I wouldn't dare."

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

The three of them slunk away.

Liu Jiang finally breathed a sigh of relief after walking quite a distance, wiping the sweat from his brow. "This Senior Sister Li is too formidable. She stood in front of me just now, and I was so scared I couldn't even speak properly. Does Senior Brother Pang Tong know what realm Senior Sister Li has reached?"

Pang Tong was also feeling uneasy. "I heard from my father that she reached the peak of the Third Pass Iron Bone Realm a few months ago and is about to break through to the Fourth Pass Five Organs Realm."

Mai Qiuyan added, "Senior Sister Li is only nineteen, right?"

Pang Tong said, "Indeed. This Senior Sister Li is born with martial arts talent, practicing the 'Horizontal Bodyguard' style. She is exceptionally gifted. It is said that in her early years, in order to master the Horizontal Bodyguard, she rolled around in shards of glass. She is a truly ruthless person. Who knows, she might have the opportunity to become the headmaster's personal disciple in the future. It's really unexpected that Xie An would be chosen by Senior Sister Li. From now on, Xie An's path will only become wider and wider. This kid is very fortunate."

Liu Jiang muttered unhappily, "I don't think so. Although Senior Sister Li has a high level of martial arts, her family background is average. She herself only holds a position at the River and Lake Bureau, so she may not be able to bring Xie An much resources."

Mai Qiuyan gritted her teeth, filled with restlessness and anxiety.

She knew very well that two days ago, Zhanping asked her to take care of Xie An's sister, but after she refused, Zhanping went to Li Shengnan to take care of Xie Yu.

Perhaps it was because of this relationship that Xie An chose to join Li Shengnan.

If he had agreed to Zhanping's request to take care of Xie Yu, Xie An might have chosen to join the Grand Canal Gang.

Pity……

Thinking of this, Mai Qiuyan felt a deep sense of regret.

I only hope that Xie An will encounter repeated obstacles after going to the Hebo Garrison, so that I can feel a little more at ease.