From Beggar to Emperor: My Profession Has Its Own Characteristics

Chapter 83 Blue Characteristics

Cultivation talent is cultivation talent, and actual combat situation is actual combat situation.

Some people are talented, but they are timid and hesitant in actual combat. Such martial artists will not go far and it is difficult for them to achieve great things.

Dong Duzhou is very satisfied with Zhu Yuan's performance in actual combat training.

The most valuable and rarest martial artists are those who possess both talent and practical skills, and who also understand their own needs.

If Zhu Yuan had ended the battle immediately, Dong Duzhou would have acknowledged his combat abilities, but wouldn't have been as satisfied as he is now.

Of course, he wouldn't show this satisfaction.

He, as the head of the Dongyun Martial Arts School, only occasionally watched the registered disciples' sparring matches in the center of the training ground.

As time went on, Zhu Yuan, feeling that it was about time, ended the sparring match with a single strike.

Sun Ningxiang stared at the unopened blade so close to her, her breath catching in her throat.

She knew she had lost.

If I'm not mistaken, this should be Zhu Yuan's first real combat sparring session.

In our first real sparring match, I was able to fight her to a standstill and ultimately defeat her, which is truly impressive.

I lost.

"I humbly accept your concession."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan sheathed his broadsword and clasped his hands in a salute.

Only then did Sun Ningxiang notice that Zhu Yuan was not panting like her.

She was so engrossed in her work that she didn't even notice it.

All I can say is that Zhu Yuan has amazing stamina.

The sparring session ended, and both sides stepped down.

Sun Ningxiang took the initiative to approach Zhu Yuan and asked directly.

"I wonder if Senior Brother Zhu will have a place to go after he becomes a martial artist?" She took the initiative to call Zhu Yuan "senior brother" to lower her own status, and since she had just lost the sparring match, it was not a big deal for her to call Zhu Yuan "senior brother". "If not, you can work as a guard in our Sun family."

"I'm sorry, Junior Sister Sun, I already have somewhere to go."

The other party was very polite, and Zhu Yuan responded politely in return.

"What a pity. Senior Brother Zhu, we'll have another chance to exchange and hone our skills in actual combat later."

"Okay." Zhu Yuan nodded, without refusing.

In private, the disciples can naturally exchange ideas and learn from each other.

If Zhao Tiezhu cultivates the basic footwork and basic body techniques to a minor level of mastery, Zhu Yuan will have no shortage of opponents in private battles.

Judging from Zhao Tiezhu's current cultivation progress, it will take at least half a month.

"Zhu Yuan, I knew you would win." Zhao Tiezhu gave Zhu Yuan a thumbs up.

Zhu Yuan won the battle, which was a normal outcome.

Zhou Ping nodded to Zhu Yuan, then gave him a reminder.

"Zhu Yuan, that's the headmaster of our Dongyun Martial Arts School." Zhou Ping gestured for him to look into the distance.

Following Zhou Ping's reminder, Zhu Yuan looked over.

This was the first time he had met the owner of the Dongyun Martial Arts School.

However, he felt something was off about the martial arts school owner standing there while Dong Lingyun sat on a wooden chair next to him, even though Dong Lingyun was the owner's daughter.

Zhou Ping simply reminded Zhu Yuan, then praised him, saying that Zhu Yuan's performance was very good, winning against Sun Ningxiang in his first real sparring match.

Among the disciples, Sun Ningxiang is considered a veteran in actual combat. She has almost perfected her basic stance training, horse stance, and walking techniques, and is not far from becoming a martial artist.

Zhou Ping didn't say a word about the martial arts school owner.

As someone who frequently reported information to the martial arts school owner, he naturally knew that the owner paid considerable attention to talented disciples who were registered under his name.

According to the museum owner, there's no need for them to know about this attention.

Therefore, he needs to do his job well.

Only by diligently cultivating themselves into true martial artists can a disciple catch the eye of the martial arts master and become an entry-level disciple of the martial arts school.

Zhu Yuan gained a lot from this sparring session. He made progress in basic swordsmanship, footwork, and body movements.

He needs to absorb this properly.

"Senior Brother Zhou, I'll be going now."

"Go ahead." Zhou Ping nodded, indicating that he could leave.

Zhao Tiezhu also hurriedly followed Zhu Yuan to bid farewell to Zhou Pingxing, and then quickly caught up with Zhu Yuan's pace.

The two had not gone far from the combat training ground when a young man with slightly dark skin greeted them with a smile.

"Junior Brother Zhu."

"Senior Brother Luo." Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Zhu Yuan stopped and responded.

Aside from Zhao Tiezhu, Luo Xiaoxing was the first disciple he met at the Dongyun Martial Arts School.

It was during a meal that Luo Xiaoxing took the initiative to come over and chat with Zhao Tiezhu, which led to their acquaintance.

In the days that followed, Luo Xiaoxing would occasionally find an opportunity to chat with them at the backyard dining area, maintaining a friendly relationship.

"Junior Brother Zhu, you are really amazing. I watched your fight just now. To win against Junior Sister Sun in your first real sparring match is truly remarkable."

"You flatter me, Senior Brother Luo."

"I'm only a hair's breadth away from becoming a martial artist. When you break through to become a martial artist and become a beginner disciple, shall we train together?"

"Then I congratulate Senior Brother Luo in advance." Zhu Yuan clasped his hands in congratulations, "I wish Senior Brother Luo a speedy breakthrough and to become a disciple of the martial arts school."

Luo Xiaoxing chatted briefly with Zhu Yuan, greeted Zhao Tiezhu beside him, said a few words of encouragement, and then left with a smile.

The two returned to their original training ground.

Zhao Tiezhu's face still showed excitement for Zhu Yuan, but he knew what to do next. He quickly composed himself, walked to an open space, and got into a fighting stance.

Zhu Yuan did not start practicing immediately.

He stood there, his eyes slightly closed, carefully recalling every detail of his sparring match with Sun Ningxiang, such as the use of swordsmanship, the transitions in footwork and the dodging of movements, as well as the timing and control of power.

He needs to properly digest and absorb these insights gained from actual combat.

A moment later, Zhu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and began practicing basic techniques.

Practicing basic techniques at times like these leads to rapid progress.

That evening, Zhu Yuan went to the old woman and the old beggar's house, where they had already prepared dinner to celebrate his birthday.

Time flies.

There are only three days left until March.

Over the past two weeks, under Zhou Ping's arrangement, he practiced sparring with different disciples, constantly accumulating experience, which greatly improved his skills.

He is now close to mastering the basic swordsmanship, and he has successfully mastered both the basic footwork and basic movement techniques.

It can be said that his strength increased rapidly in the past half month.

That morning, he set off for the slaughterhouse.

Occupation: Butcher Level: Lv4 (3966/4000)

He is now only 34 experience points away from leveling up to level 5 in the Butcher class.

If all goes well, he will be able to upgrade his Butcher profession level to level five today and unlock the Butcher's third blue trait.

I wonder what the unlocking of the blue trait will bring him?

He was really looking forward to it.