From Beggar to Emperor: My Profession Has Its Own Characteristics

Chapter 85 The Heavenly Mother Cult

March 1st.

Zhu Yuan's actions have become more regular these days.

In the morning, I go to Dongyun Martial Arts School to practice martial arts. After lunch, I work as a peddler and continue practicing martial arts in the evening.

Occupation: Peddler Level: Lv4 (12/4000)

After quitting as a butcher, I worked as a peddler for three days, and yesterday I upgraded my peddler level to level four.

After reaching level four, he accumulates about fifty experience points every day as a peddler. If nothing unexpected happens, he can reach level five as a peddler within three months and then unlock the third trait of the blue trait.

If the efficiency of peddler gaining experience doesn't improve, then he'll have to squeeze out a lot of time from martial arts training to become a peddler.

He's making good progress in martial arts right now. Around June, he'll definitely be able to master the basic stance training, horse stance, and walking techniques to perfection.

Senior Brother Zhou Ping once said that for someone with average to below-average physical constitution like him, breaking through to the Ming Jin stage and becoming a martial artist would not be difficult.

Therefore, if he can master the basic stance training, horse stance, and walking techniques to perfection by early June, he will likely become a martial artist before July.

Becoming a martial artist in the first half of this year was a goal Zhu Yuan had set long ago.

It is worth mentioning that.

The exchange rate for copper coins to silver has recently started to rise. Previously, 103 copper coins could be exchanged for 1 mace of silver, but now it has risen to 105 copper coins.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it only increased by two coins; the percentage increase is two percent.

The higher the exchange rate of copper coins to silver, the more problems the Great Zhou Dynasty had.

In Qingyang County, his only feeling was that the power dynamics of gangs had become very chaotic, especially among smaller gangs.

These small gangs are third-rate forces in Qingyang County, and are inherently unstable. If any of the martial artists in these small gangs die, they will simply disband on the spot.

Many small gangs only have one martial artist.

Have you heard of the Celestial Mother Sect?

"Never heard of it."

Celestial Mother Cult?

Zhu Yuan, who was walking in the alley, slowed down when he heard this conversation.

The conversation was coming from the courtyard next door; it sounded like a conversation between two women.

Having worked as a peddler going from street to street for so long, this was the first time Zhu Yuan had ever heard of the Heavenly Mother Cult.

His first impression of the name was that it wasn't a good sect.

"You haven't heard of it? I'm telling you, but don't tell anyone else."

"Okay, you know I'm very tight-lipped."

"You're lucky today to hear about the Heavenly Mother Cult from me—let me tell you, as long as you join the Heavenly Mother Cult, you will be protected by the Heavenly Mother and will no longer be threatened by demons."

All right.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan could confirm it.

The Heavenly Mother Cult is a cult.

If believing in the Heavenly Mother religion could protect one from the threat of demons, then the Great Zhou Dynasty could dismantle the Demon Suppression Bureau, and the people could simply believe in the Heavenly Mother religion from then on.

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. Would I lie to you? I've verified this myself."

"So, what do I need to do to join the Heavenly Mother Cult?"

"First, you need to prove your sincerity by handing over 90% of your wealth. The 10% left for you is the benevolence of the Heavenly Mother."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan resumed his normal pace.

There's nothing more to hear here.

If he saves people from demons within his power, he will receive their gratitude. In such a situation, if he barges in and starts preaching some grand principles, most people will think there's something wrong with him.

He's not some pushover.

"Needles and thread—rouge—everything you could want."

As the sound of the rattle drum rang out, Zhu Yuan's shouts gradually faded into the distance.

In his view, the emergence of cults is perfectly normal at this time.

The demons in many places have not been effectively dealt with. The little beggar became a refugee because of the demons. If it were still the heyday of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there would be very few people who believed in these things, and there would be no soil for the birth of cults.

Time flies.

More than half a month later.

In the morning, Zhu Yuan was still at the Dongyun Martial Arts Hall, practicing as usual.

He is currently practicing basic boxing techniques.

Eight days ago, he had perfected his basic swordsmanship, and the time he spent practicing was much less than he had estimated.

Before becoming a martial artist, it was difficult for him to carry a large sword at all times. It would also be strange to carry a kitchen knife or other similar blades around all the time. So he chose to practice basic fist techniques so that he could unleash his power in daily life.

A person's energy is limited. In the future, his skills will mainly follow the path of swordsmanship. His basic fist techniques will not need to be cultivated to the same level of perfection as his basic swordsmanship.

Reaching the pinnacle of cultivation is already sufficient.

However, footwork and body techniques still need to be cultivated to a perfect level.

Under Zhou Ping's guidance, he quickly mastered the basic boxing techniques and had already achieved a minor level of proficiency in them three days ago.

He is currently practicing the most basic punch in the basic boxing techniques.

This move is also one of the most commonly used moves in basic boxing techniques. If used well, it can knock the enemy to the ground with one punch.

"Zhu Yuan, how about we practice?" Zhao Tiezhu came over and invited Zhu Yuan.

"it is good."

Zhu Yuan nodded after withdrawing his fist.

Zhao Tiezhu had mastered the basic boxing techniques for a long time. After he achieved a minor level of proficiency in basic footwork and body movements, Zhou Ping would occasionally arrange for him to participate in actual combat sparring.

In private, he and Zhu Yuan often practiced together.

"Today I'll use my fist techniques."

"Great!" Zhao Tiezhu nodded excitedly. "Zhu Yuan, if you use your fist techniques, I'll have a chance to beat you."

In private sparring matches, Zhao Tiezhu has never won.

Despite this, Zhu Yuan did not dampen his confidence.

He felt this was perfectly normal, because Zhu Yuan had not lost a single sparring match arranged by his senior brother Zhou Ping.

Zhu Yuan's reputation is gradually growing among the registered disciples of Dongyun Martial Arts School.

This all stems from Zhu Yuan's performance in actual combat training.

The battle didn't last long before Zhao Tiezhu conceded defeat.

"Zhu Yuan, you're really amazing!"

"Tiezhu, although my basic boxing skills are not as good as yours, your basic footwork and body movements are not as good as mine. So whether it is offense or defense, your agility and body coordination are much worse than mine."

Before Zhu Yuan could say anything encouraging,

Zhao Tiezhu was inspired by what he heard, so he cheered himself up.

"I'll do my best! Zhu Yuan."

After saying that, Zhao Tiezhu went to get into a training stance.

Actually, there were some things Zhu Yuan didn't say.

Zhao Tiezhu was not as strong as him, nor was he as good at controlling his strength.

Their current increase in strength mainly comes from physical growth, and secondarily from the improvement in basic stance training.

Practicing basic stance training from advanced to perfect can significantly increase one's strength.

Zhu Yuan also has an additional source of strength growth: his strength increases with each new trait he possesses, with the blue trait increasing more than the white trait.

This is one of the small benefits that this feature brings.

The characteristics offer many small benefits, which subtly change his body.

Of course, the most important feature is the various benefits that different features bring.

Zhu Yuan practiced martial arts at Dongyun Martial Arts School in the morning, and in the afternoon he went back to being a peddler as usual.

This has been going on for almost a month now.

Now, throughout Qingyang County, he knows very well which places he, as a peddler, avoids and which places he would do better if he visited them more often.

Today, Zhu Yuan's planned route includes Qingshui Street.

When he usually goes to Qingshui Street, he will also visit the old woman and the old beggar.

He heard the sound as soon as he arrived at the old woman's house.

"Are you interested in joining our Heavenly Mother Cult?"