From Beggar to Emperor: My Profession Has Its Own Characteristics

Chapter 92 Beginner Disciple

At this moment, if Zhou Ping didn't know Zhu Yuan's innate talent, he would have thought Zhu Yuan had above-average talent.

Generally speaking, those with above-average physical constitution can break through to the Ming Jin stage after performing the basic techniques of the Perfect Realm about five times.

If you have average physical constitution, it will take about thirty repetitions.

For martial artists with average to below-average physical constitution like them, most of those who achieve a breakthrough do so between fifty and sixty times.

In Zhou Ping's plan, his guidance to Zhu Yuan was given on the thirtieth, fortieth, and fiftieth times.

Zhou Ping had a lot of confidence in Zhu Yuan, and with his guidance, he would be somewhat disappointed if Zhu Yuan didn't make a breakthrough after fifty repetitions.

Because he successfully broke through to the Ming Jin stage after performing the basic boxing technique forty-nine times.

Finally, there are those with inferior aptitude. Most of those who manage to break through on their first attempt do so between ninety and one hundred repetitions.

After practicing the basic techniques hundreds of times, most people will be exhausted at this point unless they have naturally high stamina.

Seeing Zhu Yuan's expression, Zhou Ping was surprised but simply stood quietly to the side without saying a word.

At this moment, Zhu Yuan was still savoring the wonders of his breakthrough.

The changes in the body bring about wonderful sensations.

This is what a martial artist is all about!

Zhu Yuan opened his eyes and began to move his body.

After becoming a martial artist from an ordinary person, one's physical fitness undergoes a comprehensive improvement. While the individual improvements may not be significant, the overall difference becomes substantial.

Most importantly, compared to ordinary people, every move and stance of a Ming Jin stage martial artist is an integration of the body's energy.

This integration has created a significant gap between the strength of martial artists at the Ming Jin stage and that of ordinary people.

"Junior Brother Zhu," Zhou Ping called out.

After Zhu Yuan breaks through the Ming Jin stage and becomes a martial artist, he can formally join the Dongyun Martial Arts School.

After today, their relationship will be that of true fellow disciples.

"I didn't expect you to break through after only five repetitions of the basic swordsmanship. Congratulations on becoming a martial artist!"

"I didn't expect that either."

Zhu Yuan was also quite surprised that he could achieve such a speed. In his expectations, it would have been very fast if he could complete the breakthrough by performing the basic sword technique about fifteen times.

"It seems I don't know myself well enough," Zhu Yuan thought to himself.

Seeing Zhu Yuan's expression, Zhou Ping wanted to say something.

But after thinking about it carefully, I decided not to say anything.

Now that Zhu Yuan has become a martial artist, his guidance of Zhu Yuan has officially come to an end.

After that, the instruction of Zhu Yuan was the responsibility of the head of the school, and Zhu Yuan was also the head of the school's disciple.

It wouldn't be good if I said too much to Zhu Yuan and then the master repeated what he said.

"Junior Brother Zhu, come with me." With that, Zhou Ping turned around. "I'll take you to see the Master."

"Yes, Senior Brother Zhou."

Led by Zhou Ping, Zhu Yuan soon arrived at the courtyard where the master of the Dongyun Martial Arts School, Dong Duzhou, usually practiced, located deep inside the school.

The courtyard, with its blue bricks and gray tiles, appears quite solemn.

Zhou Ping paused in front of the closed door, straightened his clothes, and then raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Master, it's me, Zhou Ping."

"What is it?" A dignified voice came from inside the room.

"Junior Brother Zhu has already become a martial artist," Zhou Ping reported to the door.

"Come in," the voice from inside said again.

"Yes."

Zhou Ping responded and gently pushed open the door, but instead of going in immediately, he turned around and looked at Zhu Yuan C behind him.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuan nodded to Zhou Ping, indicating that he understood.

The door is pushed open.

Inside was a simply furnished hall.

Light streamed in through the window, illuminating the room.

At this moment, Dong Duzhou, the master of Dongyun Martial Arts School, was sitting upright on a large wooden chair in the center of the hall. He was tall and had a calm expression.

He calmly watched the two people enter through the door.

He was probably already seated and waiting for them when Zhou Ping's voice came in.

"Master, I have brought Junior Brother Zhu." Zhou Ping entered the hall, respectfully clasped his hands in a salute to Dong Duzhou, and then stepped aside to let Zhu Yuan pass.

Dongduzhou nodded to Zhou Ping, "Well, if there's nothing else, you can go do your own thing."

"Yes."

Zhou Ping responded without saying anything more, bowed to the Dongdu boat again, then turned around, walked briskly out of the hall, and gently closed the door behind him.

Now, only Zhu Yuan, who has just broken through to become a martial artist, and Dong Duzhou, the master of Dongyun Martial Arts School, remain here.

Zhou Ping came in quickly and left just as quickly.

"Master, please accept my bow."

Zhu Yuan did not hesitate for long and immediately began the apprenticeship ceremony.

After he finished the ceremony, Dongduzhou had already stood up.

"Yes, Zhu Yuan, from now on you will be an introductory disciple of our Dongyun Martial Arts School. When you travel the world, the martial arts school will be your strongest support."

Dong Duzhou smiled and nodded to the kneeling Zhu Yuan, clearly very satisfied.

Since he started paying attention to Zhu Yuan, he has arranged for people to inquire about Zhu Yuan's situation and help him to understand Zhu Yuan better.

For him, it was easy to find out this information, especially since Zhu Yuan was able to come to Dongyun Martial Arts School thanks to another disciple, Zhang Cheng.

After understanding a disciple's innate talent, the next most important thing is to assess the disciple's character.

After Dongduzhou sorted out Zhu Yuan's information, it was easy to find that Zhu Yuan, as a disciple, was of impeccable character and knew very well how to repay kindness.

Dongduzhou certainly didn't want to take on a disciple with the potential to be an ingrate.

Of course, he wasn't that strict about character; as long as someone met the minimum standard, that was enough. People like Zhu Yuan, who far exceeded the standard, were very likable.

"Thank you, Master!"

Get up.

"Yes, Master."

Only then did Zhu Yuan get up.

Establishing a master-disciple relationship with the head of the Dongyun Martial Arts School and becoming an entry-level disciple of the school is very different from being a nominal disciple.

The registered disciples had to pay a monthly fee of one tael of silver, which was more like the service of Dongyun Martial Arts School customers, who paid a certain amount of money to buy certain benefits.

Once you become an apprentice, there is no longer any concept of monthly cultivation.

However, as the disciple of the martial arts school owner, it is still necessary to give gifts on the three major festivals and two birthdays.

The so-called three festivals are the first day of the first lunar month, the seventeenth day of the third lunar month, and the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month.

In Zhu Yuan's words from his previous life, it refers to the Spring Festival, National Day, and Mid-Autumn Festival.

March 17th is the founding day of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and August 15th is called the Family Festival or Reunion Festival here, which have similar meanings.

The two birthdays refer to the birthdays of the master and his wife.

Zhu Yuan already knew all of this.

What should you give as a gift on major holidays and birthdays? How much should you give?

It mainly depends on the disciple's own wishes; most disciples will act based on their own circumstances.

If you're doing well, send more; if you're not doing well, send less.

If things are really bad, you can even buy some cured meat.

Of course, it's rare for an average martial artist to fall to such a low level.