From Beggar to Emperor: My Profession Has Its Own Characteristics

Chapter 99 An Old Cow Eating Young Grass

Wei Guangda did not answer Butler Jiang immediately.

Although he had a good relationship with Butler Jiang, he didn't help with everything.

Everything depends on the situation.

"What is his natural talent like?"

"I understand that his physical constitution is below average," Butler Jiang replied immediately.

"A below-average aptitude is acceptable." Wei Guangda pretended to think for a moment, then moved his fingers. "So, Butler Jiang, how sincere are you?"

"I understand, I understand."

As expected, Steward Jiang handed over eight taels of silver directly.

This is Wei Guangda's monthly salary, while for Steward Jiang it's equivalent to four months' wages.

"Okay, so if this new guard threatens you, just say you're under his protection, and emphasize that you don't want to offend him. Your grudge is with that guy surnamed Han, understand?"

Towards the end, Wei Guangda added a special instruction.

He wasn't afraid if he were to confront the new guard.

But he felt it was a bit of a loss.

If nothing happens, it would be best to get a month's salary for free.

"I know, I know." Looking into Wei Guangda's eyes, Butler Jiang nodded repeatedly.

"Also, if something really happens, this level of sincerity won't be enough."

Butler Jiang continued to nod.

Despite receiving Wei Guangda's assurance and leaving, Butler Jiang's mood didn't improve much.

After getting away from there, he cursed under his breath with a gloomy expression.

The cursing was only audible to him.

Zhu Yuan has arrived at the county government office.

Explain your purpose and identify yourself.

The process of changing his household registration to Wu's was quick and easy. There were no fees or delays, and the whole process was completed quickly.

As long as you're a martial artist, you can be comfortable anywhere as long as you don't offend anyone.

Changing the household registration of Qingyang County to the martial arts registration of Qingyang County was to make the identity of martial artists recognized by the government.

Unlike ordinary people, martial artists do not need to pay adult tax. If a person is not a martial artist after the age of sixteen, he or she must pay adult tax every year.

A martial arts register also exempts three members of his family from paying adult tax. Since he is the only person on the martial arts register, he cannot enjoy this preferential policy for the time being.

After obtaining the martial arts register, Zhu Yuan went to the Demon Suppression Division on his way.

Today, He Zhengzhou is inside the Demon Suppression Division.

"Lord He."

Led by the yamen runners, Zhu Yuan soon met He Zhengzhou.

The moment He Zhengzhou saw Zhu Yuan, he could tell without even looking at the large sword behind him that Zhu Yuan had become a martial artist.

That's his keen eye.

"Zhu Yuan, when did you become a martial artist?" He Zhengzhou asked casually after gesturing for Zhu Yuan to sit down.

"I became a martial artist yesterday morning, and just after changing my martial arts registration, I thought I'd drop by to take a look."

"How many times does it take to master basic sword techniques and become a martial artist?"

Martial artists who are particularly interested in Zhu Yuan often ask this question.

Physical constitution is important for martial artists, but how far a martial artist can go and how much they can achieve in the future does not depend solely on their physical constitution.

"Thanks to the Minor Qi-Nourishing Pill you applied for for me, sir, I was able to master the basic sword technique after only five attempts."

"Five times—you really surprised me, kid." He Zhengzhou looked at Zhu Yuan with some surprise, his eyes full of satisfaction.

As for the Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pill that Zhu Yuan mentioned, he completely ignored it.

If the Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pill had such a great effect, then he wouldn't have been able to apply for it to give to Zhu Yuan.

If Xiao Peiyuan Dan can account for 30% of the factors, that would be quite good.

"When do you plan to come to our Demon Suppression Division?" He Zhengzhou asked Zhu Yuan very directly.

"My lord, I have only just become a guard in the Situ family." Zhu Yuan smiled and shook his head. "It's still a bit early, and as a newly appointed martial artist, my strength is not yet sufficient."

"There are contracts that are three, five, ten, or even twenty years long. From your answer, you signed a five-year contract?" He Zhengzhou pressed.

He needs to know about Zhu Yuan's situation.

He hoped Zhu Yuan could sign a three-year contract, but it was too late.

The main reason was that Zhu Yuan became a martial artist faster than he had expected.

He actually planned to go to Dongyun Martial Arts School to find Zhu Yuan in June.

"There's no fixed term. I can leave whenever I want," Zhu Yuan replied.

"this----"

Compared to Zhu Yuan breaking through to the Ming Jin stage and becoming a martial artist by using basic sword techniques five times, He Zhengzhou was clearly more surprised by what he was hearing now.

"The Situ family would actually offer you such terms!?"

He Zhengzhou rubbed his chin, thinking hard, but he couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried.

Based on his understanding of the Situ family, it was almost impossible for them to do such a thing.

This wasn't just the case with the Situ family; it was true for all four major families in Qingyang County.

"It was Miss Situ who fought for me," Zhu Yuan said truthfully. Without Situ Susu, he would be restricted wherever he worked as a guard.

If he is restricted, it will affect his future.

He has quite a few plans for his future career.

For example, toolmakers.

An ordinary person can be a blacksmith, but only a martial artist can become a weapon maker.

Blacksmiths forge weapons for ordinary people, while weapon craftsmen can forge weapons for martial artists of lower realms. For example, his broadsword was made by a weapon craftsman.

As for those who forge weapons for mid-level martial artists, Zhu Yuan had inquired about it; that profession was known as weapon craftsmen.

The Demon Slayer and the Guardian professions cannot be done together, but some professions with flexible hours are easier to manage.

Zhu Yuan will try more things in the future.

"Situ Susu." He Zhengzhou read these four words aloud while looking Zhu Yuan up and down.

"Sir, what are you looking at?"

"I still don't understand—" He Zhengzhou suddenly realized something, "I know! This Situ Susu wouldn't be trying to seduce a young girl, would she?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuan was momentarily at a loss for words.

He Zhengzhou's words were truly astonishing.

In Zhu Yuan's memory, He Zhengzhou was a respectable person.

"My lord, you are overthinking it. Miss Situ is a kind-hearted person." After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuan replied.

Compassionate people are generally kind-hearted.

"Kind-hearted?" He Zhengzhou put on a mysterious air. "Zhu Yuan, remember, nothing is as simple as it seems on the surface."

"Situ Susu's kindness can be fully displayed, which will benefit the Situ family's reputation in Qingyang County and also help improve her status within the Situ family."

Zhu Yuan nodded, agreeing with He Zhengzhou's opinion.

Indeed, many things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.

But if you could actually "see" it, then the situation would be different.

Without the assistance of his professional characteristics, he wouldn't dare to do many things directly. His professional characteristics have made him much bolder, such as his great trust in Situ Susu.

Therefore, Zhu Yuan believed everything he saw.

"My lord, something's not right." Zhu Yuan realized something. "Isn't your statement contradictory? If Miss Situ's motives weren't pure, then I wouldn't have been able to obtain this contract."

"My lord, it seems that my conclusion was correct after all."

"Zhu Yuan, have you forgotten what I just said?"

"What did you say?" Zhu Yuan asked instinctively.

"So she wants to date a younger man!"