Martial Saint: Starting with Accumulating Experience

Chapter 21 Introduction

As darkness fell.

The remaining disciples of the martial arts school left one after another.

It was getting late.

It just so happens that Meng Zhaowu hasn't had dinner yet either.

So Chen Feng found a restaurant, intending to eat and chat at the same time.

Fusheng Building, two floors.

The table by the window.

The lobby downstairs was bustling with noise, a cacophony of shouts from waiters, boisterous games of rock-paper-scissors, and the clinking of chopsticks against bowls.

This made the corner here seem exceptionally quiet.

The dishes on the table were all served: a plate of braised beef, a dish of peanuts, several kinds of fresh vegetables, and two jugs of Shaoxing wine.

Chen Feng picked up his cup and took a sip of yellow wine.

The warmth flowed down my throat, spreading a comforting sensation in my stomach.

"Brother Chen, if you want to take up a post outside, my first recommendation is the 'Changwei Escort Agency'."

Meng Zhaowu picked up a slice of beef and put it in his mouth.

"Could you elaborate?"

"This escort agency has a deep connection with our martial arts school. First of all, the chief escort, Yang Changwei, is a comrade-in-arms of our school master."

"Given the long-standing friendship between the two, you'll surely receive preferential treatment when you go to the escort agency."

Chen Feng suddenly realized that there was this connection.

"Not only that, Chief Escort Yang's son also learned staff techniques at our martial arts school."

"Therefore, Changwei Escort Agency has always been the first choice for our martial arts school's formal disciples. Some even become escorts after completing their training."

Meng Zhaowu raised his glass for a small sip.

Chen Feng also took a small sip.

"Although escorting goods can be very lucrative, it's also very risky. After all, you know the situation outside the city without me having to elaborate..."

Chen Feng nodded.

Outside the city, there are either strange beasts or bandits; ordinary ferocious beasts and poisonous creatures are relatively harmless.

I've heard that mountain demons have been spotted... Of course, it might just be a rumor.

Chen Feng was only hearing about it secondhand.

Without seeing is believing, it's unwise to draw conclusions hastily.

"Besides the Changwei Escort Agency, you can also take up a position as a retainer in some wealthy and powerful families. The Blood Refining Realm is still in high demand."

"If it's a large family, they'll have more resources, but it won't be an employment relationship anymore; it will be a form of investment."

"invest?"

Meng Zhaowu explained in detail:

"Large families usually keep high-level martial artists as retainers, but what they want is more long-term stability."

"For example, the Cheng family and the Su family would go to various martial arts schools in the city every year to recruit talents and sign contracts."

Meng Zhaowu knew some things about Chen Feng.

The Li family was deliberately not mentioned.

The Li, Su, and Cheng families are the three most powerful clans in Pingcheng, with influence in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. They collude with officials within the city and with bandits outside the city.

He practically controlled everything.

"It's like using huge resources to exchange for future favors. Once the students graduate, they'll be taken in as guest advisors and trained as future retainers."

Chen Feng had already ruled out this path in his mind.

Regardless of whether the master allows it or not.

Even if his master allowed it, he wouldn't choose it.

Chen Feng could not accept selling his future to someone else.

"Then there are smaller factions and gangs, and their requirements are more demanding."

"But at the same time, we will pay more attention to the martial arts school disciples and increase resources to train them in the early stages, but we will be less able to do so later."

As you progress in martial arts training, you'll need a vast amount of resources.

Smaller forces have limited capital.

You can't invest too much in one person.

Chen Feng picked up some food and put it in his mouth, nodding in agreement with Meng Zhaowu's statement.

"Finally, there's government service, either through the military examinations or joining the army, but nowadays..."

Even if Meng Zhaowu didn't continue, Chen Feng understood.

The bureaucratic system of Daliang is rotten to the core.

The superiors are either corrupt or accepting bribes. Even when the war is at our doorstep, they still do disgusting things like withholding military pay.

The martial arts curriculum is also declining year by year.

At least in Pingcheng.

I've never heard of any martial artist going to participate in a martial arts examination.

The salary is too low.

Even being a bandit is more carefree and enjoyable than being a martial arts scholar.

As for martial arts graduates, Pingcheng hasn't produced one for many years.

Many warriors who became outlaws had the idea of "enjoying themselves for a few years first, and then accepting the imperial court's offer of amnesty later."

This is the current state of Daliang.

One word:

rotten.

After listening to Meng Zhaowu's analysis, Chen Feng felt it was thorough.

Many key points have been pointed out.

The pros and cons were laid out before Chen Feng.

But he had a question that he couldn't help but ask:

"Brother Meng, won't you introduce your family's chamber of commerce?"

Meng Zhaowu hurriedly waved his hand and explained repeatedly:

"I genuinely want to be friends with Brother Chen, not for personal gain. That's why I don't mention my family's business association; I don't want our friendship to be tainted by self-interest."

"Besides my father, there are other people in the chamber of commerce. They'll definitely be thinking about how much more they can make from Brother Chen..."

"If things turn out this way and we fall apart because of something as mundane as money, I won't even have time to cry."

Chen Feng was taken aback upon hearing this.

Then he burst into laughter.

"Very well! Brother Meng, let me toast you."

He then filled the wine glass beside him and downed it in one gulp.

Meng Zhaowu also filled his own cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Time passed, and toasts were exchanged.

The two enjoyed their drinks and conversation.

When the cups are empty and the plates are bare.

Chen Feng called the waiter to settle the bill.

The door of the restaurant.

As they parted, Meng Zhaowu couldn't help but reveal his true feelings, complaining about some people in the Chamber of Commerce.

"They always thought I was good for nothing, that I didn't do well in school and didn't achieve anything in martial arts..."

"They also think I have poor judgment, saying I'm not cut out for business. What kind of talk is that...?"

Chen Feng chuckled and agreed.

......

After seeing Meng Zhaowu off.

Chen Feng returned to his dormitory.

Get ready to have a wonderful sleep.

This was the first time he had stayed in such a nice house since he transmigrated.

Now it's his turn to enjoy himself.

"but......"

Chen Feng's mind stirred—

[Experience]: 12697

[Techniques]: Five Elements Fist Technique (Advanced Level), Tai Chi Profound Origin Technique (Complete Level)

"Should we max out the Five Elements Fist skill?"

I certainly have enough experience now.

but......

Chen Feng was afraid that, like with the Tai Chi Profound Origin Skill last time, after reaching its full potential, he would suffer a great leap that left him sprawled outside.

The sky is my blanket, the earth is my bed.

It wasn't a pleasant taste.

[Five Elements Fist Technique]: Entering the Inner Chamber (0/1500)

hiss~

Chen Feng felt that the panel was tempting him.

After careful consideration.

point!

Fill it up for me!

Who hesitates when they're about to use cheat codes?

That's absolutely outrageous.

After blaming himself, Chen Feng quickly ran to the bed, rubbing his hands together as he looked at the control panel.

As the saying goes, "A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit."