Body Refinement for Longevity: From Health Cultivation Exercises to Overcoming All Techniques

"The Black Mountain Gang! Do they really think my Chen family is easy to bully!"

The old steward was furious. "Where are they now? I'll take some men to demand an explanation from you, nephew."

"Old steward, this is probably against the rules."

A look of displeasure flashed across Chen Qiuyu's face. "How can you still rely on the family after leaving it?"

"The family's influence is limited. If every member of the Chen family who is bullied outside comes to us for protection, it will eventually damage the Chen family's prestige. Now that the chaos has been settled, it's best not to meddle in matters that are not our concern."

A sigh crossed the old steward's face. He spoke earnestly, "What do you mean by 'irrelevant'? My Chen family's descendants being bullied and you say it's none of your business? Although it is indeed against the rules, rules are made by people, and my mind is made up!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qiuyu's expression turned quite unpleasant. She parted her lips slightly but ultimately did not offer any further advice.

She merely glanced at Chen Han with disdain and indifference, as if he were utterly shameless, before leaving without a word.

Chen Han's face was full of gratitude. He looked at the old steward and said, "Tomorrow, they will come looking for me again. I only ask that the old steward come and help me keep them in check then."

"No problem, I'll bring people over then."

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Black Lion City, the bustling inner city.

A horse-drawn carriage was slowly moving through the middle of the street, and pedestrians carefully made way for it.

The carriage was clean but not very luxurious, unlike the gold and silver embellishments worn by the city's elite, but it was sturdy and durable.

Even so, those around him knew that in this world, anyone who could ride in a carriage must be either rich or noble.

The middle-aged Master Li sat upright on one side of the carriage, his face full of worry. He said helplessly to his eldest son sitting opposite him, "Now that disaster is imminent, the hidden strength martial artists in the city have long been protected by the powerful and wealthy. If you want to learn martial arts, your father can only find you a visible strength martial artist."

Li Mubai fell silent and did not say a word.

He was spoiled since childhood and disliked martial arts, even looking down on martial artists from the bottom of his heart.

But now, facing imminent disaster, he realizes that only by practicing martial arts and becoming strong can he avoid being powerless in this chaotic world and losing his life in the great upheaval.

If the front lines were to collapse, he would have no choice but to flee to other cities with his father and the rest of the family. However, the wilderness was teeming with strange beasts and evil spirits, and their only protection was a few martial arts masters.

How could they feel at ease? Even if they were lucky all the way, wouldn't those thugs become arrogant and presumptuous, eyeing his elder sister and his family's wealth, and killing and robbing them on the way?

Therefore, he wanted to learn martial arts! Even just a move or two would be enough, so that he would have some deterrent power when fighting for his life, and at least he wouldn't be like a weak chicken at the mercy of others.

He had wanted to find a master of internal strength to teach him, but the powerful and wealthy in the city valued their lives very much and spared no expense, throwing money at the problem to recruit almost all the remaining masters of internal strength in the city.

And for those above the Dark Force level, it goes without saying that they directly snatch people away by offering up official positions!

"Ming Jin...that's fine too, as long as I can learn a few deadly fighting moves, anything goes!"

He eventually gave in.

"Well then, when you get back, you should practice standing meditation with the guards at home."

Li Mubai nodded, still feeling unwilling. Could these martial arts masters really teach a weak scholar like him a "killing technique" in such a short time?

He didn't know, but this was the last resort, a desperate measure he had no other choice.

"Master Li, there's an old man up ahead who says he wants to see you, that he's a relative of yours."

At this moment, the carriage stopped without warning, and the servants reported from outside the window.

"relative?"

Master Li was puzzled. "Let him come over," he said.

A few breaths later, an old man with gray hair appeared in front of him with a perfectly timed smile. Behind him was a young man with handsome features and distinct facial features.

The old man was the shopkeeper who worked with Chen Han in the store, and the young man behind him was Chen Han.

"Master Li."

Although the old shopkeeper and Master Li were relatives, their lineage was so distant that it was impossible to pinpoint which generation they were from. Their relationship was only superficially connected, so the title "Master Li" was just right.

"It's you? What brings you here?"

The old shopkeeper chuckled, "It's like this, this is one of your shop's accountants, named Chen Han."

Chen Han stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"Oh?"

Master Li frowned slightly. "Could it be that this lad needs something from me? Is this old man trying to play matchmaker for him? He's taking himself far too seriously."

"Speak frankly about what it is."

He said coldly.

He never had a pleasant look towards these people.

Chen Han stepped forward, bowed his head, and said, "It's like this, Master Li. I used to be a martial artist from the Chen family, a family of martial arts practitioners, but I fell and ruined my body. Now I work in your shop."

Hidden Strength Martial Artist?

Master Li had no interest in listening to Chen Han's words and wanted to dismiss him with a few words.

However, the presence of a martial artist with hidden strength really piqued his interest. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked the handsome young man up and down again.

His speech was measured and controlled, and his gestures were as graceful as pine and cypress trees, making him far more pleasing to the eye than some martial arts masters.

Chen Han continued, "Master Li has given me a job, and I am deeply grateful. Tomorrow, the clan's steward will come to my humble abode for a visit. If Master Li does not mind my humble abode, you are welcome to come and have some tea and a meal."

The steward of the Chen family?

He had heard of this before. The manager of this martial arts family was elusive and disliked officialdom. He was someone you couldn't meet even through connections.

Tomorrow, we can sit down and have a chat.

Right now, he needs to cultivate good relationships with people in the martial arts world in preparation for any unforeseen events that may arise.

This opportunity is truly a godsend, incredibly precious.

Upon hearing this, Li Mubai's eyes lit up. He was even more excited to hear that Chen Han was a martial artist with internal strength at such a young age.

Although times have changed, the experience of the hidden strength martial artist is still there, which is something that those with obvious strength martial artists cannot match. Besides, if the other party is still a hidden strength martial artist, how could they have the chance to make connections?

"Good! Good! Nephew, shopkeeper, please get in the carriage and come with me to my residence for a chat."

Chen Han was overjoyed. He had heard before that the Li family had very few martial artists and their connections in martial arts were not as good as those of the top nobles in the city. His youngest son wanted to learn but could not find a suitable master.

Therefore, after the clan's old steward agreed to come and support them, Chen Han had the idea of ​​acting as a go-between.

Not only could he find someone to back him up, making Hou Chun even more wary, but he could also make Master Li owe him a favor.

However, using this trick once makes him seem exceptionally clever, but using it twice would be somewhat despicable, and the effect would be greatly diminished.

The old steward's face and Master Li's face are also very valuable. Once or twice, others will take it seriously, but three or four times, it will seem ridiculous.

Ultimately, it all comes down to having a strong foundation.