Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

Seeing that everyone had calmed down, Ning Tianyang spoke again: "There is one more thing to inform you. This afternoon, people from the Heishan County Chamber of Commerce and the Escort Agency will come to the inner hall to select disciples for temporary positions."

Even those at the Pi Guan level have a chance to be selected. Perform well; this is a rare opportunity for you.

After saying this, Ning Tianyang turned and left, leaving a group of disciples to discuss among themselves.

A disciple from a poor family quickly grabbed Zhou Cheng beside him, his eyes full of urgency: "Senior Brother Zhou, what does the academy master mean by 'temporary posting'?"

What are the benefits of taking on a temporary post?

His name was Wang Dachui. His family had been poor farmers for generations. If it weren't for his exceptional talent, which allowed him to be exempt from tuition fees, he wouldn't even be qualified to join the Sanyang Hall.

In his daily cultivation, what he lacks most is resources and money.

Upon hearing the words "temporary posting," a sense of hope immediately ignited within me.

Zhou Cheng explained with a smile, "A temporary post means serving as a retainer in a chamber of commerce or a security escort agency, and you don't need to participate in miscellaneous tasks on a regular basis."

They only need to step forward when they are in danger and need a martial artist to help.

They receive a decent monthly salary.

Zhou Cheng glanced at the disciples around him who were listening intently, and added:

However, generally speaking, there is no danger.

To put it bluntly, this is also an investment in your potential.

"Reward?" Wang Dachui's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, and a look of longing appeared on his face.

"Senior Brother Zhou, what's the reward? Is it a lot?"

If I can get funding, I can buy body-tempering cream and demon meat, and then I'll have hope of making it big in the future!

Thinking of this, Wang Dachui clenched his fists and looked at Zhou Cheng with excitement.

Fang Xia stood in the crowd, her heart also stirred slightly.

Martial arts training is a money pit.

He had mediocre natural talent, but he also practiced the body-tempering secret technique, "Tiger and Leopard Bone Refining Technique".

The consumption of money and resources far exceeds that of ordinary martial artists.

The three hundred taels I have now will barely last three to five months.

If they could take up a temporary post, even if they had to cover the deficit, the financial burden in the future would be much lighter.

Looking at Wang Dachui's appearance, Zhou Cheng couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, our Sanyang Hall's inner disciples are still in high demand in the market."

Once selected, the basic compensation would be three taels of silver and five catties of demon meat per month.

"Three taels of silver? Five catties of demon flesh?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples instantly erupted in excitement.

Especially those disciples from impoverished families, their faces showed excitement.

The common people of Heishan County toil day and night, yet they only earn seven or eight hundred copper coins a month.

Three taels of silver was equivalent to half a year's income for them!

There are also five catties of demon meat!

Demon flesh can nourish blood and qi, and aid in cultivation; a pound of it costs at least three to five hundred coins.

The benefits for this temporary posting are amazing!

Seeing this, Zhou Cheng smiled and added, "In this world, demons and monsters are wreaking havoc."

All the factions in Heishan County need martial artists to protect them, so they offer very high salaries.

Our Sanyang Hall is one of the most prestigious martial arts schools in Heishan County.

The benefits for those on temporary assignment are significantly higher than those for ordinary martial artists.

He paused, then added, "Of course, they're offering such high compensation because they're investing in your potential."

As long as you can step onto the Inner Refinement Ladder, their investment will not be a loss.

If they could manage to capture even one expert at the Qi Gathering and Meridian Opening stage, it would guarantee their faction at least ten years of peace.

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Fang Xia's eyes.

Three taels of silver and five catties of demon meat per month—this treatment was even better than I had expected.

Although it cannot fill the "deficit", it can alleviate his resource predicament.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that I was born with a lower-grade bone structure.

It is well known that those with a lower-grade bone structure (丙下) find it very difficult to enter the inner cultivation realm.

Those business associations and security escort agencies probably wouldn't be willing to invest in me.

In their eyes, Bingxia's potential is probably no different from that of a useless person.

Thinking of this, Fang Xia felt even more apprehensive.

In the afternoon, the training ground became lively again.

A host of influential figures from chambers of commerce and security escort agencies arrived together, each exuding a powerful aura.

Among them, the three major forces are Tongbao Trading Company, Weiyuan Escort Agency, and Sifang Chamber of Commerce.

At this moment, Manager Li of Tongbao Trading Company, Chief Escort Zhang of Weiyuan Escort Agency, and Chairman Liu of Sifang Chamber of Commerce all sat down.

"Let's begin." Ning Tianyang said calmly, and the selection officially started.

The first to appear was Lin You.

He walked to the center of the stage and bowed slightly to the crowd: "This junior, Lin You, has made a fool of himself."

Immediately, he unleashed a set of Qingyang Palm techniques.

The palm strike whistled, its momentum like the rising sun.

Every move was clean and efficient.

As dawn breaks, the power in his palm gathers.

There was a faint warmth in it, clearly indicating that he had grasped the essence of the Qingyang Palm.

Fang Xia, watching from a distance, nodded slightly, thinking to himself, "Lin You's Qingyang Palm has indeed captured a trace of its essence."

In particular, Qingyang Poxiao's skills were quite superb.

However, compared to me, it still lacks a certain refinement.

Fang Xia's confidence stemmed from a lack of arrogance.

The Tiger and Leopard Bone Refining Technique made his blood and qi far surpass those of his peers, naturally giving him an edge in palm strikes.

Moreover, he was already quite perceptive, and he also had the blessing of being a "late bloomer".

For him, there are no qualification requirements or bottlenecks to any skill or martial art.

Zhou Cheng stood beside Fang Xia, looking at Lin You's palm technique with surprise in his eyes.

"At this rate, even with the copper armor barrier as a barrier, Lin You will be able to reach the flesh armor level within three to five months. His talent is truly exceptional!"

After finishing a set of palm techniques, Lin You stopped, his breath lingering.

The stone skin reveals a robust and vibrant energy!

On the viewing platform, Ning Tianyang looked at Lin You with a satisfied smile: "My disciple is dull-witted, having only reached the Stone Skin level after more than a month of martial arts practice. I apologize for making a fool of myself."

Although his words were humble, the pride in his eyes was hard to hide.

"Slap! Slap!"

The luggage manager of Tongbao Merchants was the first to applaud, his eyes full of admiration.

"Master Ning is too modest!"

At such a young age, to have such cultivation and palm techniques, one can expect him to open his meridians and gather qi in the future!

Our Tongbao Trading Company is willing to offer twenty taels of silver and ten catties of demon flesh per month to sincerely invite Nephew Lin to take up a position!

"Manager Li, that's not fair of you!" Zhang, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of Weiyuan Escort Agency, immediately spoke up, his tone urgent.

"Weiyuan Escort Agency is willing to offer twenty-five taels of silver, fifteen catties of demon flesh, plus three Blood Qi Pills per month!"

Not to be outdone, Chairman Liu of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce immediately raised the bar: "The Sifang Chamber of Commerce is willing to offer thirty taels of silver, eighteen catties of demon flesh, and three bottles of top-grade body-tempering ointment!"

The three of them started bidding against each other on the spot.

The conditions they offered were more astonishing than the last!

The disciples below the stage erupted in cheers, filled with expressions of envy, jealousy, and amazement.

Such treatment was exactly what they had been dreaming of!

Upon hearing such generous terms, Lin You's breathing became rapid.

His family was only slightly well-off, and their resources for cultivation were not abundant.

Hearing such generous terms now, I can hardly contain my excitement.

These resources are enough to support him in attacking the copper level, or even higher!

Ning Tianyang stood up at the opportune moment, smiling as he said, "Thank you all for your kind words!"

"This matter concerns the future of my disciple; it is of great importance."

Please come to the inner room later to discuss the specifics.

Seeing this, the three stopped arguing and nodded in agreement.

They also knew that signing Lin You couldn't be rushed; they needed to discuss it thoroughly with Ning Tianyang.

Next, several more disciples of Pi Guan took to the stage to practice.

Five or six people, including Lu Sheng, were not as amazing as Lin You, but they had a solid foundation and were signed on the spot.

However, most of them only received basic treatment: three taels of silver and five catties of demon meat per month.

Even so, they were very excited.

After all, they were also aware that their potential was not as good as Lin You's.

Receiving such treatment is already a pleasant surprise.

It was Fang Xia's turn.

He calmly walked onto the stage and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Fang Xia took a deep breath, and quietly activated the [Qi Sensing Technique].

He forcibly withdrew most of his internal energy and blood, maintaining only at the mid-stage of the initial stage of the Oxhide Realm.

He stepped forward and unleashed the Qingyang Palm technique.

The moves flowed smoothly, the power was contained yet not revealed, and the transitions between hardness and softness were seamless.

The palm strikes were sharp and powerful, and the movements were fluid and natural.

The "Dawn Breaking in the Green Sun" move is characterized by its concentrated palm force, which is more rounded than Lin You's palm technique.

Zhou Cheng, watching from below the stage, nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of approval.

Fang Xia's palm technique is smooth and effortless, its power contained yet subtle, and its artistic conception warm and enduring.

That skill and naturalness subtly surpassed Lin You's earlier performance.

On the stage, a hint of amazement and excitement flashed in the eyes of Manager Li, Escort Zhang, and Chairman Liu.

"This child's palm technique... is truly remarkable! His comprehension is extraordinary!" Chairman Liu couldn't help but whisper.

"Yes, such control is truly rare among those of the same level," Manager Li nodded in agreement.

However, when they learned about Fang Xia's physical attributes from Ning Tianyang...

In an instant, the admiration in their eyes vanished, leaving only deep regret.

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Tongbao Merchant's luggage manager, and he whispered to the steward beside him, "This young man's palm technique is seasoned and skillful, unlike that of a novice. He is far superior to those who merely show off their skills..."

Unfortunately, his physical constitution is too poor; he will likely face difficulties in internal martial arts training in the future.

The manager nodded slightly and agreed, "What the shopkeeper said is absolutely right. With a Bing-type bone structure, the growth of qi and blood is as slow as a tortoise crawling. No matter how much you invest, it will be a waste of time."

Manager Li stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then finally sighed and said nothing more.

Zhang, the head镖师 (bodyguard) of Weiyuan Escort Agency, narrowed his eyes slightly and tapped his fingers lightly on the back of the chair.

Having traveled extensively, he knew that a tough, ruthless fighter was more effective than ten pretty faces.

Fang Xia's Qingyang Palm technique is already top-notch in the hands of an ordinary martial artist.

But considering the head镖师's strict orders to strictly control "innate talent," and also taking into account the investment of demon flesh and blood pills...

He sighed heavily, crossed his arms, and leaned back in his chair.

President Liu of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce shook his head and sighed softly, "Extraordinary comprehension, truly rare..."

It's a pity that someone with such poor physique... is destined to achieve little. What a shame...

Investing in a genius with no future? It makes no sense to them.

Manager Li and Chief Escort Zhang also withdrew their gazes and stopped paying attention.

Fang Xia took in everything, feeling no disappointment whatsoever.

He had anticipated this outcome!

After all, in the eyes of others, the shortcomings of a person with low physical constitution cannot be made up for by comprehension alone.

After the demonstration, Fang Xia calmly finished, bowed slightly, and turned to leave the stage.

After Fang Xia, three more fellow disciples went on stage to practice.

Only Wang Dachui, with his solid foundation and innate talent, received basic treatment.

He was so excited that he trembled and bowed repeatedly to the viewing platform.

The selection process for temporary assignments has now concluded.

Looking at Wang Dachui's delighted face, Fang Xia clenched her fists.

Looking inward, the "late bloomer" destiny subtly flickers, and a surge of confidence arises.

"For me, inherent talent is not an insurmountable obstacle!"