Gou Zai Wudao Shi Lian Shen

The price offered by Manager Wang of the yam shop was undeniably generous.

The monthly salary is six taels of silver, plus a Blood Qi Powder worth two taels of silver.

In addition, Lu Chen will receive a 30% discount on all medicinal herbs he needs for martial arts training at the yam shop.

When these conditions were presented, not only Lu Chen, but even Chen Chong, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Manager Wang has really gone all out this time."

The way of martial arts is not only about training, but also about nurturing.

Qi and blood are never generated out of thin air.

Every day involves strenuous physical activity that strains muscles and bones and disrupts the flow of qi and blood, resulting in significant energy expenditure. Without medicinal soups, meat, or nourishing supplements, the more intense the training, the greater the physical depletion.

Why do ordinary outer court disciples fail to break through their cultivation levels for so long?

It's not that they lack talent, nor that they don't work hard enough.

Often, it's because people don't have money to buy medicine or eat meat, so they can't nourish their qi and blood.

The 30% discount on medicinal herbs may seem like just a 30% saving, but over time it can save Lu Chen a lot of money.

Lu Chen was naturally aware of this.

The conditions offered by the Huang family were indeed very tempting, and they were also a prominent family in the county, so it was good to take shelter under a big tree.

But a small courtyard in the city would cost at least a hundred taels of silver.

Although the Huang family could cover half of the house price for him, he still had to pay the other half himself.

That would cost around fifty taels.

He has just broken through to the next level and is penniless. If he really incurs a debt with the Huang family to buy a house, it may seem like he has just entered the city, but in reality, he already has a rope around his neck.

"Bringing my parents to the city can't be rushed."

Lu Chen thought to himself.

"Save money first, and get a foothold first."

"The conditions offered by the yam company, though not as glamorous as those offered by the Huang family, were all tangible and attainable."

Silver, blood-activating powder, and discounts on medicinal herbs.

These are exactly what he needs right now.

Lu Chen made up his mind to join the yam business.

However, he did not agree immediately.

Because he thought of his senior brother Chen Chong and his family.

If it weren't for the two taels of silver that the Chen family had previously provided, allowing him to drink a bowl of tiger bone strengthening soup every day this month, his Azure Dragon Tongbei Fist might not have been able to achieve such a minor mastery so quickly, nor might he have been able to break through to the next level and move blood.

He always remembered this kindness.

Lu Chen turned to Chen Chong and said in a low voice, "Senior Brother Chen, I want to ask you about the temporary posting."

Chen Chong glanced at him, knowing that Lu Chen might not get any attention, and wanted to discuss it with him.

"Let's talk over there."

The two took a few steps back, avoiding the gaze of Wang Shouyi, Han Qi, and the others.

Lu Chen hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Senior Brother Chen, I have already accepted your Chen family's financial support. Now, if I were to take a temporary position at Wang's Yam Shop, would that be...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Chong raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Junior Brother Lu, if that's the case, you don't need to worry."

Chen Chong looked at Lu Chen with a smile on his face:

"My Chen family is sponsoring you, not to use these two taels of silver to trap you."

"Our Chen family made friends with you."

These words put Lu Chen at ease.

After all, the conditions offered by the yam company were certainly beyond the Chen family's ability to meet, which put Lu Chen in a dilemma between personal relationships and his future prospects.

Chen Chong continued, "If you can't find a suitable place today, my Chen family would naturally welcome you to take up a position. But the terms offered by Wang's Yam Shop are indeed more suitable for you."

"They can give you a discount on medicinal herbs and some blood-activating powder. These are the things you need most right now."

Lu Chen said in a low voice, "If it weren't for the money you senior brothers sponsored, I might not have broken through to the next realm so quickly, and perhaps..."

Chen Chong shook his head and said, "Times have changed."

Helping you is one thing, blocking your path to wealth is another.

His tone became more serious: "Junior Brother Lu, for martial arts practitioners, money and medicinal herbs are indispensable. You come from a mountain village and have parents to take care of, so our Chen family will certainly not let you turn down such a good opportunity."

Lu Chen looked at Chen Chong, feeling deeply moved.

He originally thought that if he chose the yam business, the Chen family would be somewhat unhappy.

But Chen Chong's words contained not a trace of seeking favor or repayment.

Chen Chong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Moreover, my Chen family will continue to support you in the future."

Lu Chen looked up abruptly: "What?"

Chen Chong smiled and said, "My father has decided that you will receive a monthly salary of four taels of silver from now on."

"this……"

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment.

He was already extremely grateful for the two taels of silver the Chen family had previously given him each month.

Now it has doubled.

Moreover, Chen Chong's words did not imply that he was required to do anything for the Chen family.

Lu Chen couldn't help but say, "Senior Brother Chen, this is inappropriate. I'm already on temporary assignment at the yam shop, and taking money from the Chen family again..."

"What's inappropriate?"

Chen Chong interrupted him, his tone light but firm.

"Wang's Yam Shop is hiring you for a temporary position because they're buying your martial arts identity and your future contributions."

"The reason my Chen family is paying you a salary is because we think highly of you and want to establish a good relationship with you in advance."

He paused, then chuckled, "Besides, we're from the same sect. If I ever need your help in the future, how could you possibly refuse?"

Lu Chen immediately replied, "Of course not."

"That settles it."

Chen Chong said, "My father is shrewder in business than either of us. He has his reasons for giving. If you really feel indebted, then practice your martial arts diligently. When you become a true master in the future, my Chen family will also benefit."

Lu Chen bowed deeply to Chen Chong with great gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother Chen."

Chen Chong stopped him, saying, "We're brothers from the same sect. If you keep being so formal, I'll get angry."

Lu Chen solemnly promised, "I, Lu Chen, have nothing to repay the Chen family with right now."

"But if anything happens to you in the future, as long as it doesn't go against my conscience, I will do my best."

Seeing his serious expression, Chen Chong wanted to make a joke, but he swallowed the words back.

He nodded and smiled, "Alright, with your words, I can explain to my father when I get back."

Then, Chen Chong turned to look at Wang Shouyi, who was waiting in the courtyard, and said, "Go on. Manager Wang almost emptied his coffin savings today to try and rob you, so don't keep him waiting."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Okay."

The two walked back to the crowd.

When Wang Shouyi saw Lu Chen return, he quickly asked, "Lu Chen, what's your decision?"

Lu Chen looked at him, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Manager Wang is too kind. I, Lu Chen, am willing to take up a temporary post at the Yam Shop."

Wang Shouyi's face immediately lit up with joy.

"well!"

He said "okay" twice, as if he had finally put a weight off his heart.

Chen Chong added from the side, "Manager Wang, all the conditions you just mentioned should be written into the contract."

Wang Shouyi immediately replied, "Of course! Six taels of monthly salary, one Blood Qi Powder, and 30% discount on medicinal materials—I will include everything without exception."

Lu Chen nodded.

At that moment, he suddenly felt a sense of peace.

The yam shop had six taels, and the Chen family had four taels.

That adds up to ten taels of silver per month. This is already equal to the monthly salary the Huang family gives to Shi Hao.

Lu Chen had never had so much money since he transmigrated to this world.

"It feels so good to be rich!" Lu Chen sighed inwardly.

Seeing that Lu Chen ultimately chose Wang's Yam Shop, Huang Jue snapped his folding fan shut, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.

"As expected of a peasant, poor people have limited knowledge."

He sneered, his tone full of contempt: "Lu Chen, you've turned down the Huang family's door today, but it won't be so easy for you to get in again in the future."

Having said that, he turned and left.