Supreme Martial Venerable: Starting with the White Ape Cloak Hammer skill point allocation

On the edge of the inner city, there is a large, secluded mansion covering several acres, with green bricks and red tiles, and it is frequented by a large number of guests.

The Zhuo family is very famous in Gaoshan County.

This is not because the Zhuo family is so powerful, but because the rise of the Zhuo family is somewhat of a legendary story that is popular among the people.

Zhuo Wangsun, the patriarch of the Zhuo family, was originally just a small businessman. His life was much better than that of ordinary people, but he was far behind the real gentry and wealthy. At that time, the Zhuo family couldn't even afford a house in the inner city.

Later, by chance, Master Zhuo dug up a precious medicinal herb that had been growing for many years in the mountains. Taking this opportunity, the Zhuo family began to prosper.

In just over twenty years, the Zhuo family has become a wealthy family.

In terms of profound heritage and powerful strength, the Zhuo family may not rank among the top in Gaoshan County, but in terms of wealth, the Zhuo family is undoubtedly one of the best.

The patriarch of the Zhuo family had also practiced martial arts in the past, but due to his limited talent, he stopped before reaching the second level. Later, after he became wealthy, he managed to break through the second level by accumulating resources.

Zhuo Wangsun had two sons and two daughters. His eldest son, Zhuo Changxiong, was quite talented in martial arts. He passed the imperial examination for martial arts at the age of twenty and is now aiming for the higher martial arts examination. He spends most of his time practicing martial arts and meeting friends in the prefecture.

Apart from Zhuo Changxiong, none of his other three children had any talent for martial arts.

However, the eldest daughter married the son of a martial arts school owner. He is quite talented, and at the age of twenty, he is already a martial artist in the Body Refining Realm. He is expected to pass the imperial examination for martial arts this year.

"Second Miss, please leave."

An elderly man dressed as a butler sighed and said to the young girl outside the door, "The master has given a strict order: anyone who dares to help the second young lady will have their legs broken and be expelled from the Zhuo family..."

The girl had bright, beautiful eyes, and her beauty could not be hidden even in coarse linen clothes.

"I'm not here to ask for handouts."

Zhuo Changyu shook his head and said, "It's because Yuan-ge'er successfully broke through the barrier. I wanted to share this good news—"

"What kind of good news is this?"

Before she could speak, a slightly shrill voice suddenly rang out.

Accompanied by jingling sounds, a young woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and adorned with jewelry walked over, followed by seven or eight maids.

If Zhuo Changyu is a pure and beautiful lotus, then this young woman is a gaudy and vulgar peony.

"He barely broke through the first level thanks to the Qi and Blood Pill that his third brother stole. Anyone with eyes can see that his potential has been exhausted."

The young woman said, "Changyu, I'm not trying to criticize you, but instead of choosing from so many talented young men in Gaoshan County, you insist on going after a poor blacksmith. You're making the Zhuo family lose all face."

"I have kept my promise and fulfilled my marriage vows. I don't know where I have lost face."

Besides, Yuan-ge lives a hard-working life, he doesn't steal or rob, what's there to be ashamed of?"

Zhuo Changyu said.

"I can't be bothered to talk to you."

The young woman snorted coldly, "Anyway, your father has already kicked you out of the family, and the Zhuo family's property has nothing to do with you anymore. You should be secretly happy that you won't have to pay back the Qi and Blood Pills this time."

Because of you all, even the third brother has been punished by Father and sent to the northern desert to transport goods. That Zhou Yuan is a jinx; you'll regret it later!

The young woman flicked her sleeves as she walked past Zhuo Changyu. "Close the door! Anyone who dares disobey my father will be sorry!"

The butler gave Zhuo Changyu an apologetic look and closed the door.

Zhuo Changyu's eyes were slightly red, and he turned around stubbornly and walked towards Gouweiba Hutong in the outer city.

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After a night of patrolling, Zhou Yuan returned to the blacksmith shop as dawn broke.

For several days in a row, he and his fellow apprentices at the blacksmith shop patrolled day and night, and even their time for practicing their skills was greatly reduced, let alone forging iron.

Unlike his fellow apprentices who came from wealthy families, Zhou Yuan had no income if he didn't forge iron every day.

He didn't have much wealth, so he naturally didn't have the right to live off his savings.

Fortunately, he now has Cheng Jiuhe's financial support.

Otherwise, this single patrol mission alone could bankrupt him.

The lives of the poor are so fragile that they cannot withstand any change; even a small storm can capsize the boat and kill everyone.

"Junior Brother Zhou, we're all going to Zuixianlou for morning tea and to exchange martial arts tips. Would you like to join us?"

He Yuguang walked towards them, greeting Zhou Yuan with a smile.

This disciple, who entered the sect a few years earlier than Zhou Yuan, was already close to the second level of cultivation. In the past, when he saw Zhou Yuan, he would at most nod and rarely interacted with him.

However, after seeing that Zhou Yuan and Cheng Jiuhe had a good relationship that day, his attitude changed.

These past few days, I've been trying to strike up a conversation with Zhou Yuan, and Zhou Yuan hasn't been aloof at all. The two have become quite familiar with each other.

"Senior Brother He, I think I'd better not go."

Zhou Yuan shook his head, looking embarrassed by his lack of money.

A single morning tea meal costs him half a month's living expenses, and the so-called exchange and learning is, in his view, a mixed bag.

He Yuguang lowered his voice and said, "Junior Brother Zhou, the worst thing in martial arts training is to work in isolation. This is a good opportunity. There are also elite disciples from other martial arts schools having morning tea with us."

Because of the patrol duties, the blacksmith's disciples, who were skilled in social interaction, mingled well with the elite disciples from other martial arts schools.

They hit it off immediately, which led to this morning tea gathering.

After a night of patrolling, they would have morning tea to bond and exchange martial arts tips, gradually forming a small circle.

"Thank you, Senior Brother He, but I have family waiting for me to go home for dinner, so I won't join in the fun."

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "Besides, my cultivation is still shallow, so I don't have much to talk about with others."

He Yuguang sighed, patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, and joined Luo Rongrong and the others as they walked outside.

Those disciples were either from wealthy families or geniuses like Yuan Qingfeng.

"Junior Brother He, you're just making a fuss over nothing. Some people are just hopeless cases."

Luo Rongrong complained that He Yuguang was wasting time and muttered under her breath.

"He's ignorant and doesn't know that burying yourself in hard work is useless."

Yuan Qingfeng glanced at Zhou Yuan, who was packing his things, and sneered, "People like this deserve to be poor their whole lives."

"Junior Brother Zhou is a good person."

He Yuguang said that he didn't want to talk about people behind their backs, and urged everyone to leave.

Zhou Yuan heard the sound coming from the wind, but his expression remained unchanged.

How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?

Walking steadily on his way home, Zhou Yuan silently brought up the system panel.

As he walked, he glanced at the text on the panel.

Name: Zhou Yuan

[Free Points: 18]

[Realm: Skin Tempering Realm]

[Skills: White Ape Cloak Hammer (Minor Mastery) (400/1000), White Ape Tongbei Fist (Introduction) (180/300)]

[Skill: Advanced Blacksmithing (0/300)]

With the meat and Qi-blood powder provided by Cheng Jiuhe, Zhou Yuan's efficiency improved, and the points he earned each day increased by 3 points to a total of 18 points, a 20% increase in efficiency!

The benefits of money in martial arts training are evident.

"The White Ape Cloak Hammer is 'skill' and the White Ape Tongbei Fist is 'technique'. Martial arts not only test skill but also technique, which is actual combat."

My White Ape Tongbei Fist is not far from reaching the minor mastery level. Let's make the most of it and raise it to the minor mastery level in one go...

Zhou Yuan pondered to himself, silently imagining, and then chose to add points to the White Ape Tongbei Fist.