From Martial Arts Dungeon to Master of Martial Arts

Mu Sheng tucked the knife into his waistband. In this day and age, the control over swords and knives is not strict, and there are quite a few people carrying weapons on the streets.

It wouldn't be strange if someone carried a knife on the street.

What he really wanted was Jingyu's soft knife, hidden in his clothes, so that people would know he knew how to use a knife just by looking at him with one.

He entered the temple and saw that it was still early, with some people practicing martial arts and others playing and frolicking.

He found a shady spot, grabbed the hilt of the knife at his waist, focused his gaze, and immediately drew the knife from its sheath.

The tiger's might is displayed in a defensive stance; the tiger fights fiercely; the tiger attacks and one fights for their life.

"Good!" A cheer rang out.

Mu Sheng stopped abruptly, slightly out of breath, and then saw a young man in brocade robes standing under the shade of a tree, watching him stop.

"Senior brother," Mu Sheng said respectfully. Although she didn't know who the other person was, she was sure he was her senior brother. However, the other person was not wearing a Taoist robe.

He's probably from a wealthy family.

"I'm your second senior brother, Zhao Fangxu." Zhao Fangxu smiled, his face showing dimples, giving people a very approachable feeling.

"How many days have you been learning this?"

Mu Sheng replied respectfully, "Reporting to Senior Brother Zhao, I have been inside the temple for two days now."

"When you first started learning, I saw Master Jingyu teaching you the Tiger-Slaying Saber. I never expected you to have reached this level in just two days. You truly have exceptional comprehension," Zhao Fangxu said with a smile.

Mu Sheng clasped his hands around the hilt of the sword and said, "I dare not accept such praise. It's just that my bone age is too old and my physique is not good, so I can only study and practice diligently."

He needs to cultivate a good public image to prevent his rapid progress from seeming strange to others.

Zhao Fangxu's gaze flickered slightly, but only for a fleeting moment, so Mu Sheng didn't notice. Zhao Fangxu chuckled and said, "The bone age is too high, but it doesn't matter. It's just that the aptitude is indeed a bit strict. However, comprehension can be made up for. If there is a sufficient supply of meat, and some pills like the Hundred Food Pill are used, it's not impossible to become a Qi-level martial artist."

Mu Sheng immediately asked curiously, "Senior Brother Zhao, may I ask who this Qi-force martial artist is?"

Zhao Fangxu chuckled and said, "Using internal energy to transform into internal energy is above mere strength, but it's too far beyond your reach. You should consider that once you've mastered the transformation of internal energy."

Mu Sheng nodded thoughtfully, but becoming a Qi-level martial artist was too far off for him; he would first try to reach the Transformation Qi level.

He looked at Zhao Fangxu and asked:

"Senior brother, what brings you here?"

"It's nothing, but I see that you are a talented junior brother. Would you be willing to accept the support of my Zhao family?" Zhao Fangxu noticed that Mu Sheng's expression was slightly indifferent and explained, "My Zhao family can support you with five taels of silver per month. This amount of silver is enough to buy some Hundred Food Pills and meat. If you become an inner disciple of Zhenyuan Temple, we hope that you will lend a hand if my Zhao family is in trouble in the future. At that time, we will also offer you a small gift."

"If you don't become an inner disciple, my Zhao family will offer you a job as a bodyguard, providing you with guidance on your martial arts path. What do you say?"

This is to win him over.

Mu Sheng did not answer immediately, but pondered for a moment and said, "Senior brother is so kind, I am flattered and flattered. This treatment is quite generous, but I also need to consider it."

It has to be said that Zhao Fangxu offered a lot, and he was somewhat tempted.

Although he outwardly portrayed himself as someone with poor aptitude who relied solely on comprehension and hard work, he secretly harbored ambitions to become an inner disciple of the True Essence Temple.

The qualifications for becoming an inner disciple are currently unknown.

"Then, junior brother, think it over carefully. I live in the third room on the left. If you've made up your mind, you can come find me," Zhao Fangxu said with a smile, showing no dissatisfaction at Mu Sheng's refusal.

"Certainly, certainly," Mu Sheng replied respectfully.

Zhao Fangxu then turned and left.

Mu Sheng gripped the knife in her hand: "The winds of Zhenyuan Temple have finally blown over."

He continued practicing.

The blade flashed, creating gusts of wind and faintly hinting at a tiger's roar, before vanishing in an instant.

...

It got dark.

Mu Sheng arrived at Ming Liu's room and knocked on the door.

Mingliu opened the door and saw Musheng. He immediately smiled and said, "Junior brother, you've arrived just in time! I just got back, and you're here right away."

Mu Sheng laughed and said, "Senior brother should know that I am currently short of money, so it is naturally quite urgent."

"Come in." Mingliu opened the door and let Musheng in.

The room was furnished much like his own, except for the addition of bedding and some personal items.

Mu Sheng pulled out a chair and sat down at the table. Ming Liu sat opposite him, picked up the teapot and poured Mu Sheng a cup of tea, saying, "Today I went to ask the senior sister who arranged the temporary posting. There is indeed a medical clinic that needs our help, and they are offering a full three taels of silver. But as I said at the beginning, you have to stay there all day. We are on temporary postings, so we don't have to worry about anything else, but if anyone causes trouble, that's when we have to deal with it."

"Do you want this job?" Mingliu asked.

After a moment's thought, Mu Sheng said, "Did you tell me that I want to learn medicine?"

Mingliu patted his chest and immediately raised his head, saying, "Don't you know who I am? How could I forget this? That senior sister said that the people at the clinic said that if anyone is willing to learn, they will teach them everything they know."

"Then this will do," Mu Sheng said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Mingliu nodded and said, "I don't think you'll refuse. I've already brought the letter of introduction."

He took a letter from his pocket and placed it on the table, saying, "This is it."

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Mu Sheng immediately clasped his hands in thanks. He didn't step forward to take it, but hesitated for a moment before saying, "Senior Brother, today my Second Senior Brother, Zhao Fangxu, offered to sponsor me. I wonder what your intention is?"

"What!?" Mingliu's expression changed instantly.

Mu Sheng quickly explained, "I didn't accept it, but the conditions are indeed tempting. If Senior Brother Ming doesn't allow it, then I'll decline."

In reality, he has no intention of accepting funding for the time being, so he will probably have to follow Zhao Fangxu's lead in Zhenyuan Temple.

Both Mingliu and Zhao Fangxu left their words unsaid. Mingliu deliberately didn't mention that if they could enter the inner sect, Zhao Fangxu didn't say that he should be the master in Zhenyuan Temple.

"You should think about this yourself." Mingliu lowered his head, looking dejected, and said, "I really can't offer you such good terms."

He was still young at heart. He envied his senior brothers and sisters who were surrounded by crowds and naturally wanted his own group. Since Mu Sheng was so proactive, he thought that Mu Sheng had become his group.

"Hey! What are you saying, Senior Brother? In Zhenyuan Temple, I only recognize Senior Brother." Mu Sheng said without changing his expression.

"Really?" Mingliu looked up immediately, a smile spreading across his face.

"Of course it's true," Mu Sheng said with a smile.

He didn't want to be bound by those restrictions, so he had to think of other solutions for the time being.