I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

Upon hearing Xu Hao's words, Cui Zhishan immediately felt relieved.

This is not a hothead.

Since he knows his feelings, he won't say it outright!

"You're too kind, young master! Now that the reward has been given, I won't disturb your cultivation any longer. If you have any suggestions in the future, please come to the Cui family for guidance. I will do my best to help!"

"Then I thank you in advance, Steward!" Xu Hao replied with a smile.

If the other party has offered benefits, then he is not an ungrateful person.

"please!"

Cui Zhishan left.

Xu Hao took the tray and counted the silver notes on it.

There are six in total.

Three hundred taels.

Another windfall.

Xu Hao was only there on a temporary assignment, but in just two months, he has become incredibly wealthy, worth thousands of taels of silver.

coo.

Feeling the hunger rumbling within him, Xu Hao immediately set off for the Cui family canteen.

It was still a huge canteen, and the aroma of food wafted through the air. As the end of the year approached, the canteen's menu became more diverse.

Even precious animal meat appeared.

However, these require additional money to purchase.

Xu Hao could only look on before, but now that he has money, he naturally can't treat himself badly.

Xu Hao quickly purchased a meal set.

Animal meat, precious fish, everything is available.

The lavish meal immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding martial artists.

"What's up with that kid? He was eating basic meals just a few days ago, and now he's rich?"

"I heard that Qin Hu and his team captured some undercover agents, including those on the wanted list. He probably got some rewards for it!"

"What a lucky bastard, benefiting from Qin Hu's influence!"

The surrounding chatter did not affect Xu Hao's appetite in the slightest.

While eating, he kept glancing around and listening to some gossip.

Just then, Qin Hu walked into the cafeteria and saw Xu Hao eating. He immediately followed him.

"Young Master Xu, do you mind if I sit here?" The tone of his voice was like that of a child seeking attention from an adult.

This scene left everyone around them astonished.

Qin Hu, a second-stage martial artist who is considered one of the best among second-stage martial artists, actually humbled himself to curry favor with a first-stage martial artist.

Why is that?

No one understood!

"Sit down, there's no one here anyway!" Xu Hao said without any hesitation.

As long as you don't eat his food, everything is fine.

In a corner of the cafeteria, Zhou Zikai was eating with several martial artists, his eyes constantly darting around.

"Have you figured it out?"

"Understood, next month's payday!" Zhou Zikai said with a smile.

"Good!" The martial artists nearby all smiled.

In the noisy cafeteria, this didn't cause a ripple.

After having dinner and parting ways with Qin Hu and the others, Xu Hao immediately immersed himself in cultivation before resting.

The next day.

Xu Hao did not go to the fishpond, but instead headed to the heart of a fishpond belonging to the Cui family.

Today is the day when salaries are paid.

Not only Xu Hao, but also many martial artists who came with him gathered together.

Everyone's face was beaming with joy.

One month of work at the Cui family's house is equivalent to two months of work outside.

At first, they felt it was dangerous and were a little scared, but the calm in January made them think that the Blackwater Swamp was nothing special.

Although the Longevity Cult was brutal and the Great Jing Dynasty was in turmoil, its roots remained.

They won't cause any trouble.

"Brother Xu, it's been a month since we last met, and you still look as dashing as ever!" Huang Guangming greeted Xu Hao as soon as he saw him.

This person is quite lively and active.

When I see someone I know, I want to chat for a bit.

"Not bad, the Cui family's food is excellent!" Xu Hao exclaimed.

"Yes! I'm almost fat!" Huang Guangming laughed. "Now it seems that Brother Xu was farsighted. These days, patrolling can earn extra points, the task is easy, and it doesn't interfere with cultivation. Unlike us, we patrol the surrounding area every day without any extra reward."

Xu Hao smiled but did not reply.

Some martial artists even specifically requested to patrol at night.

However, Xu Hao was not envious of these things.

He's now worth a fortune!

Next, Cui Zhishan returned, bringing a basket full of money.

Everyone is very excited.

When it was Xu Hao's turn, Cui Zhishan presented him with a pile of silver.

"Isn't this too much?" Xu Hao asked, puzzled.

The salary, plus the night watch allowance, amounted to approximately thirty taels.

But the pile in front of me is definitely worth no less than fifty taels.

"That's right, Young Master Xu's salary has increased, and he'll be paid according to the standards for a second-level martial artist!" Cui Zhishan said with a smile.

This scene left those around them looking puzzled.

But considering that the Cui family wouldn't act without a reason, they simply couldn't understand what was so special about Xu Hao.

Only Qin Hu and others knew that Xu Hao, who had broken through to the first level of cultivation, possessed the strength to easily kill a second-level martial artist.

These silver coins were rightfully Xu Hao's.

Xu Haojian and Cui Zhishan did not give the gifts indiscriminately, and accepted them without any hesitation.

Nobody ever thinks they have too much money.

You know, when he first transmigrated, he had to fish in the freezing cold of the Blackwater Swamp for ten taels of silver. Those days were incredibly tough!

"Work hard, and we'll give everyone a big red envelope for the New Year!" Cui Zhishan said at the end, which made everyone cheer even more.

After putting away the silver, Xu Hao returned to his house by the fishpond and continued to practice the Fierce Tiger Fist routinely during the day.

Time slipped away quietly like that.

The atmosphere outside became increasingly tense.

It was noon again, and Xu Hao was sitting in the cafeteria eating his meal while a noisy commotion came from outside.

Immediately afterwards, a large group of people walked in from outside.

Xu Hao looked up and immediately realized that they were all strangers.

Moreover, each of them has extremely vigorous Qi and blood.

They were all martial artists.

The majority of cases are broken once, with a few broken twice.

However, quite a few people with red names are also mixed in.

Even at the very back of the crowd, he spotted some familiar figures among them.

These were all people from the Chen Family Martial Arts School. Among them, the one he was most familiar with was Jia Gui, with whom he had spent time in the outer courtyard.

And his seventh senior brother, Tang Dengshan, who possessed the second breakthrough realm and had helped him.

"So many people have even come from the Chen Family Martial Arts School; it seems things are getting interesting!"

Xu Hao's expression changed.

The fact that the Cui family needed to gather so many helpers was clearly not without reason.

They've definitely discovered something!

Xu Hao was also filled with a sense of urgency at this moment.

My current cultivation level and strength are not secure!

He took a deep breath, ate his food in a few bites, then stood up and walked towards where the Chen family martial arts school members were.

Regardless, he is still a member of the Chen Family Martial Arts School. Moreover, his appointment to the Cui family is thanks to his seventh senior brother and Master Chen Changhe, so he needs to be treated with the proper etiquette.

At the same time, they also went to sound out Tang Dengshan to see if he knew anything.

"Seventh Senior Brother!" Xu Hao approached Tang Dengshan and the others, clasped his hands in greeting, and greeted them.

He only greeted the seven senior brothers; he was not familiar with the others.

Tang Dengshan smiled and said, "Well, how's your cultivation going lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Seventh Senior Brother. Everything went smoothly!" Xu Hao replied, then changed the subject, asking, "I wonder what important matter has brought you here, Seventh Senior Brother?"

"Nothing serious. I was just following the master's advice and bringing my fellow disciples here to broaden their horizons!" Tang Dengshan shook his head, then continued, "Since you're here first, why don't you tell us about the rules?"

"Actually, it's nothing much, just patrolling the surrounding area to prevent thieves. The task is very easy!" Xu Hao said casually.

At least, that's how it seems on the surface!

But deep down, Xu Hao sensed something unusual.

Even the Chen Family Martial Arts School was involved, with the school master giving the order. This matter is no small thing.

A fourth-level martial artist, a figure whose mere tremor could shake the earth in Qinghe County, how could he possibly participate so easily?

Now, the situation seems even more urgent.