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Chapter 93 Cold Moon Du Che

Xu Ning and Han Huxiao entered the house.

The woman in white and the handsome man followed them inside.

"Young friend Xu Ning, you possess such cultivation at such a young age. May I ask who your master is?"

Han Huxiao praised Xu Ning, but his conversation was actually about Xu Ning's background.

"My martial arts skills were all learned from the Zhuang family..."

Xu Ning's words were half true and half false: "It's just that my family was caught in a war, and I was forced to leave and wander around."

Xu Ning did not want to reveal that he came from Feiyun Prefecture.

Although he escaped the mine safely, Xu Ning was still afraid that the news would leak and attract the attention of the family behind the mine. Even though the possibility was very low, Xu Ning decided to be cautious.

Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Han Huxiao stroked his beard.

On the surface, there was nothing wrong with what Xu Ning said.

In Jifeng Prefecture, wars broke out frequently, and conflicts between families and sects were very common.

Many people have lost their homes because of war.

However, Xu Ning did not provide much information about his family, clearly indicating that he did not want to mention it.

Han Huxiao pondered for a moment, but ultimately did not press the matter further.

"In chaotic times of war, people are like lone boats adrift at sea, their fate beyond their control..."

Han Huxiao sighed in front of Xu Ning.

"Young friend Xu Ning, to be honest, I am very satisfied with you."

Han Huxiao continued, "Next, I'll tell you about our Shadow Moon Martial Arts Academy. If you feel it's okay, you can decide whether to join our academy and become the vice master."

Xu Ning nodded: "I'm all ears."

"My Shadow Moon Martial Arts School may appear to only teach martial arts, but in reality, we are also involved in other businesses."

Han Huxiao said, "We have a stake in every restaurant, brothel, and gambling den on Prosperous Flower Street. We don't participate in the management, but if they encounter trouble, our martial arts school needs to send people to resolve it."

"In addition, we also have escort duties. Caravans often hire us to escort goods or directly escort caravans. This part of the income accounts for a significant portion of our martial arts school's revenue."

As Han Huxiao spoke, Xu Ning also pondered.

In layman's terms, what Han Huxiao was referring to was teaching martial arts, maintaining order, and escorting goods.

Xu Ning had been wondering why the Shadow Moon Martial Arts School was so extravagant.

Now that he hears it, he understands.

"If you become the deputy head of the martial arts school, you won't be needed to teach martial arts."

Han Huxiao continued, "All you need to do is step in and resolve the troubles on Prosperous Flower Street when your men can't handle them. Or, when someone comes to challenge you, you're responsible for repelling them."

"As for escorting goods, it's your choice whether to do it or not. If you don't escort goods, and you do the two things mentioned earlier, you can earn thirty taels of gold per month; if you do escort goods, thirty percent of the profits from each trip will go to the martial arts school, and the remaining seventy percent will be distributed among the participants according to their contributions."

Xu Ning listened silently.

"This Shadowmoon Martial Arts School is quite generous..."

Xu Ning was quite satisfied with the conditions Han Huxiao had mentioned.

"How is it, young friend Xu Ning? Are you satisfied?"

Han Huxiao asked.

Xu Ning weighed the matter for a moment longer before finally replying, "Satisfied."

Upon hearing Xu Ning's response, Han Huxiao laughed heartily: "Alright! In that case, from now on, Xu Ning, you will be the vice master of our Shadow Moon Martial Arts Academy!"

"Greetings, Master Han."

Xu Ning, being sensible, stood up and bowed to Han Huxiao with clasped hands.

This also confirms his new identity.

"Han Yue, Du Che."

Han Huxiao gave the woman in white and the handsome man a look.

The two understood each other perfectly.

"Greetings, Deputy Curator Xu!"

"Vice Master Xu, this is my daughter Hanyue and my beloved disciple Du Che."

Han Huxiao explained, "Although you are all around the same age, you can treat them as juniors within the Shadow Moon Martial Arts Academy. If there's anything that needs running errands, just let them do it."

"You're too kind, Master Han."

Xu Ning just smiled.

"Xu Ning, where are you now?"

Han Huxiao asked Xu Ning.

"I haven't been in Chunlin County for long, and I'm currently staying at the restaurant."

Xu Ning responded.

Han Huxiao said, "Now that you've joined the martial arts school, there's no need to stay at the restaurant. Our school has plenty of empty rooms; if you don't mind, you can move in directly."

Xu Ning thought for a moment, then replied directly, "Thank you very much."

Currently, I don't have a fixed place to live, so moving to the martial arts school saves me the cost of buying property in the city.

"In that case, let's gather at a restaurant on Prosperous Street tonight, so that the martial arts instructors and the owners of the restaurants on Prosperous Street can get to know Vice Master Xu!"

Han Huxiao made the decision.

That evening, Xu Ning was invited to a large restaurant on Fan Hua Street.

Xu Ning took the opportunity to recognize all the faces of those connected to Yingyue Martial Arts School.

Xu Ning then checked out of the hotel and moved into the martial arts gym.

Xu Ning knew that her new life in Chunlin County was about to begin.

……

Half a month has passed.

During this time, Xu Ning stayed in the martial arts school and did not encounter anything that required his attention.

This made Xu Ning feel somewhat uncomfortable, as if he were just eating for free, doing nothing, yet still receiving a large sum of money.

"Vice Curator Xu, it's time to eat."

When it was time for dinner, Han Yue came to call Xu Ning.

At this moment, Han Yue changed into a light green outfit. Although it wasn't a tight-fitting outfit, her straight and slender legs still attracted attention.

"They're here."

Xu Ning came out of the room.

Inside this martial arts school, there is a dedicated chef who is responsible for preparing three meals a day.

Every mealtime, Xu Ning would be called to eat together.

Inside the hall, Xu Ning, Han Huxiao, Han Yue, and Du Che sat at the table, attended by maids.

"Vice Master Xu, I'm going out with Du Che to escort a shipment tomorrow, so I'll be temporarily entrusting this martial arts school to you."

Han Huxiao rarely made a request to Xu Ning.

"Escort?"

Xu Ning put down her chopsticks and bowl: "Don't you need me to come along?"

"Need not."

Han Huxiao waved his hand: "This time, the customers specifically asked for my name, saying that the goods were important and they insisted that I personally escort them. They promised a very generous reward, so I agreed."

"What kind of guest?"

Han Yue asked.

"He's a merchant from out of town, coming to Chunlin County to buy goods," Han Huxiao explained. "Because the goods are valuable, they're worried about problems on the way."

"Han Yue, when I'm not at the martial arts school, you must do your best to assist Vice Master Xu."

Han Huxiao said to his daughter Han Yue, "Try to handle the small matters yourself. If you can't handle them, then go and trouble Vice Master Xu."

"Master Han, you're too kind. I have more to do."

Before Han Yue could respond, Xu Ning spoke up.

These days, Xu Ning insists on practicing martial arts every day to cover up the fact that he has nothing to do.

Although with his talent, it would be impossible for him to improve in the slightest through mere cultivation.

But living under the watchful eyes of others, one still needs to use diligence to cover it up.

Otherwise, if he suddenly gets promoted later, it will be impossible to justify it.

Han Huxiao was very satisfied with Xu Ning's attitude.

After spending half a month with him, he found that Xu Ning was a person of excellent character, without the arrogance and conceit often associated with young geniuses.

Being with Xu Ning is very relaxing.

In just half a month, everyone in the martial arts school had a very good impression of Xu Ning.

"Du Che, go back and pack your things. Go to bed early tonight and don't be late tomorrow morning."

After the meal, Han Huxiao gave Du Che some instructions.

"Understood, Master."

Du Che stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and nodded in acceptance of the order.

As he looked down, he glanced at Xu Ning.

Xu Ning caught that glance.

Now that he has advanced to the Mind Realm, Xu Ning's senses are extremely sensitive.

On the surface, Du Che seemed obedient and humble, but Xu Ning always sensed a hint of hostility from him.

However, Xu Ning didn't dwell on this hint of hostility.

He could tell that Du Che had feelings for Han Yue.

After arriving at the martial arts school, Han Yue, under Han Huxiao's instructions, took good care of him, and they became closer.

It's normal for Du Che to feel uneasy.

Despite this speculation, Xu Ning remained wary of Du Che.

One should always be wary of others.

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(End of this chapter)