Martial Arts Awakening, Bloodfire Fist Master

Divine Leg Martial Arts School:

Before they even reached the door, a person standing by the door waved from afar and said, "Get lost! Is this a place for someone like you?"

Zhang Qingshan wasn't new to this world; he was already used to it. He smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, "Senior brother, I've come to become your disciple and learn martial arts."

The man crossed his arms, glanced sideways at Zhang Qingshan, his gaze sweeping over Zhang's skin, hands, and clothes, and sneered, "Martial arts? You think you can do that?"

"Heh, do you own more than 300 acres of fertile land? Do you own shops or real estate? Or do you have any family members who are influential figures in government offices or gangs?"

Zhang Qingshan was about to answer.

Suddenly a carriage arrived, and the man who had asked the question abandoned Zhang Qingshan and hurriedly approached, his face full of flattery: "Fifth Senior Brother, let me help you."

A tall, slender young man with an air of arrogance walked out and casually asked Zhang Qingshan as he passed by, "What does this guy do?"

The disciple beside him, bending over as if to offer a helping hand, said with a fawning smile, "This person is here to register for martial arts training."

"oh!"

The man stopped and looked at Zhang Qingshan curiously: "Where are you from?"

Zhang Qingshan answered truthfully, "Zhang, from Xiaoqing Township outside the city..."

"Stop!" the man interrupted rudely. "Outside the city? In the countryside?"

At the same time, his gaze drifted from the collar of Zhang Qingshan's clothes to the scabs on his shoulder from carrying heavy loads. His expression grew even colder, his eyes icy, and an invisible pressure seemed to press down on him. "Using force?"

Zhang Qingshan's heart sank. This feeling, just from the sheer aura and imposing presence, told him that he was far inferior to the other party.

The more skilled a martial artist is, the more sensitive they are to the terror, as if their opponent could easily crush them.

However, he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface. "My lord, I've heard that one can learn martial arts for ten taels of silver. My family has saved some over the years..."

"Heh, what a peasant's fantasy. Do you think my Divine Leg Martial Arts School accepts any kind of trash? That old thief Ji Feiyun and his daughter are a disgrace to our martial arts school. That old thief used to be arrogant, but he's getting old and dying."

"roll!"

"Did you hear me? My fifth senior brother told you to get lost. If you do it again, I'll break both your legs."

After walking a distance, Zhang Qingshan still heard a cold snort coming from the gate of the Divine Leg Martial Arts School behind him: "Like begets like. It is these ants and cattle who are unwilling to accept their fate that have brought about social unrest, natural disasters, man-made calamities, and disorder in the Great Yan Dynasty."

"Yes, yes, Fifth Senior Brother, you're right. Those intellectuals are talking about class, these scumbags are just trying to challenge class and disrupt the hierarchy. I was just about to ask about his background, but I didn't have your sharp eyes and keen observation, Fifth Senior Brother. You truly deserve to be called a powerful master who integrates all strengths. Fifth Senior Brother, you must be close to comprehending the realm of divine power."

"Haha, here's your reward, it'll be here soon."

Zhang Qingshan paused briefly before continuing to walk. Impotent rage was pointless and would only lead to unforeseen consequences.

The slight sense of pride that had arisen from the assassination of Master Ma vanished without a trace. Master Ma was nothing more than a low-level member of the gang, and in the eyes of others, he was probably no better than a laborer.

After walking for a while, asking around as he went, Zhang Qingshan looked up and saw that the outer city was quite large.

It was another grand courtyard, with two elephant sculptures, each two or three meters tall, at the entrance.

On either side of the four characters "Longxiang Martial Arts School" are two lines of text: "Forged with the body of Vajra, wielding the strength of a dragon and elephant," which are both impressive and inspiring to those who see them.

Zhang Qingshan was not intimidated and explained his purpose upon arrival.

This time, unlike at the Divine Power Martial Arts School, the disciples at the entrance didn't give him a quick once-over before leading him inside.

Inside the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School is a spacious training ground where burly and powerful disciples practice their martial arts and hone their strength. Shouts and punches resound, shaking the ground and generating a powerful sense of energy.

In the training ground, a burly man with his upper body bare was patrolling when he saw the gatekeeper leading his men.

He glanced at Zhang Qingshan, then looked at his disciple: "What is it?"

"Senior brother, this person wants to join my Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School."

The burly man's gaze shifted to Zhang Qingshan, and he was about to speak when he suddenly frowned and looked him over from head to toe. "You've already entered the realm of martial artists? Have you practiced other martial arts?"

"Let's go. My Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School does not accept disciples with inherited skills."

He paused for a moment, then said, "You can go check out the Qinghe Martial Arts School; they'll take any money you offer now."

Zhang Qingshan cupped his hands in thanks to the other party.

[Dali Quan was indignant. "If they won't keep me here, there are plenty of other places that will. If I can't get into the martial arts school, I'll go to the escort agency. Haven't I heard that you can get a job as a handyman at an escort agency as long as you give gifts? If that doesn't work, I can join the garrison. Maybe I can even find some kinsmen there."]

Zhang Qingshan, the garrison commander, would definitely not go there. The Great Yan Dynasty was in chaos and decadence, and the place was also a mess. Under the guise of military law, ordinary county soldiers were exploited even more, becoming like slaves of the garrison commander, and were ordered around by other important figures.

Anyone who enters or leaves through the city gates knows roughly what kind of people the garrison is. They are just as bullying and cowardly, extorting money from the weak. Even if you are a laborer and have dealings with the Qingshui Gang, you still have to send them a few copper coins every ten days or so, otherwise you will be harassed when you come and go.

The reason why his family asked his second uncle to visit him was because they couldn't bear to part with the money he spent going to the city.

Going to a place like this is less comfortable than joining a gang.

Escort agencies and gangs were the last resort. Escort agencies were actually mostly under the influence of martial arts schools or gangs. If you were to do menial tasks, you would definitely be subject to a lot of labor constraints.

Fortunately, there is still Qinghe Martial Arts School. According to Shentui Martial Arts School and Longxiang Martial Arts School, the chances seem very good.

Qinghe Martial Arts School is the furthest from the shed compound. Although the surrounding area is not bustling, it occupies a considerable area.

After Zhang Qingshan explained his purpose, the disciples at the door became much more friendly and even a little enthusiastic.

"Junior brother, you've come to the right place. My master is a renowned expert in the outer city. Among the three major martial arts schools, my master is number one in martial arts. The martial arts techniques of my school are also upright, peaceful, and passed down in an orderly manner. My master was once a disciple of a major sect, and even the great families in the inner city have to give him face."

He led Zhang Qingshan into the martial arts school, introducing the various facilities as they walked.

However, Zhang Qingshan sensed a sense of despondency from his enthusiasm.

"Ha, brother, you're lucky. Today you're being personally taught by our senior sister. Senior sister, here comes another person to sign up for martial arts."

This was a tall woman with a ponytail, easily 1.8 meters tall, with a large build and long legs. Her black training clothes were stretched taut, revealing her voluptuous breasts and pert buttocks.

After Zhang Qingshan entered the martial arts realm, his height, which was originally only 1.7 meters due to malnutrition, increased by an inch to about 1.5 meters. However, he still looked down at this woman.

He subconsciously swallowed, not because of the other person's muscular and sexy physique, but because of that chilling aura.

I felt like a little rabbit facing a fierce tiger; it was a difference in biological hierarchy stemming from some kind of food chain.

Zhang Qingshan noticed a fleeting smile in the other person's eyes and sensed that the other person was deliberately releasing some kind of aura to intimidate him.

A clear, crisp voice rang out, "You have a foundation? With such a lineage, why did you join my Qinghe Martial Arts School? Which family do you belong to? Have you committed any crimes of rape, robbery, or kidnapping without cause?"

Zhang Qingshan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Senior Sister, I am not from a prominent family. I am a villager from Xiaoqing Village outside the city. By chance, I learned the Six Great Strength Techniques and was able to enter the path of martial arts. I, Qingshan, can swear that I will never do anything against my conscience in the past, present, or future."

The woman stared at Zhang Qingshan for a while, her expression somewhat dazed, before saying, "I hope you can do what you believe is right and not go against your conscience."

"As for the Mighty Fist, well, it was one of the basic fist techniques of the Divine Martial Army back then. It's not bad for building a foundation. However, the upper limit of the Mighty Six Forms is just so-so. The Divine Martial Army has long since declined, and its inheritance has withered away. It's not surprising that you can obtain it. What is surprising is that a farmer's son like you can enter the martial arts world with it."

No sooner had he finished speaking than his figure blurred, and Zhang Qingshan felt a dizzying sensation before his eyes as the other person's long, muscular arms grabbed both of his shoulders.

She was immediately completely under her control, and then she grabbed, pinched, and patted Zhang Qingshan's body.

A moment later, she returned to her original spot, a hint of doubt flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Ordinary physique doesn't mean you're born with exceptional talent. To be honest, your foundation is weaker than others of your level, proving that you lacked nutrition and foundation in the past, and your body isn't extraordinary. If that's the case, how were you able to master the basics of martial arts by practicing the Six Powerful Techniques behind closed doors? Do you have extraordinary comprehension?"

Without expecting an answer from Zhang Qingshan, he shook his head and looked at the disciple who had led the way.

"Take him to register and explain the rules clearly." With that, he turned and headed deeper into the martial arts school.

"Let's go, junior brother. Stop looking. How could you and I possibly have any designs on someone like Senior Sister Ji?" As he spoke, the disciple glanced at her full and powerful swaying figure again and swallowed hard.

Zhang Qingshan chuckled silently. He wasn't watching the other person's figure out of lust, but rather to imagine the other person's actions just now. If the other person had any ill intentions towards him, he could say that he would have been killed before he even had a chance to react.

"What a terrifying woman."

"By the way, did you bring enough silver? At least ten taels. Hehe, don't think it's too much. Compared to before, you're getting a bargain now."

When he went to register, Zhang Qingshan turned to look at the disciples in the training ground. Their overall demeanor and clothing were clearly inferior to the other two martial arts schools. However, their numbers were not much less, perhaps because the ten taels of silver that this person mentioned was cheap.

I'm getting carried away. I actually think ten taels of silver is cheap. Is it because the other two martial arts schools look down on me? Or is it because of this heroic and terrifyingly powerful senior sister?