Martial Arts Awakening, Bloodfire Fist Master

Next, Zhang Qingshan invited several neighbors from the old shack courtyard, and they all had a happy gathering together to celebrate the move.

Naturally, there were many expressions of shock and amazement.

The parents and these neighbors also had a lot to talk about, and everyone got along quite well.

They also learned that Lao Liu and Widow Xie's relationship had warmed up and they were about to get married. Zhang Qingshan even suggested that he give Lao Liu a big gift when he got married.

The atmosphere grew increasingly lively.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they took their leave one by one.

"Brother Zhang, I knew this day would come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. Brother Da Gui, you two have a fine child."

"Haha, come visit often!" Zhang Dagui said, beaming, increasingly integrated into his new life.

Zhang Qingshan cupped his hands in thanks: "I must thank you, Brother Xu, for your kindness in helping me. If you ever need anything in the future, just ask, and I will never refuse."

"Alright, alright, then I, Old Xu, will have to properly assess Zhang Ge'er's abilities. Speaking of which, it was fate that led me, Old Xu, to dig out that thing after your second uncle mentioned you. I never expected you to be such a true genius, Zhang Ge'er."

Old Xu's wife was also very happy, "That's true. Even without that, with your abilities, Brother Zhang, you would definitely make a name for yourself."

The couple was overjoyed, after all, Zhang Qingshan was now a much bigger figure, and with his words, they felt much more confident selling tofu.

Zhang Qingshan was a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment.

Regardless of whether Lao Xu was really just casually letting Zhang Qingshan try it out as they said, he did indeed help himself step into the world of martial arts, escape his life's predicament, and receive timely help.

We'll repay their kindness slowly; there's still a long road ahead.

With someone to rely on, their lives will definitely get better and better.

After seeing these guests off.

Zhang Dagui clearly had a more down-to-earth air about him. Looking at his wife and children, he thought, "So it turns out there are mostly poor people in the city too. Everyone has their own struggles."

Zhang's mother nodded in agreement: "Yes, it doesn't feel any easier than farming in the village. These neighbors have taken care of Qingshan, and we should visit them more often in the future."

"Brother is so amazing!" The little sister didn't quite understand the social interactions of adults.

But children are also very sensitive. She could sense that everyone respected her third brother and even had a subtle sense of awe towards him.

Everyone treats her so well because of her third brother. No one in the village used to praise and pamper her like that. She's not stupid.

Upon hearing her words, Zhang's father, mother, and second sister all showed expressions of pride.

Our son (brother) is capable, which is why we are where we are today, living in a house we never dared to dream of before, and no longer being looked down upon.

I never dared to imagine that I would have such a day; thinking about it still makes me feel a little dazed.

I fear that all of this is just some kind of fantasy.

Sighing and falling silent, Zhang Qingshan recalled his memories before he was sixteen, a time of true hardship and hopelessness.

If no cheat code had appeared after I awakened my innate wisdom, even if I was a beast of burden in my previous life, I might not have been able to survive in this desperate world where the strong prey on the weak. Compared to the bottom of this world, the people at the bottom of the social class in my previous life were living in paradise.

The silence was broken by the second sister, Zhang Xiaoyan.

"Brother, Sister Xiaochun asked me to work at her cosmetics shop. She said they're hiring. Do you think that's a good idea?"

The second sister looked longingly at the scene. Her biggest dream used to be to work as a shop assistant at the market. Now that she could work as a shop assistant in the city, in a legendary shop that sells rouge, she longed for it even more.

Xiaochun told me that their shop was going to be renamed a cosmetics store, and that they also had high-end stuff from Shenghai City. As a country girl, Zhang Xiaoyan really wanted to go and broaden her horizons.

Zhang Qingshan smiled and looked at his second sister, who was two heads shorter than him now, thin and small. He touched her dry hair and her thin, rough face with pity.

"What are you doing, Third Brother?" Zhang Xiaoyan blushed and slapped Zhang Qingshan's hand away.

Zhang Qingshan shook his head. "Let's not think about those things for now. Let's focus on getting better first. As for you, Second Sister, learn to read first."

The second sister looked incredulous and pointed at herself.

"Me, I can read?"

"Qingshan, don't mess around. What's the point of your second sister being literate? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

Zhang Qingshan looked very serious:

"Although society is chaotic, it has to be said that some things are still changing and developing. Second sister, if you can't read, it won't be convenient for you to be a shop assistant. You should at least be able to recognize the words on those cosmetics, right? You don't want people to say you're an illiterate country bumpkin, do you? Sister Xiaochun can actually recognize a few words."

Then he looked at his parents.

"Not only does the second sister need to learn to read, but the younger sister also needs to learn to read. If you don't believe me, look at this street in the morning; there are still quite a few girls going to school."

Now that he has the means, Zhang Qingshan naturally wants to change his family in every way.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhang still didn't believe their son's words, but they didn't refute them either. In their hearts, their son was now in charge of the Zhang family. To be honest, sometimes they felt a little intimidated and unfamiliar with their son's demeanor.

Zhang Xiaoyan may have been moved by the words of the "country bumpkin".

I nodded in agreement, but then worried about the cost.

Then I realized what was happening.

"Brother, aren't you illiterate too?"

Zhang Qingshan was prepared and brought out the words he had used to fool Lao Liu.

"Your younger brother is a genius. Actually, when I was a child, I went to my aunt's village, Lijia Village, and secretly listened to lessons next to the village's private school. Although I can't write masterpieces, recognizing characters is still a piece of cake."

The family members looked at each other in disbelief. Was that really true?

Everyone says Zhang Qingshan is a martial arts genius, so perhaps, maybe, he really is that genius.

Shui Rouquan was happy, but also a little anxious, feeling that she had wasted too much time.

Shui Rouquan believes that these matters are not urgent. First, the family needs time to adjust to city life. The priority now is to speak less, practice more, and quickly hone their internal strength foundation to move on to the next stage of training. Since they are already being high-profile, they must ensure their safety by rapidly becoming stronger.

Zhang Qingshan thought Shui Rouquan was right.

He left his family to their own business, and even though it was already dark, he still came to the training ground to practice and hone his hidden strength using the Water Soft Fist technique.

I practiced until very late before going back to my room to rest.

Now that there is more privacy in the accommodation, it is much more convenient for both meditation and washing up.

Moreover, with servants helping with cleaning, cooking, and preparing medicine, many unnecessary chores were eliminated.

Early the next morning.

Zhang Qingshan then went to the martial arts school and became an inner disciple, enjoying housing and servant services and a fixed stipend, while also having to assume corresponding obligations.

The primary duty is to cultivate diligently, strengthen oneself, and expand the martial arts school.

The second obligation is to teach the disciples of the outer academy.

Sixth Senior Brother Chang Yueshan finally got away. He preferred to inspect various properties and investigate the movements of all parties, and was tired of being consulted by various disciples every day.

When Zhang Qingshan appeared in front of the martial arts school, the gatekeeper disciples greeted him with great enthusiasm, which reminded him of when he went to the Divine Leg Martial Arts School to learn martial arts, and how the gatekeeper disciples were so enthusiastic and obsequious to the senior brothers of the Divine Leg Martial Arts School.

Enter the martial arts school.

"Greetings, Seventh Senior Brother!"

One by one, the outer disciples bowed respectfully upon seeing Zhang Qingshan.

Even the originally proud young masters and ladies had to pay their respects, and some of them even had a hint of apprehension in their eyes.

If Zhang Youcai could suspect the Rong family's affairs, some of them could also think of the same thing. In particular, some of them had more comprehensive information than Zhang Youcai and knew that some of the people who had bullied Zhang Qingshan had gotten into trouble.

Even without complete evidence, she re-evaluated this newly promoted seventh senior brother. He seemed calm and harmless, but in reality, he was ruthless.

Wherever Zhang Qingshan looked, everyone greeted him and said, "I've met you before, Senior Brother."

Before encountering the Dark Force, their circumstances were completely different.

It's true what they say about society: ten years of hard work go unnoticed, but one moment of fame brings worldwide recognition.

Well, after thinking about it, I realized I haven't cultivated for ten years; I've only practiced for two or three months.

That's fine.

Zhang Zhi, who was initially unconvinced, now awkwardly smiled and agreed.

However, there was also a certain resentment deep in his eyes.

Zhang Qingshan knew that all the changes he had made were due to his own efforts.

While it may seem that he and the Zhang family are thriving, everything is actually built on his own shoulders. If he collapses, everything will crumble, and the Zhang family will not only be brought down but may suffer even more.

So after instructing some disciples, he also set up his own stance and started practicing.

A muffled sound could be faintly heard in the air; it was the burgeoning power of hidden cultivation.

[The Water Soft Fist has been brimming with inspiration today, and its understanding of the harmony of hidden power has deepened. After unleashing hidden power several times, and sensing its physical and mental state, it immediately knew that its foundation was solid and it could begin the next stage of training....]