Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"Four-Eyes, go do me a favor: acquire martial arts techniques. We don't need to teach the techniques, just the fighting methods," Chen Yi said.

Ultimately, it all comes down to skill, so all you need to do is keep practicing.

When Qin Tianqi heard that Chen Yi wanted to buy martial arts techniques, he was initially worried. The training methods were the core of the martial arts school and were very difficult to buy with money; it was simply impossible.

But when he heard that Chen Yi only needed to know the fighting method, he breathed a sigh of relief, which made things much easier.

He nodded immediately and said, "Master Yi, I'll take care of it right away."

He turned and left the dock.

Chen Yi grabbed the box containing the silver dollars and strode out of the dock; he still had something to do.

The dockside market.

Chen Yi walked to a warehouse with a sign that said "For Sale".

He doesn't plan to go back to the shantytown, but he also doesn't plan to live in any fancy villas.

Renting several warehouses and converting them into activity spaces and residences would be the most suitable option.

"How much is it for a year's rent?" Chen Yi asked the shopkeeper standing in front of the warehouse.

The warehouse owner looked at Chen Yi, and seeing that he was a laborer, waved his hand unhappily: "Go away, don't disturb my business here."

Chen Yi thought for a moment, then walked to a stone standing next to the warehouse and threw a punch.

The stone immediately shattered like a block of tofu.

The warehouse owner's waving hand froze in mid-air, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"Boss, how much is the rent for a year?" Chen Yi asked again.

The shopkeeper swallowed hard and said, "One hundred and fifty."

"So expensive?" Chen Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Good sir, this is at least in the dock market, not far from the outer concession. I usually rent it for two hundred silver dollars," the boss quickly explained.

He really gave a huge discount.

"I'm not an unreasonable person. Here's the deal: one hundred silver dollars. Consider it an apology for kicking me out earlier."

Chen Yi kicked the pebbles on the ground aside.

One of the larger pieces bounced right off the warehouse owner's leg, causing him to instinctively scream in pain.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I didn't notice." Chen Yi said with a smile.

"It's alright, the hero didn't do it on purpose," the warehouse owner said, trying to make amends.

"Then one hundred silver dollars?" Chen Yi asked.

"One hundred, one hundred it is." The warehouse owner nodded, sweating, and handed the keys to Chen Yi.

Chen Yi tossed him one hundred silver dollars.

After receiving the package, the warehouse owner tried to leave as if fleeing, but the pain in his leg forced him to limp.

Only after they were out of Chen Yi's sight did the warehouse owner dare to roll up his trousers to take a look.

My legs were covered in bruises and blood.

"Sigh, how did I end up with such a nasty person? I'm so unlucky." The warehouse owner sighed deeply, but dared not go back to cause trouble.

Chen Yi used the key to open the warehouse, which was still filled with some miscellaneous items and garbage, but that was not important; he would hire someone to clean it up in a while.

The main advantage is the location; the warehouse is huge, enough to house a hundred or so people, making it perfect for expanding our capabilities.

This is the warehouse area, with many warehouses for sale or rent. Chen Yi wandered around and bought three warehouses, furnishing them with sofas, tables, and other items.

They also hired some people to clean up the clutter and arrange the utensils.

Only then did they return to the dock to wait for Qin Tianqi and the others to come back.

Around the time it was time to finish work, as it was getting dark, Qin Tianqi and the others returned together.

They all bought new navy blue short jackets, which, although not suits, were respectable enough for the docks.

"Come on, come on, I'll take you to where you'll be staying from now on."

Chen Yi called out to them and led them into the dock market.

All the way to the warehouse.

The warehouse had been tidied up, with sofas, tables, beds, and other furniture already in place.

They even installed electric lights.

There's no way around it; that's the power of money.

The workers were waiting outside the warehouse. When they saw Chen Yi arrive, they quickly and respectfully said, "Mr. Chen, everything is ready."

Chen Yi looked inside and said with satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad."

They paid the remaining balance and sent them away.

Chen Yi then said to Qin Tianqi and the others, "From now on, you will live here. This warehouse, as well as the two warehouses behind it, all belong to us."

The group entered the warehouse, looking around and touching everything, exclaiming, "Master Yi, this is really high-class! I never thought I'd be sitting in this fancy chair one day."

I'm talking about the sofa.

"This is nothing."

Chen Yi scoffed and strode into a safe inside the warehouse, locking away the loose change and leaving only the large deposit certificates on his person.

Then he looked at Qin Tianqi: "Four-eyes, how's it going? Did you get the fighting strategy?"

"Master Yi, I was in a bit of a rush today and only managed to get one book." Qin Tianqi handed a booklet to Chen Yi.

Chen Yi took the booklet, but without looking at it, he asked, "How many silver dollars did it cost?"

Qin Tianqi smiled sheepishly: "Master Yi, I've used up all the three hundred silver dollars you gave me."

"That's for you, use it yourself. If you need more money, just come find me. I don't need that little bit."

Chen Yi cursed.

Qin Tianqi just chuckled.

"You can manage the money in that safe over there. Also, take another three hundred dollars for your own use." Chen Yi handed over the financial management to Qin Tianqi.

Today, the other party has proven himself, and Chen Yi can entrust some matters to him.

"Thank you, Master Yi." Qin Tianqi took a deep breath, knowing that he had gained Chen Yi's trust.

"You can play by yourselves tonight. Starting tomorrow, Li Cheng, Shang Hao, and Shang Jun, the three of you will go to the docks to supervise the work."

"Qin Tianqi, keep finding me martial arts techniques and fighting methods."

"Yes, Master Yi." Everyone nodded.

Chen Yi nodded, turned and left the warehouse, heading towards another location.

There are three warehouses, one of which is his private property, used specifically for martial arts training.

Opening the warehouse door, the furnishings inside were very simple, consisting only of wooden stakes, mannequins, and a wooden bed.

Chen Yi closed the warehouse door and took out the booklet.

Once opened, the text immediately appears.

Martial Arts: Iron Shirt.

Level: Not yet learned.

Proficiency: 0/100.

"It's Iron Shirt."

Chen Yi asked in surprise.

This skill is very famous.

Who doesn't know the name of the Golden Bell Cover and Iron Shirt?

But this also made Chen Yi realize one thing: fighting techniques are worthless; what's truly valuable in martial arts is the method of training.

"I'll learn it first. Anyway, I'll get a bonus after I master it. It's okay if I don't have the training method for now."

"Martial arts are not about how high your level is, but about whether you can kill someone."

"The martial arts masters at the Iron Body Martial Arts School are far more skilled than me, even though I only have fighting techniques. They'll still be killed by me."

Chen Yi stopped thinking about practicing magic and began to diligently cultivate himself, relying on the contents of the booklet.

His proficiency in martial arts also began to rise steadily.

They practiced until late at night.

Chen Yi has mastered Iron Shirt Technique to the basic level and can now practice without the manual.

Only then did he stop, walk a few steps to the wooden bed, and lie down to rest.