Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"Respect, of course we respect him. Master Yi killed the skin-peeling devil from the Iron Body Martial Arts School and even asked for our wages. Anyone who mentions Master Yi would give him a thumbs up."

"Yeah yeah."

"That's right, we have great respect for Master Yi."

Others chimed in.

Qin Tianqi smiled as he looked at the people's flattering expressions.

Others might be fooled, but he had spent a lot of time at the docks and wouldn't be fooled.

"Since that's the case, you should be very willing to work for Master Yi, right? Well, Master Yi just told me that he's recruiting a group of people willing to work for him. You're definitely willing, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, the various flattering and agreeing voices immediately ceased.

Like a duck with its neck being choked.

After a long pause, someone finally managed to say, "All we do is move goods. We're not capable enough to serve Master Yi."

Qin Tianqi sneered, but didn't say much. He had expected this situation.

"Brother Qin, I'm willing to work for Master Yi."

At this moment, Li Cheng stood up, met the workers' gazes, and spoke to Qin Tianqi.

Qin Tianqi's expression improved, and he smiled again: "Looks like there are still ambitious people out there. Not bad, not bad. You've got potential. Come with me."

Qin Tianqi led Li Cheng to other ships.

There were over three hundred laborers at the southern dock, not a large number, and Qin Tianqi quickly asked them all.

Currently, besides Li Cheng, only two brothers are willing to work for Chen Yi.

Qin Tianqi led the men to Chen Yi, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction, and said, "Master Yi, only three people are willing to work for you. These guys are all cowards."

"If you have guts, you can't stay a laborer forever. You seized the opportunity as soon as it came. Three people are enough. There are plenty of people to do the work, but we don't need too many people to manage things."

Chen Yi's gaze swept over the three men: "It's very good that you're still willing to work for me at this time. Introduce yourselves and tell me why you came to the Tianhai Concession."

The three then identified themselves.

Li Cheng came from a mountain village and wanted to venture out into the world. He had heard that Tianhai was the most prosperous place, so he came here.

The two brothers, Shang Hao and Shang Jun, suffered a devastating blow from war. During their escape, their relatives passed away one after another, leaving only the two brothers to make a living in Tianhai.

As Chen Yi listened to them and observed their expressions, he knew without hesitation that what they said was true.

He nodded and said, "Since you trust me and work for me, you will never be short of food or drink, as long as I have food."

"Go and get yourself some decent clothes, so people know that if you follow me, you'll definitely have a good life."

Chen Yi laid out thirty silver dollars and gave ten to each person.

"Thank you, Master Yi."

The three men held the silver dollars, their hearts pounding. They were either from mountain villages or refugees, barely making a living by working as porters at the dock.

I've never seen so much money before.

These were dollars they couldn't save up even after several years of work, but Chen Yi gave them to them with a wave of his hand.

"Don't be so pathetic, it's just a small amount of money, let's go, let's go." Chen Yi clapped his hands and told them to leave.

Then, our gaze turned to Qin Tianqi.

When I touched it, a small, round leather bag appeared out of nowhere.

"Four-Eyes, you were the first to come with me, so I'm not a stingy person. Here's the money."

Qin Tianqi took the leather bag; it was rather heavy.

He opened it and glanced at it, then immediately swallowed hard: "Master Yi, this is far too much."

It contained several hundred dollars.

"It's just a small amount of money," Chen Yi said dismissively.

The southern dock earned him 2,300 silver dollars a month.

He only gave a small portion of it to Qin Tianqi.

Moreover, Qin Tianqi is indeed quite capable, and he even dared to ask him to go to the Chamber of Commerce.

"Four-Eyes, how long have you been at this dock?" Chen Yi asked.

"Master Yi, I've been doing this for three years."

"That means you're very familiar with the docks. In your opinion, what danger could there be in me being in charge of the docks?"

Qin Tianqi knew that now was the time for him to prove himself; whether he could truly become a trusted confidant depended on this performance.

He said, "Master Yi, I have three questions."

"Master Yi killed the martial arts instructors from the Iron Body Martial Arts School. They will definitely come looking for revenge. That's the first problem."

"The second question is about the other martial arts schools on the dock. Tianhai's dock has three sections: the north section, the middle section, and the south section. Our section is actually the shortest."

"The martial arts schools that occupied the other two sections are stronger than the Iron Body Martial Arts School. It's just that the Iron Body Martial Arts School became the foreigners' lackey, so more people know about it."

"The southern section of the dock has changed hands, and they will definitely send people to probe."

"The third issue is identity. To occupy territory in Tianhai, you must have an identity. There are three types of identities: Martial Arts Association, Imperial Police Bureau, and Foreigners Inspection Office."

"However, the police have always followed the lead of foreigners, so they only count two types of identities."

"If you don't have identification, the police and inspectors will keep bothering you, and you won't be able to do business."

Qin Tianqi's analysis was very clear.

After speaking, he looked at Chen Yi somewhat nervously, wondering if he had passed Chen Yi's test.

In his view, Chen Yi must know all this perfectly well, after all, someone who can kill a martial arts master is definitely not simple.

I asked the question just to see if he had any discernment.

However, he was mistaken; Chen Yi really didn't know these things.

When he transmigrated, he was just a dockworker, with virtually no other information about him.

"Iron Body Martial Arts School, and the other martial arts schools at the docks, these martial arts schools are all just a matter of typing; whoever comes to fight whom."

"But with this identity, how do I become a martial arts instructor in the Martial Arts Association?" Chen Yi asked.

He appears to have two identities, but in reality, he only has one, because he would never be a lackey for foreigners.

Qin Tianqi said, "Either join a martial arts school and be certified as a martial arts master under the school's guarantee, or open your own martial arts school."

Without a second thought, Chen Yi replied, "How do I open my own martial arts school?"

He has no intention of joining any other force.

"Apply to the Martial Arts Association, and then the Martial Arts Association will announce it widely. Anyone who does not support the establishment of the new martial arts school can send a martial artist to test their skills. Once all the testers pass, the new martial arts school can be opened."

"Generally speaking, when you open a new martial arts school, there will only be rival martial arts schools trying to stop you. But for a martial artist like you, Master Yi, who has no roots in Tianhai, you will probably have to fight against all the martial artists in Tianhai before you can open your school."

"I can't help it," Qin Tianqi said helplessly.

In his opinion, joining a martial arts school was definitely the best option.

To conquer the entire Tianhai region is simply unrealistic.

Chen Yi pondered for a moment and said, "It is indeed a bit troublesome. Let's see how things go first, and deal with the Iron Body Martial Arts School and the other people at Duan Wharf before making any further decisions."

Once he has established himself, news has spread that he no longer has a martial arts school affiliation, which will likely attract martial arts schools interested in collaborating with him.

If not, then we can just fight.