We're practicing all martial arts, so why did you switch to easy mode?

Chapter 2 Iron Wire Fist: Using the Force to Strike the Dog
"You want to become my apprentice?"

Inside the courtyard, a thin old man scrutinized Su Chen, his eyes piercingly clear, as if he could see right through Su Chen.

Su Chen nodded, his expression serious.

The old man said, "It's five taels to become a disciple, and you'll only be taught for three months, which will make you a nominal disciple. If you don't master the art, you'll have to keep paying. Have you thought it through?"

Su Chen cupped his hands in a respectful gesture: "This disciple has made up his mind."

The old man was unmoved and added, "You are older and your bones are fully formed. Even if you study hard, you may not achieve anything. If you insist, then pay the money."

Upon hearing this, Su Chen handed over the money he had prepared beforehand.

Soon the old man beckoned a burly man over: "Li Mo, you'll be in charge of taking care of him for the next few days."

“Yes, Master Hong.” Li Mo nodded and looked at Su Chen. “Junior Brother, come with me.”

Li Mo helped Su Chen collect the martial arts school's uniform and also introduced the old man's identity.

The old man's name is Hong Ming, the founder of the Hong Family Martial Arts School.

Li Mo is Hong Ming's seventh formal disciple, and he is responsible for teaching several disciples in the outer academy on a regular basis.

“We usually practice in this courtyard. Since you’re new here, you should first practice standing meditation and strengthen your arm muscles like them. After a while, I will teach you boxing techniques.”

Li Mo led Su Chen to the courtyard, spoke to him, and then wanted to teach Su Chen standing meditation.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen frowned slightly. He hadn't come here to practice stance training; he planned to start practicing martial arts directly.

So he went straight to the point and said, "Senior brother, could you teach me the fist techniques directly?"

Li Mo chuckled after hearing this: "Junior brother, I know what you're thinking. Everyone who comes to the martial arts school is just as eager as you to learn martial arts."

"But you must know that martial arts training is not something that can be done overnight. If you want to master martial arts, you must lay a solid foundation. Once you have mastered the stance training, I will naturally teach you the fist techniques."

He advised Su Chen not to be overly ambitious, lest he end up with nothing.

However, Su Chen did not answer. Instead, he took out a silver ingot from his pocket, handed it to Li Mo, and said in a sincere and earnest voice, "Could you please demonstrate the fist technique for me a few times, senior brother?"

“You…” Li Mo stared blankly at Su Chen, unsure of what to say for a moment.

He stared at Su Chen for a long time, but Su Chen did not avoid his gaze. Seeing Su Chen's determination, Li Mo sighed and said, "Fine, since you want to see, then I will demonstrate it."

"Thank you, senior brother. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."

Su Chen thanked him and then handed the silver to Li Mo. Li Mo accepted the money without saying a word or showing any expression.

Immediately, Li Mo began demonstrating his boxing techniques to Su Chen.

"This is the Hung Family Iron Wire Fist, which has thirty-six moves in total. Please watch carefully!"

As he spoke, Li Mo demonstrated his boxing techniques. His movements were fluid and his moves were smooth and seamless.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he displayed all his fist techniques to Su Chen.

"Do you see clearly?"

After finishing the test, Li Mo asked.

Su Chen shook his head, and Li Mo didn't seem to care, as if he already knew the outcome: "This is the last time. This time I'll slow down."

After saying that, he demonstrated his martial arts again.

However, he didn't notice at all that Su Chen's pupils were slightly unfocused.

Name: Su Chen

Martial Arts: Iron Wire Fist (Beginner 1%)

[Easy Mode: Iron Wire Fist 0 times (1 taels of silver/time)]

In his mind, the transparent panel changed, and the Iron Wire Fist technique was now displayed in the martial arts section.

"Simple mode? One or two taels of silver per use?"

Su Chen was initially pleased to have just acquired martial arts skills, but his joy vanished when he saw that he had to spend money on in-game purchases.

After paying for martial arts lessons and bribing his senior brothers, he had less than an ounce of silver left.

"Alright, junior brother, I've demonstrated the boxing techniques for you. Now I'll teach you stance training."

After the second rehearsal, Li Mo no longer intended to practice.

Although Li Mo would teach Su Chen boxing techniques later, that would be some time from now. For now, Su Chen should focus on mastering his stance training. This time, Su Chen didn't refuse and allowed Li Mo to teach him.

It took Li Mo half a day to teach Su Chen the essentials of stance training.

Then he left, leaving Su Chen to practice alone.

With more than ten disciples in the entire courtyard, he naturally couldn't waste all his time on Su Chen.

After Li Mo left, Su Chen continued practicing his stake training while deep in thought.

"I thought that once I activated my cheat system, I could quickly master martial arts. It seems I was too naive. Now, not only have I completely offended the Blackwater Gang, but I also don't have much money left."

This made Su Chen's heart sink slightly.

"No, there is still hope. The martial arts displayed on the panel have a progress value. Although it is not a stat panel, it may be a proficiency panel. I can try to increase the progress of the martial arts through training."

Without thinking, Su Chen disregarded Li Mo's attention and began secretly practicing his boxing alone in a corner.

However, half an hour passed, and the progress of martial arts on the panel did not change at all.

After an afternoon, Su Chen's growth rate was only one percentage point, a disappointingly slow pace.

During this time, Li Mo observed Su Chen several times, but seeing that Su Chen would not listen to advice, he gave up.

"It's getting dark!"

Su Chen glanced at the sky and saw that most of the people inside the martial arts hall had left, with only Li Mo still packing up his things in the courtyard.

He pursed his lips, came over to Li Mo, and helped him tidy up.

Li Mo glanced at it and asked, "Junior Brother Su, I can handle this little thing. You can go back now."

Su Chen smiled and continued to help. Seeing this, Li Mo vaguely guessed what was going on but didn't say anything.

A moment later, Li Mo finished tidying up and asked, "Junior Brother Su, is there anything I can help you with?"

Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Senior brother, could you please escort me back?"

Li Mo was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, gave Su Chen a deep look, and nodded under the other's gaze: "Okay, wait for me."

……

Flat Rock Street.

Chen Ergou, accompanied by two henchmen, had a gloomy expression. They had been waiting in front of Su Chen's house for half a day, but Su Chen still hadn't shown up.

The thought of how Su Chen had scared him so badly that he had fled in a sorry state filled Chen Ergou with rage, and he wished he could kill Su Chen.

This time, the three of them brought enough weapons and waited outside Su Chen's house for their prey to come to them.

"Big brother, look, that kid has appeared!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ergou, who was in a fit of anger, immediately stood up, gripped the iron rod tightly, and stared intently.

Under the dim starlight, two figures slowly approached each other.

Chen Ergou, accompanied by two henchmen, walked towards Su Chen with slow, heavy steps, carrying a chilling aura.

"Hong Family Martial Arts School!"

Before he even got close, he paused, his expression froze, and when he saw the style of Li Mo's clothes, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Damn, when did this kid get involved with the disciples of the Hong Family Martial Arts School?"

Chen Ergou spat lightly, a hint of hesitation flashing across his face.

They were just low-level thugs in the Blackwater Gang, not qualified to be compared with the formal disciples of the Hong Family Martial Arts School.

Although the Hong Family Martial Arts School is not considered a top-tier martial arts school, it is still well-known, and its official disciples are far stronger than them.

"Let's go. Let's let him off this time and teach him a lesson next time. I don't believe that the Hong Family Martial Arts School can protect him for a while, or for a lifetime!"

After a series of shifting expressions, Chen Ergou gritted his teeth and said...

He was seething with anger as Su Chen repeatedly escaped.

This fire will gradually accumulate over time, and when it erupts, it will completely take Su Chen's life.

Watching Chen Ergou walk away, Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Li Mo, clasped his hands in thanks, and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother."

(End of this chapter)