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Chapter 130 Reality and the Mystic

A few days ago, the crisis was resolved after the flower thief died.

Senior Brother Shen Sijing came to the martial arts gym to pick up younger sister Shen Siying to take home. Zhou You inadvertently discovered that he was frowning. He felt a little strange at the time, wondering if he had hidden these things.

Father Zhou had no appetite anymore. "Of course not."

"Manager Xu has expressed his position to the boss. If the trade route is blocked again, he will call his son back to help."

Senior Brother Xu is leaving the martial arts school? But he has always wanted to break through his qi and blood and practice boxing hard.

In fact, Xu Ying's training in the martial arts hall was tacitly approved by the Shen family business.

Once he breaks through the barrier of Qi and blood, he will be of greater help to the business, as Qi and blood can directly compete with the existence of evil spirits.

Brother Xu Ying has worked hard for almost ten years, it would be a shame to give up now.

Considering that Manager Xu and the company will prosper together and the future of the entire family depends on the Shen family, it is not surprising that he made this decision.

"His father, where is our You'er?"

Mother was a little worried. Manager Xu, such an important figure, had to ask her son for help. What about his family?
Father Zhou glanced at Zhou You and said, "Nothing has been said yet."

Their family also depends on the Shen family's business for their livelihood, and if they really reach the end of their rope, they have to make a statement.

There is no way, the binding is too deep, and it is not easy to jump off the boat.

"Don't worry, Dad. I've been practicing boxing quite well recently and can help you."

Father Zhou waved his hand, "Don't."

"You don't know how dangerous it is out there. If ten caravans go out and only one comes back, we'd be thankful!"

"There's a guy in the business who got married last month. He went out with the caravan to escort goods to make money. When he came back yesterday, only half of the wreckage was left. It was so miserable!"

Mother was so frightened that she grabbed Father Zhou's hand and said, "Don't go!"

"No, I can't go either. I'm too old."

Father Zhou Zhou laughed at himself, "You'er, the Shen family has been kind to us, we don't deserve to risk our lives for them. Even if we want to repay their kindness, we must do it within our means."

"Don't worry, Dad. I know what's going on."

During the meal, Zhou You discussed with his parents and decided to rent a new house.

My dad has been busy with work lately, so once he's free, our family can pay the money and sign the deed and move in.

Things happened one after another.

After Zhou You returned to the martial arts gym, he devoted himself to practicing boxing, racing against time to improve his level.

"Zhou You, Senior Brother Xu is the host, please have dinner at Zhaijinlou."

Li Hao rushed into the martial arts training ground and said, "Let's go together."

It’s not a festival, so why would Xu Ying invite guests? He should go to Zhaijinlou.

Xu Ying's father was a senior executive at a business firm and his family was well off, but at best they were middle class and had limited pocket money.

"Senior Brother Xu is about to start his apprenticeship!"

It turned out to be the case.

Old Man Zhou’s words came to mind. After all, it has come to this.

Golden Tower...

"I'm sorry, I can't afford the private room on the second floor, so I'll have to let you guys eat on the first floor."

Xu Ying picked up the wine glass and drank it first as a toast, "A toast to all the brothers."

The apprentices present were all young men from the city who were on Shen Sijing's side, and they all had a good relationship with Xu Ying.

Someone who didn't know the inside story asked, "Brother Xu, why are you in such a hurry to start your apprenticeship?"

To become a master means to leave the protection of the martial arts school from now on and work independently. Even if you need help, you cannot go to the martial arts school for help.

Unless you have a breakthrough in Qi and blood, the disadvantages of starting out far outweigh the advantages.

"Why are you asking so many questions? Just drink!"

Li Hao knew something and quickly covered the other person's mouth.

Although Senior Brother Shen Sijing did not come, the apprentices drank to their heart's content until the moon rose to the zenith and they were supported back to the martial arts hall.

"Zhou You, I have something to tell you!" Xu Ying didn't drink. His eyes were bright and he went to talk to Zhou You alone.

The two did not return to the martial arts hall, but walked to a well on the street and sat down leaning against the well fence.

A slight cool air emanated from the wellhead, and the moonlight was reflected on the water, with sparkling lights floating up and down.

"Zhou You, after I graduate, I will join the merchant company and be mainly responsible for escorting the caravan."

"Well, stop talking and let me finish."

"I took the initiative to ask for this. The Shen Family Business cannot fall. I have received a lot of kindness from Senior Brother Shen's family since I was a child. Now it's time to repay them."

"Just practice in the martial arts gym. I'll take care of the business. I don't need you for now."

"There is a favor you must do."

Xu Ying spread out his palms, "Give me the secret technique left by Wu Yanyi."

Obviously, seeing that there was no hope for Xu Ying to break through his Qi and Blood, he had to resort to an unconventional secret method to force a breakthrough.

But this is a road of no return.

Zhou You still remembers that Xu Ying repeatedly warned him not to ruin his future for the sake of momentary pleasure.

But when it came to him, he chose to resort to this bad idea.

"Brother Xu, I can't give it to you."

Zhou You shook his head, "You know that's not a good thing."

"Silly boy, I'm here to help you solve your problem. If you don't appreciate it, forget it. But don't refuse so quickly."

Xu Ying smiled faintly, "Times are different now. The world is in turmoil and people are restless. Military force will become more and more important in the future."

"Although Wu Yanyi's unconventional secret method has side effects, it can really help people break through the Qi and blood barrier."

"If you keep it in your hands, it will only attract more covetousness and calculations. It is better to give it to me for safekeeping."

I'm afraid it's not just for safekeeping, but also for personal use?
"Brother Xu, this is a road of no return. Have you forgotten what happened to Wu Yanyi?"

"I haven't forgotten, but I have no choice."

Wu Yanyi said firmly, "It's like drinking poison to quench thirst. At least we can ensure that we don't die of thirst before we are poisoned to death. The longer we can delay, the better!"

"Zhou You, you have a bright future ahead of you. Try to follow the right path and break through your Qi and blood as soon as possible. Don't waste so many years like I did."

Having said that, Zhou You couldn't bear it anymore and took out the secret method left by Wu Yanyi.

He is the only one in the world who has mastered the innate hunger, and he offsets the defects of his secret method by devouring large amounts of pills.

Xu Ying is not him. Using this secret method will definitely lead to loss of energy and blood, and a significant reduction in lifespan.

This is exchanging life for power.

Zhou You understood that in order to escort the caravan, Xu Ying had to improve his energy and blood in a short period of time, and he had no choice.

"Brother Xu, are you ready?"

"good."

After Xu Ying got the secret method, he was in a good mood. "My old boss gave me some money, and I purchased four secret medicines. With the help of this secret method, I can break through the qi and blood. Even if there are sequelae, they will not be more serious than Wu Yanyi's."

When Wu Yanyi achieved a breakthrough, no secret medicine was of any use, and he lost half of his life.

Maybe we should learn from the lesson and supplement with secret medicine, and perhaps the situation will be more optimistic.

After returning to the martial arts hall, Zhou You sat cross-legged on the ground, closing his eyes and thinking.

Both he and Xu Ying are proficient in martial arts, so why was Xu Ying chosen to be the master and be responsible for escorting the caravan?

Xu Ying's father holds a higher position, and Xu Ying himself has a closer relationship with Shen Sijing.

The only difference is...

Zhou You is younger and has more potential. He is a well-known Flying Tiger, and recently he has shown signs of a breakthrough in Qi and Blood. Once he breaks through Qi and Blood, it will be more beneficial to Shen's business.

Xu Ying used an unconventional secret method to break through his false qi and blood, which was destined to be a consumable with a very short shelf life.

Isn't it obvious which is more important?
This is reality, the cold reality.

(End of this chapter)