I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 40 Goal
"Longteng Escort Agency..."

Xie Yuan repeated this not-so-special name and asked curiously:
"Why can the Longteng Escort Agency surpass the four major martial arts schools?"

"The chief escort, Shen Longteng, is known as the best fighter in Yunzhao County. His realm has reached the 'transformation of qi and blood' after the fourth training."

Huo Da said with some admiration:
"And Longteng Escort Agency has other escort leaders at the fourth level."

"No wonder."

It was the first time that Xie Yuan heard of a warrior in the surrounding area who had broken through the fourth level of external training. There was only one such person, no wonder he was known as the number one master in Yunzhao.

In addition, the other escort leaders of Longteng Escort Agency are also quite powerful, so it is reasonable for them to overwhelm the martial arts schools of all sizes in Yunzhao County.

Huo Da took a sip of tea and continued:

"But I heard that the Vajra Sect was very dissatisfied with this statement and has been keeping an eye on the Longteng Escort Agency. Especially after the appointment of the county lieutenant from the Vajra Sect, there have been many frictions between the two families, both openly and covertly.

“The King Kong Sect has the support of the government, the Longteng Escort Agency has the best expert, and such a large escort agency also has support behind it, so for the time being, no one can do anything to anyone.

“But for now, if the Vajra Sect cannot produce a master who is no more than four levels of practice in a day, then it will not be able to compete with the Longteng Escort Agency.”

Xie Yuan listened with great interest, feeling like he was listening to stories of the underworld.

Yunzhao County has become a big pond for him now.

Maybe once he stands on this platform, he will be able to see a wider world.

After Huoda finished speaking, he took another sip of tea and changed the subject:
"But thank you, Junior Brother. Yunzhao County is a place with high mountains and deep waters, and there are many masters everywhere. Even Master is there... um. But in Panlong Town, our family should not be underestimated. This kung fu is enough to practice for a while.

"But when the time comes, if Junior Brother Xie wants to go to Yunzhao to try his luck, I think with your talent, it might not be a problem."

Huo Da smiled and encouraged Xie Yuan. After all, Xie Yuan's cultivation speed was indeed rare since the establishment of the Iron Clothes Sect.

After Huo Da left the training room and went outside to instruct his disciples, Xie Yuan performed a few more boxing moves and fell into deep thought:

"Finally, we have a way to fight. In the past, people either fought with axes or relied on strength and physique. There was no set method.

"Although this fighting style is crude, it is better because it matches the skills and is built from scratch. It is worth celebrating! After all, it is like picking it up for free. Thank you, Senior Brother Huo, for thinking highly of me.

"The axe technique is powerful, but should it be considered my 'killing method'? It's too fierce and vicious. It's best not to use it unless it's a life-or-death situation. It's better to save it as a killing move.

"But the future of Iron Armor Long Fist is limited, or the Iron Cloth Shirt and Iron Armor Sect are like this. If we really want to move forward, we can't stay in a small place forever."

Xie Yuan clenched his fist:
"With my talent, I need to learn more and practice more, and see more different martial arts. Sooner or later, I will go to Yunzhao County. Well, Yunzhao's big martial arts hall is expensive, but I now have a way to make money, so I can save slowly.

"To go to Yunzhao, you must first practice Pi Dacheng and become a martial artist. Yunzhao is not only a deep well, but there is also Zhang Yufeng who is eyeing you covetously. It's just the stage of saving money, so I'll try to find a way to break through here. But the trick to break through, well, it's impossible to get it for free like Iron Armor Long Fist. At least you have to be a core disciple, and Monk Liu should be worthy of it.

"But Senior Brother Huo has said several times that he wants to recruit me. I don't know what the Sect Master is thinking. If he still thinks it's not enough... wait for me to find a chance to show my strength in front of him, show my loyalty, and keep the Iron Armor Sect in mind. The Sect Master should be happy."

After listening to Huo Da's explanation of the surrounding situation today, Xie Yuan clarified his ideas for subsequent practice.

In the long run, shallow water cannot support a dragon. If you want to reach the peak of martial arts, you must leave Panlong Town and go to Yunzhao County. Regardless of where you go, make material preparations first;
As for the present, the breakthrough to becoming a warrior is not far away. I have to find a way to obtain the authority of a core disciple and learn the secret of breakthrough.

These are not contradictory to countering Zhang Yufeng's threat, and they go hand in hand.

The road ahead became clear to Xie Yuan, who nodded slightly. Now it was time to complete today's goal.

"Go take a bath!"

Xie Yuan left the training room and went to the pharmacy and the bathhouse; Huo Da left the training room, instructed his fellow students on how to practice for a while, and then went to the backyard. Standing at the door of the study, he knew that Monk Liu was inside today, so he knocked gently on the door.

"Master."

There was no response from inside. Hoda was a little surprised and asked a little louder:
"Master?"

After asking twice, Monk Liu's tired voice came from the study:
"Come in."

Huo Da calmed himself down, recalled what he had prepared in his mind, and decided that he would persuade his master to accept Xie Yuan as his core disciple no matter what, even if it meant deducting his expenses.

But when he entered the room, he saw Monk Liu with his brows furrowed and staring at a letter in his hand.

Monk Liu read it for a long time before he let out a sigh and handed the letter to Huo Da:

"have a look."

Huo Da took it, took a look, and his expression suddenly changed:
"...Your clan has taken up too much of Panlong's medicinal materials. After discussion, we have decided to temporarily withhold your clan's share of the medicine store. We will come to your house in the near future to discuss the specific matters through martial arts..."

The signatories are naturally the Black Tiger Boxing Gym and the Divine Weapon Gym.

Monk Liu's solemn voice came from the side:
"Take away the firewood from under the cauldron... Eldest disciple, be prepared. If you can't handle this, you'll have to pack up and leave Panlong with me."

……

A few days later.

Xie Yuan was practicing boxing in his own courtyard.

The punches are wide and straight, and he is not afraid of being hit at all, highlighting his strength and ferocity.

Compared to the first day's attempt, Xie Yuan now uses this set of boxing techniques with great vigor and ease, and it is already quite powerful.

[Iron Armor Long Fist·Minor Achievement: (47/100)]

"The progress is quite fast. Give me a few more days and Senior Brother Huo will come to ask for advice from me!"

Of course, this was said just for self-entertainment and as a joke, but Xie Yuan's progress was indeed amazing. This was due to the simplicity of his technique, but the bigger reason was Xie Yuan himself.

If his comprehension, progress, inner strength and many other factors were to remain the same as those of ordinary people, then Xie Yuan might as well just chop wood for the rest of his life.

Of course, with his ability, chopping wood for the rest of his life is also a way out, but it's a slow way to go.

"There have been rumors in the martial arts school these days, saying that someone is going to kick them out. They are so nervous that I can't even take a bath in peace."

Xie Yuan touched his chin:

"But if there really is a competition, I can go and watch the excitement and see how others fight."

His feelings towards Tieyimen are exactly the same as the feelings of a registered disciple towards the martial arts school. There is a sense of crisis or honor, but not much.

However, if he knew that he had lost the battle and it would affect his taking medicinal tonics and baths, it would be a different story.

Xie Yuan was just thinking about when to go watch the fun, when he suddenly heard Zhou Feng's breathless voice coming from far away on the hillside:
"Brother Yuan, Brother Yuan! It's bad. Brother Zhu and his men were pulling wood in the woods, but they were stopped by Zhang Laoer and his men!"

(End of this chapter)