The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 12 Entering the Martial Arts Hall
Although he didn't know more inside information than Wang San, as Su Dahao's partner, how could Xie Yuzhu not know some of Su Dahao's movements.

If they were just going to pick something like stone ear grass, why wouldn't they bring him along?

He must have known something and was worried that Su Yan would want to take revenge and cost him his life, so he tried to cover it up.

"Calculating the time, Niu Han and his men are almost here to collect the debt, so we have to find a way to deal with them."

If it was just a debt to save his mother, even if it was a loan with high interest, Su Yan would have paid it back on behalf of his predecessor. It was only about ten taels of silver, which was expensive, but would not cause any trouble in his life.

But now, all the new and old grudges are included, not to mention the debts. If I find the opportunity, I will have to deal with them one by one.
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The next morning, under hazy skies, Su Yan went straight to Yuncang Town with fifty taels of silver in his pocket.

Yuncang Town is located between the 800-li Yunling Mountain and the 600-li Bailu Lake, much farther away from the Shanjifang Market.

Su Yan went out and ran to the main road. After rushing for half a day, he saw the crowds of people gathering on the main road.

There was a constant stream of traffic, with ox carts and horse carts coming and going. Peddlers and merchants all carried backpacks and luggage, and lined up to drive their goods into Yuncang Town.

Don’t be fooled by the bustling Shanji Market. It is just a place where mountain people go to the market. Yuncang Town is where merchants gather, money circulates, and goods are traded.

We lined up to enter the city, and the bustling noise seemed to be boiling.

"Meat buns, freshly baked meat buns, five cents each."

"Shaobing, three cents a piece."

The hawking sounds continued, and people were shoulder to shoulder on the street. There were ordinary people wearing coarse linen clothes, but also wealthy people wearing fine cloth and satin clothes.

Vendors set up stalls on both sides, houses were used as shops, and signs were hung outside the doors.

"The countryside and the city are completely different. No wonder people are so eager to come to the city."

If there were no such thing as the Evil Insect Cauldron, Su Yan would probably have to work hard to climb the mountains and save some money before going to the city to make a living, and use the food he earned in his previous life to make some money.

Putting his thoughts aside, Su Yan walked into the crowd and asked passers-by where the Golden Ape Martial Arts School was.

Then he headed straight towards the southeast of Yuncang Town.

After about ten minutes, we finally arrived here. Compared to the bustling main street, there were far fewer pedestrians here.

However, the people coming and going were quite strong and sturdy, and they walked with great vigor, and they looked much stronger than ordinary people.

Even if he is not a warrior, he is probably someone who has been training his body for some time.

When he arrived at the gate of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School, a large courtyard with a high gate and three entrances appeared in front of Su Yan.

There is a shiny black plaque hanging on the gate of the house. It is drawn with a golden pen, the pen tip is as sharp as a knife, and the monkey spirit is as sharp as bones, as if the monkey has turned into words.

The words "Golden Ape" are written on it in a grand manner.

The gate of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School was open, revealing a large courtyard.

Under the eaves on the left side of the door, there is a wooden table placed horizontally, and two young men in training clothes are sitting behind the table.

Seeing the newcomer, the younger man raised his head and asked, "Are you here to sign up for martial arts training?"

Su Yan nodded: "Yes."

"Since you want to learn martial arts, you should know the rules. Fifty taels of silver is enough to become a registered disciple. The martial arts school will teach you how to strengthen your body and the techniques of boxing and kicking. If you train properly, you can learn the technique of standing meditation and become an outer disciple."

As Ma Shengming spoke, he looked at Su Yan and thought to himself, "He is handsome, but his body looks a little weak."

"There is indeed a distinction between registered and outer sects."

He took out fifty taels of silver and Song Qi's business card.

"Senior Brother, I was recommended by Manager Song of Baicaotang."

Ma Shengming showed a look of surprise, and his tone became more friendly: "So you are a friend of Baicaotang. Then I guess you don't need to train your body like those ordinary disciples. You should be fine."

The poor families in Yunling Mountain, Bailu Lake and the city not only have no foundation but are also weak and need to be strengthened.

It also makes it easier for people in the martial arts school to see his character. If he is really bad and cannot be taught, then there is no talk of teaching him.

If one can pass it, then there will be a chance to teach standing meditation.

But since someone recommended me, I can naturally save myself the trouble.

"I hunt in the mountains, and I'm still pretty strong."

Ma Shengming nodded and said, "Tell me your name and hometown. I'll write it down and take you to the middle courtyard later." "Su Yan from Yunqian Village."

Ma Shengming wrote down the hometown information, handed the matter to his junior fellow student beside him, and then led Su Yan into the house.

"My surname is Ma, my given name is Shengming, and I'm an inner sect disciple. During this time, I'm responsible for guiding people to become my disciples. You can just call me Senior Brother Ma."

"Meet Senior Brother Ma."

The two walked straight across the front yard.

The front yard is very large, with swords, guns, sticks, and stone locks of different weights placed in various open spaces, all of which are used to hone one's strength.

There were about one or two hundred people, honing their strength and bodies in various places, practicing a few moves, and fighting each other.

Ma Shengming introduced as he walked: "This is where the registered disciples practice. They have a shallow foundation and need to polish their bodies."

As he was about to pass the front yard, he paused slightly and said, "Furthermore, if you want to become famous in martial arts, you'll need more resources. Without some financial resources, it's impossible to succeed."

As they were talking, the two of them walked into the middle courtyard. The middle courtyard was slightly smaller than the front courtyard, and there were fewer people practicing there.

There were only about twenty or thirty people, standing in stances, looking like old monkeys.

"This is where the outer and inner disciples who have practiced the standing meditation are."

"Brother Ma, is there any difference between the outer sect and the inner sect?"

Ma Shengming said, "Master Bai will test you once a month. If you make good progress and get his approval, you can become an inner disciple. Only inner disciples are considered members of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School and can learn an additional auxiliary skill or martial art."

"Junior Brother Ma, what are you doing?"

Before he could finish, a red-faced man in a sleeveless shortsleeve and bare arms came towards him. He was tall and strong as a bear.

"Senior Brother Gao."

Ma Shengming greeted Gao Zheng and then said, "The junior brother recommended by Baicaotang to learn martial arts will start as an outer disciple according to convention and be specially handed over to my senior brother."

"Friends of Baicaotang?"

Gao Zheng looked at Su Yan carefully, thinking to himself: "His eyes are bright, and although his body is a little thin, his steps are steady."

"Whose business card is this?"

"Manager Song Qi's business card."

"Mr. Song? Didn't he go to Shanji to manage things? He hasn't been seen in the city for a long time."

Gao Zheng was slightly surprised, and Ma Shengming explained, "Junior Brother Su Yan is from Yunqian Village."

"Let me take a look at Junior Brother Su's physique so I can make arrangements."

After saying that, he looked at Su Yan and said, "Junior Brother Su, don't move."

He grabbed Su Yan's spine with his large hands, moving it up and down as if feeling for bones, his expression turning into surprise. "Thin on the outside, but strong on the inside. These muscles are so toned, a top-notch bone structure. No wonder Baicaotang recommended you. Junior Brother Su, you really can't be judged by appearances."

After Gao Zheng touched Su Yan's bones, his attitude towards him improved a lot.

He has a good physique and has the support of Baicaotang. I think his resources can't be that bad. If he is willing to work hard and enter the body-building realm, he may be able to achieve skin refining.

"Brother, is it so easy to test out this martial arts talent?"

"Oh, you're wrong. Bones are just a threshold. If we really want to talk about talent, it's visualization and comprehension. If you can't visualize and your beast spirit doesn't emerge, you'll never achieve true meaning in your life."

Gao Zheng couldn't help showing contempt, but then he remembered that Su Yan was not a martial artist, so he restrained himself a little.

"Only those with good physiques can make progress. If they are too weak, not only can they not only practice martial arts but also strengthen their bodies, they may even kill themselves. They are definitely not capable of learning martial arts."

"Been taught a lesson."

Su Yan finally understood a little bit. This made sense. It would be strange if one could know someone's talent just by touching their bones or doing some test.

"Brother, the front yard still needs to be looked after. I will go back first. I still have some matters regarding food, lodging and medicine that I have not yet informed you of. Please let me know as well. I will treat you to a drink later."

Seeing that Su Yan had good roots, Ma Shengming knew there was no problem with him becoming an outer disciple, so he didn't bother to make any more noise. He took his leave and strode out of the central courtyard.

"You come with me."

(End of this chapter)