The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 43 Inner Gate Examination

"Brother, I'm only at the Skin Refining stage. How can I help you become a true disciple?"

Although Su Yan was asking, his implication was more of a probe.

Gao Zheng was the one who brought Su Yan in. He knew that Su Yan was talented and had the background of Baicaotang.

Now, after just one month's effort, I suspect that he has mastered the skin refining process, and I'm afraid the efforts of the people from Baicaotang would have been indispensable.

Such a talent naturally needs to be won over.

"Junior brother doesn't know something."

Gao Zheng said, "The true disciples are all trusted by Master Bai and are also among those who manage the martial arts hall's resources. Strength and personnel are both indispensable. Junior brother has the ability to drive away mountains and has the background of Baicaotang. If he is willing to support Senior Brother, he will be much better than others."

Su Yan understood a little after hearing this and thought: "Inner sect means being a true member of a martial arts school. True disciples are probably equivalent to being a manager or storekeeper, but more intimate. Senior Brother Gao Zheng thinks I have background and talent, so he wants me to help him in Huangshan."

With help from others and achievements, if your skills improve, then you will naturally have the opportunity to become a true disciple.

Gao Zheng is preparing for himself.

"Besides, there's nothing to lose if I agree to it. Maybe I'll need his help in the desolate mountains."

Su Yan said, "Brother, you have helped me so much. If you need any help, I will help you to the best of my ability."

Gao Zheng's face was filled with joy. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Junior Brother. When you enter the inner gate and head into the desolate mountains, come find me if you need anything. I won't worry about Zhou Hui causing you any trouble."

Su Yan raised his eyebrows slightly. "I have something to ask you, Senior Brother. Although Zhou Hui looks down on the mountain households and lake people, he has not paid much attention to them in the past. Why did he stand up today?"

Gao Zheng said disdainfully, "Zhou Hui is on good terms with Xiaoshan. I think he knows you and Xiaoshan might have some conflicts, so he's doing you a favor."

"Don't worry, Junior Brother. A martial arts school is a martial arts school, and individuals are individuals. No matter how close he is, he wouldn't dare to break the rules directly."

"I understand."

Gao Zheng gave Su Yan a few instructions, all about the things happening in the martial arts gym.

It is true that where there are people, there will be disputes. Although they are all martial arts schools, there are always people with their own plans.

Zhou Hui was on good terms with the Xiaoshan Society, and sometimes they were involved in some matters, so their interests were tied together.

In his eyes, Su Yan was a little brat who could be manipulated at will.

But it’s hard to say what will happen in the end.

For the remaining two days, no one dared to cause trouble for Su Yan.

Even Li Shun and others just snorted coldly when they saw Su Yan, but did not do anything else.

Firstly, Su Yan’s strength is indeed not weak, and ordinary people cannot deal with him.

Secondly, although Li Shun wanted to deal with Su Yan, he also didn't want anything to go wrong during his own assessment.

"All outer disciples gather, Master Bai is here!"

All the outer disciples were gathered early, more than a hundred of them, standing in the middle courtyard, their bodies straight and their eyes eager to try.

The inner disciples stood in the front row. There were only a dozen or so of them, and not all of them had arrived.

The leader was the tall and strong Gao Zheng.

"coming."

Someone whispered something, and several people slowly walked out of the inner courtyard and stepped into the gate of the middle courtyard.

One of them was a man in his early fifties, with a strong build, deep eyes, and an aura as heavy as a mountain.

He had gray hair, wore a white tiger-patterned robe, a white jade belt, and indigo animal-patterned boots. As soon as he entered the courtyard, his eyes swept over everyone, and no one dared to look him in the eye. 'Such a strong aura.'

Su Yan was also in the crowd. This was the first time he saw Bai Changlin.

Although I have heard of it, Bai Changlin's iron arms have built such a foundation in Yuncang Town, which shows that he is very capable.

Beside him, there were two men in light grey robes, who looked a little older. One was a short and thin old man with a white face and no beard, his hands hidden between his large sleeves.

The other one was an old man of medium build, with half a beard and tiger-like eyes and a dignified face.

There are also elders in the martial arts school who are of the same generation as Bai Changlin, but they are not brothers and have a close relationship.

The remaining two people both looked young. The older one was only in his early thirties, with a square face and thick eyebrows. He was the eldest disciple Li Jinshan, whose fists were like iron towers.

The remaining person was dressed in white, thinner, and dressed like Bai Changlin. He was the second disciple, Zhao Tianwen.

Both of them are true disciples, and in terms of status, they are no lower than the elders.

"My fellow apprentices are all more or less aware that today's summer exam is unusual, so I won't beat around the bush. The rules for today's exam must be changed."

Li Jinshan strode forward, and his steady voice made all the outer disciples' faces change slightly.

"Those who haven't achieved minor success in standing practice or boxing techniques should step aside. Junior Brother Gao Zheng and Uncle Li will guide you in your training today."

Today is the day of the examination, but it is also the inner gate examination. People are unsettled now, so even guidance will be of no use. It would be better to divide them into two groups directly.

As soon as these words were spoken, many disciples' faces darkened. Although they knew they had no hope, they still felt disappointed when this was pointed out.

Those who did not meet the requirements retreated to the outer courtyard to wait, and only thirty-seven people remained on the field.

Among more than a hundred people, only thirty-seven have achieved minor success in standing practice or boxing. This ratio is not high, especially since not all of these people have achieved minor success in skin refining.

Li Jinshan glanced at the remaining people and said in a deep voice, "The Golden Ape Martial Arts School has been established for thirty years. Since its inception, it has been teaching martial arts, recruiting many disciples, and building a powerful force. Although you, my fellow disciples, have paid money to learn martial arts, you have also inherited the legacy of the teaching."

You pay money to learn something, and although it is a matter of paying money and learning skills at the same time, after years of this, there is naturally a sense of kinship, which cannot be shirked.

Even after leaving this school, it is a courtesy to call fellow martial artists brothers when meeting them.

"The martial arts school is not heartless. There are also ways to advance. After passing the examination and becoming an inner disciple, you will receive a monthly salary of two taels and can work in the martial arts school. If you do your job well, you will also receive additional rewards. At the same time, you can also study a supplementary skill and a boxing technique. If you improve your martial arts, there will be other benefits."

Li Jinshan spoke bluntly, as if in keeping with his personality. "Inner disciples, the Golden Ape Martial Arts School is your support, and you are also its future. Before the assessment begins, I have only one question: are all of you present here willing to join the Golden Ape Martial Arts School?"

Outer disciples are just a transaction, using silver and incense to gather popularity and make some money.

Perhaps some disciples will become employees of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School, but it is no different from being hired, except that they are inner disciples.

Everyone knows this.

After Li Jinshan finished speaking, seeing no sign of hesitation from the crowd, he nodded, "Master, shall we begin the Golden Ape Posture?"

"Pile up the stakes."

Bai Changlin nodded, and Li Jinshan shouted, "Stand on the Golden Ape Post!"

As the voice fell, all the disciples, including Su Yan, took a step and stood on the Golden Ape Post.

The outer disciples who have achieved minor success are naturally familiar with the Golden Ape Posture. After standing in the posture, they are indeed like old apes in the mountains.

Li Jinshan and Bai Changlin glanced at them and nodded. No one dared to pretend to have achieved a small level of success in standing meditation here, so it was not bad.

Suddenly, the two of them saw Su Yan in the corner, who looked like a ferocious ape in the mountains. His form and intention were one, and although he was just practicing standing meditation, it seemed as if a ferocious beast was hidden in his body.

“Someone actually achieved great success in standing meditation!”

(End of this chapter)