Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 559 The Source of Bloodline (Part 1)

Meng Ren is unwilling to use his brain, but he's not really stupid.

Even a fool couldn't master the fifth level of true skill.

He had a good understanding of the recent situation in Jingtian Village.

Besides, even if he doesn't think of it himself, he has family and friends who can remind him.

After thinking for a while, Meng Ren said, "No matter what happens in the sect in the future, I plan to open a martial arts school in a county outside the city, make a name for myself, and slowly build up my reputation. It will be a considerable foundation."

"A martial arts school?" Han Yi smiled; he hadn't expected Meng Ren to have such a thought.

These days, it's a good option for someone who has mastered martial arts to open a martial arts school, find a successor, pass on their skills, and teach disciples.

However, Han Yi didn't think much of it.

Teaching disciples is troublesome, and the returns are too slow. Even if he can earn some money, it's just a drop in the bucket for him now.

Han Yi was about to say something when he suddenly thought of something and paused.

"Are you all ready?"

“Not bad, we’ve bought all the land. Prices in the county town below are quite cheap; you can buy a large plot for just a few hundred taels of gold.”

Is the surrounding environment suitable? Are there channels for recruiting disciples?

"I've investigated. There aren't any legitimate martial arts sects down there, and many people have a strong desire to learn martial arts. As for connections in the area, with my father's help, both the government officials and other underworld figures have been taken care of," Meng Ren replied.

His family also runs a boxing academy, especially his father, who is a well-known martial arts instructor. With a little help, they can find a group of good instructors.

"I see..." Han Yi nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

No matter how you look at it, the world right now looks like it's about to descend into chaos.

Although he is currently the inspector of Jingtian Manor and seems to hold a high position of power, what if Jingtian Manor really encounters trouble one day and splits into independent entities?

Whether he can keep his position as inspector is another matter entirely.

Years of experience have taught Han Yi that relying solely on himself and going it alone is not an option.

Even if Meng Ren's martial arts school can't train any powerful martial arts masters, having a large number of people will at least make it much more efficient in terms of intelligence gathering.

"Brother, do you want to join?" Meng Ren asked in a low voice. "Although everything is ready for my martial arts school, it's not famous enough if I'm the only one maintaining it. If you join, you don't even need to come; you can just lend your name. How about that?"

Martial arts schools are small in scale, have few rules, and are not as restrictive as sects. As long as you pay, they will accept anyone, regardless of background or skill.

But there is one prerequisite: reputation.

Han Yi immediately understood Meng Ren's meaning; he was being asked to go and keep order.

However, this also coincides somewhat with his earlier thoughts.

No matter how powerful you are, you will always need some helpers around you. Taking the opportunity to build a force that is completely loyal to you is also a chance.

Han Yi paused for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Okay, I can go and take a look if I have time."

He decided to participate in Meng Ren's martial arts school.

In these chaotic times, it would be good to take in and nurture some of our own people and develop them into a force that truly belongs to us.

"Qingtang, from now on, I'll take half of my share of the profits and use it as initial funding for the martial arts school." Thinking of this, he looked at Tao Qingtang.

"Half?" Tao Qingtang was taken aback, then replied, "Okay, I'll contribute half as well, consider it an investment."

She trusted Han Yi's judgment, especially his decision, which she was certain would be correct.

It was thanks to Han Yi's guidance on several key events that her Plum Blossom Pavilion business grew bigger and bigger, with branches even opening in the prefectural city.

Therefore, Tao Qingtang was certain that a person like Han Yi would surely achieve great things and rise to prominence in the future.

Therefore, once Han Yi made a decision, she decided to bet on it without hesitation.

"this…..."

Meng Ren was momentarily stunned. He was no longer the naive newcomer he had been a few years ago. The "half" that Han Yi and Tao Qingtang mentioned sounded easy, but in reality, it represented a huge amount of financial support.

He originally wanted to ask Han Yi, his older brother, for help, to lend a hand, and to get sponsorships, but now it seems that none of that is necessary.

People, money, and goods—everything is readily available.

The only thing missing is to get the martial arts school up and running as soon as possible.

A smile slowly appeared on Meng Ren's face, and he nodded emphatically: "Alright, it's settled then. Don't worry, elder brother and Manager Tao, leave the affairs of the martial arts school to me."

"Mm," Han Yi nodded in response.

"The dishes are here!" At this moment, the last and most important dish of Yuehe Restaurant was also served.

The red broth in the pot was glistening with oil, the chilies were red and crisp, the fish slices were white and tender, and the aroma of hot oil wafted out as white smoke, lingering around everyone's noses.

Yuehelou, Yuehelou, this is a signature dish that the owner only cooks for regular customers: spicy dragon fish. This dish is oily but not greasy, spicy but not dry, numbing but not bitter, and the fish is tender and smooth.

While enjoying their meal, the group meticulously planned and finalized the specific details of the martial arts school.

As night deepened, countless stars twinkled, and the moonlight shone like a veil.

The three of them came down from the restaurant one after another, said their goodbyes, and left.

As for Meng Ren and Han Yi, they don't need to worry about them; they can just leave on their own.

As for Tao Qingtang, Han Yi decided to see her off anyway.

Even though we are in the city now, it is already late at night, and it is a chaotic time. Many random, unidentified people have come.

As night fell, the two walked slowly down the street.

In the dark corners of the surrounding alleys, one could occasionally sense someone secretly spying on them.

But Han Yi didn't care at all. In the past, he might have been a little worried, afraid that his connections with all sorts of people and his efforts to attract investment would attract trouble from others.

But after he broke through to the seventh level of true skill, he no longer needed to hide it too much.

Now that the situation is becoming increasingly unstable, it's time to spread some word to avoid trouble constantly coming your way.

"How is my brother... lately?" Tao Qingtang suddenly asked as they walked.

"It's alright, kids are just at that mischievous age, a bit naughty," Han Yi replied. "But that's normal. If they were well-behaved, they wouldn't be kids. With a few more years of training, your brother will definitely impress you."

Hearing Han Yi's experienced reply, Tao Qingtang glanced at him slightly.

“You’ve matured a lot compared to before…” she remarked.

"People change, and I'm no exception," Han Yi said calmly. "Everything is constantly pushing you to move forward and grow. That's the pressure of life; you have no choice but to mature."

"That's true. In just a few short years, many things that we used to know have disappeared..." Tao Qingtang sighed.

"What are your plans for the future?" Han Yi asked casually.