In the world of martial arts, grind your skill level to become a saint.

"Normally, it's five to ten taels of silver a month. The exact amount depends on the position of the organization you're affiliated with and the type of work you're responsible for. However, it's rarely less than that. You haven't reached Stone Skin yet, so I'll explain in detail once you do!"

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Zhengtang spoke.

He felt it was too early to tell Su Hao now, and the gangs in Hongqiao Town were too complex to explain in a single sentence.

When the other party truly breaks through, I will have a proper talk with him.

Five to ten taels of silver?

Su Hao was somewhat surprised.

I never expected that a martial artist at the Stone Skin level would be so valuable.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Take the annihilated Ferocious Tiger Gang, for example; its two leaders were only at the Stone Skin Realm.

The interest and other income they received each month were more than ten taels.

"After affiliating with a faction, besides the monthly salary, are there any supplies or other rewards as compensation?"

Su Hao then asked.

He knew that rewards could be divided into various types, and what martial artists lacked most were supplements that could strengthen their blood and qi.

Sometimes its value far exceeds ten taels of silver, after all, this thing is in long-term supply, and it is also a considerable fortune.

"Supplements?" Zhou Zhengtang was taken aback, then shook his head and laughed, "But some small gangs and factions don't have the money to provide these things. To put it bluntly, the gang you're assigned to this month might be replaced by someone else next month, so it's already good enough if they can give you the payment on time."

"Besides, it's too early for you to be thinking about these things now. You've already been training for almost a month. If you still haven't made a breakthrough next month, then the chances are slim. So you need to hurry up!"

Zhou Zhengtang offered his earnest advice.

Su Hao nodded upon hearing this. It seemed he had been overestimating the benefits. After pondering for a few moments, he seemed to have thought of something and asked again, "Senior Brother Zhou, do you know how dangerous it is to be affiliated with these gangs? If we don't affiliate with them, will Master Liu blame us?"

"I won't blame you, but you'll still need to pay the gym maintenance fee every month... As for whether it's dangerous or not, gang fights are always about who gets in my way and who gets in my way, so it's definitely dangerous..."

After Zhou Zhengtang finished speaking, seeing that Su Hao was about to speak again, he quickly added, "Let's talk about these things after you break through! And are you still practicing...?"

Zhou Zhengtang suddenly stopped speaking, staring at Su Hao in astonishment.

Before his eyes, Su Hao's arms had become taut and hard, with a faint glow of blood flowing beneath the skin.

"certainly!"

Su Hao nodded and strode towards Zhou Zhengtang.

A gust of wind blew out, and the fist shot straight at Zhou Zhengtang's face.

"You bastard!"

After his initial shock, Zhou Zhengtang quickly recovered and reached out to meet the attack.

Boom! !

As fists collided, the sound of wood and stone colliding echoed from the point of impact.

The dust on the ground was swept away by a gentle breeze and spread out in an arc.

Su Hao took several steps back before regaining his balance.

"It really is stone skin!"

Zhou Zhengtang's eyes lit up.

He hadn't expected Su Hao to break through the Stone Skin Realm!

And it seems that in less than a month, this speed is about the same as it was back then!

It is clear that Su Hao's talent is definitely no less than theirs.

It's important to understand that Su Hao didn't have their family background or resources, yet he was still able to break through in the same amount of time. It's obvious who is stronger and who is weaker.

The fight between Su Hao and Zhou Zhengtang also attracted the attention of others.

However, upon seeing that Su Hao's arms were flushed red, as if blood and energy were surging, they couldn't help but start whispering among themselves.

I never expected Su Hao to break through.

"You jerk, asking me so many questions while hiding your true abilities? How awful!"

Zhou Zhengtang was somewhat speechless.

He had just told Su Hao to hurry up and break through, but it turns out that this guy had already broken through the Stone Skin stage.

No wonder they keep bringing up the issue of the temporary posting.

"Thanks to Senior Brother Zhou's guidance just now, otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to break through," Su Hao said modestly.

"Get lost!" Zhou Zhengtang said irritably, then looked at Master Liu, who was still instructing Tang Huang on cultivation, and said, "I'll take you to see Master Liu. The matter of the temporary post needs Master Liu's approval, but given your breakthrough speed, it shouldn't be a problem."

Su Hao nodded upon hearing this.

He was still wondering how to bring it up in a more appropriate way.

However, with Senior Brother Zhou leading the way, he no longer needs to consider this issue.

The two quickly arrived at the place where Liu Shi and Tang Huang were.

At this moment, Master Liu was patiently teaching Tang Huang some key points of boxing techniques.

Upon seeing Zhou Zhengtang approach, his expression turned serious.

"What is it?"

Teacher Liu seemed to dislike being interrupted halfway through a lesson.

However, upon seeing that it was Zhou Zhengtang, he did not react, but his tone became slightly displeased.

"Master, Junior Brother Zhou has broken through the Stone Skin."

Zhou Zhengtang didn't care about the other party's tone. He took a few steps closer and pointed to Su Hao behind him.

Has it broken through the stone skin?

Liu Chongshan was slightly taken aback. He stopped explaining and then looked at Su Hao with some surprise.

"Come here for a moment."

Su Hao nodded in agreement and then stepped forward.

"Mobilize your Qi and blood, and demonstrate the boxing technique once."

Liu Chongshan's face still didn't reveal much emotion, but his tone had lost some of the initial calmness.

He remembered that Su Hao had only been at the boxing gym for about a month, and that he was able to break through the stone skin so quickly was quite remarkable.

He had previously performed a rough bone analysis on Su Hao to assess his aptitude, and found it to be just average. The fact that Su Hao broke through at this time was indeed somewhat unexpected.

Meanwhile, Tang Huang was also looking at Su Hao with great curiosity, wanting to see how this senior brother, who had just entered the Stone Skin level, would perform next.

"yes!"

Su Hao bowed and then began to circulate his qi and blood, demonstrating the Yue Shan boxing style.

Master Liu watched from the side, and none of them spoke until Su Hao finished his demonstration, at which point Master Liu nodded slightly.

"It is indeed a layer of stone skin, you're good!"

Upon hearing this, Su Hao bowed and then stood aside.

"From now on, you are considered an initiation disciple of our Yue Shan Martial Arts School. This news will soon reach Hongqiao Town. As for other matters that need to be considered, Zhou boy, you can explain them to him."

After Liu finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling to leave.

"Yes..." Zhou Zhengtang replied.

"Thank you, Master Liu." Su Hao bowed again.

The two then withdrew and walked out of the training ground.

Liu Chongshan watched the two leave without saying anything more, and continued to explain to Tang Huang.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Su, do you feel that Master Liu is a bit indifferent? He doesn't seem to care much about your breakthrough?"

Back in the training ground, seeing Su Hao remain silent, Zhou Zhengtang smiled and said.

"Senior Brother Zhou, let's continue our discussion about the temporary assignments."

Su Hao shook his head, his eyes remaining calm.

"Actually, you don't need to overthink it. This is just Liu Shi's personality. Sometimes he's very realistic and cold, and sometimes he's very indecisive. His personality is a bit mysterious. But it's already pretty good that you got a word of affirmation from him."

Zhou Zhengtang laughed.

"Senior Brother Zhou, which organization in Hongqiao Town do you think is the most reliable and sustainable for your temporary assignment?"

Su Hao asked again.

"The reason Master Liu is somewhat indifferent is because he has seen many people break through to the Stone Skin Realm in a month, but those people are just flashes in the pan. The path of martial arts is long, and the Stone Skin Realm is just the beginning, so you don't need to care too much..."

"Senior Brother Zhou, you'd better do your own homework today."

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