A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

"Huh, it's so late, and there are still people still here? Who's working so hard..."

Just as Chu Xuan was overjoyed, a voice rang out from behind him.

Chu Xuan was startled. Now that he had broken through to become a martial artist, his senses were sharp, and his perception was many times stronger than that of ordinary people. He could easily detect even someone standing behind him.

But he didn't even notice when the other party arrived.

I only noticed it when the other person made a sound.

Chu Xuan turned his head and saw a burly man with a roe deer-like beast on his shoulder, looking at him with a half-smile.

"A new face? This junior brother is new to the inner courtyard?" The other party asked with surprise upon seeing Chu Xuan.

Upon seeing this person, Chu Xuan had already guessed their identity.

Of all the disciples in the inner courtyard, only his third senior brother, Liang Qiusong, was someone he hadn't met yet!

Given the opponent's strength, they were able to approach from behind without a sound...

"Chu Xuan greets Third Senior Brother! Senior Brother is right, I am a newly entered disciple of the Inner Court." Chu Xuan quickly stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Chu Xuan? He's quite clever!"

Liang Qiusong raised an eyebrow and laughed heartily, "Oh, quite the handsome young man! Our inner courtyard is full of roughnecks; it's rare to see someone as good-looking as you. Here, take this as a gift!"

As he spoke, he casually tossed a small bottle to Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan took a look and was somewhat surprised.

It was actually a Blood Clotting Pill!

These days, anything with the character "Dan" in its name is no ordinary person!

For example, the "Blood Coagulation Pill" that Chu Xuan is holding has the same function as the Blood Replenishing Pill, which is to help martial artists replenish their qi and blood. However, the effects are very different.

A single blood-nourishing pill is worth about seven or eight taels of silver; the exact price depends on its condition.

The Blood Coagulation Pill costs around thirty taels!

Its effect is five to six times that of blood-tonifying pills!

The disciples in the inner courtyard would occasionally use blood-replenishing pills, but none of them would be so extravagant as to use blood-clotting pills!

Even disciples who have broken through to the Dark Force realm wouldn't be so extravagant as to use Blood Coagulation Pills from time to time!

"Third Senior Brother, this is too precious. I can't accept it!" Chu Xuan said hurriedly.

Liang Qiusong threw the prey on his shoulder to the ground and said nonchalantly, "It's just a Blood Coagulation Pill. What's so valuable about it? I told you to take it, so take it! Stop whining like a woman!"

"Hehe, Junior Brother Chu, since it was given to you by your Third Senior Brother, just accept it!" Wei Hong walked out of his room at this moment and said with a smile.

"Senior Brother."

Chu Xuan quickly cupped his hands in thanks. Then, he thanked Liang Qiusong, saying, "Thank you very much, Third Senior Brother!"

Wei Hong nodded and looked at Liang Qiusong, saying, "Third Junior Brother, judging from your appearance, you must have gained quite a bit from your trip to Yunling Mountain this time?"

Yunling Mountain?

Chu Xuan was taken aback when he heard the name.

Yunling Mountain is just outside the city. It is a continuous mountain range that harbors more than a dozen bandit gangs of all sizes and is also full of poisonous insects and ferocious beasts. Even martial artists dare not venture there easily.

"Not bad! I only made some silver, but it's a pity I didn't find any rare or exotic beasts." Liang Qiusong said with some regret, "Looks like I'll have to make another trip in a few days! By the way, where's Master? I hunted a roe deer on the way back, I'll bring it back for Master to try."

"She's in the backyard! Go there yourself," Wei Hong said.

"Alright, I'll go pay my respects to my master now."

Liang Qiusong said something and was about to go to the backyard, but then suddenly stopped and looked at Chu Xuan, saying, "Junior Brother Chu, I'm back a little late and didn't have time to celebrate with you! I'll be hosting lunch tomorrow at Bu Zui Ju, you must do me the honor!"

Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised, but still nodded and said, "How could I dare refuse my senior brother's invitation! I will definitely arrive on time tomorrow."

"Haha, that's more like it!" Liang Qiusong laughed heartily. "Men should be straightforward! Senior Brother, how about we come along?"

Wei Hong smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I'll pass! I have something to do tomorrow."

"Okay!"

Liang Qiusong said something, then turned and went to the backyard without lingering.

Chu Xuan looked at Wei Hong and asked, "Senior Brother, what's wrong with Third Senior Brother...?"

Wei Hong explained, "Once a martial artist reaches the level of internal strength, ordinary meat is too slow to help them improve, unless they eat dozens or hundreds of kilograms of meat every day, which is obviously unrealistic. A martial artist's stomach also has its limits."

So, you either have to take pills or eat the meat of exotic beasts! Pills are too expensive; very few martial artists can afford them. That leaves only hunting exotic beasts. Your third senior brother often went to Yunling Mountain to hunt exotic beasts when he was at the Ming Jin level, which is why you met him today.”

"I see!"

Chu Xuan suddenly realized, and looking at Liang Qiusong's departing figure, he revealed a thoughtful expression.

noon the next day.

After finishing his training and taking a bath, Chu Xuan changed into presentable clothes and headed to Buzui Residence.

Bu Zui Ju, located in the heart of the inner city, is surrounded by a street lined with various bustling shops, and is known as the most prosperous restaurant in Qingshan City. In Chu Xuan's understanding, it's like Yun Ding Xuan Plus!

Soon, Chu Xuan arrived at the entrance of Buzuiju. After announcing his name, he was quickly led to a private room by a servant.

As soon as I entered, I saw Liang Qiusong sitting with a well-off middle-aged man, drinking tea.

Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised that there were other people present.

Beside each of them were two scantily clad beauties serving them.

"Junior Brother Chu has arrived. Please, invite him in..."

When Liang Qiusong saw Chu Xuan enter, he immediately stood up. The portly middle-aged man beside him also stood up.

"Come, come, let me introduce you. This is Cui Jiang, the head of Qianjin Pavilion in Qingshan City. You probably don't know this, but the 'Blood Coagulation Pill' sold in Qingshan City is sold by Qianjin Pavilion," Liang Qiusong introduced.

Chu Xuan was slightly startled upon hearing this.

He actually knew about Qianjin Pavilion.

He was able to get funding from the Bai family because the Bai family was being suppressed by their rivals, so they decided to sponsor a group of teenagers to train at the Lu family martial arts school!

And that competitor is Qianjin Pavilion!

The Bai family's blood-replenishing pills cost seven or eight taels of silver each. Qianjin Pavilion's blood-clotting pills are five times more effective than the blood-replenishing pills, but only three or four times more expensive.

The difference is quite obvious. They've directly stolen a significant number of customers from Baicaotang!

Today, Qianjin Pavilion is even stronger than Baicaotang!

"Greetings, Pavilion Master Cui!" Chu Xuan immediately bowed and greeted him.

The person in front of us is actually of a higher status than Master Bai, and is on the same level as Boss Bai!

"Haha, Brother Chu, you're too kind. I've long heard that the Lu Family Martial Arts School has produced such a talented young man as you. Today, I happened to run into Brother Liang, so I shamelessly came to pay my respects. I hope I haven't disturbed you, Brother Chu," Cui Jiang laughed heartily.

"You're too kind, Pavilion Master Cui."

Chu Xuan bowed politely, but inwardly he became more wary.

He knew all too well that there was no love without a reason in this world.

Every gift comes with a hidden price tag!

After exchanging pleasantries, the group took their seats.

Cui Jiang clapped his hands, and immediately a scantily clad songstress walked in, came to Chu Xuan's side, and poured wine for him.

Then, a pair of slender, long hands gently pressed against Chu Xuan's body. Her voluptuous body occasionally brushed against Chu Xuan's, bringing a smooth and supple touch.

Chu Xuan did not refuse verbally, but closed his eyes and felt the softness.

He silently reminded himself: Endure it, you can't refuse! This is something you have to bear!

A small leak will sink a great ship.

I'm trying to mislead them!

Let's see what these two are up to!