Grinding to the Martial Sage from the White Ape Fist-Chapter 47: Martial Examination Goal, Demon-Slaying Saber Technique

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Martial Examination Goal, Demon-Slaying Saber Technique

「Three days later.」

On the Martial Arts Arena, Su Yu completed his form and stood still.

The last wisp of warm medicinal energy in his body finally dissipated. A hollow, hungry feeling returned to his meridians.

"That’s it?"

’Sigh, the effects of this Red Ginseng Jade Skin Pill only last for three days at most.’

Su Yu took the Jade Bottle from his robes again, poured out a pill, and swallowed it.

’One pill every three days means ten pills a month. According to the martial hall’s internal price of ten taels of silver per pill, the monthly expense on pills will be one hundred taels!’

Su Yu’s teeth ached at the thought.

’I need money, I need money, goddammit, I still need money!’

’But now that I’m a Martial Artist, there should be more ways to earn money. I’ll ask Senior Brother Xu about it later.’

’I can also go back to the Black Water River and try my luck. If I can get my hands on that treasured herb I found before, it could be worth a great fortune.’

’It’s just that the Black Steel Ghost-faced Crab is too powerful. I was no match for it before. Now that I’ve become a Martial Artist, maybe I can try fighting it.’

’I should also go back to Qingxi Village to check on things. Although my big brother and I already agreed that Yaya would come get me if anything happened, I can’t just not go back at all.’

’I wonder how Su Can is doing, and if he’s broken through to the Martial Artist realm as well.’

’If he’s broken through too, then the threat from Cao Bin will be easily resolved.’

...

"Junior Su, what are you sighing about?"

A fragrant breeze drifted over, accompanied by the sound of a folding fan.

Su Yu looked up and saw Jiang Liuchuan and Lin Wanzhu walking over, side by side.

Jiang Liuchuan was still dressed in brocade robes, lightly fanning himself, every bit the dashing young master from a wealthy family.

Senior Sister Lin, on the other hand, had changed into a long, lavender dress, which made her skin look fairer than snow and accentuated her graceful, curvaceous figure.

"Senior Sister Lin, Senior Brother Jiang." Su Yu cupped his fist.

"Hey, no need to be so formal!" Jiang Liuchuan snapped his fan shut, feigning displeasure. "You’re a Martial Artist now, so we’re on equal footing. Just call me Brother Jiang from now on."

Lin Wanzhu’s beautiful eyes shifted as she looked Su Yu up and down, a peculiar light glimmering within them. "To break through to the Martial Artist realm with a Lower-Grade Root Bone... Junior Su, if your story were written into a novel, I bet you’d attract the admiration of many young ladies from noble families. By the way, you’re from outside the city, right?"

"A fisherman from Qingxi Village," Su Yu said frankly.

"To come from a fisherman’s family makes it even more difficult." Jiang Liuchuan clicked his tongue. He knew just how poor fishermen were; his family employed many of them for their underwater herb farms.

Lin Wanzhu took a half step closer, seemingly puffing out her chest unintentionally. That familiar scent of warm magnolia instantly wafted around Su Yu’s nose.

"Junior Brother, a Martial Artist’s cultivation is a new heaven with every step, and a mountain of gold with every step. I’ve watched you grow to this point, step by step, and I know it hasn’t been easy for you. Now that you’ve broken through to the Martial Artist realm, this is a small token of my goodwill."

She took a neatly folded silver note from her robes, holding it between two fingers, and presented it to Su Yu. "This is a one-hundred-tael silver note. Take it!"

Su Yu was taken aback and instinctively tried to refuse. "Senior Sister, this is too much. I still owe you ten taels of silver from before..."

"Take it!"

Without another word, Lin Wanzhu stuffed the silver note directly into Su Yu’s collar.

Jiang Liuchuan watched from the side, a little surprised. This Senior Sister Lin seemed approachable, but she was actually cold and aloof, keeping everyone at a distance.

He had no idea how many people had tried to get close to her, only to be completely ignored.

Why was she showing so much concern for Su Yu? 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

At this thought, a flicker of gossipy curiosity crossed his eyes. ’Could Senior Sister have taken a liking to Su Yu?’

’After all, the kid was handsome enough, but his strength was lacking. Senior Sister is already in the Flesh Refining Realm, and with Su Yu’s talent, it would probably be difficult for him to ever break through to that realm.’

’What a pity. If he did manage to break through to the Flesh Refining Realm, Senior Sister might have actually fallen for him.’

Seeing Su Yu try to refuse, Lin Wanzhu’s appreciation for him grew. "Su Yu, I’ll be direct with you. I’m a businesswoman, and I don’t make losing deals. This one hundred taels isn’t a loan; it’s an investment. I’m optimistic about your future, so don’t let me down."

’An investment?’

’So that was Senior Sister’s plan,’ Jiang Liuchuan thought. ’But why is she investing in Su Yu instead of Chen Fan?’

A flash of insight struck Jiang Liuchuan. ’I remember now, she’s from the Lin Clan Chamber of Commerce, which is famous for its sponsorships.’

’The number of Guest Ministers at the Lin Clan Chamber of Commerce has been growing over the past two years. Most of them were sponsored when they were still weak, and after breaking through, they became fiercely loyal to the Chamber.’

’Chen Fan’s talent is outstanding, and he has the master and many senior brothers looking out for him. Investing in him would just be icing on the cake. Besides, he’s the master’s Direct Disciple, so it’s unlikely he would ever become a Guest Minister for the Lin Family.’

’So that’s how it is. That’s why Senior Sister Lin decided to sponsor Su Yu.’

’Since Senior Sister Lin thinks highly of him, wouldn’t I look like I have poor judgment if I don’t do anything? Anyway, a mere one hundred taels is just small change.’

"Haha! Since Senior Sister has given you a congratulatory gift, I can’t be stingy as your senior brother!" Jiang Liuchuan laughed loudly, also pulling out a hundred-tael silver note and slapping it generously into Su Yu’s hand.

"Younger Brother Su, take it! Use this money to buy medicine and break through to the Flesh Refining Realm as soon as possible. When that time comes, we brothers can go have some fun in the Inner City together!"

Su Yu accepted the silver notes, and everything became clear in his mind.

’This was the inner circle.’

’Once you prove your worth, resources will naturally start flowing your way.’

"Thank you, Brother Jiang. Thank you, Senior Sister Lin." Su Yu stopped being modest and accepted the gifts solemnly. "I, Su Yu, will remember this kindness."

...

「Inner Courtyard, Main House.」

"I won’t accept him."

Qin Fangqiong was slumped in a chair, grabbing a few peanuts in his hand and eating them with relish. His answer was just as decisive.

"Master, Su Yu’s comprehension is truly astonishing. He understood the White Ape Fist almost instantly! With such comprehension, even with a poor root bone, he might be able to go far on the path of Martial Arts."

Qin Yu, standing to the side, was also a bit confused.

’Dad was clearly optimistic about Su Yu before, even giving him a pill. Why would he refuse to accept him now that he’s actually broken through?’

CRUNCH.

Qin Fangqiong crunched the peanut in his mouth and looked at Xu Feng with disdain. "Third boy, do you think Direct Disciples are a dime a dozen? For every one I take, I have to support one!"

"Su Yu isn’t like you lot; he doesn’t have a family to support him. As his master, I can only focus my resources on cultivating one person right now. He’s just unlucky that his talent isn’t as good as Chen Fan’s."

Hearing this, Xu Feng was rendered speechless.

’Reality was just that cruel. In any other year, Su Yu might have become a True Disciple. Unfortunately, this year, the master had already accepted Chen Fan.’

’However, although Chen Fan’s talent was better, I’ve always felt that Chen Fan’s character was lacking.’

"Master, it would be a real shame to let Su Yu’s talent go to waste. His comprehension is so good, he might be able to make a name for the White Ape Fist. Even if he can’t break through to the Flesh Refining Realm in the future, he could still showcase the power of your White Ape Fist."

At these words, Qin Fangqiong’s hand, which was reaching for more peanuts, paused.

Everyone in Black Stone City knew he had two famous ultimate techniques: one was the White Ape Fist, and the other was the Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber!

He had obtained these two ultimate techniques from a great personage in his youth. They had changed the course of his life, and he had always wanted to pass them down.

Unfortunately, although his few disciples were decent, not a single one had truly been able to master the techniques and make a name for them. This had always been a source of regret for him.

Qin Fangqiong fell silent for a moment, a sharp glint flashing through his murky old eyes.

"How about this."

He grabbed a few more peanuts from the plate and said slowly:

"In the Martial Examination three months from now, if Su Yu can place in the top twenty, I will accept him as a Direct Disciple."

Xu Feng’s expression turned troubled upon hearing this. "Master, the three great families are using this Martial Examination to form a Law Enforcement Team. The selection standards are incredibly high. I’m afraid all the major powers will send their people to participate. It’s going to be the most competitive one in recent years. Su Yu has only just broken through; getting into the top twenty will be extremely difficult for him."

"Of course it’s difficult. But if he can’t do it, then he isn’t worth me spending my coffin money on him. And then there’s Chen Fan—the goal I’ve set for him is the top ten. If Su Yu can’t even make the top twenty, then the gap between him and Chen Fan is just too wide."

Qin Fangqiong’s voice was cold and hard, but then he added:

"However, since you say his comprehension is good, I can’t just give him no chance at all."

He pulled a thin, yellowed booklet from his robes and tossed it to Xu Feng:

"Teach him this Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber as well. If his comprehension is truly as amazing as you say, then with the White Ape Fist and the Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber, he might just have a chance to enter the top twenty!"