I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 43 Temporary Constable

Zhang Tianyang truly understood Li Jingzhong, being one of the first disciples he had trained.

Indeed, Li Jingzhong wasn't indecisive, he just preferred stability.

In his earlier years, Li Jingzhong had wandered through the Martial World and knew that he wasn't cut out for the bloody conflicts there, which led him to establish a martial arts academy in Black Stone County.

He was actually a high-level expert in the Late Stage of Innate Realm. In terms of strength, he was on par with Gao Kaiyuan and Pang Heihu.

Had he chosen to establish a gang, his life would definitely have been much more prosperous than it was now, and Black Stone County wouldn't have just three gangs, but four.

The choice to open a martial arts hall was because he wanted to pursue stability and not get involved in the disputes of the Martial World.

However, sending his disciples to become constables without showing himself, Li Jingzhong would likely not resist too much.

After agreeing with Zhang Tianyang, Han Zheng first returned to the martial arts academy and relayed the external matters to Li Jingzhong.

After listening, Li Jingzhong sighed, "Times of trouble indeed. Black Stone County, such a small town, has been peaceful for so many years, yet now it finds itself drawn into a dispute between the Court and the Smell Fragrance Sect.

It's better not to go out; it's actually more dangerous to leave the county at such a time. It's better to just practice earnestly within the academy."

Han Zheng nodded.

At that moment, a servant from the martial arts academy came in to report that Zhang Tianyang had arrived.

Li Jingzhong involuntarily frowned.

Although Zhang Tianyang was his former disciple, Li Jingzhong didn't want to have too much contact with him.

The aura around him was too dangerous; heaven knows what he had been through over the years to go from a farm youth with poor talent to a high-level expert perfectly transcending the Innate Realm.

But with Zhang Tianyang visiting, Li Jingzhong couldn't refuse to meet him.

He had someone invite Zhang Tianyang in and then had tea served.

"I've come to bother you again, teacher, bought some sauce-elbow on the road to have you try.

Now with the road to Jingzhou Prefecture closed, many restaurants and street stalls have shut down. This stuff isn't easy to buy nowadays."

Li Jingzhong smiled slightly stiffly, "You're too polite, Officer Zhang. I've said there's no need for titles.

The last time you alone forced back the leaders of the three gangs, stunning Black Stone County. Your cultivation is far stronger than this old man.

In Martial Arts, the skilled lead the way, I dare not rely on old age to claim seniority."

"You speak too modestly."

Zhang Tianyang shook his head, "You are my mentor in Martial Arts, without your teaching back then, how could there be the Zhang Tianyang of today?

I actually came today because I have a favor to ask of you, and I won't beat around the bush.

You know the nature of the County Government constables in Black Stone County—they are nothing but a bunch of fools, only knowing how to eat, drink, gamble, and extort money from the common folk.

I've dealt with those people a few days ago, so now the County Government is seriously understaffed.

Also, with the threat from the Smell Fragrance Sect right at our doorstep, I plan to declare martial law here and inspect whether there are spies from the Smell Fragrance Sect in Black Stone County. This requires a large number of people.

Of the local forces, neither the Song Family nor the Shen Family will help me; I can't trust those gang members.

So the only option I could think of is your disciples from the martial arts hall.

As long as they are willing to stand up and support me through this period, each person will receive a monthly salary of fifty Silver."

Li Jingzhong was taken aback, not expecting Zhang Tianyang to be seeking this.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Jingzhong was also somewhat undecided.

Zhang Tianyang wasn't coming to him for help, but to ask his disciples for help.

But if his disciples went to the government office, wouldn't that mean he was also siding with Zhang Tianyang?

Whether to get involved in these affairs was the reason for Li Jingzhong's hesitation.

"You needn't decide right now, teacher. I'll come again tomorrow. You have one day to consider. I won't bother you further."

With that, Zhang Tianyang glanced at Han Zheng and turned around to leave crisply.

After Zhang Tianyang left, Li Jingzhong was caught in a dilemma.

Agreeing to Zhang Tianyang meant getting involved in unclear disputes.

But if he refused Zhang Tianyang, he didn't want to offend his seemingly dangerous student.

"Are you conflicted about whether to agree to Constable Zhang's request?"

Li Jingzhong sighed, "Indeed, whether to agree or not is quite troubling for me."

Han Zheng smiled, "It really isn't that troubling. Constable Zhang isn't asking you to take action personally; he is just asking us disciples to do so.

You could completely leave the choice to them, straightforwardly ask the disciples of the martial arts hall who actually wants to go.

Those who want to become constables to earn Silver, you don't need to stop them; those who don't want to go shouldn't be forced. Anyways, this matter doesn't really concern you."

After a pause, Han Zheng continued, "Recently, the price of grain in Black Stone County has skyrocketed. Most disciples from humble backgrounds can't even afford enough food.

A Martial Artist naturally has a large appetite, and these disciples do not have any means to earn money; some are already struggling a lot.

The last time I went to escort the Shenghe Hall's trade caravan, I made a hundred and fifty Silver, so I'm quite comfortable; otherwise, I would also have to look for a job to fill my belly."

Li Jingzhong sighed, "It's my fault, forgetting the situation of most disciples. Call them here and talk to them about this matter."

As the owner of Zhenwei Martial Arts Academy, Li Jingzhong's income was not low.

A disciple paid three hundred silver, and the teaching period was one year.

Every year, Zhenwei Martial Arts Academy had at least a hundred disciples, so Li Jingzhong could earn at least thirty thousand silver a year, and in years with more than two hundred disciples, as much as sixty thousand.

This silver, aside from purchasing weapons, maintaining the martial arts training grounds, employing some miscellaneous servants, and covering the cost of one meal a day for the disciples, did not entail much other expenditure.

Thirty thousand silver—Li Jingzhong could take at least fifteen thousand for himself each year, enough for him to live quite comfortably in Black Stone County.

So, Li Jingzhong had truly forgotten that many of his disciples were barely managing to get enough to eat.

After calling over numerous disciples, Li Jingzhong spoke to them about the matter of becoming temporary constables at the County Government.

The many disciples present immediately buzzed with discussion, their eyes shining with excitement.

To be a temporary constable for a month and receive fifty silver, could there be such a good deal?

It was known that even ordinarily, becoming a constable at the County Government required spending silver.

Although the monthly salary wasn't much, having the identity of a constable was quite useful for extorting small traders.

Now that there was an opportunity to earn fifty silver, only a fool would decline!

For these martial artists of humble origins, fifty silver was indeed a considerable sum.

Thus, in the end, ninety percent of them were willing to go.

Those who chose not to go came from wealthy families and truly did not value the fifty silver.

Li Jingzhong hadn't anticipated this outcome.

He was still hesitating here, while the disciples of the martial arts hall were overjoyed.

"Since you've all made your decision, then when Chief Constable Zhang from the County Government comes tomorrow, you will follow his commands."

After speaking, Li Jingzhong turned to Han Zheng, "Are you going as well?"

Han Zheng smiled, "Fifty silver is not a small amount; I'm short of money too."

The next day, Zhang Tianyang returned to the martial arts hall, and Han Zheng secretly gestured to him that everything was settled.

Zhang Tianyang felt greatly relieved and walked towards Li Jingzhong with a laugh, "Teacher, have you considered it?"

Li Jingzhong said, "They are only my students, I can't command them.

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I already explained the situation to them yesterday, whether they go or not is their own choice.

Those here now have decided to become temporary constables at the County Government.

Chief Zhang, most of them are naive, well-bred youths, apart from a few like Han Zheng, and most haven't been involved in life-or-death combat. I hope you can keep an eye on them."

Zhang Tianyang nodded, "Teacher, rest assured, I'm not sending them to battle the Smell Fragrance Sect to the death, just to investigate the Sect's spies within the county.

If they discover anything, they needn't fight to the death; just signal me to come."

"That's good, then I'll leave them in your hands, Chief Zhang."

Zhang Tianyang took the group back to the County Government, and issued each of them a red band to tie around their arm and also gave them something that seemed to be a signal firework.

"Speaking of seniority, all of you are my junior brothers. I have also practiced martial arts at Zhenwei Martial Arts Academy, we are all our own people."

The identity of Zhang Tianyang was known only to Han Zheng; the others were genuinely unaware that Zhang Tianyang was also a disciple of Li Jingzhong, which they found somewhat intriguing.

"Since we are all our own people, I won't waste time with too much talk. The reason I've asked you to serve as temporary constables is to root out the spies of the Smell Fragrance Sect in Black Stone County.

Currently, the Smell Fragrance Sect is swallowing up Huainan Road and coveting Southern Mountain.

Our Black Stone County is in the immediate line of fire. If the county is breached, it won't just be a matter of skyrocketing grain prices, but a situation where no one would have food to eat!

The constables at the County Government are useless, unable to defend Black Stone County, which is why I've turned to you.

You are all born and raised in Black Stone County, immensely familiar with it, and I only ask that you identify all suspicious outsiders.

No matter who is behind them, just signal immediately if something's amiss—I'll take responsibility for any repercussions!

There aren't enough official constable uniforms at the County Government, so those wearing red bands are the temporary constables. I will issue notices to all powers within the town that everyone must cooperate with inspections.

Now, group yourselves five to a team for day and night patrols within the town. Remember, signal immediately if you detect anything!"

The crowd began grouping in twos and threes. Li Sancheng naturally came to be in a group with Han Zheng.

There were also Zhao Jinming and Wang Bao, who had previously experienced Han Zheng's commanding presence while escorting the Shenghe Hall's convoy, and they came forward to join as well.

Knowing that following Han Zheng was the safest and most reliable choice.

That's when Chen Zhao approached, hesitated for a second, and said to Han Zheng, "Brother Han, may I join your group?"

Han Zheng responded with a smile, "Of course."

Among the disciples of the martial arts hall, Chen Zhao was in fact the most honest one.

No background, no resources, no advantages—just relying on his sincere cultivation.

He had joined Han Zheng's group only because Li Jingzhong had once told him to learn from Han Zheng.

Being a humble-born disciple like Han Zheng, Chen Zhao couldn't learn from Song Tianqing or Lin Qing; he could only learn from Han Zheng.

Chen Zhao, sincere and resolute by nature, felt no envy but truly wanted to learn something valuable from Han Zheng.