#54 - Chapter 54 In-laws

Having dismissed Mei Niang,

as for the waiter at the Hu Family Tavern,

he had long been left behind in the crowd by Cheng Feng.

These were all Cheng Feng's basic assets.

Cheng Feng knew this in his heart.

Watching the silver dwindle,

the information gap theory, though a cliché in his previous life,

was indeed useful.

The distillation knowledge, widely known in his previous life and even taught in elementary school textbooks,

allowed Cheng Feng to experience something different.

Cheng Feng still needed to explore and discover.

Cheng Feng was quite grateful, even though it was a coincidence.

It was evident that Manager Mei was a straightforward person.

Perhaps it was because he approached her with wine, instead of being a salesman who praised his own wine upon arrival and asked the shopkeepers to taste it.

In Cheng Feng's heart, reliable partners were more important than profit.

He still had three more types of wine after Chunxiao.

Cheng Feng had a plan in mind.

Since a few days ago, when Lian Niang gave Cheng Feng an unexpected surprise,

the former Cheng Feng was still an innocent young man.

Cheng Feng felt that he had changed.

Indeed, there was a saying that went:

"With money, you can do whatever you want."

Cheng Feng thought he was a gentleman,

but in the tacit understanding with his own woman,

Cheng Feng felt that he had fallen.

There were still four Yonghe Hall pills left.

He felt that the pills he bought were not keeping up with his consumption.

Looking at the beautiful woman with seductive eyes, outstanding temperament, and a curvy figure,

what Cheng Feng liked was her simple and unadorned nature.

Sometimes Cheng Feng would also offer an idea,

just to add to his own enjoyment.

Prudence and low profile were Cheng Feng's greatest treasures at the moment.

He shouldn't do anything out of line either.

Mei Niang's experience would only make Cheng Feng more careful and more concerned about increasing his strength.

Now that the distilled liquor was out,

he was no longer so anxious.

The plan for the next few days was to visit the martial arts hall more often,

and get closer to his senior brothers and sisters.

This was the importance of the social circle.

Information from high-level people would naturally not be accessible to ordinary people.

Am I a fool?

Let you come over and fleece me for nothing?

Cheng Feng himself had also said that learning martial arts was indeed difficult at first, but it would become easier later on.

As long as he was not in the wrong,

then no one could do anything about it.

He gradually became familiar with the martial arts hall life.

This was thanks to the news brought by Zhang Zhuo.

Zhang Zhuo was still stationed at the martial arts hall to hone himself and seek a breakthrough at Wang Tieshan's request.

Third Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Sister were stationed outside the martial arts hall all year round, managing the overall situation, and did not even return for the New Year.

As for the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Senior Brothers, they had been killed in their early years.

Eldest Senior Sister Zhao Wei, 21 (Perfected Blood Refinement),

Third Senior Brother Qian Feng, 19 (Perfected Blood Refinement),

[Fifth Senior Brother died in battle, Sixth Senior Brother is missing, Seventh Senior Brother died in battle,]

Ninth Senior Brother Zhang Zhuo, 18 (Perfected Skin Refinement)

Cheng Feng's progress was visible to the naked eye.

The Strength Refinement and Skin Refinement realms only used techniques to gradually integrate the body's power, using techniques to train oneself not to be injured.

Even if one initially entered the Blood Refinement realm,

Wang Tieshan saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.

It made Cheng Feng, who was listening in, feel that aptitude was really important.

Cheng Feng would directly add his Fortune Points every time he had them.

Naturally, the contribution of each point should not be underestimated.

In the past, after Wang Tieshan finished teaching, he would go to the hall to drink tea by himself.

Cheng Feng cupped his fist: "Naturally, I will not disappoint Master."

According to the comparison with Zhang Zhuo, he was now in the middle stage of Skin Refinement.

Cheng Feng calculated according to a percentage system:

Initial stage, middle stage, late stage, perfection.

Each stage was twenty-five Fortune Points.

Cheng Feng didn't know if it was correct, but he felt that it shouldn't be too far off.

Cheng Feng only felt that he had increased some combat experience.

But in a real life-and-death battle, he might not be able to compare with those who were rich in combat experience.

Don't just practice dead martial arts.

Cheng Feng naturally also knew that it would be good if he could add points to practice skills.

Knowing his shortcomings,

he naturally wanted to find a way to make up for them.

No matter how powerful Strength Refinement was, I am Blood Refinement,

separated by a large realm.

Rely on face?

Saying that is a bit obscene, but it can really save your life.

But you can create famous swords and treasures and close-fitting inner armor.

Pay to upgrade!

Have you ever seen the boss of any force take action to fight?

Cheng Feng can now only rely on the first natal advantage.

Don't famous knives and treasures cost money?

Seeing his master's high spirits,

Wang Tieshan glanced at Cheng Feng with a smile: "What kind of friend can make you raise the banner of the martial arts hall to bluff?"

This closed-door disciple of his could be considered exceptionally talented.

He didn't have any other small hobbies.

Just raised a few concubines outside.

Young people, full of energy.

Wang Tieshan also understood,

and practicing martial arts would indeed make martial artists' qi and blood boil a little.

You always have to find a way to eliminate the fire.

Some would paint, find music.

Losing a little blood would stop it.

Naturally, finding a woman was inevitable.

If you indulge in it and waste your martial arts,

Wang Tieshan didn't say anything before.

But this time, he wanted to take the name of the martial arts hall to protect a tavern he had never heard of.

It seemed that he had to teach Cheng Feng well.

Cheng Feng even said the profit-sharing ratio, the martial arts hall four, Cheng Feng and the tavern three each.

Wang Tieshan looked at Cheng Feng with curiosity.

Of humble origin, but with silver to buy a house and raise women.

It made sense.

Cheng Feng did have a serious illness before.

His family's life was indeed very good.

Unexpectedly, he would also brew wine, and the wine he made was half a catty or two.

Cheng Feng went out and found the stored wine bottle.

Wang Tieshan smiled and said: "You are well prepared!"

Wang Tieshan opened the wine bottle and smelled it, and indeed the aroma was fragrant.

This sip was indeed beautiful.

The entrance was soft, the taste was mellow, and there was some aftertaste after drinking.

Looking at Wang Tieshan, who was still silent after drinking the wine,

Suddenly, Wang Tieshan asked Cheng Feng: "Is that friend of yours a woman?"

Wang Tieshan continued to ask: "Is she good looking?"

"Then come back and answer me after you see clearly," Wang Tieshan said decisively.

Looking at Cheng Feng, who really didn't understand,

Wang Tieshan sighed, this disciple of his was really lucky!

When the business comes, there's really nothing to say. If the Green Bamboo Gang is jealous, according to the relationship between you two, this wine will not bring them benefits, but disaster."

If Manager Mei confessed himself, that would be a betrayal in some sense.

If he didn't confess, Manager Mei's family might cause trouble.

Either way, he wouldn't get any good.

Only when the relationship is deep, in the future problems arise,

this can turn big things into small things, and small things into nothing.

In an instant, he thought so much.

Martial artist field

Even countermeasures were given.

Himself, Wang Tieshan, Tieshan Martial Arts Hall

If something goes wrong, you don't have to watch.

After figuring out the joints, Cheng Feng cupped his fist: "Thank you, Master, for your guidance."

Cheng Feng was about to leave, Wang Tieshan again told him: "Don't take the martial arts hall too lightly, this name is borrowed as soon as it is borrowed, the old man's hard work is precious! If you can get married, the wife is definitely not allowed, the concubine is a bit low, you can handle it yourself."

Wang Tieshan was still a little unhappy in his heart, can any Tom, Dick, or Harry share with the Tieshan Martial Arts Hall?

Generally speaking, the name of the martial arts hall is big, plus the in-law relationship

At most, just kill the chicken to warn the monkey at the beginning, it will also save future troubles.

Wang Tieshan was quite interested in this.

Among the disciples,

the ninth Zhang Zhuo is from the Zhang family, although he is the second son, but he is also quite talented, and can also bring some business to the school.

The eldest and second children were brought up by himself since childhood.

The fifth, sixth, and seventh have been gone for many years.

The key is that this luck is also good.

Along with the martial arts hall, there is also a share of benefits.

Need to eat, drink, and excrete

More need to maintain and consolidate their identity and status

Silver, martial power, interpersonal relationships

Connecting everyone

Cheng Feng has silver, practices martial power, but does not have a high circle of interpersonal relationships.

Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages

They all have their own needs

They can't escape this big net

If you earn a little money, you can eat your fill and feed your whole family.

While Dazhou, famine, war, disease, the extent of involvement, the size of the audience

The experiences of the women around Cheng Feng are telling all this

Cheng Feng looked around again, then turned and went home.

In terms of money, besides the thirty taels at the bottom of the chest, ten taels for Cai'er's pregnancy, there was only a little over two taels left for household expenses.

Cheng Feng had to quickly find a way to make money.

In the Great Zhou, he would have to learn another lesson from these black-hearted shop owners.

In this ancient world of the Great Zhou, no one should know about it.

So, it was an innovation unique to Cheng Feng.

The knowledge from his previous life could also be his own unique treasure.

If it weren't for Shopkeeper Mei, he really wouldn't know how long he would have been kept in the dark.

Cheng Feng couldn't know everything, but that didn't stop him from being grateful to Shopkeeper Mei.

When you have nowhere to turn, someone helping you out is especially precious.

It seems that he still has to bring the martial arts gym into the picture.

In the evening, he was still working hard to acquire Fortune Points.

Cheng Feng didn't dislike these little surprises at all.

Instead, it was like discovering a new continent.

But after that huge sum of money came,

he became rich and also became more open.

Money is a man's courage.

Having money means you can buy good products.

Cheng Feng still wouldn't easily take out and try his knowledge of island country education from his previous life.

He also felt that he had become stronger.

The skill Basic Swordplay (Beginner 52/100) had also passed the halfway mark.

Obedient and subservient to him, following his orders.

Fully satisfying Cheng Feng's male chauvinist psychology.

Simple but not simplistic.

Let the women try it.

Whether it will work or not is still up in the air!

Before having enough strength,

try not to let others notice you as much as possible.

Because Cheng Feng knew that he didn't have the strength to protect these things yet.

Cheng Feng wanted both the fish and the bear's paw.

This is what an adult would choose.

Cheng Feng's heart had eased a lot.

Test Wang Tieshan's intentions.

See if he can protect Mei's Tavern a little.

See if he can find out more information.

People of unequal status will not interact with each other.

It's not beneficial to me, but it's very beneficial to you.

Only Wang Tieshan had personally witnessed Cheng Feng's talent.

His extraordinary talent also made Wang Tieshan value Cheng Feng even more.

Wang Tieshan was very protective of his disciples.

He also understood a lot about the inner disciples.

Since drinking wine last time, Li Mo naturally disappeared without a trace.

Cheng Feng was most familiar with Zhang Zhuo in the inner sect. He had seen Senior Sister and Second Senior Brother before, but they didn't talk much and didn't communicate much.

Only Eighth Senior Sister had not been seen.

In order not to forget, Cheng Feng even made records at home.

Second Senior Brother Zhang Hu 20 (Blood Refinement Completion),

Fourth Senior Sister Tian Shuang 19 (Blood Refinement Mid-Stage),

Eighth Senior Sister 18 Jin Ying (Skin Refinement Early Stage),

For Wang Tieshan, teaching one disciple is teaching, and teaching two disciples is also teaching.

The real difficulty is the third level.

Sensing the Qi and blood existing in the flow of Qi and strength.

Sense it, control it, operate it, and use it proficiently.

Zhang Zhuo has been stuck at the Skin Refinement Completion stage for several years.

He has taught Zhang Zhuo many times.

Once again, I was fortunate to have a panel talent.

Otherwise, my true talent would be despairing.

Eating enough at home is enough to cope with the body's hunger.

Today, however, he also brought Cheng Feng over.

"Xiao Feng, I have seen your progress in the past few days. Hurry up! In the middle of next month, I will announce that you will be my last inner disciple. When you face opponents of the younger generation, don't let the chain drop," Wang Tieshan said with a smile.

He used his basic sword skills more and more smoothly.

At the same time, he practiced with Zhang Zhuo in the martial arts gym.

Cheng Feng's own stat upgrades were very smooth.

These were Wang Tieshan's original words.

He was also reminding Cheng Feng that martial arts is not a child's play.

You have to learn and apply it flexibly.

Slaughter and desperate fighting depends on experience.

Those who survive a series of fights are considered experienced.

The first thing Cheng Feng thought of was to add points and give full play to his advantages.

What are you going to use to hit me?

The second is equipment. Armor in the Great Zhou is strictly controlled. Hiding armor at home will implicate three generations.

The third is power.

Strategizing and winning thousands of miles away.

You don't have to fight on the front line yourself.

The remaining two are wishful thinking.

Does building a force not cost money?

Cheng Feng seized the opportunity and told Wang Tieshan that a friend's tavern was being slightly threatened by the Green Bamboo Gang. He carefully said, "Disciple doesn't want to make a big fuss and bring trouble to the martial arts gym. I want to ask the master if our martial arts gym's reputation can make Hall Master Zhu of the Green Bamboo Gang take a step back?"

He only tapped Cheng Feng lightly, telling him not to indulge in worldly pleasures and delay his martial arts progress.

Some martial artists practice calligraphy to calm their minds.

More martial artists find a place to have a fight.

But this is just a way to vent.

That is really a pity.

Cheng Feng gave Wang Tieshan a perfect answer with his martial arts progress.

Wang Tieshan laughed angrily.

He really doesn't take the martial arts gym's reputation to heart!

Seeing that his master's expression was not right, Cheng Feng hurriedly told him everything about the price and quality of the wine that Shopkeeper Mei mentioned.

He didn't expect this closed-door disciple to have such abilities.

Wang Tieshan also sent people to inquire about Liu's Village.

After that, Cheng Feng worked hard to fish and earn money to subsidize his family, as if he had become enlightened.

Is this wine really that good?

Wang Tieshan was wondering.

He handed it to Wang Tieshan: "Master, you'll know once you taste it."

Cheng Feng was indeed prepared to talk to his master about this matter today.

Under Cheng Feng's hopeful eyes, he took a sip.

Wang Tieshan also liked a couple of drinks, but he didn't expect the taste of this wine to be so good.

Cheng Feng didn't dare to disturb his master who was in deep thought. At this time, the master was frighteningly quiet.

Cheng Feng nodded.

Cheng Feng denied: "How could it catch my eye? Yesterday, she was covered in dust and hadn't dressed up, and I hadn't seen her clearly yet."

Cheng Feng didn't understand what Wang Tieshan's tough purpose was for. Was it for that sip of wine?

Looking at Cheng Feng's confused face, Wang Tieshan explained: "Your wine is mellow and clear. If you soak it with some medicinal herbs and make medicinal wine, it will also be beneficial for the Power Training realm."

Cheng Feng's mind turned a couple of times and he understood. He was a disciple of the martial arts gym, but Shopkeeper Mei wasn't. Borrowing the martial arts gym's banner couldn't stop the harassment from the gangs, and they might even use coercion and inducement, etc. All kinds of despicable methods would be used, which would be a disgrace to the martial arts gym.

Wang Tieshan is indeed an old fox!

It was still a field that Cheng Feng had never thought of.

Marrying Shopkeeper Mei's daughter

is Shopkeeper Mei's backer

rather than an ordinary friend in profit.

Wang Tieshan waved his hand: "It depends on what you do."

Cheng Feng's heart trembled. Was this his master's bottom line?

Cheng Feng clasped his fists and said yes.

Wang Tieshan smiled: "You're still a little tender after all."

Every teacher will pay attention to disciples who are talented and humble.

Moreover, the martial arts gym has 40% of Cheng Feng's profits, which shows that Cheng Feng still cares about the martial arts gym.

However, under Cheng Feng's explanation, Cheng Feng is responsible for producing the finished product, the tavern is responsible for sales, and the martial arts gym is responsible for protection, which is enough. Wang Tieshan doesn't care.

There won't be any short-sighted people coming to make trouble either.

Profit sharing is long-term.

As long as nothing happens, this is basically free money, which can be regarded as Cheng Feng's filial piety to the martial arts gym.

The eighth child, Jin Ying, is from a family that makes ironware. His realm is not high, but he also gives a lot of filial piety to the martial arts gym every month.

The third and fourth children are cultivated from disciples.

Only this newly accepted closed-door disciple

has no background, but is exceptionally talented.

Wang Tieshan is a martial artist

but also a human being.

He needs to form gangs and stick together for warmth.

So as not to be overthrown by latecomers.

It's like a stable triangle.

Shopkeeper Mei has some money but no martial arts, power, or help.

The news is blocked.

Wang Tieshan has everything, but he needs more money to maintain his position and relationship.

Cheng Feng was the same in his previous life.

But in a society ruled by law, with the Internet, he won't suddenly disappear.

Ordinary people are really just a small problem.

If you want to survive, you have to sell your sons and daughters.

Ordinary families can't withstand the storm.

Cheng Feng can only say

the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.