Starting from the Greyhound, seventy-two changes

In the main hall of Yaowang Hall, people were coming and going to buy medicine, elixirs, and medicine for injuries.

Jiang Shaoyou's words "inner energy" attracted everyone's attention, mainly because of the second half of his words.

The inner energy realm under the age of 20 is the screening condition for the martial arts exam.

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If you can pass it, you will be a martial arts student, that is, a martial arts student, and you will no longer be a commoner, but a noble person with the status of a student.

Although many families in the city are rich and powerful, being rich does not mean being noble.

No matter how rich you are, you still have to kowtow when you see the county magistrate, county magistrate, and county lieutenant.

But it's different with fame.

If a scholar passes the examination for a scholar, he can be exempted from the tax on 100 acres of land, and he can be exempted from kneeling when speaking to the seventh-rank county magistrate.

For a warrior, only a martial arts student is enough.

More importantly, the poor are scholars and the rich are warriors. The tax exemption amount for warriors is higher, and martial arts students can be exempted from taxes of 10,000 silver every year.

Although Jiang Shaoyou only obtained the qualification to participate in the martial arts exam.

But this qualification alone is one in a million among the hundreds of thousands of households and hundreds of thousands of people in Baojiao County.

Just when everyone was sighing that the Tongwenguan would also have a noble member in this generation.

Chen Ku's "also" seemed even more complicated after Jiang Shaoyou said it loudly.

"Brother Chen? You said also..."

Jiang Shaoyou paused, and then his eyes were full of disbelief:

"Could it be that you also... have internal energy?"

Chen Ku smiled and nodded, saying: "What a coincidence, I also have the sense of energy today, just stepped into..."

"No way!"

Jiang Shaoyou was a little dizzy:

"You just got the Qigong skills taught by the two masters two days ago, and now... you have the sense of energy?"

What kind of genius and talent is this?

I think the reason why he was stuck at the stage of combining intention and strength and couldn't enter the internal energy was because he was stuck in a bottleneck, so he had to rely on his family to pay a lot of money to come to Yaowang Hall to learn the fundamental diagram of the Five Animals Great Strength Exercise, which is the best foundation in Baojiao County...

Including his family's Qigong exercises, it took at least half a year to finally enter the internal energy today.

As a result...

Chen Ku... used a speed hundreds of times faster than him.

Immediately,

Everyone in the entire Yaowang Hall was shocked.

When the news reached the ears of several masters in the back yard.

Shang Yunfang's face was full of disbelief.

Yang Luchan laughed heartily:

"As expected of my disciple, Yang Luchan, this talent... is really fucking amazing!"

Although Yang Shaoqi was so surprised that the tablecloth fell off, he began to mutter in his heart after hearing the shameless words of his master:

"What does it have to do with you? Am I not accompanying my junior brother in practice? You just taught him a formula, and you haven't taught him for two days. My junior brother has strong talent. You didn't teach him or guide him, but he has the sense of Qi. You are so proud of it."

And in the small courtyards further back.

The expressions of the three shopkeepers were also varied, some were surprised, some were silent, and some were complicated.

Cao Shouxiong was in his yard, looking at his apprentice who was already thirty years old, and said:

"You, Nong Lao's apprentice Huo Xiaoxia, the second shopkeeper's apprentice Zhang Renfeng, and the first shopkeeper's successor Kou Ming, are really just a few years older, practiced a few more years, and have more qualifications than others. Give him time, and you can't escape from respecting him as the leader of your generation."

Across from him, there was a thirty-year-old man with a beard on his lips, who was slightly silent.

This side of the lobby.

After Jiang Shaoyou collected his mind, he said to Chen Ku: "I didn't expect that my two brothers and I would break through on the same day, so you have to go. This is almost the rule of our circle. If anyone has good things, we must hold a banquet and take the opportunity to gather together. Today is a good day in pairs!"

Chen Ku thought about the last time he went to this circle. Although there were some minor setbacks, he still got a lot of benefits.

The bait rat is now in stock, and the price is rising every day.

Especially after the self-robbery at the execution ground in Ping An Dao, it was defined as a cult, and the reward for bait rats in the black market was directly 400 taels per person.

"Okay, I'll go to see the yard first, and I will definitely arrive in the evening. Since there is this rule, let's treat it as me and my senior brother treating other young men and women together." Chen Ku said with a smile.

"Of course, you must be the host today, such a great thing! We are all the protagonists on the stage."

Jiang Shaoyou said:

"Then I will go and prepare first, see you in the evening."

Chen Ku bowed and said goodbye.

"Congratulations to the shopkeeper." Wu Gui was finally able to speak at this time, his face full of excitement: "The internal energy realm, this has entered the first-class master in Baojiao County."

Hua Jin, in Baojiao County, is not a master at all.

It is not the real realm of a martial artist.

Only when the internal energy is generated can it be considered to have entered the martial arts realm and can be called a master.

"When we go back today, give all the guys a red envelope, and you get one too."

Chen Ku had to celebrate this happy event with the people in his shop, so he said:

"Let's not talk about this for now, take me to see the yard."

"Okay!"

Soon, Chen Ku and Wu Gui arrived at a yard on the West Street in the inner city, which was close to Yaowang Hall and Tongluo Lane where his brother-in-law lived.

Chen Ku went in and took a look. The courtyard with two entrances covers an area of ​​about 300 square meters. There is a well in the yard, a flower garden, a screen wall, and a women's house in the backyard. The furniture and screens are very exquisite, and there is also a dressing table outside. In the outer courtyard, there is also a large courtyard planted with flowers, plants and trees. It is also convenient for him to practice martial arts here.

He took a fancy to it.

The next step was to negotiate the price and hand it over to Wu Gui. In the end, the counteroffer was three hundred taels and the deal was settled with two thousand two hundred taels of silver. All the furniture was left behind and people could move in as soon as they arrived.

Chen Ku collected the house deed and said to Wu Gui:

"Next, I have to ask you to find me a cook, two maids, one to take care of the children, one to take care of the elderly, and four more long-term workers. After I find them, I can go to the countryside to fetch my mother and the others. ”

"Don't worry, shopkeeper, leave this matter to me."

Wu Gui agreed.

Chen Ku returned to Yaowangtang. Today was the slaughterhouse, but there was no demon slaughter.

Shang Yunfang had been preparing to sigh for a long time. He had achieved inner energy in two or three days. This kind of talent...

If he didn't have the method of initiation, he would have wished to impart all his skills directly to Chen Ku.

Chen Ku accepted the praise, then saluted Shang Yunfang, and then began to practice sword and footwork.

Soon, it was night.

…

The perfume pavilion still has the familiar lanterns hung high and decorated with lanterns and festoons, just like the Chinese New Year. People coming and going are either rich or noble.

Just different from last time.

This time, Chen Ku, who was wearing a Yaowangtang embroidered satin gown, did not need to announce his entry. The guard at the door of the Perfume Pavilion directly bowed and flattered:

"Shopkeeper Chen is here, please come quickly! Please come quickly!"

Chen Ku then went inside and asked:

"Who's here?"

"Mr. Jiang and Mr. Chai Xiaoguan have all arrived early, as well as Zhang Xiucai, Mr. Zhou from Lan Kwai Fong, and Miss Wang from the county government's bookkeeper... You are the sixth to arrive."

Chen Ku nodded, threw some pieces of silver to the man, and said:

"I know, I can just go there by myself."

But before he could reach the door of the private room.

Several people inside heard the sound and came out one after another.

Chai Tiangui was the first to bear the brunt. He smiled cheerfully and kindly. He stepped forward to congratulate him immediately and said:

"Brother Chen, Brother Chen, what kind of dragon do you think you are? Why do you do good things every day? You were accepted as a disciple by two masters just two days ago, and you are also a direct disciple of Master Yang... In just two or three days, you have broken through. I’m so angry! The good news is that it’s the same day as Brother Shaoyou. This is really great news!”

When Chen Ku faced this big benefactor, he immediately stepped forward and handed over his hands: "Chai Xiaoguan, we are all happy together."

Chai Tiangui asked cordially: "I heard that you are looking for a yard for your family..."

Chen Ku quickly said: "It has been purchased."

He is really afraid that this person will give him another house. If the kindness accumulates one after another, it will be too big.

Chai Tiangui showed a hint of regret when he heard this.

After it was revealed that Yang Luchan had accepted Chen Ku as his disciple, he knew that no matter how he made friends with Chen Ku or gave him gold or silver, it would be a business that would not lose money.

What's more, today another exciting bargaining chip has been added.

He had just acquired the technique for three or four days and entered the internal energy stage. If such a person said that he would not be the signature of Baojiao County in the future, he would not believe it even if he were beaten to death.

"Quick, take a seat, take a seat, I'll treat you to this meal." Since today is Chen Ku's good news, and his status is no longer what it used to be, then this meal should be his treat, no more...

"Junior brother, that's what I just said, but... Mr. Chai Xiaoguan has already taken care of everything today." Jiang Shaoyou smiled and said helplessly: "We were never given a chance to pay."

"Look what you said, where is this? This is my stronghold, Chai Tiangui. Can I be treated as a treat by others?"

The seven people burst into laughter upon hearing this.

After a while, the last three people came, naturally the three people with the highest status last time.

Headed by Sui Qingfang, the daughter of the master, followed by Qi Renquang, the son of the Prime Minister of Qi County, and a last year's martial arts student named Zhou Bing.

Zhang Xiucai stood up and asked Sui Qingfang to take the main seat again.

Unexpectedly.

Sui Qingfang looked at Chen Ku, with a clear voice and a gentle and polite face, and said: "Last time, it was Qingfang who broke through the inner energy and took the lead. Since this time it was a good thing for Brother Chen and Brother Jiang, of course they should take the lead. "

"That's right." Chai Tiangui stood up and invited Chen Ku and the others to the center.

Chen Ku did not refuse, but was in a daze.

Last time, he was just sitting at another table from a distance, listening to the conversation of these gentlemen and ladies at this table.

Unexpectedly, not long after, I not only sat on this table here, but also took the main seat.

As soon as we sat down, these young ladies started talking.

Unlike last time, Chen Ku already had a lot of knowledge this time, especially about the demons of Taiping Dao, so he talked about it a bit.

It was different from last time. No one talked to him after sitting there for a long time.

This time, when he wanted to take a break and eat something, someone came to talk to him.

It's Sui Qingfang.

"Brother Chen, how old are you this year?" Sui Qingfang asked with a curious blink.

"My birthday is in the summer. After the New Year, I will be eighteen years old." Chen Ku said about the age of this body.

"Chen...you are only seventeen years old? So young."

Sui Qingfang's beautiful eyes rounded in surprise:

"At the age of seventeen, you have a foundation that is beyond the power of the Four Elephants, and it has become an inner energy. It seems that in the martial arts exam next spring, Chen Ku, you will make a splash and stand out."

"Huh? What does it mean to stand out?"

Chai Tiangui wiped his mouth with a silk scarf and boasted Chen Ku:

"With the internal energy of a seventeen-year-old, and the innate power of the Four Symbols, he will be able to dominate the crowd, okay? It can be said that Chen Ku will definitely have a place in next year's martial arts quota, and he will not be able to escape."

But Sui Qingfang said with a serious look: "You don't know, the martial arts exam after next spring is very unusual. There will be many geniuses who are not from Baojiao County."

Chen Ku was very surprised.

What does it mean that people from Baojiao County are not coming?

Jiang Shaoyou also looked at Sui Qingfang with concern. The reason why he was so happy to become Nei Qi was because he passed the martial arts examination...

Why, now that Sui Qingfang is talking about it, it seems that even someone with Chen Ku's level of talent and talent... just stands out?

"Miss Sui, is there any hidden secret in this?" Jiang Shaoyou asked with a frown.

Sui Qingfang took a deep breath, exhaled Orchid, and said: "Actually, the truth behind this is very simple. You only need to think about it to know, but I have some inside information, that is...

The Golden Hammer Grandmaster whom we talked about during our last gathering is basically certain to come.

But it is precisely because of this, do you understand? "

Half of the people had puzzled expressions on their faces.

Chen Ku seemed to have thought of something and said: "Last time, everyone said that the Golden Hammer Grandmaster Qin Yuxian is the president of the thirty-six martial arts associations of Qiu Long Mansion. It can be said that he is the Bai Dao of Qiu Long Mansion. One person... So, if he comes to invigilate the exam, Miss Sui wants to win his favor... But it can also be inferred... The entire young people in Qiu Long Mansion probably think so. "

"Yes, Chen Ku, you have a very smart mind."

Sui Qingfang said calmly:

"The 'Qiu Long Martial Arts Association' founded by Grandmaster Qin Yuxian has united heroes from all walks of life for more than 30 years. He is the undisputed number one in Qiu Long Bai Dao and is also the senior person respected by all the martial arts practitioners in this province. He is highly virtuous and highly respected. In addition, he himself has unparalleled martial arts skills and loves young talents... If anyone can get his guidance on a single move, he will benefit from it for the rest of his life... Not to mention how many young people there are in Qiulong Mansion, they can only dream of it. Come to his door."

"As far as I know, those who will come to our Baojiao County to participate in the 'Martial Arts' program next spring include the young geniuses from the eighteen major powers in the Qiulong Mansion, not to mention the slender ones from the counties below. ”

Listen to what Sui Qingfang said.

Jiang Shaoyou was a little dizzy:

"If you put it this way, wouldn't the martial arts exam in the spring next year become the standard of the 'prefectural exam'? Countless geniuses from one prefecture will come to one county to compete for twenty children's places?"

He suddenly felt that the road ahead suddenly became dark.

For a moment, the atmosphere on the table was a little depressing.

Chen Ku was also awe-inspiring.

Isn't this equivalent to what was originally a general college entrance examination in the county, but in the end, all the top students from key high schools in the city came to join in the fun?

You are a top student and a top student in the county. How can you be a top student in the wider city?

Genius comes from the population base.

As big a territory as there is, there is room for the number of geniuses.

"Well, this is the information I want to provide to you two this time. I have a list of young geniuses among the eighteen forces that I have and some simple Jianghu information, which can be given to Chen Ku and Shaoyou. "

Sui Qingfang took out two pamphlets, which was equivalent to studying the opponent in advance.

Chen Ku opened it casually and took a look.

I saw that the number one ranking was Pei Qingzhi, the young master of the Qiulong Mansion Hongwu Association, known as the "Red Stick". He is only sixteen years old, but he can carry two white tiger silver hammers weighing five thousand kilograms. He is so young Some elders knelt down and begged for mercy. They were frightened by the news.

Ranked second is a kendo master named Dugu Wuer, who comes from Dugu Castle and is known as the Dugu family for three hundred years. It has welcomed a savior, carrying a sword box on his body, which is said to contain nine divine swords.

Look further down.

…

Eighteen in total.

"...Where is every template that looks like a protagonist?"

Chen Ku looked at the descriptions on these intelligences. Just a few words made him feel that they were all templates for the protagonists of the Genius Stream.

"The geniuses in this world are really endless."

Not only Chen Ku sighed.

Others have different emotions, but have the same thoughts.

Finally, the banquet ended in a slightly heavy atmosphere.

"Chen Ku, Jiang Shaoyou."

Before leaving the party and going home, Sui Qingfang said to the two people at the door:

"I hope all three of us can get a ranking next spring. Even if we can't, we will go all out to be worthy of our efforts."

"Well, thank you Miss Sui for your words and encouragement."

"Farewell."

"See you next time."

Jiang Shaoyou drank too much and was taken back by his servants.

Chen Ku is not that heavy. It is November now, and when the martial arts exam starts next spring, it will be February or March.

At least four months would be left for him to continue improving.

Phew~

In November, on the way home, it was a bit cold, and my breath was white. It was just that it hadn't snowed yet... it was just dry and cold.

The next day, Wu Gui informed him that the cooks, maids, and long-term workers had all been summoned.

Chen Ku said to the two masters, then rode a horse out of the city. After half a day, he returned to Dachen Village in Sheyu Town.

Far away, the mothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, and children in the village started shouting.

"A rich young man riding a big horse and wearing a long coat has arrived from the end of the village!"

"So rich! Come and see!"

When they arrived at the entrance of the village, everyone exclaimed.

"Isn't this Brother Chen Ku!"

"What is he wearing? My biological grandfather, silk, satin, and embroidery... Squire Guo has never worn such beautiful clothes."

Squire Guo and the village chief rushed over after hearing the news.

"Brother Chen! Brother Chen! I heard that you opened a mine and asked Ji Yang to manage the mine for you? He also opened a shop in the city! It's true or false." Squire Guo came closer and stopped smoking his pipe. , just curious to know the answer.

Chen Ku dismounted and said with a smile: "There is a small shop. Aren't you going to take my family to the city?"

"I'll hold Brother Chen's horse, you just go forward." Zhang Xianmin, whose family owns a brick kiln, took the initiative with a smile on his face and reached out to hold the horse's reins.

"No, no, no, be careful of getting kicked." Chen Ku said quickly.

"It's okay, I have a mule at home, I know how to lead it, don't worry, just go..." Zhang Xianmin blushed, and just took the job of leading the horse, and then said: "I heard that my son is going to town When I said that, on the day you opened your business, Mr. Yang Luchan from Baojiao County accepted him as his apprentice? He also gave you a coat, right?"

Chen Ku completely felt the slight sense of pride and joy of returning rich and wealthy to his hometown.

Zhang Xianmin's appearance is actually very common in the village. In order to brag about it in the future, I have led horses for famous people.

Chen Ku is now among the most prestigious figures in Dachen Village.

It would be an honor to speak out.

"Well, yes, yes." Chen Ku was a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, when he saw Uncle Zhao coming, he got away and stepped forward: "Brother Zhao, my mother and sister-in-law, and Hu Zi are in the village. Are you feeling well?"

"Everything is fine. Kang Jian is here. When I went out, they were out in the fields with Hu Zi." Zhao Huaicai said cheerfully: "Tell me, your mother and mother have taken out the land and want to come back." I have an acre of land, and I clean up the vegetable patch every day. I asked, and I was told that there will be vegetables growing next year, and I will send them to you and your sister to eat in the city. "

The corners of Chen Ku's eyes were slightly red.

After leaving everyone behind, he arrived home first. When he saw three people busy in the vegetable field, he silently stepped forward.

My sister-in-law was still digging in the ground when she felt a figure and subconsciously turned around:

"Ah, brother, why are you back?"

"Second uncle!"

My mother also turned around excitedly and saw her real son:

"Back?"

"Um."

Chen Ku nodded and said:

"Back."

"It's good to come back, it's good to come back."

The old mother excitedly stepped forward and took her son's hand, and then asked carefully and tentatively:

"How many days will you stay when you come back this time?"

Sister-in-law and Huzi also listened carefully.

Chen Ku touched the back of his mother's withered hand, took a deep breath, and said, "I bought a house in the city. It's a big yard. When I come back this time, I will take you to live in the city..."

As he said that, he looked at Huzi, then at his sister-in-law, and finally at my mother:

"Mom, our family is rich."

The old mother and sister-in-law were shocked by the sudden huge change in their lives.

Although Chen Ku had said before he left that he would buy a house in the city if he had the opportunity in the future, and would also let Huzi study and take the scholar examination and win the first prize, but this was only a short time.

I actually bought a big yard in the city.

The old lady hesitated and said: "Son, I heard that you opened a mine, but it's not easy for you to get money. If you want to buy a yard so quickly, you still have to do business. I'd better sell the yard... and leave it to you. Business is picking up... We live in the country and it’s good.”

Chen Ku shook his head: "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore. I am the head of the family and I have the final say. We will go to the city for the Chinese New Year this year. It just so happens that my sister and my brother-in-law are also close to each other, so we can all be reunited. "

I told my son this when I saw him.

The two women lowered their heads and acquiesced.

"Go home and pack your things. Just grab some. There is everything there." Chen Ku said when he arrived at home.

But suddenly, when he saw his sister-in-law holding some talismans, his expression changed slightly and he said:

"Where did this... come from?"

"Don't Hu Zi often have gastrointestinal problems? Some time ago, a wandering Taoist priest came to the village. He went door to door to see the doctor for free. He gave these talismans. After drinking it, he really got better. There are still a few of them who want to come and go to the city. I have to continue taking it." When the sister-in-law heard that Chen Ku's tone was wrong, she lowered her head and said, "Then... I won't take it."

Chen Ku felt solemn in his heart. He stepped forward to pick up the talismans, smelled them, and thought about what he overheard that day...

Snake Fish Town is indeed one of Ping An Dao's strongholds in the countryside.

But he didn’t explain anything to his sister-in-law, he only said:

"You forgot, I'm in Yaowangtang. Of course I have to take medicine when I'm sick. The origin of these talisman water is unknown. Let's go to the county seat and give Huzi a good look."

Under Chen Ku's words, many things were not taken away, so that they could still use them if they had the opportunity to go back to the countryside for leisure in the future. Finally, in the evening, they took their family to the yard.

In the yard, sister Chen Tian was already cooking with the hired cook.

When I saw my mother being brought to the city by her younger brother, I excitedly hugged her and cried non-stop, praising "my younger brother is promising".

Wait until Li Yuancheng comes back in the evening.

"Your brother is the only one missing. I don't know...will he come back alive?" My sister-in-law wiped her tears while looking at a large table of dishes.

"Don't worry, if my brother is not dead, I will definitely be able to find him in the future."

Chen Ku assured.

The family had a reunion dinner on a special day.

Then, he settled down completely.

Chen Ku also moved out of Yaowangtang. Except for occasionally going to the small courtyard in the outer city for some secret matters, he basically spent his time practicing martial arts in the big courtyard.

In the blink of an eye, for fifteen days, one plant every three days, a total of five precious grasses entered the stomach.

With the blessing of the spiritual power of Ling'e's transformation, the speed of transporting qi and blood is astonishing. One day of transporting it takes three to five days for others, and the treasure grass is digested extremely quickly. The strength in Chen Ku's body ushered in a small breakthrough.

I saw that the energy in the blood vessels in the body actually formed a circle and connected a line, forming a cycle.

At the same time, Chen Ku's hair became more shiny.

"The hair is made of blood. If the blood is deficient, the hair will wither. If the blood is full of Qi, the hair will be prosperous and the hair will be beautiful..."

Chen Ku exhaled a breath full of energy:

"I am full of internal energy, I am in the middle stage of internal energy."

Two chapters with 11,000 words, so I won’t split it into three chapters. Don’t wait until noon.