Chapter 33 Youthful Spirit, Younger Brother Seeks the Manor
The warm current in the dantian is called "internal strength", "internal energy" or "internal qi" by martial artists.
It is something that grows from the depths of a martial artist's flesh and blood through the tempering of martial arts.
When applied to martial arts techniques, it can trigger a qualitative change.
With the protection of Qi, it can also counteract the severe cold, resist external evils, and boost energy, among many other wonderful uses. Li Xian is still in the early stages of martial arts and is still exploring it.
Li Xian circulated his internal energy, supplemented by his mastered "Four Directions Fist," and threw a punch imbued with profound martial arts essence.
It even evoked a sense of returning to simplicity and authenticity.
"Mr. Li...?"
Suddenly a man walked towards them, bowing and scraping, his face full of flattery and ingratiation.
This man was named Shi Xiaodong, an ordinary guard. He was twenty-five years old, while Li Xian was only fifteen.
At this moment, however, he was hunched over, with a sheepish smile on his face, and his attitude was humble and respectful. He even addressed me as "Master".
"What is it?"
Li Xian finished his boxing stance. Today's hard work had paid off. He had successfully mastered the Four Directions Fist and his proficiency with the Clear Wind Leg had increased by over 40 points. He was about to rest.
"I heard you... have become a Class C guard?" Shi Xiaodong asked with a smile.
Li Xian nodded. Shi Xiaodong immediately smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Congratulations, Master Li! Congratulations, Master Li! It's incredible! Everyone's been talking about you these past two days, saying you're handsome, dashing, and extraordinary..."
After a string of praises, they finally got to the point.
"Well, I have a small favor to ask of you."
"Tell me about it." Li Xian bent down to pick up the sword from the ground and tightened the wrist guard. Although young, he already possessed an impressive demeanor.
He was handsome.
He didn't seem like a servant or guard; he was more like a dashing, spirited, and dashing young hero.
Shi Xiaodong was momentarily stunned. He had seen such young heroes before. The manor often received visitors, many of whom were young men of distinguished backgrounds.
To them, they were all like gods. These people possessed this heroic spirit.
But this was the first time I'd ever seen it on a bodyguard.
While a Class C guard is already of a high rank, there are many others with higher ranks. But temperament is a truly mysterious thing; it comes from the heart, and you either have it or you don't. It cannot be learned.
"You haven't bought any pills this month, have you?" Shi Xiaodong rubbed his hands together. "I'd like to ask you to help me buy a 'Grade C pill'."
Li Xian understood, rubbed his sore shoulders, and loosened his bones. This was a small detail for maintaining the health of the meridians.
It helps with blood circulation and helps to clear and soften blood vessels.
"Please tell me in detail."
Li Xian let out a breath and said as he walked. He had a patrol duty to perform later.
"Hehe, I've got my eye on a 'Jade Pill,' and I've been saving up for half a year."
"Uncle Li, if you agree, then help me buy it from the Xian Dan Pavilion. Don't worry, I understand the reasoning. Apart from the cost of the pill, everything here is yours."
Shi Xiaodong smiled and took out a pouch, presenting it to him with both hands.
Li Xian did not take it, but asked instead, "Jade Pill?"
"The Jade Pill is sold in the Leisure Pill Pavilion for one tael and seven hundred coins. Its effect is to enhance internal energy. My martial arts have not improved for a long time, so I want to use the pill to take another step forward."
Shi Xiaodong chuckled sheepishly, not daring to hide anything.
"This is the first time I've heard of this elixir." Li Xian was short of money, so helping out with this small favor was no problem for him.
He took the money bag and weighed it in his hand. It was full of loose silver and copper coins, making a clinking sound. He opened it, glanced at it, and roughly estimated the contents.
Its value should be around two taels; this Shi Xiaodong is very good at handling things.
“Alright, I’ll go now,” Li Xian said.
"Now...now?" Shi Xiaodong was taken aback, then a look of surprise appeared on his face. But then, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
Following Li Xianxing into the Xiandan Pavilion, Shi Xiaodong lingered outside the door, muttering to himself:
"This Mr. Li is quite generous; he offered to help immediately."
"But what if he has bad intentions and wants to embezzle my money?"
He couldn't help but overthink it.
Generally speaking, there are many rules and regulations governing when a Class D guard seeks out a Class C guard to purchase pills.
Reservations are usually made in the first few days of the month.
However, the Class C nurses would not buy them immediately, because they were unsure whether they would need to buy the pills within the next month.
He would keep delaying until the end of the month, until he was sure he didn't need the pills, before he went to buy them for Ding and the other guards.
And this is still the best-case scenario.
Once a person has power, they will try every means to make things difficult for those who do not have power, in order to feel that power.
This is especially true when it comes to purchasing elixirs.
"Could it be... that he's just going to pocket all my savings from the past six months?"
"Oh dear, what should I do? What should I do?"
Shi Xiaodong was so anxious that he paced back and forth, almost crying.
This kind of thing is not uncommon. After all, you have to ask someone for a favor, so you can only swallow your bitterness.
If a third-class guard really wanted to embezzle the money, then this money... could only be considered as a tribute; once it was lost, it was lost.
After all, if a conflict arises, you'll suffer more losses.
"If I had known, I would have gone to find Yan Yang. After all, he is a veteran Class C guard. Although he charges a high price, he often takes months to deliver the pills."
"But at least... there has never been a case of swallowing pills."
"Shi Xiaodong, Shi Xiaodong, you've suffered a great loss because of your cleverness."
Shi Xiaodong's eyes were red, and he was really about to cry. He felt very frustrated.
"Woolen cloth."
After an unknown amount of time, Li Xian came out of the building and tossed a brocade box over.
Shi Xiaodong was taken aback.
He quickly took the brocade box and looked at Li Xian with a surprised expression.
"What, you asked me to buy pills for you, and that's why you're making that face?" Li Xian frowned.
"Ah... Oh, oh." Shi Xiaodong quickly opened the brocade box.
A fragrant aroma wafted over, revealing a pale blue pill inside—the Jade Pill. Its color, shape, and fragrance were all exceptional.
"The transaction is complete. The remaining three hundred and ninety coins are all mine." Li Xian touched his nose.
I felt a little embarrassed.
This round trip earns him two months' salary. Even for a low-ranking guard, there are many ways to earn extra money and supplement his income.
But 390 coins is a lot; in this world, it's enough to buy a life!
"If there's nothing else, I'll be going."
With that, Li Xian left gracefully.
"this……"
Shi Xiaodong stared dumbfounded at Li Xian's retreating figure.
Payment and delivery of the pills are made on the same day.
No unnecessary words, no bullying, no trickery, no arrogance... In his five or six years in the village, he had never heard of or seen anything like this. This was the first time.
He vaguely understood where this youthful spirit came from.
"Master Li...you're a true master." Shi Xiaodong gave a thumbs up, genuinely impressed.
His voice was often heard in the gossip about Li Xian. Now, thinking back on it, he felt utterly ashamed.
...
A fierce wind howled.
If you want to tear flesh and blood off a person, you won't let them live.
Li Xiaofan is about to take the winter exam and will soon be joining the exam-taking team to go to the neighboring "Huangtian County" to officially begin the winter exam.
The Great Wu Dynasty... values both martial prowess and literary pursuits. Martial artists strive for a complete transformation, while scholars use their literary talents to seize destiny.
Those who possess good fortune are highly respected.
The so-called academic examination is an exam where one vies for good fortune.
Li Xiaofan listened to his brother and took the money to eat some braised pork, which improved his nutrition.
As he was about to leave Qingning County, he longed to see his brother one last time.
Braving the cold wind, wearing dirty and smelly burlap clothes, her little face was full of determination.
The snot was frozen stiff and stuck to my face; it would hurt to try and remove it.
He spotted a manor in the distance.
"Is this the village where my brother lives?" Li Xiaofan thought to himself, "I hope I can see my brother."
(End of this chapter)
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