Inside the escort agency, newly recruited escort master Shang Shaofeng was leading the young men in enthusiastic training.
The two martial arts they mastered, "Da Shen Gong" and "Po Shan Quan," were both taught by Lin Ce.
As per Lin Ce's instructions, on days when they were not engaged in escorting goods, they needed to practice "Great Ginseng Skill" for half a day and "Mountain-Breaking Fist" for half a day.
No one is slacking off.
Having faced danger on two separate missions, they understood perfectly that the only way to ensure their survival was through martial arts skills ingrained in their very bones.
The more sweat you shed during practice, the less blood you'll bleed when you throw the dart.
Needless to say, they could feel their own progress with each practice session.
The joy of reaping rewards with effort is simply irresistible.
"Chief镖头, can I practice these martial arts as well?"
Yu Jiu, who was standing to the side, watched with envy and couldn't help but ask Lin Ce for advice.
"Didn't you already know the Mountain-Breaking Fist?"
Li Qingshan, who was also diligently practicing his martial arts on the side, glanced at Yu Jiu with disdain upon hearing this.
At this moment, besides Lin Ce, only he knew some of Yu Jiu's background inside the escort agency.
"That was fake; it just created an illusion. In fact, I don't know the Mountain-Breaking Fist at all."
Yu Jiu had no need to hide these things from Lin Ce and Li Qingshan.
"I can exchange one of my martial arts techniques for it."
Yu Jiu observed the scene of the many teenagers training and said:
“I think they are lacking a weapon-based martial art. I happen to have a ‘Wave-Turning Staff Technique’ here, which is both soft and hard, and has six levels of martial arts. What do you think, Chief Escort?”
"good."
Lin Ce nodded in agreement.
For him, the purpose of passing on the "Mountain-Breaking Fist" and "Great Ginseng Skill" was to help the members of the escort agency increase their experience points.
He couldn't be more eager for more people to practice.
Yu Jiu is now considered a member of the escort agency, so he was naturally eager to join.
Not to mention you can also get a martial arts skill for free.
He himself doesn't know anything about weapons or martial arts, and relies entirely on his immense strength and super strong defense to fight. So far, the opponents he has encountered have basically been unable to withstand his output.
But the other young men in the escort agency might not be able to do that.
Even for oneself, mastering another weapon-based martial art is never a bad thing.
With the same physical attributes, the strength that can be exerted by using martial arts with weapons and the strength that can be exerted by not using martial arts with weapons will definitely be different.
With Lin Ce's approval, Yu Jiu stopped the group of youths, took out a long staff, and began to demonstrate the "Wave-Turning Staff Technique".
The teenagers watched with rapt attention.
Even the newly recruited bodyguard Shang Shaofeng had no airs of being a bodyguard and was very humble and eager to learn.
Yu Jiu became increasingly shocked as he learned more.
However, after practicing three or four times, in less than half an hour, he discovered that these teenagers had gradually grasped some of the tricks.
Recalling the difficulties he faced when learning this staff technique, Yu Jiu felt a pang of sadness.
It took me a full three days to barely get the hang of it.
Judging from how quickly these teenagers mastered the stick techniques, each one of them far surpassed himself back then.
Could it be that all the young men in this escort agency are martial arts geniuses?
Or perhaps, all martial artists on land are like this, except that their own clan has been away from the shore for too long and can no longer keep up with the mainstream of the martial arts world.
Regardless of the fact that Yu Jiu's worldview is collapsing, Shang Shaofeng stepped forward at this moment.
"Fish dart master, how about I demonstrate? Can you help me see where there are any corrections needed?"
"Alright, let me see how well you've mastered it."
Yu Jiu let out a long breath and handed the long staff to Shang Shaofeng.
He could tell that this镖师 (bodyguard/escort) seemed to be the most talented among all the young men.
After seeing the level of this镖师 (bodyguard/escort), one should be able to understand the situation of the other youths.
The next moment, the wind howled, seemingly mixed with the sound of sticks striking and waves crashing, as Shang Shaofeng demonstrated a complete set of "Wave-Turning Stick Techniques".
"this……"
As Shang Shaofeng put away his stick and stood up, Yu Jiu was stunned.
The opponent practiced the entire set of stick techniques almost flawlessly, only lacking the necessary skill and refinement.
How long has it been?
"Fish dartsman, fish dartsman?"
Shang Shaofeng woke Yu Jiu from her reverie and looked at her expectantly.
"How did my rehearsal go? Are there any areas that need correction or improvement?"
"improve?"
Yu Jiu suddenly realized, "No, not at all. You've already mastered it very well. You're just lacking the right touch. If you keep practicing like this, breaking through to the first level (perfect) in a month or two won't be a problem."
"Thank you, Fish Dart Master."
Shang Shaofeng was overjoyed.
"It's just a level six staff technique. Look at how ignorant he is."
Li Qingshan, who was standing to the side, curled his lip.
"hehe."
Lin Ce smiled silently at him.
"What do you mean by that look? Aren't you implying that I'm not willing to use my martial arts?"
"I really didn't mean that, but you are a disciple of a major sect, and the rules are very strict. You probably can't do the same as Yu Jiu."
Lin Ce shrugged, clearly not having any expectations of Li Qingshan.
"Who says that disciples of major sects only know the martial arts passed down in their own sect?"
Li Qingshan sneered, and then made up his mind.
"I also have a hidden weapon martial art here, which is also a level six martial art. I might as well take it out today."
"Clap clap clap clap~"
Lin Ce clapped loudly and called out to the group of teenagers:
"Let's all thank Master Yu. Similarly, Master Li also has martial arts to teach everyone. Let's give him a round of applause!"
"Clap clap clap clap~"
Thunderous applause erupted.
Li Qingshan, who had acted on impulse, clearly had no way to turn back.
So he demonstrated and taught a hidden weapon martial art, "Meteor Flying Stone," in front of everyone.
Upon hearing this name, Lin Ce couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
Li Qingshan said that this martial art did not originate from the Mountain Sword Sect, and he reserved his opinion on this.
Yu Jiu was once again shocked.
The "Meteor Flying Stone" concealed weapon technique is so skillful yet seemingly simple, and its application of force is in no way inferior to the "Turning Waves Staff Technique" he taught.
However, many teenagers quickly mastered it as well, lacking only the necessary skill and experience.
"Is there really no limit or bottleneck to their martial arts talent?"
As Yu Jiu sighed inwardly, he suddenly noticed something strange.
He realized that he also had a deep understanding of the "Meteor Flying Stone" martial art taught by Li Qingshan.
Upon closer reflection, it seems that I have already mastered it quite well.
If I had to recall, I would say that I mastered this martial art no later than Shang Shaofeng.
"Master Li, may I give it a try?"
After receiving permission, Yu Jiu stepped forward, holding a flat stone he had casually picked up in his hand.
The next moment, he flicked his wrist, and the flat stone flew out like a meteor.
"Click~"
Beside the training ground, behind the weapons rack, a small tree was broken in half.
This is precisely the characteristic of "Meteor Flying Stone": it does not care about the type of hidden weapon used, it can turn corners, and it is powerful and heavy, with great destructive force.
It may seem simple, but mastering the techniques and methods of applying force is by no means easy.
"Not bad. With another month or so of practice, there's a good chance of reaching the first level (perfection)."
Yu Jiu was deeply moved by Li Qingshan's assessment and remained unsettled for a long time.
Could it be that I am also a martial arts genius, but I am inclined towards hidden weapon martial arts?
Yu Jiu, who had never practiced hidden weapon martial arts before, was shocked by his own excellence for the first time.
But he soon discovered that this was not the case at all.
Next, as I learned the "Mountain-Breaking Fist" and "Great Ginseng Skill," things went just as smoothly as when I learned the "Meteor Flying Stone," to an unbelievable degree.
Either there's something wrong with them, or there's something wrong with the escort agency.
Yu Jiu even had a bold guess in his mind.
Could it be that I've gone astray while cultivating the "Sea Mirage Sound," and all of this is just an illusion?
"Alright, everyone, hold on a minute. My boss asked me to bring you some good news."
Just then, the accountant from the escort agency came over.
"Chief Escort Lin."
After greeting Lin Ce, the accountant said:
"After listening to the chief镖头's opinion, the owner thought it made a lot of sense, so he ordered that starting next month, everyone in the镖局 would have their monthly wages increased by 50%. In addition, the owner also prepared a silver silk inner armor for everyone, which can protect against sword and blade strikes and safeguard everyone on their journeys."
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