Chapter 24 - Martial Arts Academy (1/2)

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Fortunately, Chen Shaojun had long mastered the art of martial arts cultivation. Furthermore, he did not lack spirit pills due to the Psychic Treasure Mirror.

What he wanted was just the reputation of having learned martial arts.

He wanted a reason to convince everyone that he had changed.

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The district where the Lin Pawnshop was located was not the liveliest place in the capital. It was a bit silent and cold.

Beside the pawnshop were bookstores and clothing stores. Furthermore, one would find hotels and tea shops only after walking for a while.

As for the martial arts academy, it was even further away.

However, Chen Shaojun was in no hurry.

Along the way, he walked and looked around the streets that were filled with people. All sorts of strange things constantly appeared in front of him. The clothes of the people that came and went also had their own style. Of course, without exception, all of their clothes were much more dazzling and beautiful than his dusty servant uniform.

This was the first time he walked out of the pawnshop. Thus, he was curious about everything.

“The Treasure Medicine Hall, Ruyi Studio, Loyal Spirit Hall, Five Mountain Teahouse, Pleasant Arrival Inn, Red Vine House…”

Chen Shaojun looked at the shops and felt dazzled.

When he passed by the Red Vine Flower House, he smelled a faint fragrance that made him want to go in and take a look.

It was not that his thoughts were fluctuating.

He just wanted to widen his knowledge and satisfy his curiosity.

Another thing worthy of mentioning was that there were also stalls on the streets that sold soup, pancakes, eggs, sugar, tofu, and so on.

Sometimes, when he was interested, he would spend a few wen to try out the food.

After a while, he finally arrived in front of the martial arts academy.

“It’s the Wire Fist Gallery!”

Chen Shaojun’s eyes lit up.

He finally found the martial arts academy.

The martial arts academy was located in a remote area, but it occupied a large area. There were two stone tigers at the entrance, and they looked rather fierce.

The main door was wide open, revealing a white wall that was like a screen. It was commonly known as the Wind Blockade or the Baleful Blockade. One could only step into the inner court by going around the white wall.

Just by standing at the entrance, Chen Shaojun could already hear the shouts coming from the courtyard.

Obviously, there were people practicing martial arts inside.

Chen Shaojun walked in and saw a spacious, flat ground. There were 20 to 30 people on the flat ground who were practicing their fist techniques in an orderly manner. Their aura was extraordinary.

“What are you doing here?”

While he was looking at them, a middle-aged man dressed in short black walked over.

“Well, I want to learn martial arts. I wonder what the regulations are like?”

Chen Shaojun quickly stepped forward and spoke.

“The fees are three taels of silver per month. Students will pay once every three months.”

“However, if you pay for six months at a time, you will only need to pay 15 taels of silver.”

Seeing that he was here to learn martial arts, the middle-aged man’s expression softened and he explained.

“I have to pay every three months?”

Chen Shaojun was stunned. He thought about how he originally only had six taels of silver. If the shopkeeper hadn’t offered to give him ten taels of silver, he wouldn’t have had enough money.

“The tuition fees of the Wire Fist Gallery are considered low in the entire capital.”

“As long as you pay up, you can become an official apprentice of the Wire Fist Gallery.”

“Naturally, someone will teach you the basics of the Wire Fist Gallery, the Iron Wood Standing Skill.”

“Even though the Iron Wood Standing Skill is just a standing meditation skill, it is a true beginner’s cultivation technique.”

“In addition, our martial arts academy also has the Snake Blood Spirit Ointment that is especially compatible with fist technique training. It can increase your blood and qi, as well as accelerate the rate of martial arts training.”

“This is a unique recipe of our martial arts academy.”

“Each portion costs one tael of silver.”