Chapter 26 Choice
The young martial artist who hunted the ferocious beast was Qiu Zhen?
Shopkeeper Liu was surprised, his mind in turmoil.
I was feeling ashamed that I missed a good opportunity that had appeared right under my nose.
They never expected that, in a twist of fate, the young martial artist surrounded by everyone turned out to be from their Medicine King Valley.
This surprise came too suddenly.
There was also a gleam of light in Ankang's eyes.
Originally, his admiration for Qiu Zhen came from the "art of roasting".
He was also familiar with this field, and was very impressed by the young man who had superb skills and great intelligence in making medicine.
And now, seeing Qiu Zhen become a martial artist, his admiration for him increased even more.
Manager Liu and Ankang were in perfect harmony. Without saying a word, they used their Qinggong skills to fly down, shouting:
"Make way, he is from our Medicine King Valley."
"Disperse, disperse. The beast is not for sale. Don't even think about poaching us!"
Shopkeeper Liu was quite prestigious in Qingmu Town. When he shouted loudly, everyone made way for him.
"It's gone. It's gone."
A group of martial artists and city officials saw Manager Liu coming to "recognize people" and drive them away, with regret showing on their faces.
Just now, many people offered to buy the "Wild Boar King" and offered a high price of nearly two hundred taels.
On the market, the price of pork is about thirty cents per catty, and the meat yield of live pigs is between 60% and 70%. A thousand catties of wild boar is generally worth only twenty or thirty taels of silver.
Even if it is the meat of a ferocious beast, the price is a bit more expensive, at most only a hundred taels of silver.
The purpose of offering a high price of two hundred taels was not simply to purchase wild boar meat, but to obtain "people" so he started a conversation with the young man.
A successful martial artist in his prime would be recruited at a high price and with favorable conditions, not to mention that the person in front of him was a teenager of fifteen or sixteen years old with outstanding potential.
However, the "young martial artist" is from Yaowang Valley, and since Manager Liu has personally taken action, outsiders have no chance.
Soon, everyone dispersed.
Shopkeeper Liu pulled Qiu Zhen into the city, and a group of apprentices from the medicine shop followed them carrying the wild boar king, making it quite lively.
Only Kang Zhuangyuan stood there in a daze, with an uncertain expression on his face.
"How did he become a martial artist?"
Aoki Pharmacy, reception hall.
"Qiu Zhen, my master is summoning you."
The people from Ankang have not arrived yet, but the voice has arrived first.
Qiu Zhen and Shopkeeper Liu quickly stood up, looking delighted.
If it were before, if Qiu Zhen wanted to become a martial artist, it would definitely be Manager Liu who helped him contact the gate of Yaowang Valley and arrange subsequent matters.
At this time, Pharmacist An was in Qingmu Town, and Shopkeeper Liu did not tell Qiu Zhen about any other arrangements except saying some encouraging words to him.
"Qiu Zhen, your luck has come."
Shopkeeper Liu looked serious and said in a low voice:
"If you can catch the eye of Pharmacist An, you will soar to the sky, so you must seize the opportunity."
"Thank you, Manager Liu, for your advice."
Qiu Zhen bowed, his heart full of anticipation, and immediately followed Ankang out of Qingmu Medicine Shop and headed to the An family's house in the city.
Although Pharmacist An was only living temporarily in the city, the mansion he chose was the mansion that was once the "richest man in Qingmu". It was a large courtyard with five entrances, blue bricks and black tiles, and flying eaves and brackets, and it was quite magnificent.
Ankang took Qiu Zhen and Manager Liu through several corridors and courtyards, and finally came to a courtyard full of flowers.
"Greetings to Master An (Young Master)!"
The three of them bowed in greeting. "No need to be polite."
Pharmacist An was holding a porcelain bottle and feeding a palm-sized jade centipede. When he saw everyone, he threw the medicine bottle directly to the centipede. Then his eyes fell on Qiu Zhen, and he looked him up and down for a long time before muttering:
"You broke through to the Martial Master level so quickly. Logically, you should have spent at least two years honing your skills. Have you had any adventures recently? Or are you just gifted?"
Shopkeeper Liu and Ankang were somewhat surprised when they heard this. Did Master An (Young Master) already see that Qiu was going to become a martial artist?
Qiu Zhen was even more surprised.
He had only met Pharmacist An once, and they had almost no interaction on a daily basis.
The other party had only met him once in the backyard of the drugstore, but he could tell at a glance that he had the potential to master martial arts.
Although the time he judged to be promoted to "Martial Master" was far off and not as accurate as his own spiritual deduction, it was still extremely scary.
Facing such a powerful person, Qiu Zhen's heart tightened and he explained:
"I have been really lucky recently. I have come across precious herbs and medicines one after another, and I have fought against fierce beasts, which has enabled me to cultivate to the level of skill."
"Hmm~"
Pharmacist An sniffed, perhaps smelling the faint scent of precious medicine on Qiu Zhen, and nodded slightly:
"Come, let me feel your bones and see what your bones are like!"
Qiu Zhen's spirit was restrained, without leaking out any spiritual light. He immediately came in front of Pharmacist An with a calm expression.
Bone touching is a type of physiognomy. By touching and caressing a person's skull, hand bones, and body skeleton, one can determine their martial arts aptitude, natural talents and expertise, and even their fate, future achievements, etc. It is quite mysterious.
Pharmacist An first touched Qiu Zhen's head, then his arms and torso.
After about twenty or thirty breaths.
Pharmacist An shook his head and said:
"Ordinary roots and bones, without a spiritual body, mediocre aptitude."
"Ah~"
Manager Liu and Ankang were a little surprised. They thought that Qiu Zhen, as a young man from Guizhou, must have some talent to be able to practice martial arts at the age of fifteen or sixteen.
They never expected that he was just an ordinary person, with even less talent than them.
"Sure enough!"
Qiu Zhen was not disappointed, as he had expected this long ago. If he did not build his foundation in a hundred days and awaken his "primordial spirit", it would still be a long way before he could reach the level of a martial artist.
"You don't have to be discouraged."
When Pharmacist An saw Qiu Zhen lower his head, he continued:
"You are able to practice martial arts at the age of sixteen and have good luck repeatedly. I think you have a good fate. However, I don't believe in fate and have never studied fate. If you have the opportunity in the future and meet a master of luck, you can seek opportunities and ask about your fate. It will be of great benefit to your martial arts."
"Thank you for the advice, pharmacist!"
Qiu Zhen's face was filled with tears of gratitude, and his thoughts were similar to those of Pharmacist An.
He also doesn't believe in fate, or the so-called "destiny".
A golden elixir is swallowed into my belly, and my fate is determined by nature.
How can a person who practices Taoism let himself be bound by fate?
"Cough cough~"
Shopkeeper Liu coughed and bowed, saying:
"Master An, what are Qiu Zhen's plans for next?"
Upon hearing this, Pharmacist An looked at Qiu Zhen, considered for a moment, and said:
"There are two ways. The first is to go to the gate of Yaowang Valley to become a disciple. When you are fifteen or sixteen years old, you can practice to a certain level. No matter what your physique or fate is, you have the hope of becoming a congenital martial artist. If you are lucky, you can become a disciple of a congenital martial artist in the sect and hopefully become his direct disciple and inherit his legacy."
Qiu Zhen nodded slightly.
He had understood this, and going to the gate of Yaowang Valley to study was the most conventional way.
When the apprentices of Yaowang Valley have mastered their martial arts, they all go to the main gate of Yaowang Valley to become disciples and learn the skills.
"Secondly, I also have the right to teach you martial arts. You can choose not to go to the gate of Yaowang Valley and stay in Qingmu Town to practice martial arts. I know all the martial arts that are available in the gate."
Qiu Zhen was stunned when he heard this, feeling a little unsure.
What does it mean?
(End of this chapter)
