I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 133: Status Improvement, the World is Vast

Chapter 133: Status Improvement, the World is Vast

Chunjianglou is the number one restaurant in Yunzhao County. Its chef was specially invited from Yunzhou Prefecture. It is said that the monthly salary is one hundred taels, which is an astronomical figure that is hard for ordinary people to imagine.

As for the ingredients of Chunjianglou, they are all unique and precious. They are either shipped from the prefecture or collected from the surrounding mountains.

Although it is the most famous building in Yunzhao, Chunjiang Tower is not very big. It is just a two-story courtyard, next to the river that runs through the city. The river bank is decorated with lanterns and ribbons. The night view from the second floor of the restaurant is unique.

The number of guests that can be entertained here every day is limited. They are either rich or noble, so the banquet naturally doesn't need to be too big. If it is too big, the chef will be too busy to handle it.

Chunjianglou was packed every day. Even the officials and clerks in the city and even the wealthy families from other counties had to wait until March before they could reserve a table.

Despite this, customers still flock to the restaurant and are extremely well-behaved.

The reason why guests from various backgrounds had to abide by the rules was simple: the owner of Chunjianglou was a registered disciple of the Vajra Sect - of course, he was just a registered disciple and was actually just paying homage.

At first, he was actually a "temporary porter" of the Longteng Escort Agency. After Yu Chunsheng took office, he used both trickery and force to bring Chunjiang Tower into the sphere of influence of the Vajra Sect, and the boss became a registered disciple of the Vajra Sect.

But today, Chunjianglou turned down all appointments, not hesitating to offend those wealthy and noble guests, and took the initiative to invite Longteng Escort Agency to hold a celebration banquet.

"The escort agency often goes to Judelou, but although Judelou is big, the taste is indeed a little worse than here, so it can only be ranked second."

Xie Yuan sat on the second floor of Chunjiang Tower, admiring the river view outside the building, and heard Shen Longteng sighing beside him:
"It hasn't been scheduled for today yet, but Old Wu contacted me in advance and said that I didn't eat his food because of me. Speaking of which, I haven't been here since Yu Chunsheng took office... But Old Wu has always been quick to see opportunities, haha."

Xie Yuan turned around and said with a smile:
"Then the chief escort is still willing to come? Are you not afraid... hm."

"I've said it before, Old Wu is just a businessman, and he's very good at changing his attitude according to the situation. Now that the King Kong Sect is gone, he definitely won't be filial to Peng Jie. I don't blame him, he's not a warrior, and businessmen sometimes have no choice."

Shen Longteng smiled slightly:
"Besides, aren't Pharmacist Yu and Zhenyu watching in the kitchen? We have to eat this meal today."

Before Xie Yuan could speak, a fat middle-aged man standing beside the table wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a wry smile:
"Captain of the Escort Agency, you are calling me. Oh, these years I have been in King Kong but my heart is in Dragon Gate. Every day I look forward to the arrival of the escort agency's master and the demolition of King Kong Gate. Look at you, why are you here so late?"

"You're blaming me!"

Shen Longteng laughed, pointed at Chunjianglou boss Old Wu, and said with a squint:

"Are you really going to reconcile with the escort agency today?"

"Return to your roots!"

Old Wu said righteously:
"I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Every day at home, I can't help but imagine myself holding the escort flag and shouting for the trip!"

As he spoke, he ran to the railing and shouted towards the rolling river:

"A dragon soars over Yunzhou. A dragon soars over Yunzhou!"

After shouting, Old Wu turned around, and all the wrinkles on his face were squeezed together with laughter:
"It feels good! Look, am I from the escort agency?"

"You are so good, Old Wu. I really can't do anything with you!"

Shen Longteng laughed and drank the wine in the bowl.

Old Wu hurried over, snatched the wine jug from Xie Yuan's hand, poured it for Shen Longteng, and said with a smile:
“Given my attitude, you still sent Lu the escort leader and Doctor Yu to keep an eye on me… Hey, not to mention that I am loyal to the escort agency. Even if I side with the King Kong Sect, they are all gone. I am not a fool. Am I going to go after Yu Chunsheng’s big white hook?

"Besides, with a great man like Xie Biaotou by my side, even if I have bad intentions, I'm not afraid that he will kill me with one blow of his knife, right?"

Although Old Wu said this, he knew it clearly in his heart and did not persuade Shen Longteng to withdraw his men.

He turned around and poured Xie Yuan more wine, with a bright smile on his face:

"Thank you, Escort! Alas, hearing about you is not as good as meeting you in person. Not only is Xie a very powerful man, he is also so handsome, just like a prince, so impressive. Thank you, Escort, this cup is for you, thank you for saving Old Wu from the dire situation!"

Boss Wu looked at Xie Yuan and indeed took a few more glances. All the guests who came to his shop were distinguished guests. Even if they were not good-looking, they were well-dressed and had a wide range of knowledge. However, few of them were as talented as Xie Yuan.

In addition, Xie Yuan destroyed the King Kong Sect single-handedly, and his strength was already one of the best warriors in Yunzhao County, and his potential was even greater. Boss Wu licked him wildly, and his degree was only slightly worse than Shen Longteng's, and he was extremely measured.

Within half a day, Xie Yuan, who was already gaining fame, rose to a higher level, and became a household name in Yunzhao County. On the way to Chunjiang Tower, people often pointed at Xie Yuan and whispered to him, just like a star.

Xie Yuan listened to the flattery of the shrewd Boss Wu, and his face looked slightly strange. Although he had often been praised since he started practicing martial arts, this was the first time he had met someone as skilled as Boss Wu.

It’s quite comfortable.

As for the possibility that Boss Wu is still working for the Vajra Gate... such a smart man will most likely not work hard for the Vajra Gate after it has become a lost cause.

Even if he really did do it, not counting the people watching in the kitchen, Xie Yuan still had Zheng Qingyang's antidotes and health-preserving exercises. He was the least afraid of poison, so he calmly enjoyed the delicacies of Chunjiang Tower.

"Let's all give a toast together!"

"Thank you, Chief Escort. Today is all thanks to you!"

"Xie Yuan, you did a great job. If there is no other seat available... you can just take the position of the chief escort!"

"...No, no." Shen Longteng paid special attention and praise, Boss Wu's flattery, and everyone at the banquet took turns to toast, making Xie Yuan a little tipsy.

Except for Wei Zhen who couldn't come because of his injury, the others returned to the escort agency and recovered from the poison in half a day. With the prescription brought back by Xie Yuan from Zheng Qingyang, it was not difficult for Pharmacist Yu to relieve the toxicity. This poison softens the human body and is very effective, but there is no residual poison. It will be relieved after half a day away from that place. It really makes people suspect that Peng Yue tortured some flower-stealing thief to get it out.

Chu Sheng, Zhao Xingyang, and Lu Zhenyu were pouring wine for Xie Yuan, not to mention the escorts. After this battle, although Xie Yuan had not yet reached the fourth level of training, his strength was already slightly lower than Shen Longteng. After the friendly attitude of the guys, they all showed some respect. Even Zhao Xingyang and Chu Sheng no longer regarded Xie Yuan as a junior, but as an equal.

However, Xie Yuan is not an arrogant person, and his attitude towards his predecessors is still respectful, which naturally makes people admire him even more. Who doesn't like someone with strength and good attitude?
After three rounds of drinking, Xie Yuan felt a little tipsy and suddenly remembered something.

"Boss Wu, your dishes are really delicious...I wonder if I can pack two and take them back for a midnight snack?"

Xie Yuan asked with a smile.

Boss Wu patted his fat chest, making a dull sound:
"Thank you for liking it, Old Wu! Don't worry, leave it to me! I'll ask the kitchen to prepare all the ingredients, and everyone can take them back today!"

"okay!"

Everyone responded loudly, laughing and praising Boss Wu for his generosity.

Shen Longteng smiled and suddenly waved his hand. When Boss Wu came closer, he whispered:

"Old Wu, I heard that the outer sect leader of Yunshan Sword Sect had dinner at your place?"

Old Wu blinked his eyes quickly and nodded.

"Can you get in touch with him? If I want to help you..."

Shen Longteng asked.

Old Wu didn't ask any more questions, but nodded heavily:
"Not a problem."

"You are worthy of being our escort agency's registered porter."

Shen Longteng smiled and patted Boss Wu on the shoulder.

Boss Wu's face immediately lit up with joy. Now that Shen Longteng had asked him to do something and had admitted it verbally, it was considered that he had completely forgiven the past, which made him feel relieved.

Xie Yuan was standing next to them, listening to their conversation without avoiding him, and seemed to be thinking about something.

"Yunshan Sword Sect? The first sect in Yunzhou... Why did the chief escort contact them?"

Not long after, Xie Yuan found out.

After the banquet, everyone left Chunjiang Tower and returned to the escort agency amid Boss Wu's warm farewell.

Shen Longteng called Xie Yuan over alone, handed him an arm-length brocade box, and said:
"This is a demon tiger bone, a real tiger demon bone. It has the effect of strengthening bones and nourishing blood, which is useful for my realm. You are strengthening your bones, take this thing."

Xie Yuan looked at the thick bones in the box that were emitting a faint fluorescent light. He did not hesitate to take them. Instead, he took them with great care.

Even if this thing is not as good as the earth treasure, it is not far behind. It is especially useful for him at his current stage. After taking it, he can almost break through the fourth level immediately.

Although it is precious, considering the contributions he has made, Xie Yuan deserves it. If he refuses, Shen Longteng will probably feel uneasy.

Shen Longteng nodded with satisfaction, and then said:
"Xie Yuan, you will leave the escort agency sooner or later, right?"

"…Why did the chief escort say that?"

"Haha, there's no need to hide it. It's nothing. With your talent, the escort agency will soon not be able to provide you with anything. The pond here is too small to accommodate a young dragon like you. Sooner or later, you should go to a wider world."

Shen Longteng said with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.

Xie Yuan was silent for a moment, then said calmly:
"According to my plan, when I get close to the Qi and Blood Transformation Stage, I might go traveling or become a disciple to seek the next step."

Although Shen Longteng was at the Qi and Blood Transformation Stage, he only had a chance to break through, and his progress stagnated afterwards.

If Xie Yuan wanted to obtain a systematic follow-up method, he could not get it in the escort agency. Although he had his own methods and channels, the escort agency at that time was not very helpful to him in terms of the four essentials of wealth, friends, law and land. At that time, it was better for him to go out and venture into the world than to stay in the escort agency.

Xie Yuan had thought about it a long time ago, but he didn't expect that Shen Longteng also saw through it.

Shen Longteng was very satisfied with Xie Yuan's honesty, with admiration and regret in his eyes:
“It’s a pity that the escort agency is too small, and it’s not a proper sect. Otherwise, we could devote all our efforts to supporting a genius like you and lead the sect to a higher level… But the escort agency has to do business after all, and its way of survival is different from that of the sect.

"But for your contribution to the escort agency, if you stay, I will give you the agency. My children have no future in martial arts, so I will let them become ordinary wealthy men in the future. But you will not take root here, and I think Xingyang will not either, so it is better to let Zhenyu take charge in the future.

"Haha, I've gone off topic. Since you have such lofty ambitions, even if the escort agency cannot help you soar, we will do our best to pave the way for you. I heard that Old Wu is doing well in business and even has dealings with people from the Yunshan Sword Sect, so I'll go and ask him today.

"Xie Yuan, you heard it at that time. If you are interested, just ask Old Wu to make the connection. Yunshan Sword Sect is the number one sect in Yunzhou, and even the Grandmaster has many names. Standing on Yunshan, you can overlook the great world."

(End of this chapter)

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