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Chapter 52 Turnaround
Monk Liu entered the room and separated Xie Yuan and Zhang Yufeng. He frowned and glared at Zhang Yufeng:
"who are you?"

Zhang Yufeng saw this, raised his knife and saluted:

"I am Zhang Yufeng from Yunzhao County Court, and I am honored to meet Sect Master Liu. Your disciples have beaten up fellow villagers and bullied merchants, and the victims have reported it to the county court, so I am here to arrest them!"

He took out his badge and showed it to Monk Liu.

Monk Liu took a look, raised his eyebrows, and said directly:

"Where's the arrest warrant? Where's the red seal from the county government?"

Zhang Yufeng paused and said slowly:
"I left in a hurry and didn't have time to take it with me."

Monk Liu sneered and rolled his eyes:
"There is no written document, so you can arrest anyone you want with a badge? Are you saying that I, Monk Liu, have a problem and you want to arrest me too?

"If you want to take people away, bring the documents from the county government!"

He was an old hand and knew the ins and outs of this very well. He blocked Zhang Yufeng's question with just a few words.

Zhang Yufeng pursed his lips and suddenly laughed:

"It's easy to get the written document. I'll just go back and ask the county lieutenant to sign it."

Monk Liu continued to sneer:
"Sir, is the county lieutenant your godfather? He listens to you so much."

Zhang Yufeng looked a little unhappy, but he couldn't get angry:

"Of course not, it's just that this kid was specifically asked to be taken away by the county lieutenant."

"The county lieutenant called my name?"

Monk Liu frowned deeply and spoke in a slightly slower tone:
"Master Zhang, can you give me an explanation?"

"Master Liu, you don't need to know the details. I just advise you not to go against the county lieutenant for the sake of a mere registered disciple."

Monk Liu shook his head:
"Xie Yuan is my Iron Clothes Sect's core disciple. If you don't have an explanation, I won't let you take him away."

Core disciple?

Zhang Yufeng was a little surprised and glanced at Xie Yuan.

How can this kid become a core disciple?

But he didn't care much and just said coldly:
"Master Liu, do you want to disobey the order of the Lord? That's fine. I heard that the martial arts culture in Panlong Town is quite strong and the competition is fierce. The county lieutenant intends to come for an inspection. Let him talk to you in person."

Monk Liu's face changed and he said:
"That's not necessary... Sir Zhang, is this really what the county lieutenant meant?"

"good."

Monk Liu's expression changed for a while, but he still sighed and nodded reluctantly:

"I understand. Sir Zhang, please go back first. I will persuade this disciple of mine."

"Please trouble you, Master Liu."

Zhang Yufeng was very dissatisfied that he could not take Xie Yuan away immediately, but seeing that Monk Liu was a sensible man, he naturally had to give him face in his territory and wait for him to deal with the aftermath before taking the person away.

He bowed, glanced at Xie Yuan, chuckled, and left with his hands behind his back.

Xie Yuan remained silent until Zhang Yufeng left, then he calmly said to Monk Liu:

"Master, don't worry. I will leave on my own."

"You're changing your tune now?"

Monk Liu said something that Xie Yuan did not expect.

Monk Liu rubbed his stubbled forehead vigorously, drank the tea Zhang Yufeng left behind without any consideration, and smacked his lips:
"As soon as you arrived, Cao Shan came to me. I heard your conversation from beginning to end.

"Xie Yuan, I didn't expect you to have such a big problem. It seems that being handsome is not a good thing..."

Xie Yuan was startled:
"Did you hear that it was the county lieutenant's intention? Then you still..."

"Of course I have to pretend to be stupid first and drive this guy away for you. How can I let some jerk bully my own disciples?"

Xie Yuan then realized that Monk Liu wanted to help him instead of really wanting to "persuade him."

He was moved:
"Thank you, Master! But the county lieutenant is extremely overbearing. If I offend him for my sake, I'm afraid..."

Monk Liu shook his head:

"Xie Yuan, you are the core disciple of the sect, and you are also the hero who saved the Iron Clothes Sect! How could I ignore you?
"Although the two families are still eyeing us covetously, our reputation has greatly increased since the competition. Recently, many new disciples have come to study under us. As for the medicine store, they have no reason to change the quota without authorization, so they can only wait. Now that we have calmed down, it will be difficult for them to take action again.

“You can be said to have done a great favor to the Iron Cloth Sect. I, Monk Liu, have always been clear about gratitude and resentment, and I will definitely protect you!

"It's just..." Monk Liu paused and smiled bitterly:

"It's fine if I sacrifice my life to protect you, but the county lieutenant is a fourth-level expert, and he can be said to be able to cover the sky with one hand in Yunzhao. If he really comes in person, I can't protect you even if I hide you in the door. Alas, I can only buy you some time.

"Xie Yuan, what are your plans now?"

Xie Yuan clenched his fist:

"Master, if I become a warrior as soon as possible, will he give up his thoughts?"

Monk Liu shook his head:

"If you become a warrior, Zhang may not be able to touch you easily, but for a four-training master with a deep background, one-training is no different from an ordinary person. I'm not sure how he will act, but I've heard that this county lieutenant is not very kind."

Seeing Xie Yuan's frown and silence, Monk Liu came up with an idea:
“I have an idea.

"The four major martial arts schools in the county are the four major forces. If you can become a disciple of any of them except the Vajra School, even if you are just a registered disciple, they will not let you be taken away at will, and the county lieutenant will also be cautious."

"Go to the county town to learn from a master?"

Xie Yuan asked subconsciously.

Monk Liu nodded and said:

"Xie Yuan, with your talent, you will have to go to Yunzhao sooner or later. Why don't you take this opportunity to go to a big martial arts hall to learn skills? Once you learn some skills, you won't have to be afraid of him.

"Of course there is another way, which is to go far away. But the hands of the Vajra Sect and the county lieutenant are all over Yunzhao. This Zhang guy came to me so arrogantly, I am afraid it will be difficult for you to escape easily...

"Joining a big martial arts gym has its disadvantages, that is, the competition is fierce. If you don't practice well, you may be kicked out, and then you will fall under their noses. But if you have ability, the big martial arts gym will also treat you as a hot commodity and will definitely protect you. You can also learn real skills and gain a firm foothold. Let's be honest, the kung fu there is definitely better than the iron shirt inside, and there are more choices."

Choose more...more powerful techniques...

Isn't this suitable for you?
As for competition, Xie Yuan is not afraid.

To put it bluntly, it means finding a big backer.

The disciples of the Iron Cloth Sect, the county lieutenant wanted to move, and Monk Liu had no power to say anything;

But if he joins a large martial arts school, the master is a fourth-level martial artist with many disciples, so why would he be afraid of him?

"I just wonder how much money those big martial arts schools need to recruit disciples? Are there any other conditions?"

Xie Yuan was already tempted, after all, he had this idea a long time ago.

"I can ask for you. I have old friends in Jianjun Hall, Piaoyu Sect, and Yidao Martial Arts School."

When Monk Liu mentioned Yidao Martial Arts School, he hesitated for a moment, but he made up his mind in an instant and said with a wave of his hand:

"All three are fine. Which one do you want to choose?"

Please choose your sect...

Three options seemed to pop up in Xie Yuan's mind.

But he hesitated for a moment and asked:
"Master, how about Longteng Escort Agency? After all, this company can suppress the King Kong Sect, and there is already a grudge between the two companies."

"Longteng Escort Agency, well, it's a little bit special. It's not a pure martial arts school. Although it has martial arts inheritance and martial arts teaching, even if it recruits the lowest-level escorts, they must be combat-ready.

"It would be better if I could join Longteng Escort Agency, but the examination is much stricter. If you want to join this company... I don't know anyone there, so I'll ask someone to help you."

Monk Liu's tone was tactful, but he was still willing to help Xie Yuan ask.

Xie Yuan was touched, straightened his back, and bowed earnestly:

"Master Xie! If Xie Yuan succeeds in his studies in the future, he will never forget the Iron Cloth Sect!"

"Haha, your words make me feel relieved."

Monk Liu laughed and patted Xie Yuan on the shoulder:

"Xie Yuan, this is all I can do for you. The rest is up to you."

Xie Yuan nodded to show that he understood. It was already a pleasant surprise that Monk Liu was willing to help him find a way despite the pressure from the top forces in Yunzhao County.

After Monk Liu hurried away to write a letter, Xie Yuan stood still for a moment and went straight to the pharmacy.

No matter what, he wanted to become a warrior as quickly as possible.

He would never allow Zhang Yufeng to threaten him like this a second time.

(End of this chapter)