From a refugee to a martial artist

Chapter 20 Mission
Today is February 2, the day when the dragon raises its head.

All things come back to life and the spring breeze warms the air.

That morning, Meng Yuan fetched water from the well, washed up, and went to the training ground to study.

Half a month had passed since the entry into the realm of the grade, but the young boys and girls had not yet achieved enlightenment, and Meng Yuan had not told them that more than half of his acupoints had been opened.

After the first perfection, the growth of the essence fire slowed down. Although there were eggs and a pound of meat every day, it was still much slower than before.

However, Meng Yuan also noticed that this time the fire was more condensed than before. The external manifestation was that he was no longer afraid of the cold, and his physical strength was more abundant, and his spirit was also very sufficient, so he did not feel tired even if he stayed up late to practice boxing.

Because of this, Meng Yuan worked hard to build up his strength and nourish his true energy during the day, and only stimulated his acupoints at night when he was in his private room.

When the essence fire was perfected for the first time, it cleansed the body and many acupoints had become loose, so Meng Yuan basically opened one acupoint every night.

One perfection can bring such results, Meng Yuan is even more looking forward to the second perfection of the Essence Fire.

"I have to eat meat, a lot of meat, and there are child brides..." Meng Yuan began to think about it while eating breakfast after morning exercise.

Master Nie's advice is based on his own abilities, and Xunmei's favor is due to his pure and kind nature.

But Meng Yuan knew that all the human relationships were just illusions, and only when one's realm was raised would human relationships be useful. Otherwise, the support of others would not last long!
The realm of martial arts is the foundation, and the growth of essence and fire is one's own foundation.

So, you have to eat meat, and you have to do everything you can to eat meat.

After half of the morning, Meng Yuan finally waited for Nie Yannian to arrive.

"Mr. Meng, come here." Nie Yannian had a knife on his waist and another in his hand, which he immediately threw to Meng Yuan.

Ever since he borrowed the book, Meng Yuan would pick it up and read it whenever he had a break. When Nie Yannian saw him, he didn't stop him but just gave him a nickname.

"You are a fake scholar now. You will definitely be exposed by my sister if you go to the restaurant. When you learn the sword skills and someone exposes you, you will be so angry that you can chop them with the sword." Nie Yannian's words made a lot of sense.

This man has always been good at talking, and Meng Yuan has been familiar with him for a long time.

Nie Yannian didn't say anything else. He immediately got into position and slowly practiced it.

Meng Yuan watched carefully, but felt that Nie Yannian's swordsmanship was awkward, as if something was missing.

"You come and try it." Nie Yannian said.

Meng Yuan had an excellent memory, and he opened the acupoints on the top of his head, and slowly performed the moves that Nie Yannian had practiced.

"Mr. Meng is really good." Nie Yannian praised him sarcastically, and then added: "But this is the method of using a quick knife, called the Kuangfeng knife method. It requires a quick knife and a quick person, and the knife strikes steadily and ruthlessly. It is a method of killing people!"

As he spoke, Nie Yannian practiced again, and this time it was as fast as a storm. For a moment, the long sword could not be seen clearly, only a flash of white light.

Meng Yuan was fascinated by what he saw and felt that he could never do such a thing.

After practicing once, Nie Yannian sheathed his sword and stepped forward to put his hand on Meng Yuan's neck. "This sword technique is not just about using your hands and waist to generate power, but using the power of your whole body. Once you open the acupoints in your torso and arms, the power will change. Once all the acupoints are opened, the power will change again. Even when you reach the eighth level, the power will change again. Do you understand?"

"Master Nie is saying that this sword technique can be used by ordinary people. But if a person of a certain level can combine it with the method of circulating the true energy in the body, the power will be even greater?" Meng Yuan said.

"A bachelor is a bachelor. He can understand everything at once." Nie Yannian was very pleased. "Okay, go practice first. Once you are familiar with the body movements, you can teach them to the kids. Tomorrow I will teach you the method of circulating the true energy."

Seeing that Nie Yannian was about to leave again, Meng Yuan hurriedly stopped him.

Meng Yuan pulled Nie Yannian to a distance and said shamelessly, "Master Nie, lend me ten taels of silver."

Over the past few days, Meng Yuan has also figured out Nie Yannian's temper. This man has no control over his words and always makes dirty jokes, but he is actually a good person. He doesn't care about hierarchy and doesn't act like a teacher. If you have something to say, just say it directly.

"Borrow ten taels? I'm so poor that I can't even afford to eat! Just chop me up and sell me!" Nie Yannian said immediately.

How could such a person not come up with ten taels of silver? Meng Yuan looked at Nie Yannian and saw that he really looked helpless and poor, so he said, "Forget it then."

Meng Yuan was about to leave, thinking about borrowing some money from Sister Hu Qian, when Nie Yannian held Meng Yuan's shoulder. "Wait a minute!" Nie Yannian looked at Meng Yuan and asked, "Why do you want to borrow money?"

"The food is not enough, I want to eat meat." Meng Yuan told the truth.

"That doesn't make sense to eat it every day." Nie Yannian took out a silver ingot and threw it over, "Here."

Meng Yuan quickly took it and asked, "Master Nie, didn't you say you have no money?"

"Alas, I'm used to crying about being poor." Nie Yannian said casually.

So when I asked you to lend me money, you started crying poor without even thinking? You're pretending like that! Meng Yuan carefully considered Master Nie's expression and thought that he should learn from the wise man!
"Master Nie, please give me ten more taels so that I don't have to come back to borrow again." Meng Yuan said.

"You are taking advantage of me, aren't you?" Nie Yannian twisted Meng Yuan's ear, "Follow me!"

After leaving the training ground, Meng Yuan followed Nie Yannian and asked curiously, "Master Nie, what are we going to do?"

"Go and collect your wages." Nie Yannian said.

"You never told me I got paid!"

"You didn't ask!"

After walking for a while, they came to a small courtyard. When they entered the room, they saw an old man.

"You're the accountant!" Nie Yannian was not polite at all. He pointed at Meng Yuan and said, "This guy is a new guard. He came here to get an advance on his wages."

The accountant looked at Meng Yuan and asked, "What's your name?"

Meng Yuan gave his name.

"There is such a person." Accountant Gou flipped through the account book and said, "But you are from Muzhuang, and you have been in the guard position for less than a month, so you can't get an advance on your salary."

Meng Yuan said nothing and looked at Nie Yannian.

"He was introduced by Xunmei." Nie Yannian said.

"Our princess is the most considerate, so it's nothing to give you a month's advance. You are the lowest-ranking guard, so you'll get ten taels of silver per month, and festival rewards are extra." He fiddled with the abacus and took out ten taels of silver.

Meng Yuan took the silver and looked at Nie Yannian with dissatisfaction.

"Three months' advance." Nie Yannian said.

Accountant Gou said, "Mr. Nie, if you want to pay in advance, I won't say anything, but this kid is a newcomer, so this doesn't make sense."

Nie Yannian said: "He is Xunmei's lover."

Accountant Gou rubbed his eyes, then took a closer look at Meng Yuan. Seeing that the young man had an upright figure, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, good looks, and a masculine aura, he said, "Who doesn't have problems? Young people have their own problems. As the saying goes, we help in emergencies but not in poverty. I, the old accountant, will take on this responsibility!"

Meng Yuan took the silver and felt that rank was extremely important, otherwise no one would believe him if he lied.

After leaving the yard, Meng Yuan thanked Nie Yannian again and again, and also said some polite words like "I'll treat you to dinner some other day."

"You have already received your monthly salary. Isn't it time for you to pay back the ten taels of silver I lent you?" Nie Yannian immediately demanded repayment.

It's been less than a quarter of an hour since you lent me the money? And now you want to ask for repayment? Meng Yuan borrowed the money with his own ability, and it hasn't even warmed up yet, how can he pay it back?
"Master Nie, I have many places to spend money." Meng Yuan said seriously.

Nie Yannian pointed at Meng Yuan twice, then said, "I forgot to tell you, there is a job, do you want to do it? There will be a reward if you complete it."

"What job?" Meng Yuan was very alert.

Nie Yannian didn't say it directly, but just said: "Let's go eat first, and then we can talk while we eat."

(End of this chapter)