Ten Thousand Sword Masters

"I clearly saw you go out together with Counselor Zhu and Constable Jiang, so why did Lord Cao only mention your name when he killed the demon beast?" Wang Qinqin asked as she walked over.

"What, you doubt my strength?" Zhang Jianyun said somewhat displeased.

"Haha~"

Seeing Zhang Jianyun's expression, Wang Qinqin laughed happily, "How could I dare to doubt you? I was just curious. Could it be that you have some connection with Lord Cao?"

"Why are you so gossipy? It's getting late, you should go home quickly." Zhang Jianyun said, taking a step towards the cafeteria.

"Eh~"

Wang Qinqin reached out to stop Zhang Jianyun, "That's why I came to find you, it's getting late."

Zhang Jianyun frowned upon hearing this. "What you said is easy to misinterpret. Don't make it sound like we're very close."

"Lord Zhang, you flatter me. What I mean is that it's getting late, and I guess you're hungry. Let me treat you to a meal at Jiaxing Restaurant to reward you for your heroic deeds in slaying demons," Wang Qinqin said.

"Thank you, let's talk again another time." Zhang Jianyun said and hurriedly left, not wanting to get entangled with that vixen Wang Qinqin any longer.

Watching Zhang Jianyun's departing figure, Wang Qinqin's lips curled up slightly.

When Zhu Laoliu from the canteen saw Zhang Jianyun arrive, he greeted him with a smile, "What's up? Looking for something to eat?"

"I've been busy all day, and my stomach is growling. Is there anything to eat?" Zhang Jianyun asked, looking around.

"I'll make you some fried rice with three eggs," said Zhu Laoliu.

"Me too, six eggs."

At this moment, Liu Fei also entered the cafeteria.

"Six eggs? I'll make you stuffed," Zhu Laoliu said somewhat discontentedly.

"Hey Zhu Laoliu, you're all smiles when I give you three eggs, but you're not happy with me?" Liu Fei said, pointing at Zhang Jianyun.

"Eat, eat, eat, all you do all day is eat," Zhu Laoliu grumbled, then turned around, picked up the iron pot, placed it on the stove, scooped up a lump of oil and put it in. With a sizzle, the oil melted instantly.

"Master Zhu, just put three eggs in for the two of us, that'll be enough," Zhang Jianyun said, seeing Zhu Laoliu's distressed expression.

Hearing Zhang Jianyun's words, Zhu Laoliu turned around and said with a smile, "It's alright, I have plenty of eggs, so I'll give you six."

Seeing Zhu Laoliu's incredibly amiable attitude towards Zhang Jianyun, Liu Fei's eyes instantly blazed with anger. He opened his mouth to say something, but seeing Zhu Laoliu take out eggs one after another, he finally gritted his teeth and shut his mouth, only muttering to himself, "Looking down on people like that."

After finishing their egg rice, Liu Fei put his arm around Zhang Jianyun's shoulder as they walked out of the cafeteria: "Want to go out and have some fun? It's on me."

"Forget it, I'd better go back early. I've been running around all day, and now I just want to go back and sleep," Zhang Jianyun said, walking forward.

"If you're not going, I'll go by myself, and it'll save me money," Liu Fei said, letting go of her hand.

When he got home, his father, Zhang Song, was already back and sitting in front of the door smoking a cigarette.

"You're back? We had braised pork today, your mother saved it for you," Zhang Song said, squinting.

"I've already... braised pork?"

Zhang Jianyun originally wanted to say that he had already eaten at the pavilion, but when he heard that it was braised pork, he immediately took back his words.

"Mom, where's the braised pork you saved for me?" Zhang Jianyun hurriedly walked into the house and asked.

"It's in the cupboard, just take it out and heat it up yourself," Cao Fen said as she mended clothes in the room.

Zhang Jianyun walked excitedly into the narrow kitchen, opened the cupboard, took out the braised pork, heated it on the fire for a while, and then began to eat it heartily.

While eating braised pork, Zhang Jianyun suddenly felt that life wasn't so boring after all.

After finishing the meat, I used the leftovers to make whistles for breakfast tomorrow. I did some light exercise and then went back to my room.

I picked up the Zhou Tian Mind Method, ready to take a look, but then I thought that I was already so tired today, so I shouldn't strain my brain anymore. I should rest and relax for the day.

Well, this is normal for me; it's about balancing work and rest.

So he put down the Zhou Tian Xin Fa (a mental cultivation method), washed up, blew out the oil lamp, and went to sleep.

The night was deep and quiet, and dawn broke in the blink of an eye.

After daybreak, I got up, washed up, cooked a bowl of noodles, added some chili oil and leftover braised pork from last night, and ate it with great relish.

Step out of your house, out of the alley, and onto the street.

Feeling the hustle and bustle of the streets and watching men, women, and children rushing about for a living, Zhang Jianyun felt that life right now was quite real.

Upon arriving at the pavilion, just as he stepped inside, someone suddenly patted him on the shoulder from behind.

"Are you going to the martial arts arena to practice your Falling Phoenix Fist again?"

Turning around, she saw Zhou Wei with a warm and gentle expression.

"Yes, I'm going to go and throw a few punches," Zhang Jianyun said.

"Shall I fight you a few rounds?" Zhou Wei asked.

"I couldn't be happier!" Zhang Jianyun was overjoyed.

The two then went to the martial arts arena, stepped onto the stage, warmed up their bodies, and began to practice their moves.

"Bring it on," Zhou Wei called out.

"Take this!"

Zhang Jianyun launched an attack instantly, throwing a powerful punch.

boom!

The two fists collided, and Zhou Wei was knocked back several steps by Zhang Jianyun's punch, while Zhang Jianyun stood straight in place.

Zhou Wei was shocked, not expecting Zhang Jianyun's all-out attack to be so powerful.

"Good lad, take this!"

After adjusting his mindset, Zhou Wei leaped forward and threw a punch at Zhang Jianyun.

Bang bang bang!

Puff puff!

The two exchanged blows, their muscles clashing, showcasing their physical strength.

Before long, the rest of the Cangxi Pavilion members arrived one after another. Hearing the intense fighting sounds from the training ground, they all came over to watch.

"Good lad, you've only been here a few days and you've already mastered such martial arts." The clerk, Du Zhong, praised, stroking his beard.

"It seems that the Council has struck gold this time. Zhang Jianyun is so young, yet he has mastered the Falling Phoenix Fist to this level in just a few days. Given time, he will be able to stand on his own." Councilor Zhu Yiwen walked to Du Zhong's side and exclaimed in admiration.

"How come Brother Zhou and Zhang Jianyun are getting so close?"

Seeing Zhou Wei and Zhang Jianyun practicing so well on stage, Peng Zhong was extremely suspicious. When did these two become so close? Should he also get to know Zhang Jianyun better?

boom!

Zhou Wei and Zhang Jianyun exchanged another punch, and both of them staggered backward.

"How about we call it a day? There are too many onlookers. If we keep fighting, we might really have to decide who wins," Zhou Wei said, putting down his fist.

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Zhang Jianyun also withdrew his fist.

"Why did you stop? I was really enjoying watching it," Du Zhongqi grumbled.

"Let's fight it out and see who's stronger," Zhu Yiwen chimed in.

"I'm not fighting anymore, I'll give you a free performance!" Zhou Wei said cheerfully, then jumped off the martial arts stage.

"Counselor Zhu, Brother Du, please come to my office for a moment. I have something to discuss."

Yang Changping, who had just arrived at the training ground, called out to Zhu Yiwen and Du Zhong. He had originally planned to watch the excitement, but unexpectedly, Zhou Wei and Zhang Jianyun stopped exchanging punches.

Zhu Yiwen and Du Zhong exchanged a glance. What could they be discussing so early in the morning?