Becoming a saint begins with the infinite accumulation of destiny.

As soon as Chen Shisheng arrived at the inn, he was stopped by another group of people.

"May I ask if you are Chen Shisheng, or perhaps Grandpa Chen in person?"

"That's right. You are...."

He looked at the group of people in front of him. They were all strong and burly, dressed in uniform, and were clearly servants or slaves of some powerful organization.

"We are martial artists under your command, young master. He was very pleased to learn of your breakthrough and specially prepared a banquet, sending us to invite you to the feast."

A martial artist stepped forward, bowing respectfully.

Chen Shisheng's reputation for breakthroughs is gradually spreading, causing a small sensation in the Wen family.

His fellow martial artists from the same training grounds were particularly astonished by his talent and strength.

Naturally, this matter would be heard by the Second Young Master Wen, who would send someone to invite him, which Chen Shisheng was not surprised about.

"Okay, let's go."

Chen Shisheng's heart skipped a beat; it would be a good opportunity to compare treatment, so he didn't refuse.

Soon, a carriage slowly approached from afar, and the driver kindly brought over a small stool for Chen Shisheng to get in.

The carriage moved ahead, and several warriors ran behind, keeping pace with it, with no one falling behind.

To possess such a level of vitality and blood, one must have the stamina of someone in the late stages of a blood transfusion.

As the carriage passed through the streets and bustling crowds, it slowly entered the inner city.

This left Chen Shisheng speechless.

I had just come out, and now I'm going back in.

Before long, the carriage slowly came to a stop in front of a beautifully decorated, spacious courtyard.

There were already people waiting outside the courtyard, and there were martial arts professionals patrolling nearby. It was clear that the security situation here was very good, incomparable to that of the outer city.

Chen Shisheng glanced around and saw only detached houses, with few shops or pedestrians in sight.

"It seems this is the wealthy area of ​​the inner city."

He thought to himself, without looking any further.

Following the servant leading the way, we walked through the courtyard and across a long covered walkway. After walking for quite a while, we finally saw the Wenfeng District in a garden in the backyard.

Wen Fengqu was dressed in white, his face was calm, and he held a white paper fan with a jade handle and gold trim in his hand, which he gently waved.

There was a small table in front of him, with a fire burning brightly on it, resembling the demeanor of a noble young master brewing tea around a stove.

As if hearing a voice, Wen Fengqu turned around, stood up to greet him, and wore a gentle smile.

"Shisheng, come quick!"

Upon their first meeting, he greeted Chen Shisheng warmly, as if they were old friends and this was merely a casual reminiscing.

Before him knelt two other men, both naked from the waist up, their hands bound, and their backs tied with bundles of thorns, leaving their backs bloody and raw.

These two were none other than Liu Dagou and the servant boy that Chen Shisheng had seen in the Internal Affairs Hall before.

At this moment, both of them looked ashen-faced and lifeless, kneeling with their heads bowed, not daring to make a sound.

Chen Shisheng merely glanced at it indifferently and then looked away, feeling no sympathy whatsoever.

He had some idea as to why these two were kneeling here.

He was a martial artist under the command of Wenfeng District, but Wenfeng Ling approached him first to try and recruit him.

It's obvious what those two were up to.

"Young Master Wen."

Chen Shisheng clasped his hands in greeting to Wenfeng District.

"sit."

Wenfeng District waved a friendly wave.

"This is purple yew tea transported from Qianzhou. This tea grows high in the mountains, drawing sustenance from the water at the top of the clouds. It is an excellent tea for nourishing yin and strengthening yang. Please have a taste."

As he spoke, he picked up the purple clay teapot and personally poured a cup for Chen Shisheng.

"Excellent tea!"

Chen Shisheng picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp. After a moment's hesitation, he gave his evaluation.

In fact, the tea tasted very bitter; it was the worst tea he had ever tasted.

However, it did have an effect. As soon as he drank it, he felt a warmth in his stomach, and a faint warmth emerged. His blood and qi began to circulate faster.

"It seems you've noticed that this tea is also effective for martial artists. It's especially beneficial for sexual health, and it was once bought at a high price, fetching over a thousand taels of silver per ounce."

Wen Fengqu gave a knowing look, and chuckled softly.

He knew that the quickest way for men to build relationships was naturally through matters of the flesh.

However, he was very tactful and knew when to stop.

Then, with a snap, he closed the folding fan.

He stared intently at Chen Shisheng in front of him and smiled slightly:

"Shisheng, you are one of my disciples, and I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"If you come to help me, I can give you fifteen catties of exotic beast meat, only slightly inferior to that of a polar bear, and a residence in the inner city every month. In addition..."

He paused, glancing at the two kneeling figures on the ground.

"These two dared to intercept your breakthrough information and deceive me. You can deal with them as you see fit."

"I know that my eldest sister is also trying to recruit you. I don't have much meat to spare, but you and your family can enter the inner city safely. I can guarantee that."

"Of course, these are just the basic requirements. As a martial artist sent out from my school, your ability to break through to the Bone Forging stage is truly remarkable. Later, the three major families will organize a patrol team with law enforcement authority, and I can recommend you for entry."

Wen Feng smiled and poured Chen Shisheng another cup of tea, showing him great respect.

"I'm not in a rush. You can think it over before giving me an answer. I'll reserve that spot for you. How about it?"

"it is good."

Chen Shisheng remained silent for a moment, pondering deeply, before nodding.

It must be said that the conditions offered by the Wenfeng District are extremely tempting, even slightly better than those offered by Wenfengling.

Putting aside everything else, just take that patrol team, for example; they have law enforcement powers.

This clearly demonstrates that they can use the name of the three imperial families to do things. Almost no one in the outer city dares to provoke them, and even some of the major families in the inner city have to give them face and dare not offend them.

With this approach, all the major gangs in the outer city would probably have to come and offer tribute, befriend, and curry favor with the patrol team members.

Otherwise, once a reputation for delaying a battle is established, and they send people to inspect it every day, it will be enough to drive those gangs crazy, forcing them to submit.

To a certain extent, the patrol team can be considered the spokesperson for the starter Pokémon.

Previously, even gangs like the Blackwater Gang and the Heavenly Fiend Gang had to treat him with utmost respect.

The two chatted for a while longer, discussing some details.

Throughout the visit, Wen Fengqu maintained a polite demeanor and even arranged for someone to escort Chen Shisheng away, demonstrating his thoughtfulness.

"Young Master, is it worth going to such great lengths to win over someone who has just broken through to the Bone Forging Realm?"

After Chen Shisheng left, a martial artist who had been standing to the side for a long time asked a question.

This person was clearly a confidant of Wenfeng District, sitting opposite him without a care in the world, unlike other martial artists.

"You don't understand. Chen Shisheng doesn't represent just one person, but countless geniuses who will follow."

Wen Fengqu took a small sip of tea and said calmly.

"What do you mean?"

The martial artist clearly didn't understand.

"Chen Shisheng's breakthrough in bone forging at an advanced age is inspiring. But it's not worth the huge price I'm paying. What I value is not him as a person, but the reputation behind him."

Wen Fengqu put down his teacup, a thoughtful look on his face.

"One... I recruit talented people, spending a fortune to acquire their talents, earning the respect and praise of countless people."

"With this reputation, from now on, all those lowly people in Five Rivers City who want to learn martial arts, guess who they'll think of first?"

"And this Chen Shisheng..."

The martial artist seemed to understand but not quite, feeling a sense of awe despite not being able to comprehend it.

"It's just a title. If he praises me, I'll flatter him and establish my reputation. If not... it doesn't matter. I'll just transfer him to the front lines."

After thinking for a moment, Wen Fengqu slowly expressed his thoughts.

"I see."

The martial artist nodded, then glanced at the two people still kneeling beside him.

"What should be done with these two?"

"It's been a bit turbulent in the river lately, let's find a day and throw them into the Wuhe River to feed the snakes."

With a single sentence, he decided the fate of two people.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dagou and the servant began to struggle violently, whimpering and begging for mercy.

But soon, several martial artists stepped forward, knocked the two unconscious, and took them away. Their fate was predictable.