Starting with Xingyi Quan, it swept across the chaotic world.

That day, Lu Li gazed at the open vermilion gate of the White Crane Martial Arts School.

Through the gate, he could see pedestrians coming and going on the street outside.

He became somewhat distracted while practicing his boxing.

At this moment, he finally understood what it meant to long for something so long.

For the past few days, he has been waiting for someone to come to him, afraid that no one would be able to find him, so he has been practicing his boxing in a conspicuous place.

There were many pedestrians outside, but no one came to ask him to take up a post.

"We only have two taels of silver left. If we can't find a temporary post soon, we'll have to deal with the stolen goods." Lu Li sighed.

He recalled his two roommates. Liu Zheng found a temporary post in just a few days, while Zhang Wu was approached for a temporary post on the same day. The person even offered to work only one day a month, but pay three times the wages of a regular temporary post disciple.

And those senior brothers I've seen in the past who were on temporary assignments all signed a contract within a few days and then left.

It seems that my breakthrough to Ming Jin in just five months made others think that my potential had been exhausted and my strength was lacking...

Lu Li sighed again, and was about to find a less conspicuous place to practice his boxing when he heard someone ask:

"Brother, where is Lu Li (Lu Mingjin), who knocked on the gate a few days ago?"

For a moment, Lu Li let out a long breath, changed his expression, and turned around with a smile:

"That is me."

Indeed, gold always shines and is eventually seen!

Lu Li looked at the newcomer. The man had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a rugged appearance, and was wearing a fine tiger-skin coat.

"Brother Lu, I am Zhang Feiyu from the Fierce Tiger Gang. I heard you were visiting me a few days ago and wanted to ask you to take up a position with me, but the Wild Wolf Gang has been causing quite a stir lately, which is why I was delayed..."

That's what the man with the thick eyebrows said.

This person is very discreet in his words and deeds. He said he was delayed for a few days, probably because he couldn't find anyone else and came to me for help.

Upon hearing this, Lu Li raised an eyebrow slightly, but did not rush to agree. Instead, he began to ponder.

The Fierce Tiger Gang, right? That's the gang that had a fierce feud with the Wild Wolf Gang.

Seeing that Lu Li remained silent, Zhang Feiyu continued:

"Brother Lu, we'd like to hire you as a half-member of our gang, with a monthly salary of two taels of silver. All you need to do is help us when we encounter the Wild Wolf Gang. Of course, if you encounter the Wild Wolf Gang leader or any other powerful figures, you may leave on your own..."

Zhang Feiyu once again spoke flawlessly.

Temporary assignments are divided into partial and full-time assignments. As the name suggests, a full-time assignment is a full-time job, while a partial assignment is a part-time job.

It only deals with ordinary gang members, and you can leave on your own if you encounter someone with Ming Jin strength. It sounds pretty good.

In fact, he knew in his heart that even if he didn't say anything, the other party would never fight with the Ming Jin enemy.

These people are only here to make money!

Two taels of silver, and you expect the other party to risk their life?

Upon hearing this, Lu Li was still pondering.

Two taels of silver is the market price for a half-carriage.

The other party seemed very sincere, and it might be a good choice for me right now.

"I wonder what level the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang is at?" Lu Li suddenly asked.

"Peak of Ming Jin," Zhang Feiyu replied.

"Brother Zhang, I apologize. I have cultivated diligently for five months and only managed to pass the test by sheer luck. I know how hard it was to achieve this, and I truly do not wish to get involved in your gang's grudges."

Lu Li said regretfully:

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Zhang and the gang leader. Please find someone else."

This was a decision made after careful consideration by Lu Li.

First, the Tiger Gang's treatment wasn't particularly generous, and it carried a certain degree of risk.

Secondly, these so-called Tiger Gangs or Wolf Gangs are all involved in bullying men and women, it's just a matter of degree. Although Lu Li is not a great philanthropist, as a highly educated adult, he still has a bottom line and does not want to get involved.

Third, and most importantly, Ping'anfang, where Uncle San and his group live, is still the territory of the Wild Wolf Gang.

If I were to join the Fierce Tiger Gang, which is their enemy, and the two gangs were to fight to the bitter end, would they care about the identity of my martial arts school? They might even target my third uncle's family.

Moreover, the conflict between these two gangs is extremely fierce. Even if he doesn't have to deal with Ming Jin enemies, he can't guarantee that he won't be surrounded by a dozen or so burly men wielding knives.

Although Ming Jin is a martial artist, he is still a mortal.

The risk is too great.

"Alright." A hint of regret flashed in Zhang Feiyu's eyes, but he still said, "If Brother Lu changes his mind, he's always welcome to my Fierce Tiger Gang. Our doors are always open for you!"

Zhang Feiyu knew the principle that even if a deal fell through, goodwill should remain; in their line of work, the biggest fear was offending the powerful.

The last thing they want to see is the other party switching sides to the Wild Wolf Gang.

After seeing Zhang Feiyu off, Lu Li sighed again.

He felt he couldn't wait any longer.

I finally got a chance to take a temporary post, but I don't meet the requirements. I don't know how long I'll have to wait if I keep waiting!

We still need to take the initiative!

……

"Has no one come looking for you all this time?"

Duan Kang was somewhat surprised.

"Yes! A gang member just came by, but I felt it wasn't safe, so I refused." Lu Li looked a little embarrassed.

"You did the right thing."

Duan Kang nodded. He felt that his junior brother was not a dullard who only knew how to practice boxing, and a hint of appreciation unconsciously appeared in his eyes.

"These gangs must have promised you that you wouldn't have to fight Ming Jin, but you should know that Ming Jin is still just a mortal. The gang fights are too chaotic. If you are crippled, the money they give you won't even be enough to cure your life."

Duan Kang glanced at Lu Li again and reminded him:

"Junior Brother Lu, you need to be prepared. In the past, when someone was hired for a temporary post, it never lasted longer than three days..."

"Generally speaking, when powerful forces look for people to take up positions, there are only two aspects. The first is potential. For example, after the news of Junior Brother Zhang's superior talent spread, people came to him. He only had one position a month, but his salary was three times that of others. In the end, it was about winning people over in advance and building good relationships. It can also be considered an investment."

"As for the second one, it's personal strength. If you fight fiercely and are fearless, many escort agencies will hire you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li remained silent.

Ultimately, it stems from a feeling that one's potential is insufficient and one's abilities are lacking.

Seeing the disappointment that Lu Li, though able to hide it, still revealed, Duan Kang grinned:

"But junior brother, you don't need to be discouraged."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li suddenly looked at Duan Kang and stared directly into his eyes.

"Could it be... that your family owns some kind of business, senior brother?"

Senior brother, you kept this a secret from everyone for so long!

What hidden escort agency? What pharmacy short-staffed? What single woman? What and what? Bring it all on!

Although Duan Kang didn't know what Lu Li was thinking, looking at Lu Li's face, which couldn't hide anything and didn't even want to hide it, he guessed something more or less.

Immediately, the dough twitched.

"I'm telling you... can you stop daydreaming? If I had that kind of business, why would I be working so hard every day?"

Duan Kang spoke in an annoyed tone:

"The city defense bureau is short-staffed. If you're on a part-time job, you get two taels of silver and ten catties of meat a month. Your main responsibilities are maintaining order within the city, handling disputes, and investigating suspicious individuals. You get ten days off a month, so it's very relaxed when there's nothing to do. When there's something to do, you might have to go outside the city to perform official duties, but you'll get extra pay for it..."