From the Iron Shirt Technique to physical sanctification

After traveling for another five days, Zhang Yu and his party finally arrived at Nanqing City.

Nanqingcheng, the Chu family.

Zhang Yu and the others were arranged to stay in the most secluded courtyard of the Chu family—Tingyuxuan.

In the main courtyard, Chu Qingwen and her father, Chu Chengye, were having a conversation about the future of the Chu family.

"Father, Zhang Yu is an unparalleled genius. Our Chu family must seize this opportunity."

"Isn't it too risky to put all of the Chu family's resources on this young man? Even if I agree, your second and third uncles won't." Chu Chengye's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Then let's split up the family and put all our resources into him. Father, the Western Wilderness Continent is getting more and more chaotic. The more money we have, the more dangerous it is. If we can't transform into a martial arts family, then every penny we earn now will become a death warrant in the near future," Chu Qingwen said.

"Do you really think so highly of that young man?" Chu Chengye asked, staring into his daughter's eyes.

Chu Qingwen nodded with absolute certainty: "Father, you know my abilities. I have a mysterious premonition that Zhang Yu is the only chance for our Chu family to transform."

Hearing his daughter say this, Chu Chengye didn't say anything more. He frowned and was weighing the pros and cons and balancing the interests of all parties.

After pondering for about half a cup of tea's time, Chu Chengye finally made a decision: "Here's what we'll do: transfer ten thousand taels of gold from our main branch's private account and send it to him. I'll do my best to find all the medicinal herbs for the prescription. Isn't he going to Cangmang City? We'll also send him our Chu family's second courtyard in Cangmang City."

The Chu family's business spans all parts of the Great Chu Empire, and they even have a branch in Cangmang that specializes in purchasing medicinal herbs.

"Father, why didn't you leave him in Nanqing City?" Chu Qingwen asked in confusion.

"Take a look for yourself. I just had someone check, and his arrest warrant has already been sent to our Nanqing City. You didn't know that, did you? He killed the entire gang, not even sparing the children. If you hadn't said you had a premonition, I wouldn't have sponsored such a vicious person." Chu Chengye handed a copy of the government's arrest warrant to his daughter.

Listening to the Rain Pavilion in the Secluded Courtyard.

Zhang Yu looked at his system panel.

[Iron Shirt Technique for Beginners (17/100)]

[Master-Apprentice Value: 32 points]

Sixteen days, two master-disciple points per day, for a total of 32 points.

Niu Mancang provided him with 16 points of Iron Shirt proficiency, and he has already mastered the basics of Iron Shirt.

Li Yue only provided 1 point of Iron Shirt proficiency, and so far, they haven't even mastered the basics of Iron Shirt.

In the Iron Shirt martial art, the two were far too different in terms of aptitude.

Li Yue can no longer practice Iron Shirt, after all, she is a girl. Once the Chu family sends over the second-rate technique, Clear Breeze Transforms into Smoke Scripture, he plans to have Li Yue switch to practicing this technique.

The Qingfeng Huayan Jing includes Qingfeng Zhuang Gong (Standing Exercise) and breathing techniques, Qingfeng Bu (Step), and Qingfeng Zhang (Palm). It is a complete set of second-rate martial arts techniques that can be practiced all the way up to the level of Huajin (Transformation Realm).

"I need to take on a third disciple as soon as possible," Zhang Yu thought to himself.

Each disciple earns one master-disciple point per day, which is related to their cultivation.

Unfortunately, I haven't encountered any exceptionally talented individuals.

That evening, Chu Chengye hosted a banquet for Zhang Yu and others. The next morning, Chu Qingwen brought some things to Zhang Yu's room.

The items included a handwritten copy of the "Qingfeng Huayan Jing" (a Buddhist scripture), ten century-old blood ginseng plants, the land deed for the second courtyard of Cangmang City, and a certificate for ten thousand taels of gold written by Chu Chengye himself.

With this voucher, you can withdraw gold at any of the Chu family's branches until you have withdrawn a total of 10,000 taels.

Zhang Yu looked at the object before him, his brow furrowing slightly: "This is what you meant by the Chu family's full support?"

"Master, this is only part of it. My father has already mobilized all the branches of the Chu family to search for Fire Spirit Crystals. We will definitely have news within a month," Chu Qingwen said, bowing.

"Alright, we'll leave the city this afternoon to avoid causing trouble for your Chu family."

"Master..."

Zhang Yu waved his hand, interrupting Chu Qingwen: "When I entered the city, I saw the arrest warrant from the yamen at the city gate."

"Master, I'm sorry, our Chu family is just a merchant family, there's not much we can do," Chu Qingwen said, bowing her head.

"You stay home and wait until all the ingredients for the prescription are ready before sending them to Cangmang City," Zhang Yu said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingwen knelt down with a thud and began to cry: "Master, don't you want me anymore? I... Waaah..."

Seeing Chu Qingwen crying her eyes out, Zhang Yu was at his wits' end. Even before he transmigrated, he couldn't stand seeing women cry, let alone a stunningly beautiful woman like her.

"Alright, stop crying. If you want to come, then come."

"Thank you, Master!" Chu Qingwen burst into laughter through her tears, her smile as bright as a flower blooming after the rain, leaving Zhang Yu momentarily stunned.

"I heard that my uncle copied our Chu family's Qingfeng Huayan Jing and gave it to a villain." A young man who looked like a young master barged into Tingyuxuan and shouted in the courtyard.

Upon hearing her cousin Chu Chao's voice, Chu Qingwen's expression changed instantly: "Master, I'll go take care of it."

"Let's go out and have a look." Zhang Yu got up and walked out of the room.

A young man dressed in fine clothes, with a arrogant and disdainful look in his eyes, was shouting in the courtyard.

"Chu Chao, shut up!" Chu Qingwen shouted as she walked up to Chu Chao.

"Cousin, you're not even married yet, and you're already giving away all the family's things to that gigolo?" Chu Chao glanced at Zhang Yu and said provocatively.

"You..." Chu Qingwen's face turned red with anger.

Snapped!

The next second, a hand suddenly appeared out of thin air and slapped Chu Chao across the face with a loud crack. The force was so great that he spun around three times before falling to the ground.

Half of his face was swollen, and three teeth were sticking out of his mouth.

"You...you dare hit me?" Chu Chao sat on the ground, looking incredulous.

"I'm disciplining you on behalf of your father. Watch your mouth. If you dare to utter another word out of line, I'll cut your tongue out." Zhang Yu stared at him coldly.

Chu Chao wanted to say something, but seeing Zhang Yu's cold eyes and remembering the wanted poster that said the other party even killed children, he ultimately didn't dare to say another word.

A moment later, Zhang Yu left the Chu family with Li Yue, Niu Mancang, and others.

"Master, just now at the Chu family, you beat Chu Chao so badly that he didn't dare to say a word. It was so satisfying." Li Yue looked at Zhang Yu with admiration.

"Master, we took things from the Chu family and beat their disciples. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Niu Mancang said weakly.

Although he had mastered the Iron Shirt technique, he still retained the mindset of an ordinary person from the lower classes.

"Mancang, remember this: the purpose of our martial arts training is not only to protect the people we care about, but also to prevent ourselves from being wronged. If we had endured it just now, wouldn't we have wasted our martial arts training? Besides, this little bit of stuff is the escort fee that the Chu family should have paid in the first place," Zhang Yu said.

"Master, I understand," Niu Mancang replied with a bow.

Despite being 31 years old, he was extremely respectful to Zhang Yu.

"I have already asked Chu Yuewen to prepare a hundred packets of special health-preserving medicine for Iron Shirt. When we arrive in Cangmang City, you should work hard to cultivate with the help of the medicinal baths, and master Iron Shirt as soon as possible to become a martial artist."

"Yes, Master, I will definitely work hard." Niu Mancang revealed a determined look in his eyes; he wanted revenge.

He would give anything for this.