Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"Why aren't they fighting yet? Why is that Da Xuan man still eating? Is he that hungry?"

"It's normal for the people of Daxuan to not have enough to eat. Just let them eat. If they eat but don't work, then we'll punish them."

"Hehe, when the time comes, you guys step aside and let me flatten this Da Xuan guy."

The three foreigners sitting on the side were chatting amongst themselves.

It was full of contempt for Chen Yi.

Even Luo Ping, the martial arts school owner from Daxuan, was no match for them.

Not to mention this Xuan people who appeared out of nowhere.

Moreover, there are three of them, all of whom are at the fifth level of martial arts, so even if the people of Da Xuan resist, it will be useless.

The situation was entirely under their control; all they had to do was watch the monkey show in peace.

Chen Yi poured all the vegetables into the bucket, then lifted the bucket and poured the mixed food into his mouth as if drinking water.

Martial arts practitioners eat a lot, so the food on the table was specially prepared in extra quantities, enough to feed ten people until they were stuffed.

However, for Chen Yi, his stomach seemed to be a bottomless pit.

After eating all the food, there was no change.

Luo Ping's eyes twitched as he watched. He had initially thought that Chen Yi was just going through the motions of eating to ease the awkwardness.

Unexpectedly, this guy ate all the food; he was practically a reincarnation of a glutton.

He couldn't help but look at Chen Yi's abdomen, wondering how the food that had filled ten people could fit in there.

After seeing that all the food on the table had been swept away and the plates were empty.

Chen Yi put down the bucket and licked his lips with lingering satisfaction.

Looking at Luo Ping, he said, "Master Luo, you only eat this little. You can't practice martial arts if you don't eat enough. If you faint from hunger one day, even a child might stomp on you."

Veins bulged on Luo Ping's forehead. He took a deep breath and told himself that Chen Yi was not mentally sound and there was no need to argue with him.

Moreover, since we will be working together with foreigners in the future, building good relationships is the key.

A meal only costs a few dollars, enough for Chen Yi to eat for a lifetime.

"Chen Yi, we've finished eating. Can we talk now?" Luo Ping said.

Chen Yi looked at Luo Ping with great curiosity, never expecting the other party to say such a thing.

He didn't show any signs that he was there to discuss business.

His entire being exuded a sense of nitpicking.

He hadn't expected that Luo Ping wouldn't attack or yell at him, but would just wait for him to finish his meal.

"What are you going to talk about?" Chen Yi asked.

He really wanted to know what Luo Ping was thinking.

Still pretending with me.

Luo Ping shook his head.

Since you're too embarrassed to say it, then I'll just be blunt.

He said, "Naturally, it's about seeking refuge with the Fighting Association. You've offended both the Governor's Office and the Consulate, and you could be besieged at any time."

You may have some skill, but fists and feet are no match for guns and cannons. When the cannons fire, you'll be dead beyond any hope of survival.

You might think that with so many people at the docks, they wouldn't dare to shell them, but I'm telling you, only the foreign concessions would give the Governor's Office any pause. Shelling the docks was nothing to them.

Chen Yi stared at Luo Ping and said, "There are more than 100,000 people living in the dock area. If it were bombarded, at least tens of thousands would be killed or injured. Would the Governor's Office do such a thing?"

Luo Ping smiled and said, "They are just some poor and lowly people. What does it matter if many of them die?"

"This governor's mansion is really impressive."

Despite having very low expectations for the Great Xuan Dynasty.

But upon hearing Luo Ping's words, Chen Yi realized that he still lacked imagination regarding the court's bottom line.

Seeing Chen Yi's amazed expression, Luo Ping assumed he was intimidated and couldn't help but smile slightly.

He said, "So by joining the Fighting Association, your life will be safe. With the support of foreigners, you'll be like a local tyrant at the docks, able to do whatever you want. The imperial court can't control you, nor dares to."

What you need to do is very simple. Many large foreign families overseas grow opium dens. If you eliminate opium dens, you will cut off their business.

But if you reopen the opium dens and build even more than before, the foreigners will surely accept you. From then on, you will be able to walk around Tianhai with impunity, and everyone will come to curry favor with you. Your status in the concession will also become very important.

Not only that, but the ocean can be produced in any quantity you want, and you certainly know how profitable white smoke is.

I didn't even have an opportunity like this; you should seize it.

By the end, Luo Ping was quite emotional.

By occupying the dock, Chen Yi had gained an unparalleled advantage in seeking refuge with foreigners.

Chen Yi said, "As long as I open an opium den, will the foreigners support me?"

Luo Ping said, "That's right."

Chen Yi: "With money and status, you can do whatever you want."

Luo Ping: "That's right."

Chen Yi: "Both appearance and substance?"

Luo Ping: "Yes, we have both."

Chen Yi: "In that case, I have no reason not to side with the foreigners."

Luo Ping: "This is the best opportunity. You'll probably be even more popular than me in the future. I'll have to ask you for your help."

The two were talking, but the foreigners watching nearby were getting impatient.

"Hey, you big monkey, what are you saying? Are we going to fight or not?" shouted a foreigner with a rather hot temper.

"Bert, you're too impatient. As far as I know, the Da Xuan people have something called 'Li,' which means they only fight after they've finished speaking. Just watch."

"That's what another foreigner said."

Morphy held a glass of red wine, took a sip, and said, "It's not certain that a fight will break out. That Da Xuan guy looks like he's here to seek refuge with the association."

"What? You're not going to fight? Are you kidding me?" Bert suddenly stood up and kicked over the table in front of him.

Pointing at Chen Yi, he said, "You big monkey, if you won't fight, let me teach you a lesson."

Another foreigner laughed and said, "Bert's got the temper, he still can't help but fight. This is going to be good. Hopefully, that Da Xuan guy won't get beaten to death."

Morphy said, "If he's beaten to death, he won't be qualified to join the association."

Then he looked at Chen Yi and shouted, "Da Xuan, as long as you can last five minutes under Bert, you can join the association."

The foreigner next to him laughed loudly, "Mr. Murphy, you're too wicked! Everyone knows that Bert could turn someone into mincemeat in five minutes."

The commotion nearby reached their ears.

Chen Yi said, "Master Luo, it seems that no matter how much you try to please the foreigners, in their eyes you are no different from a monkey that can perform acrobatics."

Luo Ping showed no sign of humiliation and smiled, "So what if foreigners say a few words to me? It won't hurt me. The real benefits are what I gain."

Mr. Bert wants to fight you, so just fight him. With your martial arts skills, it won't be difficult for you to deal with him. But remember, you must not win. You must lose with all your might, and Mr. Bert will be happy.

"Chen Yi, you're too impulsive. You dare to offend everyone at the docks. After you join the fighting association, we'll be colleagues, and you'll need to learn more from me about how to conduct yourself."

He did begin to teach Chen Yi.