strictlysupreme Chapter 65 Funding
Chapter 65 Funding
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Li's expression changed.
Finally, we've reached the part I love to hear the most.
Lu Li was overjoyed, but his expression remained unchanged, and he showed no reaction. He simply acted as if everything was up to his master.
"From today onwards, your monthly blood-replenishing pills will be increased to ten. In addition, you can also collect ten catties of rare beast meat from Cheng's butcher shop every month."
Qin Yan spoke solemnly.
Now that Lu Li has become a top-ranked martial arts scholar and is the current star of the White Crane Martial Arts School, it would be quite unreasonable for his master not to show any appreciation.
A master and disciple relationship is one of give and take; only then can it be considered a true master-disciple relationship.
"A rare animal?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li raised his head and asked in confusion.
"Yes, rare beasts." Upon seeing this, Qin Yan began to explain: "There are many kinds of beasts in the world, which can be roughly divided into four types."
"First, wild animals, including wild boars, insects, and jackals."
"Second, exotic beasts. Exotic beasts are wild animals that have undergone mutations. Their strength far surpasses that of ordinary wild animals, and some are even comparable to martial artists with internal strength. The flesh of these beasts is poisonous and cannot be eaten. If one accidentally eats them, one's martial arts will be completely destroyed, or one will die on the spot."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li couldn't help but recall the red-eyed bear he had encountered that day.
The strength of internal energy must be equivalent to that of a mythical beast.
"Thirdly, rare beasts are neither wild animals nor exotic beasts. Their flesh is edible, and they contain abundant qi and blood, which is very beneficial to martial arts practitioners. In addition, they are rare, hence the name rare beasts."
Qin Yan paused, then added:
"Since you are supported by the Wang family, you must have eaten Silver Serpent meat, right? The Silver Serpent is a rare beast, but its effects are mediocre. However, the Silver Serpent King is quite respectable, but it is rare and only used by its own family. There are almost no cases of it being used by outsiders."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li's expression changed.
He had thought the Silver Serpent King would be very valuable, but he never imagined it would be this valuable.
It seems I really need to find an opportunity to repay the Wang family's kindness as soon as possible.
"Fourth, and most dangerous," Qin Yan's expression turned serious as he spoke cautiously.
"A monster!"
"A demonic beast?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li's expression changed, and he instantly became alert.
"There's no need to be so nervous." Seeing that Lu Li was even more alert than himself, Qin Yan couldn't help but reassure him, "It's true that there are demonic beasts in this world, but their numbers are extremely small. I have never encountered one around Lin'an City."
"Ninety-nine percent of martial artists in the world will never encounter such a person in their entire lives."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li's tense mood eased considerably.
However, the word "monster" still left a considerable shadow in his mind.
Still not strong enough!
"That's all I wanted to say." Qin Yan seemed to have nothing more to say, and waved his hand, saying, "Strengthen your Qi and Blood to the mid-stage of Dark Force as soon as possible, then come find me again."
"This disciple will obey Master's instructions!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li quickly bowed.
"This disciple takes his leave."
After Lu Li respectfully closed the door and his footsteps faded into the distance, Qin Yan's sorrowful expression reappeared.
He was conflicted and felt very conflicted.
The treatment he is offering Lu Li now is indeed quite generous; at least in Lin'an City, apart from the four major families and other martial arts schools, no one else can offer such a treatment.
But this treatment was actually the same treatment Zhang Wu received when he was at the Dark Force stage.
He always felt that he owed Lu Li a little something.
After all, Lu Li passed the imperial examination at the county-level martial arts school, so logically and morally, he should be even higher.
However, Zhang Wu's injuries were too severe, requiring him to invest a large sum of money and medicine. Otherwise, the treatment he offered Lu Li would have been at least 30-50% higher.
However, Zhang Wu was indeed his personal disciple, and now that his personal disciple was half-crippled, he, as his master, could not abandon him out of both sentiment and reason.
"Sigh..." Qin Yan sighed heavily.
……
On the other side, Lu Li was heading to Cheng's butcher shop.
He had no complaints about the treatment Qin Yan offered; on the contrary, he was very grateful.
He never took it for granted that others would be kind to him.
Before long, Lu Li arrived at Cheng's butcher shop.
The shopkeeper, seeing that Lu Li was a stranger, asked:
"Whose disciple?"
"My name is Lu Li, and my master is Qin Yan," Lu Li replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Oh, so you're Scholar Lu! It's an honor to meet you!" Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face brightened with enthusiasm, and he greeted him with a smile.
"Your master told me beforehand that ten catties of rare beast meat had already been prepared!"
As the shopkeeper spoke, he took out a large box, opened it, and showed it to Lu Li for inspection.
Lu Li looked at the box, inside which lay a large piece of meat, dark red in color, with coarse muscle texture; it was indeed a type of meat he had never seen before.
The large piece of meat also emitted an aroma that made Lu Li's blood and qi surge, even stronger than the Silver Serpent that Commander Wang had sent last time.
Just then, the shopkeeper laughed and said:
"Your master treats you so well. His monthly quota is only ten catties, and he gave it all to you."
There was also a subtle hint of envy in that hearty laughter.
A warm feeling also flowed through Lu Li's heart. After a long while, he clasped his hands in a fist and said:
"Thank you, shopkeeper!"
After chatting for a few more minutes, Lu Li carried the large piece of meat and headed home.
When Lu Li arrived home, it was past noon.
There wasn't much business in the shop. Aunt and Uncle were sitting at the door chatting with Uncle Qian from next door.
"Uncle, Aunt, I'm back."
Lu Li shouted.
Lu Zhiyuan, Han Shi, and several neighbors were overjoyed to see Lu Li.
"Xiao Li is back, come and sit down!" Madam Han greeted Lu Li, while Lu Zhiyuan took another stool from the shop.
Lu Li didn't put on any airs of a newly appointed scholar. After putting his things away, he simply sat down on a bench in a down-to-earth manner.
"As expected of a martial arts scholar, truly exceptionally brave and skilled!"
The neighbors around him also praised Lu Li as if they were seeing him for the first time.
Even more outrageous, they openly stated:
"Scholar Lu, do you want a wife or not!"
Lu Li heard this sentence no less than five times that afternoon, and each time it was spoken, he could see the corresponding girl in the crowd shyly lower her head.
Lu Zhiyuan and the Han family were naturally pleased with this, but they didn't force Lu Li. They simply told Lu Li that if it was a good fit, they would give it a try.
Soon, the crowd stirred again.
"Master Liu is here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd parted in two rows to make way for him.
Lu Li turned around and saw an old man dressed in fine clothes, who looked like he came from a wealthy family, walking towards him.
"May I ask if you are the newly appointed scholar Lu?" the old man asked in a calm tone.
"It is indeed I," Lu Li replied.
"I am from the Liu family in the west of the city. I am honored by your kindness and you may call me Master Liu." As the old man spoke, he clapped his hands, and the servants behind him immediately stepped forward and lifted the red cloth they were carrying.
One silver ingot after another appeared in everyone's sight.
"Last year, due to the incompetence of my subordinates, there was some conflict with the young master's family. That servant has now been expelled from the Liu household," Master Liu said, speaking with considerable sincerity.
"But how can the master be absolved of responsibility for the servant's sins? I, Liu, have come today to apologize and hope to resolve this conflict peacefully with you, young master."