Chapter 65: Chapter 65: A Limitless Future
"Thank you, Chief Liu!"
Jiang Che took the package, a surge of joy in his heart.
He had heard how precious Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat was.
Even though he hadn’t broken through his current barrier.
But this Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat’s effect on replenishing Qi Blood was not weak in the slightest!
Luo Kun was also stunned to see that the Government Office had actually rewarded him with Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.
’With Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat, Jiang Che’s future accomplishments will be anything but low!’
Although Jiang Che had a similar constitution to that famous master of Iron Body Skills.
But actually reaching that level was fraught with difficulties.
His previous words of encouragement to Jiang Che, while heartfelt, were also meant to simply boost his morale.
But now that he had obtained Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.
Breaking through the shackles of the Iron Skin Realm would be much, much easier!
In other words, Jiang Che was now almost guaranteed to become an Iron Body expert of the Iron Skin Realm in the future!
And a top-tier Iron Body expert could fight on par with a Force Integration Martial Artist!
A thought even began to form in his mind—the idea of passing the Martial Arts Hall down to Jiang Che!
’That’s right... Even if Jiang Che can’t reach Force Integration, his future is limitless. He is perfectly capable of inheriting my Martial Arts Hall...’
An idea gradually took root in his mind.
Gong Yulei was destined for the Cangyun Sect once he broke through to Force Integration.
Although he would still be considered his disciple.
He would not be coming back to take over his Martial Arts Hall.
He was getting old. It was time to groom a disciple who could take over the Martial Arts Hall.
First, this disciple had to have strong abilities.
Otherwise, if other martial arts halls came to challenge them, he wouldn’t be able to stand his ground.
The reputation of the Martial Arts Hall would be ruined in an instant.
For this reason alone, his daughter and son-in-law were out of the question.
Second, his character had to be steady and not impetuous.
Running a Martial Arts Hall, training disciples, and expanding its influence.
Required a person of calm and stable character.
Otherwise, one couldn’t produce good disciples.
Third, he had to come from an ordinary background.
After all, someone from a prominent family wouldn’t care for what little a Martial Arts Hall had to offer.
The more Luo Kun thought about it, the more he felt that Jiang Che was the perfect candidate!
The other disciples in the courtyard were also shocked.
The short-haired female disciple muttered:
"I thought this junior brother was the weakest, but it turns out he did the most incredible thing! Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat... that’s the best supplement for breaking through to the Iron Skin Realm..."
She suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Hu Hui.
She saw that on Hu Hui’s usually placid face, an indescribable expression had finally appeared.
It was a mixture of envy, jealousy, and resentment.
There was even a faint sense of utter despair.
This senior brother had repeatedly tried and failed to break into the Iron Skin Realm.
He had never been discouraged by his failures to break through.
Yet, upon seeing someone else receive Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.
His composure had completely shattered!
When Lin Xue’er saw that Liu Hai had really awarded him Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat, she felt a pang of jealousy.
However, she also began to calm down.
Since taking charge of her family, her perspective had slowly broadened.
She knew she couldn’t possibly fight an expert of the Iron Skin Realm.
Therefore, since Jiang Che was able to do it.
He must have a trump card that she didn’t know about!
’The Shao Mansion sought him as an Honored Guest Elder, the Government Office sought him to capture a mysterious expert...’
She suddenly felt that she had never been able to see through this Jiang Che!
’It seems this Jiang Che’s future accomplishments won’t be low...’
She secretly glanced at Gong Yulei beside her.
She saw that his Qi Blood was surging, his face was flushed red, and his teeth were grinding audibly.
Lin Xue’er immediately thought, ’This is bad.’
She knew that Gong Yulei was prone to jealousy and was extremely arrogant.
Because of this, she usually spoke to him in a coaxing manner.
After all, the man’s Talent was exceptional.
And he had indeed been a great help to her family’s business.
If he was driven mad with anger by Jiang Che and did something foolish, it would be a disaster.
"If you ask me, that Jiang Che just had some dumb luck. With his aptitude, he won’t be able to break through to the Iron Skin Realm even with Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat. What a waste! Once you break through to the Iron Skin Realm, Brother Gong, he’ll be left in the dust!" she said to Gong Yulei intentionally.
Hearing Lin Xue’er’s words, Gong Yulei’s eyes flickered, and he calmed down somewhat.
Zhang Xiong, on the other hand, was overjoyed.
Jiang Che had just agreed to come to his family’s Pharmacy.
And now he had obtained Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.
Although possessing Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat didn’t guarantee one would become an Iron Skin Realm Martial Artist.
But Zhang Xiong believed that with Jiang Che’s Comprehension, he could definitely do it!
The thought that he would have such a powerful partner when he took over the Pharmacy in the future...
...made him incredibly excited.
The two of them would surely make a name for themselves in Lin Yuan City!
"Oh, right! I almost forgot. This is the Guest Minister’s Waist Token for the Seven Stars Gang. Senior Li Rushan had something to attend to and couldn’t come, so he asked me to give it to you. You can report to the Seven Stars Castle when you have time."
Liu Hai suddenly slapped his forehead, then pulled a waist token from within his robes.
Jiang Che nodded and put the waist token away.
’The Seven Stars Gang?!’
Luo Kun was at a loss for words.
The Seven Stars Gang was no minor power.
As the number one gang in Lin Yuan City, they had numerous experts. When had they ever needed to bring in an outsider as an affiliate?
’Could it be that they’ve seen Jiang Che’s exceptional Talent and want to poach him...’
He suddenly grew worried.
Although being the master of a Martial Arts Hall was nothing to scoff at.
He had quite a few businesses under his control.
And the disciples he had taught were spread throughout Lin Yuan City.
But the Seven Stars Gang, after all, had far more resources.
There was no guarantee that Jiang Che wouldn’t completely join the Seven Stars Gang in the future for the sake of Cultivation Resources.
’No... I can’t let them poach my Direct Disciple!’
After handing over the waist token, Liu Hai exchanged a few more pleasantries with Luo Kun and then left.
"Jiang Che, follow me!"
Luo Kun called Jiang Che into his room again.
"Our White Cloud Martial Arts Hall may not compare to the Seven Stars Gang, but we have our own businesses. And... your master also has Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat!"
He looked at Jiang Che, his eyes full of expectation.
Jiang Che instantly understood his master’s meaning and hurriedly said:
"Master, once a disciple of the Martial Arts Hall, always a disciple of the Martial Arts Hall! It was you, Master, who taught me Martial Arts and took me in as a formal disciple, which has given me everything I have today. Rest assured, I am only affiliating myself with the Seven Stars Gang. I will not truly join them."
"Good, good! Good boy!"
Luo Kun was overjoyed, smiling so widely his eyes narrowed to slits.
"From today onward, the Martial Arts Hall will provide you with twenty catties of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat every month! You must remember, although your master can’t make you any grand promises right now, as long as the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall stands, your share will never be reduced!"
Although he didn’t state it outright, he felt his intentions were already quite clear.
Of course, he had also been giving Gong Yulei twenty catties of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat every month.
Ever since Gong Yulei joined the Fish Dragon Gang and severely injured someone for the sake of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat,
Luo Kun, fearing he would stray down the wrong path, had promised him twenty catties a month to stop him from engaging in such dangerous activities.
Now, with Jiang Che added to the list, the supply was getting tight.
But it was still barely manageable.
"Master?!"
Jiang Che was shocked, unsure of what his master truly meant.
"In any case, just focus on your training from now on. Don’t go taking risks for Cultivation Resources anymore," Luo Kun said with a smile.
"Thank you, Master!"
Regardless, to finally be acknowledged by his master filled Jiang Che’s heart with a myriad of emotions.
"By the way, Che’er, don’t tell anyone else about this yet," Luo Kun instructed.
"This disciple understands!" Jiang Che nodded.
If the others found out he was receiving twenty catties of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat from the Martial Arts Hall every month,
they would surely feel some resentment, which could lead to unnecessary trouble.
