Ink panel: Hunting the sun and surveying the sky from the bow.

Chapter 46 Entering the Inner Courtyard
Shen Qing took a quick glance and noticed that there were no calluses on the backs of Wang Qiyao's hands, which meant that he had never practiced fighting techniques on a daily basis, and his cultivation level was at most at the level of perfect qi and blood.

He is still so arrogant at this level, it must be because he has a strong backer and is not afraid of offending anyone.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Qing said firmly: "I'll sell it!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiyao, the manager of Wanfeng Building, felt a little relieved, thinking that Shen Qing finally understood his duty. However, the next sentence made his expression change.

"But if that happens, Tiger King Whip will be in trouble."

Wang Qiyao asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"Manager Wang, our village found traces of a tiger king while hunting in the mountains these two days. Everyone is interested in this tiger king and is planning to buy some hunting gear after making the money from the sale." Shen Qing glanced at Wang Qiyao, who was stunned, and said regretfully, "But now that Manager Wang has lowered the price so much, I guess no one is interested anymore."

"..."

Shen Qing said: "Manager Wang, you know that a tiger's hunting range is a hundred miles in radius, and Shicheng Mountain is so small. This opportunity is rare. If I miss this opportunity, I... I can only think of other ways."

As Shen Qing spoke, his eyes were fixed on Wang Qiyao's face, observing the changes in his expression.

Just now he saw Wang Qiyao mentioned the wild delicacies to every hunter, which showed that Wang Qiyao cared about those three wild delicacies very much and it might affect his future.

Now he tried to link the matter of mountain delicacies with his mountain products to see if he could loosen up his grip on Wang Qiyao and get some money out of him.

Since you asked me to do something, I should at least show some appreciation, right?
Shen Qing's eyes were extremely sincere, and he looked "very disappointed", which made Wang Qiyao's mind waver a little. As if he had made a great decision, he took a few deep breaths and said, "Seven taels, this is already my biggest concession."

Although there is still some gap compared to expectations, it is obviously better than the three or two at the beginning.

Shen Qing smiled and complimented, "Thank you, Manager Wang."

Wang Qiyao came forward and warned in a low voice, "I can give you more money, but you must give me news about the mountain treasures before the spring. Otherwise, it won't be as simple as thirty taels. You are not stupid, you should understand what I mean."

Shen Qing put away the smile on his face and glanced at Wang Qiyao.

threaten me? !

He suddenly became alert.

Wang Qiyao is from the Song family in the county town, he has a good background and support, but he has just started and is not even a martial artist.

If you really want to deal with him, it's really not that easy, but...

Shen Qing smiled and said respectfully, "I understand, I understand."

"Okay, Awen, pay him seven taels of silver." Wang Qiyao casually greeted and continued to walk towards the next hunter.

Shen Qing received seven taels of silver. After checking the weight to make sure it was correct, he left the yard with Tian Xiaohu and the other man without saying a word.

When they reached a secluded place, Shen Qing took out a tael of silver and gave it to Tian Xiaohu, saying, "Xiaohu and I will go to Linfeng Hall to practice martial arts in a while. We don't know when the first day will end. This is a rare opportunity, so the three of us will stay in the county town for one night and won't go back. Go find us an inn that's closer. With the remaining money, you can buy something for your family."

Tian Xiaohu looked at the silver in Shen Qing's hand and said hesitantly, "This...is not good."

"I have something else I want you to check for me." Shen Qing waved his hand, motioning Tian Xiaohu to come forward, and then whispered in his ear.

Tian Xiaohu was surprised and asked, "Why are you checking this?"

"Don't worry about it, just do as I say."

Tian Xiaohu thought about what happened to the old man today and didn't ask any more questions: "Okay, I got it. I'll go to Linfeng Hall to find you later."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Tian Xiaohu jumped off the cart, and he and Shen Qing walked away quickly in opposite directions.

……

Shen Qing walked around the county town and came to Shengshifang, where he found the gate of Linfeng Hall very skillfully. He stepped forward, grabbed the door knocker, knocked three times, and gave his name.

"coming."

Soon the heavy wooden door opened inward, revealing Ah Fu's face with protruding brows.

"come in!"

Ah Fu recognized Shen Qing and Shen Xiaohu. Without saying much, he let them in and led their horses to the stable.

Ah Fu tied up the horse, ran over and said, "The master has already told you last time that if you come, just go inside to practice, and there are brothers and sisters to lead you. Brother Shen Qing is going to the inner courtyard, and the little brother behind is going to the outer courtyard. I will take you there."

I walked straight in the direction of the stable for a while.

Shen Qing and Shen Xiaohu walked to the front yard.

They saw stone locks of various sizes placed on the ground in the yard, and the surfaces of these stone locks looked smooth due to long-term use.

More and more people joined the group and formed rows towards the location of the stone lock.

Under the watchful eyes of Shen Qing and others, more than a dozen strong men each tightly grasped the heavy stone lock.

Following a low shout, the men exerted their strength together, tensed their muscles, and lifted the stone lock high.

This goes on and on.

Every movement is accompanied by dull breathing and the muffled sound of the stone lock hitting the ground, which makes people instantly want to practice it.

Ah Fu looked at Shen Xiaohu and asked, "Have you brought all the money?"

"Bring them all." Shen Xiaohu hurriedly took out a patched purse from his body, poured out seven taels of silver, and presented it to Ah Fu with both hands.

Ah Fu didn't hesitate to take all the money and said, "I'll keep the account for you later. Just stand in the last row and practice."

Shen Xiaohu was a little timid, but he still walked at the back.

The stone locks at this location are the smallest.

He grabbed two of them with great effort, and lifted them up along with the others: "Huh, ha!"

"Junior Brother Shen, you stay here, follow me." Ah Fu pointed to the outer ceremonial gate next to them and led Shen Qing in, into the second courtyard.

The second courtyard is much more spacious than the front courtyard, but there are relatively fewer people, only six or seven.

There are various wooden dummies inside.

Ah Fu pointed at one of the tall men and said, "That's Master's direct disciple, our senior brother Ouyang Tiezhu. He will be the one teaching you from now on. If you have any questions about martial arts, you can ask him. You can figure out the rest of the rules on your own."

"Thank you, senior brother."

Ah Fu smiled and left the second courtyard.

Shen Qing knew that from today on he would truly practice martial arts and combat techniques.

He took a deep breath, walked slowly towards Ouyang Tiezhu's position, and greeted him, "Hello, Senior Brother. I'm Shen Qing, the newcomer."

Ouyang Tiezhu glanced at him and said, "Master mentioned you to me and said that you are a good material for martial arts training. Let's go to the side and talk."

Shen Qing responded and followed Ouyang Tiezhu obediently.

After finding a quiet place, Ouyang Tiezhu looked at Shen Qing and asked, "Junior brother, do you know why we have to practice martial arts?"

(End of this chapter)