Solving the Dilemma!

In chaotic times, the most important thing is strength!

Simply improving one's physical cultivation level is not enough to unleash one's full potential; one must learn a weapon!

Knives or sticks are relatively easy to learn!

But Lu Ze thought about it and gave up, because these two weapons were not convenient to carry at the moment, and he couldn't even afford an ordinary iron knife!

After thinking it over, Lu Ze made up his mind: he would practice throwing knives!

First, it's easy to carry; second, it's lethal enough!

Moreover, the cost of purchasing throwing knives is relatively low.

However, the most urgent task is to resolve the troubles with the Green Snake Gang, and the purchase of throwing knives can only be postponed.

Just then, Lu Xuan came to Lu Ze's side, looking at him with a worried expression, and said, "Second brother, do you think Father will sell me? I heard Er Ya say that her sister was sold to a wealthy family as a maid because she had no money."

Lu Ze patted her head and smiled, "Don't worry, your brother has a way."

Meanwhile, inside the bedroom.

Liu Yumei leaned against Lu Cheng's chest and said, "Master, we only have one tael and two mace of silver left. It will be very difficult to raise the rest."

Lu Cheng said, "Yu Mei, don't worry. I'll go ask the eldest son, my in-laws, and my colleagues at the blacksmith shop to see if there's any way. If there really isn't, then we'll talk about it."

Lu Qing and his father-in-law's families were not in the streets newly occupied by the Green Snake Gang, so they didn't have to pay this fee and might even have a surplus.

As for his colleagues at the blacksmith shop, their relationships were mostly so-so, so borrowing money from them was actually quite difficult.

Liu Yumei understood her husband's meaning: if there was really no other way, they would have to sell their daughter to a wealthy family to work as a maid.

But she was reluctant to leave, because being a maid in a wealthy family meant not only suffering and exhaustion, but also the risk to her life.

Many maids in wealthy families were beaten to death, and it wasn't even considered a crime; they could simply pay compensation to settle the matter.

Moreover, maids in wealthy families often find it difficult to remarry. If they get involved with the young master of the household, they may die even faster!

But in this day and age, it's already hard enough to just survive. If it really comes to that, I'm afraid the only option left is to be ruthless and do this.

Because she understood that if she borrowed money at exorbitant interest rates, the family would be truly doomed!

The next morning, after finishing his breakfast, Lu Ze said to Lu Cheng, "Dad, don't worry. I'm acquainted with Zhuo Yunfei, a formal disciple of the Black Tiger Martial Arts School. I'll find a way to borrow some money!"

Lu Cheng nodded upon hearing this, but he didn't hold out much hope. He knew how difficult it was to borrow money. With only a little over half a month of acquaintance, he feared that he would be ruthlessly rejected the moment he asked to borrow money.

An hour later, at the Black Tiger Martial Arts School, in the outer courtyard.

Lu Ze practiced the optimized version of the Black Tiger Body Forging Fist for an hour, and his proficiency increased to 44%, an increase of 3%.

At this moment, he found Zhuo Yunfei, recounted his ordeal, and then said, "Senior Brother Zhuo, Lu Ze shamelessly asked if you could lend me four taels of silver. I'm willing to repay six taels in two months!"

Given two months, his strength will undoubtedly increase significantly. Repaying the six taels of silver shouldn't be difficult.

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Yunfei laughed and said, "Junior Brother Lu, don't worry. With me handling this, I guarantee those Green Snake Gang members won't dare to ask you for money!"

If it were an ordinary apprentice asking him for money or help, he definitely wouldn't pay attention. But this junior brother Lu Ze seems to have recently had an epiphany; his body-strengthening fist technique has improved by leaps and bounds, and his body is getting stronger day by day. Becoming a formal disciple is inevitable, and he might even have the opportunity to become a personal disciple. Therefore, he naturally wants to take this opportunity to do him a favor and leave a good impression.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze immediately clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother. I will always remember this kindness!"

Although it was only a matter of 4 taels of silver, and Zhuo Yunfei didn't have to pay any money, it was a matter of great importance to him, concerning his sister's fate. Therefore, he had to remember this kindness!

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Yunfei laughed and said, "Junior Brother Lu, there's no need to be so polite! With Junior Brother Lu's talent, breaking through to the first level of the Body Tempering Realm and becoming a formal disciple is only a matter of time! The Green Snake Gang's idea of ​​collecting protection fees from my Black Tiger Martial Arts School's disciples is wishful thinking."

Gangs mainly collect protection money from ordinary people, while formal disciples of martial arts schools naturally have the protection of their schools and do not need to pay money.

After resting for a while, Lu Ze went out and ate seven or eight large steamed buns to replenish his energy before continuing his cultivation.

With the optimization of the Black Tiger Body Forging Fist's Nine Forms of Tendon Refining, the efficiency of body forging has been significantly improved. The greater the consumption of essence and energy, the faster one gets hungry.

At the same time, Zhuo Yunfei arrived at the central courtyard, which is the inner courtyard of the Black Tiger Martial Arts School.

This is also a spacious training ground, where only about thirty people are practicing martial arts. They are all formal disciples, most of whom are nominal disciples, and there are only eight direct disciples.

The one responsible for instructing the formal disciples in martial arts was not the headmaster Lin Feihu, but the senior disciple Chen Xiong.

Chen Xiong was a tall, robust young man with a square face, around thirty years old, with a dignified appearance and extraordinary demeanor.

Zhuo Yunfei approached Chen Xiong, briefly explained Lu Ze's situation, and said, "Senior Brother, I'm prepared to intervene and have Junior Brother Lu waive this fee. What do you think?"

He could have handled this himself, but he felt more confident after discussing it with his senior brother beforehand.

The Green Snake Gang is a large gang and should not be underestimated.

Chen Xiong nodded and said, "Of course. Since you're learning from a master at the martial arts school, the school will naturally protect you! This afternoon, go to Junior Brother Lu's house. If the Green Snake Gang has any objections, tell them to come find me!"

Zhuo Yunfei clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Yes, Senior Brother!"

Meanwhile, the beacon fire forged weapons.

Feng Huo Forging Shop is the largest blacksmith shop in Qinghe Town, forging and producing excellent steel knives and swords, which are sold to gangs and martial arts school disciples.

The blacksmith shop has more than ten ordinary blacksmiths, as well as two senior blacksmiths who can forge high-quality weapons.

Lu Ze's father, Lu Cheng, was just an ordinary blacksmith.

At this moment, he was shirtless, sweat pouring down his bronze skin as he finished forging a steel knife and placed it in the cold spring water to quench it.

Then, a short break was taken.

The blacksmiths gathered in twos and threes to chat, and Lu Cheng borrowed money from two blacksmiths with whom he had a good relationship.

"Old Lu, I'm really sorry, but my in-laws' son is getting married, and we've already lent out all the money."

"Old Lu, you know me. Besides supporting my family, I use all the money I have left to take care of those ragged brothel girls."

Lu Cheng fell silent, then went to the shopkeeper to ask for an advance on a month's salary.

The shopkeeper was an elderly man in his fifties dressed in brocade robes. He glanced at Lu Cheng and said, "Young Lu, our Fenghuo Forging Shop is the largest weapons store in Qinghe Town, and we value rules the most. We never advance our monthly salaries. So, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I have no other choice!"

Lu Cheng remained silent for a moment before asking the shopkeeper of the weapon forging shop for leave.

This time, the shopkeeper did approve the leave, but this one hour today will not be counted; it will be considered a day off.

Not long after, Lu Cheng arrived at his son Lu Qing's home.

Lu Qing was not at home; only his pregnant wife, Lin Fang, was there.

Lin Fang wasn't considered a beauty, but she had a rather delicate appearance and a kind demeanor.

But when Lu Cheng brought up the matter of borrowing money, she shook her head.

After all, her husband, Lu Qing, had only been working for a short time and was still supporting the family alone, with no savings.

Lu Cheng had no brothers, so he could only turn to his in-laws, Lin Lei and his wife.