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"Training martial arts is really expensive."

Zhong Xuan walked out of the pharmacy.

All that remained of his possessions was the deed to those five acres of land; the rest he exchanged for a Blood Reversal Pill and ten doses of Bone Strengthening Medicine.

"I must break through to the mid-stage of Skin Refinement before the Imperial Examination."

Don't underestimate a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination) just because they are far inferior to a Juren (a scholar who passed the provincial-level imperial examination). They don't even have the qualifications to become officials in the imperial court.

But let's just say it this way.

In Baisha County, only one or two people can become Xiucai (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) each year. If the number reaches three, it is considered a good thing, and they might even be included in the county magistrate's merit book.

However, several hundred people from Baisha County participate in the academy examinations every year.

Truly one in a hundred.

As long as a scholar isn't the type to bury himself in his studies, he can easily find a teaching position at a private school.

They may not be extremely wealthy, but they are at least financially secure.

They are far superior to the farmers who toil in the fields.

Not to mention that having the status of a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination) would allow one to further participate in the provincial-level imperial examination.

Zhong Xuanzhi is taking the academy exam, but to be absolutely certain of success, he must progress further in the mid-stage of his training and improve his scores in both swordsmanship and internal energy cultivation as much as possible.

These things can't be done without elixirs.

Therefore, Zhong Xuan has always been very generous when it comes to medicinal supplements.

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This day.

Zhong Xuan was standing in the courtyard practicing his sword skills.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

Zhong Xuan pushed open the door and saw Xu Tian, ​​one of the four elders of Xiahe Village, standing at the door.

"Old Xu, is something the matter?"

Xu Tian first walked into the courtyard, closed the door behind him, and then lowered his voice to ask, "Brother Zhong, I heard from Fugui that you became an instructor at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School?"

The Xu family is undoubtedly the most prominent surname in Xiahe Village.

Many disciples of the clan study martial arts in Baisha County.

Among these disciples were those who had studied martial arts at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School. Although few of the students listened to Zhong Xuan explain sword techniques, over time they would naturally discover that Zhong Xuan was giving guidance at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School.

"I do work at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School."

Zhong Xuan did not deny it.

The villagers will find out about my giving advice sooner or later, so there's no need to hide it.

Xu Tian was greatly surprised.

He knew how powerful the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School was.

Zhong Xuan becoming an instructor at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy is quite an achievement.

Regardless of one's ranking in the martial arts school, it's a significant event that brings honor to Xiaohe Village.

Xu Tian finally asked the question that was the most important reason for his visit: "Brother Zhong, are you really just practicing Baduanjin?"

I have been practicing Baduanjin every day since I learned it.

Although his body did become stronger, he could never become a martial artist like Zhong Xuan.

Zhong Xuan said frankly:

"I was able to become a martial artist because of the martial arts taught to me by Brother Zheng from the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School. This is a secret teaching that cannot be passed on to outsiders. Please forgive me, Elder Xu."

Xu Tian looked as if he knew it was true.

"I understand, I understand."

If martial arts skills can be bought and sold at will, then what's the point of having apprentices?

Xu Tian didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

"Brother Zhong, Old Liu's health has been deteriorating recently, and he has been bedridden for two months."

"The village elder is extremely important to Xiahe Village and cannot be absent for even a day."

"I think Brother Zhong is just right."

Xu Tian said with a smile.

His purpose in coming here today is to win over Zhong Xuan.

The conditions for becoming a village elder are extremely strict. First of all, one must be over fifty years old, which excludes countless people. Moreover, one must be highly respected for one's virtue and moral character.

The so-called high moral character and prestige simply means that one must be capable oneself, or that one's family must be capable, and in addition, one must be recommended by someone.

Zhong Xuan has become an instructor at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy, which is enough in terms of status. Moreover, Zhong Xuan is at odds with the Ma family because of the Ma San incident. If we can win him over and make him a village elder, we can also suppress the Ma family. In addition, our own disciples will have someone to look after them when they go to the Flying Eagle Martial Arts Academy to learn martial arts in the future.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Zhong Xuan replied almost without hesitation, "Then thank you very much, Elder Xu."

The village elder is a powerful figure, and the Qing Kingdom court values ​​virtue and talent in selecting people. Those with experience as village chiefs or village elders will have more credit in the Ministry of Personnel if they pass the imperial examinations, and may even be able to obtain an important position.

"good."

Xu Tian smiled and nodded: "Then it's settled. I will speak with the village chief and the other village elders myself."

The objective has been achieved.

Xu Tian was in a very good mood.

He made no mention of the tragedy that befell the Martha family.

Zhong Xuan had a feud with the Ma family, and coincidentally, all four of the Ma brothers died while he was practicing martial arts, which naturally aroused suspicion.

But Xu Tian doesn't have the surname Ma, and even that old geezer Ma Fu doesn't want to interfere, so he just turns a blind eye.

He was a top-ranked player for twenty years, and grew old in six; he had seen too much darkness.

This little river village has never been clean.

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This day.

Old Wu hurriedly knocked on the door, and his eyes widened when he saw Zhong Xuan:

"Old Zhong, you've been practicing martial arts?"

"He even gave instruction to the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School?!"

The news had already spread; he heard it this morning while squatting at the village entrance smoking a pipe, and immediately ran to the Zhong family.

Zhong Xuan nodded: "At this age, I've discovered that I still have the ability to practice martial arts."

"!!!"

He actually practiced martial arts!

Old Wu opened his mouth, but was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a moment.

Not only did he practice martial arts, but he also became an instructor at the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School.

You've made something of yourself!

"Building momentum..."

Zhong Xuan already knew that his story would spread in Xiahe Village.

This was done intentionally by Xu Tian.

This was all to pave the way for him to become a respected elder.

The Zhong family, to which Zhong Xuan belonged, was already small in number, and after that great flood, many died or fled, unlike the Xu and Ma families, which were thriving.

To become a village elder, you can't do it without knowing his name.

Therefore, Xu Tian secretly fueled the flames.

Now it seems...

The effect is very good.

Old Wu was a simple and honest man; he didn't have the thought of taking advantage of his brother's success. Instead, he said with regret:

"If your talent for martial arts had been discovered earlier, you, Lao Zhong, would at least be a scholar by now."

Zhong Xuan smiled faintly.

He certainly wouldn't tell Old Wu that he was able to practice martial arts because the renewal of all things changed his destiny and his innate constitution.

"When your son grows up, tell me if he has the aptitude for martial arts, and I might be able to help him."

Zhong Xuan said.

Given his status, he could easily provide Old Wu with several acres of fertile land, but compared to supporting a lazy, dissolute young man, learning a trade would be a more sustainable option.

Since you're helping someone, you have to think things through carefully, otherwise you'll only bring disaster upon yourself.

Old Wu grinned:

"Old Zhong, you're really a good man."

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Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The entrance exam is very close.

The government notices have been posted at the city gates, and many students who want to take the imperial examinations have even carried their luggage to Yongning Prefecture.

at this time.

The Zhong family.

Zhong Xuan, who was setting up sword stakes in the courtyard, suddenly felt a sense of good fortune.

He walked quickly back to his room, took out a small wooden box from the bottom of the trunk, opened the lid, and a wonderful fragrance wafted out.

It was the Blood Reversal Pill that he bought for fifty taels of silver.

No hesitation.

He tilted his head back and swallowed the Blood Reversal Pill, its violent medicinal power exploding in his stomach.

A breakthrough is imminent!