Secret Training

Two days have already passed since Xi Chen broke through to Skin Tempering Realm.

Today he, with his two younger brothers, had already finished making the axes for Li clan. And they are waiting for them at shop door. They are waiting without doing any other things because the Li clan is a martial clan and also a reasonable one at that.

If they sees a mistake at any one of the axes, they will accuse the trio for negleting their clan. That they are not respecting the Li clan by working on other tools instead of instecting the goods and correcting the mistakes.

As Xi Chen's trio waited at the for more than an hour, a horse drawn cart with three other muscular men arrive at the shop.

The leading man looks at Xi Chen and said. "Haha.. Master Xi must be tired of waiting for us. Sorry for the delayed."

Xi Chen hurriedly deny it. "No. No. No. I am not tired at all. Its me who had not finished earlier making the Li clan waiting for me. I am sorry for that."

Who knows what this man would do if he does not say this kind of words. The dogs of the Li clan are more unreasonable and more unpredictable than their masters.

As soon as Xi Chen spoke those words, he regrets it.

"Since Master Xi pointed out the truth. I can not just ignore it as people might gossip about it, saying that Master Xi does not respect Li clan. So I will deduct a silver coin from your confirmed payment." The man took advantage of it.

The two man behind the leader puts on a teasing smile.

Even though Xi Chen is angry he could show it on the surface. So he puts on a fake relief and flattering look and says "Thank you Guard Ma".

After loading the axes, they paid 4 copper coins to Xi Chen and left.

"This peasants will not retaliate at all even if you beat them to dead. Instead they will smile at you all the times." Guard Ma says to his two companions as they are leaving.

Even though the volume was low, Xi Chen could still hears it. Since he became a Martial artist his senses are heighten by a miles.

So when he heard the words, Xi Chen started thinking of how to punish this dog of Li clan.

They are dogs of Li clan but that does not mean they are martial artist. They are just some lucky dogs.

Only the guard captains could get a Martial arts manual from Li clan. And it is not just the Li clan who has this customs. All the martial clans have this customs. And if the captains leaks the manual they will kill his whole family and friends. But the manual is just some low grade incomplete one.

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After the dogs of Li clan left, Xi Chen turns to his younger brothers. Then he says "Close the shop for today."

Xi Bing look at his big brother with confusion and ask "Why it is still early to close. Its only about 3 pm right now."

"Just close the shop. I have things to show." Xi Chen did not explain any further and walks back to courtyard.

Xi Bing and Xi Xuan looks at each other and shrugs it off. They close the shop and followed behind Xi Chen to the courtyard.

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Xi Chen looks at his two younger brothers deeply.

Then he started asking some questions to them. "What do you think is most important in this world if you want to live comfortably?"

Both the boys shows a confuse look but they still replied. "The most important thing is power if you want to live comfortably. "

"And what kind of thing is this power?What kind of power is this power?" He asked again.

They still replied even though they do not know why he is asking them. "The kind of power is martial artist power, riches power, money and force."

Xi Chen was surprise at their answer. Even if he knew they will answer his questions but not they deep. He node his head to show his approval. But he still did not forget the reason why he started asking the questions.

After getting the answers he asked again. "Then do you know how can we get the skills and manual."

"Its either by joining the army of the kingdom or joining the noble clans." The replied.

"Good. But joining the army means going to wars at the border and constant fighting that might result in dead. And joining the clans means becoming their dog and it is not even guaranteed to get a manual. And let's say we get a manual luckily. It is not even a complete one and of low grade at that." Xi Chen pointed out the difficult things and cons of both ways.

The two boys also look dejected at the words of their big brother. Even if they show maturation early than their peers. They are still young teenagers at some point. They also want to learn martial skills and become a Martial artist rejected by many. But the reality is not that fantastic.

Seeing their looks, Xi Chen shows a smile and says. "But I already have a way to become like that. To become a Martial artist. "

Hearing their big brother's words made the boys lit up their face with joy. But they still did not speak yet.

Seeing that they did not go crazy, Xi Chen felt proud of them and continues. "I already have a manual in my head. I already burnt the manual. We can create a manual whenever we want. The important thing is not to let people find out about it. If not we are done."

"Now, first i will tell you about grades of manual and skills and realms of martial artist. The first Realm of martial artist is Mortal Realm. In Mortal Realm, there are 5 realms. Skin Tempering Realm, Muscle Tempering Realm, Bone Tempering Realm, Blood Refinement Realm, and Organ Strengthening Realm. Beyond that I do not know any others. For manuals and skills, there are grades. Like 1,2, 3 etc. But I do not know how much are there." Xi Chen told his brothers all he knew about realms and grades.

Then continues. "Now I will teach you a cultivation manual. It's name is Crimson Red Veins Sutra. With this you guys can reach upto Muscle Tempering Realm. After that we will need other manuals. But you guys do not need to worry. I already have a plan in my hand."

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That evening, Xi Chen spends all his time teaching them the methods in the manual. He did not practice his own method that night.