Chapter 3: He who knows the current affairs is a hero
"General Xu, Wu Yuan..." Wu Qiming wanted to answer for Wu Yuan.
"Clan Chief Wu." General Xu's eyes were cold and his voice became cold: "I'm asking Wu Yuan now!"
An invisible energy spread, like a tiger with its eyes open, making Wu Qiming's pupils shrink slightly and his hairs stand on end!
Although he also practices martial arts, he is only a sixth-grade martial artist.
"Wu Yuan, you don't have to be nervous." Dean Zhang Da on the side was still smiling, and the suddenly cold atmosphere eased: "You can say whatever you think in your heart, but as the dean, I still hope you can think more comprehensively."
It looks like persuasion but is actually a threat.
At this moment, Wu Yuan's eyes seemed to be attracted by the large stack of banknotes presented by the servant, and his eyes were slightly red.
Saw this scene.
Wu Qiming sighed in his heart, but both General Xu and Dean Zhang Da had an imperceptible smile on their lips.
No matter how steady he is, he is still a fourteen-year-old boy, and five thousand taels of silver is enough to buy a mansion in Licheng!
"Wu Yuan, if you give up, you can take these five thousand taels of silver away now."
General Xu once again beguiled: "Next year, you can also step into the Yunwu Academy and pursue the pinnacle of martial arts! It is not an empty promise to become a marquis or a general in the future."
There was a trace of struggle on Wu Yuan's face, and he glanced at Wu Qiming again, seeming to have made up his mind: "General, Dean, I am willing to fight for the honor of being the 'No. 1 in the Four Prefectures' for Li Cheng, and then study in the martial arts academy for another year.
"
"Haha!" General Xu couldn't help but laugh and said: "This is my good man from Licheng and an outstanding disciple of the County Zongwu Academy."
Wu Yuan kept glancing at the stack of banknotes from the corner of his eyes.
A look of regret and unwillingness flashed across Wu Qiming's face.
"Wu Yuan, take the banknote and go out first," Zhang Dadao said.
"Yes." Wu Yuan reached out and grabbed the banknote, carefully put it away, and then exited the hall under the guidance of his servants.
Inside the palace hall.
After Wu Yuan left, Zhang Da looked at Wu Qiming: "Brother Wu, as the head of the Wu clan, you should understand that the relationship between them is powerful, so don't make the mistake of yourself."
"I understand."
Wu Qiming lowered his head and said: "After I go back, I will definitely remind Wu Yuan again and again to prevent him from leaking anything about this matter. Wu Yuan gave up this year's martial arts competition purely on his own free will."
"Today, I and Wu Yuan just had the honor to attend the general's private banquet. After the banquet, they went home on their own without being summoned by the general or Dean Zhang." Wu Qiming continued.
General Xu and Zhang Da looked at each other and nodded with satisfaction.
This Wu Qiming is sensible.
…
Wait for the housekeeper to send Wu Qiming and Wu Yuan away from the mansion through the side door.
"Brother Zhang, I have something else to trouble you." General Xu smiled and said, "Wu Yuan gave up on the competition, so there is no need to inform Yuan Han."
Zhang Da was stunned for a moment, nodded slightly, and said with emotion: "Parents have far-reaching plans for their children. I hope Yuanhan will not let you down."
"That's all I can do. After entering Yunwu Hall, it depends on his own fortune." General Xu said with emotion.
"OK."
Zhang Da stood up: "General Xu, I won't stay too long. Regarding Wu Yuan's matter, I still need to communicate with several martial arts teachers to make sure nothing goes wrong."
The County Zong Wuyuan is related to the foundation of the sect, and it is not the president who can single-handedly cover the sky.
General Xu nodded: "Then I won't give it away."
Watching Zhang Dayan go away.
call!
From one side of the hall, a young man with a cold face walked out and said in a low voice: "Father, even if the competition is really fair, the sixth brother is still the opponent of Wu Yuan."
"Besides!"
"With your power, father, if you want Wu Yuan to give up, why would you need to spend another five thousand taels of silver for just one sentence?" The young man was quite puzzled.
"madness!"
General Xu glanced at his eldest son and said, "You have always liked to be clever since you were a child. How do you know the word 'willingness'?"
“Only by giving up can you gain.”
"Five thousand taels of silver, what does it mean to my Xu family? But it is enough to calm Wu's anger and minimize the risk."
"Of the six of you brothers, only your sixth brother has truly inherited my martial arts talent. If my Xu family wants to continue to prosper, I hope it is on him."
"In order for him to enter the Yunwu Palace, I would rather pay more than make any mistakes." General Xu said in a low voice.
"My child is not thoughtful, and I hope my father will forgive me." The young man lowered his head to admit his mistake, but there was a chill in the depths of his eyes.
…
In "Leicheng", the curfew is lifted on the fifth day of every month, and today happens to be March 15th, so although it is late at night, the streets along the way are still lively.
On the carriage.
"Wu Yuan, you shouldn't agree." Wu Qiming stared at Wu Yuan.
"Clan leader, five thousand taels of silver is quite a lot." Wu Yuan said calmly: "I just entered the Yunwu Palace a year late."
"Money is just an external possession. In the Middle Earth, martial arts strength is the foundation."
Wu Qiming shook his head and said: "Do you know why Yunwu Hall only recruits young people under the age of sixteen? From the age of twelve to eighteen is the best age to lay the foundation of martial arts. If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life."
"Being able to enter the Yunwu Palace a year earlier, not to mention five thousand taels of silver, even if you pay ten thousand taels, it's still worth it!" Wu Qiming lowered his voice as much as possible, but he was still a little excited: "Wu Yuan, I thought you had recently gained enlightenment in martial arts.
, I have grown up and become sensible, but you disappointed me so much today..."
"Clan leader!"
Wu Yuan suddenly interrupted Wu Qiming and looked directly at him with clear eyes: "Today, do we have a choice?"
Wu Qiming looked shocked.
He suddenly realized that Wu Yuan's previous behavior in the side hall was just a disguise.
"If I refuse, can I change the outcome?" Wu Yuan seemed to ask himself and answered: "No! It will only offend General Xu and Dean Zhang, and force General Xu to use more risky methods."
"General Xu dares to directly invite us to the banquet and meet us directly, which proves that he is absolutely sure. If he refuses, it will be a question of whether I can survive to the martial arts competition safely."
"Now."
"At least General Xu and Dean Zhang are not hostile to us, and I can continue to practice peacefully in the martial arts academy."
"I also received five thousand taels of silver."
"That's quite a lot." Wu Yuan smiled, took out the large stack of banknotes from his arms, and then divided most of them: "Chief, these are for you."
Wu Qiming was stunned.
"Without my family, I wouldn't be able to enter the martial arts academy."
"If you hadn't been here today, the clan leader, I'm afraid General Xu would have sent me away with five hundred taels." Wu Yuan shook his head and said, "I left one thousand taels, which means I took advantage of the family. This is indeed the result of my cultivation and cultivation.
I hope the clan leader will be considerate of my mother’s medical needs.”
"Wu Yuan, take all these silver coins! Money is indispensable for martial arts practice." Wu Qiming said, and stuffed the silver notes into Wu Yuan's arms.
But Wu Yuan stopped him.
"Clan leader, as long as the money is enough for me, that's fine!"
"If I don't practice enough, I will find you again, Patriarch." Wu Yuan smiled: "Besides, just like you said, Patriarch, as long as I am strong enough, money will come rolling in."
"Whatever your appetite, you will eat as much pie as you want."
"If you do too much, you will only support yourself."
"Head of the clan, just send it here. Don't go in, otherwise, the other rooms will gossip again." Wu Yuan half stood up, slightly cupped his hands, and with a slight movement, he got out of the carriage and walked into a side street not far away.
Wu Qiming sat on the car seat and looked down at a large stack of banknotes in his hand.
He really needs money. It is not easy to maintain a family!
It is even more difficult to make a family continue to grow stronger!
"Xu Shouyi! Zhang Da!"
Wu Qiming whispered to himself softly, his eyes cold.
He has served as the head of the Wu clan in Licheng for more than ten years. When he was young, he also had ambitions in "martial arts", but in the end he wasted his time!
He worked hard for his family.
Wu Yuan is the most talented disciple of the Wu family in Licheng in recent years, and is also Wu Qiming's great hope for reviving the family.
"When you should bow your head, you can only bow your head."
"I just hope that Wu Yuan will not be delayed by this year." Wu Qiming sighed secretly.
He didn't take General Xu's promise to heart. Will Wu Yuan win the first place in next year's competition?
The promises made by the big shots are like a bear splitting a stick - a fool's errand!
"I can't help you with martial arts training."
"We can only think of ways to prevent Wu Yuan from having too many worries." Wu Qiming is also constantly thinking about how to better help Wu Yuan.
…
Wu Yuan walked into the dimly lit streets and greeted everyone he met along the way.
People living in this street are all members of the Wu clan.
The Wu family has hundreds of people and more than ten houses. Most of them are ordinary families. They are generally better off than the "poor people" in the south of the city, but they are far from being rich.
Go forward for more than a hundred meters.
Wu Yuan just stopped in front of a slightly dilapidated courtyard. This is Wu Yuan's home!
"Mom, I'm back." Wu Yuan smiled and shouted loudly into the courtyard.