To the northwest of Wutong Lane, a large block is owned by the Zheng family, with many types of shops.
At the back of the block is the Zheng family’s courtyard. It occupies a very large area and is composed of multiple courtyards with three or four entrances. This kind of foundation was not built in one generation, but was gradually developed over several generations.
In one of the slightly lower courtyards, there are sand pits, bags, stone locks and other weapons training equipment. There are many men practicing kung fu, some of them are members of the Zheng family, and many are guards and martial arts masters hired by the Zheng family.
In another quieter yard in the distance.
Zheng Hong sat behind a stone table, holding a cigarette bag in his hand, taking a puff, and said: “The new official has taken office, and the City Guards Department is just doing exercises every day. It’s not worth making a fuss about. Come on down.”
In front of him was a servant who came in a hurry to report the news. When he heard this, he quickly bowed his head and went down.
The Zheng family has been entrenched in Wutong for many years, and their spies are naturally everywhere, even in the City Guards Department. They may not know about some small things, but they can basically know about any big moves quickly. The morning and dusk drills of the third class officers naturally do not count. Little movement.
However, Zheng Hong didn’t care about this.
Although there are many officers in the City Guards Department, no matter how hard they train, can they still produce a group of elite soldiers who are as sharp and refined as the Protectorate Army? It costs money, and it’s not even a small amount.
No matter how well trained the ordinary officers are, they are just servants, and not many of them are truly capable. There are only seven officers and a few close friends, who can be considered as good as ten.
Among the martial arts guards hired by the Zheng family, there are also many such masters.
To put it bluntly.
Even if there is a head-on conflict with the City Guards, the Zheng family is not afraid of anything.
At this moment, a shirtless young man walked into the yard and said from a distance: “Uncle Third, I heard that you had some conflicts with the new police officer? This morning and evening drill seems like a demonstration.” ”
Zheng Hong looked at the young man who walked in, blew out the smoke and said: “This new Chasi and Xu Feng are on the same path, and they will be enemies sooner or later… Why are you here? Have you practiced Kung Fu well?”
Zheng Yong exposed his large muscles and did not feel the cold at all in the cold winter. He walked all the way in front of Zheng Hong, shook his head and said: “I have accumulated enough energy and blood, but I just can’t pass that level.”
Zheng Hong looked up at the sky and said quietly: “The step of changing muscles is no better than grinding skin and muscles. Don’t be impatient and guard against arrogance and impatience. You are the only one with the best understanding and talent in this generation of the Zheng family, so no matter how hard you work, The resources must also be given to you. As long as you can step into the level of Yi Jin, the Zheng family will have the opportunity to move to the inner city and move to the next level. “
Skin grinding and meat training can be accumulated with resources, but the step of Yijin is a big shackle. Not to mention the Zheng family, even big families such as the Yu family in the inner city cannot do it casually.
First of all, resources are limited, and the inner city families have to compete with each other for Yijinwan’s share.
Secondly.
Obtaining the Yijin Pills does not necessarily mean that you will be able to break through the barriers and step into the realm of Yijin. The Yijin Pills themselves only play the most important role of ‘guiding’. They can direct the energy and blood of the body to the big tendons of the whole body, but whether they can truly open them up , it also depends on the warrior himself.
A Yijin Pill can only be used for about three months, after which it completely turns into dregs.
And under normal circumstances, the first Yijin Pill used by a warrior has the best effect. If the second one is used, the efficiency and the probability of breaking through will be greatly reduced, and the third one is the last chance.
Most people in the outer city often don’t even get a chance. Even for a power like the Zheng family, getting a Yijin Pill will cost a lot.
“Don’t worry, Third Uncle, I will try my best no matter what.”
Zheng Yong said.
He knew that the Zheng family also relied on years of accumulation, family wealth and connections to obtain a copy of Yi Jin Wan. It was a hard-won opportunity, but manpower was sometimes scarce. At the time, he understood the power of the sword at the age of twenty, and practiced it at the age of twenty-one. The flesh was perfect, and he had been practicing smoothly all the way. Just when he was feeling arrogant, the threshold of Yi Jin blocked him.
Zheng Hong raised his eyes and looked at Zheng Yong. After thinking for a long time, he finally said slowly: “Actually, there is something I didn’t want to tell you at this time, but you only have a few days left for your first Yijin, so I will tell you.” Come on… the Yijin Pill you used was left behind by the Zheng family many years ago, and there is actually a new pill at home. “
Hearing Zheng Hong’s words.
Zheng Yong was startled for a moment, and then his eyes lit up.
“One more?”
He thought he only had this chance. Seeing that more than two months had passed and the opportunity was gradually passing away, he felt a little discouraged. But when he suddenly heard that there was a second Yijin Pill, he felt excited for a moment.
“If I can have a second one, I will definitely be able to cross that threshold!”
Zheng Yong looked at Zheng Hong and said excitedly.
Zheng Hong said calmly: “I didn’t tell you earlier because I wanted you to be determined to work hard, but now I’m telling you to get you back on your feet. Although there is still a second one, if you can win in the last few days, It’s even better to reach the Yijin level.”
Speaking of which.
Zheng Hong knocked the cigarette rod on the stone platform and said: “Okay, go practice martial arts quickly, I didn’t have the blessing like you back then!”
“Yes, third uncle.”
Zheng Yong turned his head hehe.
Zheng Hong looked at Zheng Yong’s back and shook his head slightly.
There is indeed a second Yijin Pill, but he didn’t say it before, but it was not entirely to make Zheng Yong angry. The main reason was that the Yijin Pill was too rare, and he paid a lot of money to get it from the inner city. Yes, when warriors use Yijin Pills, the first one often has the best effect, but the second one is much different.
Therefore, even the children of the big families in the inner city may not have the chance to use two pills. After all, the first one cannot break through, and the probability of breaking through with the second one is not very high.
Zheng Hong had previously considered that if Zheng Yong exhausted the power of the first one and failed to achieve the goal, he would keep the second one for other children of the Zheng family to use.
However, this generation of the Zheng family is basically useless, and Zheng Yong is the only one with the talent and qualifications.
I don’t know how many years it will take to wait for the next generation.
“Let’s see again.”
Zheng Hong sighed.
If Zheng Yong could reach the level of Yijin, the difference would be huge. Even in the eyes of the big families in the inner city, he would be an important figure, and he would have a better chance of moving the Zheng family to the inner city.
Therefore, after thinking about it for a long time, he decided to put his hope in Zheng Yong. After all, there may not be a more outstanding seedling in the future. Ten or twenty years passed in a flash, and it was too long, and it was unknown what changes would happen along the way.
(End of chapter)