Chapter 64: Congratulations on Having a Good Disciple

"Thank you for the praise, Master!"

Jiang Che hadn’t expected his master to hold him in such high regard.

"From now on, you can just continue your Cultivation of Iron Body Skills! If you run into any trouble with your training, you can also come find me anytime!"

Luo Kun paused for a moment before continuing,

"Although I have never practiced Iron Body Skills myself, I have seen many Iron Body masters. I can still offer you a pointer or two."

"Then I thank you, Master!" Jiang Che finally felt relieved.

The two returned to the courtyard.

"Jiang Che is at the Early-stage of the Stone Skin Realm!" Luo Kun announced to the crowd.

As for the matter of his Iron Body Skills, he didn’t mention it.

After all, it wasn’t one of their school’s techniques. Although he didn’t mind, mentioning it wouldn’t be good for Jiang Che’s reputation.

Although everyone was curious why Jiang Che’s assessment took so long and required him to be pulled into a room alone.

But the Early-stage of the Stone Skin Realm wasn’t a particularly high Realm, so no one reacted much.

Luo Kun then began to instruct the two new disciples who had just broken through to the Qi Blood Realm, while the others were free to do as they pleased for the time being.

Zhang Xiong sidled up to Jiang Che and said with a smile,

"I was worried something had happened to you. You gave me a scare."

"What could happen to me? Master just gave me some pointers on things to pay attention to in my Cultivation."

Jiang Che just smiled, not specifying why Luo Kun had sought him out.

Besides, pointing out that he practiced Iron Body Skills could also be considered "giving him pointers on things to pay attention to in his Cultivation."

He wasn’t wrong.

Zhang Xiong nodded, not thinking much of it.

"By the way, there’s something I want to mention to you. I’m just not sure if you’d be interested."

He suddenly said with a serious expression.

"Oh? Go on."

Zhang Xiong lowered his voice and said,

"A while ago, our Hundred Herbs Hall acquired a Stone Skin Realm cub. It can now consistently produce Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat."

"Oh?" Jiang Che was a little surprised. "Congratulations!"

Having Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat meant they could attract stronger talent, which was hugely significant for the Pharmacy.

"How about you affiliate with our Pharmacy? One hundred silver a month, plus three catties of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat. To be honest, we won’t need you to act very often. You can even affiliate with other places; we won’t mind," Zhang Xiong said with a smile.

Compared to most factions on the market, these terms were already very generous.

Especially the Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat; that was something only a few major factions possessed.

Those factions usually required one to be at least in the Late-stage Stone Skin Realm to join.

And even then, you’d need to make some contributions.

Therefore, he was confident that these terms were already quite good for Jiang Che.

Of course, there were two main reasons he chose Jiang Che.

One was that he knew Jiang Che’s background. As fellow disciples from the same Martial Arts Hall, he was more trustworthy than an outsider.

The other reason was that he believed in Jiang Che’s Comprehension.

He definitely wouldn’t stagnate just because of his poor Root Bone.

Of course, he had also considered asking Gong Yulei and Lin Xue’er.

But after weighing his options, he gave up on the idea.

Although their Realms were higher.

But one had now become the Vice Gang Leader of the Fish Dragon Gang and was in his prime.

He might not even deign to look at this little bit of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.

As for the other, she was busy with her family’s business from morning till night and probably wouldn’t have time for him.

Therefore, Jiang Che became his best option.

Besides, even though Jiang Che might not be of much use right now.

But when his father retired, the old-timers at the Pharmacy wouldn’t necessarily respect him.

He also needed to have his own power base.

It was the perfect time to start cultivating it.

’Three catties of Middle-Grade Exotic Beast Meat? It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps...’

Thinking about the Heart of the Black Abyss in his body that was stealing his Qi Blood, he knew that any extra Exotic Beast Meat he could get was a plus.

Besides, Zhang Xiong had treated him well. He would have agreed just to return the favor.

"Alright, no problem," Jiang Che said with a nod.

"That’s great! With you on board, I believe the two of us will definitely achieve great things in the future!" Zhang Xiong clapped Jiang Che’s shoulder happily.

Just then, an apprentice suddenly came to report.

"Master, people from the Government Office are here!"

Luo Kun was slightly taken aback. ’What are people from the Government Office doing here?’

But he still said, "I understand. Let them in."

The others also looked at each other, not knowing why people from the Government Office had come to the Martial Arts Hall.

Only Jiang Che’s eyes flickered with understanding.

Previously, Jiang Che had wanted to collect his Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat.

However, Liu Hai had said that the Government Office would also give a reward to his Martial Arts Hall.

So the Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat would be distributed together once he returned to the Martial Arts Hall.

Before long, Liu Hai arrived with two constables.

The two constables were each carrying a pile of things wrapped in red cloth and tied with decorative knots.

Luo Kun went to greet them and said,

"Brother Liu, what wind blew you here?"

Liu Hai cupped his fist and said with a smile,

"Senior Luo, congratulations on having such a fine disciple!"

Luo Kun was slightly stunned, not understanding what he meant.

The other disciples in the courtyard also looked at each other in confusion.

They wondered who this "fine disciple" he was talking about could be.

"It couldn’t be you, could it?" Lin Xue’er whispered to Gong Yulei.

Gong Yulei shook his head. "I don’t think so. I haven’t had any contact with people from the Government Office recently."

"That’s strange. Could he be talking about... Senior Brother Hu Hui over there?" Lin Xue’er murmured.

But she saw that the disciple named Hu Hui still had a blank expression, so it didn’t seem to be him either.

Meanwhile, Liu Hai continued,

"Speaking of which, it was thanks to Little Brother Jiang Che stepping up that we were able to kill the mysterious bandit this time!

"Your Martial Arts Hall has also made a great contribution by nurturing such an outstanding Martial Artist like Jiang Che. These are the rewards from the Government Office specifically for your esteemed hall!"

After speaking, Liu Hai directed the constables behind him to carry the gifts into the house.

Luo Kun’s expression changed in shock. "Jiang Che? It was Jiang Che who helped you catch the mysterious bandit?"

’However, thinking of Jiang Che’s Iron Body Great Success, it wasn’t impossible for him to hold his own against an Iron Skin Realm master for a short time.’

’Still, it feels too risky. He’s just a youth, after all.’

He thought to himself, ’It’s a good thing nothing happened to the kid, otherwise how would I explain it to his sister?’

When the crowd in the courtyard heard it was Jiang Che, they were all stunned.

Lin Xue’er’s eyes widened in disbelief.

"Did he say Jiang Che? I didn’t mishear, did I?"

But when she realized Gong Yulei hadn’t answered, she turned to look at him.

Only to see Gong Yulei staring at Jiang Che with a dark expression, seemingly oblivious to what she had said.

Lin Xue’er’s heart was also filled with mixed emotions.

She never would have thought that the Stone Skin Realm Martial Artist who acted as bait was actually Jiang Che!

But how did Jiang Che, an Early-stage Stone Skin Realm Martial Artist, manage to contend with that mysterious Iron Skin Realm figure?

She couldn’t wrap her head around it.

’Wait, wait, wait...’

It suddenly occurred to her—didn’t that mean Jiang Che would receive Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat?

"No way..."

she murmured.

Then, Jiang Che slowly walked up and stood before Liu Hai.

"Chief Liu!" Jiang Che cupped his fist.

Liu Hai clapped him heavily on the shoulder, unable to hide the smile on his face.

"Little Brother Jiang, we meet again!"

This Jiang Che had surprised him again and again.

And now, he had even helped him crack the Blood Sacrifice case!

He had even joined the Seven Stars Gang.

His future achievements were limitless!

He took a package from his robes and handed it over solemnly.

"Little Brother Jiang, these five catties of Top-Grade Exotic Beast Meat are your reward from the Government Office this time. Take it!"