Chapter 14: Acquired Peak, Closed-door Discussion

Dacheng Martial Arts School, do you have something to discuss with me?
Li Ming didn't know what the other party was up to, but he didn't refuse. Instead, he nodded and let him in.

Although people in the same industry are enemies, they are both hall owners after all. The other party came alone without any disciples, so he would not act too stingy.

Soon, the three of them sat down in the hall of Qianming Martial Arts School. The disciples prepared tea and water. Li Ming waved his hand and asked them to go out and wait.

The disciples of Qianming Martial Arts School retreated outside one after another.

From a distance, I could only see three people talking, but I couldn't hear what they were talking about.

Taking advantage of the free time, Li Ming had observed the two of them and confirmed that Captain Li and Master He were both in the Postnatal Realm, and neither of them were weak among them.

At the same time, He Qing was also observing Li Ming, but he did not gain anything. In his eyes, Li Ming's aura was at most at the Gang realm, and his true strength could not be seen at all.

"really!"

He Qing thought to himself, it seems that Li Ming really does possess the secret skill of concealing his aura, no wonder Wang Xianhu made a mistake last time.

"Master He, you are honored to visit me. I wonder if you have any advice for me?" Li Ming asked straight to the point.

"Haha, then I'll just say it straight. The matter is very simple. Last time, our martial arts master Wang came to challenge us and was very disrespectful. I'd like to apologize on his behalf."

"Secondly, I have heard a lot about Master Li's Kung Fu. After seeing it today, I found that it is indeed as good as the reputation. Master Li has learned a lot and has a wide range of knowledge in martial arts. He is just suitable to accept disciples and teach martial arts in the martial arts hall. Moreover, he is young and has the strength of the post-natal realm. Don't you think it is a bit of a waste of talent in the Seven Heroes Town?"

He Qing smiled and changed the subject.

"My Dacheng Martial Arts School is in need of a head instructor like Master Li. Guangyang Prefecture is also a good place to practice martial arts. If Master Li doesn't mind, we can join forces with my Dacheng Martial Arts School and build a career together."

"Master He, do you want to recruit me to join Dacheng Martial Arts School?" Li Ming took a sip of tea, but his face showed no interest.

“It’s not about joining, it’s about joining forces.”

He Qing corrected him, "Master Li, when he comes to my Dacheng Martial Arts School, he will be the deputy master and chief instructor, second only to me. He will also have great autonomy, and will not be restricted in what he does."

"In addition, the salary is also very generous. It will definitely not be lower than the income that Master Li earns from running this martial arts school himself. He can also get the same dividends as me every year. And as long as Master Li nods in agreement, we will give him a Guiyuan Pill as a meeting gift."

He Qing's face was full of sincerity and confidence.

He thought that the conditions he put forward were full of sincerity and any normal post-natal realm warrior would not refuse them.

As the largest martial arts school in Guangyang Prefecture, Dacheng Martial Arts School has dozens of martial arts masters and hundreds of disciples. It is well-connected and very powerful.

Superior strength means more money and better resources, which is what every warrior dreams of.

Having reached their current level of cultivation, it would be extremely difficult for them to break through to the innate realm.

There are very few people who can achieve a breakthrough through hard work alone. Most of them require a pile of resources, so the saying "the poor in literature but the rich in martial arts" is absolutely true.

He Qing guessed that Li Ming had some secrets, but seeing that he was the only one running this small martial arts school in Qixia Town, he probably didn't have any big backers, so he could consider recruiting him.

Moreover, Guiyuan Pills are very precious in the martial arts world and have a strong appeal to martial artists below the Grandmaster level.

He Qing had also treasured it for a long time, and this time he gritted his teeth and took it out as a condition. He thought Li Ming had no reason to refuse.

But he never dreamed that the Guiyuan Pills that he treasured so much, of which Li Ming alone had three, were not attractive at all.

After saying this, He Qing looked at Li Ming hopefully, leaning forward, waiting for his response.

For He Qing, if it was just an ordinary post-natal realm, it would not be worth his trouble at all. If Dacheng Martial Arts School wanted to recruit a few more post-natal realm warriors to join, it would only take a few minutes.

But Li Ming is special because his martial arts are very diverse, and he even masters several completely different styles of martial arts at the same time, which is very precious.

Generally, martial artists are afraid of wasting energy and time, as well as causing conflicts, so they will try their best to focus on one martial art and study it wholeheartedly. Even if they master two or three martial arts at the same time, they will try their best to ensure that they are from the same lineage or style.

Even though He Qing himself was only good at three or four kinds of martial arts, he had already made Dacheng Martial Arts School the best in Guangyang Prefecture.

If an ordinary martial arts school wants to teach various styles of martial arts, it must recruit as many martial artists as possible. This is the approach taken by Dacheng Martial Arts School.

For a small martial arts school with only one or two martial artists, the upper limit is even lower. At most, they can only teach the skills they are good at, and the content is relatively simple, which limits their development.

Because the disciples who come to learn martial arts have different qualifications and suitable styles, the more things the martial arts school can teach, the more choices they have and the higher the success rate.

In this situation, if there is one person who is not weak in strength and is proficient in multiple styles of martial arts, his value to the martial arts school will be immeasurable.

Obviously, it’s Li Ming!

Just now, when He Qing arrived at the entrance of Qianming Martial Arts School and took a first look, he was certain of his idea. Li Ming's style was so diverse and sophisticated that he was born to open a martial arts school.

Li Ming asked in confusion: "Master He, last time your people came to challenge me, they lost face in front of me, but you invited me to cooperate with you. Aren't you afraid of causing discussion?"

He Qing smiled slightly: "This matter has indeed caused a feud between our two families, but as long as Master Li nods and joins, we will be one family, and the previous things will be written off."

He Qing's words were full of sincerity.

However, Li Ming's next answer poured cold water on He Qing.

"Sorry, not interested."

"Master Li, don't you think about it? If you are still not satisfied with the conditions, we can discuss it again..."

He Qing was stunned, then hurriedly tried to persuade him.

"Master He, thank you for taking the trouble to come here, but I really don't have any intention of cooperating with others. Thank you for your kindness."

Li Ming directly blocked any further room for discussion.

Even the head constable Li Guangyun couldn't help but look at Li Ming again when he heard this, and was obviously surprised by his decision.

There are only about a dozen disciples in Qianming Martial Arts School now. No matter how you look at it, its development cannot surpass that of Dacheng Martial Arts School. Although Li Ming is young, he may not be able to break through the Innate Realm quickly by himself. He actually missed such a good opportunity.

Seeing that Li Ming really had no intention of negotiating, the smile on He Qinglao's face gradually disappeared.

"In that case, I won't force you. But the humiliation that Master Li gave to our martial artist last time was not in line with the rules of the martial arts world. Should Master Li explain this?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more tense.

"Rules are made by people. This is the rule of Qianming Martial Arts School. If Master He wants to explain, that's fine. We are all martial artists, so naturally, the winner will be the one who fights with us. Why don't we have a fight? If I am not as skilled as you, I will apologize to Master He in public."

Li Ming showed an expression of eagerness to try.

He was not interested in cooperation, but was very interested in fighting He Qing. He had only fought with Du Dajin, a post-natal realm warrior, and had taken advantage of his boxing skills, which lacked reference value.

It is rumored that He Qing, as the owner of Dacheng Martial Arts School, has already reached the peak of the acquired realm and is only one step away from entering the innate realm. He has few rivals in the same realm.

I heard that several bandit leaders in the Black Wind Stronghold in Tsz Wan Shan also have strength of this level.

Li Ming was curious about how his strength compared to theirs. In case the bandits attacked, he would have a better idea.

"This……"

He Qing was a little hesitant for a moment.

Li Ming added: "Don't worry, Master He. Since I was the one who proposed the competition, we will not follow the previous rules. Let's clear the venue and fight behind closed doors. No one will know the winner. If you lose, you don't have to shout outside that you are not as good as me. Captain Li is here to testify. What do you think?"

……

After a while, the disciples of Qianming Martial Arts School stood in the street, staring at the closed door of the martial arts school, their faces full of worry.

Hearing that Li Ming was actually going to have a closed-door sparring match with the owner of Dacheng Martial Arts School, many people gathered around to discuss the matter.

At this time, in the courtyard, the roar of the collision of true energy had erupted, and it was obvious that the battle was fierce.

After a while, the sound turned into the metallic sound of weapons clashing, and then it stopped abruptly, and suddenly calm returned.

"finished?"

"Who won?"

The disciples of Qianming Martial Arts School were all so nervous at this moment, but no one dared to step forward and open the door without the order from the school master.

But their worries were obvious. He Qing had been famous in Guangyang Prefecture for a long time. He was an expert who had one foot on the edge of the innate realm. He would definitely be difficult to deal with.

If Li Ming wins, his fame will naturally rise again, but if he loses...

After a long period of silence in the courtyard, the door opened with a creaky sound.

He Qing walked out with his hands behind his back and the head of the police Li Guangyun.

However, the expression on He Qinglao’s face was quite interesting now.

(End of this chapter)