Chapter 196: Only My Unique Law Chapter 196: Martial Arts Hall Recruitment

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Protagonist:

Chen Yi

The martial arts hall was built under everyone's gaze.

A two-story building with a strong ancient style; if not for the cement walls, it would look like an unsuccessful imitation of ancient architecture—eye-catching but unable to withstand close scrutiny.

But it was enough.

Chen Yi was a pragmatist wrapped in art. He had art because of his mother and late grandmother's influence; he had pragmatism because of his father's merchant instincts and his grandfather's political legacy. Just as the chairman said: you are like owners of an art gallery—the gallery is artistic and practical, but ultimately practical.

The front yard of the martial arts hall was paved with blue stone slabs, both to unify the ancient style and so students wouldn't hurt too much when they fell.

Passing through the main hall on the first floor of the martial arts hall, one could see a nursery full of blooming flowers, and an archery range running through the nursery. Targets were set up at 20, 50, and 100 meters respectively.

The bows and arrows Chen Yi brought back to this time were taught to the students here. To make better use of them, he specially asked Holy Knight Grindel to give an in-depth explanation. Even with Intelligence Scrolls and Agility Scrolls, his learning efficiency was still quite good.

At least far superior to ordinary students. They didn't even need Level 3 Leiting Shendao, and with only general body technique training methods taught by Chen Yi's second-in-command, not many could complete the training within the prescribed 15 days.

Directly in front of the martial arts hall hung red silk for cutting. There was also a string of ten-thousand-crack firecrackers, ready to be lit at any time.

The officials who came to offer congratulations were only Yan Deputy Director, Kong Qian, and Liu Hou Pei—all three from the police system. Though they differed in rank, they chatted quite animatedly on such an occasion. Chen Yi hadn't specially invited anyone; the police uncles were just nearby, and he couldn't very well not invite them.

Besides these, most of those standing in the courtyard were neighbors from Jiangbei—at least they counted as neighbors now. The existence of the martial arts hall had brought hundreds of nearby households back to a life with electricity and water, and also gave them hope of compensation.

Standing here under the midday sun could be considered a kind of repayment.

His cousin Chen Ye had graduated two years ago and was now transferred to the provincial government, holding the title of Deputy Section Member while putting in time. He had probably heard about the martial arts hall from a colleague and came back specially to help.

At this moment, he was in charge of greeting guests.

Standing before the large red silk, Liu Xinyu asked in a low voice: "Among the 22 students, only 8 have reached the level of Body Technique Level 1. She Lei has reached Body Technique Level 2. The remaining 13—are they really to be expelled from the martial arts hall?"

Chen Yi smiled and nodded to Yan Deputy Director, who had come to congratulate him, and said: "Do you think Leiting Divine Oil is something picked up off the street? Students without talent waste not only their own opportunity. After this, for future students, only those who reach Body Technique Level 1 are qualified to use Level 1 Leiting Divine Oil."

To him, Leiting Divine Oil was no different from something picked up for free—5,000 gold coins, the price of a few sheets of paper. But the value of an item is never determined by cost—or labor time, or scarcity. As for the latter, Leiting Divine Oil is absolutely a peerless treasure in the world; if people knew its true effect, whether athlete or not, they would all scramble to buy it. If calculated by the former, Chen Yi didn't think those old, talentless lazy people who ran back and forth with great difficulty to bring back those few thousand bottles of potions were qualified to use them.

Differences in talent should be reflected in every aspect of life. If lazy people were given the same treatment, who would be willing to strive? Now 15 days have passed; She Lei reached Body Technique Level 2, while some haven't even touched the threshold of Body Technique Level 1. Chen Yi was actually quite unhappy.

With Leiting Divine Oil assisting, so many people failing to meet the standard must be due to insufficient effort. The children of the Saint Qiao Kingdom train body techniques as the foundation of their livelihood, while the children in the martial arts hall, lacking this understanding, wouldn't train with comparable diligence.

Luo Xiaoshan trained for martial arts, She Lei to pursue power, Lin Haitao to escape family destiny; others seemed to lack obvious motivation.

If it weren't for the free housing for Level 1 students as an incentive, who knows how many of the remaining 7 Level 1 students would be left.

Liu Xinyu could understand Chen Yi's unhappiness, but still advised: "If all the unqualified people are expelled, it will affect the team's cohesion."

Her implication was that among the 22 people, besides Lin Haitao who signed up himself, the others were fellow villagers through old connections. If their 13 fellow villagers were expelled from the martial arts hall, the remaining 8 would obviously be affected too.

"This kind of local culture is truly detestable." Chen Yi grunted and said: "If that's the case, then the 13 expelled people will be transferred to staff positions. Give each of them a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan, doing whatever work. Allow them to continue training, but without any assistance, and only when conditions permit can they audit courses or train within the martial arts hall... Well, if they're willing to leave, give them 3,000 yuan for travel expenses."

"That works too." Liu Xinyu said, then corrected: "Should the salary be lowered a bit, so the Level 1 students don't all want to become staff?"

She laughed as she said it.

"Then give the Body Technique Level 1 students a monthly allowance of 3,000 yuan each." Chen Yi wasn't stingy at all. When he realized the martial arts hall was not just a tool to help the Lin family, he began making all sorts of plans.

"Set off firecrackers?" The manager from the etiquette company flashed over and asked.

"Go ahead."

The manager waved his hand, and deafening firecracker sounds echoed throughout the venue.

As for the cutting, it was actually unnecessary; the silk was just rented for show.

"After the feast, begin recruiting students." Chen Yi said, stepping forward to talk with the guests.

Whether it was officials like Yan Deputy Director or nearby residents, he always found something to say, and for a while the atmosphere was quite good. Some with children at home would also ask about the martial arts hall.

It was not an era when everyone could go to university, and the children's prospects were quite limited. Hearing that after studying at the martial arts hall with success, housing would be assigned—just this alone made people envious.

Chen Yi had to frequently explain things to them. Though somewhat troublesome, he showed no impatience. Repetitive labor is the foundation of pioneering labor; facing these parents who might become martial arts hall students' families, his attitude naturally changed.

Compared to students in Jiangnan who focused entirely on preparing for the College Entrance Examination, young people of appropriate age in Jiangbei would have a stronger willingness to study at the martial arts hall. At the same time, relatively simple family relationships could make his plans easier to realize.

Although it had not yet been discovered what things of sufficient value might exist on the West Continent on the other side of the Light Gate, it was beyond doubt that a strange continent must be extremely valuable.

And what he needed now were the most basic pioneers.

Body Technique Level 1 students definitely wouldn't do; Body Technique Level 5 students were only makeshift. But Combat Skill Level students, after all, had to be produced on this basis.

When the situation was unclear, casting a wide net and reaping thinly was not a bad idea.

It was precisely in this expectation that Chen Family Martial Arts Hall began its second round of expanded recruitment.

Compared to the recruitment half a month ago, at least there were now countless people inquiring.

Liu Xinyu sighed softly. Among the people around Chen Yi, she was the first to see the value of body techniques. Unfortunately, she had lost the chance to take charge of the martial arts hall.

However, she was not discouraged. The primary quality of a secret organization member was patience. She could see others' ambitions, and she had the patience to support that ambition.

"WK Securities, Malacca Securities, and MGI have all been sold, with profits over 150%. If you have time, there are still some loose ends to handle." Liu Xinyu found a topic, rescuing Chen Yi from the crowd.

"What's the expected average profit?"

"100% for sure, but the Sultan will take a share."

"He invested, so it's only right he gets his share." Chen Yi replied, then saw Kong Qian walking forward and smiled as he went to meet him.

"There are a few uninvited guests." Deputy Chief of General Squad, trying to please, said a word to him.

Yan Deputy Director was considered a relatively low-level real-power direct lineage of the Chen Family, while Kong Qian didn't even qualify to be counted as part of the Chen Clan, so naturally he had to be more courteous—if the Chen Family fell, he would definitely be counted among the Chen Clan.

Chen Yi's smile didn't change as he followed Kong Qian to the door to welcome them.

The students and parents consulting and registering were all in a state of watchful waiting.

The ones who came were Yamashita Horyu, and Niu Xiang, familiar to the locals.

"Long time no see." The Japanese man bowed deeply, then presented a batch of gifts: couplets, flower baskets, palace lanterns...

Chen Yi smiled and stopped him, saying indifferently: "No need to give gifts."

"Since Mr. Chen's Martial Arts Hall is opening, we definitely had to come and congratulate." Yamashita Horyu said, stepping aside to the left, and smiled: "This is our Karate Black Belt, Inakade Mizu. He also came along to celebrate."

"Don't tell me you want to challenge the hall? How cliché." Chen Yi chuckled, looking the so-called Black Belt man up and down.

About thirty-something years old, Body Technique Level 7 or slightly higher — it could be said, this was the Earthling with the strongest Combat Power among those he knew, but honestly speaking, still not enough to look at.

A Body Technique Level 7 Warrior, if disregarding their own safety, defeating four Level 5 Body Technique goods — like Stanik's type — could still be done, but compared to Combat Skill Level Warriors, it could be said there was zero win rate.

Inakade Mizu likewise observed Chen Yi, revealing a grave expression.

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