Pa-da!
In the house, Zhang Yuan first heard the sound of sothing falling to the ground, then a series of slapping sounds ca from outside.
He got up, pushed the door open, and imdiately saw a big carp flopping at the doorstep!
Zhang Yuan wasn’t surprised at all.
He leaned out over the railing, and sure enough, he saw a young boy floating on the water.
Seeing this, Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head and said, "Co up."
This boy was Shuisheng.
Recently, he often visited the stilt house where Zhang Yuan lived.
And never ca empty-handed.
As they say, when soone offers a gift, they seek sothing in return.
Zhang Yuan knew very well that this guy must have sothing he wanted help with.
Probably found it hard to ask directly.
So he adopted this thod to impress him!
In fact, was Zhang Yuan really lacking these things?
In terms of abilities in the water, a hundred Shuishengs put together couldn’t match him!
Nevertheless, Zhang Yuan decided to give him a chance.
To see what he had to say.
Shuisheng climbed up along a rope ladder, looking embarrassed and utterly ashad.
Zhang Yuan didn’t waste words and directly asked: "What do you want?"
Previously, he had offered money to the boy.
But the boy stubbornly refused.
Shuisheng’s face flushed red.
Suddenly, with a thud, he knelt before Zhang Yuan and kowtowed: "Sir, I want to learn martial arts from you!"
Learn martial arts?
Zhang Yuan chuckled, "What martial arts do you want to learn?"
The question clearly stumped the boy, and after a mont’s hesitation, he replied, "Whatever you’re willing to teach, Shuisheng will learn!"
After speaking, he knocked his head several tis heavily.
His forehead bruised and swollen!
Zhang Yuan shook his head, "Stand up, I don’t take disciples."
He never planned to stay here for long, nor was it likely he would add a burden to himself.
Shuisheng looked up, his eyes red, and said, "Sir, I just don’t want to be bullied."
There was a stubborn and unyielding look in his eyes.
Zhang Yuan said flatly, "I’ll say it again, stand up first."
Shuisheng imdiately stood up, raised his hand, and wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes.
Zhang Yuan asked, "Do you have family?"
Shuisheng shook his head, "No."
"That’s good."
Zhang Yuan said expressionlessly, "I have many troubles on my back, if you follow to learn martial arts, you might die because of one day, are you sure about this?"
Shuisheng replied without hesitation, "I’m not afraid of death!"
Zhang Yuan nodded, "Okay then."
The boy was overjoyed, and once again wanted to kneel and pay his respects.
But Zhang Yuan held him up with his hand, "First, let it be clear, I don’t take disciples, and don’t call master. Passing on martial arts to you won’t be free, you need to do sothing for ."
He said sternly, "Consider it a transaction!"
Shuisheng was a bit disappointed,
But he also thought this was pretty good, so he asked, "Then what should I call you?"
Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "My last na is Zhang, so just call Brother Zhang."
Shuisheng hesitated for a mont, but still timidly said, "Brother, Brother Zhang."
"Mm."
Zhang Yuan nodded, "Now, let’s talk about what I need you to do."
He wanted Shuisheng to help gather information about various happenings in the Great Dream Marsh—of course, important things, not trivial gossip.
Currently, all the intelligence Zhang Yuan obtained was provided by Chen Qi.
It’s not that he didn’t trust this head spymaster.
But having another source of intelligence,
Might uncover so clues, and help Zhang Yuan find Yan Wushuang faster.
Shuisheng was a native-born of the Great Dream Marsh.
His channels for information must be different from those like Chen Qi.
Understanding through both sides makes things clear, listening to only one side clouds judgnt, such an obvious principle doesn’t need explanation!
As for Zhang Yuan’s request, Shuisheng didn’t hesitate at all and agreed right away.
And promised to find ways to gather all sorts of information for Zhang Yuan through his friends.
It must be said, this boy was indeed quite sharp.
So Zhang Yuan first taught him the first form of the "Rock Foundation Skill".
Zhang Yuan didn’t have much martial arts to teach him.
The Beginner Martial Arts of the Furious Whale Gang were definitely not an option, whether it was the "Thunderous Wave Palm", "Wave-Slaying Saber", or "Ripple Step", Zhang Yuan had sworn an oath in front of the Dragon God Statue.
Even if breaking the oath might not have any consequences, teaching them to Shuisheng would definitely invite trouble.
In contrast, the "Rock Foundation Skill" was a different story.
This Entering Force Basic Technique was common, many martial artists practiced it, and it wasn’t a secret by any ans.
Moreover, Zhang Yuan had obtained the "Rock Foundation Skill" from looting corpses.
He could pass it on to anyone without issue.
Besides the "Rock Foundation Skill", Zhang Yuan also taught Shuisheng a set of fist techniques.
Tiger Subduing Fist!
This fist technique was very ordinary as well.
Additionally, when Zhang Yuan was with the Furious Whale Gang back then, he asked soone to find this martial art to complete a task.
Such a cultivation technique combined with a set of fist techniques,
He felt he was more than fair in exchange for the river delicacies and various ssy news Shuisheng brought daily!
Although this boy didn’t have outstanding talent in martial arts,
His diligence surprised even Zhang Yuan.
Most importantly, Shuisheng’s comprehension was quite high, imdiately understanding with just a hint, making teaching him effortless.
But he was too diligent, resulting in injuries instead.
Zhang Yuan had to temporarily halt his training and give him so dicinal herbs to cook and consu for strength.
Though there was a dicinal bath formula paired with the "Rock Foundation Skill",
But it’s impossible to gather the ingredients on Great Chen Island, and so dicinal herbs are quite expensive.
It’s sothing an orphan could never afford!
Shuisheng was obedient and things greatly improved after he reduced his training ti.
But truly mastering Entering Force was not a matter of a day or two.
What surprised Zhang Yuan was, even though this boy ca to practice martial arts every day, he still never ca empty-handed.
Old turtles, river eels, river crabs, carps...
The river delicacies he brought to Zhang Yuan were not of low value and could fetch a price on the island.
This was quite interesting.
One day, Shuisheng brought a plump, fresh jade eel, and Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but ask, "Where did you catch this?"
During this ti, Zhang Yuan had explored all the nearby waters thoroughly.
But never found such good catches.
Shuisheng replied without thinking, "All these fish and turtles are caught in one place, Brother Zhang, I can take you there now, only I know where it is!"
Zhang Yuan was about to refuse.
But suddenly, he had a change of heart and nodded, "Alright."
These river goods didn’t an much to Zhang Yuan, rely satisfying a craving.
With money, he could enjoy them in a restaurant on the island.
He was purely curious.
Yet, Zhang Yuan had a vague sense that the "secret place" Shuisheng ntioned, might also be where his own fortune lay.
This feeling ca without reason, more like a sudden impulse.
Or perhaps a flash of inspiration.
In any case, he had nothing to lose by taking a trip.
Why not?
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