Chapter 167: New Measures of the Free and Easy Sect
As a tributary of the Shu River, the width of the Jinshui River is only about three meters long. In order to prevent congestion on the river surface, the government strictly controls inland river ships. It is not easy to get the qualification for shipping. However, Xue Chang's grandfather had already obtained this qualification. Xue Chang's father Xue Hai was still used frequently. Today, the official certificate for inland river shipping has not expired, so Xue Chang had to re-activate it before.
The boatman who was working at the dock saw Xue Chang coming and rushed forward to greet him.
Xue Chang said to his hired subordinates straightforwardly: "Liu Laoliu, go and call Manager Yu back, and ask him to call Manager Yu back together, and just say I'll wait for them in the hall."
"Yes, the head." The boatman who asked Liu Laoliu to jump onto a black-topped boat, held up the boat pole, and went down the river.
At dusk, Xue Fu, Yin Bin, Wang Xuan, Yu Shangshi, and Mu Yaosheng gathered in the backyard hall. Xue Chang told them in detail about the new agreement newly signed by the imperial court and the martial arts faction issued by the Military Inspection Department.
The five were shocked after hearing this.
"Young Master, you finally passed the sect assessment and founded the Xiaoyao Sect. Not long after, the court actually allowed the martial arts people to establish sects at will. This... this is too much. We have put in vain so much effort!" Xue Fu felt dissatisfied. This is normal. After all, no one in the escort bureau street did not admire Xue Chang during this period. After all, the martial arts people who wanted to create sects in the past few years have failed, and only he has succeeded. But from now on, no one will envy them anymore, because anyone can create sects.
Xue Chang smiled and said, "Bo Xue, we should feel glad. Fortunately, we passed the sect assessment in time, otherwise we would not be able to get salary and rewards for increasing land so easily in the future. Besides, everyone can build sects and take apprentices in the future and no longer enjoy the salary of the court, and their status is not as high as before. I am afraid that the people's intention to send their children to learn martial arts will be weak, and our door can be quieter."
"Young Master, that's what he said." Xue Fu was still a little puzzled: "But I still feel that this happened too suddenly and it's hard to adapt to!"
Xue Chang understood that the old man just wanted to enjoy the glory he brought to the Xue Mansion. After all, what happened continuously some time ago was too bad, so he didn't say more.
Yin Binze said with a complicated expression: "I remember Uncle Wang has always had two wishes. One is to obtain an internal skill secret book suitable for him to practice, and the other is to pass on his marksmanship... Last time he did not have enough combat achievements and failed to get the internal skill secret book given by the court. Now, he can easily create his own sect and then realize these two wishes at the same time..."
"Then does he still open an escort agency?" Wang Xuan asked.
"He will definitely continue to drive, otherwise he will rely on what he can to support his disciples of the sect, and the court will no longer provide financial support to the new sect in the future." Yin Bin looked at Wang Xuan and suggested: "I think your father can also establish a sect."
"My dad should forget it. He doesn't have this kind of ambition. But my father-in-law knows the news and is very likely to have this plan." Speaking of this, Wang Xuan looked at Xue Chang and asked, "Brother Chang, when will the Military Inspection Office publicly announce the content of this new agreement to the Bashu Wulin?"
"I guess next month, the Military Inspection Department should convene some martial arts people from no sects to announce this matter. If it is really going to be implemented, it will be next year."
"After I go back, I will tell my father-in-law first and let him prepare in advance." Wang Xuan said seriously.
Yin Bin joked: "Xiahou Ying hasn't passed the door yet, so you just look to her family, beware that someone has established a sect, looks down on you, and has to fight the engagement."
"Brother Bin, you... don't talk nonsense! Aying and I are in love with each other, and I have the fate of elders on both sides. It is impossible for us to separate!" Wang Xuan said loudly, but he seemed a little harsh and cowardly on the inside.
"Don't worry, A Xuan." Xue Chang took the conversation, looked at the five people present, and said solemnly: "Since the new agreement has already been said, there will be at least fifty sects in all sects in the future, then I want to ask your wishes - are you willing to join the Xiaoyao Sect and become the elder of the Xiaoyao Sect? Although now that he has become a sect, he no longer enjoys the salary of the court, the Xiaoyao Sect will never treat you badly!"
"There is nothing to say, of course I'm willing!" Yin Bin answered without hesitation.
Wang Xuan also replied immediately: "I'm willing!"
Yu Shangshi and Mu Yaosheng also nodded vigorously. Their children were Xue Chang's apprentices. The whole family was very comfortable in the Xiaoyao Sect during this period. Of course, they wanted to make their relationship with the Xiaoyao Sect more tightly.
Only Xue Fu hesitated: "Young Master, I don't know martial arts and am so old. Join the Xiaoyao Sect and become an elder. Isn't this a joke?"
"Uncle Fu." Xue Chang said with strong consolation: "You are always trying your best to help me develop the Xiaoyao Sect, but if you were not the elders of my sect, it would be inconvenient to manage and command the disciples in the future."
After hearing this, Xue Fu stopped hesitating and quickly expressed his agreement.
After dinner, Xue Chang held a party ceremony for them in the backyard hall.
Under the testimony of the nine disciples, Xue Chang announced solemnly: Xue Fu, Mu Yaosheng, Yu Shangshi, Yin Bin and Wang Xuan officially joined the Xiaoyao Sect and became the elders of the Xiaoyao Sect!
The five people also swore one after another: always be loyal to the Xiaoyao Sect!
After the sect entry ceremony, Xue Chang took the time to take a look at the system. There was no name for these five people under the disciple information interface, which means that the system does not recognize that these five people are disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect.
Xue Chang was slightly disappointed. He calmed down and said, "Elder Yin, Elder Wang, some escorts came to the door some time ago and wanted to compete with me. I didn't refuse at that time, but just said it would take a while. Now it's time, let's start with the escort agencies of your two families. You two can go back and tell the escorts at home, and they said I welcome them to come to the door for competition, but not with me, but with my apprentices--"
"Master, can we compete with others too?" Fan Yu interrupted excitedly.
Xue Chang smiled and nodded and said, "You have practiced hard day and night in the past few months. As a teacher, I think your martial arts have improved a lot. However, no matter how good you practice, it is in vain to not be able to fight with others. Therefore, you need to increase your practical experience, which is also beneficial to your understanding of the martial arts you have learned. However, this time, only Xu Xi, Fan Yu, Hu Qiudi, Xue Wu, Xue Yuting are the five you guys who are in the competition with the door-to-door escorts. "
"Master, why don't you have me?!" Yu Zhixian shouted in dissatisfaction.
"How did you talk to your master, you little bastard!" Yu Shangshi immediately went over angrily and wanted to hit him.
"Elder Yu, it's a good thing for the child to have the courage to compete with adults in martial arts and competitions, and it's worthy of praise!" After Xue Chang advised Yu Shangshi, he said to Yu Zhixian with a kind look: "Child, don't be anxious first. During this period, lay the foundation as I said, and then pass on your light skills well. Then, Master will pass on your powerful set of stick techniques. In the future, the martial arts people who come to the door to compete will be left to you to deal with. OK?"
"Okay!" Yu Zhixian answered very simply.
Yu Shangshi looked at his son in surprise and looked at Xue Chang again. He knew how stubborn Yu Zhixian was. It was difficult for him to communicate with his son in normal times, but Xue Chang could make his son obedient after only having been with his son for a few months. This surprised him and comforted him: it seems that he did not make any mistake in joining the Xiaoyao Sect.
Xue Chang didn't think about why Yu Shangshi's expression was a little strange. His eyes turned to Han Xue. Although the little girl did not express her explicit objection like Yu Zhixian, she showed a strong sense of reluctance on her pretty face.
Xue Chang said softly: "Xiaoxue, you are still young and your physical strength is not enough to fight against adults, so this time my master is not going to arrange for you to play, but this does not mean that you have nothing to do. You can do most of the martial arts that your senior brothers and sisters know. It will be of great benefit to you when you observe how they fight against the enemy."
"...Yes, Master." Although he was still a little unwilling to accept it, Han Xue still answered respectfully.
"Xiaoying is like your sister, watching your senior brothers and sisters' competition on the sidelines." Xue Chang continued. Although Han Ying is the youngest, he has always treated everyone equally.
Han Ying looked at her sister before answering: "Yes, Master."
His voice was soft and similar to his personality. Xue Chang sometimes wondered: Did God take a nap and make the gender of the Han siblings mistaken?
Finally, Xue Chang looked at his little apprentice. The other apprentices were either excited or unwilling to do so, but she only put on an indifferent leisurely look, so Xue Chang changed the topic: "Xiaomian, I will teach you a set of martial arts alone in a while."
"Oh..." Kapok responded, not showing any excitement.
"I believe that your senior brothers and sisters may not be interested in this set of martial arts, but you will definitely like it."
Xue Chang's confident tone made Kapok feel curious: "Master, what kind of martial arts is it?!"
"You will know then." The reason why Xue Chang sold official positions was because he didn't know what kind of secrets he would find in the martial arts mall in the system now.
Seeing that Kapok wanted to ask again, he turned to Yin Bin and Wang Xuan said seriously: "It was the first time that Xiaoxi and the others fought with martial arts people. In order to prevent accidents, they only competed with punches and feet for the time being and did not use weapons. You two have to explain it to the stadiumers. Also, I will not pay them any more this time."
Xue Chang was not so careful when competing with the bodyguards. That was because Geng Po had been practicing with him for more than a month, and had countless life-and-death battles with virtual characters in the system. He did not lack fighting experience and could control his position. However, Xu Xi and the others were obviously not good enough, so he was so cautious.
Chapter completed!