My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 3: Born Rebellious

The mocking and disdainful laughter gradually faded away.

In the courtyard.

A group of people stood still, feeling frustrated and gritting their teeth.

"I'm sorry, Master, I was wrong."

Chen Lindong got up from the ground and lowered his head weakly.

"Seventh Junior Brother, you... sigh!"

Chen Yifan pointed at him with his hand, wanting to say something but held back, sighing.

"This is Xiong Zengming's scheme, Seventh Junior Brother is not to blame." Su Dayong's face was full of anger. "If we have to blame someone, blame Xiong Zengming for being too cunning and despicable!"

"Three thousand taels of silver."

The old butler Ge showed a worried expression. "The restaurant can only provide a little over five hundred taels, the mansion can contribute a little over three hundred taels, but where can we get the rest?"

"I have one hundred taels." Han Ying spoke up and looked at Chen Wuji. "Master, I still have one hundred taels in savings, I can contribute."

"I also have fifty taels."

"I..."

"It's not time for you to contribute yet." Chen Wuji raised his hand to interrupt. "I have my own way to gather three thousand taels of silver."

"I'm sorry, Master." Chen Lindong choked with tears in his eyes.

"Since you have all joined the Hidden Dragon Gate and become my disciples, I will naturally take responsibility for you." Chen Wuji said calmly.

Su Dayong, Han Ying, Chen Yifan, and the others heard this and their bodies trembled.

Their eyes widened and their eyes turned red.

Chen Lindong even sobbed and shed tears.

Chen Wuji remained calm, opened the panel, and checked everyone's loyalty.

Sure enough, the loyalty had all increased by 1 to 5.

Nan Jinyu increased from 59 to 61.

Chen Lindong increased from -63 to -65.

This guy's acting skills were not ordinary, he was practically at the level of an Emperor in the shadows!

He cried and repented on the surface, but deep down he was betraying even more.

If there wasn't solid evidence, Chen Wuji wouldn't dare to take him down.

Because if he did, it would stimulate the other disciples and lower their loyalty.

Chen Wuji recalled the memories of his original body in his mind.

He confirmed that there was no abuse or disgust towards Chen Lindong.

Although he was strict when teaching martial arts, he treated everyone equally and didn't deliberately target anyone.

He didn't know where Chen Lindong's resentment came from.

It could only be said that some people were born rebellious!

Xiong Zengming coming to claim compensation was not the first time.

Xiong Gang, Da Dao Gang, Tie Xian Quan Martial Arts Hall, Black Tiger Martial Arts Hall, Blood Sword Sect...

Almost every three months, a force would come for some reason and demand compensation.

And every time, Chen Lindong had a role to play!

...

"That's how the world is."

With clenched fists behind his back, Chen Wuji turned around slowly, scanning everyone in a circle, and said calmly, "The weak will always be beaten. If you don't want to be bullied, you have to work hard to cultivate, improve your cultivation, and enhance your strength."

"Only when you become strong yourself, will you truly be powerful!"

"Yes, Master!" Everyone responded in unison.

"You can disperse now."

Chen Wuji walked away with his hands behind his back.

The tall and steady figure filled the disciples with a sense of security.

"What Master said is right, I'm going to practice boxing, don't call me for lunch!"

Chen Yifan clenched his fists, waved forcefully, and bid farewell to the others.

"Together." Duan Zhen quickly followed.

Nan Jinyu didn't say anything. The elegant and ethereal her, dressed in white, left on her own.

"After I finish my work, I'll also go practice. Seventh Junior Brother, remember to apply medicine to your face." Su Dayong looked at Chen Lindong. "Or should I help you?"

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Chen Lindong gratefully said.

The two of them left together.

"Um, can I eat lunch first and then practice?" Chen Qingning pouted.

"You only know how to eat!"

Han Ying impatiently tapped her head. "How long has it been since breakfast? You want to wait for lunch? Don't think I don't know, every time after you have lunch, you take a half-hour nap!"

"Come, let's go practice now!"

Han Ying pulled Chen Qingning and walked towards the martial arts field.

"Second Senior Sister, I'm sorry, can you let go of me first? I promise I won't run away."

"No!"

...

"Young Master, you must not touch those items."

Study, the old butler who followed Chen Wuji into the room, kept nagging, "Those are the family heirlooms left to you by the master and madam. You must not sell them for money."

"Uncle Ge, don't worry, I won't touch those items," Chen Wuji assured.

"I really have other ways to raise money, I absolutely won't sell the family heirlooms," Chen Wuji promised.

"By the way, Uncle Ge, please go and call Xiao Wu for me, don't let anyone else see," Chen Wuji requested.

"Alright." The old butler turned and walked towards the door. As he stepped over the threshold, he stopped and turned his head to look inside the room, staring, "You really won't sell them?"

"I really won't!" Chen Wuji nodded firmly.

"That's good." The old butler let out a sigh of relief, hunched his back, and quickly left.

"I never intended to give them away, so how could I raise money?" Chen Wuji's gaze flickered as he muttered softly.

Five days would be enough for him to break through to the Body Refining Seventh Layer!

Opening the panel, Chen Wuji activated the "Fish Swallowing Technique" on the seats of Su Dayong, Han Ying, Nan Jinyu, and Duan Zhen.

Just as he finished, his five disciples and Duan Zhen entered the study, respectfully calling out, "Master!"

"Close the door," Chen Wuji nodded calmly.

"Yes." Duan Zhen didn't ask why, he turned around, closed the door, and then returned to the desk, silently waiting.

"Xiao Wu, there's something I need you to do," Chen Wuji said.

Duan Zhen continued to remain silent.

Chen Wuji was used to it and said again, "I need you to secretly keep an eye on Xiao Qi for the next few days. Whenever Xiao Qi leaves the house, come and report to me immediately."

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhen finally looked up, his eyes filled with surprise, "Master, Xiao Qi..."

"Don't ask anything else," Chen Wuji interrupted, raising his hand. "Just tell me, can you do it?"

"Disciple can!" Duan Zhen recovered his silence and replied in a deep voice.

"Good." Chen Wuji nodded. "You may go, there's nothing else."

Duan Zhen bowed, saluted, and then retreated.

Chen Lindong's betrayal was like a thorn in Chen Wuji's throat.

Without evidence, Chen Wuji could temporarily leave him alone.

But that didn't mean he couldn't secretly keep an eye on him!

As for the person to keep an eye on him...

In terms of loyalty, Su Dayong was the most suitable for the job.

However, Su Dayong was too honest.

If he were to keep an eye on someone, it wouldn't take long for him to be discovered.

Unlike Duan Zhen, who was silent and reserved, he had the least presence.

With a loyalty increase of 75, it was enough to put one's mind at ease.

...

[Your second disciple Han Ying's proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +1, current loyalty 78, receiving 78 times the reward, your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +78]

[Your third disciple Nan Jinyu's proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +1, current loyalty 61, receiving 61 times the reward, your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +61]

[Your sixth disciple Chen Qingning's proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +1, current loyalty 46, receiving 46 times the reward, your proficiency in "Earth Dragon Fist" +46]

In the evening, Chen Wuji received three notifications in succession.

The others didn't receive any, either because they were practicing their techniques or slacking off.

Coincidentally, all three disciples were practicing the "Earth Dragon Fist."

As a result, Chen Wuji's mastery of the "Earth Dragon Fist" suddenly reached 185.

After dinner, all the disciples continued to practice their techniques.

Chen Wuji took out several low-level sword techniques he had collected and watched them to familiarize himself.

Nan Jinyu was suitable for Sword Dao.

As a master, before teaching her sword techniques, he had to have some knowledge of Sword Dao.

It was already midnight when he finished.

Just after midnight...

[Auto-training ended]

[Your progress in "Fish Swallowing Technique" +92+78+61+75]

Buzz~

His brain trembled slightly, and his body trembled lightly.

Chen Wuji's understanding and comprehension of the "Fish Swallowing Technique" deepened rapidly.

After a moment of operation, when he stopped...

[Technique: "Fish Swallowing Technique" Eighth Layer (638/800)]

It had actually advanced from the original Sixth Layer to the Eighth Layer!

Thanks to the 100 coins reward from "Tang Dason" again!!

(End of this chapter)