strokinit Chapter 102 Ye Lu! Breaking Limits!
Chapter 102 Ye Lu! Breaking Limits!
Chapter 102 Ye Lu! Breaking Limits!
"Uncle Wang, who are these two people?"
Wang Yuezhi bowed and stood aside, pointing to the dark-skinned young man on the left, saying, "Lord Su, I've watched these two grow up, I know them well. This strong, dark-skinned one is called Li Jin, from Old Li's family at the east end of the village. He went to the city to learn martial arts for three months when he was young, he's strong, honest, and a good guard."
He then pointed to the slightly more refined young man on the right: "This is Li Da, the son of carpenter Li."
She's skillful with her hands and knows some carpentry. She spent a few years eavesdropping at a private school in her childhood, so she knows a few characters and can help with bookkeeping.
Su Yu nodded slightly. Not bad. Wang Yuezhi's work is indeed reassuring.
His gaze swept over the two men: "Rise, both of you. From now on, you need not kneel in the manor. You two will reside in the west wing, in the back seats. Li Jin will be responsible for patrolling and guarding the manor, while Li Da will be responsible for miscellaneous tasks within the manor. Each month you will receive half a tael of silver, plus room and board."
"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!"
The two men slammed their heads together again, their foreheads hitting the ground with loud thuds, quickly becoming red and swollen.
In this chaotic world where human life is as worthless as grass, finding a sanctuary like the Su family's mansion not only means survival, but also means that when one person attains enlightenment, even their entire family benefits! The way they looked at Su Yu was no longer just awe, but unwavering loyalty.
After settling the two people in, Su Yu's gaze fell on the child beside him.
Wangqu.
The child knelt for a long time without getting impatient. His big, dark eyes were fixed on the ants moving on the ground, and he was completely absorbed in them, showing the unique innocence of a child.
"Uncle Wang, Xiao Qu is still young. Let him stay with Ya'er for now, so that someone can take care of him."
A hint of tenderness flashed in Su Yu's eyes. "In a few days, I will go to the city and invite a tutor to teach at our residence. At that time, I will let Xiao Qu and Ya'er listen to his lessons. It's always better to be illiterate than to be educated and understand principles."
"Thank you, Lord Su!" Wang Yuezhi's body trembled with excitement.
Su Yu also had his own considerations.
Although the original owner of this body could read, her skill level was quite limited. The martial arts manuals she was now encountering were increasingly obscure and profound, filled with rare ancient texts and terminology, and some of them were no longer sufficient.
Furthermore, I know nothing about the world's culture and history. As my status changes in the future, I will have to keep up with my level of self-cultivation.
He had previously focused entirely on martial arts training and had no time for studying. But now that he has a place to settle down, he can consider starting his studies again.
Moreover, since I am already proficient, learning the skill of reading should be much easier for me.
After whispering a few more instructions to his son, Wang Yuezhi approached Su Yu and said, "Lord Su, I'm relieved that Qu'er is settled. Now it's time to return to Qingxi Village."
"Uncle, please wait," Su Yu said, "I'm short of a steward for this residence. Why don't you stay here?"
Wang Yuezhi paused, a flicker of interest flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by resolute determination.
He subconsciously touched his left cheek.
A large chunk of flesh there had been licked away on the night of the bizarre attack. Although it had scabbed over, it left a hideous, terrifying dark red scar, like a centipede crawling on the face, which could stop the baby from crying for several nights.
"Lord Su, my disheveled appearance will only frighten our distinguished guest and embarrass you if I stay here."
He gave a bitter laugh, then straightened his back and looked towards the direction outside the city: "Besides—Qingxi Village is in a state of panic right now, and the villagers are all looking to me for advice. If I run away on my own, I'll never sleep soundly for the rest of my life."
As Su Yu watched Wang Yuezhi leave the Su residence and walk further and further away, his impression of him improved considerably.
After Wang Yuezhi left, Su Yu went to the lotus pond in the backyard. Looking at the swimming red oil fish king, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he reached into the water with one hand as fast as lightning.
"Splash!"
He grabbed the gills of the ten-plus-pound red oil fish king and lifted it up. The fish's tail thrashed wildly, splashing water everywhere, but it couldn't break free from that warm, jade-like hand.
"Let's go to the martial arts school and ask Aunt Liu for help!"
Su Yu carried the fish and strode out the door.
The kitchen in the backyard of the martial arts school was steaming hot.
"Bang!"
The heavy red oil fish king was thrown onto the thick ironwood cutting board, its body still twitching slightly, its crimson scales gleaming in the firelight.
"Sister Liu, I'm troubling you again."
"Hey! Don't be so polite with an older woman like that."
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Aunt Liu wiped her hands on her apron, picked up a thick-backed, pointed boning knife, and skillfully began to work.
With a swift movement, the blade flashed, its cold light gleaming.
"Snap!"
"Sizzle!"
The hard fins were precisely severed, and the gills were neatly removed.
What's most amazing is her technique for handling that lava flesh crown. With a gentle stroke of the knife tip, following the texture, she completely peeled off the red oil sac, which dripped into a white porcelain bowl beside her. It was as red as blood and had a wonderfully fragrant aroma.
"Excellent swordsmanship!" Su Yu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"That's right!" Aunt Liu's tone also carried a hint of pride. "My husband used to be the second chef at Zhenxiu Restaurant, specializing in processing monster ingredients. He taught me all these skills. Later, I came to Master Qin's place and practiced for more than ten years. I've seen all kinds of things, so I'm quite familiar with it."
While she was busy, she continued to chatter to Su Yu, "This fire-eating red oil is a good thing. If someone who doesn't know any better accidentally breaks it, the whole pot of soup will be ruined. That would be a terrible waste."
Su Yu nodded, watched curiously for a while, and then turned to go and check out the martial arts school.
Along the way, the fellow disciples from the inner courtyard greeted him very respectfully and warmly, their eyes filled with envy.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Su!"
Good morning, Senior Brother Su!
After he walked away, whispers began to rise from behind.
"Look at that demeanor! I knew Senior Brother Su was a hidden dragon, destined to soar to great heights sooner or later!"
"Pah! Hindsight is 20/20! Of all the people who said Senior Brother Su had poor aptitude and would amount to nothing in his life, you had the loudest voice!"
"You're talking nonsense! I was rooting for Senior Brother Su back then, how could I say something like that!"
Su Yu heard this but simply smiled and ignored it.
When you become powerful, almost everyone around you will be a good person.
Upon arriving at the front yard, the number of apprentices had increased by 20% compared to usual, clearly indicating that the White Ape Martial Arts School's reputation had also grown during this period.
But things have changed. The apprentices who were in the same batch as me back then have either left or scattered.
Now, only Chen Fan and Wang Hu remain.
Wang Hu said he was preparing to break through to become a martial artist, and he's been preparing for several months now, but there's been no further news.
I've only met him once before. He said he's been working at the blacksmith shop with his father, and when he can try to break through again depends on his father's opinion.
"Senior Brother Su."
At that moment, a slightly hesitant female voice rang out.
Su Yu turned his head and looked over, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Junior Sister Ye, what is it?"
The charming woman who once wore tight-fitting training clothes, eager to show off her figure, has now changed into a loose and thick gray robe, covering herself up completely.
She bit her lip, hesitating for a long time before finally asking in a trembling voice, "Um—Senior Brother Chen Fan, is he feeling better?"
Su Yu was somewhat puzzled as to why she was asking her about Chen Fan's affairs.
However, she still spoke up, saying, "It's nothing serious. Master Qin said he'll be back after another month of recuperation at the clinic. Haven't you gone to see him?"
"Thank you, Senior Brother Su. I went to see him, but Senior Brother Chen told me to leave." Her tone was filled with disappointment and sadness.
"Senior Brother Su, I heard that Master Qin introduced Senior Brother Chen to a marriage proposal, is that true?"
Su Yu remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
Ye Lu's body suddenly swayed.
Seeing her somewhat haggard and sorrowful appearance, Su Yu sighed and said, "Junior Sister Ye, you've attempted to break through three times already, haven't you? Have you succeeded in becoming a martial artist?"
Ye Lu came to her senses and murmured, "The attempt failed, and my qi and blood foundation were damaged. I have no hope for this lifetime. In a few days, I will leave the martial arts school."
Su Yu fell silent again.
Ye Lu raised her head, bit her lip, and looked deeply at Su Yu before giving him a deep bow: "Senior Brother Su, thank you. In all my time at the martial arts school, only you have always been fair to me—I wish you continued success in your martial arts endeavors."
After saying that, she turned and left.
The cold wind blew up her wide coat.
Her right hand unconsciously stroked her lower abdomen, the movement gentle and sorrowful.
Backyard, kitchen.
"Sizzle!"
The aroma released by the hot oil is very appetizing.
"Alright! Eat it while it's hot!" Aunt Liu took off her apron with quick, efficient movements.
Su Yu deftly cut off a piece of fish, put it in a bowl, and insisted on giving it to Aunt Liu: "Sister, don't refuse this fish!"
Aunt Liu couldn't refuse Su Yu's offer, so she finally accepted the small piece of fish. "Yu, you're a promising young man, and you know how to handle things. You'll definitely have a bright future. By the way, do you not have a suitable cook at home? I'll have my husband introduce you to someone suitable. At least this precious fish shouldn't be a problem to cook."
Su Yu's eyes lit up immediately, and he nodded his thanks.
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Afterwards, Su Yu carried the best piece of pork back meat to Qin Fangqiong's courtyard.
"Good lad! You've got a heart of filial piety!"
The aroma of the fish whetted Qin Fangqiong's appetite. Although the red oil fish king wouldn't provide much nourishment for him, he still found the taste quite enjoyable.
Overjoyed, he turned around and pulled a green gourd sealed with mud from the cabinet, handing it to Su Yu with a pained expression: "This is half a jar of monkey wine! I snatched it from a den of iron-armed demon apes deep in the mountains years ago, and there's not much left! You're lucky!"
Monkey wine!
Su Yu's eyes lit up. Legend has it that this spirit wine, brewed by the demon ape from a hundred fruits, is pure essence in every drop!
"Thank you, Master!"
Back in his room at the martial arts school, Su Yu closed the doors and windows.
On the table, there was a steaming pot of braised fish and a pot of fragrant monkey wine.
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"start!"
Su Yu picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth.
"Hmm!"
The meat was tender and melted in your mouth. Then, a powerful surge of heat exploded down your throat, as if you had swallowed a ball of fire, instantly igniting your entire body's energy!
Take another sip of monkey wine.
"hiss!"
The wine is thick and honey-like, cool on the throat, and transforms into a powerful cooling medicinal force as it goes down the stomach, intertwining with the heat of the fish, creating an instant contrast of hot and cold!
After eating a series of good foods, the previously blocked limit-breaking point started moving again.
[Progress towards breaking the limit +1%]
[Progress towards breaking the limit +1%]
Half an hour later, he had finished off the entire treasure fish and half a pot of monkey wine.
Su Yu couldn't help but exhale a breath of hot air carrying a strong medicinal aroma.
"Cool!"
He felt as if every cell in his body was filled, his blood and qi were overflowing, and he even had a swollen feeling that he had to vomit.
Open the panel:
[Breakthrough Point]: 1 points (Progress 10%)
"Good heavens, it's gone up by 11%!" Su Yu exclaimed in surprise. "The potency of that half-pot of monkey wine is even stronger than that of the Red Oil Fish King! No wonder Master Qin looked so pained."
"The limit has been reached, and the progress bar is moving."
"Next————"
Su Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he looked at the panel.
"Break the limit and add points!"
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