Ruthless Seeker

From Feng Er's mouth, Gu Zhuo learned that Xiaobian City is still under the leadership of the Yu family, but it is now in a dangerous period of animal infestation. Therefore, Xiaobian City is now very strictly managed, and people who enter the city must go through cumbersome inspections.

"I also heard from the gossip that the Yu family specially sent some practitioners to guard Xiaobian City this time," Feng Er said furtively in his ear.

"I also want to see the so-called cultivators." Gu Zhuo showed a longing expression.

"Brother Feng, it's my first time to visit Xiaobian City and I don't know much about the situation. Can Brother Feng be a tour guide for me when you have time?"

"Of course you can. When you enter the city and I get my wages, I will take you to have a good look around the city."

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The long line of people entering the city outside the city gate stretched as far as the eye could see.

"The beast disaster is approaching, and more and more people are fleeing and bringing their families to Xiaobian City to escape into the city." Feng Er said while looking at the long team.

At this moment, a cry of entreaty instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Sir, have mercy on us. Please let us in."

An old man in rags and a little girl were kneeling on the ground and pleading with a city gate guard.

"Get out of the way quickly. You can't enter without a pass." The guard did not show any sympathy.

"It costs five taels of silver to apply for a pass, but we escaped from the beast tide and don't have that much money."

"If you don't have money, just get out of the way. Don't block the people behind you! If you kneel, kneel next to me."

The guard kicked the old man away, and the little girl was crying beside him.

When other people saw this scene, some felt pity, some were helpless, and most were indifferent.

No one went to help them.

"Oh, how much disaster this beast tide has brought to ordinary people."

Although Feng Er was pitiful when he saw this scene, he could only sigh helplessly in the end.

Because the Yu family sent out news that a beast disaster, a rare sight in a century, was coming, a large number of villagers in the village fled to nearby cities in large numbers.

Although the Yu family, as the right way, will rescue refugees, due to limited supplies in the city, it is impossible for everyone to enter the city.

Therefore, this threshold was set to prevent unrest caused by a large influx of refugees.

The villages of these villagers are different from Gu Zhuo's village. There are landlords in their large villages, and the farmers have been exploited and oppressed.

Generally speaking, it is good for farmers to have enough to eat, let alone save money.

Refugees without money can only gather on both sides outside the city gate to hug each other for warmth.

Another hour passed like this.

"Stop the caravan in front and check your documents!" said the soldier at the city gate.

The middle-aged man got out of the car and handed the city guard a pass.

The guard looked at the documents and carefully inspected the goods before ordering them to be released.

Of course, Gu Zhuo also followed the caravan and blended in smoothly, entering the city.

Gu Zhuo then greeted Director Wang and expressed his intention to leave.

"Xiao Gu, you are a capable young man. If you want to join our caravan and work as a coolie, you are always welcome."

Through observing Gu Zhuo over the past few days, Manager Wang greatly appreciated his ability to work and his hard-working attitude.

"I'll get to know Xiaobian City first, and then I'll make a decision after I settle down."

Gu Zhuo bowed, then turned and left.

Gu Zhuo then returned to the city gate and waited with his eyes closed.

"Brother Gu, here!" After waiting for about an hour, Gu Zhuo heard Feng Er's cry.

Feng Er had already changed his outfit. His weather-beaten shabby clothes had been replaced by a clean and neat robe.

Although the robe was not made of expensive material at first glance, at least Feng Er looked neat and tidy.

"Brother Feng is quite handsome." Gu Zhuo joked.

"Hahaha, when you get to the city, you must at least look tidy, otherwise it will be embarrassing." Feng Er scratched his head and laughed.

"Here, brother Gu, put this on first."

Feng Er handed over a robe.

"This is……"

"This is also one of my robes. You must have no clothes when you are empty-handed, so wear mine first. Put it on quickly and let's go shopping quickly."

"Okay." Gu Zhuo happily accepted without any reason to refuse.

Gu Zhuo found an uninhabited alley to change into clothes, and found a water source to wash the mud off his face.

The size of the clothes is just right. After all, Gu Zhuo and Feng Er have similar figures.

Seeing Gu Zhuo and Feng Er showing a surprised expression.

"I didn't expect that Brother Gu is also a handsome young man. Let's go for a walk."

By this time, the sun was about to set. The sun shined through the clouds, dyeing the sky orange-red. The city wall was dyed with a layer of golden brilliance under the setting sun, making it look particularly spectacular.

"Brother Gu, this is the embroidery workshop."

"But this kind of embroidery place is of no use to us."

"This street is full of stalls selling daily necessities."

"This is a bookstore. You can buy books here."

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"Well, this is a brothel." Feng Er was at a loss when he saw the brothel.

"It seems that Brother Feng has never been there." Gu Zhuo took the opportunity to tease.

"Hey, I want to save money to learn kung fu, how can I spend money to have fun like this." Feng Eryi said righteously.

Finally they reached a luxurious attic.

"This is the Yu family's martial arts gym. Every master in it is one against ten masters."

"For twenty taels of silver, you can join the martial arts gym and become a disciple. Each disciple can practice martial arts in the martial arts gym for one year."

"If you are extremely talented, you may join the Yu family and become a martial arts priest or a master of a martial arts school."

Feng Er stared at the martial arts hall with determination.

From time to time, the martial arts hall could be heard shouting from the members during training and scolding from their master.

"I have been saving for three years. In another year, I can definitely join the martial arts hall."

"Okay, I believe you." Gu Zhuo patted his shoulder.

Gu Zhuo chatted with him and prepared to leave. Before leaving, Feng Er invited Gu Zhuo to his house for dinner, but Gu Zhuo refused.

Gu Zhuo first found a street snack shop and bought a bowl of noodles.

After dinner, it was already dark. Gu Zhuo found an inn. When Gu Zhuo was about to enter the city, he took advantage of the chaos to transfer all the money on Liu Wu to himself. Now he is still rich.

"Feng Er said that the Yu family has been recruiting masters, so maybe I can use this opportunity to join a Yu family."

Gu Zhuo thought while lying on the bed.

Now he is short-sighted and doesn't understand anything. He probably knows less than the mute, so he urgently needs a way to obtain intelligence.

Although the bookstore can also be an information channel, its reliability and comprehensiveness are definitely far inferior to the Yu family.

As a family, the Yu family is estimated to have been established for hundreds of years, and its foundation is unimaginable.

Moreover, ordinary people with strong martial arts skills can join the Yu family, which shows that at least there should be very few practitioners here.

Joining the Yu family may also obtain some practice resources. Now I practice by myself, relying entirely on the surrounding spiritual energy.

The book records a series of spiritual objects called spirit stones, which can help practice.

Relying on the Yu family, he may be able to access these resources. In short, the rewards of joining the Yu family far outweigh the risks.

Supplement:

Martial arts realm: martial boy → warrior → acquired martial artist → innate martial artist → master → grandmaster...