Chapter 14 The Benevolence of Strangers

Hu Ma had managed to control his emotions when he first heard the name Bu Shi Niu (One Who Doesn't Eat Beef), but he couldn't hold it together after hearing what followed.

No condescension, no exchanging of conditions, and not even valuing the master-disciple relationship, just teaching if they liked the look of you?

What kind of great philanthropist was this?

In this world, skill was the most important thing. Back when he entered the Shousui (Year-Keeping) Dao, he didn't know how much effort he had wasted, or how many risks he had taken. It was only by chance that he had finally obtained the true skills and entered the Shousui path.

Now, he had entered the Fu (Mansion), and the cultivation methods after entering the Fu, what value would those have? If he used silver to砸 (砸, zá, smash), how much would he have to smash to exchange for this little bit of real stuff?

Impossible to calculate!

It was even possible that even if this blood food mine was taken out, it might not be enough to impress someone. He knew this difficulty, so he had been worried all the time, deliberately befriending this Mr. Sun, wanting to see if there were any good opportunities.

Who knew that there would be someone giving it away for free?

For a moment, his heart was pounding, and he whispered, "Brother, hearing you talk about such an extraordinary person, to be honest, I also yearn for it. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to introduce me?"

Taking a deep breath, he couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate. Earlier, he had met this Mr. Sun and almost fought him. In the blink of an eye, he had not only found a friend who solved the mine's hunger, but also unexpectedly found an opportunity to seek the Dao from him.

Mr. Sun hurriedly waved his hand and said, "This expert is generous in temperament, but also has a strange temper. If you want me to introduce you, brother, I will do my part, but I can only go over and ask. If the other party wants to see you, they will naturally see you, otherwise..."

Having received Mr. Sun's promise, Hu Ma felt a little more at ease, but he didn't want to appear too eager, so he immediately poured wine diligently and changed the topic, just talking to Mr. Sun about things within the Dao.

"Among the three elder brothers, the eldest was harmed by enemies when he was young and couldn't learn any skills. The second brother did learn, but Dad always disliked him for being stupid, and he hasn't finished refining his five internal organs yet..."

Ordinary people all knew that having a weapon in hand was more advantageous than not having one, and the Shousui people also followed this principle.

And the most important thing was still the method of "eating qi."

Although he was eager, it was precisely at this time that he had to relax. So Hu Ma calmed down and carefully pondered the few unique skills he had obtained from Ji Tang of the Beggar Gang.

But thinking about it carefully, there was a reason for this:

Hu Ma immediately sighed, "Alas..."

One was the Seven Aperture Skill, which was the foundation for entering the Fu and becoming a Shousui, and also the foundation after entering the Fu.

Mr. Sun saw Hu Ma's excitement and lowered his voice, saying, "However, if you're talking about Bu Shi Niu experts, there is a senior sister who is not far from here."

Another was that the requirements for weapons in hand were also getting higher and higher.

Sun's seventh son blushed slightly and said, "My dad gets angry whenever this matter is mentioned. I have three older brothers and three older sisters. Needless to say about the sisters, my dad doesn't let them learn Shousui, fearing that they'll become too big and rough, and won't be able to marry in the future."

Mr. Sun was overjoyed and hurriedly smiled, "Since you can think of this, then I think there will definitely be no problem."

It seemed that he was born after the Sun family's master had made his fortune. Although the Sun family came from humble beginnings, he had an air of wealth and nobility. He was usually polite in his words and deeds, but he still had some arrogance of a rich young master.

Hu Ma complained inwardly, but he was clearly moved, and smiled, "Then..."

But in reality, this was a method within the Fu Ling (Negative Spirit) Dao. However, it was just seeking the protection of a godmother and wouldn't really risk one's life like a Hong Xiang (Red Incense) disciple.

Sun's seventh son said, "So my dad had no choice but to invite an expert to help me recognize a godmother. Whenever I encounter something, I go to kowtow to the godmother, which is considered to give me some protection."

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This banquet lasted until nightfall before Mr. Sun refused Hu Ma's invitation to stay overnight, and drunkenly took those coffins away. Hu Ma escorted him to the edge of the forest outside the valley before returning.

"How can 'strange temper' and 'generous nature' be put together?"

"Not forging, but wanting you to repair a knife."

After all, there might be danger in contacting those who don't eat beef. Having more skills in hand would give him more confidence if he really encountered trouble.

After thinking for a while, he slowly sorted things out: "But the Bu Shi Niu disciples left behind by the Great Virtuous Teacher wouldn't all be reincarnated, right?"

Sun's seventh son's face turned even redder, and he whispered, "I broke my virginity before I finished lighting the stove..."

Various skills belonged to different Daos, but in the early stages, they couldn't be distinguished so clearly. Hu Ma also had this matter of recognizing a godmother to protect his life. Second Master had taken him to recognize one, and now he had to burn incense for the godmother every year when he returned to the village.

It was a talisman from the "Jia" (Fetters) curse. In fact, it wasn't very useful, but if he encountered wandering ghosts, throwing it out could bind the other party there for a moment, giving him a chance to escape.

"Since you're seeking stability, carry this talisman with you."

Hu Ma immediately understood why Mr. Sun had such a good temper, but scolded his son at every turn. Not to mention scolding, it would be good not to beat him to death.

Mr. Sun was slightly stunned when he heard this, and smiled bitterly, "I haven't seen the expert who guided me for almost ten years..."

Fu Ling itself was also a major Dao, and the Hong Xiang disciples who took the extreme path were just a branch.

However, what was a bit unexpected was that it was actually the seventh son of the Sun family who personally led the team to deliver the goods. This young man from the Sun family was considerate, gentle, and kind. No wonder Mr. Sun doted on him the most, and he was very thoughtful in his work.

Eh? You're giving me a cliffhanger?

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If he managed it carefully, he might soon become a qualified Shousui after entering the Fu.

As for not letting him open it to see, that was because Hu Ma's handwriting was bad, and he was afraid of losing face.

It had to be said that this old Shousui had a lot of knowledge in his belly, and he wasn't wary of Hu Ma. Whatever was asked, he would explain everything.

Hu Ma smiled, then took out the sawtooth knife, pulled out half of it, and placed it horizontally on the table.

"Thank you, Uncle Hu..."

After chatting with Mr. Sun, he understood that for a Shousui who had entered the Fu, his skills could be roughly divided into three aspects:

"Good fellow..."

"Recognized a godmother?"

They always took advantage of those who had knowledge, and this Mr. Sun was sure that Hu Ma's master, Second Master Zhou, was an expert, so he didn't think that the other party would covet his little knowledge. Since he had mentioned it, he just said it casually.

Hu Ma listened, and was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood: "You're taking the Fu Ling Dao?"

"However, putting aside anything extra, since I can get on this line, it's necessary to take a trip. If I can beg for a method, that would be the best. Even if I can't beg for a method, I can learn about previous events through these people!"

This was considered a secret that was not passed down after entering the Fu, and it was also the focus of Hu Ma's learning this skill. Training the soul was related to this kind of method, but now Hu Ma didn't know anything about it. Whether it would go smoothly depended on the results of Mr. Sun's inquiries.

Hu Ma listened, and took out a folded talisman and handed it to him, smiling, "If you encounter evil spirits, throw it out. Just remember, this talisman cannot be opened to look at. If it's opened, it will be useless."

"In the Liuxian area of Gunzhou, more than half of the dozens of blacksmith shops belong to our family, and three of them specialize in business with Jianghu people."

Hu Ma thought to himself, but smiled on the surface, "Understood, that means there's no fate."

They led people into the valley to unload grain and wine, and the cattle and sheep were led into the pens to be raised.

"So, Dad originally pinned all his hopes on me..."

"Being able to pass on the secrets of entering the Fu everywhere, it sounds like the style of a reincarnator..."

"That's not the case."

When he came in to pay his respects after handing over the goods, Hu Ma smiled and asked him, "Are you called Chang Ming? Did you also learn the Shousui Dao?"

Of course, because he had just entered the Fu, he didn't have time to find any powerful treasures, but just found a knife.

Sun's seventh son took the talisman, and without looking at it, put it into his sleeve.

Hu Ma listened curiously and smiled, "What about you?"

Sun's seventh son just blushed and said, "My dad said that I don't even count as having entered the Dao, and I'm just learning how to manage the business now."

But he didn't have anything else to give him, so he gave him this talisman, which he had written randomly when he was practicing the skills in the Zhensui Book.

If he knew that Hu Ma was actually a standard wild card now, he might not have been so happy.

Moreover, the Shousui, especially the Shousui who had entered the Fu, could carry, build, and fight. What was a fierce thing in the eyes of ordinary people was a treasure in their eyes. So many Shousui, the first thing they did after entering the Fu, was to find a treasure.

Sun's seventh son said, "Uncle Hu, what kind of weapon do you want to forge?"

And these details and experiences he told about the Shousui after entering the Fu, even if they weren't real methods, gave Hu Ma a lot of gains, and he respected the old gentleman very much in his heart.

People were calling him Uncle Hu, and they refused to charge for the grain they sent this time, so how could he not show some appreciation?

"Introduce?"

The Beggar Gang's Ji Tang in the past was also like this.

Sun's seventh son hesitated, picked up the knife, pulled out the other half of the scabbard, looked at the jagged blade, gently tapped it with his finger, and the sawtooth knife made a dull buzzing sound. Suddenly, the air in the room seemed to cool down a bit.

His face changed, his body trembled violently, and he almost fell to the ground.

(End of this chapter)