fantasy novels Chapter 5 Becoming an Apprentice and Learning Martial Arts
Chapter 5 Becoming an Apprentice and Learning Martial Arts
Before dark.
Sun Sheng and his group's carriage finally returned to the Medicine King Gang.
Sun Sheng had a gloomy face the whole way. He had put in so much effort, but in the end it was all for nothing.
Not only did they gain nothing, they also got themselves into a lot of trouble.
After returning to the gang, Sun Sheng sent the herb-gathering apprentices, except for Lin Zhou, directly to the outer hall of the Medicine King Gang, and made them all start the assessment again.
If you fail the assessment, you will not be retained by the gang.
As for Lin Zhou, Sun Sheng valued his talent and brought him to the core Pharmacist Hall, arranging for him to become a pharmacist apprentice under the Pharmacist Hall. Once he became a pharmacist in the gang...
There is a huge gap between Qiantu and the ordinary disciples in the outer hall of the gang.
"Lin Zhou".
"You should work hard as an apprentice in the pharmacy. With your photographic memory, you will definitely pass the pharmacist's exam within the next year."
Sun Sheng spoke earnestly in the apprentices' courtyard of the Pharmacist Hall.
"If you become a pharmacist, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you for a favor."
Sun Sheng added a meaningful sentence, patted Lin Zhou on the shoulder, and then turned and left.
After leaving the apprentice courtyard of the Pharmacist Hall.
Sun Sheng's face also turned worried. His position as steward was not very secure, and troubles kept coming one after another during this period.
They had hoped that the matter of the First Gorge might solve their immediate problem, but after several days of hard work, they had not achieved anything.
It was a losing proposition.
"I hope this act of kindness will blossom and bear fruit."
Sun Sheng glanced back at the half-open courtyard gate behind him. This was the first time in all his years that he had encountered someone with a photographic memory.
He used up one of his own slots to recommend apprentices for the pharmacy; as a steward, he only had one slot per year.
Naturally, one hopes that the investment won't be wasted.
...
at the same time.
Lin Zhou moved into the dormitory once again.
The combination of foot odor and body odor is quite unpleasant.
At this time, there were many people practicing standing meditation in the courtyard, as well as some young people practicing a set of boxing techniques.
"Xiao Zhou, stop looking, put down your bedding, and come with me to register."
"Master Liang has gone out on business. You will definitely need to see him when he returns."
At this moment, a lean young man who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old was following beside him. He walked with a brisk pace and his eyes gleamed with intelligence.
This man's name is Lu Ping. He was recommended by Steward Sun a year ago and has been working in the pharmacy for over a year. Although he did not pass the pharmacist's exam, he is considered a veteran in this courtyard.
"Understood, Brother Lu."
Lin Zhou responded with a smile.
Afterwards, Lin Zhou followed Lu Ping to register and received a wooden plaque indicating that he was an apprentice of the Pharmacist Hall. The plaque had the number 394 on it.
After registering, Lu Ping took Lin Zhou to eat at the canteen, although it was just steamed buns and pickled vegetables.
But it's still much better than being a disaster victim.
During this time, Lu Ping told Lin Zhou a lot about being an apprentice and how to pass the pharmacist exam.
The assessment for junior pharmacists requires the identification of hundreds of herbs, as well as the ability to treat injuries and decipher toxicology.
There are also martial arts assessments; a junior pharmacist needs to have the strength of the initial stage of skin refining.
Before the age of twenty.
Those who fail the primary pharmacist examination will be expelled from the apprenticeship hall and become apprentices in the outer hall, specializing in food and medicine.
Once you become a herb gatherer, the mortality rate is very high.
Having your head on the line is no good job.
No wonder so many people practice stance training and boxing.
It was only then that Lin Zhou began to realize what was happening.
The next day.
early morning.
Nearly 130 apprentices from each of the large dormitories began practicing Baicaoquan (White Grass Fist) in the training ground. Baicaoquan is mainly a health-preserving martial art with gentle power generation, making it suitable for apprentices to build a foundation.
If one passes the pharmacist exam, one can also cultivate a unique connecting technique exclusive to pharmacists.
If one can master the White Grass Fist to a minor level, one can advance to the early stage of Skin Refining. However, achieving a minor level is extremely difficult, and even after achieving a minor level, one must not neglect the theoretical knowledge required for the pharmacist examination.
Replace words to improve memory.
[Entry Position: Level 1 Memory Improvement]
The entry is now in effect.
After watching the old apprentices perform the White Grass Fist several times, Lin Zhou clearly imprinted each move into his mind.
"You're Lin Zhou, the new guy?"
"I am Liang Jingchun, who is in charge of teaching you boxing techniques. From now on, you can call me Master Liang, just like the others."
"Come."
"Watch me demonstrate the White Grass Fist. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I'll give you 25 minutes."
Just as Lin Zhou finished memorizing, a burly man with a thick beard walked up to him.
He has thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a very standard square face.
With his broad shoulders and thick waist, he looks like a martial arts practitioner.
The temperament of such martial arts practitioners is also very easy to discern.
"Yes, Master Liang."
After bowing, Lin Zhou stood obediently to the side, watching Master Liang demonstrate the boxing techniques in front of him. Although he had watched it several times and memorized it, he was still impressed by the way Master Liang performed the boxing.
It feels noticeably smoother, like a seamless, natural process.
The movements were not fast, but they were all powerful.
After a while.
Liang Jingchun finished his work.
According to the rules, he would demonstrate the boxing routine to each newcomer, give them some time to ask questions, and then leave the rest to the apprentices themselves after that.
If you want him to continue teaching you, that's fine, but you'll have to pay extra!
"How's it going? How much have you remembered?"
"Try it once."
Liang Jingchun asked.
"I've memorized almost all of them."
Lin Zhou spoke up.
He knew that he had to showcase his talent; otherwise, Sun Sheng wouldn't have invested so much in him.
"Um?"
Liang Jingchun frowned.
He had never seen an apprentice who could say he remembered almost everything after only one look.
People who boast and exaggerate are simply not of good character.
In future pharmacist assessments, he will not grant them a pass in the martial arts section.
Then, Lin Zhou stumbled through the entire set of White Grass Fist.
Liang Jingchun's expression softened slightly, but he was not completely convinced.
This could be because he practiced it beforehand, since all the disciples and apprentices in the Pharmacist Hall know the White Grass Fist routine.
"You have a good memory."
"Then I'll perform another set of punches, and you can watch it again to see if you can still remember them all."
Liang Jingchun immediately changed tactics and unleashed the White Snake Fist, a technique he had practiced but which was relatively rare.
This style of boxing has not been taught in any of the martial arts schools in the county.
He obtained it by chance while traveling.
This time, Liang Jingchun moved much faster. After performing a set of White Snake Fist, he was covered in sweat, and it looked like his back was steaming.
"So, how much did you remember this time?"
Liang Jingchun asked again.
"almost."
Lin Zhou thought about it carefully and basically remembered it all.
With the help of the terminology effect, each move is very clear.
It was as if a clear video had been left in my mind.
Playback can be paused at any time.
Afterwards, Lin Zhou practiced the White Snake Fist again. Although he stumbled along the way, he became more and more proficient in the end.
After Lin Zhou finished practicing the White Snake Fist.
Liang Jingchun's expression finally changed.
"it is good."
"What an amazing memory!"
"good."
A smile appeared on Liang Jingchun's face. This apprentice named Lin Zhou was indeed a talented one.