novelraw Chapter 93
Chapter 93
Bang!
Su Wangchuan was once again sent flying by the heavy barbell.
The robot approached with practiced familiarity, spraying the ice compress solution to treat him, promote circulation, and quickly repair minor injuries.
The experience of [Fish Scale Technique] had reached 137/300.
For the past two days, he had devoted himself entirely to cultivating [Fish Scale Technique].
Aside from periodically logging into the game to check on tasks at the dock’s branch helm and the production situation in the Weapon Room, he had spent all his remaining time on training this body-protecting technique.
At noon that day, Instructor Yu called.
“Wangchuan, why are you not in the game?”
“Taking a short break. Eating something.”
“What? The bonuses have been high these past few months, so you have started slacking off?” Instructor Yu teased from the other end of the line.Su Wangchuan laughed. “Not at all. I have barely begun… Did you call because of something? Has something happened at Blackstone Village?”
“Constable Yu may be setting off in two days to return to the prefectural government to report on his duties. Blackstone Village is calm for now, and Blackwind Stronghold will not descend from the mountains before he departs.”
Instructor Yu sighed. “Right now, Constable Yu is the pillar stabilizing Huishui County. Once he leaves, the hidden monsters and demons scattered across the county, as well as the bandits outside the city, will definitely crawl out to stir up trouble. Our county office will have its hands full.”
Su Wangchuan frowned slightly.
That was indeed true.
The bandits had been suppressed for an entire winter. They must have been itching to move.
He did not have much time left.
He silently reminded himself.
In two days, he should find time to visit Blackstone Village and make preparations in advance.
“By the way,” Instructor Yu changed the subject, returning to the main point. “The studio has recruited a batch of newcomers. See whether the Yulong Gang still needs manpower and help me take in a few.”
Su Wangchuan was startled.
The company frequently brought in new faces, but Instructor Yu had always handled them personally.
“What? Did the company recruit many this time?”
“Yes.”
“The surrounding villages are already full. Some have been assigned to neighboring counties. I am running between two places and cannot manage it all. I thought I might as well send a few of them to Huishui County. They have already arrived outside the city and just need a place to settle.”
Even Instructor Yu had to designate a specific settlement location before bringing a group of vagrants into the city.
Su Wangchuan felt a slight headache and pondered.
“The dock branch helm has already recruited enough people, and the strength requirement for outer disciples must meet the standard. I doubt any of these newcomers can lift a stone lock. At most, they can be placed in the Weapon Room as assistants. Instructor Yu, we can only take two or three. Any more than that, and the Weapon Room cannot accommodate them.”
“Fine. Arrange three. I will handle the rest,” Instructor Yu said in relief.
Su Wangchuan logged into the game temporarily and went to the city gate to receive them.
Three new players stood there, their faces filled with shock and awe at the game world as they looked around.
“Wow!”
“This is incredible!”
“It is this realistic?”
“So exciting.”
All three were young, just over twenty, at an age when curiosity about new things ran high. They followed Su Wangchuan through the streets to the dock and entered the Yulong Gang’s hall.
Su Wangchuan’s expression was stern as he instructed them.
“Without my order, you are strictly forbidden from entering other areas of the hall.”
“To be precise, your activity area is limited to the Weapon Room.”
“I will arrange lodging for you in the West Wing, next to my room. That will be your safe zone for resting and logging out.”
“Your daily tasks will be assisting the Weapon Room attendants in crushing ore and smelting iron.”
“If you are fortunate, you may help Blacksmith Qian Sihai and see whether you can learn [Hundredfold Steel Forging Technique].”
The three newcomers listened attentively and nodded repeatedly, barely daring to breathe.
Though they were all colleagues in the company—and Su Wangchuan was even younger—the aura he exuded was difficult to endure.
Part of it came from the presence of a Martial Artist. The vitality emanating from within him formed a tangible oppressive force, almost beastlike.
The other part came from what they had heard while waiting outside the city. Instructor Yu had spoken about their superior—Su Wangchuan.
His résumé was astonishing.
He had fought his way out of Blackstone Village and once faced thirty-seven wild wolves alone, his archery reaching a near-divine level.
After entering Huishui County, he had quickly risen to prominence, becoming the Room Master of the Yulong Gang’s Weapon Room. The former Room Master had been thrown into the river after his arrival.
Later, at the Nu Tao Gang’s water stronghold, he had personally slain two Martial Artists and four Quasi-Martial Artists, earning the Yulong Gang Leader’s favor and serving concurrently as the Helm Leader of the dock branch.
Facing a Martial Artist who had climbed step by step from the lowest rung, from a newcomer to a branch helm leader, these new vagrants naturally dared not show the slightest disrespect. They committed every instruction to memory.
“Ergou.”
Upon entering the Weapon Room, Su Wangchuan called out. Chen Ergou immediately put down his tools and hurried over with a respectful smile.
“Room Master.”
“These three are newly recruited assistants. They will work in the Weapon Room. Assign them tasks.”
After receiving detailed instructions, Chen Ergou nodded.
“I understand.”
He turned to the newcomers.
“Come.”
“I will show you around the Weapon Room.”
The three followed Chen Ergou, their admiration for Su Wangchuan burning even brighter. He could actually direct an NPC to issue tasks.
A true boss.
Once he handed them over, Su Wangchuan had fulfilled Instructor Yu’s request. He trusted Chen Ergou to handle the matter properly.
After eating a few meat buns, he returned to his room, logged out, and continued training.
Two days later.
The experience of [Fish Scale Technique] had advanced to 249/300.
Just one more day, and he would reach [Practice Makes Perfect].
At that moment, the dock erupted with gongs and drums. It was unusually lively.
As Su Wangchuan wondered what was happening, someone ran in from outside the hall and shouted:
“Constable Yu is returning to the prefectural government!”
“All the county officials have come out to see him off!”
“Our Gang Leader is here too!”
“Everyone, come and look!”
The shout stirred excitement among the crowd.
But when they noticed Su Wangchuan standing in the courtyard, the inner disciple who had rushed in immediately quieted and bowed respectfully.
“Greetings, Helm Leader.”
Su Wangchuan waved absently, and the man hurried away as if pardoned.
“Focus on forging.”
“What does Constable Yu’s departure have to do with you? Making money through blacksmithing is the proper path.”
After leaving those words behind, the Weapon Room once again filled with the lively clang of hammering iron, drowning out the noise outside.
Then Su Wangchuan walked out alone and stepped beyond the hall.
The dock was packed with people, bustling with excitement.
The commoners lined the road, shouting Constable Yu’s name.
His arrival had not only eliminated numerous wanted criminals but had also personally coordinated the destruction of the Nu Tao Gang that had dominated these waters. He had earned a solid reputation in Huishui County.
Yet even now, many had never seen his true face.
Including Su Wangchuan.
He was equally curious about this Third-Rank Martial Artist—whether he truly possessed some extraordinary presence beyond ordinary men.
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