Chapter 002: Liao's Boxing Hall

Only then did the little money enthusiast feel at ease. After hesitating for a while, he attempted to make a bid:

The fair and slender fingers rested on the wrist, and Lu Yao felt a wave of warmth spreading throughout his body along the wrist

However, upon calculation, it amounts to merely half a tael of silver, equivalent to 125 yuan in Blue Star. This amount of money cannot even buy a few meals from takeout, it is truly too cheap

Upon hearing this, everyone appeared to take it for granted. Since ancient times, medicine and martial arts have been intertwined; for a martial artist to practice their skills, they must first become familiar with the body and master the principles of medicinal nourishment.

Lu Yao was penniless, not even wearing underwear, yet he exuded an extraordinary presence and declared proudly: "I have no money!"

Upon rising and arriving at the back hall of the boxing gym, both sisters were present

The annual tuition fee for a disciple at the boxing gym is only 100 copper coins, which is equivalent to 50 years of tuition fees, making it a substantial amount of money

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The currency of the Shun Dynasty is called copper yuan, and the annual tuition fee for the martial arts school is merely 100 copper yuan. Surprisingly, 1 tael of silver can be exchanged for 10,000 copper yuan

The road ahead is increasingly certain—there exists a world with extraordinary power that can surely cure one's own illness

He readily agreed: "No problem, I will go back and get the money right away"

The female master is not very old, and her calm face still carries a hint of youthful innocence. However, her figure is extraordinarily alluring, with her clothing at the chest area being tightly stretched.

Liao Yaxian skillfully administered the acupuncture, gazing at the young woman's serene and beautiful face. Coupled with the effects of the acupuncture, Lu Yao's body gradually calmed down

You can do it! Hold on! Keep going! Sweating profusely, my clothes were completely soaked, and I crawled forward little by little with sheer willpower

But my younger sister Liao Qi jumped out, patting her chest and taking on the responsibility boldly

The female master first shot a glare at her younger sister, then cupped her fists in salute to Lu Yao and said: "I am Liao Ya of the Liao Family Fist, and I will first take your pulse, young master."

Unable to resist glancing at a few unremarkable fine needles, I exclaimed: "Just a few pricks can achieve such immediate results, truly remarkable skill! Please continue with my treatment"

After a long while, Liao Ya retracted her finger, her face showing an expression of apology: "This young master, the physician cannot bring the dead back to life, you must be aware of your own condition, forgive me for my inability to assist!"

Regardless of the world, healthcare is a lucrative business, especially for wealthy individuals who do not wish to die

Lu Yao set down a newspaper, feeling somewhat puzzled

Lu Yao quickly nodded. Before he could react, the girl picked him up and ran towards the boxing gym like the wind

The opening of the boxing gym went smoothly, and the female master who was "standing post" bowed and greeted everyone, exclaiming:

She squatted down with a smile and asked in a gentle voice, "Young sir, do you need medical attention?"

This is "Yunzhou", which is under the "Shun" Dynasty, very similar to the Qing Dynasty of the Blue Star

Upon reviewing several newspapers again, I did not overlook the advertisements above, especially studying the information with prices in detail. I finally became convinced that the price of silver here is exorbitantly high

Liao Ya did not say anything more; she felt that it would be better to let this young gentleman leave comfortably

The upcoming time is very precious

But for him, it is unprecedentedly good, as he can at least move independently

Rest assured, my elder sister is both virtuous and talented, and she will not disappoint you! You may stay at the martial arts school, which will also allow for timely treatment

But willpower has its limits, and this broken body at this moment is simply unable to move

Young master, the current world is unstable, and the price of grain rises three times a day. How about I charge you 5,000 copper coins?

Upon seeing this, Liao Ya immediately took out a set of needles and, in the blink of an eye, inserted them into several acupoints, stimulating various vital points and revitalizing the body's original vitality

Liao Qi, the little money enthusiast, rushed forward excitedly after the treatment was completed and said in a delicate voice: "Young Master Lu, um... your treatment is quite exhausting... would it be possible to pay a deposit or two?"

The emotional turmoil surged and ebbed, and a more intense pain struck, rendering me speechless

Just when in despair, a pair of embroidered little boots suddenly appeared before my eyes. Looking up, I saw a beautiful young girl dressed in a light green coat and skirt.

I am Liao Ya, the master of the Liao Family Boxing Hall! The Liao family has a long-standing tradition in martial arts and possesses unique insights into medicine. I welcome everyone to visit!

A girl named Liao Qi gently placed Lu Yao on the chair and leaned close to her sister's ear to say

At this time, the Dashun Dynasty had just suffered a defeat and signed a treaty involving territorial concessions and reparations, yet the Empress Dowager still insisted on renovating the gardens, thus imposing additional taxes

Blue Star 1, two silver... only 250 pieces of money! As long as I casually bring some silver over, I can transform from a fake rich person to a real rich person

Lu Yao visibly relaxed, letting out a long sigh: "Thank you, Master Liao! I haven't felt this comfortable in a long time"

Thus, the people of Dashun began to engage in a rat race, eagerly signing up to learn various killing techniques to enhance their competitiveness. Martial arts schools sprang up across the land like mushrooms after rain

Liao Ya put away the needles and gently shook her head: "Young Master, this is merely a temporary measure; I have only suppressed the intense pain within you for the time being"

Young Master Lu is generous! The little money-grubber is overjoyed. He asked for a lot, but unexpectedly, the other party agreed immediately. Truly worthy of a wealthy family

"That's fair enough. However, Young Master Lu, my sister's consultation fee... is quite expensive!" Liao Qi's eyes sparkled as she fixed her gaze on Lu Yao

The two women bear a striking resemblance to each other, with identical double braids in their hair. Beneath their fair and smooth skin, a healthy flush glimmers, and their eyes sparkle with youthful beauty.

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Quickly arriving at the back hall, the young girl shouted: "Sister, sister, sister, come out quickly, there is a big deal!"

The increasingly familiar and frustrating backdrop has led to uprisings across various regions. Frequent wars and a weakened court present a scene of chaos and disorder.

The little money-obsessed one changed his expression, but Lu Yao immediately said: "I am a wealthy person from overseas, and what I have the least of is money. Just tell me directly, how much is the total medical expense?"

The imposing and magnificent aura of wealth made Liao Qi, this little money enthusiast, grin widely.

Delicate skin and tender flesh, showing no signs of labor, dressed oddly but wearing high-quality fabric, at first glance, he is clearly the young master of a wealthy family! The key point is—he is gravely ill! This is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity for profit~ We happen to be in need of money...

The young girl had a delicate and beautiful appearance, with fair and smooth skin, her dark and lustrous hair styled in two braids. Her pair of almond-shaped eyes curiously observed Lu Yao, who was dressed only in pajamas

Her voice is gentle and soft, completely unlike the fierce woman who just delivered a powerful punch.

Although her medical skills are quite good, especially her family's unique technique of acupuncture with golden needles, she is truly at a loss when it comes to late-stage cancer

I am fortunate to have found a place to stay for the time being. Since it seems that money is not an issue, the little money enthusiast has even prepared a single room for me, with generous treatment. However ... ...

The histories of the two worlds are almost identical, except that this side diverged onto a different timeline—at the end of the Ming Dynasty, it was not the Manchu Qing that emerged victorious, but rather the rebel leader Li Zicheng, leading to the establishment of the Shun Dynasty

Lu Yao was constantly calculating when suddenly, a wave of intense pain struck.

Liao Qi! Be more composed! Don't be so fidgety! Coming over is none other than the female master who just set up the post; it turns out the two are sisters

Everything else is negotiable, but the amount of silver in this world is not right! The war indemnity from the Shun Empire... why is it only 100,000 taels of silver? With such a meager sum, the people are struggling to survive and smoke of war is rising everywhere

Lu Yao also heard these words and desperately tried to get closer to the boxing gym, grasping at a glimmer of hope. However, the excruciating pain that felt like a knife piercing his heart and bones rendered his body unresponsive

The little money-grubber spoke while giving his sister a fierce look, signaling her not to let the fat sheep escape

At this moment, Lu Yao feels as if he has caught a severe cold with a fever of 39 degrees, and it is quite uncomfortable

Lu Yao sought but could not obtain, clasping his fists and saying: "Then I shall trouble you!"

In fact, he is completely broke

As soon as these words were spoken, my sister Liao Qi became anxious: "Sister, what are you talking about! How can we know our limitations if we don't try!"

This is a wealthy individual; let us first consume the precious medicinal herbs before discussing further

Lu Yao waved his hand grandly: "I have plenty of money, and I will certainly not skimp on the consultation fee!"

I still remember in history class, the last feudal dynasty on my side, each indemnity amounted to tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of taels of silver

While the pain was suppressed by acupuncture and he was able to move on his own, Lu Yao gathered all the items with writing from the martial arts school, especially newspapers, and carefully read through them to understand the world he was in

Indeed, it is only a temporary solution, and the pain has started again

This way, there is no need to worry about medical expenses