Great Yan, Yunxiao County, Wuxiang City.
Changlong Escort Agency's Martial Arts Training Ground.
At this moment, the atmosphere here was very lively.
"Lin Sheng, Lin the Escort Master, monthly salary: ten taels."
"Luo Qiang, Master Luo, monthly salary: twelve taels."
...
The sound of announcing salaries echoed in the backyard. Watching those escort masters go up to receive their monthly pay, the agency's staff were filled with envy.
For them, becoming an escort master and earning a considerable monthly salary was already the biggest dream in life.
Zhao Ya stood among the group of servants, but his attention wasn't on these escort masters.
He looked at the middle-aged man sitting on the stage, with a demeanor as steady as a mountain, and a curious look appeared in his eyes.
Is this the renowned Chief of the Changlong Escort Agency in Wuxiang City, Chief Meng Lei?
Having joined the Changlong Escort Agency and become a servant for over a month, this was the first time Zhao Ya saw Chief Meng, naturally sparking his curiosity.
At this moment, Meng Lei on stage seemed to sense something and glanced in Zhao Ya's direction.
Zhao Ya felt that the gaze of Chief Meng was as sharp as a sword, quickly lowering his head, with a surge of Qi Blood in his heart.
Being affected just by his gaze, he was indeed worthy of being a Martial Artist at the Membrane Forging realm.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya was not frightened but delighted, and with a slight thought, a light screen invisible to others appeared before his eyes.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 16. Remaining Life: 20 years.
Skills: Five Tiger Fist (Novice Practice 32/100).
His gaze lingered on the item "Remaining Life," and Zhao Ya sighed inwardly.
Although it was true that in this world ordinary people's lifespans are very short, according to this prompt, he would only live up to his thirties, not even reaching forty.
Is this considered dying young?
Zhao Ya speculated that it likely had something to do with his tragic childhood experiences.
After all, times were tough, and in his childhood, both his parents passed away due to an unforeseen change, leaving him to survive on the charity of others.
Perhaps it was due to this that his Primordial Energy was harmed.
If it weren't for his predecessor's hard work to barely make a living, he might not even have this little lifespan, let alone pass the escort agency's assessment and become a servant.
Then Zhao Ya opened another light screen.
This light screen was an extremely complex Human Body Outline Map, encompassing the viscera, veins, and acupuncture points, dazzling at first glance like a sky full of stars.
However, at this time, the vast majority of the area was shrouded in gray mist, with only the stomach area showing a faint glow.
[Stomach Unlock Progress: 2%]
Seeing this unlock progress, Zhao Ya sighed again.#
Having been in this world for over a month, Zhao Ya had roughly figured out the function of his Golden Finger.
There's no need to mention the initial attribute panel, displaying the skills he knew.
The key was that Human Body Outline Map.
Zhao Ya found that this Human Body Outline Map was closely related to him, reflecting the true condition of his body.
But up to now, Zhao Ya still hadn't figured out what this unlock progress was about or how to speed up the unlock progress.
But no matter what, with the aid of this Golden Finger, Zhao Ya had confidence in making a name for himself in this world of great cultivation.
Especially after seeing the demeanor of Chief Meng Lei, this belief in Zhao Ya was further deepened.
Because this was a strength-based world where as long as you possess great strength, you could live a splendid life. Otherwise, you could only end up at the bottom, where anyone could trample on you.
A determined look appeared in Zhao Ya's eyes.
Just at this moment, someone beside him suddenly pushed him.
"Hey, what are you daydreaming about? It's our turn to collect the wages now."
Zhao Ya turned his head to see that the one reminding him was also a servant of Changlong Escort Agency, named Tan Dong.
This person had an open nature, and after over a month of interaction, had a pretty good relationship with Zhao Ya.
Zhao Ya nodded and followed the other servants to wait in front of the stage.
By this time, the announcing of the escort masters' salaries had ended, and they had been led to the front hall for a gathering meal.
This was a tradition of the Changlong Escort Agency; every payday, there would be a gathering meal for the escort masters, also serving as team building.
But Chief Meng Lei didn't leave. He was standing on stage with a smile, talking to the porters who were receiving their monthly wages.
"Liu Lin, you did well last month, keep it up."
"Wang He, I heard you're engaged, congratulations, congratulations."
...
No matter who it was, Meng Lei could accurately call out their names and knew their situations well.
And those who were called out naturally showed expressions of being overwhelmed by favor, with the more shallow-minded being so moved their eyes turned red.
After all, they were merely porters of the escort agency, but to receive the personal concern of Chief Meng Lei was truly exciting.
Zhao Ya watched this scene from among the crowd and couldn't help but nod inwardly.
Indeed, anyone who manages to achieve something isn't a simple person. Meng Lei's prowess aside, just his ability to manage such a vast escort agency was remarkable.
"Really envious, when will I become a porter and receive the care and greeting of Chief Meng Lei," Tan Dong said with a sigh upon witnessing this.
"That probably would be challenging," Zhao Ya said.
"Why?"
Zhao Ya gave Tan Dong a sidelong glance, "You still don't know why? Just look at what you did the night before last?"
Tan Dong revealed an embarrassed look, "I just... went drinking, didn't I?"
"Drank until your back wouldn't straighten the next day?" Zhao Ya chuckled.