Chapter 4: Plotting to Learn the Disorder Splitting Winds Hammer Method

"Xiao Jiu, blacksmithing is really hard work. If you want to strengthen your body, you don't have to go to that drunk Tang Hao! You can just exercise at home."

Upon hearing that Hu Jiu wanted to train at Tang Hao's place, Old Jack frowned. In his mind, Tang Hao was synonymous with unreliability, and working at the blacksmith's shop was simply too exhausting; he didn't want to see Hu Jiu go through that.

"Staying at home won't work. I just want to train in a more challenging environment. Grandpa, please agree to let me go. I know you have your ways." Hu Jiu threw away his pride, using even the tactic of acting cute to persuade Old Jack into allowing him to go and learn the Disorder Splitting Winds Hammer Method for free.

He remembered that this was the time when Tang Hao was teaching Tang San the Disorder Splitting Winds method, and if he missed this opportunity, there would be no chance left.

After all, Tang Hao wouldn't specifically teach the Clear Sky Sect's Disorder Splitting Winds to him; whether he could learn it for free depended on luck!

"Alright, alright, Grandpa agrees to your request. I'll go to Tang Hao's place shortly; I believe that drunkard will agree to this small matter," Old Jack said helplessly, ultimately agreeing to Hu Jiu's request.

As for whether Tang Hao would actually agree to it, he hadn't given it much thought. After all, in Old Jack's mind, he was the Village Chief of Holy Spirit Village, so this small matter should be a piece of cake.

"Hehehe! Then I'll go with you, which will also show our sincerity." Seeing Old Jack agree, Hu Jiu grinned foolishly.

"Okay, let's go!"

To ensure everything went smoothly, Hu Jiu specially went home to grab two jars of fine wine that Hu Rui had collected, carrying them in a small backpack before heading to Tang Hao's house with Old Jack.

Tang Hao's house was located on the west side of Holy Spirit Village, at the village entrance, not far from Hu Jiu's home. After more than ten minutes, he and Old Jack arrived in front of Tang Hao's house.

Old Jack walked slowly; if Hu Jiu had gone alone, he would have reached there in just a few minutes.

"Tang Hao, Tang Hao!" Upon reaching the gate, Old Jack was quite informal and shouted loudly before even entering.

"Who's yelling like that?" Tang Hao's impatient voice came from inside, and the curtain at the door was pulled aside, revealing his figure.

"Old Jack, what brings you here?"

"Of course, I'm here for something," Old Jack said, frowning at Tang Hao's untidy appearance. However, since he had a favor to ask today, he didn't use harsh words. If it were in the past, they probably would have already started arguing.

"Speak!" Tang Hao said flatly.

"This is my grandson Hu Jiu. He just awakened his Martial Spirit a few days ago, and I want him to train here with you. In return, he can help you out a bit; you should be pleased!" Old Jack proudly raised his cane as if he were doing Tang Hao a favor by sending Hu Jiu to him.

"No way!" Tang Hao replied without even glancing at Hu Jiu.

"Tang Hao, Uncle, please help us out. I know how much you love to drink, so I specially brought you two jars of fine wine today." Seeing that the situation was getting tense and Old Jack was about to get angry, Hu Jiu hurriedly pulled his grandfather back, stepped forward, and set down the backpack. He swiftly opened the wine seal, and an aromatic scent of rice wine wafted over.

As a wine lover, Tang Hao couldn't resist this, especially since he hadn't had a drink in several days while trying to make sure Tang San was eating well.

The cravings stirred in Tang Hao's belly, and he couldn't resist at all. He approached Hu Jiu without hesitation, grabbed a jar of wine, and started pouring it down his throat.

"Gulp, gulp, gulp!"

"Wow! This wine is quite good. In light of the wine, you can come and train here in the future, but I won't teach you anything. It's up to you whether you want to do it or not," Tang Hao said, casting a casual glance at Hu Jiu.

"Good for you, Tang Hao! How dare you…!" Old Jack, standing nearby, could hardly contain himself. This was his precious grandson, and Tang Hao had the audacity not to teach him anything—this was simply outrageous.

"Grandpa." Seeing this, Hu Jiu quickly stepped forward to intervene. He regretted asking Old Jack for help; if he had known that two jars of wine could resolve the issue, he wouldn't have made things so complicated.

"Thank you, Uncle Tang Hao. I'll be there on time tomorrow morning," Hu Jiu said obediently.

With the first step of his plan successful, Hu Jiu felt reassured.

In fact, there was something else he was a bit worried about. Although Old Jack agreed to let him take the working student position, he remembered that Tang Hao ultimately agreed to let Tang San attend the Spirit Master Academy. He just didn't know how things would change with his arrival.

Winning over Xiao Wu was a long road ahead!

Competing with Tang San, the destined child, for Xiao Wu, he felt like he was really overestimating himself.

However, who could blame him for liking Xiao Wu? Although he hadn't met her yet, having seen the original story and the anime, he had long been captivated by her!

Early the next morning, Hu Jiu held two meat pies in his hands and walked alone toward Tang Hao's house.

As for the meat pies, they were, of course, meant to build a good relationship with Tang San. He remembered that at this time, Tang San was still drinking porridge every day and was likely in a state of not being full!

Arriving at Tang Hao's house, he found the courtyard gate still closed, so Hu Jiu stood outside waiting. Since he was there to train and learn, he knew he had to maintain a proper attitude.

After waiting for a short while, Hu Jiu saw Tang San walking toward him briskly; he must have just returned from his morning training.

"Xiao San!" Hu Jiu called out.

"Xiao Jiu!" Tang San replied, unwilling to back down.

"Ha ha, I'm here to learn. Have you eaten yet?" Hu Jiu smiled, not wanting to compete with Tang San anymore.

"Not yet, come with me!" Tang San shook his head, walked to the courtyard gate, opened it, and led Hu Jiu inside.

"Xiao San!"

"Hmm?" Tang San turned back, looking at Hu Jiu with curiosity.

Hu Jiu took the two meat pies out of his pocket and handed them to Tang San. "These are meat pies made by my mom. I brought them for you to try."

Tang San stared at the meat pies in Hu Jiu's hands, momentarily stunned.

Having a friend bring him food was something Tang San had never experienced before, leaving him with mixed feelings.

"What are you dazed for? Take it!" Hu Jiu pretended to be impatient, shoving the meat pies into his arms and leading the way into the courtyard.

Although Tang San had lived two lives, he had spent his previous one in the Tang Sect and knew nothing about social interactions. He was no match for Hu Jiu, a seasoned veteran.

Just with those two simple meat pies, their relationship had already deepened.

Inside the house, Hu Jiu declined Tang San's invitation to eat together and instead accompanied the father and son as they finished their breakfast. The three of them then headed to the blacksmith shop.

"Xiao San, you teach him how to work later," Tang Hao said as he started drinking the alcohol Hu Jiu had brought the day before.

"Okay, Dad!" Tang San nodded obediently, then turned to Hu Jiu, gesturing for him to come closer.

Once Hu Jiu stepped forward, Tang San began to pull the bellows and started explaining how to operate the equipment.

Both of them had mature thoughts, so communicating wasn't difficult. One was willing to teach, and the other was eager to learn, resulting in a pleasant interaction.