After being pulled up by Li Zexuan, Iron Egg's eyes were still fixed on Li Zexuan. He really hoped that the Young Master would accept him.
Feeling the deep pleading in Iron Egg's eyes and recalling the words of Iron Egg, Li Zexuan could not help but feel touched. This child was only six or seven years old. It was not that he could not accept him as a disciple, but there were some things that had to be made clear in advance.
Li Zexuan turned around and put his hands behind his back. After thinking for a while, he said, "Iron Egg, you risked your life to save Lan 'er. I have always been grateful to you. But if you want to be my disciple just to learn martial arts and not be bullied, I can't accept you. "
Iron Egg asked anxiously, "Why, Young Master?"
Han Yuxi also looked at Li Zexuan curiously. She heard the Young Master's words, it seemed that Iron Egg did have a chance.
Li Zexuan said slowly, "Heroes use martial arts to break the rules. Iron Egg, if you only focus on learning martial arts and pursue power without paying attention to self-cultivation, sooner or later you will go astray and bully the weak with your martial arts."
Iron Egg hurriedly promised, "Young Master, Iron Egg will not do that kind of thing. Please believe in Iron Egg. Iron Egg only wants to learn martial arts and not be bullied."
Li Zexuan shook his head. At the end of the day, Bruiser still had the temperament of a child. Once a person gained power, their way of thinking would change. When the time came, they would be slightly instigated by a villain, and it would be easy for them to go astray. Bruiser's thinking was still too simple.
"Iron Egg, I can accept you as my disciple and teach you martial arts, but I will also teach you other things to help you cultivate your mind. You must pay equal attention to them. If your mind is not stable, how can you practice martial arts? Besides, I don't want you to become a brute who only knows martial arts. Many things can't be solved by martial arts alone. I hope you can become a useful person to the Tang Empire. If I find out that you only know how to practice martial arts and neglect the cultivation of the heart, then I will expel you from the sect. Are you still willing? "
With the arrival of Zhen Guan's golden age, the world would gradually become peaceful. Most of the time, one could not rely only on martial strength and bravery to fight. In times of war, scholars were useless. However, in times of peace, a martial artist was of little use. Therefore, Li Zexuan didn't want Iron Egg to only learn martial arts. He wanted to teach Iron Egg some other things so that he could survive in peaceful times. As for how much Iron Egg could learn, that would depend on his luck.
After hearing this, Han Yuxi's eyes lit up. She didn't expect the young master to be so considerate and consider so much for Iron Egg. She hurriedly pushed Iron Egg, indicating that he should quickly accept her as his disciple.
Iron Egg was overjoyed when he heard that Li Zexuan could accept him as his disciple. However, after Li Zexuan said those principles, he didn't fully understand them. However, when he saw his sister urging him, he no longer hesitated and knelt in front of Li Zexuan again.
"Young master, Iron Egg agrees to cultivate the heart and practice martial arts with you. I beg you to accept Iron Egg as your disciple!"
Li Zexuan didn't stop him this time. He nodded and said, "Well, Iron Egg, go back and tell your father. If your father agrees, I will officially accept you as my disciple."
"That's great. My father will definitely agree. Thank you, young master." Finally hearing a definite answer, Iron Egg jumped up excitedly.
Li Zexuan found it a little funny that he was still a child. He originally wanted to keep Iron Egg by his side and let him learn something. This child's temperament wasn't bad at all. Now that he unexpectedly accepted Iron Egg as his disciple, it didn't seem too bad. He just didn't know how good this child's potential was. After this trip to the Han Village, he would bring Iron Egg by his side and let him start learning.
"Thank you, young master." Han Yuxi was also happy for her brother. Iron Egg could learn something by the young master's side. It was better than playing in the mud in the countryside. Therefore, Han Yuxi was very grateful to Li Zexuan.
Li Zexuan waved his hand and said with a smile, "This is Iron Egg's own opportunity. Yuxi, you don't have to thank me."
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After dinner, seeing that Han Yuxi and Iron Egg had returned to Mingyue Xuan and Lan 'er had also returned to the backyard, Li Zexuan told his parents about accepting Iron Egg as his disciple.
"Very good. Iron Egg is a clever and brave child. I quite like him." When Madam Li heard this, she smiled and was the first to express her support.
Housekeeper Wang had told her about how Lan 'er was almost bullied in the Han Village. Madam Li, who had always been kind, was immediately furious. When she heard that Han Lizheng's son, Iron Egg, had risked his life to protect Lan 'er, Madam Li was very surprised that this child was so brave at such a young age. When she heard that her son wanted to accept him as his disciple, she naturally agreed.
Moreover, Madam Li had her own little plan. If her son accepted Iron Egg as his disciple, then his relationship with Han Yuxi would naturally become closer. She might even be able to hold a grandson soon.
Old Man Li frowned. He felt that his son couldn't even control himself, so how could he teach a disciple? He was simply leading the child astray. However, since his wife had already agreed, he couldn't say otherwise. He could only say, "Xuan 'er, since you've become Iron Egg's master now, then you have to act like a master in the future. Don't lead the child astray, understand?"
Li Zexuan could only agree gloomily.
"That's right, Father. How's the Nibbling Chicken from the Drunken Immortal Restaurant selling recently? Are there any other restaurants that imitate the Nibbling Chicken? "
Old Man Li frowned and felt a little surprised. He asked, "Xuan 'er, how did you know that there are restaurants that imitate the Nibbling Chicken?"
It seemed that he had guessed correctly. As expected, he still couldn't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. Li Zexuan sighed and said, "I guessed, but I didn't expect it to be so. Father, then are the sales of our Nibbling Chicken not as good as before? "
Li Jingmo nodded and said, "A few days ago, the Yunxi Restaurant in the East City also released their Nibbling Chicken. Although the taste is a little different from our Drunken Immortal Restaurant's, their price is cheaper. One serving is only 700 copper coins. Recently, the sales of our Nibbling Chicken have dropped by about 30%, and it's still continuing to drop."
"Then father, tell Shopkeeper Liu to give some discounts to the Drunken Immortal Restaurant's Nibbling Chicken. For example, every month, they'll sell it at half price or something. In any case, our cost is low and the taste is good. We're not afraid of a price war with them."
Old Man Li thought about it and nodded in agreement. "That's also a good idea. But Xuan 'er, why do you care so much about the sales of the Nibbling Chicken? Even if the Drunken Immortal Restaurant doesn't have the Nibbling Chicken, their business has always been very good! "
Although the Nibbling Chicken was very profitable, Li Jingmo's family business was big, so he didn't care too much about it.
Li Zexuan said matter-of-factly, "Father, people fight for their dignity, and Buddha fights for an incense stick. This Nibbling Chicken was invented by us. Why should we let these imitators earn more than us? Father, first tell Shopkeeper Liu to lower the price for a while. After I go to the Han Village and settle the matter of raising chickens, I'll make something good for the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. When the time comes, I'll see how the Yunxi Restaurant will compete with us. "
Li Zexuan obviously couldn't bear to let a knockoff's Nibbling Chicken surpass his, the authentic one. His father didn't care about this bit of money, but he did.
Hearing that his son was going to make something new, Li Jingmo was curious and asked, "Xuan 'er, what are you going to make?"
"Father will naturally find out in the future. That's right, Father, how's the preparation of the 300,000 strings of string of money? "
Old Man Li glared at him and said, "Naturally, there's no problem. The funds will all be in place by tomorrow. When the time comes, I'll send the money to the family's storehouse. I'll give you the key."
"Hehe, then thank you, Father. Your son will go to the Han Village tomorrow and explain the matter of raising chickens to the villagers. Then we'll start buying the chicken seedlings. This autumn harvest, Father, you must remember to send people to buy grain."
"Yes, Father knows. You just have to take care of your own matters. You're not young anymore. It's time for you to learn how to do some things. This matter can be considered a test for you. "
Li Zexuan nodded and said solemnly, "Your son understands the importance of this matter. I won't mess it up."
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