Siheyuan: Cao Liang's rise

It was still early, so Cao Liang did not go to the black market immediately, but came to Gangzi's house.

He also brought a rabbit to the door.

"Liangzi? Why are you here at this time? Have you eaten?"

As soon as Gangzi's father saw Cao Liang, he smiled and invited him.

Gangzi's family has more people than his, two adults and four children.

Gangzi is the eldest, and he has a younger brother and two younger sisters.

Gangzi's father is the only one in the family who has a job. He works in a car repair shop under the street office.

"I've eaten. I have something to ask Gangzi."

Cao Liang handed the rabbit to Gangzi's mother and said with a smile, "Aunt, I got this when I went back to my hometown. It's for my brothers and sisters to supplement their nutrition."

"You kid, your family is not easy either, just keep it for yourself and take it back."

Gangzi's mother blamed him and didn't reach out to take it.

Cao Liang looked at Gangzi, and Gangzi said, "Mom, Liangzi will get it for you."

"You little brat, what do you mean by take it when you are given it?"

Gangzi's mother cursed, but still took it and slapped Gangzi on the head, "Gangzi, eat faster, don't you see Liangzi is waiting for you?"

Without telling his mother, Gangzi finished his portion in a few bites and went back to his room with Cao Liang.

"Have you been out looking for work these past two days?"

Cao Liang asked.

Gangzi shook his head: "I'll listen to you and rest at home for the next two days."

Cao Liang nodded, "That's good, come with me to the black market tonight."

"Row."

Gangzi agreed directly as usual. If he asked one more question, he would lose. Anyway, he knew that Cao Liang would not harm him.

"Let's get some sleep first! We might have to work till very late tonight."

Gangzi nodded and they both lay down on the bed.

When he woke up, it was already late at night, and Cao Liang was not sure what time it was.

It’s inconvenient without a watch or something. I will definitely get one when I have the chance in the future.

The two of them went out in disgrace.

After a while, the two came to the black market.

"Buy or sell?"

The sentry at the door asked questions to everyone he saw.

Cao Liang said, "I'm looking for Chi Hu."

"Are you looking for Lord Tiger?"

The man instantly became alert, and so did his companion beside him.

Cao Liang nodded, "Just say that Liu Zhen's disciples have something to ask him."

The man looked at Cao Liang suspiciously, then said, "Wait here first, I'll go ask."

After saying that, he gave a wink to his companion next to him and walked inside.

Cao Liang waited patiently.

But from the way that man addressed him just now, it seemed that this senior brother of his had considerable influence in the black market.

But the master didn't give any more information, so he didn't know either.

Not long after, the man came back and said, "Master Tiger asked me to take you to see him."

"Thank you."

After saying thank you, Cao Liang followed the man into the black market.

After arriving at a door, the man stepped forward and knocked on the door, "Master Tiger, it's me, Xiao Si."

Soon the door was opened, and a burly man walked out. He looked at Cao Liang and Gangzi, then said to Cao Liang, "You must be Junior Brother Cao Liang, right? I heard Master mention you."

The person who came was Chi Hu.

He learned a few tricks from Liu Zhen when he was young, which helped him build his later career, so he respected Liu Zhen very much.

He himself is also a martial artist, so he can tell at a glance whether someone is from the same profession or not.

Although Gangzi has a good physique, he does not show any signs of having practiced martial arts, which is why he recognized Cao Liang's identity at a glance.

"Cao Liang has met Senior Brother."

Cao Liang bowed.

"Don't be shy, let's talk inside."

Chi Hu said to Xiao Si, "Go back and keep watch!"

Xiao Si nodded and left.

After sitting down in the courtyard, Chi Hu had someone pour him some tea, then asked, "Junior brother, did the master have any instructions for you to come this time?"

Cao Liang shook his head: "To be honest, I actually needed help from my senior brother, so I went to ask him for advice. My master asked me to come to him."

Chi Hu said happily: "It's amazing that the master still remembers a useless disciple like me."

During festivals, he often went to give gifts to Liu Zhen, but Liu Zhen just refused to accept them.

He thought Liu Zhen disliked his identity, but now it seems that is not the case.

He was immediately overjoyed, and waved his hand, saying domineeringly: "Junior brother, if you have anything to say, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I will do it for you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother. Actually, I got some game and I wanted your help."

Cao Liang stated his purpose.

Chi Hu was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I thought it was something else, it's just this! Just bring it to me, and I will definitely give you a fair price."

"Do you want one, senior brother?" Cao Liang asked.

"What big thing? Wild boar? Or something else?" Chi Hu asked curiously, then nodded and said, "As long as it's edible, no matter what it is, I'll take it."

"Blind bear."

"What? Blind bear?"

Chi Hu was shocked and asked, "Junior brother, you beat up the blind bear?"

No matter how shocked he was, the wild boar was easy to deal with and it shouldn't be difficult to catch it if you had a gun, but the blind bear was different.

Even if they had guns, it would be difficult for just a few people to take it down.

Gangzi on the side was also a little confused.

He asked, "Liangzi, where did you get the blind bear?"

"I made it when I went back to my hometown."

"Then why didn't you call me?"

Gangzi asked anxiously: "What if we encounter danger?"

"We'll talk about these things later."

Cao Liang looked at Chi Hu and said, "Brother, this is a whole blind bear. Do you want to take it?"

"I will definitely take it. This blind bear has a lot of good stuff on him. Only a fool would not take it."

Chi Hu couldn't wait to ask: "Junior brother, did you bring it?"

"Brother, please wait for me for a moment."

Cao Liang nodded, then walked out, and Gangzi hurriedly followed.

After leaving the black market, Cao Liang said to Gangzi: "Gangzi, wait for me here."

After saying that, he entered an alley and came out soon, dragging a huge creature with him.

Looking at the whole blind bear, Gangzi said in shock: "Liangzi, you...I..."

"Don't ask. I'll tell you later."

Although Gangzi was full of doubts, Cao Liang came with him, so when did a blind bear hide here? But since Cao Liang said so, he had no choice but to nod.

The two of them worked together to carry the blind bear to Chi Hu's yard.

"Wow, you're really a blind bear."

Chi Hu looked around the blind bear with a flashlight and soon saw the scar on the blind bear's head.

He asked curiously, "Junior brother, did you beat this blind bear to death with your fists?"

He felt that the wound on the blind bear's head looked like it was caused by a fist.

Cao Liang nodded embarrassedly.

At that time, he had just brought the wolves into the space. When the blind bear saw that the food was gone, he became angry and pounced directly at Cao Liang.

How could Cao Liang indulge it? He punched it with all his strength.

So, because of the excessive strength, the blind bear was killed by a single punch and became what it is now.

"...Junior brother, you are this."

Chi Hu didn't know what to say.

No wonder the other person is the closed disciple and he is the registered disciple, there is a reason for that.

How much strength does it take to kill a blind bear with one punch?

He couldn't understand, could Cao Liang's seemingly thin body really have that much strength?