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The Deathless Dao Arts did not record any Taoist words, spells, or talismans. There were only strange ways to guide the breathing. The first twelve pages of the book were about the content of the breathing and writing, and the last few pages were about the tiny figures making all kinds of movements. There were no words at all. On the last page of the book, it was written with a cinnabar pen:

"If you don't break it, you can't make it. If you break it, you can make it. If you die, you can make it. There is no beginning and no end. "

Mu Sheng did not know what these words meant. He only felt that this book was very different from other books. Moreover, the small figure drawn in the book was still colored. There were red lines and arrowheads that pierced through the small person's body and limbs. When he was free, he would imitate the appearance of the miniature person in the book to guide his breathing. The positions in the first few paintings were relatively simple. He could learn it as soon as he learned it. Mu Sheng discovered that he was training with the posture in the book. It could actually relieve the fatigue of following his uncle around the street and selling scallion pancakes for the whole day. He started to study more and more diligently. When his family saw him imitate the strange posture made by the strange book, they only thought that it was because the child was curious and no one cared about him. On the other hand, the younger brothers and the children of his uncle's family looked at him with admiration. Every time, they would ask him to perform. In a year, Mu Sheng had actually imitated all the positions of the first twelve pages of the painting. His body had also been trained to be extremely soft. He was able to curl his body into a ball and curl it into a bucket, and his body was able to twist in a position that ordinary people could not do. But the position of the small figure in the drawing behind him. . . No matter how Mu Sheng imitated it, he could not do it.

This year, Mu Sheng's sister was already fourteen years old. Because of malnutrition, she did not develop very well. She looked pale and skinny, and her hair looked yellow and yellow. Her small body looked weak and fragile, but her face was delicate and pretty. His small oval face was paired with big eyes, and he looked so weak that he could not stand the wind. At first glance, it made people feel pity for her. When her Ladyship's temple fair was selling flowers to subsidize household use, First Young Master Lau family, who was visiting the temple fair, saw her and sent someone to propose marriage to take her as a concubine.

When Old Man Mu first heard of this matter, he was furious and was unwilling to marry Mu Liang to the Lau family as a concubine. He felt that it was a disgrace to the family. However, Mu Liang considered the actual situation at home and strongly requested that his grandfather agree to this marriage. However, he put forward a few conditions. First, he wanted his own family and uncle's family to be in shambles. Second, he wanted to buy a good longevity material for his grandfather. Third, he wanted to help Mu Sheng find a job as an apprentice at the pawnshop of the Lau family's Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce in the Sand Willow City. This apprentice's job was not easy to get into. Most of the things that had been used in the pawnshop were valuable items. No one would dare to use dirty hands and feet, and after the acolyte came out for three years, He was able to take one step at a time to serve this enviable position in the court, and the salary he received was something that would make outsiders jealous.

After First Young Master Lau family agreed to these conditions, Mu Liang married into the Liu Family and became First Young Master Lau family's third concubine. When Mu Liang got married, his grandfather and Mu Sheng were crying and giving away other things. Only Mu Xian, because he was younger, saw his sister wearing a red wedding dress and wearing a head full of pearls and jade. She dressed like a person in a painting and was very happy.

Mu Sheng followed the group of people who were getting married to Shaliu City. His sister entered the Liu Residence while Mu Sheng was arranged to settle down at the pawnshop.

The pawnshop under the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce was called Xinglong Pawn Shop, and it was located on the most prosperous Salu Street in Salu City. In this small city near the edge of the desert, it was considered one of the best pawnshops. There were four courtyards, and the outermost floor was a three-story shop. The second was a warehouse of the same level, and the third was where the shopkeeper and the courtiers lived. The fourth courtyard was where the apprentices, servants, and kitchen were.

The pawnshop was set to be the manager, the head cabinet, and the second cabinet. The third cabinet, the fourth cabinet, and the missing cabinet (including the bag). The jewelry, the money, and the rest of the items were divided into the first cabinet, the second cabinet, the third cabinet, and the fourth cabinet. Internal deficiency (including the clearing of tickets, writing of tickets, etc. . ) Roll bags, hang plates) and acolytes. Apprentices have a time limit of four years. They would sign the apprentice contract in advance. Mu Sheng was led by the kitchen staff to settle down for accommodation and food. He brought him to the front yard to pay his respects to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper was a distant relative of First Young Master Lau family's family. The harmonious look on his face made people feel warm upon seeing him.

"Little Mu, right? Since First Young Master Lau family asked you to be my apprentice. . . He has given you a lot of face. You must cherish it well!" Manager Liu sat on the armchair with his legs crossed as he drank the tea in his hand. He looked at Mu Sheng, who was standing below him, and said, "I won't hide it from you. We are apprentices. They signed a four-year contract. " He threw a piece of paper to Mu Sheng and wrote:

"The one who signed the contract is because there are many poor people in the family. He is unable to live his days, and is willing to send his son to Xinglong Pawn Shop to be an apprentice. Four years is the maximum. Wiping the table and sweeping the floor, bringing water and cooking, Only if the owner doesn't use it, he is not allowed to do it himself. During the apprenticeship period, No remuneration, after learning, There was a discussion about his value. If you violate the rules of the shop, you can beat and scold as you please. If he ran away without permission, he would be punished with ten stones of rice. It had nothing to do with the shopkeeper. There's nothing to prove with empty words. "

" However, since you're a member of the Young Master's family, there's no need for me to sign this kind of contract with you. You only use apprentices for three years. The first two years were the same as the other apprentices. If you don't have any payment, just eat and wear. " When Manager Liu said this, he paused and stared at Mu Sheng. "I heard you can read, right?"

"Yes, Manager. " Mu Sheng quickly replied.

"That's good. If you are smart for a second year, you can do something you lack. If you are willing to learn something you lack in the third year, you can also learn it. This way, you can get your usual money every month. "

"Thank you, shopkeeper. Thank you, shopkeeper. " Mu Sheng heard what the shopkeeper said and quickly knelt down to thank him.

"You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank me, you should thank the young master. Since you have already entered the pawnshop, remember to follow the rules of the pawnshop. Otherwise, even if you are a member of the Young Master's family, I will still use my authority as the shopkeeper to expel you. " Manager Liu's tone suddenly became stern.

"That's for sure, that's for sure. " Mu Sheng hurriedly replied.

"Alright, since that's the case, you can leave first. " Manager Liu handed a piece of paper to Mu Sheng and said, "Take a good look at the shop rules. "

Mu Sheng took the shop rules and returned to his room. He opened it and saw:

First, Mortal Apprentices are not allowed to go out without permission after entering the factory.

Second, during the apprenticeship period, you are not allowed to use your name. You can only use a small name.

Third, during the apprenticeship period, they should prioritize their skills and not marry anyone else.

Fourth, when you see the shopkeeper, you must lower your hands and stand upright, waiting to be taught a lesson. You are not allowed to stand with your hands behind your back.

Fifth, if the shopkeeper has any matters to attend to, the apprentice must follow the customs of the younger generation and wear filial piety.

Sixth, you must address the young shopkeeper respectfully as an elder.

Seventh, the New Year Festival congratulatory ceremony must be performed with a kowtow.

Eighth, the pawnshop must follow the rules of the shop.

Mu Sheng kept it in his heart and did not dare to forget it. When he thought of his brand new apprentice life, he excitedly tossed and turned on the bed, unable to sleep. His senior brother, who had arrived a year earlier than him, woke up early in the morning, cleaned up the dust, and began his apprenticeship days.

Mu Sheng could read, and he was smart and handsome. In just a few months, the shopkeeper asked him to help from the backyard to the front of the shop. He slowly served tea and water from the guests. He went to the ticket counter to clear the tickets and write the tickets. Roll up the bag and hang up the plates. In less than a year, he had learned all of them, even though there was no reward for the first year. . . Mu Sheng was still very happy and serious. His cleverness, politeness, and diligence had won the love of everyone in Xinglong Pawnshop. Even some of the people who started to despise him for using his connections slowly changed their views on him.

First Young Master Lau family liked his sister when she married into the Liu family. The eldest young master often gave her some money for cosmetics. Other than the necessary expenses, his sister also used it to supplement her household expenses. Perhaps it was because she ate rather well this year, but whether it was Big Sister or Mu Sheng, they were both much taller than before. Big Sister was becoming more and more beautiful.

Mu Sheng's quick learning had surprised Manager Liu, but at the same time, he was also quite surprised. In the second year, Manager Liu took out some of the things that were missing from the store and gave them to Mu Sheng to make jewelry for him.