Chapter 42: Progress Slows Down, and Escorts Go Out

After all the exercises were completed, Zhao Ya stood straight like a spear, his eyes flashed, and the attribute panel that only he could see was opened.

Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 17 years old. Remaining life: 45 (+43 days) years

Skills: Eight Vajra Skills (87/5000) Five Tiger Fists (193/5000) Wind Blade Skills (57/5000) Light Skills Flying on Grass (1042/2000) Swallow Three Water Flying Skills (844/2000)

[Heart Unlocking Progress: 54%]

Looking at these data, Zhao Ya could not help but frown slightly.

His martial arts progress has obviously slowed down in recent times.

For example, the Eight Vajra Skills, sometimes Zhao Ya has to practice for several days to increase his proficiency.

In addition, the heart unlocking speed has only increased by 4%.

This makes Zhao Ya a little anxious.

But he also knows that this phenomenon is inevitable.

After all, with the growth of his own strength, Zhao Ya has practiced the Eight-part Vajra Skill and Five Tiger Fist to a very high level.

At this point, it is difficult to make further progress.

It seems that I should find a way to learn some more advanced martial arts.

After all, whether it is the Five Tiger Fist or the Wild Wind Sword Technique, they are actually second-rate martial arts in the world, and they are truly common goods.

But where can I learn them?

The chief escort Meng Lei does have a few unique skills, but they are all used to save his life and will not be easily taught.

Zhao Ya thought silently, and the previous trace of anxiety had disappeared.

Because he knew that there is no shortcut in the martial arts.

If you want to become stronger, have enough capital, or even gain immortality, you must have a brave and diligent heart of a warrior who is not afraid of difficulties.

"Brother Xiaoya, the wind outside is a bit cold, go back to the house and sleep!" Zui'er shouted softly at the door.

Zhao Ya turned around and looked at Zui'er under the light. Seeing that she was wearing cool clothes and looking at him shyly, he couldn't help but smile.

"Okay, I'll go take a shower first."

Zui'er's face suddenly became redder, and she hurriedly turned back to the house.

A moment later, when Zhao Ya, who had finished washing, entered the house, the lights in the house had already been turned off.

With the help of the starlight outside the window, Zui'er could vaguely see lying on the bed with her head covered with a quilt.

Zhao Ya was amused.

This little girl is still so shy even after such a long time.

Zhao Ya walked over and gently stroked Zui'er's back.

"Are you asleep? Then I'll go to sleep too."

He said as if he was about to lie down.

"Don't!" Zui'er fell into the trap, lifted the quilt and shouted.

Then she saw the smile on Zhao Ya's face and couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"Don't what?" Zhao Ya asked with a smile.

"Oh, I won't care about you!" Zui'er was so embarrassed that she wanted to turn around.

But Zhao Ya grabbed her.

"Hmm..."

A moan, this night... was full of scenery.

The next day, Zhao Ya had just arrived at the escort agency, and the chief escort Meng Lei called him over.

When they arrived at the meeting room, Meng Lei smiled and asked Zhao Ya about his recent martial arts progress.

Zhao Ya did not say that his fascia had begun to tremble, after all, that was too shocking.

He just said that he felt that his progress had slowed down significantly during this period.

Meng Lei had expected this, and after comforting Zhao Ya for a few words, he got to the point.

"This morning, the Hong family in the inner city sent a message that they had a batch of goods to be delivered to Hekou Town, but now Escort Master Luo and Escort Master Lin have already gone out to escort, so I decided to let you do this escort. Do you have confidence?"

Hekou Town?

Zhao Ya immediately thought of the escort he had done last year.

He also won the meteorite sword on that occasion.

I don't know what's going on at the Iron Forging Villa. Do you know that the woman who cheated them of the sword is dead?

Zhao Ya's mind was racing, but he didn't show it on the surface. He immediately stood up and said, "Don't worry, Chief Escort, I have received great favor from the Escort Agency. I will do my best and will not slack off. This escort mission will be foolproof."

"Hahahaha, Xiao Ya, you are too polite. Sit down quickly. It's just an ordinary escort mission. You don't have to be so stupid." Meng Lei said with a smile.

Zhao Ya sat down again.

Meng Lei continued, "This escort is different. It is a two-way escort. After escorting a batch of materials from Wuxiang City to Hekou Town, we will escort a batch of silver from the silver bank there, so the time on the road will be longer."

"But you followed Master Luo on this trip before the New Year, so you know the route. It shouldn't be a big problem. I will assign you ten more escorts. What do you think?"

"Okay, but I want to choose the escorts myself."

"Of course, you select people today to prepare the escort car, and set off early tomorrow morning, okay?"

"No problem!"

When they heard that Zhao Ya was going to lead the escort, the escorts were excited.

These days, Zhao Ya has accumulated a good reputation in the escort agency, and he is the youngest, so many people are willing to get close to him.

If they can go on this escort trip with him, it will definitely be better than following old escorts such as Luo Qiang and Lin Sheng.

So when Zhao Ya started to select people, these escorts rushed to sign up.

Finally, Zhao Ya selected ten people and told them to prepare the escort vehicle and pack their luggage today and set off early tomorrow morning.

Everyone agreed.

After the meeting, Tan Dong came forward with great excitement.

"Brother Zhao, will I go with you?"

"Why, you don't want to go?" Zhao Ya smiled.

"No, no, no, I'm willing to go. I'll go back and pack my luggage now."

Tan Dong was about to leave.

"Okay, it's not too late to pack it up at night. You go to the escort car first. The journey is not short this time. Make sure the escort car is well loaded to ensure that there is no problem."

"Understood!"

The day passed in a busy manner.

In the evening, Zhao Ya personally checked the escort car again. After confirming that there was no problem, he told the escorts the gathering time tomorrow and left the escort agency.

When he returned home, Zhao Ya told Zui'er that he would go out to escort tomorrow and might take five or six days.

Although Zui'er was reluctant, he also knew that Zhao Ya was doing this job, so he hurried to pack his luggage for him.

This single coat is for practicing at night, this thicker coat is for when it is windy, and this oilcloth should also be brought in case it rains...

Seeing Zui'er packing up and the gradually fatter package, Zhao Ya was somewhat amused.

"Okay, stop pretending. I'll be out for five or six days. Why did you pack my winter cotton-padded jacket?"

"Isn't it because I'm afraid of another storm on the road?"

"Don't be so troublesome. Just pack two sets of clothes for changing."

Under Zhao Ya's insistence, Zui'er had to take out most of the clothes and repack them.

After doing all this, Zhao Ya took out the short knife.

"Leave this for your self-defense. Try to go out less during this period of time after I leave. If you encounter any problems, you can go to the escort agency for help. Do you understand?"

Zui'er nodded and reached out to take the short knife.

After practicing for this period of time, Zui'er's knife skills are not very advanced, but they are also in good shape. At least dealing with three or five gangsters is no problem.

But Zhao Ya still felt uneasy and gave Zui'er three more lime bags.

"The lime powder in here, if you encounter a strong opponent, throw it at his face, and then take the opportunity to escape."

"Yeah!" Zui'er nodded like pounding garlic.

In fact, Zhao Ya originally wanted to leave all the crossbows to Zui'er, but after thinking about it, he gave up.

After all, that thing is difficult to control, and it may hurt yourself if you are not careful.

After everything was done and slept all night, Zhao Ya got up early and came to the escort agency at dawn.

At this time, all the escorts had arrived.

Finally, count the escort vehicles and issue the escort orders...

After all the procedures were completed, Zhao Ya waved his hand.

"Let's go!"