Chapter 085: I'm Just a Humble Worker

After three full days, the snow ceased only to start again. The accumulated snow had just been cleared.

The resumption of work notification had yet to be sent out, and was now forcibly delayed.

Zhou You sat on the balcony of the second floor, watching people practice martial arts in the yard below. Miao Miu and two others were already highly skilled but practiced diligently whenever they had time. Shao Qi sometimes sat beside, offering occasional guidance.

Zhou You noted that Shao Qi never practiced external martial arts in his presence but was consistently dedicated to his meditation.

Li Yunxi's mastery over her previously learned knife technique had become fluid. Her strength surpassed 3,500 kilograms, making her technique potent. She was now gearing up to learn another knife technique, with Shao Qi promising to introduce her to Qin Yuantian, the leader of the Knife Alliance, once she reached an advanced martial artist level.

At 10 AM, instructors began their classes, and the online platform's user count continued to rise. Whenever Zhou You had time, he would check out other sects' martial arts styles. However, in his eyes, these courses were either too basic or flawed.

Each course had a comment section. Instructors weren't obligated to address doubts during the lesson, so students posted their questions in the comments, fostering discussions. Some dedicated instructors provided practice suggestions there.

When Zhou You wasn't teaching, he enjoyed browsing these comments, selectively replying to popular ones. However, using an ID named "Zhou You World," many disregarded his input, often believing his perspectives contradicted the instructors, leading others astray.

Today, while casually browsing the platform, Zhou You chanced upon the instructor application channel. It turned out anyone could apply to become an instructor, but the martial arts association had to approve both the individual and their course to prevent misuse for profit.

Out of curiosity, Zhou You clicked register, entered personal details, and when prompted for a sect and technique, he selected 'none.' The system instantly rejected his application.

Undeterred, he created a new sect, Taiyi Xuanzong, and listed "Taiyi Inner Martial Arts" as the technique. The application was finally sent, receiving an automated reply: "Hello, Zhou You World. Your instructor application has been submitted for review. Please expect a response within three working days."

Just as the message ended, another notification chimed in: "Hello, Zhou You World. Your instructor application has been approved. You now have your own live-streaming room, but content requires manual review before going live. Would you like to start your stream now?"

Zhou You clicked "Yes" but then realized he hadn't planned what to teach. Mastering the Taiyi technique wasn't something done overnight. He spent a decade reaching the fifth level. Based on his calculations, an average martial artist might need two to three years just to reach the first level, even longer for a novice.

After selecting "Yes," the camera automatically focused on him. The screen displayed Zhou You in full, with several features lined above. After tinkering with every feature, he noticed the viewer count had risen to eight.

The stream hadn't officially started, and the only attendees were representatives from the martial arts association. Zhou wondered if every instructor application warranted scrutiny from the entire leadership.

He turned on his microphone, cleared his throat, and began, "Hello, everyone. I'm Zhou You. Setting up this stream was spontaneous, and I haven't decided on a specific course yet. Do you have any suggestions?"

Expecting a need for direct communication, Zhou You was taken aback as a flurry of voices filled the room.

"Is this really Mr. Zhou You?"

"I thought that ID looked familiar. It must be him."

"Oh my! Mr. Zhou is actually going to teach a class."

"Mr. Zhou, you're free to discuss any topic you like. There's no restriction on martial art styles in this live session. You could teach any technique you're proficient in, or share your personal insights on martial arts. I'm sure everyone would find your wisdom invaluable."

Zhou You thought to himself: Well, that might not be the case for everyone. In his experience, one should first rid themselves of distractions when practicing martial arts, focusing primarily on internal training. Only when one can regulate and harness their inner energy, directing it into their Dantian, should they move on to external techniques.

"Today, I'll share my insights on internal energy cultivation. Do I need to give a trial lesson first?"

All the participants in the live session responded in unison: "No need! Mr. Zhou's lectures don't require a preview. We've already granted you live broadcasting permissions. Anyone can join by just paying ten points."

Initially, various martial art schools were skeptical about this live streaming trend. Only due to external pressures did they reluctantly begin offering lessons. However, those who did soon realized that the income from a day of live streaming far exceeded any of their past endeavors. Especially with the tipping feature in the live room – some wealthy enthusiasts would pay vast sums for private consultations. Half of this money would directly enter the instructor's account, making many of them instantly wealthy.

With such outcomes, schools started to take live streaming more seriously. Some began hosting live sessions in rotation, while others introduced even more techniques and opened up additional classes. From only a dozen courses available on the platform's first day, there are now over fifty. However, Zhou You noticed many were repetitive. Some took advantage of platform loopholes, registering already-known techniques under new names. As long as no one enrolled in both classes, no one would notice.

As soon as Zhou You's course appeared on the homepage, the Martial Arts Association prominently featured it in the most visible spot. There was even a highlighted notification: "Heroic figure Zhou You joins the Martial Arts Association's live platform. Come and check out Master Zhou's lessons!"

"Zhou You? Is it really him? Wasn't he an outsider? Why would he want to teach at the Jiangnan Base?"