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Chapter 305 - 276 Future Development, Movie Plan

Chapter 305: Chapter 276 Future Development, Movie Plan

Liu Yuanbo felt completely numb, unable to muster any strength, slumped on the sofa for a long while before he finally regained his senses.

"Master, what is this?"

Wu Li: "It’s a method of Marrow Cleansing and Cutting Bone."

Liu Yuanbo widened his eyes: "Marrow Cleansing and Cutting Bone?"

Wu Li chuckled: "It’s essentially a type of massage therapy, which helps you loosen up your muscles and bones, allowing you to experience the process of Bone Marrow Strength early."

Liu Yuanbo, curious, asked, "Bone Marrow Strength? Does that mean my powers have now greatly increased?"

He had heard from Wu Li that Bone and Muscle Strengthening, with the right training method and corresponding medications, can be entered swiftly, but the final step—Bone Marrow Strength—couldn’t be trained without reaching a certain realm.

Wu Li shook his head smilingly: "If you had reached the threshold of Bone Marrow Strength, undergoing this could propel your cultivation. However, you’re still far from reaching Bone Marrow Strength. This session was just to strengthen your muscles and bones. Now, if you continue practicing Bone and Muscle Strengthening, the effects will be much better."

Liu Yuanbo was pleasantly surprised: "That’s still impressive. Master, if you provide such massages daily, wouldn’t our Martial Arts Hall soon be brimming with experts?"

Wu Li: "Experts are not cultivated; they’re forged through combat. Me massaging daily would only wear me out, not cultivate any experts."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuanbo looked up and noticed for the first time Wu Li’s sweat-drenched body, clothes soaked through, and an undeniable weariness on his face.

Previously, when Wu Li practiced Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound, he could only continue for twenty minutes before he had to rest. This time, he kept going for over an hour because stopping halfway during Marrow Cleansing would diminish its effects.

Given Wu Li’s physical condition, even with the passive skill of Endurance Muscle, sustaining Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound for an hour was pushing his limits. He wouldn’t be able to use Bone Marrow Thunder Sound for at least a week. Therefore, the idea of Liu Yuanbo about performing Marrow Cleansing daily was impractical; it would merely exhaust Wu Li to death.

Seeing Wu Li in his current state, Liu Yuanbo felt moved and guilty: "Master, since it’s so draining, why waste your effort on me? You could help the younger disciple with his Marrow Cleansing."

Wu Li dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand: "You call me ’Master,’ but in truth, I haven’t taught you much; instead, you’ve helped me a lot. Since your ambition doesn’t lie in Kung Fu, there’s limited help I can provide. Cleansing your marrow may not greatly advance your Kung Fu, but it’s at least beneficial to your health."

Liu Yuanbo stood silently for a moment, then solemnly bowed to Wu Li with a fist-in-palm salute: "Disciple Liu Yuanbo, thank you, Master!"

When he first became Wu Li’s disciple, it was merely something he wanted to try. Later, as Wu Li displayed ever-greater skills, Liu Yuanbo grew increasingly proud and admiring; even later, as Bo Yuan Company expanded successfully, his relationship with Wu Li began to feel more like a partnership.

But at least for this moment, seeing what Wu Li had done for him, hearing Liu Yuanbo speak, he sincerely regarded Wu Li as his master.

Wu Li accepted Liu Yuanbo’s salute, gesturing for him to sit down.

"So, why have you specifically come to Shudu to see me?"

Generally, Liu Yuanbo handled business or company matters himself without troubling Wu Li.

Taking a sip from his teacup, Liu Yuanbo began: "Master, I’ve come to discuss two main issues with you."

Wu Li: "Go ahead."

Liu Yuanbo: "Our Martial Arts Halls have already spread across China’s first- and second-tier cities, and some third-tier cities as well. According to big data forecasts, within a year, our domestic market will likely be saturated."

Wu Li nodded: "Are you considering entering the international market?"

Liu Yuanbo clapped his hands: "Right, Master, since you’ve defeated Hu Shan, your fame in Southeast Asia is established, and now you’ve made a name in the United States as well. We can start opening Martial Arts Halls abroad, like the successful one we opened in Yuhe City in the Southern Country."

Wu Li thought it over: "I don’t have any objections to opening Martial Arts Halls abroad, but do we have enough staff?"

Liu Yuanbo, visibly excited: "I’ve already started a new round of instructor training and they are also learning English. Once we launch our halls there, we can recruit local Chinese as instructors. Financially, we are fully capable, and with Haohan Fitness having branches in the United States, their initial support can be substantial."

Wu Li nodded: "I have good relations with the American Hongmen division in New York; they could also offer us some support."

Liu Yuanbo paused, then burst out joyously: "Master, you’re incredibly reliable!"

He was aware of Hongmen’s reputation; gaining their support overseas would be tremendously beneficial for early expansion.

Initially, when Bo Yuan Company was founded, thanks to Wu Li helping the Fenglin Group in a contest, Bo Yuan secured thirty store locations in prime areas across China’s first- and second-tier cities—an impeccable start.

Now, as Bo Yuan Company planned for its international expansion, having Wu Li’s connections with American Hongmen seemed perfect to Liu Yuanbo; Wu Li appeared to be an amazing asset for Bo Yuan Company!

"Master, you always manage to surprise people!" exclaimed Liu Yuanbo excitedly. "With connections in Hongmen, we could start with the first outlet in New York and then gradually expand."

Wu Li tempered expectations: "Don’t be overly optimistic. Americans think differently, they value facts more. Don’t be misled by my current popularity; unless I teach personally, the foreigners will scrutinize the skills of our instructors. If they don’t measure up, people won’t pay tuition."

"Simply put, there will be more challengers in foreign countries than at home, and their skill levels will be higher."

When Wu Li initially held an open challenge and defeated many domestic modern martial artists, fewer challengers approached Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall; now that he’s opening a hall overseas, he definitely won’t be able to avoid challengers there, and the martial arts level abroad is much higher than at home, making it even more difficult to cope.

"Now, how many in our martial arts hall have reached the Seventh Rank of National Martial Arts?" Wu Li asked.

Liu Yuanbo thought for a moment, "There are twenty-seven students and eleven instructors."

Wu Li frowned, "That’s still too few."

Seventh Rank in National Martial Arts, equivalent to professional athletes, with an overall score above B-Class; only such talents are qualified to represent Traditional Martial Arts in the ring to achieve results and strive for honors.

Liu Yuanbo: "Initially, having a few Seventh Rank instructors stationed overseas will suffice. Later on, we could try to recruit some capable instructors from abroad; there should be quite a few who practice Traditional Martial Arts there."

Wu Li: "Alright, we’ll start with that, what’s the second matter?"

Liu Yuanbo: "The second matter, I was contacted by the Qi City TV Station, they mentioned that the Ministry of Culture wants you to make a movie."

Wu Li was surprised, "A movie?"

Liu Yuanbo smiled, "Yes, cultural export. Besides winning honors in competitions, another great way is to make movies."

Wu Li chuckled helplessly, "I can handle competitions, but making movies is not my thing."

Liu Yuanbo: "The idea from the Ministry of Culture is to adapt the event on September 22nd you were involved in into a movie. Think about it, that incident has been huge news in the United States for many years, it’s very hot, and your performance fitted the American blockbuster style of individual heroism. Plus, with your current popularity in the United States, such a film would probably do well in the international market."

Wu Li: "I understand the reasoning, but why does it have to be me?"

Liu Yuanbo: "We need to leverage your popularity."

Wu Li: "Then I’ll just make a cameo appearance, no big deal."

Liu Yuanbo: "The Ministry of Culture actually discussed this, but they ultimately think that it would be best for you to star, to maximize the promotional effect."

Wu Li spread his hands, "But I can’t act at all, how can I do this?"

Liu Yuanbo smiled, "Just be yourself. The movie will definitely have lots of action scenes; who better to bring reality to it than the person involved?"

"Plus, those young idols, they sing and dance but haven’t learned to act, yet they still make movies, right? Your personal image, popularity, and skills are leaps and bounds ahead of those idols, so why can’t you make a movie?"

Wu Li: "... I still feel like it’s all too sudden. I’ve never even been in showbiz, and now I’m expected to become a movie star?"

"Ha-ha!" Liu Yuanbo couldn’t stop laughing; he found the idea of Wu Li getting into filmmaking extremely amusing.

"Master, I really think we should do it, and our company could get involved in financing as well. If the film turns out to be a box office hit, we could make a major profit and also promote Bo Yuan Martial Arts Hall in the film."

"In the end, we make money, your personal fame increases, and our martial arts hall gains recognition too; it’s a win-win-win!" Liu Yuanbo grew more excited as he spoke.

"Hmm, that sounds good, but what if the box office bombs?" Wu Li asked.

Liu Yuanbo: "If it bombs, it bombs; how many of our movies have bombed overseas over the years? What’s there to be scared of? At worst, we lose some money, and it won’t affect your fame since you won’t be mixing in the film industry in the future."

Wu Li: "... Alright, then accept it on my behalf, when do we start shooting?"

Liu Yuanbo: "It’s still in the planning stages, aiming to start shooting next March."

Wu Li: "Next March, I’ll definitely still be busy with Seeking Martial Arts and probably have UFC matches too, ah, life is tough..."

Liu Yuanbo laughed, "The capable are always busy, but Master, I suggest you get an assistant to help handle things so you won’t be overwhelmed."

Wu Li nodded, "Yeah, an assistant sounds necessary."

Previously overseas, Wu Li had Chen Gang from the Seeking Martial Arts crew helping with various tasks, effectively treating the director like an assistant, although Chen Gang didn’t mind, this arrangement couldn’t go on forever.

Liu Yuanbo: "So Master, do you want to find someone yourself, or should I recommend someone?"

Wu Li casually replied, "You recommend someone."

Liu Yuanbo nodded, "Do you want a male assistant or a female assistant?"

Wu Li: "A male assistant, writing female characters lately tends to attract a lot of criticism."

Liu Yuanbo: "Okay then."