17: Tianlong TV series crew training camp

Xu Muyang accepted Li Xiuwu's invitation to become the manager and music producer of Golden Culture.

Phoenix Legend, moon above.

Xu Muyang looked at the printed lyrics and music.

Yang Linghua and Zeng Yi sat carefully, feeling somewhat restless.

The boss was going to release a song for them; they had only ever fantasized about such a thing. During their years struggling in Shenzhen, countless people had come with hope and left in disappointment.

"You two really have met a good boss." Xu Muyang handed them the lyrics and music along with the new contract.

"If you sign this contract, the company will be like your nanny. It's only because the boss is young and doesn't know better. Any other entertainment music company wouldn't offer such a contract."

Yang Linghua and Zeng Yi looked at the contract, their eyes also showing surprise.

The two signed their names without hesitation. Although the duration was long, the terms of the contract were truly too good.

"Practice this song seriously. After National Day, it will be released for you. I think it's good; maybe you'll become an overnight hit."

...After arranging everything, early the next morning, Li Xiuwu drove to the training hotel for demi-gods and semi-devils.

In the passenger seat, the Lion Cat lay there, looking a bit listless.

"Meow, do we have to leave home?" Since leaving the Courtyard House, it hadn't been very energetic.

"I see you running outside quite often, yet you're unwilling when I take you out?" Li Xiuwu didn't look at it.

This trip would likely take nearly half a year, and there would be no one to feed it at the Courtyard House.

Arriving at the hotel, Li Xiuwu was led by an assistant to see Zhao Jian, who was training the group.

Zhou Xiaowen is the general Yu Min and has already gone to Jiangsu; most of the scenes will be filmed there.

Yu Min went to Yunnan; there were many side story scenes for Duan Yu there, so he went to finalize the locations.

The training and equestrian training were overseen by Zhao Jian.

The actors for demi-gods and semi-devils were all training here, and they were all familiar faces.

"Yu Min Zhao."

"Li Xiuwu is here." Zhao Jian was quite polite to Li Xiuwu.

"Let me introduce the cast to you."

"This is Hu Jun, playing Xiao Feng; Gao Hu, playing Xu Zhu; and Xiu Qing, playing Murong Fu."

"This is Liu Tao, playing AZhu; Chen Hao, playing A Zi; and Jiang Xin, playing Mu Wanqing."

Li Xiuwu looked at Duan Zhengchun's wives and daughters. The system was also constantly reminding him of top-tier and high-quality cauldrons.

Li Xiuwu checked the system; the favorability ratings ranged from 0 to 20.

"Hello everyone, I am Li Xiuwu. Please take care of me in the future." Li Xiuwu cupped his hands to the group.

"We're all working together, no need to be so formal," Gao Hu said politely.

Sensing a hostile gaze, Li Xiuwu looked over; Horse Face was actually in the cast as well.

After everyone finished introductions, Zhao Jian spoke about work.

"I remember you have a foundation in swordplay. Could you demonstrate some?"

"No problem." An assistant handed over a prop sword; it was very light and made of plastic.

He tested the feel; it wasn't as comfortable as a metal one.

Li Xiuwu stood firm, his aura instantly shifting. As the longsword struck out, even the plastic sword produced a whistling sound.

His swordplay was fluid. Between every move and stance, the longsword traced beautiful arcs in the air, a delight to behold.

The assistant and the other training actors had a glint of wonder in their eyes.

As an Zhao Jian and martial arts practitioner, Zhao Jian saw the true skill behind it.

This swordplay looked flashy but hid danger. It was definitely not the performative kind; beneath the gorgeous exterior lay true killing moves.

Li Xiuwu sheathed the sword and stood as upright as a green pine.

"Excellent swordplay." Zhao Jian clapped, and the others snapped out of their daze, following suit.

"Follow me and do these moves." Zhao Jian personally stood up to demonstrate a relatively difficult martial arts posture.

Li Xiuwu took a look; his body flexibility was exceptional, and he struck the pose easily.

Seeing Li Xiuwu complete it so easily, Zhao Jian increased the difficulty.

"Alright, as expected of someone who has practiced swordplay since childhood. Your physical fitness is outstanding; you don't need martial arts training."

Zhao Jian said with a smile. Having one less person to train made him feel more relaxed as well.

One must know that most of these people had no foundation in martial arts, so his workload was quite heavy.

Hearing that Li Xiuwu didn't need to train, the others showed envious expressions.

During this time, their training was very arduous. Stretching muscles and bones left some of the non-professionally trained and older actors feeling sore all over.

"By the way, do you know how to ride a horse?" Zhao Jian asked him again.

"No," Li Xiuwu shook his head; he had never ridden a horse.

"But I have a natural affinity for animals."

"Mm-hmm." Zhao Jian nodded, not taking his claim of being close to animals to heart.

"Just focus on learning equestrianism. I don't expect you to be great, as long as you can manage a light trot."

Li Xiuwu didn't explain; such things wouldn't be believed even if he said them.

He watched the others practicing a common martial arts routine and followed along.

[Host detected learning a Body-tempering technique, Comprehension activated]

He mastered this martial arts routine after performing it a few times. The way the others looked at him changed.

"Stop staring. He has a martial arts foundation and great physical fitness; once you master one martial art, you master them all. Of course he can learn it just like that. You all should focus on practicing and get familiar with it," Zhao Jian told the group.

He turned and shooed Li Xiuwu away.

"Alright, don't stay here and distract everyone. Go find the assistant and get your room settled."

"Okay." Li Xiuwu left the training ground, found the assistant, and checked into the hotel with the Lion Cat.

"You even brought a cat?" At lunch, everyone saw the cat at Li Xiuwu's feet.

"Is there a problem?" Li Xiuwu looked at Zhao Jian. If the production team didn't allow it, he really would have to consider the Lion Cat's living situation.

If he let it go back to the Courtyard House to find food for itself, it would probably wipe out all the birds in the trees. With an irregular diet, he wasn't sure if it would survive until his return.

"It's fine, as long as it doesn't interfere with filming." Zhao Jian didn't have any objections.

Li Xiuwu nodded; as long as he could bring it, he would keep it under control so it wouldn't run around.

"Wow, what a beautiful kitten." The actresses came to the dining hall, and their eyes lit up when they saw the Lion Cat.

This kind of fluffy, white, long-haired cute animal was exactly what women adored.

"Li Xiuwu, is this your pet? What breed is it? I've never seen such a beautiful cat," Jiang Xin asked him.

"What's its name?" Liu Tao also crouched down, watching the Lion Cat eat.

Li Xiuwu looked down at the Lion Cat. He hadn't actually thought of naming it, but Liu Yifei always called it Little Lion.

"Its name is Little Lion. It's a local Lion Cat."

"Little Lion." Several actresses surrounded the Lion Cat, picking out the few pieces of meat from their bowls to feed it.

"Meow, can I eat it?" The Lion Cat looked up at Li Xiuwu.

"If you eat their food, you have to let them pet you," Li Xiuwu said.

In an instant, he felt the system notification that several people's favorability had increased.

The allure of a cat truly is great.