I have an endless army of warriors, rampaging across the heavens.

Chapter 72 Dream of the Red Chamber [Bonus Chapter Tomorrow!]

Whether there's something to do or not, I'm always concerned about national affairs.

The greater your ability, the broader your horizons should be.

But Zuo Jing was not overly ambitious.

He focuses more on the present than on the long-term vision.

After this swift and decisive battle with the Jiujiang White Wolf Camp, Zuo Jing realized: "Although I have many assassins, unparalleled intelligence, and an unmatched speed in transmitting messages, I still severely lack high-end combat power!"

In this battle, if there hadn't been so few high-ranking assassins, Zuo Jing's 'blitzkrieg' could have been even faster, and the number of low-ranking assassins lost could have been even less.

but--

"In terms of high-end combat power, I currently only have two sources: one is the high-level assassins refreshed each time the Jade Remnant is upgraded, and the other is the experts from the two families and three factions."

Of these, the former can be completely trusted, but for now, every death is one less, and we really can't afford to lose any more.

The latter can die at will, and no matter how many die, it won't harm Zuo Jing, but he can't be trusted at all and can only be used to a limited extent.

Why didn't Zuo Jing send experts from the two families and three factions to serve him when dealing with the White Wolf Camp?
That's all!
The concern is that these two families and three factions might also be infiltrated and leak information to the White Wolf Camp in advance, which would mean Zuo Jing's efforts would be in vain.

These experts cannot be trusted.

Moreover, once it is invoked, it causes too much noise.

not good.

"Outside of the high-ranking assassins."

"Outside of the two surnames and three factions."

"I need to assemble another team of highly skilled individuals who are willing to fight and are completely obedient to my orders."

Sakyo pondered.

Gradually, an idea began to emerge.

……

The Lei family of Shangyang Prefecture was destroyed, and the world was turned upside down.

Tengjiang City, hundreds of miles away, remained unaffected.

This day.

in the city.

Ma Duo led Han Kezhong at a brisk pace.

Upon arriving at the destination, Ma Duo emphasized again: "Hero Han, the rules of the Red Mansion may be a bit strange, but their reputation is excellent. As long as you follow their rules and complete the task, they will give you whatever they say they will, whether it is gold, silver or precious meat."

Ma Duo said, "Let's put gold and silver aside for now. Master Han has been struggling with martial arts for a long time, and I'm sure he has heard of the preciousness of 'Treasure Meat'. Apart from the Red Mansion, there is probably no other place in the world where we can obtain Treasure Meat so easily and reliably."

That's true.

Han Kezhong nodded secretly.

If it weren't for the precious meat, how could Han Kezhong, the dignified "Hundred Victories Blade," have associated with this scoundrel Ma Duo?

Ma Duo knew that Han Kezhong looked down on him, but he didn't care.

Anyway, he brought Han Kezhong on board entirely for the 'referral fee' promised by Dream of the Red Chamber—

A fourth-stage master can earn 2 taels of treasure meat for the referrer as long as they join the Dream of the Red Chamber, abide by the rules, and complete three tasks.

This is a treasure that money can't buy.

Although Ma Duo's reputation in the martial arts world was only so-so, he was knowledgeable and eloquent, and he was also good at running.

From July to August.

Ma Duo has already introduced four people to join him.

One of them violated the rules of the Red Mansion sect by indiscriminately killing innocent civilians, and was subsequently killed by other members of the sect who were tasked with doing so.

Two people have not yet completed three tasks.

Only one person met the requirement, and Ma Duo had already received 2 taels of precious meat, earning it very easily.

Moreover, once the other two complete their tasks, Ma Duo can get another 4 taels of precious meat. There is no easier way to obtain precious meat than in the Dream of the Red Chamber.

Ma Duo was full of energy.

After persuading four renowned masters at the fourth stage to join the Dream of the Red Chamber.

His ambitions were even greater, and he sought out Han Kezhong, the renowned lone swordsman known as "Hundred Victories Blade" in Jiujiang, a top master who had reached the fifth stage of external power release.

To exhaust one's words.

To persuade them.

They were taken to the Red Mansion stronghold.

Once a top-tier expert at the fifth stage reaches the required level, the referrer will receive a reward of six taels of precious meat, equivalent to Ma Duo's efforts over the previous month.

Whether Han Kezhong can ultimately obtain it depends on whether he can adapt to the rules of the Dream of the Red Chamber.

"The rules of the Dream of the Red Chamber are actually not very strict; there are only three prohibitions."

"First, one must not bully the weak or harm the innocent." "Second, one must not commit adultery, lust, or harass women."

“The three prohibitions are: disobeying superiors, betraying the organization, and selling out one’s comrades.”

"Master Han must memorize it well, as there will be a test later. If you can't memorize it, you will never be included in the Dream of the Red Chamber."

Ma Duo gave him many instructions and reminders.

The Three Precepts are rarely observed.

That's so easy to remember.

Those who can't memorize things aren't lacking in memory, but rather in attitude.

The Dream of the Red Chamber filtered out those with poor attitudes.

"The Red Mansion gives money and meat."

"They don't need anyone's help, and they don't ask for favors."

"Instead, we're the ones begging them!"

"Even someone like Yao Wentian, the notorious bandit from nine provinces known as 'Silent Landing,' is still on the 'List of Traitors to be Eliminated' in the Dream of the Red Chamber because he broke the rules. Killing Yao Wentian will yield 12 taels of precious meat."

Ma Duo was envious.

But he knew he wasn't strong enough to kill Yao Wentian, or even catch a glimpse of him.

However, Han Kezhong might have a chance.

"Yao Wentian".

"12 taels of precious meat."

Han Kezhong's eyes lit up as well.

The tasks in Dream of the Red Chamber are clearly priced, and the rich are generously provided, unlike those aristocratic families where one has to serve someone for half a year or even a year in order to receive even half a pound of riches.

It's not difficult at all.

Aristocratic families, how wicked!

Dream of the Red Chamber, wonderful!

Han Kezhong silently memorized the "Three Prohibitions of the Red Chamber," then had Ma Duo repeat them several times, and recited them himself. After confirming that they were correct, he suddenly heard Ma Duo say, "The Red Chamber stronghold is just ahead."

……

Han Kezhong arrived at the Red Building stronghold.

The so-called stronghold was actually occupied by only one person.

A young man dressed in gray cloth was alone in a small courtyard.

He recognized Ma Duo and greeted him, "Hello, Ma Duo."

Ma Duo smiled and said, "Greetings, Envoy. This is Han Kezhong, the great hero of Jiujiang, also known as 'Hundred Victories Blade.' His swordsmanship is superb, and he is a top master of the external force release level."

Han Kezhong clasped his hands in greeting to the young man: "Han Kezhong, a man of filial piety and righteousness, greets the messenger from the Red Mansion."

Zuo Jing possessed the assassin Zhao Yisanyisi, and was overjoyed to see Han Kezhong.

Five stages!
Unleash your power!

Masters at this level are rare.

Wild ones are even rarer.

The entire Lei family only has five experts of this level.

Most of the fourth and fifth stage masters in the martial arts world come from major sects or aristocratic families. They often occupy a blessed land with a stable output of precious meat. Only by using precious meat to nourish masters can they cultivate fourth and fifth stage figures.

However, for a wild master like Han Kezhong, who has no sect or school and works alone without a stable channel to obtain precious meat, breaking through the constraints time and time again is extremely difficult!

Zuo Jing seized this opportunity and, after wiping out the Lei family of Shangyang and the White Wolf Camp of Jiujiang in July, founded the 'Red Mansion' to use silver and precious meat to motivate wild masters in the martial arts world.

They don't need to be loyal.

They don't need to invest their emotions.

As long as you abide by the three basic precepts of Dream of the Red Chamber, it doesn't matter whether you do the tasks or not, but only by completing the tasks can you earn gold and silver and receive the precious meat.

Prices are clearly marked!

Children and old men are not deceived!

With its abundant wealth, the Red Mansion quickly gained prominence.

Zuo Jing possessed the assassin, tested Han Kezhong's recitation of the Three Commandments of the Dream of the Red Chamber, and then returned to his original body to review the current roster of all members of the Dream of the Red Chamber.

"Five stages, two people."

"Four stages, thirty-four people."

"Three stages, ninety-nine people."

……

(End of this chapter)