In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

It's not impossible for someone to become a top-tier expert in just two years; the Zhang family's resources certainly played a part.

And this time, the digging actually unearthed something unexpected, even unforeseen.

Niu Family Village! Disciple of the Northern Beggar!

As far as he knew, this young man seemed to be about the same age as the young master of the Zhang family, but he never expected that he was already a top expert.

Those with impeccable character and exceptional martial arts skills are exactly the kind of talent they need to recruit.

"Is Ghost Yama also a member of the Zhang family?"

Thinking back to their first meeting, Zhang Xiaoshan pretended not to know Gui Yanluo and even put on a show.

Even Zhuge Zhengwo couldn't help but sigh that the Zhang family had hidden their true strength too well.

"The An family has connections on Ghost Street, so naturally the Zhang family has connections too. What's so strange about that?"

"Not surprising at all!"

Chapter 102 Guo Jing Enters the Six Doors; Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers in Niujia Village

"Guo Jing, son of Guo Xiaotian twenty years ago, is from Niujia Village!"

He lived on the grassland with his mother for eighteen years. His first master was one of the Six Eccentrics of Jiangnan, who taught him for ten years in the desert. Later, he met Hong Qi, who appreciated him and taught him the extremely powerful Dragon Subduing Palm technique.

His wife, Mu Nianci, had a daughter and lived with Yang Tiexin and his wife in Niujia Village.

Guo Jing helped the Zhang family because of the life-saving grace that the Zhang family's son had shown to Yang Tiexin and his wife in the Jin capital years ago.

In just one day, Guo Jing's background had been thoroughly investigated.

Zhuge Zhengwo also showed a satisfied look in his eyes.

Whether it's the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan or Hong Qi, the Beggar of the North, they are all first-rate heroes with generally impeccable character.

"I never imagined that a hidden dragon was lurking right under my nose without my knowledge."

How could they have been unaware of such a top-tier expert, a young genius with such an innocent background?

When the imperial court appointed officials, a clean reputation was the key factor.

Although Guo Jing's mother was on the grasslands, both the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan and Hong Qi, the Beggar of the North, were chivalrous individuals who could vouch for Guo Jing.

Moreover, Guo Jing was already a top-notch master at a young age. It would be a waste to bury such a talent in Niujia Village.

"Uncle, isn't Guo Jing's background a little too innocent?"

"You suspect something's amiss?"

Zhuge Zhengwo looked at Wuqing's doubts; such suspicions were not impossible.

19. Water that is too clear has no fish!

Being too innocent might not be a good thing in the eyes of these constables.

Therefore, Zhuge Zhengwo decided to be more careful, since caution is always better than making a big mistake.

"Let's wait a bit, I'll ask some friends in the martial arts world to investigate!"

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Three days later, a group of wandering swordsmen gathered in Niujia Village.

In order to recruit this rising star of the martial arts world, Zhuge Zhengwo also sought out the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan as his persuaders.

Although the message portrays Guo Jing as simple-minded, honest, and even foolish...

But Zhuge Zhengwo was a man who had experience teaching Wuqing and others, and he knew that Guo Jing was just a child at heart.

Really stupid?

Can one learn the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms in a short time? Can one become a top master in just two years?

Moreover, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan, though chivalrous, were also roughnecks in the martial world.

If seven or six people throw all their knowledge into one child, regardless of its usefulness, it's no wonder that most people can't learn anything through this cramming method.

Moreover, the seven individuals possessed diverse backgrounds and followed completely different paths.

"Mr. Zhuge, do you really think Jing'er can become a renowned constable?"

Although the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan disdain lackeys, Zhuge Zhengwo has an excellent reputation, and the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan have a slight 'reluctance' about apprehending thieves.

If they hadn't been so reckless and blind to right and wrong, thus missing the best time to save lives, the tragedy that followed might not have happened.

Therefore, their true hope in recruiting Zhuge Zhengwo was that Guo Jing would learn methods of apprehending thieves, so as to prevent him from being exploited by those with ulterior motives, losing sight of right and wrong, and leaving behind regrets.

"Whether Young Master Guo can become a famous constable, I dare not guarantee."

But I promise to pass on all the skills I've learned in apprehending thieves, and some of my experience in the martial arts world, to Young Hero Guo!

"I await Jing'er's gratitude to Mr. Zhuge."

Under the tutelage of Ma Yu and Hong Qigong, Guo Jing became a top master in the martial arts world, and by this time he had come to terms with the strangeness of Jiangnan.

They're the ones who are incompetent!

They are not good teachers!

Zhuge Zhengwo was the master who taught Guo Jing, and this was the source of his opportunity.

"Jing'er!"

"master!"

Upon seeing the arrival of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, Guo Jing, who was chopping wood in the courtyard, couldn't help but look delighted.

Looking at the simple and honest Guo Jing, Zhuge Zhengwo could hardly believe that the honest and loyal young man in front of him was actually a top master in the martial arts world.

"Nianci greets all the masters!"

"Good! Good! Good..."

Everyone was very pleased to see the beautiful and pretty Mu Nianci emerge from the house.

After all, Mu Nianci possessed the carefree and decisive nature of a江湖人 (jianghu person, a person of the martial arts world), as well as the virtue and loyalty of a respectable woman; she was more than a match for Guo Jing.

Where is Brother Yang?

"Uncle Yang lives with Silly Girl at the tavern."

"Silly girl?"

The Seven Heroes of Jiangnan were no strangers to the name "Silly Girl," knowing that her martial arts skills far surpassed theirs.

Who could blame him when his grandmaster was Huang Yaoshi, and with someone deliberately taking care of him? Although he was simple-minded, his martial arts talent was not low. Coupled with his childlike nature, he practiced martial arts as if it were a game, and his martial arts level improved by leaps and bounds.

"Jing'er, this is Mr. Zhuge from the Divine Marquis's Mansion!"

"Guo Jing has met with Mr. Zhuge. Some time ago, Young Master Zhang sent someone to tell Jing'er what happened!"

Previously, Young Master Zhang did not reveal this information to you, sir, so as not to disturb Guo Jing's life. I hope you will not take offense, sir.

"Hehe, it should be 'Young Master Guo, please don't blame me'!"

Revealing someone's secrets is not a respectable thing to do, especially since that person was clearly speaking from two sides. He didn't believe that the other party was being so kind as to just conceal Guo Jing's identity.

Their main objective is to confuse the public.

"Alright, let's have a couple of drinks at the pub and talk while we drink."

"Alright, let's go!"

A group of people headed towards the tavern when Zhuge Zhengwo suddenly looked to the side.

But in the corner, a seemingly crazy girl was looking at them curiously, her big eyes full of curiosity.

"Short and thin, like a bamboo pole, short and thin..."

"You crazy girl!"

Han Baoju and Zhu Cong were immediately enraged, as these two nicknames were given to them.

However, the two did not go over, after all, with the silly girl's martial arts skills, they would only be toyed with if they went.

On the contrary, if you ignore the other person, the silly girl will come closer.

"That's a silly girl, a pitiful person."

However, his martial arts skills are not weak. Last time, he toyed with us seven monsters, and we didn't even see a shadow of him.

"Wow, that's amazing!"

Although the martial arts skills of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan are only passable, the fact that they can toy with the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan like this is probably comparable to the Four Great Constables under his command.

"From a prestigious lineage!"

This silly girl is the daughter of Qu Lingfeng, a disciple of Peach Blossom Island. She had previously secretly learned Qu Lingfeng's martial arts.

Later, Huang Yaoshi taught her for a period of time, and the young master of the Zhang family also took special care of this silly girl, passing on some Taoist secrets to her for self-defense.

On the contrary, his martial arts skills improved rapidly due to his childlike nature.

"I see!"

Zhuge Zhengwo nodded. He hadn't expected that a fool would be so lucky; Niujia Village was full of hidden talents.

I had seen Mu Nianci before, and her martial arts skills were no weaker than Wuqing's. I never expected that such a silly girl would also be so skilled in martial arts.

Upon entering the tavern, Zhuge Zhengwo also expressed great admiration for Yang Tiexin.

As for Bao Xiruo?

Their willingness to forsake wealth and glory to follow him to the death is truly admirable.

Even Zhuge Zhengwo had to admit that Niujia Village, which seemed sparsely populated, was no ordinary place.

"Join the Divine Marquis's Mansion?"

Upon hearing the purpose of Zhuge Zhengwo's visit, Yang Tiexin, who was standing to the side, also paused for a moment.

He had considered that Guo Jing might enter the martial arts world in the future, but he never imagined that he would end up in an investigation department like the Divine Marquis's Mansion.

However, after a little thought, it seemed like a good idea.

The world is a vast and unpredictable place, and people's hearts are unfathomable!

The Divine Marquis's Mansion specializes in handling major cases, and given Guo Jing's abilities, they don't need to worry about his safety.

"It's not the Divine Marquis's Mansion, it's the Six Doors."

The Divine Marquis's Office handles cases independently; although its staff is small, they deal with major cases.

The Six Doors suffered heavy losses recently, which actually made it a very suitable place for Guo Shaoxia's development, especially since he learned a lot from the murder cases, which were all basic details.

Everyone grows up gradually. Solving cases is not about killing or arresting people; there is a lot to learn.

Of course, I will serve as Guo Shaoxia's mentor, passing on my years of experience in handling cases.

Zhuge Zhengwo's explanation left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

However, upon further consideration, the prospects of the Six Doors are indeed superior to those of the Divine Marquis's Mansion, especially now that the Six Doors has suffered heavy losses, making it even more possible for them to achieve a leapfrog advancement.

"Very well, this is also a good experience for Jing'er!"

“Yes, Jing’er, it’s a waste of all your learning to stay in Niujia Village all this time. A good man should have ambitions beyond his hometown.”

The Seven Freaks of Jiangnan also acted as persuaders, and had a great influence on Guo Jing's will.

They see this as a good thing.

Although the Six Doors are despised by many, they uphold justice, and righteous people will not clash with them.

If things go well in the future, and one becomes a renowned constable, a master constable, or a leader, they will hold a very high position in the martial arts world.

Chapter 103 Breaking Through to the Eighth Cauldron Realm Again

[Host: Zhang Xiaoshan]

True Qi: Peak of Innate Realm, Peak of Seven Cauldrons

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