The low-key prince summons trainees from the Imperial Household Department at the start of the game.

April 25th, the 24th year of Yonghe.

Zhou Xing sat on a small stool by the window of the side hall, holding a piece of freshly steamed osmanthus cake in his hand.

She nibbled on the food in small bites, her gaze not on the spring scenery outside the window.

A golden light screen, visible only to him, was floating in front of him.

Shangguan Jin Hong's secret letter arrived this morning; it was concise and to the point.

It is said that the workers' association has already gained a foothold at Tongzhou Wharf by taking advantage of the Third Prince's influence.

The contract for the transport of military equipment from the Imperial Horse Stables has been signed.

The workers' association's dispatch office has been moved from the less-than-truckload (LTL) area in the northwest corner to the side of the deep-water berth, facing the dispatch office of the sea sand gang across the river.

Zhou Xing held the letter to the candle flame and burned it. The ashes fell into the copper plate, and a very faint smile appeared on his lips.

The move to secure the docks has exceeded his initial expectations.

If they can steadily erode the influence, it's not impossible for the workers' association to replace the canal gang.

He patted the crumbs off his hands, sat up cross-legged, and silently uttered a summons in his mind.

A golden light curtain unfolded before my eyes like ripples on water.

The light was more composed and restrained than in previous large-scale summoning events, like an undercurrent in a deep pool, unassuming yet possessing a profound power.

The words on the light screen slowly emerged, their strokes ancient and vigorous.

"A four-star super team, team name: Wudang Nursing Home".

Zhou Xing stared at the words "nursing home" for several breaths, his lips twitching slightly.

The system's quirky naming style never disappoints.

Trainees from the Imperial Household Department, a Beggars' Gang startup team, Shanxi merchants' banks, the Tongzhou Wharf Workers' Association, the Four Sages of the Medical World, and now a Wudang nursing home has arrived.

But despite the laughter, the four-star rating gave him peace of mind.

The large-scale supergroup is four stars, three levels higher than the one-star Beggars' Sect, two levels higher than the two-star Shanxi Merchants, and one level lower than the five-star Four Sages of the Medical World.

The Four Sages of the Medical World specialize in medicine, while this elite team is likely a martial arts specialist. He needs to take a good look at the composition of the four stars.

The light screen continued to flicker, with the member list and detailed information appearing line by line.

Zhou Xing's gaze swept over those names, his pupils dilated slightly, and the curve of his lips slowly deepened.

"Song Yuanqiao, cultivation level: sixth rank."

"Implanted identity: Owner of the Wudang Boxing Hall in Runzhou, Jiangnan East Road, about 55 years old. He is kind and calm, and has a high reputation in the martial arts world of Runzhou. In his previous life, he was the leader of the Wudang Sect, and his Tai Chi skills have reached a state of perfection."

"Yu Lianzhou, cultivation level: sixth rank."

"Implanted identity: Deputy Director of Runzhou Wudang Boxing Hall, around fifty years old, with a resolute and serious temperament, and his Tai Chi swordsmanship is superb. In his previous life, he was the second senior brother of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and his combat strength was the best among the Seven Heroes."

"Yu Daiyan, cultivation level: fourth grade."

"Implanted identity: Wudang boxing master, about 45 years old. He was crippled in both legs due to a feud in the martial arts world in his early years. He now uses a wheelchair to get around and studies boxing theory. He is the living boxing manual of the martial arts school. In his previous life, he was the third of the Seven Heroes of Wudang."

"Zhang Songxi, cultivation level: fifth grade."

"Implanted identity: Wudang boxing master, around forty years old, resourceful and wise, responsible for the daily operation and foreign affairs of the boxing school. In his previous life, he was the fourth of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, known for his strategy."

"Yin Liting, cultivation level: fifth grade."

"Implanted identity: Wudang boxing master, around thirty-five years old, with a very emotional and straightforward personality. His Tai Chi sword technique combines both strength and softness. In his previous life, he was the sixth of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and was known for his passionate personality among the Seven Heroes."

"Affiliated members: There are about thirty third-generation disciples of Wudang, who are scattered in Wudang boxing schools and branches in various prefectures and cities as boxing instructors or teachers."

"Their cultivation levels are all between the third and fourth rank, and they all carry memories of their past lives. They are absolutely loyal to the host."

After reading through each point, Zhou Xing had a clear understanding.

Five people: two at the sixth rank, two at the fifth rank, one at the fourth rank, plus more than thirty third-generation disciples at the third and fourth ranks.

This power is comparable to the full combat strength of a mid-level sect in the martial arts world.

The system disperses them across various prefectures, where they exist as branches of the Wudang Boxing Academy.

This together forms a network of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world or江湖义气, a code of honor among the people) that spans the entire region.

He leaned back in his chair, mentally going through the past and present lives of these people one by one.

Song Yuanqiao, the leader of the Wudang Sect and the first disciple of Master Zhang.

In his previous life, he led Wudang for nearly twenty years, managing the Wudang sect in an orderly manner.

Although his martial arts skills were inferior to those of his second junior brother Yu Lianzhou, his integrity and fairness were admired by everyone in the martial arts world.

In this life, he is the owner of the Runzhou Wudang Boxing School.

Runzhou is located in the Jiangnan East Circuit and is the southern hub of the Grand Canal, a place where merchants gather.

This location happens to correspond with the branch of Heshengyuan in Jiangnan.

If Heshengyuan can leverage the connections of the Wudang martial arts school to expand its logistics in Jiangnan, the safety of north-south freight transportation can at least double.

Yu Lianzhou is the strongest fighter among the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

In his previous life, he was taciturn and resolute. He was the most skilled in martial arts among the Seven Heroes, yet he never sought fame or fortune.

Before Zhang Wuji emerged, he was the mainstay of the Wudang Sect's combat strength.

When he wielded the Tai Chi sword technique, he combined softness and strength, defending like a mountain and attacking like thunder.

With him by Song Yuanqiao's side, it was as if he had driven an iron stake into Jiangnan that no one dared to provoke easily.

Yu Daiyan, a tragic figure among the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

In his previous life, he was implicated by Yin Susu because of the struggle for the Dragon Slaying Saber. His limbs were crushed by the Vajra Finger of the Western Region Vajra Sect, leaving him paralyzed for decades.

The immortal gave him a second chance at life, but his legs were still set to be crippled, and he could only spend his days in a wheelchair.

However, the system assigned him the identity of "a specialist in boxing theory and the living boxing manual of the boxing school".

This means that although he cannot personally engage in combat, he is the theoretical core of the entire Wudang boxing school.

Of the more than thirty third-generation disciples, if anyone has any questions about boxing techniques, they should just go to Uncle Yu.

Zhang Songxi was known for his strategic acumen among the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

In his previous life, he devoted himself to the affairs of Zhang Cuishan and his wife, and was the most intelligent and skillful of the Seven Heroes.

The system's arrangement for him to be in charge of the daily operations and external negotiations of the Wudang Boxing Gym was just right.

With him around, the expansion of Wudang Boxing School's branches in various prefectures and cities will not be chaotic.

More importantly, his strategies could complement Yao Guangxiao's.

Yao Guangxiao strategized in the imperial court, while Zhang Songxi made his moves in the martial arts world.

One in the light, one in the shadows; one in the imperial court, one in the martial world—it's a complete game of chess.

Yin Liting was the most genuine and straightforward of the Seven Heroes of Wudang.

In his previous life, he was heartbroken over Ji Xiaofu's affair, but later he married Yang Buhui and had a peaceful end.

In this life, he is only thirty-five years old, the youngest among the five.

His cultivation level had already reached the fifth rank, and his Tai Chi sword technique combined strength and gentleness, infusing emotion into the sword, making it irreversible.

Such a passionate and genuine person can easily make friends and gain trust in the world.

It's perfect for building connections in the martial arts world.

He pushed open the window and looked at the newly sprouted buds of the old locust tree outside. The chessboard in his mind, covering the entire city, was expanding outwards.

There is a workers' association of Shangguan Jinhong at Tongzhou Wharf.

In the streets and alleys of the capital, there was Lu Changfeng's Beggars' Gang.

In the business world, there are Yidun and Lei Lutai's Heshengyuan.

In the shadows lies Nie Zheng's Ink Trace Pavilion.

The Four Sages of Apricot Grove were found in pharmacies throughout the four cities of the capital.

Xu Chu and three others were stationed at the emperor's side, Huo Qubing and two others were fighting in the northern border, and Yao Guangxiao and two others were carefully maneuvering in the court.

Now, even the underworld of various prefectures has planted spies.

What he needs is not a victory or defeat in a short time or in a specific place, but a net that can cover the entire Great Zhou.

This network is extending outwards from the capital, along the canal, and along the official roads, reaching in all directions.