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Xiao Shan did not do that, but simply instructed his bird spirits to keep watch from a distance.

As long as they don't disrupt order or do anything underhanded, he doesn't bother to care too much.

Whether they were so-called rebel leaders, regional military governors, or royal representatives, it was all the same!

They thought they were hiding themselves so well, and went about their business as they pleased, little did they know that in Xiao Shan's eyes, their actions were as ridiculous as those of clowns.

The current Weiyong Territory is not only well-funded, but in a sense, it is also a den of dragons and tigers.

To seize control of a company, in addition to taking the high-level route, taking the low-level route is also essential.

Especially for a number of well-known martial arts schools and escort agencies, as well as the city defense army and other forces, it is not easy to completely win them over by simply taking the upper-level route.

It can only be achieved by overwhelming force, and the martial arts skills required to do so are obviously extremely high.

The martial arts taught by Xiao Shan are all top-tier martial arts from the group files. After ten years of accumulation, many masters at the Innate level have emerged, some even reaching the late Innate stage, making them stronger than some monsters and cultivators.

He didn't mind watching the spectacle and seeing the mainstream martial arts techniques of the Great Chu Dynasty, since everything was under his control...

Pojun City, Sitong Escort Agency.

The security escort agency occupied a considerable area, consisting of a very large courtyard.

People came and went at the gate, most of them were martial artists with knives and swords, exuding a fierce aura, and of course, there were also many wealthy and powerful people carrying goods.

Two burly, skilled guards with bulging temples stood watch at the entrance, their presence complementing the two menacing stone lions not far away. This sight instilled fear in anyone who saw them, revealing the formidable strength of the escort agency.

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The Sitong Escort Agency is indeed quite powerful, especially its chief escort, whose Shensha Sword Technique is extremely formidable. He is ranked among the top ten in the Weiyong Escort Agency and among the top three in the Pojun City Escort Agency.

The sword technique practiced by the chief镖头 (head镖头) of Sitong镖局 (Sitong Escort Agency) was one of the top-tier martial arts techniques that Xiao Shan had casually scattered. Eight years ago, it was acquired by the chief镖头, who was already a top-tier master.

Over the next eight years, his martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Five years ago, Sitong Escort Agency was founded. It quickly grew into one of the most famous escort agencies by relying on the good geographical location and security environment of Weiyong Territory.

While the Sinking Sand Sword Technique cannot allow one to reach the state of perfect harmony between heaven and man, it can certainly help one approach the peak of the innate realm.

Even against ordinary monsters, it has the ability to fight.

On this day, an uninvited guest arrived at the bustling Sitong Escort Agency.

Just by looking at this person's demeanor and reputation, you can tell he's up to no good.

The entire Sitong Escort Agency, as well as the merchants who were negotiating escort business at the agency, were alarmed and gathered around the agency's huge training ground to watch the spectacle.

The newcomer was none other than a capable general under the command of a defeated rebel leader who had previously boasted of taking over Weiyong Territory. He possessed formidable martial arts skills and had previously defeated five martial arts schools in three days, quickly gaining fame in Pojun City with a perfect record and becoming a rapidly rising star.

Of course, anyone with a bit of knowledge would know that this guy is a powerful dragon who crossed the river from the interior of the Great Chu!

Therefore, the chief镖头 of Sitong镖局 (Sitong Escort Agency) dared not be negligent upon hearing the news and personally went out to deal with the challenger from across the river. He dared not use his own reputation as a stepping stone for the other party to rise to power.

After a few pleasantries and small talk, there wasn't much else to say, so they immediately started fighting to see who was better!

Swords clashed, sparks flew, and the fight was fierce. Half an hour later, the uninvited guest left with a gloomy expression, his steps were unsteady, and his breathing was quite unstable, clearly indicating that he had exhausted himself.

The chief镖头 of Sitong镖局 (Sitong Escort Agency) was barely breathing, but he managed to see him off to the door.

Clearly, the outcome of this battle did not make the uninvited guests feel triumphant.

It's unbelievable that such a powerful expert could be found in such a small territory as Weiyong!

The departing uninvited guest felt a turmoil in his heart, wishing he could roar to the heavens to vent his displeasure.

What I thought would be a piece of cake turned out to be a nightmare.

Back at the rented inn courtyard, upon seeing the imposing chieftain, the uninvited guest said with shame, "Chieftain, the mission to Sitong Escort Agency has failed!"

Then, he recounted the entire process of his contest with the chief镖头 of Sitong Escort Agency, and finally said helplessly, "It's really strange that such a skilled fighter exists in such a small territory as Weiyong Territory, and he's just a mere chief镖头 of an escort agency. It's unbelievable to me!"

With strength comparable to his, he would be a sect leader in the Great Chu, or a general in the rebel army. How could he be just a mere escort agency manager?

"Oh, there are quite a few strange things about this place!" The imposing chieftain waved his hand, showing neither disappointment nor anger. "Since yesterday, I've had a bad feeling about this!"

As he spoke, the chief looked at the uninvited guest and said leisurely, "Yesterday you challenged the last martial arts school and won with great difficulty. Today you are facing the head镖师 (chief镖师) of a more famous镖局 (镖局 is a type of security escort agency), so it is not surprising that you cannot win!"

The uninvited guest smiled wryly, recalling yesterday's challenge to the martial arts school. In the end, the victory was indeed quite difficult, and he could only sigh once again at how ridiculously strong the martial arts style of Weiyongling was!

There are quite a few martial arts schools in Pojun City, with more than ten being famous, and the masters of these schools are all quite powerful.

He challenged five martial arts schools in the previous two days, taking them down from the most famous to the least famous. But when he got to the fifth and most famous school, he encountered a tough opponent who practiced external martial arts.

The victory was hard-won and the cost was considerable. Such a master should not be underestimated even in the Great Chu region.

Unexpectedly, he suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a mere, insignificant martial arts school owner in Pojun City!

But what happened next left the defeated rebel leader and his trusted lieutenants dumbfounded, speechless.

It turned out that, apart from the uninvited guest who went to Sitong Escort Agency to challenge them, many other experts under the Great Leader also went out to challenge the best people in the city, both to build up their reputation and to subdue some local bullies with force.

As a result, they all suffered a crushing defeat today!

The local masters we're challenging today are all quite renowned figures, some being the chief镖局 (bodyguard agency) head, others the master of a large martial arts school, and all possessing exceptional martial arts skills.

Two of them even suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the martial arts school owner and the chief镖局 (bodyguard agency) leader they challenged, which left them extremely frustrated and momentarily disoriented, unable to recover.

They were all powerful figures who dominated their respective provinces. Even if their uprising failed, they were still able to escape unscathed, which shows how strong they were.

Unexpectedly, in this small Pojun City, they couldn't even defeat the head of the city's martial arts school or the chief镖头 of the镖局 (bodyguard agency). How could they possibly accept this?

"Strange, Po Jun City is truly strange!"

"That's right, who would have thought that a few martial arts schools and security escort agencies would have experts who are no worse than us, or even stronger?"

"Have you noticed that the martial arts techniques used by these local experts have never been seen before in the Great Chu?"

"To be honest, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of the Sitong镖局 (escort agency) uses a technique called 'Sinking Sand Sword Technique' that I've never even heard of before, let alone seen!"

"Me too, the guy we encountered was using some kind of Taizu staff technique, the staff could transform into countless forms, it was incredibly powerful, I'd never heard of it before!"

"I've encountered the Seven Kill Fist here; its power is truly astonishing!"

……

Even the dignified chieftain, seated at the head of the table, was not at peace with himself.

Once his trusted subordinates had stopped discussing, he spoke slowly: "So, our plan to make a name for ourselves through martial arts and then infiltrate the high-ranking martial artists in Po Jun City is no longer feasible?"

Even with his calm and composed nature, he couldn't help but feel depressed at this moment.

His trusted lieutenants were all formidable, and they had been unbridled in the states and counties where the uprising had taken place. Unexpectedly, they ran into a wall and were left in a sorry state in a mere small town in Weiyong territory.

Does he, as the leader, have to personally take on the task bare-chested?

Everyone present lowered their heads in shame, speechless for a moment.

"Chief, it seems that following the traditional Jianghu route will not yield much result!" The shrewd middle-aged man who had read the official proclamation that day immediately broke the awkward silence upon seeing the tense atmosphere. "Who knew that there would be so many powerful figures in such a small town as Pojun? If we continue like this, it won't be about making a name for ourselves, but about inviting trouble!"

These words left their companions feeling extremely embarrassed, yet they couldn't refute them.

The martial arts schools and escort agencies they challenged today weren't even among the strongest in Po Jun City. If they continued to challenge them, they would truly be asking for trouble.

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"Do you mean I have to take action myself?" The chieftain's expression was solemn. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "If there is a real need, it is not impossible!"

"No, absolutely not!" the shrewd middle-aged man exclaimed in a hurry. "Although our names are renowned, we are only within one province. The Great Chu royal family and the court don't care much about us, but the Great Chief is a different story!"

The rest of the sentence was left unsaid, but its meaning was self-evident.

As the leader of the defeated rebel army, he would not be easily abandoned by the royal family and the court of Great Chu, and must be a famous figure on the kill list.

Once exposed, the Great Chu royal family and the imperial court will send powerful figures to attack and kill them.

Despite the formidable martial prowess of the Great Chieftain, the power of the Great Chu royal family and court should not be underestimated.

Not to mention the legendary and mysterious Royal Guards, or the top experts in the Six Doors of the Imperial Court, there are also many strong individuals in the army who can rival the Great Leader.

Furthermore, with the royal family and the court issuing bounties early on, there's no guarantee that some powerful individuals, envious of the generous rewards, won't come looking for trouble. At that point, you'll be surrounded by enemies, making it difficult to escape.

Obviously, the chief cannot take action, at least not casually at ordinary times, as this would likely increase the chances of being exposed.

In everyone's eyes, the Great Leader's intervention must be at a crucial moment, a time when he can turn the tide or at the final stage of the plan, even if it is exposed, it doesn't matter.

Instead of starting out when he was already making a name for himself in the Wynn Palace, that would have been a huge waste.

"So what ideas do you have?" The chieftain's expression grew even more imposing.

If his subordinates could think of a problem, why couldn't he?

The group of heroes looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, the shrewd middle-aged man cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "It seems that taking the Jianghu route is unlikely to succeed. We can only find another way, join the government officials and the city defense army, quickly rise to prominence, and control a portion of the forces!"

Upon hearing this idea, everyone expressed their approval.

"That's a good idea. We're all seasoned veterans. Once we're in the city's defense forces, we'll definitely get our chances quickly!"

"That's right. With our experience in the martial world, we can quickly rise to high positions by joining the government service. Once we have hundreds of government officials and constables under our command, we'll be a force to be reckoned with!"

"Not only that, we can also operate both overtly and covertly. Overtly, we can infiltrate the government and city defense forces, while covertly using various methods to help our brothers who have entered the government and the army quickly accumulate merits and get promoted. I believe we will achieve something in no time..."

……

Pojun City was originally a city of immigrants.

The city's local residents numbered less than 50,000 previously.

Currently, the permanent population here is 200,000, and the floating population is over 100,000, with immigrants making up the vast majority.

Xiao Shan, the lord of Weiyong Territory, only sets the rules; he has no intention or obligation to take care of the local people.

Clearly, both the previous and current governors of Pojun City acted in the same manner.

Therefore, the origins of both government officials and yamen runners as well as city defense soldiers were extremely complex.

It was very easy to sneak in. Those few had spent a lot of money and, after half a month, they successfully entered the system of government officials, yamen runners, and city defense troops.

Originally, according to their plan, they would gradually show their abilities and, within six months to a year, successfully climb into the upper echelons of the government officials and city defense forces, or at least become mid-level officials.

Unfortunately, they were in such a hurry that they didn't inquire about the training model for new recruits in the government offices and city defense forces, and as a result, they were frustrated once again.

Whether joining the official yamen system or entering the city defense army system, all new recruits must undergo three months of training and related knowledge training!

What surprised them even more was that this training was a closed-door program.

In other words, during the three-month training period for new recruits, they were completely cut off from the outside world.

How is this possible?

What will happen to the Great Leader if we are completely cut off from the outside world for three months?

If the Great Chieftain has any orders, I'm afraid there won't be enough people around to handle them.

"What...what should I do?"

Whether they had joined the official yamen system or the city defense army system, the defeated rebel leaders were all filled with frustration at this moment.

Moreover, at this point, it would be impossible for them to back out even if they wanted to!

According to the so-called instructors, once you've entered the door, you have to pay a price if you want to leave!

As for what price to pay, it was all clearly stated, leaving the choice to the newcomers.

It's very simple. Since you're not even willing to participate in new recruit training, there's no place for you in Weiyongling. You'd better get out of here. Weiyongling doesn't welcome guys like you!

Such a price is too high. The defeated rebel leaders came for the Weiyong Commandery, so how could they be driven away before they even took action?

So, when they went back to their camp to get their supplies, they greeted the chief.

Ignoring the leader's thoughts, and without even having time to eat a bite of food, they rushed to the new recruit camp for training.

Then, the three-month training period for new recruits became a period of agonizing hardship for these confident but defeated rebel leaders.

They never expected that just being government officials and yamen runners would require them not only to be proficient in the same martial arts style, but also to be familiar with various rules and regulations, as well as how to handle different illegal matters.

This is hardly the kind of training for government officials and yamen runners. Even county officials in the interior of the Great Chu have never received this kind of professional training.

The so-called rebel leaders, while not entirely illiterate, were mostly skilled in martial arts and had absolutely no interest in learning law, handling neighborhood disputes, or dealing with various minor cases.

Learning these things is even more difficult for them than studying normally.

Learning the rules and regulations of Pojun City is understandable, but learning how to properly handle neighborhood disputes, street fights, and petty theft is a bit much, isn't it?

Unfortunately, despite their frustration, they didn't have the courage to voice their doubts.