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Chapter 1586 "Amai Joins the Army" - Xu Xiuer

The General's Mansion in Huaihua.

"Next, I'll meet the last female lead in 'Like Brocade'."

Jiang Chen glanced at the General's Mansion in Huaihua, then his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, Jiang Chen appeared in the General's Mansion in Huaihua.

However, after wandering around the General's Mansion in Huaihua, Jiang Chen still couldn't find the person he wanted to see.

"Could it be that he went to travel the world?"

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, then turned and left the General's Mansion in Huaihua.

Although he didn't see the person he wanted to see, it didn't affect his mood.

"It's time to leave too."

"However, before leaving..."

Jiang Chen suddenly remembered the news he heard yesterday when he was buying the house, so he went to the brokerage again.

"Young Master Jiang, what do you want?" A broker rushed up to Jiang Chen as soon as he saw him.

"Oh, I'm here to ask if you have any land for sale?" Jiang Chen said with a smile when he saw the broker.

This broker is the one who sold him a house yesterday.

(Note: Jiang Chen bought the houses from different brokerage firms, and he obtained the household registration documents through special means.)
The reason Jiang Chen came here to buy land today is because of the news he heard at this brokerage yesterday.

"Young Master Jiang wants to buy land?" The broker's eyes lit up.

“Yes, the more the better,” Jiang Chen said.

“Young Master Jiang, our brokerage firm happens to have a wealthy man consigning land for sale, totaling three thousand acres. I wonder if you…” the broker asked hurriedly.

"Let me introduce them to you. If they're suitable, I'll buy them all," Jiang Chen said.

"Alright!" Ya Zi was overjoyed and quickly began to introduce the products.

The three thousand mu of land mentioned by the broker belonged to two villages fifty li away from the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty. They previously belonged to a wealthy man, and dozens of households in the two villages were tenant farmers.

Of the 3,000 mu of land, 1,000 mu are high-quality paddy fields, 1,000 mu are medium-quality paddy fields, and 1,000 mu are low-quality paddy fields.

“I’ll take them all. Let’s go transfer the ownership,” Jiang Chen said.

"Alright!" Ya Zi was overjoyed.

Land in the suburbs of Beijing is easy to sell, but also expensive, and very few people want to buy 3,000 mu at once. For their brokerage firm, selling it as soon as possible is also beneficial.

Over the next half hour, Jiang Chen, led by the broker, transferred ownership of the three thousand acres of land.

As he left the yamen, Jiang Chen tossed the broker ten taels of silver as a reward for his hard work.

"Thank you very much, Young Master Jiang..." Ya Zi said gratefully and left.

Jiang Chen walked towards the city outskirts, preparing to fly away on his sword in a deserted place.

As soon as Jiang Chen arrived at the city gate, he saw a woman riding a horse towards him.

"is her?"

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Orange Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Oranges?"

"This is the tenth time I've checked in and received the Orange Fruit."

The Orange Spirit Fruit is a spiritual fruit used to cultivate spiritual power, and it is of a higher grade than the Crimson Spirit Fruit. Although the Orange Spirit Fruit and the Crimson Spirit Fruit differ by only one character, they are worlds apart. It can be said that this is the fourth thing to increase spiritual power, besides the Elementary Spirit Nourishing Pill, the Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Crimson Spirit Fruit.

"After refining the Crimson Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute can be increased by 24 points, while after refining the first Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 240 points, and after refining the second Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 120 points."

"This is an extraordinary treasure!"

"Although only martial artists at the Spirit Abyss Realm can refine the Orange Thought Fruit, it is an extraordinary thing."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Lu Chuchu is a character in the TV series "Like Brocade".

In the drama, she is the daughter of the General of Huaihua. She has a forthright personality and loves to travel the world. Lu Chuchu meets Jiang Zhan through a misunderstanding, and later helps him when he is bullied, and also helps Jiang Si when she encounters difficulties. Entrusted by Yu Jin, she rescues Jiang Zhan from drowning, and they develop feelings for each other during their time together. When Jiang Si travels to Nanwu, she accompanies her all the way, doing her best to protect her. Ultimately, she and Jiang Zhan confirm their relationship and travel to the southwest together.

"I didn't run into Lu Chuchu when I went to the General's Mansion in Huaihua before."

"I didn't expect to run into you here."

In the drama, Lu Chuchu encounters Jiang Zhan on a boat and, due to a misunderstanding, steals his purse, causing Jiang Zhan to fall into the water. She subsequently rescues Jiang Zhan, clears up the misunderstanding, and becomes acquainted with Jiang Si. Jiang Si lends Lu Chuchu money, which she promises to repay, and states that Jiang Si is more interesting than Jiang Zhan.

Hearing that Jiang Si was having trouble opening a shop, Lu Chuchu brought Rou'er to help. She and Jiang Si became friends after meeting in Nanwu, and she also developed a romantic relationship with Jiang Zhan. To allow Jiang Zhan to focus on his martial arts training, Jiang Si invited Lu Chuchu over, and the two were seen chatting in the garden by Madam Xiao. Jiang Zhan revealed that Lu Chuchu was the daughter of the General of Huaihua, which caused his grandmother's attitude towards her to change from disdain to acceptance.

“Lu Chuchu…”

Jiang Chen stared at Lu Chuchu without any restraint.

Lu Chuchu and Du Bingyan in "The Wedding Sedan Chair" were played by the same actress in their previous lives.

The difference is that Lu Chuchu is heroic and gives people a different feeling.

Indeed, Lu Chuchu, the daughter of a great general, grew up surrounded by swords and spears, yet she did not develop a withdrawn or arrogant personality. On the contrary, she was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright, always facing life's challenges with a smile.

Lu Chuchu possesses an exceptionally positive and optimistic mindset. She never gives up easily and always faces life's difficulties and setbacks with a cheerful attitude. Throughout the drama, no matter what predicament she encounters, she quickly adjusts her mindset to meet challenges in the best possible condition. This positive attitude not only inspires everyone around her.

Of course, as the daughter of a great general, Lu Chuchu's martial arts skills are naturally exceptional. She is agile and adept at swordsmanship, handling both the provocations of evil forces and the protection of her friends with ease. Bai Bingke's portrayal of Lu Chuchu's martial arts not only showcases her heroic bearing but also perfectly embodies her chivalrous spirit. Every swing of her sword and every punch conveys her inner determination and strength.

"Ok?"

Seemingly sensing Jiang Chen's gaze, Lu Chuchu looked at him.

Jiang Chen felt Lu Chuchu's gaze and nodded with a smile.

Lu Chuchu glared at Jiang Chen, seemingly displeased with his gaze.

Jiang Chen chuckled softly and walked out of the city gate.

After leaving the city gate, Jiang Chen flew on his sword towards Nanwu.

In "Like Brocade", Nanwu is a southwestern regime that is skilled in secret arts and divination. It once infiltrated the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty and attempted to kill the seventh prince Yu Jin (the male protagonist Yu Qi), who symbolizes the future of the Great Zhou Dynasty, in order to weaken the national fortune of the Great Zhou.

Meanwhile, a prophecy circulated in Nanwu that "when the Holy Maiden appears, Nanwu will prosper, and the Great Zhou will change its surname," prompting Nanwu to search desperately for the Holy Maiden, attempting to use her power to overthrow the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Jiang Si, as the daughter of a noble family in the Great Zhou Dynasty, was revealed to have the totem of the Holy Maiden of Nanwu on her neck, making her a key figure connecting the two countries. Her ability to foresee the future after her rebirth became crucial in breaking the deadlock. The Grand Elder of Nanwu proposed a permanent peace between the two countries, using "Jiang Si becoming the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty" as a condition for a ceasefire. This ultimately led to Yu Qi (Yu Jin) marrying Jiang Si after ascending the throne, ending the hostility.

Finally, as Empress, Jiang Si promoted trade cooperation between Nanwu spices and Da Zhou grains and ironware, ending military conflict and achieving economic symbiosis. The relationship between the two countries was overturned from the prophecy of "Da Zhou changing its surname" to the substantial prosperity of "Nanwu rising", establishing a new type of diplomatic ties that was not based on military dependence.

However, Jiang Chen understood that the reason why the Great Zhou Dynasty and Nanwu cooperated in this way was because Nanwu was not capable of annexing the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Jiang Chen went to Nanwu because he wanted to see Nanwu's secret techniques.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived in Nanwu.

In less than an hour, Jiang Chen found the Grand Elder of Nanwu.

Elder Nanwu is a character in the novel "Like Brocade".

In the drama, she is one of the rulers of the Nanwu tribe, with a cold exterior but a warm heart. After Jiang Si fell off a cliff in her previous life, the Grand Elder broke through the Nanwu tribe's xenophobic tradition to take her in, taught her secret techniques to help her take revenge, and performed a "life-for-life" technique to revive Jiang Si, indirectly leading to her becoming a saintess.

The Grand Elder of Nanwu demonstrates the evolution of his relationship with Jiang Si from master and disciple to decision-maker: initially worried about the risks of retreating, he later adopted Jiang Si's suggestion to withdraw the troops; when faced with Jiang Si's identity verification as a saintess, he ultimately recognized her leadership and participated in the tribe's decision-making. As Jiang Si's protector and strategic mentor, the Grand Elder showed tolerance in a conservative environment, and his teachings and decisions directly influenced the fate of the Nanwu tribe.

"Who are you?" Elder Nanwu's expression changed slightly when he saw Jiang Chen suddenly appear.

"My name is Nan Chen." Jiang Chen was disguised.

"Young Master Nan, is there something you need?" Elder Nanwu was shocked, but he didn't show it on his face.

“I’ve heard that the Southern Crow Secret Technique is very powerful, so I wanted to come and see for myself,” Jiang Chen said.

"..." Elder Nanwu. "I want the Nanwu secret technique," Jiang Chen said directly.

“Impossible.” Elder Nanwu refused decisively.

“If you don’t refuse, I will destroy Nanwu.” Jiang Chen stretched out his hand to the Grand Elder of Nanwu.

The next moment, Elder Nanwu was grabbed by Jiang Chen in mid-air.

"you you……"

The Grand Elder of Nanwu's expression changed slightly, but she was not one to sit idly by and wait to die. She immediately activated the Gu worms to attack Jiang Chen.

"Overestimating yourself." Jiang Chen sneered, his true essence surging to keep the Gu worms at bay. "However, you're unwilling? Then don't blame me for being impolite."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen unleashed his Fire Charm Technique.

Jiang Chen's goal was simple: to use the Fire Charm Technique to read the memories of the Grand Elder of Nanwu.

The novel "Like Brocade" mentions five secret techniques of Nanwu.

First, the Art of Controlling Gu: As an exclusive ability of the Holy Maiden of the Nanwu Clan, the Art of Controlling Gu can be used to make prophecies, heal, or attack by manipulating Gu worms. Its ability originates from the Holy Maiden's unique bloodline inheritance.

Second, the art of resurrection: The secret arts of Nanwu include an ancient technique that can bring people back to life, but the specific conditions and methods for its use are not explained in detail in the current storyline.

Third, disguise: The Nanwu people used disguise to disguise their identities. For example, Asang's maternal grandmother gained trust by disguising herself and carried out the plan of substituting one person for another.

Fourth, Gu worm control technique: Nanwu secret technique can control others or commit murder through Gu worms. For example, Princess Rongyang used the Heart-Seal Gu to cause Su Ke's heart failure and death.

Fifth, breathing techniques and meditation: The methods of self-cultivation include specific breathing regulation and meditation techniques to balance the mind and body, but no specific application scenarios are shown in the plot.

Of course, in the mind of the Grand Elder of Nanwu, the Nanwu secret techniques were not limited to these five.

Under the Fire Charm Technique, Jiang Chen read all of the memories of the Grand Elder of Nanwu.

The next moment, Jiang Chen left.

Although Elder Nanwu's memories were read, she had practiced secret techniques, so the impact was minimal.

Therefore, when Jiang Chen left, he altered her memories.

……

"Southern Crow Secret Technique... Not bad."

Jiang Chen was processing the Southern Crow Secret Technique in his mind.

Of all the secret arts of Nanwu, Jiang Chen was most interested in the art of controlling Gu poison.

However, Jiang Chen thought of the Gu techniques in those fantasy novels.

The art of Gu (蛊) centers on the cultivation of poisonous insects. By placing various poisonous insects in a container and having them kill each other, the survivor is called a "Gu". Different novels describe the types and functions of Gu differently. For example, "Gu Technique" mentions that Golden Silkworm Gu and Snake Gu are deadly poisons, while "Seven-Day Gu" uses the extreme setting of exchanging seven years of pain for seven days of illusion to enhance the emotional conflict.

Jiang Chen felt that he could definitely raise Gu.

However, Jiang Chen didn't think too much about it at the moment, and flew towards Nanxia.

Half an hour later.

"Huh? Did we fly to the wrong place?"

"Is this Hamburg?"

Jiang Chen originally intended to leave directly, but he changed his mind after seeing the words "Hamburg City" on the city gate.

In an instant, Jiang Chen appeared in Hamburg.

"Hamburg should be a border town between Southern Xia and Northern Desert."

"do not know……"

Jiang Chen looked around the streets of Hamburg.

Just then, a woman appeared in Jiang Chen's line of sight.

"It really was her..."

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received a Golden Silk Armor.]

"A bolt of golden silk soft armor?"

"This is the twelfth time I've checked in."

"Golden silk soft armor is a common type of armor in martial arts dramas. It appears in dramas such as 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' and 'Nirvana in Fire'."

The golden silk armor obtained from system check-ins is made of millennia-old silkworm silk and can neutralize internal energy.

According to the system introduction, if struck by a martial artist, the internal energy of a first-class martial artist can neutralize 80%, the internal energy of a congenital martial artist can neutralize 40%, and the internal energy of a grandmaster martial artist can neutralize 20%.

"Good stuff."

"One Luo is one hundred and forty-four."

"good."

"Although the ladies of the Jiang family, as well as Jiang Meili and Jiang Meiyan, already have flowing cloud dresses, a piece of gold silk soft armor is not useless."

"However, there are more and more gold-threaded soft armors now, so we still need to carefully consider who will use them in the future."

"Whether it's for future generations of the family or as part of the family's heritage, it's all fine."

Right then, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Xu Xiuer, a character in "Amai Joins the Army".

In the drama, she is the daughter of Xu Yong, the jailer of Hamburg. After the fall of Hamburg, she met Amai and developed feelings for her. She followed Amai to serve in the army and stayed by Amai's side, never leaving her.

"Xu Xiuer from 'Amai Joins the Army'?"

In the drama, Xu Xiuer is the daughter of Xu Yong, the jailer of Hamburg. Chang Yuqing, having learned the details of Silver Fortress, immediately ordered his men to attack the city that very night. Because Silver Fortress lacked sufficient military strength, it was quickly captured. Tang Shaoyi sent people to the prison to recruit prisoners, promising that all previous charges would be nullified if they were willing to fight. Under Amai's leadership, prisoners eagerly volunteered. With the enemy at the city gates, even the criminals were determined to fight. The jailers were moved and drew their swords, following closely behind, including Xu Xiuer's father.

Ultimately, their strength was insufficient. Although Silver Fortress fought with all its might, Xu Xiuer's father entrusted Amai to take care of his daughter before he died.

After a harrowing ordeal, Amai finally found Xu Xiuer. Upon hearing the devastating news of her father's passing, she drew a dagger, unwilling to live on alone. However, Amai quickly stopped her, urging her to think carefully about her father and to bravely live on. Amidst the chaos of war, Amai, having endured much hardship since childhood, was able to lead Xu Xiuer to safety even in dire circumstances. It was during this time together that Xu Xiuer not only came to rely on Amai but also fell deeply in love with her.

Although Amai kept praising Tang Shaoyi, saying that marrying a good man like Tang Shaoyi would ensure a life of comfort and that he would take good care of her, Xu Xiuer wouldn't listen to a word Amai said. Instead, she grew even more fond of Amai. They only separated temporarily when Shi Dachun's wife adopted Xu Xiuer as her goddaughter.

Later, Amai joined the army and stayed in Yuzhou. Xu Xiuer would visit Amai at the military camp whenever she had the chance. Originally, women were not allowed in the military camp, but the soldiers had already seen through Amai's identity as a woman. So, when Amai was injured, the soldiers made an exception and allowed Xu Xiuer to stay in the army to take care of Amai.

She developed deep feelings for Amai and even confessed her love, but after learning that Amai was a woman, she chose to let go of her resentment and became sworn sisters with her. Ultimately, she became Shang Yizhi's concubine, beginning a new chapter in her life.

"Xu Xiuer, she's a lovely young lady from a modest family..."

Jiang Chen sized up Xu Xiuer.

Xu Xiuer can be described as a girl from a modest family.

She's 1.65 meters tall and quite pretty.

However, Xu Xiuer possessed exceptional military talent, especially during their escape when she worked alongside Amai (Han Maisui) and Liang Shaoyi, where she repeatedly offered tactical suggestions. For instance, she proposed a "feint to the east while attacking the west" strategy, which successfully misled the enemy and allowed them to break through a dangerous situation.

Moreover, as a survivor after the fall of Hamburg, Xu Xiuer possesses basic martial arts skills. She is proficient in using weapons when escaping and fighting against enemy troops, and assists Amai (Han Maisui) in resolving crises at critical moments.

Meanwhile, Xu Xiuer is adept at gathering battlefield intelligence and analyzing the enemy's and her own situation. In the drama, she observes the enemy's movements and adjusts the team's route in a timely manner, effectively avoiding risks. In Shang Yizhi's personal guard, Xu Xiuer, with her decisive character and strategic thinking, becomes one of the core members of the team, mediating the differences between Amai and Liang Shaoyi on multiple occasions to ensure the overall efficiency of the team's operations.

"I never expected that flying in the wrong direction would lead me to meet the female lead."

"That's just luck."

"However, now that Han Maisui is not in Nanxia, ​​will the plot start again, and what will be the fate of Xu Xiuer?"

Jiang Chen thought about it and decided that he could come to rescue Xu Xunxing when the Northern Desert marched south in the future.

Just then, a voice came from ahead: "Why are you looking at me?"