Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 112: Seven Swords Ambition, Fuwei Escort Agency
"What a beautiful sword!"

"Beautiful, right? This is called the Changhong Sword!"

"But... where did you get it, Master?"

"I found it on the beach!"

"Ugh... never mind!"

After dinner, Zhou Ming looked at the starry sky, feeling a little excited.

I'm afraid no one can keep their composure after creating such a sword...

"Since we already have the Changhong Sword, should we create the other seven swords later... The Bingpo Sword is easy, cold-attributed treasures are everywhere, like Bingpo, Heihan, and Xue Ruyi. If that doesn't work, we can use the cold jade bed in the ancient tomb as a backup..."

But the Purple Cloud Sword behind it can emit purple light... the Rain Flower Sword, the Green Light Sword... and the Thunder Sword. Do I need to build a generator?

Oh, right, the Seven Swords also have matching sword techniques and internal skills. The Seven Swords also need to be combined..."

Blanch!
Thinking about it this way, it is really not easy to collect all seven swords.

However, in this wonderful world of martial arts, there are countless rare treasures and many magical skills.

Maybe someday, we can get together...

"No, I have to urge Mu Dao Ren and the others to work for me and collect treasures and skills for me!"

Zhou Ming took a look at the mark of Mu Dao Ren.

Now, a month has passed. Zhang Cuishan, disguised as Vodka, has received emergency training and has mastered powerful disguise skills to deceive Mu Dao Ren.

After all, he only needed to hide that he was Zhang Cuishan.

As long as this point is not discovered, nothing else matters.

In the past few days, Mu Dao Ren and Vodka have been studying the situation in the south, seemingly looking for a target.

As for his men… Mu Dao Ren hasn’t received any of them yet.

In fact, Mu Dao Ren has his own force under his command, which is Ghost Manor.

In this world, there are always some people who offend others whom they should not offend, leading to their inevitable death.

And Mu Dao Ren will help him fake his death and enter the Ghost Manor.

After faking their deaths, the people they offended would naturally not pursue a dead person anymore, but since these people were not dead, they could only hide in Ghost Manor and not come out.

These people then became the forces under Mu Dao Ren.

However, those people did not know that the owner of Ghost Villa who helped them fake their death was Wudang Mu Dao Ren. They only knew that he was a strong man who had been hiding his identity, and called him Old Knife Boss.

Mu Dao Ren also intends to bring these dead people out, but he has not taken any action yet.

It was getting late and both of them were ready to rest.

"Your cultivation is profound, and you are not far from becoming a Grandmaster."

Taoist Mu smiled.

Vodka clasped his fists and said, "I would also like to thank you, Senior... Big Brother, for your guidance during this period."

"Well," Mu Dao Ren nodded: "It's getting late, let's go to rest..."

"Going to bed so early?"

A sudden interjection interrupted the two of them.

The two turned around and saw that Gin was already standing in the middle of the yard.

Taoist Mu frowned slightly.

How many times has this happened?
Gin is always elusive and would suddenly appear beside him.

As a grandmaster, he was never able to detect it in advance.

What exactly is this method?
"How did you come?"

"I'll supervise your work."

Jinjiu said bluntly: “You have been in the organization for more than a month, and you haven’t taken any action so far, not even the prepared actions. Of course I am worried.

Gin, a grandmaster can live to be three hundred years old, but you are not even a hundred years old. If you were an ordinary person, you would probably be in your early teens or early twenties.

At your age, why do you go to bed so early? "

Taoist Mu said, "The land of the South is vast. I just haven't found my target in such a short time."

"Then I'll help you find it?"

"Appreciate further details."

"The first one is the Fuwei Escort Agency. The second one is the Giant Whale Gang."

Taoist Mu recalled and said, "The Great Whale helped me understand that it is the largest gang along the coast. Naturally, its influence is huge, and it is indeed qualified, but what about the Fuwei Escort Agency?

My ancestor, Lin Yuantu, was famous for his sword technique that could ward off evil spirits. However, by now, the descendants have long since lost the legacy, and it no longer holds the same prestige."

Jin Jiu said, "However, the Fuwei Escort Agency is still renowned to this day, with ten branches spread across six coastal provinces. No one dares to provoke them because of their reputation. Especially the head escort, Lin Zhennan. Although his martial arts skills are weak, he is very experienced in socializing and has extensive connections!"

A gleam of light flashed in Mu Daoren's eyes, and he immediately understood.

Although the Fuwei Escort Agency has been able to continue to develop thanks to the reputation of its founder Lin Yuantu.

But Lin Yuantu was only a master at first. Later, he passed the Fuwei Escort Agency to his second son Lin Zhongxiong, and Lin Zhongxiong passed it to his only son Lin Zhennan.

By now, Lin Zhennan's sons have grown up.

You can imagine how many years have passed since then.

However, the Fuwei Escort Agency has been developing better and better. When Lin Yuantu was alive, the Fuwei Escort Agency only reached four provinces, but now, it has served six provinces.

On the one hand, it was because Lin Zhennan married the daughter of the Jindao Wang family in Luoyang.

On the other hand, it is indeed because of Lin Zhennan's own social skills and business acumen.

But the Fuwei Escort Agency still lacks a strong person to take charge.

Whenever a powerful enemy attacks, the entire escort agency will be defeated in an instant.

Although Mu Dao Ren has great martial arts skills, what he needs most in the organization is power.

But he didn't.

The two sides can form a complementary relationship!
"And right now, the Fuwei Escort Agency is in trouble..."

"I see, this is great timing!"

Taoist Mu nodded and said, "Could it be that the Giant Whale Gang is also in trouble?"

"Yes, and it's a big trouble!"

"It seems that you have found two good targets for me."

Jin Jiu smiled and said, "Controlling these two forces will facilitate subsequent plans."

"What are your plans for the future?"

Jin Jiu didn't explain, saying, "The people from Ghost Villa under your command should stop hiding. Why do you think the organization chose you when there are so many Three Flower Grandmasters who can't become Grandmasters?"
First, pull out a few trustworthy ones and use them. Don't let a small problem like lack of manpower delay the organization's work!"

Mu Dao Ren's heart trembled, and he quickly said, "Yes."

When he looked up again, Gin was gone.

A month later.

Fuzhou!

"Newspapers for sale, newspapers for sale, waiting for the Southern News, two cents a copy!"

"Newspaper sellers! Master Shi has published a new book, full of mysterious cases in the martial arts world, full of twists and turns, it's worth exploring!"

"Newspapers for sale! The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng is back with a second installment, six volumes filled with mysteries. More volume, no price increase!"

Newspaper boys walked through the streets and alleys, shouting hard and promoting new books.

Six months ago, the Legend of Lu Xiaofeng, which had become a national hit, had a second installment, and many people were extremely interested. This was mainly due to Zhou Ming's strategy of riding on the popularity of the series.

The book describes some secrets that ordinary people would never know, and anyone with some spare money would buy a copy.

Especially for Zhou Ming's second part, the overall number of volumes has increased from three volumes in the first part to six volumes in the second part.

The first volume mainly tells the story of the fake silver bill case.

In the second volume, the thief Chu Liuxiang appears, leaving behind a foreshadowing of the Jewel Pavilion.

In the third volume, in order to stop Chu Liuxiang from stealing the treasures of the Jewelry Pavilion, Lu Xiaofeng was accidentally involved in the case of the Jewelry Pavilion and eventually revealed the truth.

In the fourth volume, the protagonist tracks down Huo Xiu's wealth in Qingyi Tower, but only finds Shangguan Feiyan who was silenced. Then Xue Bing appears.

In Volume 5, Xue Bing's true identity is revealed: she's actually a member of the organization who escaped, codenamed Sherry. She was originally a key researcher on the research of a miracle drug for rejuvenation, and is a sister to Shangguan Feiyan.

Because of Shangguan Feiyan's betrayal and death, he was finally imprisoned by the organization and secretly took a magic medicine to turn into a child.

In the sixth volume, Xue Bing told Lu Xiaofeng that the organization would carry out a plan and action in Wudang Mountain, so Lu Xiaofeng tried every means to come to Wudang Mountain.

Next, of course, is the matter of Wudang.

This book has been involved in fake banknotes, the Pearl Pavilion and Qingyi Tower cases, Chu Liuxiang, Xue Bing, and the Wudang incident which is still very popular now. With so much popularity added up, plus the strong promotion of the Southern Magazine, how can it not be popular?

What's more, these six volumes, plus some minor cases interspersed in between, especially the final Wudang Mountain incident, have a total content that is more than twice that of the previous volume.

The selling price is still five taels of silver.

The actual increase in quantity does not increase the price!

The book also comes with another masterpiece of Zhou Ming, "Eight Drinks of the Wine Immortal", which mainly describes the scenery and fine wines of various places.

If you buy it alone, there may not be many customers, but the free gifts...don’t miss it!

Under such circumstances, the sales of the second part of The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng naturally became more and more popular.

The only regret is that what was promised to Li Xunhuan was not fulfilled in the end.

After all, the role designed for Li Xunhuan is not suitable for appearance at the moment.

The entrance of the Fuzhou branch of Wen Zong Academy was crowded with people today.

They all came to buy the second part of the detective Lu Xiaofeng.

Inside the hall, the shopkeeper flattered, "Mr. Zhou, your book is incredibly popular. The first volume you released has already sold out of the Ming Dynasty, and today's second volume is even better than the previous one!"

Zhou Mingdao: "I would also like to thank Wenzong Book Hall for its cooperation."

"We should thank you, sir, for giving us this opportunity to make money."

Zhou Ming has a special identity. Even if his works cannot be sold, there will be countless people willing to take them over.

What's more, his previous work, Detective Lu Xiaofeng, was a global hit and made a huge profit.

This second part is all about making money.

What's more, there is also the Southern Waiting Magazine publicity.

If we talk about the first part, it was indeed Wen Zong Shu Tang who made a contribution, but for the second part, it was purely Zhou Ming who led them to make money.

"Since the big sale is a foregone conclusion, I won't stay here any longer."

Zhou Mingdao: "I've been in Fuzhou for a few days, but I haven't had a good time yet?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper hurriedly said, "Sir, do you have a tour guide? If not, let me show you around Fuzhou."

"Oh? It won't be too much trouble, boss, right? Besides, here..."

"It's okay as long as I have my men here. It's not a big deal."

Are you kidding? How can this shabby shop be compared with the son of the Prime Minister?
Not to mention that he is just a store owner, even the boss of the headquarters would make the same choice at this time.

It was under the guidance of this shopkeeper that everyone enjoyed the scenery of Fuzhou and tasted the local specialties.

When we reached the entrance to West Street, the shopkeeper's expression suddenly changed. He said, "Sir, I was dazzled and took the wrong road. There's nothing good to eat here. Let's go another way."

Zhou Ming took a look and saw that the doors on this street were indeed closed and there were few people.

At first glance it seems quite deserted.

But the location of this street is very good, and there should be a large flow of people on weekdays. Just like this time, they walked here not naturally, but because this street is basically a must-pass place.

"Shopkeeper, the location of this street is not what you said."

"This……"

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment and said, “Young Master, you have a keen eye. This street is indeed a prosperous place in Fuzhou City, but in recent days, a disaster has occurred.

There is a Fuwei Escort Agency on this street. It usually has a great reputation, but for some unknown reason, it has offended some powerful person. Anyone who comes out of the agency will be killed on the spot if he cannot walk more than ten steps.

It is said that thirty or forty people died in one day!"

"Oh? Is there such a thing? Can you tell me in detail?"

The shopkeeper said hurriedly: "I don't know much, but let's go back and talk about it..."

Everyone then left West Street, and the shopkeeper also talked about this matter.

This story begins the day before yesterday.

The Fuwei Escort Agency was originally at the door, with a large flag standing there with the words "Fuwei Escort Agency" embroidered on it.

The night before yesterday, at nightfall, someone cut down the flagpole and destroyed the flag.

Not long after, the Fuwei Escort Agency sent more than 20 fast horses to search the city.

But by yesterday morning, all of them were dead.

Then a line of blood appeared at the door, and someone left a message: Anyone who walks ten steps out of the door will die!
The other businesses on the street were well aware of this and naturally realized that the Fuwei Escort Agency had offended its enemies, so they closed down their businesses one after another to avoid disaster.

"I don't know what ruthless person the Fuwei Escort Agency has offended. It's said that even the cooks and servants in the agency were killed!"

The shopkeeper sighed, "He's doing this kind of ruthless thing, and he's not afraid of those righteous heroes catching him!"

Zhou Ming shook his head.

I'm afraid the shopkeeper would never have thought that the person who did this this time was one of the righteous sects.

"So, is there any action from the Fuwei Escort Agency today?"

"No, but I heard that they ran away last night!"

As they were talking, four people came towards them.

One of them was wearing a large bamboo hat, hiding most of his face underneath.

The other three were in a rather disheveled state, carrying packages on their bodies. Two were middle-aged men and women, and the last one was a handsome young man.

The shopkeeper was stunned when he saw it, and only then did he look surprised until the four men passed by.

Zhou Ming asked, "What's wrong?"

"Just now... those two middle-aged men were none other than Lin Zhennan, the head escort of the Fuwei Escort Agency, and his wife, and that young man was their child, Lin Pingzhi!"

The shopkeeper was surprised and said, "It seems that these people did run away last night. Why are they back now?"

"It turns out it's them!"

Zhou Mingdao said, "Perhaps they have found strong reinforcements, so they don't have to run anymore. Didn't you see that there's a master wearing a bamboo hat beside them?"

"Master?"

The shopkeeper thought for a moment and nodded, "That man is indeed a master. Fuwei Escort Agency is indeed a well-established force spanning six provinces and passed down through three generations. In such a situation, they can even call in the support of a master!"
A great disaster, vanished into thin air. Fleeing from the city in the early morning, they were able to return to Fuzhou City easily in the afternoon. The Lin family's Fuwei Escort Agency is truly blessed!"

A great blessing?

Zhou Ming smiled.

Chief Escort Lin didn't think so.

(End of this chapter)