I have an endless army of warriors, rampaging across the heavens.

Chapter 28 Treasure Meat
Shangyang City was in complete chaos.

Xiayang City is very cozy.

This day.

The eldest sister, Zuo Rong, visited her two younger brothers at the Five Wonders Tower again. Unlike before, this time she was accompanied by two others.

"Brother-in-law!"

Zuo Jing called out.

Beside Zuo Rong was a middle-aged man, who was none other than her brother-in-law, Yang Zhanshan.

Zuo Jing feigned surprise.

In fact, after reaching level seven in the Jade Remnant, he arranged for more of the newly recruited assassins to be stationed in Xiayang City, following the same model as in Shangyang City. However, he did not actively provoke any trouble and was still in a deep dormant phase.

From April 25th to today, May 1st.

After the Jade Remnant reached level seven, a total of 147 assassins were recruited. Of these, over a hundred were left in Xiayang City by Zuo Jing, while the rest were assigned to other departments as supplements.

'I won't cause trouble in Xiayang City.'

'But I also need to make sure things don't come back to haunt me.'

Don't cause trouble.

They are not afraid of trouble.

This requires a large number of loyal followers as a source of confidence.

A large number of assassins would allow Zuo Jing to have complete control over all aspects of Xiayang City.

For example, Yang Zhanshan's return.

Zuo Jing had learned of Yang Zhanshan's return the night before through the assassins stationed near the Yang family's old residence.

Early this morning.

The eldest sister came over, and assassins were secretly watching her along the way.

Make sure everything is safe.

A hundred assassins joining Xiayang City is like a few drops of water joining the ocean—utterly insignificant.

Zuo Jing, like a frog slowly being boiled in water, gradually planted more assassins in Xiayang City, making it his temporary base.

Once thousands or tens of thousands of assassins fill Xiayang City, Zuo Jing can launch a coup at any time, change the king's flag on the city wall, and seize the city overnight!
Repeat the same process—

Shangyang City.

Tengjiang City.

Wenjiang City.

Dongjiang City.

Dingjiang City.

……

Until a million elite soldiers lay in wait in ten prefectures within the Jiujiang Province, Zuo Jing was not only the King of Jiujiang, but also the King of Jiujiang.

Little hidden in the wild, big hidden in the city.

Sakyo, on the other hand, wanted both—

"The deserted mountains and wilderness are where assassins are hidden."

"Even in bustling cities, assassins can be hidden."

In bustling city centers, deep in the mountains and forests.

A wide variety of industries and professions.

Zuo Jing must sow seeds like seeds, scattering the daily refreshed assassins in all directions, no matter how far or near.

The closer you are, the more assassins you'll find.

Further away, fewer assassins.

Only in this way can we be absolutely sure of success.

……

"Erlang, Shiro."

Yang Zhanshan smiled when he saw his two brothers-in-law.

He was a businessman who traveled far and wide, his face bearing the marks of time. He possessed both the steadiness of a traveling merchant and the shrewdness of a sedentary one. He had his own methods for dealing with people, making them feel as warm and comfortable as a spring breeze.

But at the same time, it's also difficult for people to truly get close to him.

Zuo Jing, mindful of Yang Zhanshan's kindness in helping his elder sister and providing for him, still held a certain degree of goodwill towards his older brother-in-law, Yang Zhanshan: "When will you be back, brother-in-law?"

He led Yang Zhanshan and his elder sister into the courtyard.

Not just this couple.

Also on the trip was Yang Zhanshan's widow's son, named Yang Dabao, who was eight years old. He was like a little adult, supporting his pregnant stepmother. The two were quite close, which was rare.

Yang Zhanshan smiled as he watched this scene and said to Zuo Jing, "I rushed back last night. I heard from your eldest sister that your brothers came to Xiayang City, so I came to see you this morning."

He patted Zuo Jing on the shoulder: "Good lad, you're much stronger than last time I saw you."

That's not the case!
Zuo Jing practiced martial arts for half a month, and his "Five Stance Fist" had progressed from "Leopard Stance Minor Mastery" to "Tiger Stance Minor Mastery." Within the Five Stance Martial Arts School, he was absolutely deserving of the title "genius." (Minor Mastery of Stance Training)

Strong and healthy.

He was naturally much stronger than when he met Yang Zhanshan a few months ago.

Zuo Jing smiled but didn't say anything.

Ahead.

Zuo Rong pulled Zuo Cheng along: "My brother's leg is difficult to treat, and ordinary medicine can't cure it completely. This time, your brother-in-law brought back some precious meat from outside. It's said that eating it can strengthen the body, fortify bones and tendons. Let's cook and eat it these next few days!"

Yang Dabao tugged at Zuo Rong's sleeve: "Mom, this is something Dad brought back for you to eat to help you recover."

Zuo Cheng hurriedly said, "Big sister, I don't need it. Look, I'm fine now!"

He took a few steps, and although he tried to correct his limp, he still couldn't help but limp, which was heartbreaking at such a young age.

Zuo Rong's eyes immediately reddened: "Don't argue with me! Eat it if I tell you to! If you don't eat it, then don't acknowledge me as your older sister!"

Zuo Rong got angry.

She wasn't actually angry at Zuo Cheng, but at herself, feeling guilty seeing her younger brother with a limp.

Seeing this, Zuo Jing replied, "Elder sister, please don't get upset. We'll take whatever you give us!"

aside.

Yang Zhanshan laughed and said, "I'll go ask my friends for a few more pieces of this precious meat tomorrow."

Bao Rou Bao Rou.

Zuo Jing asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, what is 'treasure meat'?"

Yang Zhanshan laughed and said, "It is said that this is the meat cut from a strange beast in the mountains. Strange beasts are hard to find, and precious meat is rare. My family only occasionally comes into contact with it because we are in the medicinal herb business, but we can only get three to five ounces at most in a year. The amount of precious meat is very limited and not easy to obtain."

The fact that a medicinal herb merchant like Yang Zhanshan repeatedly emphasized the rarity and preciousness of this meat shows just how valuable it truly is.

Zuo Jing kept it in mind.

……

The day.

Zuo Jing ate a few bites of the so-called "precious meat" from his younger brother and immediately felt warm all over. On a whim, he quickly pushed open the door and went into the courtyard to practice his skills.

He has been practicing his "Five-Stage Fist" for half a month.

During this period, the 'Leopard Stake' and 'Tiger Stake' were gradually completed.

Progress is rapid.

among them--

The 'Leopard Stake' can achieve the state of 'leopard claws in their initial stages', where 'five fingers are spread out and the intention is at the fingertips'.

The "Tiger Stance" allows one to "glare angrily and raise eyebrows, with five fingers spread as if grasping something," which is the initial stage of "Tiger Claw Formation."

It can be considered a minor achievement.

Further on——

The next level of 'Leopard Stance' is the 'Liver Strengthening' state, where 'Qi moves from the fingertips along the meridians and enters the liver'.

The next level of the 'Tiger Stance' is the 'Tiger Back' state, where the back muscles are relaxed and the back is like a canopy of air.

Only then can one be considered to have achieved great success.

However, both of these situations present challenges.

Therefore, after the 'Leopard Stance' and 'Tiger Stance', Zuo Jing has recently been studying the 'Crane Stance' more. In addition to practicing the Leopard and Tiger Stances to train his strength and bones, he is trying to fully understand the 'Crane Stance's' 'intention in the toes, the lower leg swings like a bell, up and down' 'pendulum' state. Only by fully understanding this state can one achieve minor success in the 'Crane Stance'.

A few days ago, Zuo Jing practiced diligently but failed to grasp the essence of the art.

But today, under the influence of the precious meat medicine, he felt light and refreshed, as if a divine blessing had been bestowed upon him—

Inhale while standing.

Tuck in your abdomen, lift your anus, and lift your genitals, focusing on your little toe.

Exhale as you kick.

Relax your abdomen, relax your genitals, relax your anus, and let your lower legs and feet fall naturally, while keeping your left leg raised and still.

The calves swing like a bell, rising and falling, with the breath in and out in sync, and the lower abdomen, genitals, and anus also opening and closing.

This kicking was repeated repeatedly.

One, two, three, four, five.

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

"eighteen!"

Zuo Jing kicked 18 times before finally losing his balance and stopping.

Sweat beaded on his forehead, but his face lit up with delight: "The Eighteen Pendulum Kicks! 'Crane Stance' - Minor Success!"

……

(End of this chapter)