at the same time.

In Yichun County.

In the county magistrate's office, a middle-aged man with a fierce face and a bandit-like demeanor looked at the boxes of "Hanyang-made" rifles in front of him and smiled.

This is just what's in this city; adding what he's plundered from other counties and military camps, it's enough for him to build a real army...

And then there's his brother's methods.

Becoming a great general is just around the corner!

The man's name was Wu Deming. He was the biggest bandit in this area, and his influence had spread throughout Jiangxi Province. He had also established an "autonomous army" under his command.

Of course, although they were called an "army," they were actually just a bunch of bandits gathered together. They were essentially a rabble, but because they had enough men, they managed to raid military camps several times and seize some guns, so their power gradually matured.

Not only that, he also has a younger brother named Wu Dehui, who has had a unique talent since childhood. He was discovered by a passing master and went to Sichuan to cultivate at the age of seven. A few years ago, he was said to have caused trouble and was kicked out by his master, and the two brothers were reunited.

With his younger brother's abilities, he gradually made his move, sweeping through all the counties and military camps in Jiangxi and seizing a considerable amount of firearms. Now, all these firearms are gathered here, along with his most elite troops. Everything is ready...

"Once you've mastered your technique, little brother..."

"Let's take Jiangxi!"

Knock knock knock!

Just then, a knock sounded at the door, and Wu Deming glanced at the doorway:

"Enter!"

The office door opened, and a young man with a buzz cut and exceptionally bright eyes walked in, beaming, "Commander, everything I assigned has been done. Would you like to take a look?"

The address "General" struck a chord with Wu Deming. He sized up the young man, quite satisfied: "Hmm, what's your name?"

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"Reporting to the General, my name is Wugensheng!"

"Wugensheng? That's an interesting name. Go to the accounting office to collect your reward later."

"Alright, thank you, Commander!"

Wugensheng nodded and bowed, his face beaming with joy, then stepped aside to make way for him: "General, please!"

Wu Deming stood up.

He then followed him toward the prison.

After a while.

County jail.

The captured villagers were divided into three groups: women, children, and strong men, and were imprisoned in different cells.

When they saw Wugensheng appear following behind Wu Deming, several of the bolder men immediately started cursing: "Wugensheng, you dog! You even managed to bring your own wife here! You'll die a horrible death!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Deming turned and asked, "You even brought your wife along?"

"Hehe, my wife is beautiful, has a lovely voice, and a supple body. My brothers need someone to serve them, so even if I'm reluctant, I have to send her over!"

"Hahaha! You're such a scoundrel, I love it!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Commander!"

As Wugensheng passed the cell where the women were imprisoned, his gaze swept past the pairs of resentful eyes and landed on the trembling woman in the corner, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

It was that smile that stopped the woman from trembling, and she stared intently at him, her eyes filled not with resentment or fear, but with deep worry…

She gritted her teeth.

Soon, the two arrived at the cell where the children were being held. Wugensheng smiled and said, "General, according to your wishes, all the children born in this county in the year, month, and hour of the Yin (yin) are here."

Before the county town was occupied, he worked at the county government office, where he was in charge of population registration, which is why he was called in to handle this matter.

Wu Deming had thought he would resist.

They even prepared their methods.

To everyone's surprise, he agreed immediately.

"Hmm, well done."

After counting the heads, he realized it was more than his younger brother had requested. Wu Deming nodded in satisfaction: "You're quite something, kid. How about joining my camp as a manager?"

"Yes! Of course I'm willing! As long as the Commander-in-Chief doesn't mind, I'll do anything!"

Those who understand the times are wise. Now that we are preparing to take over Jiangxi, we need talented people. If there is such a useful person, we should naturally recruit him.

Wu Deming laughed loudly: "Hahaha! Good! Then after I finish my business here, you can come with me!"

"Thank you for your appreciation, Commander!"

After that, Wu Deming summoned his men and told them to take the child with them. He then instructed Wu Gensheng, "You are in charge of this child. Take him to my brother's place."

"For the next period of time, you will stay there and keep watch. If he asks you to do anything, you must do it immediately and get it done properly. This is a test of your abilities..."

"I understand, don't worry!"

Following Wu Deming's instructions, Wugensheng led his bandits and dozens of children away from the county town and arrived at a cemetery not far outside the town. A thin figure was sitting cross-legged on the largest and most imposing grave, meditating with his eyes closed.

That was the tomb of the richest family in the county—the Wang family patriarch. It was said that the feng shui of this location was excellent, a rare place where yin energy could gather, making it the most suitable place for a tomb.

And the person sitting cross-legged.

He was the younger brother of Bian Wudeming.

"Master..."

"The child has been brought here."

Seeing that he seemed to be in a meditative state, Wugensheng tiptoed over and cautiously greeted him, "Sir, I was sent by the Commander-in-Chief to deliver the children to you. Is this enough?"

"Um……"

Wu Dehui slowly opened his eyes, counted the children on his fingers, and then had them brought to his side. After observing them carefully for a moment, he said, "They are indeed children born in an unlucky year, month, and hour. Not bad."

Wugensheng stepped aside: "Then, sir, as the commander-in-chief has arranged, I will wait here. Please feel free to tell me your requests, and I will do my best to fulfill them."

"Okay, then you stay, the rest of you go back."

After his men left, Wu Dehui made a grabbing motion in the air, and black energy surged forth, landing a child in his hand. He then grinned, "After refining these... that should be enough!"

However, he did not notice that Wugensheng, who was waiting to the side, was still smiling, but a cold look appeared in his eyes, and he was quietly circulating his Qi in his body, preparing to make a move.

But just then...

"Come out, stop hiding."

Suddenly, Wu Dehui spoke, and black energy surged around him. At the same time, he patted the several cloth bags at his waist, and several black shadows instantly appeared, protecting him.

"We've been discovered..."

The next moment, the air not far away suddenly distorted, and a young figure wrapped in black energy emerged, but he was not surprised.

"There's no way around it. To find you, I have to carry your spirit with me, but if I carry it on my person, you'll definitely find me. It's really a difficult situation!" He shrugged.

"It's actually the young master of the Feng family..."

Upon seeing the newcomer's face, Wu Dehui's eyes narrowed: "The Feng family really thinks highly of me."

But then he chuckled and said, "Fine, let's test my new method and see if you can withstand it!"

Just as tensions were about to rise...

A figure also crept over quietly; it was Ming Chen. He used his "Heavenly Eye" to observe from afar and quickly locked onto the young man who was watching coldly.

"It really is you..."

"That's true. Apart from you, no one else in the Jianghu of the Republic of China era could match your stature..."

"Rootless!"

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