Supreme Martial Venerable: Starting with the White Ape Cloak Hammer skill point allocation

Chapter 72 Seeking Revenge (Please continue reading)

The county magistrate and Pang Yunlong summoned all the martial artists in the county to welcome the people from Shenbing Valley, but in reality, most of them were just there to add to the atmosphere.

Those qualified to contact the Divine Weapon Valley team were either powerful figures in the county or genius martial artists who had broken through their cultivation levels three times.

Although Zhou Yuan was the top scholar in the county this year, the fact that he broke through the barrier three times did not spread. In addition, he had no power or influence, so he could only blend into the crowd and act as a background figure.

Zhou Yuan and the others only dispersed after the impressive procession entered the city.

While others gathered in small groups to discuss this important matter in Gaoshan County, Zhou Yuan went straight home and focused on his cultivation.

The county examinations were held every year, but the military examinations were held only once every three years.

If I don't pass the exam next year, I'll have to wait three years.

If you're slow in martial arts, you'll be slow in every step, so he absolutely must win next year.

The title of county magistrate is merely a nominal one, but the title of military officer is a real and transformative opportunity that will grant you tax exemption and the chance to become a military officer.

Most importantly, passing the martial arts examination also gives you the opportunity to learn more advanced and superior martial arts techniques.

However, the martial arts examination held every three years attracts a multitude of skilled participants, including not only peers but also seasoned veterans, making the competition far more intense than that of the county examination.

If the county-level examination is one in a hundred, then the military examination is one in ten thousand; to stand out is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Passing the test three times only means there's a chance of getting into high school, but the chances aren't very high.

If I can pass the level four times, I'll be even more confident.

Therefore, Zhou Yuan did not want to waste a single second.

Name: Zhou Yuan

[Free Points: 0]

[Realm: Bone Forging Realm]

【功法：白猿披风锤圆满（480/5000）、白猿通臂拳大成（380/3000）、断水刀法小成（680/1000）、八方雷音入门（800/3000）】

[Skills: Advanced Blacksmithing, Basic Weapon Forging (580/3000)]

Zhou Yuan worked tirelessly and made steady progress. In at most ten more days, he would be able to break through to the Lesser Completion stage of the Eight Directions Thunder Sound.

The last time I mastered the Eight Directions Thunder Sound, it greatly accelerated the progress of the White Ape Cloak Hammer. If I can achieve a minor success, it will definitely bring a series of improvements. Even if I can't break through the barrier four times, it shouldn't be much different.

In the following days, Zhou Yuan continued to stay indoors, practicing diligently day and night.

After Zhuo Changyu returned from the River Bureau, Zhuo Changying also paid him a visit once.

Without saying a word, he threw down a thousand taels of silver and turned to leave.

Then Zhou Yuan heard that Zhuo Changying had sold off his property and gone to the prefectural government to rescue his father and brothers.

The changes in the Zhuo family did not cause any ripples in Gaoshan County; everyone was now discussing the matter of Shenbing Valley accepting disciples.

Anyone with a bit of ability would desperately send their own children to the Divine Weapon Valley's apprentice-recruiting team.

If I were chosen, it would be like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, guaranteeing a lifetime of wealth and honor.

If Zhou Yuan didn't have Luo Baiyan's connections and didn't know his own limitations, he would have wanted to give it a try, let alone someone else.

However, to meet the people from Divine Weapon Valley, one must first pass the Martial Alliance's screening.

In other words, without joining the Martial Alliance, you won't even have the chance to participate in the selection.

Originally, under Pang Yunlong's pressure, most of the forces in Gaoshan County had already joined the Martial Alliance. Now, with this trump card, those who were still hesitant have changed their minds.

Even the Cheng family bowed their heads, after all, besides Cheng Jiuhe, the Cheng family had other disciples who practiced martial arts.

Even a large family must consider the future of its other members.

Nowadays, there are very few martial artists in Gaoshan County who have not yet joined the Martial Alliance.

One of them is Zhou Yuan.

On this day, Zhou Yuan had just finished practicing the Eight Directions Thunder Sound and was wiping his sweat and resting.

Suddenly the door was pushed open from the outside.

The door bolt slammed to the ground, broken by someone using subtle force.

Accompanied by the sound, several figures walked in from outside.

Trespassing on someone's property is not the behavior of a guest.

Zhou Yuan frowned and looked up.

The person in the lead was dressed elegantly, and seemed to have applied perfume. A sweet and cloying fragrance wafted from afar, giving the impression of someone with greasy hair and powdered face.

Among the people behind that man was a familiar face: Guo Liang.

Zhou Yuan and his former fellow disciple were initially quite familiar with each other, but after Zhou Yuan broke through a barrier, the two gradually drifted apart and eventually had a disagreement about their different paths.

When Zhou Yuan saw Guo Liang, he realized why the slick-haired man looked somewhat familiar.

The man was among the Shenbing Valley troops when they entered the city that day, and he looked at me with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

What brings you here?

Zhou Yuan was alert in his heart, but remained calm on the surface and cupped his hands in greeting.

"You are Zhou Yuan?"

"..." the slick-haired man said coldly, feigning ignorance.

"It was Zhou."

Do you know Liu Yin?

The other person stared intently at Zhou Yuan, their eyes unblinking.

"I've heard of him, but I don't know him."

Zhou Yuan's heart skipped a beat, as if he had guessed the other party's identity.

I heard that Liu Yin has an older brother who is exceptionally talented and good at living off women.

Yes, it must be him.

Liu Jin.

Don't you know me? I heard that my brother has a conflict with you?

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Liu Jin said coldly, "I've investigated. My brother Liu Yin has always been kind to others and has no other enemies in Gaoshan County."

Only you!

"Everyone in Gaoshan County knows the name of Young Master Liu. I have naturally heard of him as well, but I am just an ordinary blacksmith. I don't even have the chance to see Young Master Liu on a regular basis. How could I possibly have a grudge against him?"

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Zhou Yuan said calmly, "Could it be that you have been misled by the slander of a villain?"

He glanced at Guo Liang subconsciously.

"Xu Nian had no grudge against my brother, so why would he kill him?"

My younger brother had an acquaintance named Gao Dazhuang, who coincidentally also died at Xu Nian's hands.

Both of them happen to have a grudge against you.

"Zhou Yuan, do you think everyone in the world is a fool?" Liu Jin said coldly.

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"That's strange. How come I didn't know I had a grudge against your younger brother and Gao Dazhuang?"

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Zhou Yuan shook his head. "If you have evidence that I killed someone, you can have the county constables arrest me and punish me according to the law."

If there is no evidence, then I'm sorry, but Zhou is also a person with official rank and cannot tolerate others slandering him at will.

You are not welcome here, please leave.

"You better not let me find any evidence, or I'll make you regret being human!"

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Liu Jin said coldly, flicked his sleeves, and turned to walk out.

Guo Liang and the others hurriedly followed, and only when they reached the alley entrance did Guo Liang speak with a look of anxiety on his face.

"Brother Jin, are you just going to let Zhou Yuan go like that? I bet he's the murderer! Brother Yin only did this because he's got his eye on Miss Zhuo."

"Where's the evidence?"

"Brother Jin, do you still need to provide evidence?"

"There's no need to be particular about ordinary people; a little suspicion is enough for me to kill them. But Zhou Yuan is, after all, Luo Baiyan's disciple. If I kill him for no reason, it would be difficult to explain to Luo Baiyan."

Liu Jin said coldly, "If he did it, he would definitely leave a trace. Just because the constables of Gaoshan County can't find it doesn't mean I can't find it!"

Once I find the evidence, I will personally kill Zhou Yuan in front of the people of Gaoshan County to avenge my brother.

Even Luo Baiyan wouldn't be able to say anything then.

In the Zhou family courtyard late at night, Zhou Yuan moved a pile of iron ingots aside, then dug up the soil to reveal a wooden box buried underground.

As Zhou Yuan took the contents out of the wooden box, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.