Chapter 38 Grandmaster Arrives
"A Taoist master from the spirit-refining lineage?

No wonder the Marquis suspects the Crown Prince."

Zhao Xingye said in his heart.

This world is a world of martial arts. Now, the six dynasties are dominated by warriors, and the spirit-refining lineage has long been suppressed by warriors.

Ordinary people may not have even heard of spirit refining, and there are even fewer masters in the field.

Only the bigwigs in the capital can invite a Taoist master of the spirit-refining lineage to carry out a secret assassination!

Only they have enough energy to invite a master of spiritual cultivation.

Only with their endorsement behind the scenes, those masters of spiritual cultivation would dare to risk offending the Zhu royal family and the Ming Dynasty court and carry out such an assassination.

"My Lord, don't worry! I'll be there right away..."

"Brother Wu, your grandpa is here! Surprised?

Come out now, let me see if you have grown taller?"

At this moment, a heroic and majestic voice resounded throughout the city of Xuzhou, suppressing Zhao Xingye's response.

As soon as this voice appeared, it stirred up countless waves.

Sound transmission thousands of miles!

Moreover, the sound can be transmitted over a very wide range over thousands of miles, and the tone carries a strong personal will.

Just by listening to the sound, one can feel the bloody atmosphere of killing on the battlefield.

This kind of large-scale, long-distance sound transmission, and this kind of personal will transmitted through sound...

Grandmaster!

The person coming is definitely a master!
Only a master has such strong inner strength, and only a master can make people perceive the personal will of the owner of the sound just by listening to the sound.

Have you never eaten pork or seen a pig running?

Have you never seen a pig run, or heard of its characteristics?
Many famous warriors in Xuzhou City instantly made a guess!
"Grandmaster?!"

"How come a Grandmaster suddenly appeared in Xuzhou City?"

"Wu Ge'er, who is Wu Ge'er?"

...

Countless questions arose in the minds of all the major forces and masters in Xuzhou City.

But no one could answer the doubts in their hearts.

They could only guess on their own and compare one by one the various well-known masters and important figures from various forces in Xuzhou City.

Anyone related to the Grandmaster is most likely not an unknown person.

"etc…

Brother Wu?!

Marquis of Fu'an-Zhu Chengwu!
Marquis Fu'an is about to get married, and considering his background, it's not surprising that a master will come to keep order!
And, Grandpa?!

Who is Marquis Fu'an's grandfather?
Marquis Fu'an is the legitimate son of Queen Zhao, and Queen Zhao was born in the military Zhao family!

Who was the grandfather of Marquis Fu'an and the biological father of Queen Zhao?

Oh, it seems to be… the great general, Marquis Zhenyuan, the old patriarch of the Zhao family—Zhao Yugang, the old Marquis Zhao!”

Those who were quick-witted began to compare them one by one, starting with Zhu Chengwu, who was most likely to be related to the master who suddenly appeared in Xuzhou City.

This comparison is amazing!

It matched right away.

There are not so many unexpected things in this world.

Most of this was actually expected.

Precisely because it is unexpected and rare, every time it happens it is worth talking about and writing about.

It occurred to me that this master really came for Zhu Chengwu.

Countless people in Xuzhou city gasped and secretly rejoiced in their hearts.

Among them, there were those who watched the battle between Zhu Chengwu and Gu Santong, and finally retreated timidly and silently, while others transformed into masked men and finally returned empty-handed and returned to the city.

At the beginning, they all felt a little regretful.

He felt that he should not be so timid and cautious, otherwise he might be able to capture Zhu Chengwu alive and force him to reveal the magical book in his hand.

That is the magical book of the royal Zhu family!
Almost all the warriors in Xuzhou City knew that Zhu Chengwu had a magical skill manual and could use the magical skill manual, but almost no one knew that the magical skill manuals that Zhu Chengwu knew and used were almost all self-created.

They had long assumed that the magical books in Zhu Chengwu's hands were all gifts from the Zhu royal family.

For a first-rate expert to create a corresponding master-level magical manual is indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary warriors.

The magical manuals in the martial arts world are usually created by grandmasters who have gradually perfected and refined what they have learned throughout their lives.

But now, those warriors who were timid enough to retreat back into the city early to watch the fight, as well as those warriors who transformed into masked guests but were intimidated by Zhu Chengwu's background and silently let Zhu Chengwu leave, all began to be glad for their previous choices.

It turns out that 99% of the time, rational choices have more advantages than disadvantages!

Otherwise, reason would not make such a choice.

If they had attacked Zhu Chengwu before, they would be at a loss now that the old patriarch of the Zhao family, the master, has arrived!
There is a problem that the monk can run away but the temple cannot.

Even if they were lone travelers or extremely selfish people who didn't care about the safety of their friends and family, they could hardly escape the master's reckless pursuit over thousands of miles in such a short period of time.

"Grandpa is here?"

Zhu Chengwu was also stunned when he heard this familiar voice.

The reason why he was quite familiar with Zhu Chengwu was that although Zhu Chengwu grew up in the Ming Palace and had limited contact with his mother's family, the Zhao family, Mr. Zhao Yuguang, as an important official of the court and the biological father of Queen Zhao, had been in the palace quite often and had a lot of contact with Zhu Chengwu.

When I was a child, I loved Zhu Chengwu very much.

Zhu Chengwu was stunned because of Zhao Yuguang's appearance, which was beyond Zhu Chengwu's expectations.

Zhao Yuguang is a contemporary master, an important official in the imperial court, and one of the top three experts in the army... He has a lot of things to do and receives a lot of attention.

His actions are often not as he pleases!
Otherwise, not only Zhao’s political enemies would be worried.

If this happens too many times, the Zhu royal family will not feel at ease.

Otherwise, who can guarantee that Zhao Yuguang, the master of the Zhao family, would disappear from time to time to carry out some conspiracy, assassination or sneak attack?

"The old patriarch is here?"

Just when Zhu Chengwu was thinking about why Zhao Yuguang came suddenly, whether Zhao Yuguang had other purposes, and whether there would be any accidents in the handover of the Earth Core Fire Lotus, Zhao Xingye's excited voice suddenly came from beside Zhu Chengwu.

No wonder Zhao Xingye was excited.

The Zhao family was not only a founding military family, but they were also at the top of the Ming Dynasty at the beginning of its establishment.

Although the Zhao family was wealthy before, it was just that.

It was during Zhao Yuguang's generation that the Zhao family truly became the top force in the Ming Dynasty.

All this is because of Zhao Yuguang, the first grandmaster in the history of the Zhao family.

Zhao Yuguang was not only a master, but also a commander with outstanding military talents.

A person who was granted a title of nobility due to his military merits.

Zhao Yuguang's status as a grandmaster ensures the military strength of the Zhao family's top forces.

When Zhao Yugang joined the army, his good friends Gu Jiu and his former students and officials provided convenience for Zhao's disciples to join the army.

All of this has led to Zhao Yuguang's high reputation within the Zhao family. Although Zhao Yuguang has resigned from the position of Zhao family patriarch, this resignation has made Zhao Yuguang become mysterious within the Zhao family.

Finally, as things have developed to the present day, Zhao Yuguang has become the living legend of the Zhao family.

"I have difficulty moving. Cousin Xingye, please go and greet Grandpa on my behalf!"

Zhu Chengwu is also someone who can see the situation clearly.

Immediately change "General Zhao" to "Cousin Xingye"!
You should know that in the past, the only people who could be addressed so affectionately by Zhu Chengwu were "Xinghan Cousin" Zhao Xinghan and "Gao Brother" Gao Yao.

People!

Society is a network!

If you want to get along well in society, it is essential to be able to understand the human relationships and act in a very flexible manner.

"Okay, sir!

Zhao Xingye didn't think too much and rushed out excitedly.

Fortunately, Zhao Xingye did not casually call Zhu Chengwu "cousin Chengwu", otherwise Zhu Chengwu would have definitely remembered this against Zhao Xingye.

After all, even Zhao Xinghan, who is more capable, closer, and more trusted by Zhu Chengwu, hardly ever calls Zhu Chengwu "cousin." Relatives are relatives!
Rules are rules!
The rules cannot be broken, otherwise the foundation of all rule will be shaken.

This is something Zhu Chengwu didn’t understand in his previous life!

But in this life, after receiving elite education from the Zhu royal family, Zhu Chengwu gradually understood these principles.

Zhao Yugang arrived very quickly.

They were still at the city gate when they started talking, but when Zhao Xingye arrived at the main gate of the Hou Mansion, Zhao Yuguang was already waiting there.

Zhao Yuguang left the Zhao army behind and arrived alone!
As for the first time here, I don’t know the location of Fu’an Hou Mansion?
As a master-level expert, Zhao Yuguang has many ways to confirm it if he wants.

For example, deducing from conversations among the people.

At the Grandmaster level, many whispered conversations cannot be hidden from the Grandmaster’s eyes and ears.

For example, blood sensing.

Grandmaster, he could already sense the location of close relatives’ bloodlines, and Zhu Chengwu was Zhao Yuguang’s direct grandson.

As long as Zhu Chengwu was sensed, he would know the location of Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

and many more.

"Old Patriarch, you are here!"

When Zhao Xingye saw Zhao Yuguang, he immediately went to greet him excitedly.

Zhao Xingye had the honor of meeting Zhao Yuguang several times and knew Zhao Yuguang.

"Who are you?
Xinghan?"

Zhao Yuguang was not very familiar with these younger nephews and grandchildren.

Just like Zhu Chengwu’s previous life, the company’s employees knew the chairman, but the chairman might only know a few outstanding employees.

Zhao Yuguang's words immediately made Zhao Xingye's enthusiastic heart feel like a bucket of cold water was poured on it, and the temperature instantly dropped from 90 degrees to minus 30 degrees.

"Old Patriarch, I am Xingye, Zhao Xingye!"

Embarrassed, Zhao Xingye suppressed the shame that seemed to make a courtyard full of four courtyards with his toes, and introduced himself to Zhao Yuguang.

"Oh~

I remembered!
Xingye!

Zhao Xingye!
Yucong is the grandson of that kid! "

As Zhao Xingye introduced himself, Zhao Yuguang finally remembered who was in front of him!
"Yes! Old Patriarch!
My grandfather is Zhao Yucong, who followed you to join the army!"

Seeing that Zhao Yuguang finally remembered him, Zhao Xingye's heart, which had been hanging in the air, was finally at ease, and he said with a smile.

It would be really embarrassing if Zhao Yuguang still couldn't remember Zhao Xingye after he introduced himself.

Now it can also be interpreted as the old patriarch is busy.

but…

Revive Han?

Zhao Xinghan?
The old tribesmen actually remembered Zhao Xinghan?

Zhao Xingye became more and more dissatisfied.

"By the way, where's Brother Wu?

Why don't you see Wu Ge'er?"

Zhao Yugang looked around and inside the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, and found that there was no sign of Zhu Chengwu, so he asked.

“Old Patriarch, the Marquis was seriously injured and is still lying in bed!
I really can't come to greet you!

However, when the Marquis learned of your arrival, he immediately asked me to come out to greet you.

Unfortunately, I am slow..."

Zhao Xingye didn't know whether Zhao Yuguang was dissatisfied with Zhu Chengwu for not coming out to greet him immediately, but he still quickly explained the matter in a few words.

Zhao Yuguang's dissatisfaction may have to be nipped in the bud.

The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety.

Although Zhu Chengwu is a member of the royal family, he is also Zhao Yuguang's grandson.

Zhao Yugang had just arrived, but it was a bit unreasonable for Zhu Chengwu not to show up to greet him without a valid reason.

Like Zhao Xinghan, Zhao Xingye also wanted to gain credit for following Zhu Chengwu, which was why he followed him.

Zhao and Zhao Yuguang were the biggest contributors to Zhu Chengwu's ascension to power. Zhao Xingye didn't want this little thing to affect Zhao and Zhao Yuguang's impression of and support for Zhu Chengwu.

After all, for Zhao Xingye, Zhao Xinghan and other members of the Zhao family who chose to follow Zhu Chengwu.

In addition to their identity as descendants of the Zhao family, they also have another equally important identity, that is, Zhu Chengwu's subordinates.

They are deeply bound to Zhu Chengwu.

If Zhu Chengwu does not have a good development, even if they still have the status of Zhao family descendants, their future development will be greatly affected.

The Zhao family is a powerful family, but also a large family with many members, and there is fierce competition within the family!

Therefore, Zhao Xingye made an explanation for Zhu Chengwu as soon as possible.

"Injuried?
Is Wu Ge'er injured?

Is it serious?

Who hurt Wu Ge'er?"

Zhao Yuguang's face, which had been calm just now, suddenly became impatient after hearing Zhao Xingye's words.

"Come on, take me to see it!"

After saying this, he walked straight into the mansion without waiting for Zhao Xingye to reply.

"Old Patriarch! This way!"

Zhao Xingye was very tactful and took a few quick steps to lead the way.

When the doorman, servants, and guards of the marquis's mansion saw that Zhao Xingye was leading the way personally, no one was so ignorant as to step forward to stop them and ask questions or verify their identities.

Under the guidance of Zhao Xingye, Zhao Yuguang soon arrived outside the yard where Zhu Chengwu was.

Then, Zhao Yuguang, sensing Zhu Chengwu's weak breath, stopped following Zhao Xingye closely. Instead, he instantly passed Zhao Xingye and entered Zhu Chengwu's room.

"Brother Wu, how did you get injured so badly?!"

As soon as he entered the room, Zhao Yuguang saw Zhu Chengwu, who looked like he was wrapped up like a dumpling. Feeling Zhu Chengwu's extremely weak energy and blood, he asked in surprise.

Zhao Yuguang pays close attention to Zhu Chengwu and knows Zhu Chengwu's current strength!
What's more, Zhu and Zhao were standing behind Zhu Chengwu.

Who on earth has the ability to injure Zhu Chengwu like this?
Who has the guts to hurt Zhu Chengwu like this?

"Grandpa, it's okay!
That is, he had a fight with someone, and then he was ambushed by someone else!"

Zhu Chengwu just brushed it off lightly.

“A duel?
plot?"

Zhao Yuguang turned and looked at Zhao Xingye.

"Old Patriarch, it is like this!..."

Under the pressure of Zhao Yuguang's gaze, Zhao Xingye explained the events one by one.

Just as Zhao Xingye was explaining to Zhao Yuguang how Zhu Chengwu got injured, many forces also received news that the master who had just appeared in Xuzhou City had entered the Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

"really……"

"Marquis Fu'an is so lucky..."

"Luckily I didn't do it!"

……

Various sighs, regrets, and sounds of luck were looming among the major forces in Xuzhou City.

Zhao Yuguang's sudden appearance completely destroyed the secret plans of countless people.

It also restored order and peace in the city of Xuzhou!

However, the intensity of the search for the assassin has been unprecedentedly strengthened!
Not only the prefectural government but also the county government are making every effort.

Even some of the forces that were initially intended to be dealt with began to send out a large number of personnel and core elites.

(End of this chapter)