Today is the fifteenth, the middle of the month.
The central axis of the Wushu Academy in Langyuan City was crowded with people. Not only all the students in the academy came here, but many teachers in the academy also came there early in the morning to get a place that was convenient for watching.
This martial arts arena is actually not that big. It is not as big as the martial arts arena where you can gallop your horse and practice fighting. However, it can accommodate seven or eight temporary arenas, and it can still accommodate more than a thousand students and instructors from the Jiangwu Academy. More than enough.
Such lively events today are not uncommon in the Langyuan City Martial Arts Academy. There are two such grand gatherings every year. Students in the entire academy will compete in these seven or eight arenas to determine the top ten masters at each level of cultivation, and then receive additional rewards from the Jiangwu Academy.
It is only during such grand events that the Martial Arts Academy will issue some invitations, inviting family members of some students, or local officials and famous martial artists to come into the academy to watch. It is also used as an opening to the outside world to let people know the level of the warriors in this martial arts academy. Secondly, it also gives some students the opportunity to get in touch with local dignitaries. After all, most students cannot stay in Jiangwu Academy for a lifetime. You have to go out and pursue your future. In addition to the military, there are other options you can make.
The most popular arena among students is naturally the competition arena with the highest cultivation level. That is, the realm of enlightenment. It’s not that there is no higher level of Hundred Refinements, it’s that there is no need for it. Warriors in the Hundred Refining Realm have already accumulated practical experience in the military or elsewhere, and the experience in the arena is completely meaningless to them.
In fact, even for warriors in the Tongqiao realm, experience in the arena is dispensable and of little significance. Even if it's a life and death arena, it's the same. Because it is almost impossible to encounter a fair fight in all aspects in actual combat outside.
Therefore, the reason why monks in the Tongqiao realm participate in the competition in the academy is more of a "performance". Show yourself to some big shots or informants who come here with the intention of provoking people.
Although Zhang Yan had no classes today, he came to the courtyard. Following some signs erected on the martial arts field, he quickly found a ring standing in the corner, and met an acquaintance in front of the ring.
"Haha, Mr. Zhou, Zhang Yan is polite here. Are you here to watch the young masters compete?" Zhang Yan greeted Zhou Cang with a smile.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang!" Zhou Cang also smiled and returned the gift. At the same time, he pointed to Zhou Yun, who was gathering with a few young people not far away and said something: "Quanzi is being cultivated by Mr. Quan Nai this time. I am holding back my heart." After a while, he wanted to go to the ring and try his skills. Speaking of which, this is the first time he has fought with someone in such a formal ring. As a father, I couldn't help but be curious, so I took the time to come over and have a look."
Zhou Cang is now calm and relaxed. Going up the road leads to Shi Xuan, the commander of the Eastern Army. Next, I have a lot of bone-strengthening pills in my hand as a source of confidence. Hengkan also made good friends with Zhang Yan, a strange man with mysterious abilities. I'm afraid there will be no twists and turns in the future. Just look at the treatment of his son Zhou Yun. Who would have thought that in just a few months, a child in the middle stage of the Body Tempering Realm would be able to increase his skin and flesh toughness and endurance to the point where he could use late-stage Body Tempering Realm combat skills? This was all because Zhou Cang made a decisive decision on Zhang Yan's method. Otherwise, would his son be able to catch up?
It's a pity that Zhang Yan doesn't accept disciples. Zhou Cang hinted at this many times but was sidetracked. Otherwise, Zhou Cang felt that his relationship with Zhang Yan could be closer.
"Sir, do you know that Langyuan City's officialdom has been greatly shaken recently, and 90% of the officials have been imprisoned. Many of them are guilty of malpractice, corruption and perversion of the law. Sir, someone stole the family's wealth before. You can try this matter. Do you want to overturn the verdict? I heard that Yang Jie, the official of Zuojun who is in charge of Langyuan City, is also a capable person with a clear understanding of everything. He should be able to restore his innocence. And it is not impossible to recover the previous family property. "
Zhang Yan shook his head. Wu Yuan and his son were both dead, and the revenge of his predecessor had been completely avenged. As for family wealth, how much did he win from Wu Qingling's money shop? Far more than the two shops that were taken away before. He didn't want to cause trouble. After all, not all the yamen were fools. The one who asked Liu Yi to come over last time made Zhang Yan a little worried that the other party would entangle him. After all, many doubts fell on him. So one less thing is worse than one more thing, forget it.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for remembering me. However, the past cannot be recalled, so let it go. Zhang Yan has returned from the army as if he were reborn, and he no longer wants to disturb the present with the past."
"I see, sir, you are quite open-minded." Zhou Cang was not stupid enough to continue to dwell on this topic. After Zhang Yan refused, he immediately changed the topic elsewhere, not letting the scene cool down at all.
When it comes to topics, it must be something that both parties know in common to be the most suitable to talk about, otherwise it will be very embarrassing if just one person keeps talking. In fact, there are not many common topics between Zhou Cang and Zhang Yan. It’s not okay to talk about warrior-related topics, nor is it okay to talk about alchemy. The rest can only be told about some interesting things about joining the army. Some of them really have something to do with Zhang Yan.
"Sir, do you know that the Bagua Formation has become very famous in the military. Just in the previous military report, the defenders of Yubei Mountain crossed the ridge defense line and took the initiative to set up their formation to contact the demon clan under the ridge for the first time. They captured three enemies in one go. Ten monster soldiers and nearly sixty miscellaneous soldiers. The results of the battle can be described as fruitful.
With the help of Mr. Yubei Mountain's Bagua Array, this year's Yushan fruit harvest was much higher than in previous years. Now the price of Yushan wine on the market has begun to drop. Mr.’s contribution here is indelible!
Moreover, Lin Zedong is about to be promoted, and is likely to be appointed deputy general in Xiyuan County, south of Chonglan County. The gentleman also knows the terrain advantage compared to Yubei Mountain. On the other side of Xiyuan County, there is a vast plain and it borders the Haoyue Demon Kingdom, and the war is even more dangerous. It is estimated that the Ministry of War Yamen hopes that Lin Zedong will put the Bagua array there to test the waters. Even if Yubei Mountain took the initiative before, it was most likely to prepare for what happened next. "
The acquaintance between Zhang Yan and Zhou Cang was the bridge built by Lin Zedong. It was back when Zhang Yan was in Yubei Mountain. At that time, Lin Zedong was in charge of You Tan Banner. Zhang Yan exchanged the details of the Bagua array for Lin Zedong. He recommended Zhou Cang and asked him to take care of the old and weak Zhang family in Langyuan City. So when talking about Lin Zedong, Zhang Yan naturally wouldn't find it out of the ordinary.
"The terrain in Xiyuan County is flat, and Nanyuan Kingdom does not have as many cavalry as Beiwu to rely on. There is no danger to defend. It is said that the strongholds are close to the fort to resist the monsters, and the casualties have always been heavy. If Master Lin can If the Bagua Formation is put to good use over there, there should be some improvement." Although Zhang Yan doesn't know much about soldiers, he has been in the army for more than two years, and he still knows the terrain of Xiyuan County, which is adjacent to Yubei Mountain. Combined with his understanding of the Bagua Formation, he basically knew it.
"Haha, sir, if Lin Zedong knows this, he will definitely feel relieved. He also wrote in his previous letter that he wanted to ask sir for some questions related to the Bagua array. Maybe he will really need to ask sir for advice in the future!"
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