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Chapter 161: Urgent Return to City
Zhou You and his group were exhausted from the journey, but when they saw the outline of Gongliang City, they felt like they were home.

The journey of delivering the artillery machine was full of twists and turns, and even resulted in the loss of several fellow disciples.

Only after the group returned to Gongliang City did they breathe a sigh of relief and confirm that they were safe.

"Junior Brother Zhou, I'll take them and go ahead. You..."

Jiang Hua's eyes pointed to the pavilion outside the city, where several people were waiting for Zhou You to return.

They are Shen Sijing, Xu Ying and Li Hao.

Zhou You bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang."

After seeing off Jiang Hua and his party, he turned and came to the pavilion, where several of his fellow disciples had been waiting for a long time.

After not seeing each other for many days, Mr. Shen Sijing's temperament as a nobleman has become more mature.

Obviously, helping with the family business during this period of time has been a great test for him.

There were several more simple scars on Xu Ying's face and hands, and the joints were much thicker, which were obviously newly grown after being broken. With so many scars, it can be seen that he was tired from running around outside.

Li Hao, on the other hand, hasn't changed much. He is still working on his strength and striving to achieve mastery.

"Junior Brother Zhou, how are you?"

Shen Sijing glanced at Jiang Hua's back as he walked away from the garden, "Junior Brother Jiang has a lonely and cold personality. It's rare that you can talk to him!"

Zhou You understood the implication of the words. It seemed that Jiang Hua did not have a close relationship with the other inner court disciples.

"Senior Brother Jiang is quite powerful, and his blood sand palm is also very amazing."

Shen Sijing advised, "It's best not to get too close to him."

"Jiang Hua's father was a martial arts master, but was killed by his enemies. He became a martial arts master just to seek revenge."

"He even practiced the Blood Sand Palm, which made him look like neither a human nor a ghost."

"His enemy is a martial artist with considerable power. Master has long said that he has to avenge his personal grudge himself."

I see. No wonder Jiang Hua is so knowledgeable and can master such a unique skill as Blood Sand Palm.

Zhou You asked, "How did his father die?"

"My skin was peeled off and my tendons were taken out, and I made them into a pair of boxing gloves, which are still in the hands of my enemy."

After a few pleasantries, several people spread out the drinks to welcome Zhou You and explained their purpose of visit.

“Zhou You, go back to the martial arts hall after you enter the city, and don’t get excited if anything happens.”

It turned out that something big happened during the days when Zhou You was on a business trip.

Lu Jianqing, a rising star, took 10 tiger life-changing pills. He had already reached the final stage of strength and broke through the last layer of barriers, successfully breaking through the Qi and Blood realm.

Now, he is already an inner court disciple at the Qi and Blood Stage 1.

"So fast?"

Zhou You was amazed after hearing this. Even with the help of secret medicine, the speed was too fast.

Then he realized that once Lu Jianqing made a breakthrough, the situation in the martial arts hall would change.

as predicted……

"The master treated him like a treasure. On the day he accepted him as his disciple, he taught him the complete set of White Tiger Seven Killings secret moves!"

The White Tiger's Seven Killings is the core killing move of the Jade Tiger Kung Fu.

Unless one has made great contributions, the inner court disciples may teach one or two moves.

When fighting fiercely with Yan Ping, Jiang Hua used the unique skill of White Tiger Seven Kills, which caused damage to the opponent at one point.

Senior disciples only know one or two moves, and people like Zhou You haven't even learned a single move.

However, Lu Jianqing had not yet achieved any success, but he had already learned the full set of White Tiger Seven Killings as soon as he entered the inner courtyard.

"Master has chosen a successor."

After hearing this, Zhou You was not angry, but began to think about it carefully.

The weather vane is already very clear!
Lu Jianqing is a martial arts genius. He becomes a Qi and Blood Warrior within a year and has a promising future.

Wang Jianxiong is old and is still a beginner martial artist. Not to mention becoming a powerful martial artist, he has no hope of even becoming a high-level martial artist.

He must have placed his hopes on the next generation. Lu Jianqing proved his worth and was the best candidate for Wang Jianxiong to inherit the clothing clock.

One more level left...

The master-disciple relationship is not very solid for Wang Jianxiong's personality, and it lacks some meaning.

"...Master has revealed that he wants to marry Wang Yan to Lu Jianqing."

That’s right, the father-in-law and son-in-law add another layer to the master-disciple relationship, which is double insurance.

Remember that Wang Yan is 5 years older than Lu Jianqing. Can you agree to this?
"Lu Jianqing didn't refuse, but Wang Yan didn't agree and kept making a scene at home."

There's no point in making a fuss. When it comes to the inheritance of the martial arts school, her little temper won't have much of an effect.

Normally the old man would obey her in everything, but he would never let her do whatever she wants when it comes to big things.

What about Zhong Shaoying?

Isn't Zhong Shaoying Wang Yan's loyal licker? I cheated on him, will he agree to this?
"Don't mention Zhong Shaoying for now. Junior Brother Zhou, your condition is not good."

Zhou You was finding it interesting when he suddenly realized that several people were looking at him.

What?
"You and Lu Jianqing entered the inner courtyard at the same time. Master had always thought highly of you. Now that Lu Jianqing is favored, your situation is rather awkward."

Zhou You and Lu Jianqing, with Shen Sijing and Zhong Shaoying fighting behind them.

The old is being replaced by the new, and the struggle between the rural and urban factions is now focused on them.

Lu Jianqing was in favor, and correspondingly, Zhou You fell out of favor in the eyes of outsiders.

Ha, why do I feel like I have never been favored, so how did I fall out of favor?
"Junior Brother Zhou, Lu Jianqing and Zhong Shaoying have colluded and have set their sights on you."

"You are in danger this time. I can get rid of Zhong Shaoying, but Lu Jianqing is in the limelight. He is domineering and no one can control him because of his master's favor."

"Zuo Shier, do you still remember that he slapped you in public a few days ago?"

Zuo Twelve was a defector from the Liangxin Fist and had been following Zhou You all the time, and was considered one of his teammates.

This person is usually very cautious and polite to Jinli's apprentices. He would never offend the popular Lu Jianqing.

There is only one possibility, the other party is killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

There are two inner court disciples from the city faction. Shen Sijing is in semi-retirement. He also made it clear that he will quit the martial arts school within two years and return to his own company to manage the business.

Now Zhou You is the only one left to attract fire.

"Master..."

Zhou You stopped talking as soon as he opened his mouth.

The old man always teaches his disciples according to the principle of the survival of the fittest, just like a tiger raising his cubs.

The little tigers fight, scratch and bite each other. The winner gets more food, while those that are bitten, disabled or even killed are eliminated naturally.

If Lu Jianqing could get rid of Zhou You, not only would he not be punished, but his position would be more secure.

"Zhou You, it was my fault for dragging you into this mess."

Shen Sijing held Zhou You's hands and said, "Why don't you find a day to ask to be my apprentice and come to the company to help me?"

He pointed at Xu Ying next to him and said, "Your treatment is only higher than Xu Ying's, not lower. I will give you shares and dividends. You will be a partner of my company in the future."

"Zhou You, I've been having a hard time lately. Please come and help me."

Xu Ying also helped to speak up.

"Let me think about it."

Zhou You stroked his chin gently and did not agree on the spot.

Shen Sijing breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he was willing to consider it. He picked up the wine glass and said, "Drink!"

Zhou You noticed that Li Hao's eyes were full of unwillingness and guessed that he was depressed.

"Li Hao, it's time to change your punching target."

"I'll introduce one to you. Maybe it can help you break through soon."

Li Hao was overjoyed and raised his glass to express his gratitude, "Good brother, I knew you didn't forget me!"

(End of this chapter)