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Chapter 456: Clear distinction between various trades
Outside the city, the city gates were wide open and people poured out like a flood.

The army is setting off today, and every household is bidding farewell to their pillars of support, and the scene is being played out everywhere!
"You'er, take this fur coat with you. It's windy at night, be careful not to catch a cold."

At the time of parting, Zhou You's parents and his new wife Hua Youxing came to see him off, reluctant to let him go.

When their children are away from home, their parents wish they could take most of the home with them, and they need two cars to fit all the bags.

Zuo Lu and Lan Chengxiu were waiting on the side with a few horses, riding three of them and using the rest to carry supplies and luggage.

"Master, please take me with you. You always need someone to take care of you!"

Qi Qingdi was still begging. He couldn't understand why his master didn't take him with him but instead took Zuo Lu and the other two.

Zhou You comforted him, "When you break through to become a martial artist, I will take you there."

Qi Qingdi was stunned for a moment, then his fighting spirit was ignited. He thought that his strength was not enough, so he decided to go into seclusion and practice hard after returning, striving to improve his Qi and Blood to the 9th level before his master returned.

"You've been so worried about the family."

Zhou You whispered to Hua Youxing that his new wife had used Xingrentang's channels to raise a large amount of medicine for him recently, and her hard work and contribution were great. What more could a husband ask for with a wife like this?
"My parents are very good to me, and our family is harmonious. Although Qingdi is small in the martial arts hall, he can handle the situation well, so there is no need to worry."

Hua Youxing whispered, "I have several uncles who are also martial artists. We can ask them to help us if necessary."

Look, how much less trouble you have when you marry a good wife.

I regret that the day of separation is so short, and soon it is time to say goodbye.

After Zhou You mounted his horse, he took the left brigade commander Lan Chengxiu and two others and joined the crowd that was heading out for the expedition. His back figure was looming in sight as he walked away.

Three thousand garrison troops were outside the city and did not leave the city. However, three thousand martial artists and three thousand craftsmen were recruited from every household in the city. This time they left home, and there were tens of thousands of relatives and friends who saw them off. The scene was very touching.

Equipment and horses are all provided by the owner. If not, you can only use Big Foot to travel.

Although there were not very few people riding horses in the crowd, they were few and far between, and it was obvious that most of them were poor warriors.

Zhou You noticed that the team of craftsmen was somewhat disorganized, and the food supplies sent by each guild were of varying quality, with both the upper and lower limits being very low.

It's normal if you think about it. They are an industry organization, and working to make money is their main job. Even if they practice martial arts, it is a side job. Most of them practice boxing part-time, and only specially trained thugs can practice boxing as their main job like martial artists.

The elite among the hundreds of craftsmen are, without exception, of the 'Red Stick' level who charge into battle.

"Don't underestimate the craftsmen. They have ancient secret techniques that can kill people without anyone noticing."

Although Zhou You had heard this statement, he remained skeptical.

At the front of the team, the Hateful Overlord Yan Shan was riding a horse far ahead, followed by Yan Wanjun and many elite members of the Overlord Martial Arts School, and further behind were the masters and disciples of other martial arts schools.

He looked around with a disdainful expression, taking in the entire landscape of mountains and rivers in front of him, with a long statue hanging on the horse's belly.

"Master, the chief craftsman, Lu Wanchun of the carpentry trade is watching you."

Yan Wanjun was born to remind.

Five hundred meters away from them, the leading figures of the craftsmen surrounded a man, who was none other than Lu Wanchun mentioned by Yan Wanjun.

Lu Wanchun was born a carpenter, and his disciples were spread all over the prefecture, not only in the prefectural capital, but also in other cities. The skilled carpenters he trained became famous and controlled the local guilds.

Whether in terms of prestige or connections, they are firmly ranked first among the major guilds in the capital.

Of course, the Hundred Craftsmen Guild here refers to all guilds except the martial arts guild.

The martial arts industry is essentially also a guild, but it is generally not listed alongside the other craftsmen and is counted separately regardless of the occasion.

Someone once said that Lu Wanchun ranked first in the guild because the martial arts guild was not involved.

If the martial arts guilds were included, the number one person in any of the major guilds in the city would undoubtedly be the hated Overlord Yanshan.

The two people involved expressed different opinions on this.

Lu Wanchun politely said that the owner of Yan Pavilion was the pride of the city, and he dared not compare with him. He should also work hard to benefit the public... But when he arrived at Yanshan, it was much simpler, just one word: bah!

It is generally acknowledged that these two people have a feud. They have never met each other and have never appeared in the same frame on any important occasion.

In this expedition, the two men each led a military troupe and craftsmen, with three thousand men under their command. They were clearly divided and there was competition between them.

"Dad, Yan Wufu's men are spying on us."

The speaker was Lu Wanchun's son, Lu Bizhi, a strong middle-aged man.

The profession of carpenter involves lifting huge logs and wielding knives and saws on a daily basis, and is a natural fit for martial arts. It is also a profession that has been passed down from ancient times to the present day, with an ancient tradition that is unimaginable to outsiders.

Especially for craftsmen like Lu Wanchun who have mastered the secret skills of the craft for generations, they can never be treated as ordinary carpenters. They are also wealthy households and employers, and they severely exploit apprentices and maids.

As the ruling class, mastering military force is a part of maintaining their own strength, so practicing martial arts is essential.

The secret boxing skills circulated within the carpentry industry are little known to the outside world due to the strict organizational structure.

Just seeing that Lu Wanchun has been as famous as Yanshan for so many years and has not been killed by Yanshan, we know that he has some real skills.

"Don't worry about him. We are now serving the Lord and our military achievements will speak for themselves."

After Lu Wanchun reprimanded his son, he politely said to the elders around him, "I will rely on you guys even more."

These old men are all masters in various trades and have many disciples.

They responded politely, "All walks of life are connected, and we all look out for each other."

A mournful flute sounded from a distance.

A black spot in the sky expanded rapidly. It turned out that someone fell from the sky on a wooden kite and landed in front of Lu Wanchun.

The feather skeleton of the wooden kite is made of spliced ​​wood and looks lifelike.

Although this object looks plain and is not decorated with gold, silver, pearls or jade, the cost of making one is no less than that of pure gold of the same quality.

"What's the urgent news? Tell me now!"

The messenger that came down with the wooden kite was a scout sent by Lu Wanchun, who rode the wind and flew through the clouds to gather intelligence.

"A hundred miles away, the Wu clan's strong warriors are attacking, and the strong warriors from Dayin Mountain and Wanxiu Mountain are fighting with them."

"The battle was fierce, the sky and earth changed color, the river flowed backwards, and the land was full of savages and beasts killed by the aftermath."

"We can't go any further."

The messenger's legs were swollen and his face was cracked by the strong wind, with shocking bloody wounds all over it.

Even though he was also a junior martial artist, forcing himself to move quickly at high altitudes still inevitably caused damage to his body.

Judging from his condition, he will need at least one or two months to recover.

The news spread quickly...

The 6,000 troops that had just left the city stopped one after another.

There is a fierce battle going on ahead, and the weather and geography of the area have been thrown into chaos, affecting the deaths of countless people, animals and beasts. If you rush in rashly at this time, you will be seeking your own death.

The wizard's vanguard had already reached hundreds of miles outside the city. This distance was too dangerous.

"Have you seen other witches?"

The wooden kite messenger took a breath and continued, "Yes, there are quite a few. The tribal army that followed the Wu Clan also stopped in the rear, separating us from the battlefield."

(End of this chapter)