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Chapter 838: Palace Guards
The gun, inspired by the Thirteen Forms of the Martial Saint, went from its inception to its formation, and then from rough polishing to maturity.

"Secret move: Martial Saint's shot!"

This is the fruit that was grown using the Black Cloud Spear Manual as the field and the seeds of the Thirteen Styles of the Martial Saint.

Theoretically, this shot is the ultimate form of the Black Cloud Spear and the advanced trick of the White Cloud Spear.

Therefore, the Martial Saint's Spear still belongs to the system of the Black Cloud Spear Manual.

Zhou You had a hunch that this shot would become his trump card, saving his life and killing the enemy at the critical moment, achieving unexpected results.

I kept thinking about how to practice and shoot this gun day and night. I practiced when I had a gun, and when I didn't have a gun, I practiced with anything I could grab.

Hard work pays off!
Suddenly one day, the panel gave a prompt.

There is an additional branch below the Thirteen Styles of Martial Saint: Weapon Strike and Spear of Martial Saint.

Under that branch, a blurry figure was holding a spear and was about to stab, which was an action Zhou You was familiar with.

He practiced the spear-thrusting techniques thousands of times and finally achieved results.

This spear became the first lesson in the Thirteen Styles of Martial Saint and the representative move of military attack.

Zhou You had a hunch that although the figure was blurry at the moment, as he continued to practice hard and increase his proficiency with experience points, the figure would eventually become clearer and his features would become more concrete.

He was very curious. When the time comes, will the figure look like the first generation Martial Saint, or will it be him, Zhou You?

During the time he was practicing shooting behind closed doors, the outside world was in turmoil.

The impact of the Mu family's demise was like a tsunami, causing dozens of small-scale families to collapse like dominoes.

The original connections have now become clues to their lives. One by one, the relevant people are either found dead on the streets or die of sudden illness.

Within many martial arts sects, the number of invitations to fight surged that month, and every fight was a life-and-death duel.

Fellow disciples from different camps fought with bloodshot eyes, beating their opponents to death in the ring.

The speed of cleaning out the remnants of the Mu family was faster than expected. The family was destroyed, the wealth was taken away, and the clan members outside became rootless. They had nowhere to hide if they wanted to escape, and they were hunted down one by one and wiped out.

I heard that there are still some masters of the Mu family who are still lingering, but the situation is no longer in suspense.

Officially, the final conclusion of this incident has been reached, and project summaries and rewards are being distributed one after another.

The Lian family is the main force and received the most generous rewards!
Lian Feihong originally held the title of the third rank, and was to be promoted two levels to become a first rank marquis, but he asked someone to intercede for him, and his rank remained the same, but his third rank was converted into a hereditary title that could be passed down for three generations.

The eight gentlemen pleaded with Lord Feng and spoke well of him, and finally the matter was accomplished.

Afterwards, Lian Feihong was so proud that he visited all his friends one by one to show off his gains.

According to the unspoken rules of Dijing, titles are inherently precious, but what is more precious than a single title is a title that can be passed down from generation to generation.

For example, according to the principles revealed by this operation, the reward for promotion of two levels can only be converted into three generations of inheritance.

Even so, Lian Feihong felt he had made a huge profit.

His brother eats meat, and Zhou You can also drink soup. He is directly granted a title, a third-rank title, and it is not hereditary!
In other words, this title is bound to him personally, and when he dies, it is like a light going out, and it is not included in the scope of inheritance.

But Lian Feihong is different. His title can be passed down to the next three generations, which is a legacy of real money.

In this regard, Zhou You also said to Lian Feihong, "Congratulations, congratulations!"

This time, the Lian family and the Western Zhou family joined forces to destroy the Mu family. The matter was done cleanly and neatly. Lian Feihong certainly made great contributions, and Zhou You also performed well and initially caught the eyes of many important figures. The prince adopted by Zhou Nanwang was extraordinary in both management and boxing, much better than those useless sons.

I'm afraid that in the future, the Xizong family business will all depend on Zhou Daqian, and those sons will just have to eat and wait for death.

Lian Feihong recently brought a piece of news that Zhou Daqian was conferred a title. When Lord Feng saw his name, he took a second look at it.

When Feng Jun learned that he was Zhou Nanwang's adopted son, he mentioned the arrangement for him to enter the palace as a guard.

The policy came down quickly.

"The heir of the Western Clan of the Zhou Clan, Zhou Daqian, was given the title of Golden Spear Guard and was sent to the Heavenly Sacrifice Palace for guard and ceremonial duty."

It's finally here. Entering the palace to serve the emperor is called "Imperial Guard Service", and it is an assignment that the children of noble families must serve.

Although Zhou Nanwang's sons were unsuccessful, they all served as guards in the palace one after another, and at least they were familiar to their peers from other aristocratic families.

The feudal lord recruited the princes and outstanding members of each family into the Palace of Sacrifice to Heaven, which also meant to assess their strengths and weaknesses and make appropriate use of them.

Among these guards, there were many talented people who shocked the world.

For example, Lord Shen, who guarded the southern border, was once one of the palace guards.

Zhou You's adoptive father, Zhou Nanwang, was originally a member of the Zhou family. He followed the crown prince Zhou Tianyuan into the palace. Somehow he was noticed by the lord. Later, he worked hard to become a master, which gave the Zhou family the confidence to split up and set up their own clan.

But the guards of the Forbidden Palace are not a monolithic group. They belong to different camps and each has its own people.

In public, Zhou You is a staunch member of the Eight Gentlemen camp, and the imprint is too deep.

He had just annihilated the Mu family and cut off one arm of the Five Gentlemen, and the feud had grown bigger. This time when he entered the palace, he would definitely have a conflict with the people of the Five Gentlemen. There were also people from the Eastern Clan of the Zhou family serving as guards, and although they were from the same origin, friction was inevitable when they met.

Alas, when you are in the world, you have no choice but to do what you want, but when will you be able to make your own decisions in the aristocratic families and in the government?
The only thing to be thankful for was that Lian Feihong also gave him a few names, all of whom were his own guards.

He knew about the intrigues among the guards and encouraged Zhou You, saying that we also have our own circle. We are not limited to being bullied, but can also work together to bully others.

"My husband, which sword are you wearing?"

Before entering the palace, one must buy a new set of clothes, among which swords are very important, as they are essential equipment for ministers and guards.

Even if Zhou You was not good at using a sword, he had to wear this weapon on his waist, because the mainstream accessories of the nobility, besides jade, were swords. In the circle of aristocratic families, not wearing a sword on formal occasions was tantamount to running naked.

In the storehouse of aristocratic families, at least a portion of swords must be treasured and stored away, and many people make collecting famous swords their lifelong pursuit.

The sword once worn by Wu Sheng Tianzong, the rare weapons made by famous masters, or the weapons used to kill celebrities, etc., are all worth collecting and playing with.

When Zhou You first entered the Eastern Branch of the Zhou Clan, he was given a sword. When he married Zhu Qinghua, he was given a pair. This time when he confiscated the Mu Clan's wealth, he also seized four or five famous swords.

All those items whose names he remembered were treasures in the world and worth a fortune.

"Struggle, stick to the old ways, smear the fat, and go against the edge"

Zhou You's eyes stopped at a sword and pointed at it, "Let's take the Mo Shou one!"

This sword was once worn by our ancestor Zhou Su. Why was it named "Mo Shou"? Because in a game of Go, the white player goes first, but his name was "Su Bai", and he always lagged behind his brother Zhou Xuan in every aspect throughout his life.

Therefore, the sword was named "Mo Shou", which means that even if you fall behind, you must not forget to hold on and you will eventually overtake others.

(End of this chapter)