Ma Jiamen: I was forced to fight for supremacy

Ma Zhan looked at Ma Zhongtong suspiciously and said:

"Second Master, this is inappropriate.

For the time being, Si Yongcai is a kind person, not to mention that he calls me Junior Master."

Ma Zhongtong glanced at Ma Zhan and said:

"Look at your dirty mind.

Si Yongcai has a sincere heart. His kindness comes from his heart and is not disturbed by the outside world.

Giving this to him will be good for you, and of course, good for him as well."

"What's the benefit?"

Ma Zhongtong replied:

"His surname is Si, one of the eight oldest surnames of the human race. His family created something, a magical storage device."

"Damn, this kid's family is so rich."

Ma Zhan’s storage bag has the largest space in the Qingshui Marquis’s mansion, and Tiger Stick can just fit in it.

Ma Zhongtong had never seen Ma Zhongtong's storage device, but he was sure that his Fire Dragon Spear could not fit in it.

Si Yongcai, who works in the small palace to earn money, is the one whose family makes this thing and is also the patent owner.

"I was wondering how this kid could recognize this small palace at first sight.

The first thing I knew about his jade pendant was that it was no ordinary item.

He said it was an heirloom jade pendant, but it seemed like he was planning to pawn it for money.

This shows that this jade pendant is not that important in his eyes or in the eyes of his family.

This guy is definitely a rich dog owner.

Second Master, this kid's family is so rich, why does he want to study Confucianism? Does his family look down on Confucianism?

If he returns home to inherit the family fortune, it will have no better future than if he were to study Confucianism."

"You think that the more secretive, mysterious, and otherworldly a family is, the higher its status is.

The eight major surnames of the human race also require some people to live in the city and some to walk the rivers and lakes.

The older and more prosperous a family is, the more inseparable it is from the secular world, the court, and the world of martial arts.

Moreover, Si Yongcai is the eldest disciple of the Heart Saint, and it is possible that he will be admitted to the Confucian Temple in the future."

Ma Zhan nodded to show that he understood.

But I still think about it in my heart.

'If I were Si Yongcai, I would not study Confucianism. I would just stay at home, eat and do nothing, have a bunch of concubines, and enjoy life.

Ma Zhongtong continued:

“His jade pendant can store living things, including people, monsters, and beasts that have signed a contract.

I guess this tiger talisman stores or suppresses living souls.

As far as I know, the only magical instrument with this ability is the prayer beads of the Ghost Emperor of Shu."

"What is the Ghost Emperor doing with a rosary?" Ma Zhan shook his head in confusion.

Although there are many supernatural and super-scientific things in this world.

For example, the martial arts master Ma Zhongtong, the scholars from hundreds of schools of thought in Jixia Academy, and himself passively jumping back and forth in various parallel spaces.

But when supernatural things were presented before him, Ma Zhan still felt a little fear of the unknown.

For example, how many years has the soul of this tiger talisman been trapped inside?

How do they feel?

Will it be worse than death?

Ma Zhan asked: "Second Master means that I give the tiger talisman to Si Yongcai, and he will give it to the family for research.

This way, his family will remember my kindness."

Ma Zhongtong shook his head and said, "Others might do that, but Si Yong wouldn't.

He will only carry it with him and keep it carefully for you, but will not take it for himself.

When he comprehends the secret of the tiger talisman, the army inside will become one of the trump cards of Hanshui Academy, and he will remember you as a great favor.

Si Yongcai's kindness represents the kindness of the Si family and Hanshui Academy.

Therefore, handing the tiger talisman to him will benefit him, and it will be even more beneficial to you."

Ma Zhan clasped his fists towards Ma Zhongtong and said:

"If we talk about cunning and sly, it's you, Second Master."

"Huh~?"

Ma Zhongtong's eyes changed, and Ma Zhan quickly changed his words, "Old and cunning, old and cunning."

"Go away. We'll enter Guanzhong tomorrow. Have a good rest these few days."

Ma Zhan left Ma Zhongtong's room, muttering to himself.

"What does entering Guanzhong have to do with getting a good rest? If you don't get a good rest, you won't be allowed in?"

Seeing Ma Zhan coming out, Si Yongcai, who had finished packing, was about to bow again, but Ma Zhan stopped him and pulled him to the backyard of the small palace, saying:

"I'm giving you something. Please take a good look at it. It's my little uncle's way of guaranteeing the safety of Xiaolan and the others."

Si Yongcai took the tiger talisman with both hands. He immediately discovered the secret in the tiger talisman. He was always well-behaved, but he said in astonishment:

"Junior Master, this is a military treasure, the inlaid golden tiger."

Ma Zhan asked, "Do you know him?"

"I once saw in an ancient book at home that a golden tiger could be stationed there, with a force of about 2,000 men.

Only military saints, military immortals, martial saints and other military sages hold it.

Moreover, it has long been lost among the human race. This half piece given by Junior Master is the only half piece of inlaid golden tiger that I have ever seen.

But Junior Master, you are a disciple of the Heart Saint, why do you possess such a secret military treasure?"

"You've really read a lot of books."

Ma Zhan nodded and said, "Well, you have some vision. You forgot that I am a disciple of the military school in Jixia Academy."

Si Yongcai suddenly realized that this junior uncle was not only a disciple of the Heart Saint, but also a disciple of the Military School and a sworn brother of Mohist Xia Ren Juzi.

He held the Golden Tiger in front of Ma Zhan with both hands and said:

"Junior Master, this golden tiger is so precious that I cannot accept it."

"Did I say I'd give it to you?

This is for Xiaolan, Xiaoshi and the others."

Si Yongcai then raised the Golden Tiger forward again.

"I cannot obey your orders. Please punish me, Junior Master."

"I'll leave it with you for safekeeping. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll break your legs."

Ma Zhan turned and left, not giving Si Yongcai another chance to refuse.

Early the next morning, Ma Zhan saw Si Yongcai and hung the inverted golden tiger next to his jade pendant.

It's a bit out of place for this scholar to wear a tiger talisman.

Today, Si Yongcai also received his first salary.

Whether it was cleaning, raising horses, or trimming trees, Si Yongcai did everything perfectly.

This is Si Yongcai's talent. As long as he knows how to do something, he can do it to the best of his ability.

But the money he received from Chun Xiaoman was still not enough to cover the living expenses of his three children.

He was still dragged by his junior uncle to go to his junior aunt's place to write an IOU.

This is not because Ma Zhan is mean, but because his cheap senior brother Meng Jingxi specifically reminded him of this.

It was said that Si Yongcai was to comprehend a truth, but Ma Zhan didn't know what it was, so he could only say something to that fragment of soul.

'The old man is very bad.'

The small palace passed Tongguan smoothly and headed towards Chang'an City, the heart of the Guanzhong Plain.

According to Ma Zhan's original plan, he would not enter Chang'an City.

The Guanzhong Plain is the back garden of the Guanlong clan, and he wanted to pass through it quickly to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The aristocratic families in the Guanlong area are very different from those in Dongshan Road and Nanhe Road.

They have their own troops, that is, private armies.

Although the Liang State imposed many restrictions on it, it could not be used except in times of war.

However, the Liang court could not say anything when they went into the mountains to suppress bandits or entered the city to capture spies.

At most, they would issue an order to hold people accountable and take the opportunity to reduce the number of troops.

But Ma Zhongtong told Ma Zhan that he must enter Chang'an City.

Ma Zhan suspected that his old lover was in Chang'an City again.