Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

It was at that time that General Yang discovered that his daughter was a prodigy. Yang Zigui was promoted to the new captain of the secret guards. In addition to being responsible for the training and deployment of the secret guards in the mansion, he was also responsible for warning and supervising all the secret guards who were with Xiao Jianwu to keep their mouths shut.

To outsiders, Xiao Jianwu was always seen as a spoiled young lady who was protected by her father and didn't study hard. As for how outstanding their young lady was, they knew it themselves.

Looking at their confident little faces, Yang Zigui smiled mischievously, eagerly anticipating their performance.

In Xiao Jianwu's words, these bodyguards were too rigid and boring in their speech and actions. Although they had been with her since childhood, there was a generation gap of three years, and they were five or six generations apart from her. They had no common language and could not play happily together. At most, they could run errands for her.

They were pitiful, having undergone relentless training since childhood, and then emerging from the best of the best. Yet, Little Sword Dance had become nothing more than a gofer. The group of guards were so ashamed, their hearts breaking into pieces.

Yang Zigui knew that Xiao Jianwu was different from others; she really didn't have much to say to children her age. At every banquet, she would listen alone in a corner.

She's not very talkative at home, but loves reading. She can practically recite the entire collection of books in the general's study. Her only minor flaw is that she hasn't had many friends growing up, making her seem quite lonely.

To train an elite team nurtured from childhood, Xiao Jianwu sent them to search for beggars and orphans. They searched for many children, but ultimately Xiao Jianwu chose Luo Yi and his group because Luo Yi was the one she liked best.

"Suitable?" Heh heh heh. "Miss, are you sure you're not just after his looks? Who praised Young Master Luo for 'his brilliance despite his tattered clothes'?" Yang Zigui only dared to mutter these thoughts to himself, though he still hoped that Little Sword Dance could find a playmate.

I gave them an encouraging look and left quietly.

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Behind the Mu Mansion lies an unnamed mountain. This mountain has been modified by Yang Jianwu's men, and from the outside, it looks no different from any other mountain. A maze has been laid out around the mountain, and no matter which direction you come from, you will end up back out and unable to enter the depths of the forest. The only entrance is a tree-lined path leading to the back gate of the Mu Mansion.

When the Mu family chose its location, besides its remoteness, Yang Jianwu also had his eye on this mountain. In recent years, in addition to his medical skills, Yang Jianwu has also studied Qimen Dunjia. Although he is not an expert, he can set up simple and practical formations based on the actual site.

The mountain behind the Mu Mansion isn't particularly steep and isn't very conspicuous among the surrounding mountains. A few simple defensive positions could easily provide a natural barrier to protect the training grounds. It's also not far from the General's Mansion, so you can easily return there if anything happens.

The grueling training began before dawn when Yang Zigui would wake them up in various ways: strange smoke (homemade smoke bombs), thunderous explosions (homemade small mines), and even deadly sneak attacks.

Amidst cries of agony, they ran towards the back of the mountain, emerging from the shaded path to find rows of defensive fences with long metal spikes, behind which lay a large training ground.

There were also guards training on the field, many of them shirtless, their strong, tanned muscles glistening with sweat. These tough men were all willing to obey the orders of a seven-year-old girl.

The entire field is clearly divided, with specific training programs in each of the four corners: east, south, west, and north.

The main obstacle course in the east field is an obstacle course where the two teams compete by navigating obstacles such as stakes, trenches, low walls, high platform jumps, log bridges, high walls, ladders, and low stake nets. Each team moves like a launched arrow, rapidly weaving through the obstacles. Teams that don't meet the speed requirements, as well as the losing team, must run two laps around the mountain range carrying weights.

The west arena is a free-fighting ring and a fighting ring. The fighting area is covered with sand, and two people fight each other without using any weapons. It's all hand-to-hand combat, and it's all about fists. Those who are thrown to the ground quickly get up, pat the sand off their bodies, and the sand seems to be sprinkled with a layer of golden light all over them.

The arena can be used independently, with rules set by the participants. There's also a monthly "Mu Mansion Monthly Arena," where the winner receives twenty taels of silver. An average person's monthly income is only one or two taels of silver, so twenty taels is equivalent to a year's income for an ordinary family. The winner of each month's arena battle is responsible for defending the arena the following month. The winner who successfully defends the arena three times in a row receives double the reward.

The south field was an archery range, equipped with bows, crossbows, and stone throwers. Luo Yi and his companions had never seen a crossbow before, and after witnessing its power, they were deeply impressed. Upon inquiring, they learned that the crossbow was designed by the young master, and that it was faster and had a longer range than bows and arrows. Their admiration for the young master grew even stronger.

Throwing stones means throwing pebbles. Although they didn't understand why they had to train in this, no one said "no" to Yang Jianwu's orders.

The north area was surrounded by vines, obscuring the view inside. Only a few guards were allowed to enter, and the surrounding area had a peculiar atmosphere, making it particularly mysterious.

When Luo Yi and his group first arrived at the training ground, seeing the guards training always invigorated them, igniting a boiling fighting spirit. By nightfall, they were practically crawling back home, and in the middle of the night, they would be treated to an extra appetizer—assassination attacks were practically a pre-dinner snack.

Yang Jianwu would occasionally train Luo Yi and the others herself. At first, they thought that the young lady's training would be easier, since a girl shouldn't be as violent as the commander of the secret guards.

The result was that they were wrong. Compared to the training the young ladies received, Brother Yang's training was far too gentle. So much so that for a long time, their legs would involuntarily tremble at the mere mention of "the young lady is here."

What's most maddening is the grueling training. You're not allowed to sleep, not allowed to lose focus, not allowed to eat, not allowed to drink water, and you have to keep your back straight and your head level. Yang Zigui and several bodyguards take turns teaching you combat techniques, and you'll be asked questions at any time. If you can't answer, you have to do two hundred push-ups on the spot, supposedly to refresh your mind.

After a month of such training, six people had already left. As promised, Yang Jianwu gave them a suitable amount of silver and let them make a living on their own. His only request was that they stay away from Anshun.

No one was worried that they would reveal what was going on here. Everyone who left was taken to a room by Yang Jianwu to be hypnotized and forget everyone, as if it were all a dream.

At first, General Yang was still uneasy, but Yang Jianwu directly erased a memory from one of his father's trusted confidants and then helped him recover it. Only then did everyone accept the power of hypnosis. They were both happy and afraid of Xiao Jianwu's skill.

Several months later, the squad gradually took the shape of a special operations team. Yang Jianwu then let go of the reins, handing them over to Gui Er and Gui San, and took Yang Zi back to the General's Mansion.