Chapter 0002: Master Yue, even with your face covered, you cannot conceal the aura of a hypocrite that surrounds you

Once the task is completed and returned, directly transcribing it will yield the unparalleled secret manual of the end of the martial era

As dawn broke, the entire military camp quickly came to life

In the basement of the armory, Wang Xiao took out the first part of the secret sword manual he had copied and summoned several soldiers to send it to the small forest at Shili Slope, ten miles south of the city

Soon, numerous sects and lone wanderers began to gather in Quanzhou Prefecture. Even if they could not participate, it was only natural for them to bring their small stools and watch such a lively event.

Wang Xiao's plan is to first obtain the Secret Sword Manual but not rush to destroy it to complete the task; instead, he intends to use the Secret Sword Manual as bait to lure those in the martial world to come to him voluntarily

The auction for the Evil Sword Manual has only one principle. "Whoever presents the most martial arts secret manuals will be able to take away the Evil Sword Manual," Wang Xiao said, standing on the stage and looking at the crowd before him.

This is a military camp, not a arena

Wang Xiao watched with great interest from the side. When the masked person finished writing, he took the paper with curiosity and asked, "Songshan Sword Manual, are you from the Songshan Sect?"

"Secure the military camp for me thoroughly." Wang Xiao was still very cautious regarding those skilled in the arts of stealth and agility. "Prepare all the lookout posts, hidden sentries, patrols, horse traps, oil pits, strong bows, crossbows, and large fishing nets. From now on, not even a fly is allowed to enter the military camp without my permission"

If this is truly the case, then Wang Xiao would have worked in vain

Do not waste words. Hand over your martial arts manual, and I may spare your life

The martial arts of the bright camels in the northern region are quite impressive, reaching a second-tier level. It is estimated that they could hold their own against Linghu Chong for a while.

Previously, Wang Xiao had always kept the latter part of the Evil Sword Manual on the table, intending to use it when encountering such top-tier masters.

Wang Xiao does not practice martial arts, but he can memorize it by rote.

Regardless of whether one can achieve it or not, one must first obtain it before discussing further

The masked individual was not afraid of Wang Xiao calling for help, and directly took up a pen and paper from under the table to begin writing.

Although Wang Xiao holds the rank of a third-grade deputy general, if he were to lead troops to storm the mountain gate and seize secret manuals, it is not only uncertain whether those martial arts masters would launch a night raid to take heads, but he would also not be able to pass the scrutiny of the court.

Masters in the martial world can easily slay hundreds of soldiers in one-on-one combat. However, once they find themselves amidst an army, facing strong bows, crossbows, and a large number of armored and armed soldiers, there is almost no chance of survival if they do not flee

No matter how high one's lightness skill, one cannot escape a rain of arrows. No matter how proficient one's martial arts, one cannot evade a forest of spears.

For practitioners of martial arts, the most valued possession is undoubtedly the martial arts manual. Now, the appearance of a martial arts manual that gained fame across the world several decades ago has certainly attracted their attention significantly

News travels quickly in the martial arts world; within just half a month, nearly the entire community is aware of the reappearance of the true manuscript of the Poxie Sword Spectrum.

On the night before the 15th, Wang Xiao was in his room studying the Eagle Claw technique he had obtained from a certain master. Suddenly, he felt a slight sensation in his heart, and when he raised his head, he saw a figure in a blue shirt wearing a mask standing a few steps away, watching him.

The camel raised its head to look at Wang Xiao, its expression haughty. "I didn't expect that you, a dog official, actually recognize my grandfather. I am Mu Gaofeng. You are not a true hero for bullying the weak with your numbers. If you have the guts, face my grandfather in a one-on-one fight!"

The masked man did not respond, but instead clasped his hands in farewell, saying, "In the small woods of Shili Po in the southern part of the city, I shall await the first chapter of the Evil Sword Manual."

What kind of evil deeds Mu Gaofeng will commit in the future is of no importance to Wang Xiao; given that Mu Gaofeng has countless blood on his hands over the past several decades, killing him would only earn widespread acclaim from the public

Silence fell in the room. After a moment, Wang Xiao picked up a stack of papers from the desk and threw it over, saying, "This is the lower part of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual. Leave the items I requested and the address, and you may go."

The notice clearly states that the authentic copy of the Evil Sword Manual will be auctioned directly. Moreover, they do not require money; they only ask for a martial arts manual in exchange.

Regardless of whether they came with good intentions or merely to watch the spectacle, hundreds of heroes from the martial world surged into the military camp as the gates opened

In this world, hypocrites and true villains are the mainstream, and Mu Gaofeng could not be a hypocrite, so he became a true villain

The masked person caught the paper in one swift motion, and as Wang Xiao examined it closely, he could see the intense flames burning in his eyes

At this time, it is the mid-period of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, and the anti-Japanese hero Qi Jiguang had only passed away two years prior

The dead were all hung outside the military camp, while the living were all asked by Wang Xiao whether they were willing to exchange their martial arts manuals for a chance at survival

After returning to the house, Wang Xiao once again raised the level of vigilance. Not only was the house filled with fully armed soldiers, but even the roof was crowded with soldiers wielding strong bows and crossbows

As time goes by, the number of people sneaking into military camps is increasing, and those who can be considered experts are emerging one after another

Although you are a scoundrel, your bones are quite tough

Qi Jiguang fought against the Japanese pirates along the southeastern coast for more than ten years, eliminating the long-standing threat posed by these marauders and leaving behind a strong military presence in various regions of the southeast

Zhao Youliang stepped forward and struck Mu Gaofeng's mouth with the scabbard, instantly shattering several bloodied teeth

Most importantly, Wang Xiao made it clear that while exchanges of interests are acceptable, any attempts at cunningly seizing wealth will not be tolerated

Spending the entire day in the military camp with little activity, Wang Xiao devoted all his time to rote memorization of these things

Today, a grand auction will be held in the military camp

The wooden high peak, with a mouth that leaked air, laughed heartily, his pair of triangular eyes glaring at Wang Xiao with full of hatred. The implication was clear without needing further elaboration: it was impossible.

Before the fifteenth, Wang Xiao captured more than ten heroes from the rivers and lakes here. As for those who died in the military camp, the number is several times greater than this.

His demands are not high, and he is aware that with his current abilities, he cannot possibly learn the profound martial arts. His main goal is, in fact, to grasp some of the most basic introductory techniques.

Wang Xiao, fully armored, looked at the crowd on the training ground as if he were gazing at a series of walking martial arts manuals

The most tragic among them were the members of the Qingcheng Sect, whose numerous disciples were shot to pieces by crossbows, and even a master like Yu Canghai could only escape while injured

The officer in charge of the garrison, Qian Zong Zhao Youliang, stepped forward to pay his respects and said, "In response to the general's inquiry, three individuals infiltrated the camp last night. One fell into a pit and died, another was shot through the heart by the guards, and the last one was captured alive."

It is almost the fifteenth, which is truly something to look forward to

As the sun rose, Wang Xiao, yawning, arrived at the main hall of the military camp. "How many did we catch last night?"

Wang Xiao directly adopted a stubborn attitude, stating that if one wants something, they must bring something valuable in exchange. If one intends to seize it by force, it would be better to extinguish that thought as soon as possible

The beginner task is very simple; just find something and set it on fire to easily complete it

Wang Xiao picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, saying, "The dead ones should be hung directly in front of the military camp as a warning to others, and bring the living ones here."

Although the main force of the Qijia Army followed Qi Jiguang northward to the frontier, many veterans who had previously fought against the Japanese pirates remained in various places along the southeastern coast. Their combat strength far exceeded that of the Ming army, which could not defeat the Jurchens decades later

Unfortunately, these masters are still not enough when faced with the elite troops gathered from the entire Quanzhou Prefecture

Having come here with great difficulty, it is essential to gather sufficient benefits. In this world, the benefits naturally refer to those martial arts manuals.

Among those who were captured, some, like Mu Gaofeng, would rather die than willingly hand over their family martial arts. Of course, there are also those who, fearing for their lives, would surrender their martial arts in exchange for survival

Master Yue, do you think that writing a sword manual for Mount Song can conceal your identity? Even with your face covered, the aura of your hypocrisy cannot be hidden. I hope you can withstand it when you see the beginning of the previous chapter where one must first castrate themselves.

Wang Xiao looked at him kindly and said, "Since that is the case, you may set off on your journey."

I do not ask which one you are, nor do I inquire about your purpose here. I will only tell you one thing: if you want the Evil Sword Manual, you must exchange it for a martial arts manual. If you wish to threaten me, do not mention it; just take action directly.

During this period, there have been skilled individuals attempting to infiltrate the military camp every night, but the outcome has either been death or capture.

He is highly skilled in martial arts, but it was still extremely perilous for him to infiltrate, as he nearly got discovered. If he intends to abduct Wang Xiao and leave together, it is already dangerous enough for him to navigate through the heavily guarded military camp, and bringing someone else along would undoubtedly lead to detection

"My Lord General." After reading, the masked man folded the paper and said, "May I borrow some paper and a pen."

The image of the camel is somewhat tragic, with its clothing stained with blood, its two legs twisted in a bizarre manner, and its hands firmly bound behind its back with thick rubber bands.

However, in the face of hundreds of veteran soldiers forming a military formation, Mu Gaofeng had no strength to resist at all

Wang Xiao expressed disdain for Mu Gaofeng's nonsense, saying, "You trespass into the military camp and still expect us to duel with you. How have you managed to live this long?"

Do not provide the previous text, as there is concern that the eight words with the strongest lethal impact on men might scare people away

In the realm of martial arts, there are countless sects, and various martial arts manuals are as numerous as the grains of sand in a river. However, this is the very first time that such a manual has been officially put up for auction.

For these, regardless of whether they are good or bad, Wang Xiao accepted them all, prioritizing the resolution of the issue of having or not having.

The military funds sent to Quanzhou Prefecture were recklessly squandered by Wang Xiao to win over the hearts of the soldiers. As for what to do in the future, he could not be bothered to care

The entire camp of the Quanzhou deputy general was put on high alert, with soldiers donning armor, wielding bows, and holding shields and spears, maintaining a strict state of readiness

He can mobilize troops for drills within the jurisdiction of Quanzhou Prefecture without issue, but if he moves a large army outside the boundaries of Quanzhou Prefecture without orders, he should be prepared to face severe consequences

Wang Xiao looked at the person's appearance and thought, "You wouldn't be the famous Mount Gaofeng from the northern frontier, would you?"

In addition to the soldiers riding around to spread the word, Wang Xiao also had each of them carry a notice, which contained a small excerpt from the secret teachings on the monk's robe. Whether it is true or false, true masters of the martial world can naturally discern it.

The masked person's gaze flickered, clearly contemplating how to respond

Wang Xiao was initially taken aback, but soon calmed down.

As he watched the figure of the masked man disappear into the room, Wang Xiao shook the Songshan Sword Manual in his hand

Before long, a short and stout hunchback was escorted up by the soldiers

Hahahaha ~ ~ ~

At this point, not to mention the esteemed leader of the Yue sect, even if the Eastern Master, who is hiding away embroidering, were to come, it would be impossible for him to approach Wang Xiao quietly

Not seeking quality, only seeking quantity

Wang Xiao stood up and gestured towards the table, "Help yourself."