Chapter 533: Still Too Late Even After Smearing One's Face to Attend the Meeting

Zhou You left the rift and left the large earthworm to guard the Underground Cave.

Next, he summoned the large crane and, along with the large snake, sent them off on a business trip; as the saying goes, an emperor does not send out hungry soldiers, so he was generous and gave them 5 drops of blood pearls as a reward.

The large crane was overjoyed to see the fresh fruit, squawking loudly, and circled overhead a few times before landing.

Although he had been slacking off during this period, he had still patrolled many places and had never found any traces of suspected Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.

This further verified the saying that Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure are hard to find.

Therefore, Zhou You no longer patrolled blindly and directly ordered the large crane and the large snake to go to 4 addresses within Beixuan Zhou respectively; the remaining one in Dawu Zhou would be left for later when he had time to excavate it, as the distance was too far.

After making the arrangements, he returned to Fucheng calmly and found it peaceful and quiet.

Just yesterday, Yan Wan Jun had already returned from the Monarch and announced that the lectures were over; people said he had benefited greatly and appeared to be in a very good mood to the outside world.

There was also news that Yan Wan Jun had long since left the martial arts hall and headed to the most dangerous border, the place where it made contact with the territory of the Wu people.

In the past, Zhou You would have thought this was a punishment, but after the incident in the Underground Cave, he vaguely guessed that Yan Wan Jun was making a layout.

After he was promoted to a Martial Expert, he also had a need for Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure; Yan Wan Jun, as a Disciple, was the perfect candidate to search for Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure and even guard the Medicine Field.

He could just take this opportunity to disappear from everyone's sight and secretly work for Yan Wan Jun's grand plan of martial strength.

The area bordering the Wu tribe was sparsely populated and full of reviving vegetation; if Yan Wan Jun had mastered a Medicine Field and used this as an excuse to send Yan Wan Jun to guard it, then the matter would make sense.

What a formidable Overlord, deep in schemes, with every move having a purpose; he was indeed not a simple character.

As for Cao Wudang, who attended the lectures with him, it was said that he immediately went into seclusion after returning to the city, vowing not to leave until he broke through to Martial Expert.

Zhou You estimated that it would be about a month or two before the Monarch summoned their second batch.

Sure enough, more than ten days after returning to the martial arts hall, someone came to notify them that they would go to the Fujun Gongyuan the next day to attend the lecture.

In the middle of the night before, Zhou You set off, setting off early with the same spirit he had when he used to line up overnight to make a purchase.

He activated the Reverse Palm Martial Hall, held it in his palm, and bid farewell to his family and Disciples to keep the appointment.

The Monarch's Gongyuan, under the siege of many aristocratic families, had a layout like stars surrounding the moon; it was the most important and safest place in Fucheng.

In fact, this place was the largest restricted area in Fucheng; without permission, even if an aristocratic family broke in, they would surely die.

Unexpectedly, when Zhou You arrived at the place, he found that the so-called "Gongyuan" was very simple.

This Gongyuan was named Fujun Xinggong, but it had no decorations at all, not even bricks or tiles; looking around, it was all built of rammed earth and stones. Except for this place, one could not see such ancient buildings in Fucheng.

"This Gongyuan was the resting place of the Grandmaster when he built the city, and it is also the only building from that year that has been passed down to this day."

Zhou You was staring at the exterior of the Gongyuan, lost in thought, when a woman's voice came from behind him.

Liu Jinguo walked slowly to the front and cupped her fists at him, "Hall Master Zhou."

Hmm, he thought he was early enough, but he didn't expect someone to have the same idea as him.

Zhou You immediately recognized the other party, a famous female martial artist in Fucheng, one of the direct daughters of the Liu family; although she was not as good as Liu Fengji, she was also a highly valued branch.

"The Monarch uses this place as a Gongyuan, and its style is ancient and simple; it is truly a model for our generation."

Zhou You listened and thought, could it be that he wanted to ponder the state of mind of the Grandmaster when he built the city, so as to seek a breakthrough?

The Monarch was of the Earth Sect, the starting realm of the three sects of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and had not yet reached the realm of independently building a city.

He abandoned the prosperity of the secular world and lived here all year round; there must be a purpose.

After listening to Liu Jinguo's account, Zhou You felt respect for the Gongyuan in front of him; this was a relic left by the Earth Sect who built the city, an antique among antiques.

Although the Gongyuan was large, there were not many doors or high walls, and it was flat after entering. The Monarch sat in front of an earth house; on both sides of the earth house, there were only a tripod and a bell, and nothing else! The few people standing in front of him had obviously arrived long ago, namely Liu Fengji, Yan Baihu, and so on.

This group of people was so early, could it be that they came during the day this morning?

Can't compare, completely unable to compare.

"Zhou You is late, may the Monarch forgive me."

Although he had arrived more than half the night early, as long as someone was earlier than them, it was late.

Zhou You and Liu Jinguo apologized in unison, and people arrived one after another behind them, apologizing in fear.

In fact, when it comes to meeting the Monarch, it is never too early.

Zhou You and these people set off overnight after receiving the notice, but Liu Fengji and others had inside information; they knew the time and place without receiving the notice, so they arrived at the Gongyuan first to pay their respects to the Monarch and took the lead.

"No need for formalities, get up, be casual, you can sit on the ground if you are tired, I have a large space here."

The Monarch's tone was peaceful, just like an old cadre holding a tea party, but no one dared to take it seriously.

One by one they stood straight; those who came first stood in front, heard closer, and could also increase the Monarch's impression.

Those who arrived later suffered a bit; their view was blocked by those in front, and they couldn't help but sigh with regret.

Zhou You looked around, well, although he was not very far forward, he would not be too far behind; the key was that the coverage of the Palm Martial Arts Hall could just cover the Monarch.

That would be no problem.

"Hall Master Zhou, ask questions when you find an opportunity later, the Monarch will not blame you."

Liu Jinguo on the side whispered to remind Zhou You.

Although the two had no intersection before, in this "advanced class" opened by the Monarch, the two had the experience of being classmates, and it happened that they were preempted by others, so their relationship was a little closer.

Zhou You bowed slightly, "Thank you for the reminder."

In fact, he had the Reverse Palm Martial Hall, so it didn't matter how far he stood; anyway, he was destined to eat the biggest piece of cake today.

Yan Baihu in front heard Zhou You's name, turned his head to look, and nodded at him.

"Hmm, do you know Yan Baihu?"

Liu Jinguo discovered this subtle action and asked curiously.

"I have met him once; he came to Daqian Martial Arts Hall and met me."

"So that's how it is. Hall Master Zhou's connections are really wide. This Yan Baihu is not simple; among the contemporary fierce generals, he is the most valued by the 'Tiger Corpse' and can be said to have a bright future."

The "Tiger Corpse" in Liu Jinguo's mouth was the ancestor of Dayin Mountain, a Tiger Fist Martial Expert who sat in the mountain.

Yan Baihu was valued by this person; if there were no accidents in the future, he would be the stable successor of Dayin Mountain after breaking through to Martial Expert.

In this way, he stood side by side with Liu Fengji, and he indeed had this qualification.

Hmm, Zhou You suddenly thought that since Liu Fengji and Liu Jinguo came from the same family, it was strange they did not set off and arrive at the same time, with one in front and one behind.

Interesting; it seems that even noble families are not united as one, and there is some disharmony between different branches.

Time passed quickly; after midnight, the first light of dawn appeared, and Fucheng was shrouded in the radiance of the morning sun.

This simple Gongyuan also welcomed the light, and a new day had begun.

With a toll of a bell, the great bell rang out on its own without anyone pushing the striker.

(End of chapter)