Intelligence is truly amazing. The Painted Skin, with its intelligence activated, actually knows how to maintain superficial order, making Jing'an City look peaceful and prosperous.
Although the city is full of dangers, there is no sign of demons running rampant or the citizens being exterminated.
The Painted Skins are very smart. They transform into various human forms and integrate into the city as humans.
"Hidden among the people, it is difficult to know the true face."
Zhou Yuan randomly found a gift shop on the street and asked the waiter in the hall to help him choose some gifts.
After paying some extra money, the clerk in the gift shop agreed to deliver it to Yaowufang and the military commander Cai's mansion.
As a result, Zhou Yuan got a living map of the city. The gift shop clerk introduced him to a lot of information about the city while they were on their way.
For example, beggars are the worst, scoundrels are the worst, brothels have many guests, brothels have the best dancing, but the best thing is to stay in the pavilion at home, drink tea, listen to music and relax.
"The mansions and courtyards are the real elegant places in the city. If you want to go there to play, remember to find me. I can help you get in. It will definitely be cheaper than those agents."
"Your guest has arrived at the Sima Mansion. I will not escort you in, lest the gatekeeper think you are not sincere enough."
The clerk in the gift shop was used to judging people by their clothes first and then their expressions. He thought Zhou Yuan looked like a warrior and thought he was here to ask someone for a favor.
"Okay, I'll give you a few more coins to buy some tea on the way."
"You are so generous, my guest. They say warriors value loyalty. I have really opened my eyes today."
After the gift shop clerk left, Zhou Yuan walked towards the military commander Cai's mansion not far away, holding the gifts in his hands.
The military commander is a fifth-rank military officer of the Wei Dynasty. In addition, Cai Cheng is responsible for attacking secret realms and offering spiritual objects, and he is an absolute confidant of the Jing'an Captain.
Therefore, Cai Cheng was an absolute rich man. Not only was his house large, but he also had guards, doormen, and housekeepers.
The two guards didn't recognize Zhou Yuan and originally wanted to ask the housekeeper for instructions, but after seeing the bronze seal in Zhou Yuan's hand, they immediately opened the door and let him in.
The doorman ran over to help him hold the gift and walked quickly to lead the concierge.
"The young master is finally here. As soon as the master returned home today, he said that he would host a banquet for Jing'andu.
Everyone in the mansion is busy making arrangements now, so I'll take my husband to the main hall for tea."
"I'm not busy. I've been walking around the city for half a day, so I'm just taking a break."
Cai Cheng's mansion was clean, and the servants and maids walking back and forth were all normal people, with no trace of Painted Skin.
The reason why Zhou Yuan came to visit Cai Cheng's house was not because Cai Cheng was his superior.
It was because Cai Cheng treated him well and taught him things from time to time, and because the two of them had fought side by side, that they became comrades and good friends.
Zhou Yuan didn't want to see his friend being assassinated, so he had to come to Cai Cheng's house for a banquet and drinks.
It is obvious that not only does he regard Cai Cheng as a friend, but Cai Cheng also regards him as a friend.
Before Zhou Yuan had finished his cup of tea in the main hall, Cai Cheng appeared with his wife and children.
Although the Wei Dynasty was a martial and open-minded society, being able to see the other party's wife and children was still of great significance.
A normal person represents the friendly relations between the two families and respects the guests, while a warrior has another meaning.
That is, they know each other and know who are the relatives of their comrades and friends, so that when one side dies in battle, they can fulfill their trust.
"No wonder my husband said Jing'an was a good husband as soon as he came back.
Normally, when the guards came to the mansion, it was good enough if they didn’t take some things away. Why would they bring any gifts?
Uncle, you are being polite. You and my husband are comrades in arms. Just treat this place as your own home. Why waste money on gifts?"
"Zhou Yuan greets the Madam and the Military Commander."
Cai Cheng’s wife is a tall and thin person, and his two children are also very cute. They are not ghosts with painted skin.
“Brother, I have brought my wife and children to see you, and you still call me a military officer?
If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Cai. If I'm happy, I'll ask my wife to find you a good girl of status."
"Bah, don't call him, I'll still help you keep an eye out for good girls."
The two kids had no idea what their parents were doing. They pulled their sleeves nervously and looked at Zhou Yuan curiously.
After the three adults got to know each other, they settled on more intimate names. Zhou Yuan called them Brother Cai and Sister-in-law respectively.
"You brought quite a few gifts on your first visit, so as your sister-in-law, I must give you something too.
You are a skilled archer in the army, and this jade ring (a ring for archery) is a fitting gift for you. Please don't despise it."
"Thank you for the gift, sister-in-law. I was just missing a ring."
Cai Cheng and his wife had planned this all out, even the gifts they gave were so appropriate.
It's no wonder they try to befriend him. Zhou Yuan really has great potential. He became a military commander at a young age. He was newly appointed as an official. Although he has no family background, he is clean.
Such a sharpshooting boy, as long as he doesn't die halfway, will be promoted to a prominent position sooner or later.
Now is the best time to make friends. Not only can we feel like brothers, but we can also feel the love and support from others.
After the three of them chatted for a while, Mrs. Cai left with her two children, leaving Zhou Yuan and Cai Cheng to chat.
"Brother Yuan, what your sister-in-law just said is true. It's not easy for you to take care of your family affairs while you're in the army.
Your sister-in-law is going to find a good girl for you and also help you find a nice house to prevent you from being cheated by the broker.
Don't worry if you don't have enough money. I'll lend it to you first, and you can pay me back slowly later."
Just based on Cai Cheng's words, Zhou Yuan's visit was worth it. Although he valued Zhou Yuan's potential, he also had a sense of brotherhood.
After the two chatted for a while, Zhou Yuan politely declined the blind date, saying that he was an aspiring warrior and wanted to participate in the imperial court's spiritual awakening test.
"Well, you have a talent for martial arts and are young and energetic. You should accumulate merits and try the spiritual awakening test, otherwise you will regret it for the rest of your life.
I have a martial arts technique called 【Three Talents Pile】, which is a martial arts technique diagram produced by the secret treasure chest. You can try it and see if you can practice it to some extent.
Cai Cheng stood up and left after saying this, and returned with a martial arts atlas a short while later.
"Brother Yuan, don't underestimate the name of this 【Three Talents Posture】, it is actually a good way to strengthen your body.
The soldiers of our Jing'an Army all practice the physical strengthening section of the 【Three Talents Posture】. Your situation is special. You have joined the Shenbi Team before you have received any physical strengthening training.
It's a good opportunity for me to lend you the original version to fill your gap in the lack of a way to strengthen your body."
"But I have to say one more thing: this thing is solid in the front but empty in the back.
Just practice your physical training and don't be misled by the mysterious things that follow."
"Thank you, Brother Cai, for the book. Yuan is very grateful."
The 【Three Talents Post】 given by Cai Cheng is the original and authentic one, with data introduction.
Zhou Yuan couldn't put the 【Three Talents Pillar】 into the attribute panel and use it directly in front of him.
Therefore, I patiently read through the 【Three Talents Pillar】 carefully.
Sure enough, the final output of the level 3 copy and level 5 boss is much more reliable than the 【Big Bear Stake】.
This martial art is divided into three stances: Heaven, Earth and Man, which respectively aim to attract the spirit, sense the Qi and strengthen the body.
It is far more practical than the vague concept of the Big Bear Posture, and it does not nourish Qi or awaken the mind overnight. It is a physical technique that guides induction.
The purpose of the entire martial arts is not to practice, but to guide, with essence as the basis, qi as the source, and spirit as the guide. Ultimately, the three elements will be united into one to form the Three Elements Seal.
The data also shows that the Three Talents Seal is a special attack launched by mobilizing the three attributes of essence, energy and spirit at the same time.
"Brother Cai, have you mastered the Three Talents Seal?"
"I've already said that's just a pretense of mystery. Who can actually master that?"
