A flash of cold light, and the Goose Feather Knife danced in mid-air, tracing out a crescent moon.

  Zhang Feng was shocked and didn't understand why Liu Baihu suddenly drew his sword, but seeing the unrelenting blade, his years of martial arts training kicked in, and he instinctively leaned back, tapping his feet three times in quick succession, instantly putting five steps between himself and Liu.

  Liu Baiguan saw that his initial attack had no effect, so he immediately closed in, his left hand tightly gripping the scabbard at his waist, while his right arm swung down three times in a row, displaying a majestic military sword technique with an overwhelming aura.

  Zhang Feng saw this and dared not underestimate it even more. These three knife moves were more ferocious than what they had demonstrated in the school field. Under the knife light, ordinary people would have nowhere to hide. Zhang Feng's face was solemn, his eyes gradually calming down, knowing in his heart that this might be the meaning of Qian Hu, trying to test his own bottom line, wanting to know how much weight he really had.

  At this thought, Zhang Feng made a decision. He quickly moved his feet, using the Wudang light body technique to dodge and weave in the narrow courtyard. Every time the knife edge approached, he was able to nimbly avoid it, and after ten knives had fallen, not a single thread of Zhang Feng's clothes had been touched by Liu Baihu's blade.

  "Alright, Liu Sheng can stop now, Zhang Feng you too." The two thousand households who were watching stopped them. Liu Sheng and Zhang Feng immediately withdrew their moves, standing facing each other in the courtyard.

  Liu Sheng slowly sheathed his sword and inserted it into his waist, looking at Zhang Feng with eyes full of spirit. Originally, he was just slightly probing on behalf of the Thousand House Lord, but unexpectedly, Zhang Feng's performance exceeded expectations. At this moment, he was thinking about inviting Zhang Feng to a rematch another day, to continue today's unfinished excitement.

  Zhang Feng's left hand was behind his back, and his right hand was in front of his chest, looking as calm as a cloud on a breeze. However, he was inwardly astonished by Liu Baihu's knife skills, which were so refined that even ordinary military moves became more effective and efficient under his hands. If not for relying on his years of lightness and agility, he would have been cut down several times already.

  The two men locked eyes for a long time, and both felt a strong sense of combativeness in each other's gaze, and unexpectedly, they couldn't help but feel a sense of mutual respect.

  The two thousand households were even more satisfied with Zhang Feng's performance. It is worth noting that Liu Sheng's knife method was among the top in the three guards, and he had the upper hand, but he couldn't defeat him in over a dozen moves, which was still the result of Zhang Feng being empty-handed. He was indeed an exceptional talent.

  Zhu Neng exchanged a look with Qiu Fu, and still secretly decided to focus on cultivating Zhang Feng.

  "Zhang Feng come forward, we have something to ask you." Chu Fu took out a book from his bosom and said.

  "On the muster roll of this recruitment day, it is recorded that you came from Huguang and there are no others in your household to support?"

  "Right"

  "That gentleman asked you, why did you come from afar to this northern city, and why did you join the army?" Qiu Fu asked indifferently while holding the name list.

  Zhang Feng then pulled out his own life, as for why he came to Beiping, it was indeed because he hitched a ride with the merchant team. As for joining the army, one reason was for family and two reasons were for the country. His parents' household had a grudge to settle, and the stability of the Ming dynasty needed to be maintained. However, one person's power is ultimately small, so he joined the army as a general, thinking that one day the Ming dynasty would launch a northern expedition into the grasslands, and he could kill the Mongolian dogs in the military. Thus, his family and country could be united.

  The two thousand households were first saddened by Zhang Feng's background, satisfied with his ambition, and delighted to learn that he was a disciple of Wudang Mountain. It is worth knowing that in the previous dynasty, Wudang Mountain had a reputation far and wide, and its ancestor, Zhang Zhenren, was a master of the generation who got the creation of heaven and earth.

  Zhang Feng followed the Wudang school and had a family feud with the Northern Yuan court, but he was also loyal to the Ming dynasty. Moreover, he won first place in this new army competition, making him a model for the military.

  "Zhang Feng listened to the order, now you are the first among 600 new soldiers, there should be a reward, specially promoted from small flag to general flag, just belonging to..." Zhu Neng didn't finish speaking, Liu Sheng hurriedly walked over and whispered a few words in his ear.

  Zhu could only smile wryly and point at him, then turned to Zhang Feng and said: "Let's just continue under Wang Zhenbai's command, coincidentally there is a vacancy for a general flag under his command."

  Wang Zhen had actually taken a liking to Zhang Feng from the very beginning of the competition and also found out that Zhang Feng was originally one of his own small flag officers. Afraid that if Zhang Feng were to meet the two thousand-household officials, he would be transferred away, Wang Zhen secretly promised Liu Sheng a good wine and asked him to speak up for Zhang Feng in front of the officials, trying to keep him behind.

  Liu Sheng explained the cause and effect to Zhu Neng, who did not object. After all, it was not a big deal. As for his own greed as a hundred-household leader, he had no choice but to tolerate it, having lectured him many times without seeing any improvement. Fortunately, he had never made mistakes due to drinking, so he let it go.

  Zhang Feng was overjoyed to hear that he had been promoted and could still be with his old comrades, so he hastily thanked the two thousand-household officials. The two officials waved their hands and continued drinking tea and chatting, Zhang Feng knew this was a sign to leave, so he bowed and retreated, planning to go to Zuiyun Building to tell Chen Hua and the others the good news.

  At this time, a footstep came from behind, and someone shouted: "Director Zhang, please stay."

  Zhang Feng turned around and saw it was Liu Baihou walking over.

  "General Zhang, don't forget to come here tomorrow to exchange your waist badge, and today's battle is not yet understood. General Zhang, are you interested in continuing it tomorrow?" It turned out that Liu Baihu had come to inform Zhang Feng about some official matters, and also wanted to have a fair fight with him due to his excitement at seeing the hunt.

  "It doesn't matter if I don't go, tomorrow I'll wait for you at the school grounds." Zhang Feng smiled and replied.

  "Alright, tomorrow at noon, we'll meet in the training grounds and won't leave until one of us can't continue." Seeing Zhang Feng agree to a duel, Liu Sheng was overjoyed and forced out a rare smile on his face, then turned around and headed back into the courtyard.

  Zhang Feng was shocked that Wan Nian Mian Zhi Liu Bai Hu would also laugh, and when he came back to his senses, he was left standing alone at the door. He patted his head, remembering that there were still people waiting for him at Zui Yun Lou, and hastily set off. After walking a few steps, he suddenly stopped, looked around at the surrounding houses, and had a bewildered expression on his face, unsure where this place was or how to get to Zui Yun Lou.

  After all, he only stayed in Beiping for more than a month, and during that time, he was training in the camp for a month. How could he know the terrain of Beiping? Zhang Feng had no choice but to ask passersby about the location of Zuiyun Building and hurriedly went there.

  If you ask a hundred Beijingers where the best food is in Beijing's restaurants, you'll get a hundred different answers. But if you ask which restaurant is the largest, everyone will tell you it's the Drunken Cloud Pavilion without exception.

  This Drunken Cloud Building is located in the southern part of Beijing City, standing by the street. The main building has three independent layers, with corridors surrounding it on both sides. Inside, there are gardens and ponds, which make it extremely elegant. The Drunken Cloud Building not only serves food but also hosts a monthly gathering of literati at the beginning of each month, presided over by several famous female scholars from south of the Yangtze River. Scholars and refined gentlemen show off their talents, and if they can win the favor of these female scholars, it would be wonderful.

  But it has only been established for five years, and in these five years, the various forces in the city have not provoked the Drunken Cloud Building. Although it occupies the best location in the south of the city, it is not that no one has noticed it, but after the incident, they all came to apologize, and when others asked about it, they all kept silent.

  There is a rule in the Drunken Cloud Building, common people can only go to the first floor, rural scholars and celebrities can go up to the second floor at most. As for the third floor, it's even more impossible. It is said that when the King of Yan first came to Beiping, the owner of the Drunken Cloud Building personally invited him to the third floor. Later, the King of Yan wrote a personal inscription on the building, and then the people of Beiping realized that this Drunken Cloud Building must have a great connection with the master of this city of Beiping, otherwise how could it stand till now.

  Zhang Feng arrived here through someone's directions, and saw that the gate was large enough for five horses to pass through together, with a constant flow of people. On either side of the gate were two lines of characters: "In life, I don't know how many things there are; drunk, I enter the Cloud Pavilion and forget the nine heavens." Above the gate hung a signboard, on which were inscribed three large golden characters: "Drunken Cloud Pavilion"!

  Welcoming carefree guests from all directions, receiving leisurely friends from the four seas... This Drunken Cloud Pavilion is indeed a first-rate place in Beijing...

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