The newcomer was none other than Chu, the outlaw and madman.

Jiutian saw who it was, chuckled, and removed the immobilization talisman he had thrown at him.

"What kind of technique is this? A freeze-body spell?"

Madman Chu shouted with delight and tried to rush into the house, but it was like hitting a brick wall; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get in.

Watching the uncle and nephew eating leisurely inside, Madman Chu scratched his head and asked, "What kind of technique are you using? Why can't I get in?"

"Go back, we don't take in murderers."

"I want to learn your martial arts techniques." Madman Chu, realizing he couldn't get in no matter what he tried, finally gave up and started bargaining with Yin Jin'an at the door, "You teach me martial arts techniques, and I'll help you kill people, how about that?"

"Teach you how to deal with us?"

"I swear to God—" Madman Chu pointed to the sky, "I will never harm you in my entire life. If I break this oath, may Madman Chu rot into dog hair!!"

Yin Jin'an pointed to the heavens and said to Madman Chu, "If you want to learn martial arts, learn from her."

"What? Recognize him as my master? No way, how can I take a child as my master? I'd be so embarrassed if word got out!"

"If you don't want to, then leave!"

"..." Dishonest goods!

But he couldn't bear to leave.

After Yin Jin'an and Jiu Tian finished their meal, someone came to clear the dishes. Jiu Tian lifted the taboo, and Yin Jin'an saw Kuangren Chu still hesitating at the door. She asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Madman Chu asked Jiutian, "You really know martial arts?"

Nine Heavens made a hand seal with her little finger, pointed at him, and said, "Freeze!"

Madman Chu has turned into a wooden figure again.

Wow, really! This little kid is so amazing. The big, unscrupulous sellers must be even more amazing.

Jiutian removed the curse from him, and the madman Chu said, "I am willing to acknowledge Jiutian as my master."

He wasn't embarrassed at all; he knelt down and kowtowed to Jiutian.

Jiutian smiled and readily accepted his bow.

Yin Jin'an said, "From today onwards, you are her disciple. Although she only teaches you the techniques, she is still your master. You must protect her and do whatever she asks you to do."

"Of course." Madman Chu would never regret his choice of master, even at the cost of his life.

Yin Jin'an was secretly pleased.

With a safe, reliable, and loyal bodyguard in mind, Jiutian can now focus on his work as Waguan Lei.

Jiutian and Kuangren Chu sat outside the Armory, guarding the door for Yin Jin'an, chatting idly.

"Why did you decide to come and seek refuge with my second uncle? You're not exactly fond of wealth and luxury, are you?"

"Master, since your second uncle is the eldest prince, why do you call him second uncle?"

"This was decided by your grandmaster, so don't ask any more questions."

"Oh...so, is the First Prince in cahoots with Empress Chu and Chu Jiang?"

"No! My second uncle is definitely my second uncle!"

Madman Chu felt that this statement was a bit strange, like, "Your grandpa is your grandpa?"

"Is the First Prince really not in cahoots with Empress Chu and Prime Minister Chu?"

Why is my second uncle joining their group? Are you trying to side with them?

"No, no, no, how could I possibly side with those two traitors?" Madman Chu asked again. "Isn't your second uncle recruiting soldiers? Does he accept just anyone?"

Jiutian blinked and said, "I don't really want someone like you."

"Why? Aren't I amazing?"

"Too old!"

"..."

Master is so annoying, he always manages to hit people where it hurts!

During lunch, Jiutian quietly said to Yin Jin'an, "Second Uncle, Kuangren Chu might have someone to introduce to you. I think he must be very capable."

She repeated what the madman Chu had said to Yin Jin'an.

Yin Jin'an guessed that the person must have a blood feud with the Queen of Chu and the Prime Minister of Chu.

He told Jiutian, "Next time he tests you, just tell him clearly that as long as you are capable and have good character, I will give you an important position if I take a liking to you."

Nine Heavens clapped his little hands, "Alright!"

Yin Jin'an was determined to fight his way back to the capital, truly starting from scratch.

No soldiers, no generals, no weapons, no provisions...

The reason why they were able to conquer the wild lands and the thirty-six northern prefectures so smoothly was because Xie Zhaozhao and he opened up the highly profitable Maritime Silk Road together.

As a completely inland city, Western Xia was so poor that it was practically eating dirt. It had no mountains or rivers to rely on, making it extremely difficult to obtain enough food and supplies.

To retake the capital, we must do so as quickly as possible.

Seize the throne, and as emperor, meet the living Guanyin on equal footing...

It's decided then and there!

Yin Jin'an instructed Wang Can to continue collecting saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal, earthenware pots, and other materials for him.

Even if someone knew he was working on gunpowder, they might never be able to develop it in their lifetime.

Only he and the living Guanyin knew the secret.

Since the proclamation was issued, people have flocked to surrender, and he carefully selected and recruited more than 10,000 soldiers.

Wang Can wanted to add more, but Yin Jin'an said that was enough and told him to find some of the more loyal former subordinates of the Gu family army.

The border needs capable people to guard it, otherwise all previous efforts will be in vain.

If we can't find members of the Gu family, finding former subordinates will also be fine.

While he was speaking to Wang Can, Jiutian was meditating beside him.

Madman Chu also tried to learn meditation in a serious manner, but he was clearly not learning seriously; he was eavesdropping with both ears perked up.

After Wang Can left, Kuangren Chu came over and said that someone recommended him, someone who was absolutely suitable.

Yin Jin'an said, "Bring the person here so I can see them."

Madman Chu went out in a flash, but didn't return until more than a day later.

When they arrived, they brought with them a young man carrying a long spear.

The man was very muscular, like a wall, and clearly practiced martial arts regularly.

Yin Jin'an sized up the man, and the man silently sized him up as well.

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