After a brief rest, Xiao Yunlong took Tang Bowen and Jun Bufan out for a walk.
Perhaps the incident at the Fusang Embassy in Shanghai the previous night had already spread by word of mouth, as there were no longer any Fusang ronin warriors to be seen in the entire Eastern Domain camp.
Even with Xiao Yunlong's warning, these Fusang ronin warriors and various other martial artists would still come out to cause trouble at night, even if they didn't show themselves during the day.
However, they were clearly intimidated by Xiao Yunlong's decisive actions. The entire camp was now devoid of these disreputable characters, and with Zhuge Ya's encouragement, the camp's junior commanders were also leading their teams to the training grounds.
Of course, these were all positive signs, and Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly in agreement as he walked. However, he also knew that the fundamental problem of the Eastern Domain camp lay with the higher-ups. If the problems at the top were not resolved, the lower levels would eventually rot.
As the saying goes, "When the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked."
After circling the main road, they returned to the villa compound at noon.
As soon as Xiao Yunlong returned to the backyard, Pan Chaofeng followed him in.
"My Lord, please forgive my intrusion. After two days of rest and recuperation, my injuries have completely healed," Pan Chaofeng said, cupping his hands.
Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "Your recovery is quite fast. It seems your physical condition is quite good. In that case, come with me to the secluded chamber!"
Saying this, he beckoned and led the way towards the secluded room in the corner.
Pan Chaofeng quickly followed, asking, "My Lord, do you really have a way to help me break through to the Hua Jin Grandmaster level?"
Xiao Yunlong retorted, "When have I ever boasted?"
Pan Chaofeng pursed his lips behind him but dared not ask further, fearing that he might displease his Lord and thus not receive his help in breaking through, which would be a great loss.
Upon learning that Xiao Yunlong was going to help Pan Chaofeng break through, Zhuge Wushuang, Tu Fu, and others also rushed to the backyard.
"Breaking through to Hua Jin is not easy. After all, the difference between Neijin and Hua Jin is like heaven and earth. It can even be considered entering the hall of martial arts. Can the Lord really help that fellow Pan Chaofeng break through to the Hua Jin realm?" Tu Fu couldn't help but ask.
"If you don't know, how could I know? However, there is one thing I do know: the Lord seems to have changed a lot in the past six months, especially his temperament, which has become completely different from before!" Zhuge Wushuang said, furrowing his brows.
"I haven't noticed any change in his temperament, but the Lord's combat power has become much stronger, so strong that it's almost unbelievable!" Tu Fu sighed.
Tang Bowen, who was reading in the pavilion, suddenly looked up and said, "I believe the Lord can definitely help Pan Chaofeng break through."
It should be noted that just over three months ago, Tang Bowen was a cripple confined to a wheelchair. It was thanks to Xiao Yunlong's help that he was able to break through to the Hua Jin realm in a short period and thus be able to walk with the support of his Hua Jin.
Tu Fu grinned widely and chuckled, "That's natural. If the Lord says he can do it, then he can definitely do it, because he is no one else, he is my Lord!"
Zhuge Wushuang and Tang Bowen, hearing his uninspired words, turned their heads away and ignored him.
Perhaps it was too boring to sit in the backyard pavilion, so they started playing chess.
However, they did not wait long. After about half an hour, the door of the secluded chamber was opened, and Xiao Yunlong walked out. Following him was Pan Chaofeng, looking radiant and overjoyed.
"This guy, he really broke through!" Tu Fu exclaimed, his eyes wide.
Pan Chaofeng walked over quickly and said with a smile, "Yes, I broke through. I finally reached the Hua Jin Grandmaster level. Of course, this is entirely due to the Lord's help. Otherwise, I would probably have been stuck at the Neijin level my whole life, with no hope of reaching Hua Jin!"
Upon hearing this, Tu Fu quickly walked over and said to Xiao Yunlong, "My Lord, look at me. I've been stuck at the San Hua Ju Ding Martial King realm for quite some time. Why don't you help me break through to the Martial King realm as well? That way, I won't be inferior to Qinglong and Xuanwu!"
Xiao Yunlong gave him a look and said somewhat impatiently, "You're not much to look at, but you have grand ambitions. The San Hua Ju Ding Martial King realm is no child's play. A slight mistake can lead to qi deviation. Even I wouldn't dare to intervene rashly. Otherwise, if I could create a large army of Martial Kings in a short period, wouldn't I be able to sweep across the entire world?"
Speaking of which, he turned to Pan Chaofeng and continued, "The reason I helped him break through is that Pan Chaofeng's foundation has long been sufficient. It was only because of a hidden ailment within his body that he was unable to break through. I merely helped him heal the hidden ailment and clear his meridians."
Tu Fu scratched his head with ać¨ĺ smile and chuckled, "So that's how it is. Alright, then consider me as having said nothing!"
Xiao Yunlong shook his head and said, "You big fellow, the reason you've been unable to break through for so long is largely because your liver and heart fire are too strong. You get angry at the slightest provocation, which prevents you from achieving the balance of San Hua Ju Ding. As long as you can suppress your temper a little, I believe you will break through soon."
"Really?" Tu Fu asked, half-believing.
Zhuge Wushuang seized the opportunity to interject, "What the Lord says is absolutely true. We often tell this big fellow not to lose his temper so easily; he's like a bull. But he never listens. Now he knows he was wrong!"
Tu Fu's face immediately turned red with anger, and he was about to erupt.
"My Lord, look at him. His bull temper is acting up again. Now you have nothing to say, right?" Zhuge Wushuang said with a smile.
Xiao Yunlong shook his head, too lazy to bother with the two of them, and then said to Pan Chaofeng, "There's nothing to do today. Let's go, take me to your barracks!"
"My Lord is going to my unit's barracks? Is there something wrong?" Pan Chaofeng asked with some surprise.
"Nothing much, just bored. I'll go to your unit to see the overall situation of the soldiers. If it's good, I'll teach them some martial arts," Xiao Yunlong said with a light smile.
"My Lord is going to teach them martial arts? That's great!"
Pan Chaofeng became excited and quickly said, "I'll notify them right away to prepare to welcome your inspection, My Lord!"
"No need to notify them in advance. Let's go and see them now. That way, we can see their usual state!"
Xiao Yunlong walked out, and Zhuge Wushuang, Tu Fu, and the others quickly followed.
Pan Chaofeng was stunned for a moment, then had to follow with a forced smile. He silently prayed that his subordinates would not perform too poorly, otherwise, if they displeased his Lord, the teaching of martial arts would be canceled.
Perhaps thanks to Pan Chaofeng's generally good teaching, his unit of over five hundred men was doing quite well. Xiao Yunlong was quite pleased and satisfied, as compared to other camp units, Pan Chaofeng's unit performed the best.
Then, for the entire afternoon and evening, Xiao Yunlong spent his time in the barracks. During this time, he personally demonstrated and taught the Great Strength Vajra Palm of Southern Shaolin, the Eight Trigrams Swimming Dragon Palm of Wudang Sect, and the Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist of Longhu Mountain to these hundreds of people.
Of course, in just half a day, Xiao Yunlong only gave a general overview of the essentials of these three martial arts. How much they could comprehend depended on the individual, as the saying goes, "A teacher opens the door, but practice is up to the individual."
The reason Xiao Yunlong did this was twofold. Firstly, Pan Chaofeng's unit had good overall ideological awareness, discipline, and fighting spirit. This could be considered planting a seed, as the entire Eastern Domain camp was clearly in decline.
Xiao Yunlong believed that the seed he planted today would surely ignite a prairie fire throughout the entire Eastern Domain camp in the near future. Many of these five hundred people would become the backbone and even the leading force of the Eastern Domain camp in the future.
It was only late at night that Xiao Yunlong returned to the villa compound.
The night passed without incident. The next day, as dusk fell, Xiao Yunlong, along with Zhuge Wushuang and the other four, left the compound by car and headed towards the majestic palace on the mountainside.
Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. The Eastern Domain King, who had been in seclusion for many days, finally emerged and decided to host a grand Mid-Autumn feast, inviting all the high-ranking officials of the Eastern Domain camp.
As night fell, colorful fireworks lit up the living area of the Eastern Domain camp, exuding a festive holiday atmosphere.
When Xiao Yunlong drove to the front gate of the Eastern Domain King's mansion on the mountainside, he found it already crowded and bustling.
The old Eastern King, dressed in a casual Tang suit, was at the entrance warmly welcoming guests. The Eastern Domain King was very short and a bit stout. If it weren't for the four experts constantly guarding him, he would have been very inconspicuous in the crowd.
"Uncle Dong, it's been many years since we last met. How have you been?" Xiao Yunlong glanced at him, then walked over with a loud laugh, his four subordinates following closely behind.
Many guests around them made way as they saw this. After all, Xiao Yunlong's aura was too strong. Moreover, given Xiao Yunlong's recent actions in the Eastern Domain camp, all the high-ranking officials of the camp were aware of them.
Even the Eastern Domain King abandoned the guest he was talking to and quickly turned to walk towards Xiao Yunlong.
"It really is you, nephew Yunlong. You've become more heroic and radiant after a few years. On the other hand, I, as I get older, my body is getting weaker!"
As the Eastern Domain King spoke, he held Xiao Yunlong's hand and patted his back kindly, saying, "I'm ashamed to say that I should have hosted you on your first day at the camp. However, I had already issued orders and was determined to go into seclusion for alchemy. I hope you can understand!"
Xiao Yunlong also patted his aged hand and said repeatedly, "Uncle Dong, what are you saying? You and the old Northern King are sworn brothers. As a junior nephew, how could I possibly mind? In fact, I was worried that Uncle Dong might have an accident during his long seclusion, which is why I asked the gatekeepers to pass on a message that I must see you!"
"I know, I know. That's why as soon as I saw your personal letter, I immediately decided to come out of seclusion. Speaking of which, we really haven't seen each other for three years!"
The Eastern Domain King said, then shook his head and sighed repeatedly, "When brother Bei passed away, as his sworn brother, how much I wanted to go to the Northern Territory to see him off on his final journey. However, I was unable to leave at the time, and due to my special status, I could not leave the territory easily. To this day, I regret and feel ashamed whenever I think of it."
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "I understand. Because of the sensitive and special nature of your status, you have to apply to the higher authorities to leave the territory. Uncle Dong still remembers his brotherhood with the old Northern King. I believe the old Northern King will be very pleased if he knows this in the afterlife!"
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Come, nephew, I'll take you in!" The Eastern Domain King said, taking Xiao Yunlong's hand and personally leading him inside.
The surrounding Eastern Domain camp high-ranking officials watched quietly, some with complex expressions, others with considerable thought.
Of course, by now, most of those invited today were aware of Xiao Yunlong's identity. However, everyone tacitly understood, after all, Xiao Yunlong's identity as the Zhenbei King of Longguo was currently very sensitive and special, even awkward.
Just as the Eastern Domain King was leading Xiao Yunlong in, a stretched limited edition luxury car slowly arrived, and then the Grand Commander Wang Kezheng got out of the back seat.
The steward of the King's mansion quickly walked up to him.
However, Grand Commander Wang Kezheng frowned and asked, "Why is it you? Where is His Excellency the Eastern Domain King?"
The steward quickly bowed and said, "Replying to the Grand Commander, His Highness the Eastern Domain King is leading Mr. Xiao Yunlong into the mansion and has not come out yet."
"Xiao Yunlong is here? He's quite fast!"
Wang Kezheng said coldly, then walked past the steward of the King's mansion and strode inside, his demeanor showing a hint of impatience.