Under One Person: I am the Master of Maoshan

Shen Yan said modestly: "Old Master, thank you for your praise. I just did what a soldier should do. I don't deserve your praise."

The short man at the side bowed to him and said, "Little Mountain Master, I have wanted to meet you for a long time. You left in a hurry last time and I was not in Tiangong. Today I finally see you in person."

Zhao Pingshan came over and introduced him: "Brother Shen, this is our senior brother, Ma Benzai, who is known as the three-foot-tall little class loser in the martial arts world."

"Brother Ma, I have long admired you"

Ma Ben waved his hands: "Hey~ Don't be so polite. If you don't mind my identity as a craftsman, you can call me Brother Ma and I will call you Brother Shen, how about that?"

"Hahaha, Brother Ma is indeed a quick-witted man. I've met Brother Ma."

After introducing themselves and exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone followed Master Zhao into the hall. After the guests and hosts sat down, Zhao Pingshan and several of his disciples served tea to everyone.

"Master, are you from Bashu? I heard you brought some local specialties with you."

"Master, after the last battle, I visited various sects. Now the situation is getting more and more tense and I am short of manpower."

Shen Yan simply said that he went to Sanyi and Tangmen to seek help, and did not reveal anything about Bihe Ren to him.

After listening to this, Master Zhao nodded slightly and said: "My Tiangong is quite good at refining weapons, but I am not as good as other sects in fighting. I can only help you with magic weapons."

"Old Hall Master, I am here to ask for money from you. I hope you can give me a few more items. My army is now taking shape, and I hope you can give them some protective magic tools."

Hearing this, the old hall master stroked his beard and laughed: "Haha, good boy, you are quite straightforward. I don't have anything else but this magic weapon, you can stay for a few days. The magic weapons you requested last time are almost finished."

Zhao Pingshan pointed at Ma Benzai and said, "Brother Shen, most of the magic weapons you want were made by my senior brother. Otherwise, Tianhai and I would have to wait for some time."

Shen Yan stood up and bowed to Ma Benzai, saying, "Thank you, Brother Ma. If it comes from your hand, I think it must be extraordinary."

"Brother Shen, thank you for the compliment. Brother Ma, I have made one specifically for you. You will be able to see it in a few days."

Shen Yan turned around and looked at the old hall master again: "Old hall master, I have another unwelcome request."

"But there's no harm in talking!"

Shen Yan came up to Tang Gao and Liang Wuer and said, "You two are the top disciples of the Tang Sect. You came with me this time to ask for a heavenly swallowing capsule. Although I have this swallowing capsule, I dare not make any decision without your permission. Brother Tang and Brother Liang are also weapon refiners. I hope the old hall master can do me the favor and give you one."

After Shen Yan finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall became tense. Old Master Zhao looked up at Tang Gao and Liang Wuer.

"Haha, you two are here for the method of refining the Devouring Sac, right?"

Liang Wuer stood up and bowed: "I dare not hide it from the old hall master. I really think this swallowing capsule is exquisite. I want to ask for your advice."

So he told Shen Yan the truth about wanting to visit the garden.

"Although this swallowing capsule is ingenious, it is not something to be ashamed of. Since I have given it to you, it is up to you to exchange it with someone else. There is no need to be so polite. My Tiangong sect is small, and it is a blessing for the Tang Sect to appreciate it. I wonder if you can let me have a look at this Guanyuan."

Liang Wuer took out the Guanyuan from his pocket and handed it to Master Zhao. After taking it, he observed it carefully, input his own Qi, and a red dot immediately appeared on it.

Liang Wuer was explaining to the old hall master how to use Guanyuan. After observing for a long time, he put Guanyuan on the table and praised it.

"It is indeed a good item, but from what you said, this Guanyuan cannot display the Qi of the enemy outside the Tang Sect?"

Liang Wuer nodded: "Yes, old master, I am also looking for a solution."

The old hall master stroked his beard and thought for a moment: "I guess that the reason you can show the enemy and us on Bashan Mountain is that you have set up a large mechanism to distinguish the Qi that does not belong to the Tang Sect. Then why don't you make a simple magic weapon? The range does not need to be too large. When used, you can set up a Qi field within a radius of several kilometers, which is specifically used to identify the Qi of different people. Wouldn't this solve the problem? And it is also much more convenient."

The old hall master's words were like a revelation, which immediately opened Liang Wu'er's mind. Liang Wuer carefully thought about the feasibility of this plan in his mind, and soon he bowed to the old hall master.

"Thank you for your advice, old master. A senior is a senior. Your words have solved a problem that has troubled me for several years. I bow to you."

The old hall master raised his hand and said, "Hey, no need to be polite. Since you are here, you are my guest. If you have any questions about refining, let's discuss it together."

In this way, Shen Yan and others temporarily lived in Tiangong Hall, waiting for the completion of the magic weapon.

At this time, the Jiangcheng battlefield had entered the late stage of the war. The friendly forces were no longer able to resist and gradually withdrew their forces to the rear.

Yoshio Shinozuka, who had been promoted to commander of the 10th Division, came to the headquarters of the Central China Front Army in Jinling City to report on his work, and Ten Shunroku personally took him into his office.

"Come here, Mr. Shinozuka, this is my treasured Qingming Longjing tea, try it and see if it suits your taste."

Shinozuka Yoshio tasted it and praised: "Good tea, General, this is much better than the green tea we have in our country."

"Drink more if you like. I have some left and I can give you some."

"Thank you, General."

Dian Junliu praised Xiaozuka: "Mr. Xiaozuka, you have made great contributions in the Jiangcheng battlefield this time. The military has decided to award you a medal."

"This is what I should do. The victory in Jiangcheng depends entirely on your control of the entire battle situation. I am just following your orders."

"Hahaha, no no, Shinozuka-kun, there's no need for us to be so polite. I still remember the speech you gave at the Army University. It was really thought-provoking. What do you think about the Empire's next move?"

Shinozuka Yoshio spoke out the plan he had prepared in advance: "General, I think our next step should be to attack the Henan region with all our strength and temporarily suspend our offensive in the Shanxi region, because the Henan region has always been China's barrier in the Central Plains. As long as we conquer it with all our strength, we will be able to gain a firm foothold in China. Then, we can radiate all of China. I think it won't take long before we can occupy the entire China."

"At the same time, we can allocate some troops to wipe out the New Fourth Army near Nanjing. Now that the Eighth Route Army has taken shape, it is difficult for us to eliminate them, but the New Fourth Army has just taken shape. We should take this opportunity to eliminate them in the bud."

Dian Junliu clapped his hands and laughed: "You are worthy of being a professor of our Imperial Army Academy. Your strategic vision has surpassed many senior generals. Look, this is the decision of the military."

Tian Shunroku took out a document and handed it to Shinozuka Yoshio, which transferred Shinozuka Yoshio's 10th Division as the vanguard force to attack the Henan area, and asked him to be in charge of the preparatory work of clearing out the New Fourth Army near Nanjing.

Yoshio Shinozuka was overjoyed holding the documents in his hand, feeling that his talent and ambition were finally appreciated by the military and he could show his talents in China.

Ten Shunroku poured him another cup of tea: "Shinozuka-kun, there is another piece of good news. The Tokugawa family in the country has made it clear that they will do their best to help you unseal the ninjas on Mt. Higashi. They have only one request of you, that you must destroy Shen Yan and bring his head back to the country to comfort the soul of the only son of the Honda family in heaven."

Shinozuka Yoshio nodded, not rejecting the request but not clearly expressing any interest. In his mind, one person's power could not shake the chariot of the empire. As long as they occupied China completely, all problems would be solved.

"I heard that Yamamoto Ikki is your student?"