[Wuxia] The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea (Complete) - 33

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In Chapter 45 of Liang Yusheng's *The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea*

, the mystery of who struck Cheng Lin's acupoints has been solved, but another mystery remains more perplexing: why did Feng Lin use
the acupoint striking technique of the Red Sect to turn them into idiots? While Feng Lin is said to be increasingly "mischievous" with age, such "mischief" seems rather
illogical
Feng Lin then reiterated, "If Yi Zhongmu can't see through the deception, keep it from him
. Don't reveal my identity unless absolutely necessary." Madam Han smiled and said, "I know." Feng Lin then remained in the room, leaving Madam Han to see
Yi Zhongmu . Jin Shiyi, unable to be in two places at once, thought for a moment, and with a "watching the show" mentality, decided, "It's better to go and see
how Yi Zhongmu causes trouble." He then abandoned Feng Lin and quietly followed Madam Han.
After receiving the visiting card, Madam Han met with Yi Zhongnian in the guest room. After exchanging pleasantries, Madam Han asked, "I wonder what brings Chief Yi
here so ?"
Yi Zhongnian replied, "There are two urgent matters that require your guidance and assistance, hence this late-night visit
. Please forgive any rudeness."
Madam Han said, "Chief Yi, you are too kind. What are these two urgent matters?"
Yi Zhongnian said, "The first is that I have been entrusted by Master Tongchan to find Feng Youxia and return immediately."
Hearing that Master Tongchan wanted to see Feng Lin, Madam Han was surprised and asked, "Has something happened at Shaolin Temple
?"
Yi Zhongnian replied, "Indeed. Meng Shentong has already arranged..." "Tang Xiaolan, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, is scheduled to have a martial arts contest at Shaolin
Temple . This is a message from our sect's disciples in Beijing, relayed by carrier pigeon, to Master Tongchan. Meng Shentong's audacity in challenging us at Shaolin Temple
suggests he's well-prepared, so Master Tongchan must also prepare early, gathering experts from various sects to devise a plan. Furthermore, Lady Feng's
sister Feng Ying, has already arrived at Shaolin Temple, awaiting her sister's arrival."
Jin Shiyi thought to himself, "So Tang Xiaolan and Meng Shentong haven't actually fought in Beijing after all. There are only seventeen days left until the scheduled duel.
No wonder Yi Zhongnian is so anxious. Fortunately, the Beggars' Sect has excellent communication skills and carrier pigeons, allowing messages to be sent in all directions."
Yi Zhongnian looked at Madam Han. After resting for a while, she said, "I heard that Feng Youxia has come to my place, Madam. May
I see her?"
Madam Han was quite surprised, thinking to herself, "Feng Lin once said that she didn't tell the elders of Shaolin Temple before coming here,
and that she was looking for her daughter and just happened to stop by. How does Yi Zhongnian know?" But this time, Yi Zhongnian was acting on
the orders of Master Tongchan, and Madam Han's status didn't allow her to lie. Since Yi Zhongnian had clearly stated it, Madam Han could only say, "That's right,
Feng Youxia is here. Please wait a moment while I send a maid to invite her out. Miss Feng always enjoys excitement;
knowing about this, she will definitely come with you tomorrow." "Back to Shaolin Temple. And there's a second matter, what's so important about it
?" Yi Zhongmou said, "The second matter is that I've been ordered by the sect leader to find Junior Sister Gu and ask her to
return . If she doesn't return now, I'm afraid we won't be able to meet again."
Han Yangren asked in surprise, "What do you mean? Doesn't your senior sister know that Zhihua has disappeared?"
Yi Zhongmou said, "Senior Sister Cao recently returned from escaping danger in the capital. Because she heard the news of Junior Sister Gu's sudden disappearance,
she's extremely anxious and hopes day and night that Junior Sister Gu can meet her as soon as possible. Because... because she's afraid she can't wait much longer
." His voice was low, and his worry was evident in his expression.
Madam Han was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Is your senior sister unwell?"
Yi Zhongmou replied, "Indeed. Although my senior sister was fortunate enough to escape danger with the help of Hero Tang, she unexpectedly fell seriously ill. She is already quite
old, and she suffered a lot in prison this time. After her release, she faced the difficulties of the source, and she is truly exhausted
. So, once she fell ill, she couldn't get out of bed."
Yi Zhongmou sighed and continued, "Senior Sister Cao was imprisoned in the capital this time. She knows that the court regards Mangshan Yuan as a major enemy.
I'm afraid that even if she gets past Meng Shentong... " At this juncture, what troubles Benpei is causing? Among the third-generation disciples of this sect, Junior Sister Gu
is the successor of the former sect leader, Uncle Lu. Having been nurtured in An for so long, although she is the youngest, her knowledge and martial arts are
outstanding . Therefore, Senior Sister Cao has long intended to appoint her as the sect leader. The last time she sent Junior Brothers Cheng and Lin with the gold token to summon her, she wanted
her to take over as sect leader. Madam Han nodded and said, "I already understand your senior sister's intentions. It's a pity that
since , there has been no news of her."
Ignoring Madam Han's words, Yi Zhongnian acted as if Gu Zhihua were right beside him, saying to himself, "Senior Sister Cao
is afraid that Junior Sister Gu still harbors resentment for expelling her from the sect. She has repeatedly expressed her regret to me and urged me to try my best to explain to
Junior Sister . Junior Sister Gu, if you refuse to go back, Senior Sister Cao will surely think you still blame her, and I'm afraid she won't be able to rest in
peace even after death!" "
Senior Sister Cao also said: If Junior Sister Gu is unwilling to become the sect leader, she should still go back to see her and discuss how to deal with
the internal and external troubles of the sect. Senior Sister Cao also said: Aunt Lü (Lü Si Niang) dedicated herself to overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming. After Aunt Lü's death, she took over as sect leader,
but felt ashamed that she could not carry on her predecessor's legacy. Junior Sister Gu is Aunt Lü's successor, and she can only place her hopes on Junior Sister Gu. She said:
" Although Junior Sister Gu resents and blames me, for the sake of her master, at this time when the Mu Sect is facing disaster,
Junior Sister Gu should put aside past grievances and come back to work with the fellow disciples to deal with it." She repeatedly urged me to convey her words to Junior Sister Gu.
Madam , can you help my son find her and let him see her?"
Before she finished speaking, someone suddenly cried out: "Senior Sister Cao, I was wrong. But I didn't blame you!" Amid the crying,
a young girl emerged, it was Gu Zhihua!
Jin Shiyi secretly peeked out and was both surprised and delighted to see Gu Zhihua appear, almost as if he were dreaming. If it weren't for the presence of
Madam Han and Yi Zhongmu, he would have rushed in.
Gu Zhihua looked distressed, as if she had just recovered from an illness. Not only did Jin Shiyi feel grief, but Yi Zhongmu also
felt a pang of sadness. He said, "Junior Sister Gu, I've caused you so much suffering in the past. Senior Sister Cao was also very upset and asked me
to apologize to you. Did you hear what I just said?"
Gu Zhihua wiped her tears with her sleeve, nodded, and said softly, "I am very grateful for Senior Sister's kindness."
Just then, Feng Lin walked in. Seeing Gu Zhihua's tear-streaked face, she assumed she had been blamed by her senior brother. She immediately turned stern and lashed out
at Yi Zhongmu, "Old beggar, I did all of this! I was the one who acupunctured Cheng Haolin and Sheng Sheng,
I was the one who ignored the imperial summons and defied Cao Jin'er's orders. It has nothing to do with you, Junior Sister Gu. If you want to blame someone, blame me! I don't care!"
"How dare you bully her!"
It turned out that Feng Lin had come to the Gu family in Xiangyang because of her daughter. After escaping danger, Li Qinmei hadn't returned to Shaolin Temple. Instead,
she encountered her mother on the road, who was looking for her. Li Qinmei missed Gu Zhihua dearly and guessed that Gu Zhihua's disappearance at Mangshan that day likely
meant she had escaped and returned to Xiangyang to see her adoptive mother. Therefore, she intended to go to Xiangyang. Feng Lin, knowing her daughter's
intentions , used the excuse that she feared Meng Shentong's henchmen might harm her on the way, and persuaded her to stop. She offered to go to Xiangyang in her place to find
Gu Zhihua, and told her not to tell anyone about her trip.
Feng Lin already suspected that Jin Shiyi was still alive, and she also suspected that the incident at the Xuanmiao Temple on Mangshan that night... During the chaos, the
elusive person who secretly helped her and later kidnapped Gu Zhihua was Jin Shiyi. She even suspected that Jin Shiyi and Gu Zhihua
might both be in Xiangyang.
Feng Lin had personally witnessed Jin Shiyi's intimate interactions with Li Shengnan and Gu Zhihua, and was extremely dissatisfied with him. Fortunately, her
daughter and Zhong Zhan were growing closer, and marriage seemed imminent. At this point, in Feng Lin's mind, Zhong Zhan was far more
reliable , and she was willing for her daughter to marry him.
Therefore, she was terrified of any complications. If her daughter learned that Jin Shiyi was still alive, or even if she had seen
him , her marriage to Zhong Zhan would certainly fall through, and who knew what else might happen? What kind of trouble would this cause! That's why she tried so hard to dissuade
her daughter , even going so far as to go in her place herself. She planned that if she saw Jin Shiyi in Xiangyang, she would scold him and
warn him not to provoke her daughter again; if she didn't see Jin Shiyi but only Gu Zhihua, she would also
advise . It should be known that Feng Lin and her sister Feng Ying were once known as the "Three Heroines of the Jianghu" along with Lü Siniang. Lü Siniang, being the eldest, was like an older sister to them. Feng Lin believed that, out of love for Lü Siniang's only disciple, she should expose Jin Shiyi's "false affection"
to Gu Zhihua and advise her not to fall for his tricks again. Sure enough, when she arrived in Xiangyang, she only saw... Gu Zhihua. But before they could have a proper conversation, Cheng Linlu and others arrived the next day , plunging Gu Zhihua into deep distress. You see, Gu Zhihua was heartbroken over her father's situation, especially after the failed mediation at Mangshan. That's why returned to Xiangyang, determined to care for her adoptive mother until her death. However, before her trauma had healed, her senior sister, the sect leader, repeatedly sent people to urge her back, eventually even dispatching her two senior brothers, Cheng Hao and Lin Sheng, to summon her with a golden token! At that moment, Gu Zhihua accepted the token, truly torn between two difficult choices, her heart breaking! Although Cheng Hao and Lin Sheng hadn't explicitly stated Cao Jin'er 's order for her to succeed as sect leader, she had vaguely sensed that Cao Jin'er had this... The meaning is clear. Although she had long severed her father-daughter relationship with Meng Shentong, he was still her biological father. If she were to take over as sect leader, it would mean turning her biological father into a mortal enemy. Gu Zhihua could ignore her father's affairs, and even if anyone killed her father, it would be their just deserts, and Gu Zhihua could turn a blind eye. But to lead her fellow disciples and fight her biological father to the death was something she couldn't bear to do! Madam Han had no children of her own, and she loved Gu Zhihua more than her own flesh and blood. Of course, she wanted her to stay with her, but Gu Zhihua was a disciple of the Mangshan Sect, and now the sect leader of the Mangshan Sect was using the gold token won by her master to summon her. In the martial arts world, respect for teachers and elders is paramount, and Madam Han... No one dared to act on their own and keep her there. That evening, the mother and daughter discussed the matter repeatedly, but could not reach a decision. Feng Lin, who loved to meddle in other people's business, learned of this. On one hand she wanted to protect her daughter (she didn't want her daughter to meet Gu Zhihua before her marriage, lest news of Jin Shiyi's survival be missed) , and on the other hand, she wanted to solve Gu Zhihua's problem. She came up with a strange plan, taking the blame upon herself. That very night, she immobilized Cheng Lin and his companion with acupuncture points and ordered Gu Zhihua to feign "disappearance." Gu Zhihua had no other choice, and Feng Lin was a woman who acted on her word without considering the consequences. Gu Zhihua had no choice but to comply with her. Feng Lin dealt with the matter on Gu Zhihua's behalf . Feng Lin spent another night trying to persuade Gu Zhihua to never speak to Jin Shiyi again. In truth Feng Lin's excessive "enthusiasm" was unnecessary; Gu Zhihua's feelings for Jin Shiyi had already turned to ashes. That night at the Xuanmiao Temple in Mangshan, Ximen Muye sent men to ambush her. Jin Shiyi rescued her and took her to a grotto. Suddenly, Li Shengnan appeared, and she witnessed Jin Shiyi stop pursuing her because of Li Shengnan's connection to Gu Zhihua, and even embrace Li Shengnan! (She was unaware that Li Shengnan had used the method of severing her own meridians to stop Jin Shiyi from pursuing her.) However, Feng Lin's "enthusiastic" persuasion only exacerbated Jin Shiyi's "heartless and ungrateful" sins and further provoked Gu Zhihua. Gu Zhihua fell ill the next day. When Yi Zhongmou arrived, Gu Zhihua's pain had improved, but she had not fully recovered. Hearing her maid report that the Beggars' Sect leader had arrived, she mustered her strength and quietly went out to eavesdrop, overhearing the latter part of Yi Zhongmou's speech! She heard that Cao Jin'er was critically ill and longed to see her before she died; she heard Yi Zhongnian, using her master's name , righteously rebuke her and demanded that she return to help deal with the sect's crisis; having been influenced by Lü Siniang for many years, she couldn't help but burst into tears upon hearing this, and finally ran out to see her senior brother! Yi Zhongmou said, "Junior Sister Gu, now that you've heard everything I said, what do you think? Can you come with us tomorrow ?" Gu Zhihua said, "I will follow Senior Brother's instructions, but I must make this clear beforehand. I am very grateful for Senior Sister Cao's kindness, but I dare not accept the position of sect leader. Please explain this to Senior Sister Cao first, Senior Brother Yi." "Yi Zhongmou smiled and said, "Don't worry, Senior Sister will not make things difficult for you. Whether or not you take over as sect leader, we can discuss it later." Feng Lin then realized that Yi Zhongmou was not blaming his junior sister for disobeying the imperial summons, but rather that he was acting on Cao Jin'er's orders to still invite Gu Zhihua back to take over as sect leader. Hearing Gu Zhihua readily agree to go back with her senior brother, Feng Lin was a little unhappy and said lightly, "So you two have already settled things. I was being nosy." After a pause, she turned to Gu Zhihua and continued, "Taking over as sect leader is not a big deal , but your spirits haven't fully recovered yet. How will you be able to handle that great battle?" Gu Zhihua was taken aback and asked, "What great battle?" Feng Lin said, "Don't you know? Meng Shentong has already set a date . He will come to Shaolin Temple on the fifteenth of next month to fight us. Your senior sister is at Shaolin Temple now, so you'll just be there." Gu Zhihua was suddenly startled, her face turning ashen. Yi Zhongmou quickly said, " With Master Tang in charge this time, victory is assured. Senior Sister Cao is ill and will definitely not appear. If you don't want to participate, you can avoid it. Or we can arrive a couple of days earlier, and after you meet with Senior Sister Cao, you can return to Mangshan first. Dao Lin and the others are guarding your grandmaster and master's graves there; you can ."

Gu Zhihua felt a sharp pain in her heart and had to grip the table tightly to steady herself. Jin Shiyi,
hiding , had a clear view of everyone's expressions in the room and couldn't help but feel sorry for Gu Zhihua, secretly cursing Feng Lin for being meddlesome. But then he
thought, if Feng Lin didn't tell her now and Gu Zhihua only found out when she arrived at Shaolin Temple, the shock would be even greater. Now that
Gu Zhihua knew early, she could decide whether to go or not.
Two scenes flashed through Gu Zhihua's mind: one was Cao Jin'er lying on her sickbed, taking her last breath, her eyes
still open, waiting for her arrival; the other was Meng Shentong swaggering around, with various righteous figures cursing him.
The former scene made her feel unbearable; the latter scene made her feel ashamed and embarrassed: it was truly difficult to go or not to go. Just
as her heart was breaking and her mind was in turmoil, she heard Yi Zhongmu mention her master's name. Her master's voice and smile instantly flashed before
her eyes. Her master had dedicated his life to the country, never once thinking of himself. Thinking of this, Gu Zhihua seemed to gain courage. She
suddenly raised her head and said,
"Since our sect is facing danger, and Senior Sister Cao is ill, it is only
right and proper I will follow Senior Brother Yi's arrangements."
Yi Zhongmu sighed, turned around, and coldly stared at Feng Lin.
Feng Lin said, "Why are you glaring at me and puffing out your beard? Do you intend to confront me with a accusation?" Yi Zhongmou replied, "
I wouldn't dare . I simply wish to ask what Cheng Lin and his companion have done to offend you, Lady Feng. Please tell me so I can punish them."
Although Feng Lin had a deep connection with the Mangshan Sect, her act of striking Cheng Lin and his companion's pressure points was tantamount to a slap in the face to the Mangshan Sect—a grave offense in
the martial arts world. Therefore, Yi Zhongmou insisted that she apologize.
Yi Zhongmou, befitting a sect leader, spoke with extreme venom. He didn't directly accuse Feng Lin, but instead asked her
what her two junior brothers had done wrong. If Feng Lin couldn't answer, she would have to admit she was in the wrong.
Feng Lin hadn't expected Yi Zhongmu to be so serious, and was momentarily speechless. Just as she was about to lose her temper, Gu Zhihua suddenly knelt down,
kowtowed deeply to her senior brother, and said, "This is all my fault. I didn't want to go back at the time, so I asked Aunt Feng to use
this method to deal with it temporarily. I'm willing to accept the sect's discipline." In reality, it was all Feng Lin's own doing; Gu Zhihua
was merely following her instructions.
Yi Zhongmu, of course, knew that his junior sister was deliberately taking the blame to save Feng Lin's situation. However, since
a disciple had stepped forward to admit wrongdoing, he couldn't vent his anger on an outsider; this only put him in a difficult position.
Madam Han said, "Fortunately, although Cheng and Lin's acupoints were sealed for nearly a month, their bodies are completely unharmed. They will
recover as soon as the acupoints are released. They are my guests. If Chief Yi has any complaints, please blame me."
Yi Zhongmou seized the opportunity to end the conversation, pulled Gu Zhihua up, and said, "For the sake of your godmother, let's let it go since it's over
. Feng Youxia, now I'll have to trouble you to release the acupoints of my two useless junior brothers."
Feng Lin was quite embarrassed and gave a soft hum. Just then, she suddenly heard a slight noise outside the house. Feng Lin was still angry
and cursed, "Another little thief is looking for death!" She grabbed a handful of chess pieces, used the "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers" technique, and threw them forcefully outside.
An aged voice sneered, "Madam Han, isn't this a bit too much of a show of hospitality?" Feng Lin was
startled and stepped out with Madam Han. In the moonlight, they saw three old men lined up. On the left was Yang
Chifu, Meng Shentong's junior brother; on the right was Ling Xiaozi; and the one speaking in the middle was Fu Lijian, the master of Dragon-Slaying Island. A gust of night wind blew,
shattering Feng Lin's chess pieces with the force of Fu Lijian's Dragon-Subduing Tiger Palm.
Madam Han only recognized Fu Lijian, knowing he was a close friend of Meng Shentong. Over thirty years ago, when the martial world
first besieged Meng Shentong, Gu Zhengpeng and his wife participated. They encountered Fu Lijian, and Gu Zhengpeng exchanged a blow with him,
suffering a slight loss. Later, the couple joined forces to defeat him. However, strangely, twenty years later, when Meng Shentong once again shook
the martial world , Fu Lijian was nowhere to be seen joining forces with him.
After his setbacks in the Central Plains, Fu Lijian fled to a small island in the East China Sea, where he diligently practiced martial arts
. He was unaware that
Meng Shentong had set sail to search for Qiao Beiming's secret manual. Later, when Meng Shentong disappeared for three years without a trace, Yang Chifu, knowing Fu Lijian's whereabouts, sent him to the island to find him and request that he send a ship to investigate Meng Shentong's
location
. Meng Shentong, stranded on a volcanic island, knew neither shipbuilding nor navigation. Fortunately, Fu Lijian's ship arrived, allowing him to escape and return to the Central Plains. At that time, Fu Lijian's unique martial art was not yet fully mastered. Grateful for his rescue, and knowing that the half-finished manual he had obtained contained
the secrets of Fu Lijian's technique, Meng Shentong passed it on to him, promising to meet him once he had mastered it.
Meng Shentong had many followers, and he already knew that his daughter was in the Gu family in Xiangyang. The first time, he sent his eldest disciple Xiang Hong and fourth
disciple Hao Hao, but they returned empty-handed. Therefore, this time he specially invited Fu Lijian to search for his daughter, and sent his junior brother Yang Chifu, the master thief
Ji Xiaofeng, the Taoist Ling Xiaozi, and the unscrupulous merchant Shang Hao to assist him. Meng Shentong also anticipated that his daughter would not comply, so before
they left, he gave them a secret plan: to kidnap Gu Zhihua's righteous wife, Madam Han, and use her as a hostage to
ensure Gu Zhihua would come.
Shang Hao, Ji Xiaofeng, and others were the first to arrive, but Shang Hao encountered Feng Lin, and Ji Xiaofeng encountered Jin Shiyi, suffering a crushing defeat. Shang Hao
was captured, and Ji Xiaofeng was nearly crippled by Feng Lin. After escaping, Ji Xiaofeng dared not return, only telling his uncle Yang Chifu what he had seen at the Gu family,
concealing the part about being subdued by Jin Shiyi.
Yang Chifu, Fu Lijian, and Ling Xiaozhi followed them in, just in time to hear Feng Lin, Yi Zhongmou, Gu Zhihua, and others talking.
They found them effortlessly.
Madam Han, seeing Fu Lijian, was secretly startled, thinking he had come to avenge the arrow wound from years ago. Following the etiquette of the martial world, she politely
asked, "Has Island Master Fu come here with permission?"
Fu Lijian smiled, "I've come specifically to ask you for someone. Why are you hiding someone else's daughter?" Feng Lin cursed,
"Nonsense! Madam Han's own daughter, why would she hide her?" Fu Lijian said, "You're the one talking nonsense! Who doesn't know her adopted daughter was
originally Mr. Meng's biological daughter? Fine, I won't talk to you now, we'll have a match later!" Yang Chifu said, "My
senior brother, considering you've adopted his daughter for so many years, doesn't want to make things difficult for you. If you know what's good for you, quickly have her
come back !"
Madam Han angrily said, "Are you trying to intimidate me with Old Monster Meng?" "Hmph, even if it were your senior brother himself, I
would never allow him to kidnap my daughter!"
Fu Lijian sneered, "You dare say such things? Fine, then I'll ask you to say it to Mr. Meng in person!"
Before , he leaped up, his five fingers as heavy as iron, grabbing down at Madam Han's head! His momentum was like a raging storm, as swift as lightning!
Feng Lin, already poised to strike, immediately swung her long sleeves upon seeing Fu Lijian's attack. Both their movements were incredibly fast.
With a sharp "snap," Feng Lin used her "Flowing Cloud Iron Sleeve" technique; her soft sleeves instantly transformed into iron rods,
striking his tiger's mouth squarely.
Fu Lijian roared, his body tilting to the side, lunging forward several steps until his five fingers pierced the wall, finally halting his momentum
.
Mud and debris flew everywhere, leaving five holes in the wall. Fu Lijian turned around and roared angrily, "Fine, I'll deal with you first, you
old hag! Draw your sword, I'll use my bare hands to fight your Tianshan Sword Technique!"
Feng Lin sneered, "Why use a sword against an old thief like you?" She untied her silk sash, flicked it in the wind, and with a graceful,
dragon-like movement, actually used a longsword technique to strike at Fu Lijian.
Feng Lin used her iron sleeve technique to strike his tiger's mouth, but his tiger's mouth didn't break; he shouldn't have underestimated her. But Feng Lin was
used to being proud. Although she knew this man's martial arts were very high, she had gained a slight advantage in the previous move. Fu Lijian wanted to fight
her Tianshan Sword Technique with his bare hands, how could she lose a verbal battle? So she preferred to use her silk sash to fight him. For the past decade, she had rarely used a sword
except , but she had mastered another skill: using a silk ribbon as a soft sword and to wrap around an enemy
's weapon. She was confident that with this silk ribbon, even if she couldn't defeat Fu Lijian, she would certainly not lose to him.
Little did she know that Fu Lijian's grab just now was because he wanted to capture Madam Han alive, and he only used seven-tenths of his strength. If Feng Lin had used a sword, she
could at most have fought him to a draw. Now, using the silk ribbon, although its internal energy had reached a superior level, the silk ribbon was still inferior
in power After a thousand or so moves, it gradually began to pale in comparison.
Fu Lijian struck out with a palm, unleashing a powerful gust of wind. Feng Lin's silk ribbon swayed wildly under the force of his palm,
unable to touch her body. Suddenly, a "sizzle" was heard in the midst of the fierce battle. Fu Lijian's five fingers ripped
a piece of the ribbon away. Fu Lijian, not one to let things go, immediately pressed forward, his second grab aimed at Feng Lin's chest!
Feng Lin was truly formidable. In that instant, she used a "disengagement" technique, freeing the ribbon from her enemy's grasp and
causing it to curl back. Simultaneously, she suddenly employed a pressure point technique from the Red Sect's secret arts, flicking her left index finger and striking Fu Lijian's "
Quchi . Fu Lijian hadn't expected her to know a pressure point technique that the Red Sect never revealed to outsiders. This turn of events turned into a loss
for him due to his underestimation of her and recklessness . Fortunately, Fu Lijian had just mastered the "Taihang Five Profound Yin Qi Gong," which, like Master Jin Guang's Taiqing Qi Gong, was both righteous and unorthodox . When Feng Lin struck his "Quchi" acupoint, it immediately reacted, his true qi flowing in reverse to break open the sealed acupoint. Even so, his arm instantly went numb and almost immobilized. He immediately struck out with his left hand and hastily retreated three steps . Unfortunately, Feng Lin didn't seize the opportunity. Seeing that Fu Lijian had struck her acupoint yet seemed unaffected, she couldn't help but feel a chill. In this slight delay, Fu Lijian's true qi had already circulated, reaching all four limbs, and he had returned to normal. Having tested this move, Fu Lijian knew how powerful Feng Lin's acupoint striking was, and dared not press forward again. He immediately intensified his palm strikes, each one more powerful than the last, the force of the blows whistling like a tidal wave. Although Feng Lin's internal strength had reached a first-rate level, she felt the immense pressure and gradually began to falter. However, because Fu Lijian dared not risk making a move, the two sides remained locked in a stalemate, and it was difficult to determine a winner for the time being. Ling Xiaozhi and Yang Chifu had been waiting impatiently. Ling Xiaozhi said, "Madam Han, you said Mr. Meng's precious daughter isn't here. Please forgive my impudence, but I'm going in to search!" Madam Han's face was like frost as she coldly said, "Although Gu Zhengpeng is dead, how can his family be bullied by guests? Bring the swords!" Two maids each threw out a willow-leaf dagger. Madam Han, holding the double blades, stood guard at the door said in a deep voice, "If you want to come in, please ask me about these two precious swords first!" Ling Xiaozhi coldly laughed, "I was just about to ask Madam about the Emei sword technique!" He flicked his whisk and immediately wrapped it around the hilt of Madam Han's sword. Madam Han was a female disciple of the Emei Sect's Wuxiang Shenni. In her youth, she and her husband roamed the martial world with a pair of willow-leaf daggers, and were invincible . Gu Zhengpeng earned the title of "Great Hero of the Two Lakes" largely thanks to his wife's help. Although she was old now, her prowess remained. She brandished her double blades and fought with Ling Xiaozhi. Confident in his superior martial arts, Ling Xiaozhi attempted to disarm Madam Han with his first move. However, Madam Han's Emei swordsmanship was indeed exceptional; her blades flashed like lightning, swiftly slicing past his whisk. Ling Xiaozhi, failing to entangle the hilts, suddenly felt a chill creep into his skin. He hastily flicked his whisk, but with a sharp "snip," several whisk tips were severed by the blade! Madam Han's pair of willow-leaf knives were Burmese knives. Had Ling Xiaozhi not reacted quickly, his fingers would have been severed as well. Ling Xiaozhi's whisk was also a treasure; its tips were made of black gold thread. It was only because they had spread out earlier that Madam Han's Burmese knives were able to cut several tips. Seeing the danger, Ling Xiaozhi immediately changed his tactics. His true energy penetrated directly to the tip of the whisk, causing hundreds of whisk tips to gather into a bundle, resembling a large wolf-hair brush. With a sudden swing, a resounding clang echoed, like metal clashing. Among Meng Shentong's henchmen, Ling Xiaozi was one of the top experts, his skill surpassing that of Madam Han by a third. Madam Han swung her whisk at him, and although the twin blades didn't leave her hand, she was still forced back several steps by his fierce force! Madam Han left the doorway, and Yang Chifu's figure blurred as he entered the house, laughing heartily, "Old beggar, old friend is here ! Why are you still hiding inside and refusing to see me? Fine, if you won't see me, I'll have to come see you!" Yi Zhongmu was protecting Gu Zhihua inside because she had just recovered from her illness and her spirits were not yet fully restored. Gu Zhihua originally wanted to disregard her illness and help her adoptive mother resist the powerful enemy, but Yi Zhongnian, as her senior brother, firmly forbade her to act and told her to retreat to the side room, where there was a hidden door for escape if necessary. Yi Zhongmu, leaning on his iron crutch, stood as still as a mountain, shouting, "Yang Chifu, your senior brother is already in dire straits! Do you still want to join him in evil? Stop doing bad things now, and maybe he'll show you some leniency in the future!" Yang Chifu was a cautious man, and although he had assisted his senior brother before, his evil deeds weren't great, which was why Yi Zhongmu was willing to earnestly advise him. Little did he know that ever since his senior brother obtained Qiao Beiming's martial arts manual, Yang Chifu believed that the two brothers could now dominate the world , and was completely devoted to his senior brother's service, utterly deaf to Yi Zhongmu's wise words. Yang Chifu laughed loudly, "I'm finding Senior Brother Meng's biological daughter for him. How can that be considered joining him in evil? Old beggar, you and..."

I'm about the same age, so why am I so senile? I advise you to mind your own business, and I might let you off the hook!
Yi Zhongmou said in a deep voice, "Fine, since you won't listen to good advice, I'll have no choice but to fight you to the death!" Yang Chifu laughed and said, "
That's right . We didn't settle the score in the battle at Mengjiazhuang five years ago. Let's see how much we've improved over the years." The laughter
ceased, and he immediately unleashed a palm strike!
Having been taught by his senior brother, Yang Chifu not only possessed many profound martial arts skills, but his Asura Yin Sha Gong had also reached the seventh
level .
He was confident that this palm strike would either kill or severely injure Yi Zhongmu. Unexpectedly, Yi Zhongmu merely grunted, then swung his crutch, delivering a powerful blow to Yang Chifu. It turned out that
among the third-generation disciples of the Mangshan Sect, Yi Zhongmu possessed the deepest skill, even surpassing his senior sister, Cao Jin'er, the sect leader.
Furthermore the best performer among the junior brothers chosen by Cao Jin'er who had studied the "Shaoyang Xuan Gong." Now, having received Yang Chifu
's palm strike, although he still felt the chill penetrating his skin and felt quite uncomfortable, he could still withstand it.
Yang Chifu, seeing that Yi Zhongmu had actually withstood his seventh-level Asura Yin Sha Gong palm strike, was somewhat surprised, but remained proud
and fearless , laughing, "Old beggar, it turns out you're not what you used to be." "We'll have to have a good fight!" Using the Heavenly Net
Steps, he dodged Yi Zhongmou's crutch. Immediately after, he unleashed the Yin-Yang Claw technique, grabbing with both hands in the air. The two forces
pulled , causing Yi Zhongmou's iron crutch to veer to one side. In the blink of an eye, Yang Chifu lunged forward, his second move aimed at Yi Zhongmou's
chest. If he landed a solid grab, it would be a fatal blow to his chest and abdomen!
Yi Zhongmou suddenly spun around, falling to the ground. His crutch tip tilted back, pointing at Yang Chifu's "Healing Qi" acupoint on his chest. This
move was exquisitely executed, incredibly ruthless. If Yang Chifu had continued his downward thrust, both would have been severely injured. Confident of victory
, Yang Chifu was unwilling to engage in a direct confrontation. He could only use the Heavenly Net Steps to evade the attack before attempting a counterattack.
However, Yi Zhongmou's crutch was incredibly powerful, like a forest of staffs, forming an impenetrable wall before him. Yang Chifu unleashed
several extraordinary martial arts techniques, but they were impenetrable and unbreakable! Yi Zhongmou had already unleashed his sect's ultimate technique
, the Subduing Demon Staff Technique. This technique was created by the founder of the Mangshan Sect, the Candle-Armed Nun, and further refined
by monks such as Yin Heshang, Gan Fengchi, and Tieguai Xian Lü Qing, evolving into 108 moves. Each strike carried immense force, and both the head and tail of the staff could be used... Used for
acupressure, its techniques, incorporating elements of swords and knives, were incredibly powerful!
Seeing the ferocity of his staff techniques, Yang Chifu had no choice but to retreat a few steps and unleash the Asura Yin Sha Gong with his Splitting Palm.
Yi Zhongmou , already exhausted from using the Subduing Demon Staff Technique, also had to rely on the "Lesser Yang Profound Skill" to resist the bone-chilling Yin Sha Qi. As time
went on, he gradually felt his strength waning; large beads of sweat dripped down his face, his teeth chattered, and his whole body trembled.
The two unleashed their ultimate techniques, their battle growing increasingly fierce. Yi Zhongmou used the second stage of the Subduing Demon Staff Technique, approximately thirty-six moves, employing full-force attacks;
each move was like a Vajra's might. With a whoosh, accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder, each palm strike from Yang Chifu swept across the ground like
a tidal wave .
Although the house was built of sturdy blue bricks, the fierce battle between the two masters caused the walls to shake, roof tiles
to shatter, and debris to fly everywhere!
Gu Zhihua hid in the side room. Although her senior brother had strictly forbidden her from fighting, at this moment, she felt like she
was in a small boat tossed about in a storm. How could she bear to let her senior brother face the storm alone? She gritted her teeth, drew her Frostflower Sword, and
suddenly flung open the door.
Yi Zhongmou was startled and hurriedly cried out, "Junior Sister, run!" Just then, Gu Zhihua suddenly heard
a very familiar voice say, "Zhihua, don't worry, let me deal with this old thief for you!" Gu Zhihua was
stunned , instantly frozen in place.
Yi Zhongmu was already struggling to hold on, and this moment of distraction slowed down his Demon-Subduing Staff Technique, greatly reducing its power.
Seeing an opportunity, Yang Chifu immediately used the Heavenly Net Steps to close the distance to Yi Zhongnian and slashed down with a palm!
This palm strike was like a thunderbolt, extremely powerful and heavy. Yi Zhongnian's iron crutch was in the middle of a move called "Iron Chain Across the River," sweeping out horizontally.
He never expected Yang Chifu to close the distance to him so quickly. He couldn't retract his crutch in time, and the palm wind was already pressing down on him!
At this critical moment of life and death, a miracle suddenly happened. With a "thud," the two palms collided, and Yang Chifu was suddenly
jolted , as if he had been thrown into the air like a ball. He was sent flying out the door! Yi Zhongnian had taken the blow head-on. Although he still felt a chill run down
his , the opponent's palm strike was stronger than he had expected. Yi Zhongnian had defeated his enemy in a daze, leaving even himself stunned!
Han's voice came from outside the door. Yi Zhongnian regained his composure and hurriedly chased after her. He thought Han
was being attacked by Ling Xiaozhi and Yang Chifu, but when he went out, he found not only Yang Chifu had vanished without a trace, but Ling Xiaozhi was also
fleeing in defeat, his whisk swirling in the air, like a dog with its tail between its legs. Han,
like , stood frozen to the side, muttering to herself, "What happened? What happened?" "
It turned out that Ling Xiaozhi and Madam Han had fought for nearly a hundred moves. Although Madam Han's swordsmanship was exquisite, her strength was ultimately inferior to her opponent's.
Ling Xiaozhi's whisk sometimes dispersed and sometimes gathered; when it dispersed, it was like a thousand needles piercing acupoints, and when it gathered, it was like a large brush sweeping across the face. After nearly a hundred moves, he had already
blocked Madam Han's double swords. Just as Ling Xiaozhi was about to seize the opportunity to deliver the fatal blow, he suddenly heard a voice say in his ear: "You
stinking Taoist priest, if you don't get out of here, do you want me to slap you again?" "
When Ling Xiaozhi and Meng Shentong fought the heroes by the Imperial River last time, Ling Xiaozhi was
slapped hard by Jin Shiyi while trying to capture Li Shengnan. Even now, thinking about it, he still felt lingering fear. Suddenly, he heard the very person who had slapped him speaking in his
ear . This was a truly terrifying experience. In a battle between experts, one cannot afford to be stunned. Just as he jolted in shock
, Madam Han's blade flashed, immediately tearing a three-inch-long wound on his shoulder. Even if he hadn't been injured,
hearing that eerie voice would have scared him away!
Now only Feng Lin and Fu..." Fu Lijian and his companion were still fighting. Seeing that his two companions had been defeated, Fu Lijian couldn't help but
panic . Feng Lin waved her ribbon and swept it around his left foot. Fu Lijian jumped up to avoid it, but as he landed, a pebble
rolled towards him and hit his toes. Strangely enough, Fu Lijian's protective divine skill was almost at the first-class
level , but being hit by this pebble caused him excruciating pain and made him lose his footing. Feng Lin was unaware that someone was secretly helping her. Seeing
an opportunity, she immediately kicked him, hitting Fu Lijian squarely in the buttocks. This kick was delivered with all her might, sending Fu Lijian rolling more than three zhang
away!
Fu Lijian was truly remarkable. With a somersault, he flipped himself up and immediately leaped over the wall, throwing down a harsh remark:
"You resorted to underhanded tactics; even if you won, it wasn't honorable. If you have the guts, come to Shaolin Temple and settle things once and for all!"
Feng Lin laughed loudly: "A loss is a loss! Why bother with all this shameful talk? Who resorted to underhanded tactics? Haha, how
ridiculous! Luckily, you were all watching. I kicked him over, and he's defeated so miserably, yet he's still not convinced!" Feng Lin
was smug when she suddenly noticed Madam Han and Yi Zhongnian exchanging glances, not uttering a single word in her favor, and their smiles completely gone.
Feng Lin paused, her laughter immediately ceasing. After a long while, she heard Yi Zhongnian mutter, "I think tonight's events are quite
strange!" "Feng Lin, originally a master of martial arts, was momentarily overjoyed, but upon reflection, she realized this victory was far too
unexpected . She was about to speak when Yi Zhongmu spoke first. Feng Lin suddenly cried out, 'Oh no!' She grabbed
Madam Han, repeatedly saying, 'Quick, quick, go see your daughter!'
Jin Shiyi, having secretly helped Yi Zhongmu and Madam Han defeat Yang Chifu and Fu Lijian, and frightened away Ling Xiaozi, took advantage of the
empty room to use his superb lightness skill to leap down from the tree, flashing into the room. He pushed open the door of the side room and whispered, 'Zhihua
, Zhihua! Why aren't you saying anything? Are you angry with me?'
The girl in the room silently raised her head. In that instant, Jin Shiyi was stunned. This girl was not
Gu Zhihua , but Li Shengnan!
Jin Shiyi composed himself and asked in a teasing tone, 'You, how did you get here too?'" Li Shengnan snorted and
said indifferently, "If you can come, why can't I?" Jin Shiyi said, "What happened to you that day? I thought
you had disappeared!" Li Shengnan said, "When others disappear, you are extremely anxious and rush all the way to Xiangyang.
What does it matter if I disappear?"
Jin Shiyi had no time to talk to her and hurriedly grabbed her, asking, "Where is Miss Gu?" Li Shengnan smiled coldly and
said slowly, "Miss Gu?---" Jin Shiyi said, "How is she?" Li Shengnan said, "Go find her yourself!"
Li Shengnan's face was full of resentment, which made Jin Shiyi's hair stand on end. He was suddenly shocked and exclaimed, "You killed her
?"
He grabbed Li Shengnan's hand and squeezed it hard. Li Shengnan endured the pain without uttering a sound. Jin Shiyi picked up his ear and heard faint
, labored breathing coming from the room. He threw Li Shengnan aside and slammed her against the wall, which immediately opened. He discovered that his
whereabouts were now exposed. He threw Li Shengnan aside and immediately ran out.
The hidden door led to the back garden. In the pale moonlight, among the flowers and trees, a young girl's shadow moved alone.
Jin Shiyi felt slightly relieved, and with a light step, he darted to the girl like an arrow, calling out, "Zhihua, Zhihua,
are you...are you alright?" It was the middle of the day.
Boundless sorrow and hatred surged within him; how could he bear the turmoil in his heart
? To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.

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