【Ten Thousand Flowers Calamity】

page views:1 Publication date:2023-03-23

Author: Xiang Wang Wumeng
Published on April 1, 2017 on Yirentang,
Word Count: 11,738
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Foreword: The rain falls in torrents during the Qingming Festival, and travelers on the road are heartbroken. The continuous rainy weather inevitably makes people feel depressed
. We hope the gloom will dissipate soon and the sun will shine again!
This chapter is published early, firstly because the Qingming Festival is approaching and I may not have time to publish it next week, and secondly, to commemorate
the singer and actor Leslie Cheung, whom I greatly admire. May there be no pain or prejudice in heaven!
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Chapter 55: Twists
and Turns Last time, we talked about the battle between good and evil, where Xue Yunran narrowly defeated the Iron-Faced Man. Zhu San, fickle and easily angered Shen Yuqing, and
Xue Yunran, relentlessly pursuing him, will encounter danger. Will Zhu San, following closely behind, win the beauty's favor? Let's hear the story unfold
...
The northern suburbs of Taiyuan City connect to the mountains, where tall, dense trees form continuous stretches, providing
excellent shade during the day—a perfect place to cool off. But on this moonlit night, the opposite is true. The dense foliage completely blocks out the moonlight,
making it appear extremely dark and eerie, like a sinister ghost realm.
Zhu San's lightness skill was poor, and he lost track of Xue Yunran after a short chase. However, his hearing and eyesight far surpassed those of ordinary
people, allowing him to move freely among the trees even with only the faint light.
For some reason, Zhu San had a vague sense of foreboding, so even after losing track of Xue Yunran,
he didn't give up but continued forward, relying on his excellent sense of direction.
After walking for about the time it takes for three incense sticks to burn, Zhu San suddenly heard a strange sound. The sound was very faint,
almost inaudible amidst the rustling of leaves in the wind; an ordinary person would have paid no attention. But Zhu San, like an alert rabbit
, pricked up his ears and listened carefully for a moment before decisively heading towards the source of the sound.
Guided by his senses, Zhu San walked about two or three miles into the depths of the forest. Sure enough, he saw
two figures under a large tree that would take three people to encircle. One was dressed in pure white, leaning against the tree trunk, very conspicuous in the darkness. The other
was dressed in black, standing motionless facing the tree trunk. The two were not far apart!
Zhu San sensed something was amiss, so he drew his sword and cautiously approached the tree. When he got closer and saw the situation clearly
, he was secretly startled!
Xue Yunran stood weakly against a large tree, seemingly about to collapse at any moment. She still wore her plain robe
, but one sleeve was torn open,
revealing her smooth, jade-like arms hanging naked at her sides. A large tear in the front of her robe revealed a pale yellow embroidered bodice and her graceful, slender neck.
Upon closer inspection, one could even see most of her smooth, soft breasts and the deep, alluring cleavage
.
Zhu San was mesmerized. He felt as if a thousand horses were galloping through his chest, all his blood rushing to his head,
and his thick, long penis instantly erected, creating a high tent in his loose robe!
Xue Yunran was exceptionally intelligent and naturally understood Zhu San's thoughts. Under normal circumstances, she
would have at least reprimanded Zhu San, let alone taught him a lesson. However, in this situation, Xue Yunran couldn't be arrogant at all. She
didn't even have the strength to hide her feelings. She just looked at Zhu San earnestly and said in a weak voice, "Quickly... kill him...
he... can't move..."
Zhu San glanced at the Iron-Masked Man and saw that he was indeed as still as a wooden stake, staring fiercely at Xue
Yunran as if he wanted to devour her alive. So he drew his sword and walked towards the Iron-Masked Man.
Seeing Zhu San approach, the Iron-Masked Man, already despondent, lowered his proud head. However, he noticed
the conspicuous tent in Zhu San's crotch, and looked up at him with great difficulty, saying, "Let...let me
go...she...is...your..."
Hearing this, Xue Yunran struggled, saying, "Don't...don't believe him...quickly...do it...otherwise...letting the tiger
return to the mountain...the consequences...will be endless..."
The Iron-Masked Man's eyes suddenly flashed with murderous intent, and he gritted his teeth, weakly saying, "You
...you...are..." "...You...bitch..."
Zhu San glanced at the Iron-Faced Man, then at Xue Yunran. Seeing that both were not only weak and exhausted, but even their speech
was slurred, he knew that they had fought to the point of mutual destruction. He thought to himself, "As the saying goes, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. I
've come at just the right time, picking up a hot dumpling with a cold hand! This Iron-Faced Man was so arrogant before, he didn't even put me
in his eyes. Anyway, he can't be touched, so let me vent my anger first!"
Thinking of this, Zhu San picked up the Purple Moon Sword and patted the Iron-Faced Man's mask with the blade, saying with no small amount of pride,
"Oh, so you have to ask for help now? How arrogant you were just now! Why aren't you arrogant now? Keep being arrogant!"
The Iron-Faced Man sighed inwardly that he was a tiger fallen into the plains and bullied by dogs. He opened his mouth, but didn't say anything, only
glaring angrily at Zhu San.
Seeing that the arrogant, masked man dared not speak his anger, Zhu San felt a surge of satisfaction. He continued, "You told me to release
you, and she'd be mine. So you're saying you gave her to me? Don't you think that even if I didn't release you, she'd still be mine?
Since that's the case, why should I release you?"
After saying this, Zhu San slowly turned around and walked to Xue Yunran. He carefully admired her smooth, fair face and
lewdly said, "Truly worthy of being called the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world. This face, this figure, this skin... tsk tsk, it's truly tempting to
commit crimes!"
Earlier, Xue Yunran had been secretly pleased when she saw Zhu San coming, but she hadn't expected him to be such a
shameless lecherous thief taking advantage of her misfortune. She was furious and glared at him, turning her head away angrily, not wanting to see
Zhu San's smug face.
The masked man, panting, said, "You...you...come here...I...have...a...secret manual...in
my bosom...the culmination of...decades of...effort...I'll give it to you..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu San abandoned Xue Yunran and approached the masked man, sneering, "What kind of time is this to still
call yourself 'this one'? I'm the boss now! Tell me, where is the manual in your bosom?"
The Iron-Faced Man was furious, his eyes bulging with rage, but being under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head. He swallowed hard and
said with difficulty, "It's...it's...in...my...left...undergarment..."
Zhu San nodded, used his sword to pry open the Iron-Faced Man's clothes, and sure enough, he saw a small sheepskin booklet the size of a palm. He
reached in, took the booklet, and stuffed it into his pocket, chuckling, "Since you've so sincerely
offered it to me, then I'll reluctantly accept it!"
Seeing that Zhu San had taken the manual, the Iron-Faced Man felt relieved and hurriedly said, "Quickly...let...me go..."
Zhu San chuckled and said slowly, "Don't be so hasty. Your martial arts are so high.
What if you regret it if I let you go?"
The Iron-Faced Man angrily said, "This venerable one...has roamed...the...martial...world...for...many years...how could...be...like this...lowly servant
..."
Zhu San didn't understand why the Iron-Faced Man harbored such resentment towards Xue Yunran. Just as he was wondering, Xue Yunran suddenly spoke:
"You... helped me kill him... not only rid the martial arts world of a scourge... and made a name for yourself... but also... saved my
life... the entire Emei Sect... will be... eternally grateful to you!"
Zhu San shook his head, looking at Xue Yunran with a half-smile, and said, "Those worldly fame are worthless to me
, let alone gratitude!"
Xue Yunran sighed and said, "Then... what exactly do you want?"
Zhu San chuckled and said, "Miss Xue is so intelligent, why do you ask such a question you already know the answer to?"
Xue Yunran was intelligent and discerning, how could she not know what Zhu San was referring to? Seeing Zhu San's ugly appearance and his opportunistic behavior
, she despised him greatly, but because she was weak and unable to move, she pretended to be confused. Now,
seeing that Zhu San was relentless, she simply closed her eyes and remained silent.
Zhu San gazed greedily at Xue Yunran's jade-like face, his blood boiling once more. He almost pounced on her,
wanting to strip off her clothes and indulge in the soft, fragrant body of the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world
. He refrained from doing so because of the Iron-Faced Man's example, and he had also witnessed
the power of Xue Yunran's Spiritual Finger. Even though she was weak, he was unwilling to risk his life.
Zhu San's guess was correct; Xue Yunran did indeed intend to take advantage of his carelessness and use her old trick to severely injure him. However,
seeing that Zhu San maintained a respectful distance, she knew he was on guard. Remembering what the Xie sisters
had said—that Zhu San was the head of the Lin family of the East Sea—and knowing that the Lin family, one of the four great families of the past, must
possess formidable martial arts skills, Xue Yunran had to abandon her plan to ambush him.
The Iron-Faced Man was in the most dangerous situation. Not only was he unable to move, but he was also in excruciating pain. He
had grudges against both Xue Yunran and Zhu San, and feared Zhu San would hold a grudge and harm him. Only when he saw Zhu San's erection did the Iron-Faced Man feel slightly
relieved, because he realized Zhu San, like himself, was a lecherous and greedy man, not a righteous one. That's why he
proposed exchanging the secret manual for his freedom. However, the Iron-Faced Man didn't expect Zhu San to be so greedy, wanting to take everything.
The Iron-Faced Man was both angry and disappointed, lamenting that after years of dominance, he was about to die unjustly at the hands of a shameless scoundrel!
This was a battle of wills and minds. Although Zhu San held a clear advantage, he dared not be too arrogant
or reckless, because he didn't want to repeat the Iron-Faced Man's fate!
Zhu San dared not act rashly, but that didn't mean he was helpless. After careful consideration, he decided to first understand
the situation of the two men. He then turned to the masked man and said, "I see you have no wounds on your body, so why can't you move
?"
The masked man was covered in sweat, his thin body trembling slightly, clearly in great pain. Hearing Zhu San
's words, he knew there was hope of being rescued, and hurriedly replied with difficulty, "I... have...
a... hidden weapon... in each of my... Qi Hai... Ju Que... Tan Zhong... quickly help me... take it out..."
Zhu San used his sword to cut open the masked man's clothes and indeed found that each of the three major acupoints had a thin golden
needle inserted into it, and all of them were deeply embedded in the body, with only a tiny bit of the needle tip sticking out.
Tanzhong, Juque, and Qihai are all major acupoints in the human body. If any one of them is blocked, it can obstruct the meridians, preventing
the flow of true qi throughout the body. If all three are blocked, not only will internal energy be sealed off, but it will also cause numbness throughout the body, surging blood vessels, and
intense pain that can cause one to faint!
Zhu San finally understood why the Iron-Faced Man had such difficulty speaking, and he became even more wary of Xue Yunran!
Zhu San's eyes darted around, and a plan suddenly came to mind. He slowly said, "Considering you gave me the secret manual,
I'll remove one of the golden needles for you first, to make you feel better!"
The Iron-Faced Man said anxiously, "You...didn't you...promise...to let me go...?"
Zhu San chuckled and said, "That's what you said, I didn't promise!"
After saying that, Zhu San ignored the Iron-Faced Man's resentful gaze, reached out with his palm, and used his internal energy to draw out the golden needle from the Tanzhong acupoint
.
Although the Iron-Faced Man was angry, he couldn't do anything to Zhu San. He knew he was in a dangerous situation and didn't want to
waste too much energy on pointless arguments. Moreover, once the golden needles on his Tanzhong acupoint were removed, most of his sealed internal energy was instantly restored.
So the Iron-Faced Man quickly regulated his internal energy, intending to force out the other two golden needles with his profound internal energy.
Xue Yunran appeared to be resting with her eyes closed, but she was actually secretly regulating her breathing to recover her strength. At the same time,
she kept an eye on the Iron-Faced Man's condition. Seeing Zhu San remove the golden needle from the Iron-Faced Man's Tanzhong acupoint, Xue Yunran knew something was wrong. Without
thinking, she hurriedly called out in a sweet voice, "Hey... come here..."
Seeing Xue Yunran's urgency, Zhu San, just as he had expected, chuckled and quickly walked to her
side, asking closely, "Miss Xue, what brings you here?"
Zhu San was deliberately testing her; his left palm protected his chest, and his right hand held a sword to Xue Yunran's ear. The two were almost nose
to nose, face to face, but their bodies remained about a foot apart, just in case!
The close proximity made Xue Yunran extremely uncomfortable. She felt Zhu San's hot breath on her
face, so she turned her head away and stammered, "Master Lin, you mustn't let that thief go! He's cunning
and vindictive. If you let him go, he'll come back for revenge sooner or later. Now that you've obtained his secret manual, he's
useless to you. It's better to eliminate him completely..."
Zhu San was taken aback. He hadn't expected Xue Yunran to recognize him, but he was even more surprised that this pure and innocent woman could...
After saying this, he quickly considered it for a moment, then feigned difficulty and said, "This... I'm afraid that's inappropriate!
Although he's not a good person, there's no evidence that he deserves to die. I have no grudge against him, and I even
obtained his secret manual. If I were to kill him, wouldn't I be just like those underworld villains, utterly devoid of any chivalrous code
?"
Xue Yunran said, "Master Lin, you are mistaken! This scoundrel first humiliated my Emei disciples, and then bullied you.
Judging from his words and actions, he must be a notorious underworld criminal. Such evil and wicked people deserve to be killed by everyone
. Master Lin, by wielding your sword to slay this demon, you are ridding the martial world of a scourge." " How could this be considered an act against morality? Besides, this matter
is only known to you and me. If our fellow martial artists mention it in the future, they will only praise you for your righteous act of saving a beauty. How would they know
the intricacies of the story?"
Zhu San squinted, staring intently at Xue Yunran for a long time,
gaining a new understanding of this most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, admired by countless men. After a long while, he finally spoke: "What you say is true, but I have already said that I don't care about
those empty titles. Moreover, even if others don't know, my conscience won't allow it. Unless... you can give me a
reason that I can't refuse..."
Seeing that Zhu San was going around in circles, still trying to get her, Xue Yunran couldn't help but curse inwardly. Zhu San was despicable and shameless, but
knowing the situation was delicate, she knew she couldn't reveal her true thoughts. Suppressing her anger, she feigned weakness, saying
, "Master Lin is a descendant of a renowned martial arts family, and you have no shortage of beautiful wives and concubines. Why then do you press this Buddhist
disciple so hard?"
Zhu San replied without hesitation, "To be honest, I have long admired Miss Xue, but have never had the chance to meet her.
Our meeting today is a preordained fate. I don't intend to take advantage of your misfortune or force you
to marry me; it's just that Miss Xue is too captivating, and I can't resist her. In this situation, even any
man..." " I wouldn't remain indifferent. My slight offense just now was due to my excessive admiration for Miss Xue, and my inability to control my
excitement. If I were that kind of despicable person who would stop at nothing, would you still be virgins by
now?"
Seeing Zhu San's determination, Xue Yunran felt extremely unwilling and wanted to fight to the death. So she secretly circulated her
true energy, but found that she had only recovered less than 20%, which greatly disappointed her. Not far away, the Iron-Faced Man had released his Tanzhong acupoint
and had been motionless for half a day. Although the Iron-Faced Man's Qihai and Juque acupoints were still controlled, Xue Yunran still dared not be careless
, fearing that the Iron-Faced Man would break through the acupoints and force out the golden needles.
The rapidly changing situation did not allow Xue Yunran to consider it carefully, but she was still unwilling to give in easily, so she said:
"Yunran is aware of Master Lin's good intentions, but she bears the heavy responsibility of reviving Emei Sect and has already secretly
vowed to become a nun upon assuming the position of sect leader. If she were to grant Master Lin's request now, wouldn't that
be going back on her word and breaking her promise? Furthermore, marriages are arranged by parents and matchmakers. Xue Yunran
has neither informed her parents nor her teacher, and has unilaterally pledged her life to Master Lin. Wouldn't that be utterly disrespectful and unfilial
? All these factors put Yunran in a truly difficult position, and she dares not accept." "Thanks for your kindness, Master Lin, I hope you will forgive me."
Zhu San smiled slightly and said calmly, "I understand Miss Xue's predicament, but I cannot agree
with it! Firstly, Emei has been established for hundreds of years, and there is no rule that the sect leader must become a nun. Miss Xue's vow to become
a nun is only her own idea. In other words, whether or not to become a nun is ultimately Miss Xue's own
decision, and others have no right to interfere. Secondly, we are both people of the martial world, free and unrestrained, and should not be bound by those cumbersome formalities
." " As long as you are both willing, what's wrong with letting heaven and earth act as our matchmaker? Besides, the situation is urgent now,
and we simply cannot inform your mother and teacher in time. It is truly unavoidable!"
Zhu San paused, then added, "Although it happened suddenly, Miss Xue need not worry too much.
Although I, Lin Yue, have a rough appearance, I still know etiquette. After we have made love, I will first send Miss Xue back to
Mount Emei, and then present the betrothal gifts and marry Miss Xue in a grand sedan chair carried by eight men. In this way, Miss Xue's reputation will not be ruined, and I, Lin
Yue, will also..." "Wouldn't it be a win-win situation if my wish were fulfilled?"
Xue Yunran then realized that this man, who appeared rough and ugly, with a seemingly simple-minded but
actually wise and shrewd nature, was in fact a man of great intelligence. In just a few words, he refuted her excuses and reasons one by one. Moreover, his
implication was that he intended to forcibly take her body in this desolate wilderness. Once the deed was done, not
only would she be unable to back out, but even the Emei Sect would be forced to acknowledge the marriage. The thoroughness of his planning and the depth of his scheming
were truly astonishing!
Xue Yunran pondered for a long time before finding another reason to decline, saying, "Yunran has another matter. Master Lin is
much older than me and already has a wife. Although I am not a royal princess or a noblewoman, I am still a pure and innocent virgin
, and I bear the heavy responsibility of succeeding as the leader of the Emei Sect. If I were to marry Master Lin as a concubine, wouldn't that disgrace the prestige of Emei and
make me a laughingstock to the world?"
Zhu Sanshui, quick to respond, said without hesitation, "This matter is extremely easy. My wife, Shen Yao, had an
inappropriate behavior in her youth and has been childless for many years. I have long intended to divorce her, but..." "If Miss Xue is willing to marry me, I, Lin,
will immediately demote Shen Yao to a concubine and make
Miss Xue my principal wife. Although my Lin family of Ziyue Manor has declined and is no longer as glorious as before, we are not without reputation. Miss Xue marrying Lin Yue is a perfect match, and it will certainly not disgrace the
name of Emei!"
The Iron-Faced Man possessed profound skills. While Zhu San and Xue Yunran were talking, he secretly activated his inner energy and forcibly
forced out the golden needle on the Juque acupoint. He was shocked and secretly delighted. He quickly circulated his inner energy and tried to force out the last
golden needle!
Xue Yunran, confident in her exceptional intelligence, was utterly helpless against the shameless Zhu San. Frustrated,
she noticed the masked man sway slightly, which only increased her anxiety. She quickly said, "Our matter isn't urgent. Let's kill that
thief first, then we can discuss things, shall we?"
Zhu San, blinded by lust, was unaware of the masked man's actions. Seeing Xue Yunran's urgency,
he became even more emboldened, saying, "As I said before, this is unethical. However, if my wife makes the request,
I cannot refuse. Even if it goes against my conscience, I will grant my beloved wife's request!"
Xue Yunran knew that if she delayed any longer, before she could recover her strength, the masked man would break through her acupoints and force out the golden needles.
So even though she despised Zhu San, she had no choice but to bow to reality.
Thinking of choosing the lesser of two evils, Xue Yunran sighed and said softly, "Master Lin,
just kill him quickly, and I'll agree..."
Xue Yunran's words were filled with resentment and utter helplessness, but Zhu San didn't care. He
had enough confidence in himself; even if Xue Yunran was a block of ice, he could melt her with his warmth and make her
follow him wholeheartedly!
Zhu San nodded in satisfaction, turned around with his sword, and seeing that the masked man was still motionless, he suddenly remembered something and
turned back, saying, "Miss Xue, it's not that I'm petty, but Miss Xue's martial arts are too exquisite. If
Miss Xue goes back on her word later, not only will I have wasted my time, but I might not even be able to get out of this dense forest. I
don't want to become a wooden statue like this masked man!"
Xue Yunran didn't expect that Zhu San was still not satisfied even though she had already agreed. So her jade-like face turned cold, and
she said coldly, "What will it take for you to feel at ease?"
Zhu San narrowed his eyes and said, "Miss Xue's finger techniques are mysterious, and her golden needles are also terrifying. For safety's sake ..." "I , Lin
, beg Miss Xue to remove your clothes so that I may feel at ease!"
Such harsh and shameless conditions are unacceptable to anyone, let alone
a peerless beauty like Xue Yunran, whom everyone admires. She sneered and cursed, "Shameless lecher! You might as well just kill me with your sword
! I, Xue Yunran, a dignified disciple of Emei, will not tolerate such degrading treatment!"
Zhu San knew that his conditions were indeed excessive, but in this life-or-death situation, he had to put
aside his pride and be cautious. He recalled that when he conquered Shen Xueqing, the methods he used were a hundred times more despicable than this, yet he
still managed to subdue that innocent girl perfectly.
Thinking of this, Zhu San's softening heart hardened again, and he revealed his true colors, saying, "I respect
you and admire you, that's why I'm speaking to you so politely. I never expected you to be so ungrateful. If you provoke me
, even if I force myself on you, what will you say then?"
Xue Yunran ignored him, only snorting coldly and closing her eyes in silence.
Seeing that his threats were ineffective, Zhu San softened his tone, saying, "Actually, this isn't humiliation. Since you're willing to marry
me, we'll eventually be honest with each other. There's no one else here, so what difference does it make whether we meet sooner or later? Besides, in the bridal chamber,
men are superior to women; it's only natural for a husband to ask his wife to undress and serve him. How can that be considered humiliating?"
Although Zhu San's words were all fallacious, the prevailing social norm of male superiority at the time meant that although Xue Yunran
was angry, she couldn't find a suitable reason to refute him. Seeing the iron-masked man's body suddenly begin to sway again, she hurriedly said:
"Who said there are no outsiders?"
Zhu San chuckled, seeing that Xue Yunran had relented. "Madam is right, but he's about to become
a corpse anyway, so what does it matter? As the saying goes, 'To die under a peony is to die a romantic death,' let him be a romantic ghost!"
Xue Yunran retorted sharply, "Who is your madam? We're not married yet, don't talk nonsense!"
Seeing that things were about to go smoothly, Zhu San said repeatedly, "Alright, alright! I won't say it, I won't say it! Please, Madam, undress
!"
Xue Yunran knew she couldn't escape this fate, but still held onto a sliver of hope, saying, "No, you must kill this villain first
. My chastity cannot be seen by a second person!"
Zhu San secretly hesitated... He hesitated for a moment, then chuckled, "My lord, I'm always willing to agree. So, as you wish, I won't let
him see. However, to show my sincerity, you should give me something as a token. Your undergarment
is quite exquisite; I like it very much. Please take it off and give it to me. After all, you're still wearing your robe,
so you won't be able to see your body if you take off the undergarment!"
Xue Yunran had never seen such a shameless person as Zhu San. This haggling was nothing like that of a descendant of a prestigious family
; it was more like that of a commoner selling vegetables in the marketplace. Xue Yunran felt indignant and her
contempt for Zhu San grew, but she had no choice but to agree due to the circumstances.
After a moment's hesitation, Xue Yunran gritted her teeth, reached behind her head, untied the knot of her undergarment, closed
her eyes, and tossed the pale yellow undergarment to Zhu San.
Zhu San snatched the pale yellow undergarment, its fragrance intoxicating. He couldn't resist bringing it
to his nose, inhaling greedily, his infatuated expression resembling a hungry boar smelling food!
Zhu San's unseemly, infatuated behavior disgusted Xue Yunran. She raised an eyebrow, turned her face away, and impatiently
urged, "I've given you what you wanted; you should keep your promise!"
Seeing that Xue Yunran was even willing to give him the undergarment, Zhu San realized she couldn't escape and had no choice but to submit. He
agreed, stuffed the undergarment into his robes, and turned back towards the iron-masked man.
The Iron-Masked Man was forcefully expelling the golden needle from his Qi Hai acupoint when he suddenly saw Zhu San approaching him with
a sinister smile. He knew he was in grave danger, as his Qi Hai acupoint was sealed, rendering him almost immobile. Even with his inner energy protecting
him, he couldn't withstand the sharpness of Zhu San's Purple Moon Sword. If Zhu San acted decisively, he would be doomed
.
However, Zhu San didn't attack immediately. He walked up to the Iron-Masked Man and chuckled, "Sorry, brother
! Although I received your favor, the beauty's request is even more irresistible! I know you are a powerful figure
, but sometimes fate is unpredictable, leaving you no choice. Don't be too disappointed;
I will diligently practice the secret manual you gave me. You now have a successor. Rest in peace!"
While Zhu San spoke, the Iron-Masked Man, disregarding the danger of qi deviation, forcefully accelerated the circulation of his inner
energy, slowly expelling the golden needle from his Qi Hai acupoint. Only one last breath was needed to break through. Upon hearing
Zhu San's words, Xue Yunran hurriedly said, "Wait! I admit defeat, but I have a question. I hope
you'll answer truthfully for the sake of the secret manual I gave you, otherwise I will die with my eyes open!"
Zhu San pressed the tip of his sword against the Iron-Faced Man's chest, confident he could kill him at any moment, so he replied, "What
question? Speak!"
The Iron-Faced Man stared intently at Zhu San and said loudly, "I know you are not Lin Yue, so I want to know your
true identity, and why you impersonated him?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Yunran was greatly shocked and exclaimed, "So that's how it is! I was wondering earlier..."
"Why would the dignified Master of Purple Moon Manor be so despicable? I never imagined you were an imposter of Lin Yue! Who are you really?"
Although Zhu San didn't know why the Iron-Faced Man was so certain, he felt there was no need to hide anything in this situation.
So he said smugly, "That's right! I am indeed not Lin Yue. As for my true identity, you have absolutely never
heard of it, and there's no need to mention it! My little lady, you have already agreed to marry me, so why are you so surprised
and speak so disrespectfully to your husband?"
Xue Yunran gritted her teeth and said, "You villain, don't even think about it! I, Xue Yunran, would rather die than marry you!"
Zhu San smiled sinisterly and said, "You can be relieved if you die, but the prestige of Emei that you are so eager to protect
will probably become the subject of people's idle gossip from now on!" Rumors circulated on the lake that you had succumbed to depravity,
engaging in illicit relations with that Iron-Faced Lecher in the deep mountains and forests. I tracked him here and happened to stumble upon you. Fearing your shameful deeds would be exposed, you
attempted to kill me to silence me. I had no choice but to retaliate, ridding the martial world of this scourge and
sending you two, you despicable couple, to the Yellow Springs! If I were to go even further and hand your and his corpses naked over to the authorities,
do you think those uncouth men would remain unmoved upon seeing the beautiful corpse of the most beautiful woman in the martial world?"
Xue Yunran gritted her teeth in anger, but she knew that anger wouldn't solve anything. So she quickly calmed down and
began to re-analyze the ugly and brutish man before her, searching for his weaknesses!
Xue Yunran realized she had underestimated Zhu San. The Xie sisters' conviction that Zhu San was Lin Yue meant that
his identity as the imposter of the Purple Moon Manor's master had spread throughout the martial arts world and gained a firm foothold. This
strongly suggested that the real Lin Yue was likely already dead at Zhu San's hands. Furthermore, Zhu San not only impersonated Lin Yue but also took
everything from him, including his women, and coerced them into acknowledging his false identity, spreading
rumors of the Lin family's return to the martial arts world!
Thinking of Shen Yuqing's jealous expression, Xue Yunran understood something else. This beauty, on par with herself, had also
been conquered by Zhu San. Shen Yuqing, not from Purple Moon Manor, possessed considerable martial arts skills and a cold, proud personality, yet she was still
completely tamed by Zhu San. This demonstrated just how terrifying this man's methods were!
Xue Yunran knew that her personal life, death, honor, and disgrace were insignificant, but the reputation and prestige of the Emei Sect absolutely could not be damaged because of her
. Zhu San dared to expose her false identity precisely because he had exploited this weakness, making him fearless.
Judging from his actions and eloquent words, he not only said it, but he also did it!
"Am I, Xue Yunran, really destined to submit to this treacherous and vicious villain, never to rise again?"
The thought of falling into the hands of this demon, Zhu San, suddenly filled Xue Yunran with an unprecedented
terror, making her tremble and feel nauseous for no reason. She even forgot to curse, only staring
at Zhu San with resentment!
The Iron-Mask Man suddenly burst into laughter, "You're even more ruthless than I was back then! Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older
, a force to be reckoned with!"
Zhu San sneered, "You flatter me! To be honest, if you hadn't insisted I wasn't Lin Yue, I wouldn't have wanted
to kill you. It's just that you know too much! Now that your wish has been fulfilled, you can go!"
The Iron-Mask Man continued, "Wait! Don't you want to know who I am?"
Zhu San was taken aback, his sword-wielding hand slowly rising, the tip of the sword moving to the Iron-Mask Man's mask. He frowned and said,
"You've been delaying me repeatedly, are you perhaps using a stalling tactic?"
"Junior! You understand too late!"
Before the words were finished, the Iron-Mask Man suddenly trembled, a powerful surge of true energy erupting from his dantian, not only
breaking through the restriction on his dantian but also knocking away Zhu San's Purple Moon Sword. At the same time, he shouted and struck Zhu
San's chest with a palm!
Zhu San was startled and hurriedly retreated, his Purple Moon Sword flashing a purple light to protect himself.
The Iron-Faced Man, both enraged by Zhu San's opportunistic behavior and contemptuous of his smug and fickle nature,
attacked without mercy. His palm strike, fueled by rage, was swift as thunder and powerful as a landslide, possessing
an overwhelming force. Even with Zhu San's retreat and sword protection, he couldn't escape this deadly blow!
Zhu San felt the palm pass through his sword like a phantom, yet it was also like a storm,
causing excruciating pain even before it reached him. If he had taken this blow, he feared he would die instantly.
In desperation, Zhu San had no choice but to raise his palm to meet the attack head-on! With a loud
"Bang!"
, Zhu San was sent flying more than two zhang away like a fallen blade of grass, while the Iron-Faced Man
staggered back two steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
It turned out that although the Iron-Faced Man had forced Xue Yunran's golden needles out, his forced activation of his true energy had caused his internal energy to become disordered and
his meridians to reverse. He should have meditated to regulate his breathing and calm his true energy, but instead, he forcibly gathered his energy and exchanged a palm strike with Zhu San. Therefore, although
he had injured Zhu San, the chaotic flow of his true energy had also damaged his own vital essence, hence the blood he coughed up. Zhu San's internal strength was far inferior to
the Iron-Faced Man's, and forcibly taking the blow had naturally caused him serious injury. Fortunately, Zhu San's internal strength was still quite strong, protecting his heart
meridian, so his life was not in danger!
However, Zhu San's crisis was not over. Xue Yunran had long hated Zhu San to the bone, and now seeing him lying on the ground, she
angrily rose up and struck Zhu San's heart with a palm, wanting to kill this villain who had tried to rape her!
Severely injured, Zhu San was powerless to resist Xue Yunran's attack and could only close his eyes and await death. In his final
moments, he suddenly thought of Xue'er, her innocent smile, and then of the
Shen sisters, Shen Yuqing and Shen Yue, recalling his passionate encounters with the four beauties of the Shen family. Zhu San felt a pang of regret, but he knew it was
too late.
"Stop!"
In the face of life and death, Zhu San suddenly heard a familiar, delicate shout. His vision went black as a jade-like hand
reached out from nowhere and caught Xue Yunran's fatal blow!
"Yu'er...you..."
Zhu San opened his eyes and saw Shen Yuqing standing before him, tears streaming down her face. It was she who
had caught that blow. Zhu San felt ashamed and tried to sit up, but his injuries prevented him from doing so. He could only
let out a weak cry.
Shen Yuqing bent down and hugged Zhu San in her arms, choking back tears as she said, "Don't say anything more, I saw everything that just happened
..."
Zhu San gave a bitter laugh and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry... I disappointed you... This is...
the retribution I deserve..."
It turned out that although Shen Yuqing was jealous, she was more worried about Zhu San's safety. Coupled with Shen Yue's persuasion, she ultimately
followed him.
When Shen Yuqing arrived, she witnessed Zhu San forcing Xue Yunran to marry him. His despicable methods fueled
her anger, which hadn't subsided. She didn't show herself initially, intending to leave in a huff. However, things suddenly changed
. Zhu San was severely injured by the Iron-Faced Man's palm strike, and Xue Yunran even tried to take his life. Seeing this, Shen Yuqing
couldn't bear to stand idly by and quickly appeared, saving Zhu San's life from Xue Yunran's grasp!
Seeing Zhu San's weak breath and severe injuries, Shen Yuqing, despite her boundless resentment, could not muster any anger. She could
only sob, saying, "Don't speak... let's go home..."
Xue Yunran frowned and coldly said, "Miss Shen, a man like him deserves no regrets. You
are in the prime of your life, and countless young talents in the martial world secretly admire you. Why be so infatuated with such a despicable man?
Step aside and let me end his life; you will find peace!"
Shen Yuqing stubbornly replied, "No matter what he has done, he is still my husband. I will not abandon him." "I don't care about him
! Miss Xue, although he has offended you in many ways, he hasn't truly harmed you. Besides, if he hadn't
come along, would you be safe and sound? Please, have mercy and let him go!"
Xue Yunran secretly calculated that although Shen Yuqing was being unreasonable, if she insisted on pursuing
the matter to the end, she would inevitably have to fight him. Not to mention whether she, whose strength had not yet recovered, could defeat Shen Yuqing
, even if she won, there was still the Iron-Faced Man watching her like a hawk. If she fought Shen Yuqing, the Iron-Faced Man
would definitely reap the benefits!
After much deliberation, Xue Yunran decided to do him a favor. She sighed and said, "Why do devoted women always
encounter heartless men? Love between men and women is less a hindrance and more a matter of karma
. The true meaning lies in forgetting worldly affairs and staying with the Buddha! Fine, for your sake, I'll forgive him this time, hoping he
'll learn his lesson and sincerely repent, so your sincerity won't be in vain!"
Shen Yuqing was moved and said, "Thank you, Miss Xue. I will remember your kindness and repay it in the future!"
The Iron-Faced Man, preoccupied with his martial arts manual, didn't leave. He regulated his inner energy while
observing the situation. He had intended to seize the manual while Xue Yunran and Shen Yuqing were fighting, but
he was greatly disappointed that these two beauties, who had a long-standing feud, had reconciled so easily!
Knowing his true energy was damaged, the Iron-Faced Man feared that if he fought again, decades of his cultivation would be destroyed. Moreover,
in his current state, he might not be able to defeat Xue Yunran and Shen Yuqing together. After much deliberation, the Iron-Faced Man decided
to back down gracefully. He said with emotion, "I never thought there would be such a devoted woman in this world. I wonder
how much good fortune your ancestors accumulated, and what sins you committed in your past life? If I had had a
lover like you back then, how could I have ended up in this situation? In the end, it's because I committed too many sins. The wheel of karma turns, and
retribution is inevitable! I will let you go today. You'd better watch yourselves!"
With that, the Iron-Faced Man vanished without a trace.
Seeing that the masked man had left and that she was finally safe, Xue Yunran breathed a sigh of relief. She straightened her plain robes and
said with an air of superiority, "His injuries are serious. You should take him back to heal quickly! I've already said before, although
I'll spare his life, his murder of Lin Yue and impersonation of him must be made public!"
Shen Yuqing hurriedly explained, "Miss Xue, you misunderstand. He didn't kill Lin Yue. Everyone in Ziyue Manor
died at the hands of the Asura Sect. He only impersonated Lin Yue to avenge the Lin family and settle the blood debt with the Asura Sect.
I witnessed all of this myself! Actually, apart from being lecherous, he's not that bad."
Xue Yunran frowned and said, "Oh? Is that true? Are you making up lies to protect him?" " Trying to deceive
me?"
Shen Yuqing said solemnly, "Right and wrong will be judged by public opinion. Even if you can hide it for a while, how can you hide it forever
? Now that things have come to this, why would I need to lie to you? Besides, Miss Xue, you wouldn't
want to publicize what happened to you in the woods today, making it known to the whole world, would you?"
Shen Yuqing's words were sincere and direct, and they were both soft and hard, hitting Xue Yunran's weak spot. Xue Yunran
didn't care about anything else, but she cared a lot about the reputation of Emei. If she insisted on exposing Zhu San's fake identity,
she was afraid that what happened in the woods today would spread throughout the martial arts world. At that time, not only would her pure and innocent reputation be damaged, but her
repeated defeats against the Iron-Faced Man would also greatly damage the image of the extraordinary talent that Emei Sect had worked so hard to build!
Xue Yunran frowned, pondering for a long time, then sighed and said, "Alright! I'll pretend today's events never
happened! But if what you say is false, I, Xue Yunran, will expose his ugly face to
the world, even if it means disregarding my reputation!"
Shen Yuqing said, word by word, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"
Xue Yunran nodded, intending to retrieve her personal garment, but seeing Zhu San's ashen face and unconscious state
, she hesitated for a moment before turning and leaving.
Shen Yuqing looked at the bloodless Zhu San in her arms and sighed softly, "My nemesis, why did I have to meet you?
Is it really as that person said, a sin I committed in my past life?"
Before she finished speaking, a string of tears fell down her cheeks. If one hadn't
seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed that this was the same cold and aloof Shen Yuqing from before!
Perhaps fearing the Iron-Faced Man might return, or perhaps worried about creating further complications, Shen Yuqing silently wiped away
her tears, picked up Zhu San, and quickly walked back.
(To be continued…)

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