The Land So Rich in Beauty, Chapter 5

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I had Miss Yin escort us back to Bao Da Xiang. There, I picked out a few everyday accessories for the Linglong sisters and left the silver notes at the counter. The old shopkeeper gave us a VIP discount, and everything seemed normal.

After leaving Bao Da Xiang, the Linglong sisters suddenly became reserved. Even when faced with the world-renowned pastries of Zhiweiguan, they rarely spoke. I knew that when they accepted such valuable jewelry from me, they already intended to be my women. However, people's thinking becomes less effective in the face of dazzling, priceless jewels. Now, leaving that environment, they needed to readjust their feelings and accept their decision.

Back at Jiang Garden, the Linglong sisters went straight to their room and wouldn't come out. Seeing that it wasn't dark yet, I embraced Xiao Xiao and strolled among the pavilions, waterside terraces, and artificial rocks.

"Master, do you want to marry that young lady from Bao Da Xiang?"

Xiao Xiao, Grandma truly is my closest woman. "I'm twenty-four this year. My parents only have me as their son, and they've been waiting to hold their grandson." If I hadn't been holding back, my parents would have already married me off.

Xiao Xiao remembered my words, and her eyes became somewhat alluring. "What about Hidden Lake Cottage? I heard that Wei Rou, who's been traveling around Hidden Lake lately, is like a fairy who doesn't eat the food of this world. Doesn't Master want to marry her?"

"Remember, Grandma Xiao Xiao, I will never marry a woman from Hidden Lake. I will only trample them under my feet and ravage them. Otherwise, Master will not rest in peace. Wei Rou? It seems like people have been mentioning her these past few days. Isn't she very popular? Let her be Grandma's slave girl, okay?"

Xiao Xiao chuckled and then asked, "What about the Linglong sisters? They're so innocent and romantic. Xiao Xiao likes them very much."

"Xiao Xiao, Grandma doesn't like the second young lady of Bao Da Xiang?"

"Xiao Xiao wouldn't dare, but... that second young lady is very shrewd. I'm a little scared."

I turned around, and Xiao Xiao, the girl I dote on, really had a worried look on her face.

"Xiao Xiao, I should marry you, but Master has decided on your status."

Xiao Xiao is gentle, considerate, intelligent, and beautiful. Although it was a bet, why does Master only allow her to be my slave? Master, you have left me with so many mysteries.

Xiao Xiao gazes at me intently, "Master, Xiao Xiao only wants to serve you for the rest of her life, to be your slave for the rest of her life."

"Alright, Xiao Xiao, I promise you, no matter who I marry, I will not let you leave my side, and no one will bully you. The second young lady of Bao Da Xiang is very shrewd, but I will make her use her shrewdness on outsiders. I will also take the Linglong sisters under my command to keep you company."

"Young Master Wang, Young Master Wang..." A man came running up from behind, panting heavily. He looked very wealthy. It was Liu Yuanli, the chief steward of the Great River Alliance. "It was really not easy to find you."

I looked at him strangely. This thirty-ninth most powerful master in the world was sweating profusely. I wondered if this was a skill of equal skill.

"Steward Liu, is there something you need from me?"

"Young Master, have you heard about the tragic death of Eagle Claw Sect Leader Kuang in Bamboo Dam?"

"Yes, I have." I thought to myself, he's not a beauty, so what if he's dead? What does it have to do with me! "Does Steward Liu think Luo Yu killed Leader Kuang?"

"Young Hero Wang, you're joking." A hint of contempt flashed beneath Liu Yuanli's smile. You think you can kill Kuang Tian? "The murder of Leader Kuang is clearly a provocation against our alliance. Tonight, our alliance invites all the major sects to discuss this matter."

"I see. Steward Liu, you can just talk to my junior sister about this."

"But my junior sister says she'll listen to you, her senior brother." Liu Yuanli was also a little confused. This brother and sister were already hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and they always

passed the buck when things happened. It was really strange. Hmm, when did these two girls become so clever, learning to push things onto others? In that case, they have quite a bit of potential. Seeing Liu Yuanli staring intently at me, I smiled slightly and said, "My junior sister here loves to make a fuss over nothing. Alright, I'll go with you."

I followed Liu Yuanli step by step to the council hall. A dozen or so people of varying heights and builds sat there, seemingly waiting for me. As soon as I entered, their eyes all turned to me.

I got used to that gaze in just half a day. Of course, I knew they weren't paying attention to me because of my handsome appearance. Although the Spring Water Sword Sect seemed like paper in my eyes, the Martial Arts Tea Party had ranked it ninth among the top ten martial arts sects, making it a renowned sect in the martial arts world. Unfortunately, I happened to be its representative.

"Young Master Wang Dong of the Spring Water Sword Sect has arrived..." Liu Yuanli announced loudly.

Most of the people in the room weren't surprised, as they had already been surprised that morning; only three people showed a hint of astonishment. One was a young monk, quite handsome, with a somewhat wooden expression, yet his eyes shone brightly. His snow-white monk's robe was of excellent quality and exquisite workmanship, and he sat in the first chair on the east side, indicating his extraordinary background. I didn't need to guess to know he must be an important figure in Shaolin Temple. Another was a young swordsman, tall and thin, very handsome, with an arrogant and unruly demeanor. The third was a middle-aged man, thin but with a commanding presence. His face was very familiar; it was Murong Zhongda, the steward of the wealthy Murong family of Yangzhou. He was staring at me with wide, round eyes in surprise.

Actually, my eyes only lingered briefly on their faces before turning to the host of the room.

I knew that those standing and sitting in the council hall were all masters from important sects in the martial arts world; I could tell from the way they looked at me. But all those eyes combined couldn't compare to the brightness of those eyes filled with anger and sorrow. Although he would be fifty tomorrow, he looked like a forty-year-old, his tall frame showing no sign of stoop. His face, legendary in the martial arts world, resembled Guan Yu from operas—silkworm eyebrows, phoenix eyes, a long, flowing beard, and an unparalleled air of majesty. For a moment, I felt as if only this man was watching me from the other side of the hall.

This was Qi Fang, one of the five greatest masters in the martial arts world, known as "Heavenly King"?!

Because of the relationship between Linglong and Yang Wei, I had inadvertently developed a sense of contempt for those masters in the martial arts world. But now, it was as if I had been struck by lightning, and I suddenly realized that Qi Fang's martial arts were clearly no less than my master's, and Lu Lingxi was even ranked above Qi Fang. It seemed that fulfilling my master's last wish would truly require considerable effort.

"Wang Dong of the Spring Water Sword Sect greets Alliance Leader Qi." I bowed deeply.

I remember only twice this year had I bowed so respectfully: once to my deceased master, Li Xiaoyao, and once to my newly sworn master, Wang Shouren. This bow, though somewhat reluctant, wasn't entirely forced.

"My dear nephew, you are a promising young man, destined for great things. Please sit."

Qi Fang's words were sincere, yet I felt a profound pressure. I glanced around, which eased the pressure somewhat. Seeing two empty chairs on the west side, one next to Qi Fang and the other near the door, even if I were unfamiliar with the rules of the martial world, I knew that the most honored chair for the guests wasn't reserved for me. Judging from the layout of the council hall, that should be the seat reserved for the Hidden Lake Pavilion. I couldn't help but feel anticipation for tomorrow's birthday banquet.

I walked to the seat near the door and sat down. The man to my left was a robust middle-aged man in his forties, his long, thin face unable to conceal his capable demeanor. Seeing my gaze linger on his face, he smiled slightly at me.

"Horse King God" Han Yuanji wasn't a top-tier martial arts master; he was only ranked twenty-ninth in the list of martial arts celebrities. According to my principles, he shouldn't even be in my memory. But he was the steward of Farewell Manor, the place where Xiao Xiao came from, so I naturally paid him more attention. Perhaps it was because I loved him so much that I loved everything about him; when he smiled, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth, I didn't find it annoying, but rather felt a sense of familiarity.

"Young Master, you've finally stepped into the martial world."

His deliberately lowered voice resonated like thunder in my heart. I could see a hint of excitement in his smile. I knew he already knew my identity, but did my entry into the martial world really make him so excited?

"The martial world?" A cold glint flashed in my eyes. "Have I really entered the martial world?"

Han Yuanji was taken aback. Just as he was about to say something, Qi Fang's deep voice began to echo in the hall.

"It's my birthday, and so many good friends have come to celebrate. Not to mention those nearby, even the Tang Clan from as far away as Sichuan has Brother Tianxing who has traveled a thousand miles to come. I am deeply grateful for such kindness." Qi Fang spoke eloquently, and many people showed expressions of satisfaction.

"However," Qi Fang's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, "Just today, my good friend, Brother Kuang Tian, the leader of the 'Eagle Claw Sect,' who came to celebrate, was assassinated in Zhuziba, ten miles from Jiangyuan! What crime did Brother Kuang commit to deserve such a cruel fate?! What is the intention of this person who stirred up trouble and disrupted the stable and united political situation of the Jiangnan martial arts world?!"

At this point, Qi Fang stood up abruptly, his long beard fluttering even without wind, his long robe rustling in the wind. "Brother Kuang died for me! I dare not not die for Brother Kuang! Today, I swear here that the Great River Alliance will use all its strength to apprehend him!" "Catch the murderer! We will not rest until the murderer is dead! We also call upon the entire martial arts world to join us in this quest!"

I hadn't expected Qi Fang, seemingly rough and uncouth, to speak with such classical Chinese phrases. Just as I was finding it somewhat amusing, a tall man in his thirties across from me stood up. This man had hawk-like eyes and aquiline nose, but his face was pale and his eyes were red and swollen, clearly showing extreme grief and indignation: "Our senior brother Kuang was murdered without cause, and our entire sect is deeply grieved. We implore all fellow martial artists present to uphold justice and give our sect a

fair trial." So this guy was from the Eagle Claw Sect; no wonder he looked so distressed. Seeing the indignant expressions on the faces of most people in the council hall, the three exceptions seemed quite out of place.

I was, of course, one of them. Kuang Tian and I were neither related nor acquainted, and his death didn't stir any emotion in me. Although Qi Fang's words moved me for a moment, I quickly regained my composure.

One of the other two was Murong Zhongda, sitting in the third chair at the head of the table opposite me. His expression was unpredictable, his small round eyes darting around as if observing everyone's expressions.

The other was surprisingly Han Yuanji. His horse-like face showed no sign of emotion, but when he turned his head and saw my expression, a slight relaxation appeared on his face.

Could it be that the Farewell Manor and the Great River Alliance are at odds? I wondered to myself.

"Benefactor Sima, our temple is willing to do its utmost in the matter of pursuing the murderer," the handsome monk said slowly. The man from the Eagle Claw Sect, Brother Sima, immediately showed gratitude and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Elder Mu Chan."

He was the second-best master of Shaolin Temple, the elder of the Disciplinary Hall, known as "Mu Chan, who withers and flourishes every year"? I had heard from the Linglong sisters that he had mastered the "Withered Wood Divine Skill" to the level of withering and flourishing every year, and I couldn't help but look at him more curiously.

"However, there are many suspicious points regarding Master Kuang's body, so we cannot act rashly." Mu Chan, who was in charge of the Discipline Hall, had made it a habit to always present evidence first.

So, they had already examined Kuang Tian's body before I arrived? What was the point of calling me here then? They could seek revenge on whomever they wanted; why drag the Spring Water Sword Sect into it?

"Though there are many suspicious points, we can investigate carefully." The young swordsman opposite Mu Chan's face flashed with contempt as he spoke loudly: "Brother Sima, I have no official position or power in Wudang and cannot make any promises. However, Sect Leader Kuang has an excellent reputation in the martial world and has done many good deeds of chivalry. I do not wish to see him die unjustly. If Brother Sima needs anything, please let me know."

I remember Linglong saying that Wudang and Shaolin were outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds. This man's words contradicted Mu Chan's; it seems Linglong's words were true.

"Hero Gong's willingness to step forward is more powerful than a thousand troops."

It turned out to be Gong Nan, the rising star of Wudang, known as "Xiaoxiang Sword Rain." No wonder he spoke so arrogantly.

Following him, Tang Tianxing, the Eagle Hall Master of the Tang Clan, and Sikong Buqun, the Deputy Chief of the Pai Gang, both expressed their support for the Great River Alliance and the Eagle Claw Sect in apprehending the murderer. The

Tang Clan seemed to have deep ties with the Great River Alliance, and even decided on the spot to allocate manpower for the Alliance's unified command. Qi Fang's gaze suddenly fell on me. Logically, he should have asked Murong Zhongda or Han Yuanji first, but he bypassed them and asked me with a friendly tone

, "Nephew, your sect has always upheld justice in the martial world; I'm sure you will support our alliance's actions." Qi Fang immediately imposed a heavy burden, which made me secretly displeased. "I'm sorry, Alliance Leader Qi, I cannot make this decision."

I immediately received several contemptuous glances; I knew they all thought I was a cowardly lacking in responsibility. Only Murong Zhongda glanced at me with some surprise, and Han Yuanji also gave me an approving look.

Qi Fang didn't expect me to refuse so readily, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily. "Then I would like to ask Young Hero Wang to stay and speak to Madam Yu, the sect leader, so that I can intercede on her behalf. I'm sure Madam Yu will give me that face."

I was stunned. Qi Fang was actually eyeing me. Did he know about my capture of Yang Wei? On second thought, that was unlikely. Only the Linglong sisters and Yang Wei himself knew about Yang Wei's matter. The Linglong sisters wouldn't betray me, and Yang Wei's head was already on the chopping block. What exactly did this old man see in me? It was truly hard to guess.

In a flash, I said quite sincerely, "I dare not disobey Alliance Leader Qi's orders. However, my master was recently murdered. Although one of the murderers, Yang Wei, has been brought to justice, the other murderer, Hua Xiangrong, is still at large. How can I not avenge my master's death! These days, I am busy with my junior sister to capture Hua Xiangrong, so I am afraid I will not have time to help Alliance Leader Qi. Once this matter is settled, I will come to await Alliance Leader Qi's command immediately."

As I spoke, I suddenly clutched my stomach and said, "Oh dear, I'm sorry, Alliance Leader Qi, I ate something bad at Zhiwei Restaurant. Fortunately, there is nothing for our sect to do here, so I'll go to the restroom." Without waiting for Qi Fang to speak, I turned and ran out.

I didn't think about how ugly Qi Fang's expression would become, nor did I know that a dazzling light suddenly shone in Qi Fang's eyes. I'm just an insignificant nobody in the Spring Water Sword Sect. If needed, Madam Yu can simply say my actions weren't approved by her and then expel me. That way, the reputation of the Spring Water Sword Sect won't be damaged at all; the Spring Water Sword Sect will still be the Spring Water Sword Sect. I think Qi Fang understands this too.

Back in the inner courtyard, I went straight to the door of the Linglong sisters. These two girls dared to scheme against me, so naturally, I had to teach them a lesson. But after knocking for a while, no one answered. However, the door to my own room next door opened. "Master, the Linglong sisters are here."

I went in and saw the Linglong sisters bowing gracefully to me. "Senior brother, please don't be angry."

The two sisters were still wearing the same pale yellow silk dresses from this morning, but they now had ornaments around their snow-white necks. Yu Ling wore a diamond necklace, while Yu Long wore a sandalwood bead necklace. The jewelry and the beauties complemented each other perfectly, making the two sisters even more charming and beautiful.

The sisters no longer looked reserved, just a little shy. I knew they had made up their minds, and my slight displeasure vanished, though I didn't show it on my face. I glared at the two sisters and said, "Fine, Qi Fang went to the grandmothers for a meeting, why did they push me along?"

Yu Long smiled and said, "Because you're the senior brother. Junior sister naturally has to listen to her senior brother."

"I'm clearly an imposter."

"That's not right, senior brother, you're Aunt Song's last disciple. Although the Spring Water Sword Sect never accepts male disciples, rules are made by people. We'll go back and tell Mother to formally accept you as a disciple."

These were words I'd said before. Seeing Yulong's smug look, I couldn't help but say, "Since Junior Sister wants to listen to Senior Brother, fine, Yulong, Grandma, come here, Senior Brother's going to spank Grandma's bottom!"

The Linglong sisters' faces flushed red. Yulong said shyly, "No, Senior Brother."

I said, "It's okay if you don't spank me, but from now on, call me Senior Brother in public, but not in private. You have to call me Brother."

Yuling turned away in embarrassment, but Yulong had called me that at Bao Daxiang before. She blinked and whispered, "Fine, I'll call you Brother, Brother, Brother, Brother..." She called him several times.

After some playful banter, the Linglong sisters relaxed a bit. Yu Ling asked me if Qi Fang's summons was about Kuang Tian's murder. I recounted the events, then said, "I promised you I'd go to the Spring Water Sword Sect to see your wet nurse, but now I have to go capture the notorious womanizer Hua Xiangrong first."

"Senior brother, let's go back to the Spring Water Sword Sect first; it won't take long," Yu Ling said, still wanting to bring me back to the sect for her mother, Madam Yu, to see. I explained that the Great River Alliance's actions regarding Kuang Tian would undoubtedly plunge the Jiangnan martial arts world into turmoil, and no one could predict the outcome. We shouldn't go back to see our wet nurse now, so that she would have some leeway in case something happened; even if we did go back, we'd have to sneak back in over ten days or half a month.

Hearing that I was willing to go to the Spring Water Sword Sect, the Linglong sisters were much relieved, which made me understand their true purpose in wanting me to return.

“But Senior Brother…” Yu Long began, but seeing my intense gaze fixed on her, she quickly changed her words, “Brother, getting into the Twelve Linked Forts isn’t so easy. It’s a den of villains!” Yu Long was worried.

I remembered Yang Wei mentioning Hua Xiangrong’s hiding place, something like a place called “Twelve Linked Forts” in the Taihu Lake area of Wuxi. It’s said that villains on the martial arts villain list, if they’re wanted and have nowhere else to go, end up there. It’s said that six of the top ten villains on the list hide there, including “Flower Butterfly” Hua Xiangrong.

“I didn’t say we were going to the Twelve Linked Forts. Wouldn’t it be better to just enjoy the scenery and water? Why go to the Twelve Linked Forts?”

“But…but didn’t Brother say we were going to capture Hua Xiangrong?”

“Yes, but I didn’t say we had to capture him tomorrow. Wouldn’t it be better to wait a year or two, until Hua Xiangrong gets tired of the Twelve Linked Forts and comes out on his own?”

“Sister, Senior Brother… Brother said that capturing Hua Xiangrong was a shield.”

Yu Ling finally understood, but Yu Long still didn’t. “Brother, aren’t we going to avenge Aunt Song?”

I suddenly turned my face away. “Yu Long, the martial world is treacherous, and people’s hearts are unpredictable. Just because you’re skilled in martial arts doesn’t mean you can solve everything. Besides, are you really skilled in martial arts? Don’t think that just because you killed a few lecherous thieves you can roam the world freely and be afraid of no one. You recklessly went to capture Yang Wei, do you know how much risk you took!…Aren’t you convinced? Xiao Xiao, bring Yang Wei’s fan here.”

The Linglong sisters didn’t know why I was angry again. They looked at me with some nervousness and some grievance. It seemed that the martial arts heroes of the past had never treated them like this.

Xiao Xiao brought me Yang Wei's fan and said, "Yang Wei's nickname is 'Snake Gentleman.' You know how cunning a snake is, right? In terms of martial arts, you ladies are about equal to Yang Wei, but when it comes to the lowest of the low, you're far inferior. The title 'Snake Gentleman' isn't just for show!"

I pressed a mechanism on the fan, and with two "hissing" sounds, two fan ribs shot out and embedded themselves in the opposite wall, penetrating three inches deep. The Linglong sisters both gasped in surprise.

"But that's not the worst part. The worst part is that there's a kind of sleeping potion inside the fan, a potion that every man loves. If you ladies smell it, killing Yang Wei? You'd probably have to beg him to rape you. Want to try it?"

As I spoke, I cursed Yang Wei inwardly. Damn it, it's all because of you lowlifes who ruined our reputation as lecherous thieves! Yang Wei, you should open your ghost eyes and learn how I'm a lecherous thief. Of course, your conditions are too poor; even in the underworld, you can only be a lowlife.

The two sisters were both surprised and embarrassed. After a long while, Yulong said aggrievedly, "Brother, we know we were wrong. But Mother is currently in seclusion cultivating the Spring Water Heart Sutra, and Grandma Li is getting old. If my sister and I don't step forward to seek revenge on Yang Wei and Hua Xiangrong, the Spring Water Sword Sect will be wiped out of the martial arts world."

She looked at me with pleading eyes, "I know that my sister and I aren't good at martial arts, but you are good at it, brother, and you can teach us. My sister and I have felt that we have improved very quickly these past few days. With you here, we don't have to be afraid, right?"

Looking at the beautiful Linglong sisters, I was aroused. "Xiao Xiao, add two more bedding to Grandma's bed. From today onwards, I want Linglong to follow me everywhere."

The Linglong sisters ran far away in an instant. "Brother, you really are a complete lecherous thief."

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