[Wuxia] The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea (Complete) - Chapter 31

In Chapter 42 of Liang Yusheng's *The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea*

, a sudden and unexpected event occurred, surprising everyone. Among the captives was Lu Daolin, a third-generation disciple of the Mangshan Sect,
who rushed over, crying out, "Sect Leader Sister, what's wrong?"
Jin Shiqian, feeling guilty that Cao Jin'er had vomited blood and fainted, thought, "This old woman is so arrogant and strong;
I never expected this." He took her pulse and said to Lu Daolin, "Your senior sister has fainted due to a moment of overjoyment;
I don't think her life is in danger. Escaping is the priority now. Carry her on your back and come with me. Here's an
antidote; when she wakes up, give it to her immediately. If she refuses, you..."
Lu Daolin, puzzled by the reason, was quite surprised, thinking, "Why won't my senior sister take his antidote?" He smelled the antidote
pill; its scent and shape were exactly the same as the pill he had just taken, so he carefully put it away
. At this time, although everyone felt that Jin Li and his companion were of unknown origin and very strange, they all believed them. Lu Daolin
thanked Jin Shiyi and, as instructed, carried his senior sister on his back and followed him out of the tunnel.
There were still twenty or thirty warriors in the tunnel; some of them had heard the sound of the prison door opening and had already arrived. At this moment,
the twenty-odd disciples from various sects who had been imprisoned in the jail had all recovered their strength. Without Jin Shiyi lifting a finger, they dealt with the warriors
one one. However, these righteous disciples were unwilling to take too many lives, so they either
used pressure point techniques to knock them down or dislocated their bones to inflict minor injuries, temporarily rendering them unable to resist.
In no time, the group reached the other end of the tunnel. The stone door to the exit was locked, and Monk Huaizhen
was about to listened intently and heard footsteps outside. He urgently said, "Wait!" He grabbed two wounded
warriors from the ground. Then, he swiftly opened the stone door and immediately threw the two men out.
Suddenly, a heart-wrenching, extremely tragic scream was heard, accompanied by a gust of cold wind sweeping across the ground. Jin Shiyi, having thrown the
two warriors out, immediately darted out, just in time to receive a palm strike from Meng Shentong!
It turned out that Meng Shentong and his junior brother Yang Chifu had killed all of Ximen Muye's gang. When they came to search for Ximen
Muye and Jin Shiyi, they found that Ximen Muye had been killed at the entrance of the tunnel. Kou Fanggao immediately realized the situation was dire and had no choice but to plead for
Meng Shentong's help. Meng Shentong, who was about to eliminate Kou Fanggao's only formidable enemy, laughed heartily, "I killed Ximen Muye's
men, so I have to help you out to avoid the Emperor's wrath. Ximen Muye must have been killed by that brat. Fine, I'll
kill that brat.
You can pin all the blame on him!"
Kou Fanggao was overjoyed, thinking, "I've lost Ximen Muye, but gained Meng Shentong's help. He won't
compete with me for credit. Ha, ha, this is truly turning misfortune into fortune!" He then hurriedly led the way, taking Meng Shentong's men with him, to block
the exit of the other tunnel. Just then, Jin Shiyi's group rushed out.
Jin Shiyi received Meng Shentong's men... Although Meng Shentong could withstand the palm strike, he still felt a chill run through his body. It turned out that to
cultivate the ninth level, even with knowledge of the training methods and a complete unification of righteous and evil internal energy, it would take at least ten more years.
Therefore, although Jin Shiyi had obtained the first half of Qiao Beiming's martial arts manual and deeply understood its mysteries, he had never practiced
the Asura Yin Sha Gong . He could only rely on his own protective divine power to defend himself, ultimately suffering a slight disadvantage.
Meng Shentong, now certain that he was Jin Shiyi, was both surprised and delighted
. He was delighted that his own skill was slightly superior to Jin Shiyi's; surprised that Jin Shiyi had withstood his ninth-level Asura Yin Sha Gong palm strike without flinching. He thought to himself, "
If I don't eliminate him now, he will become a major threat to me." "
No sooner said than done, Meng Shentong, having gained the upper hand, unleashed his second attack with lightning speed. This time, he struck with both palms simultaneously.
His left palm condensed the ninth level of the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique, while his right palm unleashed the most ferocious Vajra Palm Technique. One palm was yin and soft, the other yang and powerful, both
at their highest level. Under heaven, perhaps only Meng Shentong could achieve such a feat.
Fortunately, Jin Shiyi understood the intricacies of his skill. He immediately performed a coiling dragon step, straightened his body, and flicked his middle finger, first neutralizing the palm force of the ninth level of the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique in Meng Shentong's
left palm, while his right palm used the principle of using minimal force to deflect a great weight." With a superior internal force,
Meng Shentong shattered the lightness of his palm, and with a loud crack, his palm struck empty air. However, the unparalleled power of his Vajra Palm
had killed a nearby Imperial Guard officer.
Everyone was shocked and scattered around them. Instantly, a
clearing .
Jin Shiyi used all his skills and every trick in the book to barely manage to deflect Meng Shentong
's attack, and even then, he couldn't help but stagger back three steps. Meng Shentong let out a long roar and shouted, "You little brat, you still want to escape?" The third
move came like a whirlwind. This time, his left palm still used the power of the Asura Hidden Evil Technique, while his right palm transformed into a grab, unleashing the
"Yin Yang White Bone Claw," which was even more vicious than the Vajra Palm Technique. His five fingers were as heavy as a pound weight, flicking and grabbing in the blink of an eye, attacking ten major acupoints of
Jin Shiyi With his skill, if he were caught, even the most advanced acupoint-closing technique would be difficult to avoid. Jin Shiyi
was completely enveloped by Meng Shentong's palm shadows, making it difficult to evade with any movement technique. Moreover, the force of Meng Shentong's five fingers was divided into five streams, rendering
Jin Shiyi's "using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds" method ineffective.
In this instant of crisis, Jin Shiyi advanced instead of retreating, shouting, "Well done!" He swung both palms simultaneously to meet the attack
. His left palm used a "disarming" technique to neutralize Meng Shentong's Asura Yin Sha Gong, while his right palm used the same method against Meng Shentong,
unleashing the Vajra Palm force to strike Meng Shentong's pulse point!
This was a mutually destructive tactic. If Meng Shentong's grab landed firmly, Jin Shiyi's eight extraordinary meridians would certainly be ruptured
. However, if Meng Shentong's pulse point was struck by Jin Shiyi, because of Meng Shentong's hand... The force of his attack had been divided into five streams, yet it was utterly
insufficient to withstand the power of his Vajra Palm. His pulse points would inevitably be shattered, and he would lose at least ten years of internal energy. Although
Jin Shiyi was at a greater disadvantage (his eight extraordinary meridians were broken, rendering his martial arts useless), Meng Shentong had too many enemies. If he lost his power, he would likely die without
a burial place . Therefore, even though he knew he had a slight advantage, he dared not fight him head-on.
Both of their palm strikes were extremely fast. When Meng Shentong saw Jin Shiyi using this mutually destructive fighting style, he was startled.
Without thinking, he immediately closed his five fingers, transforming his grab into the power of the Ten Heavenly Stars Palm. Although this was still
a direct clash of internal strength, Meng Shentong was confident that his own internal energy was deeper than his opponent's, making this direct confrontation much more advantageous for him.
To everyone's surprise, although Jin Shiyi's skill was slightly inferior, he had received the authentic internal energy cultivation
method
. Moreover, the half of the martial arts manual he obtained focused on superior martial arts principles. During his three years on the isolated island, he had thoroughly mastered the most advanced internal energy cultivation methods of both the righteous and evil schools. Therefore, while his internal energy power was not as strong as
Meng Shentong's far more refined. The moment their palms clashed, Meng Shentong was immediately taken aback. He felt that although Jin Shiyi's internal energy did not launch a fierce
counterattack, it seemed inexhaustible, able to withstand his attacks. It was like a sturdy
embankment ! He witnessed seven or eight powerful attacks in succession, each stronger than the last, yet Jin Shiyi's body remained motionless! Only then did Meng Shentong realize that although he was slightly better than his opponent, it would likely take at least a dozen moves
to truly defeat him ! The lower half of the evil martial arts manual that Meng Shentong obtained focused on practicality, containing various vicious and unorthodox techniques. Seeing that he was unlikely to win in a contest of internal strength, Meng Shentong immediately withdrew his palm and changed tactics, preparing to use a variety of vicious techniques to test his opponent's strengths and weaknesses, to find out which technique could counter him. While testing these techniques, he would still occasionally unleash a palm strike imbued with the power of the ninth level of the Asura Yin Sha Gong. Although Jin Shiyi could withstand the ninth level of the Asura Yin Sha Gong, he always suffered a slight loss with each strike. While Jin Shiyi was slightly at a disadvantage against Meng Shentong's Asura Yin Sha Gong, fortunately, Meng Shentong's use of the ninth level of the Asura Yin Sha Gong had also depleted his true energy, and he couldn't unleash a barrage of palm strikes in quick succession. Jin Shiyi could still hold on. Jin Shiyi was locked in a fierce battle with Meng Shentong, and no one else could intervene. However, the two had already begun ! Kou Fanggao valued Cao Jin'er, the leader of the Yeshan Sect, the most among the prisoners. She was the highest-ranking among them and someone the Emperor intended to interrogate personally; he couldn't allow her to escape. He glanced over and saw Cao Jin'er being carried by a man, seemingly injured. Overjoyed, he ignored the other prisoners and rushed towards the man. As the Grand Eunuch, Kou Fanggao possessed astonishing martial arts skills. The group captured by Ximen Muye were mostly second-rate figures from various righteous sects, easily overpowered. Fortunately, his target was only Cao Jin'er. He had no time to harm others, but even so, two disciples from the Huashan Sect and one from the Qingcheng Sect were injured by his powerful "Great Slamming Stone Hand" technique for blocking his path. In an instant, Kou Fanggao caught up with the man carrying Cao Jin'er—her junior brother, Lu Daolin. Among the third-generation disciples of the Mangshan Sect, he was the sixth most skilled, wielding the unusual weapon, the Iron Pipa. Hearing the strong wind behind him , he knew without turning around that an enemy was pursuing him. With a flick of his left hand, he struck the Iron Pipa backward. Hidden within the Iron Pipa were concealed weapons; with a press of his finger, three bone-piercing nails flew out. Kou Fanggao sneered, " Even a grain of rice can shine!" He flicked his middle finger, deflecting two bone-piercing nails with a sharp "thud." However, the distance was too close, and the force of the projectiles was too strong. After deflecting two, Kou Fanggao's finger felt numb and painful. He tried to flick the third nail slightly miss, flying past his forehead with a whoosh, barely grazing his flesh. Enraged, Kou Fanggao stretched out his long arm and snatched Lu Daolin's iron pipa. His other hand reached skipped a beat. Before his grab could land, an extremely powerful fist gust of wind attacked from behind. Kou Fanggao picked up the iron pipa and struck, but the "clang" sound was like a bell being struck, deafeningly loud. The iron pipa couldn't withstand such force and was flattened by the man's hammer blow. Kou Fanggao's heart skipped a beat, and he had no choice but to temporarily release Cao Jin'er. Turning around , he saw that the one who had flattened the iron pipa was a tall monk. This monk was none other than Huai Zhen, one of the Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin. He had been captured after being poisoned, and among the prisoners, his martial arts were the highest, even surpassing Cao Jin'er's. Now, having taken Jin Shiyi's antidote, he had fully recovered his strength. With a pent-up anger, he flattened the iron pipa with one blow, and then brought the second blow down on Kou Fanggao's head. Kou Fanggao dodged, and in the process, grabbed the man's forearm's 'Qudi' acupoint ! Kou Fanggao's grab possessed the power to shatter stone, but little did he know that Monk Huaizhen was the prized disciple of Abbot Tongchan of Shaolin Temple, whose "Indestructible Vajra Body Technique" was already at a level of fifty percent proficient. Kou Fanggao's grip on his arm felt like touching an iron pillar; not only could he not penetrate, but his fingers even began to throb with pain. In the blink of an eye, Monk Huaizhen executed a "Mountain Climbing Tiger" maneuver, delivering a devastating punch to Kou Fanggao's chest. This punch was the most powerful of the Five Elements Divine Fists of Shaolin, the Dragon Fist. Kou Fanggao hastily released his grip, performing a " Chest Swallowing and Abdomen Drawing In," his upper body abruptly shifting back five inches. Just as Monk Huaizhen's fist touched his clothes, Kou Fanggao countered with a backhand flick, striking his pulse point. Monk Huaizhen possessed protective divine power, so although he wasn't injured, seven-tenths of the fierce force was neutralized. The remaining three-tenths of the force, when the fist touched Kou Fanggao's chest, only caused his upper body to sway slightly. After exchanging two blows, both knew the other was a formidable opponent. To protect Cao Jin'er, Monk Huaizhen desperately blocked him, unleashing his Eighteen Styles Divine Fist, each punch possessing the force of thunder. Kou Fanggao could only remain calm, using the balanced "Cloud-Sweeping Hand" and "Heavenly Star Palm" to counter his Arhat Divine Fist. She Zixiang of Huashan Yuan and Fang Tong of Qiang Dongpei were the second strongest among the prisoners after Monk Huaizhen and Cao Jin'er. Together fought Sikong Hua to a draw, neither gaining the upper hand. On Meng Shentong's side was Ling Xiaozi, a highly skilled martial artist, Sikong Hua's senior brother and superior in skill . He had suffered at the hands of Li Shengnan in the Battle of Mangshan. Although Li Shengnan was now disguised as a man, Ling Xiaozi recognized the weapon she wielded. The sword, like an enemy meeting, blazed with fury. With a flick of its whisk, it blocked Li Shengnan's path. Li Shengnan, poisoned and only able to preserve her vital energy with the Jade Spirit Pill, was already greatly weakened. She was no match for Ling Xiaozi, but fortunately, her Cloud-Cutting Sword was a divine weapon. In its swift motion, it transformed into a protective canopy of light, shielding her entire body. Even in could do nothing against her. In this chaotic battle, the happiest person was Meng Shentong's disciple—the master thief Ji Xiaofeng. He had taken advantage of the chaos to steal many more things, but he dared not provoke Jin Shiyi. Upon seeing Li Shengnan reveal her sword, he was overjoyed and immediately laughed, "If I can't steal the Ice Soul Cold Light Sword, this sword is also a rare treasure. Ha, ha, I have no choice but to consider second best ."

Ji Xiaofeng moved like a ghost. Although Li Shengnan wielded her sword with unparalleled skill, he managed to sneak in
several times snatching her sword. Li Shengnan quickly withdrew two poisoned needles. Seeing Ji Xiaofeng still lurking
nearby, waiting for his chance, Li Shengnan, quick-witted, shouted, "You little thief, how can you be so cowardly? The palace is nearby,
filled with countless treasures. Instead of taking them, you try to covet my sword!"
Ji Xiaofeng reached out several times but failed, and once his finger was nearly severed. Moreover, Li Shengnan had many
vicious hidden weapons, so he was somewhat hesitant. Reminded by Li Shengnan's words, he paused for a moment, then immediately laughed, "What you say
makes sense. Let's choose the easier one!"
Ji Xiaofeng vanished like a wisp of smoke, his figure disappearing before he could finish his sentence. Kou Fanggao was secretly
alarmed , but he was entangled with the monk Huaizhen and couldn't break free. Meng Shentong was also fully engaged in fighting Jin Shiyi and didn't care
what his disciple was doing. Kou Fanggao steeled his heart, thinking, "I will certainly be punished for stealing the imperial treasures from this small town, but it's still
less serious than letting these prisoners go." At this moment, their side had gained the upper hand, and Kou Fanggao shouted, "
Never , capture that old woman first!"
Jin Shiyi was extremely anxious. Although he could hold on, Li Shengnan seemed to be gradually losing her strength. The circle of sword light was shrinking
smaller and smaller , and Ling Xiaozi's whisk was flying in the air, completely enveloping her figure. Lu Daolin, carrying Cao Jin'er, was trapped in the core,
relying on She Zixiang, Fang Tong, and a few other skilled fighters to desperately parry for him. His situation was also precarious!
Meng Shentong shouted and unleashed another palm strike with the power of the ninth level of the Asura Yin Sha Gong. Jin Shiyi received this strike and was
suddenly shocked, involuntarily shivering. It turned out that in a battle between masters, the most taboo thing is to be distracted. The two were evenly matched, but Jin Shiyi
was worried about Li Shengnan, and for a moment he was distracted, Meng Shentong gained a great advantage.
Cao Jin'er's people had now gathered around Lu Daolin, forming a circle to protect Cao Jin'er. Jin'er. But
Meng Shentong's side still had a master, Yang Chifu, whose Asura Yin Sha Technique had reached the seventh level.
None of the people protecting Cao Jin'er could withstand him; several had already been injured, and he was about to break through.
Just at this critical moment, suddenly, the sound of bells grew increasingly urgent. Behind them was the imperial palace; needless to say, this was
the palace 's alarm bell.
Kou Fanggao and Sikong Hua were greatly surprised, thinking: 'Could it be another assassin sneaking into the palace! Or have the palace guards discovered
Ji Xiaofeng ?' If it was Ji Xiaofeng, that would be fine, but if it was another assassin, then things would be serious. The guards
and imperial officers who were fiercely attacking were disturbed by the bells, and their offensive immediately slowed down. Kou Fanggao shouted: "Lord Sikong, take some men back
to the palace to protect the Emperor!" "
As the words were finished, the Shenwu Gate of the inner palace suddenly opened, and four riders rushed out, followed by a large group of guards.
Riding horses on the imperial road within the palace was no small matter; only the emperor, princes, and high-ranking princes were specially permitted to ride
into the palace . Now, a single rider had emerged, and the guards and officers were all astonished. Except for Meng Shentong, who was still fighting Jin Shiyi,
everyone else stopped.
In the blink of an eye, the riders had arrived at the imperial moat. The first rider was a young prince dressed in fine clothes!
Kou Fanggao recognized him as the fifteenth prince, Ke Dan. Emperor Qianlong had seventeen sons, and although Ke Dan's head..." Although there were fourteen
princes , he was the most favored by his father, the Emperor, and all the trusted ministers knew that Qianlong intended for him to inherit the throne. (Note:
This Ke Ying was the later Jiaqing Emperor.)
On the second horse, however, sat two people. One was Ji Xiaofeng, and the other was a man around sixty years old, with slightly graying temples,
but full of energy and ruddy complexion, showing no signs of old age. Ji Xiaofeng's hands were tied behind his back, and he sat in front of him,
appearing at a glance as if Ji Xiaofeng had become this man's prisoner. Kou Fanggao was even more surprised by this situation than when he first saw the fifteenth prince Ke Ying
, thinking to himself, "Who are these people? Ji Xiaofeng is the world's number one thief, appearing and disappearing without a trace, yet he has been captured by him!"
The third and fourth horses rode side by side, carrying a man and a woman, who appeared to be a young couple.
The fifteenth prince, Xian Ying, looked terrified, but when he saw Kou Fanggao, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly shouted, "Grand
Steward , this Mr. Tang is looking for you!" Turning back, he asked, "May I return to the palace now?" The man he called "Mr. Tang"
smiled and said, "Thank you for accompanying me, Your Highness. Now that I have met Chief Eunuch Kou, I can handle things here myself.
Your Highness, please go ahead!" Ke Ying felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly turned his horse around. Most of his large group of guards followed him back,
while a small number of them, seemingly unwilling to miss a good show, stayed behind.
Seeing the fifteenth prince and his guards rushing about, Kou Fanggao was puzzled. Just as he was about to ask who this "Mr. Tang" was
, he suddenly heard Ji Xiaofeng shout, "Hero Tang, that's my master! Can you let me go now?" The man
nodded and said,
"Alright, go!" He released his grip, and Ji Xiaofeng tumbled off his horse, chuckling, "This is the first time in my life I
've been captured, but it's still worth it. Throughout history, there's probably never been another fellow traveler who could
ride a horse in the palace like me!" Then he shouted, "Master, Master, save your strength! Don't
fight that kid! Hero Tang, the leader of the Tianshan Sect, is here!"
Kou Fanggao was greatly shocked. Only then did he realize that the old man who had captured Ji Xiaofeng was
Tang Xiaolan, the leader of the Tianshan Sect, widely regarded as the number one martial arts master in the world!
Hearing his disciple's cry, even the audacious Meng Shentong felt a jolt in his heart. He thought to himself, "Jin Shiyi
is already a formidable opponent, and now Tang Xiaolan, even more powerful than Jin Shiyi, has arrived. What am I to do?" Taking advantage of his
momentary swiftly moved his arms, forcing Meng Shentong aside, and jumped out of the circle.
It turned out that Jin Shiyi didn't want to reveal his true colors to Tang Xiaolan, and given Tang Xiaolan's status, she would never need his
help to fight Meng Shentong. So, he seized the opportunity to break free from Meng Shentong and pull Li... Sheng Nan ran! Li
Sheng, after being poisoned, had fought fiercely for half a day and was exhausted. She had suffered a great loss at the hands of Tang Xiaolan,
nearly losing her life under his Heavenly Mountain Divine Light, and still felt lingering fear. Now, Tang Xiaolan's sudden appearance startled her greatly. Fortunately, Jin Shiyi
had arrived in front of her and supported her swaying body. Li Sheng Nan grabbed Jin Shiyi's hand and couldn't help but
vomit a mouthful of blood!
Although Ling Xiaozi had also stopped fighting, he was still monitoring Li Sheng Nan. Suddenly, he saw a white shadow, moving with lightning speed...
Before they could even get a clear look, the man had already grabbed Li Shengnan and run. Ling Xiaozi, unaware of the danger, tried to stop him, but as soon as he opened his seat, a
loud "slap" rang out, and he was slapped across the face! This was only because Jin Shiyi was in a hurry to escape and hadn't intended to kill him; the slap
only used a fraction of his strength, but even so, Ling Xiaozi's face was covered in five finger marks!
Tang Xiaolan recognized Li Shengnan at a glance, and from Jin Shiyi's movements, he recognized him as the one who had saved
Li Shengnan from Feng Ying's sword before. However, he didn't know that this person was Jin Shiyi, and he was quite surprised, thinking, "I've been in seclusion for these
past few years, and I never expected that there would be so many talented people among the younger generation! This person actually fought Meng Laoguai to a draw; he is truly not to be underestimated. I just don't know
why he ran away as soon as he saw me?" Normally, he would have investigated thoroughly, but his purpose here was to rescue Cao
Jin'er and deal with Meng Shentong. Therefore, although he had his suspicions, he had no time to concern himself with Jin Shiyi and Li Shengnan.
It turned out that Tang Xiaolan had already met with Master Tongchan at Shaolin Temple and learned that Cao Jin'er had been captured by an unknown man in yellow robes. He also
learned about the Battle of Mangshan, where almost all the leaders of the righteous sects had suffered defeats at the hands of Meng Shentong. Given Tang Xiaolan's friendship with Lü Siniang,
the former , he resolutely took it upon himself to rescue Cao Jin'er without waiting for Master Tongchan's request. From his disciple Zhong Zhan
, he learned that one of the enemies was Bai Liangji, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards. Therefore, he suspected that the group of men in yellow robes were likely
connected to the imperial court. He left Feng Ying, Zhong Zhan, and Li Qinmei at Shaolin Temple to assist Master Tongchan, while he himself, along with Tang Jingtian and his
wife, infiltrated the palace to gather information.
In his youth, Tang Xiaolan had entered the palace several times with Lü Siniang, so he was quite familiar with the ways of the palace. He originally intended to go directly to see
the emperor the entrance to the imperial study, he already saw Qianlong. Qianlong, a skilled martial artist, was extremely alert. Upon seeing a
stranger, he immediately slipped into the inner walls and escaped through a hidden door. Unable to capture the emperor, Tang Xiaolan instead seized the fifteenth
prince .
Palace guards rushed at the sound of the commotion. Unwilling to cause further harm, Tang Xiaolan revealed his identity and displayed his
skill of striking stone with a soft palm. The guards, upon hearing that he was Tang Xiaolan, the leader of the Tianshan Sect, were already terrified. Seeing the fifteenth prince
in his hands, they dared not attack. Tang Xiaolan then inquired of the fifteenth prince if he knew of any martial arts
figures from Dapu.
Tang Xiaolan, a renowned swordsman, had no intention of taking the prince hostage. However, Ke Ying, upon being questioned by him, was
terrified , fearing Tang Xiaolan might harm him. She hurriedly and stammered, "This, this has nothing to do with my father and me.
The matter of capturing him was... it was... it was Chief Steward Kou's doing. Chief Steward Kou... tonight, he's not in the palace..." Tang Xiaolan
frowned upon hearing that Kou Fanggao wasn't in the palace. Ke Ying quickly said, "He... he's at the Weicheng Palace. Fortunately, it's not far from here. If
you... if you don't believe me, I can take you to him." Tang Xiaolan thought this was a good idea; with the prince accompanying them, Kou Fanggao wouldn't be able
to avoid them. Ke Ying, eager to escape, disregarded the palace's prohibition against riding horses and ordered horses to be prepared for Tang Xiaolan, Tang Jingtian, and
Bingchuan Tiannu .
Just then, Ji Xiaofeng sneaked into the palace undetected by the guards. He heard a commotion below
, and vaguely saw many guards, seemingly engaged in some activity. Curiosity piqued, he peered down
, hoping to steal something amidst the chaos. He fooled all the guards, but he couldn't escape Tang Xiaolan's eyes.
Tang Xiaolan , seeing such a skilled martial artist in the palace, found it strange and immediately struck him
down with a powerful palm strike. Having captured Ji Xiaofeng, Tang Xiaolan
learned that Meng Shentong was also there. Overjoyed, she dragged Ji Xiaofeng along as well
, arriving at the perfect time. Meng Shentong,
wanting to test Tang Xiaolan's skills first, stepped forward to greet him, clasping his hands in a fist and bowing, saying ,
"I have long admired your name! It is a pity that you, esteemed hero Tang, refused to attend the Mangshan gathering, and I have had no chance to learn from you." "
With this bow, he unleashed the palm force of the ninth level of the Asura Yin Sha Technique with his supreme internal energy. Because
it was unleashed , its fierceness was transformed into profoundness, without a sound, yet the chilling aura surged like an undercurrent, silently attacking Tang Xiaolan.
Tang Xiaolan smiled faintly and returned the bow, saying, "I heard that Mr. Meng displayed great skill on Mount Mang, but unfortunately I didn't have the chance to witness it. However,
seeing it now is the same. If Mr. Meng is willing to offer his guidance, I can accompany you now and witness your skills beyond
the Asura Yin Sha Technique."
Seeing that his expression remained unchanged, Meng Shentong was truly astonished, thinking to himself, "If I hadn't
fought Jin Shiyi for half a day first, I could probably have fought him to a draw. Now, in this fight, I am certain to lose. " He hurriedly said, "This place
is close to the palace. If we were to compete here, it might cause a sensation and even shake the Nine Heavens.
How about we choose another place and a different day?"
Tang Xiaolan received his bow, but he also felt a chill in his heart. However, his internal strength was so profound that even Meng Shentong
could not detect anything amiss.
Tang Xiaolan's internal strength had already reached the point where he was immune to all evil. When he received the ninth level of the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique secretly released by Meng Shentong, he actually
felt a chill and couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He thought, "This old devil is indeed worthy of his reputation. Although his Asura Hidden Fiend Technique cannot
harm me, it will not be easy for me to win." He then smiled and said, "That's right. After a long battle, Mr. Meng is unable to display
his supernatural powers and should rest. Please choose the time and place as you wish. I will then learn from Mr. Meng's
other skills besides the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique!" When Meng Shentong heard him mention "
other skills" again, it meant that he had already exposed Tang Xiaolan's use of the Asura Hidden Fiend Skill to ambush him in front of everyone,
and that he had also revealed the real reason why Tang Xiaolan dared not immediately engage in a duel. Meng Shentong couldn't help but blush. He was extremely arrogant and
had never tolerated such humiliation before, but now his opponent was Tang Xiaolan. Although he blushed and almost wanted to fight immediately, he
ultimately held back.
After thinking for a moment, Meng Shentong said, "How about we meet at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song a month from now? As far as I know,
the leaders of various sects are still there. They can also be our witnesses to the difference in our martial arts skills!" "
Masters from all the major sects gathered at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song. Meng Shentong dared to propose a martial arts contest there, seemingly
confident of victory. Tang Xiaolan was taken aback. Others might think Meng Shentong was at
a disadvantage; if Tang Xiaolan forced him to fight, even if she couldn't eliminate him immediately, she could at least severely injure him and
greatly reduce . But Tang Xiaolan, being of such status, wouldn't take advantage of others and immediately agreed. Meng Shentong, along with Ji Xiaofeng and the others, then
left immediately. "
After Meng Shentong left, Kou Fanggao became even more uneasy. Tang Xiaolan, with a composed expression, asked him, "Chief Steward Kou,
what imperial law have my friends violated that you want to arrest them?"
At this point, Kou Fanggao dared not confront Tang Xiaolan and quickly shifted the blame onto Ximen Muye, respectfully
replying ,
"Great Hero Tang, please forgive my anger. This has nothing to do with me. It was Ximen Muye alone who did it, and he is now dead."
Tang Xiaolan said, "Oh," and then asked, "So it was Ximen Muye who did it? How did he die?" Kou Fanggao
replied,
"It was your young friend who just left who killed him." After fighting for a long time, Monk Huaizhen was dizzy and confused. Only then did
he notice that Jin Shiyi and Li Shengnan were gone. He cried out, "Oh dear, our two benefactors are gone! I haven't even
thanked them yet!
Yes, it was that young man surnamed Li who killed Ximen Muye."
Tang Xiaolan was determined to save people and didn't want to make things difficult for Kou Fanggao anymore. She said, "Since it wasn't Chief Steward Kou who wanted to arrest them,
then I can go with them." Kou Fanggao was now even willing to lose his official position rather than let Tang Xiaolan leave, so of course he didn't dare to say
a word of "no."
Behind the palace was Liangshan Mountain. Tang Xiaolan led everyone up Liangshan Mountain and calmly withdrew. Lu Daolin carried Cao Jin'er on his back; Cao
Jin'er was still unconscious.
Now that there was no need to worry about pursuers, Tang Xiaolan said, "What's wrong with Sister Cao? Put her down so I can rest." Examining
her pulse , she found it irregular, her heart fire excessive, and her breath very weak.
Tang Xiaolan asked in surprise, "Sister Cao doesn't seem to have internal injuries, so why is she so weak?" Monk Huaizhen said, "She, like us, was poisoned by the Asura Flower." Tang Xiaolan said, "
Judging from her pulse, it seems that not long ago, she used her inner energy, became enraged, and fainted. It's not just due to
poisoning ." Lu Daolin said, "Great Hero Tang, your observation is excellent. That friend just said the same thing." Tang Xiaolan said, "
What's going on? Is the friend you mentioned the one who fought Meng Shentong just now? Also, since you were all
poisoned by the Asura Flower, how come you all recovered your strength?"
Monk Huaizhen said, "That's right, that person gave us the antidote." Tang Jingtian interjected, "
Did come with that demoness?" "Do you know who they are?" Monk Huaizhen was taken aback and asked, "What
witch ?" Tu Zixiang of the Huashan Sect was the most observant. He had already seen through Li Shengnan's disguise as a man and said, "Oh, you mean
the officer who wields the sword? I also suspect she's a woman." Monk Huaizhen said, "Whether she's a man or a woman, these two
are our saviors, not witches!" Monk Huaizhen was straightforward by nature. Fortunately, it was Tang Jingtian who called Li Shengnan a "
witch " so he was polite. If it had been someone else, he might have shouted at them.
Tang Xiaolan was quite puzzled and thought, "So, that 'witch' isn't a bad person? Why does she
repeatedly make things difficult for Jing'er for no reason?" Even though Tang Xiaolan was very worldly and had seen and heard countless strange things, she
couldn't understand why Li Shengnan could be so suddenly righteous and wicked.
Tang Xiaolan asked again, "Then, didn't Sister Cao take his antidote?" Yu Daolin said, "Yes, I also find it very
strange . Senior Sister threw away the antidote, and that's when she fainted." Everyone chattered,
telling Tang Xiaolan everything that had happened.
Tang Xiaolan pondered for a while and said, "Let's wake Sister Cao up first before asking." She placed her fingers on her pulse point, using
the authentic internal energy of the Tianshan Sect, her finger force penetrating straight in to help her blood circulate. Cao Jin'er suddenly shuddered, and with a "whoosh," she coughed up a mouthful
of blood . Lu Daolin quickly put the antidote that Jin Shiyi had left him into his senior sister's mouth.
After a while, Cao Jin'er slowly woke up. Lu Daolin said, "Alright, alright, Senior Sister, look who's here?" "Cao
Jin'er, panting, asked, 'Those two, those two...' Before she could finish saying 'demon,' Lu Daolin
immediately interjected,
'Those two benefactors who rescued us from prison and gave us the antidote, for some reason, have both left.'
Upon hearing this, Cao Jin'er was so angry she almost fainted again. It should be known that there was originally no enmity between the Mangshan Sect and Jin Shiyi; it was merely
a conflict caused by Cao Jin'er's insistence on sectarianism during the tomb-sweeping ceremony that year, forbidding Jin Shiyi from visiting Lü Siniang's grave
. Now, although she was extremely unwilling to accept Jin Shiyi's kindness, she had still swallowed his antidote. Therefore, she felt it would be inappropriate to reveal Jin Shiyi's name and berate him in front of
her junior brother , but
being a very proud person, she had to swallow her anger."
Tang Xiaolan helped her walk a few steps and said, "This antidote is indeed very effective. Sister Cao, how do you feel now?"
Cao Jin'er could only nod and say, "Much better! Thank you so much for saving me, Hero Tang." Tang Xiaolan smiled and said, "This is all
thanks to my two friends, it has nothing to do with me. Sister Cao, you must know the name of the person who gave you the antidote, right?" Lu Daolin
also said, "That person was truly kind-hearted. He saw that you wouldn't take his antidote, so he specially left it for me. Sister,
why ? Did you suspect that his methods were improper?"
Cao Jin'er was extremely embarrassed, waved her hand, and scolded Lu Daolin, "None of your business!" However, while she could scold her junior brother,
she couldn't fail to explain to Tang Xiaolan. She turned and saw Tang Xiaolan looking at her with a surprised expression. Cao Jin'er
blushed again, gritted her teeth, and said in a low voice, "Great Hero Tang, why do you need to ask me about this man's background? He's someone you admire
; I heard you even directly taught him your internal energy cultivation techniques!"
Tang Xiaolan's heart skipped a beat; had he not been so composed, he would have almost cried out. Thinking to herself, "How could this
be?
How could this be! Is Jin Shiyi really still alive?" His martial arts skills were unparalleled. Upon closer reflection, she realized that
two of the moves Jin Shiyi had just displayed still showed traces of the Azure Dragon Venerable's style, albeit with complex
and intricate variations, though not entirely complete.
Tang Xiaolan was also in a state of utter confusion. Her first thought was, "If Qinmei knew he was still alive, who knows what trouble
she would cause!" Then she thought, "Jin Shiyi and that little demoness are inseparable, even risking his
life to save her from my Heavenly Mountain Divine Light. This friendship is extraordinary! Ah, I never imagined Jin Shiyi would be so fickle, falling in
love with every woman he sees! His character is so poor, even his martial arts skills are useless. Ah, Jin Shiyi shouldn't be like this. Perhaps
it's because 'one is influenced by one's company.' He's been corrupted by that little demoness!" Although Tang Xiaolan
He cherished Jin Shiyi greatly, but he was also a man who hated evil. Although he dared not make a definitive judgment about Jin Shiyi, his impression of him had worsened
. Considering the recent strengthening of Li Qinmei and Zhong Zhan's relationship, he finally made up his mind: 'Let Jin Shiyi be happy
with ; I don't need to bother telling Qinmei and Ding…'
Lu Daolin and the others never dreamed that the person was Jin Shiyi. Although they were eager to know who he was, Cao Jin'er and
Tang Xiaolan's expressions were not good, and none of them dared to ask. It was truly a case of: "
Coming and going to the capital, unknown to the people; friend or foe, a mystery."
To find out what happens next, please listen to the next chapter.

(Liang Yusheng, *The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea*,
Chapter 43) Returning to Xiangyang to help those in distress, hearing the bad news, and feeling heartbroken,

we'll leave aside the stories of Tang Xiaolan, Cao Jin'er, and the others for now. Let's talk about Jin Shiyi, who dragged Li Shengnan away from the fighting, and
ran swiftly towards the nearest East Gate. Although there were patrolling soldiers on the street, they only saw a white blur fly past them; they couldn't even see what
the soldiers looked like, let alone stop them.
After running for a while, Jin Shiyi heard Li Shengnan panting heavily. He slowed down and suddenly felt Li Shengnan's body leaning limply
against him. Jin Shiyi asked, "What's wrong?" Li Shengnan replied, "I can't walk anymore!" Jin Shiyi looked closely and saw that her cheeks
were flushed and her eyes were glazed. Jin Shiyi said, "You've been poisoned and fought that stinky Taoist priest for half a day; you're really exhausted
. However, in our condition, we can't find an inn to rest, and it would even cause trouble in Beijing. We'll have to
find a suitable place outside the city to treat your wounds." As he spoke, he stretched out an arm and wrapped it around Li Shengnan's slender waist, practically
carrying her as they ran. Li Shengnan was filled with joy, her eyes suddenly shining, and her spirits lifted somewhat. However, she softened
her body , lowered her head, and leaned against Jin Shiyi's strong shoulder. Her breath was soft and her hair fragrant, making Jin Shiyi's neck very itchy.
Suddenly, an officer rode up ahead and shouted, "Who goes there? Stop right there!" It turned out to be an Imperial Guard officer who had just returned from patrolling
the city gates . He recognized Jin and Li, and upon seeing them clearly, he was greatly surprised and asked, "What?
Weren't you going to the banquet with Commander Sikong?" Jin Shiyi replied, "That's right. Commander Sikong sent me out of the city on business and asked to borrow your horse
." Before the officer could ask any more questions, Jin Shiyi immediately threw him to the ground and casually struck his pressure point, rendering him speechless.
He helped Li Shengnan mount his horse, and the two rode together to the east gate. It was just dawn, and the city gate was not yet open. The officer
guarding the city asked them for a pass to leave, but Jin Shiyi had no time to argue. He drew Li Shengnan's sword, the
"Cloud-Cutting Sword," and with one stroke, cleaved open the large iron lock on the city gate. He then struck the officer down with a palm strike and rode straight out of the city.
Li Shengnan seemed to be growing weaker and weaker, swaying precariously on her horse. Jin Shiyi supported her, his hand pressed against her
back , as he galloped forward while simultaneously applying pressure to her uterus. By the time it was fully light, they were about twenty li from the city.
Even though their mount was a strong Mongolian horse, it was foaming at the mouth.
Jin Shiyi withdrew his hand and asked, "Are you feeling any better?" "Li Shengnan said, "I'm a little better, but
my mouth is terribly dry." Jin Shiyi turned and looked into the distance, saying, "At this time, they will probably decide the winner." He suddenly sighed
.
Li Shengnan smiled and said, "You are willing to miss out on the spectacle for my sake, and I am truly grateful." If it were Tang Xiaolan fighting
Meng Shentong, it would be a spectacle that would be a once-in-a-century event in the martial arts world. Li Shengnan knew Jin Shiyi's temperament best, so she immediately
understood the reason for his sigh.
Hearing her soft and tender words, the regret Jin Shiyi felt instantly vanished, and he smiled and said, "For your sake,
I hope Tang Xiaolan can kill Meng Shentong!"
Li Shengnan said, "No, I hope Meng Shentong lives!" Jin Shiyi said, "It would be
satisfying , but now Meng Shentong is the public enemy of the martial arts world, and everyone wants to get rid of him as soon as possible. You don't need to be so insistent on taking revenge yourself
." Li Shengnan shook her head and said, "If Meng Shentong were eliminated by someone else, that would be fine, but I least want Tang Xiaolan
to kill him."
Jin Shiyi remained silent; both understood each other's meaning. Jin Shiyi hoped Tang Xiaolan would kill Meng Shentong
to eliminate Li Shengnan's hostility towards Tang Xiaolan, but after hearing her words, it seemed she still remembered the ancestral teachings. This was because
the founder of the Tianshan Sect had a connection with the great hero Zhang Danfeng from three hundred years ago, and Zhang Danfeng was Qiao Beiming's undying enemy. Therefore ,
Li Shengnan, who inherited Qiao Beiming's mantle, had to avenge her sect after mastering her skills.
Li Shengnan said, "If you're afraid of Tang Xiaolan, you can stay out of it." Jin Shiyi said, "I'm not afraid of anyone,
it's just...it's just..." Li Shengnan smiled and said, "Just what?" "Hmm, I know what you mean. You probably still can't forget Tang Xiaolan's precious
niece . Ha, it's just a pity she already has someone she loves!"
Jin Shiyi said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Li Shengnan stuck out her tongue and laughed, "You got angry with just one sentence?
Okay, I misspoke, I apologize, okay? I should say that you also already have someone you love!" Jin Shiyi was stirred up by her
words. The image of Gu Zhihua suddenly flashed through his mind. Li Shengnan suddenly coughed a few times and groaned, "My mouth is even
terribly dry , it feels like it's about to burst into flames." Jin Shiyi laughed, "Who told you to talk so much? You deserve to be thirsty!" Although he
said that, seeing Li Shengnan's suffering, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He looked up and smiled, "There seems to be a
house . Let's go and ask for some tea."
Li Shengnan's eyesight was not as good as Jin Shiyi's. She only saw a dark shadow in the distance, and after riding for more than a mile, she could see clearly
that it was a roadside teahouse. Jin Shiyi laughed, "Perfect, perfect, no need to ask for it." In
the north, most roadside teahouses also sold food and drink. Jin Shiyi tied up his horse and led Li Shengnan inside. The teahouse was run by
an elderly couple. It was only a short time since dawn, and their door had just been open when customers entered. The
couple were both happy and surprised.
Jin Shiyi said, "Do you have any wine? Give me a pound of wine, no, please bring me two bowls of tea first." The old woman suddenly
jumped in fright in a trembling voice, "Sir, please, please sit down. I, I
'll go get the tea." Only then did Jin Shiyi notice the bloodstains on Li Shengnan's clothes. He thought to himself, "These two old folks
are dressed as officers, and they have blood on their hands. No wonder they're so flustered. " Jin Shiyi took out a silver ingot and smiled, "
I know some officials always eat for free without paying, but we're not like
that. Take this silver ingot first, we'll settle the cost of the wine and dishes later. Hmm, do you have any dishes to accompany the wine?"
The old man had run his teahouse for decades and had never seen a military officer as amiable as Jin Shiyi. Looking at the gleaming
silver dared not accept it, repeatedly saying, "No such rule! No such rule! You've honored me by coming to my
humble shop for tea, how could I possibly accept your money? Besides, the food hasn't even been served yet. If you're so considerate, please
give us a few coins after we've eaten." Jin Shiyi smiled and said, "You have your rules, and I have mine. Others eat first
and pay later, but I pay first and eat later. If you don't accept it, you're treating us the same as those scoundrel officials who prey on the villagers and eat and drink for free.
" "Take this first, and we can settle the bill later after you've eaten."
Jin Shiyi insisted, and the old man had no choice but to accept the silver ingot. He said, "Our shop doesn't have much, just
a plate of braised beef left over from yesterday. Would that be alright with some wine for you?" Jin Shiyi smiled and said, "Sure, sure, I like braised
beef ."
After this, the old woman's fear gradually subsided. Jin Shiyi chatted with them and learned that they originally had a
son and a daughter. Their daughter was married, and their son had been conscripted five years ago and there had been no news of him since. Therefore, only the two of them were left to run the
tea shop. There was a small room in the back of the tea shop, separated by a curtain, which served as their bedroom.
As the old man went to pour more wine, Li Shengnan chuckled softly, "It was so hard to get these two old guys to be unafraid
of us , but when we set off, with people coming and going on the main road, how will I be seen in these blood-stained clothes?" Jin Shiyi
laughed, "You've been changing your clothes for over half a week; it must have been quite uncomfortable." Li Shengnan said, "Exactly! It's fine to disguise
myself as someone else, but if I were to disguise myself as an officer, the country folk would both hate and fear me. What's the point then?" Jin Shiyi laughed,
"Very good, very good!" Li Shengnan said, "Others are uncomfortable, and you're saying it's good?" Jin Shiyi said, "You know that
making people afraid isn't a comfortable thing for you either, so isn't that good?"
Just as they were chatting, they suddenly heard the clatter of hooves. Two horses stopped by the roadside, ridden by two burly men with waist knives.
One of them said, "Excellent! This teahouse also sells food and wine. Let's go in, rest, and have a couple of drinks."
Jin Shiqian recognized the voices. Upon closer inspection, he recognized Bai Yingjie and
Lu Yinghao, the third-generation disciples of the Mangshan Sect and junior brothers of Cao Jin'er. Their fathers were Bai Taiguan and Lu Minzhan, two of the renowned figures in the martial arts world—the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan.
Both of them had fought against Jin Shiyi before, but now that Jin Shiyi had changed his appearance, they couldn't recognize him.
Bai Yingjie glanced around and saw two military officers present. Being a cautious man, he hesitated for a moment and said, "
Brother , we need to hurry on our journey. Let's just have a couple of bowls of tea. Don't linger."
Lu Yinghao said, "What's the rush? It's only forty or fifty li from here to the capital. Let's eat something here and then head straight
to Beijing for lunch. Besides, Senior Sister..." He suddenly stopped. It turned out that Bai Yingjie had given him
a .
Although Lu Yinghao was rather reckless, he immediately understood after being pinched, thinking to himself, "Senior brother is too cautious.
Why be afraid of these two lowly officers?" However, he always respected his senior brother and dared not say more. He simply asked for
two bowls , paid a few coins, and hurriedly left.
Li Shengnan didn't recognize Bai and Lu, and laughed, "These two seem to be quite skilled in martial arts, so why did they rush
off as soon as they saw us? Could they be notorious bandits with serious crimes on their hands, avoiding the authorities?"
Jin Shiyi, however, was filled with doubt, thinking, "Judging from their tone, they seem to already know Cao Jin'er's whereabouts.
Perhaps they also know that Master Tang went to the capital to rescue Cao Jin'er. But if Master Tang is already going to rescue her, why would
they risk going to the capital? Could it be that something serious has happened at the Mangshan Sect, and they are in a hurry to meet with their sect leader? Even if they can't meet her
..." "So, even if it's just to see my senior sister, I absolutely must see Tang Xiaolan?"
Li Shengnan laughed, "What are you thinking about?" Jin Shiyi suddenly pinched her, his fingers applying slight pressure. Li
Shengnan cried out, "Ouch!" Jin Shiyi exclaimed, "Oh no! Oh no! Has your wound flared up again?"
Li Shengnan was quick-witted and knew he had an ulterior motive. She immediately groaned, "Yes, I shouldn't have drunk half a cup of wine. My wound has
reopened. Ouch, it hurts so much! I can't walk anymore! What should I do? What should I do?"
The kind-hearted elderly couple at the teahouse hurriedly came over and said, "Would you like to lie down for a while?" Jin Shiyi... Jin Shiyi said, “It’s precisely because
I dare not speak of it that I’ve been out of breath. Last night we went to catch bandits, but they were incredibly fierce, and my brother was injured. Fortunately, it wasn’t a fatal wound.
However, he can’t move now and was just about to ask to borrow your room to lie down.
I’ll go to the market ahead to get some medicine and be right back.” The old man said, “Alright. There’s a market only three or four miles ahead. Hurry up and get the medicine, and I’ll brew it for you.”
Jin Shiyi helped Li Shengnan into the bedroom separated by a curtain and said, “You two go out and greet the guests. I’ll
change his wound dressing first. There’s no need to trouble you two old folks. And you don’t need to give me that silver ingot.” "Consider it payment for the room."
After they left, Li Shengnan immediately asked, "Shiyi, what's all this about?" Jin Shiyi laughed, "I'll go
buy you a new set of clothes, and you should revert to your original appearance." Li Shengnan said, "That's great. But, I'm afraid you have something
else do, right?" Jin Shiyi laughed, "Nothing escapes your notice. I found those two people a bit suspicious and wanted to find out what
kind of people they are. Anyway, you need to use your internal energy to heal your injuries, so this room is perfect for you. I'll be right back." In fact, he was still hiding something from Li Shengnan;
he already knew the identities of Bai Lu and the other man.
Li Shengnan smiled and said, "I know you won't go alone. Okay, go ahead!" Judging from her tone, she clearly
knew that Jin Shiyi was still hiding some things from her. Jin Shiyi felt a pang of guilt. Thinking of her still-healing injuries, he
almost gave up on pursuing Lu and Bai. But the shadow of another man drew him in. He also remembered that Li Sheng
possessed a precious sword for self-defense and many deadly hidden weapons. Although his martial arts skills hadn't fully recovered, he was more than capable of handling ordinary martial arts masters.
With this thought, he felt he had found a reason to justify himself and finally left with peace of mind.
Jin Shiyi's horse was a fine Mongolian steed. With a swift whip, he spotted the two men in less than the time it takes to eat a meal. Lu
and Bai were at a fork in the road. Bai Yingjie, who had traveled to the capital with his father in his youth, reined in his horse and said, "Take the eastern
road ."
Just as Jin Shiyi was about to spur his horse to pursue them, two swift horses suddenly galloped from the western path, instantly
overtaking Lu and Bai and blocking their way.
Lu Yinghao was furious and drew his sword, but Bai Yingjie, being more cautious, stopped him and called out, "Friend, please let me pass!"
Before he could finish speaking, the tall man on the front suddenly raised his hand. Lu Bai and his companion felt a chill run down their spines and were startled. Their two
mounts also suddenly neighed and leaped up. Lu Bai and his companion quickly scrambled off their horses. The two mounts seemed to have gone
mad , jumping a few times before foaming at the mouth and collapsing, whimpering in agony.
Jin Shiyi recognized the two men as disciples of Meng Shentong. The tall man was Xiang Hong, Meng Shentong's most skilled disciple
, and the other was Hao Hao, Meng Shentong's second disciple. Seeing that Xiang Hong had easily knocked over Lu and Bai's
mounts , Jin Shiyi thought to himself, "It's been a few years, and their Asura Yin Sha Gong has reached the fourth level. No wonder these two mounts couldn't
withstand it."
At this moment, Bai Yingjie had also unleashed his true energy and asked in a deep voice, "What grudge do I have against you? Why did you kill my mounts ?
"
Xiang Hong coldly replied, "Where is my young lady?" Bai Yingjie was taken aback and said, "What do you mean, 'your young lady '? I don't even
know who you are." Xiang Hong sneered, "Bai, what are you pretending to be stupid for?
What ? Tell me quickly, where did you hide my young lady?"
Jin Shiyi was still more than half a mile away from them, but he could hear their conversation clearly and was stunned. It turned out that
the reason he had been tracking Lu and Bai, even abandoning the still sick Li Shengnan, was to inquire
about Gu Zhihua's whereabouts from them. Unexpectedly, Xiang Hong had revealed it first. The "my young lady" he referred to was
undoubtedly Gu Zhihua.
Lu Yinghao angrily retorted, "Nonsense! Miss Gu is my junior sister! Who are you to presume to claim her as your
young lady? " Xiang Hong
sneered, "Your junior sister? Didn't your sect leader, Cao Jin'er, expel her long ago?" Lu Yinghao retorted angrily, "
This is our sect's business; it's none of your concern!" Bai Yingjie said, "You two are unaware; Miss Gu has already
returned to the Mangshan sect." Lu Yinghao, his longsword already drawn, snorted and said, "Senior Brother Bai, why bother arguing with them? Just
ask them if they'll let us pass!"
Xiang Hong laughed, "Junior Brother Hao, this brat dares to be so domineering in front of us! Isn't that ridiculous? Heh,
heh! If you're unreasonable, then we're the ancestors of unreasonable people!" Lu Yinghao widened his eyes, suppressing his anger, and said:
"Hearing you say that, you seem to have a lot to say? That's right, we came to the Gu family in Xiangyang to look for our junior sister Gu
. What business is it of yours? What's your reasoning? Tell me, tell me!"
Xiang Hong deliberately teased him, laughing loudly, and said slowly, "So what if Miss Gu is Meng Shentong's junior sister?
Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher—these are the ancestral tablets that every family has. You should know that, right? Although the Master is an elder, he is still
not as important as one's own father, right? Besides, Cao Jin'er is just her senior sister, and you are just her senior brothers! I was
ordered by her own father to find her and bring her home. How can I not care about her whereabouts? Tell me, where have you hidden her?"
Zi Yingjie had already guessed that they were Meng Shentong's disciples and were secretly using the Shaoyang Divine Skill to prepare
to fight against , so he let his junior brother argue with them. Lu Yinghao was an honest man. In his mind, he never regarded Meng Shentong as
Gu Zhihua's father. Therefore, when the two called Gu Zhihua "my young lady", he did not think of Meng Shentong in this
regard . Suddenly waking from a dream, he paused for a moment, then flew into a rage, shouting, "So you two scoundrels are
lackeys of that old thief Meng! Humph, humph, I've been waiting to get my hands on you!"
Xiang Hong yelled, "Watch your mouth
, you brat! You can insult us all you want, but how dare you insult our master?" Lu Yinghao retorted, "I'll insult you anyway, that old thief Meng! That old thief Meng!" Xiang Hong flashed forward, striking Lu Yinghao with a palm strike,
shouting , "Go ahead and insult me! For every insult you utter, I'll slap you across the face!"
Lu Yinghao was prepared. As soon as he uttered the insult, his longsword immediately twirled, flashing out with a sharp slash. Among the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan,
besides Lü Siniang, Lu Minzhan was the most skilled swordsman. Lu Yinghao's move, combining offense and defense, was a superior sword technique passed down in his family
.
Unexpectedly, Xiang Hong's palm strike utilized the power of the fourth level of the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique. Moreover, he had learned
a few . Lu Yinghao suddenly felt a chill seep into his skin, a biting wind penetrating to his bones. He couldn't help but shudder, his sword strike veering off
course. In that split second, Xiang Hong had already moved in front of him, his large, fan-like hand about to strike his face!
In that critical instant, a flash of light appeared, slashing straight down between the two! It should be known that the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan each possessed
a set of skills from the One-Armed Nun. Lu Minzhan was known for his swordsmanship, Bai Taiguan for his swift saber, and Bai Yingjie, having received his family's training from a young age, had
surpassed masters, mastering the single saber to perfection. This strike came suddenly, truly as swift as lightning!
Seeing the blade flash before his eyes, Xiang Hong was startled. He had no time to slap Lu Yinghao.
Even with his mastery of Ji Xiaofeng's footwork, the blade still managed to slice off half of Lu Yinghao's sleeve.
Enraged, Xiang Hong opened his iron fan to protect his chest, raised his right palm, and unleashed the power of the fourth level of the Asura Yin Sha Technique, this
time with all his might, aiming at Bai Yingjie. His junior brother, Hao Hao, had already pounced on Bai Yingjie. Hao Hao used a single-stroke acupoint striking technique, his moves
equally fierce, but his Asura Yin Sha Technique was far inferior to his senior brother's, only reaching the second level.
Although Lu Yinghao was shivering from the cold, his swordsmanship remained sharp. He unleashed
his longsword, blocking Hao Huo's judge's pen. Just as Hao Hao was about to dodge, Bai Yingjie suddenly swung his blade in a backhand strike. Hao Hao clearly saw the blade coming at him, but he couldn't dodge. He felt a chill on his fingertips as
his right pinky finger was severed. This was only because Xiang Hong intervened in time, deflecting Bai Yingjie's blade with his palm; otherwise
, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Instantly, the two pairs of brothers engaged in a fierce battle. The clanging sounds filled the air as Bai Yingjie unleashed seventeen or eighteen strikes in quick succession. The seventeenth strike
wounded Xiang Hong's shoulder, and the eighteenth severed one of Hao Huo's fingers. However, Lu Yinghao's situation was the opposite. His swordplay
gradually became less effective. Logically, given their respective family traditions, their martial arts skills shouldn't be so different, but there was a reason for this. It turns out that
after Gu Zhihua handed over Lü Siniang's last works—the three chapters of the "Shaoyang Divine Skill Manual"—Cao Jin'er selected several junior brothers to practice
the "Shaoyang Divine Skill." Practicing the Shaoyang Divine Skill requires not only a solid foundation in martial arts but also a calm and peaceful mind. Those with quick tempers, no matter
how strong their martial arts, cannot master it. (This is why Cao Jin'er was not as effective as her junior brother Yi Zhongnian in resisting Meng Shentong's Asura Hidden Fiend Skill
.) Bai Yingjie was one of the junior brothers Cao Jin'er chose, while Lu Yinghao had never learned the "Shaoyang
Divine Skill .
Lü Siniang's "Shaoyang Divine Skill" mental cultivation method, which she had mastered in her later years, was originally intended to deal with Meng Shentong. However, only those with her
level of skill, who had also learned the Shaoyang Divine Skill, could break through the ninth level of the Shura Yin Sha Skill. People like Yi Zhongmou could at most
handle the seventh level. As for Bai Yingjie, he was naturally a bit weaker, but he could barely
handle .
But now it was a chaotic battle between the two sides. Although he could still barely cope, his junior brother Lu Yinghao was already struggling.
Jin Shiyi thought to himself, "If I don't go out soon, they'll be in big trouble!" Of course, he wasn't afraid of Xiang Hong
's Shura Yin Sha Skill. Fearing the horse might not be able to withstand the strain, he first tied his mount to a willow tree by the roadside, then swaggered up to it, shouting in
a high-pitched voice, "What's wrong with you guys? Fighting in broad daylight, and
not even a proper fight! You've been fighting for ages, and it's still going on! You're utterly incompetent! I'm getting impatient, get out of my way
! Get out of my way!"
At this moment, they were at the most crucial point of their fight. Bai Yingjie's swift blade was gradually being countered by Xiang Hong. Seeing victory in sight, Xiang Hong
was unwilling to let up. The two men, Lu and Bai, were pressed so tightly that they could barely breathe, let alone "give way."
In fact, Xiang Hong had already seen someone approaching on the road, but he didn't recognize this person as Jin Shiyi and didn't
pay any attention to him . Seeing Jin Shiyi tie up his horse first and then swagger over, speaking with sarcasm and insults, clearly intending to cause trouble
,
Xiang Hong was instantly enraged and filled with malice. As Jin Shiyi approached, Xiang Hong suddenly struck him with a palm! Jin Shiyi cursed, "Outrageous! Not only do you refuse to move aside, but you also try to hit me!" Xiang Hong's palm struck Jin Shiyi squarely in
the chest. Seeing Jin Shiyi charging towards him as if nothing had happened, Xiang Hong panicked. In a flash,
just as Xiang Hong was about to unleash his second palm strike, Jin Shiyi grabbed him and threw him away like a chick!
Jin Shiyi plunged into the center of the melee. Bai Yingjie's single-edged sword, Lu Yinghao's longsword, and Hao Hao's judge's pen—all three weapons,
in that instant, were too powerful to be separated, and all three struck Jin Shiyi simultaneously.
Bai Yingjie and Lu Yinghao cried out in alarm, but Hao Hao's judge's pen slammed down forcefully. Ignoring Bai and Lu, Jin Shiyi
snatched the pen from Hao Hao, breaking it in two, and shouted, "You and your senior brother get out of here too!" He then
grabbed Hao Hao like a chicken and threw him to the ground, landing right next to his senior brother.
The two brothers, thrown by Jin Shiyi, felt not only pain but also a burning sensation all over their bodies.
Jin Shiyi had severed their triple burner meridians, shattering their Asura Yin Sha Technique in one fell swoop. Fortunately, they hadn't lost all their power and could still
run. At this moment, they only wished they had two more legs; they dared not look back!
Bai and Lu, still shaken, stared intently and saw that Jin Shiyi had no wounds, not even a tear in his clothes.
Yet, their swords and knives had clearly touched his body. This shock was even greater than before! Their initial surprise stemmed from the fear of accidentally
injuring Jin Shiyi, but their current astonishment stemmed from Jin Shiyi's unbelievable martial arts skills. In truth, Jin Shiyi had only used
a single technique from internal martial arts called "slippery," but firstly, the difference in their abilities was too great, and secondly, their instinctive reaction when their swords touched
Jin Shiyi's clothing caused them to lessen their force, thus leaving even his clothing unharmed.
Lu Yinghao's name truly reflected his character. A forthright and generous man,
Bai
Yingjie felt both gratitude and admiration for Jin Shiyi. He approached and bowed deeply. Jin Shiyi smiled and said, "We're all on the same side, it's only right to help each other in times of trouble.
Brother Lu, there's no need for such formalities." Bai Yingjie said, "Forgive my poor eyesight, but I don't know where I've seen you
before met you two at the Mangshan Gathering two months ago. I'm a lay disciple of the Shaolin School."
There were no fewer than five or six hundred disciples from various schools attending the Mangshan Gathering. Lu Yinghao and Bai Yingjie were
prominent figures and easily recognizable. Jin Shiyi's explanation didn't raise any doubts in Lu Yinghao's eyes. Feeling apologetic, he awkwardly smiled and said:
"There were so many people at the Mangshan Conference. Now I remember, Brother Gan only arrived on the day of the conference, with the old hero Deng Chaoyuan
and others. I felt his face looked familiar when I saw him just now, but I couldn't remember his name." At that conference, Master Tongchan
led "Eighteen Arhats" to arrive the day before, and Deng Chaoyuan led more than twenty lay disciples to arrive the next day. Lu Yinghao
was embarrassed to say that he didn't recognize Jin Shiyi, so he brought this up. Moreover, in his mind, he did indeed regard Jin Shiyi
as one of the Shaolin lay disciples who came to Mangshan with Deng Chaoyuan to attend the conference.
Jin Shiyi chuckled inwardly, but feigned admiration, saying, "Brother Lu, your memory is truly excellent! There were
568 ; it's remarkable that you still remember my face!"
Bai Yingjie said, "No wonder Brother Gan's martial arts are so superb; you're a high-ranking disciple of the Shaolin School! Brother Gan is invulnerable to swords and spears;
have you mastered your school's Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill?"
Jin Shiyi laughed, "I have practiced, but to say I've 'mastered' it, I'm far from it! I've only scratched
the surface ."
Bai Yingjie, however, was a shrewd man. The more he listened to Jin Shiyi, the more suspicious he became. It turned out that at that gathering, he was indeed the "guest master," tasked with
receiving guests. Although there were too many people to remember them all, he
paid special attention to the disciples of the most important sects: Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei. Yet, he couldn't imagine anyone like Jin Shiyi. Moreover, he knew that
Shaolin's Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill was rarely passed down to lay disciples; even Deng Chaoyuan, the head of the lay disciples, only had
a superficial understanding of it. He thought to himself, "If he were truly a lay disciple of Shaolin, given his martial arts skills, he should already be
famous in the martial arts world. Why have I never heard of him before?" However, despite his suspicions, he didn't suspect
Jin Shiyi of being a bad person. He was deeply grateful to Jin Shiyi for helping him in his most critical moment.
Seeing his senior brother's cold attitude, Lu Yinghao was quite puzzled. He thought to himself, "Even if he's just a
fellow martial artist, let alone someone who saved your life, you shouldn't treat him with such a cold face. Hmm, senior brother is usually a sociable person, why is he acting so strangely
today ?" Just as Lu Yinghao was wondering, Bai Yingjie stood up abruptly, bowed to Jin Shiyi, and said,
"Great kindness needs no repayment. We have some small matters to attend to on our way to the capital, so we'll take our leave." Lu Yinghao was in the middle of a pleasant conversation when his senior brother
urged stood up, then suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, oh no! My legs are numb and
unresponsive; how can I travel like this?" It turned out that because he hadn't practiced the "Lesser Yang Divine Skill," his body was invaded by the cold yin energy, making it impossible for him to...
After a while, the joints in his hands and feet became stiff from the cold. Bai Yingjie was about to help him up when Jin Shiyi smiled and said, "It's rare
to meet this, why not chat a little longer? I have some questions for you two!" He held Lu Yinghao's right hand and
Bai Yingjie's left, preventing either of them from moving an inch.
Suddenly, Lu Yinghao felt a warm current flowing through his body, penetrating his limbs, and he immediately felt incredibly comfortable. Bai Yingjie , who had also felt a bit chilly in the spring, had his slight coldness instantly disappear
after Jin Shiyi's pull, as the heat penetrated his palms . Bai Yingjie, a martial arts expert, naturally knew that Jin Shiyi was using his superior internal energy to dispel the cold energy in him. He had no choice but to stop and thank Jin Shiyi, saying, "Thank you again, Brother Gan. May I ask what you wish to know?" Jin Shiyi asked, "Have you two visited the Gu family in Xiangyang?" Bai Yingjie replied, "Yes." Jin Shiyi asked, "Have you seen your junior sister?" Bai Yingjie asked, "Why do you ask?" Jin Shiyi said, "I also know your junior sister. At the Mangshan gathering, she was acupunctured by Meng Shentong, and her whereabouts have been unknown ever since . I also wish to inquire about her ." Bai Yingjie said, "No need for you to worry, Brother Gan. Although she was in danger that time, she was fortunately rescued by a master and is now safe and sound ." He never expected that the person who saved Gu Zhihua from danger was none other than Jin Shiyi, the very person opposite him who was speaking to him. Jin Shiyi said, "I wanted to ask about her current whereabouts. Haven't you two already seen her?" Bai Yingjie hesitated for a moment before replying, "Yes, we have." Jin Shiyi asked, "Then where is Miss Gu now? Has she fully recovered?" Bai Yingjie hesitated again, thinking to himself, "Who is this Gan guy? Why is he interrogating Junior Sister Gu so ?" Lu Yinghao couldn't help but reply, "We're all on the same side, so you can listen. We saw Junior Sister Gu in Xiangyang, but she disappeared the next day. We're also trying to find out where she is!" Upon hearing this, Jin Shiyi was greatly surprised and hurriedly asked, "What happened? Zhihua, Zhihua , how did she disappear?" Jin Shiyi had always spoken in a high-pitched voice, but in his haste, he unconsciously opened his mouth and revealed his original accent. Bai Yingjie's heart skipped a beat, thinking, "This person's accent sounds so familiar. Could it really be someone I know? But I can't quite place him. Hmm, why is he using a falsetto?" Lu Yinghao wasn't as perceptive as his senior brother, but when he heard Jin Shiyi address Yu Sheng as "Zhihua" so intimately, he was also a little surprised. He thought to himself, "Judging from how he addresses her, he and Junior Sister Gu must be more than just casual acquaintances." However, although Lu Yinghao had some doubts, he was grateful to Jin Shiyi for saving his life and admired Jin Shiyi's martial arts skills, so he still told Jin Shiyi about their sect's affairs without any concealment. Lu Yinghao said, "To tell you the truth, we were ordered by our sect leader to go to Xiangyang to invite our junior sister back. Her adoptive father was Gu Zhengpeng of Xiangyang. Gu Zhengpeng passed away many years ago, and our junior sister has never visited his grave to pay her respects. So after the Mangshan Gathering, when our sect leader couldn't find her, she assumed she had gone back to her adoptive father's house. "When we arrived at the Gu family, we indeed found our junior sister, but no matter how we tried to persuade her, she refused to return to the mountain. She seemed very dejected and had no interest in anything. She kept saying that she only wanted to serve her adoptive mother until her old age and didn't want to enter the martial world again." Jin Shiyi felt a pang of sorrow upon hearing this, thinking, "It's all my fault." Lu Yinghao said, "Fortunately, our sect leader also anticipated that she wouldn't want to return to the mountain, so she sent two senior brothers, Cheng Hao and Lin Sheng, to come and present the sect's golden token to persuade her. Only then did she agree ." " Cao Jin'er issuing a golden token to summon a disciple of her own sect is no small matter. This golden token has a significant history it was left behind by the founder of the Mangshan Sect—the One-Armed Nun, a former Ming Dynasty princess—and passed down to successive sect leaders. It was only after receiving this golden token from her master that Lü Siniang dared to kill Yin." Hearing this, Jin Shiyi fully understood Cao Jin'er's intentions. It seemed she not only allowed Gu Zhihua to rejoin the sect but also intended to pass the leadership to her. Sure enough, Lu Yinghao said, "Senior Sister Cao truly intends for her to succeed as sect leader, but Junior Sister Gu doesn't know . She only thinks Senior Sister Cao was afraid she wouldn't return, so she used the golden token to summon her. Upon seeing the token, she had no choice but to agree." Jin Shiyi asked, "Since she agreed to return to the mountain with you, why did she disappear halfway?" Lu Yinghao replied, "She didn't disappear halfway; she disappeared from her home that very night." She and we agreed to set off early the next morning, but after returning from tomb sweeping that day, she did something extremely strange that night.” Jin Shiyi asked, “What strange thing?” Lu Yinghao said, “Because my junior sister had agreed to go with us the next morning, I slept soundly that night. But around midnight, I was suddenly awakened by a shrill scream. Senior Brother Bai woke up at the same time. He was more perceptive than me and recognized the scream as coming from the West Tower.” Jin Shiyi asked, “Did you two share a room?” Lu Yinghao said, “That’s right. Senior Brother Bai and I shared a room, which was farther from the West Tower. Senior Brothers Cheng and Lin shared another room, which was closer to the West Tower. The West Tower is where Junior Sister Gu’s boudoir is located. There are two rooms upstairs, and the other one is where her adoptive mother, Hanmin, lives.” Jin Shiyi said, “Hmm, I understand. Was that scream your junior sister’s voice?” Lu Yinghao said, “No, that was her adoptive mother’s scream.” Later, Senior Brother Bai and I rushed to the West Building and found two people at the top of the stairs. Jin Shiyi said, " It must be those two senior brothers—Cheng Hao and Lin Sheng, right?" Lu Yinghao said, "You guessed right this time, it was them. Senior Brothers Cheng and Lin's martial arts are much higher than ours, but somehow, they were ambushed without any warning. The two of them were lying in a heap , their faces covered in black soot, and we couldn't find any injuries, but they were delirious, only making "hehe" sounds, like idiots, staring with their big eyes, but they didn't recognize us and couldn't speak." Jin Shiyi thought, "They must have encountered something extremely terrifying, which is why they are in this state. But these two are outstanding disciples of the Mangshan Sect, people who have seen many storms, so logically shouldn't be like this. Moreover, why didn't they make a sound when they encountered a strong enemy?" " Lu Yinghao continued, "Seeing this, we knew something was wrong and rushed upstairs to call our junior sister, but her door was already open and she was gone. At this moment, Madam Han heard our cries and came out of her room." Jin Shiyi asked, "As far as I know, Gu Zhengpeng's wife is also a highly skilled female warrior, no less than her husband. Has she ever fought ?" Lu Yinghao replied, "No. She couldn't even see what the enemy looked like. According to her, she heard a noise coming from Gu's junior sister's room. When she got up, she only saw a dark shadow, seemingly carrying someone, fly across the roof tiles opposite her."

Before she could even nimbly give chase, she was struck by a tile. When we saw her, her forehead
was still bruised and bleeding.
Jin Shiyi was greatly surprised and thought, "Gu Zhihua has fully mastered Lü Siniang's teachings, and her martial arts are far superior to Cao Jin'er's
. Even Madam Han, whose martial arts may be slightly inferior, is still considered a first-rate expert in the martial arts world. How could she have offered no
resistance? Have I been kidnapped by the enemy?"
Lu Yinghao continued, "At first, I thought it was the work of Meng Shentong's disciples, but according to Senior Brother Bai, Senior Brothers Cheng and Lin's
symptoms don't seem to be from the Asura Yin Sha Gong. Unfortunately, both of them are unconscious and unable to speak. We invited famous doctors to
treat them, but after several days, they are still the same, showing no signs of waking up. There's simply no way to get any
information out of them." Jin
Shiyi pondered deeply, finding many strange and unusual aspects to the matter. Had Gu Zhihua disappeared on her own
, or had she been kidnapped by the enemy? If kidnapped, the kidnapper must be at least someone of Meng Shentong's caliber.
Bai Yingjie said, "I initially suspected Meng Shentong as well. But firstly, Senior Brothers Cheng and Lin were not
injured by the Asura Hidden Fiend Technique; secondly, the two disciples of Meng Shentong we encountered earlier were also investigating Junior Sister Gu's whereabouts, indicating that Junior Sister Gu was not
in the hands of Meng Shentong or his henchmen." Jin Shiyi thought to himself, "There is a third reason you don't know yet. Meng Shentong
is currently in the capital. Considering the journey and time, it's impossible for him to have kidnapped his daughter in Xiangyang first." Because of this, Jin Shiyi felt this
matter was an even greater mystery.
Lu Yinghao continued, "According to the rules of our Mangshan Sect, disciples who have been summoned by the sect leader with a golden token must bring the token
back to receive orders. Therefore, that golden token is already in Junior Sister Gu's hands." Jin Shiyi: "So, that gold medal was lost
along with Miss Gu?" Lu Yinghao: "That's right! That's why we're in a hurry to see our sect leader. The sect leaders
are still at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song. If we see our sect leader, we plan to go to Shaolin Temple first, hoping to reunite with my brother then."
Jin Shiyi: "You're busy on your journey, I won't keep you any longer. The horses those two left behind are perfect
for . Farewell, until we meet again."
As Lu Yinghao was bowing to Jin Shiyi in farewell, Bai Yingjie suddenly said: "I am deeply grateful for your help this time. But
may I ask your real name?" As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Jin Shiyi. Lu Yinghao was taken
aback , thinking: "Haven't we already told him his name? Why do you suspect it's fake?" He feared Jin Shiyi would
be displeased.
Jin Shiyi smiled faintly and said: "Brother Bai is indeed a shrewd man." " Once you see Senior Sister, you'll naturally understand who I am
!"
Lu Yinghao was taken aback. In that instant, before he could even ask another question, Jin Shiqian's figure blurred, and he had already crossed
the three-way intersection, mounted his steed, and galloped away.
Although Jin Shiqian had played a big joke on Lu Bai and the other two, his heart was heavy. He thought of
Gu Zhihua , thinking, "Zhihua has encountered disaster, how can I ignore it? That night, only Cheng Lin and the other two had met with the enemy.
If I could make them come to their senses, perhaps I could find some clues." Thinking of this, a scene from the past suddenly surfaced
in his mind. It was the night he and Gu Zhihua met at the Mangshan Children's Gathering, when Li Shengnan suddenly appeared, risking her own meridians and suffering serious injuries
to stop him from chasing after Gu Zhihua. "If I tell Shengnan about this, will she let me go to Xiangyang to investigate Zhihua's whereabouts
?" She is still recovering from the poisoning at the hospital. If she refuses to come with me, can I just abandon her?
The images flickered in his mind, leaving him in turmoil! It was truly a case of:

fearing the person before him might not understand, finding it hardest to dispel past feelings.
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