【The Calamity of Ten Thousand Flowers】(Chapter 53)

Author: Xiang Wang Wumeng
Published on March 12, 2017 on Yirentang
Word Count: 20,000
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Foreword: In the previous chapter, I launched a small guessing game, which received many comments from readers.
I was impressed by your rich imagination and meticulous analytical skills, and I would like to express my gratitude
for your long-term support and love for my work. As for the answer to the question, I cannot give a definitive answer at this time. I can only
say that many people's guesses are very close, and some even guessed the identity of the Iron Mask perfectly. The rest will
be revealed in the remaining chapters!
Furthermore, because my work has been published for a long time and updates have been slow, many people have forgotten the previous plot and characters
. To facilitate reading, I have prepared a character introduction before the main text, hoping to evoke everyone's memories and
better understand the plot development and direction. However, it should be noted that due to the large number of characters, I
have only selected characters who have a key impact on the plot this time. Those who only have minor roles are not included, and those who have only appeared once or twice are not
listed for the time being, such as Xue Hongfei, Tie Rufeng, and Ling Xuzi. The introductions are roughly arranged according to the order of the characters' appearances.
I would like to express my special thanks to my friend gdgzfallen for his valuable suggestions!
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Character Introduction: Zhu San, the owner of Fenglai Inn in Gutian Town by the East China Sea, has a hidden identity as the illegitimate son
of Emperor Jianwen (Zhu Yunwen), who was left behind in the common people. He squandered his family fortune and became a local ruffian. By chance, he saved
the "Mad Beggar of Lingnan" and received the "Yin Yang Bliss Grand Canon" from him. He then used various means to successively possess
two pairs of mother-daughter sisters, Shen Xueqing, Shen Yao, Shen Yue, and Shen Yuqing, and transformed himself into
the head of the Lin family, one of the four great families, thus embarking on a path of hunting for women in the martial world.
The Mad Beggar of Lingnan, unanimously elected the "Southern King of Lewdness" at the Wan Hua Conference, is Zhu San's teacher and Shen Xueqing's father. He was severely injured in an attack after defiling Murong Yan, the daughter of the Murong
family, and escaped to Gutian Town where he was rescued by Zhu San.
Shen Xueqing, daughter of Shen Yao and the Mad Beggar, is innocent and naive with no experience in the martial world. She is raped by Zhu San, but
is later moved by his selfless rescue and becomes his first concubine.
Shen Yao, Shen Xueqing's mother, is jealous and narrow-minded. She is the wife of Lin Yue, the master of Ziyue Manor. As a child, she was kidnapped by
a madman and given to the Mad Beggar of Lingnan. She had a daughter, Shen Xueqing, with him. Due to family pressure, she had to
give her daughter to her senior sister, "Fairy Biyun" Lu Qinyun, to raise. She suffered abuse from Lin Yue for many years before being conquered by Zhu San.
Shen Yuqing, daughter of Shen Yue and the ruthless demon, is known in the martial arts world as the "Ice Phoenix," one of the four great beauties of the martial arts world. She
has a cold exterior but a warm heart, inheriting her mother Shen Yue's lewdness and possessing an innate allure that prevents men from touching her body. Initially,
she had no affection for Zhu San, but after being embraced by him, her allure was awakened, and after being guided by her mother Shen Yue, she eventually submitted
to Zhu San.
Shen Yue, Shen Yuqing's mother, is gentle and mild-mannered. In her youth, she and her younger sister Shen Yao were raped and abused by the ruthless demon
, who then favored her, giving birth to Shen Yuqing. Due to the deep-seated lewdness within her, she secluded herself in a cave on Tianzhu Mountain, teaching her daughter under the guise of a master while
wearing a mask. Later, her daughter accidentally discovered her true identity, and she descended the mountain with her daughter to share a husband.
The Mischievous Demon, organizer of the Myriad Flowers Festival, leader of the lecherous thieves, possessed extraordinary martial arts skills, a perverse and vindictive personality, and
a penchant for slaughtering entire families. He was Shen Yuqing's biological father, killed by ten top masters in Dongting Lake, disappearing after falling into the water.
Lin Yue, head of the Lin family, one of the four great families, resided at Ziyue Manor in the East Sea. In his youth, he was severely
injured by the Mischievous Demon, rendering him unable to improve his martial arts and impotent. He appeared refined but was actually ruthless and vicious, dying in
a night raid by the Asura Cult.
Nangong Lie, head of the Nangong family, one of the four great families, was a bold and straightforward man, residing at Huanxiu Manor in Suzhou.
Having no sons, he held a martial arts contest to find a husband for his only daughter, Nangong Tianqi, but was ambushed by the Asura Cult and imprisoned
in their dungeon.
Nangong Tianqi, the only daughter of Nangong Lie, is one of the four beauties of the martial arts world. She possesses her father's temperament but also retains
a daughter's sensitivity. After a family tragedy, she escapes Suzhou and, escorted by the family's thirteen bodyguards
, seeks help from the Kongdong Sect, intending to reclaim Huanxiu Manor and restore the Nangong family's prestige.
Murong Qiu, heir of the Murong family, one of the four great families, is the son of Murong He and Feng Yuerong. He is complex,
cunning, and extremely ambitious. He secretly harbors villains for his own use, has a wide circle of friends, and is ruthless in achieving his goals,
yet is constantly thwarted by those behind the scenes.
Mo Haoyu, son of the Sword Saint Mo Wen, is strong-willed but indecisive and lacks assertiveness. Relying on his father's reputation
, he has roamed the martial arts world for three years, gaining only a hollow reputation and unsubstantiated achievements, yet remains as naive as a newcomer, lacking experience
.
Zhang Junfu, a direct disciple of Nangong Lie, secretly joins the Shura Sect, greedy and cowardly.
Yelü Hongtai, leader of the Asura Cult, is a descendant of the Khitan royal family. Inheriting his family's legacy, he leads the Asura Cult, aiming to restore
the Liao Dynasty. He is calm and collected, rarely showing his emotions.
Helian Muyu, head of the Vermilion Bird Hall of the Asura Cult, is alluring yet ruthless, bloodthirsty and lustful, resorting to any means necessary
. She cultivates a lewd technique of absorbing yang energy to replenish yin and is skilled in disguise.
Xiao Qinmu, head of the White Tiger Hall of the Asura Cult, son of Elder Xiao Yi, is straightforward, decisive, and courageous,
making him Yelü Hongtai's first choice for external missions.
Xiao Yi, one of the elders of the Asura Cult, is extremely cunning. He served as an envoy to the Oirat Mongols for eight years, persuading them to form an
alliance with the Asura Cult.
Old Wu, originally named Chang Sen, is the third son of Chang Yuchun, a famous general of the Ming Dynasty. Mature and steady, he dedicated his life
to clearing the name of the wronged injustices of the Jingnan Campaign and helping the descendants of Emperor Jianwen regain the throne.
Jing'er, an orphaned daughter of Master Wu, is quiet and gentle, skilled in medicine, but not in martial arts.
Xiao Hu, grandson of the legendary martial arts master, the Immortal in the Pot, has also been with Master Wu since childhood. He is optimistic, lively, and mischievous
, a chatterbox, and possesses superb light-footed skills.
Fang Tang, a wandering scholar in blue robes, is free-spirited and elegant, enjoys admiring beautiful women, and is adept at using hidden
weapons.
Yelü Hongdu, the young master of the Asura Sect and younger brother of Yelü Hongtai, is calm and collected, and admires the Holy Maiden Helian Yufeng.
Su Xinyue, originally named Helian Yufeng, was the most famous courtesan in Yangzhou, possessing unparalleled beauty. Using her courtesan status as
a cover, she cultivated rare flowers for the Asura Cult. Although she was a holy maiden of the Asura Cult, she harbored irreconcilable
conflicts with the cult. Her personality is unknown.
Long Xingyun, the master of Tianlong Manor outside the Great Wall, was tall, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts. His personality is unknown.
Yemoti, the envoy of the Oirat Mongols and leader of the Thirteen Eagles, was calm, steady, and a confidant of the Third Prince of the Oirat Mongols.
Murong He, the head of the Murong Clan, one of the four great families, resided in Baiyun Manor in Fuzhou. He was conservative and disliked
conflict. He was ambushed and severely injured, confining him to bed.
Feng Yuerong, Murong He's wife and Murong Qiu's mother, was gentle and weak-willed, with a tendency towards masochism. She was repeatedly
violated by her son Murong Qiu and a vicious servant, suffering countless humiliations.
Murong Yan, daughter of Murong He and Feng Yuerong, was once raped by Master Zhu San, a mad beggar from Lingnan. Later,
she committed incest with her younger brother, Murong Qiu, and devoted herself entirely to him. However, Murong Qiu only saw her as an object of his lust. She was timid and cowardly
.
Murong Fu, the head steward of the Murong family, was short and stout. He grew up with Murong He and held
high prestige within the family. He appeared kind, but was actually a lecherous and cunning man. In exchange for helping Murong
Qiu seize power, he forcibly took possession of the mistress, Feng Yuerong, and trained her as his personal slave.
Shang Buyi, originally named Chang Zhonghao, was the third son of Chang Mao, the eldest son of Chang Yuchun. He settled in Taiyuan, Shanxi, and was the
richest man in Taiyuan.
Yin Zhong, nicknamed the Lone Wolf of the Frontier, was the undisputed "Northern King of Lust" at the Wan Hua Assembly and a foot fetishist.
The Iron-Faced Man possessed extraordinary martial arts skills, his origins were unknown, and he was arrogant, haughty, and disdainful of others.
Xue Yunran, heir to the Emei Sect, is the most beautiful of the four great beauties of the martial arts world, nicknamed the Cold-Faced Jade Guanyin
.
She is aloof and arrogant, possessing exceptional martial arts talent. Ling Fei, the leader of the Seven Beauties of Emei, is adept at changing her stance depending on the situation. She is kidnapped and raped by the Iron-Faced Man.
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Chapter Fifty-Three: Fighting the Lecherous Thief
Last time, we discussed how Elder Wu plotted to seize power, Emei devised a plan to rescue their fellow disciples, and the case of the missing girls that shocked the entire city. Will the
truth be revealed? Let's find out in the next chapter…
Just as dawn was breaking, Elder Wu had already assigned tasks to everyone. Those who knew martial arts would each join a government
team, while those who didn't would remain in the manor to await orders. Xiao Hu, with the best lightness skill, was responsible for contacting the various teams.
The government put in a lot of effort for this operation. Not only were all the constables and yamen runners in Taiyuan City mobilized, but a group of people were also
transferred from surrounding county governments. The operation began at dawn, searching house to house from the east of the city.
Although the operation involved a large number of people, it was extremely disciplined. They knocked on each door and explained the reason for their visit,
and carefully arranged everything they moved, ensuring the people were not harmed in any way. This demonstrated their excellent training
. However, this also resulted in a very slow search; they only searched less than a hundred households in an hour, leaving Zhu San and his men
helpless.
As evening approached, the search was still fruitless. A whole day's work had only covered most of the eastern part of the city
. With nightfall imminent, the exhausted officials returned to their office. Zhu San and his group met and decided
to return to Shangjia Village first to make further plans. Xiao Hu, who was gathering intelligence, did not return with them.
The group walked to Shangjia Village and was about to enter when Shen Yuqing noticed someone
suspiciously watching them from a nearby alley.
Suspicious, Shen Yuqing signaled the others to go in first, while she quietly circled around to the back of the suspicious person
.
Having learned from her previous misunderstandings with Xiao Hu, Shen Yuqing didn't act rashly this time. 　　Instead, she carefully observed the man.
He was ragged, emaciated, and leaning on a bamboo cane, squatting on the ground, his eyes fixed on the direction of Shang Family Village, completely unaware of the person standing behind him. 　　Judging from his appearance, Shen Yuqing roughly knew his identity. She coughed lightly and said, "Are you a 　　member of the Beggars' Sect? Why are you sneaking around here spying on us?" 　　The man was startled. Being approached without realizing it was a major taboo in espionage. If the newcomer had attacked him 　　, he would already be in grave danger. He hurriedly turned around and saw a beautiful young woman. 　　Relieved, he mustered his courage and said, "I am indeed a member of the Beggars' Sect, but I wasn't spying on you. I was just..." "Seriously, 　　is this not allowed either?" 　　Shen Yuqing was about to teach the beggar a lesson when Xiao Hu arrived like a gust of wind 　　, smiling obsequiously, "Sister, you've misunderstood! Xiao Hu sent him here to wait for me. Please go back first, Xiao 　　Hu has something to discuss with him, he'll be back shortly!" 　　Upon seeing Xiao Hu, the beggar immediately dropped his roguish demeanor and bowed respectfully. 　　It was rumored in the martial arts world that the Beggar Clan was a mixed bag, but its hierarchy was remarkably clear, as this incident had shown! 　　Shen Yuqing then remembered that Xiao Hu was also a member of the Beggar Clan. Knowing that the Beggar Clan was extremely xenophobic, she knew that with her present, the 　　beggar wouldn't say anything. She glared at the beggar and turned to leave. 　　Back at the Shang Family Manor, it was already completely dark. Shang Buyi, seeing everyone's dejected expressions, knew the search 　　had been fruitless and was somewhat disappointed, but still warmly invited Zhu San and the others to sit down for a meal in the living room. 　　About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xiao Hu returned to the manor. Seeing that he looked hurried, Old Wu asked: 　　"Have the Beggars' Sect disciples found any clues? Tell everyone!" 　　Xiao Hu responded, "There are three clues. First, three female disciples from the Emei Sect came to Taiyuan. 　　Two of them are the Xie sisters, one of the Seven Beauties of Emei, and the third is unknown. They are searching everywhere, asking if anyone has seen 　　Ling Fei, one of the Seven Beauties of Emei. Second, there are signs of activity in an old, abandoned house in the north of the city. A disciple witnessed 　　someone entering the old house at night with exceptional skills. Third, last night, a disciple who was sleeping in the grass at the foot of the city wall 　　heard a man's laughter coming from the wall." 　　After listening, Old Wu thought for a moment and said, "The first clue is exactly as we expected. A female disciple from Emei has indeed gone 　　missing, which is why Xue Yunran appeared here. It's just unexpected that the missing person is Ling Fei, the leader of the Seven Beauties. The third 　　clue, that someone heard a man's laughter coming from the city wall, could be a hallucination, or it could be the laughter of the guards. 　　The second clue, however, is really suspicious..."

Shen Yuqing asked, "Senior suspects that old house is the den of the flower thief?"
Old Wu nodded and said, "Very likely. This thief has abducted so many young girls and can't leave the city, so he must be looking for
a secluded hiding place. This kind of abandoned old house is unlikely to attract attention, which suits the flower thief's needs perfectly. We shouldn't
delay. Xiao Hu, quickly contact the local branch and find someone to take you to find out the location of that old house. We'll conduct a night raid on
the thief's den!"
Xiao Hu received the order and immediately went out.
Old Wu said, "Although that old house is very suspicious, we can't be sure yet. Moreover, this thief is cunning, and
we may need everyone's combined efforts to deal with him. Let's eat first. We'll have the energy to capture the flower thief when we're full!"
Everyone sat down to eat as instructed, but they were all worried about the flower thief, so they remained silent and focused on
eating. They finished eating quickly, got ready, and waited for Xiao Hu to give the signal. Inside the
secret
chamber, Yin Zhong devoured roasted mutton, occasionally offering a piece to the girls around him.
The girls, as usual, huddled around him, offering their bodies in exchange for meager scraps. Qin'er
remained bound to the bed, having gone without food or water for four days. Her eyes were lifeless as she stared at
the ceiling of the chamber, appearing extremely weak. Having lived a life of luxury since childhood, she now deeply understood the agony of hunger and thirst.
The fragrant aroma of roasted mutton and the sounds of Yin Zhong's hearty eating filled Qin'er's nose and
ears, intensifying her hunger and thirst. She unconsciously made swallowing motions, but even her saliva
had long since dried up.
Yin Zhong glanced at Qin'er every now and then, and seeing her expression, knew the time was right. He stood up, took a bowl of wine,
and walked to the bedside, saying sarcastically, "Well? Have you come to your senses?"
Qin'er opened her mouth, but no sound came out. She only glared at Yin Zhong resentfully before closing
her eyes.
Yin Zhong said sinisterly, "Little girl, why are you so stubborn? Look at them,
aren't they all doing just fine after they obeyed me?"
After saying that, Yin Zhong winked at the girls who were standing there dumbfounded.
Zeng Chunxiu was the first to understand Yin Zhong's intention and hurriedly said, "That's right! Master cares for us a lot,
we have plenty to eat and drink. Little sister, if this continues, you'll starve. In my opinion, you should just submit to Master
! Don't you all agree?"
The other four girls were forced into this situation and were not as devoted as Zeng Chunxiu. Seeing Qin'er's stubbornness and
unwillingness to be an accomplice, they all remained silent and did not respond to Zeng Chunxiu's question. In particular, Li Jinlian and Deng
Shufang, having been whipped, both hated and despised Zeng Chunxiu. Not only did they not agree, they also glared at
her!
Zeng Chunxiu, feeling rebuffed and isolated, angrily said, "You lowly maids,
are you all mute? Hasn't the master treated you well?"
As if realizing she had acted presumptuously, Zeng Chunxiu quickly lowered her head after speaking, nervously glancing at
Yin Zhong. Seeing Yin Zhong's approving look, she arrogantly raised her head again, glaring at Li Jinlian and
Deng Shufang, saying, "What? Do you want the master to give you another beating?"
Lu Wan'er, the most timid and fearful, turned pale at the mention of beating, her voice trembling with tears, "
Don't...don't hit Wan'er...Wan'er will tell...Master...Master has been so kind to Wan'er...Wan'er
is so grateful..."
After stammering through her words, Lu Wan'er lowered her head, concealing her shame and fear.
Zeng Chunxiu nodded smugly and looked at the other three girls, saying, "And you?"
Zeng Chunxiu's arrogant and domineering behavior disgusted the three girls, but they dared not offend the old lecher,
so they could only say insincerely, "Yes... Master treats us with utmost care... We are grateful..."
Hearing this, Zeng Chunxiu became even more smug and couldn't help but laugh out loud,
making the iron chain around her neck rattle, making her look like a triumphant bitch!
Yin Zhong took a sip of wine and said, "It's been four days. Do you still hope those good-for-nothings can find this place? Rather than
suffer hunger and hardship, you'd better submit to me. As long as you behave, I'll treat you well, and even
take you to travel the world and live a carefree life. Isn't that much happier than your dull days confined to your chambers
?"
Qin'er listened silently, not uttering a word, but her heart was in turmoil. She knew that Yin Zhong's promises
were just a trick to deceive the young girl, but the frustration of hopelessness loomed over her like a dark cloud, leaving her
exhausted. Moreover, she was vaguely worried that Yin Zhong would lose patience and harm her. The fates of the other girls were vivid
in her mind, and they could happen to her at any moment.
Thinking of these things, Qin'er trembled all over, and her tightly closed eyes slowly opened.
Qin'er's subtle movements did not escape Yin Zhong's eyes. He sighed and said, "Actually, what I like is
not your body, but your exquisite jade feet. As long as you agree to submit to me now, I will not
defile your body and will allow you to serve me with those little feet. How about that? Isn't that good enough for you?"
Hearing Yin Zhong say that he could let her keep her virginity, Qin'er finally broke her silence and said rather eagerly,
"You... is this true?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Qin'er realized that she had misspoke and blushed with embarrassment. She quickly turned her head away and shut her mouth
.
Yin Zhong laughed loudly, "Who do you think I am? Why would I deceive a mere novice like you? Besides, you
're already at my mercy. If I wanted to, you would have already lost your chastity. Why wait until now?"
What Yin Zhong said was indeed true, and Qin'er naturally couldn't refute it. Her earlier blurt-out question had already proven her
willingness to compromise. Having received Yin Zhong's affirmative answer, Qin'er was now in a bind, but out of youthful modesty
, she could only remain silent.
Seeing this, Yin Zhong knew Qin'er was about to give in, so he decided to strike while the iron was hot, feigning impatience,
"You can think about it some more, but be quick. If you wait until I lose patience, even if
you're willing to offer yourself, you might not win my favor!"
Having said that, Yin Zhong turned and walked towards the recliner, casually saying, "You few go and persuade her; I'll rest
for a while."
The girls dared not disobey Yin Zhong's order and went to the bedside, but they didn't know how to speak, simply
standing there staring at each other in bewilderment.
Zeng Chunxiu, eager to prove herself, broke the silence first, saying, "Little sister, look how well Master has treated you
! What are you hesitating for? Quickly agree to Master's request, or you'll miss your chance!"
Qin'er, disgusted by Zeng Chunxiu, turned her head away, refusing to acknowledge her.
Zeng Chunxiu grew impatient and roared at the stunned Qi Qiuyue and the others, "Speak up! If you anger Master,
none of you will escape unscathed!"
Lu Wan'er trembled with fear, her voice trembling with tears, "Please...please...agree to Master's request
...otherwise...we'll all be punished...Wan'er is scared..."
With that, Lu Wan'er buried her face in her hands and began to cry.
Qin'er reluctantly opened her eyes and looked at the other girls who were suffering with her. She saw that Li Jinlian and Deng Shufang
were covered in whip marks, which was shocking to see. Her belief in resistance grew weaker and weaker.
Qi Qiuyue and Qin'er were both daughters of wealthy families in Taiyuan City. Although they weren't exactly friends, they had met a few times
. Seeing Qin'er's shifty eyes, Qi Qiuyue chimed in, "Qin'er, don't be so stubborn
. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing. Look at you these past few days, not eating or drinking. How can you manage? At this rate, you won't even make it out of here; you might
die before you do."
Zeng Chunxiu glared at Qi Qiuyue and said, "You lowly servant, what do you mean? Are you thinking of betraying your master?"
Qin'er was already torn. Qi Qiuyue's words, though gentle, struck a chord with her.
She couldn't help but ask, "Sister Qiuyue, tell me, isn't it painful for you to do that?"
Qi Qiuyue sighed deeply and said, "Of course it's painful, but when I think of my parents waiting anxiously for me
to come home..." " I'm not afraid of anything anymore," I told myself. I must live on, so that I'll have a chance to see
my parents again. Compared to their pain of losing their children, what are the suffering I'm going through now?"
Qin'er said sadly, "Then are we just supposed to endure this suffering?"
Qi Qiuyue gave a bitter laugh and said, "When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Perhaps this is fate!
How can we daughters escape the dictates of destiny? Now I don't care about anything else, I only have one belief, which is to return
to my parents' side and spend the rest of my life with them."
Qin'er was silent for a moment, then suddenly sighed softly, "I understand everything you're saying, sister. Please
untie me! I want to take a good bath."
Qi Qiuyue nodded and quietly began to remove the cotton bandages from Qin'er's wrists.
Qin'er's sudden change of heart delighted Zeng Chunxiu. She had never expected Qi Qiuyue's words to have
such a significant effect. So, she shamelessly said, "Little sister, congratulations! You've finally come to your senses! From now on, we
're sisters, and I'll take good care of you!"
Qin'er raised her eyebrows and said, "Pah! You shameless hussy! Who said we're sisters?"
Upon hearing Qin'er's words, Li Jinlian and Deng Shufang cheered in unison. After giving Zeng Chunxiu a disdainful look, they
also began to untie the cotton strips from Qin'er's ankles.
Zeng Chunxiu, enraged and about to lash out, remembered that Qin'er was Yin Zhong's most valued servant, and fearing she might
offend him, she could only stomp her foot in frustration and say to Lu Wan'er, "Let's go! Let's go serve our master!"
Lu Wan'er timidly replied, "You...you go first...Wan'er needs to bathe Qin'er...
and...Master didn't summon Wan'er..."
Seeing that the cowardly Lu Wan'er was also on her side, Zeng Chunxiu's anger flared even more.
She wanted to appease Yin Zhong alone, but feared he would blame her for acting on her own. Caught between a rock and a hard place, she stood awkwardly by
the bed, unsure whether to leave or stay.
Yin Zhong, half-closing his eyes, leaned back in his recliner, secretly pleased with himself. He hadn't intended to get involved in the girls' farce, but suddenly
remembered something, so he beckoned Zeng Chunxiu over.
Upon receiving Yin Zhong's summons, Zeng Chunxiu was overjoyed and quickly ran to his side, obediently kneeling
down.
Yin Zhong took out a key from under the recliner and tossed it to Zeng Chunxiu, saying, "There's a pair of socks in the brocade box in the corner. Go
and fetch them for her!"
Zeng Chunxiu had assumed Yin Zhong was summoning her to show her favor, but instead, she was simply being asked to run errands. Naturally, she was
somewhat unhappy, but dared not disobey Yin Zhong's wishes, so she could only nod and take out a pair of strange
and rare long socks from the brocade box in the corner, handing them to Qin'er.
Before long, the women escorted Qin'er, who had just bathed, to Yin Zhong's side and bowed in unison, saying, "Master
, Qin'er has finished washing and is ready to serve you."
While bathing, Qi Qiuyue had fed the hungry Qin'er some food, and with the women's
careful grooming, Qin'er had shed her earlier dejection and looked radiant. Her face
was flushed, whether from shyness, nervousness, or the aromatherapy, it was unclear.
Since Qin'er's clothes were soaked with sweat, Qi Qiuyue and the other girls helped her change into
a set of clothes carefully prepared by Yin Zhong. This set looked no different from ordinary clothes, but it was tight-fitting,
highlighting the girl's slender figure in every detail, appearing particularly frivolous and revealing, as if
tailor-made for a woman of the night. However, what was most striking was not her slightly protruding breasts, nor her slender waist
, but the pair of white stockings taken from the brocade box.
Ordinary socks usually only reach the ankle, and the longest never goes past the knee. But these white socks reached
all the way up to the thigh. If it weren't for the lack of a waistband and crotch, they would probably be mistaken for trousers. Moreover, the socks' special features
weren't just in their length; the material was also quite different from ordinary socks. They looked light, thin, soft, and comfortable,
clearly not made of cotton or linen, but of pure silk. Yet, they were exceptionally supple and elastic,
clinging tightly to Qin'er's rounded, slender legs like a second skin, fitting perfectly. Even the arches and ankles
were incredibly smooth, unlike ordinary silk which is prone to breakage and snagging.
Seemingly to highlight the socks' superior qualities, Yin Zhong didn't prepare trousers for Qin'er, only letting her wear these...
She wore a pair of underpants to cover her body, and although the stockings looked incredibly thin, Qin'er didn't feel cold when she put them on.
Instead, she felt warm and soft, indescribably comfortable, which showed that these stockings were no ordinary items.
Yin Zhong leered at Qin'er's beautiful legs and laughed, "How are they? Are these stockings comfortable?
These are treasures I went to great lengths to acquire. There are only three pairs, and this pair is for you, little girl!"
Zeng Chunxiu chimed in, "Master really treats Qin'er very well! We sisters are so envious!
Master, are these stockings made of silk? They look so soft!"
Yin Zhong seemed particularly interested in the stockings and immediately replied, "Indeed! These stockings are indeed made of silk
, but not ordinary silk. They are the unique celestial silk of Miao territory. This celestial silk is not only light and soft, but
also exceptionally strong, unbreakable even by swords. Besides its extremely limited production, the weaving technique is mastered by only
a handful of people in the world. Back then, I traded three top-class female slaves for three pairs of stockings, excluding..." " Of the pair that was given away,
only two pairs are left."
Zeng Chunxiu nodded repeatedly, saying, "Indeed, they are rare treasures. Sister Qin'er, hurry up and thank your master. Don't let
your master's kindness go to waste!"
Qin'er glared at Zeng Chunxiu, but she couldn't resist Yin Zhong's fiery and lewd gaze. She had no choice but to reluctantly
curtsy and say, "Thank you..."
Seeing that Qin'er had submitted, Yin Zhong no longer pursued the details. At this moment, he was eager to enjoy
the taste of those beautiful feet wrapped in silk stockings. So he said with a smile, "No need for formalities. Come forward and sit
opposite me. Let me have a good time playing with your little feet."
Qin'er hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and sat at the end of the recliner, opposite Yin Zhong.
Qi Qiuyue and the other four girls knelt on either side of Yin Zhong, ready to serve him at any time.
Yin Zhong's eyes gleamed as he said, "Little beauty, stretch out your little feet, don't be shy."
Knowing she couldn't escape this fate, Qin'er trembled as she raised her legs, slowly extending her delicate, exquisite feet
towards Yin Zhong.
Qin'er fully expected that a lecherous and lustful man like Yin Zhong would go berserk like a wild beast after getting his way,
so she turned her head to the side, tightly closing her eyes, waiting for Yin Zhong to unleash his desires!
However, Yin Zhong did not rush to fondle Qin'er's beautiful feet as she had expected. Instead, he reached out and
gently grasped her three-inch golden lotuses, holding them before his eyes and carefully admiring them from every angle, as if appraising a
precious piece of jade. He even clicked his tongue in appreciation, saying, "Not bad! Indeed, a pair of beautiful feet. I knew
I hadn't misjudged you!"
Qin'er was born into a wealthy family and had been pampered since childhood. She cherished her body, especially her jade
feet, which she frequently soaked and washed in cow's milk and sheep's milk. When going out, she would wrap them in layers of cotton to prevent
calluses from forming, making them particularly soft and smooth. In addition, Qin'er was not yet fully developed, and her jade feet were as delicate as she was.
Yin Zhong's large hand could easily hold her closed feet, making them even more suitable for playing with.
After admiring her feet, Yin Zhong began to gently caress them, from the ankles to the arches, then to the soles and
insteps, even each toe. He stroked every inch of skin, muttering to himself, "Hmm,
the arches are like crescent moons, the soles soft as cotton, perfect for caressing and playing with. The toes are like woven shells, smooth and lustrous, sucking on them
would be like holding jade beads in your mouth, the sensation must be exquisite!"
The gentle caresses left Qin'er at a loss, feeling as if Yin Zhong's hands possessed magic,
exceptionally warm and moist, as if a surge of heat was flowing from the soles of her feet, making her entire foot tingle and feel as if it had melted. She
didn't know whether to cry out, or laugh!
Yin Zhong, as the Northern King of Lewdness at the Wanhua Festival's Lewd Thieves Conference, can be considered the most lewd of thieves. However
, unlike most lewd thieves who regard sexual intercourse as the ultimate achievement, Yin Zhong, obsessed with feet, is single-mindedly
focused on women's bound feet. He believes that beautiful faces are common, but beautiful feet are rare. From
the degree to which a woman takes care of her feet, one can see her quality of life and temperament. Therefore, he regards the quality of her feet as
the primary standard for judging a woman's beauty. If a woman's small feet do not satisfy him, no matter how beautiful her face is,
Yin Zhong will discard her like trash.
Like most notorious lechers who have their own unique methods, Yin Zhong also mastered a complete and skillful set
of techniques for lewdly playing with a woman's feet. Without touching any other part of a woman's body, he could
arouse her desire and make her feel aroused simply by massaging and caressing her feet. Qin'er, as a pure virgin who had not yet experienced
the pleasures of lovemaking, only felt itchy and hot all over under Yin Zhong's lewd skills.
Little did she know that these were signs that she was aroused.
While playing with Qin'er's jade feet, Yin Zhong observed her expressions and movements. Seeing her face flush,
her breathing quicken, her teeth clenching her red lips, and her body trembling slightly, he knew this pure and innocent girl was slowly becoming aroused.
He then lifted Qin'er's soft, fragrant feet, gently supporting her heels with his palms, pressing his fingers on her Taixi and
Qiuxu acupoints from both sides. Then, he lowered his head, extended his tongue, and slowly and gently licked upwards from her heel to
the base of her toes, repeating this motion.
"Ah...no..."
Qin'er was struggling with the various wonderful sensations of her feet when suddenly touched by the gentle lick of his tongue. Her tense defenses
were easily broken down by this gentle attack, and she couldn't help but cry out in surprise, her body trembling as if struck by lightning!
Yin Zhong coughed lightly, and the girls immediately understood, rushing forward to soothe Qin'er's emotions. Qi Qiuyue even embraced
Qin'er's head, gently kissing her fragrant lips.
Yin Zhong smiled with satisfaction, continuing to lick and savor Qin'er's small feet until they were completely wet
. His saliva soaked through her stockings, revealing the natural white and pink color of her jade-like feet!
Qin'er wanted to cry out, but Qi Qiuyue sealed her mouth. She tried to struggle, but the other girls held her down. Her
pent-up desire couldn't be released, festering within her. She felt her feet becoming increasingly sensitive, her body
floating, as if in paradise. A clear spring quietly overflowed from her crotch, wetting her peach-colored underpants;
a small wet patch was clearly visible.
Yin Zhong secretly rejoiced; his penis had already quietly hardened, its engorged head overflowing with desire.
Excited and lustful, he stared intently at the mysterious flower valley covered by the thin cloth between the girl's legs, ready to launch
a fierce attack at any moment. However, Yin Zhong was not comparable to those inexperienced lechers. In his life, he had plucked countless beauties
, including many like Qin'er. If he were to rank them, Qin'er would probably not even be in
the top five of his harem. It was only because Yin Zhong had been away from the ranks of lechers for twenty years that he had finally encountered someone who moved his heart!
Yin Zhong knew that Qin'er would eventually be his plaything, and he did not want to rush things. So he picked up Qin'er's small and
delicate jade feet, placed them side by side, and slowly moved them to his crotch, placing them on his proudly erect penis
!
Before Qin'er could understand what was happening, her delicate foot landed on Yin Zhong's penis. The unfamiliar
sensation, unlike the touch of lips and tongue, made her furrow her brow slightly. She felt as if she were stepping on a red-hot iron rod, incredibly hot yet slippery
, like a catfish.
Qin'er instinctively tried to escape, but Yin Zhong firmly pressed her small foot onto his penis and
began to move it up and down.
Qin'er struggled several times to no avail, and could only submit to his actions. Gradually, she became accustomed to the hot, sticky sensation of the penis beneath her foot,
and even let out a dreamlike moan from her almond-shaped eyes!
Yin Zhong felt incredibly pleasurable as those delicate, white feet clad in silk stockings trampled on him. He hissed and
exclaimed, "Mmm...so good! Your sexy feet are practically made for serving men!
Open your eyes and see how much you're enjoying my cock!"
Hearing this, the girls discreetly helped Qin'er up. Qin'er unconsciously opened her eyes and saw her
bound feet straddling an ugly, thick, black penis, moving up and down on its own. The old
lecher's hands merely placed on either side of her jade feet, applying slight pressure to prevent them from veering off course, without exerting any force.
Every time the ugly, thick, black penis tried to stand up, it was trampled and subdued by her feet.
Excited fluid continuously flowed from the single eye at the tip of its mushroom-shaped glans, slowly seeping into the soles of her feet with each movement, emitting a unique, lewd
scent!
The lewd scene filled young Qin'er with shame, her face turning red from her neck to the roots of her ears.
She wished she could disappear into the ground. Panicked, she closed her beautiful eyes and desperately tried to lift her delicate feet, wanting to escape
the ugly penis that brought her shame and humiliation!
But all of Qin'er's efforts were in vain. Yin Zhong firmly grasped her soft feet, teasingly
tapping and bumping the sensitive soles with his glans, rubbing his white silk heel, slick with semen, against the glans, causing Qin'er
to groan softly again!
Yin Zhong, pleased with himself, was about to further defile her beautiful feet when he suddenly heard a strange noise. Being cautious by nature, he immediately
fell silent, swiftly sealing the girl's pressure points, extinguishing the oil lamp on the wall with his palm fan,
and listening intently to the source of the noise!
About
half an hour later, Xiao Hu returned to Shang Family Manor. Before even landing, he said, "I've located
that old house. It's surrounded by houses on both sides, with many streets and alleys, and it's backed by a hillside and
dense forest, offering numerous exits. It's indeed a good hiding place. To avoid alerting them, I didn't fire a signal arrow,
but left two Beggar Clan disciples there to guard it. Grandpa, what do you think we should do next?"
Old Wu said, "As I expected, since there are so many exits, we need to work together to ambush them in
advance, preventing the lecherous thief from escaping! Xiao Hu, you lead the way. Everyone else, go out, only leave
Jing'er and Buyi in the manor to wait for orders!"
Xiao Hu nodded and used his lightness skill to head north of the city. The others followed suit.
Soon, most of them arrived at the north of the city and met up with Xiao Hu. Zhu San, whose lightness skill was poor and who had to take care of Shen Yao
and her daughter Shen Xueqing, lagged behind.
It was already past midnight, and with strict government regulations, Taiyuan City was shrouded in darkness, with only a
few houses still lit.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhu San and Shen Yao and her daughter finally arrived. Xiao Hu had already led Shen Yuqing and
Old Wu to survey the surrounding terrain.
Old Wu gathered everyone together and assigned them their positions. Shen Yao and her daughter, whose martial arts skills were the weakest, were ordered to
guard the corner of the alley to the left of the old house with the two Beggar Clan disciples. Shen Yue was to guard
the corner of the wall to the right of the old house. Zhu San was to guard the main entrance, providing support to the left and right sides. Xiao Hu, with the best lightness skill, was to guard the junction between the old house and the back
mountain. Old Wu himself, along with Shen Yuqing, would sneak into the old house to investigate.
Upon entering the old courtyard, Old Wu and Shen Yuqing cautiously surveyed the area. Finding only a few dilapidated
wooden frames and an abandoned vegetable patch, nothing else, they quietly approached the house.
The house was dark, without any lights. Shen Yuqing gently pushed the door open and found it unlocked. She gave
Old Wu a wink, then darted inside, gripping her sword hilt, holding her breath, ready for a sudden
attack from the lecherous thief.
However, after a moment, there was still no movement. Shen Yuqing coughed lightly, and Old Wu followed
, taking out a tinderbox and lighting it. The house
was bare, the rotten furniture covered in cobwebs, and the tables and chairs dusty—truly
an abandoned place. But Shen Yuqing wasn't fooled by the dilapidated appearance. She walked around and noticed a strange circular mark on the dusty
floor. She quickly called Old Wu to come and investigate.
Old Wu carefully examined the area and gestured for them to investigate the inner room further.
The two entered the inner room and found it just as dusty and dilapidated as the outside. They had no choice but to return to
the suspicious circular mark.
Old Wu pointed to the circular mark and said, "This must have been caused by someone meditating. Judging from this mark, he
hasn't been away from here for more than three days!"
Shen Yuqing said, "That villain was hit by my attack. I think he must have meditated and healed here. But this place is completely
exposed; there's nowhere to hide. Could this be just a temporary place for him to heal, and he has another hiding place?"
Old Wu nodded and said, "Very likely. As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. Although there are signs of human activity here,..."
These signs indicate that no one lives here permanently. It seems we've come to the wrong place. However, we can continue to send people to
monitor this area; perhaps that lecherous thief will return.
Shen Yuqing was somewhat frustrated. He casually drew his sword and, in a fit of rage, slashed through a pile of broken tables and chairs in the corner
. Unintentionally, he discovered a tattered garment discarded in a corner.
Curious, Shen Yuqing used his sword to lift the garment and examined it closely. He was shocked to find that it was the same garment
worn by the lecherous thief who had attacked him that day. He exclaimed urgently, "Senior, look! This is the garment that lecherous thief wore! I tore it with my
palm strike. I think this thief is very likely hiding here. Let's search patiently again, and not miss any
corner!"
Old Wu nodded, using his cane to overturn the scattered tables and chairs, examining them carefully. Shen Yuqing then went to the inner room to investigate again
.
The empty room contained only a bed and no other furniture. After checking the surroundings, Shen Yuqing went to
the bed and carefully used his sword to pry open the tattered old mattress. He finally discovered the secret hidden beneath
and hurriedly called out to Elder Wu, "Senior! Come quickly! There's something here!" Elder
Wu quickly came to the inner room. Shen Yuqing lifted the mattress and tried to pull the hidden iron ring. The bed board
immediately split in two, revealing a large, circular hole.
Shen Yuqing looked down and saw that it was pitch black and bottomless. To find out the secret passage, Shen
Yuqing had a flash of inspiration. He rolled up the tattered clothes discarded by the lecherous thief, lit them with a tinderbox, and threw them down. The burning
clothes fell like a fireball, illuminating the lower part of the secret passage clearly.
Shen Yuqing, skilled and daring, disregarded any potential traps and descended the
secret passage by the light of the fire. Old Wu, unable to stop him, quickly signaled Zhu San and the others to be vigilant before following him down.
Seeing his clothes about to burn out, Shen Yuqing steeled his resolve and leaped down the wooden ladder. Using the fading
light, he quickly scanned the secret chamber. He saw several naked women lying haphazardly inside,
but no sign of the lecherous thief. Overjoyed, he became even more cautious.
Old Wu jumped down right after Shen Yuqing, looked around, and said, "The thief must have heard
the commotion and escaped ahead of time. But I've already sounded the alarm to alert those outside. Let's rescue them first
! Perhaps we can find out where the lecherous thief went from their mouths!"
Shen Yuqing saw that the secret room was completely clear and there was nowhere to hide, so he nodded, walked to the girls who were lying on the ground
, and said loudly, "We've come to rescue you. Where did that villain go?"
There was no response. Shen Yuqing looked closely and found that the girls on the ground had anxious eyes
but were silent. He knew that they had been acupunctured, so he quickly released the pressure points that had been sealed on the girls.
The first rescued girl was Lu Wan'er, who sobbed uncontrollably, "Thank you...thank you...
thank you...thank you..."
Shen Yuqing said, "You don't need to thank me. Where did that lecher go?"
Lu Wan'er stammered, "He...he...he..."
Seeing that Lu Wan'er was too frightened to get anything out of her, Shen Yuqing could only help up the second girl whose neck was chained
. Just as she was about to release her pressure points, the girl took advantage of Shen Yuqing's unpreparedness, turned around and pounced, a cold light flashing in her hand
—it was a dagger!
Shen Yuqing was a woman of great skill; how could she be ambushed by a woman with no martial arts skills? She snorted coldly,
casually parried, and knocked the dagger out of the girl's hand, angrily shouting, "You wretch! I kindly saved you, and you
repay kindness with enmity!"
The girl who attacked was Zeng Chunxiu. She was instructed by Yin Zhong to pretend to be unable to move and then launch an ambush
so that Yin Zhong could escape.
Seeing that she had failed, Zeng Chunxiu was not discouraged. She picked up the dropped dagger and lunged at Shen Yuqing again, her face contorted
like a vicious dog.
Shen Yuqing was not a soft-hearted person to begin with. Seeing Zeng Chunxiu's stubbornness, she yelled and grabbed Zeng Chunxiu
's wrist holding the dagger, pulling her body back with a thud. The dagger was already embedded in Zeng Chunxiu's
chest!
Zeng Chunxiu looked unwillingly at the corner of the secret room, murmuring with her last breath, "Master... this servant
... is going... first... take... care..."
The pitiful, tragic, and hateful Zeng Chunxiu ended her short life in this way!
Shen Yuqing glanced disdainfully at Zeng Chunxiu's corpse. Seeing her eyes staring unhappily at the corner of the secret room, she knew
something must have happened. So, disregarding the other girls, she went straight to the corner and found a small
crack in the corner of the wall.
Old Wu released the pressure points of the other girls lying on the ground and tossed a tinderbox to Shen Yuqing, saying, "Qin'er isn't here .
That lecherous thief must have escaped with her. Yu'er, hurry and chase after them!"
Shen Yuqing caught the tinderbox and, without a word, struck the crevice with her palm. With a crack, the fissure
opened, revealing a narrow, dark passage.
Shen Yuqing didn't have time to think and dashed into the secret passage.
Yin Zhong, anticipating that Shen Yuqing and the others would give chase, didn't leave but instead lay in ambush inside the passage
. Seeing a flash of red light, he knew Shen Yuqing had entered the passage. He smiled sinisterly, used all
his strength, and struck Shen Yuqing's face with both palms from the side.
Shen Yuqing had fought Yin Zhong before and knew his cunning. Although extremely anxious, she was
prepared for battle. Hearing a gust of wind from the secret passage, she quickly dodged backward, avoiding Yin Zhong's
full-force sneak attack. Simultaneously, she flashed her sword, striking towards the source of the attack!
Seeing his sneak attack fail, Yin Zhong knew he was no match for Shen Yuqing in a direct confrontation. He quickly pushed Qin'er forward and
fled towards the back of the secret passage.
Shen Yuqing reacted swiftly, sheathing her sword and supporting Qin'er. She gently set her down, then shouted, "You lecherous thief,
where do you think you're going!" and gave chase with lightning speed!
The exit of the secret passage led to a hillside north of Taiyuan City. This area was near the city's outskirts, densely wooded and overgrown with weeds,
rarely visited by humans.
After escaping the secret passage, Yin Zhong sealed the exit with stones, spat fiercely, and cursed, "You wretched woman
! You've caused me trouble time and time again, ruining my plans! I'll settle the score with you later!"
Having said that, Yin Zhong turned and fled towards the city gates. However, before he had taken ten steps, a figure appeared in front of him,
blocking his path. Startled, Yin Zhong broke out in a cold sweat!
Looking closely, Yin Zhong saw a ragged, unarmed youth.
He chuckled inwardly at his overreaction, but eager to escape and not wanting further trouble, he turned and walked in another direction.
However, after only a few steps, Yin Zhong found the youth had reappeared in front of him, smiling
at him. The smile made Yin Zhong inexplicably uneasy!
Normally, Yin Zhong would have attacked the youth, but now he was being pursued and couldn't afford to be exhausted.
So, with a cold snort, he changed direction again and used his lightness skill to flee at full speed!
The strange thing happened again; the boy blocked Yin Zhong's path once more. This time, Yin Zhong could no longer contain
his anger and roared, "Hey! Kid, are you a human or a ghost? Why are you blocking my way?"
The boy chuckled and said, "My name is Xiao Hu. I'm not a kid, and I'm not a ghost. Ghosts don't have shadows.
Look at me, do I look like one?"
Yin Zhong was furious and roared again, "I don't care if you're a human or a ghost, just don't block my way,
or I'll be very rude to you!"
Xiao Hu said nonchalantly, "Who's blocking your way? I've already said I'm Xiao Hu, not a puppy.
Why are you blocking my way? I just couldn't sleep at night, so I was just wandering around. It's none of your business." "Besides, you've already been
quite rude to me. Grandpa taught me from a young age that you should call those older than you 'brother,' those even older 'uncle,' those even older '
grandpa,' those older than you 'grandpa,' and those younger than you 'little brother.' You keep calling me 'little boy,'
you don't understand any manners at all. It must be because your parents didn't teach you properly when you were little..."
Seeing Xiao Hu's increasingly outrageous words, Yin Zhong grew more and more agitated. Before Xiao Hu could finish speaking, he angrily struck him with a palm
, shouting, "Shut up! I'll kill you, you little brat!"
Just as the palm was about to land, Yin Zhong couldn't help but reveal a sinister smile. But in the blink of an eye, Xiao Hu
vanished like a ghost, and the palm missed its mark.
Before Yin Zhong could react, the monk-like voice rang out behind him again: "It seems you not only lack
manners, but you're also a rude person. If you can't win an argument, you resort to violence. Didn't your mother teach you that a gentleman uses words,
not fists? And let me reiterate, I am Little Tiger, not a brat or a little rascal. If
you'd like, you can call me 'Young Master' or 'Grandpa Little Tiger.' I'm magnanimous and won't
hold those petty matters against you, nor will I tell anyone about your ill-mannered behavior..."
Yin Zhong was so angry his chest felt like it would explode. He roared to the sky and unleashed twelve palm strikes, each one filled with rage
, intending to blast Little Tiger into mincemeat!
However, after a flurry of palm strikes, Little Tiger remained unharmed, clapping his hands and continuing to
look at Yin Zhong with that smug grin, as if he had just watched a spectacular monkey show!
Yin Zhong's relentless attacks failed, and besides anger, he felt a growing sense of guilt. What filled him with even more despair was that
several figures were rushing towards him. The figure at the front, with a graceful bearing, was none other than
Shen Yuqing, the very person who had repeatedly caused him to suffer losses!
Xiao Hu had already spotted Shen Yuqing and the others approaching and said mockingly, "You're in trouble now! My brothers
and sisters know I've been bullied, and they've all come to seek justice for me! You'd better quickly apologize and call me 'Young Master.' If
Young Master is in a good mood, he might plead with the sisters to go easy on you!"
Only then did Yin Zhong realize that Xiao Hu's constant dodging and refusal to retaliate was because Xiao Hu was no match for him
. Xiao Hu's actions were merely a ploy to mislead him, buy time, and wait for reinforcements to arrive.
Unfortunately, Yin Zhong realized it too late. Shen Yuqing had already arrived in front of him, brandishing her sword and glaring angrily, "You villain!
Where do you think you're going to run now?"
Soon after, Elder Wu, Zhu San, and Shen Yue arrived one after another. Shen Yao and Shen Xueqing were responsible for taking care of the frightened Qin'er
and rescuing the other girls, so they didn't come. The five of them each stood in a different direction, surrounding Yin Zhong completely.
Yin Zhong glanced around, knowing he couldn't escape, and suddenly let out a wolf-like howl of laughter that
shook the surrounding area. He concluded by saying, "I never thought that I, Yin Zhong, the Lone Wolf of the Northern Frontier, who has lived a carefree life, would fall into
the hands of you juniors today! How hateful!"
Elder Wu said in a deep voice, "So you are Yin Zhong! Twenty years ago, when the righteous forces of the martial world joined forces to wipe out the remnants of the demons,
you and a few other demons escaped by chance. I thought you had long since turned to dust. I never expected you to be so incorrigible, actually
coming to Taiyuan City to stir up trouble. Truly..." "The net of justice is vast, yet nothing escapes it; surrender now!"
Yin Zhong sneered. "You old man, you do have some sense, but expecting me to surrender is wishful
thinking! My life is here; come and take it if you dare! Are you all coming at me at once, or a tag-team approach?"
While laughing wildly, Yin Zhong secretly observed the five men surrounding him. He knew they were no match for Shen Yuqing
. Although Xiao Hu was young, his movements were unpredictable, so he chose the other three as his entry point,
naturally targeting Old Wu directly.
Seeing that Old Wu was old and his lightness skill wasn't as good as Shen Yuqing's, Yin Zhong, taking advantage of Old Wu's unpreparedness, struck
him with a palm strike, hoping to create an opening.
Despite his advanced age, Old Wu possessed considerable skill. He neither dodged nor evaded,
but instead met Yin Zhong's palm strike head-on with a horizontal swing of his bamboo cane. A resounding "bang" echoed as their attacks landed solidly. Yin Zhong staggered back a step, while Old Wu remained unmoved,
the difference in skill immediately apparent!
Seeing his initial attack fail, Yin Zhong feigned another assault on Old Wu, but halfway through, he suddenly changed his attack,
striking Shen Yue beside Old Wu. Knowing her internal strength was far inferior to Old Wu's, Shen Yue dared not confront Yin Zhong directly, so she swiftly retreated two
steps, dodging his sudden attack.
Having found a weakness, Yin Zhong was overjoyed, unleashing a barrage of attacks, each strike ruthless and vicious.
Shen Yue knew that retreating further would give Yin Zhong an opportunity to take advantage, so she stopped dodging and instead focused her mind and energy
to prepare to receive the attack. Before she could make a move, she heard a voice say, "Let me handle this!"
Shen Yue looked closely and saw a short, stocky figure stepping forward to block her way. It turned out that Zhu San had come to Shen
Yue's rescue when she saw that she was in a bad situation. This act moved Shen Yue, who had almost never received any affection from a man
, to tears.
Seeing Zhu San's short, stocky build and unassuming appearance, Yin Zhong sneered, "Junior! Overestimating yourself! Take
this palm strike!"
Zhu San volunteered to fight for two reasons: first, to help Shen Yue out of a predicament, and second, to test his own strength
. He had heard his master, the Mad Beggar, mention Yin Zhong and knew he was no easy opponent. Therefore, he channeled his full
power into his palm, meeting Yin Zhong's
attack head-on! After another loud bang, Yin Zhong staggered back five steps before regaining his footing,
a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating internal injuries. Zhu San, however, remained as solid as a rock!
Everyone witnessed this exchange, but their expressions varied. Old Wu wore a gratified smile, Xiao Hu was
astonished, Shen Yue was overjoyed, and even Zhu San repeatedly examined his hands, seemingly in disbelief. Only
Shen Yuqing remained calm and composed, as if she already knew Zhu San possessed such strength!
Yin Zhong's wishful thinking completely failed. He originally thought that among the five, only Shen Yuqing was beyond his
ability to defeat, so he planned to take advantage of the situation to injure one or two of them first, and then escape. However, he did not expect that Wu Lao and Zhu San's skills
were also far superior to his. He was already struggling in a one-on-one fight, let alone facing five people at the same time. Breaking through would be
extremely difficult!
However, the vicious Yin Zhong did not admit defeat. Ignoring his injuries, he suddenly leaped over the
inexperienced Zhu San and struck Shen Yue behind Zhu San with a palm strike in mid-air.
"You're courting death!"
A delicate shout rang out, and the dark night sky was instantly filled with flashes of sword light. This not only neutralized Yin Zhong's attack
but also forced him to scramble back and fall to the ground. Several wounds appeared on his shoulders and arms, and
blood slowly oozed from the wounds, staining Yin Zhong's bare upper body red!
It was Shen Yuqing who drew her sword. Seeing Yin Zhong desperately attacking his mother, Shen Yue, she showed no mercy,
unleashing a precise and deadly move that forced Yin Zhong to retreat!
Yin Zhong stood up in a disheveled state, sealing several acupoints on his body to stop the bleeding.
He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll fight you to the death!"
With that, Yin Zhong suddenly opened his hands, palms facing upwards, then slowly clenched them into fists. At the same time
, he roared to the sky. In an instant, his body underwent a noticeable change. His meridians
bulged, even on his forehead. The meridians throughout his body erupted, intertwining like vines wrapped around an old tree. His limbs and torso also
became noticeably thicker, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if burning with raging flames!
Old Wu, a man of vast experience, cried out upon seeing this, "Everyone be careful! This is the evil technique of the extraterrestrial demons
, the Demonic Disintegration Technique. It sacrifices true essence in exchange for a temporary increase in power, and also temporarily removes the sense of pain—
it's terrifying!"
Before he finished speaking, Yin Zhong's palm strike arrived. Old Wu dared not rashly take it head-on, so he dodged it.
Yin Zhong's momentum did not diminish, and his palm struck the rock behind Old Wu. With a loud "boom,"
a large hole, about a foot in diameter, was blasted into the rock, demonstrating the terrifying power of the palm strike!
Missing his first attack, Yin Zhong roared wildly and pounced on Shen Yuqing like a mad dog. He had lost his mind,
attacking anyone he saw without considering who was stronger!
Seeing Yin Zhong's palm strike power increase, Shen Yuqing used the Ice Heart Technique, channeling cold energy into her sword and unleashing
twelve lightning-fast sword strikes, each one never leaving Yin Zhong's palm, blocking his path.
Yin Zhong, nearly driven mad, recklessly lunged for Shen Yuqing's sword tip, his wild, seemingly chaotic attacks
possessing immense destructive power.
Zhu San, fearing Shen Yuqing would be at a disadvantage, drew his Purple Moon Sword with a clang, aiming straight for Yin Zhong's back.
In his frenzied state, Yin Zhong reacted with lightning speed, turning and striking with a palm. The surging palm wind met the Purple Moon Sword, producing a
melodious whistling sound, forcefully deflecting the lightning-fast sword strike.
With Zhu San restraining him, Shen Yuqing's confidence surged. She pressed forward, shifting from defense to offense, her sharp sword aimed at Yin
Zhong's face.
Facing two opponents simultaneously, Yin Zhong could only defend with a single palm against Shen Yuqing.
Forced into a frenzy by Shen Yuqing's exquisite swordplay, Yin Zhong grew increasingly frantic, disregarding his wide-open defense, single-mindedly trying to grab Shen Yuqing's sword.
Yin Zhong's actions played right into Shen Yuqing's hands. She deliberately slowed her sword strikes, giving Yin Zhong the illusion of an opening. However, every
time Yin Zhong tried to grab the blade, Shen Yuqing swiftly withdrew her sword, leaving him empty-handed. Simultaneously,
the chilling energy of the Ice Heart Technique secretly seeped into Yin Zhong's meridians through her palms. After a fierce and relentless exchange of blows, Yin Zhong
gained no advantage whatsoever; in fact, the chilling energy had slowed his movements considerably.
Shen Yuqing, having gained the upper hand with the Ice Heart Technique, naturally wouldn't miss this golden opportunity to press her advantage. She unleashed her ultimate technique,
the Flying Phoenix Swordplay, combined with the Ice Heart Technique, launching attacks on Yin Zhong from all directions.
Seeing Shen Yuqing's clear advantage, Zhu San stood ready with his sword, preventing Yin Zhong from escaping.
Yin Zhong felt Shen Yuqing's figure flickering erratically, sword light flashing from all directions, unable to distinguish between illusions and
reality. He could only frantically unleash his attacks, but he was always a fraction of a second too slow for Shen Yuqing. Just when
he seemed about to grab her skirt, she would slip away like a phantom, leaving him with another wound.
After a fierce struggle, Yin Zhong was covered in wounds, his skin etched with scars. The rage in his eyes had subsided considerably
. He squatted on the ground, panting heavily, blood gushing out, turning the grass a
crimson stain!
This was the first time Shen Yuqing had encountered such a formidable opponent, forcing her to combine two of her ultimate techniques to defeat him. This
had also expended a great deal of her inner strength. Her sword pointed diagonally at Yin Zhong, she breathed heavily,
beads of sweat forming on her smooth forehead, her pretty face flushed, even her clothes soaked with sweat—clearly, she had given it her all
.
Old Wu said in a deep voice, "Your demonic arts have been broken, do you still intend to resist?"
Yin Zhong, gradually returning to normal, was as weak as a deflated balloon, but still gritted his teeth and said, "
What kind of skill is it to bully the few with the many! Even if I die, I will not bow down to you hypocritical righteous people! If you have the guts,
kill me!"
Shen Yuqing, having calmed her breathing slightly, said, "Senior, such a vicious person is a menace to the world.
There's no need to waste words with him. Let Yu'er kill him with one sword!"
Old Wu didn't answer directly, but looked at Zhu San, who
remained silent like a statue, lost in thought.
Seeing Old Wu's lack of response, Shen Yuqing assumed he had tacitly agreed, and with a flick of her sword, aimed straight for Yin Zhong's throat.
Yin Zhong, slumped on the ground, was too weak to fight any longer, so he simply raised his head, offering his neck for execution.
"Insolent girl!"
A strange howl suddenly rang out, sounding distant yet echoing in their ears, causing everyone to involuntarily
turn and look.
"A voice that travels a thousand miles!"
Shen Yuqing was startled, her sword involuntarily pausing as if bewitched, but she quickly
recovered and continued thrusting at the resigned Yin Zhong!
In that brief moment of hesitation, Shen Yuqing missed her best opportunity to kill Yin Zhong.
With a whoosh, a sharp weapon struck with lightning speed, hitting the sword squarely and
with tremendous force, causing the blade to deflect by an inch. The sword, originally aimed straight for Yin Zhong's throat, barely grazed the left
side of his neck, leaving a bloody gash. Although the wound was serious, it wasn't fatal!
Frustrated by her missed attack, Shen Yuqing's eyebrows furrowed, and with a flick of her wrist, she attacked Yin Zhong's throat again
. This time, however, she changed her thrust to a slash, making it even harder to defend against!
Having narrowly escaped death, Yin Zhong barely regained his hope of survival. He opened his eyes, only to see the blade already upon him. He tried
to dodge, but his injuries were too severe to move, and he could only close his eyes again and await his death!
However, the reality was far beyond everyone's expectations. Instead of the excruciating pain of the blade slicing his throat, Yin Zhong heard
a trembling, delicate voice ask, "Who are you?"
Rescued once again, Yin Zhong opened his eyes with joy. He saw the gleaming blade still pressed against his throat
, but to his immense relief, a black-gloved hand gripped
the blade, preventing it from advancing or retreating!
"You…you…"
Yin Zhong tried to stand, but his words were slurred, and his raised hand fell limply to his sides.
He could only gaze with gratitude at the mysterious man who had saved him from the brink of death!
The mysterious man wore a black iron mask, revealing only his eyes, mouth, and nose. His entire body was wrapped in a large cloak
, obscuring his features. He glanced sideways at Yin Zhong on the ground, remaining silent and ignoring Shen Yuqing
's questions. Like a phantom of the night, he suddenly appeared before them. Though silent, he possessed
a terrifying aura that instilled fear in all who beheld him. The bright moonlight shone upon him, yet reflected
no eerie light, vanishing instantly as if he were a black hole, capable of swallowing all external matter!
Shen Yuqing was utterly astonished. She had never witnessed such bizarre skill, managing to snatch
Yin Zhong from her grasp even after she had acted second. Even though she had expended much of her inner strength subduing Yin Zhong, this feat of disarming someone bare-handed still
shocked her. She secretly exerted her strength, trying to reclaim the sword, but the blade seemed to have been melted down, remaining completely unmoved
!
Old Wu clasped his hands and asked, "Who exactly are you, and why are you rescuing such a villain?"
The Iron-Faced Man glanced at Old Wu, helped Yin Zhong up, stopped his bleeding and treated his wounds, and said nonchalantly,
"Nothing much, I just can't stand seeing you ganging up on the weak!"
The Iron-Faced Man's voice was as cold as the wind in the dead of winter, like an echo from the deepest hell,
lifeless and extremely unpleasant to hear!
Old Wu said, "Your Excellency misunderstands! This man is the infamous flower thief Yin Zhong,
a vicious and wicked man who has committed six heinous crimes in Taiyuan City in just over ten days. Your Excellency, being a reclusive master,
should be able to distinguish right from wrong. Let us escort this thief to the authorities so he can receive his due punishment. If you do so, we will be
eternally grateful and will reward you handsomely in the future!"
The Iron-Faced Man arrogantly replied, "One-sided accounts are not credible! Furthermore, I act solely on my whims, regardless of
right or wrong. In short, I am taking him away today!"
Shen Yuqing said, "Senior, don't you understand the meaning behind this man's words? He speaks more succinctly than he speaks, but his
true skill will be revealed in his actions! In my opinion, this man has come specifically to rescue Yin Zhong's accomplice. Let's not waste words with him;
once we subdue him, let's see what he has to say!"
Only then did the Iron-Faced Man give Shen Yuqing a proper look, a glint of something in his eyes... A fleeting look of surprise crossed his face, followed by
a cold laugh: "Young lady, you're quite the talker! Hmm, your looks are alright, I like them. I just
wonder if your skills are as impressive as your appearance!"
Shen Yuqing retorted, "Shameless lecher! You're just like Yin Zhong! If you have the guts, release my
sword, and I'll poke ten or eight bloody holes in you!"
The Iron-Faced Man suddenly laughed, a wild and lewd laugh. He released Shen Yuqing's sword and continued to tease
her: "I'd like to poke a bloody hole in you, but alas, you only have a water hole
!"
The Iron-Faced Man's words revealed that Shen Yuqing was no longer a virgin. Shen Yuqing, being so intelligent, knew this perfectly well. She
gritted her teeth in anger and shouted, "Shameless lecher! Take this!" The sword in her hand suddenly shone brightly, enveloping the Iron-Faced
Man's entire body.
The masked man remained motionless, his body moving like a phantom, causing Shen Yuqing's sword strikes to miss their mark. After a fierce attack,
Shen Yuqing couldn't even touch the masked man's cloak. What made Shen Yuqing even more uneasy was that the masked man remained standing
in the same spot, without even moving a step!
"What a superb teleportation technique! There's probably no one else like you in this world. You must
be the one who led me into the dense forest that night, right? Little Tiger thanks you!"
Little Tiger, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up, but his face no longer had its usual nonchalant attitude; instead, it contained a
hint of admiration!
Xiao Hu's lightness skill far surpassed that of everyone else present. Only he knew how the Iron Masked Man had appeared. It was a movement technique
so fast that it was invisible to the naked eye, called "Ten Thousand Miles Without Form." Xiao Hu knew that even if he practiced for another thirty years, he might not be able to reach that level .
The Iron Masked Man had used a different movement technique to dodge Shen Yuqing's sword move, called "Shifting Shadows." In fact, the Iron
Masked Man did move, but after moving, he instantly returned to his original position. His body moved, but his shadow did not, so it appeared
that he had always been standing in the same place!
Looking at the Iron-Faced Man before him, whose lightness skill was unparalleled, Xiao Hu first thought of Long Xingyun, whom he had encountered in Yangzhou City.
But then he realized it wasn't quite right, because Long Xingyun was much taller and larger than the Iron-Faced Man, and their voices
were completely different. As for their lightness skills, the Iron-Faced Man was clearly superior. So, after much deliberation, Xiao Hu
rejected the idea. Thinking back to his failed attempt to follow the Iron-Faced Man that night, he reasoned that the man must have sensed something. Given
the Iron-Faced Man's skill, killing him would be easy. Therefore, Xiao Hu offered his thanks.
The Iron-Faced Man seemed to have a good impression of Little Tiger, even his tone softened considerably. He nodded and said, "Not bad! Little
boy, you have a good eye, and your foundation is top-notch. It's a pity your internal strength is mediocre, preventing you from further improving your lightness skill
. There's no one around to help you improve, which is a real waste of your talent. If you could be trained by a renowned master, in less than ten years
you would be on par with me, and in twenty years you would surpass me, becoming unparalleled in the world! Little boy, why don't you
become my disciple? I can not only teach you lightness skills but also impart internal strength, making you
a martial arts master revered by all, dominating your region. What do you think?"
Little Tiger's lightness skills came from his grandfather, the Immortal in the Pot, and he had been exceptionally gifted since childhood. However, since the Immortal in the Pot
passed away, Little Tiger's progress in lightness skills had slowed down because no one had guided him; he could only rely on his own comprehension
. The Iron-Faced Man's words hit the nail on the head, offering an irresistible temptation, his purpose obvious.
Xiao Hu laughed loudly, "I am naturally lazy and can't stand being restrained. Moreover, my lightness skill comes from
my family. If I were to take on another master, I'm afraid my grandfather would come looking for me in the middle of the night to settle accounts. I appreciate your kindness!"
Seeing that Xiao Hu was unmoved, the Iron-Faced Man shook his head slightly, looking regretful.
Zhu San slowly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Sir, do not presume upon your superior martial arts to bully a mere woman.
Lin Yue, the master of Purple Moon Manor, has come to challenge you to a few moves!"
The Iron-Faced Man sized Zhu San up and down, and sneered, "Who are you
, you coward, daring to play tricks on me and pretend to be that good-for-nothing? Tsk tsk, why is the Purple Moon Sword in your hands? Did you kill that good-for-nothing and
take his place?"
Zhu San was startled, wondering why the Iron-Faced Man was so certain that he was impersonating Lin Yue. He roared ,
"Nonsense! You are talking nonsense! Take this!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhu San's sword was already out, the blade drawing a purple light as it struck the Iron-Faced Man's head. He was using
a move from the Lin family's Purple Moon Sword Technique called "Nine Heavens Grasping the Moon"!
The Iron-Faced Man sneered, blocking with his palm, and actually caught the tip of Zhu San's sword.
Zhu San sheathed his sword and changed tactics, unleashing three consecutive moves: "Meteor Chasing the Moon," "Moon Rising Above the Willow Branch," and "Clouds Obscuring the Moon,"
targeting the Iron-Masked Man's back of the head, neck, and crown of the head—three of the most vital and vulnerable
parts of the human body, where a single touch would result in death or serious injury .
This demonstrated the ruthlessness of Zhu San's attacks! The Iron-Masked Man swayed slightly, parrying left and right with his palms, defusing Zhu San's three exquisite and ruthless moves one by one
. He then sneered, "These moves are interesting, much better than that coward's. No wonder you were able to take his place
. But to deal with me, you're still far from enough!"
Zhu San remained silent, glancing at Shen Yuqing before continuing his attacks on the Iron-Masked Man's upper body. His goal
was clear: even if he couldn't injure the Iron-Masked Man, he would find a way to remove his mask and reveal his
true face!
Shen Yuqing understood immediately and attacked the Iron-Faced Man's legs, intending to force him away and seize the opportunity to kill
Yin Zhong, who was meditating and healing!
The couple were of one mind and perfectly in sync; their sword strikes arrived at the Iron-Faced Man almost simultaneously, blocking his
upper and lower defenses!
Even a master would panic when faced with a two-pronged
attack, let alone two masters like Zhu San and Shen Yuqing. However, the Iron-Faced Man remained calm and composed, seemingly oblivious to their combined attack.
Just as the blades were about to touch his body, the Iron-Faced Man suddenly roared and struck out with both palms in a circular motion, forward and backward!
Zhu San and Shen Yuqing felt as if their swords were caught in an invisible vortex, moving
forward against their will, grazing past the Iron-Faced Man's phantom body, and thrusting straight at him!
"Yu'er, be careful!"
Shen Yue, who had been hiding behind Zhu San, cried out in alarm when she saw her daughter in danger and rushed towards the Iron-Faced Man without hesitation!
Seeing the situation was dire, Old Wu shouted, "Stop your arrogance!" and attacked the Iron-Faced Man's center with his staff. Although Xiao Hu
saw it clearly, he had no other skills besides lightness skill and could only stand aside anxiously!
Zhu San, seeing that he was about to accidentally injure Shen Yuqing, abandoned his Purple Moon Sword in desperation and struck the Iron-Faced
Man's chest with both palms, intending to relieve the siege by attacking the enemy's weak point. Shen Yuqing, on the other hand, secretly channeled the Ice Heart Technique into her sword, wanting to deal with
the Iron-Faced Man in the same way she defeated Yin Zhong!
Facing the encirclement of four people, the Iron-Faced Man once again displayed his superior confidence and strength. He protected his body with his left palm,
blocking Zhu San's sudden attack, and lightly struck out with his right palm, repelling Old Wu's bamboo staff. On the contrary,
Shen Yue, who was risking her life to save her daughter, caused the Iron-Faced Man some trouble.
Seemingly finding Shen Yue's skill too weak to pose a threat, the masked man, who had the strength to strike, glanced at
Shen Yue but completely disregarded her. He used his protective inner energy to withstand Shen Yue's palm strike. However, Shen Yue's
palm strike, delivered in a moment of desperation, was surprisingly powerful, forcing the masked man to take a large step back. The energy in his hand naturally relaxed,
and Shen Yuqing escaped unharmed!
The battle between the two sides, though seemingly long, actually took only a flash. The Iron-Masked Man, fighting four against one, showed no weakness whatsoever ,
instead forcing Zhu San and the others into a chaotic and perilous situation. He stood proudly with his hands behind his back, saying, "Is
that all you've got? Is this all the strength you've got?"
Shen Yuqing, having exhausted her inner strength, had to use her sword to stabilize her swaying body, but still managed
a haughty snort, panting, "Not necessarily!"
The Iron-Masked Man frowned, secretly circulating his inner energy, then clicked his tongue in amazement, saying, "I didn't expect you, little girl,
to know the Ice Heart Technique. I truly underestimated you. But do you think you can defeat me like this?"
With that, the Iron-Masked Man stared intently at Shen Yuqing, slowly extending his palms. A wisp of cold air
emanated from his palms, condensing into water droplets that fell onto the grass!
Having just used the Ice Heart Technique, Shen Yuqing had exhausted almost all her remaining true energy. Seeing the Iron-Faced Man move so swiftly...
The icy aura was swiftly expelled, and Shen Yuqing, while astonished, couldn't help but feel a pang of despair!
Seeing the masked man glaring at Shen Yuqing, Shen Yue assumed he intended to harm her daughter and quickly stepped in front of her
, her face as cold as frost as she looked at the masked man, saying, "You won't hurt my daughter!"
Shen Yuqing struggled to step out from behind Shen Yue, stubbornly saying, "I'm the one who hurt you,
it has nothing to do with my mother. Come at me if you dare!"
Zhu San silently stood beside Shen Yuqing, his gaze resolute as he looked at the masked man, and said in a deep voice, "If you
want to harm them, you'll have to ask the sword in my hand first!"
The masked man glanced at the protective Shen Yue, then at Zhu San, and suddenly chuckled strangely, "Young man, look at you..."
"They're so pig-headed and don't even look human, yet they're so lucky with women. I'm actually a little envious. But considering their
motherly love and filial piety, I won't make things difficult for you! Take good care of them, otherwise, even if I don't take them,
someone else will. You'd better watch over yourselves! Excuse me!"
Zhu San knew that Shen Yuqing had exhausted her strength and could no longer fight. With his and Elder Wu's strength, they could never defeat
the Iron-Faced Man. So, even though he was extremely dissatisfied, he could only keep it to himself, worried that the Iron-Faced Man would be relentless. Now that
the Iron-Faced Man had relented, he secretly sighed with relief and nodded in response.
Seeing that everyone was speechless, the Iron-Faced Man didn't say anything more. He grabbed Yin Zhong's arm and was about to leave when
suddenly a delicate shout came from the night sky, "You lecherous thief, don't run away!" Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a white figure
floating in!

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