The Ordeal of Two Heroines

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Jiangnan is known for its beautiful women. Many famous beauties of ancient times hailed from Jiangnan, perhaps explaining the countless talented men and beautiful women who gathered there, weaving countless poignant love stories.

The Qinhuai River, usually brightly lit and bustling with nightly revelry, has been unusually quiet for the past two months.

Not only that, but even many ordinary households have hired numerous martial arts instructors.

All this is for one person, a "lecherous thief"!

A lecherous thief that even the Iron Catcher's "Heavenly Net" Peng Xu couldn't catch.

In the past two months, 13 women have been victimized, including Zhao Yanran, the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan, Qingxin, the second-best young martial artist of the Mountain Sect, and even Che Xueqing, the daughter of the "Great Desert Twins," who was raped, stripped naked, and hung at the entrance of an inn three days ago. The whole affair snowballed, enraging even the emperor, who gave Peng Xu seven days to solve the case. Yet, Peng Xu still didn't even know the lecher's age or height.

Forced into a corner, Peng Xu issued a death warrant: whoever caught the lecher, dead or alive, would receive a prized horse, a priceless jade eagle, and the long-lost demonic sword "Blood Drinker"!

The demonic sword "Blood Drinker"!! The

very same demonic sword that cleaved the Wudang Mountain's treasured sword "Purple Void" and severed the legendary swordsman "Yunmeng Sword" Fang Cai'e 30 years ago!!

Thus, many who coveted this demonic sword and those determined to eliminate the scourge arrived in Jiangnan.

In a small fishing village in northern Jiangxi, lived several dozen villagers, most of whom made their living by fishing. Because the village had such a small population, there was only one tiny inn, barely surviving by providing tea to the fishermen.

It wasn't really an inn, as it only had three rooms, essentially just a makeshift house with wooden planks pasted on the walls. However, these three rooms were never full.

On this particular day, however, some unusual people arrived in this ordinary little village, and some unusual things happened!

As usual, at noon, the inn was packed with fishermen drinking tea and chatting. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was packed; the tiny shed could easily hold seven or eight people, even the aisle was blocked.

Suddenly, a small, arrogant man appeared at the door, saying haughtily, "If you gentlemen want to rest here today, get out of here!"

The men and women of the river were naturally forthright, and when they gathered together, it was always lively. But strangely enough, every word of his statement reached everyone's ears. The villagers, suddenly confronted by this menacing figure, were so astonished they forgot to speak, their mouths agape, exchanging bewildered glances, none of them knowing who this gaunt man was. Just

then, voices came from outside: "Looks like the Taihu Twin Ghosts aren't doing so well in northern Jiangxi!" A man of about thirty, dressed in scholar's robes, appeared outside, his expression lewd, a mocking smile on his face: "Ever since Che Xueqing killed Tong Erdi and injured Tong Xiong, the reputation of the Taihu Twin Ghosts doesn't seem to be as resounding as we thought!"

Thinking of Che Xueqing, Tong Benben gritted his teeth in hatred: "That bitch surnamed Che got off easy, she didn't fall into my hands, hmph!" With that, he strode into the shed.

At this moment, a younger fisherman named Yuan Shun couldn't help but say, "How can you be so unreasonable..." Before he could finish speaking, Tong Benben took a sword step, somehow passing through everyone and appearing in front of him, punching him in the face. Yuan Shun didn't even have time to scream before he flew out of the window and crashed to the ground with a thud.

Other villagers, seeing this, rushed out to check on him. Yuan Shun lay on the ground, his entire head smashed, like a watermelon that had fallen to the ground. Even a layman could tell he was beyond saving.

At this moment, everyone was filled with righteous indignation. Several older villagers, seeing the two men's high level of martial arts, were filled with grief and anger, but dared not speak out, fearing that if they angered these two ruthless men, they would not only lose their own lives but also endanger their wives and children.

But the young men nearby were different. In the ordinary, simple village, Xiao Bao from the south of the village and Da Niu from the north of the village, weren't they all childhood friends? Seeing their childhood friend Yuan Shun killed with a single punch, the young men who had known him since childhood disregarded how he had been killed. They grabbed fish-gutting knives and cried, "Murderer, prepare to die!" They rushed forward, ready to fight Tong Benben.

Tong Benben, however, remained expressionless, not even glancing at them, as if the knives were aimed at the tables and chairs beside him, not at him. Tong Benben was not a fish; he wouldn't be slaughtered. Although his martial arts skills were only second-rate in the martial arts world, he could easily defeat these unskilled young men even with just one hand.

But he had no intention of intervening, nor did he need to. Because these young men had suddenly died! And died a gruesome death!

In that short distance of just a few feet, several tall, ox-like men melted like snow under the blazing sun. But while melting snow drips water, their dripping was blood. Not just blood, but eyeballs, ears, noses, lips—every visible part—slowly, slowly slid down the curves of their bodies to the ground. In the blink of an eye, these burly men were reduced to a pile of blood-red eyeballs and ears; even

their teeth and bones had vanished.

In ancient times, King Zheng of Qin invented the punishment of dismemberment by five horses. The victim's head, hands, and ankles were bound to the back of a horse, which was then whipped to urge it to gallop. The deceased was reduced to six pieces of flesh, a gruesome sight and an unprecedentedly cruel torture. Empress Lü of Han created the method of human mutilation, cutting off a person's hands and feet, rendering them mute with boiling water, blinding them with needles, and deafening them with burning charcoal, before finally throwing them into a latrine to die. Their methods were so cruel and vicious that they were unparalleled in the world.

But neither of these two methods of death could compare to the horror of these men's deaths.

The other older villagers had never seen such horrific deaths before. They were so frightened that they sat on the ground trembling and scrambled away.

Tong Benben sighed and said, "Brother Zhou, you truly deserve to be the disciple of the Medicine King Mo Feiyuan. Your mastery of poison is indeed unparalleled."

Zhou Jishi laughed and said, "If I hadn't had some knowledge of the art of poison and the Five Elements, would Brother Tong have traveled so far to ask for my help?"

Zhou Jishi was the third disciple of the "Medicine King" Mo Feiyuan. He was originally an orphan without parents, who was adopted by the Medicine King by chance. Mo Feiyuan named him Jishi, hoping that he would use his medical skills to help people. However, Zhou Jishi not only did not help people, but also used his poison to harm people everywhere.

Three years ago, in an experiment to see which poison would cause the most painful death, Zhou Jishi poisoned 232 people from three villages at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. When this reached Mo Feiyuan's ears, he expelled Zhou Jishi from his family, and Zhou Jishi disappeared. For the past three years, to evade the authorities, he had been hiding in the southwestern Dali Kingdom. He never expected to appear here now.

Tong Benben laughed loudly, "Brother Zhou is right. I originally intended to use your expertise in poisons to kill that vile woman Che Xueqing, but unfortunately, she got off easy."i=36> Suddenly, a silvery laugh rang out from outside the door: "Sister Shuang, can you hear those two toads blowing their big bells? They're really blowing so loudly and stinkingly, without even realizing they're no match for them. How shameless!"

Two women then entered the inn. The first woman, about seventeen or eighteen years old, was petite and dressed in a light yellow outfit. She carried a three-foot-long ancient sword on her back. Her youthful face, still bearing traces of innocence, was fair and rosy, seemingly radiant with youthful energy. Her large, clear, and expressive eyes, coupled with her cherry-like lips, made her appear like a celestial fairy. Judging from her defiant expression, it was clear she had spoken earlier.

The second woman, about twenty-one or twenty-two, was exceptionally tall and slender, a stark contrast to the first. Her skin was as white as snow, delicate and flawless, her waist slender, and her hands like jade scallions. She possessed an exquisite beauty, truly a woman of breathtaking grace. A white robe draped over her tall figure, further enhancing her elegant and ethereal appearance. Her eyes subtly revealed a resolute and decisive spirit, suggesting a personality that was both gentle and strong.

However, she carried no weapons, appearing as if she were an ordinary wealthy young lady who had come out of her home for a leisurely stroll.

The woman who arrived later looked at the corpses on the ground and asked Tong Benben, "Did you kill these people?" Her tone was calm, but her eyes were piercing.

Before Tong Benben could answer, Zhou Jishi preemptively asked, "May I ask your name, young lady?" Zhou Jishi instinctively felt that these two young women were definitely not ordinary and didn't want to make any more enemies.

The girl named Shuangjie said calmly, "Who I am seems less important than these lives, doesn't it?" This time, her tone not only carried an undeniable authority but also a hint of hostility. She knew that only one type of person in this situation would not rush to defend themselves but instead inquire about the other person's background.

Another girl said, "Sister Shuang, looking at their shifty eyes, I think it must have been them. Let's not say anything more, let's capture them first!"

Zhou Jishi said, "Young lady, that's not right of you. Even with shifty eyes, we're born of parents. Do we want to have shifty eyes? Does having shifty eyes mean we're not human? We only saw these four corpses after we arrived here."

Sister Shuang, after a long pause, said apologetically, "It's really because my sister and I just arrived here and saw this scene. We were caught off guard and misunderstood you two gentlemen. I apologize to you both."

She then clasped her hands in a bow and continued, "This is my sworn sister, Xie Xiaolan. My surname is Kuang, and my given name is Ru Shuang."

Xie Xiaolan proudly added, "My sister has a nickname: Han Hai Qing Feng!"

Tong Benben and Zhou Jishi were both shocked. Kuang Rushuang, nicknamed "Azure Phoenix of the Vast Sea," debuted a year and a half ago. He single-handedly ventured into the Qilian Mountains, wielding a hidden sword less than two feet long. He slashed fifty people, leaving only two of the fifty demons of the Qilian Mountains alive. They even managed to escape to Mongolia to survive, no longer able to commit murder and arson near the Qilian Mountains. After this battle, the name "Azure Phoenix of the Vast Sea" became famous throughout the world, instantly making him one of the few masters among the younger generation.

Although Xie Xiaolan, wielding the ancient sword "Sushui," had only been a martial arts expert for a year, she had defeated masters from the Qingcheng, Emei, and Nanhai sword sects, as well as the Shangguan family, at the martial arts tournament six months prior. While she ultimately lost to Zhuo Feifan, the "Wandering Dragon Swordsman" of Wudang, Zhuo Feifan was considered the Wudang sect's greatest prodigy in ten years. Therefore, the evaluation of Xie Xiaolan did not diminish despite her defeat; on the contrary, it was believed that "only Zhuo Feifan could defeat her," and she was highly praised.

Tong Benben and Zhou Jishi exchanged glances, knowing they couldn't linger here, or they would be exposed by the shrewd Kuang Rushuang sooner or later. However, given their martial arts skills, escape was impossible without a surprise attack. Meanwhile, Kuang Rushuang lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought, and the atmosphere suddenly became very tense.

Suddenly, Tong Benben pointed towards the door and shouted, "The murderer, don't run!"

Xie Xiaolan quickly turned around and saw Tong Benben and Zhou Jishi seizing the opportunity
. One of them struck out with a palm strike, while the other scattered a misty rain.

At that moment, Kuang Rushuang raised her head and shouted, "Don't fall for it! They're the murderers!"

Tong Benben and Zhou Jishi's original plan was to lure Xie and Kuang back, then launch a surprise attack. If they could at least slow them down, they had a good chance of escaping through the window. The plan was perfect and correct—except for one fatal mistake: they underestimated the martial arts skills of these two "young girls." Based on martial arts alone, they wouldn't even have a chance to slow them down.

Zhou Jishi escaped under the cover of "misty rain," but Tong Benben wasn't so lucky. As soon as Tong Benben made his move, he discovered that what he thought was a sneak attack had met a sword!

A sword less than two feet long!

Kuang Rushuang's hidden sword had struck first despite being hit later!

So Tong Benben died.

Zhou Jishi escaped. Actually, it can't be said that he "escaped," because he didn't "leave" at all. He's currently living in a house at the end of the village. He's been living there ever since he killed Da Niu's entire family. The village is busy with the deaths of the people in the past few days, and no one has noticed that Da Niu is missing.

The most dangerous place is the safest place.

This is undoubtedly the most dangerous, yet also the most bizarre and risky move.

Zhou Jishi's personality is vengeful. Three years ago, because a child by the roadside mocked him for looking like a beggar, he experimented on three nearby villages, killing more than two hundred people. He certainly won't let "Sushui Sword" Xie Xiaolan and "Hanhai Qingfeng" Kuang Rushuang go, but he knows he'll never be a match for them in this lifetime.

He also believes that the martial arts world isn't just about martial arts. He knows the Five Elements and can use poison and disguise; he doesn't believe he can't get his hands on these two girls.

So he won't leave.

He planned, he waited. During the few days the two women stayed in the village, he was determined to succeed; he would teach them not to underestimate those with weak martial arts skills.

Xie Xiaolan and Kuang Rushuang had originally planned to go to Jiangnan to apprehend a lecherous thief, but unexpectedly encountered Tong Benben and Zhou Jishi committing a crime. Unable to leave, they had no choice but to stay a few days to help the villagers clean up the mess. After two days of delay, Xie and Kuang were extremely anxious, worried that someone else might be harmed. Fortunately, most of the events of the past two days were over. They only needed to wait for Xiaolan to buy a coffin from the city and have the tombstone carved before they could leave.

Kuang Rushuang thought, "We still have to travel later, I should go back to my room and meditate first, lest my body can't take it." She then walked towards her room. The moment she stepped into the room, she was shocked to find a note written on the table in tea water: "Ten miles west of the village, in the plum blossom grove, Xiao Lan is in danger, extremely urgent. Anonymous."

Kuang Rushuang was startled, unsure if the message was true or false. Without hesitation, she rushed towards the plum blossom grove ten miles west of the village.

Ten miles was less than half an incense stick's time for a master like Kuang Rushuang. Sure enough, as the Anonymous had said, there was a small plum blossom grove. In her haste, Kuang Rushuang disregarded the taboo of "never entering a grove," and charged in with her sword drawn.

Just as Kuang Rushuang entered the plum blossom grove, a figure emerged from the other side, planted a branch in the ground, and sneered, "Kuang Rushuang, Kuang Rushuang, I've set up a reverse Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams formation at the only exit of this grove. By the time you break the formation, I've already dealt with that little hussy Xie Xiaolan, and I'm conserving my strength, waiting for you to take the bait, hahaha!"

Xie Xiaolan returned to the inn and, finding Sister Shuang nowhere to be seen, felt strange. She immediately summoned the innkeeper and asked, "Where is the girl who came with me?"

The innkeeper bowed and replied, "The young lady went out an hour ago. It seems she had something important to attend to. However, she asked Da Niu from the village to inform you that you should stay in your room until she returns."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xiaolan couldn't help but wonder, "What could Sister Shuang possibly have that's more important than catching a lecherous thief?" But after hearing what the innkeeper said, she had no choice but to return to her room and wait for Kuang Rushuang to return.

As soon as she stepped into the room, a rich fragrance wafted towards her. Xie Xiaolan was startled and noticed several pale purple flowers on the table, the source of the strong aroma. She quickly called over the shopkeeper and asked, "Who sent these flowers?"

The shopkeeper replied, "Da Niu just picked them outside the village to the west, saying he wanted to thank the two heroines for saving our village."

Xie Xiaolan, still childlike, couldn't help but innocently ask, "What kind of flowers are these? They're so beautiful!"

The shopkeeper answered, "These flowers are called thyme. They grow in the suburbs west of the village. Their most distinctive feature is their strong fragrance, which can be carried by the wind and lingers for a long time. Smelling them can refresh the mind and body. It is said that their fragrance can travel a hundred miles, hence the name thyme."

After dismissing the shopkeeper, Xie Xiaolan suddenly felt a wave of fatigue. The exhaustion from the past two weeks of travel seemed to surge forth all at once. Since her master received the letter of invitation from Detective Peng of "Heavenly Net" half a month ago, inviting her to deal with the lecherous thieves appearing in the south, her master ordered her and Sister Ru Shuang, "Azure Phoenix of the Vast Sea," who was visiting Tianshan, to travel non-stop from Tianshan to Jiangnan. These past two weeks have truly been a long and arduous journey, crossing mountains and rivers. Even a strong man would probably be exhausted, let alone a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl!

Thinking that she might have to travel all night to Jiangnan, Xie Xiaolan thought, "At this rate, I'll collapse before we even reach Jiangnan. How can I catch thieves and solve cases then? I might as well rest while Sister Ru Shuang is still here. We can go to Jiangnan together after she finishes her business." So she sat on the bed fully clothed, meditating and practicing her internal energy, waiting for Kuang Ru Shuang to return.

After trapping "Azure Phoenix of the Vast Sea" Kuang Rushuang, Zhou Jishi, relying on his disguise skills, impersonated Da Niu and delivered a false message to Xie Xiaolan. He then hid outside Xie Xiaolan's window. Although Zhou Jishi's lightness skill wasn't top-notch, as long as he remained still and held his breath, coupled with the strong wind outside, he was not easily discovered.

Furthermore, Xie Xiaolan, despite her high martial arts skills, lacked experience in the martial world and, in her carelessness, failed to notice someone outside the window!

Zhou Jishi squatted outside the window for a long time, until Xie Xiaolan began meditating, by which time his legs were weak and his vision was blurry. Zhou Jishi slowly raised his body, moistened his index finger with saliva, and gently pierced a small hole in the paper window before peering through it. Xie Xiaolan's eyes were tightly closed, and two wisps of smoke rose from her nostrils, moving rhythmically with her breath like two nimble snakes—clearly the appearance of a first-rate internal martial arts master. This single glance sent chills down Zhou Jishi's spine, his legs went weak, and the thought of fleeing immediately crossed his mind.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Zhou Jishi's mind: "Although this girl's martial arts are superb, she hasn't discovered me yet, which shows she lacks experience in the martial world. If I run away now, she will definitely find me, and I'll inevitably die by her sword. It's better to fight; there's still a sliver of hope. Besides, the strong fragrance of thyme in the room can mask the scent of the sleeping potion, so she might not be able to detect me."

So Zhou Jishi slowly took out a small, two-inch-long, yellowish-brown tube from his robes and gently brought it to the small hole in the paper window. Having made a preliminary assessment of Xie Xiaolan's martial arts skills, Zhou Jishi's movements this time were not only light and slow, but he also held his breath, afraid of disturbing the fiercely righteous Xie Xiaolan. Then, very slowly, lightly, and carefully, he blew the incense from the tube into Xie Xiaolan's room. As a wisp of yellow smoke drifted into the room, Zhou Jishi focused intently on Xie Xiaolan's movements.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xie Xiaolan suddenly sneezed and collapsed onto the bed. Zhou Jishi was overjoyed and quickly pushed open the window and jumped in.

At this moment, Xie Xiaolan lay there, her jade-like body exposed, her eyes closed, looking delicate and lovely—a far cry from her usual unruly demeanor.

Zhou Jishi slowly surveyed Xie Xiaolan, who lay sprawled on the bed, from head to toe, then from toe to head. His eyes were drawn to her rosy, sleeping face, her small, cherry-like lips slightly upturned, captivating the eye. A glimpse of her snow-white neck peeked out from beside her collar, adding to the allure. Her fitted outfit tightly hugged her slightly protruding breasts and slender waist, making him feel even more aroused. The saying "A beauty's spring slumber is most enchanting" was indeed true.

Zhou Jishi felt a sudden rush to his head. Without thinking, he passionately kissed Xie Xiaolan's cherry lips, his hands roaming freely over every part of her body. He embraced her slender waist, grasped her full breasts, and the sweet, virginal fragrance emanating from her breath made him dizzy. His hands on Xie Xiaolan's waist and breasts unconsciously tightened their grip.
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