Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Chapter 218 Not one less!

After Mei Niansheng finished speaking, she subtly observed the expressions of the two men.

As it turned out, the two newly accepted apprentices showed no trace of surprise or astonishment beyond the expected shock.

Unlike those previous traitors, who reacted negatively upon hearing the news about the treasure,

The greed in his eyes was practically spitting fire.

Fortunately, he had a backup plan, adding many useless variations to the Liancheng Sword Technique he passed on to his three disciples.

This is a way to observe the crowd and examine the character of each person.

Initially, I thought the third brother, Qi, had nice long hair.

He even considered passing on the complete version of Liancheng Jue.

After all, he couldn't possibly take this thing into his coffin.

Unexpectedly, before he could even pass on the teachings, his rebellious disciples became dissatisfied and ultimately committed the act of betraying their master and destroying their ancestors.

Mei Niansheng sighed inwardly, lamenting the unpredictability of human nature, and then turned her gaze to Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi.

Mei Niansheng is becoming more and more satisfied with Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi.

Without further delay, he recounted the origins of the treasure in Liancheng Jue to the two of them.

All that could be heard was Xia Xueyi and Xiyu listening with great interest.

Especially when Xi Yu heard the word "treasure," her heart stirred.

It wasn't for any other reason than that she couldn't help but recall Shan Tianxie's greedy appearance.

He secretly thought to himself, "If I could help the young master obtain this treasure, wouldn't that be...?"

Thinking of this, Xi Yu gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

I must study hard and study diligently!!!

The goal should be to unravel the secrets of the Liancheng Jue treasure as soon as possible.

Just thinking about that scene made her cheeks burn.

Mei Niansheng, unaware of his new disciple's inner thoughts, had finished explaining the secrets of the Liancheng Sword Technique.

He held a long sword, his posture as straight as a pine tree, and demonstrated the Liancheng Sword Technique from beginning to end, move by move.

In an instant, sword shadows crisscrossed the backyard, sword energy overflowed, and the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire backyard.

After a long while, Mei Niansheng recited the last line of poetry: "The cries of monkeys on both banks could not be stopped, yet the light boat had already passed ten thousand mountains!"

The sword's momentum was like a rainbow, then abruptly stopped. He slowly sheathed his sword, stood tall and imposing, and closed his eyes.

It's just that, come to think of it, it's been a long time since he's practiced the Liancheng Sword Technique from beginning to end.

The last time was before he was injured, in the battle against the Blood Blade Ancestor.

However, at that time, even the Blood Blade Ancestor could only unleash the twenty-seventh move before he could no longer hold on and had to run away.

Now, having survived the ordeal, and having revisited and renewed the Liancheng Sword Technique, he has gained some entirely new insights into it.

After he had finished savoring the moment, he opened his eyes and looked at the two people beside him, his gaze full of expectation.

"This is the complete Liancheng Sword Technique. If you can master it in conjunction with the sword manual I just gave you, you will achieve twice the result with half the effort in comprehending the sword intent."

However, for a martial arts master, the most important thing is to understand one's own path. I hope you will diligently practice in the future and comprehend the essence of the sword as soon as possible!

"Thank you, Master! I will practice diligently and live up to your expectations!"

With solemn expressions, Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi responded in unison.

"Excellent, very good! He is indeed a promising young man..."

Seeing this, Mei Niansheng nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject and said in a serious tone.

"It concerns the treasure of Liancheng Jue. Remember not to reveal it to anyone else."

"Understood! Master, don't worry! We two are the most discreet!"

Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi readily agreed, which left Mei Niansheng somewhat bewildered.

Will this secret passage backfire? Without your help, my plan can't proceed!

However, since the words had already been spoken, Mei Niansheng couldn't say anything more.

So, looking at the two determined-looking people, Mei Niansheng could only cough twice and then awkwardly laugh.

"That's good, then I can rest assured."

........

It's night, everything is silent.

"Young Master, this is roughly what happened."

At this point, Xi Yu paused slightly, as if suddenly remembering something, turned to look at Xia Xueyi, and asked softly.

"By the way, Brother Xia, is there anything else you need to add?"

"That's all. What Xiyu said was quite... quite comprehensive."

Xia Xueyi shook her head upon hearing this, then thought to herself,

Is there anything else I can add? You almost reenacted the whole thing for the young master.

Even your cheap master, Mei Niansheng, coughed twice at the end. You didn't even let go of such a small matter!

What do you want me to add now?

"A treasure trove..."

Dan Tianxie muttered to himself twice, but his face showed no excitement whatsoever; instead, he appeared completely uninterested.

Seeing this, Xi Yu was somewhat surprised. "Young Master, the treasures you've heard about before aren't like this..."

At this moment, Xi Yu felt a bitter taste rising in her heart; a man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.

"You think too much."

Upon seeing this, Shan Tianxie realized something was wrong and immediately tried to salvage the situation, speaking with a serious expression.

"The information you provided, Fine Rain, is extremely important!"

As a qualified leader, Shan Tianxie is well aware of the difficulty of leading a team.

That is, the rewards and punishments are not clearly defined, even though he is not interested in the treasure of Liancheng Jue.

After all, compared to other people's treasures, Liancheng Jue's treasure seems like a huge rip-off.

It's true that it's a treasure, but it's a treasure that could kill people. I don't know which genius came up with this method.

If you can't afford to play, you don't have to. Just hide a treasure somewhere, and after all that effort, people end up finding it, only to accidentally destroy it along with the treasure.

The person who came up with this idea is a genius, but unfortunately, this kind of behavior isn't very kind to family members.

"Little Lord?"

Xi Yu called out softly. She had been with Shan Tianxie for so long, and she would give him massages from time to time.

Therefore, just by looking at Shan Tianxie's state, one can tell that the young master's thoughts have wandered off somewhere again.

Dan Tianxie snapped out of his daze, his heart sinking. Although the treasure in Liancheng Jue was a real rip-off...

But we can't let this dampen the enthusiasm of an excellent subordinate!

Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie once again affirmed the information provided by Xi Yu and the other person.

They expressed their agreement on the future development paths of the two individuals.

After talking for a while, Xi Yu finally believed that he had just been looking for words to praise them.

"Young Master, don't worry!"

Xi Yu's face was full of determination, so serious that she was almost about to take an oath.

"I will certainly not let you down, and I will strive to work with Brother Xia to uncover the secrets of the Liancheng Sword Technique treasure as soon as possible!"

"Ah."

Xia Xueyi, who was standing to the side, hummed in agreement. Only now did Xia Xueyi seem to understand Xiyu's thoughts.

However, he didn't expose it. Instead, he found the scene quite interesting.

Hmm, this is more interesting than wandering the world alone. Now that I've avenged myself, shouldn't I start thinking about my life's important matters?

After all, he is the only son of the Xia family now, and the family line cannot be allowed to end.

Just then, Shan Tianxie suddenly thought of a question.

"Didn't Master Mei pass on the Divine Illumination Scripture to you?"

"No, not that..."

Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi exchanged a glance before she softly replied.

Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie nodded without saying anything more; that's just how the older generation is sometimes.

He would only pass on some of his most treasured skills to his apprentices on the very last moment before he died.

Judging from this incident, Mei Niansheng is not as simple as he was in the original story, but that's not to say that Mei Niansheng is a bad person.

However, people are complex, as Mei Niansheng is an example.

This man punished evil and promoted good in the Jiangnan region, protecting the local people. Calling him a great hero is entirely justified and there is no question about it.

Even the Six Doors, a violent agency of the imperial court, had to treat a renowned hero like him with some respect.

But even a great hero is human, and humans have a human side, especially given the example of those three rebellious disciples.

Thinking about it this way, it's understandable that Mei Niansheng held back and didn't teach the two his unique internal martial art, the Divine Illumination Scripture.

Although he could understand, Shan Tianxie still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

After all, if Xia Xueyi and Xiyu learned the Divine Illumination Scripture, it would be equivalent to having two extra "human blood packs".

The endurance of their own team immediately improved.

Moreover, the Divine Illumination Scripture is not only exceptional in healing internal injuries, but also possesses the miraculous effect of purifying true qi.

The true energy gathered through cultivating this scripture is far more powerful and pure than the true energy cultivated through ordinary internal energy cultivation.

Mei Niansheng's ability to escape unscathed from Gu Santong's clutches and to establish the reputation of Tiegu Mo'e in Jiangnan was largely due to the Divine Illumination Scripture.

Otherwise, relying solely on the Tang Poetry Sword Technique wouldn't be enough to uphold the prestigious reputation of Iron Bones and Ink Calyx.

"It's getting late, you should go back and get some rest... We'll probably be busy again after we stay in Qixia Town for a few more days and heal Senior Gu's injuries."

Dan Tianxie waved his hand, looking slightly tired.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi tactfully withdrew and went back to their rooms to rest.

Alone in his room, Shan Tianxie rubbed his temples vigorously, feeling a headache coming on just thinking about what he was about to do.

If we're going by the timeline, the first thing that comes to mind is Hua Ruling's birthday banquet, which he absolutely has to attend.

It seems that this storyline involves Hua Ruling inviting her friend to impersonate the Iron Shoe Thief.

He was quite interested in that Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean, and it would be good to put it back in the Valley of Bliss for safekeeping.

Secondly, it would be good to cultivate a good relationship with Hua Manlou, which would allow him to get involved in more of Lu Xiaofeng's affairs in the future.

Lu Xiaofeng's "friends" were all martial arts masters.

He had been craving it for a long time, and it would be very helpful for improving his skills.

Moreover, and most importantly, by following Lu Xiaofeng, he would be able to meet the person he had been longing for—Gongsun Da Niang, the leader of the Red Shoes!

Upon hearing that name, the image of that poisoned chestnut instantly flashed into Shan Tianxie's mind, and a murderous intent flared in his eyes, almost tangible.

As the saying goes, a gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years.

But he's no gentleman either. A true member of the evil sect, how could he have such patience? For the evil sect, revenge is never too late!

He had previously arranged for Brother Dong and others to investigate the woman's whereabouts, but she had far too many aliases.

Moreover, there was a hidden backer behind him, which made it difficult to find his whereabouts in the valley for a while.

Otherwise, he would have already led his experts to kill her!

Now that Gu Santong is about to return to his peak, he will have time to deal with this Granny Gongsun.

He cannot eat or sleep peacefully until this person is eliminated; he feels as if a million ants are crawling all over his body.

The second thing is that I need to find some time to go to Mount Hua. After all, Lao Yue is one of my team members.

He was the sixth among the Five Wanderers of Bliss, and after so much time, as a leader, he hadn't shown any concern for his subordinates.

That's a bit much, we should go and take a look.

Without some guidance, Lao Yue would be like a penniless man guarding a mountain of gold, completely unaware of what's hidden in his back mountain.

It's time to give Lao Yue a promotion, since he and Mr. Mo will be the main force when it comes to overthrowing Song.

I won't take action unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, if what I suspect is true, and there is indeed the Shaolin Temple behind Mount Song, then things will get really interesting.

The remaining tasks are even more difficult than the last, such as helping Gu Santong save Su Xin, helping the old man in green go to the Song Dynasty, and taking over the Paradise Valley in three years, which is the most important thing for him. No, it seems there are no three years left.

Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie counted on his fingers and realized that there were only two and a half years left.

Lost in thought, Shan Tianxie soon fell into a deep sleep; sometimes thinking about things can be quite tiring.

............

The next morning, as dawn broke.

Dan Tianxie was still half asleep when he vaguely heard a series of knocks on the door.

Immediately afterwards, a woman's voice came from outside the door: "Young Master Shan, are you awake?"

In his dazed state, Shan Tianxie recognized Guo Furong's voice, and his mind instantly cleared a bit.

He replied, "Coming soon," and quickly got up.

Upon opening the door, one could see Guo Furong dressed in a light blue servant's uniform, holding a feather duster in her hand, as if she had just finished working at the shop.

"Young Master Shan, you've finally gotten up!"

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

Dan Tianxie asked sleepily, "Could something have happened at Tongfu Inn?"

"Didn't the shopkeeper ask Big Mouth to make some new dishes that I've never heard of or seen before?"

Big Mouth said he'd figured it out and was clamoring for everyone to try it, saying no one could be left out!

Guo Furong said in a flurry, "I can't believe Li Dazui's brain could actually meet the shopkeeper's requirements."

"A food tasting..."

Dan Tianxie hadn't reacted for a moment, thinking that Guo Furong was calling him for lunch, and was about to casually say that he wouldn't eat.

But then a thought suddenly struck me—wait a minute! A food tasting?!

It was Li Dazui who organized the food tasting!

He then changed the subject, saying, "A tasting of the dishes? Good, we need to try these dishes. Are you all waiting in the lobby?"

"you do not say!"

Guo Furong was also surprised by how quickly his expression changed, but she didn't think too much about it and answered softly.

"Hahaha, very good!"

Dan Tianxie's smile widened.

"Let's go check out Big Mouth's new dishes!"