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Chapter 1132: Invincible in the East

Zhao Wuji squatted in the grass, with mud on his face and a few weeds on his head, pretending to be a refugee fleeing famine.

In the distance, several secret agents were holding portraits and interrogating passers-by one by one.

"Have you seen this fake eunuch?"

"No? Search me!"

Zhao Wuji shrank his neck and cursed in his heart: "Damn Wei Xiaobao, he made me a wanted criminal!"

【System prompt】

Wanted status: Hai Dafu offers a reward of 50 taels for capturing the host. Current evasion success rate: 65%.

"System, is there any way to quickly leave Ping'an Town?"

【System prompt】

Option 1: Smuggling caravan (risk: may be sold to illegal coal mines)
Option 2: Disguise as a beggar (risk: being reported by peers)

Plan 3: Break into the city gate (risk: immediate death)

Zhao Wuji: "...Is there no more reliable option?"

Just when I was worrying, a carriage slowly drove by, and a corner of the curtain was lifted, revealing a gentle middle-aged face.

The man glanced at Zhao Wuji and smiled slightly: "Little brother, are you in trouble?"

Zhao Wuji was stunned, and before he could answer, the system suddenly popped up a warning -

【Danger Warning】

High-powered person detected: Yue Buqun (head of Huashan Sect)

It is recommended that the host answer carefully, otherwise the "Bixie Sword Technique" branch quest may be triggered!
Zhao Wuji's scalp tingled: "Yue Buqun?! Why is this hypocrite here?!"

Yue Buqun got off the carriage, looking like an immortal, and asked kindly, "My little brother, you look ragged, but have you met with misfortune? If you don't mind, you can follow me to Huashan to take shelter for a while."

Zhao Wuji's heart was alarmed: "Is the weasel paying New Year's greetings to the chicken?"

But now that I'm wanted, it seems there's no better choice...

He cupped his hands in gratitude and said, "Thank you, senior! I am Zhao Wuji, and indeed... I have encountered some troubles."

Yue Buqun smiled and nodded: "It is natural for people in the martial arts world to help each other."

【System prompt】

New tasks released!
Mission name: Survive in Huashan Sect for three days

Mission content: Avoid being tricked by Yue Buqun, being discovered by Ning Zhongze, and being drunk by Linghu Chong.

Reward: Sword Skill +1
Failure penalty: forced to learn "Evil-Defeating Sword Technique" (incomplete version)
The corner of Zhao Wuji's mouth twitched: "What's the difference between this punishment and reward?!"

When they arrived at Huashan, Yue Buqun personally took Zhao Wuji to meet the disciples.

"This is Brother Zhao. He will be staying at Huashan for the time being. Please take care of him."

Linghu Chong came over with a wine jug in his hand, smiling: "New here? Can you drink?"

Zhao Wuji laughed dryly: "I understand a little bit..."

Yue Lingshan looked at him curiously: "Have you ever practiced martial arts?"

Zhao Wuji was about to say something modest when a pop-up window popped up.
【Emergency Tips】

Yue Buqun is secretly observing the host's martial arts aptitude!

It is recommended to perform "baseball punch" to get away with it!
Zhao Wuji cursed in his heart, but he had to keep a smile on his face: "I know a little bit of Kung Fu..."

As he said that, he gritted his teeth and performed a set of "Baseball Punch".

"Hey! Ha! Hoo!"

His movements were clumsy and his techniques were funny, just like an old man practicing Tai Chi in the park.

The disciples' faces turned red from trying to hold back their laughter.

Yue Buqun's eyes lit up: "Great boxing skills!"

Zhao Wuji: “???”

【System explanation】

Yue Buqun mistakenly regarded "baseball fist" as the dregs of some advanced martial arts...

Yue Buqun stroked his beard and exclaimed: "Returning to the original simplicity, the greatest skill is not artificial! Brother Zhao, are you willing to become my disciple at Huashan?"

Zhao Wuji almost choked on his saliva: "Ah?"

That night, Yue Buqun summoned Zhao Wuji alone.

"Brother Zhao, your boxing skills...are they a family secret?"

Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and made up a story: "Yes, yes, it's the ancestral 'Zhao Family Fist'..."

Yue Buqun nodded meaningfully: "It is true. To be honest, my Huashan Sect needs talents like you."

【System prompt】

Warning! Yue Buqun has a crush on "baseball fist".

Zhao Wuji felt a slight chill on his back: "Thank you for the compliment, Senior..."

Yue Buqun suddenly lowered his voice and said, "If you are willing to give me the boxing manual, I can make an exception and accept you as my personal disciple, and teach you the Purple Cloud Magic Skill!"

【System pop-up window】

Big decision:

Option 1: Hand over the fake boxing manual (Risk: Yue Buqun may be killed if he fails to practice)
Option 2: Refuse and run away (risk: may be hunted down as a spy)

Option 3: Trick him into learning the "Evil-Defeating Sword Technique" (Risk: Unknown)
Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and said, "Senior, actually... my family's ancestral teachings say that this boxing method needs to be combined with the "Exorcism Sword Method" to achieve perfection!"

Yue Buqun's pupils shrank: "Exorcism Sword Technique?!"

【System prompt】

The host successfully transferred the hatred!

Yue Buqun’s thoughts on “The Sword of Exorcism” +100%!

The next day, Zhao Wuji was frantically practicing the escape move "Donkey Rolling" in the backyard when Linghu Chong came over with a wine jug.

"New here, what kind of magic potion did you feed Master yesterday? This morning he actually asked me if I knew anything about the Lin family in Fuzhou."

Zhao Wuji's heart tightened, and he laughed dryly: "Big Brother, you are joking..."

Linghu Chong came closer and whispered, "No matter what you want to do, remember not to touch the "Exorcism Sword Technique". It is rumored in the martial arts world that it is very evil."

As he was talking, Yue Lingshan suddenly came running over: "Dad is looking for you! He said he found the clue to the "Evil-Defeating Sword Technique"!"

Zhao Wuji's legs went limp: "It's over, I've messed up..."

【System prompt】

Urgent tasks:
Escape from Huashan before Yue Buqun goes to Fuzhou!

Reward: Qinggong +2 (Escape Specialization)

Failure penalty: forced to become a test subject of "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique"
Zhao Wuji looked at Linghu Chong's wine jug and suddenly an idea came to his mind:

"Big Brother, can you drink with me?"

"Now?!"

"right"

Zhao Wuji took three gulps from the wine jar, then fell on the table with a plop, his tongue tied: "Big, Big Brother... I... I can't do it anymore..."

Linghu Chong stared at the half-empty wine jar, dumbfounded: "This is my 60-year-old 'Drunken Immortal Wine', and you just treat it as water?!"

Zhao Wuji's cheeks flushed, but he was actually very clear-headed.

"System, why is this wine ineffective?"

【System prompt】

The host has a special physique (traveler resistance), alcohol tolerance +200%
Suggestion: Act like one

Zhao Wuji could only wave his arms exaggeratedly: "I... I'm not drunk! Have another one!"

After saying that, he hit his head heavily on the table with a "bang" and started snoring.

Linghu Chong scratched his head: "He got drunk too quickly..."

He tried to push Zhao Wuji, but seeing that he had no reaction, he could only sigh and said, "Okay, I'll take you back to your room."

When Linghu Chong turned his back to get the hangover soup, Zhao Wuji quietly opened one eye and quickly took out a packet of powder from his arms.

"'Fake death fans' produced by the system!"

He poured some water on his face, and immediately his face turned pale, his breathing became weak, as if he was about to die.

Linghu Chong turned around and was sobered up from the alcohol: "Fuck! Junior Brother, what's wrong with you?!"

Zhao Wuji was barely breathing: "Big, Big Brother... I seem to be... alcohol poisoning..."

Linghu Chong was in a panic: "Hold on! I'll go call Master!"

While Linghu Chong was rushing out the door, Zhao Wuji climbed out of the window and entered the forest.

【System prompt】

Mission "Escape from Huashan" completed!
Reward: Qinggong +2 (Current escape speed is comparable to that of a frightened hare)

Zhao Wuji ran all the way down the mountain and only stopped to catch his breath after making sure that no one was chasing him.

"System, where to go next?"

【System prompt】

High energy reaction detected nearby——

Heimu Cliff (Sun Moon Sect Headquarters) is 5 miles away

Suggestion: Take a detour

Zhao Wuji was just about to complain when he suddenly heard a melodious piano sound coming from the woods.

"Hmm? Who is playing the piano in this remote place?"

When I pushed aside the bushes, I saw a beautiful lady in red sitting by the stream, playing the piano. Her embroidery needles were flying in the air, pinning the falling leaves into the shape of butterflies.

Zhao Wuji took a deep breath: "Invincible in the East?!"

He tried to retreat quietly, but accidentally stepped on a branch and broke it.

"Crack!"

The red-clothed man turned his head instantly, and the embroidery needle flew straight to Zhao Wuji's throat: "Who is it?"

Zhao Wuji froze in place, and the system suddenly popped up a prompt -

【Emergency Response Plan】

Option 30: Kneel down and shout "Master, you are a man of virtue!" (Survival rate %)

Option 50: Compliment him on his beautiful embroidery (% survival rate)*
Option 3: Perform "Sword Dance" (survival rate???)

At the critical moment of life and death, Zhao Wuji suddenly had an idea. He made a orchid finger gesture, twisted his waist, swung his sleeves and jumped up.

It was the "Evil-Repelling Sword Dance" that Yue Buqun taught him!
Dongfang Bubai was stunned at first, then narrowed his eyes: "Your dance steps... are quite interesting."

Half a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Wuji sat tremblingly in the pavilion of Heimu Cliff, with exquisite snacks in front of him.

Dongfang Bubai looked at him with interest: "Where did you learn this dance?"

Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and made up a lie: "Yes, it's the 'Zhao's Sword Dance' passed down in my family..."

"Oh?" Dongfang Bubai raised his finger and an embroidery needle flew past Zhao Wuji's ear. "But to me, it looks like the style of the "Sword Manual of Exorcism"?"

Zhao Wuji was sweating profusely, and the system suddenly popped up a window -

【Life-saving Tips】

Dongfang Bubai became interested in the host's "sword dance"!
Suggestion: Turn it into a "new art form"

Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and slammed the table: "Master, please understand! This is not martial arts, this is - performance art!"

"Performance...art?" Dongfang Bubai looked confused.

Zhao Wuji began to improvise: "It's about using exaggerated body movements to express resistance to secular etiquette! For example, you, the leader, embroider, which others think is something only women do, but you insist on being the best in the world. Isn't this art?!"

Dongfang Bubai's eyes gleamed: "Go on."

【System prompt】

Dongfang Bubai's favorability +10
Current status: I think the host is a "wonderful person"

Zhao Wuji struck while the iron was hot and took out the Baseball Boxing Secret Book: "Look, I also have a matching 'Postmodern Boxing'..."

Three days later, Heimu Cliff was decorated with lights and colors.

The followers of the Sun Moon Sect looked at each other and the banner on the platform -

"The First Blackwood Cliff Cross-Border Art Exhibition"

Dongfang Bubai personally announced: "From now on, Zhao Wuji will serve as our sect's 'Literary Elder', specializing in innovating martial arts performance forms!"

Although the believers in the audience were confused, they still shouted in unison: "Master, you are wise!"

Zhao Wuji, wearing the gold-embroidered robe given to him by Dongfang Bubai, stood on the stage and laughed dryly.

【System prompt】

Mission "Accidentally Joining the Sun and Moon Cult" Completed!
Reward: Charm +3 (after all, you can fool people)

New title: Literary Elder (Effect: Cultists will not attack you)

In the corner, Yang Lianting stared at Zhao Wuji coldly and whispered to his subordinates, "Go check where this kid came from..."

That night, Zhao Wuji was in his room thinking about how to escape when the window was suddenly blown open by the wind.

A note floated in, which read:

"Want to know the secret of the Sunflower Manual? See you in the back mountain at midnight." [System warning]

Yang Lianting’s murderous intent was detected!
Suggest:

① Keep the appointment and kill the enemy (need to consume "lime powder" x 1)

②Tell the secret to Dongfang Bubai (risk: getting involved in a power struggle)

③Escape overnight (success rate 15%)

Zhao Wuji looked at the "lime powder" and "inferior knockout drug" in the system backpack and smiled evilly:
"It's time to let Manager Yang experience the power of the system..."

Midnight, at the mountain behind Heimu Cliff.

The moonlight is pale and the shadows of the trees are dark.

Zhao Wuji squatted in the grass, holding "lime powder" and "inferior knockout drug" in his hands, wondering whether to sprinkle the powder first or give the drug first.

There were footsteps in the distance, and Yang Lianting walked slowly over with two black-clad believers, glancing around with a cold gaze.

"Elder Zhao, since you are here, why do you have to hide?"

Zhao Wuji took a deep breath, jumped out suddenly and shouted: "Look at the hidden weapon!"

Yang Lianting sneered: "A trifling trick——"

Before he could finish his words, a bag of lime powder exploded in front of him!

"Ah! My eyes!" Yang Lianting covered his face and screamed.

Just as the two cultists drew their swords, Zhao Wuji threw out a packet of knockout drugs: "Go ahead!"

The powder flew away in the wind. One of the believers took two sips and suddenly his face turned green: "This... is this a laxative?!"

"That's right!" Zhao Wuji turned and ran, "Happy pulling!"

【System prompt】

Temporary mission "Counter-kill Yang Lianting" completed!
Reward: Despicable Value +5 (The host becomes more and more proficient in using despicable means)

"Fuck me"

Zhao Wuji also didn't know which system was in charge.

Zhao Wuji wanted to escape down the mountain, but he heard a sudden "ding" from the system.

【Hide Tips】

The fluctuation of peerless martial arts was detected nearby!
Coordinates: In Yang Lianting's arms

Zhao Wuji paused: "Peerless martial arts? Could it be..."

He turned back as if possessed by a ghost, and while Yang Lianting was still wailing, he reached out to grab his arms -

Half a piece of yellowed silk cloth, with the fragments of "Sunflower Manual" written on it

The first line is:

"If you want to practice magical skills, swing your sword from the palace."

Zhao Wuji's hands trembled, and the silk cloth almost fell to the ground: "Fuck! You can't touch this thing!"

But it's too late.

Yang Lianting narrowed his red and swollen eyes and said fiercely: "You... you dare to steal the master's magic?!"

【System Alert】

Dongfang Bubai has sensed that the secret book has been triggered!
Estimated arrival time: 30 seconds

Zhao Wuji's scalp tingled. He stuffed the silk cloth into his arms and ran away!

When Zhao Wuji ran to the edge of the cliff, Dongfang Bubai's red-clothed figure had appeared a hundred meters away, and the sound of the embroidery needle cutting through the night sky was like the whisper of death.

"Elder Zhao, I have treated you well."

The voice was gentle, but it made Zhao Wuji's hair stand on end.

He looked back at the bottomless cliff, then at the approaching Dongfang Bubai, and gritted his teeth and said, "System! Can I survive by jumping off the cliff now?"

【System calculation in progress】

Survival analysis:
① Being pierced by embroidery needles and turned into a sieve: 100%
②Climbing survival probability: 73% (after the protagonist's aura bonus)

Zhao Wuji said angrily, "Do I even need to choose?!"

He jumped!
The wind whistled in my ears, and Dongfang Bubai's cold smile came from afar: "That saves me from having to do anything..."

【System prompt】

The law of "the protagonist will not die after jumping off a cliff" is being activated...

Detected below:
A crooked tree (for buffering)
A waterhole (but with alligators in it)

A pile of straw (probably a hunter's trap)

Zhao Wuji: "I choose tree! Tree! Tree!"

“Crack—bang!”

He twisted wildly in the air, finally hit the crooked tree, bounced into the water, and finally hit the pile of straw face down.

【system】

Congratulations to the host for achieving the following achievement:

"Three consecutive buffers, the King of Hell shakes his head"

Three days later, at the gate of Xiangyang city.

Zhao Wuji used a tree branch as a crutch and limped towards the city gate. Suddenly, he was attracted by the wanted poster on the wall.

There was a picture of his handsome face, and below it was written:

"The demon cult monster Zhao Wuji stole the martial arts world's greatest treasure. The reward is one thousand taels!"

The signature is a joint release from the Five Mountains Sword Sects.

Zhao Wuji was stunned: "How did I become the public enemy of the martial arts world?!"

【System prompt】

new task:
Lurking in Xiangyang City for seven days
Claim:

① Not being recognized
②Solve the problem of food and clothing

③Avoid being accidentally injured by Guo Jing's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms
Just when he was worrying, a little beggar tugged at his clothes and said, "Big brother, are you new here? If you want to eat, you have to pay protection money."

Zhao Wuji looked down and saw that the little beggar's eyes were shining and he was holding a roast chicken in his arms.

"Huang Rong?!"

Zhao Wuji stared at the little beggar in front of him. Although his face was covered in coal dust, his lively eyes and the shiny roast chicken in his arms made it hard not to think of him as a quirky young lady.

"You...what did you say just now?" Zhao Wuji asked tentatively.

The little beggar grinned, revealing a row of white teeth: "New beggars must pay, otherwise -"

She suddenly lowered her voice, leaned closer and said, "Otherwise I will shout 'The demon cult monster is here'."

Zhao Wuji froze: "You recognized me?!"

The little beggar proudly shook the roast chicken in his hand and said, "I can smell the ink of the Sunflower Manual from the piece of silk cloth in your arms even from three steps away."

【System prompt】

High IQ unit detected: Huang Rong (current disguise: little beggar)
Suggest:

①Escape (success rate 0%, will be knocked down by the Dog Beating Stick Technique)
② Cooperation (you may get scammed, but you have a chance to get delicious food)
Zhao Wuji took a look at the roast chicken in Huang Rong's hand and his stomach growled.

"Well, what do you want?"

Huang Rong pulled Zhao Wuji to the foot of the city wall and took out a crumpled piece of paper: "Help me do something and I'll help you change your appearance, how about that?"

There was a crude diagram on the paper:
① Guo Jing in the martial arts training ground

② Zhao Wuji pretends to be a "Western Dancer"

③Using "baseball fist" to interfere with Guo Jing's practice

The corner of Zhao Wuji's mouth twitched: "You want me to dress up as a woman to seduce Guo Jing?!"

Huang Rong blinked and said, "Don't worry, Brother Jing's eyesight is not good. Last time he mistook the old naughty boy for a jujube tree."

【System prompt】

new task:
Participate in the "Tricky Guo Jing" action

reward:

Huang Rong disguised herself (Appearance +3)

Beggar's Chicken Recipe × 1
Failure penalty:

Being beaten into a "human kite" by the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms

Zhao Wuji struggled and said, "Can I refuse?"

Huang Rong smiled: "Sure, I will shout 'Catch the demon cult monster' now——"

"I'll go! I'll go, that's all."

The next morning, at the Xiangyang martial arts training ground.

Guo Jing was concentrating on practicing "The Regrets of the Dragon" when he suddenly smelled a fragrant breeze.

"This warrior~"

A "dancer" wearing a veil and tulle came closer, twisting her waist, and the bells on her wrists and ankles jingled.

Guo Jing was stunned: "Girl, you..."

The "Dancer" said in a sweet voice: "I heard that Master Guo has unparalleled martial arts skills, so I came here to learn from him~"

As he spoke, he assumed the starting stance for the "baseball punch," his movements as stiff as a puppet.

Guo Jing scratched his head: "This boxing technique... is a bit special?"

Huang Rong, who was hiding in a tree, was shaking from trying to hold back her laughter.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by——

The veil of the "dancer" fell off.

Guo Jing's eyes widened: "Brother Zhao?! Why are you dressed like this?!"

Zhao Wuji: “…”

【System prompt】

mission failed!

Guo Jing's favorability -10 (thinks the host has a special hobby)

Although Guo Jing is honest, he is not stupid.

He looked at Zhao Wuji, then at Huang Rong who was rolling on the tree with laughter, and suddenly realized: "Rong'er, you are causing trouble again!"

Huang Rong jumped down from the tree and said with a smile, "Brother Jing, this Brother Zhao is really interesting. He also knows the Sunflower Manual!"

Zhao Wuji's face changed drastically: "Don't talk nonsense! I didn't!"

Guo Jing's expression was startled: "Sunflower Manual? Isn't that an evil skill?"

He assumed the stance of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms: "Brother Zhao, if you don't explain clearly, Guo will have to..."

Zhao Wuji turned around and ran!
"boom!"

With a slap of his palm, a big hole was blown out where Zhao Wuji had originally stood.

【System prompt】

Emergency escape!
The host's current running speed has exceeded the limit!

Unlock new skills:
"Eighteen Runs of the Dragon" (temporary speed +50%)

Zhao Wuji finally hid in the military camp bathhouse and took a bath among a group of soldiers.

Just as he was feeling lucky to have escaped a disaster, someone suddenly patted him on the shoulder.

"Brother Zhao, let's talk."

Guo Jing sat down next to him without knowing when, and asked seriously: "Why do you have the Sunflower Manual?"

Zhao Wuji thought of a solution quickly: "Actually... I was framed by Dongfang Bubai!"

He made up a story with tears in his eyes:
How I was deceived by Yue Buqun → How I was coerced by Dongfang Bubai → How I jumped off a cliff to save my innocence
Guo Jing's eyes turned red as he heard this: "So Brother Zhao has it so hard!"

【System prompt】

Guo Jing's favorability +20
Obtained title:

"Oscar Survivor"

That night, Zhao Wuji was blocked in the inn by Huang Rong.

"That's great. You even dare to fool Brother Jing." She smiled while tossing the apple, "But..."

She suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Help me steal the Wu Mu Testament, and I will help you solve your wanted case problem completely."

【System prompt】

Main quest update:

Assist Huang Rong in obtaining the "Wu Mu Testament"

Difficulty: Hell
Known bosses:

Ouyang Feng (may be present)

Zhou Botong (Random Troublemaking)