Traveling the Heavens in Thunderbolt

Chapter 13: The Foreign Monk Arrives
Two major events happened in the underworld recently. The first one was that the four evil men attacked Dali, but ultimately returned in defeat.

Another major event shocked the entire Song Dynasty martial arts community. Xuan Bei, a Shaolin monk of the Xuan generation, was found dead in a grove ten miles away from the Shenjie Temple in Luliangzhou. What shocked the martial arts community even more was that Xuan Bei died from his famous unique skill, the "Great Vajra Pestle".

The only martial arts that can achieve this effect is the Murong family's unique skill "Dou Zhuan Xing Yi". However, everyone knows that Murong Fu, the current head of the Murong family, is indeed unable to use this unique skill due to injuries and illnesses in his early years. However, Murong Fu's inability does not mean that others are incapable.

There were rumors in the martial arts world that Xuan Bei was killed by a killer secretly trained by Murong Fu. The rumors were so convincing that people couldn't help but believe it.

But subsequent news made people completely forget about this rumor, because many masters in the martial arts world, such as Ke Baisui, the master of Baisheng Divine Whip, died tragically at the hands of their own unique skills. These people all had close ties with the Chamber of Commerce, and were either major shareholders of the Chamber of Commerce or some of its main guard providers.

Later, news spread from the Murong family that "Dou Zhuan Xing Yi" had been stolen and the door had been lost long ago.

This made people believe that someone was targeting the Murong family. Later, news came from the court that the new emperor wanted to nationalize the Murong family's property.

The news put the Murong family at the center of the storm, and all the factions under the Merchant Alliance withdrew from the alliance, affecting many of its businesses and causing them to close one after another. Murong Fu also took this opportunity to shrink his business, close factories, and disband his caravan.

The aftermath of this incident was far more than just a common vendetta. This was because after nearly twenty years, the Murong family's business had already spread all over the country.

It can be said that most of the people in the entire Song Dynasty used the products under his name. The daily necessities of the civilians of the Song Dynasty, such as food, relied on the Murong family's business and trade routes for transportation. In Jiangnan, almost every household had someone working in the Murong family's factories.

The disastrous impact of this move is far beyond what the imperial court could have imagined. A new economic crisis is about to break out in the Song Dynasty, but the current imperial court is unaware of it and is still immersed in the struggle between the new and old parties.

The current Emperor Song also believed that this move would make it easier for him to take over the Murong family's assets in the future, so he did not interfere in the matter.

Just as the plan was going as Cheng Qian expected, a foreign monk and a young man arrived at Murong Mansion.

The foreign monk had a dignified appearance, dressed in cloth and straw sandals, his face was full of energy, and there seemed to be a faint flow of precious light, just like pearls and jade, naturally shining, making people unable to help but get close to him. The young man next to him was also gentle and elegant, with a handsome appearance, but the expression on his face showed that he was being held hostage, and it was not his own will.

Officially the Tubo national teacher, the Great Wheel King Jiumozhi, and the Dali Zhennan King's son Duan·She is your sister·Yu.

When Jiumozhi came to visit, he was not teased by Azhu and A-Bi as in the original novel.

With A-Bi's introduction, he met Cheng Qian (Murong Fu) directly.

"As expected of the Murong family, who is known as the "Southern Murong". Seeing him today, his demeanor is indeed fascinating." Jiumozhi praised. At the same time, he secretly sighed in his heart that the Murong family is indeed rich enough to rival a country. Although the head of the family gave up martial arts and went into business due to health reasons, the family tradition of martial arts has not changed.

From the moment I entered the door, I saw that all the servants were top-notch experts in the martial arts world. The layout of the hall was exquisite, and the tea served was also extraordinary, it was West Lake Longjing Mingqian tea, which only the king of Tubo could enjoy. The porcelain used to serve tea was also extraordinary, it was Ru kiln celadon, with a light and elegant color, the glaze was overflowing, pure and warm, and the glaze surface showed a soft and subtle luster, which was the best among porcelains.

I have never seen it in person in the Tibetan country. I have only heard about it from merchants from the Central Plains who were passing by and selling goods. Seeing it today, even though Jiumozhi is very well-mannered, he couldn't help but hold it in his hands and play with it carefully. It is no wonder that he, with his weak body, can be called "Qiao Feng in the North and Murong in the South" together with Qiao Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Sect.

Cheng Qian (Murong Fu) saw Jiumozhi playing with the teacup, and smiled secretly in his heart, but said calmly: "Ming Wang, you are too kind, ahem. I heard that Ming Wang lives in Tubo and has nothing to do with the martial arts in the Central Plains. I just don't know why Ming Wang came here?"

Jiumozhi hesitated, then said: "To be honest, I came here to ask for something, and I hope Master Murong will agree to it."

"Oh, Your Majesty, please tell me. If it is within my ability, I, Murong Fu, will do my best." Cheng Qian asked knowingly.

During the conversation, Duan Yu also looked at Cheng Qian and sighed in his heart, "Mr. Murong is very amiable and kind in his dealings with others, without any airs at all. No wonder he can command the Jiangnan martial arts world despite his frail body."

But it was a pity that he was weak and pale, and had been coughing non-stop since a while ago. There was a look of worry between his brows, which did not look like he would live long. I had heard from my uncle that the Murong family was being targeted by the Song Dynasty court, and it was indeed a critical moment.

Jiumozhi said: "Please forgive me for being so presumptuous. Actually, I came here for a promise."

"Ahem, may I ask what is the promise? Why did the King Ming come all the way here and even kidnap a young master?"

Hearing this, even with Jiumozhi's state of mind, his face turned red, and then he recovered, "Is it a promise? It was a long time ago, no wonder Master Murong didn't know about it. In my early years, I traveled in the Central Plains and met the old donor Murong."

"Hmm? King Ming actually has some connection with my father. Cough cough cough cough." Having said this, Cheng Qian pretended to be excited.

Jiumozhi said with regret, "Indeed, old donor Murong discussed martial arts with me for many days. It's a pity that we didn't expect that our separation would become permanent. While I admired the old donor's martial arts skills, I also heard his regret."

Cheng Qian asked with a look of surprise: "I wonder what regrets my father has? Please tell me, Your Majesty." But he already knew in his heart that his purpose was just to return the martial arts in Shi Shui Pavilion.

Jiumozhi knew that the time was right, so he said, "Old donor Murong once commented on Tianwuxue, saying that Shaolin's 72 unique skills are the best in the world, but they are also ranked alongside Dali Duan's Six Meridians Divine Sword. If someone can master this skill, its power will definitely be far greater than any martial arts of Shaolin Temple."

Cheng Qian pretended to be surprised and said, "There is indeed a letter left by my ancestors in the Shishui Pavilion, saying that it is a pity that the Dali Duan Clan's Six Meridians Divine Sword was not included. I just don't know what this has to do with my father's last wish?"

"I once reached an agreement with the old donor Murong that if I could present the manual of the Six Meridians Divine Sword to him, I would be allowed to browse all the books in the Water Pavilion. Now I have brought the manual with me, and I hope Master Murong will help me."

(End of this chapter)