Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 179 Women Fighting, Suzhen VS Suzhen
Li Tianyuan doted on Yin Susu, and taking advantage of the ample time, the two quickly exchanged their testimonies.

The man who died at Wangpanshan was killed by Xie Xun, and Du Dajin deserved to die. However, for the sake of their marriage, Li Tianyuan wrote a letter to inform Yin Yewang to take the blame.

Of course, these are all minor details.

There's only one key point... the Dragon-Slaying Saber!

Li Zhaoting looked down on the Dragon-Slaying Saber because he was a swordsman with the Purple Star Soft Sword. If he were a knife-wielder, he might have been more interested.

Can the Dragon-Slaying Saber command all heroes?
It is highly unlikely.

However, stripping away all myths and legends and ignoring all martial arts rhymes, from the perspective of martial arts masters' divine weapons, the Dragon-Slaying Saber is a divine weapon no less powerful than the Heaven-Reliant Sword, and can greatly enhance combat power.

Sharp, heavy, and indestructible.

No matter how strong the defenses or protective aura, a mere swing of the sword will instantly cleave them in two, giving an advantage in many battles.

For example: Hoshchuh's closed plan.

Huo Xiu wanted to seal Li Zhaoting and the others inside the mountain.

If Li Zhaoting had the treasured sword, he could use it to dig a passage out from the mountainside.

Over-reliance on powerful weapons is not advisable.

It is a misconception to think that divine weapons are external objects that will interfere with one's progress in martial arts.

The difference between humans and animals is that humans create all sorts of tools to assist themselves. Completely abandoning divine weapons would be contrary to the principles of human ethics.

Whether it's the Heaven-Slaying Sword, the Dragon-Slaying Saber, or Dragon Soul and Phoenix Blood, Blood River and Red Sleeves, or Should Not Be Retained, they must all be in harmony with the spirit of the weapon as a martial artist.

There are fewer precious swords than precious sabers in the martial arts world, and most of the precious sabers already have owners. From the perspective of a swordsman, Xie Xun inexplicably became an easy target.

Putting everything else aside, if Dugu Yihe were to encounter Xie Xun on the street, he would not hesitate to kill him and seize the Dragon-Slaying Saber as the divine weapon passed down through the Emei Taoist sect.

Dugu Yihe's dual-wielding technique can be used with a knife, a sword, or both simultaneously, requiring many divine weapons.

I will never miss an opportunity if it arises.

There were also some ambitious individuals who believed that the Dragon-Slaying Saber held the secret to ruling the world, and that as long as they could unlock its secrets, they could use it to dominate the world.

Countless people were eyeing the Dragon Slayer Sword.

Even the Kunlun Sect, thousands of miles away, sent disciples to inquire. Kunlun Sect Leader He Taichong and Supreme Sect Leader Ban Shuxian even decided to personally visit the Wudang Sect.

He sent his disciples ahead to scout ahead.

Then, under the guise of celebrating a birthday, they went to Wudang.

Xie Xun couldn't figure out the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but perhaps the old monster from Kunlun Mountain could decipher its secrets.

At the same time, sects such as Emei, Kongtong, and Shaolin acted swiftly upon hearing the news, sending their disciples. By the time the large ship docked, representatives from more than a dozen sects had arrived.

Some are large pieces located near the coast.

Some are small forces that rely on prestigious sects. When the major sects can't get there in time, they send the small forces to gather information.

Li Tianyuan, being an experienced and shrewd man, had already finished exchanging statements with Yin Susu and devised a complete strategy. He generously brought the boat ashore and invited these people to discuss matters.

These people were originally confident that their numbers and strength would force the Sky Eagle Sect to submit. As soon as they entered the cabin, they saw a handsome young man teasing a child.

A person’s name is like a tree’s shadow!
They knew Li Zhaoting was on the ship.

They knew that Li Zhaoting was involved in this matter.

Driven by greed, they decided to try their luck.

The courage to try their luck vanished the moment they saw Li Zhaoting. Li Zhaoting turned around, looked at them, cupped his hands, and smiled. His smile was both refined and warm.

As the smile faded, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a subtle mockery. His eyes released a bloodthirsty aura, and a faint killing intent echoed inside the cabin.

"Clap!"

As soon as the footsteps of Jin Lingzhi, the representative of Emei, landed, the air turned several degrees colder, and the atmosphere became extremely oppressive.

Li Zhaoting picked up his teacup, took a sip, and resumed his warm smile, instantly dispelling the oppressive atmosphere. Cold sweat seeped from the backs of these people, and their steps became somewhat unsteady.

Jin Lingzhi remained calm and unfazed by Li Zhaoting's murderous aura; in fact, she took the initiative to approach him.

"Brother Li, why scare them? If you scare them so much they wet their pants, where will they change their clothes?"

"I don't like a few people."

"Brother Li, have some tea."

Jin Lingzhi poured Li Zhaoting a cup of tea.

No matter how mischievous the younger generation raised in a prominent family may be, they still know some manners. They picked up the teacup and swirled it slightly between their eyebrows.

"Miss Jin, I am flattered that you have poured me tea and water. But if you dare to get any closer to me, some people will be very unhappy and will find you extremely displeasing!"

Li Zhaoting took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

With one hand grabbing Jin Lingzhi's collar, the once arrogant Jin Lingzhi was flung away by Feng Suzhen. She nimbly flipped in mid-air and landed lightly on the deck. Her movements were extremely agile, and she should have been greeted with cheers, but instead, there were fruit peels on her feet.

"Clap!"

Jin Lingzhi lost her footing and fell flat on her backside.

Jin Lingzhi stood up, clutching her buttocks, and glared angrily at Feng Suzhen. Just as she was about to say something, she felt a light touch on her back and was thrown away again. This time, it wasn't Feng Suzhen who did it, but Cheng Huaixiu.

Cheng Huaixiu, as the leader of the Salt Gang, originally came to investigate the salt-making techniques in the coastal areas to see if he could expand the Salt Gang's sphere of influence. However, upon learning that Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu had returned to the Central Plains, he immediately rushed over to see what was going on.

"Clap!"

Jin Lingzhi fell flat on her backside again.

This time, nobody paid attention to the golden lingzhi.

All eyes were on Feng Suzhen and Cheng Huaixiu.

The two looked at each other silently, without saying a word.

He was a man of gentle and refined manners, erudite and talented, possessing both the scholarly air of a Confucian scholar and the carefree spirit of a recluse. His every move was graceful and elegant, like a dragon in flight.

She is like a lotus flower emerging from clear water, untouched by the dust of the world. She possesses both the ethereal beauty of a fairy and the heroic spirit of a female knight-errant. With every smile and frown, her bright eyes gleam and she is as pure and clear as a lotus.

Both are "Suzhen", both have love stories that have been passed down through the ages, and both are related to the top scholar.

It was Li Zhaoting's good fortune that they didn't immediately start fighting after meeting. Li Zhaoting wiped away his cold sweat, carefully concealing his aura, and treated himself like a wooden stake.

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, and a spectacular battle between the Demon-Subduing Zither and the Sword Heart was about to unfold, Li Zhaoting's mind raced, and he gently patted Zhang Wuji.

Zhang Wuji yawned: "Uncle Li, I've heard you're a womanizer with a lot of wives and concubines. Is there anything between you and this pretty lady...?"

Li Zhaoting readily agreed: "Chief Cheng, Wuji is not even ten years old this year. Children speak without thinking and have mistakenly believed some rumors in the martial arts world. Please forgive the child's mistake. Tomorrow I will beat up the source of the rumors to avenge you."

Cheng Huaixiu said, "I'm not that petty, but it's a bit inappropriate for Young Master Li to expect me to leave with just a few words. It's underestimating me too much."

"The White Snake Stirring Up the Sea"!

Why the White Snake?

"White dragon sounds like a fine horse."

"You always have so many fallacies."

"This is my source of happiness."

"I wonder if Madam Feng has any objections?"

"I'm not that petty!"

Feng Suzhen was not one to suffer losses.
Returning to Cheng Huaixiu's words, Feng Suzhen didn't particularly care about the women around Li Zhaoting, such as that certain demonic woman from the Demonic Sect. Who knew if she might accidentally hurt her and cause a rift?

Thunder and lightning struck, and hills and mountains crumbled.

Only Cheng Huaixiu gave off a sense of danger.

The Fairy of Jingzhai is exceptionally beautiful. Her Cihang Jingzhai Heart Sutra originates from the Demonic Sect. She is deeply passionate and extremely stubborn. Once the fairy falls in love, it will be like a tsunami. Even if it causes a great upheaval, she will never give up.

The Cihang Jingzhai Mind Method is just that special.

When detached from emotions, one is extremely rational.

Once emotions are stirred, feelings and reason intertwine, sometimes extremely emotional, sometimes extremely rational. Although she inevitably returns to reason in the end, there will always be shortcomings. The emotions of the Fairy of Quiet Studio often leave behind heartache.

Cheng Huaixiu's personality differs from that of the successors of Cihang Jingzhai. She is full of chivalry and righteousness, a female knight-errant who rides across the land and upholds justice.

She could see through her thoughts at a glance, yet no one could see into Cheng Huaixiu's heart. Every move she made was full of mystery, like a fairy dancing and singing under the moon.

Feng Suzhen rolled her eyes at Li Zhaoting, thinking to herself that her husband certainly had a unique way of observing women.

Cheng Huaixiu is not a cold and aloof fairy who is detached from worldly affairs; she is not a human immortal but a demon immortal, like a white snake shedding its mortal form, both ethereal and alluring.

The story of "The White Snake Making Havoc in the Sea" may sound like nonsense, but upon closer examination, there is no more fitting one.

After the confrontation between Feng Suzhen and Cheng Huaixiu, those who wanted to question Zhang Cuishan and seize the Dragon-Slaying Saber completely lost their courage and left in a sorry state.

Feng Suzhen asked in a low voice, "My lord, why is Cheng Huaixiu helping you? If she doesn't step in, with so many people talking at once, it will be very troublesome."

"Because of the phoenix's betrothal gifts."

"What does this have to do with the phoenix?"

"The Salt Gang has recently opened up a new salt transport route, delivering directly to Moon Mountain, and making huge profits every year."

"It's that simple?"

"What else could it be? We've only met twice in Qingcheng. I was there to witness her and Li Shengnan's battle, using my paintbrush to record the showdown between the fairy and the witch."

"Gone?"

There is absolutely nothing to hide.

"I feel something is amiss."

"This should be a side effect of the meditation technique. The mind is too sensitive, and it is easy to become one with the world. In the process of comprehending the world, one will inevitably feel sentimental about spring and autumn."

How to mitigate the side effects?

"Do something that ordinary people like to do."

A wicked smile crept across Li Zhaoting's lips.

What do ordinary people like to do?

Feng Suzhen's eyes and brows were full of provocation.

Sailing at sea presents many inconveniences.

Li Zhaoting harbored boundless anger within him.

We had just disembarked and headed straight for the most luxurious inn.

The sailors of the Eagle Cult were no exception.

Sailing to the sea is a life-or-death endeavor. They need strong liquor, dice, and women to vent their anger and sweep away the gloom of the voyage. The Eagle Cult set up dens of iniquity at the docks, specifically to make money off the sailors.

The sailors' money was originally distributed by the Sky Eagle Cult.

It's like transferring money from one hand to the other.

Young and strong sailors, having just completed a months-long sea voyage, are full of lust. How many of them can resist the allure of the beautiful women in the den of iniquity?
Young sailors find it difficult to save money.

If they run out of money, they'll embark on another voyage.

Only old sailors who are not physically strong enough to withstand the drain of their extravagant lifestyles can save money for retirement; if they really can't save any, there's nothing to say.

If you can't resist temptation, who can you blame?

The den of iniquity built by the Eagle Cult at the dock was called the Fox Den, and the manager was called Old Fox.

The most famous dish at Fox Den is meat soup.

A fragrant and rich beef soup.

Every day, cows break their legs and are sent to the fox den's kitchen to be made into stews. The most unforgettable dish is the beef soup after you've been exhausted from playing in the den of iniquity, which gives you a burst of energy!

The reason why the fox den was able to gain a foothold here was because of the beef soup. Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen were drinking the soup, and after a bowl of meat soup, their stomachs felt warm.

The physical strength that had just been lost was quickly restored.

Li Zhaoting felt his blood and energy surging, and he could fight another three hundred rounds. He looked around and found that Cheng Huaixiu was also at the Fox Den. She had ordered a pot of stewed beef, a plate of braised oxtail, and a large bowl of beef bone soup.

There are no side dishes, only condiments.

Cheng Huaixiu deftly cut off a piece of beef, dipped it twice in the condiment bowl, smeared it with minced garlic, and, completely disregarding her fairy-like demeanor, enjoyed the delicious food with a blissful expression.

"Eating garlic isn't the mark of a fairy."

"A fairy-like demeanor can't fill an empty stomach; living on wind and dew will starve you to death. When you eat meat, you have to add garlic. We are all people of the martial world; drinking from large bowls and eating large chunks of meat is the true spirit of the martial world. Why should we restrain ourselves?"

"Because you are the Fairy of Tranquil Abode."

"If a fairy cannot drink wine and eat meat, cannot wear gold and silver, cannot ride horses in the world, and must hide in a mountain valley to cultivate in seclusion, wearing coarse clothes and eating simple meals, then what kind of fairy is this? Whoever wants to be one can be one."

"Boss, you're so generous! I'll toast you with a bowl!"

Li Zhaoting poured a large bowl of wine.

"Chief Cheng is right. What joy is left for people in the martial world if they can't even eat meat and drink wine?"

Feng Suzhen then poured a large bowl of wine.

Two stunning beauties and a handsome young man were too eye-catching. The three of them went to the warm pavilion, where Cheng Huaixiu got straight to the point: "I'm here to investigate the fox's den! The old fox seems to have connections with a group of pirates. If there are any fat sheep at the dock, he'll let the pirates plunder them."

"The Eagle Cult's business?"

"It's not the Eagle Cult. The Eagle Cult's main business is maritime trade, and they hate pirates the most."

"What is the identity of this group of pirates?"

"I don't know. I have a friend who was attacked by pirates after going out to sea and his fate is still unknown. I've found some clues, and Fox Den is probably involved."

"Disrupt the situation and take advantage of the chaos to conduct the investigation."

How to disrupt the situation?

"Jealousy and rivalry!"

Li Zhaoting pointed to himself, his face full of pride.

"Ah~"

Feng Suzhen and Cheng Huaixiu simultaneously stepped down, stomping hard on Li Zhaoting's feet, and then drew their swords.

With a loud rumble, Feng Suzhen and Cheng Huaixiu crashed through the roof and fought their way from the fox den to the dock, and then back to the fox den.

In a martial arts contest, one should conserve their strength and focus all their power on the enemy, but the two men's aim was to disrupt the situation, so their moves were mainly focused on demolishing buildings.

In less than half an incense stick's time, half of the fox den was destroyed by Feng Suzhen and Cheng Huaixiu. When the people of the Sky Eagle Sect came to investigate, they only saw Li Zhaoting jumping up and down in a panic.

(End of this chapter)