Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 408 100% "Heart-Piercing" Dragon Claw Hand
The Tai Xuan Jing stone inscription is hidden on Xia Ke Island.

Every ten years, the two island masters of Xia Ke Island, Long Mu and Du Long, would invite martial arts practitioners to study the Tai Xuan Scripture. None of those who went to the island returned, and Xia Ke Island was regarded as a demonic place.

In fact, the people on the island were very safe and could leave whenever they wanted. However, they were so engrossed in martial arts secrets that they refused to leave Xia Ke Island, and many of them died far from home.

Xia Ke Island not only does not harm them, but also takes care of their food and daily life. Nearly forty years have passed since the first invitation to martial arts practitioners. Hundreds of people have studied martial arts on Xia Ke Island, but all their efforts have been in vain.

It cannot be said that it was all in vain. The greatest advantage of the Tai Xuan Jing is that no matter how it is interpreted, no matter if one practices it incorrectly or incorrectly, it can improve one's martial arts skills.

However, no one understood the true meaning of the stone carvings.

In Li Zhaoting's memory, the Tai Xuan Scripture stone inscription was very similar to the Longevity Formula. The annotations were meaningless, and the more one became obsessed with it, the more likely one was to go astray.

To practice the Longevity Technique, one must "not know martial arts".

Practicing the Tai Xuan Jing requires "not knowing how to read".

Even without being able to read, one can only observe the shapes of stone carvings and naturally comprehend palm techniques, sword techniques, and lightness skills. The last piece of tadpole script can be used to open up meridians and acupoints, allowing true energy to flow through the acupoints, and thus reach the pinnacle of martial arts cultivation.

Unfortunately, the martial artists who obtained the Longevity Manual and the martial arts masters who studied the stone carvings were either extremely knowledgeable or had profound internal strength. Knowing that these were unique martial arts techniques, they studied them day and night, but the more they studied, the more they went astray.

The two island masters, Longmu and Erdao, used the method of controlling variables.

They trained different disciples one after another. Some specialized in physical training, some in martial arts, and some only studied without practicing martial arts. But no matter how they controlled the variables, one variable remained constant: literacy.

They are illiterate and cannot understand the inscriptions on the stone tablets.

How can one comprehend martial arts if one cannot understand stone carvings?

Until Dog Brother arrived at Xia Ke Island, he was illiterate, had no interest in martial arts, and only thought about eating every day. He was determined to take Bai Zizai away from Xia Ke Island and had a solid foundation in internal energy, which just met the requirements for cultivation.

Coincidentally, there was another person who fit the same description.

That person is Wei Xiaobao.

He is illiterate, dislikes martial arts, and his skills were imparted to him by Long'er. He is lively and active, and when he sees inscriptions or stone carvings, he will often twist his body randomly according to the shape of the characters.

Did Xia Ke Dao invite Wei Xiaobao?

Can Wei Xiaobao decipher the Tai Xuan Jing?
This question is of great research value.

Wei Xiaobao shook his head: "I've been there once! The island hides a peerless martial arts technique called the Tai Xuan Scripture. It's rumored that the martial arts masters who were killed by Xia Ke Island were actually studying this technique on the island, neglecting sleep and meals, wasting decades of their lives, and dying far from home."

What are the benefits of practicing martial arts?
If the price of becoming a master is abandoning parents, children, and confidantes, what fun is there in being the number one person in the world? I wouldn't even bother to look at it!
The only redeeming quality is that the Laba porridge is quite good!
I don't have a nautical chart, and I'm too lazy to write one down!
What's the point of going to Xia Ke Dao (侠客岛)?
You have beautiful wives and concubines, fairies and demons, fame and fortune, what are you going to Xia Ke Island for?
If you want to practice martial arts, there are plenty on Tongchi Island.

Which ultimate skill do you want to learn: Ananda Knife, Yi Jin Jing, Xi Sui Jing, Vajra Indestructible Body Divine Skill, Heaven and Earth Killing God Style, or 100% Heart-Piercing Dragon Claw Hand?
Don't look at me like that!
I've used that look in my eyes hundreds of times before!
Shuang'er and Long'er want you to be their grandson-in-law.

I disagree!

You're even more of a womanizer than me!

My granddaughter will definitely suffer if she marries you.

Since we're kindred spirits, I'll teach you a secret technique. In return, my grandson was murdered. Find the killer and kill him!

Which unique skill do you want to learn?

You can only learn one subject!
I won't teach you anything more!

"Dare to steal the secret manual? I'll use you to catch sharks!"

Wei Xiaobao was once a monk at Shaolin Temple. His bodyguards used this connection to copy the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, including copies of the Yi Jin Jing and Xi Sui Jing.

If Wei Xiaobao had to choose one skill he absolutely had to learn, he wouldn't hesitate at all.

Upon hearing a series of martial arts manuals, Li Zhaoting knew which one he wanted to learn. In the world of martial arts, if there were a unique skill that could rival the Five Luo Light Smoke Palm, it would undoubtedly be Wei Xiaobao's 100% Heart-Piercing Dragon Claw Hand.

Of course, Wei Xiaobao preferred another name.

The same applies to Li Zhaoting.

The two despicable people exchanged a knowing glance.

Wei Xiaobao took out a scroll of secret manual from his sleeve.

"I knew you'd like this!"

What is the name of your grandson?

"Han Qianye!"

"Your descendants will have the surname Han?"

"Jianning's daughter married into the Han family, and what else would her son be but surnamed Han? This boy is very much like me. He single-handedly ventured into the dragon's den and tiger's lair, not only escaping unscathed but also winning the heart of a beautiful woman, taking away the most beautiful and charming flower of the Ming Cult, and giving birth to a daughter."

"Resolve this case by the end of this year!"

"You should visit the Mangshan Sect when you have time."

"The Mangshan Sect? That's acceptable!"

Wei Xiaobao had two most important mentors.

One is Chen Jinnan, and the other is the one-armed nun.

The One-Armed Nun founded the Mangshan Sect, and in terms of lineage, Wei Xiaobao was a disciple of the Mangshan Sect.

The Mangshan Sect reached its peak during the time of Lü Siniang. After Lü Siniang passed away and Cao Jin'er became the sect leader, the Mangshan Sect declined and became even more destitute than the Huashan Sect.

No matter how much you look down on Ku Mei, she has at least one advantage: her martial arts skills are very high.

Cao Jin'er's personality was even worse than Ku Mei's, and her martial arts were slightly weaker than Ning Zhongze's. If it weren't for Lü Siniang's strong enough reputation and her taking Yun Luo as her disciple, which allowed her to become a member of the imperial family by chance, she wouldn't have even been able to get close to the edge of the Earthly Fiends.

Wei Xiaobao had deep feelings for the One-Armed Nun. Hearing that the Mangshan Sect was declining and on the verge of collapse, and knowing that he could not return to the Central Plains because of his vow, he could only send her some gold and silver jewelry, but this was only a temporary solution.

The Mangshan Sect needs talented disciples.

A genius disciple who can uphold the glory of the sect.

Wei Xiaobao took out a token: "I heard that before Junior Sister Lü passed away, she took on a disciple. At the next Mangshan Conference, could you help me check her quality?"

If this person has the talent, ability, temperament, and character to become the sect leader, then let her be the sect leader.

This is my master's token.

Seeing cards is like seeing people.

If Cao Jin'er dares to object, you should expel her from the sect in the name of my master. That bastard almost destroyed the great foundation of the Mangshan Sect!

I wanted to strangle her!

The age range of Mangshan disciples is very wide, even older than that of the Seven Heroes of Wudang. The oldest disciple of the One-Armed Nun is Cao Renfu, and the youngest is Lü Siniang, a difference of several decades. Cao Renfu's daughter, Cao Jin'er, is about the same age as Lü Siniang, who is nearly sixty years old. Lü Siniang's personal disciple, Gu Zhihua, is twenty years old this year.

This has led to a very chaotic age and seniority among the Mangshan disciples. It is very common to see nephews in their forties and aunts under twenty years old in the Mangshan sect.

Wei Xiaobao's seniority needs no further explanation.

After Lü Siniang passed away, Wei Xiaobao became the most senior martial uncle in the Mangshan Sect. Although he never interfered in affairs, Wei Xiaobao provided for all the Mangshan Sect's needs, including food, clothing, and shelter.

Wei Xiaobao swore a solemn oath never to return to the Central Plains, and he always turned a blind eye to the affairs of Mangshan. If Cao Jin'er hadn't been so incompetent and made the Mangshan Sect more and more chaotic, Wei Xiaobao wouldn't have bothered with it at all.

Who has the time to meddle in these trivial matters?

Wei Xiaobao is busy "splurging money"!

Chatting with Wei Xiaobao is very comfortable.

Until the two agreed to go fishing.

Wei Xiaobao was from Yangzhou and often went to the river. He was an excellent swimmer. In his own words, he was a "White Dragon of the Waves" who could eat fish, shrimp, and crabs raw without batting an eye. He made his living off the water, and his fishing skills far surpassed those of Li Zhaoting.

Wei Xiaobao caught fish one after another.

Li Zhaoting managed to snag a few fish fry.

Looking at Wei Xiaobao's fish basket full of fish, and then at the bald man without a helmet, Li Zhaoting really wanted to teach Wei Xiaobao a lesson: You need to wear a helmet when fishing!

"You're too aggressive and your mind isn't calm enough. Fishing requires a calm and peaceful mind. You won't catch any fish like this!"

"Hmm? I've completely concealed my killing intent. Even in a life-or-death duel, I can keep my killing intent contained within the blade of my sword, without revealing even the slightest trace of it!"

I can sense your restlessness.

"What else do you feel?"

"It feels like you're trying to smash me to death with a rock!"

"Your bald head is very attractive."

"Because I'm handsome."

"I'm more handsome than you!"

"Tch~ You even fool yourself. Your deception skills are about 50% of what I was like when I was young, and your shamelessness is about 70%! After you've gained a few more years of experience, you'll be 80% there."

"I have a question for you."

"what is the problem?"

"I have beautiful wives and concubines at home, and they all call me by different names in order to distinguish me from them."

The first wife calls him "My Lord," the second wife calls him "My Love," the third wife calls him "My Husband," and even the demoness from the evil cult calls him "My Lord." If more beauties come into the house in the future, there won't be enough titles to go around!

You have seven beautiful women.

How did you solve this problem back then?

Li Zhaoting sincerely sought advice.

Wei Xiaobao devoted himself wholeheartedly to teaching Li Zhaoting, passing on all his life experience. Wei Xiaobao swore that he would never have been so serious in teaching his own son.

……

"Husband, what does Wei Xiaobao want with you? That guy is no good; he does very improper things!"

Li Shengnan sensed something was amiss. Given Wei Xiaobao and Li Zhaoting's shared interests, their gathering couldn't possibly be anything good. Just looking at Li Zhaoting's smug expression and flirtatious eyes sent chills down her spine, giving her a sense of impending doom, like a lamb entering a tiger's den.

Li Zhaoting smiled and said, "Senior is so generous to impart a unique skill to me. Shengnan, this unique skill will be passed down as the Li family's secret technique."

Lan Fenghuang leaned closer: "What kind of secret technique? Don't make it too difficult! I'm afraid our son won't be able to learn it!"

Li Zhaoting looked around.

This is the luxurious warm pavilion on Tongchi Island.

The decoration is exquisite, reminiscent of a royal palace.

The only difference from the palace was the ultra-luxurious king-size bed. Li Zhaoting's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing the same crooked-mouthed dragon king's grin. He formed his hands into dragon claws, reached out and gently grabbed, causing Li Shengnan to blush, Lan Fenghuang to eagerly try, and Jiang Yuyan to await her "feast." A 100% Heart-Piercing Dragon Claw Hand!

Completely abandoning all lethal moves and intentions, only retaining the act of reaching out and grabbing, the strike is soft and yielding, and the touch is equally soft, stirring up ripples.

Li Shengnan tried to dodge, but Wei Xiaobao had perfected this move over sixty years. The move was so natural and flawless that it was sure to hit the target with every strike.

Let alone the demonic witches of the Demonic Sect who are easily angered, even if the Fairy of Jingzhai were here, she would have no choice but to surrender.

Good trick!
It's way cooler than the Dragon Claw Hand!
It can also be used for defense.

It is not very harmful and extremely insulting.

If you are on the verge of death, you will surely die. You can use the Piercing Dragon Claw Hand and the Five Luo Light Smoke Palm to fight back. The moves may seem a bit thuggish, but at least you can save your life.

—What's more important than life? Reputation!

Li Zhaoting grabbed with both hands, using the Dragon Claw Hand with his left hand and the Light Smoke Palm with his right, his clothes fluttering in the air in an instant.

Li Shengnan gritted her teeth: "You little thief! I'll settle this with you, I'll show you what I'm made of!"

Blue Phoenix cheered her on from the sidelines.

Jiang Yuyan crossed her arms and looked at him with disdain.

Two useless idiots, their toughest thing is their mouths!
……

The cold wind was like a knife, and the clouds were thick and heavy.

Looking into the distance, one sees the water and sky merging into a dark expanse, with crashing waves like splashed ink.

A wave swept across the water, and a mast was struck by a wave and snapped into several pieces with a loud crack.

As the wave receded, a pair of sharp eyes flashed in the seawater; as the next wave fell, the eyes were two feet closer to the shore, and their faces could be vaguely seen.

In such wind and waves, on such a cold night, it would be hard to believe that a person would actually emerge from the waves. But after a dozen or so waves crashed over the shore, a figure indeed walked step by step onto the beach of Tongchi Island.

This man had disheveled hair that covered his face, and he held a strangely shaped, black-sheathed longsword that was six feet long in both hands. The veins on the back of his hands were bulging. Judging from this, it seemed that after the ship was destroyed by the wind and waves, he used the iron sword as a staff and walked up from the seabed step by step. His cultivation was truly terrifying!
He wasn't physically strong, had a healthy bronze complexion, heavy shoulders, and a straight, pointed nose. He looked to be in his thirties, but his eyes looked like those of someone in their fifties.

Aside from his black-sheathed longsword, the only distinguishing feature of this man was that he wore white clothes, hence he was known as the "Man in White."

The man in white stood quietly on the shore.

As he waited for the sun to shine on him, using the sunlight to dispel the chill, the guards on the shore saw him and came forward to ask, "How can I help you?"

The man in white glanced at the guard, then took out an oil paper package from his pocket, inside which was a stack of silk.

A handsome young man is painted on the silk.

It was none other than Li Zhaoting.

"Is Li Zhaoting on this island?"

"What business do you have with Master Li?"

"challenge!"

Do you have a challenge?

"Have!"

The man in white waved his sword, and a branch fell from a coconut tree beside the beach: "Please give this branch to Li Zhaoting. I will be waiting for him here!"

The guard chuckled, “Sir, Tongchi Island has a dedicated martial arts arena. If you wish to challenge Master Li to a duel, you should first eat and drink your fill, conserve your energy, and build up your strength. Such wasteful exertion will likely lead to defeat before the fight even begins!”

"I do not have money!"

"If Master Li accepts your challenge, Tongchi Island will take care of your food, clothing, and lodging. Rest assured, the food will be of the finest quality and will absolutely not be poisoned."

"Thank you!"

The man in white rose and stood as straight as a javelin.

A guard was looking for Li Zhaoting with a tree branch.

Another guard went to find Wei Xiaobao.

Having served as guards for ten years, the two had long since developed keen eyesight and could tell at a glance that the man in white was not someone to be trifled with.

……

"Master Li, I have something to discuss with you."

"what's up?"

"A martial artist has issued a challenge to you."

"what is his name?"

"do not know."

"Who is he?"

"do not know."

"what do you know?"

"This is his challenge."

The guard handed the branch to Li Zhaoting.

Li Zhaoting lightly tapped the tree branch, and a sword aura shot towards him. He flicked his finger and shattered the sword aura, feeling a slight stinging sensation at his fingertip. The purity of this person's sword aura and the purity of his fighting spirit were something Li Zhaoting had never seen before in his life.

Li Zhaoting subconsciously thought of one person.

What clothes was he wearing?

"White clothes".

"Invite him to the food area, let him have a proper meal, fill his stomach, and recharge his energy!"

“Master Li, we have invited him, but he refuses to eat and only eats the dry rations he carries with him.”

"Tell him that I had a good time with my wife and concubines last night and was exhausted. I need half a day to rest and I will fight him in the afternoon."

"Young man, go right here!"

"This is your reward."

Li Zhaoting handed over a few chips.

"Thank you so much, Master Li! Thank you so much, Master Li!"

The guard accepted the chips and hurried off to deliver the message.

A short while later, the guard returned: "The man in white went to the food court to eat; he was very disappointed."

"What's there to be disappointed about?"

"He felt that Master Li was exceptionally talented and had become the leader of the Heavenly Gang at a young age. He should focus on martial arts. If he spends his days indulging in pleasure and wasting his vital energy, even his unparalleled talent will be wasted."

"Please pass on another message for me."

"Please give your instructions, Master Li."

Life is too short to waste!

The guards acted as messengers for the two.

Tongchi Island is unusual in that it does not have gambling games set up.

The odds are impossible to determine.

Even if the odds are 1 to 100, gamblers will still bet their chips on Li Zhaoting. What kind of reputation does Li Zhaoting have? How could the man in white compare? Betting on the outcome is meaningless; one should bet on how many moves the man in white will lose to Li Zhaoting.

The man in white has only fought with people in Japan. Most tourists on Tongchi Island do not know him or his swordsmanship style. How can they confirm the odds?

If the man in white is skilled at delivering a fatal blow, how do you determine the odds? If the man in white is skilled at countering every move, how do you determine the odds? The bookmaker couldn't make up his mind, so he simply didn't set up a betting game to avoid trouble from Li Zhaoting.

Li Zhaoting doesn't mind others using him to run gambling operations.

This kind of thing is simply impossible to stop.

Casinos all over the country have hundreds, if not thousands, of bets using Li Zhaoting as their betting tool. Some bet on when Li Zhaoting will become the Sword Master, others bet on how many beauties Li Zhaoting will marry this year, and all sorts of strange tales can be wagered.

For a gambler, anything is possible.

Extend two fingers, dip them in water, and bet on which drop will land first. This is how you make a bet.

There is no gambling on Tongchi Island.

The tourists had already set up gambling tables.

The man in white is eating in the food court.

This person cares about nothing but martial arts.

Eating is for filling one's stomach and maintaining energy. In the eyes of the white-clad man, a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast is no different from steamed buns; it's enough to fill one's stomach.

Li Zhaoting is also conserving his energy.

Last night, in order to test his unique skills, he enjoyed himself with his beautiful wife and concubines until late into the night. Li Shengnan and Lan Fenghuang still couldn't get out of bed. Only Jiang Yuyan had the energy to change Li Zhaoting's clothes and make him a bowl of knife-cut noodles.

"Yu Yan, go watch the game later."

"Why must you emphasize 'watching', sir?"

"Do you feel that my decision to have you practice swordsmanship, to learn techniques that can kill with a single blow, is a waste of your talent and a way to lead you astray? Don't deny it, it's human nature. I understand your thoughts and won't blame you for it."

I'll show you in a moment what kind of power you can unleash when you've mastered a sword technique that can kill with a single blow.

There is no distinction between superior and inferior martial arts.

It's only a matter of whether it suits you.

You are born with wide and resilient meridians, making you best suited for martial arts techniques with explosive power. Countering moves is your weakness. You should either kill with a single blow or launch a fierce attack with your profound internal strength. You must never be greedy for unconventional moves.

If you were a man, I might recommend that you join the Beggars' Sect and learn the Beggars' Sect's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

The path of the man in white is your path!
He had never practiced the Divine Foot Sutra, but through unwavering willpower, he comprehended his own unique version of the Divine Foot Sutra. You are the Desire Divine Foot, while he comprehended the Divine Foot of Diligence.

Watch carefully while spectating.

Cast all distracting thoughts aside!

(End of this chapter)