Martial Arts Crossover: Breaking the Rules Makes You Stronger, Female Benefactor, Please Wait

"The Divine Marquis has not found a suitable person in the past twenty years!"

The faces of the crowd were filled with envy and jealousy.

If Fahai joined the Dragon Guard Manor, he might even have the chance to become a Yellow-Rank Secret Agent. Wouldn't that be astonishing?

Yellow-lettered spy!

Second only to one person, above tens of millions!

He was appointed by the Divine Lord and ruled over a region with immense power!

Someone of Shangguan Haitang's status is respected wherever she goes, and resources can be mobilized at will.

Such glory makes many people's hearts flutter.

Moreover, Fahai possesses astonishing strength, defeating a late-stage Grandmaster in a single move!

With such power and such a status, who in the martial arts world would dare to underestimate him?

What Haitang truly valued was his terrifying strength and extraordinary talent.

He stepped from the Innate Realm to the Grandmaster Realm in a short period of time, reaching the Grandmaster Realm at the young age of fifteen!

Chapter 42: Did they discover her true gender?

He even defeated Song Yuanqiao in one blow, making him a truly monstrous talent.

Such a genius, yet without a powerful backer, must be brought into the manor at all costs.

After a moment's thought, Haitang continued to advise, "Fahai, you have made many enemies now."

"The Qingcheng Sect and the Songshan Sect have a close relationship, and Songshan is one of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects, so they are intertwined."

"The remaining forces of the Starry Constellation Sect will not let you off easily."

"In addition, there is the power of the Western Regions Buddhist sect and the Murong family."

"In this situation, Dragon Guard Manor can provide you with shelter."

"These external threats will not affect you; the resort has sufficient capacity to handle them."

She spoke until her lips were dry, believing she had presented both reason and emotion, and all the benefits.

With a three-pronged approach of emotional appeal, logical persuasion, and incentives, it's likely that Fa Hai will find it hard to refuse.

But in the end, Fahai simply shook his head.

Seeking refuge for oneself? Are you kidding me?

What kind of place is Hulong Villa?

What kind of person was that Divine Marquis?

He was obsessed with power and secretly amassed strength, intending to overthrow the court.

Entering the Dragon Guard Manor guarantees a peaceful life? That's utterly absurd.

Besides, a true man stands between heaven and earth; how could he be content to remain subservient to others for long?

Why not go back to Shaolin? Or go to Lingjiu Palace? Why insist on joining Shenhou and becoming a member of the Dragon Guard Manor?

"Feel sorry."

"What you say makes a lot of sense. However—I still can't agree!"

Haitang was completely stunned.

She had analyzed the pros and cons so clearly that there was nothing more to say.

She was convinced that any normal person would choose to join the Dragon Guard Manor.

But Fahai's choice was completely unexpected.

He actually refused!

"Why?" Haitang looked at Fahai with a face full of doubt.

"Aren't you afraid that Wudang will come after you for revenge?"

"Aren't you afraid that Zuo Lengchan will gather the heroes of the martial arts world and attack you?"

"Dragon Guardian Manor is your best protection."

"With the Divine Marquis backing you up, no one dares to touch you."

Fahai smiled slightly, "Thank you for your kindness, Agent Shangguan. I appreciate your gesture."

"But what you're talking about isn't really a problem in my eyes."

In an instant, Wuliang Mountain fell into a deathly silence.

Countless eyes stared wide-eyed at Fahai in shock.

What did he say? That it was nothing to worry about?

Is this a joke?

Zuo Lengchan was not someone to be trifled with.

The Five Mountains Sword Sects are not just empty names.

Zhang Sanfeng was a grandmaster of martial arts!

Uh... Zhang Sanfeng did indeed practice vegetarianism and chant Buddhist scriptures.

How could he possibly escape unscathed when faced with so many enemies?

Haitang stared at Fahai, speechless for a moment.

I don't understand why he's so confident.

Looking at his expression, he was calm and composed, as if he were stating the truth.

It seems he is very confident in his abilities.

That’s all.

Haitang gently shook her head and sighed.

"One day, you'll regret it."

"If that day ever comes, you can come find me."

"I will plead for you."

In the end, she couldn't bear to see Fahai being hunted down by the entire martial arts world.

Fahai nodded in acknowledgment and clasped his hands together in prayer.

"Thank you, donor."

He knew that although Haitang was approaching him under orders, her goodwill was genuine.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been willing to lend a helping hand after their failure.

After a moment of contemplation, Fahai spoke:

“Miss Haitang…Young Master, if you encounter any difficulties, you may come to me for help.”

Fahai was clear about his gratitude and grievances. Although he was strong-willed, he never forgot to repay the kindness of others.

In the original work,

Haitang served the God Lord faithfully, regarding him as her father.

But the Marquis only saw her as a pawn.

Ultimately, her death was also a consequence of the Marquis of Baishen's ambition.

Shenhou colluded with Yagyu Danma, one plotting to become emperor and the other wanting to seize the top position in the martial arts world of Japan.

They conspired together, and it was only after Haitang discovered their plot that she was killed by Liusheng Piaoxu.

The Divine Marquis harbors grand ambitions and seeks to dominate the world. Apart from Su Xin, he can discard everyone else like worn-out shoes.

Haitang respected him as her father, and in her eyes he was originally a model of loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. Now she realized that he was nothing more than a treacherous and wicked official!

He could not stand idly by and watch Haitang be eradicated by Shenhou.

How heartbroken Haitang must have been when she discovered what her adoptive father had done.

Such a loyal, intelligent, and devoted woman should not have met such a tragic end.

After hearing this, Haitang gently shook her head.

What trouble will he encounter?

Do we still need Fahai's help?

She is a secret agent of the Xuan class of the Dragon Guard Manor, and has the support of the imperial court.

Not to mention, she herself is the head of the number one manor in the world, wielding immense power.

How could they possibly be in trouble?

She did not take Fahai's words to heart.

However, one sentence made her suspicious.

He just called out "Aunt Haitang"...

He changed his mind halfway through what he was saying.

Could it be...

Has he already discovered that she is a woman?

Haitang frowned slightly. Impossible!

The secret of her being a woman was known to no one except her adoptive father.

Even Duan Tianya and Gui Haiyi, the two secret agents who spent every day with her, were completely unaware of the situation.

She presented herself as a man for many years and never revealed any flaws.