Gao Wu Da Ming: Starting as a military household and ascending to the rank of Martial Saint

The so-called "bone-penetrating force" is the condensation of hidden energy into a single line, which is then unleashed with each move. Its power can penetrate the opponent's bones even when the skin is intact.

The combat power that can be improved in a few days of training may be limited, but the special skills rewarded by the system can greatly enhance one's actual combat ability.

Yu Shaowu wiped the sweat from his body with a towel, slowly stood up, and felt the Qi in his body flowing slowly and powerfully through the twelve meridians. Under the nourishment of the Qi, his muscles became extremely firm, even reaching the hardness of stone.

He recalled the scene of Ji Shouyi slaying a coyote with a single strike on Mount Tumen. That battle had left a deep impression on him regarding martial artists.

Now, he really wants to see how many moves it takes to defeat this senior brother.

Speaking of Ji Shouyi, Yu Shaowu felt rather helpless. He had been waiting for Ji Shouyi to change his mind, and when Ji Shouyi sent someone to deliver a message the other day, he was very happy, thinking that Ji Shouyi had come to his senses.

To everyone's surprise, the letter only contained two words: "Go quickly."

In other words, Ji Shouyi still wanted him to leave this place so that he could go and risk his life.

In this way, Yu Shaowu could not rely on Ji Shouyi at all and had to deal with those people entirely on his own.

Feeling his new body, Yu Shaowu got dressed and left the room.

It was the Mid-Autumn Festival night. The bright moon hung in the sky, its silvery light bathing the ground, and all was quiet. Madam Wan sat at the table in the courtyard, silently carving patterns on the freshly baked mooncakes.

In the past, she would freely wield her brush on Xuan paper, but now she can only use her ingenuity on mooncakes.

Moonlight bathed her cheeks and neck, making her skin appear radiant and fair, like a fairy descended from heaven. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes were fixed intently on the unfinished mooncake on the table.

Hearing the door open, Madam Wan turned around, her face beaming with joy, and said, "Husband, you've finally come out of seclusion!"

As she spoke, she pointed to the bright, round moon in the sky and said, "Look how round the moon is tonight! I thought you would miss it."

Yu Shaowu walked lightly to the table and sat down next to Wan Shi, admiring the bright moon and the starry sky together.

The two nestled together, neither speaking, but their hands involuntarily clasped tightly together.

Yu Shaowu turned around and saw that Madam Wan's eyes were filled with tears, so he asked, "Did you miss your father?"

Madam Wan nodded silently and said, "I remember two years ago at this time, my father, mother, brother, and I were enjoying the moon, drinking wine, and composing couplets in the courtyard. My father and brother were quick-witted, and I couldn't compete with them, so I sadly shed tears. My brother even laughed at me for being coquettish and crying, which made me so angry that I didn't even eat any mooncakes and went back to my room in a huff. Now that I think about it, I've lost the last chance to enjoy the moon with my parents and brother..."

Yu Shaowu listened silently, thinking to himself that Madam Wan used to be a spoiled and tearful person. Heaven knows what kind of mental changes she has undergone over the years to become the gentle and virtuous woman she is now.

He pulled Wan into his arms and gently patted her shoulder, saying, "My wife, I feel more and more that my father-in-law's loyalty to the country and his sacrifice in the line of duty is the most unyielding way for a civil official to die, and also the best end. Although he died with his crimes atoning, I think he is a hero, and all discerning people in the world would also think he is a hero."

Looking at Yu Shaowu, Madam Wan said, "Husband, are you speaking from the heart? Why did you treat me like this before, and why did you repeatedly curse my father?"

Yu Shaowu said apologetically, "A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. Ignorant and ignorant youths will always grow up and understand who is truly worthy of respect."

Upon hearing these words, Madam Wan couldn't help but hug Yu Shaowu tightly, saying, "Husband, I am so happy, not because of your prodigal son's return, but because you have finally accepted my father."

"Silly wife," Yu Shaowu said with a slight smile, "Why would my approval be needed for my father-in-law's integrity?"

After this heart-to-heart talk, the lingering resentment between the couple finally vanished without a trace.

After cuddling together and eating a few mooncakes, Yu Shaowu's expression turned serious. He said in a deep voice, "My wife, I have some matters to attend to these next few days, which may be quite troublesome. You can keep the donkey at home. If you receive news of my death, ride it south to Fujian to find my uncle. He will remember our past relationship and will likely protect you to some extent."

Madam Wan said calmly, "If I were to receive news of your death, I would not live on alone. I would follow my husband immediately. In any case, my family is all gone, and I have no one left to care for in this world."

Hearing her resolute tone, Yu Shaowu knew that persuasion was useless, so he laughed and said, "Then you can't listen to what others say. You have to see my corpse first. If you go first and I'm still alive, that would be a huge loss."

Madam Wan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, my husband, I'm not stupid. If that day ever comes, I'll have to collect your body first before I die peacefully."

Her tone was very calm, clearly indicating that she no longer cared about life and death or dying for love.

Yu Shaowu never expected that Wan would intend to commit suicide with him. He couldn't help but stroke Wan's cheek and kiss her lips lightly twice.

Moved by Yu Shaowu's passionate kiss, Wan wrapped her arms around his neck and said sweetly, "Husband, there's no point in saying more. The night is too short. Let's enjoy this unfortunate couple while we can..."

Yu Shaowu picked up Wan Shi and was about to go inside when he suddenly heard footsteps and birdsong outside.

He knew it was Yang Xin again, and said to Madam Wan with a hint of apology, "My lady, wait for me to come back. — I promise you, I will definitely come back!"

As he spoke, he kissed Wan again, packed his gear, and turned to leave the house.

As the weather grew colder, he changed his attire from his usual short shirt and linen trousers to a combat-ready outfit. This armor was made of twill and oilcloth as the base, with layers of sheepskin and coarse linen used to reinforce the joints and vital areas, making it both windproof and sleek—a masterpiece of the Wan family.

In the woods, Yang Xin was waiting. Upon seeing Yu Shaowu arrive, he immediately went to greet him and said quickly, "Master, we're setting off tomorrow. Apart from Master Wang, the other three are having a secret meeting at Shenshan Fort. Some of their men have gone to prepare for tomorrow's journey into the mountains, while others have gone to monitor the Juyi Martial Arts School. They're practically all alone."

Yu Shaowu asked, "Why isn't the Advisor Wang here?"

Yang Xin said, "He is the prefect's man. He usually gives orders but doesn't do any actual work. He's usually not here on occasions like this."

Yu Shaowu was secretly delighted. He had never been able to ascertain Wang Rongdian's strength. Now that Wang Rongdian was gone, it was the perfect opportunity to strike. In any case, as long as the person in charge was killed, tomorrow's wolf-hunting plan would be impossible to carry out.

"So what task did they give you?" Yu Shaowu asked, staring into Yang Xin's eyes.

Although he had intimidated Yang Xin, he didn't completely trust him. Instead, he observed Yang Xin's expression during the conversation. If anything seemed amiss, he would immediately have him executed.

After all, this is a life-or-death situation, and there is no room for luck.

Yang Xin replied calmly, "They just happened to send me to monitor you, which is something Chang Qi often assigned me to do. It just gave me the opportunity to get close to you."

Seeing that there was nothing unusual about his expression, Yu Shaowu said, "Alright, then let's proceed with the plan and head to Shenshan Fortress."

Yang Xin immediately bowed and accepted the order, then asked, "Master, the enemy has four skilled fighters. Where are your reinforcements? You should have them prepared in advance."

"You don't need to worry about that," Yu Shaowu said in a deep voice. "Everything is under control. Let's go, lead the way."

Seeing Yu Shaowu's confidence, Yang Xin immediately felt relieved and bowed, saying, "Yes, Master."