I became a prince in a martial arts world.

Chapter 76 Grandma Snow Mountain

Now that October has passed, Woxiantai is covered with snow. As the group entered the mountain gate and climbed the mountain, they saw that the spruce trees were green and the needles were covered with frost. When the cold wind blew, they were like pieces of crystal. A stone path led straight to Woxiantai, which appeared golden in the sunset. At the end of the stone path, the Tianshan Sect's Sword Inquiry Hall looked like a fairy palace.

Although Ye Tianlin is still nominally the head of the Tianshan Sect, he has long since withdrawn from worldly affairs and usually stays in seclusion on Lingxiao Peak, occasionally going down the mountain for a stroll.

The sect is now in charge of Ling Feiyun, Ye Tianlin's second disciple.

Ye Tianlin once took in five disciples, known as the Five Swords of Tianshan. Now, decades later, only his second disciple, Ling Feiyun, and his fifth disciple, Gu Nanfeng, are still alive.

Yang Weiming is Ling Feiyun's eldest disciple. Twenty years ago, he had already reached the Innate Realm. He once traveled to the Central Plains and his Tianshan Sword Technique was invincible. He earned the reputation of the Obscure Swordsman and the Sword Demon. He was basically the designated next Tianshan Sect Leader.

Ye Tianlin is detached from worldly affairs, and Gu Nanfeng holds no real power. Theoretically speaking, Yang Weiming can be considered the number one person below the sect leader. The task of welcoming the chiefs of the seven major sword sects should not be undertaken by him, but should be handed over to the new generation of the Tianshan Sect.

As he descended the mountain, he was greeted by an elderly woman in her eighties, Yan Xiangxue.

This shows how high the status of this senior Yan is.

As the group walked up the mountain, although they didn't explicitly introduce themselves to each other, Wang Yu had already guessed the identity of this Senior Yan.

For decades, the Zhenxi Prince's Mansion and the Qiang people had been locked in a standoff across the Jinfeng and Lingwu passes. The Zhenxi Prince's Mansion had a good understanding of both the Black and White Qiang people.

The Black Qiang are hostile to the Han people. Their top fighter is named Shi Mo, who created the "White Bone Burial Method" and the 81-style White Bone Claw Technique. He once fought Zhao Zheng for 300 rounds and was only slightly at a disadvantage.

The Bai Qiang are friendly with the Han people but not with the Hei Qiang. However, they are still able to exist independently because, in addition to a wise leader, the Bai Qiang King, the tribes are not lacking in high-level combat power.

This high-level combatant is Granny Snow Mountain.

No one knows the name of Granny Snow Mountain, only that she is very old, of a high generation, and her martial arts are by no means inferior to Shi Mo's. It is said that after Shi Mo mastered the "White Bone Burial Heaven Technique" and became a martial arts grandmaster, he went to challenge Bai Qiang, but returned empty-handed.

Wang Yu now knows that the old woman from the snow-capped mountains is surnamed Yan.

The other one, Alde, was clearly the apple of the eye of the White Qiang King.

All of this corresponds to what Yang Chengwu said at the Zhenxi Horse Farm that day: the Black Qiang King did indeed want to form a marriage alliance with the White Qiang and then join forces to attack the northwestern prefectures of the Central Plains, but the White Qiang King refused.

But it seems that the Black Qiang King has not given up, nor has Shi Mo; they have even injured Granny Snow Mountain.

Clearly, Granny Snow Mountain is getting old and her skills are not improving, while Shi Mo is in his prime and has made progress.

Wang Yu's eyes flickered. Now that Granny Xueshan was seriously injured, he didn't know if she could survive this wave, and he also didn't know if there were any other experts in Bai Qiang besides her.

If the White Qiang King cannot withstand the Black Qiang's coercion, will he change his attitude and actions towards the Central Plains?

What Wang Yu could think of, Li Yunxiu could of course think of as well. While holding Wang Yu's hand as they climbed the mountain, she stared intently, analyzing the situation.

Qianqian glanced at Wang Yu, then at Li Yunxiu. She wasn't very familiar with government administration, but she was quick-witted. Her eyes flickered, and she had already figured it out. She shook her head and whispered a reminder, "The Tianshan Sect are all Han Chinese."

Wang Yu raised an eyebrow, and Li Yunxiu suddenly realized.

Granny Xueshan clearly had a very close relationship with the Tianshan Sect. She rushed to the Tianshan Sect for help despite being seriously injured, which shows her trust in the Tianshan Sect.

Although the Tianshan Sect was established in the Western Regions, thousands of miles away from Yumen Pass, it only accepted Han Chinese as its disciples and claimed to be a martial arts sect from the Central Plains, which shows that it was extremely close to the Han people in the Han region.

Even the fact that the Bai Qiang people have been close to the Central Plains for decades may not be entirely without the influence of the Tianshan Sect and the Snow Mountain Granny.

Even if Granny Snow Mountain passes away, as long as this connection continues and Granny Snow Mountain's disciples are willing to be close to the Tianshan Sect, and if they can get the Tianshan Sect to help them, then Bai Qiang will be able to maintain their original stance and will not be coerced by Hei Qiang.

Of course, they were only relieved, but not completely at ease.

Firstly, it's uncertain whether the Tianshan Sect will actually participate; secondly, the Snow Mountain Granny's disciples may not be close to the Han people; and thirdly, it's unknown what tricks the Black Qiang will pull.

Instead of placing your hopes on others, it's better to prepare yourself.

While Wang Yu and the other two were thinking, Yan Xiangxue had also noticed them.

Yang Weiming had not set foot in the Central Plains for twenty years and was unaware that the Zhenxi Prince's Mansion had changed hands. However, Granny Xueshan, who was in Baiqiang, knew clearly about the changes in the Zhenxi Prince's Mansion and the name of the new prince.

I had already taken note of Wang Yu when I heard him announce his name, and now I am certain.

"The Prince of Zhenxi ventured alone into the Western Regions, much like his father," Yan Xiangxue said with a smile, looking at Li Yunxiu. "This must be the renowned female scholar who has been ranked first in the imperial examinations throughout the land, right?"

Wang Yu smiled, then pulled Li Yunxiu and Qianqian to bow to Yan Xiangxue, saying, "Greetings, Granny Xueshan. I have long admired your name, but I am ashamed to learn your surname today."

Yan Xiangxue smiled and nodded, "You flatter me. Your Highness has cracked down on unscrupulous merchants and traded a lot of iron pots, salt, and dried vegetables with the tribe, which has made the lives of the herdsmen much better. I must thank Your Highness."

Wang Yu pointed at Li Yunxiu, "Yunxiu is in charge of all the affairs of the Prince's Palace."

Li Yun smiled slightly, "The Bai Qiang are on good terms with the Central Plains, so we will naturally reciprocate. Moreover, the trade in ironware was approved by the master."

Yang Weiming glanced at Wang Yu and the other two, but did not say anything.

After overhearing the conversation, Yuan Nahe glared at Wang Yu and exclaimed, "You're the new Prince of Zhenxi! You killed my fifth and sixth senior brothers?"

Yang Chengwu, the fifth disciple of Shi Mo, died at the Zhenxi Horse Ranch. Many people were watching at the scene, and the news could not be kept secret.

Shi Mo's sixth disciple, Naratuo, died outside Jinfeng Pass. Everyone inside Jinfeng Pass knew this, and it was only a matter of time before the news spread.

Of course, Wang Yu didn't intend to hide it.

"And your information is a bit outdated." Wang Yu smiled slightly. "When you came out, were your senior brother Yao Changgeng and fourth senior brother Mu Yachi out yet?"

Yuan Nahe was slightly taken aback. "What are they doing out here?"

Wang Yu understood; it seemed that he had left Hei Qiang quite early and was unaware of the Loulan treasure.

However, Yuan Nahe clearly did not understand Wang Yu's implied meaning and sneered, "If you had met my senior brother, your corpse would probably have already been fed to the Eternal Heaven by now."

But everyone except Yuan Nahe understood. Yan Xiangxue couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness killed Yao Changgeng?"

Wang Yu nodded. "And his fourth junior brother, Mu Yachi, has now passed away."

Yuan Nahe angrily exclaimed, "Impossible!"

Wang Yu didn't speak, but began to imitate the original owner's personality, a wicked smile appearing on his lips as he looked him up and down with a cold laugh, as if he were looking at a dead man.

This was the first time Yuan Nahe had encountered such an undisguised and wicked figure. He couldn't help but swallow hard, glanced around, and suddenly retreated behind Yang Weiming. "This is Tianshan territory, don't do anything rash!"

Alde laughed out loud, clapping her hands and saying, "Evil people will always have their share of evil people to deal with!"

Wang Yu glared at her, and Alde shrank back, her eyes darting around as she stammered, "Your expression just now... it really made you look like a bad guy."

Everyone burst into laughter, and even Yang Weiming was touched by the girl's innocence and showed a slight smile.

Only Yuan Nahe couldn't laugh.

He came out this time on Shi Mo's orders to celebrate Ye Tianlin's birthday, and he didn't bring any experts with him.

In Shi Mo's view, Yan Xiangxue had been hit by his White Bone Palm technique and was no longer able to fight. She was even weaker than an ordinary person, and even Yuan Nahe could take her down.

With Sword Demon Ye Tianlin in charge of the Tianshan Sect, even if Shi Mo himself came, he could only bow down and act subserviently; it would be meaningless to bring any experts with him.

So Yuan Nahe simply led some ordinary subordinates there. The Tianshan Sect wouldn't bully the weak, and as long as Yuan Nahe was observant, there would be no danger. That's why Yuan Nahe immediately obeyed Yang Weiming after he spoke.

But no matter how much they planned, they never expected that Wang Yu would also come to Tianshan!

The Prince of Zhenxi's Mansion and the Black Qiang are mortal enemies. If it weren't for the fear of the Prince of Zhenxi's Mansion's 50,000-strong army running amok, Shi Mo might have already come to Longshan Prefecture to have a heart-to-heart talk with Wang Yu.

Yuan Nahe feels like a naked little white lamb exposed to the big bad wolf.

Leaving aside the dubious truth of Yao Changgeng's death, and his long-despised fifth senior brother Yang Chengwu, his sixth senior brother Naratuo was the son of a noble family of the Black Qiang, and had grown up with him since childhood. He loved martial arts and was quite skilled in combat. In order to hone his martial arts, he even went to the Central Plains to fight against military experts.

Yuan Nahe knew very well that he was no match for Naratna.

Although he didn't know Wang Yu's martial arts skills, the previous Zhenxi King Zhao Zheng was indeed famous throughout the world, and as his son, Wang Yu dared to come to the Northwest alone with two female relatives, which naturally meant he was confident in his own martial arts skills.

Instead of testing Wang Yu's martial arts skills, Yuan Nahe decisively sought Yang Weiming's protection.

Yang Weiming indeed said to Wang Yu, "The conflict between the Zhenxi Prince's Mansion and the Black Qiang should be discussed after Your Highness descends the mountain."

Wang Yu naturally agreed, because he had no intention of killing Yuan Nahe.

He's just a spoiled brat, no threat whatsoever. He's not good at martial arts, yet he's of high status. He doesn't carry any divine martial arts manuals or spiritual treasures. Killing him would bring no benefit whatsoever.

After everyone arrived at Tianshan, Sun Wenzhu and Wang Yu, under Yang Weiming's arrangement, stayed in two adjacent courtyards. Then, he led Liu Wuchen, Fang Shaobai, and Yan Xiangxue and her apprentice away to pay their respects to Ling Feiyun, the acting head of the Tianshan Sect.

Wang Yu and the other two put down their luggage and then walked out of the courtyard to look around. They saw Sun Wenzhu open her package, take out pots of plants, place them in the sunlight, and then take out a sheepskin bag and water them.

Wang Yu was stunned. "You've been keeping her all this time?"

Li Yun and Qianqian were both surprised. Generally speaking, after the medicinal herbs are picked, they are dehydrated and dried to preserve their medicinal properties. Only the amount needed is cut and used up.

Unexpectedly, Sun Wenzhu actually grew medicinal herbs in pots.

Li Yunxiu couldn't help but ask, "Different medicinal herbs have different living habits, how did you manage to keep them all alive?"

Upon hearing this question, even Sun Wenzhu was somewhat proud, raising the sheepskin bag in his hand, "I've prepared a potion that can keep most medicinal herbs alive, unless the environment is too extreme."

Qianqian's eyes sparkled, and she exclaimed in genuine admiration, "Amazing!"

Wang Yu elevated Sun Wenzhu's skill level to another level.

Just then, Yang Weiming suddenly appeared, looked at the group, and said, "Prince Zhao, Mr. Sun, my master invites you!"