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When Jiangnan met Huang Rong, he knew that if he met Huang Yaoshi, there would definitely be a duel. He did this not for any other reason than to let his father-in-law vent his anger.

Jiangnan has been learning to play the xiao (vertical flute) from Huang Rong recently. His music theory level has reached Lv5, and his xiao playing level is at the maximum. Now, when he hears Huang Yaoshi playing the xiao, he feels that the clear and melodious sound of the xiao is unpredictable.

At first, the melody is ethereal and distant, just like a vast blue sea with no waves, where the sky and water are one color, and the moon in the water reflects the moon in the sky. It is quiet and peaceful, with the beautiful tranquility of "the sunset and the lone wild goose flying together, the autumn water and the sky are one color". Only a gentle flute sound flows slowly between heaven and earth, which relaxes people's body and mind and calms their minds, without any sense of killing.

Before long, the tone shifted slightly. Beneath the seemingly calm sea, undercurrents surged and swirled, and layers of delicate flute notes overlapped, subtly carrying a hidden, sharp killing intent.

In an instant, the musical style changed abruptly, the sound of the tide rose, and the momentum gradually increased, like a great tide rushing in from the distant sea, advancing faster and faster, with the momentum advancing layer by layer and becoming more and more intense.

Then, the mighty waves rose up, towering white, like mountains, with giant waves reaching the sky. In the sound of the flute, one could almost see fish leaping and whales floating in the tide, demons dancing wildly, male spirits and female monsters floating and playing in the water, embracing and making love. This was the so-called "fish and dragons intertwining, fish swimming in spring water," where danger lurked in the silence, making the listener fall into the ambush without realizing it. The sea wind howled, startling flocks of seagulls into a chaotic dance, and the whole world was shrouded in the surging tide.

At the height of the music's dramatic shift, the mood abruptly changes between two extremes. A biting chill permeates the air with the sound of the flute, like an ancient iceberg floating across the ocean, its frost penetrating to the bone and freezing everything in its path; then, a scorching heat sweeps in, like boiling water rising from the deep sea, scalding and chaotic, the extreme contrast of hot and cold tearing at the heart and soul.

Countless hidden inner demons and distracting thoughts are stirred up by the music. Those with weak willpower become disoriented and their limbs go mad, their minds being manipulated and controlled by the invisible sound waves, making it difficult to maintain their true selves. Those with sufficient willpower but insufficient internal energy, while not exhibiting any outrageous behavior, will still suffer from the torment of internal energy clashing within their bodies.

The final melody returns to peace, the clamor dissipates, the tide recedes and the waves still, the sea returns to its mirror-like clarity and tranquility. Yet, beneath this seemingly peaceful surface, the undercurrents still surge and lurk, an invisible lingering resonance pervading all directions. Deep within the seemingly elegant and serene music lies a deadly, insidious force, unpredictable and enigmatic, revealing the unparalleled elegance and unpredictable power of Peach Blossom Island's unique martial arts.

Jiang Nan's internal energy cultivation has reached a certain level, resulting in profound internal strength. The internal energy cultivation method he practices, "The Song of the Great Dao of Quanzhen," is a Taoist internal energy cultivation method. Not only is the nature of his internal energy neutral and peaceful, making it less likely to go astray, but it also has the effect of calming the mind and concentrating the spirit. Moreover, Jiang Nan has practiced the Taoist Six-Character Formula for more than ten years, which has tempered his internal organs. He dares not say that his internal organs are invulnerable to knives and spears, as that is too fantastical. However, his internal organs are as clear as glass, clean and without impurities, and as tough as rubber. He can ignore some sonic attacks, not to mention that his internal energy protects his soft internal organs.

So, Jiangnan only thought Huang Yaoshi's flute music was beautiful, and had only one thought in her mind: Beautiful, so beautiful! She wanted to hear it again and again! Don't stop! It's so rare to be able to hear lossless instrumental music again!

Huang Rong, on the other hand, had heard the flute since childhood, and her internal energy had improved recently under Jiang Nan's guidance. Although she had been traveling the martial world for over a year and spent every day with Jiang Nan, she was still unfamiliar with matters of the heart. Therefore, the flute music had almost no effect on her. However, she was also very excited because she recognized the tune and knew her father had arrived!

Xiaolongnu, however, possessed a pure and innocent heart. Still young, she was well protected by Jiang Nan, and her internal energy already had a foundation, having learned the *Quanzhen Dao Da Song* from him. There was no other way; the best internal energy cultivation method Jiang Nan possessed was this Quanzhen Sect's! However, this method was considered superior, whether as a foundational martial art or a lifelong foundation of martial arts! Xiaolongnu only thought the flute music was beautiful, just as beautiful as when her brother practiced playing it! Of course, she thought her brother's flute playing was even better, but the music wasn't as good as this strange man's. If her brother played this piece, he would definitely play it better than this scoundrel!

The simple-minded girl was already mentally unstable; her internal strength was merely the condensation of years of external martial arts practice. Her internal energy was neither pure nor abundant. When the flute music reached her ears, she only found it noisy, so noisy it gave her a headache. Covering her ears with her hands didn't help; the sound continued to drill into them. Finally, she started practicing her signature Green Wave Palm technique, which she had used since childhood, making a whooshing sound, in an attempt to resist the sonic attack. Fortunately, Huang Yaoshi's attention wasn't on her, and she didn't understand the concept of sexual intimacy, so the impact on her was limited.

  

Of the three people on the other side of the village, only Guo Jing was unharmed.

Firstly, Guo Jing didn't understand music; he only thought the sound was pleasant, but he had no idea why it was pleasant or what imagery it conveyed. Secondly, he had achieved mastery of internal energy, possessed a childlike heart, and had the Quanzhen Internal Energy Technique to maintain a peaceful state of mind. In Liang Ziweng's pharmacy in Zhongdu, he drank the blood of the medicinal snake as in the original story, which greatly improved his internal energy cultivation. Thirdly, he was far away from Huang Yaoshi, so he was not affected in the slightest.

Yang Tiexin, however, was not so lucky. He had lived a life of hardship, but he had experienced love and romance in his early years before his misfortunes. His wife, Bao Xiruo, was a delicate beauty who had never been intimate. Even after his misfortunes, he never forgot her; instead, those beautiful moments were deeply etched into his bones by his unrequited love. This made him utterly defenseless against the music, a veritable "special attack." Moreover, Yang Tiexin's internal energy was merely a superficial cultivation of external martial arts, lacking depth. Fortunately, Huang Yaoshi was far away and didn't specifically target him; he was only a peripheral figure affected. Therefore, Yang Tiexin only experienced a slight internal energy clash, causing his face to flush red! Once the music stopped, he could find a place to regulate his breathing and rest for a night, and he would be fine!

Mu Nianci fared much better. Firstly, she wasn't very knowledgeable about matters between men and women. People in ancient times were relatively conservative, or perhaps the transmission of information was limited. In any case, Mu Nianci had spent many years traveling the world with her adoptive father, performing for a living in search of her adoptive mother. Although she could be considered well-informed, Yang Tiexin had indeed protected her very well, preventing her from being exposed to any sordid matters. Secondly, her martial arts talent was superior. She was able to learn the Free and Easy Fist from Hong Qigong, the Northern Beggar, in just a few days, which showed that she had excellent aptitude. Although she didn't have any internal energy cultivation methods, her foundation in internal strength was solid, thanks in large part to the Northern Beggar's foundational fist technique—Free and Easy Fist. In addition, she was far away, so she wasn't affected. She just thought that playing the flute late at night and not sleeping... must be the extraordinary person her adoptive father had been talking about!

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Over here, Huang Yaoshi saw that after the song "The Rising Tide of the Azure Sea" ended, Jiang Nan's expression remained normal, her breathing was not disordered, her eyes were slightly closed, and her fingers trembled, as if she was savoring the true meaning of the song...

Huang Yaoshi laughed... People really do laugh when they're speechless!

He used a flute instead of a sword and unleashed a move from the Jade Flute Sword Technique called "Xiao Shi Riding the Dragon." The jade flute slashed upwards diagonally, its force resembling the soaring sound of the flute, aiming at the Jianjing acupoint on Jiangnan's left shoulder. Jiangnan felt a phantom pain at the Jianjing acupoint. This was the psychic ability that Jiangnan gained after achieving the state of indestructibility, which effectively compensated for his lack of practical combat experience!

Jiangnan's thoughts were fleeting. Seeing the jade flute approaching, he slightly turned his body, raised his left hand, placed it on the jade flute, and moved it aside with a flick of his wrist.

This move has the influence of Tai Chi Cloud Hands, Taizu Long Fist Wild Horse Parts Mane, and the application of Deer Play Dodging and Bear Play Pushing Palm in Five Animal Frolics.

This seemingly casual turn was actually quite powerful. If Huang Yaoshi hadn't been able to control his martial arts so well, he would have lost his balance in a single move and been subdued by Jiangnan.

Huang Yaoshi sheathed his jade flute, lightly tapped his toes, and retreated to guard against Jiang Nan's next move, stopping three zhang away from him. However, Jiang Nan lacked practical combat experience and, knowing who his opponent was, did not launch a preemptive attack. Huang Yaoshi's prepared counterattack was instantly rendered useless!

Huang Yaoshi abandoned his contempt and dared not underestimate Jiangnan anymore.

Huang Yaoshi initially thought that Jiang Nan was young and had spent most of his cultivation time on internal energy training, so his application of techniques and strength would inevitably be somewhat difficult or careless. Unexpectedly, he had such precise control of his strength. Although his techniques did not seem particularly ingenious, his foundation was solid, and he seemed to be able to overcome complexity with simplicity and skill with force.

Huang Yaoshi became intrigued. He hadn't left Peach Blossom Island or ventured into the martial arts world for many years. Could such a figure have actually emerged in the martial arts world now?!

"Take this!" Huang Yaoshi warned.

I just attacked to teach Jiangnan a lesson. Who told this pig to try and steal my daughter?! I couldn't sit still without venting my anger. Now, I'm also a little tempted, wanting to test his skills! Let's see how good this kid is! Does he have any moves that will impress me?! Of course, my ultimate goal remains the same: to teach Jiangnan a lesson and show him that my daughter is not to be trifled with!

Just like in modern marriages, if the bride's family is more powerful, the new bride is less likely to be bullied in her husband's family. Otherwise, if the bride's family doesn't have any support, she will not be valued and will be easily bullied!

This has been true throughout history!

Before the deserted village houses, a strong wind suddenly rose. Huang Yaoshi focused his mind slightly, and with his jade flute in hand, he made another move. His wrist turned as if he were playing a flute, and the flute body transformed into a sword. He used the "Clear Sounds Beyond the Mountains" technique from the Jade Flute Swordplay. The tip of the flute was drawn horizontally and the sword was drawn diagonally. His posture was as elegant as playing a flute in the clouds, with the sound echoing from distant mountains. He was unhurried and slow. The sword energy was fine and dense, avoiding a direct confrontation and directly targeting the acupoints around the opponent's body.

Jiangnan, employing the Taizu Long Fist style, stepped forward with a low waist, unleashing a whistling wind from his fist. His move, "Black Tiger Steals the Heart," struck directly at the center, combining the tiger's movements from the Five Animal Frolics. The style was fierce and domineering, concealing hidden power within its strength, its force continuous and its energy reverberating across the surrounding area. If it weren't for the fact that Jiangnan's Xingyi Quan had only recently reached its maximum level and hadn't yet mastered its techniques, and was still experimenting with integrating it with other martial arts, this "Black Tiger Steals the Heart" would undoubtedly have possessed the ferocious tiger-like power of Xingyi Quan, intimidating the enemy and creating openings.

The Taizu Changquan style of Jiangnan emphasizes relentless forward movement, with straight and concise boxing techniques. The fist, palm, and leg techniques advance layer by layer, pressing forward step by step. It integrates the fierceness, agility, speed, strength, and expansiveness of the Five Animal Frolics (tiger, deer, monkey, bear, and bird), aiming to compress Huang Yaoshi's elusive movements with powerful brute force.

His Tai Chi Chuan, when Taizu Changquan was unsuitable for countering sword energy, played a role in "using softness to overcome hardness, borrowing force to strike, circular and entangled movements, and neither resisting nor pushing." It deflected and neutralized force, neutralized the fierce sword energy strikes, bound and locked the limbs and weapons, and provided defense, guidance, and countermeasures.

Huang Yaoshi's Jade Flute Sword Technique is characterized by agile movements. He shifts and leaps with his toes touching the ground, dodging the force of the fist while frequently thrusting out with the tip of his flute. His strikes are a series of golden and jade-like stabbing attacks, each aimed at the joints and acupoints of the limbs. He does not seek to inflict serious damage, but rather to seal the meridians and subdue the enemy.

Taizu Changquan's style is powerful and direct, and Huang Yaoshi is also familiar with this common style of boxing. Under Huang Yaoshi's strong attack with the Jade Flute Sword Technique, the weaknesses of Changquan were exposed.

Jiang Nan then switched to using Tai Chi Chuan, avoiding direct confrontation with the opponent's attack. His body moved like flowing clouds, his arms arcing, using the "Grasping the Sparrow's Tail" technique to receive the sword energy from the Jade Flute Swordplay. He smoothly guided and neutralized the force, directing the sword energy into empty space. Although his Tai Chi Chuan was a fitness routine, once he reached the maximum level, his offensive and defensive techniques naturally manifested. In actual combat, his movements were fluid and continuous, as if his entire body was wrapped in a layer of soft energy. This protected him while constantly entangling the approaching Jade Flute Sword energy, forcefully dissolving and deflecting the sharp sword energy elsewhere.

The battle gradually reached a stalemate: Huang Yaoshi used his jade flute to maneuver on the periphery, the flute's shadow flickering. With a move called "Phoenix Melody," he spun and struck, his sword flashing. The flute's sound seemed to come from near and far, his swordsmanship sometimes unleashing power from a distance, sometimes delivering clever close-quarters thrusts, specifically targeting the openings in the Jiangnan Taizu Long Fist and Tai Chi moves to strike acupoints. He didn't use any of Peach Blossom Island's other unique techniques, simply relying on his jade flute swordsmanship to counter each move.

Under the pressure of Huang Yaoshi, one of the Five Great Masters, Jiangnan's Taizu Changquan and Taijiquan gradually became more proficient in actual combat. The expansive and powerful moves contained the long and continuous force of the Xiangxingquan (a form of traditional Chinese martial arts) from the health cultivation method. The integrated force and neutralizing force of the simplified 24-form Taijiquan were also incorporated into Taizu Changquan, making Jiangnan's defense more free and unrestrained, without any trace of brute force.

Seeing this, Huang Yaoshi changed his move again, using "Echoing Through the Tower". The force of the flute pierced through the air. The force was not heavy but extremely tricky. It could strike acupoints through objects and transmit force through sound waves, making it difficult to defend against and avoid.

Jiangnan's success stems from his mastery of Xingyiquan, a martial art that has reached the level of "breaking through the void to see the divine." His physical senses are astonishing, allowing him to perceive external attacks in advance and issue warnings regardless of their form.

Jiang Nan merely turned slightly, like a deer turning around, like a bird circling... and dodged Huang Yaoshi's hidden attack.

Upon seeing this, Huang Yaoshi confirmed his initial impression: this kid had truly "come alive" with his physical body! He wondered how the kid had trained; had he started practicing martial arts in the womb?! His internal energy was pure and profound, his moves simple yet solid, his stance stable, and his eyes bright, clear, and deep, seemingly able to see into people's hearts…

Huang Rong's heart was in her throat as she watched the two fight, fearing that one of them would get hurt: one was her father, and the other was her beloved. She would be heartbroken no matter which one was injured.

Little Dragon Girl watched the duel intently. She didn't know Huang Yaoshi, but she was convinced that her brother would win. Silly Girl, on the other hand, watched the two fight after the Blue Sea Tide Song ended, clapping and cheering loudly. After being glared at by Huang Rong, she dared not make a sound, just grinning foolishly, not knowing what she was laughing about!