Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

"Alright, take your time and I won't bother you anymore."

Qian Le felt he had gone too far, constantly disturbing his junior brother Gu's learning about medicinal herbs, which was really wrong of him.

He stood up and added, "I'll go ask Deacon Sun again."

Gu Shuxian nodded and watched Qian Le leave.

This time, he quietly came to the door and made sure Qian Le's figure was gone before slowly exhaling a long breath.

Back in his bunk, Gu Shuxian reopened the book "Wild Fox Romance" in his hands.

Now, in the Qingqiu Mountains, there lived a spirit fox who had cultivated for a hundred years…

[…One day, the fox was playing in the mountains when it was spotted by a golden eagle. The eagle had a wingspan of over ten feet and sharp talons like hooks. It swooped down, and the fox fled in panic, only to be devoured by the eagle.]

Just then, a scholar came along the mountain path. Seeing this scene, he immediately drew his bow and shot an arrow, which struck the golden eagle in the wing. The golden eagle, in pain, abandoned the fox and flew away...

The scholar, named Er Dongsheng, was a candidate for the imperial examinations in the capital. Passing through this area, he saw a little fox shivering and curled up in the grass. Feeling pity for it, he took it back to his lodgings and cared for it diligently. Once the fox's injuries had healed, he quietly left…

Hmm, this must have been written by a scholar!

That's so outdated!

Just like the premise of starting as an orphan and beginning as a menial laborer, the author has absolutely no creativity!

Gu Shuxian shook his head and continued reading.

The scholar continued his journey to take the imperial examination, but unfortunately, he failed and had no choice but to pack his bags and return home dejectedly.

[Several years later, on a rainy night, the scholar was reading by lamplight when he heard a knock at the door. When he opened it, he saw a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in white standing outside...]

Here it comes, the classic Fox Returns!

Gu Shuxian could imagine the plot developments even with his eyes closed.

"I am Yin Jinluan, the fox you rescued that day. I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, so I offer myself in gratitude."

really!

Gu Shuxian nodded, admiring his own keen insight.

The scholar initially wanted to refuse, but the woman was gentle, understanding, and an excellent cook, managing to keep his humble abode impeccably tidy...

...As they spent more and more time together, feelings gradually developed between them, and soon they began living together...

Okay, here comes the important part!

Although the plot is a bit old-fashioned, the author's skill is extremely tested in how well he depicts romance and beauty!

Gu Shuxian perked up and prepared to launch into a serious critique.

[...One day, the scholar went out to buy groceries, when suddenly a burly man blocked his way.]

The burly man was eight feet tall, with a broad back and a rugged face. He called himself Hu Guang and said he had nowhere to go and wanted to seek refuge with the scholar…

Gu Shuxian frowned. "What are you writing? What about the description of cohabitation?"

Why are you writing other storylines?

[...The scholar was initially unwilling, but he couldn't resist the big man's persistent pleading, so he had no choice but to take him home temporarily...]

[...Unexpectedly, the burly man's expression changed drastically upon seeing the woman, but he quickly returned to normal. The woman treated him as a friend of her husband, diligently preparing tea to entertain the guest, while the burly man remained indifferent...]

[...The burly man often whispered in the scholar's ear, first saying that the woman's hands and feet were unclean, which earned him a scolding from the scholar...]

The burly man also claimed the woman's origins were unknown and advised the scholar to be cautious, but the scholar disregarded his advice...

[...Then one day, the burly man suddenly said that the woman might be a demon, and the scholar's expression finally changed...]

Gu Shuxian frowned. Could this be some kind of enlightened master who can't stand seeing a human and a demon in love?

However, the scholar naturally knew that the woman was a fox spirit, but he didn't know how he would handle this entanglement.

Gu Shuxian was a little curious, so he continued reading.

[...The scholar evaded the question, and finally declared that he would love the woman even if she were a demon. Upon hearing this, the burly man turned ashen-faced, slammed the door, and stormed out...]

Seeing this, the scholar was filled with anxiety, fearing the burly man would harm his wife. He quickly told the woman what was wrong, and she reassured him...

[...That night, in the dead of night, the sleeping scholar suddenly felt short of breath. He opened his eyes and saw the person beside him choking him with both hands, her face devoid of its usual gentleness...]

Just as the scholar was about to die on the spot, a loud shout suddenly rang out from outside the door: "Stop harming my benefactor!" A burly man burst in, transforming into a fox-like shadow...

The woman, instead of being angry, was delighted. "I've spent so long disguising myself, all to capture you all!" she exclaimed, and then transformed into a golden eagle.

what? !

Gu Shuxian was taken aback. There was a twist! This golden eagle had been hiding for so long; it was truly vicious!

[...After a fierce struggle, the burly man and the woman perished together, falling off the cliff...]

[...The scholar, undeterred, followed the mountain path and finally found the dying man and the dead woman...]

It seems to be a happy ending.

but……

Gu Shuxian frowned.

This isn't right, wasn't it supposed to be very exciting?

The female lead is nowhere to be found, so how are two grown men going to get any excitement?

The scholar settled him in his home, taking meticulous care of him by changing his dressings, cooking porridge, and bathing him daily.

After the burly man recovered from his injuries, they went up the mountain to chop firewood, down to the river to catch fish, and drank wine under the moon...

[...The scholar caught a cold, and the burly man took care of him without taking off his clothes...]

Something is wrong!

This atmosphere is nine parts off, ten parts off!

Gu Shuxian was a little conflicted, unsure whether to continue reading.

One day, the burly man, after drinking, suddenly grabbed the scholar's hand and said, "There are some things I want to tell you, but I'm afraid we'll break off our relationship." The scholar pressed for an answer, but the burly man remained silent.

One day, the scholar sighed, "To have a friend like you in life is truly a blessing." The burly man, however, was displeased and said, "I hope we are more than just friends..."

No, why is this book getting weirder and weirder?

Gu Shuxian's hand trembled slightly as she held the book pages, fearing that the next page might contain some unspeakable scene.

[...The burly man finally decided to reveal his true feelings and arranged to meet the scholar in the dead of night...]

The scholar struggled internally, but ultimately decided to go...

That night, the moonlight, like water, bathed the courtyard and shone on the burly man's face, giving him a unique, wild look.

The burly man glanced at the scholar, then slowly said:

[The Great Yan Dynasty declines, King Dongsheng is born!]

???

Er Dongsheng and Gu Shuxian were both shocked!

No, what are you talking about?

The Great Yan Dynasty's fate is sealed; the emperor is incompetent, and the people are suffering terribly! In this world, how many fertile fields lie fallow, how many people are displaced! Those high-ranking nobles, aren't they all sucking the blood and sweat of the people? The so-called emperor is nothing but a man-eating demon sitting on the dragon throne!

Dongsheng, join me in overthrowing this dynasty and establishing a new world!

"Who left this book here?!"

Gu Shuxian's hand trembled, and he almost dropped the book.

It was supposed to be exciting, but what kind of excitement is this?!

Although the Great Yan Dynasty is teetering on the brink of collapse, it still exists!

Don't you see how even the feudal lords have to use the emperor's decree to carry out their actions?

The author mocks the current dynasty in the book, it's like he thinks the family tree is too long!

Gu Shuxian was still shaken; the book was indeed quite thrilling.

The sensation was so intense that my neck felt cold, as if I was about to be dragged to the market and beheaded.