Zongwu: Eavesdropping on the inner voices, the female warriors have become strange

Because of this, the Yuan people hated the Wudang Sect to the core, and since the Vajra Sect had surrendered to the Ruyang Palace of the Yuan Dynasty, they naturally had reason to attack Wudang Yu Daying.

The brotherhood between the Seven Heroes of Wudang is stronger than that between blood brothers. After Song Yuanqiao guessed that it was the people from the Vajra Sect who injured Yu Daying, if the Vajra Sect had not been destroyed by Yao Yue, he even wanted to run to the Western Regions to destroy their sect.

Chen Liu took the two rectangular boxes from A Bi and handed them to Zhang Sanfeng, saying, "Master Zhang, this contains the Black Jade Fracture Ointment. I've only heard that it can even heal old injuries. However, the treatment method is extremely harsh. It requires re-crushing the bones and then applying the ointment. It's a very painful process."

"If it can be cured, what does a little pain matter?" Zhang Sanfeng took the box with some excitement. When he opened it, he saw the black ointment inside that looked like black mud, and smelled a strong medicinal fragrance.

"Has Palace Master Lianxing used the medicine?" Song Yuanqiao asked Lianxing.

"I've used it." Lian Xing lifted up her hand, still in a splint and plaster, to show it, saying, "I don't know how effective the medicine is, so I decided to treat the hand first to see how it works. After the hand is healed, I'll treat the foot."

"How effective is the medicine?" Song Yuanqiao asked hurriedly.

"I feel great." Lian Xing couldn't help but show joy on her face, saying, "My bones have started to heal again. I think they will grow back in a few days."

Zhang Sanfeng and Song Yuanqiao couldn't help showing their joy when they heard this.

Palace Master Lianxing's hands and feet were injured when she was a child, and it has been more than 20 years since then. If her hands can be healed, then Yu Daying, who was injured for a shorter time than her, should also be able to recover.

"Thank you very much, young friend, for sending me the medicine to save my disciple." Zhang Sanfeng bowed to Chen Liu gratefully and said, "Regardless of whether this medicine can save my disciple or not, I, Zhang Laita, will be grateful for your kindness."

Chen Liu quickly dodged and said, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Master Zhang, there's no need to be polite."

Zhang Sanfeng smiled and said, "Young friend, you insist on seeing me this time, but what is it? Just tell me directly. As long as I, Zhang Sloppy, can do it, I will do my best to help you."

Chen Liu chuckled twice, and said a little embarrassedly, "I heard that Master Zhang is a celestial being, so I came with my fiancée to seek an audience, hoping to get his guidance."

Song Yuanqiao smiled and said, "If you, Mr. Chen, want some guidance, my second and fourth brothers and I can all give you some advice."

Song Yuanqiao didn't want Chen Liu to trouble Zhang Sanfeng. Who was Zhang Sanfeng? Asking a master of the Heavenly Man Realm to guide two juniors was a bit of a waste of talent. There was no need for them. Their guidance was enough.

"My fiancée is a master." Chen Liu said.

Song Yuanqiao: ...

Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help laughing when he saw the somewhat embarrassed Song Yuanqiao. Song Yuanqiao himself was already in his forties and was only a master. He was not qualified to guide a master, let alone a young master.

"Friend Chen, I will go see my disciple first and ask for his opinion. If he is willing to treat him, I would like to help him apply medicine first, and then come back to see you. How about that?" Zhang Sanfeng said.

"Master Zhang, please do as you wish." Chen Liu said hurriedly.

Yu Daying has been paralyzed in bed for more than ten years. During these ten years, he has been like a disabled person. He even needs help to eat and go to the toilet. Such a disabled person who lives a life worse than death might as well die.

Over the years, Yu Daying had become numb, his entire body emaciated by decadence. Especially after his incident, which had caused his fifth brother, Zhang Cuishan, to commit suicide, his heart was dead. Even when his fellow disciples came to see him, he remained as still as a stone, refusing to respond.

Zhang Cuishan claimed to have been forced to death by members of the Shaolin, Emei, Kongtong, and Huashan sects, but the true reason was known only to them. Yu Dayan recognized Zhang Cuishan's wife, Yin Susu, as the culprit who had poisoned him, paralyzed him, and ultimately had his bones crushed by a monk. Upon learning of this, Zhang Cuishan, too embarrassed to face him, committed suicide.

Zhang Sanfeng and Song Yuanqiao came to Yu Daying's yard and looked at Yu Daying lying on a recliner with lifeless eyes staring at the sky. Their excitement subsided a little and they couldn't help but sigh.

"Third brother, Master is here to see you."

Chapter 172 Zhang Sanfeng (Part )

On the large stone platform in front of Zhang Sanfeng's retreat, behind Tianzhu Peak, the main peak of Wudang Mountain, Wang Yuyan was battling Yu Lianzhou, the second of the Seven Heroes of Wudang. Few people were watching: Zhang Sanfeng and the four Wudang Heroes, Song Yuanqiao, Zhang Songxi, Yin Liting, and Mo Shenggu, along with the women of Chenliu, Huang Rong, Mu Nianci, Lianxing, and Zhou Zhiruo.

Yu Lianzhou is one of the most powerful masters among all the Wudang heroes. His strength is not inferior to Song Yuanqiao. Only Zhang Sanfeng and Taoist Zi Yang can defeat him.

Of course, Mu Dao Ren could have defeated Yu Lianzhou, but he was too good at disguising himself. His martial arts skills were extremely high, at least a Grandmaster, but he kept them hidden, revealing only his Grandmaster level. On the surface, Mu Dao Ren appeared playful and uninhibited, but in reality, he was sinister and arrogant, possessing great talent and strategy, a skill he hid well.

While Mu Dao Ren was a highly respected elder of the Wudang Sect, he secretly founded Ghost Villa, a secretive organization. This organization brought together many retired martial arts masters, including many wanted individuals who fled to Ghost Villa and were taken in by the old swordsman. These included Guan Tianwu, the "Hundred-Victory Sword King," Hai Qikuo, the "One-Armed Dragon," Du Tiexin, the "Brutal Soul Chaser," and Si Kongdou, the "Big-Headed Ghost King."

The owner of Ghost Villa, Old Daobazi, who never reveals his true face, is none other than Mu Dao Ren.

The fight was fierce. Wang Yuyan, with her bare hands, unleashed the Tianshan Zhemei Hand, her feet treading the Lingbo Microstep. Her palms, imbued with zhenqi, flew up and down, grabbing, pinching, slapping, and catching, circling Yu Lianzhou like a frenzied butterfly. Yu Lianzhou, on the other hand, used his sword, a long sword, to draw continuous circles, blocking Wang Yuyan's attacks.

Wang Yuyan and Yu Lianzhou had been fighting for more than half an hour. The battle between the two sides had reached a fever pitch, and wisps of heat were coming out of their heads.

"Okay, stop." Zhang Sanfeng called for a stop.

Through this battle, Zhang Sanfeng had already understood Wang Yuyan's true strengths. Wang Yuyan's strengths lay in her profound skills and solid theoretical foundation. Although she had integrated all her training into the Tianshan Zhemei Hand, her combat experience was severely lacking, and she often made ineffective moves. Her fighting style was insignificant against opponents of inferior strength, but against opponents of equal strength, she would waste a great deal of energy and opportunities to defeat them. When masters clash, every last ounce of energy counts.

After understanding Wang Yuyan's strengths and weaknesses, Zhang Sanfeng said to Chen Liu, "How about a fight between my disciple Sheng Gu and Chen Liu?"

Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan sought guidance from Zhang Sanfeng, and naturally, Zhang Sanfeng needed to understand their strengths and characteristics. Guidance from a master of the Heavenly Man Realm was a rare opportunity, and Zhang Sanfeng was probably the most likely to be approached by Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan. Furthermore, since they were indebted to the Wudang Sect, Zhang Sanfeng's agreement to guide them was naturally not perfunctory, but rather, he would provide the best advice based on Wang Yuyan and Chen Liu's characteristics and habits.

"I couldn't ask for more." Chen Liu quickly stood up and bowed to Zhang Sanfeng. He then drew his sword and made a starting gesture towards Mo Shenggu, who had also stood up. He said, "Seventh Hero Mo, please!"

"Young Master Chen, please!" Mo Shenggu also drew his sword and made a Tai Chi sword starting posture.

The Seven Heroes of Wudang were all Grandmasters. Even the weakest, Mo Shenggu, had already broken through to Grandmaster status. Although only at the early stage of Grandmaster status, he was still a major realm higher than Chen Liu. Therefore, Chen Liu did not hesitate and attacked Mo Shenggu with his sword.

Chen Liu did not use the sword-breaking style of the Dugu Nine Swords. He was now demonstrating his own strength and characteristics, not trying to compete with Mo Shenggu.

Chen Liu did not have a fixed sword technique or sword move. He would use whatever sword technique or sword move was most suitable for him. He could use the Yuenu Sword, Canglang Sword, Qingfeng Fuliu Sword, Huashan Sword Technique, Hengshan Sword Technique, Emei Sword Technique, and even Tai Chi Sword Technique at will.

"Tai Chi Sword?" Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao and others were all surprised when they saw Chen Liu actually used several Tai Chi sword moves.

"My brother Chen Liu has a photographic memory. He can perform any martial arts technique once he's seen it," Ah Bi said proudly. "My brother Chen Liu has already mastered the Tai Chi sword that Yu Erxia spent so long practicing just now."

Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou, and the others were even more surprised upon hearing this. If that was the case, Chen Liu's talent and understanding were even more remarkable. They could all see that Chen Liu's Tai Chi sword technique wasn't just a form, but he had truly mastered it! Even his energy and breathing were exactly the same as Tai Chi sword techniques.

"Besides, my brother Chenliu has only been learning martial arts for less than a year. Seven or eight months ago, brother Chenliu was just an ordinary person who didn't know any martial arts." A Bi boasted proudly.

Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao, and the others were horrified upon hearing this, looking at Chen Liu as if he were a monster. A breakthrough to the Xiantian realm after only seven or eight months of martial arts training? Even the most gifted prodigies they had ever met were not as strong as Chen Liu.

Song Qingshu, who happened to be bringing food to his Grand Master and his father's uncles with his Wudang disciples, was stunned when he heard this. The man who was fighting with his seventh uncle so impressively had only been learning martial arts for less than a year?

Originally, Song Qingshu didn't need to do such a small job as delivering food, but he couldn't help but want to see Zhou Zhiruo, so he took the job. It would have been better if he didn't deliver food, but after delivering food, he felt a little desperate. Especially when he saw Zhou Zhiruo staring at Chen Liu with such a piercing gaze that it could pull out silk threads, Song Qingshu felt even more desperate.

Song Qingshu was a highly gifted leader among the younger generation of the Wudang Sect. There were indeed two who could surpass him: Zhuo Yihang, the eldest disciple of Elder Ziyang, and the now-deceased Zhang Wuji. Zhang Wuji was dead, posing no threat to him, and Zhuo Yihang, a descendant of the elders, was also ineligible to inherit the title of Sect Leader. Therefore, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the successor to the Wudang Sect Leader after Zhang Sanfeng would undoubtedly be his father, Song Yuanqiao, and he would undoubtedly be the third-generation Sect Leader after Song Yuanqiao.

In fact, Zhang Sanfeng has been in seclusion for many years and has not been in charge of anything for a long time. The affairs of the Wudang Sect are basically managed by his father. Therefore, although Song Yuanqiao does not have the title of the head of the sect, he is already the head of the sect in reality.

Originally, Song Qingshu was able to break through to the peak of the acquired stage at the age of eighteen, which meant he was already a genius with excellent qualifications. Now he is twenty-three years old, and he had already broken through to the innate stage last year. The only one in the Wudang Sect who could break through to the innate stage earlier than him was probably Zhuo Yihang.

Song Qingshu had always been proud of his talent, but what did he hear now? A breakthrough to the Xiantian stage after only seven or eight months of martial arts training? This kind of talent, not to mention unprecedented, was likely unmatched. How could he not despair?

Originally, Song Qingshu wanted to show off his qualifications and the advantages of his status as the third-generation leader of the Wudang Sect in front of Zhou Zhiruo, trying to attract Zhou Zhiruo's attention. But now, compared with Chen Liu, he is simply no match.

Chapter 173: Martial Arts Brawl

Chen Liu stayed in Wudang Mountain. In addition to practicing and asking Zhang Sanfeng for advice, he also waited for Lianxing's foot to recover.

After arriving at Wudang Mountain, Lianxing's broken leg began to be reattached. While a broken bone takes a hundred days to heal, Lianxing, a master, wouldn't need that much time, but it would still take ten to half a month. For safety reasons, it would be best to rest for a while until it fully healed, which would likely take about a month.

Chen Liu didn't mind; he could use the next month to continue deducing the remaining moves from the Dugu Nine Swords. Wang Yuyan also joined in. Both of them had read thousands of martial arts manuals covering every skill, and their knowledge was unmatched. Zhang Sanfeng would occasionally guide Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan in their training.

Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan are so talented and have such strong comprehension that it is difficult to find people in the world who can match them. Zhang Sanfeng is also willing to establish a good relationship with Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan.

Chen Liu was naturally very happy to receive guidance from Zhang Sanfeng, and he also learned Zhang Sanfeng's Tai Chi and Tai Chi sword. Wang Yuyan was also very happy, Mu Nianci, Mu Wanqing, and Zhou Zhiruo were also very happy. Only Song Qingshu was very miserable.

Song Yuanqiao also saw Song Qingshu's feelings for Zhou Zhiruo. If Zhou Zhiruo hadn't been devoted to Chen Liu, he could have asked Zhang Sanfeng for a favor and gone to Emei Sect to propose marriage. But now Zhou Zhiruo wouldn't even look at Song Qingshu, her eyes fixed on Chen Liu all day. What could he do? He could only send Song Qingshu into seclusion and not let him hang around Zhou Zhiruo anymore, so as not to cause Chen Liu's dissatisfaction.

In fact, Chen Liu is also quite confused now. Why do so many women in the Zongwu world become weird after seeing him?

Wang Yuyan got over her infatuation with Murong Fu earlier than in the original novel. This may be because Murong Fu thought she was no longer pure and ruthlessly betrayed her, causing her to turn love into hatred and destroy Murong Fu. Choosing Chenliu may also contain a desire for revenge, which is understandable.

Of course, Chen Liu didn't completely trust Wang Yuyan, so he ended up in bed with her. It wasn't until Wang Yuyan gave herself to him without objection that Chen Liu finally felt at ease. Ancient women were strange; most were faithful to their partners, especially the women in Jin Yong's novels, who were even more infatuated. There were also some who were fickle, but they were rare. This is why Chen Liu preferred the women in Jin Yong's novels; the women in Gu Long's novels were too promiscuous.

A-Bi was a servant, not having many options. Since she had been abandoned by Murong Fu, she had no choice but to choose another master. Furthermore, A-Bi had no opinions of her own. Li Qingluo had promised her to Chen Liu as a dowry. Could she resist Li Qingluo? Since she couldn't resist, she had no choice but to agree.

As for Ah Zhu, Chen Liu had no idea what she was thinking. And Mu Wanqing, well, that girl was easy to deal with. Just take off her veil, and she'd either kill you or marry you. It was easy to understand. But Chen Liu was still a little confused. How did Mu Wanqing's veil suddenly fall off? It was too coincidental. Zhong Ling wasn't any good. Chen Liu had already developed feelings for her back in Wuliang Mountain.

And Huang Rong, wouldn't she fall in love with him just because he gave her money in Xiangyang? That seems possible, but it's too far-fetched. Furthermore, she had clearly been captured by her father and taken back to Peach Blossom Island, and she could escape and find him again, but her father didn't care about her? Chen Liu didn't believe that Huang Yaoshi didn't know that Huang Rong had escaped from Peach Blossom Island.

Lu Wushuang and Hong Lingbo have no human rights. They are like maids around Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan. It’s better not to say anything.

What Chen Liu couldn't understand the most were Lianxing and Zhou Zhiruo. Lianxing, the Second Palace Master of Yihua Palace, must have a lot on her plate. Even though she and Wang Yuyan were acquainted, the fact that she had always been by his side made Chen Liu suspect she had other motives.

And Zhou Zhiruo, those eyes were almost tearing every time she looked at him, how could Chen Liu not see that she liked him? But this was also what puzzled Chen Liu the most. Zhou Zhiruo clearly knew that he had women, and more than one, but she still threw herself at him like a moth to a flame, which was seriously inconsistent with her character in the original novel. How could Chen Liu not be suspicious?

If you insist on using the protagonist's halo, that's a bit ridiculous. Although Chen Liu is a time traveler, he doesn't think he has any protagonist halo. Perhaps there is some unknown reason that makes it so easy for him to attract the girls in the martial arts world?

Wang Yuyan and Huang Rong, who were eavesdropping on Chen Liu's thoughts, looked at each other secretly, thinking that they could not let any women join in the future, otherwise it would definitely arouse the suspicion of their husbands (Brother Chen Liu).

If he couldn't figure it out, then forget about it for now. It was already a fact that Wang Yuyan and Huang Rong and the other girls were by his side, and Wang Yuyan, Mu Nianci, and Mu Wanqing were all already involved with him. Even if he didn't trust the others, he wouldn't suspect Mu Nianci of having any ill intentions towards him.

When he was not practicing, Chen Liu would sometimes take Wang Yuyan, Huang Rong and other girls to visit the Wudang Mountains. During this time, Chen Liu also met Zhuo Yihang and chatted with him for a few words.

Zhuo Yihang is now eighteen years old and has already broken through to the innate stage. He is the most talented disciple in the Wudang Sect. Unfortunately, he is from the lineage of Taoist Zi Yang and is the son of a high-ranking official in the court. His father and grandfather both hope that he will go back to take the imperial examination, so it is impossible for him to have the opportunity to take over as the head of Wudang.

Is Zhuo Yihang eighteen years old? Then he should be returning to the capital soon, and the storyline of The Legend of the White-Haired Witch should be about to begin.

After understanding the timeline of Legend of the White-Haired Witch, Chen Liu stopped paying attention. This world was simply too chaotic, with so many plots—from Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, Huang Yi, Wen Ruian, and even comics and TV series. For example, the story of Chaos Land. Chen Liu had also heard that there were Zhu Wusi and the Dragon Guarding Villa in the capital of the Ming Dynasty. This was the most incredible plot in the world, a complete martial arts brawl, a complete mess, and Chen Liu couldn't help but complain.

"The Breaking Qi Style is finally done."

After staying in Wudang Mountain for more than twenty days, Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan finally deduced a style of Dugu Nine Swords - the Qi-breaking Style.

Lian Xing's foot had almost healed, and was practically fine. Yu Daying's injuries were far more severe than Lian Xing's, as all his bones were shattered and paralyzed. Therefore, his recovery was slower than Lian Xing's. However, he no longer needed to lie down all day, and his hands and feet were slowly regaining some movement. This brought him to tears of joy, and Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao, and the others were also delighted.

"Are we leaving?" Lian Xing's legs and feet had fully recovered and she had no problem moving around. Chen Liu also began to say goodbye to Zhang Sanfeng.

"It's time to go. We have been disturbing you for so long in Wudang Mountain. If we continue to disturb you, it would be a bit too much." Chen Liu said.

"It's no big deal." Zhang Sanfeng said with a smile, "If you want to come to Wudang Mountain again in the future, you'll be welcome at any time. Yuanqiao, please see Chen Xiaoyou and Miss Wang off."

"Yes, Master!" Song Yuanqiao bowed respectfully and personally escorted Chen Liu and Wang Yuyan and the other girls down the mountain.

Chapter 174 Huashan

Lian Xing was leaving. After all, her hands and feet had healed, and there was no reason for her to stay with Chen Liu anymore. Furthermore, there were still many things she needed to attend to at Yihua Palace, so after descending the mountain, Lian Xing began to say goodbye to Chen Liu.

[It's okay, it's okay! Lian Xing's departure made me realize that I'm not always loved by everyone and flowers don't bloom wherever I go.]

Chen Liu breathed a sigh of relief.

[I guess Lianxing stayed here to get treatment for her hands and feet, not for any other reason.]

Lian Xing pursed her lips, feeling a little angry. If I wasn't afraid of your suspicion, would I have left? This was the decision she made after discussing it with Wang Yuyan and Huang Rong. Chen Liu was already beginning to doubt why these women stayed with him, so someone needed to leave to dispel Chen Liu's suspicions.

Wang Yuyan and Huang Rong were Song Dynasty citizens and would definitely not leave. Furthermore, Wang Yuyan, Mu Nianci, Mu Wanqing, and others were already fiancées in Chenliu, making it impossible for them to leave. Yue Lingshan had been betrothed to Chenliu by Yue Buqun, leaving Qu Feiyan with nowhere to go and Zhou Zhiruo unwilling to leave, so she was the only one left.

After parting with Lianxing, Chen Liu continued to head north. This time, his goal was to go to Mount Hua.

Huashan is located at the intersection of the Yellow River Delta in Qin, Shanxi and Henan provinces, and guards the gateway to the Central Plains from the northwest. It is a fault mountain composed of a whole piece of granite, with a broken cliff granite landform, including five peaks in the east, west, south, north and center, as well as more than 70 peaks and ridges and three canyons.