Villains: Starting with the Landlady

Those famous villains, including Ding Chunqiu and Ouyang Feng, all have age differences...

Gan Baobao and Zhong Ling returned to the house. Just as he was deep in thought, Zhong Wanchou, who had been watching him, suddenly heard the commotion outside. His face lit up with joy, and he went to greet them.

"Haha, Brother Duan, you've arrived! Come in, please come in!"

Zhong Wanchou warmly entertained the group. Ling Yun looked up and saw that the leader was a strange man who wore a green robe, had a long beard that reached his chest, a dark face, and wide, piercing eyes.

"Thank you for your trouble, Master Zhong."

The strange man looked like a zombie, walking on a cane, and speaking without opening his mouth, using deep internal energy to transmit his voice through ventriloquism.

"Hehe!" Zhong Wanchou smiled smugly, deliberately looking at Ling Yun as if putting on a show, trying to see fear on his face.

Ling Yun, however, remained expressionless, even smiling, as he fanned himself and carefully examined the legendary Four Evils.

Duan Yanqing is utterly wicked, Ye Erniang is wicked in every way, Yue Laosan (Yue Canglong) is a vicious and evil man, and Yun Zhonghe is extremely wicked.

Duan Yanqing was the former crown prince of the Dali Kingdom. He was seriously injured and lost during the internal strife, and he wanted to return to the throne of Dali.

Ye Erniang is the biological mother of the protagonist, Xu Zhu. She gave birth to Xu Zhu with Abbot Xuanci of Shaolin Temple. Fearing exposure would jeopardize his succession as abbot, Xuanci cruelly abandoned Ye Erniang and stole Xu Zhu, raising him at Shaolin Temple. After losing her son, and with Xuanci abandoning her, Ye Erniang's personality drastically changed. She began targeting other people's children, toying with them before killing them.

Yue Laosan's weapon is a crocodile-mouthed whip with crocodile tail clippers. He keeps his word, but if he doesn't like someone, he'll cut off their head.

Yun Zhonghe needs no introduction; he was a complete lecher with excellent light-footed skills, a mini version of Tian Boguang. However, the name Yun Zhonghe was actually the pen name of the famous modern poet and essayist Xu Zhimo, but it was later used by his cousin Jin Yong as the name of a lecherous villain, which is quite interesting.

Zhong Wanchou was already annoyed, as his attempt to intimidate others by taking advantage of their power had failed. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Duan Yanqing's expression change slightly, and a voice came from his abdomen.

"Greetings, Young Master Murong!"

Upon hearing this, the other three villains also dropped their arrogant attitude. After all, Duan Yanqing was the former Crown Prince of Dali, with extensive knowledge and far greater strength than the three of them, so he couldn't possibly be lying.

In addition, who in the martial arts world hasn't heard of the title "Qiao Feng in the North and Murong in the South"? They are the world's top experts!

Young Master Murong?

Ling Yun paused, then instantly understood, and smiled as he cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Greetings, Crown Prince Yanqing."

The way the Crown Prince addressed Duan Yanqing made him feel comfortable. This had been a source of anxiety for him, and now that this gentleman was so agreeable, he should reciprocate.

"Young Master Murong, are you also here because of the Dali matter?"

"Hehe, I just happened to save Valley Master Zhong's sister, so I came here to rest."

"Ah."

Duan Yanqing's voice was extremely deep. He looked at Zhong Wanchou and said, "Valley Master Zhong, let's go in first."

He knew that Ling Yun's ideal was also to restore his kingdom, so it was understandable that he came to Dali to seek reinforcements, and he didn't ask too many questions. Of course, if Ling Yun was willing to help him seize the throne of Dali, he was willing to send troops to assist him, it just depended on whether Ling Yun would cooperate.

Zhong Wanchou was sweating profusely at this moment. The phrase "Young Master Murong" immediately made him realize Ling Yun's true identity—Murong Fu of Gusu!

Goodness gracious! I was wondering why this pretty boy was so handsome and talented, and his lightness skill was also quite good. It turns out he's the legendary Murong clan!

Fortunately, Ling Yun was magnanimous; otherwise, he probably would have died long ago!

After learning Ling Yun's true identity, Zhong Wanchou changed his attitude completely. He fawned over Ling Yun and invited him into the house, while ordering Zhong Ling outside.

"Haha, Young Master Murong, I was just joking with you. Please don't take it seriously. This cup of tea is my toast to you!"

Zhong Wanchou picked up a teacup and handed it to Ling Yun. Ling Yun smiled, took the tea, and drank it all in one gulp.

Not to mention that he wasn't worried about Zhong Wanchou poisoning him, just considering his "immune to all poisons" constitution, even if he were given arsenic, he wouldn't be affected.

Seeing his carefree attitude, Zhong Wanchou bowed again, finished his tea, and went to the inner room with the Four Evils to plot, leaving Ling Yun and Gan Baobao alone in the room.

"Young Master Murong, you've kept this from me for so long! I thought you really didn't know who you were!"

Chapter 232 Gan Baobao Reaps the Rewards of Her Own Mistakes

"I'm sorry, Madam Zhong, I don't actually know my own identity."

Gan Baobao poured him a cup of tea, which Ling Yun accepted calmly and took a small sip.

"Then why are you so calm?"

"Those four villains are notorious. Even if I was outstanding in strength before, I have lost my memory and have even forgotten how to use my martial arts. If they find out, wouldn't that be terrible?"

Ling Yun smiled calmly: "This matter is only known to you, so please do not reveal it to others."

"Hey, Young Master Murong, does this mean I've got something on you?"

Gan Baobao smiled charmingly, picked up the teacup, covered it with her sleeve, and then slowly sipped it.

"oops!"

Hearing a soft gasp from the woman opposite him, Ling Yun looked up and saw that the tea had leaked out while she was drinking, flowing down her fair neck and finally wetting her clothes.

"Young Master Murong!" Gan Baobao said coquettishly when she saw Ling Yun staring at her.

"Feel sorry."

Ling Yun withdrew his gaze, slightly turned his head, and looked at the ground to the side.

"Young master, I'll go change my clothes first."

"Ah."

Gan Baobao gracefully rose to her feet and said meaningfully, "Please don't follow me, young master!"

After speaking, she walked towards her room, but took very small steps, as if deliberately waiting for Ling Yun.

The young man remained unmoved; such a petty trick could not sway him. Moreover, he could see into the woman's heart and knew her current scheme.

Why refuse a deal that's offered to you? Besides, she's not exactly a good woman.

Gan Baobao was somewhat disappointed that Ling Yun hadn't followed, but she only intended to seduce him and had no intention of actually offering herself to him. Men like women who play hard to get; if he really avenged her, she might give him a taste of sweetness, but until then, nothing else mattered.

Hearing the slight sound of her opening the door, Ling Yun immediately used his Free and Easy Wind Riding technique to follow her, pushed open the door, and bolted it shut.

"Young Master Murong, what do you mean by this!"

Seeing his speed, Gan Baobao's heart skipped a beat, and she took a step back.

"Madam Zhong, even in this state, why are you still pretending with me? Do you think I'm a fool?"

Ling Yun strode towards her, while Gan Baobao retreated in fright: "No, Young Master Murong, I have a family, Zhong Wan... um!"

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Gan Baobao nestled in Ling Yun's arms, feeling both love and hate for the man who had taken her virginity.

I love him as a person, but I hate what he did.

If Ling Yun were to gradually win her over, she really wouldn't be able to withstand it. But this person seemed unwilling to waste time with her and directly resorted to forceful methods!

"Madam Zhong, how skilled am I?"

"You lecherous scoundrel! Even now, you still call me Madam Zhong?"

"I like this title."

"So you won't let Ling'er off the hook either?"

“Madam Zhong, I have no such intention.”

Ling Yun got up and dressed: "I'm leaving now, I'll be back later."

"Young Master Murong, where are you going?"

Gan Baobao quickly got up, but Ling Yun waved his hand dismissively, saying, "It's nothing, I'm going out for a walk."

He opened the door and went out, listening intently. He heard several people talking inside, so it seemed the conversation wasn't over yet. Ling Yun shook his head. This Zhong Wanchou was just a nobody who couldn't assess his own abilities. Whether in the original story or now, he always thought he could accomplish great things, but in the end, he ended up being a cuckold and achieving nothing.

Ling Yun wasn't just casually strolling around; he was actually planning to find Mu Wanqing. Of all the characters in *Tian Long Ba Bu*, he liked Mu Wanqing the most—she was bold and passionate. Wang Yuyan was too love-struck, only thinking about her cousin. In the new version of *Tian Long Ba Bu*, she even abandoned Duan Yu at the end. That foolish boy got nothing out of it, watching helplessly as Wang Yuyan returned to the side of the insane Murong Fu.

What? I am Murong Fu?

That's fine.

When Ling Yun reached the valley entrance, he was stunned. He, Murong Fu, had so much to do right from the start!

It was only now that they realized that Murong Fu's revenge was to restore his kingdom, which would mean going against the Qing Dynasty.

However, he didn't have much affection for the Qing Dynasty either, and it was just about restoring the country, not about restoring a large country. He could count it as just occupying Suzhou.

[Congratulations, Master, on discovering your true identity! Main quest now begins!]

[To restore the kingdom under the identity of Murong Fu, demanding that its territory be no less than three times the size of Suzhou, and to change the kingdom's name to Yan!]

However, due to the vast difference in strength in terms of manpower and other resources, all countries except the Qing Dynasty have reached an appreciation (or even love) level of goodwill towards their master. As long as the master does something beneficial to them, or wins over their important figures, their favorability can be raised to the point where they can send troops to help!

Xiao Na gave him the task at the right time, and then started talking non-stop like she had opened a floodgate, until Ling Yun felt her head buzzing and she finally told her to shut up.

[Master, are you looking for Mu Wanqing?]

"Yes, yes, yes, please don't say anything!"

Ling Yun shook his head and then saw Zhong Ling sitting at the door playing with the lightning ferret.

"Brother Ling, where are you going?"

"I'm going out for a walk. Keep an eye on things here, and be right back!"

Before Zhong Ling could ask any more questions, Ling Yun lightly stepped forward and vanished from the spot in a phantom.

"Brother Ling, it's getting dark..."

Zhong Ling's mouth was wide open. She hadn't been in the room and naturally didn't know Ling Yun's true identity; she was simply surprised by his strength once again.

Ling Yun quickly found a wooden house, but the door was locked. Looking through the window, he found that apart from some daily necessities, there was no one in sight.

He looked around, but Black Rose wasn't there.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves approached, and Ling Yun immediately became alert, looking towards the road not far away.

A girl in black was seen lying on the horse, completely weak, and almost tumbled off its back.

Ling Yun immediately ran to the front of the horse. Black Rose stopped, snorting and watching him cautiously.

"Don't worry, I'm here to save her."

Seeing that Mu Wanqing was seriously injured, Ling Yun immediately picked her up and ran towards the wooden house. Black Rose quickly followed.

Chapter 233 Mu Wanqing [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]

Using his X-ray vision, Ling Yun saw the key on Mu Wanqing's person, took it, unlocked the door, and carried her inside.

Mu Wanqing's injuries were actually quite severe, mainly internal injuries.

Ling Yun undressed her, applied a special ointment to her external wounds, and then had her sit cross-legged while he circulated his internal energy to heal her injuries before letting her lie down.

Mu Wanqing was out of danger, but she had lost strength from the bumpy ride and needed to rest for a while longer.

The young man finally unveiled her face, revealing a face of exquisite beauty under the clear moonlight and snow-covered trees. Her chin was pointed, and her complexion was as white and smooth as her back. Her cherry-like mouth was delicate and well-proportioned, with very thin lips and two rows of fine teeth like broken jade. She was truly a stunning beauty.

Name: Mu Wanqing

Age: 20, ☆

[Value: 170, C]

[Rating: 96]

[Combat Strength: B-]

[Affection: Falling in Love (Beautiful and Friendly Attraction Up+)]

Ling Yun sighed in admiration, covered her with a blanket, and went outside.

He had just heard the commotion outside from inside the house, and when he went out, he saw several fierce-looking women surrounding the house.

The leader was Granny Rui. They were all servants of the Wang family in Suzhou. It is likely that Mu Wanqing went to Suzhou alone to assassinate Li Qingluo but failed. When she fled, she was chased by the men sent by Li Qingluo.

"Young Master Murong?"

Grandma Rui scrutinized Ling Yun's attire. Although her clothes had changed, her features and demeanor remained the same, so she recognized her at a glance.

"I'll protect this girl. You can go back now."

"You've vouched for her?" Granny Rui squinted her eyes. She was no saint, and Li Qingluo had always looked down on Murong Fu, so the servants weren't exactly polite to her. "This was ordered by Madam Wang, and this little slut was sent to assassinate Madam Wang. Can you take responsibility for that?"