Martial Arts Crossover: My Master is Huang Rong

Wanyan Ping and Yelü Yan also stopped what they were doing, walked over shyly, and bowed gracefully to Lin Xuan: "Brother Lin."

The affection in his eyes was obvious to anyone who wasn't blind.

Then, their gazes all fell on the "unfamiliar young man" beside Lin Xuan.

Although he was dressed in men's clothing, Dongfang Bubai's stunning appearance and domineering aura were simply too dazzling.

A flicker of amazement crossed Guo Fu's eyes, quickly turning into wariness. Although she recognized him as a man, he was far too handsome, even more alluring than a woman, which instinctively made her feel threatened.

"Junior brother, who is this?" Guo Fu tugged at Lin Xuan's sleeve and asked.

Lin Xuan smiled and introduced, "This is Brother Dongfang, a friend of mine in the martial arts world."

"So it's Young Master Dongfang."

The three women bowed in greeting.

Dongfang Bubai merely nodded indifferently, his phoenix eyes sweeping over the three women one by one, the playful smile on his lips growing even stronger.

"Brother Lin, you are very fortunate."

Dongfang Bubai didn't linger. He just gave Lin Xuan a meaningful look before walking towards the pavilion deep in the garden.

Lin Xuan comforted the three girls for a few moments, telling them to continue practicing and playing, and then followed them.

The pavilion sits beside the lotus pond, where a gentle breeze carries the fragrance of lotus blossoms.

Dongfang Bubai sat leaning against the railing, her posture languid and elegant. Looking at the fish swimming in the pond, she said without turning her head, "Lin Xuan, you certainly have quite a few women."

Lin Xuan sat down opposite her, poured himself two cups of tea, and said with a smile, "Why do you say that, Master?"

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Dongfang Bubai turned her head, looking at him with a half-smile, "Those three girls just now, the way they looked at you was as if they wanted to devour you. The one in purple, gentle and graceful, a perfect young lady; the one in red, wild and untamed, has a unique charm; as for the one in the peach-colored dress..."

She paused, then gave a soft snort: "Although she's a bit spoiled, she's certainly got a good appearance; she's got the makings of a beauty. You're really lucky with your looks."

Lin Xuan wasn't embarrassed when she exposed him to his face; instead, he readily admitted it.

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, lest they wither and fall, leaving only bare branches."

Lin Xuan picked up his teacup, gently blew away the foam, and said leisurely, "There are not many beautiful things in this world. If you encounter them, how can you miss them because of worldly views? Wouldn't that be letting down the good intentions of Heaven? I, Lin Xuan, only seek to follow my heart and not ask whether it is right or wrong."

"How wonderful!"

Dongfang Bubai clapped his hands and laughed, his laughter clear yet carrying a terrifyingly domineering air. "However, you can't bite off more than you can chew. Aren't you afraid of breaking your back one day while you're flitting from flower to flower?"

"To die beneath the peony is to die a romantic death." Lin Xuan said without backing down, his gaze fixed intently on Dongfang Bubai's breathtakingly beautiful face. "Besides, there are even more beautiful and thorny flowers in this world waiting for me to pluck them."

Dongfang Bubai sensed the aggressiveness in his words, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and a dangerous yet alluring aura emanated from her.

She leaned forward, her stunningly beautiful face close to Lin Xuan's, their breaths almost mingling.

"You mean...you want to break me too?"

Her breath was sweet and fragrant, her voice deep and alluring, like the song of a siren.

Lin Xuan didn't dodge; instead, he went to meet him, and their noses almost touched.

Looking into those deep, cold eyes, he calmly asked, "What does the leader think?"

Eyes facing each other.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

An invisible tension was pulling between the two, a contest between the strong, and a test between a man and a woman.

A moment later.

"Hahahaha!"

Dongfang Bubai suddenly laughed loudly, leaned back, and created distance between himself and the sky.

There was no anger in that laughter; instead, it was filled with the excitement and pleasure of encountering a worthy opponent.

"Interesting! Very interesting!"

She waved her folding fan, her eyes shimmering. "Lin Xuan, you are the first man to dare say such things to me face to face. Those so-called righteous hypocrites either want to kill me or are afraid of me; those members of the demonic sect are like mice before a cat when they see me. Only you... are not only fearless of death, but also incredibly audacious."

Lin Xuan also smiled, a smile that was calm and serene.

Just when the two were in a good mood.

"Xuan'er?"

A gentle voice came from the path not far away.

Lin Xuan turned his head and saw a beautiful woman dressed in a pale yellow silk robe walking slowly towards him.

She looked to be only in her early twenties, with an exceptionally beautiful face, snow-white skin, and eyes like pools of clear water.

That pretty face, which could express both joy and anger, showed no signs of aging. Instead, it had developed a unique mature charm, like fine wine, becoming more flavorful with each sip.

Her eyes were bright and lively, as if they could see into people's hearts. With each glance, she exuded a convincing air, adding to her unparalleled charm that blended intellect and allure.

The moment she appeared, she surpassed the three women from before!

It was Huang Rong.

She had just finished dealing with the gang's affairs and was about to return to her room when she passed by the garden and saw Lin Xuan and a "strange young master" laughing and gazing at each other in the pavilion. Their behavior was quite intimate, and she couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"Master."

Lin Xuan stood up, his smile softening, but a hint of doting affection lurked deep in his eyes.

Huang Rong approached and her gaze swept over Dongfang Bubai.

Even though they were both stunning beauties, Huang Rong couldn't help but be slightly taken aback when she saw Dongfang Bubai's face, and secretly praised him: What a handsome man!

However, the man's gaze was too sharp, which made her instinctively feel a little uncomfortable.

"And who is this?" Huang Rong asked.

"This is Brother Dongfang, a friend I made in the martial world. I've specially invited him to my residence for a chat today," Lin Xuan introduced, without revealing Dongfang Bubai's true identity.

"So you're Xuan'er's friend."

Huang Rong nodded slightly, a polite and generous smile on her face. "Since you're here, stay a while longer. Xuan'er, you must treat our guest well and not neglect him."

After saying that, she looked at Lin Xuan deeply again, her eyes containing a thousand words, instructions, reproach, and a hint of hidden affection.

"Yes, disciple understands," Lin Xuan replied.

Huang Rong didn't linger and turned to leave with her maid.

Watching Huang Rong's graceful figure disappear into the distance, Dongfang Bubai withdrew his gaze, gently tapping his palm with his folding fan, his expression becoming somewhat strange.

"This must be the famous Chief Huang, right? Guo Jing's wife, your...master?"

Dongfang Bubai looked at Lin Xuan with a half-smile.

“Yes.” Lin Xuan sat down again, his expression calm.

"Tsk tsk tsk."

Dongfang Bubai shook his head, but his eyes gleamed with a light that seemed to say, "Lin Xuan, you've really opened my eyes. The way she looked at you just now, and the way you looked at her, that's not how a master and disciple should behave."

She leaned forward, lowered her voice, and said with a hint of certainty and mockery, "She's your woman too, isn't she? I can tell."

She possessed exceptional martial arts skills, and her mastery of the "Sunflower Manual" gave her an extraordinary sensitivity to the changes of Yin and Yang and the desires between men and women.

Just a moment ago, the flow of energy between the two, and the unintentional exchange of glances, clearly showed that they were lovers deeply in love with a secret they couldn't tell each other!

When Dongfang Bubai revealed the secret, Lin Xuan was not alarmed at all. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing an extremely gentle smile.

"Master has a good eye. Indeed, she is not only my master, but also my favorite woman."

He spoke these words casually, yet they carried immense weight.

There was no denial, no explanation, but a direct admission, and no attempt to hide his fondness.

Upon hearing this undisguised admission, even the unconventional Dongfang Bubai couldn't help but widen his eyes, a genuine sense of admiration appearing on his face.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Dongfang Bubai circled Lin Xuan, as if recognizing him from a new perspective. "Huang Rong is your master. She and Guo Jing are a renowned loving couple in the martial arts world, revered by thousands. How could you have an affair with your master? You've given that great hero Guo such a huge cuckold's horns? Does great hero Guo know about this?"

"What difference does it make whether you know or not?"

Lin Xuan stood calmly with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of arrogance that seemed to look down upon the world. "I, Lin Xuan, act only to seek swift justice and vengeance. What do worldly opinions matter to me? What does it matter if Hero Guo knows or not? She is my woman, that is a fact. What does it matter if the world knows? Who can stop me?"

Dongfang Bubai looked at him, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

She had initially thought Lin Xuan was just a playboy, but she never expected him to be such a rebellious and unconventional romantic, daring to defy the world. This disregard for social norms, pursuit of self, and passionate nature was surprisingly similar to her own.

"Interesting... This is so interesting!"

Dongfang Bubai clapped his hands in delight, his eyes filled with admiration rather than disgust.

Who is she? She is the leader of the Demonic Cult!

She adheres to the principle of doing whatever she wants and the rule of the strong. In her eyes, those so-called righteous rules, ethics, and morality are nothing but utter nonsense and constraints.

Lin Xuan's unconventional, passionate, and unconventional behavior was exactly to her liking!

"I never imagined that the famous Young Master Lin, known throughout the martial arts world as Little Zhuge, would be such a madman!"

Dongfang Bubai clapped his hands, his expression showing not disgust but admiration. "This has truly broadened my horizons! It seems that rumors are not to be believed. You are much more lovable than those hypocrites."

The two exchanged a smile, displaying a tacit understanding of "birds of a feather flock together".

Just as the two were chatting happily and the atmosphere was harmonious.

A series of hurried and heavy footsteps broke the tranquility of the garden.

A messenger in full armor rushed in, sweating profusely and looking flustered. He even stumbled on the steps and nearly fell because he was running so fast.

"Report—!"

The messenger knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse and anxious, trembling noticeably.

Lin Xuan frowned slightly, and a commanding aura instantly returned to him.

What's the matter?

"Young Master Lin!"

The messenger looked up, his eyes filled with fear. "Urgent report from the scouts outside the city! A hundred miles outside Xiangyang, suddenly dust has filled the sky, and the sound of horses' hooves is deafening!"

"A Mongol army of about three thousand men is rapidly approaching Xiangyang! Judging from their banners... they seem to be elite Mongol troops! Moreover, their march is extremely erratic, with a clear objective: heading straight for the east gate of Xiangyang! I don't know... I don't know why!"

Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Three thousand elite Mongol troops?

At this critical juncture?

The main force of the Mongol army had clearly retreated, so where did these three thousand men come from? And what was their purpose?

Dongfang Bubai, standing to the side, also suppressed his smile, tapping his palm lightly with his folding fan, gazing intently towards the direction outside the city, a bloodthirsty smirk playing on his lips.

"It seems... we won't be able to drink this tea."

Chapter 250: Laughter on the Battlefield, Tender Feelings Over Wine

Ever since Lin Xuan led the heroes of the Central Plains to annihilate the three thousand elite wolf riders that the Mongols were so proud of on that dark and windy night, the main force of the Mongol army has been like a vicious wolf that has been bitten hard. Although its ferocity has not diminished, it has also tasted the pain.

The main force retreated like a receding tide, turning its fangs towards the surrounding Western Regions and the more distant west. Xiangyang, this isolated city that had stood firm amidst the flames of war, was given a rare, brief respite.

However, this tranquility was shattered today by a sudden cloud of dust.

Lin Xuan turned around, looked at Dongfang Bubai who was watching the show with amusement, and said with a smile, "Master, since we can't have tea, why don't we go for a walk outside the city to relax and see who these ignorant Tartars really are?"

Dongfang Bubai narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly, snapped his folding fan shut with a "snap," his movements elegant and swift, exuding an indescribable air of handsomeness and charm.

"Then let's go for a walk to clear our heads."

Before the words were even finished, that white figure had already swept over the Guo family's wall like a startled swan and flown away towards the outside of the wall.

Lin Xuan laughed heartily, then moved swiftly to follow closely behind.

After the two reached the top of the city wall, they leaped down from the tens of feet high Xiangyang city wall like two great roc spreading their wings. They lightly touched the waves of the moat with their toes and used the momentum to glide, instantly covering hundreds of feet.

The two used their lightness skills to speed side by side across the wilderness.

As Lin Xuan flew, he turned his head to look at Dongfang Bubai beside him.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai, though dressed in men's clothing, still exuded an undeniable charisma that was unleashed in the strong wind.