Martial Arts Crossover: My Master is Huang Rong

What kind of monster is this man?!

How could he possibly know so much about himself?!

"This servant...this servant really doesn't know what you're talking about, young master..."

Xiao Zhao retreated step by step, her voice trembling violently, but she still stubbornly refused to give in, "This servant is just a poor woman who fled famine, I don't know any Granny Jin Hua at all..."

"Still pretending?"

Seeing that she wouldn't shed a tear until she saw the coffin, Lin Xuan's eyes turned cold, and his figure instantly transformed into a blur.

Xiao Zhao only felt a blur before her eyes, and before she could react, Lin Xuan had already closed in on her.

The two were extremely close, almost nose to nose.

Lin Xuan's strong masculine aura, combined with the alluring power of the Yin-Yang Supplementation Technique, instantly enveloped Xiao Zhao.

Xiao Zhao's breath hitched, and her mind went blank.

Just then, Lin Xuan suddenly reached out and, with lightning speed, gently scratched the edge of Xiao Zhao's cheek, then ripped it off!

"Shh!"

Lin Xuan ripped off a human skin mask that was as thin as a cicada's wing and covered in spots!

As the mask fell off, an incomparably beautiful face was revealed to Lin Xuan without reservation.

What a face it was!

Her skin was exceptionally white, like the finest mutton fat jade, with a crystal-clear luster.

Her eyebrows were neatly trimmed and her nose was slightly higher and more prominent than that of ordinary women from the Central Plains, giving her a touch of exotic charm.

What's most captivating about her are her eyes, which are bright and clear, with a hint of deep blue, like the sea, hidden deep within their distinct black and white.

A dimple appeared on her cheek, making her exceptionally beautiful.

However, she was still young and her figure had not yet fully developed. Although she was stunningly beautiful, she could not hide the childishness in her eyes and brows, like a Persian rosebud about to bloom, pure yet deadly alluring.

Lin Xuan looked at the stunningly beautiful face before him, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

The novel "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is truly accurate; Xiao Zhao is indeed a rare and stunning beauty.

"You're so beautiful, why do you wear such an ugly mask?"

Lin Xuan casually tossed the human skin mask on the ground, reached out and gently pinched Xiao Zhao's smooth and delicate chin, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing.

"Wouldn't that just cover up your own beauty?"

The moment the mask was torn off, Xiao Zhao knew that she had been completely exposed.

She looked at Lin Xuan in horror, trying to back away, but found that he was holding her chin and she couldn't move at all.

Staring at him with such intense gaze, Xiao Zhao felt her whole body burning up, especially when she thought of the scene she had witnessed at the hot spring that night; her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest.

Now that things have been said, there's no point in pretending anymore.

Xiao Zhao took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She took a step back, broke free from Lin Xuan's hand, then knelt down and solemnly kowtowed to Lin Xuan.

"Xiao Zhao did not mean to deceive you, young master. Please forgive her."

She regained her original clear and melodious voice, no longer the hoarse, stuttering pretense.

"What sins are you forgiving? You haven't done anything heinous."

Lin Xuan walked to the main seat and sat down, looking down at her. "Get up and let's talk. Let's discuss other things. What exactly is your purpose in going to such lengths to infiltrate my Swallow's Nest?"

Xiao Zhao stood up, head down, hands twisting the hem of her clothes, and fell silent.

Her purpose in infiltrating Yanziwu was to find that peerless martial arts skill so she could go back and save her mother.

This is her biggest secret; how could she possibly tell anyone so easily?

"I...I can't say."

Xiao Zhao bit her red lips, her tone resolute, "Xiao Zhao has committed a grave mistake by sneaking into the manor and concealing her identity. Xiao Zhao is willing to take responsibility for her actions. You may kill or punish her as you see fit, I beg you to punish me, young master."

Seeing her stubborn, death-defying demeanor, Lin Xuan not only wasn't angry, but instead laughed.

"If you won't tell me, then I'll guess."

Lin Xuan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said slowly, "You're after... the mental cultivation method of the 'Great Shift of Heaven and Earth,' right?"

"boom!"

Xiao Zhao suddenly raised her head, her eyes, which held a hint of azure, filled with extreme horror.

How...how did he even know that?!

The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth is the supreme martial art of the Ming Cult, and historically only the cult leader could cultivate it.

Her mother, Granny Jin Hua, also went to great lengths to find some clues, suspecting that this divine skill might have fallen into the hands of the Murong family in Jiangnan.

This secret was known to no one in the world except her and her mother!

How did Lin Xuan find out?!

Seeing Xiao Zhao's horrified expression, Lin Xuan's smile deepened.

Are you surprised?

Lin Xuan put down his teacup and said in a calm tone.

“Actually, I’ve noticed that you’ve been sneaking out at night to search around the estate a long time ago. I’ve been watching your every move.”

"The reason I haven't exposed you is because you haven't done anything bad to harm the people in the village. I didn't really intend to pay you any attention; I just treated you like a naughty little cat."

Lin Xuan paused, his eyes sharpening.

"But this time, I heard you've gone even further, even trying to enter Huanshi Water Pavilion. That's a forbidden area of ​​my Yanziwu, so I have to have a talk with you."

Xiao Zhao was completely speechless after hearing these words.

She originally thought she had disguised herself perfectly and acted with utmost care, but she never expected that she had been a complete clown from beginning to end, being seen through and manipulated like a cat playing with a mouse!

This overwhelming superiority in both intelligence and strength left Xiao Zhao feeling a deep sense of powerlessness and frustration.

She suddenly felt ridiculous, her eyes stung, and a crystal tear uncontrollably slid down her cheek and dripped to the ground.

Her pitiful, tearful appearance, coupled with her stunningly beautiful face and childlike innocence, truly made her incredibly endearing.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan's heart softened slightly.

He stood up, walked to Xiao Zhao, and gently lifted her delicate chin with his finger.

"You are such a beautiful woman, why did you become a thief?"

Lin Xuan sighed, took out a clean white silk handkerchief from his pocket, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Hey, why are you crying? You're crying over something so small?"

Lin Xuan's voice softened, "Stop crying, you won't be pretty if you keep crying."

Xiao Zhao was somewhat taken aback by his sudden gentleness.

She stared blankly at Lin Xuan, feeling the warmth from his fingertips, and the fear and grievance in her heart miraculously dissipated.

"Come on, let's make a deal."

Lin Xuan put away the silk handkerchief, looked into Xiao Zhao's eyes, and said earnestly, "If you agree to my conditions, I will no longer blame you for anything you've done in Yanziwu. And..."

He deliberately dragged out his words, throwing out a bait that Xiao Zhao couldn't refuse.

"Furthermore, I can also teach you the mental techniques of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth."

"what?!"

Xiao Zhao was shocked and could hardly believe her ears.

She grabbed Lin Xuan's sleeve suddenly, her voice trembling with excitement:

"Young Master Lin...is this true?! You...you really possess the secret manual of the 'Great Shift of Heaven and Earth'?!"

She had infiltrated Yanziwu for so long, scouring countless ancient texts, yet she hadn't found even a trace of the "Great Shift of the Universe." She had even begun to doubt whether her mother's information was wrong.

But now, Lin Xuan actually said it himself!

"I, Lin Xuan, always keep my word."

Lin Xuan smiled proudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stretched out his right hand and slowly drew a mysterious arc in the air.

In an instant, the air in the side hall seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, forming a visible vortex.

A celadon teacup on the table next to him was lifted into the air by the vortex and landed steadily in Lin Xuan's palm!

Throughout the entire process, there was no violent leakage of true energy, only a profound and natural sense of turning the world upside down and shifting all things.

Although Xiao Zhao's martial arts skills were not high, her mother, Granny Jin Hua, had described the characteristics of the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" to her in detail.

At this moment, she clearly felt that the trajectory of the internal energy circulation in the air was exactly the same as the legendary "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth"!

"This...this really is 'The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth'!"

Xiao Zhao was overjoyed.

If what Lin Xuan said is true, and he really can pass on the cultivation technique to me, then I can fulfill my mother's wish and save her!

Having thought of this, Xiao Zhao no longer hesitated.

"What does Young Master Lin need Xiao Zhao to do?"

Xiao Zhao looked at Lin Xuan with a determined gaze, "As long as I can obtain the cultivation technique, I will agree to whatever conditions you propose, Young Master!"

"My conditions are very simple."

Lin Xuan looked at her stunningly beautiful face, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

"I want you to be my personal maid."

"On my journey to the Ming Cult, you will personally attend to my needs for food and lodging. After I have settled my affairs with the Ming Cult, I will pass on the cultivation method to you. At that time, you will be free to come and go as you please, and I will never restrict you."

Xiao Zhao was stunned upon hearing this.

She had thought Lin Xuan would propose some extremely harsh conditions.

But to my surprise, his request was so simple!

Was she only to be a maid for a short period of time?

Although she didn't know why Lin Xuan wanted to go to the Ming Cult, for her, this deal was a sure thing!

"Xiao Zhao agrees!"

Xiao Zhao, fearing that Lin Xuan might go back on his word, quickly took a step back and bowed deeply to him, saying, "Please keep your promise, Young Master Lin!"

"That's natural."

Lin Xuan smiled with satisfaction.

He walked up to Xiao Zhao, reached out and lifted her smooth chin, his eyes revealing a domineering possessiveness.

"However, now that you are my maid, shouldn't you change your form of address?"

Lin Xuan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Come on, call me 'Master' first."

Upon hearing the word "master," Xiao Zhao's cheeks instantly turned bright red, and even her azure eyes welled up with a shy mist.

She bit her red lips, feeling a little ashamed, but the thought of the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" that she had always dreamed of gave her the courage to try.

"Master...Master..."

Xiao Zhao lowered her head slightly, her voice soft and melodious, carrying a touch of girlish charm and gentleness.

Chapter 288: Departure

The door to the side hall was pushed open.

Lin Xuan stepped out, followed by a beautiful young woman in a blue dress who was meek and unassuming.

Hearing the commotion, Azhu, Abi, and Shuang'er, who had been waiting outside the door, quickly came to greet them.

However, when their gazes fell on the girl behind Lin Xuan, the three women were all stunned, their eyes filled with incredulous shock.

Who...who is this?