What a lucky world!

Chapter 33 Tailor-made Swordsmanship

The next day, noon.

Yuanwei Escort Agency, Flower Hall.

The sunlight came in through the window and fell on Zhuang Xiaomeng, as if she was emitting light.

At this time, Zhuang Xiaomeng was sitting at the table, with her long legs crossed under her skirt. She was cracking melon seeds and listening to Song Yuanqing's story with a smile on her face.

"Niu Fa turned himself in this morning, claiming he was hired by Deng Cuiping to kill the girl from the Wang family."

"Captain Li immediately arrested Deng Cuiping."

"Niu Fa revealed Deng Cuiping's plan, saying that Deng Cuiping had Wang Bo dig a tunnel in advance, and then deliberately staged the incident at the exchange shop, and then came to our escort agency to place an order."

"Before the incident, Deng Cuiping had him hide in the tunnel. When no one was paying attention, she took the girl from the Wang family upstairs and threw her down."

After hearing this, Zhuang Xiaomeng's lips curved into a rainbow-like arc as she smiled, "It fits perfectly. In this case, Deng Cuiping is the mastermind and Wang Bo is an accomplice. Naturally, our escort agency is not responsible."

"Deng Cuiping is the only one who pleads guilty?"

"Of course he doesn't admit it, because we were the ones who wronged her in the first place." Song Yuanqing said with a smile, "Mu Ge'er's point is, if the water is too clear, there will be no fish, so why not muddy the water?"

"He also said that the strongest fortresses are often conquered from within."

"So, he didn't focus on Wang Bo, but instead used Niu Fa's relationship with Deng Cuiping to pursue Deng Cuiping relentlessly."

"If Niu Fa is guilty, then Deng Cuiping will not be able to escape death."

"So, Deng Cuiping must save Niu Fa."

"And the only way to save Niu Fa is to point out the real culprit!"

"Did Deng Cuiping reveal Wang Bo's identity?" Zhuang Xiaomeng asked.

"Of course." Song Yuanqing nodded. "He told me exactly how Wang Bo had arranged to kill his daughter and defraud her of compensation. This matter has now spread throughout the county."

Zhuang Xiaomeng nodded: "Then our goal has been achieved."

"Exactly." Song Yuanqing smiled. "Originally, I just wanted to do this, drag Wang Bo into the lawsuit. No matter how much they argue, as long as there's suspicion, the escort agency can refuse to pay compensation."

"To put it bluntly, even if there's no evidence in the end and the case is hastily closed, if Wang Bo still dares to come to the escort agency to ask for compensation after this incident, he'll be courting death. Even if we refuse to pay, our reputation won't be harmed. After all, justice is in the hearts of the people!"

"However, I didn't expect there would be an unexpected gain."

Zhuang Xiaomeng's eyes lit up: "What did you gain?"

"Deng Cuiping was worried that after she married into the Wang family, someone would associate this incident with her. So, ever since she arranged the incident at the cashier's shop, she stopped meeting with Wang Bo and only communicated with him through letters."

"Deng Cuiping was more careful about these letters and didn't burn them. She kept them all."

"In it, Wang Bo clearly outlined the steps and arrangements for his decision to kill his daughter."

"The evidence is solid!"

Zhuang Xiaomeng sighed softly, but the maid Chunxi standing next to her clapped her hands happily.

"This kid is really good." Zhuang Xiaomeng commented.

"That's right." Song Yuanqing agreed. "He said the issue of betrothal money is not only a test for the man, but also for the woman."

"It's obvious that Deng Cuiping isn't sincere towards Wang Bo, at least not completely. As long as there's enough of a crisis, that fragile feeling will be crushed."

"That little fellow is young, but he knows how to control people's hearts." Zhuang Xiaomeng smiled, "He is a very smart person."

"So this matter is over?"

"It's over," Song Yuanqing said. "Wang Bo was sentenced to immediate execution, and Deng Cuiping was exiled. Niu Fa falsely accused himself of mocking the government officials and received thirty strokes of the cane and a year of hard labor."

Zhuang Xiaomeng nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad."

"By the way, I know you promised him that after this matter is resolved, he can go to the martial arts hall and choose a fighting style and mental method."

"Take him there quickly."

"That kid takes these rewards very seriously."

"Hahahaha, don't worry, Madam Zhuang." Song Yuanqing laughed, "When I came here, I had already asked Instructor Wang to accompany him to the martial arts hall."

……

Wutang.

Zhang Mu touched his nose and felt itchy.

There must be someone behind this.

Zhang Mu muttered "rebound" and continued to listen to Instructor Wang's introduction.

"Captain Song's advice is very pertinent. Swordsmanship is indeed the most suitable for your current conditions."

"The escort agency has been established for nearly a hundred years, and we have a collection of twenty-six martial arts styles, including three sword techniques." "The first one: the Ink Sword Technique."

"A leader, while on a convoy, once treated an old man who sold calligraphy and paintings to a drink. Unexpectedly, the old man turned out to be a master. To repay him for the drink, the old man demonstrated a set of sword techniques for the leader to observe. The leader wasn't particularly talented, and he said the old man performed a total of sixty-six moves, but he only memorized eighteen, which became the Ink Dot Sword Technique."

"The Dian Mo Sword Technique specializes in attacking acupuncture points, just like a spirit snake spitting out its tongue. When practiced to perfection, the sword can destroy the enemy without being stained with blood. It is also known as the "Bloodless Sword Technique."

Zhang Mu hesitated for a moment: "Only attack the acupoints? What about the demons?"

Instructor Wang shook his head: "When it comes to monsters, attacking acupuncture points is definitely not as effective."

Zhang Mu waved his hand: "No, no!"

Instructor Wang was not in a hurry. He took out another secret book and introduced it: "Shuizhi Sword Technique."

"The Shisui Sword Technique is the introductory sword technique of the former sword sect Shuiyue Temple. After Shuiyue Temple was destroyed by the imperial court, this sword technique was passed down. This copy was bought by the former head escort for six hundred taels on the underground black market."

"Although Shisui Sword Technique is the entry-level martial art of Shuiyuean, it is a relatively rare soft sword technique. It is unpredictable in its execution and its actual combat power is not weak."

Zhang Mu still asked: "How is the effect on monsters?"

Instructor Wang thought for a moment and said, "Monsters' defenses are generally stronger than humans', and the Shishui Sword Technique is a soft sword technique, so it's indeed less powerful against monsters."

Zhang Mu shook his head: "Then I won't learn it, I won't learn it!"

Instructor Wang gave a helpless smile, took out the last secret book, and said, "Three Talents Sword Technique."

"This is a sword technique that is widely circulated in the market. It is said to have been created by a thin Taoist priest."

"This sword technique is a bit strange. It's called the Three Talents Sword Technique, but it's actually just a set of Human Yuan Sword Techniques."

"If you practice this sword technique and have enough understanding, you can comprehend the other two sets of Diyuan Sword Technique and Tianyuan Sword Technique."

"It's just that everyone's understanding is different, and the sword techniques they come up with are also different, and the power varies from person to person."

"Some people have mastered the Di Yuan Sword Technique and Tian Yuan Sword Technique, which are almost comparable to the martial arts inherited from the great powers, while others have mastered techniques that are not even as good as this initial Ren Yuan Sword Technique."

"But this is just a legend in the martial arts world. The Three Talents Sword Technique is extremely popular, but in all these years, I have never heard of anyone in Wan'an County mastering the Di Yuan Sword Technique, let alone the Tian Yuan Sword Technique."

"Compared to that, Shisui's swordsmanship is more..."

"I choose this!" Zhang Mu said firmly, "I choose the Three Talents Sword Technique!"

Damn, the sword skills included in the DLC need to be unlocked with comprehension. Isn’t this tailor-made for him?

"Are you sure?" Instructor Wang frowned. "Many people have wasted their time studying the Three Talents Sword Technique, hoping to master a more powerful one, but their time has been wasted."

"Master Wang, don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Zhang Mu said seriously.

Seeing Zhang Mu's expression, Instructor Wang finally nodded and handed the Three Talents Sword Technique to Zhang Mu, saying, "You are not allowed to take it out of the escort agency, and you are not allowed to copy it privately."

"understood."

After sending out the Three Talents Sword Technique, Instructor Wang pointed to two other secret manuals and said, "As for the mental skills, the escort agency only has these two."

"It's called Spring Rejuvenation. After practicing it, your energy will be stronger and your injuries will heal faster. It's a technique passed down by the first chief escort."

"The other one is called Qi Yin Shu. When used, it can increase the total amount of internal energy by about half a percent. This is the spoils we won in a bet with another escort agency."

Zhang Mu thought for a moment and asked, "Master Wang, do you have any suggestions?"

"Qi Yin Technique!" Instructor Wang said without hesitation.

"Okay, then I choose Qi Yinshu!" Zhang Mu also nodded.

……

"Three Talents Sword Technique?"

In the flower hall, after hearing Instructor Wang's report, Zhuang Xiaomeng and Song Yuanqing both showed expressions of "as expected".

"Young man's ambition..." Song Yuanqing said with a smile. When he heard about the Three Talents Sword Technique, he was also eager to try it. However, after practicing hard for half a year without any progress, he changed his fighting style and martial arts.

Zhuang Xiaomeng smoothed her hair and said, "Yes, the youthful spirit..."

The difference is that the youthful spirit that Song Yuanqing talked about has a bit of arrogance in its connotation, while the youthful spirit that Zhuang Xiaomeng talked about carries a sense of expectation.

"Yuan Qing, I think he can do it." Zhuang Xiaomeng said seriously.

"I hope he can." Song Yuanqing replied with a smile.

……

But at this moment, Zhang Mu in the guest room courtyard was thinking about what had just happened in the Tianji List, with a sad look on his face.

"Fuck, what a loss..."

(End of this chapter)