Wuxia: Become the 100-Victory Sword King at the Beginning

Just as Jiang Feng was about to ask something, Shi Feiyang waved his hand, snapped off a peach branch with a "snap," and drew an extremely complex pattern on the ground: "Young Master Jiang, look carefully! This is the legendary 'Eight Trigrams Maze,' and the secret to breaking it is hidden in this diagram..."

He suddenly changed the subject, leaning close to Jiang Feng's ear mysteriously, "Actually, it's super simple to crack, it's just... you have to treat me to a big meal!"

Jiang Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this, and casually took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it over: "Deal!" Shi Feiyang was quick-witted and grabbed the jade pendant, but deliberately knocked over the food box next to him as he turned around.

When the food box tipped over, the dark pastries scattered all over the ground, which unexpectedly attracted several snow-white spirit foxes.

Shi Feiyang slapped his forehead and said in annoyance, "Oh dear! There's actually some Frost Fruit, the favorite fruit of the Tianshan Snow Fox, mixed in with the pastry!"

Everyone was stunned. The foxes circled around the pastries, but Shi Feiyang took the opportunity to pull Hua Yuenü aside and pointed at the foxes' dance steps: "Look, girl! The foxes' dance steps are exactly the same as your famous 'Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon Step'!"

Hua Yuenü's cheeks were flushed, but Jiang Feng was lost in thought—this seemingly mischievous servant was actually subtly embodying the esoteric arts of the Yihua Palace in every step he took. As darkness fell, Shi Feiyang patted his bulging pockets, watching Jiang Feng's departing figure, secretly pleased with himself.

Lianxing walked to his side, gently tapped his shoulder with her jade flute, and asked curiously, "What are you up to now?" Shi Feiyang chuckled and pulled out half a half-eaten pastry from his pocket: "Master, look, this pastry actually contains the solution to the Peach Blossom Formation! But..."

He lowered his voice and continued mysteriously, "To unravel this array, we need to use your Bright Jade Technique, Palace Master." After saying that, he suddenly kissed Lianxing's pretty face.

Lianxing raised her sleeve to wipe the drool off her face. Looking at Shi Feiyang's cunning eyes, she suddenly understood—this seemingly unreliable servant had actually been cleverly weaving the secrets of Yihua Palace into a complex web while laughing and joking.

Jiang Feng was merely the first fish in this net.

A gentle night breeze blew through the peach grove. Shi Feiyang munched on pastries while humming a little tune, the moonlight casting a long shadow over him.

He gazed towards the main hall of Yihua Palace, thinking to himself: I'm afraid I'm going to stir up the waters of Yihua Palace even more.

After all, compared to being an emperor, being a devilish king among these icy beauties seems more exciting.

……

In the heart of the Yihua Palace, it was as cold as an ice cellar. Shi Feiyang hid behind the glittering screen, clutching the peach blossom pastries he had secretly hidden in his hand. The pastry crusts were scattered all over the ground, and even his boots embroidered with python patterns were covered with crumbs of pastry.

He squinted, peeking through the gap in the screen at Palace Mistress Yaoyue, who sat on the ice jade throne. He saw her looking down at the Persian luminous pearl that Jiang Feng had presented, and the icy expression on her face seemed to have melted a bit.

Shi Feiyang suddenly got excited and deliberately hooked his clothes on the carvings of the screen, which then fell out with a "whoosh".

"Ouch!" he cried out, clutching his bottom. The peach blossom pastry rolled to Yaoyue's feet. "Palace Mistress, look, I'm going to perform a 'Flying Pastry from Heaven' for you!" he said, scrambling to his feet. He didn't forget to wipe the dust off Yaoyue's skirt with his sleeve. "Look at this brocade, it's whiter than the snow lotus of Tianshan Mountain. It can't be stained with even a speck of dirt!" He then took the opportunity to grope Yaoyue's beautiful long legs.

A sudden chill emanated from Yaoyue, and frost flowers formed by her Mingyu Gong bloomed on her fingertips: "Chuntao, if you dare to act recklessly again, be careful I freeze you into an ice sculpture to guard the Pool of Rebirth!" She could feel that Shi Feiyang's hand was not a woman's hand.

Shi Feiyang suddenly lay down on the ground, staring at the silver plum blossom on her embroidered shoes: "Palace Master's needlework is truly amazing! It's even more exquisite than the legendary Suzhou embroidery from Jiangnan. When you were embroidering this flower, were you thinking of...?"

He suddenly lowered his voice, "Thinking of admiring flowers under the moon with Young Master Jiang?"

The air in the hall froze instantly.

Jiang Feng's expression changed instantly, and Hua Yuenü's teacup began to tremble. Only Shi Feiyang was still smiling as he pulled out an oil paper package: "To express my apology, I've specially prepared 'Flower-Shifting Moon Cake'!"

He unwrapped the oil paper, revealing pastries inside that were as black as ink. "These are made with the thousand-year-old ice from the Rebirth Pool, plus the Palace Master's favorite snow lotus seeds!" Icicles from Yaoyue's sleeve flew out with a "whoosh," and Shi Feiyang let out a strange cry and rolled on the spot, the pastries landing right on Jiang Feng's shoulder.

Shi Feiyang's actions were intended to destroy the relationship and friendship between Yaoyue and Jiang Feng, because Shi Feiyang deeply loved Yaoyue and Lianxing.

Now that I've transmigrated to the Yihua Palace, I have no choice but to marry these two sisters.

When Shi Feiyang got up, his hair was all messed up, but he still winked and said, "Young Master Jiang is so lucky! This was a 'gift' from the Palace Master himself!"

Then she turned to Yaoyue and winked, "Palace Master, your hidden weapon skills are getting more and more amazing. If you used them to cut cakes..."

"Yuenü, show the guest out!" Inviting Yue was furious, standing up abruptly. Spiderweb-like ice patterns appeared on her jade throne beneath her palm. Taking advantage of the situation, Shi Feiyang slipped to Hua Yuenü's side and secretly slipped her a wax pill: "Sister Yuenü, this is the secret to breaking the 'Peach Blossom Bewitching Array'! However..."

He glanced at Yaoyue, whose face was gloomy, and said, "We have to wait until the Palace Master calms down before using it!"

As soon as the group stepped into the winding corridor, Shi Feiyang suddenly pointed at the jade pendant on Jiang Feng's waist and exclaimed, "Oh my! This jade pendant has the exact same pattern as the Palace Master's hairpin! Could it be..." He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, making Hua Yuenü's ears turn red.

The chill from Yaoyue's sleeves suddenly intensified, and the petals on the peach tree instantly froze into ice crystals, which fell softly onto Shi Feiyang's head.

"Shi Feiyang! Don't think I still consider you Chuntao, hmph!" Yaoyue finally couldn't hold back anymore, and the ice dragon formed by Mingyu Gong burst out of the ground.

Shi Feiyang, however, was prepared. He pulled out a leather pouch full of honey from his robes and splashed it at the ice dragon: "Palace Master, please calm down! This is just to add some sweetness to your ice dragon!" The honey stuck to the ice dragon's sharp claws, and he took the opportunity to hide behind Jiang Feng. "Young Master Jiang, save me! Palace Master is trying to break up this loving couple!"

In the chaos, Shi Feiyang suddenly noticed that the silver hairpin in Yaoyue's hair had loosened, and a plan formed in his mind. He pretended to stumble, grabbed Yaoyue's skirt, and pulled off the hairpin, hiding it in his sleeve. "I'm sorry, Palace Master! My hands just won't obey me!" He held up the hairpin and examined it closely. "But the spider lily carved on this hairpin does match the one on Young Master Jiang's jade pendant..."

Inviting the moon was completely enraged, and countless icicles poured down like a torrential rain.

Shi Feiyang, however, used his "rogue rolling on the ground" technique, dodging left and right while shouting, "Help! The Palace Master is trying to kill us out of love turned to hate!" He suddenly reached for the osmanthus candy in his pocket, grabbed it, and threw it at the icicles: "Try this servant's hidden weapon!"

When the icicles finally stopped, Shi Feiyang was already in a sorry state, but he still held up half a piece of candy and waved it in front of Yaoyue: "Palace Master, calm down. This candy is sweeter than Persian honey. Take a bite, and I guarantee it will be better than seeing Young Master Jiang and Sister Yuenu..." Before he could finish speaking, Yaoyue flicked her sleeve and left, leaving behind the cold words "Twenty strokes of the cane".

Shi Feiyang rubbed his bottom and watched Yaoyue's departing figure, secretly clutching the silver hairpin hidden in his sleeve.

As the evening breeze blew through the peach grove, he grinned as he gazed at the trembling spider lily on his hairpin—in this charade, he not only ruined Jiang Feng's confession but also seized on Yao Yue's weakness.

More importantly... he took out the thank-you gift Jiang Feng had given him from his pocket, and inside the heavy pouch was half a map of the Western Regions.

Jiang Feng walked slowly to the outside of Yihua Palace. He did not return to the Jiang residence with his servants and bodyguards. He stood there, his gaze fixed on the direction of Yihua Palace, his heart filled with deep concern for Hua Yuenü.

He secretly resolved that he must find an opportunity to see her again.

Therefore, he sent his servants back to the Jiang residence first, instructing them to prepare some precious gold and silver jewelry. Under the pretext of the Jiang residence's tribute to the Yihua Palace, he once again sent a large amount of money and grain, hoping to use this as an excuse to see Hua Yuenü again.

Meanwhile, Yaoyue had unknowingly fallen deeply in love with Jiang Feng.

Ever since Jiang Feng's last visit, she had often been lost in thought alone in the Yihua Palace, her mind filled with his image. When she learned that Jiang Feng was coming again, an overwhelming joy welled up in her heart, and a hint of anticipation appeared on her usually aloof face.

In her heart, each of Jiang Feng's visits was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. When Jiang Feng came to Yihua Palace again and saw Yaoyue, he had a gentle smile on his face.

He said politely, "Palace Master, I have always admired the beautiful scenery and magnificent architecture of Yihua Palace. I hope to build a small Yihua Palace in my home as a memento. Would I have the honor of visiting it?"

Upon hearing Jiang Feng's words, Yao Yue was overjoyed. She assumed that Jiang Feng's request stemmed from his great fondness for Yihua Palace and was a special gesture of goodwill towards her. She immediately agreed, "Since Young Master Jiang has such an interest, I am naturally happy to grant your request." Lian Xing, who was standing to the side, also harbored feelings of admiration for Jiang Feng. Hearing that Jiang Feng wanted to visit Yihua Palace, she was also filled with joy, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Therefore, Yaoyue arranged for Huayuenu and Lianxing to accompany Jiang Feng on his travels.

During the visit, Jiang Feng would intentionally or unintentionally move closer to Hua Yuenü, his eyes filled with deep affection.

Although Hua Yuenü felt shy, she could not hide her love for Jiang Feng.

Their eyes met unintentionally, and it was as if an electric current flowed through them, filled with an emotional exchange.

During his time at Yihua Palace, Jiang Feng's feelings for Hua Yuenü deepened day by day.

One evening, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the garden of Yihua Palace in golden light, turning the entire garden into a beautiful painting that reflected the growing affection between them.

Jiang Feng and Hua Yuenü strolled through the sea of ​​flowers, surrounded by tranquility and beauty.

Jiang Feng gazed at Hua Yuenü's shy face, finally mustered his courage, and held her hand tightly, saying affectionately, "Yuenü, ever since I first saw you, my heart has been restless. I long to spend my life with you. Will you accept my feelings?"

With tears glistening in her eyes, Hua Yuenü nodded slightly. In this picturesque peach blossom forest, the two shared their heartfelt feelings, tied the knot, and entered the hall of marriage together.

In the vast Yihua Palace, which stretches for miles, it is not an easy task for people to find Jiang Feng and Hua Yuenü enjoying their honeymoon in the peach blossom forest.

In the days that followed, every night, Hua Yuenü would sneak out of her room under the dim moonlight to meet Jiang Feng at their agreed-upon secret spot. They would stroll under the moonlight, whisper among the flowers, immersed in the sweetness of love, enjoying their own private world.

However, happy times are always short-lived. Before she knew it, Hua Yuenü discovered that she was pregnant with Jiang Feng's child.

The truth eventually came out, and soon the matter was discovered by Yaoyue, the mistress of Yihua Palace.

Upon learning of this, Yaoyue was struck dumb. Her usually cool and aloof expression instantly became distorted, and her eyes were filled with rage.

She never imagined that Jiang Feng, whom she loved so deeply, would have an affair with her maid, which shocked and enraged her.

She was filled with mixed feelings, including anger at being betrayed, as well as deep sadness and disappointment.

That day, her eyes widened in fury as she roared at Jiang Feng and Hua Yuenü, "How dare you! You dare to commit such immoral acts in my Yihua Palace!" Lianxing, standing to the side, was also filled with disbelief upon hearing this, her eyes brimming with tears. Her love for Jiang Feng instantly turned into endless sorrow; she simply couldn't understand why the person she loved so deeply would do such a thing.

Lianxing looked at Jiang Feng, her voice trembling, and said, "Young Master Jiang, why are you doing this?"

Jiang Feng looked at the furious Yao Yue and the heartbroken Lian Xing, his heart filled with guilt. But when he looked at Hua Yuenü beside him, his eyes hardened with determination. He held Hua Yuenü's hand tightly and said firmly, "Palace Master, Miss Lian Xing, Yuenü and I are truly in love. I know this has disappointed you both, but love is uncontrollable. I hope you can understand us and grant us your blessing."

However, Yaoyue was not about to give up so easily. She shouted angrily, "Give in to your wishes? Absolutely not! You have violated the rules of Yihua Palace and must be punished! Jiang Feng, you leave Yihua Palace immediately and are never to set foot here again! Hua Yuenü, you have betrayed me, so go with him!"

Having said that, he turned and left, leaving Jiang Feng and Hua Yuenü standing there, at a loss for what to do in the face of this sudden turn of events.

They looked at each other in silence, their hearts filled with confusion and helplessness, as if they had been abandoned by the whole world.

Later, Yaoyue sent Shi Feiyang to Qianjiang Prefecture to assassinate Jiang Feng.

However, Shi Feiyang pretended to be defeated by Yan Nantian, a distinguished guest of the Jiang family and a renowned swordsman. He cleverly used rumors circulating in the martial arts world and Yan Nantian's reputation to make Yaoyue mistakenly believe that Jiang Feng had died at the hands of someone else, thus avoiding a direct conflict.

In fact, with the blessing of Mingyu Gong, Shi Feiyang had already mastered the Nine Heavens Sword Manual and was ethereal and otherworldly.

Not only did his martial arts skills improve dramatically, but his temperament also underwent a complete transformation, as if he had truly become a celestial being, transcending the mortal world.

When Yaoyue saw that Shi Feiyang had returned empty-handed, without Jiang Feng's head, she was furious and coldly shouted, "Shi Feiyang, don't you know the rules of Yihua Palace? You have disguised yourself as Chuntao for many years, defiling my Yihua Palace. What is your punishment?"

She vented all her resentment at not being able to get Jiang Feng on Shi Feiyang.

Her eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, as if Shi Feiyang's betrayal was even harder for her to accept than Jiang Feng's departure.

Although Shi Feiyang successfully cultivated the "Nine Heavens Sword Manual", he did not dare to underestimate Yaoyue's world-destroying Mingyu Skill. He secretly used the Mingyu Skill and carefully faced Yaoyue's cold and murderous aura.

He knew that even though his martial arts skills had greatly improved, he still needed to remain vigilant in front of Yaoyue and could not afford to be careless in the slightest.

The flower servants were so frightened that they quickly returned to their embroidery rooms, closing the doors and windows to avoid being mistakenly killed or injured.

The ice-jade floor tiles of the main hall of Yihua Palace emanated a chilling aura. The Mingyu Gong under the wide sleeves of the Inviting Moon Palace Master had already condensed into frost flowers. With a light tap of her fingertips, an ice shard pierced through the air, grazed Shi Feiyang's ear, and embedded itself in the floor tile.

Although Shi Feiyang dodged the fatal blow, the icy wind brought by the ice shards still made him feel a chill to the bone.

However, Shi Feiyang still mischievously yelled at the top of his lungs: "Palace Master, please be wise! That old scoundrel Yan Nantian is so unethical! His sword is so fast it can slice through a face. I didn't even have time to escape, let alone care about cutting off Jiang Feng's head."

He shouted as he put on a wronged expression, as if he had truly suffered a great injustice.

As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his eyes, but revealed a peach blossom pastry hidden in his sleeve. "Look, I was thinking of bringing you some snacks when I was running for my life!" He tried to ease Yaoyue's anger with this comical way, but Yaoyue was obviously not buying it.

A surge of cold energy emanated from Yaoyue's body. With the Mingyu Gong activated, her skin became increasingly transparent, resembling a thousand-year-old mysterious ice shrouded in cold mist.

Shi Feiyang's pupils contracted sharply as he clearly saw the icy blue true energy pulsating in her palm.

He realized that Yaoyue was truly enraged.

Shi Feiyang let out a strange cry, flipped over and leaped up, and used the "Transferring Flowers and Jade" divine skill, his arms fluttering like butterfly wings.

The ice palm strike that Inviting Moon unleashed mysteriously changed direction, slamming into the palace pillar and exploding into countless ice shards.

Shi Feiyang countered Mingyu Gong with Mingyu Gong, cleverly redirecting Yaoyue's attack with the "Shifting Flowers and Receiving Jade" divine skill, thus neutralizing her offensive. (End of Chapter)