Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 376 The Guardian Family of Wushuang City, the Legacy of the Martial Saint

After leaving the forbidden area in the back mountain, Dugu Yifang did not return to the city lord's mansion.

Instead, they went to a very secluded family estate within Wushuang City.

That's the Ming family, the guardian family of Wushuang City.

Upon entering the Ming family home, an elderly man with a weathered face and many wrinkles arrived at the main hall upon learning that Dugu Yifang had come looking for him.

"Elder Ming." Dugu Yifang quickly stood up and bowed when he saw the old man approaching.

"Why is Lord Dugu here at my Ming family instead of staying at the City Lord's Mansion?"

The old man was very old, but his eyes were sharp, shrewd, and full of authority.

"Elder Ming, Wushuang City is in grave danger!" Dugu Yifang sighed, his voice heavy with worry.

Upon hearing this, the Ming family leader's expression changed from calm to one of surprise. He frowned and asked:
"Wushuang City is perfectly fine now, how could there be a crisis?"

"Mr. Ming, you may not know this, but just a while ago, news came from the World Society."

After emerging from seclusion, Xiong Ba's martial arts skills have greatly improved. He declared that he would personally lead the World Alliance to attack and destroy my Peerless City in a month!

"What!? Xiong Ba! How dare he!?" The surprise on Ming family maternal grandmother's face deepened, and she could hardly believe it.

Wushuang City is openly known as the Sword Saint, the number one swordsman in the martial world. Who in the martial world doesn't fear him?

Xiong Ba actually dared to attack her Peerless City!

“Xiong Ba’s martial arts skills must have reached a very high level, which is why he has such confidence!” Dugu Yifang said.

"Have you informed the old sword saint about this matter?!" A worried look appeared on the face of the Ming family matriarch.

"I have found my elder brother, but his condition is extremely poor, and he doesn't have much time left!"

Dugu Yifang looked grief-stricken, and his eyes welled up with tears as he delivered the news.

"The old sword saint doesn't have much time left!?" Granny Ming was shocked and her face paled. This news was truly shocking.

The old swordsman is the pillar of Wushuang City; it is because of the swordsman that Wushuang City has been able to stand firm.

Now, the old sword saint is about to die!
This is truly the worst news for Wushuang City!

"Could it be that Xiong Ba suddenly wants to personally attack my Peerless City because he knows that the old Sword Saint's days are numbered? Is that why he's so confident?!"

Grandma Ming suddenly realized this.

“Impossible! I only just learned about my brother’s condition. How could Xiong Ba know about this?” Dugu Yifang shook his head.

"Have you forgotten the world's number one physiognomist, Mud Bodhisattva? His physiognomy skills are mysterious and unpredictable, and he can know about all things in heaven and earth."

"If Xiong Ba can find the Mud Bodhisattva, he can have him calculate the old Sword Saint's condition!"

"That's what Grandma Ming said."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yifang's expression changed again; this speculation was indeed highly plausible.

"But there's been no news of Xiong Ba searching for Mud Bodhisattva," Dugu Yifang muttered, frowning.

Wushuang City has been paying close attention to the movements of the World Society. If Mud Bodhisattva were to appear in the World Society, it would surely spread.

He must have received the message, but in fact, Dugu Yifang did not receive any news about the Mud Bodhisattva appearing in the World Society.

"Fool! Xiong Ba must have been doing this in secret, that's why no news has leaked out!"

Grandma Ming glanced at Dugu Yifang and cursed.

A flash of anger crossed Dugu Yifang's eyes, but he forced himself to suppress it.

He needed the Ming family's resources for now, so he decided not to bother with this old woman for the time being!
"Ming Lao's lesson is well-deserved!"

"My elder brother's days are numbered, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to stop the World Alliance. Elder Ming, the survival of Wushuang City depends on you!"

Dugu Yifang adopted a very humble attitude, appearing entirely as a good city lord wholeheartedly devoted to the cause of Wushuang City.

But how could the Ming family matriarch not know Dugu Yifang's thoughts? The other party simply didn't want to lose everything.

Even knowing this, Granny Ming would not refuse. Because the Ming family's existence was to protect Wushuang City.

To protect Wushuang City, the Ming family is willing to sacrifice everything, including their lives!

This is the duty of the Ming family; this idea is deeply ingrained and is a principle that the Ming family has always upheld.

"Let Dugu Ming bring the Peerless Yang Sword. I will not allow anyone to destroy Peerless City!"

Grandma Ming spoke with a strong and clear voice, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

Upon hearing this, a smile immediately appeared on Dugu Yifang's face. He had said so much, and he had been waiting for this old woman to say these words.

As long as his son and Mingyue successfully cultivate "Love of the City" together, even if the old sword saint is powerless to resist Xiong Ba, as long as "Love of the City" is still available, it will be enough to deal with any crisis.

This is the true source of Wushuang City's confidence.

"Love in a Fallen City" is a martial art created by Guan Yu, the God of War, during the Three Kingdoms period. Its power is extremely terrifying. According to records, a single slash can exceed the speed of light, break through the void, and easily destroy a large city!
The instantaneous destruction of a city—this is the true meaning of "falling city" in "Love in a Fallen City".

As for "Love in a Fallen City," Dugu Yifang had coveted it for a long time, and this time the old woman was finally willing to cooperate.

"Thank you, Elder Ming. I will go and bring Ming'er here right away."

Dugu Yifang bowed deeply, then walked out of the Ming family with light steps.

With the double guarantee of the old sword saint and "Love in a Fallen City", Dugu Yifang can be said to have been able to put down a lot of the burden in his heart.

After Dugu Yifang left the Ming family, Ming's maternal grandmother came to a courtyard.

In the courtyard, there was a young and beautiful figure, holding a divine sword, dancing gracefully.

"Mingyue!" Grandma Ming called softly.

The beautiful woman in the courtyard immediately stopped her sword dance. Her face was extremely delicate, and her skin was fair and smooth, like warm jade nurtured by the misty rain of Jiangnan, clean and spotless.

Upon seeing Ming's maternal grandmother, Mingyue smiled, a smile more beautiful than the most stunning scenery in the world. Her eyes were bright, her gaze clear as water, and her voice as clear as a mountain spring.
"Grandma!"

Mingyue sheathed her peerless Yin sword and quickly stepped forward to meet him.

She wore an elegant, pale white dress, and every move she made exuded a unique charm. She was an absolutely stunning beauty who would be unforgettable at first glance.

"Grandma, what brings you here?" Mingyue helped her grandmother to sit down in the courtyard.

"Mingyue, Wushuang City has reached a critical moment of life and death."

After sitting down, Grandma Ming spoke with a heavy expression.

These words struck Mingyue like a thunderbolt, and the smile on her face vanished instantly.

She had a vague, bad feeling about it.

"Grandma, how could this happen?! Isn't Wushuang City one of the strongest forces in the martial world? How could it have come to such a dire situation?!" Mingyue asked.

Grandma Ming told Mingyue that the World Society was coming to Wushuang City with the intention of destroying it.

"The World Society!" Mingyue covered her mouth, her already large eyes widening in surprise.

She also knew how powerful the World Society was, almost ruling over most of the martial arts world.

Now, the only force in the martial world capable of rivaling the World Alliance is Wushuang City.

I thought the clash between the two powers would last for a long time.

But I never expected this day to come so soon.

"Mingyue, Grandma needs you to cultivate 'Love of the City' with Dugu Ming next!"
Only by mastering this ultimate technique can we protect Wushuang City!

Upon hearing this, Mingyue staggered a few steps, her face turning deathly pale.

"Grandma, I don't want to be with Dugu Ming..." Mingyue said pitifully, trying to refuse.

But before she could finish speaking, Grandma Ming's expression suddenly turned extremely stern, and she rebuked her sharply:
"Nonsense! Mingyue, the duty of the Ming family is to protect Wushuang City. Your existence is for this very moment!"
Are you going to go against the family's ancestral teachings? Are you going to betray Grandma's expectations of you?!

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(End of this chapter)