Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 204 Jiang Yuyan: I can tell you're not human at first glance!
"How about we make a deal?"

"We are at their mercy, like fish on a chopping board. Do we have the right to refuse? Tell me your name, we want to know which master has brought us down!"

"Li Zhaoting".

"The Year of the Wood Rat? Ha! So that's how it is. Dying by Li Zhaoting's sword, my life was worth it!"

"Beautiful" shook her head with a wry smile.

She knew she had absolutely no chance of survival.

"I'll give you two choices."

First, tell me the location of the Flying Knife Sect's headquarters, and I can hand you sisters over to the Six Doors. There are still a few months until autumn; it's better to live a miserable life than to die.

Second, he refused to confess and died tonight.

Late at night.

It's time to rest.

Please provide a response as soon as possible.

Li Zhaoting pressed a few acupoints on the two women to seal their pressure points and prevent them from losing too much blood.

"Beautiful" shook her head firmly: "We were abandoned by our parents when we were young and had to fight with stray dogs for food on the streets. It was the Flying Knife Sect that took us sisters in. No matter what schemes the Flying Knife Sect has, I can never betray them."

"Discount" chimed in, "The assassin profession is all about profit, but there are always a few people who have a sense of justice. Master Li, we would never betray the Flying Knife Sect. Just give us a quick death!"

"You can sever your own heart meridians by guiding your true energy to do so. Is that difficult?"

Jiang Yuyan looked at the two of them coldly: "You are not really fearless. You use morality to cover up your fear and use morality as a trump card to save your lives."

"You bullshit!"

"My young master has crippled your collarbones, but he hasn't shattered your dantian or sealed your true qi. If you really want to die, sever your heart meridians yourselves!"
You didn't do that!
Because you don't want to die!
You know my young master's temper.

Begging for mercy will have no effect.

To survive, one must do the opposite.

Try to confuse my young master with the code of chivalry. The more resolute you appear, the more likely you are to save your lives!

You can't fool me!

I can see right through you!
I can sense the murderous intent in both of you!
As soon as my young master gets close to you and releases your pressure points, you will suddenly open your mouths and spray out the poison from your dentures, knocking my young master unconscious.

Don't try to outsmart me.

I can see right through you!

Jiang Yuyan gave a disdainful sneer.

Jiang Yuyan took two steps forward, reached out and pulled off her beautiful, uncompromising chin, and took out two molars. Inside were exquisite mechanisms that could spray out a powerful sedative.

Beauty is undiminished, but her eyes are filled with despair.

In their eyes, this innocent-looking maid, who looked as pure as a little white rabbit, suddenly became hundreds of times more imposing, arrogant and domineering, like a demon king.

"Can you confess now?"

Jiang Yuyan caught their chins.

Beauty is not compromised. Her heart completely collapsed, and she had no power to resist anymore. She honestly confessed.

Jiang Yuyan stood up triumphantly, turned around, and found Li Zhaoting looking at her with a half-smile. In an instant, he switched to a little rabbit form, losing all his domineering aura.

"Young master, are you going to the Flying Knife Sect's headquarters?"

"I don't have a penchant for wandering around. I'll tell Iron Hand the location of the headquarters and let him handle it!"

The Four Great Constables are the most hardworking members of the Six Doors. Although their work is very tiring, with high-intensity overtime every day, they will still take the initiative to take on new cases.

Iron Hand, in particular, is even more dedicated than an old ox.

When Wuqing has nothing to do, he can play chess and zither. When he goes out, he is carried in a sedan chair by servants and never has to endure the hardships of travel.

Zhui Ming can openly "drink excessively," as alcohol is his panacea, and he is never without it.

Cold-bloodedness can "heal wounds," as each case he handles results in bloodshed and injuries from fighting with the enemy.

Iron Hand alone possesses profound internal strength, high defensive capabilities, and a steadfast mind. Whether it's internal or external injuries, or psychological attacks, it's very difficult to injure Iron Hand.

There were no holidays or paid leave for recovery; all I could do was travel back and forth between cases.

Upon receiving Li Zhaoting's letter, Tie Shou immediately set off for the Flying Knife Sect to capture its leader.

……

Li Zhaoting was handling a case in Guanzhong and was temporarily staying at the Tongfu Inn. This intelligence was transmitted like lightning, and the assassins who wanted to take the job secretly weighed their own martial arts skills.

Male Gobi!

Why is he everywhere?

You need to investigate the case of the joint escort agency!
You led your men to breach the Sunflower Sect's headquarters!

Now you're even stopping assassins from taking jobs!

How come you have so much free time?!

If you have nothing better to do, go and collect some manure!
Even carrying manure can make a positive contribution!

It's dozens of times more effective than a latrine stirrer or a blow-up latrine!
The Flying Knife Sect was breached by Iron Hand.

The two elders, Jin and Yin, ran away without hesitation.

They were originally elders of the Five Poisons Sect, but later betrayed the sect and became assassins in the martial arts world using their poison skills.

Upon hearing Li Zhaoting's name and remembering that the Five Poisons Sect Leader was Li Zhaoting's concubine, the two elders, Jin and Yin, returned double the deposit and fled to a place a thousand miles away overnight.

Shangguan Yundun sent men to keep watch outside the inn.

Shangguan Yundun was very patient.

Li Zhaoting could not stay in Guanzhong.

Li Zhaoting will leave sooner or later.

That will be the perfect opportunity for him to make his move.

One day, two days, three days...

Li Zhaoting handled the matters concerning Hungry Tiger Hill, Sunflower Sect, and Joint Escort Agency thoroughly, cleaning up the mess from beginning to end.

On this day, good news came from the disciples of the Heavenly Crippled Sect.

Li Zhaoting returned to Jinling.

Li Zhaoting's physique and appearance were so outstanding that any few disabled beggars could spot him by simply sitting in the sun on the street and watching the intersection.

Ugly horse, handsome man, beautiful woman!
Handsome men and beautiful women can be faked. But fine wine is a unique and irreplaceable steed.

……

night.

Bai Zhantang skillfully put up the signboard for the inn.

A shifty-looking middle-aged man walked in with a smile. Bai Zhantang subconsciously said, "We're closed for today. Please come again tomorrow!"

The middle-aged man chuckled, "No rush~ I'm not here for dinner, I'm looking for someone. Is Miss Guo Furong here? Which one of you is Miss Guo Furong?"

The innkeepers had just finished eating, and Guo Furong, who had been causing too much trouble lately, volunteered to wash the dishes.

Li Dazui, provoked by being called "spineless" and "all talk and no action," felt a surge of anger and stepped forward, saying, "Tell me what's on your mind!"

"What is your name?"

"speak English!"

"What's your name?"

"Li Dazui, the ninth-generation only son of Lijia Gou!"

"Li Dazui? You're Li Dazui?"

The middle-aged man sized up Li Dazui. He had a big head and a thick neck, so he must be either a tycoon or a cook. He smelled strongly of scallions, so he had just been cooking in the kitchen.

This person was none other than Shangguan Yundun.

The disciples of the Tiancan Sect were keeping watch outside, and their attention was all on Li Zhaoting. They didn't pay attention to anyone else. Li Dazui was cooking in the kitchen during the day, so no one paid any attention to him.

Where is Guo Furong?

"In the kitchen!"

"Damn it, Li Dazui, you bastard, you don't follow the rules of the underworld, you dare to steal my business!"

"I'll rob your grandma's head!"

"It's the rule of the underworld: whoever sees it gets a share! I've been watching this place for days, so you have to give me at least 30%!"

"Thirty percent? Go check in the kitchen yourself! Xiao Guo should have a little left, he'll give it all to you."

"Just a little bit left? Ugh~~"

Thinking of "Li Dazui's" hobby, Shangguan Yundun leaned against the door and vomited, cursing Li Dazui in anger, thinking to himself, "You bastard, can't you follow the rules of the underworld?"
Li Dazui, who "doesn't eat human heads," is ranked last among the Ten Villains in terms of martial arts skills. Yet, he thrives in the Valley of Villains, a place teeming with evil people. His success is due to his infamous and disgusting hobby, which instills fear in people subconsciously, though it's all an act.

Li Dazui likes to eat braised pork, but he doesn't dare to show it. He has to constantly show his liking for human flesh to scare people, otherwise, in a place like Evil Valley, Li Dazui wouldn't survive more than three days.

Shangguan Yundun had never met Li Dazui before. When he heard the cook Li Dazui introduce himself, he subconsciously thought that the other party was Li Dazui, one of the Ten Villains, and that he was there to do business.

The two were talking at cross purposes, one talking about the front gate tower and the other about the hip joint, yet they still managed to have a conversation. They both thought the other was an oddball. Suddenly, Shangguan Yundun swung his palm at Li Dazui, trying to steal the business.

Behind Shangguan Yundun was the Tiancan Sect.

Li Dazui has no powerful backing.

As long as things are done cleanly, no one will find out. Shangguan Yundun is ruthless and used tremendous force in this attack in order to kill the enemy with one blow.

With just the force of the palm strike, Li Dazui was sent tumbling, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.

Shangguan Yundun was startled and realized that Li Dazui in front of him was a fake. He was furious and thought to himself, "You dare to play me? I'll torture you for ten days and ten nights!"

Shangguan Yundun was not a normal assassin. He preferred to immobilize his enemies and then torture them. He carried a large bag of torture instruments with him, specifically for torturing his targets.

In most cases, Shangguan Yundun was all smiles. Although he had a somewhat shifty look, his long beard gave him a kind and gentle appearance.

"brush!"

The sharp claws reached for Li Dazui.

Bai Zhantang rushed over and pointed a finger at Shangguan Yundun's palm. The two exchanged blows, with Bai Zhantang taking several steps back and Shangguan Yundun taking two or three steps back.

"Sunflower Acupuncture Technique? Who are you?"

"White Jade Soup!"

"Holy Thief?"

"Exactly!"

"Are you here on business too?"

"I'll save Xiao Guo's life!"

Bai Zhantang mustered his courage and tried his best to show his bravery and decisiveness. He knew Shangguan Yundun very well. When Shangguan Yundun made a move, he liked to kill everyone without leaving any survivors.

Shangguan Yundun said, "No! No! We're in the underworld, don't ruin my business!"

"What if I deliberately ruin your business?"

"I'll send you to the Western Paradise!"

A fierce killing intent flashed in Shangguan Yun's eyes.

Bai Zhantang raised his right index and middle fingers.

Half an incense stick's time later, everyone at Tongfu Inn was gathered together. Bai Zhantang had blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, Guo Furong's face was deathly pale, and Shangguan Yundun proudly displayed a bunch of murder weapons, with the hanging rope being shown first.

"Let me tell you! These weapons were all handpicked by me, with a 100% customer satisfaction rate. Take this hanging rope, for example, it's absolutely perfect..."

"I don't have much time left, so I won't torture you all any longer! I'll send you straight to the Western Paradise!"

"Which of you comes first?"

"Stop arguing! Stop arguing! Going to the Western Paradise isn't about getting promoted and making money, what's there to argue about? How about this! Ladies first, please, innkeeper, go ahead!"

With a smile on his face, Shangguan Yundun toyed with the other party like a cat playing with a mouse, slowly raising the noose.

You can use these things yourself!

A loud and long voice came from outside the inn.

Before he could finish speaking, Li Zhaoting appeared at the door.

"Li Zhaoting, didn't you leave?"

"How could you possibly get out if I don't leave?"

"Spare me this time, and I will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"

"It wouldn't be difficult to spare you this time. I have two acres of wormwood in my backyard. Once the wormwood grows into trees, I can cut planks into boats and sail through Suzhou and Hangzhou for five thousand years. When the nails rot, the wood will hang by the roadside, and wool will be rolled into felt. I can sell the felt and raise enough money—12.03 million—to bribe Yama and the judges of the underworld..."

"I'll go to you!"

(End of this chapter)