Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 218 Li Shengnan: I'm tired, I give up, let's destroy it!

Many people misunderstand the concept of the "honey trap".

First of all, "beauty" is not just about women with beautiful appearances, but also includes handsome men. In fact, it doesn't have to be about beauty, as long as it meets the target's expectations.

Secondly, the Heavenly Mandate Sect's honey trap is divided into three different levels. The lowest level is the courtesan in a brothel, the middle level is special professions, such as monks and nuns.

Finally, the highest level of the Heavenly Mandate Sect's honey trap is tailor-made, involving detailed investigation of the target person and cultivation of a suitable beauty based on the target's psychological needs.

for example.

Target: Li Zhaoting.

First, gather intelligence and investigate what kind of beauties Li Zhaoting likes: their education, background, martial arts skills, height, figure, leg length, eyes, and delicate feet...

These conditions are all within the scope of the investigation.

Conditions: Li Zhaoting prefers beauties who come from prestigious families, are knowledgeable, have a lively personality, a well-proportioned figure, a slim waist, long legs, a loud voice, and delicate feet.

Based on these known conditions, qualified disciples of the Heavenly Mandate Sect were selected and trained for six months.

During this period, various methods were used to assign identities to disciples and design scenarios for chance encounters between men and women.

For example, on a sunny afternoon, Li Zhaoting was hunting in the mountains when he passed a stream and saw a young lady from a wealthy family washing her feet by the stream. She was a girl who had been confined to her home for a long time and rarely went out to play.

The girl played happily in the water, lifting her delicate feet and splashing out glistening water droplets, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

Washing one's feet in the river is against etiquette, but if no one is around, it allows one to unleash their lively and mischievous nature, adding a touch of playfulness to their dignified and composed demeanor.

Next, she screamed first, then put on her shoes, acting very frightened, like a startled little rabbit, which aroused Li Zhaoting's protective instincts and left a deep impression.

In the days that follow, various chance encounters will be arranged.

Finally, based on Li Zhaoting's habits, a hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario was arranged. Ke Baisui used this script to place Jiang Yuyan by Li Zhaoting's side.

The Heavenly Mandate Sect also selectively trains men.

These men target wealthy, leisurely widows who have lost their husbands and have lived as widows for many years.

The definition of "beauty" is not "beautiful woman", but rather the psychological needs of the target person. A little girl from the countryside, with the words "I like the history of the Ming Dynasty", instantly captivated a Ming Dynasty weightlifting champion who had seen countless people. Even if he was scolded to his face, he would still explain that it was love!

This is called "meeting psychological needs".

Having some knowledge of Ming Dynasty history means we can share a common language.

I'm not particularly knowledgeable, nor am I an expert in Ming Dynasty history, so I'm giving the other party a chance to show off.

This is one of the Heavenly Mandate Sect's specialties.

The Heavenly Mandate Sect was founded during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Its founder was Bai Qing'er of the Yin Gui School. Over the centuries, the Heavenly Mandate Sect has reached the pinnacle of mastery in the art of using women as bait.

The analysts of the Destiny Cult can analyze the needs of a target in the shortest time, the trainers can train qualified disciples within six months, and the screenwriters can write more than a dozen encounter scenarios to create an impeccable identity.

Every time a honey trap is used, there are countless analysts, trainers, screenwriters, and extras behind the scenes. Few people can see through this targeted strategy.

Even if they see through it, so what?
When it comes to matters of the heart, it is the hardest thing to control.

For hundreds of years, the Heavenly Mandate Sect has been besieged and killed by heroes of the martial arts world several times. Almost every generation of sect leaders has been besieged and killed by masters from both the righteous and the evil paths. On seven or eight occasions, they were killed until only one leader remained, and they struggled to get back on their feet.

The centipede insect is dead but not stiff.

Since its establishment during the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Heavenly Mandate Sect has ceased to be a demonic sect or unorthodox sect, but has become a religious sect.

They have their own theories.

It has a unique worldview.

Even if all the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Mandate Sect are killed, as long as there are brothels and as long as there is power that needs to use honey traps, the Heavenly Mandate Sect can rise from the ashes and regain its prosperity.

A sect leader can be killed, a headquarters can be destroyed, but a sect's ideals cannot be destroyed. Even a powerful sect like the Demonic Sect is helpless against a vengeful sect like the Heavenly Mandate Sect.

Both the righteous and the wicked hate the Heavenly Mandate Sect, yet they are helpless against it and can only watch as their own talented disciples fall into the love trap woven by the Heavenly Mandate Sect.

Countless disciples of prestigious families and powerful figures in the underworld have struggled and succumbed to the entanglements of love. A very few have broken through the barriers of love and gained enlightenment, while the majority have completely fallen into depravity, transforming from promising martial arts talents into destitute drunkards.

There's no need for special precautions.

Such targeted deployments are extremely costly and will never be used unless there is an absolute benefit involved.

Based on the martial arts anecdotes Li Zhaoting had read and the records compiled by the Six Doors and the Demonic Sect, the last target of the Heavenly Mandate Sect was... Dongfang Bubai!
Yang Lianting was a disciple tailored to Dongfang Bubai's needs through much effort.

Fortunately, Yang Lianting won the favor of Dongfang Bubai. Tragically, Dongfang Bubai was too fond of Yang Lianting and said that even if he was a disciple of the Heavenly Mandate Sect, he would still love him deeply and make him the Grand Steward of the Holy Sect.

Yang Lianting betrayed the Heavenly Mandate Sect without hesitation.

If the Heavenly Mandate Sect cannot threaten Yang Lianting with his "origins and background," why should Yang Lianting remain loyal? Wouldn't the position of Grand Steward of the Sun Moon Sect be more appealing?
Being ordered to seduce a voluptuous, made-up woman in her forties or fifties is something no normal man could resist.

Yang Lianting's goal was power; he would listen to whoever offered him the greatest power and benefits.

Similarly, if the Heavenly Mandate Sect were to devise a plan targeting Li Zhaoting and cultivate a disciple specifically for him, the disciple, once in Li Zhaoting's arms, might very well betray the Heavenly Mandate Sect on the spot and lead Li Zhaoting back to the main altar.

Personalized training is a double-edged sword.

High cost, slow results, and prone to betrayal.

The Heavenly Mandate Sect will not act arbitrarily.

Especially in recent years, the Heavenly Mandate Cult has spread this skill to outsiders, and many underworld forces have learned only a few fragments, thus concealing the existence of the Heavenly Mandate Cult.

Li Zhaoting and Li Shengnan sat on a tree branch, drinking and discussing the methods of the Heavenly Mandate Sect. Li Shengnan was slightly drunk, her breath sweet as orchids: "I think the current successor of the Heavenly Mandate Sect might be Master Li."

"why?"

"Because Master Li is handsome, with your face alone, you don't need any tricks. Just a few witty remarks and you can easily seduce a respectable woman."

"It still requires some skill."

"What technique?"

"It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken!"

"You're playing tricks on me. You're supposed to help me investigate this case? Here's the case file. You have seven days to figure it out."

What if I can't find out?

"I'll stomp you to the ground with one foot and stuff the other foot into your mouth so you can't turn over."

"Now that we've talked about the rewards, what about the punishments?"

"Hehe! Li Zhaoting, actually I am the true successor of the Heavenly Mandate Sect. I was ordered to gather information about you and investigate your preferences. I have already found out everything. Just wait for your schemes and tricks! Hehehehehehe..."

Li Shengnan drank the wine in one gulp.

Mr. Li: What should I do if the Holy Maiden goes on a drunken rampage? I need help urgently! Anyone want to help?
Wang Yuyan suddenly appeared out of nowhere, carrying Li Shengnan, who had been investigating the case for five consecutive days without any results, whose self-esteem was severely damaged, and who had decided to drown her sorrows in alcohol, back to the Demonic Sect branch to avoid being taken advantage of by villains.

The most dangerous one is a certain Mr. Li!
Wang Yuyan: (;￢＿￢)
Li Zhaoting: (*^▽^*)
Wang Yuyan: You are all disciples of the Heavenly Mandate Sect, all tailor-made to wreak havoc on the martial world!

Li Zhaoting: My dad is an honest man!

Wang Yuyan was too lazy to listen to Li Zhaoting's explanation.

Just like Li Shengnan said, there's no need to teach Li Zhaoting how to flirt; his face is enough. His stats are too outstanding, so technique doesn't matter at all.

Li Zhaoting: Should I feel proud? Actually, I'm quite skilled. Do you guys want to give it a try?

Wang Yuyan: Once the Holy Maiden regains consciousness, I will tell her everything. Goodbye!
Wang Yuyan carried Li Shengnan away.

Li Zhaoting returned to his room to review the case files related to the massacre of his entire family.

The next morning, when Li Shengnan woke up, she was greeted by delicate, tiny handwriting. Wang Yuyan had a memory comparable to a camera, and she had recorded their conversation in its entirety and placed it next to Li Shengnan's pillow.

Li Shengnan: I'm tired! Destroy it!
Why was Wang Yuyan in Jinan?
Of course, it's the task of the Demonic Cult Leader.

Several months ago, Yu Luosha assigned three tasks to Li Shengnan. Li Shengnan gave one to Wang Yuyan: to collect the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Manuals. Several months have passed, and Wang Yuyan has almost completed them all, having just finished collecting the Mount Tai Sword Manual. The Mount Tai Sect is not far from Jinan, and Wang Yuyan, having nothing better to do, helps Li Shengnan investigate cases.

Both women were exceptionally intelligent, but unfortunately, each had their own area of ​​expertise. After investigating for several days, they found nothing. Li Shengnan had to admit that she really didn't have any talent for solving cases; she was better at killing people.

……

early morning.

The sky was gray, and the sleeping city had not yet awakened. Thousands of households, distant mountains and calm lakes, were like a light ink painting, dissolving all colors into the gloomy grayness, until smoke rose from the distance.

Purple smoke.

Thick smoke billowed into the sky.

At times like these, someone dies.

In the past few days, thick smoke has risen five times, and six people have died as a result, all of whom were well-known wealthy individuals.

There are two people in charge of investigating the case.

One of them was Di Qinglin, who had just inherited the title.

One is Di Qinglin's childhood friend, Ling Yufeng, who comes from a wealthy family but likes being a constable. Ling Yufeng has just joined the Six Doors and his goal is to become one of the Four Great Constables.

The two rushed to the room where thick smoke was rising.

There were two corpses lying in the room.

One was a disciple of the Cinnabar Gang, and the other was the head manager of a money exchange in Shanxi; both were extremely wealthy.

Now, they are all dead.

The stove is warm.

Steaming hot rice porridge was simmering on the stove.

Four small snacks were placed on the octagonal table to accompany the drinks.

"This gentleman is very composed in his actions."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Di Qinglin's eyes. He was very interested in the murderer and wanted to kill him.

"If a person has killed many people, he will not be in a particular hurry no matter what he does."

Ling Yufeng rummaged around next to the stove and found some materials for making fireworks: "This is gunpowder from Baoyutang in the capital. They only have this one, there are no other branches."

"Can't others copy it?"

"They don't dare!"

"why?"

"Baoyutang is a branch of Liufenbantang and an important source of revenue for Liufenbantang. If you don't want to be hunted down by Lei Sun and Di Feijing, you'd better not have any wicked thoughts."

"Are you afraid of Lei Sun? You can't be one of the Four Great Constables with that kind of mentality. As a famous constable, no matter who the other party is, as long as they fall into your hands, you must fight them to the death and bring the criminals to justice."

Di Qinglin made sarcastic remarks about Ling Yufeng.

Ling Yufeng said calmly, "To be a constable, you need keen eyesight and intelligence. What use are martial arts skills?"

"You think martial artists are useless because the martial artists you've encountered are all third-rate. There's a martial artist who likes to draw his sword and kill people, but he's more useful than anyone else."

"Who?"

"Li Zhaoting".

"Lord Di, I advise you not to mention this name casually. Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Who knows when he might come to visit you?"

"I couldn't ask for more."

A fierce killing intent flashed in Di Qinglin's eyes.

He desperately wanted to kill Li Zhaoting.

It wasn't for fame in the martial arts world, nor for the bounty offered by the big boss, and no one had given him the task; he just wanted to do it, entirely from the bottom of his heart.

Di Qinglin's mind is extremely twisted and perverse.

On the surface, he appears to be a refined and elegant marquis, whose words and actions exude the charm of a noble family scion. In reality, however, he is as ruthless as a snake, and will kill at the slightest whim.

Ling Yufeng is the same kind of person.

The two were childhood friends, but also rivals.

Di Qinglin wanted to stab Ling Yufeng to death.

Ling Yufeng wanted to arrest Di Qinglin and bring him to justice.

Di Qinglin sought inner peace and happiness.

Ling Yufeng sought fame and fortune.

The two exchanged a knowing glance.

The hunting competition begins.

……

Lotus flowers on all four sides, willows on three, a city of mountains and half a city of lakes.

When you come to Jinan, you must go to Daming Lake to see if there is Xia Yuhe or Ziwei by the lake. Some people are curious about this. During the Qing Dynasty, was Daming Lake, which is a taboo name, not changed?

Not really.

The reason for being punished for one's words is not the words themselves, but the emperor's desire to punish certain people. If I say you are guilty, I will surely find evidence to prove it.

What is Daming Lake anyway?
The Qianqing Palace is adorned with a plaque that reads "Upright and Bright"!
These four characters were written by Emperor Shunzhi, and Emperor Kangxi copied them to make a plaque. If we consider this, both Emperor Shunzhi and Emperor Kangxi wanted to overthrow the Qing dynasty and restore the Ming dynasty, and both should have had their entire families executed.

Li Zhaoting drifted on the lake, lost in thought.

Chu Liuxiang sat smugly at the bow of the boat.

“Brother Li, I had a great time yesterday. I lost over ten thousand taels of silver in one go, but then won it all back. Those people from the Vermilion Gang were completely fooled by me.”

"What clues did Brother Chu find?"

"Recently, many wealthy people have died. These wealthy people come from all over the country and have nothing in common."

"Of course they have things in common."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

“They are all very rich, and they are the most attractive targets for thieves. If someone desperately needs money or wants to double-cross someone, they are the perfect target.”

"What I mean is, why are these people in Jinan? Are they here for tourism and leisure?"

"They belong to the same faction."

"Qinglonghui?"

"The accurate name is 'God of Wealth'."

"God of Wealth?"

"If I'm not mistaken, after Huo Xiu died, his property was divided up. The tycoons who founded the 'God of Wealth' were originally his subordinates. The Green Dragon Society no longer sets up the April branch to manage money, but instead breaks it down into smaller parts to reduce outside attention and avoid being wiped out in one fell swoop."

"The Azure Dragon Society is really unlucky to have met you."

"The world has been in turmoil for decades or even centuries. We finally have a few days of peace, but some people just have to jump out and cause trouble. For the sake of all living beings, I have no choice but to draw my sword and kill them. With a fierce and wrathful expression, I will subdue demons and monsters!"

(End of this chapter)