Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 258 Selfishness and Harm: The World's Number One Escape Artist
Yu Wuyu suddenly jumped up.

Under the influence of anesthesia and pressure point manipulation, Yu Wuyu, who was weak all over, suddenly sprang up from the ground and stabbed Wang Xiaoshi in the abdomen with his knife. He showed no signs of weakness whatsoever.
Since Yu Wuyu didn't fall for the trap, it means Hua Wucuo is also a traitor. Two of the four managers of Jinfeng Xiyu Tower are traitors. Liufenbantang is truly a master tactic!
Hua Wucuo bent down, and three jet-black lights shot out from behind him, shimmering with an eerie green glow.

At the same time, the old beggar woman who was taking shelter from the rain in this dilapidated slum suddenly rushed towards Linghu Chong, and a flash of sword light pierced Su Mengzhen's neck from mid-air.

Unpredictable, attacking it unprepared.

If we do not move, we will remain still; but if we do move, we will surely kill.

Yu Wuyu launched a sneak attack on Wang Xiaoshi.

The beggar woman ambushed Linghu Chong.

Hua Wucuo and the assassin ambushed Su Mengzhen.

In the blink of an eye, the master and deputy master of the Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion were trapped in a deadly trap. Su Mengzhen did not turn back. He believed in his brother and in his Red Sleeve Blade.

The term "divine weapon of the martial arts world" is often used interchangeably.

The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber;

Dragon Soul and Phoenix Blood;

Blood River and beautiful sleeves, should not be retained;

Lei Sun's inappropriate demonic blade always appears in places it shouldn't be, launching sneak attacks, backstabbing, kicking someone when they're down, stabbing them in the back, being two-faced, and wiping out entire families.

Su Mengzhen's red-sleeved dagger always appeared at the perfect moment. Just as the arrows and sword light were about to reach Su Mengzhen's vital points, Su Mengzhen would wave his hand and the red-sleeved dagger would appear in his hand. He would then knock down three arrows. Su Qin would then carry his sword and block the sword light at the perfect moment.

Those who have never seen the Red Sleeve Blade in person would never imagine that such a beautiful weapon exists in the world, nor would they imagine that Su Mengzhen, a sickly man, could use the elegant and beautiful blade as a paintbrush to depict the magnificent scene of snow falling alone in a night of intense beauty. It truly lives up to the name of the Red Sleeve Blade, which is worthy of the name.

What a beautiful knife.

The sound of the sword being drawn is like the soft murmur of a beautiful woman.

The blade is transparent, while the body is crimson, like transparent glass encasing a crimson spine. The curve of the blade resembles the slender waist of a peerless beauty, or the neck of a swan.

The blade gleamed, reflecting a crimson light, and as it was swung, it carried a melodious, heavenly sound, along with a faint fragrance.

A knife that makes you fall in love at first sight.

The most exquisite knife!

The most brutal sword technique!
Su Mengzhen suffered a great calamity from a young age, and his whole body was riddled with illnesses. He could only become a disciple of the Red Sleeve Nun of Xiaohan Mountain and suppress his illnesses with the authentic Buddhist mental techniques. In addition, the many diseases were intertwined, which is why he has survived to this day.

In other words, Su Mengzhen is code composed of bugs. The best way to kill Su Mengzhen is not by assassination, but by sending a divine doctor to cure a certain disease and break the balance of power.

To put it another way, apart from illness, no one can take Su Mengzhen's life. Lei Sun can't do it, traitors can't do it, and assassins can't do it either. Stimulated by various diseases, Su Mengzhen's physical potential is maximized, allowing him to unleash several times his usual combat power.

The more dangerous the situation, the faster and more ruthless the knife skills become.

A man who has lived with illness since childhood, a young tycoon who rules the underworld of the capital, shows no mercy when he strikes, delivering a fatal blow with every wave of his hand.

"Crack!"

Hua Wucuo's head flew into the air.

Only then did the assassin realize what was happening. Just as he was about to run away, a heavy cloak appeared before him, obscuring his eyes, followed by a flash of blood-red blade light.

"Clap!"

The assassin's head fell to the ground.

Su Mengzhen glanced at both sides out of the corner of her eye.

Wang Xiaoshi formed a sword with his fingers and a ray with his finger; the powerful ray, neither knife nor sword, pierced through Yu Wuyu's head.

With his sword in hand, Linghu Chong was brimming with confidence. He used the Dugu Nine Swords to attack the enemy's vitals, focusing solely on offense and not defense. The old beggar woman was forced back several steps before Linghu Chong slit her throat with a single sword strike.

"Third brother, don't be careless!"

Su Mengzhen exclaimed in surprise.

Linghu Chong subconsciously looked up and saw a thick cloud covering his eyes. A burly man with furrowed brows and a fierce aura jumped out from the ruins. His palm, as big as a bear's paw, flashed with lightning and slammed towards the top of Linghu Chong's head.

A thunderclap resounded throughout the land!

Two Thunders, One Heart Fist!

Three Thunder Breaking Momentum Step!
Four Thunderbolts Instantly Unleashed!
Five Thunderbolts Palm!
"Hanging up the sword and sealing the blade" is the Lei family's secret martial art.

The Lei family originally specialized in swordsmanship, but later discovered that there were too many and too strong swordsmen in the martial arts world. If they competed in swordsmanship, the Lei family would never be able to reach the top. So they broke their swords and specialized in finger techniques and gunpowder.

Perhaps due to the advantage of their surname, the Lei family possessed exceptional talent in gunpowder, producing more than a dozen geniuses who developed various powerful firearms and formidable martial arts techniques that combined firearms, increasing the family's strength a hundredfold.

The families that ridiculed the Lei family back then, as well as the enemies they had made over the years, were all blasted to dust by firearms. The act of sheathing swords and knives transformed from foolishness into family glory. Furthermore, some Lei family disciples went to the capital to establish the Six and a Half Hall, which has now become even more powerful than the original Lei family.

The Six and a Half Hall is mainly composed of Lei family disciples, who specialize in the Lei family's martial arts. Their moves are powerful and explosive, and when they use them, they are accompanied by precision firearms, which amplify their power tenfold.

The burly man who launched the sneak attack on Linghu Chong was none other than Lei Hen, the fourth master of the Six and a Half Hall. Lei Hen was born with a resentful aura, hating heaven, earth, flowers, and grass. Apart from Lei Sun and Di Feijing, there was no one he didn't hate, and no object he didn't hate, especially Su Mengzhen.

Seeing the undercover agent recruited at great expense killed, the assassin hired at a high price beheaded, and Su Mengzhen and the other two standing here unharmed, Lei Hen's resentment surged to the top of his head, determined to kill Linghu Chong with a single palm strike.

It was blasted into dust.

Not a single bone can be left!
The palm strike, imbued with the divine power of thunder and fire, crashed towards Linghu Chong's head with a crackling sound. Linghu Chong was highly skilled in swordsmanship, but his fist and foot techniques were much weaker. He was completely unable to use the palm-breaking technique of the Dugu Nine Swords at this moment.

Seeing that Linghu Chong was about to be killed, Wang Xiaoshi drew his sword and stabbed it towards Lei Hen's heart. If Lei Hen did not stop, a big hole would be added to his chest.

Su Mengzhen did not help his two brothers.

He has his own enemies.

Lightning damage.

At some unknown time, Lei Sun sneaked into General's Lane.

Lei Sun is always like this; whenever you feel that Lei Sun shouldn't be there, he'll appear in the most awkward and frustrating spot, carrying his inappropriate demonic blade.

Lei Sun is very proud of this!

His name is Lei Sun!
The "harm" in "harming others for personal gain"!
Without exchanging a single word, the father-in-law and son-in-law charged at each other without hesitation, their two knives clashing head-on.

Meanwhile, two elite teams carrying umbrellas faced off outside General's Lane. One team wore yellow robes and yellow umbrellas, led by a charming woman; the other team wore black clothes and black umbrellas, led by a middle-aged man who looked like a cold-blooded Grim Reaper.

The alluring woman is named Lei Mei. She is the third leader of the Six and a Half Hall and also Lei Sun's wife. She leads the elite squad of the Six and a Half Hall and is nicknamed: Swordless Divine Swordsman!
The cold-blooded Grim Reaper is named Mo Beishen. He is one of the five evil gods of the Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion and leads the most elite "Hairless and Skyless" squad of the Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion. The squad has no more than fifty members in total, all of whom are killing machines.

Lei Mei and Mo Beishen faced off directly.

The air was thick with murderous intent; bloodshed could erupt at any moment.

Seeing this scene, no one would doubt Lei Mei's loyalty to Lei Sun. Mo Beishen was even willing to die for Su Mengzhen and wanted to perish together with Lei Sun.

Is this really true?
of course not!

The reality is quite the opposite.

Lei Mei is an undercover agent of the Golden Wind and Fine Rain Pavilion, and is Guo Dongshen, one of the Five Evil Gods. She is loyal to Su Mengzhen.

Mo Beishen accepted the bribe from Liufenbantang.

In other words, the leaders of the most elite squads of Jinfeng Xiyu Tower and Liufenbantang were actually undercover agents on the other side. The two sides swapped locations, but nothing changed.

It sounds completely illogical.

The actual situation makes some sense.

Their betrayals weren't the meaningless and illogical acts of the power clique; they all had reasons.

Lei Mei is the biological daughter of Lei Zhenlei, the founder of Liufenbantang. Back then, Lei Sun plotted to betray Lei Zhenlei and seize the position of the head of Liufenbantang. Lei Mei wanted to avenge Lei Zhenlei, so she joined Su Mengzhen.

Mo Beishen was loyal to Su Mengzhen until Wang Xiaoshi and Linghu Chong joined the Golden Wind and Fine Rain Pavilion. The two inexperienced young men became deputy leaders, which Mo Beishen found very unacceptable. He felt that Su Mengzhen was confused and that he was not valued, so he angrily defected to the Six and a Half Hall.

It's hard to say who's right and who's wrong.

This is an unsolvable contradiction.

Lei Sun is ambitious and highly capable. Unwilling to be suppressed by Lei Zhenlei, he resorts to backstabbing. Judging from his current situation, he is indeed more capable. Jin Feng Xi Yu Lou is weaker than Liu Fen Ban Tang. Su Mengzhen is sickly and could die at any time. For the sake of Jin Feng Xi Yu Lou's inheritance, they will definitely need to recruit talented young people and give them power and status.

From the perspective of sect development, can we say that Lei Sun did something wrong? Can we say that Su Mengzhen did something wrong?
That's just how things are in the underworld.

In the underworld, there's no right or wrong.

They only believe in fists, swords, and profit!
Hundreds of people engaged in a fierce battle in General's Lane.

No one could have imagined that the two forces, which had just been reconciled by Zhu Yueming, would once again engage in a fierce battle, with the fighting becoming even more intense and several managers dying on the spot.

Li Zhaoting watched the battle from a distance.

Xiao Shiyilang, wearing a bamboo hat, sat to the side.

Xiao Shiyilang is a swordsman.

His purpose in coming to the capital was simple.

Challenge Su Mengzhen and Lei Sun, and see if the Red Sleeve Blade and the Unyielding Demon Blade are as powerful as the legends say!
Swordsmen are more unrestrained than knivesmen.

Especially a lone thief like Xiao Shiyilang.

"Brother Xiao, who do you think is stronger?"

"Lei Sun's offensive is becoming more aggressive, while Su Mengzhen's responses are becoming more refined. If they continue, Lei Sun's chances of winning are greater. As for Su Mengzhen's health... sigh!"

"They still have a trump card up their sleeve."

"What trump card?"

"The latest martial arts masters recruited."

"Is that why they're fighting each other?"

"Without rules, there can be no order. For such top-tier underworld forces, it is essential to strictly adhere to the gang's rules. To gain power, one must accumulate sufficient merit."

However, since the newly recruited experts have no opportunity to make contributions, should we just let them serve as lowly soldiers?

If you don't give them power and influence, they won't want to join.

They gave them power, which broke the gang's rules.

Only one major war can be launched.

Test your skill level in battle.

He survived, performed meritorious service, and gained both fame and fortune.

He failed, died, and turned to dust.

There's no need to feel sorry for them.

That's just how things are in the underworld.

Every so often, the underworld in Beijing would hold several battles to deplete some of its top fighters.

This was a struggle tacitly approved by the imperial court.

The premise is that innocent civilians cannot be harmed.

Otherwise, the Six Doors will intervene immediately.

Li Zhaoting pointed to the houses in the distance.

A big fat man was sitting on the roof.

She has a smiling face and looks very endearing.

Zhu Yueming, the "Smiling Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department".

The most troublesome constable in the Six Doors, without exception.

He is adept at navigating social situations, shrewd and resourceful, yet keeps a low profile, hides a knife behind a smile, is strict in his duties, and ruthless!

Zhu Yueming is short and stout, with a fair complexion and a friendly smile. When he holds your hand and greets your family, it's as if he's offering you his heart. But when he gets serious about his business, he'll show no mercy or leniency when it comes to executing your entire family, young and old, by slow slicing.

When Zhu Yueming praises you, be careful that he might be setting a trap for you to fall into.

When Zhu Yueming flatters you, you should be careful to see if he has any dirt on you.

If Zhu Yueming pats your shoulder in a friendly manner, you should go back and examine your neck, shoulders, and chest to see if he has poisoned you.

Zhu Yueming has four skills.

Firstly, he always has a smile on his face, which makes people lower their guard and feel that he is not dangerous.

Secondly, he looks ordinary and doesn't seem like someone with great abilities. Since his debut, countless people have investigated him, but no one knows his lineage or background.

Thirdly, Zhu Yueming was a womanizer who indulged in brothels and taverns, which honed his skills in enduring hardship.

Fourth, escape. Zhu Yueming can escape in any dangerous environment. Several years ago, Zhu Yueming participated in the internal strife of the Mitian Alliance and was hit twice by Guan Qi. The only damage was to his clothes. He returned to the Six Doors intact.

Guan Qi's innate formless sword energy is hailed as the best sword energy skill in the world. Guan Qi's martial arts are also unparalleled and divine, making him a war god among mortals.

Zhu Yueming's ability to withstand Guan Qiliang's sword strikes demonstrates his exceptional skill in escaping. Li Zhaoting confidently believes that even if he were to use all eight swords simultaneously against Zhu Yueming, he would still be able to escape.

This guy is incredibly good at escaping.

Because Zhu Yueming was particularly good at escaping, the Six Doors always assigned him dangerous missions.

Zhu Yueming would decline any offer he could, and when he couldn't, he would try his best to gain benefits, either money or fame. No one dared to let him leave empty-handed.

Zhu Yueming cherished his reputation and admired the upright officials in the court. Once, someone insulted Zhuge Zhengwo in an attempt to curry favor with the powerful. Zhu Yueming overheard this, smiled, and mocked him in return. When the other party returned home and reviewed his actions, he realized that Zhu Yueming had ridiculed him, and he was so angry that he vomited blood.

Li Zhaoting looked up at Zhu Yueming.

Zhu Yueming happened to be looking over.

The two exchanged glances and bowed to each other.

The next step, naturally, is to transmit sound secretly.

"Master Li, please do me a favor."

"Why should I help you?"

"We're related!"

"What relative? I don't know anything about them."

"Zhu Zhu is my niece."

"Zhu Zhu? Hua Huafeng? You fatso, you're even better at networking than I am. I can help you, but I want to go to the Six Doors to look at the files. I only need three hours."

"Deal! Master Li, please make your move!"

Zhu Yueming readily agreed.

"You were deliberately waiting for me, weren't you!"

"How could my little tricks fool the discerning eyes of Master Li? I'll give you three more hours."

"You're getting an advantage!"

Li Zhaoting leaped into the air, forming a sword with his fingers, and swung it to carve a deep mark on the ground: "This battle should end! I ask you all to cease hostilities and make peace!"

"Please give me some face!"

"If you insist on fighting!"

"Let me be your opponent!"

(End of this chapter)