Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 285 Li Zhaoting: I can ask the leader of the Demonic Cult for help.
The proprietress was uneducated and had little cultural knowledge, which ironically made her description of her appearance even clearer and more vivid.

She doesn't use any rhetorical devices to describe eyes and mouths; they are simply big or small, and face shapes are simply round or square. If something is inconvenient to describe, she uses objects as metaphors.

If I really don't know how to describe it, I can find a few targets from the Imperial Guard and use them as a benchmark.

Li Zhaoting paints very quickly.

While Tang Bohu stared in disbelief, Li Zhaoting quickly drew a portrait of the person, which, according to the proprietress, was 80-90% similar to her husband.

Li Zhaoting rubbed his chin: "I heard there's a super-rich man in the Western Regions named Ji Bingyan. I gave him the portrait and asked him to make several thousand copies."

"Does Ji Bingyan know this person?"

Feng Suzhen understands Li Zhaoting best. When Li Zhaoting goes to Ji Bingyan, he explains that the person in the portrait must be Ji Bingyan's bad friend, and Ji Bingyan is very willing to help.

"I definitely know them, we're very familiar with each other!"

Li Zhaoting thought to himself, how could I not recognize him?

This guy is Hu Tiehua, a bastard, a scumbag, a complete scoundrel. If Abbess Kumei were to compile a list of murderers, Hu Tiehua would definitely be number one.

This matter dates back to seven years ago.

Seven years ago, Gao Yanan, a genius disciple of Jade Maiden Peak of Mount Hua, went down the mountain to train and befriended Chu Liuxiang. Chu Liuxiang was not fighting alone; he had a goose and a butterfly by his side. The goose and the butterfly were like two wings. The goose was Ji Bingyan, and the butterfly was Hu Tiehua. The four of them went on a journey in the martial world and inevitably developed feelings for each other.

That summer, on Mochou Lake, the four of them went boating on the lake, using lotus leaves as wine cups. They would drink a cup of wine and throw a lotus leaf in, and soon the cabin was piled up with lotus leaves, higher than their noses. All four of them were drunk.

Hu Tiehua, emboldened by alcohol, proposed to Gao Yanan.

Gao Yanan agreed.

The next morning, after sobering up, Hu Tiehua hurriedly ran away. Hu Tiehua ran ahead, and Gao Yanan chased after him. Seven years passed in this chase.

Ji Bingyan admired Gao Yanan, but because she spoke up later than Hu Tiehua, she left behind a lifelong regret. She went to the Western Regions alone and started a family and career in the desert.

It was from that time on that Yan Die was no longer by Chu Liuxiang's side, which is a real pity!
The world of martial arts is never short of romantic wanderers.

Hu Tiehua had the worst personality.

The worst kind can be described as "cheap goods".

When Hu Tiehua sees a beautiful woman, he will pounce on her and pursue her by any means necessary. He is even more adept at flattery than a simp. Once the goddess agrees to be with him, he will run away without hesitation.

Just like the landlady said, if you treat Hu Tiehua coldly, even if you are a dark and thin washboard, you can make Hu Tiehua stay for four years. But if you agree to marry him, he won't stay for even a second!

To say that Hu Tiehua was afraid of marriage, or that he was unable to earn money to support his family, is entirely incorrect.

In the original storyline, the King of Kucha expressed his desire to marry Hu Tiehua, and Hu Tiehua immediately agreed. Hu Tiehua went into business and became a wealthy man in a very short time.

Hu Tiehua was neither afraid of marriage nor poor.

Li Zhaoting had a "dark" idea.

Hu Tiehua did this in order to "compete for" it.

He noticed that Ji Bingyan liked Gao Yanan, so he deliberately proposed to her. In the Kingdom of Kucha, everyone thought the princess wanted to marry Chu Liuxiang, but the king made Hu Tiehua his son-in-law, which he felt was better than Chu Liuxiang. In addition, when they entered the bridal chamber, Shi Guanyin took the initiative to replace the princess, and Hu Tiehua was very satisfied with Shi Guanyin's beauty.

This idea is too dark.

However, aside from that, Li Zhaoting really couldn't figure out Hu Tiehua's thoughts. Even if Hu Tiehua didn't like Gao Yanan, he would never marry her. Wouldn't it be better to just say it directly? Why waste her youth?

Ages 19 to 26.

Those were the seven years of a woman's most youthful, energetic, and vibrant years, wasted in the vast desert.

Those were the seven years when a martial artist was at his most agile, passionate, and courageous, but they were consumed by a scumbag boyfriend.

Gao Yanan was able to master four moves of the Qingfeng Thirteen Styles at the age of nineteen, which shows her talent. If she had normal experience in the martial arts world for seven years, she would definitely be the number one person in Huashan.

Unfortunately, they were all destroyed by Hu Tiehua.

Regardless of whether they have any grudges against the Huashan Sect, anyone who hears this story will despise Hu Tiehua.

Four words: If you're not going to marry me, why flirt?

Li Zhaoting felt he had the right to condemn Hu Tiehua as a scumbag. It wasn't a case of the pot calling the kettle black; Li Zhaoting wasn't even five steps behind. Li Zhaoting was very responsible; at least he would marry the beauty he seduced.

—I just want to give them a home!

The mission's convoy departed.

According to the mission set by Li Xunhuan, the first target was the Kingdom of Kucha, which was to be used as a springboard.

Li Xunhuan handed a file to Li Zhaoting.

Two months ago, the King of Kucha sent someone to the capital to request assistance, saying that there was a traitor in his country and he hoped that the Song Dynasty would help quell the rebellion. He was willing to pay tribute every year.

The Imperial City Guard has intelligence stations in the Western Regions.

Based on the clues they uncovered, the Kingdom of Kucha was in turmoil, with three ministers joining forces in a rebellion.

It is said that the King of Kucha went hunting with his queen, princess, and loyal guards. The capital city had been occupied by rebels, and the king was like a frightened bird.

The icing on the cake is not as good as providing timely assistance.

Our mission is to help quell the rebellion.

First, we must find the King of Kucha.

Bo Hu, Buyi, what do you think?
The Western Regions desert was so vast, filled with sand dunes and pits. Without a guide, the Imperial City Guard dared not venture into the desert and could not find any trace of the king.

Perhaps we'll need to resort to underworld tactics!

Tang Bohu shrugged: "This is the first time in my life I've left Jiangnan. I don't know anyone here in the desert!"

Li Zhaoting said, "Well... if you don't mind, I can ask the Demonic Sect for help."

"Oh~~"

Li Xunhuan and Tang Bohu are sarcastic and unsettling.

Feng Suzhen pinched Li Zhaoting.

They dare to say anything to the outside world!

So many unclear and complicated emotional debts!
Can your kidneys handle it?

Are there brothels in the Western Regions?

Mei Zhu quietly offered a suggestion.

"Yes, in the largest oasis in the area, the big boss is Ji Bingyan. The Hua family has business dealings with him. I carry the Hua family's nameplate, so I can ask him for help."

Li Zhaoting pulled out a large stack of tokens.

He has a Six Doors waist token given by Guo Bujing. He also has a Prince's Mansion token given by the Eighth Prince.

There is a jade pendant given by Liu E.

There was a gold medal given by Emperor Zhao Zhen.

There are signs for the Hua family, the Yan family, and the Wan family.

They have identity badges from the Salt Gang, Wudang, and Emei.

The Beggars' Sect doesn't need any markings; its disciples will do everything in their power to help Li Zhaoting as soon as they hear his name.

The Demonic Sect also doesn't need to be marked; Li Zhaoting's demonstration of the Void Step was enough to attract hundreds of people to hunt him down!

Li Xunhuan asked, "Will the Hua family's method work?"

“If the Hua family doesn’t work, the Yan family’s brand will definitely work. The Hua family mainly deals in real estate and doesn’t have much interaction with the Western Regions. The Yan family deals in jewelry, and most of the gemstones that are special products of the Western Regions are transshipped through the Yan family.”

“In that case, let’s do this! I will lead a team to visit the King of Hanhai Kingdom. Before we set off, the Hua family gave me the national treasure of Hanhai Kingdom, the Jade Buddha. I’m sure Hanhai Kingdom will be willing to entertain us, which should at least delay us for seven or eight days.”

"Seven days is enough!"

Speed ​​is of the essence in war; no further explanation is needed.

Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen went to find Ji Bingyan.

Li Xunhuan led his team to the Han Hai Kingdom.

Guard?

Li Xunhuan doesn't need guards!
Tang Bohu also doesn't need guards!
He'd love for someone to take the opportunity to assassinate him!

Furthermore, the commander of the Imperial Guards recently promoted by Li Nanxing, a handsome young man with tattoos on his face, is none other than the famous Di Qing.

When Di Qing was a teenager, he was imprisoned, tattooed, and exiled. Instead of being sent to a remote and impoverished area, he was sent to the capital and became a guard in the imperial guards. After Li Nanxing returned to the capital, he observed the training of the imperial guards and discovered Di Qing's talent. He recommended Di Qing to Emperor Zhao Zhen, who appointed Di Qing as the commander of the guards.

First of all, Di Qing was a martial arts master. He was extremely skilled in combat, adept at charging into battle, and one of the most formidable young men in the martial arts world, his bravery and martial prowess being recorded in history.

Secondly, Di Qing was skilled in leading troops into battle. His three hundred elite imperial guards, equipped with crossbows, muskets, and powerful crossbows, were capable of inflicting fatal blows on most forces in the Western Regions.

Finally, even if martial arts masters break through the crossbow formation of the three hundred imperial guards, Tang Bohu's Tang Family Overlord Spear and Li Xunhuan's flying daggers can make their opponents regret being born!

Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen got involved in this matter to help their father gain some credit and resolve issues using江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world) methods when necessary. For example, if someone tried to overturn the table, Li Zhaoting could draw his sword and kill them!

Li Nanxing had another plan.

Li Zhaoting's reputation is so great that it can overshadow Li Xunhuan and Tang Bohu's mission to the greatest extent.

Most people believe that Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen are the real envoys, and that Li Nanxing is using his position for personal gain, assigning tasks to his son and daughter-in-law in an attempt to gain some credit.

In reality, everyone was just putting on a facade.

What are they trying to hide?
Only Li Nanxing knew.

Strategizing within the command tent, securing victory a thousand miles away.

Li Nanxing indeed did not know martial arts.

Li Nanxing studied "the art of defeating ten thousand men".

……

"Is my lord fulfilling a promise?"

Feng Suzhen nestled beside Li Zhaoting.

When the two got married, Li Zhaoting expressed his desire to take Feng Suzhen around the world, from the western desert to Siam, from the overseas islands to the Arctic, to see all the wonders of the world. In the two years since their marriage, the two have been to many places, and this time they have finally arrived in the desert.

I rode an old liquor truck when I set off.

However, traveling in the desert was obviously more suitable by riding camels, so Li Zhaoting bought a caravan of camels and hired an old guide named Anliman.

Most guides in the Western Regions were named Anliman, a transliteration that means "living map".

"Old man, is the oasis just ahead?"

"Friend, you're right, friend! The most prosperous oasis is just ahead, full of wealthy people!"

"Buy me some fruits."

Li Zhaoting handed over a silver ingot.

Anliman received the money and went to the oasis to buy fresh fruit with a big smile. He had been a guide for decades and knew what fruits tourists from the Central Plains liked to eat.

Li Zhaoting led his men to find Ji Bingyan.

Ji Bingyan has the demeanor of a businesswoman.

All guests are welcome!
There are absolutely no servants who look down on others!

This made Li Zhaoting slightly unhappy.

All the scripts for showing off and getting humiliated seemed to have been written in vain. After displaying the signs of the Hua and Yan families, Ji Bingyan's old butler warmly invited the three of them in.

After waiting a short while, two beauties arrived.

One was named Banbing, and the other was named Yingyan.

"We are your servants, Banbing and Yingyan, and we pay our respects to you, sir! May we ask your honorable name and what brings you here?"

"My name is Li Zhaoting, and I'm here to find someone!"

"Master Li, who are you looking for?"

"Have you seen this man?"

Li Zhaoting took out a portrait of Hu Tiehua.

"I met his wife on the way. She said he had abandoned her after starting a relationship with her and was unkind and unjust. She begged me to help her find her husband. I was unfamiliar with the Western Regions, so after thinking it over, I could only ask Ji Bingyan for help."

"Master Li, you've come at an inopportune time. My master recently went on a trip to the desert with a friend."

"Whose friend is this?"

"One is the 'Thief King' Chu Liuxiang, and the other is exactly the same as the portrait, named Hu Tiehua."

"Thank you both... Madam Ji!"

Li Zhaoting smiled calmly.

(End of this chapter)