Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 34 Today I'm taking her away, let's see who dares to stop me.

When Li Zhaoting returned home, Feng Suzhen was staring at Lan Fenghuang in a contest of eye contact.

Feng Suzhen adopted the demeanor of a head wife, her every move elegant and refined, her speech polite yet distant, concealing a hint of hostility.

Blue Phoenix couldn't understand the literary language. With her big, innocent, clear eyes, she used her naivety as a weapon to launch a series of attacks.

What do you want with Li Zhaoting?

"Brother Li sent me a message saying that there is a thousand-year-old ice silkworm in his family and he wants me to help him practice Gu."

"Just for practicing Gu poison?"

"I'll get married by the way. Two years ago, when Brother Li saved me, I was prepared to repay him with my body. But Brother Li said I was too young and asked me to wait two more years."

How did he save you?

“My father is mentally ill. He insists that I learn a martial art called Iron Centipede Hook, which requires cutting off my left hand and fitting it with an iron hook, saying that he is worried about losing my weapon.”

"and then?"

"Just as my father was about to strike me with his sword, Brother Li kicked my father three zhang away, and single-handedly defeated thirteen elders with his sword, forcibly ending the ceremony."

Lan Fenghuang said with great enthusiasm, "From that moment on, I vowed to marry him, and no one could stop me, not even my own father."

Hands are clearly more dexterous than iron hooks.

The higher the combat strength level, the more serious the harm of physical disability, and the lower the cost-effectiveness of the Iron Centipede Hook.

Cutting off an arm and fitting it with a broken iron hook is like losing the watermelon to pick up a sesame seed. If someone were to wield a precious sword and strike with great force, could the iron hook withstand it?

Iron hooks can only be used for hooking techniques, while hands can be used for various martial arts techniques such as fists, palms, fingers, and claws. They can also throw hidden weapons and poisons. In any case, hands are more valuable than iron hooks.

However, the iron centipede hook is not useless.

Lan Fenghuang was born into the Five Immortals Sect of Miao territory.

The Five Immortals Sect possesses a treasured heirloom: an iron hook forged from black iron, covered in barbs. These barbs contain a special poison that can corrode the protective aura of the body.

The Five Immortals Sect's documents record the feat of a certain senior using an iron centipede hook to break through the Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training, Vajra Indestructible Body Divine Skill, and Golden Bell Cover.

Li Zhaoting had no say in the rules of the Five Immortals Sect.

Li Zhaoting didn't care about the power of the iron centipede hook.

What Li Zhaoting cared about was that a bright young girl had her arm chopped off. This was a deeply traumatic experience for Li Zhaoting, and he subconsciously felt anger.

Li Zhaoting would never allow such a tragedy to happen before his eyes, not even to the Emperor himself!
Lan Fenghuang is young, beautiful, and alluring like a fox. How could she possibly want to become crippled? Let alone the Iron Centipede Hook, she would never practice even the most powerful martial art in the world.

The Five Immortals Sect's high-ranking members initially tried to outmaneuver Li Zhaoting, but were easily defeated. Enraged, they formed a defensive formation to surround him, but Li Zhaoting soared into the sky and easily escaped the encirclement.

Li Zhaoting carried Lan Fenghuang away, and they chased each other for hundreds of miles. Eventually, they made peace, and Lan Fenghuang returned to the Five Immortals Sect, no longer needing to practice the Iron Centipede Hook.

There is a problem here.

Why was Li Zhaoting at the headquarters of the Five Immortals Sect?

This is a task assigned by the master: to steal the Five Treasures Flower Honey Wine within thirty-six hours.

Five Treasures Honey Wine is a treasure of the Five Immortals Sect. It is made by soaking five kinds of poisonous insects and has excellent nourishing effects.

Blue Phoenix is ​​filled with intoxicating memories.

"That night, Brother Li was so majestic, even more majestic than a golden-armored god. He had my waist wrapped around his left arm and his right hand holding a sword, pointing it at my father and the thirteen elders."

I'm taking her away today!

Let's see which one of you dares to stop me!
Sword in hand, charging into battle, invincible!
Those arrogant old men were beaten to a pulp by Brother Li, and could only watch helplessly as we left the Five Immortals Sect and roamed freely in the jungle.

By the way, I still don't know your name.

"Old hag, what's your name?"

Lan Fenghuang looked at Feng Suzhen earnestly.

"My name is Feng Suzhen!"

Feng Suzhen's forehead was covered in black lines.

Using polite language to mock Lan Fenghuang, Lan Fenghuang might not understand and could even think it's a compliment.

Despite her vulgar and angry outbursts, Feng Suzhen, a lady from a distinguished family, had never uttered any obscene or foul language.

Feng Suzhen thought of the joke Li Zhaoting had told her.

A smart person can't win an argument with an idiot, because an idiot will drag a smart person down to the same level and then use their rich experience as an idiot to defeat the smart person.

"Feng Suzhen, what a lovely name! I remember Brother Li didn't like vegetarian food; he ate meat at every meal!"

What do you think he likes to eat?

"I can't live without meat, whether it's chicken, duck, or fish."

Does he like roasted bird meat?

"Brother Li prefers beggar's chicken."

"how do you know?"

"He did it for me a few times."

"Hehehehehe..."

Feng Suzhen gave a chilling smile.

The air had cooled down several degrees.

Li Zhaoting stepped across the threshold with his left foot, but upon hearing Feng Suzhen's laughter, he dared not step over with his right leg. He seemed to be frozen in place, his entire body turning into a stone statue.

"Did you know that Li Zhaoting got married?"

"Yes, I know! I've read the letter!"

"You still want to marry him?"

“It’s Li’s business to get married, and it’s my business to marry him. What’s the big deal? You people from the Central Plains are too complicated, there are so many twists and turns everywhere.”

Are you sure he'll marry you?

"If he dares not to marry me, I'll cast a spell on him."

"Love potion?"

"There are no love potions in Miao territory, only..."

Before she could finish speaking, Li Zhaoting covered her mouth and said the rest of the sentence for her: "Only Little Phoenix!"

"Brother Li, you're back!"

Lan Fenghuang skipped and hopped over to greet him, grabbing Li Zhaoting's arm. Feng Suzhen's cold and sharp eyes were fixed on Li Zhaoting. Li Zhaoting tried to pull his hand away, but his arms were suppressed by two giant mountains. Even if he had the strength to move mountains and fill seas, he couldn't use a single bit of it.

Lan Fenghuang didn't see Feng Suzhen's gaze. She hugged Li Zhaoting like an octopus, burying her little head in Li Zhaoting's arms, enjoying the intimacy of their long-awaited reunion.

"Little Phoenix, you've grown so much!"

"I'm no longer a little phoenix! I'm not little at all, I'm even bigger than Sister Suzhen!"

Lan Fenghuang pouted and acted coquettishly. Feng Suzhen felt a sense of shattering.

I thought Lan Fenghuang was a little sister who had lived in Miao territory for a long time and was naive to the ways of the world. I never expected that Lan Fenghuang was just illiterate, but in other aspects she was very clever.

Feng Suzhen put on a warm smile, gently pulled Lan Fenghuang down, stretched out her hands, straightened Li Zhaoting's clothes, and gave a slight reproach.

"My lord is quite the ladies' man! No wonder he is recognized by the Prince of Zhennan; they are birds of a feather."

"My sister just said... the Prince of Zhennan? Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, that guy is no good! I heard from the elders in the clan that Duan Zhengchun is utterly wicked!"

"The Prince of Zhennan highly regards your brother Li. They are close friends despite their age difference! Your brother Li's best martial arts skills come from the Prince of Zhennan!"

"Oh, those old fogies are so stubborn and pedantic. Their words are not to be trusted. The Prince of Zhennan is a good man."

Blue Phoenix has very firm standards.

— Li Zhaoting is correct.

It fluctuates up and down around this core.

Feng Suzhen: (｀Д)!!!
If it were a noble lady from the Central Plains, Feng Suzhen would have no fear in a contest of palace intrigue skills. But Lan Fenghuang, the pearl of Miao territory, left her helpless.

If I say it too softly, you won't understand.

That's too harsh; it's unbecoming of me.

They don't care about the rules of the Central Plains.

They don't care about the unwritten rules of the underworld.

Lan Fenghuang was in an "invincible" state, clinging to Li Zhaoting's arm and refusing to let go, calling him "Brother Li" on the left and "Brother Li" on the right, wishing she could go to the bridal chamber that night.

Lan Fenghuang wore sparkling silver ornaments, which jingled as she acted coquettishly, complementing her youthful dance steps and exuding vitality.

With Li Zhaoting's mediation, Feng Suzhen realized that Lan Fenghuang was not unlikeable; she was a lively and adorable little sister, not a scheming woman trying to steal her husband.

Lan Fenghuang has a very likable personality.

Blue Phoenix's skills are even more appealing.

As the biological daughter of the leader of the Five Immortals Sect, Lan Fenghuang has been studying poison, Gu, and medicine since childhood. Her mastery of poison skills ranks among the top five in Miao territory.

Practicing Gu poison is an extremely tedious task.

It's hard to stick with something you don't genuinely love.

Especially the most venomous insects in the world.

If you are not careful, you could be bitten to death by a poisonous insect.

Lan Fenghuang is exceptionally talented in the art of Gu cultivation. She has studied many ancient books and can easily replicate many Gu worms that only appear in literature.

Can ice silkworms be used to practice Gu poison?

of course can!

It can not only be used to practice Gu poison, but also to refine the supreme "living Gu" in Miao Gu techniques.

Most Gu worms are inanimate objects, and even living ones lose their growth potential. Only the Ice Silkworm, a rare insect of heaven and earth, can be used to refine the Ice Silkworm Spirit Gu.

This type of Gu worm has three advantages.

1. Once inside the body, it releases cold air, forcing the user to circulate their true qi to ward off the cold. Over time, the true qi circulates on its own, increasing the speed of practice several times over.

Second, this cold energy can be used to injure people, and it can also be used to enhance unique skills such as the Frosty Palm and the Mysterious Heaven Finger. It can also be used to resist inner demons and maintain composure at all times.

Third, the ice silkworm can grow by consuming toxins. It automatically devours poisonous substances when it encounters them, making the host immune to all poisons. During its growth process, it will spin a cocoon and leave behind a bundle of ice silk.

Each one is something that people in the martial arts world dream of.

Upon learning of the wonders of the Ice Silkworm Gu, Feng Suzhen immediately urged Li Zhaoting to take it: "My lord, you need the Ice Silkworm Gu more than I do, so you should take it!"

Li Zhaoting shook his head: "The Longevity Technique can operate at all times. I have the Yin True Qi in my body, so I don't need the cold Qi of the Ice Silkworm. Master gave you the Ice Silkworm so that you could swallow it and perhaps enhance the Demon-Subduing Zither."

"What if someone poisoned the official?"

"Who dares to poison me?"

Blue Phoenix proudly raised her chin.

Li Zhaoting gently pinched her nose: "There are countless masters in the world. Don't look down on others. The poison techniques of the Tang Clan and the Wen Family are by no means inferior to those of the Five Immortals Sect."

I will surpass them sooner or later!

"It's noon now, we can't get past that!"

"Brother Li is a big bad guy! A bad guy!"

Lan Fenghuang threw herself into Li Zhaoting's arms, pouting and acting coquettishly, while playfully punching Li Zhaoting's chest with her little fists.

Practicing Gu requires many auxiliary medicinal materials, so Lan Fenghuang instructed the disciples of the Five Immortals Sect to prepare. Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen studied lightness skills and chased each other through the forest.

Li Nanxing reverted to his unscrupulous businessman nature.

They sell Pixiu and peace buckles to tourists every day.

Duan Yu would occasionally seek out Li Zhaoting for drinks and chess, discussing Buddhist and Taoist scriptures, and appreciating the beauty of Dali.

……

"Young Master Li, Zhu Danchen requests an audience."

Zhu Danchen went to the door with a distressed expression to ask for help.

"Brother Zhu, what happened?"

"The young master has a serious health problem. It seems he has been bewitched. Young Master Li, I heard you have a Miao physician by your side. Could you ask her to take a look?"

"It's my duty, I'll pack up!"

"Thank you very much, Young Master Li!"

"It's all as it should be."

Li Zhaoting exchanged a few polite words, then summoned Lan Fenghuang to the palace to treat Duan Yu's illness. Duan Yu wasn't sick; he had absorbed too much internal energy, causing a backlash from his cultivation technique.

The Northern Darkness Divine Art is a perfect mental cultivation method.

It has both methods for absorbing external energy and methods for neutralizing external energy. It can transform all absorbed energy into Northern Darkness energy, thereby enhancing one's own power.

Duan Yu only practiced the opening chapters and knew only the method of absorbing other people's internal energy. He didn't know how to counteract it. Previously, when he was in Wanjie Valley, the Mad Old Taoist helped him counteract part of it.

This solution is temporary; unless the Northern Darkness Divine Art is fully mastered, the calamity will forever remain.

After a delay of more than ten days, the disaster finally broke out.

Duan Yu felt as if his body had turned into a giant balloon, expanding round and swollen, as if it might burst at any moment.

"I feel so much pain!"

Duan Yu was in so much pain that he was dizzy and disoriented. In his dazed state, he thought of the mad old Taoist's sword technique. He flicked his finger, and his inner energy shot out from his fingertip like water being released from a dam.

"Snapped!"

The door frame was shattered by the sword energy!
(End of this chapter)