Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 414 The Divine Gun Society, the Concubine, and the Massacre of the Family

"Witch, take this!"

Cao Jin'er swung her crutch and slammed it at Qu Feiyan.

Although her talent was relatively poor, her internal energy cultivation in Mangshan was quite unique. After fifty years of hard work, even a pig would have developed profound internal energy by now.

Qu Feiyan dared not fight Cao Jin'er head-on. She used the "Heavenly Net Step" that Li Zhaoting had tailored for her, and like a butterfly flitting among flowers, she lightly avoided the cane.

Before Cao Jin'er could make another move, Qu Feiyan swung her sword at Cao Jin'er's chest. Qu Feiyan used a pair of short swords, each less than two feet long, and her moves were incredibly varied. The two swords fluttered like colorful butterflies, making it even more beautiful than a song and dance.

Qu Feiyan manipulated her sword techniques, striking east and west, south and north, appearing in front and behind in an instant. Her movements were as graceful as willow catkins and as swift as a startled swan, dazzling the eye with their beauty.

Cao Jin'er had never seen such exquisite and ever-changing swordsmanship before. She felt that all her vital points were covered by the sword's edge, and she could only wave her cane wildly to defend herself. At most, she could only exert 30 or 40% of her profound internal strength.

In the past, Qu Feiyan's opponents were either grandmasters like Li Zhaoting, who had a commanding view of the world, or geniuses like the Five Rats, who were quick-witted and clever. Every fight was extremely strenuous, leaving her drenched in sweat and squeezing out every bit of her body's potential. She dared not relax for even a moment.

Now, facing Cao Jin'er is like an athlete unburdened, his speed is several times faster than before.

Qu Feiyan knew that Li Zhaoting was watching from behind. If she didn't perform well and lost face, the matter of the roasted chestnuts alone would be enough to give her a good beating.

With this thought in mind, Qu Feiyan intensified her offensive.

With her twin swords flying up and down, alternating and changing, it was as if her arms had become seven or eight. Cao Jin'er felt as if seven or eight people were attacking at the same time. The more she fought, the more frustrated she became. Suddenly, she felt a pain in her wrist and realized that her Shenmen acupoint had been struck.

My wrist felt sore and numb, and I dropped my cane.

Qu Feiyan flicked away the cane with her sword, then pointed the sword at Cao Jin'er's chest and laughed, "How many moves did I use? Can you tell my lineage? Do you submit now?"

Cao Jin'er roared, "Kill me!"

Yi Zhongmou pushed aside his disciple and stepped forward.

He was a descendant of Gan Fengchi from Mangshan, and later joined the Beggars' Sect and became an elder. Mangshan belonged to Yi Zhongmou's maternal family, so he had no choice but to take action.

“Young lady, you should be forgiving. You came to Mangshan today to pay your respects, right? Don’t let a child’s words ruin the harmony between our two families!”
You two bastards, hurry up and kowtow to this heroine to apologize! You have been arrogant and domineering, and you should have been punished long ago. If it weren't for this heroine's mercy, your fingers would have been chopped off for what happened today!

Come here, kneel down, kowtow and apologize!

Yi Zhongmou grabbed Cao Jin'er's two grandsons and kicked them in the calves. The two boys felt the pain in their calves and couldn't help but kneel on the ground and kowtow several times.

Qu Feiyan sheathed her short sword and cupped her hands in greeting: "Senior seems to be an elder of the Beggars' Sect? My master is on good terms with the Beggars' Sect, and out of respect for you, he spared them this time."

I don't like making sarcastic remarks, nor am I trying to show off to you. I just want to tell you that prestigious sects have their own rules and dignity. You know better than I what the consequences will be if junior disciples are arrogant and domineering, and senior masters are biased and protective.

The younger generation has been ordered to come and worship the one-armed nun.

I apologize for any offense I may have caused today.

My teacher's identity is of great importance and cannot be disclosed.

All I can tell you is that my master is a sworn brother of the Beggars' Sect and has no enmity with Mangshan.

That’s all I have to say!
Believe it or not, it's up to you to decide!
"Junior brother, sheathe your sword and make way!"

Qu Feiyan voluntarily stepped aside to make way.

The five rats put away their knives and made way for each other.

Every move he made exuded an air of authority, clearly indicating that he was a disciple of a prestigious family. A closer look at his attire revealed a figure of refined elegance, with flowing silk robes, a flowing skirt, a feathered crown, and a cloud-patterned cloak. Such a handsome man was certainly not a sinister or wicked individual.

Yi Zhongmu was quite knowledgeable. He thought to himself that there were many famous sects that were on good terms with the Beggars' Clan. If we were to talk about life-and-death friendships, apart from the disciples of the Beggars' Clan, where else could we find such a friendship?
How could such a celestial being be a disciple of the Beggars' Sect? If it were another sect, why would they allow a disciple of unparalleled beauty to join a stinking beggar's den?
A master who is on good terms with the Beggars' Sect...

Could it be that he is...

Yi Zhongmu gasped.

Young and vigorous, his swordsmanship was divine.

Yi Zhongmou broke out in a cold sweat.

I have a feeling that something bad is likely to happen in the next few days.

Cao Jin'er wanted to say a few words, but Yi Zhongmu forcibly dragged her away. Yi Zhongmu mainly cultivated his body and was proficient in the 108-style Demon Subduing Staff Technique. After joining the Beggars' Sect, he received guidance from Xiao Feng and his internal and external skills improved greatly.

Today, her strength far surpasses that of Cao Jin'er.

The martial arts masters who were watching immediately surrounded them.

Regardless of which school Qu Feiyan and the others belong to, they possess such martial arts skills at such a young age, and their future is limitless. Befriending them in advance will provide some support in the future.

Qu Feiyan disliked welcoming and seeing off guests, but the Five Rats were quite adept at it, chatting with these people familiarly.

Li Zhaoting, holding the old wine, quietly left.

Yuanbao led the way.

After turning a few corners, Li Zhaoting saw Gongsun Lan pushing a cart selling roasted chestnuts and said with a smile, "We meet again anywhere in life! Give me two catties of roasted chestnuts!"

Gongsun Lan, dressed in a vest resembling Granny Xiong, looked at Li Zhaoting with a smile: "Young master, my roasted chestnuts are very expensive, I'm afraid you can't afford them."

"How much does it cost per pound?"

"Ten taels of silver!"

"So cheap!"

"Ten taels of silver each!"

"Are your chestnuts made of gold?"

"My roasted chestnuts are made with the best ingredients, the finest poison. One chestnut can kill thirty people. If you buy one, young master, and make chestnut braised chicken, it can poison an entire table of people. I guarantee no one will know!"

"Are you sure these chestnuts are ripe?"

"I sell roasted chestnuts! How could I sell you raw chestnuts? If I have any raw ones, I'll eat them myself!"

"You disobedient little wife, you dared to disguise yourself as an old woman and swindle money from your master! Your master will punish you according to family rules and give you a good beating!"

Li Zhaoting pulled out a rattan cane.

With a wave of her hand, Gongsun Lan removed her disguise, transforming from the frail and elderly Granny Xiong into a stunningly beautiful woman of unparalleled grace and charm. She was dressed as a female knight-errant, not in flowing robes. Gongsun Lan's features were suited to heavy makeup, and if she were to travel in full regalia, her beauty would surpass even that of a man. The hidden, sharp allure she exuded was truly unprecedented.

Gongsun Lan picked up a roasted chestnut, peeled it with her delicate hands, and fed it to Li Zhaoting. The small car had a mechanism inside that allowed it to be transformed into a reclining chair.

Li Zhaoting lay back in the chair, with Gongsun Lan serving him like a concubine. Li Zhaoting smiled and said, "Lan'er, just say what's on your mind. I'll feel more at ease if I hear it."

Gongsun Lan retorted, "Master, she is the concubine whom the sect leader lost to you, and she is part of the Holy Maiden's dowry. Does a concubine need a reason to serve you?"

Li Zhaoting joked, "In that case, I won't listen to any of your requests later!"

Gongsun Lan pleaded softly, "Master! I'm afraid of you, something's happened at my family's house!"

"Your maternal family? The Western Regions Demonic Sect? Jade Rakshasa was assassinated? I knew he wouldn't live long!"

"I'm talking about the Sharpshooter's Guild!"

"The Sun family, known for their gluttony and lust?"

"Hmm~ A lot has happened to the Sun family lately! Everyone's acting strangely, everyone's hiding secrets. The Sun family isn't righteous, but they're not evil either. In the last few months, they've acted even more strangely than demons..."

Thinking about what happened to the Sun family, even with Gongsun Lan's unparalleled martial arts skills, she still felt a pang of fear.

Not all members of the Sun family have the surname Sun.

As long as the surname contains "Sun", it's fine.

The surnames Sun, Gongsun, and Changsun are all acceptable.

The Sun family was not a small or insignificant family, but one of the three great families of Guandong, with as many as six branch families.

Ikuan-tang is responsible for making decisions;
The Zhengfa Hall is responsible for enforcing family rules.

Deqi Hall is responsible for external communication;

Anletang is responsible for the family finances;

A one-man show, responsible for armed protection;

Naweitang was responsible for studying martial arts.

Sun Sandian, the head of Yiguantang, Sun Zhongsan, the head of Zhengfatang, Gongsun Zishi, the head of Anletang, and Sun Jiang, the head of Yiyantang, are all well-known figures in the martial arts world, especially "Mountain Lord" Sun Jiang.

The branch where the incident occurred happened to be a one-man show.

Sun Jiang's wife was named Gongsun Xiaoniang, who was Gongsun Lan's aunt. She and Sun Jiang were originally very much in love and had a daughter. However, their relationship had cooled over the past two years, and they had a complete falling out a few months ago. Gongsun Xiaoniang then died suddenly from an illness.

Gongsun Xiaoniang's daughter, Sun Yaohong, was secretly imprisoned by Sun Jiang. She asked her maid to deliver a letter, informing her that something sinister was amiss within the Sun family and requesting that Gongsun Lan investigate. Gongsun Lan was a member of the Sun family, but had left at a young age to join a demonic sect, making it inconvenient for her to investigate internal affairs. Moreover, she was not skilled in investigation and didn't know how to proceed. She could only place her hopes on Li Zhaoting: "Master, if you solve this case, I'll become your concubine!"

Is Sun Yaohong still alive?

"Even a tiger wouldn't eat its cubs, so it must still be alive!"

"Once the matter at Mangshan is over, I will go to the Divine Gun Society to investigate this case. Lan'er, this matter... this matter may be somewhat brutal, you must be prepared."

"Who do you think I am? A kind-hearted noblewoman? I am one of the four princesses of the Demonic Sect, a Peach Blossom Bee and a female butcher who fought my way up. How many people have I killed, Red Shoes? If my aunt was killed by that beast Sun Jiang, even if you wipe out the entire Sun family, I won't say a word. On the contrary, I will help."

"Sigh! I hope I make it in time!"

Wen's stories are a huge obstacle for time travelers. On the one hand, there are many characters, hundreds or even thousands of random extras; on the other hand, the plot is chaotic, making it difficult to confirm the timeline; and in the end, they often have a bad ending, stopping abruptly halfway through, leaving everyone wondering what's hidden behind.

Li Zhaoting had some recollection of the Sun family's affairs.

The Sun family is an expert in bio-engineering technology and wants to develop a kind of orc warrior called "Humanoid Dank" that is invulnerable to blades and bullets, has immense strength, and only obeys the master's commands!
Sun Jiang became obsessed with this path, went mad, and wantonly harmed the innocent. Gongsun Xiaoniang fell out with him and died tragically. This story has no ending, and Lao Wen usually stops updating. Li Zhaoting decided to help fill in a righteous ending.

—Slay demons and eliminate evil spirits.

The Sun family's ancestral home was in Shandong. Several years ago, they moved to Northeast China. Under Sun Jiang's management, they became the strongest assassin organization in Northeast China, even surpassing Xue Xiaoren.

If the Azure Dragon Society wants to fill the 12 Azure Dragons, the Divine Spear Society would be a good choice. Li Zhaoting rubbed his chin. It had been four years since his debut, and he had never been to the Qing Dynasty. Perhaps it was time to go and meet those top masters of the Qing Dynasty!

—I have failed my predecessors who were time travelers!

Having received Li Zhaoting's promise, Gongsun Lan gently kissed him on the cheek and said with a smile, "My lord has won over the Holy Maiden, and I will also enter the household in a few days!"

Li Shengnan once commented that among the four holy maidens, Gongsun Lan's martial arts skills were not the highest, but her adaptability was the strongest, and she could quickly adapt to the situation she was in.

Long ago, Gongsun Lan realized that the so-called four princesses were actually four dowry maids.

Whose demonic sect witch taught these things?

Playing the piano, writing lyrics, singing, dancing!
A complete package including playing wind and string instruments and singing!

This is clearly a tactic used by concubines to vie for the emperor's favor.

She followed the same pattern as Cao Pi's four favored concubines.

What about Zhao Ji, Fei Yan, Yong Xu, and Han E?
In reality: Duan Qiaoxiao (skilled in makeup), Xue Lingyun (skilled in embroidery), Mo Qiongshu (with flowing black hair and unique cicada-shaped hair ornaments), and Tian Shangyi (skilled in singing and dancing).

Gongsun Lan automatically identified with "Tian Shangyi".

Is Gongsun Lan capable of resisting Yu Luosha?

No!

Since that's the case, instead of pretending to be reserved, it's better to find a way to win favor and at least secure a good position.

Li Zhaoting is as handsome as Pan An, has superb martial arts skills, and has connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. His future is limitless. No matter how you look at it, he is a perfect match. With the help of Li Shengnan, he might be able to get a few more sips of soup. Why ask for more?
This demonstrates Gongsun Lan's adaptability.

When it's time to fight for something, you must fight for it.

If you realize you can't get what you want, it's time to lay down and cut your losses.

The same thing happened when they were vying for the position of Holy Maiden. Gongsun Lan defeated countless challengers and used all sorts of schemes and tricks to outmaneuver Li Shengnan, driving her into a desperate situation.

Just when Gongsun Lan thought victory was assured, Li Shengnan broke through the encirclement alone with her sword, carrying a blood-stained sword and walking towards her step by step. She exuded a world-destroying aura and seemed on the verge of exploding into a demonic state.

Gongsun Lan immediately knelt down and surrendered.

The consequence of the Heavenly Demon's disintegration is mutual destruction.

Li Shengnan is not going to compromise.

Gongsun Lan did not want to die.

Rather than fighting for pride, it's better to back down and surrender to the Holy Maiden in exchange for more benefits. Even if you can't become the Holy Maiden, you can become her trusted confidant.

……

What Yi Zhongmu feared has happened!
The Mangshan Sect is about to face annihilation.

Just as everyone was holding the sacrificial ceremony, an arrogant and domineering monk arrived with two disciples, and immediately declared that he would become the leader of the Mangshan Sect.

“Cao Jin’er, who appointed you to this position as sect leader? My master, Liao Yin, is the chief disciple of the One-Armed Nun, and I am his only remaining disciple.”

If we're going to arrange things according to seniority, when will it be your turn?
Even if I humbly decline and voluntarily withdraw, you should still consult me ​​before electing a new sect leader!
Hehe! Back then, Lü Siniang, as the youngest junior sister of our sect, rebelled, killed the sect leader, seized the position of sect leader, and excluded the eldest senior brother's successor.

Today I will settle this case!

Cao Jin'er, Yi Zhongmou, you two must kowtow to me and apologize, and let me become the head of the Mangshan Sect. I will forgive your past mistakes, otherwise you will surely die!
As for that vile woman Lü Siniang, if you were alive, I couldn't beat you. Now that you're dead, I'll make sure your bones are never found. Men, dig up that vile woman's grave!
"Cao Jin'er, kneel down right now!"

This senior monk's Buddhist name is "Extinction of Dharma". Back then, when Lü Siniang killed Yin, she spared Yin's disciples out of a moment of mercy. Little did she expect that this would lead to such a disaster.

Of the first seven disciples personally taught by the One-Armed Nun, only Liaoyin personally taught her martial arts. The other six were taught by Liaoyin on behalf of their master. Liaoyin was familiar with his junior brothers' martial arts and knew how to counter them. This made it impossible for the other six to defeat him after Liaoyin betrayed his sect. In her later years, the One-Armed Nun took Lü Siniang as her disciple and taught her the Xuan Nu Sword Technique. Liaoyin had never seen the Xuan Nu Sword Technique before and ultimately could not escape the sword's edge and was beheaded.

Mifa inherited all of Yin's martial arts skills and practiced diligently for decades. He knew Cao Jin'er and Yi Zhongmou's martial arts styles very well. Apart from the Xuan Nu Sword Technique, the Mangshan Sect had no martial arts techniques that could counter Mifa. Mifa was confident that he could capture Cao Jin'er within ten moves. Even if Cao Jin'er and Yi Zhongmou joined forces, they could capture her in thirty or forty moves at most.

Even more coincidentally, because Cao Jin'er was really not good at managing a sect, no martial arts masters attended the ceremony.

If senior masters from Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, or Tianshan were here, Mifa would never dare to act recklessly. Only these juniors could defeat Mifa.

Miefa sneered, "Cao Jin'er, if you're not convinced, we martial arts people believe in deciding the outcome through martial arts. If you can withstand ten of my moves, I'll leave Mangshan immediately!"

Cao Jin'er angrily said, "Destroy the Dharma! Your master, Liaoyin, betrayed the sect by siding with the Manchus. His crime is unforgivable. Uncle-Master Lü has already expelled him from the sect. What right do you have to compete for the sect leader position as a disciple of Mangshan? Uncle-Master Lü spared you out of compassion, and this is how you repay her?"

Miefa smirked, "What skills does Lü Siniang have? If she were truly capable, why would she pass the position of sect leader to a useless old woman like you!"

Cao Jin'er drew her sword: "Destroy the Dharma! I didn't want to fight in front of the ancestral tablet, but you've been so aggressive. Don't blame me for being ruthless. Take this!"

Cao Jin'er swung her sword and thrust it towards Mi Fa's throat.

The Demon Extinguisher laughed wildly, "Hahahaha! You really can't master the Mysterious Maiden Sword Technique, you piece of trash!"

Bai Yutang frowned: "Senior Sister! The Mangshan Sect is utterly worthless; there's nothing to see here!"

Qu Feiyan explained, "Zhou Xun, Lu Minzhan, Cao Renfu, Bai Taiguan, Li Yuan, and Gan Fengchi all learned martial arts from Liaoyin. Yi Zhongmou is Gan Fengchi's direct disciple, Cao Jin'er is from Cao Renfu's lineage, and Miefa is Liaoyin's apprentice, who knows Cao Jin'er's weakness!"

Lu Fang retorted, "Senior sister! You taught us the basics, so how could we possibly be no match for you? There are flaws in our martial arts techniques, don't you know how to correct them?"

Han Zhang said, "Master said that blindly following the textbook is a dead end. Kung fu is static, but people are dynamic. Can a living person be suffocated by urine? What's wrong with teaching me martial arts?"

Uncle Xiao's martial arts were taught by Master Xuanku and the leader of the Beggars' Sect. Could it be that Uncle Xiao can't beat them?

Han Yu once said, "A disciple need not be inferior to his master, nor a master necessarily superior to his disciple. There is a sequence in learning the Way, and each has their own area of ​​expertise. If a disciple can never beat his master, either the master is hiding something, or the disciple is not smart enough!"

If the martial arts skills of each generation of disciples in a martial arts sect are inferior to those of their master, it means that the sect is getting worse and worse. This is not a sign of decline, but a sign of the sect's impending demise!

I do not agree with this theory!

Liaoyin has been dead for decades. Have the disciples of Mangshan made no progress at all? Have the martial arts passed down by the sect not been modified or improved in the slightest over the decades?

Living off the achievements of predecessors!

Such sects are worse off not existing at all!

Xu Qing added, "Master certainly hopes that his disciples will become stronger and stronger. The higher our martial arts skills are, the better it shows that Master has taught us, and the more proud Master is!"

Jiang Ping chimed in, "We can't beat our master, perhaps because our opportunities and comprehension are not as good as his. Our disciples can't beat us either; this is a problem within the sect."

Qu Feiyan angrily said, "What nonsense are you spouting! You five are top geniuses. With your master's discerning eye, seeing you five little beggars, he didn't hesitate to take you as his disciples. You are exceptionally talented and have outstanding comprehension. You can grasp the ultimate moves after being taught basic moves. Others are not geniuses, but they can stick to the rules and practice martial arts diligently. They are considered top-notch!"

In the blink of an eye, Cao Jin'er and the monk Miefa exchanged six blows. Cao Jin'er was relentlessly pressed forward by Miefa, her space to dodge was completely compressed, and her sword was blasted away.

"Cao Jin'er, prepare to die!"

Mi Fa brandished his staff and slammed it towards Cao Jin'er's head.

"laugh!"

A precious sword pierced towards the brow of the Demon Extinction.

Mifa hurriedly raised his staff to resist, but this move was extremely subtle. With a light circle and a sweep, Mifa was forced to retreat several steps and barely managed to regain his balance.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the one who made the move was not a senior expert, but a beautiful young woman in her early twenties.

Valley of Flowers!
Lü Siniang's personally taught disciple!
The martial art she used was... the Mysterious Maiden Sword Technique!
The Liang school's unparalleled swordsmanship, comparable to the Tianshan Swordplay and the Bodhidharma Swordplay, features light, agile, and mysterious moves. After being modified and perfected by Lü Siniang, its moves are now comparable to the Dog-Beating Stick Technique.

Mi Fa broke out in a cold sweat!

(End of this chapter)