Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 62 Killing Ren Woxing, the Mystery of Hong Qigong's Severed Finger

"May I ask your name, sir?"

"Li Zhaoting, courtesy name Buyi, you probably haven't heard of me, but I've heard of your name for a long time and I really want to fight you with all my might!"

Li Zhaoting's biggest impression of Ren Woxing was that he was humiliated by Zuo Lengchan during the three battles at Shaolin Temple.

Ren Woxing was completely overwhelmed by Zuo Lengchan.

On management skills.

Ren Woxing was the leader of the Sun Moon Cult. He could only control his subordinates with the Three Corpse Brain God Pill. Dongfang Bubai took advantage of this and imprisoned him in Plum Manor for twelve years.

When Zuo Lengchan became the sect leader, the Songshan Sect was practically a husband-and-wife business, with its lineage nearly severed. After Zuo Lengchan's careful management, it became the leading sect among the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects.

On martial arts cultivation.

Ren Woxing made no innovations and painstakingly studied the Star Absorbing Technique for more than ten years, but gained nothing and eventually died from the backlash of the technique. He cannot be considered a martial arts master.

Zuo Lengchan first modified and perfected the Songshan Sword Technique, then created the Frost True Qi to counter the Star Absorbing Technique, and then created the Frost Divine Palm based on the Frost True Qi.

If there's one thing Ren Woxing has that's better than Zuo Lengchan, it's that he has a wonderful daughter. His daughter is the main character, and his son-in-law is the main character. In this respect, he wins big.

He escaped prison and reclaimed his position as leader thanks to his son-in-law. Why call himself "Ren Woxing"? He should just change his name to "Ren Nüxuxing" (Ren Son-in-Law), that would be more fitting for his status.

One more thing, to speak out for Zuo Lengchan.

Zuo Lengchan defeated Ren Woxing with his Frost True Qi, but people said he cheated. Such a statement is shameless.

The Frost Qi was created by Zuo Lengchan himself, and the Qi was accumulated bit by bit through hard work. Does he intend to show off all his trump cards and ultimate moves before the battle?
This guy is insane!

Zuo Lengchan won fair and square.

The outcome of the next battle will not change.

Ren Woxing was wary of the Frost True Qi and dared not use the Star Absorbing Technique to absorb power. Zuo Lengchan held back and fought a war of attrition with Ren Woxing, so Ren Woxing was bound to lose.

You use technique, I use skill, he uses force. Whether you use skill, technique, or force, as long as you can defeat the enemy, it is an excellent move. Those who fall have no right to complain!

Only those who can't accept defeat will make excuses for their failures. A true martial artist, if they don't die in the battle, will definitely think of a solution.

Zuo Lengchan is a man who can afford to lose!
Knowing he couldn't defeat Ren Woxing or the Star Absorbing Technique, he painstakingly studied and researched the Frost True Qi that could counter the Star Absorbing Technique. If the Frost True Qi couldn't stop the Star Absorbing Technique, he even created a technique to hide his own true qi in his acupoints, making it impossible for others to absorb it.

Zuo Lengchan is bad; he is a bad person who is cunning, patient, wise, persistent, and capable.

In comparison, Ren Woxing belongs to...

— Flee at the mere sight of the enemy, and let the son-in-law do as he pleases!
Li Zhaoting asked calmly, "Sect Leader Ren, I have one last question. The person who released you, you should have silenced him, right? Is he still alive?"

Ren Woxing snorted dismissively.

That person had already been killed by him.

There were no markings on his body.

The person's identity and background are unknown.

What a brilliant plan!

Li Zhaoting had some respect for the person behind the scenes!
The schemes were all interconnected, calculating everything from heaven and earth to human nature. They used Ren Woxing as a weapon to kill, while simultaneously seeing through Ren Woxing's character, making him kill to cover up the crime, and keeping themselves completely uninvolved.

Most importantly, Li Zhaoting had a vague idea in his mind that if he hadn't come, the person who would have come to Plum Manor to provide support would definitely have been... Hong Qigong!

Hong Qi Guild arrived a step too late!
He will see Ren Ci's corpse!
He will see Ren Woxing covered in blood!

He will act in a fit of rage and kill Ren Woxing!

In this way, not only will all traces be erased, but a psychological warfare tactic will also be devised. Hong Qigong's reason for being late will inevitably be the most unacceptable... gluttony!
If we hire a skilled chef to block Hong Qigong's way and prepare a few exquisite dishes for him, we can hold him off for half a day.

A gentleman can be deceived.

If his gluttony caused him to waste time and lead to the murder of the old leader, how could Hong Qigong convince the others? Not to mention the Beggars' Sect disciples, even he himself couldn't get past that hurdle.

What is Hong Qigong's nickname?
—The Nine-Fingered Beggar!
How did this nickname come about?

Because of his gluttony, a great hero was murdered. In a fit of anger, Hong Qigong cut off his right index finger to avoid being tempted by delicious food.

Is it possible that this great hero is none other than Old Master Ren Ci? This is a reasonable speculation!
Li Zhaoting quickly figured out the cause and effect.

The mastermind behind the scenes is meticulous in their planning and ruthless in their actions, employing both aggressive attacks and psychological warfare tactics. Their schemes have a very high margin for error, and if one scheme fails, another immediately follows.

The numerous strategies are interconnected, weaving a vast and all-encompassing net that continuously contracts inward.

To deal with Qiao Feng, use the mystery of his birth.

To deal with Ren Ci, release Ren Woxing.

To deal with Hong Qigong, we need to find a way to make him feel guilty.

The three leaders of the Beggars' Sect were all part of the plan.

Seemingly breaking free from constraints, they are actually sinking deeper and deeper.

Such layout techniques are exactly the same as those of the Serpent Spirit during the Wu Zhou period. If this person were to shift his focus from the martial world to the imperial court, his opponent would be Zhuge Zhengwo.

The Four Great Constables could only serve as his assistants.

Only Zhuge Zhengwo has the ability to counter every move.

Ren Woxing's heart was filled with anger.

He could sense Li Zhaoting's disdain. The question Li Zhaoting was pondering was definitely not about defeating the enemy. His tone seemed respectful, but he didn't actually look at him directly.

What terrified Ren Woxing even more was that Li Zhaoting's contempt was not due to arrogance, but rather to absolute confidence that the Star Absorbing Technique could not absorb Li Zhaoting.

"drink!"

Ren Woxing roared and unleashed a domineering attack.

If you can't beat someone, strike first!
Ren Woxing is not a pedantic old stubborn!
Li Zhaoting formed a sword with his fingers, flicked the sword energy, and thrust the sword towards Ren Woxing with a powerful and profound swordsmanship.

Ren Woxing possessed the Star Absorbing Skill, saving him time on meditation and internal energy cultivation. In addition, his years of imprisonment gave him ample time to study martial arts techniques and research moves and methods.

Seeing the sword energy coming, he swung his sword horizontally in mid-air, and with his left hand, he formed a knife and slashed towards Li Zhaoting's chest and abdomen.

Ren Woxing is a master of both swordsmanship and palm techniques. His swordsmanship is both offensive and defensive, while his palm techniques are simple and unadorned, yet his strikes are fierce and powerful, like the thunderous drums of a military review, full of ferocious bloodlust.

Huang Zhonggong was terrified.

Huang Zhonggong's Seven-String Invisible Sword was specifically designed to counter the enemy's internal energy techniques, using music to guide the enemy's true energy. It was thought that it would have some effect on Ren Woxing, but Ren Woxing's energy far exceeded the limits of the Seven-String Invisible Sword.

If Huang Zhonggong were to use the Seven-Stringed Invisible Sword, Ren Woxing would only need to shout to make the musical sword energy rebound back, shattering Huang Zhonggong's seven-stringed zither, causing the strings to lash backward and pierce Huang Zhonggong's heart.

The weakness of musical martial arts lies in internal strength.

Insufficient internal strength makes one vulnerable to backlash.

Even Feng Suzhen had to be extremely cautious. Unless she had absolute confidence or it was a life-or-death situation, she would rely on martial arts to win and rarely used the Demon-Subduing Qin. Ren Woxing was even more terrified than Huang Zhonggong.

Ren Woxing was the leader of the Sun Moon Cult. He destroyed countless sects and schools, and seized at least eighty or a hundred martial arts manuals. He learned dozens of exquisite martial arts techniques.

His swordsmanship was sometimes sharp, sometimes continuous, sometimes nimble and swift, and sometimes powerful and steady. He unleashed six sets of authentic sword techniques from different families and sects in succession.

Li Zhaoting could create a sword with a flick of his finger. His swordsmanship was sharper, more continuous, more agile, faster, and more domineering than Ren Woxing's. No matter what moves Ren Woxing used, he could always counter them with superior moves.

It's neither like a senior instructing a junior, nor like a righteous young hero vanquishing demons; it's more like Li Zhaoting using Ren Woxing to practice swordsmanship and instructing Ren Woxing on martial arts.

Ren Woxing, proud and arrogant, could not bear such humiliation. He activated the Star Absorbing Technique, hoping to drain Li Zhaoting's life's worth of power, but after several attempts, he failed.

The so-called "star-absorbing technique" is similar to a range hood if compared to a modern machine.

The cooking fumes can be easily extracted.

If you put a basin of water in it, will it absorb half an inch of water?

Ren Woxing had this feeling: no matter how powerful the range hood was, with the machine humming and the parts gradually overloaded, the sink remained still and unshaken.

Ren Woxing grew angrier the more he fought. It was one thing to be forced back by Ren Ci, but to be beaten so badly by a young man in his twenties, how could he possibly reclaim the throne of the sect leader?
The Sun Moon Cult is a demonic cult.

The cult leader's fist must be the hardest!

"drink!"

Ren Woxing took a deep breath, his lungs vibrated, and his chest expanded by five or six inches, like a three-legged toad inhaling and exhaling the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

"Roar~~"

A blast of air crashed towards Li Zhaoting.

The tiger roared in the mountains and forests, its voice like thunder.

Shaolin Lion's Roar Kung Fu!
Ren Woxing's most treasured skill.

In the original storyline, Ren Woxing stunned everyone with a loud roar, which allowed him to escape successfully.

Ren Woxing thought to himself, "Your swordsmanship is not as exquisite as yours, and your internal energy is not as pure as yours. But if we only compare the strength of your internal energy, even if you practiced martial arts from the womb, how much of your skill could you possibly achieve?"
Li Zhaoting lowered his waist and fell off his horse, assuming a horse stance. He opened and closed his hands in front of his chest, concentrating his energy. Just as Ren Woxing opened his mouth, Li Zhaoting also opened his mouth and shouted loudly.

"Roar~~"

The exact same sound waves were returned.

Two sound waves collided violently in mid-air, causing the air to tremble and spread outwards in large, transparent ripples. The beautifully decorated garden pavilion collapsed, and half of the Plum Manor crumbled and cracked.

Ren Woxing gritted his teeth and fought desperately.

Li Zhaoting gathered his energy in his dantian and confronted the enemy head-on.

A series of explosions rose around the two, and arc-shaped ripples bloomed in the air. Dan Qingsheng and the others collapsed unconscious, while only Ren Ci was able to hold on.

"boom!"

Ren Woxing took several steps back, trying to use the momentum to retreat, but found that his legs were weak and his chest was tight.

The Star Absorbing Technique backfired!

Ren Woxing knew exactly what state this was in, and he also knew that he couldn't go all out in this state. If he turned around and ran away, he would definitely be torn to pieces by the sword energy.

Thinking of this, Ren Woxing hardened his heart.

Even a dead tiger cannot break its spirit!

The leader of the demonic sect is not one to sit idly by and wait for death.

Ren Woxing threw a punch at Li Zhaoting.

Li Zhaoting deftly dodged the attack, his hands moving with unpredictable movements, seemingly containing some kind of musical note. Ren Woxing's extremely powerful fist was completely neutralized. Then, his hands intertwined, and Yin-Yang true energy burst forth from his dantian, flowing into the meridians of his arms, forming a Yin-Yang Tai Chi.

The Tai Chi circle swiftly swept from Ren Woxing's arm toward his shoulder, the spiraling force flowing upwards, and with a whooshing sound, his sleeve was torn to shreds.

Before Ren Woxing could change his move, Li Zhaoting's hands moved smoothly and freely in arcs, naturally transforming from Wild Horse Parting Mane to White Crane Spreading Wings, Embracing Knee and Twisting Step, Playing the Lute, Left Grasp Sparrow Tail, Right Grasp Sparrow Tail, Single Whip...

Li Zhaoting was not a disciple of Wudang. This set of Tai Chi was a fitness exercise taught by his master, specifically for morning practice. However, as his skill deepened and his Yin and Yang Qi circulated repeatedly, his understanding of Tai Chi became more and more profound day by day.

When Ren Ci used the "Single Whip" move, he knew that Ren Woxing had no chance left. Ren Woxing, blinded by his own involvement, tried to cut his losses and survive, but instead felt despair.

Single whip... Cloud hands... Single whip...

This is an endless cycle.

As long as Li Zhaoting doesn't stop voluntarily, or change his moves to High Horse Stance, Double Peaks Piercing Ears, or Flash Through Arms, this move can be repeated indefinitely, until the end of time.

Ren Woxing was in the Tai Chi circle. Any internal force would be dissipated by the Yin and Yang true energy. He only felt that the air around him was as thick as mercury, and that he was carrying a giant mountain on his back.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Li Zhaoting proactively changed his tactics.

The three finger points were placed on Ren Woxing's chest.

Sunflower Acupuncture Technique.

One finger sealed off the true energy.

A single finger can sever the flow of qi and blood.

A single finger pierces a fatal acupoint.

Ren Woxing's hair visibly turned gray, his energy and spirit rapidly declined, and he was no longer as domineering as before. He lay limply on the ground, his eyes filled with reluctance.

"Invincible East... Invincible East..."

This was Ren Woxing's greatest failure in his life, and also his greatest obsession, one he would never forget, even in death.

"I'll go to Blackwood Cliff when I have time!"

"Thank you. In return, the people who released me have a northern accent, a very well-hidden one. I've dealt with them before; you can look them up..."

"rest in peace!"

Li Zhaoting closed Ren Woxing's eyes.

Ren Woxing, leader of the Sun Moon Cult, is dead!

Just as Ren Woxing closed his eyes, a rough-handed beggar barged in, carrying a gourd of wine at his waist and a bamboo stick in his hand.

It was none other than the deputy leader, Hong Qi.

"Boss! Boss! Are you alright?!"

"Hong Qi, I'm alright, I'm alright!"

(End of this chapter)