Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 94 Li Shengnan: I've Got You All Gone
The treasure of Emperor Liang Yuan is one of the oldest and most accurately located treasures in the martial arts world.

According to the original plot, this immense treasure, which was worth more than a country, was passed down from the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty. It was discovered during the time of The Deer and the Cauldron and was excavated in the later years of Emperor Kangxi.

The treasure has remained quietly in Tianning Temple south of Jiangling City through the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Northern Song, Southern Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

The only danger is that the jewelry is poisoned.

For transmigrators in the martial arts world, as long as they have the ability to detoxify, the Liang Yuan Emperor's treasure can be the easiest way to start their hegemony.

How did this treasure come about?

The issue dates back to Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, a renowned emperor and great bodhisattva who vowed to build ten Buddhist temples every year during his reign. During Xiao Yan's forty-eight-year reign, there were four hundred and eighty temples in the Southern Dynasties, with countless pavilions and terraces shrouded in mist and rain.

Given Emperor Wu of Liang's deep devotion to Buddhism, one would think that monks would have been quite fond of him. This is clearly impossible.

Many of the Buddhist precepts today were created by Emperor Wu of Han (Xiao Yan). One supporter is worth ten critics. Emperor Wu of Han believed that monks were saints and should abide by the standards of saints.

The Buddhist precepts were one thing, but the massive construction of Buddhist temples drained the national treasury. Coupled with a host of other problems, internal conflicts were rampant. All that was missing was a catalyst.

Bodhidharma advised Emperor Xiao Yan three times, preaching the Dharma to him and saying that this was not worshipping Buddha, but rather going astray and falling into demonic ways. This angered Emperor Xiao Yan so much that he sent troops to hunt him down.

Bodhidharma couldn't bear to kill innocent soldiers, so he had to flee. When he reached the riverbank, there was a surging river in front of him and thousands of pursuers behind him. Bodhidharma broke off a reed and used the strength of the reed to cross the surging river. With this, he created the movement technique most suitable for long-distance raids... Crossing the river on a reed!
Xiao Yan showed no remorse and instead became even more wicked.

Finally, this "introduction" appeared.

Hou Jing, known as the "Great General of the Universe," launched a rebellion, which was met with overwhelming popular support. The rebels marched all the way to the capital. Instead of coming to the capital to defend the emperor, Prince Xiao Yi of Xiangdong watched helplessly as Xiao Yan starved to death. He then amassed power in Jiangling, where he later proclaimed himself emperor, known as Emperor Yuan of Liang.

Emperor Xiao Yi reigned for three years. During this time, he amassed a vast fortune of gold, silver, and documents. When the city fell, he burned down the palaces, and the rebel soldiers only managed to loot scraps.

Books can be destroyed by fire.

Gold and silver cannot be burned.

Where are the gold and silver treasures hidden?
From that time onward, legends of Emperor Liang Yuan's treasure began to circulate in the martial arts world. Unfortunately, no one ever actually found the treasure, and it gradually evolved into a strange tale in the martial arts world.

Until decades ago, the leader of the Tang Poetry Sword Sect spent the night at Tianning Temple and discovered the treasure of Emperor Liang Yuan, using the sword manual as a codebook and the "Liancheng Jue" as the code.

He originally intended to present the treasure to the imperial court, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, he was forced to postpone it. He became depressed and died of melancholy. Before his death, he passed on the Liancheng Jue to Mei Niansheng.

What followed was internal strife within the Tang Poetry Sword Sect.

For the sake of the Liancheng treasure, disciples killed their masters, fathers betrayed their sons, senior brothers killed junior brothers, and junior brothers killed senior brothers. After years of scheming, all that remained was "rebirth in the Pure Land".

It's a pity, a lament, a tragedy, and a laughable situation!
With a deep and thoughtful mind, Qi Changfa could only utter one sigh before his death: "We are all a joke!"

The Tang Poetry Sword School is a joke.

The Liancheng Treasure is no joke.

The old man who killed the three Wan Zhenshan brothers was their master, Mei Niansheng, who crawled out of hell. After eliminating the traitorous disciples, he immediately went to Tianning Temple to retrieve the treasure.

Times have changed, and Tianning Temple has long since fallen into disrepair.

This is an opportunity given to Ling Tuisi by God.

If Ling Tuisi had been diligent in his duties and cared for the people, and had spent money to rebuild Tianning Temple, or even leveled the ruins of Tianning Temple and built other buildings, he would have found the Liancheng Treasure long ago.

The treasure is not hidden in secret.

It was precisely because it wasn't hidden enough that none of the clever people looking for the treasure discovered it.

The treasure is the Buddha statue in the main hall.

A giant Buddha statue that is over ten feet tall.

The outer shell is a clay sculpture about half a foot in size, and inside is the Buddha statue itself, which is a large golden Buddha.

Of course, the golden Buddha is not solid.

Such a large solid gold Buddha would have collapsed the base long ago, making it impossible for it to have been passed down for hundreds of years. Although it is just the outer shell, it is worth tens of thousands of taels of silver. The belly of the gold Buddha is hollow, and there are jewels and jade artifacts inside. The lotus petals are a mechanism. As long as the petals are pressed, the underground treasure vault can be opened, which contains dozens of boxes of jewels.

Emperor Xiao Yi of Liang Dynasty collected gold and silver treasures by plowing the land three feet deep and scraping the bones to extract oil, and most of them were hidden in the treasury.

If you want to be a rich man, you can live off him for ten lifetimes.

If one wishes to establish a sect, one can build a hundred temples and Taoist monasteries in blessed lands such as Mount Hua and Mount Emei, ensuring that three generations will have no shortage of martial arts training resources such as divine weapons and elixirs.

Even if one were to decide to rebel, the gold and silver treasures could be used to purchase provisions, weapons, horses, and other supplies to sustain an army of 100,000 for three years. Of course, raising an army would require a large expenditure of wealth, and bribing officials to cover up the truth would also cost money. In addition, training the soldiers would take a normal rebel leader a year and a half to complete.

Of course, if it falls into the hands of an ambitious but incompetent fool with short-sighted vision, the treasure is of little use. Money is not everything, even if he has a mountain of gold.

Mei Niansheng entered the dilapidated Mahavira Hall, bowed to the Buddha statue several times, and was about to open the secret passage when a silvery laugh came from behind her: "So this is where it is. It was worth following that cunning and useless Qi Changfa."

Without a second thought, Mei Niansheng turned around, drew his sword, and thrust it out. The backstabbing incident between master and disciple years ago had left him with a severe trauma, which he had been practicing diligently for many years.

This move, "Earth Dragon Turns Around," is exquisite and specifically designed to counter backstabs. The sword strike is as fast as lightning, sweeping across half the sky, yet only managing to pierce the red afterimage.

Li Shengnan sat leisurely on the wall, holding a red wine gourd in her hand, tilting her head back to drink, her silver bracelet on her wrist making a jingling sound.

Li Shengnan came to Jiangling for tourism.

Having overheard news of the Liancheng Treasure and accidentally seen Li Zhaoting investigating the case, Li Shengnan secretly followed Li Zhaoting and overheard many secrets.

In particular, the analysis of Wan Zhenshan's death.

Li Shengnan guessed that Qi Changfa would become a target, so she secretly kept an eye on him. Sure enough, Qi Changfa successfully deciphered the Liancheng Treasure, and Mei Niansheng, who had been dead for more than ten years, crawled out of hell and began to take revenge on his disciples.

“Mei Niansheng, I have just checked. No one can move this golden Buddha. I am merciful and will allow you to take two boxes of jewels. Do not be so stubborn.”

"Does this young lady think she can take advantage of me?"

"It's not about thinking, it's about being certain."

"May I ask who your teacher is, young lady?"

"In the words of you righteous heroes, I am a wicked demoness from a demonic sect. If you kill me, people will only praise you for vanquishing demons and monsters. No one will say that you are bullying the weak and shameless. You can kill me as you please."

A strong fighting spirit flashed in Li Shengnan's eyes.

Li Shengnan had never paid any attention to the swordsmanship of the Tang Poetry Sword Sect, but she was very interested in the sect's direct lineage mental cultivation technique, the Divine Illumination Skill.

Shenzhao Gong is the purest and most refined orthodox Xuanmen mental cultivation method. It can cultivate a pure primordial yang energy, nurture rich vitality, enter a state of spiritual meditation, and reverse the state of emptiness to regenerate life. In terms of therapeutic effects, it is by no means inferior to Yiyang Finger.

In the original storyline, Di Yun attempted suicide by hanging himself, and his body was almost dead. Ding Dian used his unparalleled Divine Illumination Skill to revive Di Yun, demonstrating his remarkable healing abilities.

Ding Dian was imprisoned by Ling Tuisi for more than ten years, bound with dozens of kilograms of handcuffs and shackles, with iron chains piercing his bones. He was tortured once on the first and fifteenth of each month, each time leaving him covered in blood. However, he did not suffer from wound infection or become emaciated. On the contrary, he became healthier and was able to walk, sit, and lie down without any problems.

If Li Zhaoting were chained through the bone and tortured for ten years in the same way as Ding Dian, even the Longevity Formula wouldn't be able to withstand it, especially with chains piercing the bone, which would cause too much damage to the body.

There are no more than ten internal martial arts techniques in the world that can withstand being pierced through the bone by iron chains and remain unaffected in combat.

Mei Niansheng was able to crawl out of hell by relying on the Divine Illumination Skill. His skill was more profound than Ding Dian's, but he was too old and his combat power had declined slightly.

True essence is gasoline, batteries, and power plants.

Meridians are like wires, levers, and engines.

The core principles are programs, circuits, and circuit boards.

The body is like a car shell, a road, and a tollbooth.

The process of practicing martial arts can be understood as taking a driving test.

Combat experience is driving experience.

Physical fitness can significantly impact combat performance.

For example, Ren Woxing's body was riddled with holes due to the backlash from his internal cultivation technique. His profound internal energy was no longer a blessing but a heavy burden.

It's like installing a nuclear-powered engine on a Santana that's about to be scrapped. Every time it's started, it's burning its life force, a final burst of energy before it's completely exhausted.

Mei Niansheng had a similar feeling.

He is too old.

Physical functions are far inferior to those of a younger person.

Cloudy eyes, muscle atrophy, and slow speed. Exerting full force can trigger various age-related diseases.

In terms of skill, Li Shengnan is no match for Mei Niansheng.

In terms of combat strength, Mei Niansheng is no match for Li Shengnan.

In reality, no one knows the outcome.

Li Shengnan was just there to watch the fun; she was neither happy to gain it nor to lose it, and she wasn't greedy for the treasure.

Having eliminated the traitor, Mei Niansheng had no more worries. Even if he died on the spot, what could he not let go of?

The two stared intently at each other.

Sword energy erupted between the two.

The Nine Great Soul-Slaying Techniques: Boundless Sea of ​​Blood!
Tang Poetry Swordplay: A Lone Goose Comes from the Sea!
……

The headquarters of the Longsha Gang in the Two Lakes.

All the bandits were subdued by Li Zhaoting.

Cheng Yantang commanded his soldiers to capture prisoners. Even cooks and grooms had to be detained. Who knew that the honest groom might be the Ninth Master?
Can't the Ninth Master be a stable boy?
One of the eight guardian deities of Tiger Mountain was responsible for raising horses, and he was the most trusted confidant of the bandit leader Zuo Shandiao.

Hu Biao, one of the "Four Great Cannon Heads," was as famous as the Cannon Head of Tiger Mountain, yet he also lived in the stable.
Horses represent transportation, travel, and escape.

The groom must be a trusted confidant.

The ordinary people under Ling Tuisi's command should have all been silenced by him, leaving only his trusted confidants. Taking these people away for interrogation shows that Cheng Yantang is very cautious.

Cheng Yantang was a very cautious person.

When it came to things he didn't understand, Cheng Yantang always entrusted them to professionals, listened to their guidance, and gave them full authority, even to his juniors.

The manager of the Lianghu Longsha Gang was dejected.

Cheng Yantang interrogated them separately, halving the guilt of those who confessed first and doubling the guilt of those who confessed later.

The Prisoner's Dilemma.

Aren't people in the martial arts world supposed to be loyal and righteous?
Would you be willing to go to jail for loyalty?
The Jingzhou prison provided them with private rooms, giving them an unforgettable experience they would never forget, even in their next life.

No one knew the power of the Jingzhou prison better than the disciples of the Lianghu Longsha Gang. In order to force Ding Dian to confess, Ling Tuisi almost summoned the spirit of Lai Junchen and Suo Yuanli.

The bandits, who usually drank heavily and valued loyalty, were now facing imminent disaster. Naturally, they were willing to sacrifice their fellow bandits rather than themselves, and they all eagerly confessed without daring to conceal anything.

I'd rather be exiled to the army than go to jail.

Jingzhou Prison is the most terrifying hellish den of demons.

Even a body made of iron can be ground into iron filings.

Ling Tuisi closed his eyes in despair.

He knew he was finished.

Cheng Yantang looked at Ling Tuisi with a smile, feeling incredibly pleased. He had been suppressed by this guy for three years, and his promotions had been hindered by him. He was like a killer who obstructs people's path and even kills their parents. Cheng Yantang really wanted to personally take the knife and cut Ling Tuisi to pieces.

"Lord Ling, do you have any last words?"

"Oh~ My nephew went too far, and you can't speak now. I'm a weak scholar and I don't know how to release pressure points. If you have any last words, tell the executioner later!"

"Tsk tsk tsk~ Giving up a perfectly good official position, he insists on becoming a river bandit. What's so great about being a river bandit? Those who rob people on the highway dream of becoming high-ranking officials!"

"I won't say anything more. For the sake of our past friendship, I won't make things difficult for you. I'll bring you pen and ink later. Write down whatever you want to say."

"Today is your last chance."

"The deadline is noon. No waiting after that."

Scholars have their own dignity.

Cheng Yantang wished he could bite Ling Tuisi to death, but he couldn't actually do it, much less treat Ling Tuisi harshly.

Of course, the rule that "no punishment applies to high-ranking officials" does not apply to Ling Tuisi. However, this rule applies to Ling Tuisi, the prefect of Jingzhou, as he is a bandit.

There aren't many tricks to dealing with bandits.

……

Ding Dian found Ling Shuanghua.

Ling Shuanghua was so worried that she fell ill and lost a lot of weight. When she saw Ding Dian arrive, she hugged him tightly, showing no disgust at the smell of blood on his body.

"Brother Ding, my father has..."

"The Lianghu Longsha Gang has been defeated by the government. I need to take you away immediately so we can go to the countryside to live in seclusion."

"Is it really possible?"

"Of course! Nobody can stop me!"

Ding Dian clenched his fist with full confidence.

Ding Dian's Divine Illumination Technique was not yet fully mastered. To achieve mastery of the technique, he would need at least two years of arduous practice.

Given the current situation, it seems there's no chance.

Ding Dian had no desire to become the leader of the martial arts world, nor did he want to make a name for himself as a chivalrous hero. He only wanted to live a simple life with Ling Shuanghua in the countryside, farming, weaving, growing flowers and grass. What was the point of practicing martial arts?
After calming Ling Shuanghua down, Ding Dian went to find Li Zhaoting.

When Ding Dian was searching for Ling Shuanghua, he observed the soldiers around him. These soldiers could not stop him. The only one who could stop him was the mysterious Li Zhaoting.

Li Zhaoting's swordsmanship was too fierce.

Ding Dian knew he couldn't withstand the sharp sword's edge.

"May I ask your surname?"

"Li Zhaoting, courtesy name Buyi."

"Why did you save me?"

"Because I'm happy."

"Not for the Liancheng Jue?"

"You may not know this, but the secret of the Liancheng Treasure has been leaked. Right now, at least three or four hundred people are vying for it."

"You...you weren't doing this for profit?"

"The world is full of chaos, with many driven by profit and few by morality. True love is even rarer, and it's hard to find a true lover. I'd be happy to play matchmaker."

"Can I really leave?"

"If I wanted to threaten you, do you have any room to resist now? According to the crimes committed by Ling Tuisi, the male members of his family should be executed along with their entire household, and the female members should be sent to the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution)."

"What do you want to say?"

“Ling Shuanghua is a direct female relative. I can openly arrest her and imprison her in Jingzhou. If you don’t leave now, you won’t have another chance.”

"Thank you very much..."

Ding Dian gritted his teeth and left with Ling Shuanghua.

He really didn't have many bargaining chips.

If Li Zhaoting uses Ling Shuanghua to threaten Ding Dian, he will have no power to resist. Since that's the case, he might as well just give up and deal with the future later.

Li Zhaoting sighed.

It's no wonder Ding Dian is suspicious.

Anyone who suffers the same fate as Ding Dian will either become a hellish demon or a skeleton.

(End of this chapter)