Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

Hyuga Hoshino glanced at Xu Fengnian but didn't say anything.

Sweet Potato, Xu Fengnian's thoughtful maid, leaned close to Hinata Hoshino's ear and whispered, "The young master is asking you a question!"

"Yes and no, but you'll think of some things, the end of some things doesn't necessarily have a result."

Xu Fengnian understood that Hyuga Hoshino was simply telling him that he had gained something today, but not much.

"By the way, Xu Fengnian, who do you think is the woman with the best figure you've ever seen in your life?"

Xu Fengnian thought it was a hint, glanced at the sweet potato, then shook his head. It couldn't possibly be related to the sweet potato. Then who was it?

Xu Fengnian was somewhat puzzled. Looking at Xu Fengnian's expression, Hyuga Hoshino knew that Xu Fengnian had never met Yu Youwei.

In other words, Yu Youwei is not necessarily the extraordinary woman in the book who can't see her toes when she bows her head, but rather a courtesan who is only beautiful.

Hinata Hoshino scratched his head, unsure of what to say for a moment, "You'll find out soon enough."

"Oh!"

Xu Fengnian nodded, looking at Hinata Hoshino's fishing rod, "Can you really catch fish here?"

"Wait."

Hinata Hoshino lifted the fishing rod and cast it into the water again. Old Huang's eyes flashed. Although he couldn't see through Hinata Hoshino's cultivation level, he understood this move. It wasn't casting a fishing rod, but directly stabbing the fish in the water. The principle was similar to spearing a fish with a harpoon.

Hinata Hoshino lifted the rod again, and a fish was hooked on it. Hinata Hoshino picked up the fish and waved it at Xu Fengnian, "Look what this is?"

Xu Fengnian looked at the fish pierced by the straight hook and wanted to accuse Hyuga Hoshino of cheating, but Chu Lushan scrambled over.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, Lu Qiu'er is late. Please forgive me."

"General Chu, why do you need to apologize? I am just a prince with no power or influence. You are a general of the third rank. Why do you need to apologize to me?"

"Your Highness is joking. Lu Qiu'er has always been Your Highness's Lu Qiu'er. I haven't seen Your Highness for a while, and I haven't been able to eat or drink. I've even lost weight."

"Really?"

"Of course, if Your Highness doesn't believe me, I can weigh it. If it weighs one pound, Your Highness can cut off one pound of meat on the spot to go with your wine."

"You're joking, I don't eat people. So, what do you want from me?"

Xu Fengnian realized that Hyuga Hoshino's reminder should have been directed at Chu Lushan, but he trusted Chu Lushan because among Xu Xiao's six adopted sons, Wu Su was the best to Chu Lushan. Wu Su's judgment could not be bad, and Chu Lushan could not possibly have any rebellious intentions.

So what was hidden in Chu Lushan's next words? Xu Fengnian was a little unsure for a moment.

"Hehehe," Chu Lushan rubbed his hands as he approached Xu Fengnian, "A new courtesan has arrived at Zijin Tower. I heard she doesn't have any patrons yet. Since you've just returned, Your Highness, this is to welcome you back."

"Looking down, you can't see your toes?"

Xu Fengnian murmured, and Chu Lushan, with his cultivation, naturally heard him clearly, "Your Highness has also heard of this courtesan?"

"No, I've only vaguely heard some rumors about it."

Chu Lushan's smile deepened. "I've heard that it's not just about bowing your head so low you can't see your toes, but also about having a slender waist and sword dancing."

Xu Fengnian grasped the key points: a slender waist? Sword dance?

Most women in the Chu Kingdom had slender waists, like ginger, and could be smiled with a waist the size of a palm. As for sword dance, the most famous sword dance at that time was the Chu Kingdom court sword dance.

"Jiang Ni is coming with us. As for Mr. Zhang, would you like to come along?"

"Great, it's a good opportunity to see this courtesan."

"Your Highness, that courtesan is..."

Chu Lushan used both hands and feet as if to explain something, but Xu Fengnian glanced at him and Chu Lushan backed down.

Jiang Ni pointed to herself, "Why should I go along?"

Xu Fengnian casually picked up the fruit plate and placed it in Jiang Ni's hand. "The fruit at Zijinlou is expensive and not fresh. I'll bring my own. You can take the fruit and come with us."

Hinata Hoshino stood up, his toes barely off the ground. As he passed Jiang Ni, he pointed at Jiang Ni's feet, causing Jiang Ni to float in the air as well. "Let's eat some fruit together on the way."

Xu Fengnian loves to eat hawthorn. This fruit platter contains pears and hawthorn. Hinata Hoshino suddenly became curious. Jiang Ni ate so many hawthorns. Her teeth must be really good.

The group arrived at the Zijin Tower as it was getting dark.

"Ah! We're done eating. How come there are so many hawthorns?"

Xu Fengnian was speechless when he saw Hyuga Hoshino and Jiang Ni together, but since the fruit was just an excuse to call Jiang Ni over, it didn't matter.

From the outside, the Zijin Tower was brightly lit, decorated with red silk and painted with blue lacquer.

Before even entering the Purple Gold Tower, the madam had already come to greet him, "Oh, young master, it's been so long! Our girls here have missed you terribly!"

"I want to see the courtesan."

Xu Fengnian looked up, refusing to look at the madam, instantly exuding the aura of a spoiled young master.

"General Chu has been prepared for your arrival. Please come in."

Chapter 330 Chu Sword Dance, Gongsun Sword Dance

The madam lowered her head and pointed ahead to Xu Fengnian, signaling him to go first. Xu Fengnian smiled; he had indeed been waiting for him for a long time, waiting to kill him.

Xu Fengnian has now fully understood Hinata Hoshino's hint. It seems that the courtesan of Zijin Tower is probably an orphan of the Chu Kingdom. Xu Fengnian glanced at Jiang Ni.

Xu Fengnian's idea was to bring Jiang Ni and a talisman that could verify her identity, in order to influence or persuade this courtesan to willingly reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.

However, he also knew that he did not know martial arts, and that it would be bad if he went directly to see this courtesan.

That's why he asked Hinata Hoshino if he wanted to come along. Good, he could protect him.

Xu Fengnian looked at Hyuga Hoshino and pondered for a while. As the saying goes, a wealthy man shouldn't risk his life. He decided to let Hyuga Hoshino go; it seemed he also had some interest in this courtesan.

Xu Fengnian had the madam point out the location of the courtesan, but he didn't move. Instead, he sent the madam away and sat down with Jiang Ni on a folding chair, eating grapes together.

Although he knew that the fruit at Zijinlou wasn't actually that fresh, it tasted especially good today, and his mood did have some influence on the food.

Xu Fengnian, who usually disdained fruit, was now eating it with a bit of joy, because he felt that he had probably caught the tail of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Hinata Hoshino looked at Xu Fengnian with some surprise, "Why aren't you going yet?"

“I’ve suddenly lost interest in this courtesan. Why don’t you go in my place?”

"Just make sure you don't regret it after you've taken advantage of me."

Hinata Hoshino entered the cubicle where Yu Youwei was.

"This humble woman, Yu Youwei, greets Your Highness."

Yu Youwei bowed respectfully, and Hyuga Hoshino looked her up and down. Just as described in the book, she was so beautiful that her toes were barely visible beneath her. Then there was the white cat named Wu Meiniang, pacing in front of Yu Youwei.

Hinata Hoshino neither refuted nor admitted it, letting Yu Youwei misunderstand.

"I've heard you're very skilled at sword dancing. May I see it for myself?"

Yu Youwei put down the cat and bowed again. "If Your Highness is willing to see my sword dance, I am naturally willing. However, my dance can only be seen by one person."

Why is that?

"Because my sword dance is too dazzling, I can only let my beloved see it."

"Of course, let's go then."

Yu Youwei sneered inwardly. This Xu Fengnian was indeed as lecherous as the rumors said. He was willing to go with her just from talking about it, even though her clothes were still intact.

It's foolish that the other party would willingly take the bait without offering any benefits!

Yu Youwei led Hinata Hoshino into the inner hall. After dismissing the maids on both sides, Yu Youwei drew the long sword hanging to the side and took off her outer garment.

Yu Youwei's actions made Hinata Hoshino think that Yu Youwei was really going all out; she was truly determined to kill Xu Fengnian regardless of the consequences.

But why doesn't Yu Youwei think about what would happen even if she killed Xu Fengnian?

Killing Xu Fengnian is the only way to restore the Chu Kingdom, or for her parents to be reborn.

Even if she wanted revenge, she should have gone after Xu Xiao. It was Xu Xiao who destroyed the Chu Kingdom, and her parents died at the hands of the Northern Liang army.

If that's the case, what does Xu Fengnian have to do with his biggest enemy being Xu Xiao?

However, Hyuga Hoshino could understand. Xu Xiao was difficult to kill, only Xu Fengnian was easy. He could lure Xu Fengnian out with his beauty, then kill him, and Xu Xiao would feel heartache.

This would make Xu Xiao feel worse than if he were killed directly, and Yu Youwei would cooperate well. That's exactly what she was thinking.

By candlelight, Yu Youwei wielded a longsword, her movements graceful and agile. The sword light illuminated her, making the silver blade appear as fluid as a white snake. Yu Youwei's steps were light, like a dragonfly skimming the water, each leap accompanied by the resounding clang of the sword.

Yu Youwei's swordsmanship wasn't particularly advanced, but every movement was perfectly timed, like a song or dance, sometimes as swift as a storm, sometimes as gentle as a breeze. Yu Youwei's figure was graceful, as if a celestial being had descended to earth, performing a mesmerizing sword dance.

The hustle and bustle of Zijin Tower quieted down, with only Yu Youwei's sword dance flowing in the air, like an invisible piece of music, allowing people to feel the endless beauty of rhythm.

Hinata Hoshino clapped his hands, indicating that Yu Youwei's sword dance was superb. However, the only flaw was that Yu Youwei did not know swordsmanship. Although the dance was beautiful and displayed to the fullest, it lacked the killing intent of the sword.

"Well done, beautiful and moving, but it lacks killing intent and the power a swordsman should have. It can be called a dance, but it shouldn't be called a sword dance."

"Really?"

Hinata Hoshino had just used his power to change Yu Youwei's state of mind, which allowed Yu Youwei to fully immerse herself in the dance and reach a state of selflessness.

Now that the sword dance has ended, and as Hinata Hoshino withdraws his power, Yu Youwei emerges from her state of self-forgetfulness and suddenly remembers her purpose.

Yu Youwei's eyes narrowed, and she recalled the scene of the Chu Kingdom's destruction and the deaths of its people, her heart filled with murderous intent.

Without sheathing the longsword, she thrust it at Hyuga Hoshino. Hyuga Hoshino raised his hand and caught the blade between two fingers. Yu Youwei was startled; the person who brought her here had said that Xu Fengnian didn't know martial arts.

Yu Youwei quickly glanced at Hyuga Hoshino's face. He was indeed a handsome young man, but if he knew martial arts, he wouldn't be Xu Fengnian. Yu Youwei instinctively wanted to retract her longsword, but the longsword didn't budge.

"Who are you?"

As Yu Youwei drew her sword, a commotion arose. Hinata Hoshino watched silently without replying until Yu Youwei noticed her predicament.

"I am naturally not Xu Fengnian. Xu Fengnian invited me here to have some fun, so I was slightly disappointed to see your sword dance, the most beautiful courtesan."

“My sword dance is a tradition passed down from the Chu court. I do not believe there is a better sword dance in the world.”

Hinata Hoshino flicked his right hand, which was holding the longsword, causing Yu Youwei's sword to deflect. Hinata Hoshino then stood behind Yu Youwei, grasped her hands, and led her in a dance.

"Once upon a time, there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun, whose sword dance moved all four directions."

The viewer is as depressed as a mountain, and the world has been low for a long time.

Like Yi shooting down nine suns, as swift as a group of emperors riding dragons.

It arrives like thunder, then subsides with fury; it departs like the calm stillness of a still river or sea.

Hinata Hoshino's voice rang close to Yu Youwei's ear. As she listened to the poem Hinata Hoshino recited, Yu Youwei was momentarily stunned, and then she simply couldn't believe it.