Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

"If such a sword dance and such a beautiful woman really exist, why are they not recorded in books?"

"That depends on your understanding."

Hinata Hoshino kicked out, causing the bronze mirror to shift, allowing Yu Youwei to see how she danced under Hinata Hoshino's control.

Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Yu Youwei had to admit that Gongsun Da Niang's sword dance was undoubtedly more profound and unpredictable than hers. Although Yu Youwei had not practiced martial arts, she had a good eye. This kind of sword dance was not only beautiful, but more importantly, it could kill.

Hinata Hoshino released Yu Youwei's hand, and the sword dance ended. Yu Youwei felt like she was about to fall apart. Although Hinata Hoshino was carrying her, the energy she had used was her own.

Looking at the panting Yu Youwei, Hinata Hoshino lowered his head to look at her. A bead of sweat slowly slid down his forehead. Hinata Hoshino tapped Yu Youwei's face and said, "You look much better this way. Put away that bitter and resentful act. Your Chu princess is still alive."

"I don't believe it! According to the legend, Xu Xiao killed everyone, so the princess couldn't possibly have survived!"

Hinata Hoshino smiled and transmitted his voice to the outside, "Xu Fengnian, bring Jiang Ni in."

Xu Fengnian was eating hawthorns when he suddenly stopped. Hinata Hoshino's voice echoed in his ears. Xu Fengnian looked at Jiang Ni and said, "Little Mudman, stop eating. I'm going to take you to see someone."

"Hey, who are you seeing?"

Seeing that Jiang Ni was still eating fruit, Xu Fengnian pulled her into Yu Youwei's room without saying a word. Yu Youwei was a little dazed when she saw Jiang Ni, who looked a lot like her mother, the Queen of Chu.

Almost everyone who had seen the Queen of Chu could recognize Jiang Ni. However, due to the strong first impression, Yu Youwei was more inclined to believe that the person in front of her simply resembled the Queen of Chu.

"Have you seen her? This is your Chu princess, Jiang Si, and now Xu Fengnian's head maid, Jiang Ni."

Hinata Hoshino's voice rang in Yu Youwei's ears. Yu Youwei's first reaction was disbelief. What kind of good person would lay a hand on her like Hinata Hoshino?

"I don't believe it. The princess is dead. She died at Xu Xiao's hands."

Jiang Ni understood immediately; this was a remnant of the Chu Kingdom. She took out a talisman she carried with her and handed it to Yu Youwei, saying, "Then you should recognize this."

"Divine Talisman! Greetings, Princess!"

The moment Yu Youwei saw the divine talisman, she immediately bowed to Jiang Ni. She believed that too many coincidences were no longer coincidences.

Jiang Ni helped Yu Youwei up. "The Chu Kingdom has already fallen. What kind of princess am I now?"

"No, you will always be the princess of Chu, the hope of Chu."

Jiang Ni suddenly looked at Hinata Hoshino behind Yu Youwei, then at Yu Youwei's sweaty body, and asked with a mischievous smile, "You and him?"

Yu Youwei blushed slightly, "There's nothing there!"

Yu Youwei and Jiang Ni whispered to each other, while Xu Fengnian pulled Hinata Hoshino aside and asked, "What's the deal with Yu Youwei?"

"A chess piece whose player is unknown, but whose identity is quite interesting."

"identity?"

Xu Fengnian looked at Yu Youwei, and apart from her good figure, he couldn't see anything special about her. "Is there anything special about her identity?"

Instead of giving a direct answer, Hinata Hoshino posed a new question: "Xu Fengnian, do you believe that there are people in the world who can live for eight hundred years?"

"How is that possible? No one in the world can live for eight hundred years!"

Hinata Hoshino chuckled lightly, ignoring Xu Fengnian, whose understanding of masters was still very shallow at this time.

He could not have imagined that someone would remain on Earth for eight hundred years, simply to prevent the flow of fortune to Heaven.

Hinata Hoshino looked at Xu Fengnian and gave him a hint, "Here's a hint: Yu Youwei's father is a Jixia scholar at the Shangyin Academy, and her mother is the head of the three thousand sword attendants in the Western Chu Imperial Palace. As for which one is the key, you can guess slowly. Also, just a heads up, your father has planned a lot of things."

After Hyuga Hoshino and Xu Fengnian left the Northern Liang Royal Palace, Xu Longxiang was fishing, Lao Huang was sunbathing, and Nangong Pushe was reading a book in the pavilion.

Xu Xiao limped towards the lakeside and looked at Nangong Pushe, who nodded slightly as a sign of respect.

Xu Xiao took out his warrant and handed it to Minister Nangong. "This is my warrant. With this, you can enter Tingchao Pavilion, but I have one request."

"Please say."

"Protect Feng Nian."

"Okay, I will do my best."

After their conversation ended, Minister Nangong couldn't wait to head to the Listening Tide Pavilion, where he was particularly looking forward to the collection of books.

Before arriving, Xu Xiao had already given the other two tokens for entering Tingchao Pavilion to Xuanyuan Qingfeng.

After Minister Nangong left, Xu Xiao approached Xu Longxiang. Xu Longxiang noticed Xu Xiao and called out, "Father!"

"Alright, alright, Huang Man'er, do you see over there?"

Xu Xiao pointed to a spot across the street with lots of aquatic plants, "There are so many aquatic plants there, there must be a lot of fish, let's go fishing there."

"Oh well."

Xu Xiao sat on the recliner next to Lao Huang, just looking at Lao Huang, "How about it, are you interested in making a comeback? My Northern Liang Royal Palace is willing to create momentum for you."

"That's all. Although it was indeed a pity that I lost to Wang Xianzhi back then, so many years have passed, and I've come to terms with it. A simple and peaceful life is the best."

Old Huang looked down at the sword case beside him, pondered for a moment, and instead of throwing it into the water, patted the sword case and made a promise to Xu Xiao, "From now on, I am just Old Huang, the stable boy of the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion, and also the young master's bodyguard."

Xu Xiao nodded and headed to Tingchao Pavilion. Nangong Pushe was so engrossed in the books that he didn't notice Xu Xiao going straight to the top floor.

Li Yishan was manipulating his own chessboard, using the world as the pieces—a game most favored by top strategists.

"Why are you here now?"

“A man has come to the Prince’s mansion. Neither Jian Jiuhuang nor Xu Yanbing could see through his abilities. I would like to ask for your opinion.”

Li Yishan recalled the eye contact he had with Hinata Hoshino by the window not long ago, and his hand holding the chess piece trembled involuntarily.

Li Yishan boasted that he had seen all kinds of storms until he met Hyuga Hoshino just now.

Li Yishan had practiced the art of observing qi. The moment Hyuga Hoshino noticed Li Yishan, he took the initiative to show his own qi. Li Yishan saw a whole world and his eyes almost popped out.

"Your Highness, I don't know how to describe him to you. I only know that his aura is the strongest in the world, and I can't see through his cultivation level. I can only say that such a person is someone you can only befriend."

"I understand. By the way, what about that girl in white who claims to be Minister Nangong? I haven't been able to find any information about her. What do you think?"

"Give her another ten years, and apart from that Mr. Zhang, she could be called invincible in the world, or even in the heavens... Hehe, not necessarily."

"Then Feng Nian really did find two great treasures."

"Actually, there can be three."

Li Yishan shook his head; he saw that Xuan Yuanqingfeng also possessed remarkable luck.

"If the young master can befriend Mr. Zhang, that Miss Xuanyuan would also be a good help."

"Oh! That's true, children and grandchildren have their own blessings."

At the Purple Gold Pavilion, Hyuga Hoshino suddenly grinned mischievously at Xu Fengnian, causing Xu Fengnian to tighten his clothes. "What do you want to do?"

"Since your reputation is already ruined, wouldn't it be better to make it even worse?"

"What do you mean?"

Hinata Hoshino pointed to the ground, and the red carpet beneath his feet flew up, causing Xu Fengnian, Jiang Ni, and Yu Youwei to fall onto it together.

"gone!"

Hyuga Hoshino controlled the flying carpet to fly out of the Purple Gold Pavilion and shouted in Xu Fengnian's voice, "The courtesan, I, Xu Fengnian, want her!"

Chapter 331 Forcibly Taking the Courtesan, Xu Xiao's Coercion

To Chu Lushan's astonishment, Hinata Hoshino rode a flying carpet and took the three away. The madam of the Purple Gold Pavilion wanted to say something, after all, they were the most beautiful courtesans in the place, and they were taken away without paying a penny.

Chu Lushan glanced calmly at the madam, who stiffened. How could she have forgotten that her master was also here? Chu Lushan's reputation was equally bad; he was cruel, ruthless, wicked, and extravagant.

The madam of Zijinlou could only swallow her anger and pretend she had never used Yu Youwei, the most beautiful courtesan.

However, after today, Xu Fengnian, who already had a bad reputation, has committed another evil deed: forcibly abducting a courtesan and refusing to pay her.

Hinata Hoshino led Yu Youwei back to the small courtyard where he lived with Nangong Pushe and Xuanyuan Qingfeng. There were still a few rooms there.

Ever since that day when Qingniao fed Hyuga Hoshino grapes, Xu Xiao removed Qingniao from her role as a bodyguard and made her Hyuga Hoshino's maid. Hyuga Hoshino felt that Xu Xiao was being a bit too accommodating.

Although Xu Fengnian was somewhat dissatisfied, he acquiesced when he saw that Qingniao was not.

"Son."

Hinata Hoshino looked at the bluebird with a hint of helplessness, "I already told you not to call me young master."

"What should I shout?"

"Call me Mr. Zhang."

"Yes, Mr. Zhang. And this gentleman is?"

Hinata Hoshino pulled Yu Youwei to his side, saying, "She is Yu Youwei, the most beautiful courtesan of Zijin Tower. I kidnapped her using Xu Fengnian's identity. She will stay with us for now. Take her to get some bedding and such."

"Miss Fish, please come with me."

Qingniao noticed Yu Youwei behind Hinata Hoshino. Yu Youwei nodded. It was better to be careful in an unfamiliar environment.

After settling Yu Youwei in, Hinata Hoshino knocked on Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's door, only to find that Xuan Yuan Qingfeng was not there. He pushed the door open and found no one inside, except for a note covered by a warrant.

The note contained a message from Xuan Yuan Qingfeng. She had gone to Tingchao Pavilion to read, and the token was for entering Tingchao Pavilion.

Hinata Hoshino smiled and went to Tingchao Pavilion. Xuanyuan Qingfeng and Nangong Pushe, one in purple and one in white, added a touch of spring to Tingchao Pavilion.

The next afternoon, Xu Fengnian and Xu Longxiang waited in Lao Huang's house for Lao Huang to roast sweet potatoes.

"Huang Man'er, let me tell you, Old Huang's roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. You should eat more of them later."

"it is good!"

Watching Xu Fengnian and Xu Longxiang get along harmoniously, Lao Huang felt a pang of reluctance. Xu Fengnian was blinded by his own involvement in some matters, and Xu Xiao was already considering sending Xu Longxiang away. Lao Huang felt that while he could still witness this scene of brotherly affection, it would be better to see it for a while longer.

After finishing their roasted sweet potatoes, Lao Huang, Xu Fengnian, and Xu Longxiang were all satisfied and lay down on the ground.

However, the harmonious atmosphere was soon broken as Xu Xiao's footsteps approached. Old Huang recognized the sound as Xu Xiao's, and Xu Fengnian followed suit.

Xu Fengnian pointed at Lao Huang, "Lao Huang, get up and open the door for Xu Xiao."

"Young Master, why don't you go? I'm full and don't want to move for now."

Although Huang Man'er is mentally challenged, neither of them opened the door. He thought he should open it himself. Xu Longxiang opened the door, and Xu Xiao entered to find the two lying around carelessly.

Xu Xiao's expression was serious, then he turned around and smiled at Xu Longxiang, "Huang Man'er, Dad has something to say to your brother. How about you go fly a kite with Lao Huang first?"

Xu Fengnian knew that Xu Xiao really had something to say. "Huang Man'er, be good and go fly a kite with Lao Huang first. I'll be there in a bit."

"Ok."

"Young Prince, let's go."