All Heavens: Yin Zhiping, a Demon with a Daoist Heart!

Chapter 90 Mu Nianci, Martial Arts Tournament to Find a Husband

Huang Rong paused for a moment, then raised her eyebrows and said, "So you don't believe me. Listen carefully."

"Sitting still and ceasing thought is merely the initial step into the Way, not the ultimate key to attaining virtue. The mind is inherently perfect and bright, and cannot be revealed by separating itself from worldly affairs. The nature of heaven is inherently clear and pure, and cannot be at peace by extinguishing all thoughts."

Yin Zhiping was suddenly startled, not expecting that Huang Rong actually knew it.

At first glance, Huang Rong's words seem quite reasonable, but upon closer examination, they are nothing but fabrications.

However, the fact that she could recite so many words so readily and even match them with the divine skill phrases in the first volume of the Nine Yin Manual shows that Huang Rong was quick-witted.

Her ability to speak fluently and spontaneously seems to be no less than his.

Yin Zhiping laughed and said, "You're quite good at making things up."

Huang Rong replied, "If you ask me to tell you, and I do, but you don't believe me, that's your problem. However, it's a big mistake to say that the prettier the woman in the world, the more likely she is to deceive people."

Yin Zhiping continued walking and said, "This is truly profound. Someone as beautiful and graceful as you would never utter a word of truth."

Huang Rong was slightly pleased to receive the praise, and waved her hand, saying, "If you don't believe me, then don't believe me. I can't do anything about it."

The two then fell silent and did not mention the Nine Yin Manual again.

Soon they arrived at the north of the city and came upon a mansion, which was built in an antique style and was quite luxurious.

Huang Rong exclaimed in surprise, "You want to buy this place? It's huge! How much will it cost?"

Yin Zhiping said, "Not much, roughly five thousand taels. We've already discussed it several times, and I'll move in today."

"Five thousand taels isn't much?" Huang Rong was greatly surprised. She looked Yin Zhiping up and down, never expecting him to be so rich.

Big spender!

Before long, a few people came out of the courtyard, signed the contract, and the money and goods were settled. The courtyard then belonged to Yin Zhiping.

Huang Rong asked, "You've already settled everything, why are you making me look at feng shui? Are you really just teasing me?"

Yin Zhiping laughed and said, "Feng shui can be changed, right? Let's go in and take a look."

Step into it.

The entire residence consists of three courtyards and two main courtyards, with east and west side courtyards and a garden, containing more than forty large and small houses, all arranged in a neat and orderly manner.

It is neither extravagant nor stingy; it is truly a fine residence.

Huang Rong followed Yin Zhiping around inside, nodding frequently: "It's really good, you have a good eye."

Yin Zhiping said, "Of all the courtyards in Jiaxing City, this one suits my taste the best."

He planned to stay here, finish his business, and then meditate in seclusion. Once the journey through the heavens began, he would be able to travel to the next world.

Huang Rong nodded slightly, her eyes flashing, and asked again, "I see there are quite a few rooms in the courtyard. What, are you planning to bring all your concubines from the lower realms here, so you can have a harem of beauties every day?"

Yin Zhiping said calmly, "I am very close to them, and we share a deep bond, so it's natural that we should live together."

"Ha!" Huang Rong sneered, "Senior Sister Mei said you're a lustful devil, and she was right. Tell me, how did you bewitch Senior Sister Mei? That night in Shaoxing, she actually went with you?"

She thought to herself: This guy is so lucky, he has so many beautiful women surrounding him.

Yin Zhiping said, "How could she have bewitched me? When feelings run deep, sometimes you can't stop them."

"Shameless! I'm so embarrassed!" Huang Rong scribbled two lines on her face, her guard up again.

However, she didn't know much about matters between men and women, only that loving someone meant loving only that person, and that being fickle was wrong.

If she knew the secret behind it all, and knew about Yin Zhiping and Mei Chaofeng's flamboyant and unrestrained behavior, she would be utterly astonished.

The two walked to the kitchen in the backyard. Huang Rong looked around carefully and said seriously, "Pots, bowls, firewood, rice, oil, and salt are all available. Now all we need to do is buy some vegetables."

Yin Zhiping asked, "Then when will you cook for me?"

Huang Rong said, "We can do it now. Let's go to the market and buy some vegetables. I'll cook you something delicious that you'll never want to eat out again."

Yin Zhiping laughed and said, "That would be best!"

The two walked out of the house and onto the street.

In early spring in Jiaxing, the breeze was gentle and the sun was shining brightly. They were all handsome and beautiful, like a pair of golden boys and jade girls, attracting the attention of passersby.

We walked for a long time.

Suddenly, I saw a crowd gathering ahead, cheering and gesturing. Pedestrians gradually gathered around, creating a lively scene.

Huang Rong, her curiosity piqued, hurriedly said, "Let's go, let's go take a look!"

She instinctively reached for Yin Zhiping's hand, but then paused and grabbed his sleeve. When they reached the spot, they realized that the person in the crowd was a father and daughter.

Amidst the crowd, in the middle of a large open space, a brocade banner was planted on the ground. It was white with red flowers and embroidered with the four golden characters "Martial Arts Contest for Marriage".

The two men under his command were exchanging blows, one a girl in red and the other a burly man with a stubble.

"Yin Zhiping, this sister is so pretty! Look!" Huang Rong tugged at Yin Zhiping's sleeve, but her hand never left his sleeve.

Yin Zhiping looked closely and saw that it was an eighteen-year-old girl, who was tall and graceful and had a heroic air about her.

She wore a red dress that accentuated her beautiful figure; although her hips weren't large, they were firm and round.

Each punch and kick was refined, crisp, and powerful, causing waves to surge through his clothes with every strike.

With a loud thud, the girl slapped the big man on the back and hooked her foot, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

Once she stood still, Yin Zhiping watched as she brushed her hair aside, stepped back to the flagpole, and revealed her bright eyes, white teeth, and beautiful face. Her fair cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow from the rush of blood, making her exceptionally beautiful.

Yin Zhiping could clearly tell that she was a shy woman, and that she was only putting on a brave face at the moment.

The girl in red glanced at everyone in the room and suddenly saw Yin Zhiping's unparalleled handsomeness. Their eyes met, and she trembled. She immediately looked away, secretly surprised, her heart racing.

Huang Rong chuckled and said, "How is it? Pretty, right?"

Yin Zhiping said, "It's alright, not as good-looking as you."

"Tsk!" Huang Rong shook her head repeatedly: "You're hopeless. You're still trying to curry favor at a time like this. Your eyes were clearly popping out of your head just now."

But she felt a sense of joy in her heart.

At this time.

The girl whispered a few words to a middle-aged man beside her.

The man nodded, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the four directions, and said loudly, "My name is Mu Yi, from Shandong. I am passing through your esteemed place not for fame or profit, but because my daughter has reached marriageable age and is not yet betrothed."

"She once made a wish that her husband would not be rich or noble, but only a hero with superb martial arts skills. Therefore, she boldly held a martial arts contest to find a husband. Whoever is under the age of thirty, unmarried, and can defeat my daughter with a single punch or kick, I will betroth my daughter to him."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, but no one dared to go up on stage. The man who had gone up to compete earlier had also disappeared.

Yin Zhiping: (—)

Oh, it's Mu Nianci. Why is the martial arts contest for marriage taking place in Jiaxing?

This doesn't make sense, does it?

After doing some calculations, Yin Zhiping thought to himself, "That's it, I must have arrived too early. They still have to travel north, passing through seven or eight stations before reaching the Jin capital. Is this their first stop?"