Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

Chapter 103 The Roar of the Tiger Shakes the Mountain (4k2)

Before Wei Yang died, he did not believe Song Zhaoxue's words, but Li Fu knew Song Zhaoxue's identity and was not exaggerating.

"Given Song Zhaoxue's status as a noblewoman of the imperial family, the fact that she is so wary of it and dares not even mention it in detail suggests that the power and secrets behind it must be quite astonishing."

They completely wiped out a major secluded sect from the world, whose young disciples were almost invincible in the martial arts world.

Those who possess such power and influence are few and far between.

Upon closer examination, it is quite terrifying.

Wei Yang is also dead; it seems that only these three people came this time.

Seeing that all the powerful enemies were dead, Wei Ying breathed a slight sigh of relief, but she was still shaken.

She gently pulled Song Zhaoxue aside and whispered words of advice.

"That was truly a close call, Miss. It really frightened me. We still have a chance to leave, as you saw—"

"Wei Ying, there's no need to persuade her anymore."

Now that I've decided to get involved, I won't give up halfway.

Having come this far, how could I be satisfied without wiping out this gang of scourges, the Twelve Fierce Generals?

"Hmph, even on its deathbed, Wei Yang still looked down on me."

Song Zhaoxue waved her hand, interrupting her.

"Besides, don't worry, there's still Li Fu. We saw how impressive he was when he fought the three villains single-handedly."

"By the way, Li Fu, let me help you continue to resolve this tangled mess of finger strength. We can continue our journey once your right palm has recovered."

Li Fuziguang looked at the corpses of the three men—Chou Niu, Wu Ma, and Wei Yang—and frowned slightly.

"This time it was indeed dangerous."

That tangled mess of fingers from Wei Yang ruined one of my hands with a single stroke.

Why are there only the three of them? If there were more members of the Twelve Fierce Beasts—I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to find a way to leave with you all today.

Upon hearing this, Song Zhaoxue seemed to choke for a moment, then laughed.

"Alright, Li Fu."

The Twelve Fierce Figures are infamous in the martial arts world, inspiring fear in all who hear of them. In order to kill you, they have joined forces for the first time ever, and there are three of them at once!

As a result, all three were killed by you. Such a feat is enough to shake the martial arts world.

"And you think they haven't come many times enough, or that they're not powerful enough?"

Li Fu smiled lightly and did not argue.

The three of them working together are indeed a formidable force, especially with the help of Wei Yang's unpredictable methods.

In the past, when the Twelve Fiends committed crimes, even when assassinating the leader of the Beggars' Sect or a prominent figure in the local outlaw world, there had never been a case of two of them working together.

This time, three people came. It seems that Chenlong, the leader of the Twelve Fierce Stars, probably thought that three people could deal with Li Fu and that it was not worth making a big fuss, lest they be afraid of Li Fu and lose their fierce reputation.

However, they underestimated Li Fu's martial arts skills and the richness of his Nine Yang True Qi.

"From now on, we need to be even more careful."

Li Fu said solemnly.

"The example of Wei Yang serves as a warning."

In the martial arts world, extraordinary skills and techniques abound. What's truly frightening is an opponent with superior martial arts skills, someone possessing such unpredictable and insidious methods that catch you completely off guard.

"It's not that common—examples like Master Baishi are extremely rare."

Song Zhaoxue shook her head, but then clicked her tongue in surprise.

"But it's really unbelievable that with the terrifying strength of this ugly ox, Wu Ma's fist technique, which is as powerful as thunder, is not ranked among the top in martial arts among the twelve fierce signs."

I wonder what kind of martial arts those people at the front of the line possess.”

Wei Ying said.

"Officer Li, Miss, I have heard some rumors about the martial arts world before."

It is said that among the Twelve Fierce Zodiacs, the four with the highest recognized martial arts skills are the Tiger, the Monkey, the Pig, and their leader, the Dragon, whose martial arts are rumored to be the most unfathomable.

"Tiger (寅), Monkey (申), Pig (亥), Dragon (辰) —"

Li Fu read the four names aloud, "Not counting the already deceased Rat, Rooster, Ox, Horse, and Sheep, there are still seven of the twelve ominous signs remaining—"

His gaze was deep and sharp, and far from being fearless, he possessed a hidden sense of pride and anticipation rising within him.

We are one step closer to completely eradicating the twelve evil signs.

"What happened over there?"

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"Someone died; it was a fight between people from the martial arts world."

"Get away from here quickly."

Li Fu glanced at the townspeople in the distance, who were still shaken by the fierce battle but dared only to hide and watch from afar, and said to Song Zhaoxue and the other person.

"Let's find a safe place to settle down first. You can expel the force from my fingers, and I also need to heal and recuperate for a while."

The three of them found a quiet inn in the town and stayed there.

Sure enough, soon after, local constables received a report that there was a fight between gangsters in the town that had resulted in a death, and they came to investigate with trepidation.

Li Fu simply flashed the blue-robed constable's token and mentioned the names of the twelve fierce generals.

The constable was immediately terrified and turned pale, repeatedly saying, "Your superiors are on duty and we would never dare to disturb you."

Not only did they quickly dispose of the body, but they also proactively sent people to guard outside the inn to prevent unauthorized personnel from approaching.

That night, the lights in the guest rooms were dim.

Song Zhaoxue activated the Su Nu Xuan Gong (a martial arts technique), slowly channeling her pure and gentle true energy into the meridians of Li Fu's right palm, gradually dissipating the tangled finger force that was like a bone-deep infection.

Wei Ying stood guard outside the door, extremely vigilant.

As dawn broke, Song Zhaoxue finally let out a long sigh of relief. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her face was slightly pale, indicating that she had suffered a significant loss of vital energy.

She withdrew her hand, looking slightly tired.

"Finally—the last tangled mess of finger strength has been untangled."

"Your Nine Yang True Qi is truly remarkable. This tangled finger force couldn't shake your fundamental internal strength, nor did it allow it to entangle and grow stronger. Otherwise—"

Li Fu slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

He moved his right palm, which had regained its freedom, his five fingers spread out and clenched, his blood and qi flowed smoothly, and his true qi circulated without any stagnation. The long-lost sense of control returned.

Li Fu said, "Thanks to Zhaoxue for your help."

"If it weren't for the profound mystery of your Pure Maiden True Qi, which is specifically capable of harmonizing and dissolving foreign true qi, I think expelling this finger force would not have been so simple."

Song Zhaoxue waved her hand, took a breath, and said, "Why say all this? If I hadn't been so curious and insisted on dragging you down to have your fortune told, you probably wouldn't have fallen for his trick so easily—"

Li Fu pondered for a moment.

"That's not necessarily true. To be honest, I was also very curious about his uncanny ability to predict the future."

Moreover, given the cunning nature of those born in the Year of the Sheep, once they've set their sights on me, they'll always find an opportunity to strike.

You heard him say that he kills people with his tangled hemp fingers, and you don't necessarily have to sit down in front of him; you can just pass by at the right time.

He has a single move that others will definitely resist and fight, so they won't be able to escape.

In the end, it will all be the same.

Song Zhaoxue thought about it and realized it was true, so she didn't say anything more. She just yawned, rubbed her forehead and said, "I'm exhausted."

"Li Fu, let me rest for another day, and then we'll set off tomorrow?"

"Zhaoxue, you should get some rest."

Li Fudao.

After Song Zhaoxue returned to her room to rest, Li Fu sat alone in his room, facing the candlelight, and slowly circulated his Nine Yang True Qi again, feeling the surging and abundant internal energy within his body.

He began to heal his injuries by circulating his internal energy. When he fought the three Wei Yangs with a single palm strike, he also suffered some minor injuries.

This was the first time Li Fu had used the Nine Yang Divine Skill to heal his injuries; the Nine Yang Divine Skill had a remarkable effect on healing.

In less than an hour, his injuries had almost completely healed.

Li Fu opened his eyes and recalled what had happened yesterday.

"In the martial arts world, there are many kinds of internal energy and true qi, some cold and icy, some hot and fiery, some poisonous and vicious, some domineering. Often, you don't need to master any exquisite moves; just a powerful true qi is enough to kill someone."

It can even injure an opponent and cause their meridians to be affected by a foreign internal force, like a bone-deep infection, causing them to suffer for the next ten or twenty years, or even causing their martial arts skills to decline significantly.

The Yi Jin Jing—he recalled its miraculous effects of changing the marrow and suppressing foreign true energy, and his desire for it grew even stronger.

"If we obtain the Yi Jin Jing, the alien true qi will be nothing to fear, and what happened today will not happen again."

In the afternoon, Song Zhaoxue finished her breathing exercises, and her complexion returned to a rosy glow.

The three of them gathered together for a meal, ordered some good dishes, and enjoyed a hearty meal.

On the morning of the third day, just as dawn was breaking, the three packed their belongings, settled their bills, left the inn, and continued their journey on horseback.

At this point, they had already left the territory of Jingzhou.

Ahead lies Qin Prefecture.

After crossing Qin Prefecture, we will reach our destination – Wei Prefecture.

The official road winds its way towards the distant mountains.

The mist had not yet dissipated, and birds chirped in the woods.

As Song Zhaoxue rode on her horse, she stretched comfortably in the cool morning breeze, her exquisite figure on the horse fully displayed.

She gazed at the winding mountain road that disappeared into the dense forest ahead and couldn't help but sigh.

"After traveling for so long, enduring wind and rain, I now find it incredibly comforting to be able to sleep peacefully in an inn."

It's strange, I never thought I'd find a roadside inn so comfortable.

She shook her head and chuckled softly, a hint of bitterness on her face.

"It's true that everything is afraid of comparison."

Unfortunately, comfortable days never last long, and before we know it, we're back on the road.

Wei Ying rode alongside her, and upon hearing this, a look of worry appeared on her face again. She spurred her horse closer.

"Miss, the road ahead is fraught with danger and uncertainty. Five of the Twelve Fierce Men have already perished, and the remaining ones are bound to be even more insane. In fact, we—"

This guard was genuinely worried about her young mistress's safety and wanted to take her away from this deadly vortex whenever she had the chance.

Song Zhaoxue raised her eyebrows slightly and waved her hand, saying, "Don't say things like that again."

Since I have said that I will capture all twelve evil spirits and rid the people of this scourge, how can I give up halfway?

If people in the martial arts world knew that we, master and servant, were scared off halfway by a few cowardly assassins, wouldn't that be a huge joke?

I, Song Zhaoxue, cannot bear this humiliation!

Her eyes gleamed with eager anticipation, still displaying that same heroic spirit that was determined to accomplish great things and eliminate all evil.

Seeing that she was determined, Wei Ying knew that further persuasion would be useless, so she could only sigh inwardly and be extremely cautious.

The three rode on horseback, the horses' hooves making a soft thud on the mountain path covered with fallen leaves.

Although Qin Prefecture is also a border region, it is not as desolate as Yan Prefecture or Mo Prefecture, nor as beautiful as Jing Prefecture. Instead, it is characterized by continuous mountain ranges and lush forests.

The official road gradually disappeared into the deep mountains and forests, becoming narrow and rugged. Ancient trees towered on both sides, mostly tall fir and cypress trees with intertwined branches that blocked out the sun.

Beneath the dense canopy of trees, the light was dim, dampness lingered, and occasionally, a miasma wafted through the air, permeated with the scent of earth.

The path beneath our feet was sometimes visible and sometimes hidden, covered with moss-covered rocks and tangled tree roots, making it extremely difficult to walk.

While carefully controlling the horse and avoiding the overgrown branches, Song Zhaoxue looked around and sighed.

"I used to hear people say that the imperial court would exile convicted officials and their children to remote and harsh places like Qinzhou."

I never imagined that I would end up on the same path as those corrupt officials.

This mountain forest—”

She looked around at the wild and lush landscape.

"It's really not a good place to go."

Luckily, I have some martial arts training and some strength. If I were truly a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken, I'm afraid I would be scared half to death and exhausted half to death before even reaching my destination.

Li Fu walked at the front to clear the way and then responded upon hearing this.

"This place is indeed filled with ancient trees reaching the sky."

Qinzhou has always been known for its dense forests, and it is said that the Ministry of Works of the Imperial Court often procures large and fine timbers here.

After those towering trees, some several meters tall, were felled here, they were lowered down into the Wei River's tributaries and, using the power of water transport, floated all the way to the capital to be used for the construction of palaces and halls.

As he spoke, he sharply scanned the dark grass and bushes in front of and on both sides, offering a reminder.

"With such lush vegetation, one must be careful, lest poisonous snakes and insects lurk among them, lest one be bitten."

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Song Zhaoxue listened without caring, and instead patted her chest, saying with a hint of smugness.

"Don't be afraid!"

My Su Nu Xuan Gong (a martial arts technique) has a solid foundation, and I have already reached the point where I am immune to all poisons.

The venom of common snakes and insects can be ignored.

"If either of you is accidentally bitten and poisoned, I can use my internal energy to help you recover!"

She had barely finished speaking when suddenly—

"Awooo!!!"

A deafening and incomparably powerful tiger roar suddenly came from the depths of the dense forest ahead!

The roar was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, carrying the awe-inspiring domineering aura and supreme majesty of the king of beasts, and instantly resounded throughout the entire mountain forest!

The sound startled birds in the forest, and in the distance, one could hear the frantic sounds of small animals running away.

With a single roar, all beasts trembled in fear!

"There's a tiger!"

Although Song Zhaoxue and Wei Ying possessed superb martial arts skills, they were, after all, women. Upon suddenly hearing the roar of the ferocious beast, their expressions changed drastically, and their beautiful faces paled slightly.

The horse beneath him was startled and began to neigh restlessly, its hooves flailing wildly, requiring forceful rein control to keep it steady.

Li Fu's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he tightened his grip on the reins.

The tiger's roar was powerful and domineering, and with the echoes from the mountains and forests, it sounded as if it were coming from all directions at the same time, making it difficult to determine the exact direction.

He had been traveling the world for quite some time and had experienced many fierce battles, but this was the first time he had ever encountered a tiger.

"The aura of the king of beasts is indeed extraordinary."

Song Zhaoxue composed herself, but her face still showed some shock.

"I remember now. I once heard that there are many large insects in the wild mountains and forests of Qin Prefecture. There are so many tigers that they have become a problem. Some of them even rush into villages and eat people."

Some exiled officials, before even reaching their destination, were snatched away by the king of the mountains and became his meal.

Seeing that the two of them seemed a little nervous, Li Fu smiled slightly.

There is no need to be overly afraid.

As the saying goes, "three men can make a tiger." None of the three of us are mediocre; each of us possesses martial arts skills. Are we afraid of a mere tiger?

Just be careful and on guard.

He deliberately misinterpreted the situation in an attempt to ease the tension.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ying couldn't help but smile, her nervousness easing slightly.

"Officer Li, the saying 'three men can make a tiger' probably wasn't meant to be interpreted this way, was it?"

Li Fu laughed heartily, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and urged his horse forward to continue along the narrow mountain path.

Song Zhaoxue and Wei Ying exchanged a glance, composed themselves, and followed closely behind.

From then on, a tiger's roar would occasionally echo from the depths of the mountains and forests, sometimes from the east, sometimes from the west, its location uncertain.

"Is this tiger starving and has its eyes on us?"