Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

An invisible force arrived from afar, wrapping around Ren Xuan's waist perfectly and pulling her away from the palm shadow like a swallow returning to its nest!

Ren Xuan felt a lightness in her body and a gust of wind around her ears. The next moment, her vision blurred, and she found herself in a firm embrace.

She was still in shock and somewhat dazed, not knowing how she got there, and looked up.

Li Fu stood firmly on the roof ridge, supporting her with one hand, his figure as upright as a pine tree.

He didn't even glance at the person he had saved; his sharp gaze was fixed on the Taoist Leji, who was about to use his lightness skill to escape.

The autumn wind ruffled Li Fu's hair, his brows and eyes focused and cold, exuding an extraordinary air of composure in the face of danger and the ability to win from afar.

Ren Xuan's heart pounded, her cheeks flushed, and a strange feeling quietly began to grow within her.

Li Fu didn't even glance at Ren Xuan in his arms. Although Ren Xuan was beautiful, it didn't matter to him whether he had saved an ordinary woman, an old woman, a young woman, or a man.

He was more interested in the Taoist of Blissful Extremes.

Seeing that the Taoist of Joyful Extremes was already like a frightened bird, about to leap away, he struck out with a palm from a distance!

"Shocking for miles around!"

"roar--!"

The dragon's roar shook the sky.

A lifelike, golden dragon-shaped energy, with clearly defined scales and claws, roared forth from Li Fu's palm.

With baring its teeth and brandishing its claws, it swept across a distance of eight or nine zhang in an instant with overwhelming force, slamming hard into the body of the Leji Daoist who had just leaped up!

"not good!!"

The Taoist Master Leji turned to defend himself, but his protective inner energy crumbled like paper, causing him to cough up blood and his bones to creak.

He was blasted backward like a tattered sack, crashing into three osmanthus trees as thick as bowls before finally falling heavily into the forest with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.

Li Fu landed gracefully, casually tapping Ren Xuan a few times to release her sealed acupoints and free her.

Ren Xuan's acupoints were released, and her strength returned to her hands and feet, but she still felt a little weak. After she regained her balance, she couldn't help but take another look at Li Fu's back, her eyes sparkling.

The Taoist priest, Leji, lay sprawled among the broken branches and fallen leaves. Countless bones in his body were broken, his internal organs displaced, and his robes were stained with blood. He was on the verge of death and did not even have the strength to get up.

He collapsed to the ground, staring wide-eyed at Li Fu as he approached, his eyes filled with terror.

"Palm...Palm unleashing a divine dragon...Li Fu...It's you!"

The dragon-shaped energy and earth-shaking dragon roar he had just witnessed finally reminded him of that resounding name that had been circulating in the martial arts world recently.

"Your martial arts... are... are actually this powerful..."

"Yes, it's me."

You should have been executed on the spot to pay for the lives of those innocent women.

But you're still useful, so I held back.

Li Fu walked slowly to him, looking down at him with a cold gaze.

"Now, I have something to ask you."

You'd better tell the truth, and perhaps... I might consider letting you off the hook.

In excruciating pain and threatened with death, the Taoist priest suffered a severe liver and gallbladder rupture.

"What...what do you want to ask?"

He gasped for breath, enduring the excruciating pain.

Although he had lost face being questioned so harshly by a younger man, he couldn't care less about his life at this moment; he didn't want to die.

"very good."

Seeing the desire to survive and cooperate in his eyes, Li Fu nodded slightly.

Not bad, after capturing so many experts, finally there's one coward who's willing to talk.

This is not surprising, as those who are lustful and greedy are often more afraid of death.

I ask, you answer.

If this is even slightly false, I will show you what it means to be unable to live or die.

"I will tell the truth. Nothing is more important than my life, as long as you let me go."

The Taoist Master Leji struggled to sit up, slumped against a sweet osmanthus tree, trying to make himself look less disheveled and more like a master of the evil path.

However, the dark red bloodstains on his chest and his pale, disheveled appearance could not be concealed.

Li Fu stood with his hands behind his back in front of him. Chen Tao, a group of constables, Ren Xuan and Kang Jin from the Tianshan Sect, and others stood up and looked at the lecherous demon who had been caught.

"I heard that you made a deal with Jiao Qi, the head of the horse traders outside the Great Wall, asking for ten thousand taels of silver in exchange for information about Liu Jingxing and their purpose in reappearing in the martial world—is this true?"

He got straight to the point.

"Is this why you came to see me?"

The Taoist priest suddenly looked up, regret flashing in his eyes. He cursed himself for being greedy for money and attracting such a jinx.

Li Fu's gaze was icy as he stared intently at him: "Tell me, how did you know Liu Jingxing's whereabouts, and what their purpose is in reappearing in the martial world?"

"A while ago... I was having fun in the Shaanxi area when I suddenly heard rumors that Liu Jingxing, the Heavenly Gang Deadly Blade, had reappeared."

Back then, when relief funds for the Northwest were stolen, three million taels of silver vanished without a trace. The rumors in the martial arts world said it was he and his gang of镖头 (bodyguards) who embezzled the funds… and so I, too, got the idea.”

With his life hanging in the balance, the Taoist of Joy dared not refuse to answer. After catching his breath, he spoke haltingly.

"So I rushed to Yanzhou City."

Just as I was passing by a dilapidated City God Temple on the outskirts of the city, I unexpectedly bumped into Liu Jingxing and his group.

They were warming themselves by a fire in the City God Temple, seemingly discussing something.

I was incredibly excited, feeling like it was a windfall from heaven, so I concealed myself and quietly began to investigate.

The Taoist Master of Joy paused for a moment, then said.

"However, Liu Jingxing and his group had some of the top martial arts masters more than 20 years ago. I dare not get too close, for fear that they will find out."

I just hid at a distance, listening to them talk while waiting for them to fall asleep so I could launch a sneak attack.

But after waiting a while, I realized... that the three million taels of disaster relief funds were not what they had stolen.

Li Fu's eyebrows twitched slightly: "They're talking about the robbery from back then?"

No, never.

The Taoist Master of Extreme Joy shook his head.

"I didn't dare get too close, so I didn't hear what they were saying clearly."

They did not discuss the events of that year.

But I could tell—their appearance was absolutely not that of someone who had acquired immense wealth and lived a carefree life for twenty-three years!

Chen Tao couldn't help but interject, "Why?"

Whether they were constables or disciples of the Tianshan Sect, they all pricked up their ears.

Now, all sorts of people in Yanzhou City are frantically searching for Liu Jingxing, and no one knows the inside story.

"Their expressions... were all filled with bitterness and resentment."

Twenty-three years have passed, and the men have aged, their eyes filled with resentment, and deep wrinkles between their brows, showing that they have been frowning and thinking hard for many years, with worries weighing on their minds.

In the firelight, everyone's face bore a deep-seated resentment and bitterness, a desolation that couldn't be faked!

The Taoist Master of Joy took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Think about it, if you really received three million taels of disaster relief silver, you would be richer than a country, and you would spend money like water and enjoy all the glory for the next twenty-three years."

Those pampered people, with their abundant energy, rosy complexions, and an air of wealth and ease in their eyes, could never be like them… like a group of ghosts who have been suppressed for over twenty years, eager for revenge!

Li Fu nodded slightly: "Not bad."

One person lived a life of luxury, while the other harbored resentment and bitterness for decades; their appearances, demeanor, and overall spirit were utterly different.

The Taoist Master of Extreme Joy continued.

"Exactly!"

Especially around the campfire that night, their eyes were filled with hatred, their teeth clenched, as if they were plotting revenge against someone. I guessed that they had found out the real culprit who stole the disaster relief funds back then.

Seeing this, I listened even more intently, wanting to know who had robbed the silver.

At that time, I was secretly pleased. Now everyone else was focused on Liu Jingxing and the others. If I was the only one who knew who had actually stolen the three million taels of relief funds, then my chance would come.

Although the sound was blurry, I vaguely heard a name.

That title alone was enough to immediately dispel my greed for those three million taels of silver!

He gave a bitter laugh.

"But then I had another idea."

I can't get the disaster relief funds, but I can still take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune in Yanzhou City, where all sorts of people gather.

While millions of taels of silver are impossible, earning tens of thousands of taels should not be a problem.

There must be many people willing to spend tens of thousands of taels of silver to buy relevant information for the sake of those three million taels of disaster relief funds.

The Taoist of Joy never expected that his momentary greed would bring him trouble and attract this evil star before him.

Li Fu sneered: "You're quite clever."

"Get to the point, whose name did you hear that made you give up on that disaster relief fund?"

After fighting with the Taoist Master Leji, he knew that this man was definitely a top master in the martial arts world. Although he was a wicked womanizer, it did not affect his martial arts skills.

Moreover, the internal energy cultivated by the Taoist of Joyful Extremes seems to be extremely powerful, with unique strengths that are unparalleled in the martial arts world and have remarkable effects. If an ordinary person is beaten so badly by him, their complexion would definitely not be any better than his.

Although the injuries were severe, Li Fu felt that if he didn't kill him, the man might be able to recover from these injuries and be completely healed.

His ability to recover from injuries by absorbing Yin energy was a martial art that surprised Li Fu.

But this highly skilled and unruly evil master would give up his greed for three million taels of disaster relief funds just because of a name.

This is really intriguing.

Chen Tao and the others were surprised, and Ren Xuan and Kang Jin from the Tianshan Sect were also very curious.

The Taoist of Joyful Extremes wanted to negotiate terms, having already hinted at this in his earlier remarks, because this was his last remaining reliance.

"I told you... can you please let me go?"

Li Fu showed no mercy, his eyes flashing with murderous intent: "Speak quickly."

I can consider it, otherwise—”

Le Ji Dao Ren felt a chill run down his spine and uttered a name: "It's... Eunuch Yi Cai."

"Guess who your father-in-law is?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tao and the other constables' expressions changed drastically. They exchanged glances, all seeing the shock and apprehension in each other's eyes.

Even those few disciples from the Tianshan Sect seemed to have heard of this name before, and their expressions froze for a moment.

Li Fu also raised an eyebrow slightly.

Although he did not mingle in the martial arts world, he was in the government and in Yanzhou, so he was quite familiar with this person's name.

"Let's guess the father-in-law."

Li Fu spoke slowly.

"He was once the most popular and trusted eunuch by the emperor's side."

He was most adept at guessing the emperor's intentions, and he could always guess the emperor's thoughts correctly. He got his name from this, and because the name was so fitting, no one knows his real name anymore. All that is known is that his original surname was Dou, so he was also called Dou Yicai (Dou the One-Catcher).

It is suspected that the eunuch held immense favor with the emperor, once wielding power over the inner court, and his influence even extended to the court.

He paused, his tone turning cold.

"However, later this man’s ambition grew, and he attempted to emulate the powerful eunuchs of the previous dynasty who interfered in politics. In the end, he violated the taboo that eunuchs should not interfere in politics and angered the emperor."

The emperor, mindful of his advanced age and past service to the emperor, did not punish him severely, but instead issued an edict to remove him from all his posts and exile him to Yanzhou.

Speaking of which, he is currently in Yanzhou.

The Taoist priest looked wary and resentful.

"It is this person."

I had heard of his great reputation back then and knew that he was a formidable and difficult opponent.

Therefore, upon hearing Liu Jingxing and others vaguely mention this name, most of their greed for the three million taels of silver immediately vanished.

"If this person is indeed involved, it's no wonder you immediately gave up the idea."

I guessed that although the eunuch had lost power and was in exile, he was powerless and without office, and on the surface he was just an old eunuch who refused to see guests and was spending his old age in peace...

Li Fu nodded slightly and said.

However, as the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

He was in the center of power at the time, enjoying the emperor's favor and cultivating his influence for many years.

The complex relationships between former officials and palace servants in the court and within the palace could not be dissolved overnight.

Many officials have had dealings with him, and many secrets and incriminating evidence may still be in his hands.

Even if such a person falls from grace, their influence remains, and their power should not be underestimated.

Chen Tao's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but whisper:

"The boss is right."

"Not to mention us, I remember Prefect Feng... even when facing this former Grand Eunuch, he always showed him great deference, and dared not easily provoke or offend him."

Feng Shaoting was a cautious official who was well aware of the potential dangers involved.

The best approach to such disgraced former officials with special status and wide connections is to keep a respectful distance, and Feng Shaoting did just that.

"Master Leji sneered."

"Moreover, eunuchs, due to their physical disabilities, often have temperaments that are very different from ordinary people. They are often extreme, vengeful, and use insidious methods."

Even if they have lost all real power, it is unwise to make an enemy of them, as it could bring unexpected trouble and retaliation.

Especially now that he's in his later years, he can really be said to be reckless, so I have no need to provoke such a person.

Even if a eunuch is someone you fear, he can still be proud.

However, when he thought about his current situation, Master Leji's face turned yellow again.

The Tianshan Sect members standing nearby, upon hearing these words, had long since lost their initial excitement at the discovery of the secret, replaced by a chill.

Ren Xuan, Kang Jin, and the others were all startled.

What they are hearing now is not only about grudges and old robberies, but also about palace secrets, a powerful eunuch, and the undercurrents of officialdom!

Such a vortex, let alone these江湖子弟 (江湖子弟, people from the martial arts world), even ordinary officials would likely face dire consequences if drawn into it.

The excitement of hearing the secret information just now turned into waves of unease.

In contrast, Li Fu remained calm, as if he didn't care at all about the powerful eunuch who had almost seized control of the court.

"I suddenly remembered some rumors circulating in the city that although this eunuch Yicai never left his home, he lived an extremely extravagant and wasteful life."

The mansion was adorned with gardens, filled with rare treasures, and lavishly filled with banquets, spending money like water.

People say that he brought a huge amount of savings from the palace back then, which is why he has been able to survive until now.

But now that I think about it... he has been squandering his wealth for nearly twenty years. If it were just his savings from back then, even if it were a mountain of gold and a sea of ​​silver, it would probably be almost gone by now.

Judging from the state of his mansion, it still seems quite luxurious…

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