Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

"Who are you talking about?"

Luo Wei's face suddenly darkened, his brows furrowed like knives, and he took a step forward, exuding a hint of danger.

"Zhu Su, the Fairy of the Immortal Capital?"

What nonsense are you talking about!

Xue Han, how much of what you said before was true and how much was false?

Are you trying to make fun of us?

He already had a bad impression of Xue Han, who was a coward, and now he was even more suspicious.

Even the usually composed Madam Zhong and Su Xiu couldn't help but cast suspicious glances at Xue Han upon hearing this.

Madam Zhong's eyes were like ice swords, while Su Xiu slightly furrowed her brows.

Who is Zhu Su, the Fairy of the Immortal Capital?

That was a legendary figure who, twenty years ago, had already tested his sword against all the masters of famous sects, defeated them all, and then disappeared into the world in seclusion!

Although she acts as she pleases and cannot distinguish between good and evil, she regards fame and fortune as fleeting clouds and has a proud and aloof personality. Otherwise, she would not have quietly retired at the peak of her reputation.

It is said that she would actually associate with a group of bandits and outlaws, serving Zhang Hengbo, a rebel who was constantly on the run and hiding.

That's utterly absurd.

Doubts immediately arose in everyone's hearts.

Could Xue Han be spouting nonsense, or is he being instructed by someone to deliberately spread false information to disturb people's minds?

If even this news is false, then how credible is the intelligence he mentioned before?

Seeing the intense reaction from everyone, especially Luo Wei's almost murderous gaze, Xue Han was terrified. His leg injury seemed to have forgotten its pain, and he hurriedly waved his hands, stammering an explanation:

"I...I just heard it, it's just hearsay!"

Rumors circulating in the martial arts world are unreliable, and I had absolutely no intention of misleading you! I... I only wanted to earn merit and save my life, how could I dare to speak nonsense!

Cold sweat poured down his forehead, fearing he would be treated as a person with ulterior motives at any moment.

Luo Jiugao took a deep breath, suppressing his surprise and doubt, slowly shook his head, and said in a deep voice:

"Zhu Su, the fairy of the immortal capital... I also heard of her name when I was young."

His swordsmanship was divine, reaching a state of perfection. It is said that he had touched upon the wonder of man and sword becoming one, a level of skill that seemed to be unparalleled in the mortal world.

She was arrogant and disdainful of others; gold, silver, wealth, power, and fame were nothing but dust in her eyes.

Back then, countless princes, nobles, and powerful figures in the martial arts world wanted to invite her to come out of seclusion, but to no avail.

How could she... how could she be involved with Zhang Hengbo?

His tone was full of disbelief, clearly indicating that he also thought the news was absurd.

Everyone nodded in agreement, thinking that Xue Han must have heard some unreliable rumor from somewhere, or that it was a smokescreen deliberately released by Zhang Hengbo's subordinates to intimidate or confuse the pursuers.

A fairy like the Fairy of the Immortal Capital is a cold, ethereal beauty in the clouds; how could she possibly be tainted by the muddy, bloody affairs of the greenwood?

However, just as everyone was about to scoff at the news and conclude that Xue Han's words were untrue,

Li Fu, who had been listening silently, slowly spoke.

"Perhaps... this news is true."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, not only Luo Jiugao, Luo Wei, Madam Zhong, Su Xiu, and others turned to look at Li Fu, their eyes filled with incomprehension.

Li Fu's eyes were calm yet unfathomable, as if he were pondering something from the past.

"I was once assassinated by twelve murderers in succession, and there may be some rumors about this in the martial arts world."

Luo Jiugao stroked his beard and nodded, saying in a deep voice, "This matter has shaken the north and south, and I have also heard about it in the capital."

It is said that the Twelve Fierce Generals, for the first time in history, mobilized all their forces to lay an inescapable trap, yet they were all thwarted by Brother Li. Such a feat has been rarely seen in the martial arts world in the last twenty years.

Li Fu nodded.

"Among those twelve people, there were Shenhou, Yinhu, Chenlong, and others, each possessing unique skills."

Among them, Shenhou's swordsmanship was exquisite. I learned from a friend that Shenhou... was actually the nephew of Zhu Su, the fairy of the Immortal Capital.

"What?" Luo Wei gasped.

"Shen Hou is Zhu Su's nephew? No wonder... no wonder his swordsmanship is so superb, on par with any renowned swordsman in the martial arts world!"

A look of realization flashed across Madam Zhong's eyes.

"Rumors in the martial arts world say that Shenhou's swordsmanship is indeed elegant and unparalleled, quite different from the usual martial arts styles. It turns out that it is actually the Immortal Capital Swordsmanship."

Li Fu continued.

"At that time, my friend warned me that the Fairy of the Immortal Capital was highly skilled in martial arts and had unparalleled swordsmanship, unlike anyone in the mortal world. She was both righteous and evil, and acted entirely on her own whims. I killed her nephew, and this matter would probably not end well. I must be wary of her revenge in the future."

He paused, his tone flat.

"When I heard it, I just thought that grudges and feuds in the martial arts world were commonplace. If she wanted revenge, she could come naturally. I never expected that this revenge... would come to me at this time, in this place, and in this way."

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

They knew that Li Fu was renowned, and that the deeds and dangers he had experienced were probably beyond the reach of many senior Embroidered-Robe Constables even within the Six Doors headquarters.

Therefore, along the way, whether it was veteran detectives like Luo Jiugao or Luo Wei, Madam Zhong, and others, they all treated Li Fu with courtesy and never looked down on him in the slightest.

In the battle just now, I witnessed firsthand how he, with just a few moves and a backhand flick, effortlessly and unpredictably killed the infamous Hu Biao with a single palm strike, revealing his unfathomable martial arts prowess.

The last vestige of doubt that might have remained in everyone's hearts due to his young age vanished completely, replaced by a growing sense of awe.

The last vestige of doubt that might have remained in everyone's hearts due to his young age vanished completely, replaced by a growing sense of awe.

Hearing him recount this past in person, especially involving legendary figures like the Twelve Fierce Demons and the Fairy of Immortal Capital, evokes a completely different feeling.

The young constable before them not only possessed unfathomable martial arts skills, but the trials and tribulations he had weathered also seemed to far exceed their expectations.

His calm and composed demeanor in the face of potential retaliation from such a formidable enemy as the Fairy of the Immortal Capital is even more admirable.

"So, what Xue Han said might not be entirely unfounded."

"If the Fairy of Immortal Capital truly came for revenge, then it makes sense that she ambushed and killed us, guided by Zhang Hengbo's subordinates."

Luo Jiugao stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before solemnly speaking.

"Brother Li, what are your plans regarding this matter?"

Li Fu said calmly, "Old Master Luo, everyone."

If Zhu Suruo is truly coming for me, I have already made it clear that I will not avoid the battle.

However, we are on official business pursuing a wanted criminal. If my personal grudges implicate you all and cause the mission to fail, it is not my wish.

If you all feel this is inappropriate, I may temporarily leave the group and proceed alone.

Li Fu didn't care about Fairy Xiandu's revenge, but others might, and he had to explain the matter.

"Officer Li, what are you saying!"

Before Luo Jiugao could speak, Luo Wei said in a deep voice.

"Your killing of the Twelve Villains is to rid the martial world of a scourge and to rid the people of a scourge! Each of the Twelve Villains trampled on the law and deserved to die."

Since Shenhou is one of the evil spirits, he should be killed!

What did you do wrong?

"If Zhu Suruo disregards right and wrong because of personal grudges, then let her come. I, Luo, also wish to test the legendary Immortal Capital Sword Technique with my iron palms!"

Madam Zhong said coldly.

"good.

Officer Li was killing the murderer for the sake of justice; what wrong did he do?

"If the Fairy Zhu Su of the Immortal Capital truly joins forces with bandits, no matter how high or astonishing her swordsmanship may be, she will still be just another person deserving of death."

Her tone was firm and resolute, carrying an air of righteous indignation.

"Officer Li, there's no need for that."

As officials of the imperial court, are we to bow down to traitors and retreat in vain?

Su Xiu said softly, her gaze towards Li Fu carrying a hint of admiration.

Luo Jiugao laughed heartily, his voice echoing across the surrounding area.

"Alright! Young Brother Li, did you hear that?"

Since we have been ordered by the Emperor to pursue the wanted criminal, we should work together with one heart and one mind. How can we let our companions go alone just because a powerful enemy is coming?

If Zhu Su wants to ambush me, feel free to test the effectiveness of my Guan Dao!

Besides, even if you back out now, she might not know the news immediately, and the ambush that was meant to happen will still come.

"It would be better if we stood together and faced off against any enemy!"

Seeing this, Li Fu said no more and nodded, saying, "In that case, I thank you all."

The road ahead is fraught with danger; we must be even more cautious.

Luo Wei said, "We're not afraid of itching when we have too many lice. There are already so many experts in the greenwood waiting for us. What's wrong with adding another fairy maiden from the Immortal Capital?"

Speaking of which, everyone, don't forget that besides these assassins, the Iron Stream King we're chasing is also an extremely formidable expert.

These words reminded everyone that Zhang Hengbo was able to command tens of thousands of rebel troops and roam the northern lands for many years; his martial arts and wisdom were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

However, as a rebel king, he rarely had the opportunity to fight, so it is unclear how skilled he was in martial arts. However, there are rumors that he was a peerless master in the martial arts world.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy, and everyone knew that the road ahead would be anything but smooth.

The five experts Xue Han mentioned were all formidable opponents, and now there might be an additional one: the Fairy of the Immortal Capital, whose swordsmanship is divine and whose actions are unpredictable.

It was almost predictable that they would face numerous ambushes and obstacles at every turn.

This pursuit is destined to be bloody and fraught with peril, and it will certainly not be easy.

But no matter what, we still have to keep going.

Li Fu was somewhat surprised by the crowd's reaction, but after a moment's thought, he understood.

"The Zhang Hengbo we are trying to bring back is no ordinary bandit. He was a rebel king who once commanded tens of thousands of followers and shook the foundations of the North. He was a leader revered by countless powerful figures in the Green Forest.

Hunting down such a person is one of the most difficult tasks in the world, and it is destined to face the frenzied counterattack of his remaining forces and the layers of obstruction from his fellow outlaws.

Without the courage and responsibility to face difficulties head-on and navigate dangers with ease, people like Luo Jiugao, Luo Wei, and Madam Zhong would never have taken on this task.

Then they naturally wouldn't be afraid of difficulties and dangers.

As for the four generals, including Ma Shixiong, who were imprisoned, the only way to atone for their crimes and save their own lives and the safety of their families was to risk their lives to bring Zhang Hengbo back.

They had no way out but to move forward, and at this point, they didn't have much say in the group.

The group continued north for the next few days.

As Li Fu and the others had predicted, various attacks and disturbances occurred one after another.

Today the water source was poisoned, tomorrow the path was found to be treacherous, and there were frequent nighttime attacks by hidden arrows and darts. Although no major casualties were caused, the team was exhausted and morale was gradually declining.

The border soldiers and ordinary constables were quite overwhelmed, and even seasoned veterans like Luo Jiu, who had been under constant tension for days, showed signs of fatigue and impatience.

His composure stood out conspicuously amidst the somewhat dejected crowd.

Luo Jiugao observed this and couldn't help but sigh:

"Brother Li is truly remarkable."

The meticulously planned assassination attempts by the Twelve Malevolent Spirits in the past must have been far more dangerous than these harassing tactics.

These are probably just minor squabbles for you.

Li Fu smiled slightly: "Old Master Luo, you flatter me."

I've only survived several assassination attempts because I'm hated.

Luo Jiugao burst into laughter.

At dusk that day, the group reached a mountain valley and saw a tattered wine flag hanging by the roadside in the distance. It was a lonely roadside inn.

After days of traveling, everyone was exhausted.

The border troops had their own dry rations and water, but leaders like Li Fu and Luo Jiugao, if given a choice, naturally did not want to always eat those hard, dry rations.

"This is a sheltered place, and there's a roadside inn ahead. Why don't we rest here tonight, get some hot food, and let the brothers recover their strength?"

Ma Shixiong said.

After days of harassment, everyone was exhausted. A hot meal and a bowl of hot soup would certainly boost morale.

Luo Jiugao and Li Fu exchanged a glance and both nodded slightly.

Although they knew that such desolate mountains and forests were the easiest places to hide dangers, with the martial arts skills of the nine of them, plus three hundred well-trained border soldiers, as long as they were careful and vigilant, they were not afraid of ordinary ambushes.

At that moment, Luo Jiugao ordered the border troops to set up camp on the spot and prepare for rest, and set up sentry posts on the perimeter for strict vigilance.

Li Fu, Luo Jiugao, and several others walked towards a roadside inn in the distance and entered the inn.

The shop was small, with only four or five old wooden tables and a dim oil lamp.

A waiter with a towel draped over his shoulder was deftly wiping the next table. When he saw a customer arrive, he quickly put on a smile and went to greet him.

"Please have a seat, esteemed guests!"

Should we grab a bite or stay at a hotel?

Our shop offers hot noodle soup, braised beef, steamed buns, and homemade village wine—you're guaranteed to be satisfied!

He was quick and efficient, leading the nine people to a large table in the middle. While vigorously wiping the table with a rag, he crisply recited the names of the dishes.

"...There's also stewed pheasant with mushrooms, and stir-fried eggs with wild onions, all fresh!"

"Guests have traveled a long way, so a bowl of hot mutton offal soup would be perfect to warm you up..."

Having been eating dry rations for days, the sight of these dishes made their mouths water, and they were each pondering what they wanted to order.

Su Xiu thought that she had worked hard for several days and perhaps deserved a bowl of warm soup noodles. Just as she was about to speak, the waiter finished wiping the table and stood up.

Normally, after wiping the table, the waiter should drape the rag over his shoulder and then ask the customer to order.

This was an extremely ordinary action.

However, just as the waiter straightened up, raised his arm, and was about to drape the rag over his shoulder—

A sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, a cluster of fine, hair-like silver needles burst open from that dirty old rag!

The needle tip gleamed with a faint blue light under the dim oil lamp, clearly indicating that it was coated with a deadly poison!

The silver needles scattered like a rain of flowers, shooting rapidly toward the people around the table!

They paid special attention to Li Fu and Luo Jiugao, who were sitting in the main seats, Madam Zhong, who had just taken her seat, and Su Xiu, who was slightly relaxed!

The timing was incredibly ruthless!

It is precisely at this subtle moment when people's minds relax slightly from the fatigue of a long journey and begin to think about their appetites!

The distance was so close, and the silver needles were incredibly powerful, clearly launched by a mechanism!

It looks just like the infamous Rain of Pear Blossom Needles from the martial arts world!

"Um?!"

Although Luo Jiugao was a seasoned veteran with rich experience, this sneak attack was too unexpected and sudden. At the critical moment, he channeled his inner strength, his sleeves becoming as hard as iron, and he was about to defend himself.

Madam Zhong's expression also changed abruptly, and she leaned back as if to dodge.

Su Xiu's expression changed slightly; she had just been thinking about the soup noodles when the poisoned needle was already at her face.

Although her martial arts skills were not weak, she was still young and her experience in combat was inferior to that of veterans like Luo Jiugao. Her reaction was a beat slower, and by the time she wanted to dodge or block, it was already too late!

In that split second, Li Fu, who had experienced various strange assassination attempts and was always cautious, made his move.

He spread his five fingers wide and grabbed at the cluster of poisonous needles in mid-air!

"The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, the Dragon-Capturing Skill."

An immense and unstoppable invisible vortex of energy arose out of nowhere!