Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

Chapter 236 What?! Madam Zhou is a notorious thief? (4k4)

Ouyang Jin stood there, stunned, when suddenly he remembered an old case and cried out in surprise.

"oops!

Could this be a repeat of the case of the nun Dong Shixiu?!

Li Fu rushed out of the room and headed towards the several villas where the women lived, hearing Ouyang Jin's exclamation behind him.

The Dong Shixiu case?

They really do look very similar.

The Dong Shixiu case was a famous and bizarre case that occurred more than a decade ago.

A man named Dong Shixiu was born as a hermaphrodite and was abandoned by his parents. He was raised by a nunnery from a young age.

On the surface, she is a beautiful nun, but in reality, she is both male and female.

This man, posing as a nun, frequently entered and exited the inner quarters of wealthy households, using the pretext of chanting scriptures and preaching Buddhism to stay overnight. He even slept in the same bed with the female relatives, defiling more than a hundred women in total.

Because the women feared that the matter would be exposed and damage their reputation, no one reported it.

Later, a local ruffian spotted her on her way back to the nunnery after chanting sutras. He saw that she had "a face like an oval, bright eyes and sparse eyebrows, and was truly a beauty."

When the thug pulled down the pants, he discovered it was a man. He was startled and enraged, so he took the man to the authorities. Only then did the case come to light, and people realized that so many women had been harmed by him.

The night wind howled, and the moon hid behind the clouds.

From the direction of the villa, a woman's scream could be faintly heard. Li Fu's brow twitched, and he quickened his pace.

The door wasn't closed properly, and the crowd of heroes standing outside saw Li Fu call Kuang Zhenyue over, ask him a few strange questions, and then suddenly rush out, his figure disappearing in an instant.

Everyone was puzzled and grabbed Ouyang Jin to ask what was going on.

What does it mean that Kuang Zhenyue did this to protect his wife?

Was Kuang Zhenyue's wife, Zhou Qiutang, a hermaphrodite or a person with two forms?

Although everyone only heard a few shocking snippets of information, it was enough to piece together the details of the matter. Even if they didn't know that Kuang Zhenyue had homosexual tendencies, they could at least confirm that Zhou Qiutang had a problem.

In addition, there was the Dong Shixiu case, which was mentioned in Ouyang Jin's exclamation.

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Could Zhou Qiutang actually be intersex?

But is "she" the real mastermind behind the burglary?

Everyone has heard of the existence of hermaphrodites to some extent, treating it as a curious tale and usually forgetting about it after hearing it. No one would suspect someone of being hermaphrodite after learning about their existence.

Ultimately, there are more men and more women in this world; this is an age-old, unchanging truth.

"not good!"

Zhu Tinggao was the first to react, and said sternly, "If Zhou Qiutang is truly a hermaphrodite, with all the women gathered together, isn't that like a wolf among sheep?!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already leaped towards the other courtyard.

As if waking from a dream, someone shouted to hurry to the women's quarters. Dozens of figures leaped up in unison and rushed towards the courtyard where the women lived.

A short while ago, after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The east wing room, where the women lived, was brightly lit with candles.

Gong Xiaoshang and Shen Zhiqing were with the other women when they suddenly heard the sounds of fighting and shouting coming from the west side of the manor, with the faint clanging of metal.

The women looked at each other with unease, all thinking that the dreadful thief had reappeared to commit evil again.

Gong Xiaoshang and Shen Zhiqing exchanged a glance, both seeing the same understanding in each other's eyes: Officer Li's plan to lure the snake out of its hole had succeeded!

The two immediately stood up, placed their hands on their sword hilts, and were about to leave.

"stop!"

Madam Cuiping gave a soft shout, stopping the two of them, "Xiao Chang, where are you going?"

Gong Xiaoshang quickly recounted the plan of waiting for the rabbit to run into the tree stump that she had learned from Li Fu during the day, saying, "Mother, it must be that villainous thief who washed his body was scared and walked into the trap."

Brother Li is fighting the thugs, let's go help!

Shen Zhiqing added, "Madam, we want to rush over and help. The more people there are, the more strength we'll have to catch that hateful thief!"

Lady Cuiping pondered deeply, her expression solemn.

"Officer Li is wise; he has a plan in place."

He's highly skilled in martial arts, and with your Uncle Zhu and his men there, there are plenty of people; they won't miss the two of you.

She gestured for the two men to look at the group of panicked women inside the room.

"What if the thief is using a feint to lure us away from our base?"

Among the women, there aren't many who know martial arts like us. With you all leaving, there won't be many left."

She paused, then looked at the two of them.

"If they want to catch the notorious thief who's washing his clothes, having two more of you won't make a difference, and having two less of you won't make a difference either."

But protecting everyone here is of paramount importance.

She truly deserves to be called a remarkable woman of the martial arts world. She is experienced, mature, and composed, and even now she can still think things through thoroughly.

Gong Xiaoshang and Shen Zhiqing were taken aback upon hearing this. Looking at the panicked expressions of the women, some were clenching their hands, some were pale-faced, and some had instinctively reached for the daggers that could be used for self-defense or suicide.

The two realized that she was right. If they left, only Madam Cuiping would be left with any skill. If a bandit attacked, how could she protect so many people?

"Madam is right, we did not consider this carefully."

Shen Zhiqing loosened her grip on the sword hilt, no longer wanting to help, but her gaze still kept drifting towards the west outside the window.

As the three were talking, they did not notice Zhou Qiutang, who was sitting in the corner with her head down. When she heard Li Fu trying to lure the snake out of its hole and deliberately talking during the day to attract the attention of the person who wanted to destroy the evidence, the candlelight cast a shadow on her face, and a fleeting, uncertain expression crossed her mind.

About a cup of tea later.

The fighting had stopped for some time.

Lady Cuiping walked to the window, opened it a crack, and gazed towards the West Garden.

But in the distance, firelight flickered and figures moved about, yet there were no more shouts or sounds of fighting.

She listened intently for a moment, then slowly said, "The fighting has stopped, but no one is shouting or searching for the thieves."

Lady Cuiping turned around and faced the women.

"This may indicate that the mastermind who washed his clothes did not escape and has been caught."

"real?"

Upon hearing this, all the women's faces lit up with joy.

"Very good."

"We must kill that villain to avenge Sister Liu."

Several young women hugged each other, whispering their relief; the older women also breathed a sigh of relief, clasped their hands together, and silently chanted Buddhist mantras.

The atmosphere inside the room immediately became much more relaxed.

But no one noticed that Zhou Qiutang's face had turned completely gloomy.

Everyone was overjoyed and looked towards the other courtyard. Just as Madam Cuiping was about to send two servants to inquire about the situation, Zhou Qiutang made a move!

This movement was like a ghost!

She was originally sitting in the corner chair, but suddenly she darted forward, so fast that she was just a blur. Her hands reached out like eagle claws, aiming straight for Gong Xiaoshang and Shen Zhiqing's vital points in the back!

Although the two were skilled in martial arts, they were caught off guard and felt a fierce wind coming from behind. Just as they were about to turn around, their pressure points went numb, and they froze on the spot, unable to move!

"Sister Zhou, what are you doing?!"

Gong Xiaoshang was shocked and furious. Her acupoints were sealed, and she was unable to move. She could only strain her eyes to look back and see who had attacked her. She couldn't believe it.

Shen Zhiqing was even more horrified.

"Madam Zhou, you—when did you acquire such martial arts skills?!"

She had known Zhou Qiutang for many years and had never seen this frail woman display any martial arts skills before. Now, her ghostly movements...

The precision of the acupressure technique is truly astonishing.

Madam Cuiping turned around abruptly, and upon seeing the scene, she was also startled, shouting sharply, "Zhou Qiutang, what are you doing!"

Before she finished speaking, she reacted quickly, lunging forward to snatch the two back and then subdue the suddenly attacking Zhou Qiutang. With a quick movement of her hands, she unleashed her signature move, the Thirty-Six Hands of Cuiping, aiming straight for Zhou Qiutang's face.

With this move, the palm wind howled, and the force was overwhelming.

Lady Cuiping had honed her skills for decades and had already mastered them to perfection. Now, as she unleashed her power in anger, it was three times stronger than usual.

Her delicate hands moved swiftly like butterflies, aiming directly at Zhou Qiutang, intending to capture her.

Just as she was about to grab his shoulder, Zhou Qiutang's figure swayed slightly, and she moved three feet to the side like a ghost. Her hand missed completely, and she didn't even touch the hem of his clothes.

"Um?!"

Madam Cuiping was startled, but reacted quickly, her palms moving in rapid succession, creating a series of overlapping palm shadows that covered all of Zhou Qiutang's vital points like layers of emerald screens.

Moreover, his palm strikes are powerful and fierce; if each strike lands firmly, even iron and stone will shatter.

This move was so exquisite that even if Zhu Tinggao himself were there, he would have to concentrate and deal with it as if facing a formidable enemy.

But Zhou Qiutang's figure swayed again, and as she retreated, she slid through the gaps in the palm shadows like a fish, causing all the heavy palm forces to miss their mark, only causing the blue bricks on the ground to crack inch by inch.

"How is that possible?!"

Madam Cuiping launched a fierce attack, but failed to land a single blow, leaving her horrified.

The opponent's movements were as fast as a ghost, and the level of skill he displayed was simply terrifying.

"Green shield against the sun!"

Madam Cuiping unleashed the deadly move of the Thirty-Six Cuiping Techniques, striking out with both palms simultaneously. The palm wind swept through the entire hall like a raging torrent, forcing the candlelight to flicker unpredictably. Several women who were nearby were swept away by the force of the wind and staggered backward.

This palm strike was delivered with all her might; even the most skilled martial artists would have to temporarily evade its power.

Zhou Qiutang stopped dodging and avoiding. She raised her right hand slightly, as if embroidering a needle, seemingly gentle but actually as fast as lightning, and pointed out with one finger!

The wind whistled through the air and landed squarely in Lady Cuiping's palm.

Madam Cuiping felt a powerful, subtle internal force burrow into her meridians like a venomous snake. She groaned, and most of her palm strike dissipated.

Even more terrifying was that the internal force actually rushed straight to the heart meridian along the meridians, chilling to the bone!

Despite her injuries, Lady Cuiping changed her tactics again, shifting her palm strikes from hard to soft, like a spring breeze caressing a willow, attempting to overcome hardness with softness.

This move embodies the essence of her lifelong martial arts skills, with continuous and inexhaustible palm force and endless staying power.

"Lady Cuiping's unique skill, the Thirty-Six Hands of Cuiping, is famous throughout the martial arts world. Her martial arts skills are truly no less than those of Zhu Tinggao and the others."

Unfortunately, I'm no match for him.

Zhou Qiutang sneered and lightly struck out with her right hand. This strike seemed to have no power at all, like a woman gently stroking the strings of a zither.

But the moment their palms met, Madam Cuiping's expression changed drastically. She felt the opponent's palm force surge like a tidal wave. The internal force was yin within yang, soft within hard, and extremely profound and solid!

His own palm strike was like a mud ox entering the sea, dissipated with a single blow, and the accumulated momentum was also shattered in an instant.

"puff!"

Madam Cuiping felt a sweet taste in her throat and, unable to suppress it, spat out a mouthful of blood. She staggered back five steps, each step leaving a deep footprint on the blue bricks, crashing heavily against the hall pillars, causing the roof beams to tremble and dust to fall, before finally stopping her backward fall.

Madam Cuiping barely managed to stand, her chest heaving with blood and qi, her meridians feeling as if they were being pierced by a thousand needles, the pain unbearable, her vital energy dissipating, and she could no longer muster any strength.

Blood gushed from the corner of his mouth, staining his chest red.

From the moment they made their move to their defeat, it all happened in just a few moves.

Lady Cuiping looked up at the familiar yet utterly unfamiliar figure under the moonlight, her eyes filled with shock and horror.

She had traveled the martial arts world for decades and had encountered countless masters, but such martial arts skills were simply unprecedented in her life. Was this really the same frail Zhou Qiutang she knew?

I never knew—

"How can your martial arts skills be so high?"

She spoke with difficulty.

Zhou Qiutang stood in the moonlight, his dress fluttering. He slowly raised his right hand, looking at his jade-like palm. His eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions, including repression, distortion, pleasure, and resentment. He spoke softly.

"Heaven is fair; if it takes something away from you, it will surely compensate you with something else."

Zhou Qiutang's voice was no longer as gentle as usual; it had taken on a sharp, distorted tone, like a night owl, particularly eerie in the quiet night.

The women in the hall were terrified by this sudden turn of events. They scattered and retreated, cowering in the corners, not daring to breathe, and looked at him with eyes that were filled with fear and utter unfamiliarity.

The candlelight crackled, illuminating Zhou Qiutang's distorted face, making her look like a demon from hell.

A lewd and ferocious smile appeared on that originally gentle and beautiful face.

His eyes, like those of a venomous snake, slowly swept over the crowd. Wherever his gaze fell, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. He said in a low voice, "And there's a lot more you don't know."

Madam Cuiping suppressed her injuries and said in a trembling voice.

"You concealed your martial arts skills and suddenly launched an attack—could it be that you are colluding with that notorious thief, or having an affair with him?"

Or was he coercing you?

"Adultery? Coercion?"

Zhou Qiutang tilted her head back and let out two disdainful laughs, without answering.

"What a pity."

His lewd gaze swept over Madam Cuiping, and he licked his lips.

"What a pity, madam. You still retain your charm and beauty. The years have not diminished your beauty. Instead, they have added a touch of mature wisdom to your charm, making you even more appealing."

Unfortunately, I only have two hands, so I can only grab one in each hand.

Her gaze swept over Gong Xiaoshang and Shen Zhiqing, a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

"These two little girls are highly skilled in martial arts, come from prominent families, and are treated like precious gems by everyone. They are exactly the kind of girls I like the most."

As for you, wait for another day, Lady Cuiping. I'll let you go for now.

As he spoke, he moved with a swift movement, appearing behind the two women like a ghost. He grabbed them, broke through the window, and was about to leap away.

Lady Cuiping wanted to give chase, but she was seriously injured and extremely anxious.

Just then, a cold voice rang out.

"Where are you taking these people?"

Zhou Qiutang.

Where are you going!

But then a green figure appeared as if an immortal were walking on thin air, landing steadily on the roof tiles and blocking the way.

The moonlight shone down, illuminating a person dressed in a blue robe, standing with his hands behind his back, his robe fluttering lightly in the wind.

It was Li Fu who arrived using his Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique).

He raised an eyebrow as he watched Zhou Qiutang grab the two of them and prepare to leave.

It seems that its true colors have been revealed.

However, before leaving, they even kidnapped two women; how outrageous!

"Just from the lightness skill you displayed when you arrived, I can tell that the famous 'Palm Dragon Li Fu' in the martial arts world is indeed worthy of his reputation. He possesses unparalleled martial arts skills and is also quite resourceful in solving cases."

Kuang Zhenyue should have been captured by you by now.

Zhou Qiutang stopped abruptly, squinting at the newcomer. Although she was carrying two people, she seemed to be doing it effortlessly.

The two men stood facing each other across a rooftop, several dozen feet apart, their auras locked on one another. The night wind swirled and blew past, carrying fallen leaves.

Zhou Qiutang, confident in his martial arts skills, remained unhurried and unhurried, showing no signs of being in a hurry to leave.

Since his true colors were revealed, he has shed his previous gentle and silent nature and become unrestrained, arrogant, and domineering, showing no regard for anyone.

This does more closely resemble the legendary master thief who washes himself clean.

Madam Cuiping had already struggled to get out of the house, leaning against the door frame, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, and said urgently.

"Officer Li, be careful!"

Zhou Qiutang has been hiding his unparalleled martial arts skills and is in cahoots with the notorious thief who washes himself in the mud.

It's highly likely that Master Kuang treated her like a discarded wife, and unwilling to be neglected, she had an affair with the notorious bandit.

Hearing that Madam Cuiping thought he was having an affair with the notorious bandit, Zhou Qiutang laughed disdainfully.

Logically speaking, this is perfectly logical reasoning. What could possibly lead a neglected woman to help a lecherous and ruthless womanizer?

But Lady Cuiping probably never imagined the inside story.

Li Fu gently shook his head and revealed the astonishing truth he had uncovered.

"Madam may not know this, but Zhou Qiutang is not colluding with the notorious thief; he is the notorious thief himself."

"What?"

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