Demon Lord Tang Dynasty

"Hahaha, Chief Gao is so young, yet he has not only built such a great empire, but also possesses such extraordinary insight. He is both a scholar and a warrior, which I truly admire."

"It was the leader's many remarks that truly enlightened me," Gao Yi's laughter echoed.

Amidst laughter, two figures emerged from the main tent.

From the outside, they looked like they were having a very pleasant conversation and considered each other to be close friends.

But what exactly happened, and what they were really thinking, is probably only known to the two of them.

"I never expected that Ziting and the sect leader would hit it off so well. If I wasn't worried about interfering with the sect leader's business, I would really like to talk with the sect leader all night long, for three days and three nights." Bai Ziting laughed heartily.

"There will be plenty of time in the future, and there will be opportunities to communicate with Chief Bai."

Gao Yi chuckled softly, but his gaze unconsciously drifted in another direction.

At this moment, Bai Ziting also noticed the commotion.

"Huh? Are people fighting?"

Bai Ziting looked into the distance in surprise.

"Could it be that an uninvited guest has arrived? Does Chief Gao need any help? Ziting does know a few farming tricks."

"Haha, then thank you very much, Chief Bai." Gao Yi smiled casually.

"I also have some doubts. If Chief Bai is interested, you may come with me to take a look."

"Of course." Bai Ziting nodded decisively.

Although the conversation with Gao Yi was pleasant for both host and guest, it did not help Gao Yi achieve his goal in the slightest.

Gao Yi maintained a distant attitude throughout, and even his form of address remained unchanged.

This left Bai Ziting feeling somewhat helpless.

But it is precisely because of this that Bai Ziting believes Gao Yi is more valuable to win over.

This unexpected event is undoubtedly a beneficial variable that brings the two sides closer together.

The two walked towards the direction from which the sound came.

Although it happened in his own tribe, Gao Yi showed no anxiety whatsoever, and even chatted and laughed with Bai Ziting.

Such magnanimity impressed Bai Ziting even more and strengthened his resolve.

"Huh? It's her?"

Upon arriving, Bai Ziting let out a soft exclamation.

"It seems Chief Bai knows him," Gao Yi said with a light laugh.

Bai Ziting pondered for a moment, then made no attempt to conceal anything:

"I do know her. She is Fu Junzhuo, the first disciple of Master Fu of Goguryeo."

Gao Yi nodded; Fu Junzhuo's identity was not hard to guess.

In the Tang Dynasty, there were not many famous female swordsmen. In this area, this kind of attire could only belong to Fu Cailin's school.

"As for the person who fought her, Ziting is really quite ignorant." Bai Ziting shook his head.

Gao Yi did not respond, his gaze sweeping over the young man before turning to the old man.

"Lord Gao, should we intervene? Zi Ting has some connections in Goguryeo; perhaps Miss Fu can give him some face."

Gao Yi was not surprised by Bai Ziting's words.

If Bai Ziting wants to establish a kingdom in Longquan, he cannot avoid the surrounding powerful states.

The powerful force supporting it was Goguryeo.

"No rush. I've long heard of the three great masters of the world. Today is a good day to broaden my horizons," Gao Yi said with a soft laugh.

Just as the two were talking, Fu Junzhuo's cold sword light had already reached within a meter of the man.

The swordplay was sharp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, which was truly admirable.

The man opposite him, however, showed no intention of dodging the sword light.

He raised his hand and threw a punch, aiming straight at the sword's edge.

"Huh?" Gao Yi couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

"Excellent boxing skills!" Bai Ziting exclaimed in praise.

A hint of surprise flashed in Fu Junzhuo's eyes, but she was from a prestigious school and was no ordinary person.

The man before them unleashed a powerful punch, his body spun in mid-air with a light step, and the sword in his hand also suddenly changed direction, bypassing the punch's force and thrusting towards the man's waist. The changes in his moves were exquisite.

This is the Yi Jian Jue (Swordplay Technique) created by Fu Cailin. Yi Jian is like playing chess; every move and stance anticipates the enemy's moves and directly targets their weaknesses and flaws.

Faced with Fu Junzhuo's fierce swordsmanship, the man did not linger. He straightened his back, planted his feet on the ground, and threw another punch.

The fist techniques are simple yet profound, magnificent and grand, making one's mind and spirit sway unconsciously.

One man and one woman, one clumsy and one clever.

This unique exchange broadened the horizons of both Gao Yi and Bai Ziting.

"What kind of boxing style is that?"

After being repelled by her opponent's sword strikes several times in a row, Fu Junzhuo was surprised but also knew that her opponent was no ordinary person. She asked in a cold voice.

"Having been stationed at Hukou, governed Liang and Qi, his boxing style became famous in Jizhou!"

The man made a fist-fighting gesture with his hands and replied, enunciating each word clearly.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "The Tribute of Yu?"

"Excellent boxing skills, impressive aura. This young man comes from a prominent family in the Central Plains, with a rich family tradition in martial arts," Bai Ziting remarked.

Fu Junzhuo, on the other hand, snorted coldly:

"Pretending to be profound, you Sui people love to play this kind of trick."

"Barbarians, frogs in a well!" the man replied coldly.

But the old man not far behind suddenly spoke up with a laugh:

"The rough guards the gate, the upper guards the mechanism. The movement of the mechanism is inseparable from emptiness. The mechanism in emptiness is pure, quiet and subtle. Its coming cannot be encountered, its going cannot be chased."

The old man had a smile on his face, but he was extremely serious when he recited the mantra, his voice alternating between slow and fast, with a unique rhythm.

Fu Junzhuo, who had been mocking him, suddenly seemed to have been struck a heavy blow. Her expression changed drastically, and her eyes flashed with murderous intent as she stared intently at the old man.

"You old thief, how did you know... where you stole it from!"

The words the old man recited, though not entirely the same as what she had learned, were about 70-80% similar, especially in their meaning and underlying concepts, which were essentially identical.

In other words, the few words the old man recited were the Nine Mysterious Laws.

"When learning something, you should not only know what it is, but also why it is. This applies to reading and martial arts."

The old man shook his head and laughed, "You little girl, you're obviously someone who doesn't understand things thoroughly."

"The words I recited come from the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic. Your master Fu Cailin's Nine Profound Great Method was originally extracted from the essence of the Ling Shu chapter of the Inner Classic."

"You, you're talking nonsense! How could my master's martial arts have originated from you? How dare you slander him..."

The old man shook his head again: "Whether it is or not, you should be able to judge for yourself. However, Fu Cailin is indeed no ordinary person. Although he only obtained some fragments, he was able to come up with something unique and forge his own path. He is worthy of being one of the three great masters of our time."

Unlike Fu Junzhuo, Gao Yi and Bai Ziting both realized that the old man was not lying.

"So Master Fu's Nine Profound Techniques have such an origin. Nine Profound, could it be taken from the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden?" Bai Ziting said softly.

He was far more knowledgeable about Central Plains culture than Fu Junzhuo, and he also knew some legends about the Yellow Emperor and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady.

"Perhaps, but the name 'Nine Profound' implies supreme and supreme status, and it should also reflect Fu Cailin's expectations for this martial art," Gao Yi said with a soft laugh.