Jianghu Qimen Lu

"What?" Bai Shandian's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly walked towards the cave exit! Unexpectedly, his clothes were tightened, and he was grabbed by a fragrant fist and jade hand: "Where are you going?" It was clear that her eyes were filled with resentment and anger! Bai Shandian understood that it was jealousy!

"I'm going to rescue people! You should come with me!" White Lightning didn't think about anything else; all he wanted to do was get to the scene as quickly as possible!

"What is your relationship with her? Why are you so distraught and panicked when you hear that something happened to her?" Xiang Quan's beautiful eyes were already filled with tears.

"We're just colleagues, superior and subordinate. When something happens to my subordinate, do you think I can just stand by and do nothing?!" Bai Shandian turned around and explained patiently.

"Colleague relationship?" Xiang Quan sneered. "Do you think I'm a three-year-old? You've already held a wedding in broad daylight, and you're still saying you're colleagues? You're so glib! I don't care about any of that. Anyway, if you dare to walk out of this hall today, our fate in this life will be completely severed!" She issued her final ultimatum!

"You...you're just putting me in a difficult position!" Bai Shandian exclaimed urgently. "Saving lives is urgent, there's no time to waste!" He couldn't care less about anything else, turned and stormed out the door! Behind him came Xiang Quan's desperate cries: "You heartless bastard, I knew you only had her in your heart, not me!"

White Lightning turned around and found no one behind him! So what if the Red Flower Society and Southern Fist Sect didn't want to come? I just pardoned your five Shi brothers for your grave crimes, and you're still so heartless! It's infuriating!

When he arrived alone before the Eight Banners soldiers, he saw that they had already formed a tight encirclement, with Huang Miwu directing his troops to be on high alert! Meanwhile, Red Moon was in the very center, her pulse held by Fujibayashi Junke, her eyes brimming with tears and her heart filled with sorrow. White Lightning swiftly flew through the air, soaring over the soldiers' heads, and landed before Fujibayashi Junke, shouting fiercely, "Shameless Japanese pirates! What kind of hero bullies a weak woman? Release her! We'll fight to the death!" Upon seeing him, Red Moon's spirits lifted, and she cried with joy, "Lightning, you've finally come!"

Fujibayashi Junke coldly said, "Lord Bai, don't be in such a hurry to act. Go and find your wife, Xiangquan, and have her hand over the 'Complete Book of Jianghu'. I will then naturally give Miss Hong to you intact!" He spoke fluent Chinese, indicating that he had been wandering the Central Plains for quite some time! Bai Shandian shouted, his voice booming, "You insidious villain! You know the relationship between the three of us is complicated, yet you still want to sow discord and make us fight amongst ourselves?! The 'Complete Book of Jianghu' belongs to the Central Plains. You, a mere foreign barbarian, dare to covet it? Truly, a toad trying to eat a swan—wishful thinking!" Fujibayashi Junke moved his hand, and cold sweat immediately poured down Hong Yueliang's snow-white forehead. She gritted her teeth and endured the pain. White Lightning was shocked and dared not act rashly again. He could only say, "Please don't do this. I'll listen to you!" Fujibayashi Junke laughed heartily and said, "That's more like it!" White Lightning glanced at Red Moon with infinite concern and saw her tears streaming down her face. His heart ached, and he whispered, "Moon, don't worry, I will do everything I can to save you! Please bear with me for now. I'll be right back!" After saying that, he vanished like a wisp of smoke.

Seeing him return, Xiang Quan and the others were all greatly surprised. Xiang Quan coldly said, "Why did you come back? You're not welcome here!" Bai Shandian suddenly bowed to the ground, his face extremely embarrassed, and said, "Quan'er, I have a favor to ask of you, but I don't know if I should say it?" Xiang Quan coldly sneered, "A high-ranking official of the court, always surrounded by followers, like a star being fawned over, second only to the emperor, how glorious! Whenever he takes a fancy to a pretty girl, he simply divorces his ex-wife with a letter and marries openly and grandly, what a luxurious enjoyment! Someone of your high class should be the one being sought after, how could you possibly have to ask someone else?! It's unbelievable! Is this true? You would ask someone else?" In front of so many people, Xiang Quan's humiliation was more shameful and embarrassing than being slapped in the face! Bai Shandian wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into!

Stinky Feet approached, looking somewhat pitying at her brother-in-law, and said with a smile to Xiang Quan, "Sister, please listen to your brother-in-law. What do you need from him?" Xiang Quan replied with a hint of anger, "Brother-in-law? My silly brother, you're still so stubborn. It's not even certain whether he considers you his brother-in-law yet. Don't be so affectionate!"

Bai Shandian yelled, "I'm furious!" and turned to leave. Seeing that he was truly angry, Xiang Quan couldn't hold back any longer and scolded, "Where are you going?" Bai Shandian stopped but didn't turn around, coldly saying, "Anyway, no one's helping me. I'll just fight that Japanese pirate to the death! Let's settle this once and for all!" Xiang Quan couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You're the head of the household. Without you, your children Bai Jin and Bai Yu keep bothering me. How am I supposed to deal with them?! Come back quickly, let's discuss with our brother how to deal with that Japanese pirate!" Bai Shandian's worry turned to joy. He quickly turned back to her side, flicked her nose with two fingers, and laughed, "You good-for-nothing woman, how dare you tease your husband in public! Truly audacious and reckless!" Xiang Quan spat and laughed, "Let's see if you dare to bully me again!"

Stinky Feet asked seriously, "Brother-in-law, did that Japanese man kidnap Red Moon and force you to hand over the 'Complete Book of Martial Arts'? Am I right?" White Lightning nodded helplessly. But then he explained, "I called you all here not because I really wanted Quan'er to hand over the 'Complete Book of Martial Arts,' but because I wanted to discuss a solution with you all!"

Xiang Quan pondered for a moment and said, "How about we do this: I'll take out a fake copy of the 'Complete Guide to Martial Arts' and pretend to hand it over. Then, taking advantage of the Japanese man's unpreparedness, we'll attack from both sides, each unleashing our unique skills, ensuring a fatal blow on the spot!" Bai Shandian was somewhat worried: "That Japanese pirate is cunning and treacherous, a seasoned ninja. Once he sees through our deception, Red Moon will surely meet a terrible end!" Xiang Quan said somewhat jealously, "You're completely focused on Red Moon! If it were me, I wonder what I would do?"

Stinky Feet said, "Sister, this plan is feasible! Brother-in-law, don't worry. To ensure this goes perfectly, I've specially arranged for Third Brother, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, to be behind that Japanese man. The moment he shows a weakness, I'll launch a hidden weapon and kill him!" Bai Neidian had experienced Thousand-Hand Guanyin's hidden weapon skills firsthand, so he felt relieved and slightly at ease. Fragrant Fist said, "The third of the Seven Heroes of the Shi Clan, Bloodthirsty, has a unique hidden weapon called the Echo Wall, which is quite powerful. Why not integrate him into our forces as well, ready to be deployed at any time?" Bai Lightning was overjoyed.

Stinky Feet immediately summoned Shi Yanshi and ordered, "Old Shi, do you have any books here? Go find one!" Shi Yanshi responded and went to fetch a handwritten copy in no time. It was Wang Xiuchu's true account of the "Ten Days in Yangzhou," a record written during the previous dynasty! It was his most treasured copy! It turned out that Shi Yanshi had a deep affection for the Red Flower Society, and seeing that the leader had given him the order, he was naturally willing to do his utmost! The others, however, were unaware of this. Xiang Quan took the book and, without even opening it, exclaimed how convenient it was, laughing, "The thickness of this thread-bound handwritten copy is almost the same as my 'Complete Guide to the Martial World'! Good, this is it!" He then wrapped the book in a fragrant handkerchief and hid it in the brocade pouch at his waist. Afterward, he specifically called Thousand-Hand Guanyin and Bloodthirsty to his side and made arrangements in this manner. Then, all the heroes left the underground feast hall together and went to the battlefield outside.

A dense mass of Eight Banner soldiers surrounded them. Upon seeing Bai Shandian leading his heroes, Huang Miwu waved his hand, and the troops parted to make way for them. Bai Shandian, seeing that Teng Linjun was still holding Hong Yueliang hostage, drew his precious sword with a clang as the heroes approached. He placed the thin, razor-sharp blade against Hong Yueliang's neck, and with a gentle push, blood seeped from her snow-white skin! He shouted, "Lord Bai, did your wife bring the 'Complete Guide to the Martial World'? Hand it over now! What time is it? Humph! I'm getting impatient!" Only then did Bai Shandian realize that the sun was high in the sky, and it was already noon! No wonder this little Japanese was so impatient!

He suddenly remembered something and said coldly, "Who is Fujibayashi Jonin to you?" Fujibayashi Shunkaku was somewhat annoyed, but his expression remained calm as he replied, "He is my son. What does Lord Haku want to say?"