Jianghu Qimen Lu

"Hahaha..." White Lightning suddenly burst into wild laughter! The crowd panicked, each thinking, "How can White Lightning still laugh at a time like this, and so happily at that? Does he not truly care about Red Moon? Or has he suffered a severe mental shock and become mentally unstable?" Fragrant Fist and Stinky Feet exchanged bewildered glances, completely baffled. Red Moon, however, thought differently. She and White Lightning shared a deep understanding and naturally comprehended his thoughts.

The laughter ceased, and Bai Shandian stared coldly into Fujibayashi Junke's eyes, his voice low and menacing: "Do you now know where your beloved son is?" Fujibayashi Junke confessed honestly: "To tell you the truth, I lost contact with my son, which is why I traveled all the way from Japan to your Great Qing Dynasty to investigate this matter! According to rumors in the martial arts world, my son and his four henchmen of the Underworld disappeared because of a legendary martial arts book, the 'Complete Book of Martial Arts.' To investigate this matter, I must first obtain the 'Complete Book of Martial Arts' and present it to your Great Qing Emperor, so that he can assist me in finding my son!" Bai Shandian sneered repeatedly: "Do you know my identity?"

"Of course I know. But everything depends on who gets there first. Whoever seizes the initiative has the right to speak! If I get the 'Complete Guide to the Martial World,' I'll have seized the initiative, and even the Qing Emperor will be at my service, let alone you!" Fujibayashi Toshikazu said succinctly.

"What if there was a shortcut to see your son without resorting to violence?" White Lightning deliberately tempted him.

"That's highly unlikely! Because there's no such thing as a free lunch! I only believe in the power of this knife in my hand, because it has made my dreams come true countless times!" Fujibayashi Shunkaku remained unmoved.

"What if a pie really fell from the sky? The world is full of wonders! You must believe this is an eternal truth! If you release the Red Moon now, I guarantee you'll see your son soon! Otherwise, with so many people surrounding you, even if they gave you the 'Complete Guide to the Martial World,' can you guarantee a safe escape?" White Lightning's words were realistic, and Teng Linjunke knew it all too well, but he remained steadfast and resolute because he only trusted himself. He certainly didn't believe that beneath the sweet talk lay a hidden conspiracy!

"Hand over the 'Complete Guide to the Martial World' now, or I'll have to make you collect Red Moon's corpse!" He finally lost his patience, and the steel knife had already cut into Red Moon's skin, her clothes stained with blood!

"Let her go, I'll get you the book!" Xiang Quan suddenly stepped forward, standing directly in front of Fujibayashi Junke, and said calmly. Red Moon stared intently at her; no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't believe Xiang Quan would save her! Unless the sun rose in the west!

"How can you make me trust you? The best way is to give me the book in return!" Similarly, Fujita Toshikazu didn't believe him either!

Fragrant Fist wasn't just all talk; she actually untied the brocade pouch from her waist and pulled out a book! Seeing that she was serious, Red Moon couldn't help but feel a surge of respect: "Truly worthy of being the leader of the Southern martial arts world! A woman of her word, and her actions always bear fruit! Her magnanimity rivals even that of a bearded man! If it weren't for the White Lightning incident, perhaps we would have become best friends!"

As soon as Xiang Quan revealed the extraordinary book, the entire arena fell silent; you could hear a pin drop! It was clear that "The Complete Book of Jianghu" had deeply resonated with everyone, stirring up a storm in their hearts, with everyone eager to see it for themselves and unveil its mysterious aura!

Fujibayashi Shunke, being a martial arts master, though panicked, remained composed. His movements were lightning-fast; he struck Hong Yueliang's vital point with a series of fingers, leaving her paralyzed and unable to move. In the next instant, his body remained motionless, using the wind to pinpoint her location. His golden sword twirled behind him several times, producing a series of sharp, slicing sounds. The golden sword possessed immense power, capable of cutting through hair and cleaving iron like mud! All twelve throwing knives were severed by the sword! Fujibayashi Shunke, having dealt with the knives, was about to breathe a sigh of relief when suddenly a "whoosh" sound rang out. A blood-red, echoing wall of sound swept in from the side, like a hungry ghost demanding its life, its eerie howl filling the sky as it arrived with incredible speed! It seemed to cling to him like a shadow, impossible to shake off, causing him to flee in terror!

Now things were a bit chaotic, with one thing in front of the other. Bai Shandian flashed forward, reaching Hong Yueliang in a flash, and with two quick taps, released her pressure points. Overwhelmed with emotion, he embraced her tightly, whispering, "Yueliang, are you alright?" Hong Yueliang, tears streaming down her face, clung to him tightly, her voice trembling with emotion as she smiled through her sobs, "I'm fine! As long as you're here, that's enough!" Xiang Quan, standing to the side, snorted angrily, put the book back into the brocade pouch, stomped her foot, and stormed off to the side!

Stinky Feet snapped his fingers and gave a loud whistle, and the crowd surged forward, surrounding Teng Linjun! Protected by his golden sword, the crowd, though numerous and powerful, dared not advance, merely surrounding him, making noise and waiting for an opportunity! The Echo Wall, still swirling above, seized an opening, suddenly shrieked, and swooped down to peck at Teng Linjun's head. Panicked, he hastily wielded his sword, flashing golden light above his head, swinging it like the wind! Unexpectedly, the Echo Wall seemed to possess sentience; seeing the sword light, it suddenly rose into the air again! In that split second, the Wind and Thunder Umbrella, a black iron treasure, suddenly opened and began to spin, then slashed towards Teng Linjun's face! The umbrella's shadow was like a canopy, its ribs like blades; startled, he hastily retreated a step, then his left hand flashed with cold light, throwing out several iron caltrops! Unexpectedly, the Xuan Tie Treasure Umbrella of the Wind and Thunder Umbrella was woven from black gold silk from the Western Regions, making it impervious to blades and spears, causing all the iron caltrops to fall to the ground without taking effect! With a roar, he cleaved in two and brought his axe down from behind! Teng Lin Junke's figure flashed repeatedly, disappearing into the ground again! Enraged, he cleaved in two and hacked wildly at the ground, only to see sand and stones flying and dust billowing, but he was nowhere to be seen!

Seeing Bai Shandian and Hong Yueliang so inseparable, Xiang Quan couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out, "In broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of everyone, aren't you two shameless scoundrels afraid of being gossiped about behind your backs?" Bai Shandian then realized his mistake, quickly released Hong Yueliang's delicate body, and his face turned red.

Just then, Xiangquan suddenly felt the brocade pouch at her waist move. She quickly turned around and was shocked to see the elusive Tenglin Junke suddenly appear behind her, stealing the pouch with a knife! He then leaped up and soared onto a roadside poplar tree. Xiangquan cried out and leaped onto the tree, but Tenglin Junke vanished like a wisp of smoke into the bushes! In front of so many heroes, Xiangquan had been outmaneuvered by a mere Japanese pirate, and a nameless rage ignited within her! She unleashed a burst of internal energy, striking out with a palm strike. A faint sound of wind and thunder arose, and with a whooshing sound, a tremendous force leveled the bushes! However, Tenglin Junke had disappeared without a trace!

Bai Shandian walked up to Xiang Quan and whispered, "This is for the best. Now the whole martial arts world knows that the 'Complete Guide to the Martial Arts World' was stolen by the Japanese pirate Fujibayashi Junke. You'll be safer and less threatened! I think even the Emperor will lose interest in hunting down your Southern Fist Sect and Red Flower Society! On the contrary, Fujibayashi Junke will become the target of everyone's wrath!" Xiang Quan thought for a moment, and her resentment vanished, replaced by jealousy. She couldn't help but scold him in a low voice, "You're over thirty years old. Stop doing such shameful things! You're not the one who's embarrassed, but I am!" Bai Shandian wasn't offended and still said with concern, "When I have the chance, I'll report to the Emperor and have him retract his order, stop hunting you down everywhere, and restore your reputation and status!" Xiang Quan snorted coldly, unappreciative. Stinky Feet approached teasingly, "Sister, we'll have to say goodbye to brother-in-law soon. Don't be so lovey-dovey and reluctant to part." Fragrant Fist knew the emperor's army would arrive soon, and they couldn't stay at the Shi Gong Temple any longer. A wave of sorrow and longing washed over her. Although White Lightning had found someone else, his feelings for her hadn't faded; they remained deep and unwavering—something even a three-year-old could understand! This parting was inevitable; who knew when they would meet again? How could she not weep in her heart?