Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Night had just fallen.

Xiao Zhao arrived at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.

From afar, you could see a rope strung across the mountain path, with several lanterns swaying in the wind.

A dozen or so men were either squatting down eating dry rations or dozing off against wooden stakes.

Since what happened with Mu Wanqing and Zhong Ling last time, these people have learned their lesson a lot.

A bearded man was the first to notice someone approaching. He stood up, his hand on the hilt of his knife, but he didn't shout.

He first carefully examined the visitor.

A young woman with an exotic face and a slender figure, holding a knife in her arms.

Like the two women from last time, she was another beautiful girl.

This bearded man was the one who had been beaten half to death on Boss Wu's orders back then, and he was already terrified of being taught a lesson.

When you approach someone, try to be as polite as possible.

"Young lady, may I ask... are you going to Lingjiu Palace?"

Xiao Zhao nodded. "My master is Qin Han. I am his maid. I have something important to give to Palace Master Li above."

The young man's attitude changed immediately upon hearing the words "Qin and Han Dynasties".

The secret passage was dangerous.

"Please wait a moment, young lady! I'll go find Master Wu right away!"

He took off running towards a camp.

Not long after, Boss Wu emerged from the tent at the back.

His two small mustaches were very noticeable, and he walked hurriedly.

When they arrived in front of Xiao Zhao, they took a look.

Good guy.

Another beauty, and a beauty from another ethnic group at that.

His features were so exquisite that he looked like he had stepped out of a painting. He recognized the pattern on the scabbard of the knife he was holding!

That's Master Qin's Bloodthirsty Blade!

Master Qin even entrusted his personal sword to this girl.

Boss Wu immediately bent down.

"Oh my! It's an honor to have Master Qin's maidservant grace us with her presence! I was blind to your greatness; your bearing alone is enough to tell you you are no ordinary person!"

Xiao Zhao was somewhat bewildered by his series of inexplicable flatteries.

She had prepared herself mentally before coming to Lingjiu Palace, thinking she might be questioned and harassed; otherwise, the young master wouldn't have given her the precious sword to prove himself.

Unexpectedly, Boss Wu offered to lead the way up the mountain without saying a word.

"Please come in, young lady! It's getting dark, let us hold the lights for you up ahead!"

Boss Wu and a group of people each carried a lantern and walked ahead with their backs bent.

After taking a few steps, the bearded man whispered to Boss Wu beside him.

"Master Wu, what kind of fate do you think Master Qin has? Each one of these women who comes along is more beautiful than the last..."

Upon hearing this, Boss Wu shrank back, afraid that Xiao Zhao behind him would hear him.

"Are you unhappy because you weren't beaten to death? What right do you have to comment on that?!"

"I was praising Master Qin! I wasn't saying anything bad about him!"

"Then keep your voice down..."

The journey up the mountain went smoothly.

When Xiao Zhao followed Boss Wu through the gate of Lingjiu Palace, the candlelight inside was still on.

Lan Jian was on night duty tonight. As soon as he came out to greet Xiao Zhao, he saw the Bloodthirsty Blade in her hand and quickly led her towards the main hall.

Old Wu escorted the man to the palace entrance, his back still bent, and he peeked his head into the palace, only to be glared back by the newly emerged Chrysanthemum Sword.

Boss Wu gets a sore butt whenever he sees Chrysanthemum Sword...

He hurriedly led the group down the mountain.

The palace doors closed.

Inside the main hall.

Li Canghai sat in the main seat, with the three bamboo scrolls still spread out on the table.

She has been researching the fusion of the three divine skills these days, but there has been little progress, though she hasn't given up.

Having reached Li Canghai's current level, very few things can interest her anymore; this "Free and Easy Wind Riding" technique is worth putting more effort into.

When Xiao Zhao walked in, she saw the beautiful woman reading a book. Her first reaction was, "This woman is so beautiful."

No, it's not just pretty.

Her long white hair cascaded down her shoulders, and a plum blossom mark adorned her brow. Sitting there, she looked like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

Xiao Zhao was stunned for a moment, but fortunately she quickly remembered the important matter. She stepped forward and presented the letter and the Bloodthirsty Blade with both hands.

"Madam, this is a letter that the young master asked me to bring."

"Young Master had to rush to Xiangyang on urgent business and asked me to go to Lingjiu Palace to wait for his return."

Li Canghai accepted the letter and the knife.

He paused slightly when his fingertips touched the scabbard of the Bloodthirsty Blade.

This knife was something Qin Han almost never parted with.

The fact that this girl was given the knife to bring over indicates two things.

First, I trust this girl.

Secondly, they won't be able to return in a short time.

Li Canghai didn't rush to open the letter; instead, he looked Xiao Zhao up and down.

I had received news before that Qin Han had a pretty maidservant by his side, and she had been with him for quite some time.

"You're Xiao Zhao?"

"Yes, madam."

"How long have you been by your husband's side?"

"It started from... from the time at Bright Summit."

Li Canghai hummed in agreement.

At this moment, the palace door was pushed open a crack, and a round-faced girl with big eyes and a small dimple at the corner of her mouth peeked in with half her head in.

It's Zhong Ling.

Zhong Ling has been quite used to staying at Lingjiu Palace these past few days. Although Li Canghai, the eldest sister, has many rules, she provides the best food, clothing, and daily necessities.

In addition, everyone in Lingjiu Palace treated her with utmost respect, which made the little girl understand vanity for the first time.

The only thing that worried Zhong Ling was what if Brother Qin didn't like her?

Or what if you only have eyes for Sister Mu?

That would be so embarrassing.

"Big sister! Is there any news about Brother Qin?"

Zhong Ling ran in and saw Xiao Zhao herself.

"Wow, what a beautiful lady!"

Xiao Zhao felt a little embarrassed by Zhong Ling's innocent and carefree praise.

Li Canghai opened the letter and read it.

Zhong Ling leaned over to peek, but Li Canghai flicked her forehead with a finger, making her clutch her forehead in pain.

"Big sister!"

"Where have you learned your manners? Where have you learned your martial arts skills? Adults are reading letters, what are you doing here, little kid?"

Zhong Ling pouted. "How is it small?" she thought, glancing down at her toes...

Then I looked at Li Canghai's arms...

Oh, I'm so annoyed! How come it's bigger than my mother's?

He obediently took two steps back, but still craned his neck to peek.

Li Canghai quickly read through the contents of the letter.

The content is also simple:

As Ming Cult members gradually enter Sichuan, she, as the First Lady, needs to arrange for these people to lie low in various cities.

Yang Xiao, Yin Tianzheng, and the Five Wanderers were arranged to stay temporarily at the Ruan family's residence and the Shuzhou stronghold. The Five Elements Banner people were to transfer the weapons and equipment into Sichuan and not show themselves.

If any member of the Ming Cult does not believe this, bring out the Bloodthirsty Saber and act on his behalf!

There was an extra sentence at the end of the letter, written in neater handwriting than before, as if it had been added specifically after the main business was finished.

"Sister, you've worked so hard. I'll make it up to you when I get back."

When Li Canghai saw this sentence, the corners of his mouth curved up, but then his face turned serious again.

compensate?

You heartless scoundrel, it's one thing to do legitimate work outside, but you also go around seducing women. What are you going to do to make up for it when you come back?

That's what she thought, but she still folded the letter neatly and put it into her sleeve.

"Xiao Zhao".

"This servant is here."

"You can stay here for now and get familiar with Lingjiu Palace with Lan Jian and the others these days."

"Yes, madam."

He glanced at Zhong Ling, who was peeking from the side, and Mu Wanqing, who had just walked in from outside the hall.

Mu Wanqing leaned against the door and glanced at Xiao Zhao.

Seeing the Bloodthirsty Blade in Li Canghai's hand, he said nothing.

She pursed her lips slightly.