Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Deep in the dense forest, several torches were lit.

Qin Han leaned against the trunk of an old locust tree, his posture casual, as if he were taking a break.

Only he himself knew that eighty percent of his internal energy was depleted, and the dull pain in his meridians came in waves.

There were people all around.

The Heaven and Earth Society has sent over a hundred skilled fighters; thirteen are currently standing.

Chen Jinnan's robes were mostly torn, and his long sword was stuck in the mud at his feet, the blade still stained with blood.

At the Mu Prince's residence, Liu Dahong carried the unconscious Liu Yizhou and threw him to the side of a tree root.

Mu Jiansheng's hand froze on the hilt of the knife, and it took Wu Li a while to pry it off before he finally took the knife.

Fang Yi's ankle, still bleeding from the shackles, was being rubbed raw by Ao Biao as he helped her sit down.

Chen Jialuo leaned against a rock, his chest aching with every breath he took.

Three members of the Red Flower Society came, and now only he remains.

Qiu Chuji and the Five Masters of Quanzhen lagged behind, covered in dust and dirt. Hao Datong had strips of cloth wrapped around his shoulder, soaked with blood.

No one spoke.

Gasping for breath, groaning, and the occasional cough.

There was silence for about ten breaths.

Chen Jinnan was the first to act.

He pulled the long sword from the ground, sheathed it, walked up to Qin Han, clasped his hands in greeting, and bowed.

"I will forever remember the kindness that Hero Ye showed me tonight."

Mu Jiansheng followed.

Liu Dahong followed.

Chen Jialuo tried to stand up, but a sharp pain shot through his chest. He knelt down beside the stone and said in a low voice, "If it weren't for Hero Ye tonight, I would already be a corpse."

The leaders of the three major anti-Qing forces all bowed to one person.

No one mentioned the words "King of Qin".

The Quanzhen sect still exists, so there are some things that can't be said face-to-face.

The Qin and Han dynasties did not make any changes.

Normally, one would exchange a few polite words, such as it was just a small favor or that we, as fellow Han Chinese, should help each other out.

Too lazy to act.

"There's no need for that."

Four words, light and airy.

Women are sensitive, and Fang Yi kept glancing at Qin Han.

The firelight reflected on the black and gold dragon pattern, its head coiled on its left shoulder, its five claws outstretched, its scales rising and falling with its breath.

The Mu family has been anti-Qing for many years, and has planned countless assassination attempts against Ao Bai, but each time they have failed.

Tonight, a young man in his early twenties twisted off Ao Bai's head with his bare hands.

Chen Jinnan suddenly spoke up: "Hero Ye, what will happen to the Qing Dynasty after Ao Bai's death?"

That's a profound question.

This isn't casual conversation; it's a test: how far have you progressed in understanding the global situation?

Qin Han glanced at him.

That old fox.

But it doesn't matter, there were some things he was going to reveal anyway.

Letting these people know what the Qing Dynasty's underwear looked like would only benefit them, not harm them.

"With Ao Bai dead, the two Yellow Banners lost their master."

Qin Han paused for a moment, then said, "The Plain Yellow Banner will split, and the Bordered Yellow Banner will be the first to protect itself. Kangxi will definitely take this opportunity to consolidate military power."

Chen Jinnan added, "But he can't swallow it all."

"right."

Qin Han nodded. "Ao Bai has been operating for decades, and he probably has people in the Plain Blue Banner and Plain White Banner as well. Those people won't obediently hand over power. Only they know how much they've profited from following Ao Bai. Once Ao Bai's remaining followers hand over their power, it's like sticking their necks out."

Mu Jiansheng's breathing became heavier.

"After tonight, the Qing Dynasty will definitely issue an arrest warrant, but it has no energy to deal with the underworld."

Chen Jialuo suddenly interjected, "What were you referring to as the Three Feudatories, hero?"

Qin Han glanced at him.

The leader of the Red Flower Society was seriously injured, but his mind was still working.

"Wu Sangui, Shang Kexi, and Geng Jingzhong. As Kangxi gains control of the court, he will inevitably want to take away military power. Among the three feudatories, Wu Sangui, who is based at Shanhaiguan, is the most powerful and will be Kangxi's biggest worry after Aobai."

At this point, Qin Han stopped talking.

That's enough.

Chen Jinnan remained silent for a few moments, then suddenly spoke again.

"Ye Yingxiong, the Heaven and Earth Society shares the same ideals as you, if we could..."

"Chief Chen."

Qin Han interrupted him.

Chen Jinnan shut his mouth.

"What happens tonight is for the sake of all Han people; we owe nothing and will not repay it."

Qin Han's tone was flat. "From now on, we'll go our separate ways. We'll meet again if fate allows."

These words were polite, but the meaning was very clear: don't try to drag me into this tonight's events with your Heaven and Earth Society.

Chen Jinnan's lips moved slightly, but he didn't say anything more.

Mu Jiansheng stood to the side, remaining silent.

He was looking at the Qin and Han dynasties.

From Yangzhou to the capital, from the Giant Kun Gang to Ao Bai's mansion, this man changed the landscape every time he went to a new place.

After tonight, the Qing court will be reshuffled, the underworld forces will be reorganized, and the Three Feudatories will be stirring.

And it all started with this shirtless young man leaning against a tree trunk.

The Mu family has served the Ming dynasty for generations.

But the Ming Dynasty...

Mu Jiansheng forcefully cut off the thought, clenching his fist to stop himself from thinking about it any further.

Qiu Chuji stood at the edge of the crowd and turned to walk towards his fellow disciples.

He took two steps, then stopped.

"Ye Yingxiong".

Qin and Han tilted their heads.

Qiu Chuji, with his back to him, said in a deep voice, "The Quanzhen Sect owes you a favor. If you ever need our help in the future, the gates of Zhongnan Mountain will always be open."

After saying that, he strode away without waiting for a reply.

The people in the dense forest gradually dispersed.

The Heaven and Earth Society went south, the Mu Prince's Mansion went west, and the Red Flower Society and the Quanzhen Sect went their separate ways.

One by one, the torches went out, and the footsteps faded into the distance.

In the end, only Qin Han was left, leaning against the tree trunk.

The night wind carried the smell of blood and the acrid odor of gunpowder.

Qin Han closed his eyes and circulated the Dragon God Technique to restore his true energy.

About half an incense stick's time had passed.

There was a rustling sound coming from the bushes.

Qin Han did not open his eyes.

"Come out."

A thin figure emerged from the bushes, his face covered in dust, his brocade robe stained with mud, and his hair disheveled, looking like a dirt rat that had crawled out of a burrow.

Wei Xiaobao.

"Cough cough...Big brother!"

After coughing twice, Wei Xiaobao stumbled out and plopped down at Qin Han's feet, panting heavily.

"Damn it... I almost ran away."

Qin Han opened his eyes and glanced at him. "Thanks to you tonight."

Wei Xiaobao chuckled twice, then stopped laughing halfway through.

"Brother, there's something I need to tell you."

The playful smile on his face disappeared.

"When I came out of the tunnel, I bumped into someone."

Qin Han waited for him to continue, while Wei Xiaobao swallowed hard.

"Su Quan. The wife of the leader of the Divine Dragon Sect."

"She is not with Hong Antong."

"And..." Wei Xiaobao patted his chest, looking like he was still shaken at almost being discovered, "She should have come from the direction of Ao Bai's residence, and she was carrying a scripture. The words on that book are exactly the same as the scripture I gave my elder brother before."

Qin Han sat up straight.

"The Forty-Two Chapters Sutra".