Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Qin Han stopped circulating his internal energy, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and thought to himself, "This Madam Ruan really takes meticulous care of me, this uninvited guest."

From the hot water for the bath to the dinner, everything has been meticulously arranged.

It must be admitted that this is the benefit of strength.

He only displayed his "Crossing the River on a Reed" lightness skill, and he received such high-level treatment. If he were just an ordinary martial arts traveler, he would probably be either thrown overboard or eating dry rations in the lower deck of the ship...

He got out of bed, put on his shoes, walked to the table and sat down, then gently raised his hand towards the door latch.

With a soft "click," the bolt popped open.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and Xiaoyu and Xiaohong came in carrying an exquisite food box. They placed the food box on the table and arranged it one by one.

West Lake Vinegar Fish, Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, Song Sister Fish Soup... all are authentic Jiangnan specialties, with perfect color, aroma, and taste, making people's appetites soar.

However, to Qin Han's surprise, behind the two maids was a young girl with a delicate and elegant demeanor, dressed in a light green silk skirt.

She was slender and beautiful, with a faint scholarly air about her, like a budding orchid in a secluded valley. She was Cheng Ying, the woman who had been spying on Qin and Han from behind the screen during the day.

Qin Han raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Could it be that this beautiful woman also came up with the idea of ​​offering herself as a concubine, just like the pretty maidservant from before?

This time, we might not be able to hold on...

It turns out that Cheng Ying learned martial arts from "Eastern Heretic" Huang Yaoshi from a young age. Although she was much quieter and more reserved, she also inherited some of Huang Yaoshi's wickedness that was both righteous and evil.

During the day, she was spying on Qin Han from behind a screen when he discovered her on the spot. This made her feel both embarrassed and curious. She couldn't understand how this young man, who looked to be about her age, could have such high martial arts skills that he could easily see through her movements.

When she heard that the maids were going to bring Qin Han dinner, she followed them as if possessed, hoping to take this opportunity to observe this mysterious man up close.

If it were an ordinary young lady from a respectable family, she would naturally not dare to make such a bold and presumptuous move, but who could blame her when her master was Huang Yaoshi?

Huang Yaoshi's unconventional and unrestrained personality is well-known, so much so that Cheng Ying's style of doing things also carries an unusual air. She does whatever she is curious about or wants to do, without ever looking back.

Cheng Ying walked up to Qin Han, gave him a graceful curtsy, and said in a melodious voice, "This humble woman, Cheng Ying, greets Young Master Qin."

Pointing to the dishes on the table, he introduced them: "This is West Lake Vinegar Fish, made with fresh West Lake mandarin fish. It's sweet and sour, and the fish is tender. This is Dongpo Pork, which is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth..."

Her voice was gentle and pleasant, and she knew the stories and methods of these dishes very well, clearly having put in a lot of effort.

Qin Han listened quietly, observing the intellectual beauty before him with great interest. When he heard the name "Cheng Ying," his heart stirred, and the story of this woman's life came to mind.

This is a smart and kind woman whose life was ruined by a man surnamed Yang. She secretly loved him all her life, but always kept her love hidden in her heart, silently giving to him without asking for anything in return.

In the end, Cheng Ying never married and spent her life with Lu Wushuang, a woman with the same fate, becoming a poignant story in the martial arts world.

Qin Han thought to himself, "This is a typical 'good girl' image. Unlike Mu Wanqing, who has an extreme personality, Cheng Ying's personality is more traditional, introverted, and quiet. She is not good at expressing her feelings, but she will prove her feelings with practical actions..."

Dealing with this type of woman using conventional, gentlemanly methods is often counterproductive, because these women are very guarded and find it difficult to open up to a stranger.

The best approach is to do the opposite: use a slightly frivolous and irreverent method to constantly provoke Cheng Ying's emotions, break down her psychological defenses, and make her unconsciously undergo emotional changes in herself amidst shame, anger, and panic.

A wicked smile crept across Qin Han's lips as he thought to himself: "I've saved a life, which is better than building a seven-story pagoda. This will prevent this intelligent and lovely girl from spending her life alone like in the original story."

After Cheng Ying finished introducing all the dishes, Qin Han spoke leisurely, his tone teasing: "Hehe, I didn't expect that the one secretly watching me from behind the screen during the day would be such a beautiful woman. If I had known it was you, I should have gone over and let you see me clearly." His words were bold and direct.

"you!"

Cheng Ying was an extremely shy person, and her face immediately turned red. She didn't expect this man to directly expose her peeping during the day and even flirt with her in such frivolous words.

Cheng Ying was both ashamed and angry. She glared at Qin Han with her beautiful eyes. Her coquettish and slightly angry expression had no intimidating power. Instead, it added to her charming allure.

"How could you... how could you be so stingy... and... and...!" she said coquettishly, biting her lip.

Xiaoyu and Xiaohong, who were standing to the side, couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh. It was the first time they had ever seen the usually composed and dignified Cheng Ying show such a girlish and charming side.

Seeing Cheng Ying's adorable expression of both shyness and anger, Qin Han's smile deepened. He didn't dwell on the topic, but instead changed the subject, pointing to the table full of delicious food, and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Look, Madam Ruan has prepared so much food, I can't possibly finish it all by myself, wouldn't that be a waste? Miss Cheng, why don't you sit down and share some with us?"

Qin Han extended the invitation with a sincere attitude, as if he were not the one who had spoken frivolously just moments before.

Cheng Ying was already very curious about Qin Han's martial arts skills and was worried that she didn't have a chance to get to know him better. Now that she heard his invitation, although she was still a little embarrassed and annoyed, she was still more curious about Qin Han.

After hesitating for a moment, I finally couldn't resist my curiosity and decided to take advantage of the meal to find out more about him.

Cheng Ying sat down opposite Qin Han, her posture upright, hands resting on her knees, her bright eyes fixed on him. She thought to herself: she had studied martial arts under her master Huang Yaoshi since childhood, and her skills were now considered outstanding among the younger generation, barely reaching the level of a first-rate master. Yet this man before her could navigate the Yangtze River with a small bamboo pole as if it were flat ground—it was simply unbelievable.

She was certain that the man's internal energy had been transformed into true qi, reaching at least the innate realm!

It could even be higher!

The lineage of such a young master of innate talent is truly intriguing.

Just as Cheng Ying was lost in thought, Qin Han picked up a piece of Dongpo pork and put it in his mouth. After eating only two pieces, he noticed Cheng Ying's gaze.