Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

That person was none other than Boss Wu, who had been acupunctured by Qin Han earlier.

The man was tightly bound to the boulder, his clothes torn to shreds by the whip, revealing crisscrossing bloody welts.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

The sound of whips echoed through the empty mountains, sending chills down one's spine. Several female disciples were taking turns whipping Boss Wu with small leather whips dipped in salt water.

"Ah! Please spare me, Grandma!!"

"I don't know... I really don't know, I was wrong! I was so wrong!!"

"Aww... Waaah... Have mercy..."

Old Wu was beaten until tears and snot streamed down his face, and his screams were so pitiful that they brought tears to the eyes of anyone who heard them.

When Boss Wu opened his eyes with difficulty and saw Qin Han and the other two, his mind went blank for a moment.

Soon, the grievances and pain in my heart surged like a never-ending river...

His composure completely crumbled, and Boss Wu cried out hoarsely, "My lord... my lord! You've finally returned... Help! Save me..."

Sobbing, she writhed on the boulder, crying, "I didn't say anything! I really didn't confess anything! My loyalty to you is as clear as day... Waaaaah... Awooo! You're still hitting me!!"

"Ugh! How annoying!!"

A female disciple from Lingjiu Palace, dressed in a light yellow outfit, frowned; it was Ju Jian.

Holding a small leather whip soaked in salt water, he snapped it with a crack!

It hit Boss Wu's thigh.

"Awooo—!!!"

The whip was delivered with exceptional skill, striking the tender flesh precisely, causing Boss Wu to let out a bloodcurdling scream, almost fainting from the pain!

"Waaah, I'm going to die, I'm going to die... Stop hitting me..." Old Wu cried bitterly, looking both comical and pathetic against the backdrop of the night and snow.

Qin Han's lips twitched involuntarily. "Cough cough, what a mess..."

After clearing his throat twice, Li Canghai was about to check on his dog. He seemed to have recovered quite a bit. When he saw that the disciples of Lingjiu Palace hadn't recognized him yet, his expression and demeanor immediately changed.

"Outrageous! What are you doing? Put down your swords!"

Although the shout was somewhat weak, the familiar tone and imposing manner instantly sent a shiver down the spines of all the female disciples present.

The four sword attendants, Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum, along with several high-ranking leaders from the Nine Heavens and Nine Departments, naturally knew that their master was Li Canghai. Wu Xingyun originally founded Lingjiu Palace to accompany Li Canghai. These high-ranking members naturally knew that Wu Xingyun was dead, but as long as Li Canghai was still alive, Lingjiu Palace would remain a top power in the Northwest.

The only one unaware was Li Qiushui...

It was because of the darkness of night, coupled with Li Canghai's pale face and the fact that he hadn't regained Wu Xingyun's domineering demeanor, that people were surprised when Li Canghai spoke!

"Clang clang..."

The sound of weapons hitting the ground rang out.

The female disciples of Lingjiu Palace knelt in the snow, their foreheads pressed against the cold ground.

"I deserve to die! Please forgive me, Granny!"

Even though I don't know what I did wrong, I should just admit my mistake since the old woman is angry.

Looking at the women kneeling on the ground, Li Canghai's eyes held a complex mix of emotions. He waved his hand wearily, "Alright, get up! Make way for me!"

"yes!"

The disciples, as if granted a pardon, stood up shakily and quickly stepped aside to make way for the Heavenly Bridge that led directly to Lingjiu Palace.

Seeing that things had gone far enough, Qin Han said, "Stop hitting that guy, or he'll really die. I brought him here; he'll be useful later."

Although the female disciples heard him, none of them listened to him.

This is Lingjiu Palace. Tonglao's words are the only imperial edict. This young man seems to have a close relationship with the Lord, but he is an outsider after all. Without the Lord's approval, who would dare to release him without authorization?

Seeing that no one made a move, Li Canghai frowned, feeling somewhat displeased. Qin Han was, after all, the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, and he still needed Qin Han to heal his injuries.

His face darkened, and he shouted again, "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me? Put him down right now!"

These words had an immediate effect.

"Yes! Yes!"

The four sisters, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, reacted the fastest, stepping forward to cut the ropes binding Elder Wu with their swords.

Old Wu fell to the ground like a lump of mud.

The cold wind and snow made him shiver, and his wounds throbbed with excruciating pain, but he couldn't care less about the pain at the moment. He looked at Qin Han's figure as if he were a god.

My goodness!

Wu Laoda's heart was filled with shock. Although he had never seen Tong Lao in person, he had heard her voice!

Those two cold shouts just now, that air of self-importance, there's no mistake!

And this newly recognized adult was actually able to make Tianshan Tonglao listen to his will?

Old Wu prostrated himself on the ground, devoutly thanking Qin Han for his great kindness. He secretly rejoiced: Luckily, he had been stubborn and refused to say Qin Han's name! Who knows, he might even be able to rise to prominence with this guy in the future!

Qin Han had no idea what kind of nonsense Wu Laoda was imagining behind him.

He embraced his two senior uncles again, crossed the Heavenly Bridge, passed through the massive stone gate, and entered the front hall of Lingjiu Palace.

Upon entering the hall, a wave of warmth washes over you, keeping out the wind and snow outside.

Only when they arrived here did Qin Han release his grip.

Li Qiushui glanced at Qin Han with a half-smile: "Go and heal Canghai. Just prepare a quiet place for me to meditate for one night."

At that moment, Li Canghai called out towards the door: "Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums!"

As soon as she finished speaking, four identical-looking girls quickly entered and knelt down respectfully: "What are your orders, Granny Tong?"

Li Canghai looked at Li Qiushui and instructed, "Mei Jian, Lan Jian, take this... take this senior to the west wing to rest. Serve him well and do not neglect him."

"Yes!" Mei Jian and Lan Jian responded respectfully, got up and led Li Qiushui to the back hall. They didn't ask why Tong Lao and this senior seemed to have gotten along. They just needed to obey.

After Li Qiushui left, only Qin Han, Li Canghai, and the remaining bamboo sword and chrysanthemum sword remained in the hall.

Li Canghai looked at Qin Han, and for some reason, his pale face became unnatural as soon as he met Qin Han's gaze.

"Um... Uncle-Master, your condition is not optimistic," Qin Han asked tentatively. "If the internal energy in your body is not circulated in time, I'm afraid..."

Li Canghai looked at Qin Han, and for some unknown reason, he awkwardly left with the words, "Come with me."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards a corridor on the side of the hall, with Qin Han, Zhu Jian, and Ju Jian following closely behind.

The two arrived at the door of a hidden stone chamber, which was where Li Canghai usually secluded himself for cultivation.

"Bamboo Sword, Chrysanthemum Sword, you two guard outside. No one is allowed to approach!" Li Canghai's voice was already somewhat weak.

"Yes, ma'am!" The two women stood guard at the door, one on each side.