Martial Arts Crossover: Zhao Min, your sidekick is really something else.

Hebi Weng felt that familiar, chilling aura and was suddenly startled.

The momentum immediately subsided, and the two pens gently touched forward.

She touched Xiao Yaoqing's palm briefly, then quickly separated.

Neither of them continued to make a move.

The two elders of Xuanming opened their eyes at the same time, their faces filled with disbelief.

Lu Zhangke strode over to his junior brother, and the two exchanged a glance before calling out together:

"How do you know the Xuanming Divine Palm?"

Are you kidding me?

They initially thought that the young man who had come from within the Song Dynasty to assassinate Princess Shao Min knew their names and was deliberately causing trouble.

But this kid is definitely using the Xuanming Divine Palm!

In their minds, besides their master, the Hundred-Loss Taoist, only the two of them knew this move.

But Xiao Yaoqing's palm technique was clearly the Xuanming Divine Palm!

No matter how much the two of them didn't believe it, the other person still managed to use it.

The problem is... didn't Master Baisun Daoren die decades ago?

Where did this kid learn that?

Could it be... that Master didn't die at all?

The two elders of Xuanming were completely taken aback by Xiao Yaoqing's Xuanming Divine Palm.

Just as they were frozen in place, a figure suddenly floated over and stood in front of Xiao Yaoqing.

Xiao Yaoqing smelled a faint fragrance.

Zhao Min stood in front of him with her arms outstretched, staring coldly at Hebi Weng, her voice deepening:

"Old Man Hebi, didn't you hear me tell you to stop?"

Hebi Weng froze, then said urgently, "Princess, but he just now—"

"There's no 'but' about it."

Zhao Min waved her hand, exuding an imposing aura.

She put her hands behind her back, straightened her back, tilted her head, and glanced at Hebi Weng out of the corner of her eye.

Xiao Yaoqing looked at the scene and nodded secretly:

"That's more like it..."

Damn, what do you mean by "that's proper"? She's clearly a princess.

Zhao Min, with an arrogant expression, asked in a cold voice:

"My words no longer carry any weight?"

Lu Zhangke frowned and tugged at his junior brother.

Hebi Weng immediately came to his senses, stood up straight, lowered his head, and said:

"It was my fault, Your Highness. Please forgive me."

Lu Zhangke also chimed in, explaining on behalf of his junior brother:

"Hebi acted hastily because he was worried about the princess's safety—"

Zhao Min interrupted him directly:

"Worried I'll get hurt? Did you see that ring? If he really wanted to attack me, why would he deliberately avoid me?"

"this……"

Lu Zhangke and Hebi Weng exchanged a glance, then lowered their heads, saying somewhat awkwardly:

"The princess's reprimand is correct..."

In front of Zhao Min, this top expert actually bowed.

In terms of raw power, only Zhang Sanfeng could surpass him.

But now, in front of a princess like Zhao Min, he is so subservient.

If word gets out, he'll lose all face in the martial arts world.

However, everyone has their own destiny.

The two elders of Xuanming didn't care about their reputation in the martial arts world at all; all they wanted was wealth and glory.

So, there's nothing strange about it.

Upon hearing Zhao Min's words, Xiao Yaoqing's eyes flashed with unease, and he raised his hand to touch the tip of his nose.

He wondered what Zhao Min's expression would be if she knew that he hadn't been able to stop his attack earlier and had completely missed.

At this moment, Zhao Min turned around and gave Xiao Yaoqing a slight bow.

But I didn't bend over.

That inherent pride of hers is still there.

"Master, may I ask your esteemed name?"

Xiao Yaoqing looked at Zhao Minchong and asked him a question, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Should I also offer a toast?

Never mind, I've never learned it, I don't know how.

So Xiao Yaoqing stood there and spoke calmly:

"Xiao Yaoqing".

Seeing his composed and dignified demeanor, Zhao Min's eyes flashed with surprise, but she still smiled and continued:

"Master Xiao, I hope you can give Zhao Min more guidance in the future."

That's right.

The Ruyang Prince's Mansion organized this martial arts competition specifically to recruit Minmin Temur.

She wants to learn all the martial arts in the world, roam the martial arts world, and travel the world with her sword.

For a girl to have such lofty aspirations.

After speaking, Zhao Min gestured for her to proceed.

Gestures:

"Master Xiao, please come with me."

Xiao Yaoqing nodded and followed her toward the large tent in the distance.

Behind him, the two Xuanming Elders stared at Xiao Yaoqing's back with deep gazes, seemingly plotting something.

Then, Lu Zhangke shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Listen up, everyone—anyone who can withstand three moves from the princess and survive will receive one hundred taels of silver and be fired."

"If you can still stand up after taking three moves, come with me."

Only Ku Toutuo and Yuchi Feng were still standing.

The two followed Lu Zhangke to the front of the main tent and stood next to Xiao Yaoqing.

Lu Zhangke looked at Yuchi Feng and asked:

"What's your name?"

Yu Chi Feng cupped his hands in greeting and announced his name in a deep voice: "Yu Chi Feng!"

Hebi Weng lowered his head and flipped through the roster, glancing at it a few times before nodding to Lu Zhangke.

Deer Staff Guest then asked Bitter Monk the same question.

But this ascetic was mute. He gestured with his mouth for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

Hebi Weng searched through the register again, where it was clearly written—"Mute, Bitter Monk".

Xiao Yaoqing, standing to the side, almost couldn't help but laugh.

He thought to himself: This ascetic monk is putting on quite a convincing act; I can't see any flaws in his disguise.

But upon further reflection, Xiao Yaoqing couldn't help but sigh.

Fan Yao, the Right Envoy of the Brightness Sect, went to great lengths to resist the Yuan Dynasty, even making himself mute—a task that most people couldn't possibly undertake.

Now that the Bitter Monk has successfully infiltrated the Prince of Ruyang's residence, he should be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

But his eyelids kept twitching, and he felt like something was wrong.

Yu Guang kept staring at Xiao Yaoqing—the young man who looked to be only in his early twenties.

Indeed, Xiao Yaoqing's eyes looked lazy and nonchalant, but the moment he made a move, the oppressive aura made Fan Yao's heart tighten.

Not to mention that the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are almost extinct, the most deadly thing is that Xiao Yaoqing actually knows the Xuanming Divine Palm!

When did such a figure appear in the martial arts world? How come the Ming Cult hasn't received a single word about it?

What really terrified Fan Yao wasn't Xiao Yaoqing's martial arts skills.

It was Xiao Yaoqing's gaze that seemed to have seen right through him.

It was as if they knew he was faking his muteness, and they might even have figured out his true identity.

Thinking of this, Fan Yao made a silent decision: to infiltrate the Prince of Ruyang's mansion, he would rather kill the innocent than let one guilty person go free.

This hidden danger must be eliminated.

Xiao Yaoqing had no idea that he had been targeted by the Bitter Monk for no apparent reason.

To be honest, he had no intention of exposing the Bitter Monk.

Xiao Yaoqing was a time traveler, and he knew perfectly well that the Great Yuan Dynasty wouldn't last much longer.

Zhu Yuanzhang is still the leader of the Fengyang branch of the Ming Cult.

Once Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min have finished their adventures and gone to Ice and Fire Island, the Ming Cult will fall into Zhu Yuanzhang's hands. He will then take up the banner of resistance against the Yuan Dynasty and overthrow it.

Xiao Yaoqing had already made up his mind.

Xiao Yaoqing sneered inwardly. Ask him to protect the Great Yuan Dynasty? Dream on!

But given the current situation, if he were to plunge headlong into the martial arts world of the Central Plains, any old monster could easily crush him.

After much deliberation, Xiao Yaoqing made up his mind—to stay in the Ruyang Prince's Mansion and quietly build up his strength.

He would wait until the Yuan Dynasty collapsed on its own before withdrawing and openly stepping into the Central Plains.

Tsk, thinking about it that way, life's not so bad. A few exchanges with that beautiful princess every day, and the rest of the time just lazing around in the palace, how comfortable is that?

On the other side, Hebi Weng had already found the name of the Bitter Monk and confirmed that the fellow was on the list. He turned to look at Xiao Yaoqing.

They already knew the name Xiao Yaoqing. After a quick check to confirm it was correct, Hebi Weng called out to the three of them:

"You three, listen up! From today onwards, teach the princess all your most secret skills, without holding back a single one! Understand?"

Yu Chifeng immediately bowed his head in response. The Bitter Monk also nodded.

Xiao Yaoqing agreed. As for whether he would teach or not... that depended on his mood.

But just then, a sudden "ding" sounded in my head.

A sound—

[Congratulations, host, on completing the hidden mission! The system's main functions are now officially activated!]

"What?"

Three question marks slowly floated up on Xiao Yaoqing's forehead.

Good grief, so the main function of this system wasn't even enabled before? I have to complete a hidden quest to unlock it?

If he never finds out what the hidden mission is, then the system is essentially useless.

Xiao Yaoqing felt as if the system had tricked him.

But he still asked, "So... what exactly is your main function?"

Before the system provided a direct answer, a reward notification appeared first:

Congratulations, host, on completing the "Princess's Attendant" task!

Sign in to receive a reward: Five years' worth of refined internal energy!

"etc!!"

He can absorb the internal energy, no problem. But—"The Princess's Attendant"

?

So, he's now Zhao Min's underling?!

"System, explain yourself!"

The system's voice echoed in my mind again:

[Reporting to the host: The system's daily check-in function has been activated. As long as the host stays by Zhao Min's side for one day, they can receive a daily check-in reward.]

The sign-in rewards are divided into several tiers, ranging from low to high. These could include refined internal energy from different years, or even divine weapons.

[Please keep up the good work, host, and reach the pinnacle of martial arts as soon as possible!]

Xiao Yaoqing: →_→

Reaching the pinnacle of martial arts is a load of rubbish.

Have you ever seen a top-tier expert serve as someone's follower? You must be joking!

Xiao Yaoqing never imagined that he was just staying in the Prince's mansion to coast through life until the Yuan Dynasty collapsed.

But who would have thought that the main function of this broken system could only be activated by the princess?

If we really abandon Zhao Min, wouldn't the system be useless?

To be fair... it's not entirely impossible to make do.

But for now—let's just go with the flow and stay put for the time being!

Just as I had calmed down, a crisp voice suddenly came from ahead:

"Master Xiao, may I have a word with you in private?"

"Um?"

Xiao Yaoqing raised his eyelids.

Zhao Min, who had run off to find her father earlier, had somehow slipped back and was now staring at him with her bright, sparkling eyes.

7. Tell me, what exactly do you want to do after coming all this way to the capital?

When Xiao Yaoqing met Zhao Min's bright, clear eyes, his heart skipped a beat.

It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and one can see a person's thoughts through them.

But Xiao Yaoqing knew Zhao Min very well.

This girl is naturally quick-witted, always coming up with one clever idea after another. In Zhang Wuji's words when he was young, she was simply "cunning and ruthless."

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