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

Fan Yao was so frightened that he almost lost his mind, and he grabbed Zhang Wuji and hid.

He moved so quickly that no one else would have noticed. But a flicker of surprise crossed Xiao Yaoqing's eyes as he wondered: Fan Yao has rescued Zhang Wuji? Was his identity exposed a little too early? It seems there's another variable in the development of events?

Xiao Yaoqing clearly saw Zhang Wuji and Fan Yao's shadows, but he had no intention of mentioning it to Zhao Min.

To be honest, if it were possible, he would even like to help Fan Yao and the others cover for them.

Yes, Zhao Min is Zhao Min. But right now, Zhao Min is still working for the Yuan Dynasty. She has no sense of belonging to this court. Anyway, Zhao Min will have to leave the court eventually, and once she's out of control, these messy things will naturally be sorted out.

Now... let's leave more offspring for the martial arts world of the Central Plains.

At this moment, Yang Xiao and Wei Fuwang, trapped in the encirclement, exchanged a desperate glance, a resolute glint flashing in their eyes. Gritting their teeth, they struggled to their feet, bracing themselves against the ground.

Yang Buhui noticed the commotion behind her, quickly turned around, and rushed to her father's side, supporting him and anxiously asking, "Dad, are you alright...?"

Yang Xiao gently patted his daughter's hand, his expression turned serious, and he shook his head.

Then he exchanged a glance with Wei Fuwang, and the two nodded emphatically.

Yang Xiao stared at Zhao Min, his gaze even carrying a hint of disdain, and slowly said, "You plan to arrest us all, then coerce us into becoming your court's lackeys?"

Wei Yixiao immediately picked up the thread:

Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao exchanged a glance, their faces filled with determination.

"Give up on that idea! Even if we lose our lives here today, we'd rather die than be dogs for the imperial court!"

As soon as they finished speaking, they both closed their eyes and began to chant in unison:

"Burn my broken body, in the blazing holy fire... What joy is there in life, what sorrow in death? To do good and eliminate evil, for the sake of light alone, all joy and sorrow return to dust. Pity the people of this world, for they suffer so much..."

Yang Buhui stood to the side, looking at her father's profile, her eyes filled with tears.

She knew that face all too well.

From childhood to adulthood, her father had always been gentle and doting towards her, but at this moment, his expression was one of unwavering determination she had never seen before.

Tears streamed down Yang Buhui's cheeks. She took a deep breath and forced herself to hold back the tears.

She followed her father's and Wei Yixiao's voices, reading each word aloud:

"Burn my remains, in the blazing holy fire. What joy is there in living, what sorrow in dying..."

This attitude is already clearly stated on the table.

They certainly don't have the strength to fight right now, but want to capture them alive? Dream on!

When the six major sects besieged Bright Peak, not a single member of the Ming Cult backed down.

Now that these Yuan soldiers are in charge, they feel only hatred, not fear.

Zhao Min watched this scene, her tone tinged with anxiety:

"Don't you really want to think about it? Even if you have great skills and can roam freely in the martial arts world, what good will it do? Why not enter the imperial court as an official, gain fame and fortune, and have a better life?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao slowly opened their eyes.

He continued chanting, but his gaze towards Zhao Min was full of contempt and mockery.

That look pierced Zhao Min's heart like a knife.

She never intended to kill all the masters of the Central Plains martial arts world.

She is the daughter of the Grand Marshal of the Army and the People's Liberation Army, and her greatest wish is to share her father's burdens and quell the chaos in the Central Plains.

In her view, these people could all live as long as they were willing to submit to the imperial court.

Why do they all prefer to die rather than bow their heads?

Zhao Min couldn't understand it at all.

Xiao Yaoqing stood to the side, his gaze falling on Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This attitude of facing death truly moved him.

He traveled from the modern era, and his knowledge of martial arts figures in this time was previously limited to books and television.

I've never seen him in person.

But now, he seems to understand a little.

What is meant by a hero?

A chivalrous person is one who uses martial arts to break the law!

Zhao Min was burning with anxiety. When Xiao Yaoqing said those words, she froze, turning to stare at him, her eyes filled with utter confusion.

"What...did you just say?"

Xiao Yaoqing seemed not to have heard her at all, and continued speaking on his own:

"Those people are not subject to worldly rules, nor are they afraid of death. They spend their whole lives wandering around the world relying on their skills. Money is meaningless to them; the only valuable things they have are a weapon and a tattered set of clothes."

"They roam the martial world driven by a chivalrous spirit. They avenge every wrong, help the poor and needy, wear their hearts on their sleeves, live life to the fullest, and die just as decisively! They are clearly evil and perfectly clear about what is good!"

The words were spoken.

Zhao Min stood frozen in place, staring intently at Xiao Yaoqing, her mind replaying the words she had just heard.

She even silently repeated to herself, "A knight-errant uses martial arts to break the law..."

She had never thought of it that way.

She always felt ashamed that she was a woman, unable to roam the world with a sword like those real heroes, living a life of chivalry and vengeance.

But wandering the world with a sword is precisely her deepest desire.

She thought that even if she couldn't become a hero, she would at least understand the concept of heroism. But now, after listening to Xiao Yaoqing's words, she realized that those heroes were completely different from what she had in mind.

For a moment, when she looked at Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao again, she felt a strange sense of respect.

But her gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yaoqing, her eyes even deeper and more frighteningly bright than before.

To be honest, Xiao Yaoqing himself couldn't explain where those words came from.

He had long forgotten where and where he had read those words in his original world.

It means he hadn't fully grasped it, but there was an inexplicable attraction that made him not dare to forget a single word.

Now, looking at Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao in front of him, he finally understood what those words were really about.

It's not just Zhao Min.

Everyone in the room heard Xiao Yaoqing's words clearly.

The surrounding Yuan soldiers, each gripping their swords, were staring menacingly at the three people in the circle, waiting for them to be brought to justice.

But now, many people have gradually softened their fierce expressions, and their eyes have become more thoughtful.

Some people even unconsciously loosened their grip on their knives, looking at Yang Xiao, Wei Yixiao, and Yang Buhui with an inexplicable respect in their eyes.

Even Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao showed surprise upon hearing this.

Looking into Xiao Yaoqing's eyes again, one could see genuine admiration.

What Xiao Yaoqing said was actually what they had been doing their whole lives.

But no one has ever spoken this out clearly, nor has anyone taken it as a valid point.

Because they feel that this is how people should be, there's nothing more to say.

Now that Xiao Yaoqing has said it in front of so many people, the two of them suddenly felt a surge of indescribable emotion, as if they had met someone who understood them.

But then, a hint of regret flashed in their eyes.

Fan Yao and Yang Xiao had the same thought at the same time: How come such a powerful person is not from our Ming Cult?

But then I thought, being praised by such a master before I die is worth it.

The two closed their eyes, preparing to activate their internal energy to make the poison in their bodies take effect as soon as possible.

But just then, Xiao Yaoqing spoke:

"Actually... you don't have to die."

These words were spoken to Fan Yao and Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao opened their eyes at the same time.

He wondered to himself: Shouldn't what you just said have helped you figure out why we want to die?

Now you're saying these things again? Do you want us to surrender?

Are you dreaming?

Xiao Yaoqing stared into their eyes and slowly said:

"Only by living can endless possibilities exist..."

Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao's pupils shrank dramatically!

Only by living can there be endless possibilities?

What does this mean?

If they fall into the hands of the Yuan soldiers, wouldn't they be doomed?

How could that be possible?

The two of them were chanting, "Burn my remains, in the blazing holy fire."

Everything stopped.

They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock.

Something suddenly came to mind.

Chang Yuchun had previously mentioned that Zhao Min had a Ming Cult master hidden by her side.

Although it was later determined that it was not Xiao Yaoqing.

But who can guarantee that Zhao Min only has this one undercover agent by her side?

Furthermore, Xiao Yaoqing had mastered the ultimate perfection of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth!

Even the former leader Yang Dingtian hadn't reached this level.

But to reach that level, you need a mental technique!

The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth manual was in Yang Dingtian's possession for a long time, but it was later lost.

This mental cultivation method is most likely in Xiao Yaoqing's hands.

How did Xiao Yaoqing get his hands on it?

Could it be that the Sect Leader Yang Dingtian personally handed it to him while he was still alive?

If you think about it that way...

Wasn't Xiao Yaoqing an undercover agent for the imperial court while Yang Dingtian was still alive?

The key issue is that they have no idea exactly when Yang Dingtian died.

I always thought Yang Dingtian had been missing for a long time.

Although his remains were later found in the secret passage.

But who knows when he went in?

Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao exchanged a glance, and the flames in their hearts flared up again.

They stared at Xiao Yaoqing, and the more they looked, the more they felt that this kid was also an undercover agent sent by Zhao Min.

They exchanged a glance and both understood each other's meaning.

They then turned their heads in unison, giving Xiao Yaoqing an indescribable look.

Immediately afterwards, "thump"

With a muffled thud, Yang Xiao's body went limp, and he slowly slumped to the ground.

His head tilted to the side, and he fainted instantly.

"father!!"

Yang Buhui screamed and pounced on her.

She thought her own father and the Bat King had already died.

I rushed over and checked on my father. I found that he still had a heartbeat and was breathing.

A surge of ecstasy welled up inside me.

Her father didn't die, he just fainted!

Once she recovered, Yang Buhui wasn't stupid.

If her father was truly determined to die, he wouldn't have hesitated at all.

It's obvious now—Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao have both changed their minds.

Yang Buhui was full of questions and subconsciously turned to look at Xiao Yaoqing.

His eyes flickered, and his expression was somewhat subtle.

It's obvious to anyone that her father changed his mind because of Xiao Yaoqing's words.

To be honest, when Xiao Yaoqing said those words just now, she was also completely taken aback.

She grew up with her biological father and lived a life of luxury.

They had no idea their father had this side to him.

I've followed him for so many years and I still don't understand him, but this Xiao Yaoqing in front of me, and this guy isn't even that much older than me?

Xiao Yaoqing didn't notice at all that Yang Buhui's gaze towards him had unknowingly changed.