Gu Long: Dominating the Martial Arts World Starting from Transmigrating as A Fei

Afei could tell at a glance that Bai Xiaosheng was up to cause trouble.

However, this is in line with Old Deng's style of doing things.

People in the martial arts world only know that Bai Xiaosheng wrote "The Weapon Compendium" to evaluate the weapons of the world, and call him a wise man of the martial arts world.

But very few people could see the sinister intentions behind his actions.

On the surface, he appraises the martial arts of the world, but in reality, he uses the "Weapon Ranking" to stir up conflicts in the martial arts world.

Martial arts practitioners would fight and kill each other to vie for a place in the Weapon Rankings, which is exactly what Bai Xiaosheng wants to see.

Moreover, it favored men over women, and never listed the names of female masters in the "Weapon Ranking".

After hearing Afei's words, Bai Xiaosheng put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and adopted a mysterious and unfathomable demeanor.

He said slowly:

"If you don't want others to know, it's better not to do it."

This means, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place."

Afei snorted coldly and retorted:

"If I hurt him, why should I escort him back to the mountain?"

Bai Xiaosheng's lips curled into a mocking smile as he said:

"This is precisely where your exceptional wit lies."

Ah Fei wanted to see what this old man had to say, so he said:

"Oh? Then tell me about it."

Bai Xiaosheng said confidently:

"Whoever injures the 'Shaolin' protector will likely never have a peaceful day again."

"The Shaolin Temple has three thousand disciples in its northern and southern branches, and they will never let him go. No one dares to underestimate their power."

Ah Fei said calmly:

That's true.

Bai Xiaosheng stared into A Fei's eyes and said:

"But now that you have escorted Master Xinmei back, no one will doubt that he was injured by you."

"After you injured him, you still expect Shaolin to be grateful to you. This tactic is extremely clever, and I can't help but admire it."

Upon hearing this, Chu Liuxiang frowned, sensing that Bai Xiaosheng was determined to make trouble for A Fei.

He said in an unfriendly tone:

"Sir, you are mistaken. If that's the case, then it's possible that I injured Nangong Ling."

"If you want to find fault, you can always find a pretext."

When Afei interrupted Chu Liuxiang, he not only wasn't worried, but he actually laughed.

Ah Fei smiled and said:

"The All-Knowing Scholar is indeed omniscient and omnipotent."

"No wonder the prestigious sects in the martial arts world all want to befriend someone like you who only cares about fame and reputation."

"You've made a fortune off them, haven't you?"

Bai Xiaosheng remained unfazed upon hearing this, and snorted:

"I never do it for money; I just love to speak the truth."

Chu Liuxiang interrupted:

"But sir, don't forget one thing: Master Xinmei is not dead yet."

"He'll always know who hurt him. Won't you have to take back what you said then?"

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at him and sighed:

"If I'm not mistaken, Master Xinmei may not have many more opportunities to speak."

Chu Liuxiang frowned and asked:

What does this mean?

This time, it was Ah Fei who answered him, saying:

"What he said is probably true."

As Afei spoke, he gave Bai Xiaosheng a meaningful look.

When Afei saw Bai Xiaosheng appear at the Zen temple, he knew that Bai Xiaosheng was going to harm him.

Over the years, Bai Xiaosheng's friendship with the Venerable Xinhu has been part of a grand strategy.

He wants to obtain the martial arts manuals of Shaolin!

Although he was still planning, my arrival gave him the opportunity to cover his tracks.

Ah Fei sighed inwardly. He wanted to use Lianxing to attract attention, but Bai Xiaosheng wanted to use him to create chaos and fish in troubled waters.

This all-knowing scholar's scheme is practically copying his own.

But he is ultimately different from me.

Because of the "Complete Record of Ancient Martial Arts", one only needs to go to the library or get close to the martial arts manual, which is equivalent to making a copy.

Bai Xiaosheng, on the other hand, wanted to pack up the original manual and take it away, which was no different from theft.

Since he intends to take the martial arts manual away, I must make my move before him.

Otherwise, the trip to Shaolin Temple would have been in vain.

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out from Xinhu:

"My junior brother was indeed injured by your hand!"

He had appeared out at some point, his face now covered in frost.

Afei frowned and said:

"You old monk, can't you see that Xinmei is poisoned?"

Xinhu did not answer him, but turned back and called out:

"Seventh Junior Brother."

In the martial arts world, everyone knows that Shaolin Kung Fu is the orthodox school of martial arts.

They emphasize hard-hitting martial arts and never rely on hidden weapons or poison.

However, among the senior disciples, the monk Xinjian, who ranked last, was a latecomer to the monastic life and came to the master with prior skills.

Before joining Shaolin, he was known as "Seven-Skilled Scholar" and was a master of poisons.

The monk Xinjian had a sallow complexion and always looked sickly, but his eyes were sharp and piercing.

As he appeared, the "Ancient Martial Arts Compendium" popped up.

[A single eagle has been detected, and the cultivation technique "Seven Skills Poisoning Technique" has been identified. Analysis begins.]

It turns out that the lay name of this monk Xinjian was Shan'e.

His gaze was sharp as lightning as he stared at A-Fei and said in a deep voice:

"The poison that my second senior brother was poisoned with was the 'Five Poison Crystal' refined by the 'Five Poison Boys of Bliss Cave' in Miao territory."

"This substance is colorless and odorless, and as transparent as crystal."

"If a person who is poisoned does not receive an antidote, their skin will gradually become transparent like crystal, and their internal organs will be clearly visible."

"By then, the poison will have taken hold and there will be no cure."

Ah Fei snorted:

"You monk do have some skill; you should know that Xinmei was injured by the Five Poisons Child."

Xin Jian coldly replied:

"This humble monk only knows that my second senior brother was poisoned by the 'Five Poisons Crystal,' but I do not know who poisoned him."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng nodded and smiled:

"Well said. Poison may be harmful, but if no one uses it, it won't hurt anyone."

His implication was that although the "Five Poisons Crystal" was made by the Five Poisons Child, it was Ah Fei who poisoned it.

Xin Jian stared intently at A Fei and continued:

"Although the Five Poisons Child acts viciously, he will never offend anyone unless they offend him."

"Our sect has no prior dealings with him, so why would he travel thousands of miles to ambush our second senior brother?"

Ah Fei said leisurely:

"Perhaps it was because he wanted to obtain the martial arts manuals of Shaolin, and Xinmei happened to know where the manuals were hidden."

"So he didn't hesitate to kill to steal the treasure."

This was of course not true; he was simply attributing the tasks that Bai Xiaosheng and Xin Jian were supposed to do to the Five Poisons Child.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng and Monk Xinjian secretly broke out in a cold sweat.

Because what Ah Fei said was clearly a plan they had made together.

Xin Jian has colluded with Bai Xiaosheng for the sake of martial arts secrets that have been lost to time outside of Shaolin.

They had been plotting this for a long time, but they never expected that an unknown young man would come up with the answer.

Suppressing his inner turmoil, Xin Jian said sternly:

"Nonsense! The one who manages the 'Scripture Pavilion' is clearly the Third Senior Brother. Why would the Five Poison Child harm the Second Senior Brother, who has no connection to us!"

Afei stared at him and said in a deep voice:

"That's a question for you, 'Seven-Skilled Scholar,' why did you plot to harm Monk Xinmei?"