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Chapter Seventy-Eight: A Rendezvous in the Bamboo Forest

The next day, Lin Yaoxie, led by Qiu Han, arrived at a secluded little house in Jiulongpo. After Qiu Han knocked on the door a few times rhythmically, a deep voice came from inside:

"A golden knife adorned with white jade, its light shines through the window at night."

Qiu Han said:

"At fifty, my husband has yet to achieve anything; he stands alone, sword in hand, surveying the vast wilderness. Leizhou Qiuhan wishes the old man both happiness and longevity."

The dilapidated door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit corridor. Lin Yaoxie thought to himself:

Although it was an inconspicuous bandit's den, the coded message was surprisingly meaningful.

Qiu Han said to Lin Yaoxie:

"The feast is inside; whether you have the courage to eat it is up to you."

Since what happened yesterday, Qiu Han was utterly disappointed by Lin Yaoxie's lack of romantic understanding. All she wanted was to treat Lin Yaoxie to a big meal and then go her separate ways.

Lin Yaoxie followed Qiu Han into the hidden lair. After passing through a dimly lit corridor, they were greeted by a bright light, and the group was drinking and making merry.

After casually placing Lin Yaoxie in a corner, Qiu Han hurriedly left. Lin Yaoxie was worried about Xue Jian's journey, and although there were countless delicacies in front of him, he had no heart to enjoy them.

Fortunately, these people were not on guard against Lin Yaoxie, and Lin Yaoxie easily found out where Wei Dad was. As the saying goes, to catch the thief, catch the king. Lin Yaoxie planned to take down the Wei leader with lightning speed and force them to hand over Xuejian.

As for what would happen after rescuing Xuejian, Lin Yaoxie was not worried at all, because Longkui, Changqing and the others had already arranged a meticulous escape route, just waiting for Lin Yaoxie to give the signal so that everyone could retreat.

Although Longkui and Lin Yaoxie advocated for a bloodbath at the bandit's den after rescuing Xuejian, Lin Yaoxie ultimately compromised due to Changqing's strong opposition and Chonglou's disdain.

Lin Yaoxie sneaked into the room of the so-called leader Wei, only to hear voices coming from inside:

"It's all settled. I just sent someone to deliver the things to Boss Luo. They're very willing for us to join."

"Heroes have always been paired with beauties, but I'm too old for that. This kind of beauty should be given to Boss Luo; I hear he's still single."

"Boss Luo is indeed amazing, but he's too stingy. He managed to get away with that thing without any effort..."

After confirming that Xuejian was still in the hands of this group, Lin Yaoxie punched open the door and shouted sharply:

Where is Xuejian?

Unfortunately, the people in the room, though called leaders, didn't act like leaders at all; they were easily trampled underfoot by Lin Yaoxie in just a few moves.

Where is Xuejian?

Lin Yaoxie repeated himself. But the two men at his feet, though lacking in skill, were certainly stubborn:

"Don't get cocky, kid. We're from the Thunderbolt Hall now."

When Lin Yaoxie heard that this group claimed to be from the Thunderbolt Hall, he couldn't help but look at Luo Rulie with new respect. He hadn't expected that Luo Rulie could actually cause such a big commotion in just a few days.

Thinking of this, Lin Yaoxie couldn't help but release the two people under his feet. Recalling what this guy had said before, it was clear that he had handed Xuejian over to Luo Rulie today. Lin Yaoxie smiled to himself, as if he had guessed where Xuejian was now.

Having achieved his goal, and in order to keep his promise to Changqing, Lin Yaoxie left the bandit's den without looking back, leaving behind only two guys who were completely in awe of the Thunderbolt Hall.

"Thunderbolt Hall is indeed powerful; just its name alone can scare people into backing down."

When Lin Yaoxie left, Changqing and the others were discussing the thing called mahjong from yesterday.

Seeing that Lin Yaoxie had come out alone without Xuejian following, Longkui asked with concern:

"Has something happened to Aunt Xuejian?"

Lin Yaoxie shook her head, about to explain Xuejian's thoughts, when Hongkui appeared before her:

Could it be that she has already...? Let's dismantle this bandit's den together.

Lin Yaoxie shook his hand, signaling Longkui not to be rash:

"She should be back in Zhulin, Yuzhou now."

In the bamboo forest southwest of Yuzhou, Lin Yaoxie, Longkui, and Changqing finally returned after a long journey that morning. On their way back, Chonglou took the lead and left, citing matters in the Demon Realm.

Sure enough, after walking into the bamboo forest for a short while, Lin Yaoxie saw Xuejian sitting on a bench in the bamboo forest, her legs swinging back and forth involuntarily. Standing next to the bamboo was a short man dressed entirely in black. Without a doubt, this must be the unlucky Hall Master Luo.

Xuejian seemed to have calmed down by now, and kept playing with a round ball in her hand. This was something she had recently seized from Luo Rulie, which was said to be called a thunderbolt. This thing had caused Xuejian a great loss yesterday, so when she saw Luo Rulie today, she tried a few on him. Although the power was not great, the visual effect made Xuejian very satisfied.

0oo is asking for flowers....

Xuejian saw Lin Yaoxie and the others approaching from afar, kicked them, and asked:

We agreed to meet in the bamboo forest, but after only one day, he was nowhere to be seen.

Seeing that Xuejian was safe and sound, Lin Yaoxie kept apologizing, while giving Luo Rulie a wink to signal that he could leave.

Unfortunately, Luo Rulie didn't seem to understand and remained standing there blankly without any reaction.

Left with no other choice, Lin Yaoxie had to bid farewell to Changqing and went to Deyang at Luo Rulie's enthusiastic "invitation".

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Along the way, Luo Rulie kept reporting his recent situation to Lin Yaoxie, using technical terms that Lin Yaoxie couldn't understand at all except for the last sentence.

Finally, after leaving Luo Rulie some so-called funds, Lin Yaoxie was able to get rid of his entanglement and return to Anning Village as he wished.

The three-day period stipulated by Shushan passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Lin Yaoxie arrived at Shushan, and with the introduction of the two Daoist disciples, Shouzhong and Shouzhen, Lin Yaoxie finally met the long-deceased Qingwei Sect Leader again.

Qingwei got straight to the point:

This is Young Hero Lin's final test. If he passes, the Moon-Viewing Terrace on Mount Shu will be available for his use on Mid-Autumn Festival this year.

Based on Lin Yaoxie's past experiences, this final test is often the most difficult and the most fatal, so Lin Yaoxie dares not be careless.

Qingwei invited Lin Yaoxie into the Wuji Pavilion and said to him:

"This test is very simple. As long as Young Hero Lin can leave this Wuji Pavilion, he will have passed my test."

Lin Yaoxie originally wanted to play a clever trick, saying that he could easily enter the Wuji Pavilion but hadn't learned how to leave. Unfortunately, the Qingwei Sect Leader wasn't a brainless fool; he simply said:

"If Young Hero Lin can leave Wuji Pavilion, I will like to learn from Young Hero Lin's advanced skills in entering Wuji Pavilion in the future."

Having failed to outsmart them, Lin Yaoxie had no choice but to resort to force. He drew his Yilong Sword and gestured for Qingwei Sect Leader to proceed. Qingwei Sect Leader retreated into the inner room of Wuji Pavilion, glancing at Lin Yaoxie with a smile.

Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Secret Techniques of Mount Shu

When Lin Yaoxie entered the inner room of Wuji Pavilion, he was completely dumbfounded, because there was no sign of Elder Qingwei. Instead, there was someone he never expected.

The person inside the Wuji Pavilion was none other than Lin Yaoxie himself.

This person's appearance, clothing, and even the Yilong Sword in his hand are exactly the same as Lin Yaoxie's.

It turns out that the test that Cang Gu, Jing Ming, He Yang, and You Xuan mentioned before was just a pretext. Their real purpose was to create a mirror image of Lin Yaoxie in front of them.

Ever since their encounter with Lin Yaoxie, He Yang knew that with their strength, defeating Lin Yaoxie and sealing him in the Demon Locking Tower would be quite difficult; at least some of the five elders would have to sacrifice themselves to achieve this goal.

Therefore, in order to minimize losses, He Yang and the elders discussed and decided that "810" would use the Shu Mountain secret technique "Mirror Flower Water Moon" to replicate Lin Yaoxie in order to achieve their goal.

The mirror image before Lin Yaoxie appears simple, but it is actually the result of the painstaking efforts of the four elders of Shushan.

The Yilong Sword in the mirror image is actually the Hundred Refinements Sword of Elder Cang Gu. During the battle between Cang Gu and Lin Yaoxie, Elder Cang Gu exchanged weapons with Lin Yaoxie. Therefore, Elder Cang Gu, who was proficient in smelting, used three dragon crystals as a price to simulate the Hundred Refinements Sword into the same weapon as the Yilong Sword in Lin Yaoxie's hand.

The Lin Yaoxie before them was created by Elder Qingwei using the secret techniques of Mount Shu and a strand of Lin Yaoxie's long hair. This strand of hair was the final ko in the chess game. When Lin Yaoxie cut off his hair to replace his head, it seemed clever, but in reality, it was the shrewd elder who did it on purpose. All he wanted was something from Lin Yaoxie.

As for Lin Yaoxie's most prized skill, it was obtained from Elder Heyang during their battle. Although Heyang didn't know the exact nature of Lin Yaoxie's swordsmanship...

However, He Yang, through divination and at the cost of 201 wounds on his body, finally established the trajectory of Lin Yaoxie's sword technique and incorporated He Yang's divination method. Therefore, once Lin Yaoxie clashed with the mirror image in front of him, he could not gain any advantage in terms of moves.

As for Elder Youxuan's illusion, it was intended to instill a belief in Lin Yaoxie: only by giving up something can you gain something.

The elders of Shushan also understood that it was too risky to defeat Lin Yaoxie by relying solely on a mirror image, so their only goal was to remove the Yilong Sword from Lin Yaoxie's hands.

Of course, Lin Yaoxie was unaware of all this. He simply thought it was just an ordinary mirror image, not knowing that the elders of Shushan had spent three whole days just for this mirror image.

Seeing that the person before him was identical to himself, Lin Yaoxie knew that a prolonged battle with this mirror image would be disadvantageous for him. After all, Lin Yaoxie was a mortal, and he would tire and make mistakes in the later stages of the fight, while this mirror image would not. After careful consideration, Lin Yaoxie decided to end the battle quickly.

Before the mirror image could react, Lin Yaoxie thrust out the Yilong Sword straight for the mirror image's chest. This was the first move of Lin Yaoxie's Yilong Sword Technique, "The Divine Dragon Appears." The mirror image recognized the power of this move and, without having time to draw its sword, immediately dodged and rolled to the side.

Lin Yaoxie, seizing the advantage, swung his Yilong Sword in a wicked strike, a move called "Dragon in Water." The mirror image, seemingly unable to speak, drew its Hundred Refinements sword as it turned to the side, raising it to parry. The two swords clashed, and with a "clang," countless sparks flew.

Lin Yaoxie's attack was neutralized once again, and Lin Yaoxie thought to himself:

The secret techniques of Mount Shu are indeed quite ingenious. In such a sudden and unexpected situation, the mirror image was not only able to react quickly, but also to launch a counterattack.

The mirror image then slashed at Lin Yaoxie's forearm. Seeing the Hundred Refined Sword coming towards his arm, Lin Yaoxie abruptly changed his move to "Sword in Sheath," switching from offense to defense.

This move was something Lin Yaoxie learned in the Transformers world. He was impressed by the sight of countless Autobots who could transform from car to human form, combining offense and defense. These Autobots were like swords in their sheaths, able to advance and retreat at will.

Just as the Hundred Refined Sword was about to touch Lin Yaoxie's upper arm, Lin Yaoxie defended with his sword held horizontally. If the mirror image continued to attack, although it could wound Lin Yaoxie's skin, it would eventually be cut in half by Lin Yaoxie.

The mirror image seemed to realize the power of this move. It suddenly stopped using the Hundred Refined Sword and took two steps back. With a muffled "hiss," Lin Yaoxie cut a long gash in the mirror image's hem.

Taking advantage of the situation, Lin Yaoxie launched an attack. Although the Yilong Sword technique followed the "great skill in simplicity" routine, Lin Yaoxie had modified it. This move, "Leaderless Dragons," was the best example. Lin Yaoxie transformed into a rainbow, striking several times directly at the mirror image's leader...

This move was actually created by Lin Yaoxie after meeting Zhang Zhenren at Wudang. Originally, after Lin Yaoxie obtained the Yilong Sword, he was often invincible by relying on its sharpness and domineering power. However, when he encountered martial arts such as Tai Chi, he always felt powerless. Therefore, Lin Yaoxie secretly improved the sword technique, and this move, "Group of Dragons Without a Head," is the best example.

Mirror Image dared not be careless and dodged again, managing to avoid Lin Yaoxie's move.

Lin Yaoxie thought to himself: A good opportunity.

He swung the Yilong Sword and unleashed the move "One Lifetime at the Dragon Gate." This move originated from when Lin Yaoxi and Guo Jing went to Chongyang Palace. Although the Taoist priests of Chongyang Palace had been defeated by Guo Jing, their sword techniques were still quite exquisite. Later, when Lin Yaoxi reached the pinnacle of his skills, he unconsciously incorporated its essence into his own swordplay.

The Mirror Image technique was originally derived by Elder Heyang from his experience and predictions in fighting Lin Yaoxie. Its essence lies in the word "first," but now, Lin Yaoxie keeps taking the initiative, and the Mirror Image is forced into a passive position.

Under such circumstances, the mirror image seemed to possess a certain intelligence, knowing that it could not allow Lin Yaoxie to seize the initiative again.

At this moment, the Mirror Hundred Refinement Sword transformed into countless black rays, its defense combined with offense, a move called "Fish-like Dragon Pattern".

Lin Yaoxie recognized the power of this move, knowing that although it seemed ordinary, it was actually a mutually destructive fighting style. However, it had a hidden secret: it appeared to be a sword technique but actually incorporated the skill of throwing hidden weapons. Once it clashed head-on with the opponent, the opponent would turn the longsword in his hand into a hidden weapon and throw it out.

Position yourself behind the enemy, and they will press down with all their might. When they have no way to avoid it, the enemy will automatically fall to the ground under the longsword that was thrown earlier. This is a surprising and effective method that Lin Yaoxie figured out when he played arcade games as a child.

Lin Yaoxie ducked, and the Hundred Refined Sword whistled past his scalp.

Lin Yaoxie secretly cried out in relief, for the mirror image, having gained the upper hand, pressed its advantage. The mirror image's Hundred Refined Sword slashed down, simultaneously transforming into points of sword light. Lin Yaoxie recognized this move; the mirror image, on the surface, was mimicking Lin Yaoxie's swordsmanship, but in reality, it was inseparable from the Shu Mountain style. The "Ten Thousand Swords Technique" before him was the best proof of this.

The Shu Mountain has been famous throughout the world for its swordsmanship since ancient times. Some of its moves may seem ordinary, but when mastered, they are incredibly powerful.

Chapter 80 Both Sides Suffer Losses

Lin Yaoxie felt that he was now surrounded by ten thousand swords, so he immediately reversed the Yilong Sword and attacked the mirror image's forehead with the technique of a Taoist applying talismans.

The glabella is an important acupoint on the human body. It is located between the eyebrows and is where the body's spiritual energy gathers. Therefore, fortune tellers often say, "I see that your glabella is dark, and you will surely suffer a great disaster soon."

Lin Yaoxie's move "Lord Ye's love of dragons" was created after he came to the world of Legend of Sword and Fairy. It originated from the "Celestial Master Talisman Technique" of Mount Shu. The Celestial Master Talisman originally had no special moves, but it required mastery. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. The seemingly ordinary Celestial Master Talisman could make countless demons tremble in fear in the hands of the masters of Mount Shu.

Although Lin Yaoxie had only seen Changqing use the Celestial Master's Talisman Technique a few times and did not understand the inner workings, the essence of the Shu Mountain Celestial Master's Talisman Technique lay in its ability to directly target the forehead through practice.

To be honest, although Lin Yaoxie's "Lord Ye Loves Dragons" move was taken from the Shu Mountain Celestial Master's talisman technique, he was recently entangled in worldly affairs and did not practice it well. It was only a superficial imitation without the essence. Once Lin Yaoxie hit the 04 Yintang point, the opponent was already at the end of their strength and could not cause any damage.