Martial Arts Crossover: Infiltrating a Girls' Chat Group at the Start

"Why bother!" Hong Qigong reached out and pressed Xu Chongxiao's acupoint to silence him. "As an elder of the Beggars' Sect, if you make a mistake, you should die like Elder Bai."

After saying that, he stabbed Xu Chongxiao in the thigh with a knife, and then quickly stabbed him twice more.

All three bled from their thighs, and soon enough, they bled to death, their faces pale.

Hong Qigong cupped his hands in greeting and said, "We Beggars' Clan have made a fool of ourselves in front of you all."

"Not at all. We are deeply grateful that the Beggars' Sect could clean house so quickly." Tan Gong cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Hong Qigong.

"Amitabha." Zhiguang sat with his knees bent, chanting Buddhist scriptures to help the three people pass on to the afterlife.

At this moment, Bao Butong spoke up, "Chief Hong, now that you have found out that Ma Dayuan was not killed by our young master, shouldn't you apologize to him? We can't just let this go like this."

"Wait!" Liu Ruoxin stepped forward at this moment. "Your Murong family is suspected of treason. The four of you will come with us."

Without saying a word, Bao Butong drew his sword and said, "Do you think I'm afraid of you court lackeys?"

Upon seeing this, Wang Yuyan immediately became anxious, "Renqian, my little brother!"

Lin Zhu reached out and covered Wang Yuyan's mouth again, "If you want your mother and the entire Mantuo Manor to be buried with the Murong family, then continue talking."

Wang Yuyan was stunned. She hadn't realized it was this serious. She blinked, 'Does that mean my cousin...?'

Zhang San Niang cast an approving glance at Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu's palm touched Wang Yuyan's lips, but her mouth did not move.

No matter how important my cousin is, he's still not as important as my mother.

In just a short while, Bao Butong and Feng Bo'e had already engaged in battle with the imperial court's personnel.

Liu Ruoxin stood by, holding the Dragon Scale Technique, to keep watch.

The eunuchs of the West Depot displayed lightning-fast swordsmanship, unpredictable moves, and even combined attacks. In no time, they subdued Bao Butong and Feng Bo'e.

Even Azhu and Abi were detained.

Seeing this, Lin Zhu couldn't help but remind her, "Miss Liu, this Miss A Zhu is very likely a descendant of Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan of Dali. Please be careful when dealing with her."

"What?" Duan Yu, who was standing nearby, turned to look at Lin Zhu and said excitedly, "Brother Lin, is what you say true? Miss A'Zhu is also my sister!"

Azhu found it unbelievable and stared wide-eyed at Lin Zhu.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruoxin asked, "What proof do you have?"

"There should be a gold locket on her shoulder and a birthmark. Her birth mother, Ruan Xingzhu, is probably in a place called Xiaojinghu in Yuzhou. Perhaps Prince Duan is already meeting his lover there. If Miss Liu doesn't believe me, you can send someone to ask. It won't be difficult for you."

Seeing Lin Zhu speak with such conviction, Duan Yu immediately believed him to be about 70%.

Looking at Azhu again, he felt that it was his father's sin that he had to repay, and he had to protect his sister.

He then said, "My lord, I am the heir apparent of the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, and I wish to accompany you."

Liu Ruoxin glanced at Duan Yu, nodded, and said, "Okay!"

This time, Zhang San Niang couldn't help but look at Duan Yu in a new light, thinking, "He is indeed a responsible man."

Wang Yuyan then looked at Lin Zhu and asked, "What about Abi?"

Liu Ruoxin and Duan Yu also looked at Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu shook his head. "I don't know anything about Abi's background."

At this moment, Azhu saw a glimmer of hope and wanted to plead for Abi's life, so she said, "I have another younger sister who was separated from me when we were young. Maybe she is Abi."

Abi shook her head and said, "It's different. Abi has known who her biological parents are since she was little. Sister Azhu, you don't need to do this."

It must be said that she is a very kind girl.

Zhang San Niang looked at Lin Zhu and said, "Renqian, if you have a way, please save this girl's life."

"I don't need your pity!" Bao Butong said loudly to Lin Zhu, "The people of my Murong family are dead or alive."

"Slap him!" Liu Ruoxin ordered.

Immediately, someone slapped Bao Butong three times, throwing him across the face several times.

Lin Zhu saw through Bao Butong's deeper meaning, but he was indeed somewhat helpless about Abi.

Hong Qigong also noticed the situation and felt sorry for Abi, this kind-hearted girl. He said to Liu Ruoxin, "Lord Liu."

"Chief Hong." Liu Ruoxin cupped her hands in greeting to Hong Qigong.

Hong Qigong said, "If this young lady wasn't involved, then let her be treated leniently."

Liu Ruoxin said, "I will present Chief Hong's words to the authorities. As for what the court does, that is not something I can decide."

"That's good." Hong Qigong nodded.

When Duan Yu looked at A Zhu, he also looked at A Bi, feeling the same pity in his heart.

Lin Zhu had an idea; a plan formed in his mind. He transmitted his voice to Duan Yu and asked, "Brother Duan, do you want to save Miss Abi?"

"Brother Lin has a method?" Duan Yu asked happily, as he still did not know how to use telepathy.

'Don't talk, listen to me.' Lin Zhu couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, but it gave off a charming feeling, which made others take a second look at him as well.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu promptly shut his mouth.

"I'm certain Abi isn't your sister. She's nice, isn't she? If you like her, you can naturally save her life."

Duan Yu was taken aback by what he heard. He quickly understood Lin Zhu's meaning and looked at Abi with a hint of something unclear in his eyes.

"You guys go first, I still have things to do here." Liu Ruoxin waved her hand, letting the people from the West Depot take Azhu, Abi, Bao Butong, and Feng Bo'e away first.

Duan Yu followed.

Chapter 30 The Truth Wang Yuyan Cannot Accept

Liu Ruoxin looked at Lin Zhu, Wang Yuyan, and Zhang Sanniang with amusement and said, "Gentlemen, may I have a word with you in private?"

The three of them exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Then he bid farewell to Hong Qigong, saying, "Chief Hong, we'll take our leave now."

"Take care, I won't see you off!" Hong Qigong cupped his hands in greeting.

The four of them left the apricot grove together.

Tang Bohu stood there stunned. Duan Yu was gone, Lin Zhu was gone, and he was at a loss.

After walking about a mile, Lin Zhu asked, "Who are you in the group?"

Liu Ruoxin smiled upon hearing this, and said charmingly, "You're quite clever, not bad. Now, why don't you guess?"

Lin Zhu shook her head. "I can't guess. Sister Yu, what about you?"

Zhang San Niang also shook her head, "Miss Liu has barely spoken in the group chat, she's very quiet."

"I'm really busy with the affairs of the West Factory, so I don't have time to chat in the group. But it's quite fun watching you guys chat. My name is Liu Ruoxin, and my group name is 'One Branch Stands Alone'."

[Ding! Liu Ruoxin has revealed her identity; she will be rewarded with six months of cultivation.]

"The West Depot's flower is indeed unique and outstanding." Lin Zhu nodded.

Feeling the fulfillment brought by six months of cultivation, Liu Ruoxin said, "I'd like to find a place to refine my cultivation. Do the three of you have any suitable places?"

"Come to our place, we'll protect you." As a member of the group, Zhang San Niang was always happy to help.

Lin Zhu and Wang Yuyan had no objections.

"Little brother, keep carrying me." Wang Yuyan patted Lin Zhu's shoulder.

Zhang Sanniang smiled and said to Lin Zhu, "Don't forget what you owe me."

"I haven't forgotten, but isn't it inconvenient right now?" Lin Zhu glanced at the bright moon hanging high in the sky.

Zhang San Niang said, "Then let's change the time."

“Sure, as long as you need it, Sister Yu,” Lin Zhu replied with a smile.

Liu Ruoxin, unaware of the cryptic conversation between the two, asked curiously, "Why do you call her 'brother'?"

"Otherwise what?" Zhang Sanniang pointed at Lin Zhu. "Look at her now, what else should she call him but 'brother'?"

"That's true." Liu Ruoxin nodded in realization.

Lin Zhu didn't want to explain anymore. He carried the still somewhat depressed Wang Yuyan on his back and headed towards Wuxi City with his Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique).

Back at the Yuelai Inn, Liu Ruoxin went into seclusion, with Lin Zhu and Zhang Sanniang protecting her.

Wang Yuyan asked, "Sister Yu, brother, my cousin isn't coming back, is he?"

Zhang San Niang said solemnly, "Yes, the imperial court has already convicted you of treason. You'd better not get involved with him. The reason is that the imperial court might implicate Mantuo Manor."

"This!" Wang Yuyan was a little anxious. "What should we do?" She was mainly worried about Li Qingluo.

"There's no need to worry about that. Mantuo Manor has no connection with the Murong family," Lin Zhu comforted him. "The imperial court is very clear about some things. The Murong family is the Murong family, and Mantuo Manor is Mantuo Manor. They are surnamed Li, not Wang."

"What do you mean?" Zhang San Niang and Wang Yu Yan both expressed their confusion.

Lin Zhu looked at Wang Yuyan and said, "If you knew the truth, you probably wouldn't be able to accept it. Do you really want to know?"

Wang Yuyan became even more curious and nodded, saying, "Yes."

"Okay!" Lin Zhu nodded, then said to Zhang San Niang, "Sister Yu, since this concerns Yu Yan's privacy, I'll talk to her alone."

Although Zhang San Niang was curious, she nodded and said, "You all go ahead, I'll take care of things here."

"Thank you for your understanding, Sister Yu!" Lin Zhu pulled Wang Yuyan to the room.

"Speak," Wang Yuyan said. "I want to know everything."

Lin Zhu nodded and asked first, "Do you know why Duan Yu's attitude towards you changed so drastically before?"

"Why?" Wang Yuyan was indeed curious, but Lin Zhu had brushed her off on the boat earlier.

"Because you are his sister, the kind of half-sister."

Lin Zhu unleashed his ultimate move, and Wang Yuyan was stunned for a moment. Then her mind went blank, and she exclaimed, "Impossible! How could this be?"

"Duan Zhengchun is too philandering; he leaves a trail of broken hearts wherever he goes. Your mother was originally a direct descendant of the Xiaoyao Sect, and she lived in Langhuan Paradise in Dali back then. Duan Zhengchun met your mother by chance and began to pursue her."

He was a prince of Dali, powerful and influential, and also a dashing and romantic man. Your mother fell for him, and the two consummated their marriage before they were even married, and that's how you came to be.

The imperial court should have known about this, otherwise, given Liu Ruoxin's personality, she would have detained you in Xingzilin as well.