RNP Chapter 88 The most beautiful woman in the world, Yan Jing'an, the successor of Jingzhai!
Chapter 88 The most beautiful woman in the world, Yan Jing'an, the successor of Jingzhai!
Chapter 88 The Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Yan Jing'an, Successor of Jingzhai!
"After two months since my debut, I'm finally settled!"
Xu Qingya lay on the bed, stretched out her arms and legs, feeling the warmth of the quilt, and fell into a deep sleep. Since her debut, she had finally found complete peace and stability.
"Master, where have you gone?"
"I'll go to the Western Regions in a couple of months. Maybe I'll find my timid, cunning nun in some remote corner or on a cliff. Don't worry!"
"After settling in, should I go see Senior Brother Ximen? He happens to practice swordsmanship; maybe we can combine our skills for a powerful and unparalleled feat!"
"All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows, dew, and lightning—I'm sleepy! Time to sleep!"
Xu Qingya muttered a few words, glanced at Doubao lying in the doghouse and Tangdun lying in the bird's nest, and completely relaxed, letting exhaustion run rampant throughout his body.
The doghouse and birdhouse were made by Cheng Lingsu.
Cheng Lingsu was skillful and clever. She made a large doghouse and a small birdhouse by weaving flower baskets, lined them with soft cushions, and decorated them with bamboo branches and leaves.
Xu Qingya was sleeping soundly.
Both little ones were sleeping soundly.
Even Que Dao fell into a deep sleep.
After gaining the approval of the remaining sword intent, Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade remained missing, but the fragments of the Radiant Weapon were preserved and integrated into the Magpie Blade.
It is not the original fragment of the Radiant Weapon, but a fragment of the Radiant Weapon that has been nurtured and refined by Guan Yu for decades. Most importantly, the fragment of the Radiant Weapon has been worn down for hundreds of years, and its spirituality has been exhausted, leaving only pure energy.
In other words, the Magpie Blade will not directly manifest its effects like the original Divine Weapon of Light. Instead, its quality will continuously improve based on Xu Qingya's martial arts, experiences, and intentions, becoming the most suitable divine weapon.
The extent to which it can grow and how much power it can unleash depends entirely on Xu Qingya's abilities. The growth potential of the Magpie Blade is limitless, but whether or not one can unleash that potential is the greatest test for the swordsman.
Xu Qingya was happy to accept the test.
There's no point in trying to achieve something overnight.
Following in the footsteps of others is fine, but you can't just keep going step by step and see the end from the beginning. If you can't keep going, there will be no surprises. What's the fun in life then?
The Marquis's residence had many rooms. Yang Yan and the others each chose one, bringing their daily necessities. Although they were somewhat reserved, they...
Thinking that one monk carries water, two monks share the burden, but three monks have no water to drink, he decided to stay to prevent Xu Qingya from being attacked at night.
Xu Qingya is very lucky.
He almost became "Xu Qingya in one hit"!
Cheng Lingsu was used to going to bed early and getting up early. Liu Qingci and Yin Susu were keeping an eye on each other. Qin Nanqin was reprimanding Yang Yan. Beitang Xin'er changed into night clothes, put on a bronze mask, and her hair turned silver-white. She left the Marquis's mansion in a few leaps and arrived at a secluded hut.
Hua Baifeng had been waiting here for a long time.
Upon seeing Beitang Xin'er arrive, Hua Baifeng hurriedly knelt down and said, "Greetings, Holy Maiden. I did not know you were the Holy Maiden before. Please forgive me."
Hua Baifeng is the eldest princess of the Demonic Sect, but the Demonic Sect is a sect, not a gang. In most sects, the Holy Maiden is the second most important person after the sect leader, possessing an unparalleled and exalted status, and has the right to punish all those in charge.
The Holy Maiden of the Demonic Cult has gone a step further, becoming both the direct disciple and successor of the Demonic Cult's leader.
It's roughly equivalent to—the crown prince!
If the leader dies unexpectedly, such as being besieged and killed by righteous sects, or going mad while in seclusion, the Holy Maiden can directly inherit the throne of the leader. Even Yu Luosha's own son does not have such power!
"Ignorance is no excuse. I'm not like those treacherous old monsters. I don't like punishing others, and I especially don't like shifting the blame for my mistakes onto others. What mission do you have, old man? Why are you in such a hurry?"
"The sect leader ordered me to infiltrate Xu Qingya's inner circle and guide him in cultivating unparalleled martial arts. I've been in the capital for half a month, and so far I've gained nothing. Let alone assisting Xu Qingya, I haven't even been able to get close to him!"
"What's the old man up to? What's his relationship with Xu Qingya? Could he be his biological son? Everyone says Yu Tianbao is his fake son, and the old man gave his real son away to be raised by someone else. Could it be Xu Qingya?"
Beitang Xin'er rubbed her chin, recalling Yu Luosha's instructions before she set off, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
On second thought, the timing didn't match.
Yu Tianbao was almost ten years older than Xu Qingya.
Hua Baifeng nodded obsequiously, not daring to say more. She thought to herself that as expected of the Holy Maiden, she was truly audacious. If these words reached Yu Luocha's ears, even ten lives wouldn't be enough to kill her!
Beitang Xin'er asked, "Those things you sold at the auction, and that Ananda knife, was that the old man's idea? Did he mess it up?"
Hua Baifeng nodded: "Holy Maiden, the sect leader values Xu Qingya's potential so much, how could he possibly lead Xu Qingya astray?"
"I think we should create some chance encounters so that I can infiltrate—"
"What do you want to do?"
"I have prepared a batch of medicinal herbs and would like Young Master Xu to help escort them to Emei Mountain. The route will pass through your mountain stronghold, so please ambush them along the way."
"And then what? What should I do? Kidnap Xu Qingya and make him my bandit husband? That's a good idea! I still quite like Xu Qingya's pretty boy!"
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Hua Baifeng looked at Beitang Xin'er speechlessly.
Beitang Xin'er said in a deep voice, "Let nature take its course. The more you try to arrange things deliberately, the more likely he will suspect you. Xu Qingya is very smart. He can come up with hundreds of tricks for you in his dreams."
"How did you know Xu Qingya was dreaming—"
"We've met in dreams, is that wrong? I am his dream! Watch your mouth!"
"My task is—"
"You can remain hidden in the capital with peace of mind. I'll complete your mission for you. If you dare to interfere, even the Heavenly King himself can't protect you, understand?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Any interesting things have happened lately?"
"I've heard that the Iron Blood Banner Sect and the Twelve Flying Peng Fortresses have started a fight. It was caused by Yan Nantian, a disciple of the Iron Blood Banner Sect, who was traveling when he saw the manager of the Flying Peng Fortress bullying men and women. In a fit of rage, he drew his sword and attacked them!"
"Anything else?"
"There's been some unusual activity at the Beggars' Sect. Several elders are gathering in private. You should know that the Beggars' Sect's glory is largely due to Qiao Feng, and only a small fraction to Hong Qigong. Those elders are like candles in the sun; they have no real reputation in the martial arts world. They're practically forgotten!"
"You stinking beggar, you've got a lot of trouble to cause! Without Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong, they're just a cesspool!"
"Your Majesty is wise; I admire you!"
"Go on! What else is there?"
"The Hua family of Jiangnan is experiencing financial problems, and there seems to be an insider embezzling funds. An investigation is underway. A direct disciple of the Heavenly Mandate Sect has officially debuted; it is said that she possesses unparalleled beauty, truly the most beautiful woman in the world!"
"What? You think I'd be angry? This title means nothing to me; I wouldn't stoop to fighting for it! The enchantress worthy of being called 'Number One Under Heaven'—I wonder how beautiful she is. How does she compare to Yan Jing'an?"
The list of beauties in the martial arts world is extremely "unfair," as beauties from various martial arts families can only compete for third place.
Which prestigious family doesn't have arrogance?
Which female knight-errant in the martial arts world would willingly fall behind?
If I can't get first or second place, then I'm not competing! Don't include me in the competition, or I'll kill you!
Why can we only aim for third place?
Because the first two spots are already reserved.
The champion is the current successor of Cihang Jingzhai, and the runner-up is the substitute for the current successor of Cihang Jingzhai. Each generation of Cihang Jingzhai has only two disciples, one is the successor and the other is the substitute. If the successor has an accident, the substitute will take his place to ensure the continuation of the sect.
In terms of physique and features, the successors of Cihang Jingzhai may not be the best, each with their own unique beauty. However, the Cihang Jingzhai mental cultivation method greatly enhances one's "temperament." The impression left by successors of each generation in the martial arts world is that of an unattainable white moonlight, leaving them with deep nostalgia.
The contemporary successor of Cihang Jingzhai has already made his debut.
This woman's name is Yan Jing'an.
Beitang Xin'er, dressed as the White-Haired Witch, met Yan Jing'an. The two fought, and Beitang Xin'er's martial arts skills were superior. However, she greatly admired Yan Jing'an's talent and character, and the two became friends from then on.
If Yan Jing'an were ranked first on the beauty list, Beitang Xin'er would accept it wholeheartedly. If it were someone else, Beitang Xin'er might try to compete for it. But if it were the Heavenly Destiny Demoness, Beitang Xin'er would feel a mixture of mockery and relief.
Luckily, I'm not on the list. It would be truly embarrassing if I were on the same list as the Fateful Demoness!
Beitang Xin'er sneered, "Hua Baifeng, keep an eye on Six and a Half Hall and Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion. If you want to establish yourself in the capital, you must keep an eye on them!"
Hua Baifeng asked, "Holy Maiden, Di Feijing and Yang Wuxie want to purchase the formula for the Long River Pill. I don't know what to do. Please give me some guidance."
Beitang Xin'er angrily retorted, "Handle it yourself! What use are you if you can't even handle such a small matter! Don't engage in pointless tests. Let me tell you, I have very important things to do and can't be bothered with trivial matters!"
Hua Baifeng's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
The best news is that as long as the division of responsibilities is clear, Beitang Xin'er won't give any random instructions.
"Hua Baifeng, prepare something!"
"What is it?"
"Inner armor!"
"Based on whose body shape?"
"This is the size chart for the inner armor. Have the Xue family, the master needlesmiths, make it, using the best materials. Ask the old man to reimburse the cost; it must be the very best!"
"Yes, sir!"
Many people have a misconception about "inner armor," thinking that as long as they get inner armor, they can wear it.
The battles for the precious armor were countless.
This is absolutely impossible.
Besides being tough and able to withstand cuts and stabs, the most important attributes of inner armor are its close-fitting nature, meaning it doesn't restrict movement when worn, similar to close-fitting underwear.
General-purpose inner armor is either detachable or, like a belt, has freely adjustable buckles.
Putting Diao Chan's inner armor on Dong Zhuo? That's a joke! He couldn't even put it on even if he were strangled!
The best inner armor is custom-made.
That's the kind of business the Xue family runs.
The Xue family's ancestor was Xue Lingyun, Cao Pi's favorite concubine. She was skilled in needlework and knitting, and it was through this skill that she established the Xue family's business. Although it was a small tailor shop, it was very profitable.
They sell martial arts outfits, protective inner armor, and even lingerie to enhance the intimacy between couples.
The inner armor had to be custom-made, and so did the weapons.
A martial artist's height, arm span, leg length, strength, martial arts style, and even finger length are all important parameters for forging divine weapons. Only those who can tailor-make divine weapons according to a martial artist's data can be called master craftsmen!
Beitang Xin'er tossed down a stack of blueprints, which vanished silently into the darkness. Hua Baifeng picked up the blueprints, compared them to her figure, and chuckled, "It seems my Holy Maiden isn't interested in practicing martial arts, but rather in love."
Although it's unknown whose body data this is, it's clearly a men's inner sleeve. After all, the difference between men's and women's inner sleeves is extremely obvious.
Thinking of this, Hua Baifeng complained, "A dignified Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect actually resorts to such methods to curry favor with others. She's not even as good as the Young Lady of the Sky Eagle Sect! Aren't you a bandit? Just knock her out with a stick, put her in a sack, and take her back. She'd be at your mercy then. That would be much more straightforward!"
Before he could finish speaking, he was struck on the back of the head with a blunt object.
Hua Baifeng rolled her eyes back and lay down.
As she lay down, she caught a glimpse out of the corner of her eye that the one who had knocked her down with the stick was none other than the Holy Maiden. The Holy Maiden roared, "I'll teach you a lesson today! Don't gossip behind people's backs, or you'll easily get ambushed. How do you want to die?"
"Holy Maiden, could you just send me to Xu Qingya's bed? That way I can be done for—"
"You're finished!"
Beitang Xin'er delivered another blow.
Hua Baifeng lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.
The next morning, Hua Baifeng woke up to find her face covered in turtle drawings, but her clothes were intact and there were no signs of a beating. She muttered, "My Holy Maiden is too kind; she doesn't even know how to use torture!"
"Bang!"
Hua Baifeng was hit hard on the back of the head!
"Holy Maiden, you—"
"I told you, I'll teach you a lesson: don't gossip behind people's backs, or you'll get ambushed!"
"Your subordinate has remembered!"
"Next time, I won't draw a turtle!"
Beitang Xin'er drifted away.
Hua Baifeng covered the back of her head, her fingers touching seven or eight large bumps. She gradually regained consciousness and thought about how she had gotten up several times in the middle of the night, each time subconsciously complaining that the Holy Maiden was unreliable, and then being hit on the head by the Holy Maiden.
"Is the saintess mentally ill?"
"Where did the cult leader find the saintess?"
"No! The saintess is indeed mentally ill!"
"The saintess has never been mentally sound!"
Hua Baifeng suddenly remembered that the white-haired witch Lian Nishang possessed the unique skills of different sects such as the Tianshan Sect, the Yin Gui Sect, and the Tianxie Dao. She used the Tianshan Heart Method as her foundation and cultivated the Dao Heart Demon Seed Great Method. Her mind had long been ruined.
Hua Baifeng learned her lesson this time and didn't say anything sarcastic. She leaned back, pulled the blanket up over herself again, and said she was sick and taking a day off.
early morning.
The Marquis of Jing'an's residence.
Xu Qingya stretched, the fatigue and pain from his debut completely dissipated with his deep sleep last night. He practiced a section of the Eight Pieces of Brocade in the back garden, then sat cross-legged with his palms facing the sky, placed the Magpie Blade across his knees, and, following Guan Yu's instructions, used his own true energy to nourish the Magpie Blade.
According to Guan Yu's guidance, this method helps to improve the tacit understanding between the weapon master and the divine weapon, allowing the divine weapon to develop spirituality, and over time, the man and the weapon become one.
When one reaches the pinnacle of skill, only one in the world can wield the Magpie Blade. If the Magpie Blade falls into the hands of another, the divine object will become obscured, the owner will pass away, and the divine weapon will rust and corrode.
Of course, this is just Guan Yu's philosophy.
Guan Yu was quite arrogant, and so was his Green Dragon Crescent Blade, which was used by others. Therefore, apart from Guan Yu, the divine weapons of the Five Tiger Generals, even the Guangwu Divine Weapon, were able to be passed down for a long time.
Only the Green Dragon Crescent Blade was nowhere to be found.
Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong's divine weapons are the best maintained.
Anyone can wear Ma Chao's silver lion helmet.
Zhang Fei's eighteen-foot spear was only slightly better than the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Zhang Fei was also an arrogant man, so gaining the eighteen-foot spear's approval was not an easy task.
Even Liu Qingci was a step behind.
Judging from the Five Tigers' personalities, to gain the approval of the Eighteen-Foot Serpent Spear, one must be a "tiger-like fool," similar to Ximen Ruoshui. A normal person wouldn't be so reckless!
Yang Yan, Cheng Lingsu, Yin Susu, and Beitang Xin'er sat around Xu Qingya. Yang Yan and Beitang Xin'er practiced meditation and qi cultivation as usual. Yin Susu stared at Xu Qingya with wide eyes. Cheng Lingsu did not practice martial arts; she simply meditated quietly, sensing the breath of plants.
This is a secret method passed down to Cheng Lingsu by Jin Gui.
The medical school is one of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and of course, it also has martial arts passed down. However, this method is extremely difficult to practice. It requires the Five Animal Frolics as a foundation, familiarity with the properties of hundreds of herbs, and the tempering of the body with the essence of thousands of herbs to make the body the purest state before one can complete the "foundation building".
This method has little combat power; it is a very pure method of healing and saving lives. It is said that when Zhang Sanfeng was young, he was seriously injured and happened to meet a descendant of a medical family. He received careful care from the other party and learned a set of unique skills from him.
That ultimate skill is called the Heavenly Silkworm Technique!
One of the Seven Wonders of Wudang.
In return, Zhang Sanfeng taught the "Heavenly Silkworm Skill" and, in conjunction with the concepts of internal martial arts, taught guiding techniques, the Toad Fishing Strength, Tai Chi Stance, and improved the Five Animal Frolics. This method did not enhance combat skills, but it could strengthen the body, prevent all diseases, prolong life, and allow one to live to a hundred years old.
Poison Hand Medicine King was proficient in part of the mental techniques, and Cheng Lingsu had some foundation. Through Liu Qingci's introduction, Cheng Lingsu met Jin Kui and learned the latter half of the mental techniques.
Simply sitting in meditation is far from enough.
They also need to administer medicine to save lives and cultivate compassion in doctors.
The unique skills of the various schools of thought during the Warring States period were not only passed down through martial arts techniques, but also through their philosophical ideas.
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