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A shiver still rises from the depths of my soul.
It seemed as if a slight mishap could occur.
These tranquil mountains will transform into a ferocious, man-eating demon!
I took a deep breath.
Zhang Sanfeng focused his mind and held his breath, following closely in the footsteps left by Li Bai.
Half an incense stick's time passed in the blink of an eye.
Upon reaching the summit.
Qinglong Manor was the first to come into Zhang Sanfeng's view.
That building, seemingly ordinary, yet exuding an air of vicissitude.
This caused Zhang Sanfeng's heart to tremble slightly.
An invisible pressure quietly descended.
"Come with me."
Li Bai gestured calmly.
Take the lead and move forward.
Zhang Sanfeng quickly followed.
What's alarming is...
The closer we get to the gate of the manor.
The invisible sense of oppression grew even stronger.
The clear, melodious sound of the zither drifted from the courtyard.
Li Bai's eyes lit up.
My pace quickened unconsciously.
Smiling, they followed the sound.
Zhang Sanfeng followed closely behind.
Five figures came into view.
Ximen Yu, dressed in a black robe, leisurely sipped his tea.
His deep eyes were as still as a deep well.
Only eternal indifference.
Jiang Yuyan was focused on playing the zither.
Hua Xi and her disciples, Yao Yue and Lian Xing, stood quietly.
Zhang Sanfeng's gaze was instantly drawn to Ximen Yu.
This person has an extraordinary demeanor.
A young man who seems to be one with heaven and earth.
He was the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, a name that struck fear into the hearts of the martial arts world.
He couldn't sense the slightest aura from the other party.
It's not about returning to simplicity.
Close your eyes and there is nothing there!
This realization caused Zhang Sanfeng's pupils to shrink sharply.
The ability to calm the mind, cultivated over many years.
At this moment, a ripple appeared.
"The person has been brought in. Did you do a great job?"
Li Bai took his seat with an air of nonchalance.
He grinned and jokingly asked for credit.
His tone revealed a hint of anticipation.
Ximen Yu shifted his gaze slightly, giving him a detached look before turning away.
"Zhang Sanfeng?"
"Indeed, greetings to the Great Dragon Head." Zhang Sanfeng bowed slightly.
That glance was clearly calm and indifferent.
But suddenly an invisible pressure surged in his heart.
What shocked him even more was—
With just one glance, it was as if all his secrets were laid bare!
His mind was shaken, and his tone and posture became increasingly respectful.
"The Way of Tai Chi? Hmm... Not bad, at least my efforts weren't in vain."
Ximen Yu commented calmly, showing neither joy nor anger.
However, Zhang Sanfeng's pupils contracted.
He absolutely did not believe that the other party knew about this matter based on intelligence.
He could see through his path with just one glance?
This strength horrified him!
Meanwhile, Yaoyue and Lianxing were equally shocked and speechless.
As martial artists of the Ming Dynasty, they had long heard of the name of this number one expert in the Ming Dynasty.
But who could have imagined—
How could the dignified Zhang Sanfeng be so restrained in front of Ximen Yu?
If their master hadn't given them a heads-up beforehand, their resolve to pursue martial arts would probably have wavered by now!
Even so, their hearts were still pounding.
"Hey! Why are you only praising them?"
"I've worked so hard, can't you even say a few words of praise for me?"
"And I even went out of my way to kidnap a beautiful woman from another race and send her to you!"
Li Bai looked aggrieved and protested loudly.
Ximen Yu ignored him, simply putting down his teacup and glancing at Yaoyue and Lianxing.
"Hua Xi, show them around first."
"Yes." Hua Xi accepted the order.
After Zhang Sanfeng and Yaoyue Lianxing turned and left, Li Taibai watched their retreating figures with a sly smile on his lips.
"I really want to see their expressions later!"
A mischievous glint flashed in his eyes as he recalled the four extraordinary buildings of Qinglong Manor—the Mission Hall, the Library, the Divine Weapon Hall, and the Pill Pavilion—each one of which was enough to awe anyone.
The thought of the stunned expressions on their faces filled him with excitement, and his admiration for Ximen Yu deepened. His methods of managing a gang were truly admirable!
Ximen Yu glanced at him, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"Zhang Sanfeng's skill is still shallow; go to the Qin Dynasty and retrieve the *Tao Te Ching*."
This book is useless to him, but it can help Zhang Sanfeng break through his limitations. Rather than leaving it in someone else's hands, it's better to use it to strengthen his subordinates, making things easier for them in the future.
As someone in a position of power, he dislikes doing everything himself.
Li Bai suppressed his smile, solemnly agreed, and then hurriedly took his leave.
Seeing his eagerness, Ximen Yu shook his head and chuckled, clearly guessing that he was eager to show off.
His gaze shifted to Zhao Min, who had been acupunctured, and with a flick of his sleeve, he released her from the restraints.
Zhao Min's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, catching her breath before staring intently at Ximen Yu. She had heard the entire conversation clearly and knew that the person before her was the leader of the Azure Dragon Society.
Her eyes darted around, and she forced herself to stand up, coldly scoffing, "I thought the leader of the Azure Dragon Society was someone important, but it turns out he's just a lecherous scoundrel who condones his subordinates abducting weak women!"
"I have utterly failed to live up to the high expectations of my fellow martial arts practitioners!"
The melodious piano music suddenly stopped.
A bone-chilling cold instantly filled the entire venue.
Jiang Yuyan approached slowly, her face as cold as ice and her eyes filled with murderous intent.
Each step caused the surrounding temperature to plummet, intensifying the murderous aura.
Zhao Min felt a chill run down her spine and trembled all over.
Even Ximen Yu was stunned.
The figure before me, whose demeanor had drastically changed, was exactly like Jiang Yuyan, who had turned evil in the original novel.
He blinked, looking completely bewildered.
Is this change happening too fast?
She was so docile and sweet just a moment ago, but she's completely different in the blink of an eye?
Just as he frowned and pondered.
A crisp slapping sound suddenly rang out.
Zhao Min clutched her cheek in pain, her eyes widening in disbelief.
They clearly didn't expect the other party to take direct action.
"If you dare utter another word of nonsense, I'll ruin your appearance, sever your tendons, and make you wish you were dead!"
Jiang Yuyan said through gritted teeth, her eyes flashing with malice.
Faced with this horrifying gaze,
Zhao Min couldn't help but shiver and hurriedly lowered her head.
My heart was beating wildly in my chest.
She clearly realized that,
If I were to say even half a more word...
The other party was not making empty threats.
Seeing that she had fallen silent, Jiang Yuyan snorted coldly.
His aura vanished instantly.
She reverted to her timid demeanor.
There was still a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Witnessing this scene,
Ximen Yu suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
This is clearly the character design of Long Kui from the Legend of Sword and Fairy!
Can you still play like this?
Even someone as composed as him,
Even he couldn't help but show a look of surprise at this moment.
"Young master, just now I..."
Recalling what he had done,
Jiang Yuyan looked flustered and uneasy.
She was afraid of offending the young master.