"Although I am a scholar, I am also somewhat skilled in martial arts."
Murong Fu remained calm and composed as he surveyed the crowd.
"You have some martial arts skills, let me see just how strong you are, you pretty boy!"
The bruised and swollen pig-headed man grinned maliciously and charged forward.
The next moment.
The pig's head flew back and smashed a large, human-shaped hole in the wall.
Murong Fu calmly sipped his tea, as if nothing had happened.
Everyone was completely dumbfounded. You call sending a peak-level cultivator flying with a single palm strike a mere smattering of martial arts skills?
A man wielding a sword clasped his hands in greeting to Murong Fu and said, "My name is Lin Cheng, an outer disciple of the Diancang Sect. May I ask how you are addressed?"
"Murong Fu is nothing but a scholar."
Murong Fu replied calmly.
When Murong Fu emphasized the word "scholar" again, everyone fell silent.
"So it's Young Master Murong, I've heard so much about you."
Lin Cheng nodded thoughtfully and clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Everyone else was stunned. "Do you know who he is? I've heard so much about him."
Murong Fu gave Lin Cheng a half-smile, glancing at him with a suspicion in his heart.
"Esteemed heroes, I must leave the city to meet with my sect elders. Farewell."
Lin Cheng finished speaking with a smile, walked out of the inn, and disappeared into the crowd.
Murong Fu smiled faintly and looked out the window.
After a moment's thought.
Murong Fu paid the bill and got up to leave.
Only after Murong Fu had gone far away did the martial arts figures in the inn dare to speak loudly.
"I guarantee that this person is definitely a core disciple of a major sect, pretending to be weak while actually being strong. If I'm wrong, I'll treat everyone to drinks."
"Is that even a question? To be able to send a giant bull flying with a single blow, one must be at least at the Innate Realm!"
"Fuzhou is getting more and more chaotic. All the major sects and righteous schools have sent their disciples here."
"It's all for the martial arts manuals of the Fuwei Escort Agency. Back then, the Fuwei Escort Agency was incredibly powerful, and its chief escort, Lin Yuantu, was invincible among the bandits."
"..."
Nobody was a fool; these江湖人士 (jianghu figures) chattered amongst themselves, discussing the current situation.
Deep in an empty alley.
Lin Cheng knocked on the door rhythmically, once long and twice short, three times in a row.
creak—
The dilapidated courtyard gate opened a crack, and Lin Cheng darted in. His movements were superb, unlike the acquired realm cultivation he displayed on the surface. Many innate masters might not even have such lightness skills.
Lin Cheng knelt down on one knee toward a figure with his back to him and respectfully reported: "Your Excellency, I have important intelligence. Nan Murong from Songzhou has arrived in Fuzhou City, but his purpose is unknown."
"Step back, the person has arrived."
The figure with their back to them spoke softly, their voice calm and unreadable, making it impossible to tell if they were male or female.
Lin Cheng was startled and hurriedly said, "What? I didn't notice anyone following us."
"Step back!"
The figure with its back turned spoke again.
"yes!"
Lin Cheng trembled and retreated timidly.
The figure with his back turned turned around, dressed in white, holding a folding fan, revealing an androgynous face. His appearance was masculine, yet he possessed a gentleness that men lacked.
"An eye for an eye, Murong Fu, I have long admired you."
"Guardian Dragon Manor, the number one secret agent of the Xuan class, Shangguan Haitang, whose beauty is as captivating as a wild goose in bloom, lives up to her name. You are even more beautiful in men's clothing than in women's clothing."
Murong Fu jumped down from the roof, also holding a folding fan, and looked Shangguan Haitang up and down, his starry eyes seemingly able to see right through her.
Shangguan Haitang, unfazed by Murong Fu's aggressive gaze, asked in surprise, "Oh? Am I that famous?"
Murong Fu smiled and said, "There are two women in Mingzhou who have caught my attention. Do you know who they are?"
Could it be me?
Shangguan Haitang smiled as she looked at Murong Fu.
"no."
Murong Fu shook his head.
Shangguan Haitang's smile froze instantly. "What nonsense are you spouting!"
Murong Fu asked, "Spy Shangguan, did you come here for the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual?"
Shangguan Haitang countered, "Before you ask me, I want to know who these two women you care about so much are."
"Invincible East".
"Dongfang Bubai? You like hermaphrodites?"
"Wrong! I'm starting to doubt the intelligence capabilities of the Dragon Guard Manor."
"..." Shangguan Haitang was stunned for a moment, then clasped her hands and said, "Thank you for letting me know that Dongfang Bubai is actually a woman."
"Aren't you going to ask who the other woman is?" Murong Fu asked.
"It must be Miss Yue Lingshan, right?" Shangguan Haitang said calmly.
"No," Murong Fu shook his head.
"Who is that?" Shangguan Haitang raised an eyebrow.
"Secrets make men more attractive; please allow me to keep this a secret," Murong Fu said with a faint smile.
"..."
Shangguan Haitang's expression froze again.
A moment of silence.
Shangguan Haitang then said, "For Young Master Murong to travel all the way from Songzhou to Mingzhou, it couldn't be for a mere Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, could it?"
“Of course not.” Murong Fu shook his head, then suddenly took a deep breath. “Spy Shangguan, you smell so good.”
Shangguan Haitang smiled slightly and stepped forward: "Really? Then smell it a few more times."
Murong Fu said intoxicatedly, "It's not only fragrant, but also very mellow. The intoxicating fragrance made with the honey of the Seven Star Begonia is so refreshing that it's like fine wine with arsenic added. Even though it can break your heart, countless people still enjoy it."
Shangguan Haitang's face stiffened, and she said in surprise, "The bewitching incense has no effect on you."
Murong Fu smiled and said, "How can you say it's ineffective? The fragrance of the flowers is so alluring that it makes me like you even more."
Shangguan Haitang's pupils contracted slightly. She took a few steps back, clasped her hands in a fist and said, "As expected of the famous Murong of Songzhou, I am impressed."
“Boring,” Murong Fu shook his head. “I still prefer your flirtatious side.”
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