Seeing that Murong Fu had actually mastered the Celestial Immortal Technique, Ye Gucheng couldn't help but question the meaning of life.
Looking back on my days learning swordsmanship, I started practicing martial arts at six, mastered swordsmanship at eight, achieved minor success at ten, and was able to unleash the "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens" technique at sixteen, after which I defeated all the sword masters in the world.
Can.
Murong Fu learned it after only reading it once?
The reason he said he would only teach him once was to make Murong Fu beg him.
But now... Ye Gucheng felt inexplicably frustrated.
"I'm leaving now. See you in three days. If I'm still alive, I'll definitely ask you for your guidance again."
After saying this, Ye Gucheng jumped out of the window and left, like a dragonfly skimming the water, flying far away.
Murong Fu watched his retreating figure, clicked his tongue twice, and said, "If he had devoted himself to the way of the sword, he might have been able to make a breakthrough. Unfortunately, his swordsmanship is unorthodox, so it will be difficult."
Lu Xiaofeng had changed the tea to Mi Xian Zui, an extremely fragrant and mellow wine, and was savoring it with a smile, saying, "Ye Gucheng has encountered a bottleneck and has been unable to break through for several years. He's getting anxious."
"He's doomed to lose."
A cold, aloof figure dressed in pristine white stepped out from behind the screen.
Yunlu exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? Someone was hiding in there?"
Ximen Chuixue glanced coldly at Yunluo, his voice as cold as ice: "I have always been here, they all know it, only you don't."
"Ah, this..."
Seeing that everyone looked like they already knew, Yunluo awkwardly scratched her forehead.
Ximen Chuixue stared intently at Murong Fu with fervent eyes: "Murong Fu, your swordsmanship is very strong, second only to his."
Although that wisp of sword energy was faint, it stirred Ximen Chuixue's heart.
Murong Fu shrugged: "You mean Ye Gucheng?"
"No, it's a person named Li Feiyu."
When Li Feiyu was mentioned, a complex expression flashed in Ximen Chuixue's eyes, a mixture of admiration, awe, a challenge, and longing.
"Li Feiyu?"
puff!
Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but spit out the wine and coughed repeatedly, "Cough cough cough, I accidentally choked, please don't be offended."
Ximen Chuixue stared intently at Lu Xiaofeng: "Lu Xiaofeng, do you know Li Feiyu?"
Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Murong Fu and saw his indifferent expression. He understood and pondered, "I went to Songzhou a few days ago and met Young Master Li there. We had a very pleasant conversation. Hmm... he is a wonderful person. I have traveled all over the country and have rarely seen such a wonderful person."
Ximen Chuixue picked up his wine cup, drank it all in one gulp, and gazed at the blue sky outside the window, as if talking to himself, or as if declaring his ambition to his friends: "Li Feiyu, after I kill Ye Gucheng, I will challenge you. The pinnacle of swordsmanship, I shall reign supreme!"
Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Murong Fu again, then hesitated and said, "Ximen, where did you see Young Master Li? As far as I know, Young Master Li is elusive, appearing and disappearing like a dragon. Only he can find others when he shows up."
Ximen Chuixue said, "A month ago, I was dueling with someone at Danxia Mountain. Li Feiyu appeared and killed the person I was dueling with. His sword was so fast that I couldn't even see how he drew his sword. If he wanted to kill me, I wouldn't have had a chance to draw my sword."
Lu Xiaofeng nodded in realization.
Murong Fu chuckled softly and sipped his tea.
Murong Fu's disguise skills were superb, able to fool anyone, except for Lu Xiaofeng, the most intelligent man in the world.
But Lu Xiaofeng was a sensible person, discreet, and knew very well what he should and shouldn't say.
Time flies.
Three days later.
The Eastern and Western Depots, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Dragon Guard Manor, and the Imperial Guards—a large number of skilled fighters—surrounded the outer city of the Forbidden City.
This is because the two greatest sword masters of the Ming Dynasty, Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng and Sword God Ximen Chuixue, will have a decisive battle tonight at the Forbidden City.
The Imperial Study.
Emperor Ming flew into a rage and smashed several precious vases.
"How many days has it been? You can't find Dongfang Bubai, and you can't find Murong Fu either? Cao Banban, if you can't handle the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard well, I can replace them with someone more capable!"
"This servant knows his crime! Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This servant will find Dongfang Bubai as soon as possible."
Cao Zhengchun prostrated himself and answered tremblingly.
"And where did Yunluo go? Why hasn't she returned to the palace yet? The Empress Dowager has asked her many times whether you sent anyone to look for her. You're utterly useless! You're even worse than useless!"
A fierce glint flashed in Emperor Ming's eyes as he cursed and slammed a stack of memorials onto Cao Zhengchun.
Cao Zhengchun was on the verge of tears and said plaintively, "This servant has already placed the entire city under martial law. Ten thousand Jinyiwei and ten thousand Dongchang Panzi are spread throughout every corner of the capital. As long as they show up, we will surely find them."
"Get out! I'll give you three more days! If you still can't find the person, the Embroidered Uniform Guard will be handed over to the Western Depot!"
Emperor Ming originally wanted to tell Cao Zhengchun to commit suicide, but after careful consideration, he realized that he didn't have many capable people around him, except for the supervisors of the Eastern and Western Depots.
The Dragon Guardian Manor, the Divine Marquis's Mansion, and the Six Doors are all restless and two-faced, outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant.
Cao Zhengchun returned to the Eastern Depot's courtroom in a rage, just as he was about to vent his anger, a young eunuch stepped forward to report: "Chief Supervisor..."
The moment the young eunuch opened his mouth, he was slapped hard across the face, causing him to vomit blood and fall to the ground, almost losing consciousness.
Cao Zhengchun channeled some internal energy into the young eunuch, reviving him: "Speak, what is it?"
Before the young eunuch could answer, a strange, sarcastic voice came from outside the courtroom.
"Chief Supervisor Cao, what a grand display of power! I've only just arrived and I'm already seeing you instructing your men. It seems I've come at the wrong time."
"Yu Huatian! What are you doing here! It's none of your business to tell me what to do!"
Cao Zhengchun exuded an astonishing aura, his eyes looking down on people like a demon, inspiring fear in all who beheld him.
Yu Huatian, wearing a brocade cloak, walked in slowly with a cold and stern expression and a playful smile on his lips.
Behind him followed a man who had the air of a thug, but whose eyes were sinister and whose body was faintly pulsating with powerful internal energy.
Yu Huatian said casually, "Let me introduce you. This is Cheng Shifei, also known as Xiao Chengzi, a newly adopted godson of a certain family."
Cao Zhengchun glanced coldly at Cheng Shifei, then slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, turning it to dust: "You came here just to introduce your godson? I don't care how many godsons and goddaughters you've taken in, get out of here!"
Yu Huatian sneered, "Don't rush, I haven't finished yet. Xiao Chengzi knows where Murong Fu is and also knows where Princess Yunluo is."
Cao Zhengchun didn't believe it at all, and sneered, "You know? Then why don't you go and find out? Would you give the credit to this Grand Eunuch?"
"Look, you're in a hurry again."
Yu Huatian pointed at Cao Zhengchun and smiled at Cheng Shifei.
Cheng Shifei stepped forward, gave a sinister smile, and said in a sinister tone, "Chief Supervisor Cao, although I know their whereabouts, it won't be easy to capture them. It requires the cooperation of both the Eastern and Western Depots. Otherwise, if they escape, the Emperor will blame us, and no one will be able to bear the responsibility."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun calmed down slightly. "Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?"
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