To defeat eight top masters of the Demonic Sect in about three moves—what kind of strength is that!
Shi Qingxuan was deeply shaken and no longer dared to underestimate Lin Bufan.
You should know that she only has the ability to escape when facing You Niaojuan, not the ability to fight back.
Unexpectedly, Lin Bufan easily and instantly gained control of the entire Evil Extreme Sect.
"Miss Qingxuan, are you satisfied with this result?"
After finishing his tonic wine, Lin Bufan came out and stood with Shi Qingxuan, looking relaxed.
Shi Qingxuan composed herself and nodded with satisfaction: "I guessed that you were skilled in martial arts, but I didn't expect you to be this skilled. I admire you."
Lin Bufan said without any modesty, "In the Northern Song Dynasty, I was a successor of the Xiaoyao Sect and also served as the leader of the martial arts alliance. Killing a few rabble is a piece of cake."
"The person we're going to kill next is no pushover. It's Tianjun Xi Ying, who ranks fourth among the eight great masters of the Demonic Sect. He's far more powerful than You Niaojuan."
“He killed Ba Dao Yue Shan. If Young Master Lin can avenge Senior Yue Shan, Qing Xuan can give Young Master Lin the incomplete scroll of the Sun-Changing Technique left by Yue Shan.”
Lin Bufan nodded. He had originally planned to bring up the matter of the Sun-Changing Technique later, but Shi Qingxuan took the initiative to bring it up as a deal, showing great sincerity.
Where should the Heavenly Emperor's seat be now?
"I was defeated by Song Que of the Heavenly Blade a few years ago and fled to the Western Regions. I only recently returned to the Central Plains and my skills have greatly improved. Hou Xibai told me that the Heavenly Emperor Xi should cooperate with the Yuwen Clan and perhaps rob the Longevity Manual at the Shilong Dojo in Yangzhou."
"Is Shi Long the number one martial arts expert in Yangzhou?"
"Young Master Lin has also heard of him?"
“I’ve heard a bit about him. He’s more famous than he is. Let’s go over there quickly. He’ll most likely die at the hands of Yuwen Huaji. Once Yuwen Huaji withdraws his troops, it will be difficult for us to find Tianjun Xiying.”
“Young Master Lin is right. Let’s set off now.”
Shi Qingxuan returned to the house, tidied her bags a bit, and went to Yangzhou with Lin Bufan.
Originally, Lin Bufan wanted to take her into the small world, and then transfer her to Yangzhou through the barrier gate of the small world, getting there in one step.
After thinking about it, I decided against it.
This woman is the daughter of the Evil King, and she has plenty of clever tricks and schemes. Before the two sides have mutual trust, we cannot let her know the secret of Ninghe Town in the small world, otherwise it will be a loss.
One should always keep a backup plan and be wary of others. Be cautious and learn from Han Laomo.
News of Lin Bufan and Shi Qingxuan's trip to Yangzhou was quickly relayed to Yang Xuyan and Hou Xibai by spies from Butian Pavilion and Huajian Sect via carrier pigeon.
At Duoqing Manor, Hou Xibai received a letter from his scout. He unfolded it and frowned slightly: "Lin Bufan killed You Niaojuan with warm wine. Who is Wen Jiu? Could it be the young master of the Wen family in Jiangling? Are the two of them going to Yangzhou with Miss Qingxuan to find the Heavenly Lord? Then this young master will also go to Yangzhou to join in the fun."
At Butian Pavilion, Yang Xuyan received a message by carrier pigeon. His eyes flashed with anger, and he crushed the letter in one swift motion.
"Shi Qingxuan, I have been dealing with you for many years, but you refuse to reveal the whereabouts of the Evil Emperor's Relic or hand over the Undying Seal Scroll. If it weren't for my master's sake, I would have killed you long ago. Now you want to take a wild man to Yangzhou. Where do you think you are to put me?"
His subordinates immediately approached, "Young master, would you like to go to Yangzhou?"
"Of course we should go. The Longevity Manual is also in Yangzhou. Yuwen Huaji is colluding with the Heavenly Lord. Let's stir things up. Even if we don't get Shi Qingxuan's Immortal Seal Scroll and the Evil Emperor's Relic, it would be good to get the Longevity Manual."
Half a month later, after a long journey, Lin Bufan and Shi Qingxuan finally arrived in Yangzhou, at the Shilong Dojo.
Finding the scene in complete chaos, the two arrived too late; a fight had already broken out.
Shi Long, who was known as the number one expert in Yangzhou, was killed by Fu Junzhuo, and the Longevity Manual that he had stolen was also taken away by Fu Junzhuo.
Yuwen Huaji, along with the experts of the Hai Sha Gang, rode in pursuit of Fu Junzhuo, intending to intercept her along the way.
The ally, Heavenly Emperor Xi Ying, also went along.
Lin Bufan and Shi Qingxuan gave chase and finally caught up with Yuwen Huaji and his group at a fork in the road.
Almost at the same moment, Hou Xibai descended gracefully from the sky, fanning himself with a fan, while Yang Xuyan led his men out from the side, and the several groups of people collided.
The Yuwen clan was numerous and powerful, including Yuwen Huaji, Yuwen Wudi, and Yuwen Chengdu, as well as the Hai Sha Gang and the disciples of the Extinction of Emotion Dao led by Tianjun Xi Ying.
Compared to their opponents, whether it's Lin Bufan and Shi Qingxuan, or Hou Xibai of the Flower Sect and Yang Xuyan of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, their combined numbers are not advantageous.
Yuwen Huaji was very knowledgeable about the forces in the martial arts world, and he knew the backgrounds of Hou Xibai, Shi Qingxuan, and Yang Xuyan.
Shi Qingxuan is a master of Xiao Yi, and is known as "Master Shi" by refined people.
Yuwen Huaji was not a refined person, but he was fortunate enough to hear Shi Qingxuan play the xiao (a type of vertical bamboo flute) at a birthday banquet of a royal nobleman.
At that time, Shi Qingxuan was invited to go, and she captivated a group of talented young men as soon as she appeared.
Hou Xibai, known in the martial arts world as the Amorous Young Master, is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
He could casually write a poem or essay that would cause a sensation in brothels.
This person made many friends and knew many high-ranking officials and nobles in the imperial court.
Outside, Li Xiuning and Li Shimin of the Li clan, Song Shidao and Song Yuzhi of the Song clan, and even the holy maiden Shi Feixuan of Cihang Jingzhai all had dealings with Hou Xibai.
Yang Xuyan is no simple character. His apparent identity is that of a successor of the Butian Pavilion, a disciple of the Evil King, and a shadow assassin. In reality, he is the son of Yang Yong and has a blood feud with the current emperor, Yang Guang.
Yuwen Huaji was physically in the capital but his heart was with the Northern Zhou Dynasty; he had long harbored thoughts of rebelling against Yang Guang.
Therefore, he might need Yang Xuyan in the future, so he should avoid offending him for now.
It's not convenient to offend Shi Qingxuan and Hou Xibai for the time being.
A handsome young man was with Shi Qingxuan. Yuwen Huaji didn't know who he was. Since he was with "Master Shi," he decided not to offend him for the time being.
The most urgent matter is the Longevity Formula, so he said politely, "This general is pursuing Fu Junzhuo. You are all people of standing, so it is impolite to openly block my way!"
Did Fu Junzhuo steal the Longevity Formula?
Yang Xuyan disregarded Yuwen Huaji, showing only interest in the Longevity Formula, and displayed an arrogant attitude.
Yuwen Huaji said, "So what if it is? Young Master Yang possesses demonic techniques; could it be that you also covet the Longevity Formula?"
"General Yuwen is right, that is exactly what I was planning."
Yang Xuyan revealed a wicked smile, turned to Shi Qingxuan and Hou Xibai and said, "Junior brother, Miss Qingxuan, I'll take my leave first. I'll come back to catch up with you after I obtain the Longevity Manual."
Having said that, he led his men from Butian Pavilion on horseback, galloping ahead of the Yuwen Clan to pursue Fu Junzhuo.
"We can't let them succeed; the Longevity Formula must be ours."
Yuwen Huaji panicked and immediately led the chase, cursing Yang Xuyan for being ungrateful as he pursued.
The Yuwen Clan members and the Hai Sha Gang members followed suit, their horses kicking up thick reddish-yellow dust.
Tianjun Xi Ying, along with a dozen or so disciples, also wanted to follow Yuwen Huaji's lead, but Lin Bufan flew over to stop them, knocking over his mount with a single palm strike.
Everyone who came to Yangzhou was after the Longevity Formula, but Lin Bufan was different. He was mainly after the Immortal Seal Scroll in Shi Qingxuan's possession. Therefore, the Heavenly Monarch deserved to die.
"Boy, why are you stopping me instead of Yuwen Huaji and Yang Xuyan?"
The Emperor was furious when he fell off his horse.
Lin Bufan said in a cold tone, "I did not come for the Longevity Technique, but to kill you."
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