Bringing advanced martial arts techniques to a low-level martial arts world

Chapter 43 The End of the Imperial Way

Upon arriving at the Lin residence, Lin Xian'er needed a doctor's diagnosis, while Sheng Wansong was arranged to have a luxurious private room.

Outside the side room are mountains and water, and there is also a courtyard.

After a long wait, as darkness fell, the paper fan drifted back down the stream.

Sheng Wansong scooped it up; there wasn't a single water stain or wet mark on it.

Upon reaching the pavilion, Nie Xiaoqian revealed herself, her white veil half-wet and clinging to her body.

The fan is clearly so dry; it's obviously intentional.

"Young master, after the bandit crawled out of the river, he soon met up with Lin Wangbei and Jade Bee at an abandoned city god temple a few miles outside the city."

"It was indeed a self-directed and self-acted performance."

Sheng Wansong was not surprised. For the dignified Lin Family Fortress, the martial arts contest for marriage was only protected by a few brutes who did not know internal strength, apart from the fortress master. It was really too petty.

Although it can be said that Lin Wangbei's martial arts skills are superb and he is not afraid of anyone causing trouble.

However, if the scene becomes chaotic, a few skilled people are always needed to help maintain order.

Moreover, as the only Lin family expert present, it's no wonder Sheng Wansong had many doubts about how he could be so easily lured away from the mountain.

The truth is, he was right about it.

Sheng Wansong picked up the bait placed in the pavilion and threw it into the flowing water. Immediately, several plump koi fish poked their heads out to snatch the food, creating ripples.

"Do you know Lin Wangbei's purpose?"

"This is a ruse."

Nie Xiaoqian replied, "Once Lin Xian'er is kidnapped to the Valley of Villains, Lin Wangbei will use his reputation to gather martial arts heroes and the six major sects to go together to wipe out the Valley of Villains and rescue Lin Xian'er."

"In reality, he would secretly act as an inside agent, betraying the group at the opportune moment and wiping out the heroes of the Central Plains."

"And this is just the first step in their plan."

Nie Xiaoqian paused for a moment, then continued, "Lin Wangbei and the Evil Valley's ultimate goal is to overthrow the Great Liang."

"They're going to rebel!"

Oh.

This is a world where martial arts exist, and powerful heroes can fight against hundreds or thousands of opponents. However, there are also martial arts masters from beyond the realm, and the two sides keep each other in check. Military formations are not to be underestimated either.

The strength of the martial arts world in the Central Plains is enough to occupy half of the entire Liang Kingdom's military power. If the martial arts world can be destroyed, the Liang military is now rife with corruption, so it will naturally be difficult to resist foreign invasion.

"I heard them say that Lin Wangbei seems to have some kind of blood feud with the emperor."

"To avenge this, he endured humiliation and hardship, all for the day he could personally kill the emperor."

He was the last surviving member of the Lin family. Sheng Wansong had never told anyone this.

In everyone's eyes, the Lin family of the capital had been wiped out.

Because of the pig-nose actions of his biological parents, Sheng Wansong's hatred level was not high.

In his view, the only targets of revenge were the corrupt emperor behind the scenes, the chief eunuch who gave the order on the spot, and the diviner Gongsun Wang, who was the catalyst for everything.

His purpose in taking revenge on these three people was not out of revenge, but to put an end to Lin Mingyuan's life.

To repay the kindness of those parents who gave me meat.

"I never imagined my uncle was such a brother-obsessed guy."

"Young Master Sheng!"

While I was pondering, a sound suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

Nie Xiaoqian immediately vanished, hiding in a paper fan.

Sheng Wansong looked up at the entrance to the courtyard, and there came Lin Xian'er.

At this moment, Lin Xian'er was not wearing a gun or sword, but instead wore a white dress similar to Nie Xiaoqian's but more conservative, which made her less heroic and more gentle.

When Lin Xian'er saw Sheng Wansong, she ran to his side.

"Young Master Sheng, fish don't know when they're full. If you keep feeding them, they'll die from overeating."

Sheng Wansong looked down and saw that he had already spilled most of the feed from the bowl.

"Feel sorry."

He put the handful of feed he was holding back into the earthenware bowl.

"I saw them constantly opening their mouths, so I assumed they were just too hungry."

"Young Master Sheng is so kind-hearted that he even cares about the hunger of koi fish. I truly admire him."

Sheng Wansong's casual excuses all drew praise, proving that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

"However, these koi are already full, but Xian'er is still hungry, and I suppose Young Hero Sheng is too."

"After exercising today, I'm quite hungry."

Lin Xian'er smiled slyly and said, "Father has been away for a long time, so I had the servants prepare a few dishes. Would Young Hero Sheng like to have dinner with Xian'er?"

"Of course I'm willing."

As Sheng Wansong nodded, An'an, who had been leaning on the railing watching the fish, poked her head out forcefully, "An'an's hungry too!"

"Little sister An'an is coming too."

An'an doesn't like other people calling her An'an.

But in order to get the meal, he had no choice but to accept Lin Xian'er's address.

Lin Xian'er led the two to her boudoir, not a restaurant.

Although it's called a boudoir, it doesn't really resemble a young girl's bedroom.

What young lady's room would have a weapon rack, wooden stakes, or stone weights?

Even the bed they slept on was a hard wooden board.

This young lady, Ms. Lin, is also an ascetic.

Even though sleeping in a comfortable bed wouldn't affect martial arts practice, he insisted on sleeping on a wooden plank bed to temper his will.

The boudoir was spacious, with a wooden table brought in from the center.

On the table were the 'several side dishes' that Lin Xian'er had mentioned.

This is hardly a simple dish; it's far more lavish and luxurious than the signature dishes of Zuixianlou.

Sheng Wansong picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, savored it, and then said.

"The meat is smooth and tender, with a slight firmness from the fibers, yet it melts on the tongue without requiring much chewing."

"Clear but not bland, fresh but not fishy."

"This is venison that a skilled chef has painstakingly stewed to perfection."

After hearing Sheng Wansong's evaluation, Lin Xian'er tilted her head and said, "Meat is meat, why make so many differences?"

After saying that, he picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth, chewing it heartily.

Although she pretends to be a wealthy heiress, her generous and bold spirit is still evident in the details.

This girl doesn't seem to have been born into a wealthy family; she probably only inherited the blood of her maternal family, the Wu family.

"Xian'er, aren't you worried about your uncle?"

Lin Xian'er flicked her chopsticks, causing meat juices to splatter out. "Old Deng... I meant Father's martial arts are superb."

"They must have found some clues and caught up with them."

After dinner, nothing particularly romantic or intimate happened.

Sheng Wansong led An Lan back to his room.

"Don't let anyone in."

After giving instructions to An Lan, Sheng Wansong used the Seven Limitless Realms and disappeared from the room.

Outside Suzhou city, on a desolate mountain, stands the City God Temple.

Lin Wangbei stood facing the kidnapper and Jade Bee, an invisible boundary separating the three, their auras tense and ready to clash.

Because their plan failed, the three are discussing their next steps.

The robber questioned, "Lin Wangbei, are you sure you didn't arrange for that kid to come?"

"I've already given you so many chances, what more do you want from me?!"

As the three questioned each other, suddenly, an astonishingly powerful pressure descended from the sky.

"This is?!"

In a moment of shock, suddenly I heard...

"The end of the imperial way!"

At the end of the imperial way, the first move of the imperial heaven's actions is also the ultimate move for this world.

When the Supreme Heavenly Technique first appeared, the heavens and earth were instantly concealed, the universe trembled, and all things in the world disappeared without a trace.

Before their eyes, only the overwhelming imperial aura engulfed the City God Temple.