Chapter 90: Old Fox, Angry Wu Emperor

"Mm, alright!"

Li Xuan nodded and continued, "You can find some books like conversation records, miscellaneous notes, and medical techniques to pass the time."

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Yan nodded.

"Master, since Junior Brother went to Wu Country, I also want to return to East River County for a while."

Meng Chong went to Wu Country to find trouble with the Wu Emperor, so they couldn't continue to verify their insights into the Eight Trigrams for the time being. Xu Yan planned to go home and use Sword Intent to help his parents speed up their Bone Refining.

"Go ahead."

Li Xuan nodded.

The next day, Shi Er came with some books.

These were treasures from the Tianmu Sect, recording various martial arts techniques, including some medical books.

In the afternoon, Xu Yan also sent someone to deliver books.

Li Xuan first looked through the medical books to understand the medical system in the borderlands and even the inner regions.

"There's no acupoint acupuncture, no theory of using medicine as a monarch or minister..."

After flipping through several medical books, Li Xuan became more and more convinced that his new branch of Martial Dao was feasible.

Once successful, it would overturn the Martial Dao of this world.

"Now, all that's left is to continue refining the theory and find a disciple to comprehend the theory."

Li Xuan silently pondered.

...

Tianping Mountain was named for its wide and flat mountaintop.

The martial arts experts of Wu Country gathered here for the Jianghu Conference, to capture Meng Chong and claim the reward from the Wu Emperor.

Renowned martial arts experts from all over the Jianghu appeared one after another, all vying for the position of alliance leader, leading the martial arts experts of Wu Country to capture Meng Chong in Qi Country and receive the title of Jianghu Marquis.

From then on, these martial artists also gained respectable identities.

Moreover, they were granted a county as their fiefdom, which meant they had a foundation in the Jianghu.

Those who could participate in the Jianghu Conference at Tianping Mountain were all top-notch martial arts experts. On this day, the figures of martial artists kept appearing at the foot of Tianping Mountain.

"Is that Senior Tie? He's here too!"

"Senior Tie, I was a top expert in Wu Country twenty years ago, but I retired many years ago. I never expected that he would come too."

"Nonsense, this is the Jianghu Marquis. Who wouldn't be tempted?"

"Indeed, whoever wins the position of alliance leader will be granted the title of Jianghu Marquis and become the leader of this generation's Jianghu!"

Many martial artists sighed with emotion.

Envy filled their faces.

They only regretted their own lack of strength and qualification to participate in the competition for the alliance leader position.

Those who were qualified to participate in the competition for the alliance leader were all top-notch martial arts experts.

On Tianping Mountain, the heroes of the Jianghu gathered, hundreds of famous experts from Wu Country all gathered here.

Among them were people who were hostile to each other or had grievances.

However, this time, they came for the position of alliance leader, and they didn't fight to the death as soon as they met. They were all considering that once they won the position of alliance leader, they would immediately order the martial artists to kill their enemies...

"Please welcome our esteemed senior of the Wu Country Jianghu, Senior Wu, to preside over the Jianghu Conference!"

A martial arts expert spoke loudly.

On the high platform, an old man with a hunched back and a very old age was helped to sit on a chair.

"It's Senior Wu!"

The martial artists below the high platform whispered to each other.

"Senior Wu is almost a hundred years old, right?"

"Yes, only Senior Wu is qualified to be the judge."

The martial artists sighed with emotion. They didn't expect that Senior Wu would preside over the Jianghu Conference this time.

He was a true martial arts legend.

Although he was already old and his strength had long since declined, his reputation in the Wu Country Jianghu was unmatched.

Moreover, Senior Wu had five direct disciples, all of whom were top-notch experts. One of his disciples was even a high-ranking expert in the Wu Country Imperial Palace.

In addition to his disciples, he also had three top-notch experts among his grandchildren.

From this, it could be seen that Senior Wu's position in the Wu Country Jianghu was extraordinary.

"In the competition for the alliance leader, we look at both strength and character. Both are indispensable. If one's character is not good, it will bring disaster to the Jianghu. If one's strength is lacking, they cannot uphold the face of the Wu Country Jianghu."

Senior Wu spoke in a deep voice, setting the conditions for the competition for the leader of the alliance.

"I believe no one here opposes these conditions, right?"

The crowd of martial artists expressed their support for Senior Wu's rules!

"In the competition for the leader, we should stop at a certain point and not harm our harmony, so as not to damage the strength of the martial world in Wu Country."

Senior Wu continued speaking.

Then, his tone changed, with a mocking expression, he said, "I recently heard that the martial artists in Qi Country are busy looking for experts and learning the true Martial Dao. It's truly a joke."

"Some people actually believe in the stories written in those sour and pedantic biographies!"

The crowd of martial artists burst into laughter.

"That's right, I've also heard about this."

"The people in Qi Country don't have good brains, it must be some swindlers spreading these rumors."

"Haha, after the conference, when we capture Meng Chong, we'll show our disdain for the martial artists in Qi Country."

On Tianping Mountain, the martial artists were laughing happily.

Senior Wu tapped his cane on the ground and said, "Now, let the competition for the leader begin. Who will be the first to come forward?"

Suddenly!

A loud voice echoed through Tianping Mountain.

"I'll go!"

A figure descended from the sky and landed on the platform as if from nowhere.

...

Meng Chong set off from Cloud Mountain County and finally arrived at the foot of Tianping Mountain. He looked up at the mountain and couldn't see any martial artists at the foot of the mountain.

The conference must have already started.

He got off his horse and was about to climb the mountain when he suddenly hesitated.

He looked around and then at his horse.

"I tied the horse at the foot of the mountain. What if someone rides it away? Although it's not worth much, it's my senior brother's horse."

There were many petty thieves in the martial world. If he went up the mountain and someone happened to come by and steal the horse, wouldn't it be embarrassing for Meng Chong?

He looked at the steep path up the mountain and realized it would be difficult to ride the horse up.

Meng Chong scratched his head and suddenly had an idea.

He looked at the horse beside him and then bent down to carry the horse on his back, starting to climb the mountain.

Horse: How exciting, being ridden by a person again!

On Tianping Mountain, Meng Chong appeared carrying the horse and landed on the platform.

The group of martial experts from Wu Country were all wide-eyed and confused.

Looking at the majestic and powerful young man on the platform, carrying a horse as if descending from the sky, they were all stunned.

Senior Wu, sitting on the platform, was also startled. He almost couldn't catch his breath and his face turned red. The hand holding the cane was trembling.

Where did this horse-carrying young man come from?

He scared an old man to death!

After catching his breath, Senior Wu angrily said, "Where did you come from, little brat? Do you understand the rules? Announce your name!"

Meng Chong looked around and sneered, "I am Meng Chong, the one you want to capture. I am right here. Whoever wants to capture me, come up!"

"After I'm done with you bird people, I still have to go find Emperor Wu for the reward!"

Meng Chong!

The group of martial experts were shocked, and many of them began to hesitate.

This majestic young man carrying a horse, it was clear that his strength was extraordinary.

"So it's Meng Chong!"

Senior Wu was overjoyed and said, "Whoever captures Meng Chong will become the leader. Come on!"

He waved his hand and, after speaking, quickly moved away with his cane, avoiding any potential harm.

"Attack!"

The group of top experts looked at each other and rushed forward.

"I've got him!"

A martial expert tried to hold Meng Chong, but it was like holding a mountain. He couldn't move him at all.

"Watch this!"

Swish!

A meteor dart flew towards Meng Chong's shoulder, intending to pierce his scapula and completely subdue him!

Bang!

The meteor dart shot at Meng Chong, falling straight down without even touching a single hair.

"Attack together!"

A group of martial arts experts swarmed up.

Meng Chong held the horse and stood still, allowing the group of martial arts experts to pounce on him, using all kinds of moves on him. In the end, they were hugging his legs, pulling his arms, their faces turning red, using all their strength.

Almost like a wall of people, they surrounded Meng Chong inside.

Even the horse he was carrying had people jumping on it, almost being engulfed by the wall of people.

In the distance, Senior Wu, an old fox, was shocked to see this situation.

This young man carrying the horse is truly mighty and powerful!

This place is not suitable for staying for long!

As a martial artist who can live to such an age, how could he be ordinary?

"Disciple, go quickly!"

He called to his disciple who was waiting by his side.

"Yes, Master!"

His disciple also realized that something was wrong, so he bent down and carried Senior Wu on his back, quickly fleeing.

Boom!

Suddenly, the high platform collapsed.

A burst of glassy golden light bloomed, with a terrifying momentum sweeping in all directions.

Figures flew out in all directions from the center of the high platform.

They fell from the sky like dumplings.

"Impossible! How can they be so strong!"

"It's over, I feel like my ribs are broken!"

"What? Your ribs are broken? Great, I can finally seek revenge. Old thief, come and die!"

"..."

On Tianping Mountain, the heroes of the martial arts fell to the ground, and some people even discovered that their enemies seemed to be seriously injured. This was a rare opportunity, so they immediately revealed a ferocious expression and rushed to kill their enemies.

More and more martial arts experts looked in shock at the young man carrying the horse. His terrifying momentum was like a god descending to earth.

The glassy golden light shimmered, and even the horse he was carrying didn't look like an ordinary horse anymore.

Gudong!

"What kind of martial arts is this?"

"How can there be such a powerful master in the world?"

"The Qi Country! Is the rumored master of the Qi Country true?"

"Why don't we have someone like that in Wu Country?"

The heroes of the martial arts were shocked and bewildered.

Meng Chong looked down at the martial arts experts scattered around him, ignoring the people who took the opportunity to kill their enemies. His gaze was cold and stern as he said, "Is there anyone else who wants to capture me, Meng Chong? Come at me!"

Silence!

No one dared to speak.

"Where is the order from the leader?"

Meng Chong continued to ask.

Once he obtained the order from the leader, he could rightfully demand the position of the martial arts lord from Emperor Wu.

Meng Chong acted with reason and evidence, he had to make Emperor Wu convinced.

"It's... with Senior Wu!"

Finally, someone whispered.

Meng Chong swept his gaze, and the old man had run away.

"Old fox!"

With a cold snort, he leaped up with the horse and flew down the mountain.

Halfway there, he saw a bronze token inserted into a large tree.

His mouth twitched. That old man, Senior Wu, could live for so long for a reason.

When he was studying martial arts in Wu Country, he had already heard of this famous figure in the Wu Country martial arts world. He truly was an old fox, with extraordinary insight that ordinary people couldn't compare to.

"This old man!"

Meng Chong reached out and took the leader's order. After descending the mountain, he released the horse.

Then, they set off straight for the capital of Wu Country.

On Tianping Mountain, a group of martial arts experts climbed up in a sorry state, each with lingering fear.

They almost died!

"Hahaha, I finally got my revenge!"

"Meng Chong, you're a good person!"

"Bastard, dare to kill my master, I won't let you off!"

On Tianping Mountain, chaos ensued, and more martial arts experts were greatly shaken.

Are there really experts in this world?

The legendary Martial Dao of Qi Ren, it turns out to be true?

It's not something made up by swindlers?

...

In the capital of Wu Country.

The Emperor of Wu was in a bad mood, trapped in the palace, almost falling ill from frustration.

However, every time he wanted to go on an inspection tour, he was stopped by his ministers.

The ministers were also having a hard time. The servants and subordinates in their mansions were carefully selected, fearing that some scoundrels like Meng Chong might have infiltrated.

Relatives and clan members with bad relationships bit the bullet and directly submitted petitions, asking the emperor to bear witness to the complete severance of ties between them and the emperor.

Not only that.

When traveling, the guards had to be carefully selected, and the carriages or sedan chairs had to be made stronger to prevent arrows from shooting in and killing them.

Even in the capital, every time they attended court, they were on edge, afraid that an assassin would suddenly emerge, sacrificing their lives for revenge.

When did life become so difficult?

It all started with that scoundrel Meng Chong's assassination attempt on the Emperor of Wu.

What's even more infuriating is how the Emperor of Wu's guards let Meng Chong escape!

Recently, there have been rumors that something big happened in Qi Country. The newly appointed Grand Cabinet Minister, the Crown Prince's teacher, the sworn brother of the Qi Emperor, and the grandson of Guo Rongshan, the former Minister of Personnel who was appointed as the Qi Prince, is a powerful Martial Dao expert.

A formidable existence that suppressed the Qi Country's army alone.

Naturally, the ministers of Wu Country didn't believe it.

"It's just that the Qi Emperor is incompetent and has been controlled by Guo Rongshan, so he found this excuse."

"But I heard that Guo Rongshan's grandson, what's his name? He has been obsessed with martial arts novels since he was young, taking them as true stories, and searching for experts everywhere. There are rumors that he has a mental illness."

"Guo Rongshan is truly formidable. He silently took control of the Qi Country's court, and even the Qi Emperor has to consider his opinions."

"Be careful! If our emperor becomes suspicious because of this, our lives will become even more difficult!"

The ministers of Wu Country whispered to each other before the court meeting began.

The Emperor of Wu entered the court with a dark face.

"Has Meng Chong been captured?"

The first words spoken in court were about Meng Chong.

The Minister of Justice, with a brave face, said, "Your Majesty, for the sake of the reward, martial artists from all over have gathered on Tianping Mountain. We believe that Meng Chong will be captured soon."

"You are all useless! The face of Wu Country has been completely lost!"

"A reward of one hundred thousand taels of gold, a three-thousand-year-old mountain ginseng, and ten precious medicines. With such generous rewards, Meng Chong has still not been captured. What use are you to me?"

The Emperor of Wu thundered in anger.

The ministers lowered their heads and looked at their feet, silent. Every court meeting had this scene. Once the emperor finished venting, they could begin discussing state affairs.

They had gotten used to it!

"Why aren't you speaking? Are you all mute?"

The Emperor of Wu roared in anger.

"Your Majesty, take care of your health!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, your health is important!"

The ministers spoke up one after another, but their attitudes were somewhat perfunctory.

It seemed like going through the motions.

After all, it wasn't the first time.

"Besides this, what else can you useless people say? What I want is to capture Meng Chong!"

The Emperor of Wu slammed the table and shouted.

"Emperor of Wu, I have arrived. Are the rewards ready?"

Just then, a voice came from outside the grand hall.

(End of this chapter)

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