Chapter 38

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As the cherry blossoms danced in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

Xiaomeng stood at the classroom door, took a deep breath, and firmly gripped the secret letter from his mother.

In the midst of the curious martial artists, "Jade-Faced Divine Fist" Gu Renyu set up a table in an open space, his face as red as a monkey's bottom.

Moyan Jiumei, known as one of the Nine Beauties of the World, who was rumored to be as cold as ice and as pure as a celestial maiden, took out a copper gong and gently tapped it.

She seemed to have turned into a quail, her pretty little face almost drooping to her chest, muttering something inaudible.

Xiaoyuer chuckled, "What are you saying? Your voice is so low, only mosquitoes can hear you. If you don't attract people, you might just attract a bunch of mosquitoes, which would be a big problem!"

Ping'er whispered to Xiaoran, "Master Xiao, let me do it!"

Xiaoran found it secretly amusing. He really wanted to see what it would be like for this celestial-like person to descend to the mortal world. He said seriously, "Since we're doing business, everyone needs to learn how to attract customers! Don't rush, it will be your turn. This is business, understand? It's business!"

Moyan Jiumei was on the verge of tears, glaring at Xiaoyuer, "Fine, Xiaoyuer, you're really something!"

Xiaoyuer, as if not noticing her murderous gaze, sighed, "If Miss can't do these things, I'll do it! I guess a delicate lady like you can't do business. You might starve to death outside the Moyan Manor because you can't cook!"

If Xiaoyuer wanted to anger someone, he could really drive them to the brink! It was fun to tease this arrogant little girl!

Moyan Jiumei was furious, "Who said I can't do it!"

She then struck the gong loudly and shouted, "Come and see, come and look! Don't miss out as you pass by! In three hours, Master Xiao will present a wonderful story! There's the grand history of the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, the sword and shadow of the martial world, the love and romance of heroes and beauties, the family and country's enmity, and the love and hate of parting!"

After shouting loudly, Moyan Jiumei felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart, and she felt much lighter!

"It doesn't seem that hard. Did Master Xiao lie to me? This is indeed a form of cultivation!"

This poor child didn't realize Xiaoran's mischief and subconsciously gave him a halo.

The martial artists watching from the crowd felt their jaws drop to the ground, unable to believe their eyes.

Is this... really Moyan Jiumei? Not just someone who looks like her?

Moyan Jiumei performing on the street, what's going on?

What's wrong with this world!

The ordinary people who didn't know the martial world were also intrigued. Such a beautiful girl was actually performing, and these people were storytellers. They wanted to see what story they were telling, so they could brag to the villagers when they got home!

Before they knew it, a crowd had gathered around Xiaoran and the others!

Seeing that there were enough people, Xiaoran picked up the teacup offered by Tie Xinlan, took a sip, and struck the table with a wooden clapper.

He said, "Last time, I visited the Great Master Dafang at Putuo Temple.

Master, Master, why can't I find a beautiful wife even though I dress well and am generous?

Great Master Dafang handed me a book.

I suddenly understood, Master, you mean that inner cultivation is important, and there are beautiful women in books. If I read more, I can find a beautiful wife?

Great Master Dafang glanced at me and said, 'Fool, I mean that if you're ugly, you should read more. A toad shouldn't dream of eating a swan!'

Xiaoran casually told a joke he had seen online. The joke was easy to understand and self-deprecating, and the quick-witted people immediately laughed, while the more reserved ones also understood from the laughter of the crowd.

Moyan Jiumei thought to herself, "Great Master Dafang is a great monk, but Master Xiao has portrayed him like this! Master Xiao is really mischievous!"

Xiaoran continued, "So, I worked hard and read more books at home. I read the story of 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' which is a unique copy. I found it very good and thought that sharing it with everyone would be better than keeping it to myself. Let's start the story.

The story takes place in the late Southern Song Dynasty. One day, the sky was filled with heavy snow..."

Xiaoran began his storytelling. He chose the 'Condor Heroes' story because he thought it had a very positive worldview, clear character personalities, and a lively plot, which would appeal to ordinary people.

A good story transcends time!

After the two souls merged, Xiaoran's memory greatly improved, and he could recall every word of the books he had read before!

Xiaoran didn't change the plot of the story, but he modified the martial arts and fighting scenes. He explained each move clearly and in detail, and also explained how to practice them. He had learned a lot of sword techniques from 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer' and could easily incorporate a few moves into the story!

To make it easier for ordinary people to understand and remember, he made it very straightforward and even turned the sword techniques into catchy rhymes!

When he described Qiu Chuji killing the Jin soldiers, the ordinary people were impressed, and the martial artists looked at each other, as if the move was really effective!

Finally, someone couldn't resist and drew their sword, performing the Huashan Sect's 'Golden Goose Soaring Across the Sky' move according to Xiaoran's description.

Although it was quite clumsy, the subtlety of the move was undeniable!

He trembled and said, "This... this is real!"

The breathing of the other martial artists also became heavy!

What is this person trying to do?

Even if someone tried to drive them away, they wouldn't leave!

Xiaoran, excited by his storytelling, also incorporated the martial arts system of the Ancient Continent when describing Guo Jing's training, explaining the cultivation methods of the Body Strengthening stage in detail, including the basic techniques for refining spirit orifices.

The martial artists had various reactions—some were enlightened, some were deep in thought, and their expressions were diverse!

When it was dark, and Xiaoran finished his storytelling, some people wanted to approach him to talk.

Xiaoxian Zhang Jing and Tie Xinlan politely turned them away.

On the second day, the number of people coming to listen to Xiaoran's storytelling doubled, and on the third day, it doubled again with martial artists!

The ordinary people were squeezed out, but Xiaoran only allowed first-come, first-served seating and had Xiaoxian drive away the martial artists who wanted to clear the area.

The ordinary people, seeing the high-flying martial artists so enthusiastic, knew it was something good. Even if they couldn't learn it themselves, they could teach their children at home, which was also a good thing!

Some villages even pooled money to hire students to copy down the stories Xiaoran told!

...

On the tenth day after Xiaoran started his storytelling!

Huang Feng, with a pilgrim's heart, came to the place where Xiaoran was telling stories!

He arrived very early, at the third watch of the night, but to his surprise, there were already people sitting there at the second watch!

Here, he saw a familiar face, his third senior brother, Han Chao!

They were both disciples of the Huangshan Sect, and his martial arts had always been slightly inferior to Han Chao. However, after accidentally hearing Xiaoran's storytelling and memorizing it, he practiced every night and finally mastered the Hengshan Sect's 'Thousand Changes Cloudy Mist Thirteen Swords'!

He defeated Han Chao with one move!

To his surprise, Han Chao also knew about this place. When Han Chao saw him, a look of resentment flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly, "I wondered why Junior Brother Huang's sword skills had improved so much. It turns out you found such a good place. Not telling me about it is really not brotherly!"

As they were talking, a tall figure with a long saber on his back approached from a distance.

Both of them recognized him and exclaimed, "Iron Saber Tie Rulong, Chief Escort Tie!"

This person was as famous as Shen Qinghong in his time, a top-notch expert in the martial world, and he had come to listen to Xiaoran's storytelling!

Tie Rulong glanced at the two of them and said, "I heard the master here likes quiet. Don't make a commotion!"

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