Chapter 68

Thank you to the book friend for the tip again.

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"I have an eagle to guide me."

Xiao Yuling smiled and said, "You can't run. I did something to you just now, sprinkling 'Thousand Mile Fragrance.' Even if you are dozens of miles away, you won't escape the eagle's tracking."

Although Liang Wenjing was hiding, he didn't expect this move from Xiao Yuling and felt utterly discouraged.

"What kind of martial arts did Gongyang Yu teach you?"

Xiao Yuling smiled and said, "I want to see it."

Liang Wenjing exclaimed, "Ah!" and looked behind Xiao Yuling, calling out, "Mr. Gongyang."

Xiao Yuling was startled, turned back, and saw nothing but empty space. Realizing he had been tricked, she turned around again to see Liang Wenjing sprinting away.

Xiao Yuling was furious, leaped forward, and struck Liang Wenjing's neck with a palm. However, Liang Wenjing's body swayed, and he stepped aside, causing her palm to miss by a hair. She was taken aback and instantly kicked seven times, aiming at his vital points.

Liang Wenjing took three steps forward and three steps back, like a leaf dancing in the wind amidst Xiao Yuling's storm of kicks. After the seven kicks, not a single one touched his clothes.

"Interesting."

Xiao Yuling giggled, extended her arms, and unleashed the "Ruyi Illusory Demon Hands." Her jade-like hands transformed in countless ways, instantly enveloping Liang Wenjing.

Liang Wenjing felt Xiao Yuling's hands flying all around, like a celestial being scattering flowers, making him dizzy and disoriented. In his panic, he was struck on the shoulder and fell back four feet.

"Is that all?"

Xiao Yuling pouted and said, "Gongyang Yu is just so-so."

Suddenly, she saw Liang Wenjing lying on the ground, motionless, and said, "Boy, I know my moves are measured; don't try to fake death to fool me."

"You're wrong."

Liang Wenjing mumbled, his face pressed against the dirt.

Xiao Yuling was puzzled and asked, "What's wrong?"

Liang Wenjing got up, squatted down, and cupped his chin, pondering, "It's really wrong."

Li Wuchang, who had been following from a distance, knew that Liang Wenjing was contemplating the Sancai Guanyuan Palm. In his panic, he clearly hadn't fully utilized the power of the three steps.

"What are you up to now?"

Xiao Yuling was quite impatient, her figure flickering as she pointed her delicate finger at Liang Wenjing's "Ruanma" acupoint.

However, Liang Wenjing had grasped some of the principles of the three steps. Despite the girl's punches and kicks, he instantly countered with five moves, his figure like a ghost, making her attacks miss every time.

Xiao Yuling gradually realized the situation was not good. She unleashed her full strength, her attacks like a storm, putting Liang Wenjing in constant danger. A gust of palm wind hit his chest, nearly suffocating him. His feet stumbled, and his vital points were all within the reach of Xiao Yuling's hands.

In this critical moment, Liang Wenjing cast aside all distractions, focusing on how to find a glimmer of hope. Unconsciously, he aligned with the principle of "meeting with the mind, not the eyes," and his mind became as clear as a mirror, allowing him to see through Xiao Yuling's intentions.

Then, Liang Wenjing used his righteous energy to break through Xiao Yuling's "Xuanyin Liheshen Gong," sealing her acupoints. However, he himself was not unscathed, feeling a sharp pain in his ribs, indicating a broken bone.

In this situation, Liang Wenjing could have done anything to Xiao Yuling, whether to kill or maim her, but he felt a sense of pity and released her acupoints.

Li Wuchang was speechless. Even if Xiao Yuling was beautiful, she was still the enemy. Letting a tiger return to the mountain was unwise.

As soon as Xiao Yuling's acupoints were released, she suddenly extended her index finger and swiftly pointed at Liang Wenjing's "Taiyuan" acupoint, immobilizing him.

Xiao Yuling did not harm Liang Wenjing but realigned his broken bone and used two twigs to bind it through his clothes.

Suddenly, a sharp bird call echoed from the sky. Xiao Yuling's expression changed, and she frowned slightly, muttering, "This feathered beast is really a nuisance, revealing my whereabouts."

As she spoke, a black shadow darted like the wind, and Xiao Leng stopped in front of them, his face expressionless.

The vulture landed on his shoulder. Xiao Leng took out a piece of meat, tossed it, and the vulture caught it, swallowing it in one bite, then spread its wings and flew away.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Leng said, "You are too capricious." Xiao Yuling pouted and ignored him.

Xiao Leng stammered a few times, looked at Liang Wenjing, and frowned, "You are here... very good!" He took a step toward Liang Wenjing.

"Do you want to kill him?"

Xiao Yuling sneered.

Xiao Leng said, "Of course. Whether he is real or fake, he must be killed."

Xiao Yuling said, "But he is injured. Isn't it unfair to kill him?"

Xiao Leng said, "Even if he were not injured, would he be my match?"

"Perhaps not."

Xiao Yuling glanced at the ashen-faced Liang Wenjing and asked Xiao Leng, "Tell me, how many moves do you think it would take to kill him?"

"One strike is enough!"

Xiao Leng said coldly.

Xiao Yuling giggled, "Fine, let's make a bet—If he were not injured, I bet he could last at least three moves against your 'Hai Ruo Dao.'"

Xiao Leng's eyes glowed with a fierce light, "Are you underestimating me?"

"Enough talk, do you dare to bet?"

"How could I not?" Xiao Leng's pride was stirred.

"What if you lose? What then?"

"How could I lose?" Xiao Leng was very confident, "If I lose, I will spare his life and never step foot in Central China again."

Saying this, he looked at Liang Wenjing and frowned, "But his injuries..."

"Wait until he recovers, won't that do?"

Xiao Yuling said nonchalantly.

Xiao Leng was angry, "How unreasonable! I need to enter Sichuan tomorrow. How can I wait for him to recover? Forget it, one strike to kill him is simpler."

"Aren't you afraid he will recover and lose to me?"

Xiao Yuling smiled slyly.

Xiao Leng was speechless, paused for a moment, and said, "Fine, I'll take him with me. Once he recovers, I'll take his life. But if I lose, you must obey me from now on."

Xiao Yuling smiled, "Fine."

Xiao Leng took out a jade bottle from his pocket and sternly ordered Liang Wenjing, "Open your mouth."

Liang Wenjing hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth. Xiao Leng flicked his wrist, and a red dot shot into his mouth.

"Fool, don't forget to thank my senior brother for the 'Xueyu Longyang Pill.' It's a holy medicine for healing injuries."

Xiao Yuling said, looking at Liang Wenjing.

Xiao Leng's face turned ashen, and he coldly snorted, turning and walking away.

Xiao Leng, Xiao Yuling, and Liang Wenjing traversed mountains and valleys, choosing the most dangerous and remote paths.

Li Wuchang followed behind, trying not to be detected by Xiao Leng and avoiding the vulture in the sky. It was difficult, but he didn't lose them.

On the journey, the three of them walked and stopped frequently. Liang Wenjing's stories were endless, and whenever he reached a humorous part, Xiao Yuling would laugh heartily. The two of them chatted and laughed, enjoying the journey immensely.

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