Chapter 3

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At the highest point of Wulei Mountain, the summit, is the Master Hall. To the east are the disciples' residences, to the south are the training grounds, and to the west is where the Wulei Sect entertains guests.

The Holy Maiden of the Sun, Long Danni, lives here.

This small palace is entirely under the control of the Sun Sect. The maidservants within the high walls are all people Long Danni brought from the sect. At the entrance, two experts of the Sun Sect stand guard.

These two men are tall and muscular, with broad backs and tiger-like waists. The veins on their exposed forearms bulge like black earthworms, indicating they have reached the peak of the fourth level of martial arts, Iron Bone.

Such experts can easily pull four divine arm bows with their strength. A single punch can shatter stone and kill an elephant, let alone tigers and leopards.

The two men held their wrists on their swords, their eyes alert, and their gazes sharp. It seemed that at the slightest provocation, they would draw their swords and cut down their opponent.

Lin Xi steadied himself and immediately walked over, bowing and speaking sincerely:

"Two senior brothers of the Sun Sect, I am Lin Xi, the young master of the Wulei Sect. I seek an audience with the Holy Maiden. Please inform her for me."

"Hmm?"

The two men glanced at Lin Xi, their eyes showing disdain, as if a lion was looking at a sheep under its paw. They naturally recognized Lin Xi.

The Wulei Sect was not as powerful as the Sun Sect, and Lin Xi, a waste, was not taken seriously by them. However, as Lin Xi said, he was still the young master of the Wulei Sect. Despite their disdain, they had to give the Wulei Sect some face.

"It's you."

One of the guards, with a hint of contempt in his eyes, said:

"Wait here. I will inform her, but whether the Holy Maiden will see you is uncertain."

"The Holy Maiden will definitely see me."

Lin Xi's attitude became even more sincere:

"Please tell her that I am here for the matter from last time. I hope to apologize to her in person and present her with a gift as compensation. — Just convey this message to the Holy Maiden when you see her."

Lin Xi said confidently.

The two guards looked at each other, seeing the doubt in each other's eyes, but they still nodded and said, "Alright, wait here. We'll be back soon."

One of the guards quickly walked inside.

...

Inside the small palace, the corridors were layered. In the center was a grand hall, where the Holy Maiden of the Sun resided. The hall was spacious and clean, with bright stone slabs and exquisite carvings, exuding a grand atmosphere.

As one moved further inside, layers of white curtains hung from the beams above, all adorned with golden sun patterns, giving off a sense of sanctity and nobility.

The hall was filled with a sweet fragrance. Five old women with wrinkled skin and white hair sat cross-legged on the ground. Opposite them, a girl of extraordinary beauty, as if she had stepped out of a painting, lay lazily on a sandalwood long chair.

This girl was about eighteen or nineteen years old, in the prime of her youth. Her hair was black and shiny, held in place by a purple long pin, and then softly fell to her chest. Her jade-like face, her slender and white chest, and her long, straight legs all revealed her outstanding beauty.

This girl was the Holy Maiden of the Sun, Long Danni.

She wore a white silk dress, with a golden flame on her chest representing the Sun Sect, making her face even more noble and sacred. Her every movement exuded an irresistible charm.

"Miss, Lin Xi is just a small pawn, not worth wasting time on. The elders of the sect have already spoken, urging us to return quickly to participate in the hunt in the Beast Mountain Range. The sect has discovered several beasts that have formed inner cores, which are highly beneficial for cultivation. If we return late, the other Holy Maidens might get there first. Why waste time on that small thing?"

One of the old women said. Despite her age, she was spirited and sharp-eyed, as if she could dig out a person's flesh with a single glance.

"That's right, Miss. Your status is far above that of a small thing. If you want to punish that boy, we can do it for you. There's no need to lower yourself for such a waste. — The so-called gift is just an excuse. What could such a lowly person offer? In my opinion, there's no need to see him. Just have the guards send him away."

Another old woman chimed in, her face stern, her voice like a snake slithering.

"You don't need to say more. I have my own plans. Such a small, timid thing, with no backbone, is not worth my attention. What interests me is the third elder of the Wulei Sect, Lin Xi's aunt."

Long Danni's fingers, like jade onions, held a jade pendant, tapping lightly. Her eyes sparkled with a calculating look:

"The Wulei Sect's master, Lin Xiong, once met the Princess Yangyang of the Great Liang Dynasty. They became a couple. Later, when the Great Liang Dynasty was destroyed, there was news that the emperor gave the treasure as a dowry to Princess Yangyang. This time, I am working with the second elder of the Wulei Sect, Meng Jun, to frame that small thing. Although I want to control the Wulei Sect to increase my capital in the sect's internal struggles, the main reason is for that treasure."

"Miss, with all due respect, the current royal family, although they have many powerful royal martial arts, still falls short compared to our sect. It cannot be called a treasure. I don't understand why Miss would go to such lengths for a so-called royal martial art."

The old woman sitting in the center said. She wore a green jade ring on her left thumb, indicating her high status.

"The current royal family is not the same as the ancient one."

Long Danni's eyes sparkled with a hint of insight.

The old women and the serving maids were all shocked. The current royal family was indeed in decline, but the royal families of ancient times were far beyond the reach of the current sects. The most powerful royal family in legend even unified all the sects and schools. The emperor of the royal family, known as the Holy Emperor, was worshipped by heaven and earth.

The most powerful martial art in legend was the Holy Emperor's martial art! It was known as the most powerful royal martial art!

Later, the ancient world was destroyed, and the powerful royal family also disappeared.

However, there were always rumors that the Holy Emperor's martial art had not been lost. Instead, it was passed down with other treasures of the ancient royal families to the treasuries of various royal families.

Among these treasures, some were the martial arts of other powerful figures from the ancient royal family, and some were just ordinary paintings. But only one was the Holy Emperor's martial art!

For the Holy Emperor's martial art, countless bloody battles have been fought in the martial world. Many royal families were even destroyed by sects for this reason.

However, most of the so-called Holy Emperor's martial arts in the sect world were just rumors. Occasionally, one would be found, but it was just the martial art of a powerful figure from a certain royal family. The true treasure remained elusive.

"Princess Yangyang and Lin Xiong got married, and soon after, she disappeared. Later, Lin Xiong also died. I originally thought that the treasure would fall into Lin Xi's hands. However, from the situation that day, if it had really fallen into his hands, he wouldn't have been such a waste. For so many years, Lin Xiong has been very secretive about this matter. Now, the only one who knows the truth is the third elder of the Wulei Sect."

Long Danni's voice was clear, and her beautiful face showed a keen insight:

"Lin Xi, that waste, doesn't have the courage to see me. The one who really wants to see me is probably that third elder. She wants to save her nephew, and this is the only chance."

"Miss is wise. We old servants misunderstood. We will follow Miss's instructions."

The five old women exchanged glances:

"However, the deal with the second elder, Meng Jun, must be completed. And for Miss's reputation, this boy cannot be left alive."

"Of course. Once I get what I want, I will break his qi sea and throw him out. I have already arranged with Meng Jun to expel him from the sect at the next elder meeting. This boy has disgraced my reputation, and even though it was our plan, he cannot be left alive. Afterward, I will personally take his head to settle this matter!"

Although Long Danni was as beautiful as a fairy, her words were sinister and ruthless, showing no mercy.

Long Danni waved her hand, and the guard at the door understood, walking out.

...

Lin Xi was completely unaware of what was happening in the hall. He didn't know that the Holy Maiden of the Sun had set her sights on his background.

"Go in. The Holy Maiden is waiting for you."

The guard quickly came out, his face expressionless.

Lin Xi nodded and followed the guard inside.

Passing through the layers of curtains in the hall, Lin Xi immediately saw two beautiful maidservants surrounding a beautiful girl lying on a chair. On both sides were several old women with sinister expressions.

Although Lin Xi had a preconceived notion about the Holy Maiden of the Sun, he had to admit that she had the beauty that could make the gods envious.

"Lin Xi of the Wulei Sect, I pay my respects to the Holy Maiden."

Lin Xi steadied himself and walked forward.

"Put down the item, and you can leave."

Long Danni extended her jade-like fingers and tapped the sandalwood table in front of her, indicating that Lin Xi should put down the item. Although she was lying lazily, her demeanor was arrogant, and her gaze was condescending, as if she were the one standing and speaking.

Lin Xi did not expect Long Danni to get straight to the point so quickly. Although he was annoyed by her arrogant attitude, he quickly said:

"I can hand over the item, but before that, I hope you can agree to one condition."

At these words, the room fell into a dead silence.

The old women, who had been half-asleep, opened their eyes, their faces showing a sinister smile, as if they were looking at a doomed prey.

Long Danni was also taken aback, but she quickly recovered and said with a sneer:

"Hmph! You, a mere ant, don't even know your place, and you dare to make demands! — Aunt Li and Aunt Gui, break his legs, search him, and throw him out."

Long Danni, in a moment, decided to cripple Lin Xi.

"You are courting death!"

The two old women, with their wrinkled skin and white hair, smiled sinisterly and walked forward. Their iron-like hands clicked, making a terrifying sound.

"What a vicious woman!"

Lin Xi's eyes flashed with anger. The woman before him, though beautiful, was a snake in the grass.

"Wait!"

Lin Xi immediately stepped forward and shouted:

"Fine, I will hand over the item. But I hope to hand it over personally to show my sincerity!"

Long Danni's eyes flickered, and she waved her hand, saying disdainfully:

"Those who understand the times are wise. You have finally learned. — Step back!"

The two old women laughed sinisterly and stepped back.

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