Chapter 40

The *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong* technique has been something Wang Yue has longed for a long time. However, the only person who possesses the complete technique is Li Qiushui.

Wang Yue carefully examined the *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong* and thought to himself, "This Xiao Wu Xiang Gong is indeed powerful, almost pushing the Daoist internal energy to its limits."

Wang Yue speculated that the power of the *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong* might even surpass that of the *Beiming Shen Gong*.

Wang Yue resisted the temptation and did not immediately start practicing the Xiao Wu Xiang Gong. His current ambition is immense; he wants to reach the Dan Qi level in internal boxing before starting to practice internal energy.

With a strong foundation, Wang Yue believes that once he masters the internal energy, he will achieve a height unprecedented in history.

Wang Yue has cultivated a miraculous mental strength, with an astonishing memory that has reached the level of photographic recall.

Now, if he were to compete in memory with Wang Yuyan, he would not lose, and might even be superior.

"Wang Yue, take good care of this *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong*. This is an extraordinary martial arts manual, comparable to the *Yijin Jing* of Shaolin Temple." Wang Yue handed the *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong* to A Bi, "If one day your internal boxing skills no longer improve, you can start practicing this *Xiao Wu Xiang Gong*. I believe you will gain new insights. Even if you don't become a Grandmaster, you can still reach the Master level."

A Bi took the manual and nodded, "Brother Wang Yue, I will."

Wang Yue arranged the matters at home and set off northward.

This time, Wang Yue is heading to the Liao Dynasty to find the murderer.

...

Li Qiushui walked to the lakeside, stepping on the water waves towards the Mantra Mountain Villa.

Many people by the lake saw Li Qiushui's incredible lightness skill and exclaimed that a fairy had descended, quickly kneeling in worship.

Mantra Mountain Villa.

"A Luo."

Li Qingluo, who was reading a book in the room, suddenly heard a voice.

Her hand trembled slightly, and she was shocked, "Mother? Mother, is that you?"

A white figure suddenly appeared in front of Li Qingluo.

Li Qingluo saw Li Qiushui, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Mother, you finally came to see your daughter. It has been more than ten years since you left."

Li Qiushui's appearance had not changed at all in the past ten years, and Li Qingluo immediately recognized the white-clothed, masked woman as her mother.

Li Qiushui smiled, "A Luo, after more than ten years, you have become even more beautiful. Seeing that you are doing well, I am relieved."

Li Qiushui looked at Li Qingluo, as if seeing her younger self.

"Mother, will you leave again after this visit?"

Li Qingluo asked. She wanted Li Qiushui to stay at the Mantra Mountain Villa.

Li Qiushui shook her head, "This time I came south to handle some matters. Now that they are done, I passed by Suzhou to see you. I will return to Xixia in a couple of days."

"Oh." Hearing that Li Qiushui was leaving again, Li Qingluo's spirits fell.

"A Luo, how much do you know about Wang Yue?" Li Qiushui asked.

A few years ago, Li Qiushui heard Wang Yue's name in Xixia. At that time, Wang Yue had just defeated Murong Fu, and his reputation was unparalleled. However, in the following years, Wang Yue's reputation in the martial world diminished, and many people had not even heard of his name.

Now, when people talk about the Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall, the first person they think of is not Wang Yue, but the boxing master Wang Shan.

Wang Shan's death brought many martial artists from the Suzhou area to Wangjia Village for the funeral.

Even representatives from the Beggar Sect and Shaolin Temple came.

Li Qingluo was puzzled why Li Qiushui asked about Wang Yue, but she still answered, "Mother, I don't know much about Wang Yue. In recent years, he has managed Wangjia Village well and founded the Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall, which has gained some reputation in the Jiangnan martial world. However, in these years, he has been low-key, busy with his father's illness. Now, Wang Shan and Wang He have more reputation in the martial world than Wang Yue."

The martial world is like this, with new generations surpassing the old.

No matter how great a hero or how loud a reputation, they cannot withstand the passage of time.

"Wang Yue's martial arts are very high, probably not inferior to Murong Fu," Li Qingluo said finally.

Li Qiushui sneered, "Wang Yue's martial arts are not just high, but terrifyingly high. I just had a confrontation with him, and although neither of us used our full strength, I fear I cannot defeat him. Murong Fu's martial arts are definitely not stronger than Wang Yue's."

"However, this time I also gained something significant. I obtained Wang Yue's internal boxing technique," Li Qiushui took out the internal boxing manual.

"Internal boxing?" Li Qingluo asked, "Mother, I already have the internal boxing manual here."

Li Qingluo's internal boxing manual was taken from Wang Yuyan.

"Hmm?" Li Qiushui asked, "Where did you get your manual? Show it to me."

Li Qiushui took Li Qingluo's manual and carefully examined it, then compared it with the one she had.

"It seems that Wang Yue did not deceive me," Li Qiushui said, "Although the content of the two manuals is roughly the same, the one I have is more detailed and the cultivation method is more complete. Your manual has some unreasonable parts, so it seems that this manual was written a few years ago."

Li Qiushui was in a good mood. This internal boxing is very powerful, and after reaching the Dark Qi level, she could use the Dark Qi to remove the scars on her face.

"A Luo, where is Yuyan?"

Li Qiushui asked, "When I left, Yuyan was just two or three years old, hehe."

Li Qingluo's eyes darkened, "She left the Mantra Mountain Villa and probably went to find her cousin Murong Fu. That girl, as she grew up, became more and more disobedient."

"A Luo, I plan to marry Yuyan to Wang Yue," Li Qiushui suddenly said.

"Ah?"

Li Qingluo was surprised, "Mother, why do you have such a plan?"

Wang Yue's current status is a good match for Wang Yuyan, but Wang Yue already has a wife, which makes Li Qiushui somewhat reluctant.

Li Qiushui said, "A Luo, you know that Mother has a mortal enemy. I dream of killing her, but her martial arts are superior to mine. When I encounter her, I can only run for my life. But if Wang Yue helps me, I have a 100% chance of killing her. And marrying Yuyan to Wang Yue is not a bad match."

Li Qingluo thought for a moment and nodded, "I will leave it to Mother."

Li Qingluo did not want Wang Yuyan to be entangled with Murong Fu. Murong Fu's constant thoughts of restoring the kingdom are too dangerous. If the court found out, it could lead to the extermination of the family.

"Yuyan absolutely cannot be with Murong Fu, whether for Yuyan or for the Mantra Mountain Villa," Li Qingluo thought.

"Good, then you go and handle this. Once you find Yuyan, arrange her marriage to Wang Yue. I will go into seclusion for two days to practice internal boxing," Li Qiushui said, "Do not disturb me during these two days."

"Yes, Mother," Li Qingluo nodded.

...

In a small town to the north of the Song Dynasty, two beautiful women arrived today.

A young girl in white held a sharp single-edged knife, and another woman wore light green clothes.

Both women were of extraordinary beauty. These two were A Zhu and Xiao Huan, who had just left Wangjia Village.

"A Zhu, let's eat something," Xiao Huan said.

A Zhu smiled, "Xiao Huan, don't call me Miss. I am just a little maid in the Murong family."

A Zhu is A Bi's sister, and Xiao Huan is A Bi's personal maid, so she naturally called A Zhu "Miss."

Xiao Huan nodded, "Alright, I will call you A Zhu sister."

A Zhu and Xiao Huan entered an inn.

After ordering the dishes, Xiao Huan said while eating, "A Zhu sister, we are now at the northernmost part of the Song Dynasty. If we continue, we will enter the Liao territory. It will be difficult to find Hero Xiao if we keep searching aimlessly. I think we need to come up with another plan."

A Zhu sighed, "Xiao Huan, why don't you go back to Wangjia Village first? I will find Brother Xiao on my own."

Xiao Huan shook her head, "That's not possible. I promised the Lady to protect your safety."

Suddenly...

"Ha ha, what a surprise, there are two beautiful girls here. Not bad, today I, Zhaixingzi, have hit the jackpot."

At this moment, a strangely dressed middle-aged man entered with several oddly dressed people.

This man was Zhaixingzi, the eldest disciple of the Xingxiu Sect.

The surrounding diners, seeing Zhaixingzi and his group, knew they were not to be provoked. They dared to be angry but not to speak, and their eyes were filled with sympathy for A Zhu and Xiao Huan.

A flash of cold light appeared in Xiao Huan's eyes.

On this journey, Xiao Huan had killed many people, including two top martial artists.

"Where did these stray dogs come from, barking here and affecting our appetite? Get lost!"

Xiao Huan said calmly, but the word "get lost" sounded like a thunderclap in Zhaixingzi's ears.

Zhaixingzi's face changed slightly, and he sneered, "I didn't expect the little beauty to have martial arts. This makes me even more interested."

Zhaixingzi struck a palm at Xiao Huan, his true qi tinged with a faint green, clearly using poison.

Xiao Huan's lips curled slightly, sensing the strange smell in the air, knowing that Zhaixingzi had used poison, and immediately decided to kill him.

"Looking for death!"

Xiao Huan shouted.

"Clang!"

The single-edged knife was drawn, transforming into a silver light. The blade cut through the air like water. This was the first move of the Bagua Knife Technique from the Bagua Palm of internal boxing, "Draw the Knife to Cut the Water."

"Thud"

The blade sliced through Zhaixingzi's wrist, severing his tendons.

"Ah..." Zhaixingzi let out a painful cry.

"Eldest Brother!" The Xingxiu Sect disciples shouted in terror. They did not expect a little girl like Xiao Huan to have such high martial arts, and for their eldest brother to be disabled in one move.

Xiao Huan placed the single-edged knife on Zhaixingzi's neck and sneered, "If any of you take a step forward, he dies!"