Chapter 44

Yelv Hongji asked Xiaofeng, "Who is he, and why is he so audacious?"

Wang Yue had indeed frightened him just now, killing nearly ten thousand Liao soldiers as if it were nothing. Such martial arts were simply not of this world.

Xiaofeng said, "Your Majesty, this person is named Wang Yue. In the martial world of the Song Dynasty, his status is extremely high, and he also possesses wealth that rivals that of a nation."

Yelv Hongji suddenly remembered. A few years ago, he received intelligence that a Song Dynasty Han named Wang Yue was going to accept the challenge of Southern Murong. At that time, he was still lamenting why such a talent was not born in the Liao Dynasty.

"Xiaofeng, your martial arts are also rare in the world. How do you compare to this Wang Yue?" Yelv Hongji asked.

He truly hoped that Xiaofeng could defeat Wang Yue.

Xiaofeng looked at the ground covered with corpses and shook his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I am not as good as Wang Yue."

Although Xiaofeng's martial arts were also at the Grandmaster level, in a battle with a large army, he could kill at most three to four thousand people before his true qi would be exhausted, leading to his death. To kill nearly ten thousand people like Wang Yue, he absolutely could not do it.

This was the difference between internal martial arts and true qi.

The blood and innate energy of internal martial artists were extremely durable, more so than true qi.

Yelv Hongji then wanted to recruit Wang Yue to the Liao Dynasty: "I wonder if we can bring this Wang Yue to our Liao Dynasty. Xiaofeng, you know Wang Yue and have a good relationship with him. If you can bring Wang Yue under our Liao's command, high office, rich rewards, money, and women, he can choose whatever he wants."

Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Yue is Han, and he will never join our Liao Dynasty. Moreover, Wang Yue does not like being an official. The Song Dynasty court has tried to recruit Wang Yue several times, but he has always refused."

A cold light flashed in Yelv Hongji's eyes, "Alas, such a talent, it's a pity he cannot be used by us. What a pity."

Wang Yue was now a must-kill for Yelv Hongji.

Wang Yue's martial arts were too powerful, and he had a hostile attitude towards the Liao Dynasty. No army could stop him. Yelv Hongji feared that if he went to sleep, his head would be separated from his body the next day.

"Wang Yue is too dangerous, he must die," Yelv Hongji thought to himself.

...

Wang Yue left the Liao army and headed south. When he reached the Song-Liao border, he stopped to rest.

At this point, Wang Yue's blood and energy were only half left.

"Entering a large army to fight is really dangerous. If my power is exhausted, even a god cannot save me. I can't do such things anymore," Wang Yue thought to himself.

No internal martial artist would dare to enter a large army to fight.

It was only because Wang Yue had a deep foundation and had reached the late stage of the Transformation Level that he took the risk in a fit of extreme anger, hoping to kill the Liao cavalry commander.

If Wang Yue had regained his calm, he would definitely avoid such a situation again.

Even if he wanted to kill the commander in a large army, he would wait until he reached the Pill Level.

Wang Yue stood in a horse stance, regulating his blood and energy, and thought to himself, "Although I didn't kill Murong Bo this time, it wasn't a complete loss. My martial arts have improved significantly, and I am now at the half-step Pill Level. My current realm is no less than a half-step Grandmaster like Li Qiushui. Once my internal martial arts reach the Pill Level, I will start cultivating true qi, which will surely push my martial arts to a higher level."

In addition to the improvement in his martial arts, Wang Yue also gained a divine bow and seven arrows, which were also remarkable treasures.

...

Half a month later, Wang Yue finally returned to Wang Family Village.

"Wang Yue, did you find the murderer?" A Bi asked.

During the days Wang Yue was away, she was the most worried. However, her martial arts were only at the first-class level, far below that of a Grandmaster. Even if she had gone with Wang Yue, she would not have been able to help and would have only been a burden.

Wang Yue nodded and said, "I found him. Unfortunately, he escaped. The one who killed Shan Ge and the steward and stole the formula was really Yan Longyuan. My lightness skills were not as good as his, and he escaped through a tunnel."

A Bi comforted him, "Wang Yue, Yan Longyuan will eventually show up. When he does, we can find him. By the way, Wang Yue, the lady from Manhua Manor came to see your father several times."

Wang Yue was surprised. The lady? That must be Wang Yuyan's mother, Li Qingluo.

What did she come for?

Wang Yue nodded and said, "I see, I understand."

A Bi suddenly smiled, "Wang Yue, I'm pregnant."

Wang Yue was shocked, then overjoyed, "A Bi, what did you say? You're pregnant? That's wonderful. I'm going to be a father."

When Kang Min was pregnant, Wang Yue felt only helplessness and no joy.

But when he heard that A Bi was pregnant, he was truly excited.

He was going to be a father.

"Good, I was planning to go out again, but since you're pregnant, I'll stay and take care of you," Wang Yue said, holding A Bi's hand happily.

...

Manhua Manor.

Wang Yuyan was locked in a room, shouting loudly, "Mother, let me out. I won't leave the manor again, and I won't look for my cousin."

Wang Yuyan and Duan Yu had been searching for Murong Fu for months but found no trace of him. In despair, they returned to Manhua Manor.

Li Qingluo sneered, "You still think about that rebel Murong Fu? I've told you before, Murong Fu wants to rebel and restore his Great Yan Kingdom. He dreams of being an emperor, and if you follow him, you'll end up dead. While you were away, your grandmother came to the manor."

Wang Yuyan exclaimed, "Ah, I know I have a grandmother, but I have no memory of her."

"Did your grandmother come? What did she come for, and why didn't she see me?" Wang Yuyan asked.

Li Qingluo said, "Your grandmother has already left. But she has betrothed you to Wang Yue. I have already had Wang Yue's father come to the manor to propose. Once Wang Yue returns, you will be married."

Wang Yuyan was shocked, "Mother, how can you do this? You're marrying me to Wang Yue? I love my cousin, I won't marry, I'd rather die than marry."

Li Qingluo was angry, "This isn't my decision, it's your grandmother's. Wang Yue's martial arts are stronger than Murong Fu's, he is younger, and his family is wealthier. He is also more handsome. In what way is he not a match for you, Wang Yuyan? This time, you will marry, whether you like it or not."

"Mother, I won't marry," Wang Yuyan said, tears streaming down her face, "I'd rather die than marry."

Li Qingluo sternly said, "Wang Yuyan, being with Murong Fu is courting death. Do you want to drag the hundreds of people in the manor to their graves with you?"

...

When Wang Yue met his father, Wang Danhe, he received a shocking piece of news.

"What, Father, you proposed to Manhua Manor?" Wang Yue was surprised.

He didn't expect that after one trip, he would have to get married again, and to Wang Yuyan.

Wang Danhe nodded, "Yes. I saw the girl from Manhua Manor, and she is very beautiful, even prettier than A Bi. She would be a perfect match for our family. Manhua Manor is also a prominent family in Suzhou, and it's a good match for our family. I even used 200,000 taels of silver as the dowry."

Wang Yue thought, "Using 200,000 taels for the dowry, you're really generous."

Although Wang Yue didn't care about money, 200,000 taels was still a lot.

But Wang Yue didn't say anything, as the Wang family was not short of money.

"Father, you should have at least discussed this with me. You suddenly arranged a marriage for me, and I'm confused. Does Yuyan agree?" Wang Yue asked.

Wang Danhe glared at him, "I am your father, why can't I make this decision? Do I need to discuss it with you? You're always running around outside, where could I find you? By the time you return, the opportunity will be gone. Why wouldn't Yuyan agree? Her mother agreed, and she has no say in the matter. Don't you know about 'parents' command, matchmaker's word'? You stay at home and get married."

...

Seven days later, on a lucky day, Wang Yue and Wang Yuyan were married in Wang Family Village.

When Li Qingluo found Wang Yue, he had not yet taken off his red wedding robe.

"What does Mother-in-law need from me?" Wang Yue asked.

Li Qingluo looked at Wang Yue and nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, you are indeed a fine match for our Yuyan. Marrying Yuyan to you was actually your grandmother's idea. Your grandmother has a mortal enemy, a person with extremely high martial arts. She hopes you can join her to kill this person."

Isn't Yuyan's grandmother Li Qiushui? Li Qiushui's mortal enemy is only one person, Tian Shan Tonglao.

Wang Yue was surprised. He and Li Qiushui teaming up against Tian Shan Tonglao?

Regardless of how much Li Qiushui's internal martial arts would improve, when the time came, Tian Shan Tonglao and Xuzhu might not be able to resist her. If he joined Li Qiushui, would Tian Shan Tonglao and Xuzhu have any chance of survival?

Wang Yue thought to himself, "Indeed, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Marrying Yuyan means I have to team up with Li Qiushui to kill Tian Shan Tonglao. What kind of deal is this? I have no grudge against Tian Shan Tonglao, and it doesn't make sense to kill her. I'll just avoid Li Qiushui."

Wang Yue had his own plans.

...

Wang Yuyan came to Wang Yue's study and saw a room full of books.

Most were medical and miscellaneous books, with only a few basic qi cultivation methods and third-rate true qi cultivation techniques related to martial arts.

Compared to the collection at Manhua Manor, it was far inferior.

A Bi walked to Wang Yuyan and said, "Cousin, this is Wang Yue's study. These books are all basic, with no profound techniques, not comparable to those at Manhua Manor or Yanziwu."

Wang Yue focused on the basics when reading books, and for profound martial arts secrets, he only referenced the concepts behind their creation.

Wang Yuyan smiled, "Having so many basic books is not bad. By the way, A Bi, why don't I see any internal martial arts techniques?"

A Bi smiled, "Cousin, Wang Yue no longer records the Transformation and Pill Level cultivation methods. If you want the Ming and An Level techniques, I can get you a book right now."

Wang Yuyan shook her head, smiling awkwardly, "No need. I already know the Ming and An Level cultivation methods."

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