Ask Wudang Chapter 006

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No one knew how Kong Zhi felt.

Of course, even if someone knew, they would probably just laugh it off.

Next, Zhang Cui Shan competed with Yin Li Ting, and Yin Li Ting competed with Mo Sheng Gu. Each of them displayed extraordinary talent and ability. Although Ye Qing Feng’s brilliance preceded them, their matches seemed a bit dull, but at least they allowed the various guests to witness the strength of the second-generation disciples of Wudang, and at the same time, drew a perfect end to this grand competition.

With the grand competition concluded, Song Yuan Qiao, Yu Lian Zhou, Yu Dai Yan, Zhang Song Xi, and others saw off the various guests, busy until sunset. That night, Zhang San Feng ordered a banquet to be set in the Purple Palace, and the master and his nine disciples ate a harmonious meal.

The night passed without a word, let’s not mention it.

The next day, in the Purple Palace.

Zhang San Feng was seated at the head of the main table. Song Yuan Qiao, Yu Lian Zhou, Yu Dai Yan, and Zhang Song Xi stood on his left, while Zhang Cui Shan, Yin Li Ting, and Mo Sheng Gu stood on his right. Ye Qing Feng knelt respectfully before him.

Looking at Ye Qing Feng, Zhang San Feng’s face showed extreme satisfaction, and he said, “Feng’er, among the eight disciples I have taken, only you have received the true of my Pure Yang Wuji Skill. From now on, the prestige of my Wudang will depend on you to glorify it.”

Ye Qing Feng said, “Yes, disciple will not disappoint Master’s expectations.”

Zhang San Feng picked up a long sword from the table and continued, “This True Martial Sword was used by me when I was young. Although it cannot compare to the Emei Sect’s Heaven Reliant Sword, it is still a rare sharp weapon. Today, I bestow this sword upon you, hoping that you will wield it to uphold justice, fight against the strong and support the weak, and aid those in danger and distress, so as not to tarnish the reputation of our Wudang Sect.”

Ye Qing Feng respectfully took the True Martial Sword and said, “Thank you, Master. Disciple will not tarnish Wudang’s reputation.”

Zhang San Feng nodded and said, “Good, go pack your things. You can go down the mountain for training shortly.”

“Yes, Master.”

Ye Qing Feng responded and slowly stood up.

After the sword bestowment ceremony, Mo Sheng Gu was the first to step forward, saying sourly, “Eighth brother, I’m truly envious of you.”

Yin Li Ting then said, “That’s right, among the eight brothers, it was actually you who got the True Martial Sword.”

Yu Lian Zhou said, “Sixth brother, seventh brother, don’t be so sour. Eighth brother getting the True Martial Sword is his ability. Master said beforehand that whoever first mastered the Pure Yang Wuji Skill would be given the True Martial Sword. There’s nothing to dispute about that.”

Song Yuan Qiao sighed, “Second brother is right. It’s just that we all got married early, so we didn’t even have a chance.”

Ye Qing Feng said, “Eldest brother, second brother, please don’t say that. As the saying goes, ‘what is lost in the morning, is gained in the evening.’ Although you missed the opportunity to obtain the True Martial Sword, you have established families, and I envy you for having wives.”

Zhang Song Xi laughed, “Hahahaha, Eighth brother, I didn’t expect that at such a young age, you would already be thinking of marrying a wife.”

Yu Dai Yan then said, “Eighth brother, you really are a little devil. Don’t even think about it until your Pure Yang Wuji Skill is perfected.”

Zhang Cui Shan said, “Brothers, speaking of which, I’m the most miserable, aren’t I? I haven’t established a family, and I’ve cultivated the Pure Yang Wuji Skill, but I didn’t expect Eighth brother to get there first. I really want to cry but can’t find a place.”

Ye Qing Feng teased, “Fifth brother, if that’s the case, why don’t you hurry up and marry a wife? That way, you can cut your losses in time.”

At these words, everyone burst into laughter, laughing heartily.

Yu Lian Zhou then said, “Eighth brother is right. Fifth brother is also thirty this year, it’s time for him to marry a wife.”

Zhang Cui Shan’s face flushed slightly and he said, “Brothers, don’t tease me. Marrying a wife isn’t that easy.”

Seeing his disciples getting along well, Zhang San Feng naturally felt even more gratified.

Just then, a young Taoist priest rushed into the hall.

“Greetings, Grandmaster, greetings, Master and all Senior Uncles, a message has arrived from down the mountain.”

Zhang San Feng immediately raised his hand in a gesture of dismissal, saying, “No need for formalities. Give me the message.”

“Yes, Grandmaster.”

The young Taoist priest responded and then rose to hand the letter in his hand to Zhang San Feng.

Zhang San Feng opened the wax-sealed envelope, briefly scanned it, and his expression gradually darkened, becoming solemn.

Song Yuan Qiao asked, “Master, what did the message say?”

Zhang San Feng looked out the door, his eyes deep, and sighed softly, “The Dragon Slaying Saber has appeared, and the martial arts world will be in turmoil again.”

“What?”

Hearing this, everyone was greatly surprised.

Everyone had naturally heard of the Dragon Slaying Saber. Legend has it that whoever obtains the Dragon Slaying Saber can become the supreme martial artist, commanding the world, with none daring to disobey. This precious saber can be said to be the ultimate treasure that people in the martial arts world dream of.

At this moment, the sudden appearance of this precious saber is bound to cause a bloody storm in the martial arts world.

Ye Qing Feng’s surprise was different from that of Song Yuan Qiao and the others. His surprise was because the plot was about to begin.

As for the so-called supreme martial artist and the so-called commanding the world, he just regarded them as a joke.

Because, apart from Abbess Miejue, the head of the Emei Sect, no one knew the secret of the Dragon Slaying Saber better than him.

After a moment of astonishment, Song Yuan Qiao said, “Master, the sudden appearance of the Dragon Slaying Saber is truly not a blessing for the martial arts world. Our Wudang Sect, as a major righteous sect, absolutely cannot stand by idly. This disciple believes that it is very necessary for us to intervene in this matter, or to take the Dragon Slaying Saber into our possession. Then, Master, you can personally come forward and invite the major sects to discuss how to deal with it.”

Zhang San Feng nodded, “Hmm, this method is feasible. The Dragon Slaying Saber is a hot potato; no matter which force it falls into, it will cause a huge uproar. In that case, it’s better for our Wudang Sect to take it over.” Speaking of this, he continued, “Lian Zhou, Dai Yan, Cui Shan, and Feng’er, the four of you will go down the mountain to inquire about the Dragon Slaying Saber.”

The four immediately stood out and cupped their hands, saying, “Yes, Master.”

Zhang San Feng then exhorted, “After you go down the mountain, you must act carefully. Especially Feng’er, this is your first time going down the mountain, and you lack experience in the martial arts world. No matter what you encounter, you must be careful and always be vigilant.”

Ye Qing Feng said, “Yes, disciple will abide by your teachings.”

Subsequently, the four brothers packed their bags, went to the accounting office to get their travel expenses, and went straight down Wudang Mountain.

After descending Wudang Mountain, the four parted ways. Ye Qing Feng went to Jiangdu, Yu Lian Zhou went to Jiaxing, Yu Dai Yan went to Yu Hang, and Zhang Cui Shan went to Jinling. The four also agreed to meet at the Qiantang River pier a month later.

Ten days later, Ye Qing Feng arrived in Jiangdu.

Jiangdu, also known as Yangzhou, is a famous large city in Jiangnan, prosperous and immensely wealthy.

The place where Ye Qing Feng was currently located was not the main city of Yangzhou, but a small town in the suburbs called Zailai Town. Although the town was small, it had everything: teahouses, wine shops, gambling dens, brothels, small stalls, various goods, everything imaginable.

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