Ask Wudang Chapter 086

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In the blink of an eye, Ye Qingfeng had returned to his original position, holding a person in his hand—it was A-San.

This scene unfolded almost in a flash, and apart from Zhang Sanfeng, no one in the entire audience clearly saw what had happened. It was only when Ye Qingfeng had captured A-San and returned to his spot that the crowd reacted.

And their first reaction was just two words: shock and awe.

There were no other words that could describe the emotions of the crowd besides shock and awe.

What kind of martial arts was this?

Could martial arts truly be cultivated to such a degree?

Amidst the shock, Zhao Min shouted again, “Ye Qingfeng, if you don’t want anything to happen to the people of the Four Great Sects, release A-San immediately.”

Ye Qingfeng completely ignored her and said to A-San, “Yuwen Ce, if I were to kill you just like this, you would surely not be convinced, and my Third Brother’s knot in his heart would never be untied. Back then at the foot of Wudang Mountain, you took advantage of my Third Brother being poisoned and used despicable means to heavily injure him, almost crippling him for life. Such a blood feud cannot go unavenged.” As he spoke, he casually pushed A-San in front of Yu Daiyan and continued, “Third Brother, I’ll leave the rest to you. Avenge your grudges, redress your wrongs.”

“Thank you, Eighth Brother, for making this possible.”

After thanking him, Yu Daiyan glared at A-San with angry eyes and said hatefully, “Villain, did you ever expect this day to come?”

A-San did not reply, but suddenly roared and then leaped up, throwing a punch directly at Yu Daiyan’s face.

Facing this incredibly powerful punch, Yu Daiyan spun his right hand, employing a move called “Tai Chi Cloud Hand,” immediately deflecting A-San’s punch. With the rebound of the force, a “bang” sound was heard as the punch directly struck A-San’s right shoulder. His body swayed, he staggered back two steps, and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out.

Over the years, Yu Daiyan had diligently studied Tai Chi, cultivating his mind and body, practicing both inner and outer cultivation. His martial arts had advanced significantly. Not to mention that A-San was already exhausted; even if he were in his prime, he might not be Yu Daiyan’s match.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Min still shouted loudly, “Stop! If anything happens to A-San, I will surely slaughter everyone from the Four Great Sects, and then summon the imperial army to besiege Wudang Mountain, so that you all die a miserable death.”

Ye Qingfeng said coldly, “Miss Zhao, since you’ve spoken to this extent, then I’ll also speak frankly. You must have witnessed my martial arts. If I want to kill someone, even if they hide deep within the imperial palace, it would be useless. Although your Prince Ruyang’s Mansion is large, I doubt it can compare to the imperial palace. If you dare to act recklessly, I will slaughter your Prince Ruyang’s Mansion, leaving no one alive.”

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Min immediately plunged into extreme dread.

“You… aren’t you a member of a righteous sect? How can you do such a thing?”

“Do you think my words and actions don’t conform to the rules of the martial world? Hehe, you yourself don’t abide by the rules of the martial world, trampling on them at will, not to mention not honoring your agreement after losing. Do you think I’ll talk about rules with you?”

“I… I…”

Zhao Min stammered “I” twice but couldn’t come up with a coherent thought.

Indeed, she was being hypocritical. Unfortunately, her hypocrisy was useful for ordinary people, but it was completely useless for Ye Qingfeng. Not to mention that Ye Qingfeng’s strength had already exceeded the scope of martial world rules, just his identity as a transmigrator and his free-spirited thoughts destined him not to be bound by the so-called martial world rules.

“Ah!”

Just then, A-San suddenly let out a miserable scream. Yu Daiyan’s hands had formed tiger claws, gripping A-San’s right forearm and right shoulder respectively, returning the pain he had suffered back then.

“Third Brother!”

Seeing A-San in such pain, A-Er immediately roared, rushing forward to rescue him.

Ye Qingfeng was already prepared. His body swayed, both hands striking out, pushing and leaning, and with one move, he flung A-Er away.

“Every wrong has its source, every debt has its owner. My Wudang has always been clear about grievances. How he treated my Third Brother back then, my Third Brother is returning in full today. This is only right and proper. I advise you not to harm yourself.”

Zhao Min stared hatefully at Ye Qingfeng and said coldly, “What about when you broke into my mansion, killed people, and stole medicine back then?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “As the saying goes, ‘you start the fire, I’ll add the fuel.’ As for what happened back then, if your house slave hadn’t first injured my Third Brother, why would I have broken into your mansion, killed people, and stolen medicine? This is cause and effect, retribution.”

“You…”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min was choked with anger.

While the two were speaking, A-San let out another miserable scream. Everyone looked to the side and saw that he had become a cripple, lying on the ground, unable to stand up again.

Yu Daiyan said clearly, “Villain, back then you took advantage of me being poisoned and injured me with your Great Vajra Finger, almost crippling me. Today, I return it to you with Wudang Tiger Claw Hand. Our grievances are hereby settled.”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Good, Third Brother is indeed clear about grievances, not losing his heroic spirit from back then.” Then he turned to Zhao Min and said, “Miss Zhao, my Third Brother not killing him is already a great kindness. Quickly take your house slave back.”

Zhao Min snorted coldly and quickly ordered her men to carry A-San back, then said, “You, surnamed Ye, I admit defeat in today’s matter. There will be a long time ahead. I hope you don’t fall into my hands, otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead.”

Ye Qingfeng said, “The feeling is mutual. I’m always ready.”

Zhao Min then said, “Don’t be too pleased. The Four Great Sects have already fallen into my hands. I’ve set up a formation in Dadu waiting for you. If you don’t have the guts to save them, I will kill them all in three months.”

With that, she led her subordinates and left.

After Zhao Min and her entourage retreated, Wudang Mountain gradually returned to peace.

Due to the arrival of the Ming Cult members, Yu Daiyan ordered the handyman Taoists to clean up the mess, rearrange the dishes, and entertain the guests.

Before long, several tables of a flowing feast were set up in the main hall, with hosts and guests seated together.

At the banquet, Zhang Wuji asked, “Eighth Uncle, why didn’t you keep those people earlier?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “We couldn’t keep them. Not to mention that the Four Great Sects have already fallen into their hands. If we were to completely break ties with them now, it would likely attract the imperial army. Although my Wudang is not afraid, it would still be a troublesome matter.”

Zhang Wuji nodded, a look of understanding on his face, then asked, “Then when will we go to rescue the Four Great Sects?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “You don’t need to worry about this. Your Ming Cult’s most important task now is to actively develop the anti-Yuan rebel army, and your task is to go overseas to bring your parents and foster father back. As for other matters, I have my own arrangements.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji was overjoyed, “Yes, in a few days, after I settle the cult’s affairs in Haozhou, I will set off overseas.”

Hearing Zhang Wuji say he was going to Haozhou, Ye Qingfeng originally wanted to remind him to pay attention to Zhu Yuanzhang. But at this time, all the high-ranking members of the Ming Cult were at the banquet. If he said it directly, it would inevitably be seen as sowing discord. Furthermore, in his eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang was merely a clown, and he was confident that he could suppress him by himself, so he didn’t say anything more.

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