The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 148 Arrange Yin Liting

This time when they returned to the mountain, Song Qingshu took Zhang Wuji, Yin Li and Wu Qingying to visit Emei, Kongtong, Huashan, Shaolin, and finally to Wudang. They traveled openly and honestly without making any concealment. They were riding four fast horses and carrying more than a dozen bags of various sizes. They would scatter some precious medicinal herbs wherever they went, so that Nun Miejue, the Five Elders of Kongtong, Xian Yutong, Sankong and others could not say anything to Zhang Wuji.

However, on the way, they encountered a surprise attack from a small group of forces. Song Qingshu caught them and beat them up, no matter the reason. When Xie Xun's enemies came seeking revenge, Song Qingshu said, "Go out to sea and find them yourself." He brought up the old story from the Grand Master's birthday party and sent them away. But if they continued to pester him, Song Qingshu would show no mercy and break their legs.

Only then did Zhang Wuji realize what he represented. The Dragon Slaying Sword and Xie Xun's influence was so immense that even the Wudang Clan couldn't possibly contain it. Mo Shenggu and Yin Liting came along to lend their support. They had no objection to Song Qingshu finding two more heirs for the Wudang women's lineage. Yin Li was Yin Susu's niece, and Wu Qingying was a descendant of Peach Blossom Island. They had a close relationship with them, so it was impossible for them to refuse.

They traveled along the way, enjoying the sights and sounds of the mountains and rivers, visiting the people along the way, and doing justice to fight against the evil Tartars. Zhang Wuji, Yin Li, and Wu Qingying finally got the feeling of traveling in the martial arts world. Although it was hard work, they were very happy. They arrived at Wudang Mountain safely.

After returning to Wudang, Song Qingshu felt relieved. He immediately changed his relaxed expression and summoned Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou, Zhang Songxi, Yin Susu and others. He respectfully presented them with four thin Buddhist scriptures and a separate version of "Nine Yang Divine Art" that he had compiled.

"It was all thanks to the great fortune of our Grand Master and the kindness of Zhang Wuji that we were able to retrieve this item from the belly of a white ape in a blessed place in Kunlun Mountain." Song Qingshu recounted his plan to make a final effort to find a more advanced elixir to heal Zhang Wuji's wounds and enhance his power. He described how he met the two owners of Lianhuan Manor, Zhu Wu, and defeated them to take in Wu Qingying. He also described how Wei Bi's selfishness and the greed of the two owners led to their eventual separation, and how Zhang Wuji was so kind that he obtained this scripture.

"Grandmaster, please forgive me for being so rude. I have already passed this skill on to little Wuji. His cold poison hasn't recurred in nearly five months, and he should be completely cured within a year." Song Qingshu knew he had been a bit rude, but Zhang Sanfeng disagreed. "You've done well. Wuji is blessed to have you as his senior brother. Wudang should be flourishing with you as a third generation disciple. But this scripture..."

"Grand Master, although this scripture should belong to Shaolin, there are all kinds of people in Shaolin, and there are Mongol spies hiding among them. The Nine Yang Divine Art is extremely powerful, so it cannot be sent back like this. Besides, except for Zen Master Jueyuan and Grand Master, no one else has ever practiced the real Nine Yang Divine Art. Grand Master, please forgive my arbitrary judgment, but this Nine Yang Divine Art seems to be Taoist in nature." Song Qingshu's words made Zhang Sanfeng stunned for a moment, and Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou and others were also quite surprised.

A Taoist magic skill was actually recorded between Buddhist scriptures and placed in the Shaolin Sutra Library. "Qingshu, can you confirm it?"

"Grand Master, I never become arrogant, but I also never belittle myself. I'm well-read, and I've learned all kinds of knowledge, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and various schools of thought. I can clearly differentiate between the two schools of thought. At first glance, this book of kung fu seems like Buddhist kung fu, but the more I study it, the weirder it seems. If I carefully go through all the techniques and extract the core, I'll find that this is a Taoist method." Song Qingshu was very sure of this point, and if it wasn't so, he would have no excuse to practice the Nine Yang Divine Art.

Zhang Sanfeng was very confident in Song Qingshu's extensive knowledge. He nodded and said, "I've carefully read the 'Emei Nine Yang Gong' before. It has strong Buddhist influences. I originally thought that the 'Nine Yang Divine Art' should be like this. Now it seems that it is because of the female knight Guo Xiang. If this is really a Taoist magic skill, I will not stop you from practicing it. This skill will be temporarily placed in Wudang Mountain and I will be in charge of it personally. You are not allowed to spread it without my permission."

Song Qingshu and Zhang Wuji agreed in unison. After watching Zhang Sanfeng collect the scriptures and secret books, Song Qingshu asked Yin Li and Wu Qingying to kowtow to Yin Susu and introduced their identities.

Because Yin Susu could not go down the mountain at will and could not ask the Sky Eagle Sect to help send people to the Wudang Sect, she only had one disciple, Zhou Zhiruo, by her side. Now she suddenly had two disciples, one of whom was her niece. She was naturally happy, and because her son's cold poison finally had a cure, she was doubly happy.

Later, Yin Susu formally accepted Yin Li and Wu Qingying as her disciples, and called Zhou Zhiruo out so that they could get to know each other. It must be said that Zhou Zhiruo's aptitude was indeed good, and her martial arts skills were no worse than Yin Li's, except that she lacked a little experience. You know, Yin Li had been practicing with Song Qingshu for a year and had eaten a lot of good things.

The Seven Heroes of Wudang were deeply interested in the experiences of Song Qingshu and the others, especially the so-called blessed land, a place virtually untouched by anyone but themselves. It boasted a beautiful environment, picturesque scenery, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, along with numerous nourishing ingredients. However, these were no longer novelties once they arrived. Yin Liting and Mo Shenggu were deeply fascinated by the place and insisted that Song Qingshu take them there to experience the secluded life of a blessed land.

That night, Song Qingshu quietly came to the door of Zhang Sanfeng's room and secretly reported some things, including the death of Hu Qingniu and his wife, Ji Xiaofu and the Ming Cult's Yang Xiao's illegitimate child, and that Zhang Wuji did not follow him in the martial arts world but escorted Yang Buhui to Kunlun Mountain. He also talked about how He Taichong and Ban Shuxian wanted to kill Zhang Wuji, how Yang Buhui was captured by him and her martial arts skills were crippled, and finally imprisoned by Yang Xiao.

Zhang Sanfeng hadn't anticipated the existence of so many stories, and felt a bit hamstrung. Yin Liting had a rather stubborn temper. If he knew the truth, he would undoubtedly harbor hatred towards both Nun Miejue and Yang Xiao. Both Emei and the Ming Cult were the most active anti-Yuan forces, yet they were plagued by conflict and internecine warfare. However, thinking back to Song Qingshu's suggestion to Yang Xiao and the information he had received, it seemed the Ming Cult had indeed acted in this manner, leaving many disciples of the so-called prestigious sects somewhat bewildered.

"You little brat are just messing around. This will only embolden the Ming Cult's arrogance." Zhang Sanfeng was a little worried, but Song Qingshu said, "Don't worry. Our prestigious sects only deal with the matter, not the person. Just because you've done good things, can we let you off the hook? We can discuss each case one by one. If the bad deeds truly outweigh the good, you deserve to die. But, Grand Master, the conduct of the disciples from Huashan, Kunlun, and Kongtong is too poor, and our Wudang secret code has been leaked. I'm afraid it could be exploited by someone with ulterior motives, just like Granny Jinhua."

"What do you think we should do?" Zhang Sanfeng also felt a little at a loss as to how to proceed with this matter.

"For a simplified and improved version of the Yin Fu Shu, I think we can start with the Thousand Character Classic, using special techniques and formats to set signals, and each time must be within a time limit."

"Tell me the details."

"..."

"What do you think about your Sixth Uncle's matter?"

"What does Grand Master think of Wu Qingying?"

"Are you trying to mess up my Wudang seniority?"

"We haven't even started dating yet. At least Wu Qingying has to be interested in her. If they really like each other, then let Aunt Wu fire her and marry someone else."

"Nonsense, you can do whatever you want, but don't let people talk about you."

"Grandmaster, what about the Nine Yang Divine Art?"

"It is indeed a profound Taoist Kung Fu, but the last level is a bit dangerous, so be careful."

"Thank you, Master. I saved you some trouble."