Chapter 2, The Mei Lan Escort Incident

Yang Fei said: "When I just returned, I ran into your father. He told me some things and then asked if I wanted to learn advanced martial arts. After that, he gave me this martial arts manual."

Bai Yushuang noticed his expression and could roughly guess his thoughts, so she quickly said: "It must be Miss Xiaoyue, right? Where is she?"

Meilan merely cut off a few strands of his hair, not expecting him to be so cowardly as to faint. With a snort, she used a riding whip to bind Yang Fei's feet and hung him upside down from a large tree.

Yang Fei sighed, saying: "My internal skills are currently not profound at all, and I have not mastered even a bit. Please teach me to meditate first; I will try practicing and see if it is easy to learn."

Yang Fei followed the instructions and entered the inner room, which was divided into two sections. There were two beds, one large and one small, and Yang Fei did not know which one was which, so he could only helplessly look towards Bai Yushuang.

Yang Fei fell from a height of about three feet. When the branch broke, he landed headfirst. Although the ground was covered with soft grass, he still felt dizzy and nearly fainted again

A flicker of light appeared suddenly, and Bai Yushuang emerged holding an oil lamp, smiling gently as she said, "Seeing the guilty look on your face, dare you say you didn't see anything"

Bai Yushuang nodded and said, "Alright"

Meilan Po is impatient: "For your sake, could you please finish your sentence in one go? Stop keeping people in suspense."

Fu Wujie suddenly shouted loudly, and with a swift motion, he thrust his long sword seven times, executing the technique "Seven Swords Pursuing the Soul" from the Pursuing Soul Swordplay.

Yang Fei proudly said: "It was given to me by the one I love"

Since meeting Mei Lan, Yang Fei felt that her words were the most agreeable. He slapped his thigh and nodded repeatedly, saying: "Miss Xiao Lan, your words are indeed very true"

Fu Jun Dao: "You should have seen this kind of clothing; this is the style we use in our escort agency while traversing the rivers and lakes."

Bai Yushuang smiled and said: "That's right, a real man should be bold and take responsibility. If you've seen something, you've seen it; there's no need to feel embarrassed about admitting it. Don't be like Fu Jun, who clearly visited brothels several times but still pretends that no one knows, stubbornly refusing to admit it in front of others, thinking that there are no witnesses to his death. " She then sighed softly and continued: "In fact, he really did go to the brothel; what can I do about it? Am I supposed to kill him with a sword? As the saying goes, 'A youth who is not romantic is a wasted youth.' Going a couple of times is not a big deal."

Yang Feilian repeatedly said that he did not need it; in fact, he had no luggage at all, just two sets of change of clothes

Because I ? '' Yang Fei only felt a tingling in his forehead, knowing that it must be due to being suspended for a long time

Bai Yushuang's phoenix eyes flickered with a hint of suspicion as she said with a sly smile, "Feiyang, I truly didn't expect that beneath your usually honest demeanor, you have learned to keep a mistress in a golden house."

Mei Lanhur let out a delicate shout, her enchanting figure resembling a ghost as she swayed to Yang Fei's side. The riding whip tightly coiled around Yang Fei, effortlessly tossing him onto the back of the yellow-skinned horse she was riding. Her right hand wielded a long sword, tracing a graceful arc in the air, simultaneously parrying Fu Wuji's sword, Bai Xiangtian's palm, and the blades of several senior brothers.

Bai Yushuang smiled and said, "The dantian is located three inches below the navel."

Bai Yushuang nodded slightly and remarked with approval, "She is indeed a sensible woman of the world; I had underestimated her before."

With Yang Fei's shout, the tense atmosphere immediately eased significantly. The senior brothers also began to shout loudly, and even Yin Lisheng, who had just been thrown out by Mei Lan's whip, got up to join in. He harbored deep resentment towards Mei Lan, and naturally shouted even louder.

Mei Lan felt quite surprised; Bai Xiangtian's composure was truly remarkable. Even after she had embarrassed him so, he remained unfazed, as if he were the one who had offended her. She thought to herself that Bai Xiangtian's reputation in the martial world as the "Smiling Bodhisattva" was indeed well-deserved, as he did not show any anger despite being put in an awkward position.

Yang Fei said: "The more we talked, the more we found common ground, and we ended up drinking together. After three rounds of drinks, Young Hero Wu, in his inebriation, spoke his true feelings to me, expressing how much he liked and admired Miss Xiao Lan. For you, he would even be willing to betray his own sect."

Yang Fei hurriedly said: "Nangong Yi went to indulge in the pleasures of the flower houses, dragging along Wu Shaoxia. Wu Shaoxia could not refuse, so he went along. However, Wu Shaoxia is a man of integrity and truly did not engage in any improper conduct, remaining in the outer hall and never even entering the inner chamber. On the other hand, that Nangong Yi called upon a dozen or so courtesans named Chunhua and Qiuyue, having a splendid time. " He could not think of any flower names at the moment, so he used Chunhua and Qiuyue as substitutes, silently reflecting that his life was in jeopardy now, and if he spoke ill of Xiaoyue, he hoped she would not hold it against him. He used Chunhua and Qiuyue as substitutes, silently reflecting that his life was in jeopardy now, and if he spoke ill of Xiaoyue, he hoped she would not hold it against him.

Yang Fei said with a bitter smile: "I am hanging upside down from a tree, and I can hardly catch my breath. How can you expect me to finish my words all at once?"

Bai Yushuang smiled and said, "If you wish to learn advanced martial arts, you must first memorize the names of these acupoints. If you intend to be lazy, it is better to not waste your effort from the start"

Bai Yushuang took it over and said with a smile, "What made you want to study hard? Are you planning to take the top scholar exam?" She opened it and, to her surprise, the charming face that was full of smiles changed drastically, and she trembled as she said, "How did this secret manual end up in your hands?"

Bai Yushuang let out a sigh; she had never taught anyone martial arts before and did not expect it to be so troublesome. She was quite patient, and whenever Yang Fei encountered something he did not understand, she answered him one by one. By the time Yang Fei learned to meditate, it was already the third watch of the night

Bai Yushuang readily replied, "That's simple. Just tell me which inn she is staying at, and I will go see her tomorrow, while also helping her find a good place to stay."

Fu Mei and the other person were both skilled in swordsmanship. Although Mei Lan had a whip in her left hand, it was merely for auxiliary purposes; the true offensive power still came from the long sword in her right hand. Neither of them excelled in mounted combat, and after exchanging several moves, they both fell to the ground

Yang Fei felt a bit clearer in his mind. Looking at his own upside-down shadow, he realized that he was not dead; he had merely frightened himself. A sense of calmness washed over him. Hearing Mei Lan's laughter, he thought to himself that she was someone who preferred gentle approaches over harsh ones. With a quick turn of his eyes, a plan formed in his mind, and he said loudly: "Miss Xiao Lan, I heard that you wish to go to Mount Hua."

Bai Yushuang said in a deep voice: "Is the Purple Qi Divine Skill given to you by my father?"

Yang Fei said: "How would I know? Perhaps he has had his eye on me for a long time. After he found me at Ruanxiangju, he originally wanted to settle accounts with me. I know that Miss Xiaolan must like him and not me. Moreover, the situation that day cannot be entirely blamed on me, so I will explain the details one by one.

Bai Yushuang snorted, "Apart from you and Fu Jun, two big lecherous wolves, who else would dare to visit here? I doubt you would even dare to do anything to this young lady." After saying this, she couldn't help but laugh.

"For me?" Mei Lan asked inexplicably, "What do I need to go to such a place for?"

Meilan could not help but ask: "For whom?"

Yang Fei wrapped his clothes into a bundle, carefully covering the Feiyun Sword with cloth and securing it across his back. If one did not look closely, it would be hard to discern that it was a sword.

Yang Fei nodded, and Bai Yushuang asked again, "Then how come your money is gone? You didn't spend it all on visiting brothels, did you?"

Yang Fei sneered coldly to himself: "The old hag has forgotten her old lover in her springtime fervor. One day, when you fall into my hands, you will know what true skill means." Although he was filled with resentment, he said, "He is also here to cause me trouble."

Yang Fei noticed that she remained silent, realizing that she was lost in her thoughts. He felt a sense of triumph and couldn't help but chuckle softly. He then said, "Miss Xiao Lan, do not let your imagination run wild. Unlike me, Wu Shao Xia did not go to Ruoxiangju for mere drinking and entertainment; he went there for someone."

Yang Fei said: "It must be the young hero Wu Yunhe accompanying you."

Bai Xiangtian smiled and said, "What business does the young lady have with him?"

Although Yang Fei could move his limbs, he was completely powerless in his waist, rendering him as immobile as a dead fish on horseback. He knew that Mei Lan must have sealed some of his acupoints. He secretly vowed that when he learned this acupoint technique, he would make that wretched woman experience the same kind of suffering.

Fu Jun Da Qi said: "This sword is quite good, where did you get it?"

Bai Xiangtian's eldest disciple, Yin Lisheng, had long been displeased and shouted, "Where did this foul girl come from, daring to act wildly here"

Yang Fei was hearing the name of the Purple Qi Divine Skill for the first time, and he nodded in astonishment, saying: "So this martial art in the secret manual is called the Purple Qi Divine Skill. No wonder the four characters 'Purple Qi Comes from the East' are written on the cover."

Bai Yushuang solemnly said: "There are three hundred and sixty acupuncture points on the human body. I know you won't be able to remember them all at once, but fortunately, I have a diagram of the human acupuncture points. Take it and study it; return it to me once you have memorized it."

"For the sake of Miss Xiaolan, you know." Yang Fei, seeing that Mei Lan was gradually believing his words, secretly laughed in his heart

Meilan's charming face flushed with embarrassment as she retorted, "You are talking nonsense; how could he betray his sect for me"

Meilan Road: "If he were honest, the sun would rise from the west."

Bai Yushuang said: "Why did my father pass the Purple Qi Divine Skill to you?"

Fu Jun Dao: "She has even given you her personal sword, yet she says there is not even a hint of fate between you. Alright, alright, it is getting late, I won't waste time chatting with you. I will go prepare some breakfast. You just stay here and let me take good care of you before we set off again." After saying this, he walked out with a beaming smile, truly showing no signs of the temper he had displayed last night.

Yang Fei said: "I will be leaving Chang'an tomorrow, and I would like to ask Sister Yushuang to visit Xiaoyue when she has time"

Mei Lan's charming face turned cold, and her right hand wielded the whip, striking straight out like a sharp sword aimed directly at Yin Lisheng

Yang Fei wrapped the secret manual in red silk cloth and kept it close to him, murmuring to himself: "Secret manual, oh secret manual, my lifelong affairs depend entirely on you, please do not let me down." He found his words amusing and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Bai Yushuang shook her head and said, "All my martial arts skills were taught to me by my father. At that time, I spent a full six months memorizing this acupoint diagram."

Meilan said: "I knew long ago that this fellow was no good, yet he foolishly dreams of marrying the young lady. It's truly like a toad wishing to eat swan meat"

Yang Fei laughed and said: "Look at what you're saying, I haven't even started with her yet, and you want me to teach you? Isn't having Sister Yushuang enough for you?"

Yang Fei, upon witnessing this scene, expressed his confusion, saying: "Have you seen this secret manual before?" However, upon further reflection, he realized that since Bai Xiangtian had sent him to consult Bai Yushuang, she must have indeed seen this secret manual.

Fu Wuji shouted loudly, drawing the long sword from his back; he certainly could not bear to see Yang Fei perish on the spot.

After Yang Fei learned how to meditate, he placed the acupoint diagram and the secret manual of the Purple Qi Divine Skill at the head of his bed, facing the first level of practicing the Purple Qi Divine Skill. Following the methods outlined, he practiced three times. When he opened his eyes, the sky was already bright. Bai Yushuang could no longer withstand her drowsiness and had fallen into a deep sleep at the head of the bed, completely unaware and quite astonished.

As Yang Fei lamented his fate, contemplating his last words, the horse suddenly came to a halt. Yang Fei, lying face down across the horse's back, could not see the surrounding situation. He only saw Mei Lan hurriedly dismounting, clutching her chest and spitting out a few mouthfuls of blood. Upon witnessing this, Yang Fei felt a surge of joy in his heart, thinking to himself that if she could just spit out a bit more and die, he would be able to escape without a trace.

He had not slept all night, yet he remained spirited and did not feel the slightest bit of fatigue. He was greatly pleased, believing that his practice had indeed borne fruit. He carefully concealed the parchment of the Purple Qi Divine Skill and the acupoint diagram close to his person. He intended to leave, but then thought that if Bai Yushuang were to fall ill while sleeping, it would truly be a disservice to her. Thus, he gently carried her to the bed and covered her with a brocade quilt before finally departing

Suddenly, the voice of Bai Yushuang came: "Little lecher, are you peeking?"

Fu Wujian's swordsmanship is sharp and ruthless, while Mei Lan's swordsmanship is graceful and aesthetically pleasing. The two are evenly matched in their sword techniques, each demonstrating equal skill. As they both wield their swift swords, the onlookers are left dazzled, unable to take their eyes off the spectacle

Yang Fei felt utterly disheartened, thinking to himself, if you intend to torment me slowly, why have you killed me so quickly? The words of pleading for mercy reached his lips, yet he swallowed them back down with great difficulty.

Fu Mei and the other person had indeed stopped. Mei Lan pointed her sword at Bai Xiangtian and glared at Yang Fei, saying: "Did not the head of the Bai Escort say that he would not interfere in our personal grievances? Yet someone still intervened."

Yang Fei said: "I had previously entrusted someone from m.hetushu.com, but I am not sure if she has taken care of it."

The situation is indeed as such, but Mei Lan has always regarded it as being forced by Yang Fei. At this moment, seeing the gazes of the crowd, she, a young lady of tender years, felt extremely embarrassed, her cheeks already flushed. With a cold snort, she thought that if looks could kill, Yang Fei would have died thousands of times over.

Yang Fei did not expect that he had become a big lecher, chuckling self-deprecatingly a couple of times. He closed the door behind him and softly said, "Sister Yushuang, why haven't you turned on the light? It's pitch dark, and I can't see anything."

Upon hearing his scolding words, Mei Lan initially intended to go up and teach him a lesson. However, upon hearing his subsequent remarks, which were fierce on the surface but revealed a hint of pleading, she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.

Bai Xiangtian suddenly let out a soft "Eh".

Bai Xiangtian sighed, "What a pity, what a pity, this young lady's Huashan swordsmanship is learned superficially; although the sword moves are fierce, she has yet to grasp its essence."

Yang Fei felt a chill in his neck, as if something had fallen from his head. Suddenly, he rolled his eyes back and fainted in fright

Meilan was quite pleased to hear this and did not take offense at all, asking, "What happened to you later?"

Yang Fei had little knowledge, having flipped through a few pages, he suddenly found the text to be difficult and profound, leaving him utterly confused. He bitterly smiled to himself, fearing that he would need to invite the top scholar to take a look. He thought that since he was going to report to Bai Yushuang about the matter of Ruoxiangju, it would be better to seek her advice first, so he could practice early and avoid wasting time

Yang Fei was beside him, listening clearly, and asked in surprise: "Chief Escort, what is the matter? How is my uncle's condition?"

Fu Jun said: "Xiao He just sent over a set of clothes, try it on to see if it fits."

Among them, Mei Lan could not help but say, coldly snorting: "He has insulted my integrity"

Meilan thought to herself, how could this be the case, yet she was unaware of what he was up to, and merely responded with a noncommittal "mm".

Yang Fei thought to himself that he had to risk his life for Mei Yunqing, so he nodded and said, "I will definitely not be lazy."

The whip and sword intersect, with the riding whip forming circles that tightly bind the long sword. However, Fu Wuji is not an ordinary person; the long sword, like a maggot attached to bone, directly lunges towards Mei Lan's wrist.

Meilanqi asked, "What is he here for?" She had a particular fondness for Wu Yunhe and naturally wished to hear more of his words. Upon learning that Nangong Yi had arrived, she realized that their conversation would no longer revolve around her, and she couldn't help but express a hint of resentment in her tone

Bai Xiangtian cast an approving glance at Yang Fei and said, "Miss, since Yang Fei is here, you may resolve any personal grievances right here. We will not intervene in this matter."

Bai Yushuang pouted and said: "You little lecher, I just got up and haven't put my clothes on properly. Are you trying to take a look?"

Yang Fei naturally shook his head and said: "How could Young Hero Wu concern himself with such trivial matters? He said that even if Miss Xiao Lan were a courtesan from the Soft Fragrance Pavilion, as long as Miss Xiao Lan liked him, he would not take it to heart." He took the opportunity to insult Mei Lan as a courtesan through Wu Yunhe's words, feeling an unexpected sense of satisfaction.

Bai Xiangtian conveyed some matters to several senior masters who remained at the escort agency, then drank a farewell cup, uttered words of a smooth return, and with a loud shout, announced his departure, evoking a sense of mobilization for a campaign.

Yang Fei watched her walk towards the inner chamber. After a moment, she emerged holding a rather large piece of sheepskin parchment. Yang Fei took it and saw that it depicted nude women on both sides, their bodies covered in red dots. Surrounding them were densely packed names of peculiar acupoints, and there were also some red lines drawn, which appeared to be names of meridians. Bai Yushuang said, "What is illustrated here are the locations of acupoints on the human body and the pathways of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians. Make sure you don't remember it incorrectly; if you end up practicing incorrectly and go into a frenzy, don't blame me."

Yang Fei saw that the situation was escalating, and if he did not step in, he did not know what outrageous things that crazy woman Mei Lan might do. He had no choice but to muster his courage and approach Mei Lan, saying: "Miss Xiao Lan, I am here. If you want to cause trouble, then direct it at me. Do not take it out on my senior brothers."

Meilan couldn't help but laugh, saying: "You have quite a few enemies; why is Nangong Yi causing you trouble?" She had no fondness for Nangong Yi and spoke without reservation, directly calling him by his name.

Do you still want to be reincarnated? The voice of Mei Lan echoed in his ears. Yang Fei thought to himself that this wretched old woman had already killed him in the mortal realm; did she really want to chase him to the underworld to kill him again? He wondered what it would be like to die in the underworld and where he would go next

Bai Yushuang said: "If you have a master, you need not toil so hard. First, take note of which acupoints you do not understand, and then you can ask your master about them."

Yang Fei said: "It has already been redeemed by someone else ahead of time"

Yin Lisheng swung his large knife backward, fully expecting to parry the horsewhip. It was only at the moment of contact that he realized he had struck nothing but air, recalling that the horsewhip was a flexible object. Mistaking it for a sharp sword to block, he was merely inviting trouble for himself. Just as he intended to change his move, the horsewhip had already ensnared the large knife, and a force of rotation surged through. Caught off guard, Yin Lisheng was unexpectedly flung away by Mei Lan's horsewhip in a single encounter.

Bai Yushuang saw Yang Fei's dazed expression and realized she had strayed off topic. She then asked in return, "What about that young lady, Xiao Die? Did you not redeem her? Why is she not here?"

The person who intercepted the convoy, Yang Fei, recognized her as Mei Lan, whom he hated to the core. Yang Fei knew she must be here to cause him trouble, and feeling a sense of fear, he realized that Bai Xiangtian and Fu Wuji could handle the situation. Thus, he hid far behind his fellow disciples. Apart from Bai Xiangtian and Fu Wuji, the other disciples were similarly dressed; if not for a close inspection, how could Mei Lan know where he was hiding

Yang Fei shook his head and couldn't help but sigh again

Meilan's expression changed as she said, "Dare you deceive me? What are you deceiving me about?"

Exiting Chang'an City from the East Gate and the Spring Ming Gate, Bai Xiangtian and Fu Wuji rode ahead to clear the way, accompanied by two louder senior brothers who beat gongs and shouted "Zhenwu Yangwei". Yang Fei was quite puzzled and did not understand its meaning. After inquiring with the senior brother beside him, he learned that this was a custom in the martial world for escorting goods. Those in the martial arts community and scholars would recognize this as the escort team of the Zhenwei Escort Agency, allowing them to prepare in advance to avoid unexpected encounters and misunderstandings.

Yang Fei narrowly escaped a great disaster, feeling cold sweat pouring down his back, and he thought to himself how perilous it had been

Yang Fei took out the secret manual from his bosom and said softly, "I have one more thing I would like Sister Yushuang to help me with"

Yang Fei could only continue, "Young Hero Wu knows that I have caused you distress, so he came to Soft Fragrance Residence to settle the score with me"

Yang Fei, upon hearing her words, thought to himself that she truly had no fondness for Xing Xiaoyue. He could not help but feel secretly relieved that he had not brought Qiuyue here; otherwise, with a gentle and weak disposition like Xiaoyue's, she would have been subjected to her cold words, unable to endure the humiliation, and would have wept alone.

Yang Fei could not help but ask again: "Then how do you cultivate the Qi in the Dantian?" He thought to himself, without any Qi, how can one cultivate it?

Mei Lan coldly said: "There is no need to inquire about the head of the Bai escort; I only wish to know if he is here or not"

Bai Xiangtian had met Mei Lan at the Ru Gui Inn and naturally recognized her. With a smile and a cupped fist salute, he said, "Miss, may I ask what brings you here?" He did not dare to offend the Mei Hua Mountain Villa, so although Mei Lan had committed a serious offense by blocking the escort team, his tone remained quite polite.

Bai Yushuang wore a light yellow long gown, and her hair was not styled in any particular way, cascading down her back like a waterfall. Yang Fei had never seen anyone look quite like this, and he couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart, honestly saying: "I only took a glance."

Yang Fei had long noticed the new set of clothes on the table, thinking they were meant for Fu Jun, but he did not expect they were for himself. Having grown up in poverty, he rarely had the opportunity to buy a new outfit throughout the year. He happily changed into the clothes, which were a set of black and white attire, fitting him perfectly, clearly tailored to his measurements, and exuding a certain flair reminiscent of the people from the martial world

Arriving at Bai Yushuang's room, Yang Fei found it completely dark inside, with no lights lit. He thought that Bai Yushuang had already fallen asleep. After hesitating for a moment, just as he was about to leave, he heard Bai Yushuang's lazy voice from within: "Is it Feiyang? The door isn't bolted, come in by yourself."

Yang Fei repeatedly waved his hands and said, "I have no such intention, Sister Yushuang, please do not make wild guesses"

Everything happened so quickly that by the time everyone came to their senses, even Mei Lan's figure had already disappeared

Yang Fei pushed the door open and couldn't help but tease, "Sister Yushuang, it's so late and you haven't closed the door. Aren't you afraid of a wolf in sheep's clothing coming in?"

In contrast, Mei Lan, having only recently entered the martial world, was troubled by the voices of others, particularly the detestable voice of Yang Fei. This left her feeling flustered and disoriented, causing her martial skills to suffer significantly. As a result, the balance of power shifted, and Fu Wuji gradually gained the upper hand.

Meilan coldly snorted, "If you don't speak, be careful that I hang you up again"

Bai Yushuang could not help but chuckle and said, "There is nothing particularly difficult or easy about practicing martial arts. If you do not wish to endure hardship, then do not practice martial arts. First, sit cross-legged on the bed, and I will teach you how to circulate your energy."

Yang Fei suddenly realized: "So that's how it is." Although he had studied martial arts at the Zhenwei Escort Agency for several years, he had only practiced basic punches and kicks, and while he had heard of common acupoints, these few were completely unfamiliar to him

Bai Yushuang frowned and said: "Qiu Yue, is she the prostitute you went to visit?"

Yang Fei could not help but ask, "My uncle won't lose, will he"

Yang Fei did not expect her to say such things, and was left dumbfounded; indeed, there are women in this world who support their fiancés in visiting prostitutes

Suddenly, Mei Lan swung her long sword and fiercely struck at his neck. Yang Fei thought to himself, it’s over, it’s really over; this wicked woman has truly made her move. How would he explain to King Yan when he met him? Would he say it was because she offered herself to him, and he refused? This wicked woman held a grudge and thus severed his head with a single sword strike. No one would believe such a story if it were told.

Although Mei Lan knew that there was something amiss in his words, she had already kept him hanging for two hours. If she continued, she feared it might lead to a fatal outcome. She certainly did not want Yang Fei to die so soon, so she let out a soft "hmph," and with a swift motion, threw her long sword, precisely severing the branch that was tied to Yang Fei by the horsewhip. Her keen eyesight, strength, and skill were all truly remarkable.

Bai Yushuang said: "You just need to think that there is a flow of energy within you heading towards the dantian, and it will be accomplished"

Meilan thought carefully and realized that Yang Fei could not be entirely blamed for that day; instead, Meiyunqing should bear eighty percent of the responsibility. Her resentment towards Yang Fei unconsciously diminished by three parts, and her demeanor softened considerably. She then asked, "Does he hold any grievances regarding what happened that day?" As a young lady, her face was delicate, and bringing up this matter was indeed quite awkward, her voice barely above a whisper.

Bai Xiangtian shook his head and said: "The Huashan Sword Technique is not meant to be passed on. This young lady does not know where she learned it. While her moves are fierce, they lack strength. The application of force is quite incorrect, and the flow of her movements is rather disjointed"

Fu Wujie found himself at a disadvantage, but upon hearing the cheers and encouragement from the crowd, his spirits lifted, and his swordsmanship seemed to become much more profound.

Yang Fei said: "Of course, I have one more thing to ask Sister Yushuang."

Bai Yushuang said: "The most important thing in practicing superior martial arts is to have perseverance. When training, one must not be distracted; otherwise, the effort will be in vain, and one might even fall into the trap of obsession."

Yang Fei cursed her in his heart, calling her a thieving woman, a foul woman, a rotten bitch, and even included Mei Hua Mountain Villa in his tirade, almost cursing Mei Yunqing as well. While cursing, he untied the horsewhip from his feet; his legs were sore and numb, and he could not stand up even if he wanted to

Mei Lanfang's heart sank. What else could a man do in such a place besides drinking and visiting prostitutes? What was Wu Yunhe doing in such a place? She thought to herself that Yang Fei must have deceived her, but then again, what if it were true? ... Could it be that all men in the world are unreliable? Even Wu Yunhe, who appeared to be such a respectable man, was so unfaithful. What about herself ...

Fu Jun smiled and said, "I truly apologize for last night, but I did not take out my anger on you, so please do not take it to heart. By the way, in half an hour, everyone will be setting off. Have you packed your luggage? Do you need my help?"

Fu Wujie wanted to pursue, but was stopped by Bai Xiangtian, who reprimanded him. He expressed his confusion, saying: "Senior brother, are you not concerned about Xiao Fei's safety"

Yang Fei nodded, took the Feiyun Sword from the head of the bed, and performed a couple of moves with it in hand, truly resembling the demeanor of a swordsman

Bai Yushuang said on hetushu.com: "Why would Father give it to you and not to Fu Jun"

Yang Fei expressed his gratitude, saying: "Thank you, Sister Yushuang. I have arranged for her to stay at the Heluo Inn in the west of the city. You can find out by asking."

Yang Fei resembled a young wife who was being mistreated by her in-laws as he said: "In fact, Young Hero Wu did not specifically come to Soft Fragrance Pavilion to settle accounts with me; I only said that to trick you into letting me down." He knew this was a significant flaw and was determined to make amends.

Meilan coughed a few times and felt much more at ease. She intended to sit down and practice her breathing techniques, but when she glanced at Yang Fei, his pair of cunning eyes seemed to be watching her again. With a swift motion, she drew out her gleaming long sword.

Without a moment's hesitation, Mei Lan executed the "Cypress Welcoming Guests" technique from the Huashan Swordplay. "Clang, clang, clang," Fu Wujie began with three strikes, all of which Mei Lan parried with her sword. However, the fourth strike pierced her sword body, and the fifth had already reached the sword's edge. By the sixth and seventh strikes, she could no longer withstand the onslaught; her figure swayed, and she found herself three zhang away. Looking down, she noticed two small holes in her garment, realizing that it must be the result of Fu Wujie's sword energy.

Fu Wuji then let out a sound of acknowledgment, silently watching the direction in which Mei Lan departed.

Bai Yushuang, seeing that he remained silent, asked again: "What else did my father say to you?"

***

The escort team traveled eastward, and by noon, they arrived at Tongguan. This pass is the essential route for entering the Central Plains from Chang'an, and everyone believed that this journey would lead them to the prosperous lands of the Central Plains

Yang Fei saw her smiling and thought to himself that he would first escape this calamity and later settle accounts with her. He then said, "Later, Nangong Yi came." His lie was seven parts true and three parts false; unless Mei Lan brought three people to confront him directly, no one would know that he was speaking falsehoods.

Bai Yushuang smiled and said, "Perhaps you are smarter than I am, and you could memorize it in just one day"

Bai Yushuang asked, "What is going on?"

Yang Fei said: "He told me that if I do not understand this secret manual, I should come to ask you, and also not to tell my uncle or Jun Ge about this matter"

Meilan felt a surge of sweetness in her heart; she realized that by learning the Huashan sword technique from Wu Yunhe, she would have to bear such a notorious reputation. Had she known this earlier, she would not have asked him to teach her. Unconsciously, her feelings for Wu Yunhe deepened by another three points.

Yang Fei turned to the first page and, scratching his head, pointed to a sentence saying, "I don't understand at all, for example, what does this phrase 'qi chong shan zhong, zai zhuan jing men' mean?"

Yang Fei said softly: "Miss Xiao Lan, in fact, I just deceived you."

Mei Lanjiao let out a snort, swung the whip, and struck fiercely at Yang Fei. Seeing the whip coming with great speed and force, Yang Fei realized he could not evade it, so he could only tightly shut his eyes and await his fate.

Yang Fei finally calmed his mind; he often indulged in wild thoughts, so it was not difficult for him to imagine a breath slowly flowing within his dantian.

Yang Fei thought to himself, where did I go wrong? Clearly, it was you who came to me. Without realizing it, he defended himself, saying: "I didn't do anything, don't wrongfully accuse a good person"

Yang Fei, feeling wronged, said: "Clearly, it was you who took off your clothes to show me." As soon as he spoke these words, everyone was in an uproar, all staring at Mei Lan.

Yang Fei felt overwhelmed, took a deep breath, and sighed: "How can there be so many?"

Bai Yushuang looked at the red silk bag, which seemed to contain a book, and curiously asked, "You wouldn't be illiterate and asking me what is written in this book, would you?"

Bai Yushuang chuckled twice and said, "Can I go take a look at her?"

How dare Yang Fei say he wants to, repeatedly saying no, yet his eyes could not help but glance towards the inner room, where, illuminated by the faint moonlight, he saw Bai Yushuang indeed changing her clothes

Bai Xiangtian still wore a smile and said: "My young apprentice is unaware of the vastness of the world and has offended the young lady. I hope the young lady can forgive him."

Bai Xiangtian said: "I have watched Xiao Fei grow up; he has always been honest. How could he do such a thing?"

Meilan looked at him with great joy and said, "I have let you down, you should say something now"

Meilan's skills were indeed not profound; while attending to so many people at once, she felt her blood surge, a sweetness rising in her chest, and she spat out a mouthful of blood mist into the air. Only then did she leap onto the yellow horse, and with a flick of the whip, the horse galloped away.

Yang Fei thought to himself, if you ask me, whom should I ask? Should I ask your father? That would only invite scolding upon myself

When Mei Lanshi thought of Wu Yunhe, her heart unexpectedly felt sweet. She thought that marrying him would be far better than marrying this great villain

Yang Fei was startled and quickly turned his back, exclaiming: "No, no, how could I dare to peek at Sister Yushuang? Am I not afraid of getting a corn on my foot?"

Yang Fei said with a bitter smile: "I did not redeem Xiao Die, but I redeemed Miss Qiu Yue, no, she should now be called Xing Xiao Yue; Qiu Yue is her nickname."

Bai Yushuang smiled and said, "Danzhong and Jingmen are names of acupoints on the human body. Of course, you wouldn't understand if you haven't studied them."

Yang Fei thought to himself whether Mei Lan would care about the Huashan Sword Technique. Hearing Bai Xiangtian's implication, it seemed that Fu Wuji was not Mei Lan's match, and he immediately became worried that if Fu Wuji were defeated, he would be captured by Mei Lan and subjected to her countless tortures. The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, and he couldn't help but shout, "Uncle, go for it!" It felt as if Fu and Mei were currently competing on the arena, with people around them cheering and encouraging.

Bai Xiangtian smiled and said: "Although that girl is a bit fierce, she won't kill Xiao Fei; it's just that Xiao Fei is bound to suffer a bit of physical pain."

Yang Fei said: "Young Hero Wu mentioned that just because you have a fondness for swordsmanship, he secretly passed on the Huashan Sword Technique to you. If his master were to find out, he would certainly be expelled from the sect. What else could this be but a betrayal of the sect?" He had previously heard Bai Xiangtian mention that Mei Lan could wield the Huashan Sword Technique, and he knew it must have been taught by Wu Yunhe. He wove this matter into his lies, making it sound even more seamless.

Yang Fei also said: "She asked me to visit her whenever I have time"

Yang Fei recalled Bai Xiangtian's earlier intention to betroth Bai Yushuang to him, and as he inhaled the faint, delicate fragrance of purity emanating from Bai Yushuang on the bed, he felt a stir in his heart. He removed his boots and climbed onto the large bed, sitting cross-legged as Bai Yushuang had instructed, preparing to regulate his breathing and meditate. He then heard Bai Yushuang softly say, "Concentrate your mind and gather your energy, directing it to the dantian." Although Yang Fei had heard the term 'dantian' before, he did not know its location and could only glance at Bai Yushuang again.

After having breakfast brought by Fu Jun, Yang Fei hurried to the training ground. Bai Xiangtian, Fu Wuji, and several senior brothers preparing to escort the goods were already there. Two mule-drawn carts were parked nearby, carrying six large wooden boxes that appeared quite heavy. Presumably, these were the goods to be escorted, but it was unknown what treasures were contained within.

After a brief rest in Tongguan and having had lunch, it was unexpected that the journey would turn back north. After traveling for nearly half an hour, an unforeseen incident occurred, confirming Yang Fei's suspicion that someone was attempting to rob the convoy

At this moment, the escort team was traveling through a dense forest. Aside from a dirt path suitable for walking in the middle, the trees on both sides were lush and green. Mei Lan, riding alone, stood in the center of the dirt path with a cold expression on her pretty face, preventing the entire escort team from passing.

Yang Fei awkwardly said: "You only guessed half right; I recognize eight or nine out of the characters inside, but I do not understand the combined meaning."

Bai Xiangtian then recalled what he had just said; Fu Wuji's actions were indeed a violation of his promise. He could only force a smile and say, "I wonder where Xiao Fei has offended the young lady?"

Yang Fei walked at the end of the line according to the rules, holding a large knife in his hand, looking somewhat impressive. He felt both a sense of novelty and a thrill, and in his heart, he couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if someone were to ambush the convoy at this moment

Hastily returning to the room, Fu Jun had just gotten out of bed. With a sidelong glance at him, he said with a mischievous grin: "Feiyang, where did you go to have fun last night? You didn't come back for the whole night again. Did you go to meet your sweetheart? Why didn't you invite me to such a good thing?"

Everyone displayed a slight smile on their faces, and in unison, they responded affirmatively before continuing to head north.

Meilan waved the sword next to Yang Fei's face, yet she did not strike decisively with a swift blow, which frightened Yang Fei to the point where he nearly lost control of his bladder

Meilan urged the horse to gallop swiftly, and the yellow-skinned horse was equally spirited. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they had already covered several dozen miles. Yang Fei saw that they were getting further and further away from the escort team, and his heart sank little by little. He thought to himself, this wretched woman, if she catches me, won't she slowly torment me to death like that mouse? Heaven is truly unjust, allowing me, Yang Fei, to have such a short life. Yunqing, oh Yunqing, please forgive me, for I can no longer accompany you through the rest of this life.

Yang Fei said: "Xiao Yue mentioned that if she were to live here with you, it might tarnish your reputation, so she insists on staying at the inn. She also stated that she will rent a room tomorrow and find some work to support herself."

Bai Xiangtian smiled and said: "Your uncle won't be defeated anytime soon, but who knows what will happen over time. I am just curious as to why that young lady, Xiao Lan, is proficient in the Huashan Sword Technique, and not just in one or two moves."

Bai Xiangtian chuckled and said, "No, he has already won"

Yang Fei said with a bitter smile: "This is not learning martial arts; it is even more difficult than taking the top scholar examination"

Meilan snorted coldly and said: "Find a villain named Yang Fei."

Yang Fei asked, "Sister Yushuang, do you have a master?"

Bai Yushuang said: "Who is the person you relied on?" Seeing Yang Fei hesitating to speak, she continued: "Forget it, if you don't want to say, I won't ask anymore. This is yet another one of your little secrets, isn't it?"

Bai Xiangtian shouted loudly: "Everyone, tidy up, it's time to hit the road. If we miss the lodging, we'll have to camp out in the wild, and that would be quite unfortunate"

As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face. No matter how unreasonable Mei Lan may be, she cannot persist in her obstinacy. Unconsciously, her tone softened considerably as she said: "I have some personal grievances with Yang Fei, so I kindly ask Chief Bai to bring him out."

Meilanqi Road: "How did he know you would go to Ruoxiangju last night?"

When Yang Fei awoke, his feet were suspended in the air, exerting no force, as if bound by iron chains. His forehead felt heavy, and he thought he had arrived in the underworld. Looking around, the light was dim, and countless dark shadows (trees) loomed, concealing an unknown number of vengeful spirits. He was filled with dread and could not help but plead softly, "Brother Oxhead, Brother Horseface, although we have never met before, we will surely have many dealings in the future. I kindly ask you both to offer guidance. If I, Yang Fei, am reborn, I will certainly burn plenty of paper money for your enjoyment."

Bai Yushuang said: "What is it? Feel free to speak; I will do my utmost as long as it is within my capability."

Yang Fei was surprised and said: "The chief escort knows the Huashan sword technique"

Yang Fei wore a troubled expression and sighed, saying, "Does that mean I will have to bear it for a year"

Bai Yushuang pondered for a moment, then suddenly broke into a smile: "Which parts do you not understand?"

Bai Yushuang smiled and said, "Of course, it should be my big bed. If you use Xiaosi's, she will come back tomorrow and surely try to find me for a reckoning." After she finished speaking, she realized there was a grammatical error in her words, and her jade-like face turned crimson with embarrassment

Meilan's expression changed dramatically, and she coldly snorted, "Then what is he going to Ruoxiang Pavilion for?"

Fu Jun lost his voice and said: "She gave this to you." He then patted his shoulder and chuckled, "Feiyang, you've managed to win over the most beautiful woman in the martial world. Why not teach your cousin a few tricks for attracting women?"

How dare Yang Fei say that he stayed in Bai Yushuang's room for an entire night, feigning a bitter smile and saying: "You threw such a big tantrum last night, who would dare to call you?"

The sound of metal clashing echoed as Mei Lan finally drew her sword. The whip was already in her left hand, with the whip in her left and the sword in her right. In a very short time, she had exchanged no fewer than ten moves with Fu Wuji.

Yang Fei noticed her silence and guessed that she must be recalling the various merits of Wu Yunhe. He then continued, "I met Young Hero Wu last night at Ruoxiang Pavilion"

Bai Yushuang said: "You must set out on your journey tomorrow morning. I will now teach you some basic exercises; you should practice diligently on the road and not be negligent." After a pause, he continued: "The most fundamental posture for practicing internal energy is sitting in meditation. However, my father said that once internal energy is cultivated to a profound level, one does not focus on external appearances and can practice at any time and in any place."

He saw a pair of embroidered shoes appear before him, which looked quite familiar. After a moment's thought, he recalled that they belonged to the wicked woman Mei Lan. With a surge of determination, he shouted loudly: "Wicked woman, foul woman, even if I die, you will not let me go. You wish to show off your power here, but there are the impartial Judge Bao and the just King of Hell. There is law in this world, so you should quickly return to the realm of the living to avoid unnecessary misfortune"