Chapter 002: The Great Master of Martial Arts, Wang Yangming

In Jin Yong's martial arts novels, most have a lineage that is interconnected, with the world being a continuous thread. For instance, the poison used by Wei Xiaobao is inherited from Ouyang Feng. Therefore, the treasures from the novel "The Sword of Blood and the Blade of Blood" must still be in Nanjing, while the secret treasures from "The Book and the Sword" are likely still in Jingzhou

Li Liushen gazed at Xu Lang, scrutinizing him from head to toe

Had it not been for his quick reflexes, he would have already fallen into the hands of the opponent.

"Li Liushen of Langya."

Little brother, let's go

Xu Lang cupped his hands, his gaze complex... Is this truly Wang Yangming of the School of Mind?

Such individuals who follow Liu Jin seek nothing more than wealth and power. Throughout this journey, Xu Lang has been contemplating, and ultimately arrived at this realization: to impress him with wealth and power

Li Liushen shouted angrily and, with the tip of his foot touching the ground, reached out again towards Xu Lang

Li Liushen is still pursuing me, damn it

However, who can refuse such an opportunity for sudden wealth as treasure?

At the moment Xu Lang rolled on the ground, he grabbed a handful of yellow earth and, at that moment, sprinkled it towards Li Liushen. As his figure landed and rolled, it shrank. Just as Li Liushen waved his hand to block the yellow sand, Xu Lang once again evaded this attack and arrived at the shores of West Lake

Since I cannot outrun...

I have a treasure

Li Liushen extended a hand, pointing at Wang Yangming, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief

Of course, it is serious

Xu Lang looked at Li Liushen and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, smiling as he said, "Since a hero must pursue treacherous villains, he must surely know them well. In that case, do you think I could be among the treacherous?"

Xu Lang looked at the middle-aged man on the pavilion, observing his tall stature, tightly bound sleeves, and the absence of any weapons by his side. He speculated that this person's martial skills were likely not superior to those of swords or staffs. With this thought, he smiled and asked, "May I inquire about the esteemed name of this hero?"

The middle-aged man glanced at Xu Lang's appearance, scoffed, leaped into the air, and gracefully left the tavern. Then, with a transformation of his hands, like a long eagle, he reached out to grasp Xu Lang.

Xu Lang turned his head and looked back, only to feel that in the blink of an eye, the distance between both sides was continuously closing, while the Meizhuang by West Lake, in contrast, remained far away...

Xu Lang patted his chest and exaggeratedly said, "If this wealth were given to the court, it could bring about earth-shattering changes to the entire Ming Dynasty"

Wang Yangming inquired about the Way

Xu Lang swiftly dodged to the side of the oil pot, raised his foot, and kicked it over.

Wang Yangming and Xu Lang landed on a boat together

In such circumstances, it is only natural for Li Liushen to feel an overwhelming rage. He lifted his foot and stepped down, employing his lightness skill, his figure moving faster than a galloping horse as he closely followed Xu Lang.

Xu Lang nodded slightly, watching as the boatman gently paddled, causing the vessel to depart from the riverbank and drift down the swift river current. In just a short while, the riverbank had already become a blur.

...undoubtedly.

Indeed, those of the Jin sect in martial arts have a fondness for treasures

I have long admired your esteemed name, it resonates like thunder in my ears

Wang Yangming instructed the boatman to stretch out his hand and disperse the waves. With his legs giving way, he sat down on the boat, took a few breaths, looked at the waves, and said, "Little brother, you have been startled."

After Li Liushen landed, he took a step forward, his figure like the wind, and he had already pounced in front of Xu Lang

With a sudden crack, Li Liushen seemed like a kite with a broken string, flying backward, rolling several times upon landing, with his ribs caved in, not knowing how many had broken.

You ... ... you ... ...

Li Liushen curled the corners of his mouth into a slight smile and said: "There are fifty-three traitors, but how many family members do they have, and how many servants? How could I possibly know all of this? Moreover, whether you are a thief or a good person, once you fall into my hands, it is naturally up to me to decide."

In that instant, Xu Lang felt that everything he had learned was utterly pale in comparison. As he watched the approaching figure's grasp, he could not think of any countering technique. All he could do was gather his energy beneath his feet, propelling his legs to retreat repeatedly.

A mere child dares to deceive others

Xu Lang suddenly called out

As long as enough time is delayed, Meizhuang will eventually respond

Little brother, with such treasures in your possession, it is only natural that you should present them to the court. How can you possibly advocate for Liu Jin?

Xu Lang inwardly cursed at the person who spoke out for justice, looking at him. The speaker appeared to be slightly older, dressed simply, yet exuding an uncommon demeanor. His pair of eyes were bright and spirited, with his hands clasped behind his back

I am actually fine

Set sail

Wang Yangming

Li Liushen gazed at Xu Lang's retreating figure, his eyes filled with resentment. Originally, he viewed Xu Lang with the mentality of a cat playing with a mouse, but he did not expect that Xu Lang's counterattack would leave him in such a predicament. Now, most of his clothes were in tatters, his body was scorched by oil, his face was covered in soot, and his hair carried a burnt smell.

Xu Lang repeated, observing that Li Liushen's hand did not move forward, he let out a slight sigh of relief and said: "Such a treasure, if you take out just a little, it is enough to make you wealthy. If you present this treasure to Lord Liu, it will surely enable you to rise in rank and status"

Given the speed of the other party, he would never reach Meizhuang at West Lake, and once he is caught up by the other party

Xu Lang glanced at the West Lake beside him, pondering that perhaps he could leap into the lake, seeking life from death... After all, his swimming skills were still something to speak of.

Li Liushen slightly relaxed his grip, his eyes fixed on Xu Lang. As his thoughts raced, he listened to the approaching footsteps of the pursuers around him, contemplating how to subdue Xu Lang and secretly claim him for himself.

All day long hunting geese, yet being pecked by the geese

Did you not see that my life is at stake

A very large treasure

Hehe

Killing the good and taking credit for the achievements of others

Bang

A voice interjects, and all words are filled with sighs

Hehehe ... ...

Having clarified his own value, Xu Lang suddenly relaxed, no longer measuring Wang Yangming's true thoughts, and sat down on the ground to rest.

Xu Lang crossed his legs and sat on the ground

Xu Lang paid no attention to the consequences of the manufacturing and quickly ran towards Meizhuang.

You bastard

Wang Yangming, you scoundrel, have you revealed yourself and still wish to escape

The boiling oil pot was flipped by Xu Lang, and the oil and water in the pot surged towards Li Liushen, while the flames below roared up, instantly creating a sea of fire that enveloped Li Liushen.

The oil pot at the restaurant next door is emitting blue smoke, and Xu Lang's heart is as anxious as the oil pot itself

Are you serious, kid

Li Liushen let out a cold laugh, his figure advancing rapidly, casting a shadow of palm strikes that completely enveloped Wang Yangming, aiming to seal off the vital points around Wang Yangming's body.

Is what the young brother just mentioned about the treasure true

Li Liushen originally fell forward, and then lunged to grab Xu Lang, closing the distance between them to merely the span of a frying pan. As Xu Lang flipped the pan, the boiling oil surged towards him, leaving him with little room to evade. In his attempt to move backward and to the right, he inadvertently lifted the hem of his clothing, which shielded him from a significant portion of the hot oil. However, the flames that followed forced him to tear away most of his garment.

Ah ... ...

Xu Lang could not gauge Wang Yangming's thoughts, so he could only nod in acknowledgment to preserve his own value. He then said, "I do know of a significant treasure, but I currently lack the funds for the journey. If you could provide me with six taels of gold for expenses, I will certainly share half of the treasure with you once I find it"

It was only when Xu Lang was pressed for time that he suddenly thought of so many things

The middle-aged man said to Xu Lang

They are all here to hunt me down, implicating my younger brother; it is truly my fault

Is it the Wang Yangming of the School of Mind?

Only Wang Yangming's figure was remarkably swift. Xu Lang looked back and felt that the person and horse were gradually receding, ultimately disappearing from sight

I suppose I am caught in the crossfire because of you

Such a maneuver left Xu Lang unable to see clearly from the side, only perceiving a mass of dark shadows encircling Wang Yangming.

Xu Lang was momentarily speechless. He wanted to argue with the other party, but when the other party adopted such a menacing stance, any words he might say felt futile. He could only secretly gather his strength beneath his feet, recalling all the techniques and methods of dismantling he had learned recently.

Hehe ... ...

Wang Yangming clasped his hands towards Xu Lang and apologized, saying: "Just now, I followed you all the way, hoping that you could escape from danger and clarify the misunderstanding. Therefore, I did not take action. Now, I have no choice but to intervene, as I truly do not wish for you to go astray and subsequently become an accomplice to Liu Jin, allowing this eunuch to act even more recklessly in the court."

Wang Yangming

A single palm strike defeated a master

Even so, many oil blisters were burned on the body

Wang Yangming indeed offended Liu Jin in history

Call ... ...

Li Liushen saw this person and immediately shouted out his name, sneering: "So you are indeed here!"

Upon hearing this, Li Liushen decisively halted in front of Xu Lang

Wang Yangming placed his hand on Xu Lang's shoulder, lifting him as he leaped forward. Xu Lang felt as if the world was spinning around him, everything rapidly retreating behind him. As he looked back, he saw that a group of people had already rushed over to where Li Liushen had fallen, and a line of horsemen was galloping towards them.

Thinking to himself, Xu Lang stepped forward towards the edge of West Lake. Just after running a few steps, he heard the sound of the wind rushing from behind, its momentum so swift that Xu Lang deduced it was Li Liushen leaping through the air. He immediately rolled on the ground and then pushed off with his legs, leaping into the air. Out of the corner of his eye, he indeed saw Li Liushen's figure intersecting with his own, one hand clawing at him just three inches away from his body.

Li Liushen stood still, wiped his face with his hand, shook off the yellow sand, and looked at Xu Lang standing by the West Lake, coldly saying: "If you do not allow me to catch you easily, I will not let you die easily either." After saying this, he reached out his hand towards Xu Lang to grab him.

What a stench of rotten fish and shrimp, there is no name in the original text

Splash

Xu Lang had no doubt that with just a few moves, he would become a victim under the opponent's fists