Chapter 3, Proud and Unmatched Actions
With a creak, Tie Biao pushed the door open, moving with unusual caution, as if afraid of disturbing Ao Jue. He knew that this young master was the treasure of the entire family, and since the young master preferred tranquility, Tie Biao always made sure to be quiet when he visited Ao Jue.
Having been in this world for five years, Ao Jue is not merely a sheltered young lady. He has been to the streets several times and often sends the head servant Tie Biao to gather information. Currently, the Tianxia Society established by Xiong Ba is growing increasingly powerful, and Xiong Ba possesses formidable and enigmatic martial arts skills. The reputations of both are rising, already matching the prestige of the Eight Great Sects of the Central Plains.
The Fire Qilin has departed, yet Yu Yue's arm was burned by the hot blood splattered from the Fire Qilin. Several months later, a Qilin arm grew from the area of Yu Yue's arm that had been burned by the Qilin's blood. This Qilin arm contained boundless power, and Yu Yue thus became a top expert in the martial world.
"Has the shipment arrived?" asked Ao Jian.
The three things that worry Ao Jue the most are, according to what he saw on television in his previous life, that his father Ao Sheng will be killed by the Sword Demon; later, after the unparalleled sword of the Ao Sword Manor is forged, his mother will be killed by Bu Jingyun, and his younger brother Ao Tian will also be killed by Bu Jingyun while pursuing the unparalleled sword; after Xiong Ba's return, he even slaughtered the eight major sects of the Central Plains, one of which is the strength of Ao Jue's maternal grandfather's family.
Aojue sat cross-legged on the mat, his eyes tightly closed, practicing the internal martial arts techniques that Aosheng had just imparted to him. This was his first time studying these techniques, so Aosheng was particularly meticulous in his explanations, reiterating the key points several times until he was certain that Aojue truly understood before he ceased.
To prevent the possibility of information about the underground palace being leaked, the workers constructing it are all of advanced age. Although they are still capable of working now, it is likely that in a decade or so, when the storm truly begins, few of these workers will still be alive.
"Hmm, there is a surge of energy moving within my body; it seems I have developed a sense of energy," said Ao Jue Dian Tian, a hint of excitement in his eyes
In the evening, the temperature within Lingyun Cave rose even higher. Suddenly, a fireball rolled out from inside the cave. Once the fireball emerged from Lingyun Cave, its true form became clear—it was an ancient ferocious beast, the Fire Qilin.
"What about the underground palace I asked you to build in the backyard? Is it finished?" Ao Jian inquired
"Rest assured, Father, I will persist in my training, and I will not let you down," said Ao Jue with a firm tone.
Are there any workers who have escaped? Aojian asked.
The latest shipment of alcoholic beverages has arrived, weighing 2,000 jin, and 200 jin of grapes have also been purchased and delivered. Furthermore, I have already given instructions that more and more alcoholic beverages and grapes will be shipped in the future" Tie Biao replied respectfully
Since Tie Biao pushed the door and entered, Ao Jue has been watching him. Tie Biao is the son of the steward of Ao Jian Villa, loyal to the villa, and usually treats Ao Jue's family as his own masters to serve. Therefore, some of Ao Jue's matters are entrusted to him for handling
"Young Master." After the knock on the door, Tie Biao's voice resounded outside the imposing door.
It is said that the peculiar phenomena of the martial arts world cannot be understood through common reasoning; when something is out of the ordinary, there must be a demon involved. Have I overlooked something?" With that, she casually picked up a cup of homemade sour plum tea from the stone table beside her and took a sip, expressing her confusion with a proud gaze.
Upon careful calculation, the Ao Jue family had already been completely slaughtered before the emergence of Emperor Shakra, leaving not even a single hair behind
Friends who have watched "The Storm Riders" know that the Kirin Arm of Yu Yue was later transplanted to Bu Jingyun, allowing this character, who does not cry, to avoid being a one-armed swordsman forever
May heaven bless, I do not ask for my child to have a sense of vitality right now, as long as he does not encounter any misfortune, I will be content
That’s wonderful, feeling the flow of energy for the first time while practicing internal martial arts; what a remarkable talent for martial arts! That’s great! However, Jue'er, do you feel any discomfort in your body?" In his excitement over his son's martial arts talent, Ao Sheng also remembered to express concern for his well-being
Although Ao Sheng knew that his son Lin Er was exceptionally intelligent, he was not greedy. The perception of qi is not something that can be attained easily. He recalled that when he was practicing internal energy, it took him a full three days to develop even a slight sense of qi. Naturally, Ao Sheng, who had always doted on Ao Jue, would not demand that he immediately possess this sense of qi.
"Is that you, Tie Biao? Come in," said Ao Jue.
The amount of money required to build an underground palace is truly astronomical. Naturally, the Ao couple would never have imagined that their son would have the funds to construct a mausoleum beneath the villa. However, they were unaware that Ao Jue had instructed Tie Biao to sell the inventions he had developed over the years, and he had also opened numerous shops, which naturally provided him with the means to finance the construction of the mausoleum.
That's good, that's good. Jue'er, let's stop our practice here for today. I have already transmitted all the internal cultivation techniques to you, so from now on, it will depend on your personal practice.
At present, both father and son were happily returning to their respective rooms. While Ao Sheng excitedly sought out Lan Yingmei for a second encounter, Ao Jue also returned to his own room. However, he did not go to sleep immediately, as he was waiting for someone.
"Why is the temperature so unusual today? Is something important happening?" In the pavilion, Ao Jue leaned alone against the lounge chair, propping his head up with his hand as he spoke
Under the intense gaze of Ao Sheng, Ao Jue slowly opened his tightly shut eyes. A faint glimmer of brilliance flickered briefly from the depths of his eyes, as if it had never appeared at all
Very well, this matter concerns the century-long plan of my Proud Sword Villa and must not be allowed to fail. Not a single piece of information can be leaked, including to those within the villa. If there is even the slightest hint of a problem, you must extinguish it silently and decisively with overwhelming force" said Proud Sword with a serious expression
"Rest assured, Father, I do not feel any discomfort; on the contrary, I find it quite pleasant when this energy flows through my body," Ao Jue stated candidly.
At the moment when Ao Jue was perplexed by the unusual weather of the day, something strange occurred at the Leshan Giant Buddha. In the Lingyun Cave, the temperature within the cave began to rise increasingly. Eventually, the intense heat even caused the rock walls to glow red. Waves of scorching heat surged out from the cave entrance in layers, and where the heat passed, the originally vibrant flowers and grasses withered instantly.
One hour later
"Young Master, rest assured, I know what to do," Tie Biao said. The construction of the underground palace within the Ao Jian Manor was something even the Ao Sheng couple was unaware of. Initially, Ao Jian had merely mentioned wanting to build a swimming pool, and naturally, the Ao Sheng couple did not take such a trivial matter to heart. Little did they know that beneath this swimming pool lay an underground palace that could rival the Ao Jian Manor. The Young Master had not even informed his own parents, and Tie Biao was well aware of the significance of the underground palace in Ao Jue's heart. The Ao Sheng couple naturally did not regard such a trivial matter as important, yet they were oblivious to the fact that beneath this swimming pool was an underground palace that could completely match the grandeur of the Ao Jian Manor. The Young Master had not disclosed this to his own parents, and Tie Biao understood the importance of the underground palace in Ao Jue's mind.
Is this the feeling of anger that you have developed, Jue'er?
Bai Jian Mountain Manor, the training room of Ao Sheng
When the news of the Tianxia Society first emerged, Ao Jue was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Having witnessed the chaos of the world, he knew it was a tumultuous time. First, there was Xiong Ba, ambitious and eager to dominate the martial world, followed by Fengyun, who rose to slay demons and eradicate evil. Then came Jue Wushen, who crossed the sea from the East to meddle in the Central Plains, and there was also Di Shitian lurking in the shadows. No one knows if there are figures even more concealed than Di Shitian. Truly, it is an era of rampant demons and monstrous spirits.
Although there are forces like Fengyun that align with destiny to eliminate evil and uphold justice, along with the guidance of the nameless martial legends, the strength of the righteous path remains relatively weak, consisting of only a few individuals. The two from Fengyun need to unite to unleash the boundless power of Moko. If one day a madman were to suddenly appear, disregarding all conventions and directly eliminate one of the Fengyun duo, it is important to note that figures like Xiong Ba and the God Emperor Shitian possess such strength. What would happen then? The two from Fengyun need to unite to unleash the boundless power of Moko. If one day a madman were to suddenly appear, disregarding all conventions and directly eliminate one of the Fengyun duo, it is important to note that figures like Xiong Ba and the God Emperor Shitian possess such strength. What would happen then?
It was precisely due to the fate of his family that Ao Jue began to learn and comprehend the sword from a very young age. Although he had not yet mastered it (similar to how Miss Wang in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" understood but did not practice), his understanding and insights into the way of the sword were profoundly deep, laying a solid foundation for his future advancement to the highest realm of swordsmanship
The construction of the underground palace was ordered by the young master two years ago. Following the blueprints provided by the young master, the cellar that he requested has been completed and documented after two years of work. However, due to the sheer scale of the project, it will take at least another ten years to fully complete.
Under the scorching sun, although it is spring and summer, today's temperature is unusually high. Even the gentle breeze carries waves of scorching heat, making one reluctant to linger in the wind.
Since arriving in this world, Ao Jue has invented many things, of course, all modeled after items from the original world. This lounge chair is one such item. Ao Sheng and Lan Ying do not interfere much with Ao Jue's actions; in fact, Ao Sheng praises him greatly. In his view, Ao Jue's ability to create these items demonstrates his high creativity and understanding, which is greatly beneficial for Ao Jue's sword training.
The fire qilin rushed out from the Lingyun Cave, heading straight towards the nearby street. Along the way, it bit anyone it encountered, leaving death and destruction in its wake, truly leaving no trace behind.
Dong Dong
By the street, there was a blacksmith named Yu Yue. While he was forging iron, the Fire Qilin wreaked havoc. Witnessing the chaos caused by the Fire Qilin, Yu Yue resolutely picked up a large knife, intending to slay the beast. After several encounters, Yu Yue discovered the scars left on the Fire Qilin by the demon-slaying hero Nie Ying a century ago. Following the scars on the Fire Qilin's body, he struck down and finally managed to injure the creature, forcing the Fire Qilin to retreat.
Although the brilliance in Ao Jue's eyes was extremely faint and fleeting, Ao Sheng was a top-tier expert, and he had been closely watching Ao Jue. Naturally, he noticed that glimmer of brilliance in Ao Jue's eyes
There are, but my subordinates have already dealt with all of them. The most loyal servants in the villa are monitoring those workers. My subordinates understand the gravity of this matter and will not allow even the slightest piece of information to leak out. A glimmer of murderous intent flashed across Tie Biao's body as he spoke