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Chapter 257: Facing Simon Chuixue Right Off the Bat
Chapter 257: Facing Simon Chuixue Right Off the Bat
As Jiang Feng opened his eyes once more, his senses were greeted not by the scent of blooming flowers and sandalwood but by the distinctive aroma of Huai Dragon sandalwood, a specialty of Shanxi province. He knew instantly that he had crossed over... again.
"Shanxi? Have I returned to the world of 'The Sentimental Swordsman and the Heartless Sword'?"
Jiang Feng bolted upright, feeling the morning sun streaming through the window. He shook his head, and information about this new world he had crossed into flooded his mind.
"Well, not exactly..."
Although he found himself in Shanxi, he was not a native. Instead, he had been sent from Shu to deliver a message on his master's orders.
The sender of the letter was Dugu Yihe, and the recipient was Yan Tieshan.
And him? Naturally, he was...
Su Shaoying of the Emei Sect, also known as Su Erxia! Born into the illustrious Su family of Meizhou in Shu, a prominent clan with a lineage that could be traced back to the renowned Three Sus, his family had maintained their standing for centuries. While they hadn't produced any notable figures in recent times, they still held considerable influence in Shu, with family members holding government positions, engaging in trade, and even venturing into the martial arts world.
The most promising member of the Su family at the moment was undoubtedly the second young master's son, Su Shaoying, a talented disciple of the Emei Sect under the tutelage of Dugu Yihe, and one of the famed Three Heroes and Four Beauties.
Su Shaoying remained seated on the bed, channeling a bit of his internal energy, a smile spreading across his face.
"Just as I thought."
When he had first crossed over into Jiang Feng's body, he knew something was amiss. Jiang Feng's martial arts skills were slightly inferior to You Longsheng's, but he soon regained You Longsheng's abilities and even surpassed them.
You Longsheng's internal skills were rather unremarkable, but now, feeling the pure and refined Mingyu Gong within him, like a seed of jade, he was certain.
It seemed that his soul hadn't simply crossed over; instead, it had undergone a transformation to adapt to the new identity during the crossing. The initial discomfort and need for recovery were simply part of the adjustment process.
Thus, he was You Longsheng, Jiang Feng, and now Su Shaoying.
No wonder Jiang Feng and You Longsheng were so similar. Jiang Feng's appearance could be described as an enhanced version of You Longsheng's, and now...
Su Shaoying picked up a bronze mirror from the table. He possessed You Longsheng's handsome features and Jiang Feng's delicate elegance, now complemented by an added touch of heroism. Although his pure good looks couldn't quite match Jiang Feng's, there was a youthful sharpness to his countenance—the immersion was incredible!
"Even the world of 'The Peerless Double Pride' has been paused. It's a shame that after half a year of marriage, Yao Yue still hasn't agreed to share a bed with me and Lianxing. She's still too reserved."
Su Shaoying shook his head and sighed. "But the Mingyu Gong is truly one of the four divine skills. It's profound and pure. Even though I've just started cultivating it, its extraordinary power is already evident."
As the son-in-law of Yihua Palace, he naturally had access to the Mingyu Gong.
With his thrice-enhanced talent from three lifetimes of crossing, cultivating the Mingyu Gong would surely lead to rapid progress.
"Haha, I can't wait for the Hundred Rivers Returning to the Sea technique! I'll definitely give Yao Yue a big surprise then!" Su Shaoying stroked his chin, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
But that was for later. For now, there were more pressing matters to attend to, namely the world he currently found himself in.
"Tsk, tsk, the world of 'The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng' is treacherous indeed. Powerful experts abound, and the later characters like Gong Jiu and Wu Ming are practically mechanical gods of war."
"Moreover, this world is one of the few in Gu Long's works where the connection to the imperial court is extremely tight, with characters like the Great Golden Roc King, the Prince of Pingnan, the Prince of Taiping, and even the Emperor himself..."
"Especially those behind-the-scenes culprits who casually silence anyone who knows too much. Trying to witness those famous scenes is practically a death wish. If I had crossed over directly as You Longsheng, I would have probably just tried to survive. How could I dare to gallivant through the martial world with famous swords and fine wine, accompanied by beautiful women?"
Crossing over to the world of 'The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng' and not experiencing the intricate conspiracies and encountering the various heroes and villains would be a wasted opportunity.
And these are just the major villains. The rest, like Huo Tianqing, Gongsun Lan, the Honest Monk, and Yu Luosha, are all extraordinarily talented as well. It would be a shame to miss out on witnessing their prowess first-hand."
"The world of 'The Proud Twins' fast-forwarded twenty years ahead, leaving me with no choice but to follow suit. But now... hmm?"
Su Shaoying paused, realizing that he might not be able to detach himself from his current situation just yet and assume the role of a mere observer.
"In the world of 'The Proud Twins', aside from the sect master, Dugu Yihe, the faces of the Emei Sect are the Three Heroes and the Four Beauties. Due to my reputation, I made a direct appearance and confronted Simon Chuixue head-on, only to be struck down by his sword. Subsequently, Dugu Yihe was schemed against by Huo Tianqing, depleting half of his true qi, ultimately leading to his demise at the hands of Simon Chuixue.
Among the Four Beauties who accompanied him, Shi Xiuxue died in Hua Manlou's arms, Ye Xiu Zhu betrayed her sect and fell into Huo Tianqing's embrace, only to meet an uncertain fate, likely silenced by Huo Tianqing or Huo Xiu. Ma Xiuzhen's fate remains unknown, but judging from the context and subsequent events in the original story, she most likely perished as well. Only Sun Xiqing married Simon Chuixue, concluding with a relatively favorable outcome.
As for the remaining Two Heroes, the senior disciple, Zhang Yingfeng, pursued Simon Chuixue in a quest for vengeance, only to stumble upon Ye Gucheng's plot and meet his end in the imperial city. Lastly, Yan Renying was saved by Lu Xiaofeng and Simon Chuixue, ultimately turning enemy to ally..."
Su Shaoying sighed, "Goddamn turning enemy to ally. The legacy of the Emei Sect's Dugu Yihe branch was nearly eradicated by Lu Xiaofeng and Simon Chuixue."
Of course, the Emei Sect would not be annihilated. Although Dugu Yihe served as the sect master for thirty years, there were other masters of his generation as well. With the downfall of his branch, another would naturally rise to prominence within the sect.
However, his lineage's heritage would undoubtedly be lost, and his fellow disciples might not necessarily care about its preservation.
In fact, one could discern from the original story that aside from Zhang Yingfeng and Yan Renying, no other members of the Emei Sect appeared after Dugu Yihe's death.
Naturally, this was understandable. While the Emei Sect was not weak, their adversaries were none other than Lu Xiaofeng and Simon Chuixue. Moreover, in the aftermath of Dugu Yihe's death, the sect lacked a master of sufficient caliber to uphold their reputation in the short term.
"Hence, if I want to roam freely and leisurely in this world, the first step is to involve myself in it. I must extricate the Emei Sect from the Jinpeng Dynasty incident!"
Su Shaoying blinked, "This task... is too simple. Rescuing Yan Tieshan and resolving everything without my cheap master making an appearance—easy peasy."
Just as a smile began to form on Su Shaoying's face, he heard a knock on the door, followed by a voice from outside, "Mr. Su!"
"What is it?"
"Mr. Su, Master Huo has sent me to inform you that the renowned Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou of the martial world have arrived in Taiyuan. He has already extended an invitation for them to attend a banquet at the Pearl and Gem Pavilion this afternoon, and he requests your presence as a guest."
"Noted."
As the servant walked away, Su Shaoying got out of bed, dressed, and left his room to have breakfast. After returning to his chamber, he immediately seized the opportunity to cultivate and restore his martial arts prowess, for he would be facing Simon Chuixue that very night.
"Unbelievable! High-intensity right from the start!"
The original work's depiction of geography was utterly confusing. For instance, the Jinpeng Dynasty, which was eradicated by the Cossack cavalry, was portrayed as a small southern country. The Pearl and Gem Pavilion of the Yan family in Guanzhong was located in Taiyuan, and Shanxi swallows were referred to as 'Heroes of Guan Zhong'. The author simply couldn't reconcile all the plot points, so I've taken the liberty to make some adjustments as necessary. The same approach will be applied in subsequent chapters without further explanation.
(End of Chapter)
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