The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 413: Palace Ninth: Brother Su, Wise and Insightful, Have You Taken on Disciples? - Novel Cool

Chapter 413: Palace Ninth: Brother Su, Wise and Insightful, Have You Taken on Disciples?

Chapter 413: Palace Ninth: Brother Su, Wise and Insightful, Have You Taken on Disciples?

The complexions of Wei Chi Chong and his two companions turned ugly. Their primary goal this time was to regain their lost face, so they intentionally chose a public place, and many onlookers had gathered, including local martial artists.

However, their combined efforts were effortlessly broken by Su Shaoying's single move that shattered their sword formation. They had truly lost face this time.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

The sound of applause drew everyone's attention to a white-robed young noble sitting at the entrance of the tea shop. He was gently clapping, a slight smile on his face.

The crowd exchanged glances, their minds echoing the same thought—they were all amused by the disciple of the Fengming Swordsman being slapped in the face like this. However, the Fengming Swordsman was still a renowned master in the Guanzhong region, and Wei Chi Chong was also well-known, so they dared not laugh openly.

But clearly, the young noble before them had no such concerns.

Palace Ninth's eyes sparkled with excitement. "That's not the 'Flowing Cloud Sleeve Technique' and 'Move a Thousand Pounds with Four Ounces' of the Wudang Sect. His technique is clearly more advanced. Emei doesn't have such a style either. I wonder what martial art this is?"

Beef Soup sat next to Palace Ninth, and the look in her eyes as she gazed at Su Shaoying held a hint of admiration. The way Su Shaoying had just moved with ease, casualness, and a gentle, swaying grace had perfectly showcased a style she loved.

The 'Orchid Hand of Compliance' was, in itself, a martial art that appeared light and ethereal.

However, Su Shaoying didn't answer Palace Ninth's question. Instead, he turned to Wei Chi Chong and his companions, pointing at Palace Ninth as he spoke, "Now, don't say I didn't warn you. The real culprits who killed your junior disciple are right here. Are you going to take your revenge or not?"

Su Shaoying winked at Wei Chi Chong. "If you can kill them, you would have avenged the number one knife in the world, Feixingzi. I guarantee that your names will be known throughout the world by the next day!"

Wei Chi Chong and his two junior disciples turned pale.

They weren't fools. A master capable of killing Feixingzi with three sword strikes could take their lives just as easily.

Right now, they weren't thinking about whether or not to kill Palace Ninth and Beef Soup. Their fear was centered on whether Palace Ninth would take the initiative to eliminate them and get rid of any potential future threat.

But Palace Ninth completely ignored them. Instead, he pointed to the seat next to him, indicating to Su Shaoying, while Beef Soup took a teacup and brewed a cup of tea for him.

Wei Chi Chong secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He cupped his hands towards Su Shaoying and said, "Thank you, Second Hero Su, for your mercy. We dare not disturb you further. We shall return and report this matter to our master, and leave the rest to him!"

With that, they didn't even dare to retrieve their swords. The three of them turned and left, their pace quickening as they went, until they disappeared at the end of the road after a dozen or so breaths.

Su Shaoying watched the three of them disappear before finally taking a seat opposite Palace Ninth. He picked up the teacup and drained it in one go. "It's almost the New Year. I thought you guys would have left already."

Palace Ninth replied indifferently, "To me, that's just an ordinary day."

Beef Soup turned to Su Shaoying and suddenly said, "I'll trade the 'Orchid Hand of Compliance' for that 'borrowing strength to strike' technique."

Su Shaoying put down his teacup and shook his head. "No trade."

Beef Soup's eyebrows rose slightly. She thought Su Shaoying didn't understand, so she explained, "The 'Orchid Hand of Compliance' was the ultimate skill of the 'Compliance Immortal' who once dominated the martial arts world. It's one of the most feared martial arts in the world, equally famous with the 'Bone-Melting Cotton Palm' of the 'Bone-Melting Immortal'. Thirty years ago, it swept through the land, even overshadowing the Shaolin and Wudang sects."

Su Shaoying said calmly, "This 'flower-moving and jade-connecting' technique seems to be just about borrowing strength to strike, but it actually contains profound internal energy and a unique method of qi manipulation. It's the signature skill of Yihua Palace, a once-revered martial arts sect. In that era, anyone who revealed this skill would command instant respect, even from the heads of Shaolin and Wudang."

Su Shaoying remained silent. He certainly couldn't tell them that this skill was taught to him by Yoya, the most famous Palace Master in Yihua Palace's history, during their intimate moments.

Beef Soup fell into silence, but Palace Ninth didn't seem to mind. He wasn't here for this martial art anyway, and knowing that it was called the 'Flower-Moving and Jade-Connecting' technique was enough for him. He was confident that while Su Shaoying could deflect others' swords, he wouldn't be able to deflect his.

"I heard that you once commented on Ximen Chuixue's sword techniques as well," Palace Ninth said. "Your insight is quite remarkable."

A hint of surprise flashed across Su Shaoying's eyebrows, and Palace Ninth casually replied, "The Taiping Royal Palace once invited Master Bitter Gourd to come and lecture at the palace."

Su Shaoying understood that he was referring to when he had discussed Ximen Chuixue's sword techniques at Jiuhua Mountain.

He almost thought Palace Ninth was talking about their conversation at Wanmei Mountain Villa after the battle at the pinnacle of the Purple Peak. If that were the case, he would have suspected a spy from Wuming Island within Wanmei Mountain Villa.

"My insight has always been sharp," Su Shaoying laughed.

How else could he have instantly seen through Palace Ninth's unique preferences?

Palace Ninth narrowed his eyes. "Your method is quite effective."

"Of course! If it wasn't effective, would I have recommended it to you?" Su Shaoying boasted, then grinned as he asked, "Have you tried the collar?"

Beef Soup and Palace Ninth's faces turned red simultaneously.

After all, this was still a relatively conservative world. No matter how unique their preferences were, decades of education had instilled a certain level of concern for others' opinions. How could they not feel a bit embarrassed when Su Shaoying pointed it out so bluntly?

However, both of them were extraordinary masters with a certain level of composure. So, despite feeling a little awkward for a moment, they quickly regained their composure.

What was there to be embarrassed about anyway? It wasn't like they had come up with these ideas themselves!

"I've tried it," Palace Ninth nodded. Although he tried to appear calm, his breath quickened for a moment as his mind recalled certain memories.

"Mmm," Su Shaoying nodded, his expression serious. "You can also add iron chains and whips. If you want something even more stimulating, you can include a blindfold. The imagination can run wilder when one can't see."

Beef Soup, "...”

Palace Ninth, “…”

Beef Soup turned to Su Shaoying, her teeth clenched, and said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "I never expected you to be so knowledgeable in this area..."

Su Shaoying quickly replied, "I learned all of this from books."

Beef Soup asked curiously, "Does the Emei Sect really teach this?"

Palace Ninth thought for a moment and said, "Of course, the Emei Sect doesn't teach this. However, it is said that Song Shi Dongpo was a talented and romantic scholar who was well-versed in the ways of love. Su Xiake, being from the Mei Zhou Su family, must have inherited this knowledge from your family's teachings."

Su Shaoying, "..."

So, Su Dongpo was that kind of person?

Beef Soup seemed to have seen through Su Shaoying. Even if Su Dongpo had recorded such things in his books, one wouldn't pay special attention to them unless they had a particular interest. Did the Mei Zhou Su family not have any other books to read?

Palace Ninth seemed to have come to the same realization, and he suddenly felt like he had found a kindred spirit. He felt his mood improve, and a graceful smile curved the corners of his lips. He even raised his cup in a toast to Su Shaoying.

"Su Xiake, your wisdom is admirable. Would you be willing to teach me?"

(End of Chapter)

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