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Chapter 559: A Grand Spectacle Destined to be Uneventful
Chapter 559: A Grand Spectacle Destined to be Uneventful
And so, in order to cultivate her martial arts skills and not hold her husband back, Shen Bijun began her practice of the Daoist technique of the Chamber Art, striving to persevere for a longer period of time.
Lian Chengbi: Double the Joy!
As they traveled from Huai'an into Shaanxi, although Shen Bijun constantly felt sore and weak, and her breathing was short, her martial arts skills had indeed improved significantly.
Shen Bijun never expected that Lian Chengbi, renowned for his sword skills, would not only be proficient in close-combat techniques but also have a profound understanding of hidden weapons.
In Shen Bijun's opinion, many of the techniques Lian Chengbi taught her were even more exquisite than the Shen family's secret techniques.
Shen Bijun's gaze towards Lian Chengbi was filled with admiration and a hint of adoration. He wasn't very old, so how did he become so knowledgeable?
Then, this admiring gaze turned to one of heartache and pity. Shouldering the weight of the Pure Mountain Villa alone must have been difficult!
Finally, this pity turned into determination. Shen Bijun resolved to help Lian Chengbi share the burden of upholding the honor and responsibility of a legacy that had lasted for three hundred years!
Lian Chengbi: ???
Of course, he had no idea what Shen Bijun was thinking, but when it came to hidden weapon techniques...
It was no joke that among the Five Extremes of Heaven and Earth, there was one known as the "Ultimate Master of Hidden Weapons". Although Lian Chengbi didn't focus his efforts on practicing hidden weapons and had hardly ever used them, it didn't mean he didn't know how.
On the contrary, if he truly employed hidden weapons, there would be very few experts in the world who could surpass him.
...
As the two passed through Tongguan and entered Shaanxi, they noticed a somber atmosphere in the area.
They found a random tavern to rest, ordered some braised dishes and steamed buns, and sat quietly eating while keeping their ears open for any interesting gossip.
"Big news!"
"All the disciples of the Huashan Sect have returned to their mountain, leaving the Guanzhong area vacant."
"I heard that the group of bandits from Taihang Mountain have descended. Their leader, Duan Longshan, the 'Nine Linked Rings' of the Nine Star Linked Rings Knife, is already in Guanzhong, but his current whereabouts are unknown."
"The Taihang Mountain bandits and the Guanzhong bandits have always been at odds. Duan Longshan's left and right arms, the Taihang Twin Knives Ding brothers, were killed by the leader of the Guanzhong bandits."
"Left Hand God of Knives, Hua Ping. The debate over whose knife skills are superior, his or Duan Longshan's, has been going on for almost a decade. Perhaps we'll finally get to witness the answer this time."
"Not necessarily. They're not enemies this time."
"Because the target is too big."
"The Yuanji Pawnshop, together with the four major banks—Liyuan, Tongyuan, Huiyuan, and Hengyuan—have gathered a whopping eight million taels of silver in Guanzhong, preparing to leave the pass. Not only are the Taihang bandits, Guanzhong thieves, and Bashu mountain bandits stirring, but even the horse bandits beyond the border and the great thieves outside the pass seem to be making moves."
"The joint venture of seventy-two pawnshops from the seventy-nine provinces of South Qilu and North Jiangsu has gathered over a hundred experts, all converging in Guanzhong. Old Master Sitou Zhongping is personally leading the way to deal with the situation."
"The Shaolin Sect has sent two elders and eighteen arhats, along with high monks from several major temples in the Central Plains."
"Iron Gentleman Yang Kaitai, the only secular disciple of Iron Mountain Master, has truly shown Shaolin's might!"
Lian Chengbi listened with growing astonishment. He never expected such a grand spectacle, thinking that the amount involved would top out at one or two million taels of silver at most, but eight million was beyond his imagination.
A battle between the bandits of the world and the Buddhist monks?
That certainly sounded intriguing!
"Hasn't Yang Kaitai set off yet?" Shen Bijun asked.
"Eight million taels of silver isn't easy to gather, especially when it's being transported from places like Shanxi, Shu, and Shandong," Lian Chengbi replied. "But based on this information, they should be leaving soon."
Lian Chengbi nodded, "Of course we should go. Since we agreed to help him back at Daming Lake, we must keep our promise."
Others may not know, but how could Lian Chengbi be unaware? Despite the grand spectacle, he knew that, in the end, nothing would come of it!
In the original storyline, Hua Ping wasn't dead yet, Yuanji Pawnshop was still the number one financial house, and Sitou Zhongping remained the chief escort leader of the seventy-two joint venture escort agencies.
Given this, Lian Chengbi estimated that there wouldn't even be any excitement, let alone the potential for a chaotic battle.
So, Lian Chengbi decided to take the initiative and find Yang Kaitai, declaring with righteous indignation that he would help ensure the safe delivery of the silver to the border.
Hmm, why does that sound so hypocritical?
Well, it fits the character profile of Lian Chengbi in the original story!
Hearing Lian Chengbi's words, Shen Bijun smiled gently. Since he had made up his mind, she chose not to voice any dissent. In front of Lian Chengbi, she portrayed herself as a virtuous and dutiful wife, concerned with domestic affairs rather than external matters.
Moreover, as she spent more time with Lian Chengbi, her faith in his martial arts skills grew.
Just as Lian Chengbi had said, a decade ago, he was already renowned as a martial arts prodigy, and now, ten years later, there was probably no one in the martial arts world who could force him to go all out.
...
Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun soon arrived in Chang'an City and located the largest inn, Leng Xiang Yuan.
Sprawling over a thousand acres, the inn was filled with plum blossoms. It was said that during winter, the snow-covered blossoms created a mesmerizing sight akin to a starry sky, exuding a captivatingly cold and fragrant aura.
Though it was still summertime, without snow or blooming flowers, the entire courtyard exuded elegance and grandeur. From the outside, the inn's blue tiles, red walls, flying eaves, and intricate brackets presented a picture of sophistication and luxury.
"I heard that this garden has existed for several hundred years, and many significant events in the northern martial arts world have taken place here," Shen Bijun remarked.
Lian Chengbi asked, "How did you come to know about this place?"
Shen Bijun smiled shyly, "My grandmother used to tell me stories, and I remember this name, but I've forgotten most of the tales she told me."
As they talked, they led their horses closer to the entrance.
Standing guard at the entrance were seven or eight men, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings. Noticing Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun's approach, they focused their attention on the couple. The leader, a sturdy man, stepped forward and bowed slightly.
However, before he could speak, Lian Chengbi spoke up.
"Please inform Yang Kaitai that Lian Chengbi and his wife, the 'Untainted Hero and Heroine,' have arrived as promised," Lian Chengbi said with a smile.
The sturdy man breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed again, "It's our honor to have the Untainted Hero and Heroine here. I am Lu Shiqing, and I apologize for any offense earlier. Please forgive me, Lian Gongzi."
It must be said that across several worlds, Lian Chengbi's status in the martial arts world was unparalleled. No matter who they were, people would address him respectfully as Untainted Young Master.
Lian Chengbi nodded and returned the courtesy, "You're too kind. I've also heard much about your reputation as Lu, the leader of the twin halberd escorts."
Lu Shiqing's face lit up with joy, and he happily stepped aside, gesturing for them to enter, "Please, Lian Gongzi and Lian Furen. Allow me to escort you into the garden to meet Yang Gongzi."
(End of Chapter)
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