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Chapter 98: The Maiden of the South China Sea
Chapter 98: The Maiden of the South China Sea
Having come all this way, Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun decided to stay a few more days at the Sword-Hiding Manor.
Just as they were preparing to leave, news arrived from the north of Bai Tianyu emerging from seclusion and then callously dismissing Tao Hua Niangzi.
It was said that Tao Hua Niangzi wept bitterly, only to be met with harsh ridicule from Qin Lei, Chu Xiangyu, and the Longxi Musician. After that, she disappeared.
The Longxi Musician and Qin Lei headed west to Guanzhong, while Chu Xiangyu went east to Hebei, leaving Shanxi and its heartaches behind.
"Bai Tianyu is a real scoundrel!" Ding Baiyun cursed. "He's no different from Li Xinhuan!"
You Longsheng was speechless. "If you're going to curse them, curse them. Why are you looking at me like that?"
"I'm returning to Hebei," Ding Baiyun said calmly.
You Longsheng nodded. "Take care on your journey."
Ding Baiyun gritted her teeth, a hint of anticipation in her eyes. "You have nothing more to say?"
You Longsheng blinked. "Be sure to keep warm and drink plenty of hot water?"
Enraged, Ding Baiyun snapped, "You're not a real man either!"
You Longsheng: ???
And with that, he watched as Ding Baiyun and Ding Chengfeng mounted their horses and rode east.
You Ji approached him. "You really don't need me to prepare betrothal gifts for the Ding family next year?"
You Longsheng rolled his eyes. "First, make sure your son behaves."
"His second son was just born in June."
You Longsheng: "..."
You Longsheng returned to the manor, and surprisingly, the lively atmosphere had turned quiet and lonely, which he wasn't quite used to.
After all, back in the modern world, he had relished the feeling of being alone at home. So, the biggest difference now compared to the past was...
the lack of internet!
There was nothing he could do about the hardware limitations.
You Longsheng, bored out of his mind, wandered around the Sword-Hiding Manor. He inspected the iron and sword forges, examined the sword-servant disciples, caught up with the two sword instructors, and finalized business matters with the Gold and Silver Gang and Luoyang Tianqi.
By the afternoon, all the work was arranged.
"Since that's done, I'll practice my sword skills in the afternoon and enjoy myself at Chunfeng Tower in the evening!"
You Longsheng took the Youlong Sword and performed the Divine Dragon's Nine-Fold Sword Technique and the Wind and Snow Seventy-Two Styles in the backyard. Just as the hour of Shen approached, he heard the sound of light, agile footsteps breaking through the wind.
"Master!"
You Teng's bald head was covered in steam, indicating his anxiety. "Miss Ding has returned, and she seems to be injured, but there's no sign of Young Master Ding!"
"What?"
You Longsheng was startled.
His first thought was that Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun had encountered enemies, and Ding Chengfeng was holding them off while sending Ding Baiyun back for help.
Without hesitation, You Longsheng sheathed his longsword and leaped into the air like a soaring eagle. He spun in the air and instantly overtook You Teng, heading towards the manor's front courtyard.
"What's going on? There's no such incident in the original story. It seems that traveling the jianghu world with me has caused a butterfly effect."
"What kind of enemy is so formidable?"
You Longsheng's thoughts raced. Ding Chengfeng's martial arts skills were on par with his own, placing him among the top fighters in the 'Arsenal Ranking'. Who could have possibly injured Ding Baiyun and forced her to seek help, while also keeping Ding Chengfeng occupied?
Moreover, Ding Baiyun was no weakling herself. Wielding the White Cloud Sword, which could cut through iron as if it were mud, she possessed top-notch skills that few could match.
"Could it be that Zhuge Gang from the Gold and Silver Gang led a team into Shanxi?"
"Or did they cross paths with Bai Tianyu, suffering collateral damage from the Shendao Hall, and are now being besieged by a large group of Taihang Mountain bandits?"
In a short time, You Longsheng considered these two possibilities. The remaining option was an unknown master who had mysteriously appeared, not mentioned in the original story.
Still deep in thought, You Longsheng arrived at the manor's front courtyard and saw Ding Baiyun's jujube-red horse tethered to a post, pacing anxiously.
You Ji was currently supporting Ding Baiyun, helping her stand.
Ding Baiyun's hair was disheveled, her face ashen, and the White Cloud Sword was nowhere to be seen.
You Ji, upon seeing Yu Longsheng, quickly spoke up, "Miss Ding is fine and unharmed, but Young Master Ding is being held back by a formidable opponent. Please, Master, lend your aid!"
"Cough, cough, cough..."
As Yu Longsheng approached, Ding Baiyun struggled free from You Ji's support, only to stumble and fall into Yu Longsheng's arms, her hands reaching out to grasp his arms.
Yu Longsheng quickly reached out to steady her.
And just as Ding Baiyun was about to lean against Yu Longsheng...
"Chok!"
The sound of a sword rang out, and in an instant, Yu Longsheng drew his blade, a flash of light passing before Ding Baiyun's eyes. She tried to pull back her hands, but it was too late.
"Ah!"
Ding Baiyun let out a painful cry as blood spurted forth.
Yu Longsheng had sliced the tendons of both her hands with a single stroke of his sword.
Ding Baiyun's face turned deathly pale, and she stepped back, her instincts kicking in to make her retreat.
But with a swift turn of his longsword, Yu Longsheng slashed at her left thigh.
Stumbling, Ding Baiyun grit her teeth against the pain and waved her sleeves at Yu Longsheng. Six short crossbow bolts flew out, accompanied by a spray of blood.
Yu Longsheng's figure flickered, dodging the bolts, and he avoided the blood as if it were venomous.
Then, in a feigned advance, he thrust his sword seven times in front of Ding Baiyun's eyes before moving behind her as a volley of silver needles shot out.
"Chik! Chik!"
With two soft sounds, Yu Longsheng's sword had pierced and exited her shoulders.
Having tested and found no hidden mechanisms on her back, Yu Longsheng pressed forward, placing a palm strike on Ding Baiyun's back.
"Bang!"
"Ah!"
Ding Baiyun screamed, spewing a mouthful of blood as she collapsed to the ground, motionless.
Yu Longsheng focused his spirit and breath, confirming that Ding Baiyun's arms were useless before severing the tendons of her legs. Only then did he approach her, reaching behind her ear to tear off a thin, leather mask.
As he looked at the woman before him, her appearance had transformed. Though still beautiful, she was clearly no longer young.
She bore no resemblance to Ding Baiyun; they were completely unrelated.
And yet, the look in her eyes as she glared at Yu Longsheng was filled with venomous hatred.
A gleam flashed in Yu Longsheng's eyes as he asked, "Thousand-Faced Guanyin, the Maiden of the South China Sea?"
The Maiden of the South China Sea's expression turned fierce, but she quickly recovered, unable to restrain herself from snarling, "A bunch of traitors!"
Yu Longsheng's knowledge of her and his caution towards her were undoubtedly due to the disciples of the Great Joy Goddess informing him.
"What of Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun?" Yu Longsheng fixed his eyes on the Maiden of the South China Sea, his voice softening.
The Maiden of the South China Sea was dazed for a moment but soon regained her senses, looking at Yu Longsheng in disbelief. "You know our sect's Soul-Stealing, Heart-Seizing Grand Technique? Are you also a member of our sect?"
Then, she immediately realized, "Is this how you killed the Great Joy Goddess?"
Yu Longsheng shook his head. It seemed his cultivation time was still too short, and the Maiden of the South China Sea had clearly cultivated a similar technique. Her mental resistance was even stronger than that of the Great Joy Goddess.
It was just that...
In the secret manual left by Jade Xiao Daoist, the technique was clearly named the Soul-Seizing Grand Technique. How had it become the Soul-Stealing, Heart-Seizing Grand Technique?
The original novel had only mentioned that Iron Aunt cultivated the Soul-Stealing, Heart-Seizing Grand Technique, but it hadn't mentioned the name of Jade Xiao Daoist's soul-seizing technique.
So, they were one and the same.
Hearing Yu Longsheng's question, the Maiden of the South China Sea let out a cruel laugh. "Are you looking for Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun? Go look for them in the Underworld!"
(End of Chapter)
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