The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 8

"What is this?" The Ruthless Sword looked at the four dirty little devils, expressionless.

“People,” Ru Feng said with a grin.

"You're in charge."

"Alright." Ru Feng grinned wickedly.

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Five years later

Lush vegetation, verdant peaks, crisscrossing ravines, winding paths leading to secluded spots, birdsong and fragrant flowers, and babbling streams—as evening approached, Ru Feng deliberately sought out an extremely secluded clear stream, loosened her clothes, her black hair flowing freely, hoping to wash away the fatigue of her body and mind with the clear water.

Her skin was like jade, smooth and white, with slender limbs, a tall and graceful figure, and cascading black hair that concealed the allure of her chest.

I scooped up some clear water and gently washed her; the water, carrying a lingering fragrance, lingered beside her.

Enjoy the tranquility of nature, where you can only smell the fragrance of wildflowers and the scent of sun-dried grass, hear the chirping of birds and insects, and breathe in the fresh air. This place is truly a natural oxygen bar.

"Sigh, I just hope these days will pass in a few more days." Ru Feng sighed softly, his voice neutral and slightly low.

After sitting quietly in the water for a while, Ru Feng's ears suddenly twitched slightly. She smiled wickedly, then suddenly leaped up from the ground, splashing white water everywhere. A green robe wrapped around Ru Feng's naked body, and she flashed like a wisp of smoke. The belt in her hand was like a sharp sword, drawing a graceful arc that shattered the heavy twilight with a whooshing sound.

With a "thud," four cries of pain came from the woods on the bank. Figures fell to the ground. When they looked up, they saw a woman's skirt swaying gently in the evening breeze. She smiled brightly, as alluring as a pomegranate flower. The breeze lifted her skirt, making it seem as if a chrysanthemum was proudly blooming.

"Alright, you four little perverts, trying to peep at me while I'm bathing again. If I, your senior brother, don't teach you a lesson this time, I'm not Yuchi!" Ru Feng smiled brightly, but his eyes narrowed, looking somewhat bloodthirsty.

"Senior brother, I'm sorry, it's all Hanshan's fault. He said you're a girl, otherwise why would you be so beautiful? We didn't believe him, so we wanted to come and see for ourselves." Zuizhu immediately got up, twirled her finger, and pointed at the tall boy in white on the ground.

The boy blinked innocently and explained, "Senior, I was just saying it casually, but they got really excited. It was only because of their encouragement that I thought of coming. Besides, I didn't ask them to come."

"Hanshan, don't try to shift the blame onto us." The boy in black calmly got up, dusted himself off, and acted as if nothing had happened, but the way he secretly glanced at Rufeng betrayed his unease.

"Senior brother, I'm sorry, I was just confused for a moment, don't be angry." The girl in red, Zui Zhu, said coquettishly, and went over to take Ru Feng's arm, acting coquettishly as usual.

Like the wind, he swiftly slipped away from her control.

"Senior brother, I'm sorry." The girl in purple apologized without much expression.

Ru Feng glanced at them all, saw that they all lowered their heads, snorted coldly, and turned away.

The four followed behind anxiously, exchanging bewildered glances, unsure of what to do.

The senior brother was usually easy to talk to, but he wouldn't allow them to shower with him. He would never go shirtless, no matter how hot it was, saying it was out of respect for the girls present. This wouldn't have been a problem, but Ru Feng's beauty made them suspicious.

But what should they do now? Would their senior brother be furious? Thinking of the way their senior brother used to torment people, everyone shuddered.

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Chapter 016 Descending the Mountain

Returning from the stream to the cabin, three more small cabins have now been added next to the original cabin, scattered in a pleasing pattern on the grassy plain. The ground is covered with colorful wildflowers, creating a scene straight out of a fairy tale.

She moved with a leisurely pace, as if strolling on clouds, elegant and captivating. A gentle breeze caressed her, her skirt swayed lightly, her black hair flew in the wind, and her clothes fluttered in the breeze.

Behind her were four young people dressed in different colors, who were staring intently at the figure in front of them.

"No matter how you look at him, or when you look at him, Senior Brother is so elegant, so charming, and so handsome!" The girl in red, Zui Zhu, was completely captivated.

"If Senior Brother were a woman, she would be absolutely stunning!" the white-robed boy, Han Shan, declared decisively.

"Senior brother appears refined and gentle on the surface, without any aggressive demeanor, but deep down he is incredibly strong-willed, making him a top-tier handsome man," commented Nanshan, the boy in black, with a look of admiration on his face.

"With the bearing of a dragon and the grace of a phoenix, his natural talent is unparalleled. Senior Brother's appearance is androgynous, so is he a man or a woman?" The girl in purple, Zuiyue, murmured to herself.

"Of course it's a man!"

"Of course it's a woman!"

Two different voices came from the conversation; it was only when this topic was discussed that the boundaries between men and women became clear.

Hanshan and Nanshan hope Rufeng is a woman, while Zuizhu and Zuiyue hope Rufeng is a man.

Ru Feng, walking ahead, chuckled to herself. With her exceptional hearing, she had overheard the entire conversation between the four without making a sound. For the past few years, she had lived alone in a room, claiming to be a man and that her martial arts skills were second only to her master's, so the other four could do nothing to her.

Maintaining a good image in front of her junior brothers and sisters is essential, so Ru Feng is usually the epitome of elegance and composure in their presence. Any occasional slip-ups are a sign that she's about to play a trick on them. She used all the same tricks her master had used on her on the four of them, even more advanced methods, leaving them miserable.

If you were to ask what Ru Feng learned during those ten years of apprenticeship, it would be disguise!

He appears elegant in public, but behind closed doors he's a snarling, lawless monster.

This is Master's evaluation of her! It's a pity that her junior brothers and sisters don't know this, and even if they see it, they will hypnotize themselves into thinking that it's not their senior brother.

After returning to the cabin, Ru Feng first went into his own room to tidy himself up, then went into Wu Qing Jian's room, closed the door, and gestured for the other four to stay away.

Inside the room, Ruthless Sword was reading a book. He was different from ten years ago; his clothes were neat, his face handsome, and the way he held the book made him look like a learned scholar, though the occasional glint in his eyes revealed his extraordinary nature.

"Master, I will be leaving the mountain tomorrow. The ten-year term is up," Ru Feng said after taking his seat, picking up a book to read. It was a military treatise.

Ru Feng greatly admired her master. For her, neither Yu Chi Huaiyang nor Yu Chi Song could inspire her admiration; at most, she felt an innate sense of closeness and blood ties. But Wu Qing Jian was different. He was learned and highly skilled in martial arts. Aside from his previously unsightly appearance, he was a truly courteous elder. Due to his high level of internal strength, apart from some graying temples, he was tall and robust with a straight back, unlike a typical 45-year-old middle-aged man.

Therefore, Ru Feng completely likes this master. The Ruthless Swordsman is not only highly skilled in swordsmanship, but also has knowledge of medicine, strategy, mechanisms, and astronomy. He can be described as knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, which is consistent with the Ruthless Swordsman in his grandfather's memory.

"In the blink of an eye, you're already sixteen. For the past ten years, I've observed everything about you with a cold eye. I admit, the first time I touched you, I could tell you were a girl. But I didn't care; I still had to keep your grandfather's instructions. Over these ten years, seeing you buried in your studies, completely treating yourself like a real boy, has deeply moved me." The Ruthless Sword put down the book in his hand and stared at Ru Feng.

"Back then, I also started learning martial arts from my master at the age of six. My master said I had excellent aptitude and was a natural talent for martial arts. I practiced diligently day and night, but it still took me fifteen years to reach your current level. Your aptitude is slightly inferior to mine, but you have an extraordinary memory, you work hard in your martial arts training, you can endure what ordinary people cannot, and you know how to use the right methods, so you only took ten years. In those ten years, you still had the mind to care about my affairs and the interest to take in four children. To be honest, even though I, the Ruthless Sword, am arrogant and consider myself a genius, I have to give you some credit, especially since you are a girl." The Ruthless Sword's eyes gleamed with admiration.

Ru Feng felt a little embarrassed. She had the soul of a twenty-year-old living inside her body, so of course he would think of her. Moreover, with so many modern methods of learning management, she certainly knew how to learn most efficiently.

The ruthless swordsman changed the subject: "Although your skills are now unmatched in the martial world, I hope you can restrain your temper a bit and not be so willful. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. You lack experience in the martial world, and I'm afraid you'll suffer." His tone was earnest, and his eyes were full of affection.

Ru Feng nodded repeatedly, listening attentively without interrupting. It seemed that her master had completely figured out her personality, and this was also the first time her master had spoken so much to her.

Ruthless Sword got up, took out the items from the hidden cabinet, and handed them to Ru Feng.

"You are, after all, a girl. Although you have deliberately trained over the years and your figure is no different from that of an ordinary man, and your words and actions do not show any girlishness, your essence cannot be changed. You are only sixteen years old now, a teenager, and it is understandable that you do not have an Adam's apple. But as you grow older, there are some things you must prepare for. What you are holding in your hand now is the equipment that your master's wife used when she disguised herself as a man. As long as no one takes your pulse, no one should know that you are a woman."

Ru Feng held the fake Adam's apple and a small piece of clothing that could flatten her chest with interest. Next to them was a piece of paper explaining how to use it.

"Thank you, Master." Ru Feng said, hesitating to speak, but in the end he sighed inwardly and did not ask aloud.

The Ruthless Sword probably knew what Ru Feng was thinking, so he didn't say anything more.

"Alas, with such a handsome appearance, I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse?" As Ru Feng walked out the door, Wu Qing Jian sighed behind him.

Ru Feng's steps didn't falter; a smile simply bloomed on his face. Since appearance is innate, and one is unwilling to conceal it through inhuman means, why not display it openly? Whether it brings fortune or misfortune, the biggest variable lies within oneself, doesn't it?

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"What? Senior brother, you're going down the mountain?" The four exclaimed in unison.

"Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow." Compared to their excitement, Ru Feng seemed very calm.

"Senior brother, did you get angry because we peeked at you taking a bath today? Are you going to go down the mountain?" Zui Zhu, unusually quiet, asked urgently.

Nanshan, breaking his usual silence, said, "Senior brother, you can punish us however you want, but please don't leave."

Zuiyue and Hanshan quickly followed.

Ru Feng waved his hand: "Don't overthink it. The decision to go down the mountain was made a long time ago. The ten-year period has come to an end, and it's time for me to go back and see my family."

"So you have a family, Senior Brother. We thought you were an orphan like us." Zuiyue's tone was a mix of disappointment and joy.

Ru Feng smiled and said, "My family is your family too. Now you all share the same surname, Yu Chi, don't you? Also, don't suggest coming down the mountain with me. You haven't mastered your skills yet. Besides, I might have to join the army after I go back, so I won't be able to take care of you. I'll contact you again after I'm settled."

It took Ru Feng an entire night to comfort the four reluctant little ones. They were actually about the same age, but Ru Feng had entered the sect first and felt that he had lived longer, so he always felt that they were little ones.

After waving goodbye to his tearful junior brothers and sisters and saying a few more words to his master, Ru Feng embarked on his journey home and began a colorful new life!

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Chapter 017 Going Home

Ru Feng's steps were light and cheerful. She still carried a bundle on her shoulder, but her pace was much faster. She used her lightness skill to run in the deserted area, so in just the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, she had already arrived at the town where she had picked up her junior brothers and sisters.

This was originally just a small town, but due to the large number of merchants traveling from all directions, it has become a prosperous place.

This is the second time Ru Feng has come down the mountain in ten years. Ever since she took in four children on her first trip down the mountain, the Ruthless Sword has no longer "troubled" Ru Feng. So now Ru Feng has a feeling of being in a different world.

She wandered around touching everything, finding everything new and exciting, completely unaware of the great shock she had caused.

"That young master is really handsome. So many people come and go here every day, but I don't think anyone is as good-looking as him." The proprietress of an inn by the roadside looked at Ru Feng as he walked towards them and pointed at him with a smile.

"I wonder if he's married? If not, our Erniu would be a good match for him." She then covered her mouth and giggled, startling the young waiter next to her.

As Ru Feng walked to the entrance of the inn, he glanced at the landlady unintentionally and saw her smiling at him, so he politely grinned back.

With a thud, Ru Feng turned around and saw that the middle-aged woman from before had fallen to the ground, and the waiter next to her hurriedly shouted.

Ru Feng chuckled to himself, feeling that his charm had increased even more.

Since puberty, she has consciously exercised to increase her height. She felt that a man who is too short would not look good and would be easily recognized as a woman dressed as a man, so she has been consciously exercising to increase her height.

Hard work pays off; she looks completely different now than when she was a chubby child.

By modern standards, she's about 1.7 meters tall, and with her slender figure, she certainly has the image of a handsome young man. Add to that her thick black hair, a red mole on her forehead, and her beautiful face, and she's practically a reincarnation of Pan An!

However, she does have a slightly effeminate look!

This was the only thing Ru Feng was dissatisfied with. She was fine with a straight face, but when she smiled, she would reveal a bit of childishness. Coupled with her oval face, she looked a bit effeminate.

Alas, being too beautiful can sometimes be a sin.

Like the wind groaning without cause, he was actually secretly smug.

Because there are many merchants coming and going, Ru Feng can easily buy good horses at the horse market.