The sky over the rivers and lakes is very clear - Chapter 194
Just from his nickname, you can tell that Song Ziqian is a master of "only getting in and not getting out"! This man is meticulous in his thinking and skilled in planning. Over the years, he has managed Fengxue City's businesses in Chenzhou in an orderly manner. This Song residence looks simple, but it is actually full of traps and ambushes. If anyone can come and go as they please, then Fengxue City should give up on making a name for itself in the martial arts world.
"Whoosh!" The sound of an arrow piercing the air came from outside.
Feng Xuese smiled slightly, slowly put on her boots, fastened her belt, then opened the door, walked up the stone steps, and looked around with her hands behind her back.
From afar, nine white-clad guards on the rooftop were relentlessly pursuing a red cloud. Their swords flashed, forming a woven net. The red cloud dodged and weaved through the sword net, seemingly in grave danger, yet each time it slipped away at a crucial moment.
Under the eaves, dozens of white-clad guards held bows and arrows, their bows drawn to the fullest extent, and black arrows nocked on the strings. They were ready to rain down arrows as soon as their companions on the roof showed the slightest sign of weakness.
The crimson cloud drifted across the rooftops, making a "moon" appear even brighter and rounder, but it was actually a bald-headed monk!
The head monk, with his sharp eyes, spotted the elegant young man standing under the eaves watching the commotion and laughed loudly, "Xue Se, is this how you greet your good friends?"
Feng Xue smiled and said, "Who told you to turn from being a distinguished guest into a thief!" He raised his hand and clapped twice lightly.
The white-clad guards suddenly ceased their attack and standoff, sheathed their weapons, bowed to the red-clad monk, then bowed to Feng Xuese, and quietly retreated as if they had never existed.
The crimson-robed monk stood on the rooftop and laughed, "Snowy, how about exchanging my Blazing Flame Soldiers for your Maple Snow Guards?"
The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Twelve (4)
Feng Xuese's face hardened: "Not good!" She leaped up from the ground and onto the roof, plucked a sprig of hibiscus from beside the steps, and gently pointed the trembling flower at the monk's waist.
The monk in scarlet robes chuckled, his body suddenly leaping into the air. He gently pinched a bamboo strip with two fingers on a bunch of Xiangfei bamboo, then turned and stabbed it back.
The maple-colored flower branches turned slightly, blocking the trembling branches of the Xiangfei bamboo, and shook out a cluster of fiery flower shadows.
The monk in scarlet robes retreated swiftly, taking the opportunity to launch a counterattack. A green arrow shot into the flower shadows, causing the fire to falter. Instead of receding, the flower shadows expanded, and petals suddenly detached from the branches, fluttering in the air. Though silent, it carried a gentle yet sharp energy.
The bamboo branches shook and shook, and the green bamboo leaves on the branches flew up, like bamboo knives cutting into the rain-like petals.
In mid-air, two figures, one in red and one in white, passed each other and landed on the ground at the same time. Looking at the petals and bamboo leaves on the ground, they couldn't help but laugh and threw down the broken branches in their hands.
The monk in crimson robes looked at the petals clinging to the corner of his robes. The same red petals were not particularly eye-catching against his crimson attire. After a moment, he smiled and said, "Snow Color, let's arrange a time another day and have a real match to see who is a little stronger!"
Feng Xuese opened her palm, looked at the bamboo leaf in her hand, and smiled, "Master Kongkong must be a cut above the rest!"
The monk in scarlet robes glanced at him sideways: "Don't call me Kongkong. In a while, when the monk Kongkong's term of monastic life ends, he will return to secular life!"
Feng Xuese smiled and said, "On the day Master Kongkong returns to secular life, I will definitely pay a personal visit to offer my congratulations!"
The scarlet-robed monk, Nishino En, said, "That depends on whether you're still alive by then!"
Maple Snow Colors raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
Nishino En looked him up and down, then smiled and said, "I see that you have eyebrows like the moon, eyes like spring water, skin like jade, and lips like snow. Recently, the Red Phoenix Star has entered your life, and you are destined to be surrounded by peach blossoms!"
Feng Xuese smiled faintly and said, "Then can you tell whether it's good fortune in love, misfortune in love, or curse in love?" She stepped aside to let Xiye Yan into the study.
The two sat down in the room, and a waiter brought tea. After a few casual words, they got down to business.
west Yeyan suddenly asked seriously, "Xue Se, do you know a woman who calls herself Mo Xin Xue?"
Feng Xuese said with a wry smile, "I only heard Ziqian mention this person today!"
According to Iron Rooster Song Ziqian, a woman named Mo Xinxue has recently appeared in the martial arts world, asking people everywhere to help hunt down the Snow-Colored Young Master of Maple Snow City. Because it involves their master, the brothers of Maple Snow City have been keeping a close eye on things, but without their master's explicit instructions, they dare not act on their own.
Nishino En took a sip of tea and said, "It's been a few days since we last met. I imagine you've been quite busy these past few days."
Feng Xuese smiled nonchalantly: "I can still handle it. So far, I've encountered two groups: the Twelve Zodiac Envoys of the Blood Pavilion and Master Huizhi's five precious disciples from the Qiyun Sect."
"As far as I know, there are at least thirty-one groups of people from various sides who have taken on the mission to kill you."
Feng Xuese frowned: "Who exactly is this woman?" The fighting and killing in the martial arts world never stops. He is not afraid of how many people want to kill him, but he finds it a bit troublesome.
“Those who have seen her say she’s a very beautiful woman, but very mysterious; no one knows her background.” Nishino En glanced at him. “Yukiiro, you don’t have a single clue?”
Feng Xuese pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head: "No. Since my debut, every person I've killed has deserved their fate. I have a clear conscience. If anyone wants to kill me, it might be their relatives or friends." He then smiled, "Only thirty-one groups? You underestimate me! I really want to see who can take this life." His voice was calm and composed, yet filled with an air of domineering arrogance.
west Yeyan said, "On my way to Chenzhou, I have already prepared six batches of people for you. It is said that Fang Jianwu has also received five batches of people. Yesterday, I received a message by carrier pigeon that Yan Shenhan from the Deep Ice Realm is also leading his men on horseback. I estimate that none of the assassins coming from the north will escape his grasp. So at most, half of them will be able to reach your side."
The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Twelve (5)
Feng Xuese smiled and said, "Thanks!"
"What Xiao Fang and I are really worried about is that group of mysterious black-clad assassins."
Feng Xuese's expression also turned serious: "Have you found out any new information these past few days?"
west Yeyan lowered his voice: "As you know, three months ago, two earth-shattering figures were demoted and imprisoned. These two figures were renowned overseas and their fame resounded throughout China. The people loved and respected them..."
Feng Xuese was taken aback: "You mean Generals Yu and Qi?"
west Yeyan nodded heavily: "The two generals spent half their lives on the battlefield, fighting against the Tatars and suppressing the Japanese pirates, protecting their homes and country, and loving the people like their own children. Their names will be remembered for eternity. Now, one of them is over fifty and the other is nearly eighty. After being framed, dismissed from their posts, and imprisoned, the soldiers and civilians are all indignant. Although the tyrannical emperor hates that their achievements are too great, he is afraid of inciting a mutiny among the soldiers and civilians. So, he used a pretext to detain the two generals in the capital and secretly exiled their families to the southern border. Most of these people are the elderly, weak, women, and children. Their journey is slow. The two generals are honest officials and have no savings. Their property has been confiscated. It was only because merchants in the capital raised money to pay for the escorts for the two families, and martial arts masters from the capital secretly followed and took care of them along the way, that they did not suffer any hardship."
Feng Xue's face suddenly turned cold: "Where are the families of the two generals now?"
After a moment of silence, Nishino En said, "A month ago, both families disappeared."
Feng Xuese impulsively stood up, paced around the room a few times, picked up the cold tea on the table, took a few sips, barely suppressing the anger in her heart, and asked, "Where is it?"
He was usually calm and rarely felt so anxious, but... the matter involved the safety of the country and the lives of the people, so he couldn't help but feel anxious!
Generals Yu and Qi fought for the country for many years, winning every battle. Foreign invaders trembled at the mere mention of their names. With them around, the country was at peace and the people were happy. Now, the foolish emperor has destroyed the Great Wall, and I fear that this beautiful land of China will once again be trampled by foreign invaders.
west Yeyan said, "I have already sent people to investigate along the route out of the capital. However, there are no reports of the two generals' family members passing through the government checkpoints along the way."
Maple-colored hands were placed on the tea table. With a "crack," a crack slowly appeared in the rosewood table. He clenched his fist and said, word by word, "Contact Fang Jianwu and keep a close eye on the movements of Japan. As for the waters around China, I'll trouble him to take extra care."