The Legend of the Condor Heroes 10-15 (Wife and Mature Adult Novel)

Chapter 10 Dugu Nine Swords

Huang Rong heard every word of their conversation. The evil deeds of the Demon Cult were abominable to both humans and gods, and they would resort to any despicable means. She couldn't help but secretly worry about Linghu Chong and his wife, but with their talents and martial arts, they should not let the villains succeed. Thinking of this, I feel a little relieved.

Murong Jian and Liu Sanniang chatted about some irrelevant things, and then they put on their clothes while joking around. Huang Rong heard them say that they were going to the "Tongfu Inn". After a while, the two finally left. Huang Rong was cautious, so she hid in the tree for another quarter of an hour. After making sure that there was no one around, she lightly landed on the ground.

The clothes on her body were sticky and wet, sticking to her body and feeling very uncomfortable. In the moonlight, she saw the clear water and could see the bottom. Huang Rong could not help but jump into the pool. The water was very shallow, only reaching her slender waist. She took off her clothes, sat on the pebbles at the bottom of the water, and slowly washed her body as white as jade. In the silent night, with a faint fragrance floating in the air, Huang Rong let her hair fall on her smooth back. The bright moonlight reflected her perfectly sculpted body, making her even more beautiful and charming. She was like the legendary mermaid who occasionally came out to breathe fresh air in the dead of night.

Huang Rong took a refreshing bath and felt refreshed all over. She came ashore and used her inner strength to dry her clothes. She put them on and felt very comfortable. She decided to rest here tonight and make plans in the morning. She saw a smooth blue stone by the water, so she leaned against it and closed her eyes to rest. The evening breeze was gentle and cool, and it felt very comfortable blowing on her body. Huang Rong gradually felt sleepy, and she fell into a deep sleep without knowing when.

When Huang Rong opened her eyes, it was already getting light and birds were chirping. She shook off the dew on her body, stood up, breathed in the fresh air, and suddenly felt refreshed.

She concentrated on thinking how to get rid of the cult's eyes. She and Huang Yaoshi had learned some disguise techniques, and now she had a few human skin masks in her arms, but she needed to find some clothes to match them. Thinking of this, she decided to go to the city first and make plans.

In less than half an hour, Huang Rong had arrived at the foot of the mountain. She saw a village not far away and suddenly had an idea and flew over. Soon, they arrived at a farmhouse. It was still dark and people were still sleeping. A few clothes were drying in the yard. Huang Rong jumped into the yard, picked up two large coarse cloth clothes for men, took a bamboo hat, put a silver ingot on the windowsill, and flew away.

Huang Rong came to a small river, put on loose clothes to cover her graceful figure, and picked up a human skin mask and put it on her face, instantly turning into a middle-aged yellow-faced man. She tied up her hair, put a bamboo hat on her head, and looked at the river. The mask was very delicate and there was no flaw at all. Such an image would not attract attention in the crowd, and she couldn't help feeling happy.

Huang Rong smiled secretly. She had never expected that she would be forced by the situation to do something sneaky. However, that ingot of silver was enough for her victim to buy hundreds of such clothes. I felt very happy at the thought that I could travel with confidence.

Not long after, Huang Rong arrived in the city. It was already daybreak. Thinking that Liu Sanniang was going to meet the Mongolian secret envoy, she had an idea that she might as well go and see what they were doing. She vaguely remembered that they said they were staying at the "Tongfu Inn" last night, so she asked passers-by. That inn was the largest inn in Moling City, so it was not difficult to find.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Huang Rong appeared at the door of "Tongfu Inn". She walked in, found a table in the corner and sat down. Looking up, she saw that the lobby of the inn was very grand and large. Many people from the city were drinking morning tea here, and it was bustling with people. Huang Rong's eyes were as sharp as lightning. She suddenly saw Liu Sanniang's figure, sitting alone by the window, eating.

Huang Rong also felt hungry, so she ordered some breakfast and ate while observing Liu Sanniang's movements out of the corner of her eye. Not long after, Liu Sanniang walked out of the inn. Huang Rong quickly paid the bill and followed her out. But Liu Sanniang was carrying a bag on her shoulders, as if she was going on a long journey, and Huang Rong followed carefully behind her.

The streets were crowded with people and noisy. Liu Sanniang did not seem to be in a hurry and walked forward slowly. Huang Rong followed her for more than an hour before she saw her go out of the west gate. Huang Rong followed closely. Outside the city gate was a suburb. After following for a while, they saw a carriage parked in the distance with a rather luxurious canopy. Liu Sanniang walked forward and a handsome young man in brocade clothes came to greet her.

There were some porters sitting on the roadside. Huang Rong lowered her hat and sat beside them, pretending to rest, while secretly paying attention to the movements over there. Liu Sanniang was seen talking and laughing with the young man, and occasionally she stretched out her delicate hands to touch the young man's chest, which was really charming. The porters were mesmerized. Seeing them drooling, Huang Rong laughed in her heart, wondering what they would become if they saw the real her.

Soon, Liu Sanniang got on the carriage and entered the tent. The young man drove the carriage himself. Huang Rong saw the carriage slowly leaving and followed it. The carriage was not going very fast. There were many merchants and peddlers driving carriages carrying goods along the way. Huang Rong blended in among them and was not worried about being discovered.

Is that young man a secret envoy from Mongolia? It doesn't look like that. Could it be that they are also members of the Demonic Cult? Did they go to meet the Mongolian secret envoy together? Huang Rong was very curious. Seeing that they were heading west, they were getting closer and closer to Xiangyang. Although the speed was slower, it was not a waste of time to inquire about important matters concerning the country.

After traveling for more than an hour, Liu Sanniang got off the car and sat side by side with the young man in brocade clothes in the front seat. The two flirted with each other and seemed very happy. Liu Sanniang occasionally helped the young man wipe the sweat from his forehead, and was surprisingly gentle and considerate. Huang Rong saw her from the side and found that she was very different from her usual lewd appearance. At this moment, she looked like an amorous little girl. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She never expected that this female devil had such a gentle side.

By noon, the weather was getting hot, and soon the sun was scorching. The travelers were feeling extremely thirsty, when suddenly they saw a post station ahead. They cheered with joy and went in one after another. Huang Rong saw Liu Sanniang and the other two entering the store, so she followed them in. This post station was very large, with two floors. It must have been a place that catered to passers-by. It was noon, and business was booming, so there were not many empty seats.

Liu Sanniang and the other person went upstairs, and Huang Rong also came upstairs. In order not to attract attention, she sat in an inconspicuous seat, from which she could easily observe Liu Sanniang's position and see the scene in the lobby on the first floor through the stairs. At this time, she was also very thirsty, so she ordered a pot of Longjing tea. Although the tea was rough, it was like sweet dew after a long drought, so she savored it slowly.

At this time, the store was crowded with all kinds of people. Huang Rong looked closely and saw that many of them were carrying weapons. Some were escorts and some were ordinary people. It was sunny and no one wanted to leave. The store was bustling with people.

Amid the noise, two people walked into the store. Huang Rong looked up towards the store door and saw a handsome young man and woman. She was stunned and thought to herself, "Didn't they go to Tianshan? Why are they here?"

These two people were Linghu Chong and his wife. The second floor was full, so they sat down on the first floor. Huang Rong pondered secretly. She had heard Huang Yaoshi say that one of the thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum and the thousand-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus could be used as a medicine guide. She already had the thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum, so she naturally didn't need the Tianshan Snow Lotus. The journey to Tianshan was long, and it was impossible for the two of them to have already obtained the Snow Lotus. Their appearance here must have another story.

If it weren't for following Liu Sanniang, Huang Rong would definitely go down and reveal her identity to the two of them, and the three of them would return to Xiangyang together. With their martial arts, they would be able to kill anyone who stands in their way. However, in the current situation, if they did so, their identities would be exposed, and all their previous efforts would be wasted. The conspiracy of the Demon Cult and Mongolia would not be revealed. Thinking of this, we can only keep our troops in place for the time being, observe secretly, and act according to the circumstances.

Huang Rong saw that the two men looked exhausted, as if they had come a long way. The two of them sitting there were very eye-catching. Linghu Chong was tall and handsome, and at this moment his face was rosy and beads of sweat hung on his forehead, which gave him a unique charm. There were many lecherous men in the store, and their eyes kept wandering to her. Yingying seemed to be used to it, chatting and laughing with Linghu Chong calmly and whispering to each other.

After more than an hour, the weather gradually turned cooler and some people began to leave one after another. Huang Rong glanced at Liu Sanniang and saw that she looked relaxed and did not seem to be in a hurry to leave. Suddenly, the noisy store became silent. Huang Rong felt strange and looked towards the door subconsciously. The scene she saw shocked her.

There were several people standing at the door, among whom were four middle-aged men whom Huang Rong recognized. They were tall and mighty, and looked very similar. They were the four brothers Shangxi, Shangdong, Shangnan and Shangbei of the Demon Cult, known as the "Four Evils of Xuanming". They besieged Guo's residence during the martial arts conference. Huang Rong had fought with them before. The four of them were very skilled in martial arts.

But it was not them that frightened Huang Rong, but a woman in blue next to them, dressed in foreign clothes, who was quite beautiful and charming, but now had a look of misery and helplessness, and her big watery eyes were almost shedding tears. Upon closer inspection, she saw two short legs hanging from her shoulders, and an ugly dwarf with a proud face riding on her snow-white neck, parasitic on her body like a maggot. No wonder everyone was silent, such a weird scene was really creepy.

Even though Huang Rong was knowledgeable and experienced, she still felt annoyed and nauseous at the moment. She calmed herself down a little and saw that there was a pale-faced young man standing next to them, waving a folding fan and looking very elegant. Huang Rong only knew the "Four Xuanming Devils", so it was not difficult to know that the others should also be members of the Demon Cult.

Could it be that the Demon Cult has mobilized so heavily this time just for Linghu Chong? It looks like there will be a bloody battle. Linghu Chong's martial arts are unrivaled in the world, and the villains are terrified of him, but in the end two fists are no match for four hands. Huang Rong couldn't help but sweat secretly, thinking about how she could help when the fight started. What's more, the other party had Liu Sanniang watching secretly. He thought about it and secretly glanced at Liu Sanniang, only to see that she looked calm and unmoved.

When the waiter saw a group of ferocious-looking men coming, he was so frightened that his legs and feet went weak and he dared not go forward. Several people were staring at Linghu Chong with burning eyes. At this moment, Linghu Chong just looked up at them, and when he saw the woman in blue, his face changed. At this time, the dwarf spoke first: "Master Linghu, it's been many years since we last met. I miss you so much." His voice was shrill and very weird.

Linghu Chong and Yingying looked at each other and both felt a headache at the same time. How could they meet this evil star? It was really a narrow road for enemies.

It turns out that the dwarf is Tao Genxian, one of the "Six Immortals of Taogu". The six people are not good by nature, but they are convinced by Linghu Chong and follow his lead without doing anything evil. After Linghu Chong retired, the six men were left unchecked, and their bad habits were hard to get rid of, so they committed murder, robbery, and rape. At first, their fellow martial artists did not investigate further out of respect for Linghu Chong, which made them even more rampant. Finally, several famous sects could no longer tolerate the situation and sent more than a dozen masters to hunt down the six people. They had nowhere to hide, so they asked Linghu Chong for help.

Linghu Chong had heard about the evil deeds of the six people at that time. Although he was heartbroken, given his character, how could he shelter and condone them? He could only stand idly by and let them fend for themselves. The six people left with hatred. Finally, they were besieged by masters from various factions at the foot of Mount Heng. After a bloody battle, the six were defeated. When they were about to be destroyed, they actually used the infamous "Hemolysis Method" in the martial arts world.

Those who experienced the battle back then are still frightened when they mention it. At that time, six people huddled together, and the other five turned into blood and poured onto Tao Genxian, who was the most seriously injured. When Tao Genxian stood up, he had become a bloody man, looking hideous and terrifying, like a ghost, but his power had increased several times, allowing him to fight his way out of a bloody path and escape.

A few years later, when the Demon Cult revived, Tao Genxian joined the cult and acted as its vanguard. He combined the skills of his six brothers into one, had few rivals in the world, killed countless people, and completely turned into a bloodthirsty demon. He resented Linghu Chong for disregarding their friendship back then, and threatened many times to kill Linghu Chong to commemorate his dead brother.

Originally, Linghu Chong felt a little guilty for seeing him, but when he saw the woman under him, he couldn't help but be indignant. The woman was none other than Linghu Chong's old friend "Lan Fenghuang". Seeing her being humiliated like this, her originally delicate face now looked haggard. He was immediately heartbroken and cursed Tao Genxian in his heart for being so cruel.

He couldn't bear it any longer, he slammed the table, stood up and shouted: "Tao Genxian, how can you treat a weak woman like this, do you have any humanity?" Yingying rarely saw her lover so angry, and she was secretly worried. She was also born in a demon sect and was no longer surprised by some brutal acts, but when she saw the scene today, she couldn't help but feel frightened.

Tao Genxian laughed shrilly, "Hehe, everyone has seen that Master Linghu has started to do good deeds again. But I'm afraid Master Linghu will be disappointed today. I have never forced her. She just misses my skills in bed and can't bear to leave me." As she said that, she pulled Lan Fenghuang's hair hard and said, "Hehe, beauty, tell Master Linghu whether you are willing to follow me."

Lan Fenghuang's brows were furrowed as he pulled her, but she nodded helplessly, her beautiful eyes closed, and two lines of tears slid down her pale face. Linghu Chong knew that she was under someone else's control and had no choice. He was so angry that he was speechless. He ignored Yingying's attempts to stop him and stepped forward to save her.

Tao Genxian's small hand gently stroked Lan Fenghuang's pink neck, occasionally placed it on her throat, and said, "Hey, Master Linghu is angry. I'm so scared that my hands are shaking. If I accidentally hurt the little beauty, Master Linghu will be sad."

Linghu Chong was immediately discouraged when he saw that Lan Fenghuang's life was in the hands of Tao Genxian. It seemed that he had no choice but to take a long-term view under the current situation. So he said, "Brother Tao, why are you doing this? Think about how happy we were when we fought against the Demon Sect together."

Tao Genxian's eyes were red and he shouted sternly: "Linghu Chong, you still have the nerve to talk about old friendship. Think about how you treated us brothers back then. If it weren't for my five brothers who sacrificed their lives, I'm afraid I, Tao Genxian, would have been dead long ago. I can't wait to eat your flesh. Today I will make you pay with blood." The "Six Immortals of Taogu" had no friends since childhood. After meeting Linghu Chong, the six people regarded him as their only friend. Although they did many evil things, they were simple-minded. They thought they were abandoned by the person they trusted most. Instead, they hated Linghu Chong much more than those who were chasing them.

His voice was sharp, and he shouted at the top of his lungs at this moment, which made people's scalps tingle. Everyone in the store saw a revenge fight and a war was about to break out. They were afraid of being implicated, so they quickly slipped out the back door. Most of them were gone in an instant, and the shopkeeper and the waiters hid behind the counter and dared not come out.

Huang Rong sat on the second floor and continued to observe. She saw that Liu Sanniang and the other two were still indifferent, as if what happened had nothing to do with them. Only a small number of people were left in the store. They all seemed to be skilled in martial arts, and they seemed to be some brave people from the martial arts world who wanted to watch the fun.

At this time, Ren Yingying stood up, took light steps, and stood side by side with her lover, and said softly: "The reason why Brother Chong is respected by his fellow martial artists is that he upholds justice and distinguishes right from wrong. Tao Genxian, think about what you did back then, why did Brother Chong protect you? He has done his best by not getting rid of you personally. You destroyed yourselves, don't blame others."

The "Six Immortals of Taogu" admired Yingying very much and listened to her the most back then. When Taogenxian saw her speak out at this moment, her words were so powerful and hard to refute, he was originally respectful and afraid of Yingying, so he was speechless and just stood there in a daze.

The young man next to him put away his folding fan and said with a fist, "Greetings, Miss Ren. I have heard of your deeds a long time ago. She even broke up with the Holy Church for her lover. She is so courageous that she must be crazy about men. I admire you so much." His voice was gentle and crisp, but a little frivolous, and there was sting in his words. After he finished speaking, he sneered, and the "Four Evils of Xuanming" next to him also laughed.

Yingying was not angry, she smiled and said, "The Holy Church is really not as good as it used to be. Young boys who are still wet behind the ears are coming out to mingle in the world. Which elder's son are you? You speak very uneducated."

The young man saw Yingying's light smile and couldn't help being a little infatuated. He said in a lustful manner, "My name is Murong Canhua, and my father is Murong Jian. I'm sorry for offending you just now. Please forgive me, sister." He called her sister in the second sentence. He was really shameless.

As soon as he said this, some busybodies were scared and slipped out through the back door. One of the three notorious demons of the evil cult, "Xiaoyao Langjun" Murong Canhua, had ruined countless decent women with cruel and vicious methods. People hated and feared him.

Yingying smiled and said, "Oh, so it's you, little boy. You really have inherited your mother's true teachings. You have perfected the 'golden bell cover' on your face. You are a teachable kid." Murong Canhua said awkwardly, "Sure, sure."

Linghu Chong listened to his beloved wife humiliating this devil, and laughed in his heart. He said, "You are all well-known figures. Linghu Chong is honored to meet you today. I wonder if you can teach me something."

The "Four Mysterious Devils" could no longer bear it, and with a roar, the four of them stepped forward together, kicking the tables and chairs into pieces, sending them flying to the wall, leaving a vacant space in the middle. The remaining people on the first floor were so scared that they ran up to the second floor, and the four of them lined up at one end of the vacant space, drawing their swords at the same time. The eldest brother Zong Nan said, "Linghu Chong, the four of us brothers are here to learn from your 'Nine Swords of Dugu'."

Ren Yingying handed the sword to Linghu Chong. Standing beside him, she felt particularly at ease. Even though there were thousands of troops in front of her, she did not feel the slightest fear in her heart. Linghu Chong drew his sword, stepped into the arena, and slowly held the sword across his body.

Huang Rong saw that with just a simple movement he had the demeanor of a master, his sword was still there but the sword energy seemed to fill the entire room, making it hard to breathe. She secretly praised him in her heart, thinking that the reputation of a great swordsman was indeed well-deserved.

The four people on the opposite side also felt unprecedented oppression, but the "Xuanming Sword Formation" they had practiced since childhood had never failed, which gave them more confidence. The four of them were in tune with each other, jumped up together, and the four long swords quickly attacked Linghu Chong. Linghu Chong was not to be outdone and charged forward with his sword. In an instant, the four men surrounded Linghu Chong.

The "Xuanming Sword Formation" is indeed extraordinary. The four people have perfect understanding and support each other, and they complement each other's shortcomings. There is not a single flaw to be found. The power of the formation is several times greater than that of four ordinary people joining forces. The essence of "Nine Swords of Dugu" lies in "anticipating the enemy's moves". The four men's sword moves were strange. Linghu Chong couldn't figure out their moves at first and could only counter them. After a few moves, he was forced into a state of embarrassment.

Huang Rong was secretly worried, but she saw that Yingying didn't look anxious at all. She stood there with a smile, as if she had enough confidence in her lover. Sure enough, after twenty moves, Linghu Chong began to perform with ease. The four felt that they could not fully display their sword moves. Every time they used half of their moves, they would be suppressed by Linghu Chong. They felt very uncomfortable. They seemed to feel that they could not use the sword anymore and had returned to the time when they first learned swordplay. Every move was clumsy and sluggish.

The four knew that they had encountered the strongest kendo master they had ever seen, and they became more and more frightened as the battle went on. And every time Linghu Chong swung his sword, he was graceful and calm, as if he could easily break the sword formation at any time. The four knew they were no match for the enemy, and they had to go on fighting anyway, which was quite painful. Finally, Linghu Chong shouted softly, and the four men felt a pain in their wrists and could no longer hold the swords. The four swords flew far away.

Linghu Chong took a few steps back, and with a crisp "clang" sound, he inserted the long sword into the scabbard in Yingying's hand, and said with a fist, "I am sorry for the offense." Huang Rong saw that he was unrestrained and calm, and still humble even after the victory, and she couldn't help but be impressed. He was indeed a hero.

The "Four Xuanming Devils" stood there in a daze, with looks of shame on their faces. They had been roaming the martial arts world for decades and had rarely met any rivals. They even boasted that their sword formation was invincible in the world, but they did not expect to lose so easily today. It really is true that there is always someone higher than you. After a long time, the eldest brother Zong Nan clasped his fists and said, "We brothers are frogs in the well and do not know our own capabilities. Please excuse me, hero Linghu. We have benefited a lot from today's battle and we are convinced. We will say goodbye now and see you later." After that, the four of them turned around and left without even caring about their two companions.

Seeing that the four men were upright and honest, Linghu Chong couldn't help but admire them secretly. He didn't know why these people had fallen into the evil sect, and he immediately wanted to make friends with them. His eyes were like lightning as he glanced at Tao Genxian and Murong Canhua, and he said slowly, "Brother Tao, Brother Murong, please come together. I will accompany you."

The two men had already been frightened when they saw Linghu Chong easily subdue the four evil spirits. Now, seeing Linghu Chong's sharp gaze, they felt awe in their hearts. Linghu Chong's soothing words seemed to have an invisible pressure.

Murong Canhua's eyes rolled around. When the few people came, they had made a good plan. The "Xuanming Sword Formation" of the Four Evils was extremely powerful. Even if they could not defeat Linghu Chong, they could make him pay a heavy price. Then she and Tao Genxian would take action and capture Linghu Chong in one fell swoop. However, she didn't know that Linghu Chong was so smart and defeated the Four Evils without bloodshed. It seemed that there was little they could do today, so it was better to run away.

Thinking of this, Murong Canhua laughed dryly and said, "Brother Linghu, Sister Ren, I won't keep you company today. See you later." Before he finished speaking, he ran out. Seeing this situation, everyone was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. This person was simply shameless to the extreme.

At this time, the only one left on the scene was Tao Genxian riding on the neck of Blue Phoenix. Everyone in the Demon Sect was independent-minded and only cared about their own safety in critical moments. Tao Genxian was left there alone, feeling frightened. He has gone through many hardships and has become insidious and cunning. He is no longer the simple-minded person he used to be. He hates Linghu Chong the most, but he also admires Linghu Chong the most. He knows that although he is no longer the same as before, it is still like hitting a rock to compete with Linghu Chong.

He used to shout the loudest and was more courageous when there were many people around, but once he really fought with Linghu Chong, he was terribly scared. Seeing Murong Canhua escape without a trace, he felt even more unsure, but he still said stubbornly, "Linghu Chong, you are lucky today. I will settle this account with you later. I won't accompany you anymore." After that, he patted Lan Fenghuang's head and said, "Let's go."

Linghu Chong said, "It's not that easy for Brother Tao to leave. Unless you get off Miss Lan's head, don't blame me for being ruthless." Unexpectedly, Lan Fenghuang said, "Brother Linghu, I appreciate your kindness, but I can't leave him now." She looked sad, turned around, and left with Tao Genxian on her back.

Linghu Chong could not have expected such a change. He could not help but stand there in a daze, watching the two strange figures disappear behind the door. His heart was pounding like a hammer. He came to his senses only when Yingying held his hand. Yingying said softly, "Brother Chong, Miss Lan must have her own difficulties. Don't worry, good people will have good luck, Miss Lan will be fine."

Linghu Chong pondered for a moment and said, "No, no matter how difficult her life is, she will always find a way to solve it. We can't let that devil torture her anymore. Let's chase her." Yingying knew her lover's character well, smiled bitterly, and followed Linghu Chong out.

Huang Rong saw everything. When she saw Linghu Chong and the other two flying out, she knew that she would not be able to meet them for the time being. Soon, Liu Sanniang and her partner finally set off on their journey. Huang Rong followed them out a little later, following their carriage from a distance.

Chapter 11: Stealing Incense Before the Buddha

Linghu Chong and Yingying searched for a quarter of an hour but found no trace of Lan Fenghuang and Tao Genxian, so they had to give up. Yingying knew that her lover was upset, so she could only persuade him with kind words. With Yingying, a gentle and caring person, Linghu Chong's depression was soon swept away.

The two asked passers-by along the way about "Banana Cottage", but no one had heard of this place. They couldn't help but feel anxious. It was not until the afternoon when the weather had turned a little cooler, but they still hadn't heard any news. They saw a small teahouse on the side of the road, so they went over to rest for a while and asked the owner, but there was no result.

Yingying took out a silk scarf and gently wiped the sweat off Linghu Chong's face. She said, "Brother Chong, the 'banana cottage' that the old monk mentioned should be in this area. How come no one knows about it? Do you think that old bald donkey will deceive us?"

Hearing her scolding people so clearly, Linghu Chong felt helpless. His beloved wife was born in the Demon Sect, and she could not distinguish between good and evil. Sometimes she behaved erratically. After marrying him, she restrained herself a lot, but sometimes her speech still had some Demon Sect habits. He could not help but scold with a smile, "Don't be rude. Master Yideng is a great monk. How could he deceive us? Such a quiet place is naturally unknown to ordinary people. We must be patient."

Yingying said coquettishly, "I heard that the Tianshan Mountains are covered with snow all year round, and there are many rare birds and animals. It must be very interesting. I wanted to take this opportunity to have some fun, but I didn't expect to run into that old... monk. He said that the thousand-year-old snow lotus is precious and can only be encountered by chance. He has traveled all over the Tianshan Mountains for more than a year, but he has not found a snow lotus that is more than five hundred years old. He traveled all over the Tianshan Mountains, huh, he had a lot of fun, but he made us run a lot of unnecessary distance."

Linghu Chong said, "Master Yideng is a remarkable man of his time. In order to cure illnesses and save lives, he has traveled all over the world collecting precious medicinal herbs. Of course, what he said cannot be false. He told us that the owner of the Banana Cottage owns two thousand-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotuses, so it must be true."

Yingying said, "Even if he didn't lie to us, he's so stupid that it's hard to imagine him finding the thousand-year-old snow lotus. Didn't he say that it's hard to find it by chance? Maybe we've found it right away. Besides, what if he was deceived? I don't think the so-called 'Banana House' really exists."

Linghu Chong said, "Yingying, we have no choice. Three months have passed in a flash. The journey to Tianshan is long. Even if we can find it, the hope of bringing it back in time is extremely slim. If we can find the Banana Cottage, our hope will increase greatly."

Yingying added, "The old monk said that the place is thirty miles west of the last mausoleum, so it should be nearby. If we can't find it, it's not our fault. We can only blame those people for their short lives. By the way, Chong, we are not the only way out. Huang Rong may have found it already."

Linghu Chong sighed, "I hope so, but the martial world is dangerous, and the Demon Sect is even more vicious. We can't have any luck, after all, so many lives are at stake."

Yingying said angrily, "Brother Chong, if you were willing to be the leader of the Demon Cult back then, we would have already controlled that group of people, and there wouldn't be the disputes today."

Linghu Chong gazed at her affectionately, and she couldn't help blushing, and said angrily, "I've been looking at you for so many years, isn't it enough?" Linghu Chong said softly, "Silly girl, don't you understand my feelings? Even if I go back to those days, I will still make the same choice. I have no interest in being the leader of a sect. Having you by my side and living a free life, even if it's only for a year or two, it will be worth my life."

Yingying couldn't help laughing and said, "You only know how to coax people." But her body seemed to melt, and she lay on Linghu Chong's shoulder. She was the same. To her, with Brother Chong, she had everything. What else could she not give up? Even if she lived like this for only one day, it was enough to make her give up the whole world.

The two looked into each other's eyes, full of affection and endless tenderness in their hearts, wishing that this moment would last forever. After an unknown amount of time, a chaotic sound of horse hooves gradually approached, and the two reluctantly parted. Yingying's cheeks flushed, and she said softly, "Brother Chong, it seems like a merchant passing by. Let's ask around."

Several carriages loaded with goods were lined up and drove towards this side. Following the team were a dozen strong men dressed as bodyguards holding steel knives. At the end of the team was a black carriage with a luxurious canopy. It seemed that the people inside were of noble status.

The convoy stopped in front of the teahouse. The escorts were extremely thirsty, so they asked the shopkeeper to bring some large bowls and ladles, and they rushed to scoop water directly from the water tank in front of the door to drink.

Linghu Chong saw a strong man who had just drunk enough water and was still breathing heavily, so he went up to him and asked, "Excuse me, brother, do you know of a place called 'Banana House' nearby?" The man said without even raising his head, "What a shitty place, I have never heard of it."

When Yingying heard the man's rude words, she wanted to get angry. Linghu Chong knew his beloved wife's temper, so he quickly gave her a look to stop her. Yingying pouted and sat down in her seat angrily. Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded: "Master Linghu, Miss Ren, we meet each other everywhere in life. We are really destined to meet."

The two men looked up and saw a beautiful woman standing in front of the black carriage, looking at them with a smile. It was Yang Manniang, who had met Xiaolongnu that day and was Xiaolongnu's companion. But now she was dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, which was very different from that day.

Yingying was very happy to meet an old friend in such a remote place. She walked up to her and said with a smile, "It's Sister Yang. I didn't expect we would meet again so soon. How come you are here?" Yingying knew that Man Niang was not a woman of the underworld. She seldom came into contact with such ordinary women and she was quite happy to make friends with her.

The two girls were busy reminiscing about the past and ignored Linghu Chong. However, seeing Yingying happy and excited, he was also very happy. Yingying asked all sorts of questions, and Man Niang told her story. Her father was the head of the "Shenquan Sect" and was well-known in Yangzhou. He also did some silk and tea business. After Man Niang returned home, she had been helping her father run the business. This time she was importing some goods from other places.

When Linghu Chong and his wife saw that Man Niang was a woman with no martial arts skills but dared to lead a dozen escorts on a long journey alone, they secretly admired her and developed a good impression of her. During the conversation, Yingying asked, "Sister, do you know there is a place called 'Banana House' nearby?"

Man Niang didn't know, so she called all the escorts to ask, but no one knew. One escort said, "There is a 'Melting Sword Villa' nearby, which is very famous here. If we go there to ask, someone should know."

Linghu Chong was overjoyed when he heard this. He thought to himself that he had really lost his mind. He had only asked passers-by before, but why didn't he think of asking at a famous local place? So he asked for the specific location of Rongjian Villa. The escort said, "There is a road leading up the mountain a few miles ahead. Rongjian Villa is on the mountain. You two just need to follow the road up."

So the two of them followed the caravan forward, and Man Niang no longer returned to the carriage tent, but walked with the two of them. It can be seen that Man Niang has great prestige among the crowd. The escorts respect and fear her, and the two men admire her even more in their hearts. Soon, they saw a path leading up the mountain. The escort said, "This is it. You two should walk along the path and you will arrive in less than two hours."

The two said goodbye to Man Niang. Man Niang was reluctant to leave and pulled Ying Ying aside, saying, "Sister, when you and Hero Linghu come to Yangzhou, you must come to my humble abode as a guest. Just ask about the 'Iron Fist Sect' and everyone will know about it. Yingying said, "Sister Yang, please be careful on the road. Brother Chong and I will definitely come to see you."

After bidding farewell to Man Niang, the two walked up the mountain path. The path was not very rugged, and there were man-made stone steps covered with green moss, but it was also quite clean, as if someone cleaned it regularly. The trees on both sides were shady, and the birds were singing, which was refreshing. The scorching sun shone through the lush trees and fell on the ground, becoming spotted. Occasionally, a breeze blew by, and the two climbed the steps and felt quite cool.