Volume 4, Dungeon Dungeon Chapter 97: Xu Ziyi's Wulin Encyclopedia
... The second roar, like the howl of a barbarian, terrified even the most timid passersby, causing their livers and gallbladders to tremble.
The guards at the city gate were also horrified. Looking inside the city, a burly man rushed out like the wind.
"Huh?"
Looking at the burly man, Li Wei wondered to himself, "Could this be the notorious bandit that Dongfang Weiming, the protagonist of the martial arts world, encountered?"
No.
It shouldn't be him, because behind this robber was not a constable, but a thin, scrawny young man who looked exactly like a rogue. This young man was also fast, holding a three-foot-long sword, and chasing after him while cursing.
The burly man in front seemed quite afraid of the young man behind him, and ran for his life, quickly passing through the city gate.
Guard?
They rushed up to the net and punched each of the burly men, knocking them to the ground.
This caused even those watching the commotion to retreat more than ten meters.
Judging solely from their appearances, one is unsightly and the other has a roguish air; it's really hard to tell them apart. Which one is good and which one is bad, or perhaps neither of them are good people?
When Li Wei saw the appearance of the thug-like youth clearly, he was stunned. Instantly, the image of a certain person popped into his mind.
"This guy looks like that 'Ximen Feng'!" Liu Piaopiao had somehow hidden behind Li Wei, tightly gripping one of Li Wei arms in front of her.
Li Wei nodded; he was also thinking of Ximen Feng.
Ximen Feng, son of Ximen Xuan, the leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect, is known for his domineering and arrogant personality. He is famous in the martial arts world for his "Gale Sword Technique," hence the nickname "Ximen the Mad Wind." He once defeated the Shandong Three Blades " and even severed their wrists, demonstrating his ruthless nature. He enjoys collecting antiques.
These were the details Li Wei had recorded on the Yellow Paper. The young man before him looked remarkably similar to Ximen Feng.
How could Li Wei possibly let go of an opportunity to get closer to a character in the story!
Seeing the burly man running towards them, Li Wei first calmed Liu Piaopiao down, then stepped in front of him to block his path. Not only that, he also thrust out a palm strike at the burly man.
"You ignorant fool, you're asking for death!" The burly man was enraged when he saw someone blocking his way.
He was originally a notorious thief. Recently, he heard that the young master of the Heavenly Sword Sect in Luoyang City had acquired a rare antique. So, he was tempted by the prospect of wealth and stole the antique.
Unexpectedly, they were spotted by Ximen Feng. Although the other party was just a young sect leader, his "Gale Sword Technique" was incredibly tight and formidable. Unable to defeat him, they could only flee.
He knew perfectly well what would happen if they were caught.
Therefore, he showed no mercy to anyone who dared to obstruct him, unleashing his full power to strike with his fist.
In Li Wei's eyes, this notorious bandit was only on par with the Black Wind Stronghold, but since he needed to get closer to Ximen Feng, he couldn't afford to act arrogantly.
The best course of action is to let the other side capture this notorious bandit.
Thinking of this, the internal energy in his palm decreased to a minimum.
With a crisp crack, Li Wei staggered back more than ten steps before regaining his balance. The notorious bandit fared slightly better, but his momentum was greatly reduced, and he was caught up by Ximen Feng, who was chasing him from behind.
The young man whom Li Wei guessed was Ximen Feng laughed loudly.
"I'll let you run! Behold my Gale Sword Technique!" He lunged forward, his sword flashing three times in a flash.
The Gale Sword Technique? It really is Ximen Feng!
Swish, swish, swish!
The notorious bandit was immediately slashed by the longsword, leaving three deep, bone-revealing wounds. Although he had practiced martial arts for several years, he was no match for Qingfeng's sharpness and was instantly rendered powerless to fight again.
The fact that he had seriously injured a notorious bandit and recovered precious treasures and antiques made Ximen Feng extremely happy, especially since he had made a name for himself in front of the villagers. Being very concerned about his image, he was naturally overjoyed.
Upon seeing Li Wei, he sheathed his longsword, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Haha, thank you for your help, young hero. I was able to capture this thief. I am Ximen Feng from the Heavenly Sword Sect in Luoyang. May I ask which sect you belong to, young hero?"
Li Wei also bowed in greeting, thinking to himself that in this martial arts world, sects are indeed extremely important. However, as the saying goes, a person's reputation is their lifeblood, and a sect is the best "face." A good sect is a good face, and people in the martial arts world naturally pay great attention to it.
However, since Li Wei had decided to lower his stance, he decided to tell the truth.
"Hehe, so it's Young Master Ximen. I've heard so much about you."
My name is Li Wei. I have no master or school. Although I have dreamed of chivalry since I was a child, I have been unable to find a good teacher. My three siblings and I practiced martial arts with a local boxing master in the countryside for several years. We have long heard that among the famous and orthodox schools in Luoyang City, the Heavenly Sword Sect is the leader. Therefore, we have come here to become his disciples and learn martial arts.
Flattery!
That was absolutely a powerful compliment, and one that was perfectly timed.
Not only that, Li Wei also coughed at just the right moment, looking exactly like someone who had just been injured in a battle with a notorious bandit.
Li Wei possessed the Mount Shu- level martial arts technique "True Qi-Controlling Formula," and at this moment he concealed his aura. Others could only tell that he had practiced martial arts, but they could not detect his true strength, and simply regarded him as an ordinary person who loved martial arts.
Upon hearing Li Wei's words, Ximen Feng's face flushed red. Why?
It was all because of Li Wei's words, "I have long heard that among the famous and righteous sects in Luoyang City, the Heavenly Sword Sect is the foremost, and I have come here specifically to seek your tutelage!" This was in front of a large crowd. To receive such praise in public would have made him incredibly arrogant if he had a tail to back it.
However, a discordant voice came from inside the city.
"Young brother, you are truly ignorant! Don't you know that there is a Jiang in Luoyang? If you wish to become my apprentices, I can accept all four of you as disciples!" The voice was deep and powerful, clearly indicating someone who had cultivated excellent internal energy. Everyone turned to look and saw a group of four...
The sound came from inside the sedan chair.
"It's the great hero Jiang from the Heluo Hero!"
When a middle-aged man dressed in fine silk robes stepped out of the sedan chair, a discerning passerby immediately recognized him.
Jiang Tianxiong?
Li Wei frowned. He wasn't worried about Qianyu, but someone else was!
"Haha, Brother Li, you helped me capture the thief. The Heavenly Sword Sect will definitely remember your kindness. On behalf of my father, I promise to accept the four of you as disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Once you become my junior brothers, no one will dare to bully you!"
Ximen Feng was no pushover either, and seemed unafraid of the Heluo Hero, especially on matters concerning the sect's reputation, he would absolutely not back down.
Li Wei understood. This was no longer a mission, but a task that required him to make a choice. However, whichever side he chose, he would offend the other.
However, Li Wei, who already had a complete plan, did not hesitate for long.
"Hehe, I've long admired the reputation of the Heluo Hero, and seeing you today, it truly lives up to its name. However, I've already agreed to join the Heavenly Sword Sect with Brother Xifeng, so..."
In short, a mix of anger and joy.
The one who was angry was naturally Jiang Tianxiong. He had gone out of the city on business when he encountered Ximen Niu chasing the notorious bandit. He had intended to make a move at the crucial moment, but Li Wei beat him to it.
Not only that, the person who made the move also said that the Heavenly Sword Sect was the most respected sect in Luoyang City. This was tantamount to slapping him in the face, which is why he offered to take on disciples.
This would prove that he, the Heluo Hero, was superior to the Heavenly Sword Sect. Unexpectedly, that brat was so ungrateful. He appeared to be a great hero, but in reality, he was narrow-minded. His eyes were already filled with murderous intent.
The person who is happy is undoubtedly Ximen Feng!
This guy first bowed to the great hero of Heluo Hero, then pulled Li Wei back into the city laughing heartily, his goodwill towards Li Wei growing stronger.
"Ximen Feng's favorability towards you has increased; it is currently at [level]."
"Jiang Tianxiong's favorability towards you has decreased; it is currently at 0."
The information on the Yellow Paper confirmed Li Wei's judgment. At this point, he had made an enemy, and one who was none other than the powerful Hero of Heluo Hero.
However, all of this was within Li Wei's plan. Of course, there was one more thing that had to be done.
"Brother Ximen, my father loves famous tea from Luoyang. Before I left home, he told me to buy some and bring it back. You take my two brothers and sister to the Heavenly Sword Sect first, and I'll go buy some tea. Also, since we're going to become disciples, it wouldn't be right not to prepare some gifts for our master!"
"Well, since your father likes tea, then let's go. Our Heavenly Sword Sect has a great reputation in Luoyang. If you don't know the way, just ask a passerby for directions." Ximen Feng also thought Li Wei's words made sense, so he did not stop him.
Before leaving, Li Wei gave Liu Piaopiao and the other two a wink, then parted ways with the group and entered the teahouse alone.
Li Wei certainly had his reasons for acting alone.
The first thing he needed to do was acquire something that could, to some extent, replace the "Eye of Perception's" ability—the "Comprehensive Wulin Encyclopedia world.
The Wulin Encyclopedia records information on famous figures in the martial arts world, their martial arts techniques and career paths, rankings of combat power, distribution of sects, and individual preferences.
Having this tool will undoubtedly allow us to anticipate events in advance, and it will also be of great help in subsequent planning.
Xu Ziyi, who possesses the Wulin Encyclopedia, frequents teahouses in the game, which is one of the reasons why Li Wei enters the teahouse.
As for the other matter, Li Wei took out a metal pendant from his pocket, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Blood Wolf? That name must be a code name." I never expected he had something like that. The person he spoke to last night was also named "An Hei"—couldn't that be too much of a coincidence?
It turned out that Li Wei had followed the muscular man into the woods last night. With his level 1 combat strength, if he were discovered by a level 1 Reincarnator, he would be finished.
When Li Wei saw the muscular man, also known as Blood Wolf, using the metal pendant to talk to someone calling himself "An Hei," Li Wei immediately thought of the "An Hei" who had posted online. Could they be the same person?
That's highly unlikely. No matter how skilled a hacker is, they couldn't possibly do something so absurd.
Is this metal pendant a product of technology, magic, or something else? Li Wei doesn't know yet, but in any case, it's not something an ordinary person could do.
This incident made Li Wei realize that he had discovered a secret, perhaps the biggest secret he had ever discovered.
As for how he obtained the metal pendant, Li Wei simply deliberately scattered the wooden cart when they were almost at Luoyang City, and then took advantage of the chaos to steal the metal pendant. It was not a difficult task for Li Wei.
After a while, Li Wei prepared to talk to the person who called himself "An Hei." He wanted to know how the pendant communicated in this game world.
However, let's meet Xu Ziyi first; we must get our hands on the Wulin Encyclopedia!
Upon entering the teahouse, Li Wei immediately spotted a young man sitting in the corner.
Dressed like a scholar, with delicate features, a handsome face, and bright eyes, he was currently savoring a pot of fragrant tea, taking small sips from time to time.
Li Wei's eyes widened, and he thought to himself, "This is the one!"
Xu Ziyi, known as the King of Martial Arts Intelligence!
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