A Disciple and a Husband, Lady Broken Sword

The heroes at True-Seeking Tower were astonished, Madam Wen displayed her talent and wisdom.

She ascended the stairs step by step, defeating Bi Chunfu first, killing the petty thief second, and taking down Hu Bohong third... swift and decisive, it only took her half an hour.

Upon ascending the third floor, a man volunteered to test the lady's skills. He blocked the steps with Copper Cauldron, causing a stir among the crowd.

"It's the Cauldron-Back Freak. He's domineering and extremely eccentric. We have no idea when he climbed the tower."

"Legend has it that this Human Cauldron is inseparable from his cauldron, where he eats, drinks, and relieves himself. He is short in stature but possesses immense strength. Once, a young girl from Profound Dao Mountain insulted him, and he imprisoned her in the cauldron, preventing her from leaving. The matter escalated to the point that it was only after the elders of Profound Dao Mountain personally demanded her release that the issue was finally resolved."

Everyone had already looked over.

Wen Caishang remained calm as she walked towards the heavy cauldron blocking her path, saying softly, "Cauldron-Back Freak... I may not challenge you, so why did you take the initiative?"

The Cauldron-Back Freak stood on the third floor, the Great Ding blocking the stairwell. He chuckled through the cauldron, "Hahaha, this old man prefers to play with women. Beautiful lady, how about this? If you defeat me, I will naturally yield my place."

"If you lose to me, I will still concede the throne. But for the next few days, please stay in my cauldron for a few nights. We can chat about everything under the sun, exchange Martial Dao, and be so happy that we'll forget all about home. How wonderful, hahaha, how wonderful!"

Hearing his words, everyone couldn't help but daydream. Such a beautiful woman, sharing a cauldron, in such intimate contact—the exquisite pleasure was something even immortals couldn't resist. They all wore expressions of adoration. Wen Caishang laughed, "Little old man, you're a bit lacking in skill when it comes to betting with me."

"Hmph!" said the Cauldron-Back Freak. "Little lady, you think you're so great just because you've shown off a few tricks. In that case, you won't be able to stand the sights on the third floor."

With a Copper Cauldron, the bronze cauldron trembled violently, producing a sharp sound. Of the thirteen seats on the third floor, half were empty. This was all because the Cauldron-Back Freak had acted domineeringly, blocking the stairs with the cauldron and preventing visitors from climbing the stairs.

The second floor has more than 30 seats, of which 40 or 50 people, based on their status and influence, are qualified to sit in higher positions on the third floor, enjoying a better view and a more tranquil environment.

However, they were all stopped by the Cauldron-Back Freak. Zhang Xianhua, the Flower-Wind Sword, Zhao Ya, the Bone-Shattering Stele Hand, Qi Kaiyan, the Sighing Sun Scholar, and other heroes on the second floor were filled with anger upon hearing this, but they were helpless.

Wen Caishang touched the Copper Cauldron. The Cauldron-Back Freak coldly snorted, slapped the cauldron's handle, and the cauldron spun rapidly under the force, creating a whooshing sound and generating an extremely powerful suction force!

Those with weaker Inner Qi are drawn in by the suction force and will spin with the cauldron, completing hundreds of rotations in an instant, before being flung back—it's incredibly powerful.

Several martial artists on the second floor had already experienced this move. They used all their skills but could not neutralize it. The Cauldron-Back Freak possessed a powerful Inner Qi that was beyond the reach of others.

Wen Caishang laughed and said, "A mere trifle, you old codger. It wouldn't be unreasonable for me to live in the same cauldron as you. But do you dare?"

The Cauldron-Back Freak said, "Hahaha, what wouldn't I dare to do? Even a celestial being from heaven, if she enters my precious cauldron, I'll still call her... Hmm... that voice sounds somewhat familiar?"

"Could it be... could it be... you..."

Madam Wen said, "Xiao Xian, use the ' Relentless Wave Assault the Jade Luo Palm to strike here." She pointed to the handle of the cauldron.

Li Xian channeled his Inner Qi, and a mist of water filled the air. As he struck out with his palm, it was as if a giant wave was surging forth.

The cauldron trembled slightly, but continued to spin rapidly without any hesitation.

But from within the cauldron, a slight tremor could be heard from time to time, and the faint sound of surging waves could be heard, as if it contained water.

After a while, the cauldron shook more violently. The sound of the waves surged even louder, gradually gaining the momentum of a tsunami.

The Cauldron-Back Freak cried out "Ah!" and flew backward, crashing to the ground. With a "thud," the Great Ding tipped over, spilling a pool of clear water.

This scene was truly bizarre, leaving onlookers completely baffled.

Where did the water in the cauldron come from? How could a mere child's light palm strike so easily defeat the Cauldron-Back Freak?

Li Xian was also puzzled.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is... This way we can break the deadlock." The Sighing Sun Scholar Qi Kaiyan, holding a folding fan and gently fanning himself, suddenly understanding and enlightened.

turn out to be...

Jianghu Martial Dao is complex and vast, and it contains many techniques that counter each other. The Cauldron-Back Freak uses the "Calligraphy Rotating Force" to rotate the heavy cauldron. This martial art is very powerful, and in this situation, most martial arts are powerless against him.

Like a whirlpool, it has blocked countless heroes of the Jianghu.

No matter how skilled you are in swordsmanship or how powerful you are... it's impossible to move this Great Ding. The cauldron is thick and heavy, and it rotates rapidly. It contains powerful Inner Qi that is in harmony with the natural cycle of the universe, generating life endlessly.

It can respond to any attack, neutralize it, and counter it. It seems to simplify all martial arts techniques into something ordinary.

It actually contains profound martial arts principles.

However, there are always people more capable than oneself, and there is always something beyond one's understanding. Wen Caishang's martial arts principles were even deeper, and she ordered Li Xian to use "Relentless Wave Assault" to strike the handles of the cauldron.

"The Relentless Wave Assault, one after another, wave after wave. The continuous Relentless Wave Assault, hence the name.

Li Xian unleashed a single palm strike, yet it stirred up a wave.

The palm force penetrated into the cauldron. The force swirled within the cauldron like a whirlpool, which in turn amplified the palm's momentum and built up its power. Like a wave, it was pushed back and forth, its momentum accumulating until it finally transformed into a towering wave.

The Cauldron-Back Freak was not defeated by Li Xian, but by himself, and even more so by his wife.

As for the water in the cauldron...

Li Xian arts displayed extraordinary skill, almost lifelike. Then, the Cauldron-Back Freak continuously channeled his power, causing a qualitative change in his palm strikes. He actually absorbed water vapor and transformed it into water!

However... there is still one more hurdle to overcome in order to break this move. The person who uses the palm must possess a "Perfect Aspect" or Perfection the palm technique and undergone the second transformation of Inner Qi.

Only in this way can the palm strike and the strange phenomena remain in the air, lasting and never dissipating.

Only then can it be allowed to develop momentum.

"Impressive, truly impressive. This woman's strength is simply unfathomable." Qi Kaiyan saw through this and sincerely praised her.

Zhao Ya said, "The same principle applies. If I had used the ' Blackwater Iron Palm,' I could have broken this cauldron's power. Unfortunately... at the time, I was focused on a head-on confrontation and used only the most powerful palm techniques, trying to knock the cauldron away."

"Who exactly is this woman? With such knowledge, such beauty, and such wisdom... she is definitely not an unknown person. Moreover, the young man beside her, though young, displayed remarkable skill with that palm strike just now; he is quite talented!" said Zhang Xianhua of the Flower-Wind Sword.

The Cauldron-Back Freak exclaimed in surprise, "Lady Broken Sword! You... you really came!"

Wen Caishang said, "You do remember me." She gracefully ascended to the third floor. Her white dress fluttered, and her elegance was unmatched. Her eyes held a mixture of reproach and tenderness. But the softer her voice, the more terrified the Cauldron-Back Freak became.

Wen Caishang said, "I'll Dragon-Appreciation Banquet is approaching, and I won't break the precept against killing on the old dragon's territory, lest I be tainted with bad luck."

"Wen Caishang!" The Cauldron-Back Freak had met the lady more than ten years ago. At that time, his Cauldron-Turning Art was not yet perfected, and it was easily broken by Wen Caishang.

More than a decade has passed. The Cauldron-Back Freak believed his technique was perfected and sought out opponents to challenge him. No one could crack his cauldron- Cauldron-Turning Art. He was quite proud of himself when he rushed to the Dragon-Appreciation Grand Banquet. Knowing that many heroes had gathered there, he thought, "I created my own Cauldron-Turning Art, and I'll let those heroes taste it for themselves."

Therefore, they used a cauldron to block the entrance to the third floor, forcing Flower-Wind Sword, Zhao Ya, and others to retreat.

Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on him, and defeat was inevitable. The moment Li Xian struck, he already knew that Lady Broken Sword had arrived.

But to save face, unwilling to lose again, refusing to accept defeat, he stubbornly persisted, continuing to exert force to turn the cauldron. This only fueled his inner turmoil, ultimately leading to a complete and utter defeat.

The Cauldron-Back Freak looked grim and said, "Although you broke my ' Cauldron-Turning Art,' this move Non-Self trump card. It was merely a martial art I created, and you exploited its weakness to gain an advantage. Hmph! Lady Broken Sword... you are indeed powerful, but more than ten years have passed. How dare you say you can definitely defeat me?!"

"You want to kick me out of True-Seeking Tower? Hmph! You underestimate me!"

Wen Caishang said calmly, "I've been drinking tea and water here, and I've noticed you have no appetite. I'd like you to leave for a while; it's better for both of us. This isn't really kicking you out of the building."

The Cauldron-Back Freak softened his expression. "That's more like it. If you had said so earlier, I'm not an unreasonable person, and I would have given in to you."

He carried the Great Ding on his back and went downstairs with an air of dignity, intending to choose a seat on the second floor.

Wen Caishang said, "I can smell your scent from the second floor too, please come out."

The Cauldron-Back Freak cursed, "What a keen nose! Fine, fine. Women." He slunk out of the building, turned at the end of the street, put down the Great Ding, and poured out the cool air.

"What a perverted woman... she's gotten stronger again... she's gotten stronger again!" The Cauldron-Back Freak stroked the cauldron and found a palm print on it.

Wen Caishang gently stroked it, and the mark was left behind. The power contained within her palm still lingered. The Cauldron-Back Freak reached out to touch it, and suddenly his hand bones cracked and shattered...

As if exchanging a palm strike with Wen Caishang.

"The palm strike adhered to the cauldron's body, impressive, impressive." The Cauldron-Back Freak and fled into the distance.

True-Seeking Tower.

The name "Lady Broken Sword" immediately sparked heated discussions. Many heroes and valiant men, who had become famous later, had never heard of her before. They inquired everywhere about her deeds. However, those who truly knew of her prowess all fell silent, not daring to speak of it.

On the third floor.

Madam Wen noticed that nearly half of the seats were empty. The place was spacious and open on all sides. A gentle breeze was blowing, and looking westward, she could see a lush, verdant forest.

A dark pool can be seen. In the pool dwells a python, which is about to transform into a dragon.

"Lady Broken Sword, it's a pleasure to meet you." An elderly man in fine clothes greeted her respectfully.

Wen Caishang returned the greeting, pulled Li Xian aside, and said, "Xiao Xian, please greet the senior. His name is ' Hong Muya,' and his Jianghu name Wood-Piercing Elder."

Li Xian respectfully said, "Greetings, Senior Hong."

Hong Muya said, "Haha, what a fine young man, truly handsome. Madam Wen, may I ask this is your... disciple?"

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "Yes and no."

Although Hong Muya was curious, he dared not ask any questions. There were eight guests here, all of whom were powerful figures from Yunan Circuit and Longxiong Circuit.

The Python Flood Dragon roamed the waters, traveling along the Benhua River. Powerful figures from both regions either admired the dragon or slayed it. But those who gathered in Dragon Claw Town were all there to "admire the dragon."

They consider each other companions.

Therefore... the lady did not commit murder, but only killed one petty villain, thus intimidating all the heroes.

Di Bin, the Heaven-Swallowing Toad Hand, strode over and said respectfully, "With Madam in charge of this banquet, it seems we're practically guaranteed victory."

Wen Caishang said, "Hero Di, Cai Shang. I am but a frail woman; how could I dare to steal the Cai Shang? You heroes are the main attraction of this banquet. I am merely bringing my young master to broaden his horizons."

Di Bin and Hong Muya exchanged glances, both thinking, "Our young master? I didn't expect that after Lady Broken Sword disappeared for so long, there would be a young man by her side. Judging from their relationship, it seems like master and disciple... Could it be that he is both master and wife, disciple and husband?"

He was immediately curious, but not wanting to offend the lady, he asked no one.

"Senior Wen, there are guest rooms upstairs. Please come in and rest." A voice came from upstairs.