"I've brought this brat to you. Hand over the Heavenly Wind Divine Art now!"
In Lu Weilou's Blood Sword Hall, Zhao Fengxue strode in with Wang Hao. As soon as she saw Lu Weilou, she asked for the Heavenly Wind Divine Art.
The Heavenly Wind Divine Art is a unique martial art practiced by Lu Weilou. It is not even recorded in the Martial Repository Pavilion. What's most amazing is that the Heavenly Wind Divine Art is extremely compatible with their family's sword technique, the Blood Wind Fast Sword. If the two can be practiced at the same time, their power will definitely increase dramatically.
He had been envious of the Heavenly Wind Divine Art Heavenly Wind Divine Art since he was Lu Weilou's partner decades ago, but Lu Weilou was stubborn and refused to pass it on no matter what.
During their previous conversation, the old man had agreed that he would exchange the Heavenly Wind Divine Art for Wang Hao if he transferred Wang Hao to his tutelage.
"You really agree?"
Lu Weilou, who was drinking tea, looked at the two people in front of you with some surprise.
Although he had mentioned this to Zhao Fengxue some time ago, Zhao Fengxue had vehemently refused and mocked him for a long time. He never expected her to agree today.
This puzzled him.
"Nonsense, if it weren't true, would it be false? If it weren't for my brat, do you think I would be willing to give up such a promising successor!"
Rolling her eyes in annoyance, Zhao Fengxue, without any awkwardness, took a teacup and started drinking tea with Lu Weilou.
This was just an excuse, of course. The real reason was that he couldn't afford to support Wang Hao, that good-for-nothing, anymore, so he had to give him away. After thinking it over, his good buddy Lu Weilou was the only suitable candidate.
As the saying goes, true friends share both good times and bad!
That's exactly what I'm doing now!
Wang Hao stood obediently behind Zhao Fengxue, after all, whether he could find a free meal ticket depended on this performance.
"Young Wang, didn't you say last time that you wouldn't come to my Blood Sword Hall unless you were offered double the pay and a million taels a day? Why have you changed your mind today?"
Lu Weilou looked at Zhao Fengxue suspiciously, but seeing nothing amiss, he turned his gaze to Wang Hao and chuckled lightly with amusement.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fengxue's face twitched, and she felt waves of liver pain.
After all, those were all the absolute truths!
He's been bankrupted by all that food, and now he's worried about how to pay off the million-tael debt to that pharmacy!
"You flatter me, Master. The Hall Master has done me a great favor, and I, Wang Hao, am not one to betray loyalty for personal gain. Naturally, I cannot betray the Hall Master. However, you are the Master of the Blood Robe Tower, and you are close friends with the Hall Master. Therefore, I can only politely decline."
Wang Hao replied sincerely, appearing completely loyal and righteous.
Hearing this, Zhao Fengxue's old face twitched even more violently, but he still said according to the agreement he had made earlier, "You can rest assured about this kid's character. Anyone who is valued by Elder Chu will definitely not have any problems."
It turns out that Confucian School scholars suddenly appeared and set their sights on this young man. My Blood Wind Hall alone couldn't withstand the pressure, so I had no choice but to turn to you. However, you mustn't mistreat this young man. I don't care about anything else, but a first-class medicinal meal every day is absolutely essential. You can't skimp on his food either."
Do you think I'm such a petty person?
Lu Weilou glanced at Zhao Fengxue and temporarily believed the old man's words. After all, the pressure from the Confucian School was too great, and the Blood Wind Hall alone could not withstand it. Only the Blood Sword Hall, which could represent the entire Blood Robe Tower, had the ability to do so.
Therefore, Zhao Fengxue's actions were reasonable and likely not based on any ulterior motives.
I don't think so!
"By the way, how come you've gotten so big?"
Suddenly, Lu Weilou inquired about Wang Hao's changes in physique. He remembered that last year this guy was only nine feet tall, how come he has grown so much bigger now?
While some external martial arts training can cause changes in physical appearance, such drastic and rapid changes are somewhat exaggerated.
"My cultivation has recently made a small breakthrough, and the food has been quite good, so I've grown a bit too fast!"
Wang Hao gave a simple, honest smile, which served as an explanation, but Zhao Fengxue's face twitched again upon hearing this.
Can you please stop talking about food?
Hearing this makes my liver ache terribly.
"You may leave now. I have important matters to discuss with the Master!"
Zhao Fengxue waved his hand, indicating that Wang Hao could leave. After all, the main plan had been successfully completed, and now he only needed to keep Lu Weilou away for a while.
" Tingfeng, go and arrange accommodations for him, and also instruct that a first-class medicinal meal be prepared for him every day."
Lu Weilou casually instructed a young man who had been standing behind him to go down and make arrangements for Wang Hao.
This is his adopted son, named Lu Tingfeng, whom he raised since childhood. He is one of his trusted confidants.
"Come with me!"
Lu Tingfeng nodded and strode out. As he passed Wang Hao, he said coldly, his expression showing displeasure, clearly indicating his dissatisfaction with Wang Hao's arrival.
Wang Hao naturally noticed this dissatisfaction, but he didn't care. After all, he only came to the Blood Sword Hall to get free meals and wouldn't stay for long, so he didn't care about the other party's attitude.
" The Five Mountains Sword Sect have become increasingly disobedient lately. Yue Buqun of the Mount Hua Sect has colluded with Confucian School, the Mount Tai Sect and Mount Hengshan Sect have also made some small moves, and the Mount Song Sect has even shown ambitions to break free from the constraints of the imperial court. Only the nuns of the Mount Heng Sect are relatively well-behaved."
After Wang Hao and his companion left, Zhao Fengxue poured herself another cup of tea and started a conversation.
What are your thoughts?
When it came to serious matters, Lu Weilou's expression also became serious. After all, the situation in the martial arts world was becoming increasingly unpredictable, and had even affected the control of the imperial court.
"The nuns of the Mount Heng Sect don't have much ambition; they just want to protect their own little territory. We don't need to pay attention to them for now. The problems with the Mount Tai Sect and Mount Hengshan Sect aren't too big either, so we don't need to pay attention to them for now either."
Although Yue Buqun of the Mount Hua Sect was ambitious, after the internal strife more than a decade ago, they had little confidence left. If it weren't for Feng Qingyang protecting them from the shadows, their foundation would have been seized long ago.
The most troublesome group right now is the Mount Song Sect. It's very close to the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, and it hides countless masters. We must go and investigate."
Zhao Fengxue, with a similarly solemn expression, offered her analysis and revealed her true purpose.
That's right, he wanted to use the Mount Song Sect to take Lu Weilou away from the capital for a while, creating an opportunity for Wang Hao.
Of course, this was not purely out of personal motives. More than half a year ago, during the Yang Jingzhong incident, the Eastern Depot, having focused its main efforts on the Confucian School, entrusted the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the martial arts world to the Blood Robe Tower for handling.
Nowadays, the Five Mountains Sword Sect, especially the Mount Song Sword Sect and Mount Hua Sword Sect, are making many underhanded moves, which must be thoroughly investigated first.
However, the Mount Song Sword Sect was no ordinary force. They had also incurred enmity with the neighboring Shaolin Temple over the theft of the Great Rejuvenation Pill. The Mount Hua Sword Sect also had Feng Qingyang, a Half-step Innate Mount Hua Sword Saint. Going alone would be too risky, so it would be best if both of them, both Grandmaster- level experts, went together.
That way, even if something unexpected happens, there will be someone to help.
"This matter really can't be delayed any longer. Let's go to the Mount Song Sword Sect together tomorrow and find out about their hidden strength."
Nodding, Lu Weilou agreed with Zhao Fengxue's opinion and decided to go with her to investigate the true strength of the Mount Song Sword Sect.
"Okay, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning and try to be back before the Lunar New Year!"
Zhao Fengxue nodded in agreement, but secretly chuckled to herself.
I hope you won't be furious when you come back at the end of the year!
Putting aside Zhao Fengxue's schemes, Wang Hao on the other side was very obedient. Even though Lu Tingfeng's words were harsh and clearly revealed hostility, he still endured it.
After all, he absolutely could not cause any trouble before Zhao Fengxue tricked Lu Weilou out; only after Lu Weilou left could he start to act recklessly.
We'll teach that Lu Tingfeng guy a lesson then.
In the middle of the night, Wang Hao went back to the Blood Wind Hall to pack his luggage and also found Zhao Dachui to ask him about Lu Tingfeng.
After all, this was his first time meeting the other party, and they had no prior grudges. The other party's hostility was completely inexplicable.
Although Zhao Fengxue had previously introduced the main figures of the Blood Sword Hall, she only mentioned them briefly and did not provide detailed information.
"Did Lu Tingfeng offend you?"
Zhao Dachui was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting that Wang Hao would clash with Lu Tingfeng, the second-in-command of the Blood Sword Hall, on his very first day there.
"That's right. The moment he arrived at the Blood Sword Hall, that guy showed hostility, even a Sisi of killing intent. This is no simple matter."
Wang Hao nodded, also puzzled by the matter.
He was certain he hadn't offended that guy before, so why did he show murderous intent at their first meeting?
"That guy is a prodigy. He is very talented in swordsmanship. He broke through to the Mid-Stage Grandmaster Realm before he was thirty years old. He even comprehended the Saber Intent. He was once designated by the Lord as the successor of the next Lord."
However, Elder Chu stopped him, stating clearly that the other party's intentions were wicked and that taking the position of sect leader would bring more harm than good. Therefore, he was suppressed. Now, seeing you, who is favored by Elder Chu and others, he naturally harbors murderous intent.
Zhao Dachui rattled off everything he knew about Lu Tingfeng, and at the end, he looked at Wang Hao with a playful expression.
The two sides are now completely opposed!
There's bound to be a fierce battle then; this is going to be quite a show.
"I see!"
Wang Hao suddenly realized what was going on. After chatting with Zhao Dachui for a while, he took his luggage and went to the accommodation arranged for him in the Blood Sword Hall.
Before they could finish tidying up, Lu Tingfeng arrived again, followed by two maids. One carried a precious sword, and the other held a wooden tray with a small bowl. Judging from the medicinal fragrance wafting from the tray, it should be the first-class medicinal meal that Lu Weilou had promised.
"I am deeply grateful for the trouble of Chief Lu personally bringing this medicinal meal, but this amount is far too little; it's barely enough to fill a tooth gap."
Wang Hao glanced at the small bowl of medicinal food, then looked at Lu Tingfeng, whose murderous intent was surging within him, and chuckled, but his smile carried a hint of coldness.
The other party's behavior didn't seem like they were simply bringing him medicinal food; they clearly had ill intentions.
Since they've gone to such lengths, he naturally won't stoop to their level of politeness.
"I've brought the medicinal cuisine, but I want to make sure you're not qualified to eat it. If you're defeated by me, then I'm sorry!"
Lu Tingfeng's killing intent began to surge forth without any concealment, crushing towards Wang Hao.
"What if I beat you?"
Sensing the surging killing intent, Wang Hao narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing within them, and a killing intent also arose in his heart.
He showed no mercy to anyone who wanted to kill him.
Well, of course, that girl Dongfang Bai, who's my pre-arranged wife, is an exception!
"Defeat me? Haha..."
As if he had heard the funniest joke, Lu Tingfeng burst into laughter, only stopping after a while. He then sneered, "I heard you possess Grandmaster- level combat power and even fought against High Person Linghui of the Five Wheels Temple on the Great Snow Mountain. But don't equate me with that kind of old, useless trash. Today, you should be thinking about how to save your own life!"
He had naturally studied Wang Hao's intelligence and knew about Wang Hao's achievements, but he scoffed at it.
He knew High Person Linghui. Although the other party had profound cultivation, he was not good at fighting and was also extremely old. His combat strength was seriously inconsistent with his Early-Stage Grandmaster.
Defeating such an old guy is nothing special, but he's different. Not only is he in his prime, but his talent is also top-notch. Furthermore, he has comprehended the Saber Intent, making his combat power far surpass that of Grandmaster -level expert of the same level. Victory in this battle was inevitable for him.
"What if I actually win?"
Wang Hao asked with a smile, but a sly glint flashed deep in his eyes, clearly setting a trap for the other party.
"If you happen to win, you can drink as much of this high-quality medicinal cuisine as you want!"
Lu Tingfeng maintained his cold smile, not minding teasing the guy.
"You said it, you can't go back on your word!"
Wang Hao smiled, a very happy smile.
"I heard that Elder Chu thinks highly of you? Today I'd like to see what kind of strength you possess, given Elder Chu's high regard. You'd better be careful, or it wouldn't be good if I ended up killing you."
Ignoring Wang Hao's inexplicable smile, Lu Tingfeng reached out and took the precious sword handed to him by the maid beside him. He twirled the sword and stared intently at Wang Hao with his starry eyes, clearly intending to kill him on the spot.
"Aren't you afraid of being blamed by the host for killing someone here?"
Wang Hao drew the Dragon-Slaying Saber from the stone table beside him and stared defiantly at Lu Tingfeng opposite him.
Although he hasn't yet forged a suitable sword, this Dragon-Slaying Saber is just as good. This thing weighs a thousand pounds, and it's made of pure Profound Iron, making it exceptionally hard and sharp. It's just as powerful when used.
Although it is a knife, swords and sabers share many similar moves. Not to mention that the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle is a standard battlefield sword technique, characterized by its wide and sweeping movements. Using a knife can also unleash considerable power.
His only concern now is whether Lu Weilou has left the Blood Robe Tower, otherwise it would be bad if his plan to get free meals was ruined.