Martial Arts Showdown: My Wife Asked Me to Be the Champion

Chapter 18 Xu's sword does not harm the old or the young.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war; there is no time to lose.

Ding Dian quickly packed up and took Ling Shuanghua to find Zhuge Zhengwo. This was a last resort; he couldn't leave Ling Shuanghua alone at the inn, could he?

Could Xu Qingya stay on as a bodyguard?

Of course not!

Zhuge Zhengwo is the Grand Tutor and the Six-Five Divine Marquis. His home is the Divine Marquis's Mansion, not a vegetable market. Without Xu Qingya as an introducer, how could Ding Dian be allowed to break in?

In addition, taking Ling Shuanghua to the Divine Marquis's Mansion would allow us to leverage Zhuge Zhengwo's reputation to clear Ling Shuanghua of suspicion and reduce unnecessary trouble.

Finally, there was one person left in the team.

Chun Tao, Ling Shuanghua's maid.

Don't underestimate the reaction speed of Jinfeng Xiyulou and Liufenbantang. After a whole night, they had already figured out who to take advantage of.

Similarly, don't overestimate the bottom line of underworld tycoons. Su Mengzhen is slightly better and has some bottom line, while Lei Sun can be described as the epitome of "profiting at the expense of others".

Instead of trying to outsmart these little foxes, big foxes, and old foxes, it would be better to just pack up Ding Dian and the others and hand them over to Zhuge Zhengwo for him to deal with.

Su Mengzhen's backer was a righteous official in the court, so he naturally dared not be an enemy of Zhuge Zhengwo. Lei Sun had suffered a great loss at the hands of Zhuge Zhengwo and usually avoided him.

Zhuge Zhengwo's mansion is next to the palace, which makes it convenient for him to go to the palace to work. When he works overtime at night, he can work from home, and Zhui Ming is in charge of making midnight snacks.

The Divine Marquis's Mansion was not a magnificent mansion, nor was it an exquisite and elegant Jiangnan garden. Instead, it was a very large residence that could accommodate five hundred soldiers.

These five hundred soldiers were the most elite Imperial Guards, equipped with iron armor, bows and crossbows, spears and shields, and were all "veteran killers" who had fought their way up from the frontier battlefields.

Three years ago, during the coup in the imperial palace, these five hundred imperial guards blocked all the reinforcements and suppressed demons and monsters. By the time they were defeated, the carpenter emperor had already abdicated.

Nothing happened along the way.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Marquis's residence, Xu Qingya took out Zhui Ming's wine gourd and shook it gently. The gatekeepers were two rather handsome young men, who were playing chess.

Upon seeing the wine gourd, the young man holding the red piece gestured twice towards the gate, indicating that the four of them should go in. He then became engrossed in the game of chess and refused to utter another word.

Ding Dian was completely dumbfounded.

Xu Qingya felt an urge to hit someone!

As a daughter of an official family, Ling Shuanghua had heard of the rules of the Divine Marquis's Mansion when she attended the gathering of ladies and young women. She returned the greeting to the two and took the initiative to lead the way.

The Marquis's residence had no hidden compartments or secret rooms, and no secrets that could be hidden from the public. It only had a training ground, a library, a back garden, a kitchen, a pharmacy, and a foundry.

Anyone who carries the unique insignia of the Four Great Constables can freely enter and leave the Marquis's residence.

Of course, the Marquis's residence was not without protection. First, there were five hundred elite imperial guards, and second, there were ruthlessly designed traps in the rooms where important documents were stored.

While Wuqing's mastery of mechanical arts might not be the best in the world, it is certainly among the top three. If we only consider the ability to trap people, Wuqing would undoubtedly be number one.

In the original storyline, Guan Qi made a prophecy that Wuqing, driven by a single thought of emotion, would create a giant trap room that would trap a towering hero of the martial world for years.

Who is Guan Qi? To be called a towering hero by Guan Qi speaks volumes about his martial arts skills. Based on the plot analysis, this person is very likely…

—Xiao Qiushui!

—Xiao Qiushui, who has mastered martial arts!

Ling Shuanghua explained in a low voice, and Xu Qingya coughed twice. As he walked through the gate, he subconsciously looked at the chessboard of the two boys, just as it was Black's turn to make a move.

Xu Qingya glanced at the young man playing red, a mischievous smile spreading across his face. He picked up the black piece, the "horse," and lightly leaped forward, arranging it into a "fishing horse" formation.

The young man playing red frowned: "Your chess skills are terrible! You're just handing my horse away to me!"

With that, he used the "cannon" to capture the "horse"!

Xu Qingya joked, "Little kid, don't be too greedy in your life, especially not when it comes to food. You just ate the black horse, but you lost the king!"

As he spoke, Xu Qingya continued to place his pieces, his moves leading to a series of checkmates and decisive attacks. With the pawn's "heart-splitting" strike, the game came to an end.

Xu Qingya ruffled the hair of the boy holding the red pieces and entered the Marquis's residence laughing. The boy holding the black pieces said, "I won the game, didn't I! Ye Gao, call me brother!"

Ye Gao angrily retorted, "Did you win? Xu Qingya clearly won! This round doesn't count!"

The two gatekeepers were none other than Wuqing's sedan chair bearers. Wuqing had four attendants: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron. These two were "Bronze Sword" and "Iron Sword".

The bronze sword belongs to Chen Riyue, the "Little Sword Immortal of Yin and Yang".

The iron sword is the "Yinshan Iron Soft Sword" by Ye Gao.

Ye Gao is impulsive, while Chen Riyue is relatively calm and has the ability to "endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens," as well as a sharp tongue that can turn the tide of battle.

The two have never been willing to concede to each other. Ye Gao felt he should be the third oldest, while Chen Riyue thought Ye Gao was too reckless, impulsive, and impulsive in his actions.

They privately tested their swordsmanship, fist techniques, and lightness skills, but the contests were all evenly matched. They eventually decided to settle the score with a game of chess, but unexpectedly, they encountered Xu Qingya.

Chen Riyue explained, "Ye Gao, what I won against you wasn't my chess skills, but my ability to cultivate my inner strength!"

If you were more meticulous, you could have explained to Young Master Xu a bit more: how could he have gotten involved in the game?

When Master Xu makes his move, a casual sacrifice can turn a huge advantage into a huge disadvantage.

In terms of chess skills, you may be better than me.

In terms of temperament, you still need three more years of training.

Come here, call me brother!

I am your third senior brother!

Chen Riyue raised his eyebrows smugly.

Ye Gao: Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep...

"Snapped!"

A chess piece fell onto the top of Ye Gao's door.

Xu Qingya's voice drifted over: "Three years might not be enough; at least five years of honing your skills is needed!"

Ye said, "A true gentleman doesn't speak while playing chess!"

Xu Qingya: "I didn't say anything. I just helped Chen Riyue place his piece. I didn't utter a single word! Don't say I'm bullying a child; my blade doesn't harm the old or the young!"

Ye Gao: "I...I..."

Xu Qingya: "Tsk tsk! Luckily, I still have a small knife! A 'petty' one indeed!"

Ye Gao: "You...you have no martial ethics!"

Xu Qingya: "If you say another word, the time it takes to temper your temper might stretch to seven years!"

Ye Gao: "..."

"I think it will take at least ten years!"

The rumbling of a wheelchair could be heard in the distance, and a young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four, with a gentle yet proud demeanor and a smile that hinted at sadness, appeared before everyone.

This person has top-notch looks and temperament, but has only one flaw: his lower limbs are missing, with both legs broken off at the knees, requiring a sedan chair or wheelchair for transportation.

Sheng Yayu, the leader of the Four Great Constables, never hesitates to punish the wicked and is known in the martial arts world as "Ruthless".

Despite his disability in both legs, Wuqing's lightness skill is the best among the Four Great Constables, and his short-range burst ability is even better than Zhui Ming's, only his endurance is slightly worse.

Xu Qingya fully utilized his "Liaodong" advantage, and familiarly addressed him as a brother: "I have long heard of your name, brother. Meeting you today, Brother Sheng, has truly made this trip worthwhile."

Wuqing smiled faintly, "These past few days, my third junior brother has been constantly mentioning Young Master Xu. I just reviewed the case file, and Young Master Xu's abilities have truly broadened my horizons."

Xu Qingya pulled Ding Dian over: "Brother Sheng, let me introduce you. This is Ding Dian, the one who carries the secrets of the Liancheng Treasure. This is Miss Ling."

Wuqing was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Ding Dianhao said with great pride, "Ever since Senior Mei told me the secret of Liancheng Jue, I have been hiding for five or six years, hiding until my bones are almost melting."

I am not interested in the great treasure; I am only worried that the task will be entrusted to the wrong person and that I will fail to live up to the expectations of the late Mr. Mei.

Fortunately, with Brother Xu's guidance, I decided to hand over the Liancheng Treasure to Mr. Zhuge. Among all the heroes in the world, there may be greed for money, but Mr. Zhuge is the only one who cannot!

Officer Sheng, I'll tell you about the Secret of the City!

Go find someone to dig up the treasure!

With Mr. Zhuge's abilities, he certainly knows better than I how to use this money to benefit the people. By the way, remember to spread the word, so I can relax!

Shall we talk here, or somewhere else?

I can't wait...

Ding Dian reverted to his talkative mode.

A glint of light flashed in his merciless eyes.

The pits dug by the late emperor were far beyond imagination; they were large pits containing smaller pits, and smaller pits containing older pits, with water in the pits and nails in the water, all interconnected and endless.

The imperial court is like a dilapidated mansion. Its outer walls appear magnificent, but in reality, only load-bearing walls remain. Rats that have escaped into the national treasury are a rare treat.

Zhuge Zhengwo possesses extraordinary talent, but even the most skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice. If it weren't for the sponsorship of imperial merchants like the Hua and Lu families, he would probably be bald from worry.

If we could obtain the Liancheng Treasure...

Wuqing said anxiously, "Let's go! We'll go to the study in the Marquis's mansion. Ye Gao, you stay here and keep watch. Chen Riyue, go to the palace and invite Mr. Zhuge back."

The group went to the study in the Marquis's mansion. Wuqing originally wanted to wait for Zhuge Zhengwo to return before discussing the Liancheng Treasure, but Xu Qingya waved his hand and let Ding Dian begin the story.

Given Ding Dian's talkative nature, Mr. Zhuge could almost finish talking by the time he got home.

"That happened fifteen years ago..."

Actually, the story goes back much further!

During the pre-Qin period, the various schools of thought discussed the Dao. In addition to the art of governing the country, the Confucian school was also skilled in martial arts secrets. The Confucian martial arts lineage gradually formed the Changge Sect.

The Changge School is divided into different branches such as Qin (a stringed instrument), Qi (chess), Shu (calligraphy), Hua (painting), and Shi (poetry). Over the years, the Changge School itself has declined, and most of its branches have merged into other schools.

About fifteen years ago, a master from the poetry lineage of the Changge Sect accidentally discovered a treasure. He used his family's sword manual as a codebook to record the treasure's information.

The sword manual is called "Liancheng Sword Manual"!

The password is called "Liancheng Jue"!

The late emperor's tyrannical rule led to uprisings across the land. This sect leader wanted to entrust the treasure to one of the rebel armies, but he didn't know who to give it to.

Several years later, this person was unexpectedly murdered, and Mei Niansheng became the new leader. He was determined to find a virtuous person to entrust the treasure to, until six years ago...

Mei Niansheng's three disciples coveted the treasure.

In order to seize the Liancheng Secret, the three first deliberately spread the news to lure out the Blood Saber Ancestor, causing him and Mei Niansheng to fight to the death. Then, while Mei Niansheng was recuperating, they stabbed her in the back with their swords, severely injuring her with a single blow...

Mei Niansheng threw out the Liancheng Sword Manual to attract the three people's attention, and took the opportunity to jump into the river to escape. He was picked up by Ding Dian, who was passing by on a boat. Mei Niansheng was seriously injured and died. Before he died, he handed over his sect's internal cultivation method and the Liancheng Manual to Ding Dian.

Ding Dian was a chatterbox, always talking without thinking, but also a kind-hearted man. He built a tomb and erected a monument for Mei Niansheng, but his secret was discovered, and he was eventually hunted down to the border region. His ancestral home was burned to the ground, and he hid for five or six years.

At this point, Ding Dian sighed, "I only know about the Liancheng Manual, not the Liancheng Sword Manual. I don't know where the treasure is. To find the treasure, I must first find Senior Mei's three 'good disciples'!"