Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 94 Wei Xiaobao

The next day, Lin Yi set off for the capital.

Daiyu was also going to the capital to return to the Rongguo Mansion, and Lin Ruhai entrusted her to Lin Yi.

After her father recovered from a serious illness, Daiyu originally wanted to stay a little longer, but Lin Ruhai's attitude was very firm.

Lin Yi could easily guess Lin Ruhai's thoughts.

Lin Ruhai was the Salt Commissioner. The salt industry involved a wide range of interests, and the various salt merchants had deep-rooted influence both locally and in the imperial court. Fighting against them was extremely dangerous.

Now that Chen Jinnan is dead and the Heaven and Earth Society is in chaos, the situation in the Lianghuai salt industry will only become more complicated.

Only after sending Daiyu away could Lin Ruhai be free of any worries.

Mu Wanqing will definitely be going with Lin Yi and Qin Hongmian now. In order to get revenge on Li Qingluo, she will not let Wang Yuyan go, so she has no choice but to take her along.

……

The group traveled at a slower pace, but with several beautiful women accompanying them and occasionally stealing bites from Mu Wanqing, Lin Yi was quite happy.

On this day, they arrived in Jingchu and rested in Jiangcheng.

Inside the inn, Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan sat cross-legged on the couch, circulating their internal energy under Lin Yi's guidance.

Both women were practicing the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Chapter" of the Nine Yin Manual.

Originally, Lin Yi was only going to teach Mu Wanqing, but Wang Yuyan also became interested in learning martial arts. Unable to resist his sister-in-law's gentle words, Lin Yi decided to teach her as well.

Lin Yi had guessed Wang Yuyan's thoughts.

Perhaps it was because she was taken in by Qin Hongmian and lived under her roof that her mindset changed.

Lin Yi didn't bother to think too much about it. He simply threatened Wang Yuyan, saying that if she dared to tell Murong Fu about the martial arts he had taught her, he would kill Murong Fu with his own hands.

Wang Yuyan knew that Murong Fu wouldn't last more than a few moves against him, so this threat was still quite effective.

After the two finished their cultivation, Lin Yi took their pulses to check their progress.

"Yu Yan, your aptitude is even better than your sister's. It seems that you will be able to start practicing internal energy when you arrive in Shenjing."

Wang Yuyan chuckled, and seeing Mu Wanqing pouting unconvinced, she took her hand again.

Lin Yi looked at the two sisters and his mouth watered...

Wang Yuyan was originally a martial arts master in theory, proficient in various martial arts styles.

Her lack of martial arts training had nothing to do with aptitude; it was simply because she grew up in the Mantuo Manor, sheltered from the dangers of the world, and was simply uninterested in martial arts, finding it unsightly for girls to fight.

With such a solid foundation in martial arts knowledge, Wang Yuyan naturally learned the Nine Yin Manual with twice the result for half the effort.

Moreover, these martial arts skills can only truly be demonstrated in actual combat... Wang Yuyan could see the flaws and weaknesses in his moves when facing the vast majority of people, and could easily defeat them.

Lin Yi said, "After you practice your internal energy for a few more years, I will teach you the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) and the Invisible Sword Qi method. It will be easy for you to defeat Murong Fu and be able to roam the martial world freely."

Wang Yuyan pouted to show her dissatisfaction.

Wang Yuyan would definitely be unhappy if others spoke ill of her cousin, but Lin Yi had belittled Murong Fu far too many times along the way.

For example, statements like, "The Great Yan Dynasty has been gone for six hundred years, and they still want to restore it? That's laughable," and "Murong Fu is the quality inspector of all martial arts masters; only those who can defeat Murong Fu are true masters of the martial arts world."

Wang Yuyan listened to it every day, and now she's desensitized to it...

Mu Wanqing asked, "Can the Duan family's Six Meridians Divine Sword also be taught to us?"

Lin Yi said, "It is not the Six Meridians Divine Sword, but a new method of using Qi that I have developed."

"The Six Meridian Divine Sword uses finger strength to create invisible sword energy, while this method is equivalent to using palm strength to create invisible saber energy. Compared to learning only one sword technique, my palm saber technique is far more powerful."

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Afterwards, Lin Yi took his concubine and sister-in-law out for a stroll.

Qin Hongmian practiced her martial arts at the inn; Daiyu was the daughter of a prominent official family, and was bound by strict rules, so she could not show her face in public.

All three were handsome men and beautiful women, attracting a lot of attention along the way. Fortunately, Jiangcheng had good public security and they didn't run into any trouble.

After visiting famous temples and touring the Yellow Crane Tower, the three of them went to a restaurant for a meal.

The restaurant is doing very well and is bustling with activity.

"Have you heard? The Tartar official who was sent as an envoy to the capital has just arrived in Jiangcheng."

"I just saw him this morning. I heard that he was originally a Han Chinese, but he shaved his head and went to serve as an official in the Qing Dynasty. He's a disgrace to the Han people!"

"What are the Tartars doing in the capital?"

"We must seek peace and form an alliance! The Jin Kingdom in the north is currently the most powerful, while the Qing Kingdom is suffering repeated defeats in the four provinces of Shanxi, Hebei, and Shanxi, due to the Golden Snake Camp, the Red Turban Army, and the Loyal Army. If we do not form an alliance, we may be driven back to the area outside Shanhaiguan!"

"Speaking of the Golden Snake Camp... Hero Yuan Chengzhi truly brought glory to our Han people. Together with Guo Jing from Xiangyang, these two are the greatest heroes in the world!"

"That's well said! Both Master Yuan and Master Guo are great heroes of our Han people!"

"Alas, if we really form an alliance with the Tartars, then Yuan Chengzhi will be caught in the middle and in a difficult position!"

Snapped!
Mu Wanqing slammed her hand on the table and said, "What is the emperor thinking? How can we Han people form an alliance with the Tartars?"

She was illiterate and possessed only the purest and most basic values, unaware that there are no eternal enemies between nations, only unchanging interests.

Lin Yi squeezed her soft little hand.

When the diners saw that the person discussing such important national affairs was an extremely beautiful young girl, they all cheered.

"Young lady, you may not know this, but I'm afraid the Emperor is no longer in charge of the Song Dynasty!"

"Alas, the Emperor neglects state affairs, focusing solely on cultivating Taoism, leaving all matters of state and military affairs to the 'Nine Thousand Years'..."

"What 'Nine Thousand Years'? That eunuch Wei Zhongxian, he brought disaster to the country and the people, he deserves to die a horrible death!"

"Brother, be careful what you say! You can't just say things like that!"

"Everyone heard it, he was talking nonsense... Waiter, the bill is due."

Wei Zhongxian wielded immense power and eliminated dissidents, implicating countless people. Some, fearing trouble, immediately paid their bills and left, and within moments, nearly half the diners upstairs had departed.

Once the food and drinks were served, the three of them began to eat.

"This dish is good. I'll take it back for Mom and Miss Lin to try later..."

Mu Wanqing was talking to Lin Yi when a commotion suddenly broke out downstairs.

Every now and then, several soldiers would rush up and start driving away the diners.

"Go, go, go!"

"Get out of here..." Lin Yi saw that the group of people were dressed in unusual clothes and seemed to be servants of the Eastern Depot. He smiled for a moment... Could it be such a coincidence?
Those servants were used to bullying others, and seeing that the two girls at the table were beautiful, they wanted to grope them.

Lin Yi grabbed a handful of chopsticks and flung them out, sticking a bamboo chopstick into each person's body.

"what--!"

Screams erupted from upstairs.

Mu Wanqing snorted coldly, quite satisfied with Lin Yi's actions.

Just then, a cheeky voice came from downstairs: "What's going on upstairs? Making such a commotion while eating is just a simple meal."

Immediately afterwards, a group of people came up. The leader was very young, with a shaved head and wearing official robes in the style of the Qing Dynasty.

Lin Yi smiled; he had truly encountered Wei Xiaobao.

When Wei Xiaobao went upstairs, he was stunned when he saw Wang Yuyan...

"What's going on?" A person stepped out from behind Wei Xiaobao.

"Eunuch Wan, this man attacked us. I suspect he's trying to assassinate Lord Wei!"

Grandpa Wan?
Wan Yulou, the chief eunuch of the Eastern Depot!

Lin Yi and Lu Wenzhao had talked about the Eastern and Western Depots and knew quite a bit about them.

Wan Yulou's eyes were fierce. He waved his hand and said, "Men, seize him!"

Several guards surrounded them.

Mu Wanqing sneered, preparing to make her move.

Suddenly a voice came.

"Wait a minute!"

Wei Xiaobao exclaimed, "I think there must be some misunderstanding here. These two young ladies are so beautiful, how could they be assassins? That's ridiculous!"

Wan Yulou's expression changed, and he said with a forced smile, "Lord Wei is right, it must be a misunderstanding." He then glared at the injured guards and said, "Why aren't you leaving? You're making a fool of yourselves!"

Several servants slunk away, while those who couldn't walk were carried away.

Wei Xiaobao grinned slyly and leaned closer: "It's fate that we've met. How about we share a table? And what are your names, ladies?"

Lin Yi stood up.

"Wei Xiaobao, if you look at my woman like that again, I'll gouge your eyes out."

"roll."

Now that Song and Qing have formed an alliance, it has no impact on him, so he has no intention of disrupting it or getting involved.

Mu Wanqing thought to herself, "So this is the corrupt official of the Qing Dynasty. I might as well kill him with my sword!"

Wang Yuyan blushed: "He was clearly looking at me just now. What do you mean by that, brother-in-law? I'm not his woman."

When his name was called, Wei Xiaobao was taken aback... His greatest skill was his ability to read people's expressions and sense the atmosphere.

If the other party knows it's him and still dares to be so arrogant, they're either a fool or a master, fearless and reckless.

This pretty boy is prettier than a woman, what kind of expert could he be? With so many of us, why would we be afraid of him?

Wei Xiaobao turned around and gave him a wink.

Then, a tall, thin Taoist priest emerged from the crowd. He was dressed in luxurious clothes and carried a long sword on his back.

"Does this mean you intend to assassinate the Qing envoy, young master?"

Lin Yi glanced at him: "Who are you?"

"This humble Taoist is Yu Zhenzi. May I ask your name, young master?"

Lin Yi ignored him, looked at the two women, and laughed, "This Yu Zhenzi is Yuan Chengzhi's formidable rival, second only to Murong Fu in strength. How about we make a bet, betting on how many moves it will take me to kill him?"

Upon hearing this, everyone upstairs was stunned...

Wan Yulou, Yu Zhenzi, and other experts all changed their expressions, thinking to themselves:
"This person has heard of Yu Zhenzi and knows that he is highly skilled in martial arts, even comparing himself to Yuan Chengzhi and Murong Fu, two top martial arts masters in the Central Plains. But why does he dare to be so arrogant? Does he not even put Yuan Chengzhi and Murong Fu in his eyes...?"

Wei Xiaobao was startled; his intuition told him that something was wrong.

Mu Wanqing laughed and said, "Yuan Chengzhi doesn't know that Murong Fu could last three moves against you? He's stronger than Murong Fu, so it was four or five moves?"

Wang Yuyan said angrily, "Sister, my cousin was careless last time, so it doesn't count! If my cousin really fought my brother-in-law... um... he should... he should be able to last more than ten moves."

After hearing what the two girls said, the upstairs fell into a deathly silence... Were they bluffing?
Wan Yulou frowned as he looked at Lin Yi's face.

Lin Yi laughed and said, "We have to bet, tell me quickly!"

"A dozen or so moves? Then fourteen... no, fifteen moves!" Mu Wanqing said.

Wang Yuyan shook her head: "I've never seen Yu Zhenzi make a move, how would I know? I'm just like my sister."

"Okay! You lost, you have to kiss me."

"Pah!" Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan said in unison.

Lin Yi had barely finished speaking when he launched his attack, and everyone felt the air in front of them tremble...

Lin Yi condensed an invisible sword aura, but instead of shooting it out, he gathered it in his palm and smashed it down towards Yu Zhenzi.

He moved extremely fast, but fortunately, Yu Zhenzi was already on high alert after hearing the three men's "outrageous remarks," so he reacted quickly and swung his sword to strike.

boom!
Everyone saw Yu Zhenzi's body shoot backward, smashing through the window and flying out.

Dang Dang!

Yu Zhenzi's sword crashed to the ground and shattered into several pieces.

Wei Xiaobao, Wan Yulou, and the others were stunned, and the room fell silent...

Lin Yi turned around and laughed, "You're both wrong. I only used one move. When we get back, you two will both have to give me a kiss."

Mu Wanqing blushed and said, "Don't even think about it, we didn't agree to this bet."

Suddenly, Wang Yuyan clapped her hands and said, "He's not dead yet, brother-in-law! Look! You've lost!"

Lin Yi looked over and saw that Yu Zhenzi was being carried by several Qing soldiers. Although he was vomiting blood, he was not dead yet.

"Okay, I lost. Now it's my turn to kiss you!"

Mu Wanqing and Wang Yuyan: "Huh?"

(End of this chapter)