Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

The most likely culprit in Chapter 7 is Li Zhaoting.

Among martial artists in the martial arts world, swordsmen are the most numerous.

Among the various martial arts factions, the sword faction is the most numerous.

Among hundreds or even thousands of sword schools, seven have a long history, exquisite swordsmanship, and are considered the most powerful.

The seven sword sects are: Huashan, Emei, Cihang Jingzhai, Kunlun, Tianshan, Bashan, and Hainan.

Emei is ruthless, Jingzhai is ethereal, Kunlun is lofty, Tianshan is steady, Bashan is ethereal, and Hainan is mysterious.

The Huashan Sect is the leader of the seven major sword sects, with exquisite swordsmanship. Its secret divine sword technique, "The Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng," is a transformation from a sword technique with moves to one that is "better without moves than with moves."

Besides the Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng, the Huashan Sect also possesses other unique skills such as the Zixia Divine Skill, Guanghan Yin Skill, Liuhe Sword Technique, and Jade Maiden Sword Technique, making it the undisputed leader of the sword sects.

The Huashan Sect reached its peak when the "female sword immortal" Xu Shuzhen took charge of the sect, with more than 700 disciples and a status far exceeding that of Cihang Jingzhai.

Things reach their extremes and then reverse; prosperity leads to decline.

After Xu Shuzhen passed away, Hua Qiongfeng took over the sect, and the Huashan Sect was still able to maintain the prestige of its leader. However, after Hua Qiongfeng passed away, the Huashan Sect declined generation after generation.

Today, the Huashan Sect is nothing but a rotten shell, its leader, "Iron Fairy," Ku Mei, possesses superb martial arts skills but lacks the ability to manage a sect.

The deputy sect leader, Yue Buqun, also made little progress in the management of the sect. He had been in charge of Chaoyang Peak for many years, but he only had a handful of subordinates and lacked manpower, money, and resources.

The number of Huashan disciples has plummeted from a peak of seven hundred to less than one hundred. The elders suffer from mental illnesses, and the disciples lack talent, sowing the seeds for more than a dozen disasters.

Ku Mei went through countless hardships to finally cultivate a genius disciple, but unfortunately, she couldn't overcome the hurdle of love and wasted seven years of her life on a scumbag's words.

As the saying goes, things will turn into their opposites when they reach an extreme.

One day, when the Huashan Sect falls to its lowest point, a group of genius disciples will emerge, struggling to climb out of the mire and leading Huashan back to its peak.

At this very moment, Sun Zhongjun, the "Flying Witch" who was recklessly provoking others in the restaurant and had a feud with the Snow Mountain Sect, was like someone desperately stepping on the gas pedal while going downhill.

Sun Zhongjun's master was the infamous "Second Silly Returnee" in the martial arts world. He was spoiled from childhood, arrogant, bloodthirsty, and indiscriminately killed innocent people.

She readily maims people, wipes out entire families, and draws her sword to kill at the slightest provocation. The nickname "Flying Witch" is not just a boast; it's earned through bloodshed.

Instead of restraining his disciples, the two fools at home acted as their protectors, allowing them to run rampant.

She used to act arrogantly around the Huashan Sect, and the sect's dilapidated reputation could protect her. But once she arrived in Jinling, without the protection of her sect, she would probably not survive more than seven days.

After a brief observation and a quick calculation, Li Zhaoting discovered that Sun Zhongjun's forehead was bluish-black, and ominous signs of death were flashing around him.

Sun Zhongjun is not far from death.

The murderer is most likely Li Zhaoting.

……

After dinner, Li Zhaoting acted as a tour guide, leading Feng Suzhen on a shopping trip. In the evening, the two went to the inn to find Tang Zhuquan according to the pre-arranged signal.

"Old Tang, is the Qinhuai River fun?"

"Damn it, I've traveled all over the country and never seen a brothel with such strict rules. They're composing poems, playing the zither and flute. Is this a brothel or a garden tour?"

Tang Zhuquan looked at Li Zhaoting with annoyance.

Tang Zhuquan only loved fine wine, not beautiful women, but there is a four-character proverb in China: "Since we're already here..."

If you visit Nanjing and don't go to the Qinhuai River, wouldn't it be a wasted trip? You might even be suspected of having health problems! Rumors and gossip in the martial arts world can be made up in any way.

Tang Zhuquan planned to go for drinks and music, and to sample the fine wines at the brothels of Qinhuai, but he was stunned.

Here, talented scholars recite poems; there, beautiful women play the zither. Tang Zhuquan, a crude and fat man, managed to find a seat in the lobby with his money, but going upstairs was just a pipe dream.

Tang Zhuquan angrily scratched the wall!
Already feeling aggrieved, seeing Li Zhaoting and thinking of his appearance and talent only made him feel more aggrieved. He glanced at Feng Suzhen and a wicked smile appeared on his face.

"Hehe! Li Bansian! The courtesans are all talented women, they don't like a crude and uncouth man like me. When you go to Qinhuai River, you will definitely be a distinguished guest."

"Hmm~~~~"

Feng Suzhen gave a sarcastic snort, her voice twisting and turning, and with a light flick of her jade fingers, her two slender fingers pinched the soft flesh of Li Zhaoting's lower back.

Li Zhaoting: ┐('～`；)┌

"I never go to brothels!"

Li Zhaoting struck a pose as if he were reading the Spring and Autumn Annals at night.

Tang Zhuquan continued to fan the flames: "Hehe! The most beautiful courtesan loves talented men, especially handsome ones!"

Li Zhaoting gritted his teeth and said, "I was exiled to Lingnan when I was fourteen! I'd like to go play on the Qinhuai River, but I'm afraid my old man will beat me to death!"

"Oh, so you really want to go."

Tang Zhuquan blinked his small eyes, revealing the same lewd look as Qiao Shan, as if to say, "Sir, would you like ninety-eight, or one ninety-eight, or two ninety-eight?"

Feng Suzhen glanced at Li Zhaoting, conveying a message through her eyes: "I won't let you off tonight!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three began to get down to business.

Tang Zhuquan said cautiously, "Your ancestral home has changed hands several times. Some time ago, it was bought by Min Zihua of the Xiandu Sect and renovated."

“Xiandu Sect, Min Zihua?” “This guy spent a lot of money, buying three mansions at once, demolishing the walls, and building a martial arts arena inside, apparently to hold a martial arts tournament.”

"A martial arts tournament? Just because of the Immortal Capital Sect?"

Feng Suzhen looked puzzled.

Li Zhaoting had told her stories from the martial arts world, explaining that a martial arts tournament was not something that could be held casually; it required a strong appeal and a profound understanding of martial arts.

To host a martial arts tournament, one must either be a major sect like Shaolin, Wudang, or the Beggars' Sect, or a powerful underworld gang like the Money Gang or the Power Gang, or have connections to the government.

The Xiandu Sect is a small, insignificant sect, and Min Zihua is a third-rate figure in the martial arts world. How could they possibly be qualified to hold a martial arts tournament?

This isn't about praising the powerful and belittling the weak; it's just reality.

When Qiao Feng of the Beggars' Sect sent out invitations to hold a gathering of heroes, most of the heroes from the Three Mountains and Five Peaks gave him face.

On the occasion of Zhang Zhenren's 100th birthday, the leaders of the Kunlun, Tianshan, and Kongtong sects, who were thousands of miles away, personally came to offer their congratulations, and the Emei sect embroidered Taoist robes overnight.

When Min Zihua wanted to hold a martial arts tournament, the first two questions that came to mind for those who received the invitation were: Who is Min Zihua? And what is my relationship with him?

Tang Zhuquan explained, "I've heard about it. Apparently, it's a case where Min Zihua's brother was killed by Jiao Gongli, the leader of the Golden Dragon Gang, and he wants to avenge his brother."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhaoting's heart stirred.

Li Zhaoting had some recollection of this case from the underworld.

Min Zihua's brother, Min Ziye, committed many evil deeds, which happened to be encountered by Jiao Gongli. Jiao Gongli acted on behalf of Heaven, killed Min Ziye, and told the Xiandu Sect the whole story.

Jiao Gongli was a kind-hearted man and did not publicize the matter. Min Zihua knew nothing about it and used his money to investigate the case, but ended up with a completely unrelated and confusing mess.

There's no need to go into the details of the underworld cases; what Li Zhaoting cares about most are the several large houses that Min Zihua has purchased.

In Li Zhaoting's memory, a treasure trove of immense wealth was hidden beneath the woodshed of a certain mansion in Nanjing.

In the original storyline, it was the treasure of Emperor Jianwen. However, there is no Ming Dynasty or Emperor Jianwen in this world. According to Li Zhaoting's research, it should be the treasure of the Southern Tang royal family.

It is said that before the fall of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Li Yu built a treasure trove and instructed his concubine, Lady Huang, that if the city could not be defended, she should set fire to the palace.

The palace that Huang burned down was empty. The rare treasures, divine weapons, martial arts secrets and other precious items that Li Yu had collected throughout his life had already been moved to the treasury.

After completing these tasks, Li Yu surrendered and was granted the title of Marquis of Disobedience. He later died under mysterious circumstances.

Some say Li Yu died of depression. The poem goes: "How much sorrow can one have? It's like a river of spring water flowing eastward."

Some say that Li Yu was put to death by Zhao Guangyi using the extremely rare poison "Qianji San". Zhao Guangyi has many strange stories and can take the blame for anything.

Li Zhaoting had secretly searched for it when he was a child, but he was too young to investigate properly, and even if he were lucky enough to find the treasure, he didn't have the ability to dig it up.

After that, he studied martial arts in Dali and gradually forgot about the Southern Tang treasure until he met Sun Zhongjun and remembered that the key to the treasure was Min Zihua.

One of the houses that Min Zihua bought contained a treasure, but Min Zihua was completely unaware of it.

This is the greatest advantage of time travelers.

--prophet!
Even in a world of martial arts where heroes vie for supremacy, while the backgrounds of the characters may change, the location of the treasure will not change, especially treasures with a definite location.

For example: the treasures of Jinling and Liancheng!
The money Li Zhaoting had came partly from his master before he set off and partly from his father-in-law.

It's enough to cover expenses in the short term, but in the long term it will inevitably lead to financial difficulties. The treasures of the Southern Tang Dynasty must be taken.

Moreover, the residences that Min Zihua purchased included the Li family's ancestral home, which he was determined to buy back no matter what.

Tang Zhuquan recounted his experiences in a rambling manner.

Li Zhaoting pondered how to uncover the treasures of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Feng Suzhen, on the other hand, was thinking about the pleasure boats on the Qinhuai River.

The banks of the Qinhuai River are home to the most famous and luxurious brothels in the world. The name of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai is still coveted by people in the martial arts world even after more than a hundred years.

Although Feng Suzhen was a woman, she really wanted to go and see the excitement, taste Dong meat and Dong candy, and then go to the opera house to appreciate the most authentic "The Peach Blossom Fan".

With differing thoughts, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

……

"My lord, I wish to visit the Qinhuai River!"

"Hiss~~ My wife, I really don't have much experience with brothels. I have a friend who's very good at these things. In a couple of days, I'll have him be my guide!"

Li Zhaoting skillfully deflected blame.

Li Zhaoting is overthinking it.

Feng Suzhen just wanted to go sightseeing; she had no intention of testing Li Zhaoting. Really, she didn't!
"My lord has such friends?"

We met in Lingnan.

"who is it?"

"A prodigal son with four eyebrows!"

(End of this chapter)