Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

Before his hand could even touch Fu Junzhuo's body, a soft light emanated from her body, sending the two of them flying two or three meters away with a bang.

It rolled several times on the ground, its head and clothes covered in weeds and dust.

They paid no attention to any of that, because out of the corner of their eye, they noticed a handsome young man standing behind Fu Junzhuo.

During this time, the two of them met quite a few impressive people.

For example, Yuwen Huaji, Zhong Shidao, Fu Junzhuo, and Shi Long are all first-rate figures with extraordinary demeanor.

But compared to this young man in front of them, they were all overshadowed.

This young man, whose face wasn't much older than theirs, exuded an air of nobility and composure, mixed with a touch of sinister charm, making him incredibly attractive.

The two were surprised and their hearts jumped, mistakenly believing that this person was Yuwen Huaji's accomplice who had tracked him here.

Kou Zhong instinctively stepped forward, but Xu Ziling, who was calmer, grabbed his arm: "Don't be impulsive, he seems to be saving his mother."

Kou Zhong then stopped and carefully examined Fu Junzhuo. Sure enough, he saw that Fu Junzhuo's previously pale face had regained a rosy hue, and her breathing, which had stopped, had resumed.

The two exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with joy.

Not daring to approach and disturb them, they stopped a few meters away and observed the scene intently.

The one who treated Fu Junzhuo was naturally Yue Zhuoqun.

The place where Fu Junzhuo and Yuwen Huaji fought was easy to find. After arriving at the place, he used the demonic seed in his body to sense the fluctuations of the surrounding environment and identified the escape route of the three.

They arrived just as Fu Junzhuo was about to die.

Without even bothering to say hello, he immediately activated the Supreme Longevity Technique to keep her alive.

Chapter 172 I Desire to See the Secret of Immortality

Emperor Yang of Sui, Yang Guang, failed in his three campaigns against Goguryeo, which severely weakened the Sui Dynasty, leading to uprisings and widespread chaos.

Although Goguryeo was on the winning side, its territory was too small, and the three wars were devastating.

Master Yi Jian, Fu Cailin, then sent Fu Junzhuo south to assassinate Yang Guang.

Despite her two failed assassination attempts, she was quite skilled in martial arts and was not in any real danger.

Even if he were slightly at a disadvantage against Yuwen Huaji, he wouldn't necessarily die.

However, she developed feelings of affection for Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. In order to prevent the two from falling into the hands of Yuwen Huaji, she fought Yuwen Huaji with all her might, which resulted in her life-threatening injuries.

After Yue Zhuoqun's true energy entered her body, her injured meridians were reconnected and slowly recovered.

The Supreme Longevity Cultivation Technique has remarkable healing effects; the Great Circulation pathway was completed in just half an hour.

Fu Junzhuo's injuries have not healed, but her life has been saved.

Upon regaining consciousness, Fu Junzhuo also mobilized her inner energy, circulating it according to the Nine Profound Great Method's energy flow path.

The two streams of true energy work together, allowing the injuries to heal even faster.

After practicing this technique for an hour, Yue Zhuoqun's injuries were completely stabilized and would not worsen, at which point he withdrew his hand.

Fu Junzhuo also stopped practicing her internal energy and slowly opened her eyes.

"Thank you."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling breathed a sigh of relief and cheered as they rushed forward to hug her arms: "That's great, Mother won't leave us."

After speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply to Yue Zhuoqun: "Thank you, handsome stranger!"

Yue Zhuoqun waved his hand casually: "No need to be polite, my name is Yue Zhuoqun."

"He is indeed outstanding; his appearance, demeanor, and martial arts skills are all exceptional!"

"Hey, I think he should be the best in the world, he's miles ahead of that Yuwen Gu!"

Fu Junzhuo survived, and Kou and Xu regained their carefree nature, playfully flattering her.

Unlike the two inexperienced individuals, Fu Junzhuo showed surprise on her pretty face: "So you are Yue Fei, the commander of the Wagang Army. No wonder you have such high cultivation."

During Yue Zhuoqun's treatment of her injuries, she could clearly feel the power of that true energy, a power she had only ever experienced from her master, Fu Cailin.

Fu Cailin, along with Ning Daoqi, the free spirit of the Central Plains, and Bi Xuan, the martial arts master of the Turks, were known as the three great martial arts masters in the world.

This title is unparalleled in the martial arts world.

Only a handful of people, such as Song Que the Heavenly Blade, Shi Zhixuan the Evil King, and Zhu Yuyan the Yin Queen, could be compared to the three of them.

The fact that Yue Zhuoqun of Wagang, who had just risen to fame, was also a figure of this caliber made her uneasy.

The Central Plains is indeed a vast and resource-rich land, producing many masters.

After learning Yue Zhuoqun's true identity, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's eyes widened, their faces filled with admiration: "Mother, now that you mention it, I remember! Two months ago, we heard in Yangzhou that the Wagang Army, led by Commander Yue, had occupied Xingyang City. I never imagined it was you, Brother Yue!"

"Then isn't Brother Yue the number two figure in the Wagang Army?"

"To be precise, he is the number one figure." Fu Junzhuo explained helplessly to the two of them: "After taking Xingyang, Zhai Rang was nominally the leader of Wagang, but in reality, he was already under the control of Commander Yue."

"Wow! Brother Yue, you're practically our idol!" Kou Xu exclaimed repeatedly, almost bowing down at Yue Zhuoqun's feet.

When they were petty thugs, their favorite fantasy was to become a martial arts master or a local hero.

Unfortunately, his status was too low. He was a high-ranking member of a third-rate gang in Yangzhou, a figure that was considered unapproachable by them.

I've heard of names like Zhai Rang, Li Mi, Du Fuwei, Wang Bo, and Liang Shidu quite a bit; I know they are all famous leaders of powerful forces throughout the land.

But it's unclear which one is stronger or has a brighter future, and no one has ever seen what kind of aura they possess.

Nothing beats the directness of having Yue Zhuoqun standing right in front of you right now!

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling looked on with admiration, but Fu Junzhuo was wary of Yue Zhuoqun.

She knew that her good looks would attract many men who would be attracted to her and offer their help, just like Song Shidao before.

But Yue Zhuoqun is definitely not that kind of person.

Having defeated Li Mi and replaced Zhai Rang as the de facto ruler of Wagang, how could he be swayed by beauty?

Furthermore, this place is located near Yangzhou, and is separated from the sphere of influence of Wagang by Du Fuwei. Yue Zhuoqun's sudden appearance here must mean he has some ulterior motive.

Yang Gong's Treasure Trove!

In an instant, she realized the possible reason why Yue Zhuoqun had helped her.

Thinking of this, she tentatively asked, "Commander Yue, as the commander of an army, what brings you to the vicinity of Jiangdu alone?"

Jiangdu is Yangzhou.

Chang'an, as the capital of the Sui Dynasty, was known as the capital.

Luoyang, located east of Chang'an and controlling the key passage to the west, was known as the Western Capital.

After the canal was dug, the Yellow River, the Grand Canal, and the Yangtze River were connected, and the capital, Xijing, and Jiangdu were also linked together, becoming the three major military strongholds of the Sui Dynasty.

When Emperor Yang Guang traveled south by boat to Yangzhou, he encountered Du Fuwei's rebellion, which resulted in the occupation of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal.

The Wagang Army also plundered the Yellow River and the Grand Canal, causing Yang Guang to be stranded in Yangzhou and unable to return west.

It can be said that Yue Zhuoqun and Du Fuwei are the rebels that Yang Guang hates the most now.

At this moment, Yang Guang led an army of 200,000 men into Yangzhou.

Yue Zhuoqun came here alone, which shows his considerable courage.

Yue Zhuoqun did not pretend to hide anything from Fu Junzhuo's probing, and said directly, "I came here to see the Longevity Scripture."

"Huh?" Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that Yue Zhuoqun's target was also them.

Fu Junzhuo was somewhat surprised by this answer.

The Longevity Manual is one of the Four Great Classical Novels and has a great reputation.

But apart from people like Yang Guang who aspired to immortality, there weren't many suitors.

Many martial arts practitioners regard it as worthless.

After all, the Longevity Manual is too mysterious, no one can understand the oracle bone script, and the seven energy cultivation diagrams are the methods for cultivating immortality. Rashly practicing them will only lead to qi deviation and demonic possession, and what you get will be of little use.

On the contrary, the Yang Gong Treasury contains Yang Su's gold, silver, treasures, weapons, and armor. Once opened, it can quickly assemble an elite army of tens of thousands, which would be of great help in the struggle for the world.

Yue Zhuoqun, a local tyrant, didn't ask for Yang Gong's treasure trove but instead wanted the Longevity Formula, which she couldn't understand at all.

In fact, Yue Zhuoqun was also determined to obtain Yang Gong's treasure vault, since it contained not only gold and silver weapons but also the relics of the Evil Emperor.

Having been familiar with the plot, he knew exactly where the treasure vault was, so there was no need to ask Fu Junzhuo.

He offered no explanation, instead staring intently at the somewhat uneasy Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling: "I'd like to borrow the Longevity Manual for a look. I don't think you two will refuse, will you?"

His voice was calm and his attitude was gentle, but Kou and Xu felt immense pressure.

Fu Junzhuo was seriously injured, and the two of them did not know martial arts. If Yue Zhuoqun tried to take it, they would be powerless to resist.

Even if you try to escape, you can't!

Chapter 173 Comprehending the Longevity Technique

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were both intelligent people, and they immediately understood the intentions behind Yue Zhuoqun's actions since his appearance.

Courtesy first, then attack!