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

laugh!

A thin line of water, about the thickness of a chopstick, shot out from the river, like an arrow, towards Bian Bufu, who had just flown over the side of the boat.

Bian Bufu had been on guard the whole time, expecting the attack to come from behind him, but he didn't expect it to come from the water beneath him.

The water was moving extremely fast, and he didn't even notice it until it was right beneath his feet.

In a moment of urgency, he gathered his inner energy in the soles of his feet and stomped heavily onto the waterline.

He had witnessed Yue Zhuoqun's use of water to create lotus flowers to save Lady Dongming, and knew that this water control technique was extremely skillful.

But water is still water, and even if you gather your true energy together, it won't turn into steel.

The power of his kick could create waves tens of meters high on the river surface, and shattering a water line controlled by true qi would be easy for him.

However, when his feet touched the waterline, the surging energy was instantly dissipated, and excruciating pain spread throughout his body.

His soles were pierced by the waterline.

After the water line pierced through his feet, it swam nimbly like a small snake, turned a corner, and then stabbed towards his brow.

Now, how could Bian Bufu dare to carelessly use his body to withstand the attack?

"Demon Heart Chain!"

With a low growl, he waved both palms, attempting to use this special technique to bind the water line.

Demonic energy surged from his palm, condensing into a series of dark lights that moved towards the water's edge.

Just as the chain was about to trap him, the water line drew an arc around him and struck his waist and abdomen with a sharp crack.

Hiss~

The waterline was whipped, revealing a secret whip technique. Bian Bufu's clothes were torn, and purplish-blue whip marks appeared on his waist.

The crucial blow also caused a strange, chilling internal energy to seep into his body, making it difficult for him to sustain his power.

He instinctively straightened his back and rolled over, landing back on the deck of the Fragrant Boat.

"Your Majesty, spare my life! I am also a member of the Yin Kui Sect..." Bian Bufu panicked completely and begged for mercy.

“Not anymore!” Yue Zhuoqun’s eyes flashed with disgust.

He could tolerate her lechery and womanizing.

The lewd act of raping a woman must not be tolerated! Moreover, Lady Dongming is Zhu Yuyan's daughter, and she should not be let off the hook by any moral or legal grounds.

puff puff~

Water jets pierced through Bian Bufu's body, spurting out streams of blood.

"Ah~"

Screams echoed across the surface of the Yangtze River.

Chapter 179 Treasure Ship Construction Blueprints

When the water receded, Bian Bufu's limbs were covered in blood.

He lay on the deck, his eyes lifeless and devoid of any spirit.

Lady Dongming, Shan Meixian, watched this scene with immense satisfaction. The lecherous villain she had loathed and hated for nearly twenty years had finally gotten his comeuppance!

“Bian Bufu’s cultivation has been destroyed, so you can handle the rest!” Yue Zhuoqun said after thinking for a moment.

"Thank you so much, Commander Yue!" Shan Meixian was overjoyed. She ordered her men to take Bian Bufu into the cabin for custody, then bowed deeply.

"Please, Commander Yue, come into the cabin and have Meixian prepare some wine to express our gratitude."

Yue Zhuoqun smiled and nodded: "No problem."

……

Inside the cabin, fine wine and delicacies were quickly prepared, and Shan Meixian and her daughter Shan Wanjing changed into their finest clothes for the occasion.

Shang Gong also appeared to accompany them.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts, everyone's spirits soared, and their relationships grew much closer.

"Thanks to Commander Yue's intervention today, otherwise my Dongming Sect would have suffered the humiliation of that villain Bu Fu again." After a few rounds of drinks, Shan Meixian's cheeks flushed, and her tone was full of gratitude: "Commander Yue, as the commander of an army, how could you appear alone at the mouth of the Yangtze River?"

"Not three people? This general has come here specifically for the Eastern Sea Sect?"

Shan Wanjing, quick-witted and perceptive, immediately understood his meaning, a glint of light flashing in her eyes: "Commander Yue wants to purchase weapons from my Dongming Sect?"

Having occupied Xingyang and secured their position, Wagang would inevitably need to recruit soldiers on a large scale, making weaponry a top priority.

"Wanjing is indeed intelligent; she understands things immediately!" Yue Zhuoqun nodded approvingly at her.

Shan Wanjing's lips curled up, feeling quite smug.

As the young princess of the Dongming Sect, she has been making connections with various forces over the past two years and managing the sect's business in an orderly manner, showing considerable pride and arrogance.

She had seen many talented people in the world, but very few met her standards. And among them, only Li Shimin held her in high regard.

If it were another man praising her, she wouldn't be moved at all; in fact, it might even make her feel like she was trying to curry favor or climb the social ladder.

But Yue Zhuoqun was different; he held a prestigious position. From the moment he appeared, he displayed unparalleled martial arts skills, and his demeanor and bearing were so imposing that he overshadowed Li Shimin.

He was naturally pleased to receive Yue Zhuoqun's praise.

"If Wanjing's prediction is correct, Wagang will next attack Xingluocang in Gongxian. At that time, they will have plenty of food and supplies, and only weapons and warhorses will remain, so it is not hard to guess."

"But you've overlooked one thing. Besides purchasing weapons, I also need you to build some warships!"

Upon hearing this, even Shan Meixian and Shang Gong couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "Commander Yue's strategy is truly ahead of its time, having laid out naval equipment so early on. In this respect alone, he surpasses the likes of Du Fuwei and Dou Jiande by far."

Wagang controlled the Grand Canal and the Yellow River, while Du Fuwei's power covered the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal. Training a navy would greatly help them expand their power in the future.

Yue Zhuoqun had started planning and strategizing long ago, but Du Fuwei was still focused on one city or one place, and even his Jianghuai Army had not achieved strict military discipline.

“Our Dongming Sect is skilled in shipbuilding, and we currently have over a hundred ships under our supervision. Although they are not as large as the Piaoxiang, they are sufficient for inland river warfare. As long as Commander Yue needs them, we can simply trade directly; there is no need to build them from scratch.”

With the sentiment of resolving the conflict between Bian Bufu and Yue Zhuoqun in mind, she didn't hesitate at all and readily agreed to the deal.

"That's not enough. I need not only inland riverboats, but also sea-going warships that can sail the oceans."

"A warship at sea?" The three men were shocked, their eyes widening.

I thought Yue Zhuoqun was taking one step at a time and planning two steps ahead, but it turned out that he was only taking one step, but he saw five or six steps ahead.

As expected of a military leader, this plan is incredibly forward-thinking!

Shan Wanjing gave a wry smile: "General Yue, you may not know this, but the sea is very rough and dangerous, far more so than rivers. There have never been any large-scale naval battles before, and no one knows how to build warships."

Our Piaoxiang can overcome the waves, which is fine for short voyages, but I'm afraid it won't be enough for long-range combat operations.

"You don't need to worry about that. I have blueprints for building ships here. You can build them according to these blueprints." Yue Zhuoqun smiled and took out a stack of blueprints from his pocket.

The drawings on these blueprints depict the construction of Zheng He's treasure ships, and he also added many shipbuilding ideas for later generations. He had prepared for this well in advance on his journey to find the Dongming School.

Dan Wanjing took the book and looked at it with suspicion.

To be honest, I didn't have high hopes.

Shipbuilding and martial arts are two completely different disciplines. Yue Zhuoqun's high level of martial arts does not mean he knows how to build ships, especially warships at sea.

However, the moment her gaze fell upon the blueprint, she was captivated, her red lips parted, and she exclaimed in surprise:

"What exquisite shipbuilding craftsmanship!"

The shipbuilding technology of the Dongming School is already the best in the world.

However, the craftsmanship shown on the blueprints surpassed that of the Dongming School by many years.

Even if we don't learn everything, just absorbing one-tenth of it would greatly improve their shipbuilding skills.

A good quarter of an hour passed before Shan Wanjing and the other two finally managed to tear their eyes away from the blueprints, their expressions filled with excitement. "These blueprints are a shipbuilding bible! What extraordinary insight could have come up with them! May I ask, Commander Yue, who created these blueprints?"

"It is indeed I!" Yue Zhuoqun replied without batting an eye.

"This... Yue Shuai's abilities are truly admirable." The three looked at Yue Zhuoqun with respect, gratitude, and now, a layer of worship.

Lu Miaozi, the greatest craftsman in the world, is a true polymath, proficient in martial arts, medicine, military strategy, astronomy, mechanical engineering, construction, and many other fields.

In their view, Yue Zhuoqun's martial arts, military strategy, and construction skills were already on par with Lu Miaozi's.

No, it's very likely that it has already surpassed it!

"These blueprints are extremely valuable; are you just going to give them to us like this?"

“Since we have chosen to cooperate with you, we will naturally hold nothing back. Of course, I also have one request: the ships you build cannot be sold to other forces,” Yue Zhuoqun said, as he did not want his own resources to aid the enemy.

"It's natural!"

Dan Wanjing felt immense respect for Yue Zhuoqun, and her impression of him was elevated to the highest level. She smiled broadly and said, "Since Commander Yue trusts us, we can't remain indifferent. In this way, we will supply the warships built by the Dongming Sect to Wagang free of charge, and we will also sell the weapons at the original price."

It may seem that the Dongming School is making a losing deal, but as long as they use the techniques in the book to slightly modify ordinary ships, they can still make a fortune.

Moreover, once they learn this shipbuilding technology, they can pass it down through generations.

“Then let’s agree on this!” Yue Zhuoqun smiled, picked up his wine glass, and finalized the cooperation agreement.

After the banquet, he stayed on the Fragrance Ship for a few days to discuss the details of the cooperation.

Five days later, Shan Meixian ordered the Piaoxiang to dock at a pier and disembarked to respectfully see Yue Zhuoqun off.