Chapter 45: The Glittering Jade Cave

  As soon as Madame Wang's voice fell, a crisp prompt sounded in Wu Ming's mind.

  "Ding Dong!"

  "Congratulations, you have triggered the Book Spirit System task [Liangyuxiandong]."

  "Mission content: Use 'Jade Maiden Swordsmanship' to defeat the 18 personal maids under Wang Furen and successfully enter 'Liangxuan Yudong' to view the world's martial arts classics."

  "Deadline: Within one day."

  "Quest Reward: One Mysterious Treasure Chest."

  Upon hearing this, a faint smile involuntarily appeared on Wu Ming's face. Having the Book Spirit System was great, not only could he fulfill his wishes, but he also got extra rewards.

  "Madam Wang, it's a bit crowded on this side of the riverbank. With so many people under your command, you might not have enough room to maneuver. In my opinion, it would be better to go to that open area over there for a trial run, just in case you lose and can't accept it."

  The eighteen maids under Madame Wang's command were highly skilled, and Abi and Azhu were both well aware of this. Now, hearing Wu Ming being so calm, they couldn't help but feel surprised, even Madame Wang herself couldn't help but look at him with new eyes.

  Madam Wang glanced at Wu Ming and nodded: "Alright, let's do it your way. Let's go to that open area over there for a trial!"

  Under the command of Mrs. Wang, eighteen personal maidservants in light blue dresses marched forward to the empty space in an orderly manner, not a single one out of place, showing that Mrs. Wang's usual training was very strict.

  Wu Ming understood that in the martial arts world, strength was what spoke loudest. Those with superior skills had always been easily respected. So he didn't overly conceal his abilities and timely displayed his exceptional lightness skill, flying from the small boat to land as if a great roc spreading its wings, extremely elegantly leaping several times, arriving at the empty space first.

  As for Wu Ming's qinggong, everyone couldn't help but admire it. Ah Bi and Ah Zhu were both connoisseurs who knew that being able to cultivate such a high level of qinggong was absolutely not something an ordinary martial artist could compare to, and in their hearts, they gained even more confidence in Wu Ming's chances of winning.

  But Lady Wang's heart, apart from being surprised, also had some inexplicable admiration, thinking: "This guy's movement is extraordinary and elusive, like a startled swan flying away, similar to the 'Lingbo Micro Step' of the Carefree Sect, but lacking the subtlety within."

  Eighteen maidservants, each with a tall and slender figure, a delicate face, and all of them were beauties that could be picked out from a hundred. The way they walked in unison was very visually pleasing, and the jade pendants at their waists chimed softly, making a pleasant sound to the ears. It was indeed a rare and magnificent scene.

  Wu Ming arrived at the empty land and couldn't help but admire and evaluate them. As for whether he could defeat them, he didn't worry about it at all.

  Since mastering the Big Dipper Formation, Wu Ming had a deeper understanding of group battles. With his current strength being far superior to before, dealing with these eighteen maids was naturally not a concern for him.

  Madam Wang coldly smiled and said: "Young Wu, are you prepared?"

  Wu Ming smiled faintly and said: "I've been ready for a long time, we can start at any moment."

  Madam Wang gave an order: "Alright, let's start the formal trial, take action."

  As soon as Madame Wang's voice fell, the eighteen maidservants suddenly sprang into action, their movements light and gentle like water, beautiful to behold. However, they moved extremely quickly, instantly surrounding Wu Ming in the center.

  In an instant, eighteen maidservants held long swords in their hands, like a thousand cold lights, all stabbing at Wu Ming's vital points.

  The enemy does not move, I do not move.

  The enemy advances, I retreat; the enemy camps, I harass; the enemy tires, I attack; the enemy withdraws, I pursue.

  Wu Ming's martial arts had long reached the level of a top-notch master, and his eyesight was far beyond what these maids could compare to. As soon as he spoke, he suddenly flipped over with a swift motion, avoiding the long swords of the crowd of women, then abruptly launched a move from the Jade Maiden Sword Style, "White Wrist Jade Cuff", stabbing towards the wrist of one of the green-clad maid servants.

  All of a sudden, there was a "ding" sound. The green-clad maid was stabbed in the wrist acupoint and her long sword fell to the ground.

  At this time, Wu Ming's figure did not stop at all, and while avoiding the long swords of the women who were chasing him, he also launched an attack.

  The ultimate martial art is speed, nothing can defeat it.

  Eighteen female attendants were also quite skilled, but each of their strengths was far inferior to Wu Ming's. Moreover, Wu Ming's speed was too fast, so they didn't even have a chance to see clearly before being stabbed in the acupoints on their bodies, and the long swords in their hands fell to the ground.

  Only the sound of clanging metal filled the air, and in less than a minute, all eighteen green-clad maidservants had dropped their long swords to the ground, with every single one of them injured on the wrist.

  Eighteen maidservants looked at me, I looked at them, all stunned on the spot, while feeling regretful in their hearts, they couldn't help but admire Wu Ming sincerely.

  The onlookers were even more shocked by Wu Ming's extraordinary skills, the scene was silent as a ghost town, even Wang Furen was stunned, it was simply unbelievable that there existed such a young and exceptional master in this world.

  Facing such a master, let alone the eighteen maidservants, even if she herself went up, it would be self-inflicted humiliation, unless it was her deceased parents, perhaps there might be a possibility of fighting this person.

  After finishing, Wu Ming felt that he was a bit too high-profile this time, but since it's done, there's no use regretting it. He smiled faintly and said, "Lady Wang, do you want to compete again?"

  Madam Wang's heart skipped a beat. If such an expert couldn't be used by her, he might become a future trouble for the Mangdang Mountain Villa. So she came up with a plan and said: "No need, you won this trial, I will fulfill my promise and let you enter the Lengxue Jade Cave to take a look. As for how much you can comprehend, that depends on your own abilities."

  Wu Ming cupped his hands and smiled: "Then thank you, Mrs. Wang."

  At this time, Abi and Azhu's gaze towards Wu Ming had undergone a complete change, already regarding him as an expert on the same level as their young master Murong Fu.

  Duan Yu highly praised Wu Ming's performance, repeatedly giving him a thumbs up in admiration. When he saw Tang Guangying's eager and expectant gaze, he couldn't help but speak up: "Madam Wang, since this person isn't from Dali, you should be compassionate and let him go."

  Since they lost the contest, Madame Wang had originally intended to let Tang Guangying off, but now that Duan Yu had spoken up for him, she felt an inexplicable sense of resistance in her heart. She coldly said: "You little brat surnamed Duan, you can't even save yourself yet you want to stick your head out for others, what do you think you are?"

  Wu Ming couldn't help but feel amused, and he really wanted to loudly tell Madame Wang that this was actually the son of her old lover. However, upon further thought, it wasn't right, as Duan Yu wasn't actually Duan Zhengchun's biological son.

  Wu Ming then smiled and said: "Madam Wang's words are wrong, this brother's skills are actually higher than mine."

  Madam Wang was startled and glanced at Wu Ming, saying: "Is this true?"

  Duan Yu didn't know what kind of trick Wu Ming was playing, and his heart was uneasy, but he couldn't speak out to stop him. He only heard Wu Ming laugh and say: "Of course it's true, but my brother Duan's most powerful skill is actually related to the Mandrake flower. I think the Mandrake flowers in Wang Furen's Mandrake Mountain Villa are not well-cared for. Why don't we let him give some advice?"

  Mrs. Wang had transplanted many rare camellias in the Mandarin Duck Mountain Villa, but they never lived for long, which always gave her a headache. Now hearing that Duan Yu was an expert in this field, she couldn't help but feel delighted and turned to ask: "Young Master Duan, do you really understand these camellias?"

  Duan Yu had been exposed to the Mountain Chrysanthemum from a young age, so he naturally understood its ways. He responded loudly: "This is still fake! Although I'm not good at martial arts, when it comes to this jade chrysanthemum, there are few people who can surpass me."

  "Alright, if you truly understand the art of cultivating mountain tea flowers, I will follow your words and release those people we caught this time."

  Duan Yu was overjoyed and hastily said: "Good, it's settled then."

  Mrs. Wang called out to the maid beside her, and soon four pots of fine mountain tea flowers were brought down from the cabin. When Duan Yu saw these mountain tea flowers, he suddenly became interested. Wu Ming didn't know much about mountain tea flowers, but thought they looked good.

  Mrs. Wang asked: "Duan Yu, I'll ask you, what are these four basins of flowers called?"

  Duan Yu said loudly: "What's difficult about this? The one on the far left is called 'Full Moon', the one to the left of center is called 'Eyebrow Beauty', the one on the far right is called 'Red Dress and White Wrap', and the one to the right of center is called 'Broken Beautiful Face'."

  Madam Wang exclaimed: "Aren't these all full moons? I don't see any difference!"

  Duan Yu smiled and said: "It looks similar, but it's actually different..."

  Immediately afterwards, Duan Yu spoke fluently and listed the differences between the four varieties one by one. Lady Wang listened with rapt attention and hastily asked: "Then how should these four types of mandrake be cultivated?"

  Duan Yu was about to respond, but Wu Ming was left speechless and his stomach was also a bit hungry, so he interrupted and said: "Lady Wang, this Brother Duan is indeed a connoisseur of flowers. If you want to hear him, you should treat him with courtesy, how can you be so neglectful?"

  Madam Wang smiled slightly and said, "Good! Xiaoshi, instruct the kitchen to set up a banquet in 'Yunjing Building' to entertain Wu Gongzi and Duan Gongzi." Xiaoshi responded with a sound and immediately left.

  "Wu Gongzi, Duan Gongzi, both of you are invited."

  Duan Yu cupped his hands and said: "I'm intruding, please, Lady Wang."

  Wu Ming smiled faintly and said: "Thank you, Mrs. Wang, for setting up a banquet to entertain me."

  Duan Yu and Wu Ming suddenly became the honored guests of Mando Mountain Villa, Ah Bi and Ah Zhu were overjoyed, and followed everyone back to Mando Mountain Villa.