Chapter 6: What's going on with Dad?

  A flash of white light, Ye Feng opened his eyes again, and he was already in an ancient octagonal pavilion.

  A gentle breeze, with comfortable temperatures.

  Inside the Octagonal Pavilion, two middle-aged men who looked like merchants were also resting. In front of the pavilion was a straight official road.

  Ye Feng twisted his slightly tired neck, and began to ponder the gains of this trip, the magical treasures he could obtain, no, it was weapons and secret manuals.

  Unlike Gu and Huang, Master Jin's martial arts in Wuxia decrease in power value as the dynasty progresses.

  The story of The Sword Stained with Royal Blood takes place in the late Ming Dynasty, when martial arts had already declined. By the time of Book and Sword and Flying Fox, martial arts had declined even further, to the point where Hu Yidao could knock out a similarly skilled Miao Renfeng with his treasured sword without any pressure.

  In this circle, the top masters are mainly four people: "Divine Sword Immortal Ape" Mu Renqing, "Invincible Divine Fist" Gui Xinzhu, Yuan Chengzhi, and Jade True Person. The first-class masters include "Golden Snake Gentleman" Xia Xueyi, "Thousand Changes Ten Thousand Calamities" Musang Daoist, Huang Zhen, He Tieshou and the like. As for the second or third-rate ones, they are just the likes of Shi Liangpai's Five Ancestors and other extras who can't even be considered.

  But all in all, Ye Feng's current level is just a second-rate character in this world.

  Among them, the most regrettable and most lamentable is Jin She Lang Jun Xia Xue Yi.

  This person's life was full of twists and turns, with a heart full of emotions. In his childhood, his sister was murdered by Wen Jialu, the sixth son of the Wen family, who also killed Summer Snow's entire family of five. Summer Snow narrowly escaped, went through countless hardships, achieved academic success, and returned to seek revenge, originally planning to pierce the Wen family with a single sword, feeling triumphant. But then he met Wen Yi again. Heroes often fall for beautiful women. Having been lonely and helpless since childhood, suddenly someone showed concern, and it was a stunning beauty, Summer Snow's heart bloomed, and he fell into the trap. Also because of Wen Yi, he mistakenly fell into the Stone Bridge Sect's Five Ancestors' conspiracy, his tendons were severed, and he became a cripple. Not only did he fail to avenge himself, but he also died in the Huashan cave.

  If Jin She Lang Jun hadn't died so early, with his intelligence and talent, he would have definitely become a top-notch master in just a few years.

  In the Huashan Cave, in a short period of time, he came up with a way to crack the Wen family's Five Ancestors Five Elements Formation, and from the movement of the golden snake alone, he created the Golden Snake Body Fist, which is the best proof.

  At this thought, Ye Feng let out a sigh of emotion and couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Xia Xueyi.

  I'm going, no, that's not right, I've got a deviation in my thinking. Brother didn't come here for sightseeing or sighing, brother came to seize the treasure and upgrade!

  A jumble of thoughts flashed through Ye Feng's mind like lightning.

  First, "Jin She Mi Ji" and Jin She Sword.

  Jīn Shé Láng Jūn Xià Xuě Yí 《Jīn Shé Mì Jí》, internal power and swordsmanship are excellent, and it's extremely easy to obtain.

  This "Golden Snake Secret Manual" is located in the Huashan Cliff Cave, although this Huashan is the territory of the Huashan School, but by disguising oneself as a rich young master who travels and plays, with an acting skill that is not inferior to that of a movie emperor, and a big heart that is not surprised by favor or humiliation, it should not be seen through, and it will probably not be difficult.

  Difficulty level of conquest: Medium.

  "Second, 'Shen Xing Bai Bian'."

  Mù Sāng Dào Rén's other skills are not outstanding, but his lightness skill and hidden weapons are excellent. One move "Full Sky Flower Rain" tortures the enemy to death, making them wish they were dead. "Divine Movement Hundred Changes" can't compare with "Lingbo Micro Step", but in this realm, it is also a dominant existence. It's really the best choice for stealing. Moreover, the opponent likes Go, which suits his appetite.

  Especially with the divine movement and transformation, this is simply a dream come true.

  At least we can still run away even if we can't win a fight.

  However, this lazy Daoist's dragon is now you see it, now you don't. Where can I go to find him?

  Difficulty of conquest: can be high or low, all depends on heaven's will.

  Third, Mount Hua's Mixed Yuan Gong.

  Forget about Mu Renqing, Hui Xinshu and Huang Zhen are unknown whereabouts, let alone Yuan Chengzhi that foolish kid.

  As long as he comes down from Mount Hua, I'll take the initiative to help him out in front of everyone, and he'll praise me as a good fellow. Then I'll continue on my way up the mountain, saying something like "it's nothing, we're all just people in the jianghu", no need to be so particular about details. The two of us will admire each other as heroes, have a drink together, and then I'll take the opportunity to slip him a Mickey Finn... Hehe, this Mixuan skill is still effective, isn't it?

  Difficulty of capture: low, super low.

  At this thought, Ye Feng couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh loudly.

  Those two middle-aged businessmen looked at him in surprise, Ye Feng smiled awkwardly and bowed his head: "Sorry to disturb you, I just thought of something interesting and couldn't help myself."

  Explained it briefly.

  Those two men saw that he had a friendly attitude, and his face was extremely delicate, not like a robber or a madman, and they smiled kindly in return, no longer looking at him, turned their faces, and continued to talk about their own affairs.

  Ye Feng was dressed as a scholar at the moment, although he didn't wear a hat and a scarf, but his elegant demeanor, his face calm and serene, looked very good. Two middle-aged men talked to each other without avoiding him.

  A fat man sighed and said: "The current emperor only wants to be a carpenter, so that treacherous people dominate the court. Wei Zhongxian's disaster has reached the imperial court, and he is slaughtering the Donglin Party people. The court is filled with dark smoke, and there are Jurchen in the east and bandits in the west. Our great Ming dynasty's foundation is severely damaged."

  Another thin man followed with a sigh: "Who says it's not? The top is misty and the common people are not living well, just hoping that Donglin Party will turn the tide and overthrow the eunuch party."

  Ye Feng let out a cold laugh.

  Don't be ridiculous, Donglin Party?

  The Donglin Party, the embodiment of justice, sounds good, but in reality, this party is not a good bird either. This group of feudal scholars has backbone and integrity that is admirable, but they are still factional. Before the eunuch party appeared, they already liked to engage in partisan struggles.

  Ye Feng also knew that the Donglin Party was no match for them. The Wei Zhongxian era could be said to be the darkest period in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

  No!

  Ye Feng suddenly woke up with a start.

  I've read it a few times, Wei Zhongxian? The eunuch party? The carpenter emperor? That... isn't that something that happened during the Tianqi era?! The story of The Sword Stained with Royal Blood starts in the Chongzhen era!

  At this time, let alone Yuan Chengzhi was not born, his father Yuan Chonghuan had not been wrongly killed by Chongzhen, let alone whether Xia Xueyi was secretly calculated by Shi Liangpai Wuzu or unknown. The "Golden Snake Secret Book" is definitely not on the Huashan Cliff.

  All previous beautiful ideas suddenly turned into illusions.

  Ye Feng was speechless, what the heck is this.

  Those two middle-aged businessmen saw Ye Feng's big reaction, exchanged a glance, and tacitly understood that they were afraid Ye Feng was an undercover agent sent by the East Factory, so they immediately shut their mouths and prepared to leave.

  Ye Feng's figure flashed and he had already appeared in front of the two people.

  He revealed this skill, and the two men immediately knew that this person was not ordinary. The two of them bowed their hands together, both flustered and uneasy, saying: "Sir, we are well, but our mouths are foul, speaking nonsense, and we have committed many offenses... We hope that you will magnanimously pardon us, considering that we are first-time offenders, and let us off this one time!"

  The two of them were extremely frightened and almost fell to their knees.

  The two of them begged for mercy, and the fat man even pulled out a package of silver ingots from his bosom, smiling obsequiously: "A small gift, not worth much. I hope Your Excellency will accept it."

  Ye Feng took it over and weighed it in his hand, feeling that it was at least a catty. After some thought, he realized that he had just arrived and didn't have any money on him, so he gladly accepted it.

  The two men saw Ye Feng put away the money and immediately felt at ease, wanting to leave. Ye Feng said: "Wait!"

  The two were shocked and secretly thought they were unlucky, having run into a greedy thief today. They immediately put on a bitter face: "Sir, we are doing small business, the silver we carry is not much..."

  Ye Feng waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm not asking you for money, but rather asking you a few questions."

  The two of them immediately beamed with joy and said, "Your Honor, please ask, we will definitely tell you everything we know, without hiding anything or daring to deceive."

  Yefeng said: "I ask you, what time is it today? And where is this place?"

  "The fat man replied: 'Report to your lordship, today is the eighth day of the second month, this place is in the suburbs of Quzhou City, more than twenty miles away from the city.'"

  Ye Feng glanced at the two of them and said, "Cut the nonsense, I'm asking which year?"

  The two of them were taken aback, and they exchanged a glance. Could it be that they had really run into a madman? Although this was what they thought in their hearts, the fat man did not dare to hesitate, and respectfully replied: "I report to Your Excellency, this year is the third year of Tianqi."