Yours truly, Ouyang Feng

Chapter 88 88, The Jade Lady Waits for Her Husband

The sound of clothes breaking through wind was heard again outside the cave. Ouyang Feng hurried over to put the stone box into the storage talisman, and went out with Huang Yaoshi to take a look. They saw a figure in eunuch's clothes moving around Wang Wu like a ghost in the open space at the entrance of the cave.

Her right hand was holding a orchid finger, with a small embroidery needle between her thumb and index finger. She would reach out and stab it from time to time. The stabbing was as fast as lightning, and the thin needle made a whooshing sound as it broke through the air.

Fortunately, Wang Wu had been practicing "Walking Alone for Ten Thousand Miles" for more than a month, and his lightness skills had improved greatly. Even though he could not keep up with the eunuch's skills, he could still barely avoid the vital points.

And whenever the eunuch approached, he would kick out with his "Thirteen Life-Chasing Kicks". This kick was incredibly fast and could be kicked out from almost any angle with amazing power. The eunuch did not dare to try Wang Wu's leg power, so every time Wang Wu kicked he would actively avoid it. Although the embroidery needle pierced Wang Wu several times, it only hit the thick skin and flesh. With Wang Wu's horizontal training level, it would only hurt at most, and there would be no other impact.

After taking a few quick glances, Ouyang Feng felt relieved, knowing that although this eunuch's speed was far superior to Wang Wu's, his strength was slightly inferior to Wang Wu's.

If the eunuch had a fine steel sword, Wang Wu would not be able to defend himself and his life would be in danger. But if he only used an embroidery needle, Wang Wu only needed to protect his eyes, throat, Tanzhong, Dantian and other vital parts. With his horizontal training skills, the eunuch would not be able to do anything to him.

At this time, the eunuch also noticed the arrival of Ouyang Feng and Huang Yaoshi, and stabbed Wang Wu's eyes with a series of needles, forcing him to retreat. He also dodged and flew two feet away in an instant, making a "stop" gesture:

"Wait a minute, let us take a breath."

Wang Wu glanced sideways at Ouyang Feng, and when he saw his master nodded slightly, he did not pursue him. He just stared at the eunuch vigilantly, ready to attack again at any time.

Ouyang Feng also looked at the old eunuch with a fair complexion, kind eyes, about fifty years old, who was pressing his chest and breathing slightly, and asked:

"What is the name of the noble lady?"

The old eunuch took a deep breath and showed a kind smile like an old lady:
"You are too polite, sir. Our Guo Fei was demoted to a eunuch cleaning Cui Han Hall because of a mistake, but he is not worthy of being called a nobleman."

Then he looked at Ouyang Feng and Huang Yaoshi and exclaimed:

"Look at the two young masters' faces. They are both extraordinary and outstanding people. Their future achievements are limitless. Why would they sneak into the forbidden palace at night and do such a thing as a thief on the roof?"

Huang Yaoshi said with a smile:

"Guo Zhongguan also knows how to read faces?"

With his arrogant character, he looked down on eunuchs. However, this old eunuch's martial arts skills were so powerful that he could defeat Wang Wu with just an embroidery needle. Huang Yaoshi couldn't help but look up to him.

“I learned some in my early years.”

Guo Fei looked at Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng with a smile, and sighed:
"You two young masters have really good looks. I'm used to seeing all kinds of nobles in the palace, but in terms of looks, there are only a few who can compare with you two young masters."

Ouyang Feng was not interested in discussing physiognomy with him, so he just asked:

"Could it be that Zhongguan Guo's martial arts were created by himself?"

Guo Fei smiled and said:
"I created this Kung Fu myself. Originally, I only knew a little bit about martial arts. When I was guarding the classics in the palace, I read various martial arts classics and Taoist scriptures when I had nothing to do. Gradually, I realized some principles. I spent nearly thirty years to create this 'Sunflower Manual'. Unfortunately, I haven't mastered it yet. After fighting with all my strength for a while, I can't recover my energy and need to rest for a while. My moves are just fancy moves, please forgive me, sir."

"Although this technique has not yet reached its peak, your skills are still first-rate in the martial arts world. They can't be considered just fancy moves."

Ouyang Feng said lightly.

Huang Yaoshi said:
"Mr. Guo, your Kung Fu is really amazing. I am itching to learn a thing or two from you."

"I dare not!" Guo Fei waved his hands repeatedly, "How can I fight with you with my limited martial arts? Besides, my martial arts are not yet fully developed, and I can't stand a long fight. Please show some mercy and let me go."

Huang Yaoshi frowned and said, "You are a master who can create your own magical skills, how come you don't have the slightest bit of martial spirit?"

Guo Fei smiled and said, "I am just a eunuch who serves others. I entered the palace when I was ten years old. I have been used to being humble and humble all my life. How could I dare to have the courage of a warrior?"

Huang Yaoshi felt even more bored when such self-deprecating words were spoken, and he waved his sleeves and said:
"Forget it. There is really nothing to discuss with an old eunuch like you."

Ouyang Feng said:
"We are leaving now. What else do you have to say, Mr. Guo?"

Guo Fei did not intend to intercept him again, and smiled and said:

"The two gentlemen and this good man, please take care. I'm sorry that I can't see you off due to my duties."

Ouyang Feng nodded slightly and took Wang Wu towards the waterfall curtain.

Huang Yaoshi glanced at Guo Fei with boredom and followed him.

Arriving in front of the waterfall, Ouyang Feng looked back at Guo Fei and asked:

"With your current martial arts skills, this Lin'an Forbidden Palace can no longer hold you back. The world is so big, you can roam freely as you please. Why are you still willing to confine yourself to this corner of the Forbidden Palace?"

Guo Fei sighed:

"I entered the palace when I was ten years old. All my relatives have passed away in the past forty years. Although the world is big, I don't have any relatives or friends. My hometown was destroyed in the war when Wanyan Liang invaded the south. Even if I leave the palace, where can I go? I am not afraid of being laughed at by the two gentlemen. I neither want to nor dare to go out. I just want to stay in this palace."

So after practicing the "Bixie Sword Technique", one can still maintain his ambition, but will the authentic "Sunflower Manual" only make people more and more homely the more they practice?
It seems that Dongfang Bubai was originally an ambitious person, but since he practiced the Book of the Golden Flower, he has gradually become a stay-at-home dad.

Ouyang Feng thought about it and nodded:

"Since you have nowhere to go, you can stay in the palace. When I return to Lin'an in the future, I will come to see your completed Sunflower Manual."

After saying this, he jumped out of the waterfall and left with Wang Wu and Huang Yaoshi.

Guo Fei stood at the entrance of the cave, looking at the empty waterfall for a long time, then shook his head and sighed:
"The martial world is so dangerous. There are powerful dragons like the two young masters who can appear at any time. How can it be as peaceful as the palace?"

The reason why he didn't dare to accept the challenge was not only because his "Sunflower Manual" had not yet been fully developed and could not withstand a long battle, but also because he saw that the two young men's martial arts were better than that of the villain with thick skin and amazing strength.

Although this is a bit counterintuitive, after all, both of them are too young and look similar, less than 20 years old. But as an old eunuch who has lived in the palace for forty years, how powerful is Guo Fei's ability to read people's expressions?
After the two young men came out of the cave, they saw his skills and were slightly surprised but not shocked at all. Soon even the surprise disappeared without a trace, leaving only curiosity about seeing new and strange martial arts.

The ruffian who was beaten by him and couldn't fight back but couldn't be defeated for the time being, breathed a sigh of relief after the two men came out. He even looked at the two teenagers for instructions on his behavior, which showed that the two teenagers were the real backbone.

The ruffian's martial arts were already very powerful, and Guo Fei could only rely on his body skills to suppress him. The two young men were even more unfathomable. If they continued to fight, his old bones would probably die here.

He was just a punished and demoted eunuch. He was neither an old minister in the palace of the current emperor nor a close attendant of other nobles in the palace. Why would he risk his life for the royal property?
"Will you return to Lin'an in the future?"

Recalling the tone of the young man in white, Guo Fei always felt that there seemed to be a deeper meaning in his words, but after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't figure out what he meant.

Could it be that you really just want to see my masterful "Sunflower Manual"?
Guo Fei pondered for a while but still couldn't figure it out, so he simply put the thought aside, shook his head, and went back to Cui Han Hall to sleep.

……

Ouyang Feng and the other two left the Lin'an Forbidden Palace and returned to the inn where they were staying. Huang Yaoshi lit the lamp and urged Ouyang Feng impatiently:
"Hurry up and bring out Wu Mu's suicide note."

Ouyang Feng said: "Don't have too high expectations, the box may be empty."

As he spoke, he took out the stone box and handed it to Master Huang:
"You come and open the box." "It's hidden so secretly, how could it be empty?"

Huang Yaoshi didn't take it seriously. He opened the stone box and was immediately dumbfounded.

The stone box was indeed empty.

"Where is Wu Mu's suicide note?"

Huang Yaoshi looked puzzled and knocked on the stone box with his fingers, but he did not find any layer inside the lid or the box.

"It seems like someone really got there first."

Ouyang Feng was also helpless. He didn't expect that even after coming here so many years in advance, Wu Mu's suicide note was still taken away by the Iron Palm Gang.

But it didn't matter. Anyway, this trip to Lin'an was just on the way. After that, he would return north to Huashan and it would be a good opportunity to visit the Iron Palm Gang in Hunan.

"Brother Ouyang, how about you travel through time and space again, get some information, and find out where Wu Mu's posthumous letter went?"

Huang Yaoshi really wanted to see the handwriting of his idol Yue Wumu, so he urged Ouyang Feng to "travel in the spirit" again.

However, Ouyang Feng didn't want to be so mysterious all the time.

What if Huang Yaoshi is completely led astray and falls headfirst into the pit of superstition? Wouldn't that be a sin?

Although this world is somewhat supernatural, with unscientific spiritual birds and beasts such as the ice silkworm, red clam, divine eagle, and Bosuqu snake, even the Xiaoyao Sect only looks a bit fairy-like.

Huang Shang read thousands of volumes of Taoist scriptures, but he did not achieve enlightenment and become an immortal. He only created the "Nine Yin Scriptures" and became a great master of martial arts.

Therefore, the way to immortality and godhood cannot be found in this world. If you want to reach the heaven, you must seek outside.

So Ouyang Feng ignored the eager look of Huang Yaoshi, the fanboy of Yue Fei, and shook his head mercilessly, "How can the secret of heaven be so easy to obtain? It depends on chance, and it cannot be forced."

Seeing Huang Yaoshi's disappointed face, Ouyang Feng said:
"You don't need to be disappointed. Since Wu Mu's posthumous letter is in this world, there will definitely be a chance to find it. Maybe next spring, when you go to Huashan to help Sister Lin and I guard the Huashan Sect, you will be able to read Yue Wu Mu's handwritten manuscript."

Huang Yaoshi thought he was just comforting himself - it was already autumn, and it was only half a year away from the beginning of next spring. The world was so vast, there were no clues, and it was difficult to get "heavenly secrets". Where could he find Yue Wumu's manuscript?

"Forget it, maybe it's because of lack of opportunity. I can only wait for another opportunity."

Huang Yaoshi sighed, took the oil lamp, and went back to his room to sleep.

The next morning, Ouyang Feng sent Huang Yaoshi to the dock outside Lin'an City.

Huang Yaoshi is going back to Peach Blossom Island.

Before he traveled north, he captured a large number of pirates and bandits who were building on Peach Blossom Island. Now that he has been away for more than half a year, it is time to return to Peach Blossom Island to check on the construction progress.

You can hire a boat at the pier outside Lin'an City and sail out along the Qiantang River. You can reach Taohua Island in half a day at most.

Today, the waters of Peach Blossom Island are not a restricted area that boatmen are afraid of, and Huang Yaoshi has not become the legendary "big devil", so it is easy for him to hire a ship willing to sail there.

Ouyang Feng brought Wang Wu and said goodbye to Huang Yaoshi at the dock.

"I'll bring you some seafood after spring."

"Don't just bring sea fish. Bring lobsters, crabs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers... I want to try all of them."

"Then you might as well just come with me to Peach Blossom Island to celebrate the New Year."

"Sister Lin is still waiting for me at Huashan."

"Look, brother, I told you that if you have a woman, you won't be able to enjoy yourself, right?"

"..."

Brothers in the martial arts world, there is not so much sadness about parting. After a few jokes, the two men bowed to each other and said take care.

Wang Wu also kowtowed to Uncle Huang.

Along the way, Huang Yaoshi also gave Wang Wu a lot of advice. Although Wang Wu didn't like fancy fighting styles, Huang Yaoshi was not the only one who knew how to fight fancy styles. He also knew tough and fierce kung fu, and even practiced horizontal training for fun, but he didn't like to use it very much.

After watching Huang Yaoshi sail away, Ouyang Feng took Wang Wu and left Lin'an, heading towards Jinghu South Road.

……

Late autumn, Huashan.

The pines are gnarled and strong, the persimmons are orange and yellow, the forest is dyed with red leaves, and the mountains are covered with red leaves.

The scenery is as beautiful as a painting.

puff.

With a slight sound, Baoqin inserted a hollow bamboo tube into a large bright red tomato, took a sip of the soft, sweet pulp, and immediately puffed up her cheeks with happiness and curved her eyebrows.

She sat on a bamboo chair under the eaves, swinging her legs leisurely, supervising her fellow disciples practicing martial arts on the training ground while sipping a persimmon with great pleasure.

Just when I was feeling comfortable, I suddenly saw two shadowy figures appear on a ridge outside the mountain gate.

Baoqin was slightly startled, and her squinting eyes suddenly widened. After concentrating her eyes to carefully see the two figures, she quickly sucked the persimmons clean in a few big mouthfuls, threw the shrunken persimmon skin into the wastebasket, and without even bothering to wipe her mouth, she stood up and ran into the house, calling out like a bird of joy:
"Miss, Miss, the headmaster is back!"

"The head is the head, the son-in-law is the son-in-law, what is the head and son-in-law? It's a mess..."

Lin Chaoying's cold voice came, and her tone sounded very calm, as if she was not excited about the return of the "head brother-in-law".

But before she finished her words, she had already appeared beside Baoqin. Then, as soon as Baoqin blinked her eyes, she felt a flash in front of her eyes, followed by a gust of wind blowing by her side, and the young lady who was just in front of her had disappeared without a trace.

Baoqin looked back and saw the eldest lady's back, who had already walked out of the door and flew more than ten feet away.

"Are you in such a hurry? Could this be the legendary "a short separation makes a new marriage better than a new one?"

Baoqin covered her mouth and chuckled, then walked out of the gate, put her hands behind her back and said to her fellow apprentices in the training ground:
"The master is back, follow me to welcome him!"

He took He Song, Gao Hu and other Huashan disciples to the mountain gate to meet them.

(End of this chapter)