Chapter 247

Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu was wrapped in a small cotton quilt, lying lonely on the floor, listening to the soft, bone-melting sounds coming from just one door away. She couldn't help but kick the quilt hard. The cold air seeped into her bedding, forcing Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu to wrap herself up properly again, her little face puffed up in anger.

Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu had no objections to her sister, but she was thinking in her heart: in this bride-snatching, wasn't she the one who came first?

Sleep!

Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu turned over, but Yanagi Xueji inside let out a cry, noisy enough to make her want to cover her ears.

The sky began to brighten. Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu helped with the grooming. After Gu Qing and Yagyu Yanagi Xueji were all tidied up, she went outside the inn and opened the door. Seeing Yagyu Jubei and Duan Tianya and the others who had stood guard outside all night, she let them all in.

Duan Tianya sighed silently. He hadn't wanted to come out yesterday precisely because he didn't want to do Dian Wei's chores.

Standing guard all night had left Duan Tianya looking very haggard. After returning to the inn, seeing Yagyu Yanagi Xueji had trimmed her eyebrows, changed her hairstyle, and dressed as a married woman, he couldn't help but feel a heaviness in his heart.

Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu greeted everyone to sit down, then whispered to Yagyu Jubei about Gu Qing, and that Gu Qing was about to visit the Yagyu family, and so on.

"I see that Gu Qing has high martial arts skills. If he were to come directly to my Yagyu family to propose marriage, I think Father would also agree!"

Yagyu Jubei said displeasedly.

Gu Qing had stormed the Yagyu family, which was essentially trampling the Yagyu family's face into the ground.

Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said: "Husband said that if one proposes marriage, one can only propose to one, but if one snatches the bride, one can snatch two."

Originally, Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu had strong opinions about Gu Qing, but after hearing what Gu Qing said to her in the morning, Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu immediately dropped her prejudices... He has me in his heart!

"Bastard!"

Yagyu Jubei was even more annoyed when he heard this. He stared at Gu Qing and said: "You ran fast last night; why don't we spar head-on today and see whose skills are higher!"

Gu Qing slowly reached out his hand and turned his five fingers. Only hearing several "Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang" sounds, porcelain several yards away shattered, and the walls were pierced, leaving six holes of varying sizes there.

Sword Qi that shocked the heavens, sword Qi that was clever and flexible, sword Qi that was majestic and heroic, sword Qi that was clumsy and ancient, light and agile sword Qi, sword Qi that changed with exquisite subtlety...

These six bursts of sword Qi were all within Gu Qing's single hand. Yagyu Jubei examined the holes in the wall, and the resentment he felt over his sister being abducted, having to stand guard all night, and the dignity of the Yagyu family dissipated.

"Gu-san has great skills!"

Yagyu Jubei praised: "Jubei is ashamed to be inferior."

"..."

Perhaps it was because he had surfed the internet a lot before transmigrating, but hearing a "Gu-san" at this moment made Gu Qing feel a numbness in his body.

"Gu-san, please this way!"

Yagyu Jubei led the way, guiding Gu Qing and the others toward the Yagyu family estate.

If Gu Qing's strength were weak, it would be a disgrace to the Yagyu family, but if Gu Qing's strength were strong, it might be a beautiful story for the Yagyu family. Thus, Yagyu Jubei led Gu Qing through the streets of Edo toward the Yagyu family mansion.

Here in Japan, there are many rules for the second day of a new marriage. Gu Qing snatched the bride, so he counted as an exception. After returning home, Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu pulled Yagyu Yanagi Xueji along, saying they wanted to cook to show off their domestic abilities, leaving Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami with a dark face.

Yagyu Yanagi Xueji was already of age and should have been married, so Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami accepted it, but Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu being so active and proactive was something Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami had not expected.

"Worthy son-in-law."

When Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami used this address, his mouth felt salty and unpleasant. He didn't know where Gu Qing was "worthy," but regardless, after the address, he got to the point, asking about Gu Qing's background so as to move Yagyu Yanagi Xueji and Yagyu Rikugawa Piaoxu out of the family. In this *World of the Ultimate*, Gu Qing's identities as the leader of the All-Nature Sect, leader of the Beggar Gang, leader of the Invisible Men, and leader of the Yihua Palace were all useless. Looking at Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami's eager appearance, he simply said: "I plan to win the title of 'Number One in Japan' and also help your Yagyu family become the leader of the Japanese martial arts alliance."

Gu Qing came to Japan originally just to fight.

This *World of the Ultimate* has many strange skills, and Gu Qing naturally wanted to experience them one by one.

"Being number one in Japan is not easy."

Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami said: "The current number one in Japan is Nemuri Kyoshiro. His 'Phantom Sword' is truly formidable."

This Nemuri Kyoshiro is one of Duan Tianya's future masters. The Phantom Sword originated in the Central Plains, and after it was passed down to Japan, Nemuri Kyoshiro wanted to teach the Phantom Sword back to the Han people; this is also one of the reasons why Duan Tianya was able to learn it.

"Help me send him a challenge letter."

Gu Qing said calmly: "I am just about to experience his Phantom Sword!"

Ever since entering the Realm Without a Sword, Gu Qing had rarely fought others with a sword. Nemuri Kyoshiro's Phantom Sword was still worth Gu Qing making a move.

Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami heard Gu Qing was so confident and asked: "What are your chances of winning in the decisive battle against Nemuri Kyoshiro?"

Yesterday, Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami had already used his "God-Slaying One-Blade Slash," so Gu Qing should have an idea of what Japanese martial arts are like.

Gu Qing thought for a moment and said: "In a battle against Nemuri Kyoshiro, I generally have an eighty percent chance of winning."

!

Eighty percent?

Isn't that a guaranteed win?

Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami's spirits soared, feeling that becoming the leader of the Japanese martial arts alliance was right before his eyes. He was just about to speak when he suddenly remembered that Gu Qing had used his "God-Slaying One-Blade Slash" as a standard for judgment, and he fell silent all at once.

"Gu-san."

Yagyu Jubei asked excitedly at this moment: "How do you plan to help my Yagyu family become the martial arts alliance leader?"

In Japan, there are also the Iga upper-ninjas, as well as various factions, and now that it is a time of chaos, the struggle is at its most intense. To become the leader of the Japanese martial arts alliance, it is not enough to just win against one Nemuri Kyoshiro; one must make the people of all schools sincerely submit.

Gu Qing knew that this Yagyu Jubei was brutal; walking on the road, if anyone blocked his way, he would slaughter them on the spot. If the Yagyu family really became the martial arts alliance leader, and this Yagyu Jubei became arrogant, this brutality would increase several times over... The people of Japan are in for a treat.

"I have a set of 'Life-Death Charms'."

Gu Qing said.

Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami called over a disciple and had him kneel on the ground. Watching Gu Qing reach out, dip his finger, and flick it, the Life-Death Charm entered the disciple's body.

This disciple had a resilient heart and practiced martial arts diligently through winter and summer. Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami greatly admired the other's perseverance and endurance, but now this disciple could no longer endure it. He lay on the ground rolling incessantly, even reaching out to tear at his own flesh, feeling that he could neither live nor die.

"Slap!"

Gu Qing used one move of the "Tianshan Six Yang Palm" to temporarily ease it, and asked Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami: "With this kind of ability, plus our sword skills, can it make you the leader of the Japanese martial arts alliance?"

Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami picked up his wine cup, drank it in one gulp, looked at Gu Qing, and shouted "Worthy son-in-law."

Worthy, no need for more words!

This time, Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami knew where Gu Qing was "worthy."

(End of chapter)