Chapter 110: then translation of title

Palm wind surged forward, Niu Dingtian did not dodge, standing in place he gave a cold laugh, raised his hand and unleashed a Splitting Sky Palm thrust forward.

At the same time, on the distant mountain path, a white-clad scholar swiftly appeared; seeing the scene here, he shouted loudly:

"Please, show mercy!!"

After that shout arrived, Niu Dingtian silently cursed his bad luck, knowing it was no longer wise to strike hard; damn it, even without the two words "your excellency", he would feign ignorance and beat that Wu surname scoundrel half to death.

Immediately he withdrew some strength from his palm, the whooshing Splitting Sky Palm force boomed to meet Wu Santong's palm.

"Pfft~"

Wu Santong only felt a tremendous force boom into his body, his internals instantly overturned, finally spitting blood with a "pfft", he again flew backward onto the field ridge.

The white-clad scholar flashed to his front, not bothering to greet Niu Dingtian, hastily examined Wu Santong's injuries; seeing they were not serious, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Niu Dingtian smiled, pointed at Han Xiao Ying and introduced: "This is the Yue Woman Sword, Han Xiao Ying."

"Ronger greets Uncle Duan!"

Zhu Ziliu's conversational enthusiasm that had just risen to his lips was immediately suppressed, but seeing Niu Dingtian quite respectful toward his own master, he also felt somewhat pleased, leading the three forward while walking and saying:

Finding a mat, sitting cross-legged, Niu Dingtian looked at Yideng and smiled:

Yideng twirled the beads in his hand, a moment of silence, then softly sighed: "The poor monk merely wanted to try his luck; I never expected Layman Niu to really come."

Upon hearing that, Wu Santong instantly regained a bit of clarity, after stopping his lunging motion he still sat on the ground with bloodshot eyes, fiercely staring at Niu Dingtian.

Now the sky is gradually darkening; if we keep exchanging pleasantries, who knows how long the formalities will last—this scholar is becoming a bit troublesome.

After a few breaths on the stone bridge, Zhu Ziliu had already nimbly leapt a distance of seven or eight zhang.

Feeling the little girl's dissatisfaction, Niu Dingtian slowly closed his teacup and sighed: "Ronger, you say if there were an ownerless treasure trove right before our eyes, yet someone else had already gotten there first, what should I, your brother Niu, do?"

Han Xiao Ying laughed and said: "Then I'll go first, you two together."

Seeing this, the distant scholar panicked, hastily shouting: "Senior brother, stop quickly!!"

Upon seeing the figure in the mist, Miss Huang whispered a reminder in her bosom, but dared not move much.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhu!"

"Brother Niu, that foolish scholar is ahead."

"The surface of this stone bridge is very slippery; ladies, be careful when crossing!"

He said it as if it were true, almost convincing even himself.

Moreover, Yideng's family lineage is profound; he might know some secrets of the martial world.

He also saw Zhu Ziliu, who had just reached a broken section of the stone bridge; although the foolish scholar could not become a prime minister of a state, Zhu Ziliu, though the youngest among the four of fishing, woodcutting, farming, and reading, has the highest martial achievement.

Also seeing that the gap ahead of Zhu Ziliu was about seven or eight chi long, Niu Dingtian immediately lowered his foot lightly onto the stone bridge, borrowed some force, and directly swept past above Zhu Ziliu.

Niu Dingtian snorted and ignored him; that dog-thing will see later—anyone who glares at me like this, aside from Ke the blind man, either ends up dead or crippled.

After walking a while in the forest, upon arriving before several stone huts, Niu Dingtian saw a white-browed old monk already standing at the door waiting, while the previously departed Zhu Ziliu stood respectfully behind him.

Miss Huang had not finished speaking when Niu Dingtian lightly coughed twice to interrupt her, gave her a look, and then saw the young novice who had earlier served tea come in again.

Moreover, in the pure land of the Buddhist gate, Niu Dingtian does not want to cause trouble tonight; he intends to meet Master Yideng, this grandson of Duan Yu who just seemed enthusiastic toward him, as if he had some words he did not wish to say in front of others.

After opening his eyes, a gleam flashed in his pupils, then he stared blankly at the teacup in his hand, lost in thought, thinking this tea is ordinary tea, but the water is not ordinary water.

Han Xiao Ying also couldn't help but look over; today she sees this person constantly zoning out.

In the bamboo forest all is tranquil; just as they neared the stone hut, they heard intermittent wooden fish sounds from inside.

Lifting the teacup, he gently blew on it, sipped a mouthful of clear tea, Niu Dingtian couldn't help but close his eyes, beginning to savor the flavor in his mouth.

But when speaking of Duan Zhixing's great joy, he would not believe it ten thousand times; if not knowing that Hong Qi Gong and Duan Zhixing have deep friendship, he feared he would truly be dazed by Zhu Ziliu's talk—this is hardly the foolish scholar Miss Huang spoke of.

After hearing this, Yideng's face showed no concern, he chuckled and said:

"Santong's temper is too violent, which has made Layman Niu laugh; they all fear my seeing too many outsiders, often blocking those going up the mountain—if Santong has caused any offense, I hope Layman Niu will excuse it."

After simply finishing their vegetarian meal, the three each returned to their rooms; having traveled continuously all day, Miss Huang and Han Xiao Ying were somewhat fatigued.

Niu Dingtian nodded in thanks, signaled with his eyes for Miss Huang to watch her mouth, then followed the young novice behind him into the temple.

"Is Master Yideng waiting for me?" Niu Dingtian asked softly.

He also pointed at Miss Huang, smiling: "This one actually has some affinity with Master Yideng; she is the beloved daughter of the Island Lord of Peach Blossom Island, Huang Rong."

"Mr. Zhu overpraises me," Niu Dingtian said humbly; seeing Zhu Ziliu still enthusiastic, wanting to chat a few more words, he added: "I dare not trouble Master Yideng to wait too long; please, Mr. Zhu, lead the way."

Thus he smiled and replied: "Master Yideng's Buddhist Dharma is profound; before leaving home he held the supreme rank of emperor, busy with state affairs he could still rank among the Five Absolutes; such talent is rare in the world; after the passing of Patriarch Chongyang, I, Niu, most admire Master Yideng!"

The group walked neither hurried nor slow; before long the mountain road ended at a cliff, a stone bridge about a chi wide extended toward the opposite side, spanning between two mountain peaks; mist shrouded the cliff, making the far end hard to see at a glance.

After crossing a lotus pond, the three arrived before a temple, entered the hall, sat in the eastern wing; Zhu Ziliu clasped his fists and smiled: "Please wait a moment, I will go report to my master."

Having said that, he left the eastern wing and went into the temple; not long after, a young novice entered and offered clear tea.

After bowing to Niu Dingtian, Miss Huang, and Han Xiao Ying, he clasped his palms and said: "Gentlemen and ladies, Master Yideng invites you!"

Having said that, he gestured an invitation, leading the way forward; Zhu Ziliu had already heard of this person's infamous crippled martial arts, plus his senior brother's explosive temper, so he dared not let Niu Dingtian stay longer here.

As Niu Dingtian lifted his foot to step inside, Yideng stopped his wooden fish, turned to look at the entering Niu Dingtian; his face showed some complexity, and he remained silent for a long while.

"Of course we snatched it!" Miss Huang replied without hesitation, giggling: "Brother Niu, are you eyeing someone else's good stuff again? We..."

"Brother Niu~ Ronger fears heights."

But Zhu Ziliu, upon hearing it, could barely hide his delight; Miss Huang, however, couldn't help but purse her lips, giving a displeased humph, and she had never seen Brother Niu praise her father like that.

By now the sky had darkened; after walking a bluestone path, they entered a green bamboo grove, faint moonlight showering down, the forest's green shade dense, tranquil and secluded.

This old monk indeed does not welcome me much; seeing Yideng's reaction, Niu Dingtian understands in his heart that he had sensed something when they first met tonight.

After he vanished into the mist, Miss Huang approached the cliff edge, glanced at the dark bottom, drew back her head, and coquettishly said to Niu Dingtian:

Zhu Ziliu reminded Miss Huang and Han Xiao Ying, then stepped onto the stone bridge first to lead the way; as for Niu Dingtian, it would be hard for him to even think of falling off.

"Brother Niu, what's wrong with you today?" Miss Huang frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, asked.

Suddenly hearing the lessons, Niu Dingtian was a bit surprised; only after realizing did he understand—these were merely the Buddhist temple's routine: chanting, scripture recitation, walking the hill, seated meditation.

Niu Dingtian hastily returned the bow, but inside he couldn't help but feel surprised: this old monk's breath is round and full, absolutely surpassing Huang Lao Xie and Hong Qi Gong!

After mastering martial arts to a deep level and greatly increasing one's internal energy, one's breath naturally becomes deep and full; yet achieving the smooth, inwardly gathered breath of the One Lamp before us is extremely difficult.

Translation: "When a person's martial arts are practiced to a profound depth, after their internal energy greatly increases, their breath naturally becomes robust; however, achieving the round, inward‑gathering breath like that of Yi Deng before one's eyes is extremely difficult."

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's craft: "When one's martial arts are cultivated to a deep level, after internal energy greatly increases the breath naturally becomes robust; yet attaining the round, inward‑gathering breath like that of Yi Deng before one's eyes is extremely difficult."

Make sure to keep meaning.

He then came running toward them, shouting, "The master has ordered! Please have these few go up the mountain! Senior brother, don't be rude!"

Translation: "Afterward, while running over at full speed, he shouted loudly: 'The master has an order! Please let these few people go up the mountain! Senior brother, do not be rude!'"

Once the two were sound asleep, Bull Top Heaven left his room and headed for the stone house in the bamboo grove.

Translation: "After the two fell into deep sleep, Niu Dingtian left his guest room and walked toward the stone house in the bamboo grove."

After Han Xiao Ying had finished her greeting, Miss Huang stepped forward with a smile, called "Uncle," and then said in a sweet tone:

Translation: "After Han Xiao Ying had finished her salute, Huang Guniang stepped forward with a smile, called out 'Uncle,' and then said in a coquettish voice:"

"My father told Rong'er that Uncle Duan is the kindest person he knows, and the one he admires most in his life is Uncle Duan!"

Translation: "\"My father told Rong'er that Uncle Duan is the kindest person in dealing with others, and the person he admires most in his life is Uncle Duan! \""

Note: The Chinese term for Uncle Duan is translated as Uncle Duan and we will keep it that way.

That Wu family guy is a good-for-nothing; if it were anyone else, Bull Top Heaven wouldn't bother with him.

Translation: "The one surnamed Wu is a scoundrel; if it were anyone else, Niu Dingtian wouldn't have this leisure to deal with them."

He then stepped forward, ready to set foot on the stone beam.

Translation: "He immediately stepped forward, preparing to tread on the stone bridge."

Seeing Wu San Tong's angry glare and his teeth clenched, the scholar quickly gave him a glance, then clasped his hands toward Bull Top Heaven and said with a smile:

Translation: "Seeing Wu San Tong's eyes filled with resentment, his teeth grinding, the scholar hastily gave him a look, clasped his fists toward Niu Dingtian, and said with a smile:"

"I am Zhu Ziliu; my master sent me to invite Young Hero Bull Top Heaven up the mountain, and he also asks the two young ladies to come with me!"

Translation: "\"I am Zhu Zi Liu; my master ordered me to come invite the Young Hero Niu up the mountain, and the Young Hero Niu, along with the two ladies, please follow me! \""

He then called over a young novice monk, who led Bull Top Heaven and the three of them to the guest rooms.

Translation: "He then summoned a little novice monk, who led Niu Dingtian and the three of them to the guest rooms."

At the stone house door, he saw a small table inside with a burning sandalwood incense burner, while One Lamp sat with his back to the door on a mat, striking a wooden fish and chanting sutras.

Translation: "Upon reaching the stone house's door, they saw a burner of sandalwood incense lit on the small table inside, while Yi Deng sat facing away from the door on a mat, striking a wooden fish and chanting sutras."

"Please have the little monk show us the way."

Translation: "\"Please trouble the little monk to show the way. \""

After Bull Top Heaven finished introducing them, Han Xiao Ying respectfully bowed to One Lamp and whispered, "I pay my respects, Great Master One Lamp."

Translation: "After Niu Dingtian finished his introductions, Han Xiao Ying respectfully bowed to Yi Deng and softly said, 'I pay my respects, Master Yi Deng.'"

"Bull Top Heaven greets Great Master One Lamp."

Translation: "\"Niu Dingtian pays his respects to Master Yi Deng! \""

He gave Wu San Tong a quick look, thanked Zhu Ziliu, then led Miss Huang and Han Xiao Ying behind him, and they continued along the winding mountain path.

Translation: "After glancing lightly at Wu San Tong, Niu Dingtian thanked Zhu Zi Liu, then led Huang Guniang and Han Xiao Ying behind him, and the group continued forward along the winding mountain path."

After hearing Miss Huang's words, Bull Top Heaven narrowed his eyes slightly; this girl's earlier mention of Duan Zhi Xing was not like that.

Translation: "Upon hearing Huang Guniang's words, Niu Dingtian's eyes narrowed slightly; this little girl's earlier mention of Duan Zhi Xing was not in this attitude."

"Cough... cough..."

Translation: "\"Cough… cough…\""

He then wrapped his other arm around Miss Huang, holding the two tightly, leapt with all his might toward the cliff's depths, his body light as a swallow, like a soaring goose, drifting as if riding the wind, swiftly sweeping away into the distance.

Translation: "He then slipped his other arm around Huang Guniang, held the two tightly, leapt with utmost vigor toward the depths of the cliff, his body light as a swallow, like a soaring goose, drifting as if riding the wind, swiftly sweeping far away."

"They are all good children!" One Lamp smiled kindly at the two girls and said, "I haven't seen Brother Yao in years; I never expected that in the blink of an eye he would have such fine daughters."

Translation: "\"They're all good children! \" Yi Deng smiled kindly at the two girls, saying, 'I haven't seen Brother Yao in years; I never expected that in the blink of an eye he would have gained a lovely daughter.'"

Just after half past the Xu hour (7–9 p. m.), Miss Huang and Han Xiao Ying were already asleep.

Translation: "Just past the halfway point of the xu hour (7–9 pm), Huang Guniang and Han Xiao Ying had already fallen asleep."

After gathering his thoughts and looking again at One Lamp, Bull Top Heaven's face showed a hint of apology; he bowed and spoke solemnly:

Translation: "After gathering his thoughts and looking at Yi Deng again, Niu Dingtian's face showed some remorse; he performed a salute, fixed his gaze, and said solemnly:"

"When I just came up the mountain, I clashed with your disciple Wu San Tong; please forgive my rudeness, Great Master One Lamp."

Translation: "\"When I just came up the mountain, I had a conflict with your disciple Wu San Tong; for any impropriety, I hope Master Yi Deng will excuse me. \""

He tossed Zhu Ziliu behind him, then crossed seven successive broken cliffs, and saw a large stretch of flat ground appear on the opposite mountain.

Translation: "After throwing Zhu Zi Liu behind him and crossing seven broken cliffs in succession, he saw a vast expanse of flat ground appear on the mountain opposite."

Now he seems to understand why, after Wang Chong Yang's death among the Five Greats, Ouyang Feng fears nothing else but specifically dreads Duan Zhi Xing, trying every means to sap his strength—likely not just because the Yang Finger counters the Toad Style.

Translation: "He now somewhat understands why, after Wang Chongyang of the Five Absolutes died, Ouyang Feng fears nothing else but specifically dreads Duan Zhi Xing, trying every means to make him lose his internal strength; it is probably not only because the One Yang Finger restrains the Toad Skill."

He admitted that he had deliberately provoked Wu San Tong into attacking, giving himself an excuse to fight; even if people knew, he would feel no guilt whatsoever—let alone the Wu family fellow, who is probably as tight‑lipped as anyone.

Translation: "Actually, the earlier remark was that he deliberately provoked Wu San Tong into attacking, also giving himself an excuse to strike; even if people knew, he would feel no psychological burden at all, let alone the Wu surname, who is likely tighter‑lipped than anyone."

Then he slowly walked in.

Translation: "Afterward, he slowly walked inside."

He immediately rose and stepped forward, clasping his hands toward Bull Top Heaven and said, "Thank you, Young Hero Bull Top Heaven, for your mercy! My senior brother offended you earlier; I apologize on his behalf."

Translation: "He then rose and stepped forward, clasping his fists toward Niu Dingtian and saying, 'Many thanks, Young Hero Niu, for showing mercy! Earlier, Senior Brother offended you greatly; I, on his behalf, apologize to you.'"

"It's getting late; you've been traveling all day, so first have a vegetarian meal, rest well tonight, and we'll talk tomorrow."

Translation: "\"It's already late; you've also traveled all day. Let's first have a vegetarian meal, rest well tonight, and talk again tomorrow. \""

The old monk, with drooping white brows and a kind face, smiled slightly upon seeing Bull Top Heaven, placed his palms together and said, "I am the humble monk One Lamp; I have met you, Resident Bull Top Heaven."

Translation: "The old monk, with drooping white brows and a kind face, smiled slightly upon seeing Niu Dingtian, placed his palms together, and said, 'I am the poor monk Yi Deng; I have met Layman Niu.'"

Heroine Han could feel that One Lamp Great Master's warm kindness was genuine; only after seeing this master before her did she realize that the eminent monks she had seen earlier at the Shaolin Temple all gave her an indescribable feeling.

Translation: "The heroine Han could feel that Master Yi Deng's welcoming kindness was not feigned; only after seeing this master before her did she realize that the eminent monks she had seen earlier at Shaolin Temple all gave her an indescribable feeling."

Han Xiao Ying, following behind, thought for a moment and seemed never to have heard this person praise others in such a refined, literary way.

Translation: "Han Xiao Ying, following behind, thought for a moment and seemed never to have seen this person praise others in such a refined, literary way."

Before she could step out, Bull Top Heaven grabbed her in one arm, laughing, "Xiao Ying sister, you underestimate me; we three will die together today if we have to."

Translation: "Before she could step out, Niu Dingtian immediately pulled her into his embrace, laughing, 'Xiao Ying sister, you underestimated me; let's all three die together today if we must.'"

Along the way, Zhu Ziliu said nothing more; only Miss Huang chattered nonstop, and Bull Top Heaven gave little response, after all he had just injured her senior brother.

Translation: "Along the way, Zhu Zi Liu said nothing more; only Huang Guniang chattered nonstop, and Niu Dingtian gave little reply, after all he had just injured that person's senior brother."

"Just now, the senior brother down the mountain sent a message saying that Young Hero Bull Top Heaven has come to visit; our master had already finished his studies and was waiting in the temple, and seeing a young talent like him makes him very happy."

Translation: "\"Just now, the junior brother down the mountain sent a message up saying that Young Hero Niu had come to visit; our master had already finished his studies and was waiting in the temple, and to see a youthful talent like Young Hero Niu made him very happy. \""

After pressing his chest and catching his breath, he felt he could still move; a flash of murderous light appeared in his eyes as he prepared to lunge again in a desperate fight—indeed, the generals who have fought their way out of such battles truly fear no death.

Translation: "After covering his chest and catching his breath, he felt he could still move; a flash of murderous light appeared in his eyes as he prepared to rush forward again to fight to the death—indeed, the generals who have fought their way out of this battlefield truly fear no death."

"This person is no bookish fool; Rong'er, don't underestimate him." Bull Top Heaven chuckled lightly.

Translation: "\"This person is no bookish fool; Rong'er, don't underestimate him. \" Niu Dingtian chuckled lightly."

Just now, seeing this Young Hero Bull Top Heaven, who could carry two people and yet leap lightly as a feather, flitting across the stone beam above with barely any effort from his legs, his heart was greatly shaken; even on his master's body he had never seen such leg strength.

Translation: "Just now, seeing this Young Hero Niu, who could carry two people and yet glide over the stone bridge as lightly as a feather, with his feet hardly exerting any force, his heart was greatly shaken; even on his master's body he had never seen such leg strength."

The three waited at the cliff's edge; after a while, Zhu Ziliu's figure gradually emerged from the clouds and mist, and as he stepped onto the flat ground, he saw Bull Top Heaven and, unable to hide his astonishment, clasped his hands and praised him.

Translation: "The three stood waiting at the cliff's edge; after a while, Zhu Zi Liu's figure gradually emerged from the clouds and mist. As soon as he stepped onto the flat ground, he saw Niu Dingtian and, unable to hide his astonishment, clasped his fists and praised him."

"Young Hero Bull Top Heaven's lightness skill is outstanding; I have rarely seen such in my life, and I, Zhu, am impressed."

Translation: "\"Young Hero Niu's lightness skill is outstanding; I have rarely seen its equal in my life, and I, Zhu, am deeply impressed. \""

"I originally thought that Great Master One Lamp would help Hong Seven seek justice, but after seeing the master's profound cultivation, I realized I had been overthinking."

Translation: "\"I originally thought Master Yi Deng would help Hong Qi Gong seek justice, but after seeing the master's profound internal strength, I realized I had been overthinking. \""

"If the master truly had such worldly thoughts, even if he possessed this precious land, I doubt he could cultivate such deep internal strength."

Translation: "\"If the master truly harbored worldly thoughts, even occupying this blessed land, I doubt he could cultivate such deep internal strength. \""

(End of Chapter)