Chapter 105: Six Absolute Mad Guest, Six Extremes Immortal Guest

Baoding City.

The wind and snow gradually ceased, and the sky cleared.

Sunlight broke through the haze, shining on people, feeling warm.

Yu Liancheng was already at Zuixianlou. He sat at a window seat on the second floor, ordered a pot of "Drunken Immortal Brew" and a few exquisite side dishes, and began to eat and drink by himself.

It was near noon, and the restaurant was filled with people from all walks of life, discussing events currently happening in the martial arts world.

If one were to speak of the most sensational figure of the recent period, it had to be the Plum Blossom Thief.

Upon entering the Edo, he committed dozens of major crimes.

But now, there was another person whose limelight had surpassed the Plum Blossom Thief, yet he was also related to the Plum Blossom Thief.

Everyone in the Edo knew that the Plum Blossom Thief specifically targeted the vital points on a person's chest.

And precisely because of this, the "Golden Silk Armor," one of the Three Treasures of the Martial Arts World, became highly sought after.

The person in the limelight was none other than the owner of the Golden Silk Armor, Yu Liancheng.

Some called him the "Six Extremes Immortal Guest," and others called him the "Six Absolute Mad Guest."

"Most of us in the Edo are famous for a certain martial art or weapon, but that Yu Liancheng is proficient in six supreme martial arts: sword, fist, palm, finger, leg, and movement techniques, and he has cultivated every single one to an extremely profound realm."

"It is said that this person is ridiculously young, just a fledgling greenhorn who has just stepped into the world."

"His whereabouts and background are unknown, as if he were a visitor from beyond the heavens; even now, no one has been able to uncover his roots."

"It is said that not only is this person handsome, but several of his martial arts emphasize lightness, elegance, and refinement. Especially that movement technique, which is truly as ethereal as an immortal, hence the title 'Six Extremes Immortal Guest'."

"And this person is very arrogant. If others obtained a treasure like the Golden Silk Armor, they would certainly hide it away, not even telling their own sons. Yet he flaunts it everywhere, as if afraid others might not know."

"True, other martial arts experts who learned of this could not avoid a struggle for it, stirring up a storm of blood. And the Plum Blossom Thief, knowing he has the Golden Silk Armor, has also taken precautions."

"Hehe, but the reputation of the 'Six Absolute Mad Guest' is not gained for nothing. Among those who have gone to snatch the Golden Silk Armor, there is no lack of experts from the Weapon Manual, yet which one of them hasn't returned in defeat? In my opinion, even without the Golden Silk Armor, the Plum Blossom Thief might not be Yu Liancheng's match."

"It is said that what this 'Six Absolute Mad Guest' is truly brilliant at is his swordsmanship, but unfortunately, there are already few people in the Edo who can make him draw his sword."

"Baixiaosheng is currently at the Shaolin Temple. If one day he re-ranks the Weapon Manual, this 'Six Absolute Mad Guest' will definitely be able to rank in the top ten."

"Hey, let me tell you a bit of gossip: it is said that the 'Six Extremes Immortal Guest' is already rushing to Baoding City; perhaps he is drinking right here in our Zuixianlou."

"Haha, so what? Don't tell me you want to go and snatch the Golden Silk Armor? I think you don't want your life anymore."

"I... am I afraid of him? If he dares to appear, I, 'Soul-Chasing Sword' Zhangjiuyou, will surely make him know my power."

"You son of a bitch, why are you saying my name? You are clearly Crazy Wind... mmph... don't cover my mouth... mmph..."

Inside the restaurant, a group of martial arts practitioners discussed heatedly, many with eyes shining and faces flushed, as if they themselves were that limelight-stealing, arrogant "Six Absolute Mad Guest."

Suddenly, everyone stopped, and the silence was such that a pin drop could be heard.

Because everyone had seen it.

A figure slowly paced up to the second floor.

This person was quite tall, and his eyes flashed with an oily green light, like ghost fires rising from a grave. What was most striking, however, was that he wore a pair of eerie, chilling Iron gloves on his hands.

"Green Demon Hand!"

Upon seeing these Iron gloves, someone's expression changed drastically, and they gasped out loud.

In the martial arts world, there are seven poisons, and the most poisonous is the Green Demon Hand.

The "Green Demon Hand" was forged by Yi Ku, who took the essence of gold and Iron, quenched it with a hundred poisons, and spent seven years forging it; it could be said to be the most tyrannical weapon in the martial arts world.

Baixiaosheng wrote the "Weapon Manual," and the Green Demon Hand ranked ninth.

"Correct, it is indeed the Green Demon Hand. I am Qiu Du, the first disciple under Master Yi." Qiu Du puffed out his chest, a proud and ferocious smile on his face, and slowly walked toward Yu Liancheng: "Yu Liancheng, if you are sensible, hand over the Golden Silk Armor obediently, otherwise..."

Before he could finish his words, a black light flashed, and a chopstick was already embedded in his throat.

The voice stopped abruptly.

Qiu Du's throat made a "clucking" sound, every muscle on his face twitched, his eyes widened, staring fixedly at Yu Liancheng, his mouth agape as if wanting to say something, but he collapsed, unable to say another word.

"How disappointing."

Yu Liancheng shook his head, having lost his appetite. He walked to the counter, had the trembling waiter prepare a pot of wine, left a silver note, and drifted away.

After he left, the entire restaurant exploded into chaos, becoming a noisy mess.

"Did you see that? It was Yu Liancheng, the 'Six Absolute Mad Guest' Yu Liancheng!"

"Such a fast strike, I couldn't even see his movement."

"I've heard of Qiu Du's reputation; this person is not weak at all, and with that pair of replica Green Demon Hands, he could already contend with First-class Experts. Yet I didn't expect that, before he could even finish speaking..."

"Heh, I really called it. The 'Six Absolute Mad... Immortal Guest' Yu Liancheng has not only arrived in Baoding, but he was right here in our restaurant."

"Good thing I didn't speak ill of him, otherwise I'd probably have lost my head by now."

"Wait, you surnamed Li, you were bragging using my name earlier, he must have heard it, I'm going to kill you!!"

"Calm down, calm down, how could an expert like Yu Liancheng pay attention to a small character like you."

Yu Liancheng did not know the commotion in Zuixianlou. After leaving the restaurant, he found another inn to rest.

Since obtaining the Golden Silk Armor, he had rarely rested, as waves of martial arts practitioners came to attack him every day.

These people clearly did not have high martial arts, but their ability to throw their lives away was truly formidable.

This afternoon was a rare moment of leisure.

Time passed bit by bit.

The sky had grown dim.

Yu Liancheng opened his eyes; he was full of energy and had returned to his peak state.

He stood up, holding the "Duoqing Sword," and swept out of the window like a flying immortal.

Before long, Yu Liancheng had arrived in front of an official residence.

It was a magnificent sight, with mansions reaching toward the clouds and gardens and woods that surpassed all others between the two rivers. The estate was built on an incredibly vast scale, and before the main gate hung a pair of couplets inscribed by the Emperor himself.

"One family, seven successful imperial examination candidates; father and son, three third-place finishers."

The Liyuan of the past is today's Xingyun Manor, yet the people and things have long since changed.

The current master of Xingyun Manor, Longsiye, is not only highly skilled in martial arts but also has extensive connections, with friends spread across the four seas; he is a resounding, big-name figure.

Of course, this has nothing to do with Yu Liancheng.

With a tap of his toes, he swept over the high wall like a patch of black cloud, entering Xingyun Manor without a sound.