Chapter 185: Emei

Zhang Jing looked at the two of them with her beautiful eyes, her expression cold, and her voice was equally icy.

Yet these two were not angry; Huang Niu immediately cheered: "Good, killed well. That stinking snake should have died long ago; the young lady has removed a great scourge from this world."

Bai Yang also nodded, praising: "Our brothers have long wanted to kill him, it is only a pity we were no match for him. The young lady is truly a heroine among women; I admire you, I admire you."

Zhang Jing could not help but sneer: "Good, you Twelve Zodiacs are indeed very 'loyal'."

"My brother and I were often bullied by that stinking snake; now we should even thank the heroine." Huang Niu looked honest and simple, cupping his hands, yet a cluster of cold light had already flown from his sleeve toward Xiaoxiannv.

"So we have specially come to send you two to the afterlife."

Bai Yang reached behind him and actually pulled out a Xuanhua Battle Axe from his back, carrying a fierce wind as he hacked down toward the top of Yu Liancheng's head.

Zhang Jing was not surprised by the sudden attack from these two; the Twelve Zodiacs were never kind-hearted people.

The only thing unexpected was that the tall, burly, ox-like Huang Niu used such small, agile hidden weapons, while the seemingly thin and short Bai Yang wielded the Xuanhua Battle Axe with such fierce, overbearing momentum.

"Well come."

Zhang Jing was not alarmed but delighted; she dodged the hidden weapon, and the whip in her hand lashed toward Huang Niu like a sudden storm, not forgetting to say to Yu Liancheng: "Leave this ox to me, that sheep is yours."

"Very well."

Yu Liancheng said these two words with a smile.

As the first word was uttered, one of his fingers had already reached out, striking the battle axe in Bai Yang's hand like lightning, and the battle axe instantly shattered into pieces. Before the second word was spoken, the force of his finger continued unabated, striking Bai Yang in the chest.

Bai Yang's body shuddered, and he collapsed like a pile of mud, his breath gone.

Huang Niu was in the middle of fighting Xiaoxiannv; seeing this scene, he was truly scared out of his wits. How could Xiaoxiannv let such an opening pass? She poured her True Qi into the long whip and lashed out fiercely, piercing into Huang Niu's chest like a long spear.

"Boring!" Xiaoxiannv muttered.

"Why is it boring?" Yu Liancheng asked with a smile.

"Once you made your move, you not only killed Bai Yang, but you also scared the wits out of Huang Niu. What is the point of fighting like this?"

"Haha, if you really find it boring, why not fight me?"

"That would be even more boring." Xiaoxiannv quickly shook her head and said: "Why are we going to Emei Mountain? Didn't you say the Treasure Map was fake?"

"Although that Treasure Map is fake, Emei Mountain holds another treasure. Inside the treasure, there are not only gold, silver, and jewels, but also martial arts techniques and many divine weapons."

Yu Liancheng looked at the red long whip in Xiaoxiannv's palm. This whip was crafted at a great price; it had previously been stained with Huang Niu's blood, but with a single shake, the blood fell off completely, clean as new.

"When we reach that treasure, you might even obtain a very fine weapon, even better than the long whip in your hand."

……

Yu Liancheng and Xiaoxiannv traveled by starlight, spending four or five days to enter Shu.

The scenery of Shu was naturally different from the grasslands outside the passes. The strong liquor and spicy dishes were enough to make one praise them endlessly.

On this day, they had arrived at the foot of Emei Mountain and were staying at an inn in the small town.

The two sat by the window; looking out, they could see many martial artists wearing sabers and carrying swords.

There were also many in the inn, but nine out of ten were sitting and drinking sullenly; not only were there no loud laughs, but there was hardly anyone even speaking.

Of course, the most conspicuous ones were the Emei Disciples who walked by on the street from time to time.

They wore black hairpins and high buns, dressed in standard uniforms with swords at their waists, their expressions exceptionally arrogant, looking down on everyone else. This was the characteristic of disciples from a major martial arts sect. Moreover, this was the foot of Emei Mountain, their territory; who would dare to challenge them?

The two rested briefly in the inn, filled their stomachs, and then headed straight for the Back Mountain of Emei Mountain.

Emei Mountain was steep and rugged, known as "higher than the Five Peaks, the most beautiful in the Nine Provinces." Especially here in the Back Mountain, looking up, one felt as if the ten-thousand-foot cliffs were pressing down, terrifying to the soul.

"Follow me."

Yu Liancheng's figure unfolded like a black cloud drifting upward; no matter how steep or jagged the path ahead, he walked as if on flat ground.

Although Xiaoxiannv's light-body technique was good, it was a cut below Yu Liancheng's. On the desolate and steep Emei Mountain, her light-body technique was even more compromised.

After the two had been flying and leaping for a while, Xiaoxiannv already had a thin layer of sweat, and her breathing was slightly rapid.

If it were anyone else, they would likely have called for a rest, but this woman's stubborn temper flared up; she was naturally strong-willed and followed closely behind Yu Liancheng without saying a word.

After another moment, her breathing became even more rapid, her True Qi was almost exhausted, and her mind suddenly faltered, causing her to fall involuntarily.

Fortunately, an arm had already circled her slender waist, and she was lifted up lightly.

"You woman, you are still so incredibly proud. It seems I will have to discipline you more in the future and make you beg me more often."

Yu Liancheng's voice, seemingly carrying a hint of helplessness, rang out. A flush of red crossed Xiaoxiannv's face, her whole body felt hot, and she felt light as a feather, while the scenery before her flew backward rapidly. Even while carrying her, he could still execute his superb light-body technique.

As the breeze brushed her face, Xiaoxiannv felt a bit dazed. She felt that being held by this person always gave her a sense of security she had never experienced before, as if he could withstand any storm. For her, who had been raised by her mother since childhood, this was a very unique experience.

It was a pity that this experience ended all too soon.

"Alright, we have arrived." Yu Liancheng's figure landed lightly; the two stepped onto solid ground, and his hand released her slender waist.

Xiaoxiannv felt a sense of loss. To avoid being noticed by him, she quickly said: "This is where the treasure is hidden? Why don't I see anything?"

Yu Liancheng did not speak; he simply pulled aside the mountain vines that hung like curtains nearby, immediately revealing a pitch-black cave.

"Is it here?" Xiaoxiannv asked, puzzled.

"This is the location indicated by the Treasure Map." Yu Liancheng nodded.

"But didn't you say the Treasure Map was fake?" Xiaoxiannv was even more confused.

"Although the Treasure Map is fake, the excitement inside is real."

Yu Liancheng could already faintly hear the sounds of fighting coming from the cave. He raised the Duoqing Sword in his hand and said: "The fake Treasure Map has already lured many experts. I have also told you that I wish for this sword to become famous throughout the world, and this is an opportunity."

The Stone Gate required sufficient fame to be opened, and since Yu Liancheng himself was someone who enjoyed watching the excitement, he had to go in and take a look regardless.

In fact, from the grasslands to Jiuxiu Villa, and from Jiuxiu Villa to Emei Mountain, Yu Liancheng had already gained considerable fame.

Xiaoxiannv hated evil and would take action whenever she saw a villain; Yu Liancheng would sometimes help clean up the aftermath, but it was still far from enough.

"Fine, I will go with you."

As they spoke, the two stepped into the cave one after the other.