Chapter 54: Saw an Immortal

The still-unfinished Biling Heart Method, Ox-Horse Stake, Turtle-Grandson Technique, Cat Step, and Eel Skill, and now Thousand Mechanism Hand had been added; Wu Chengyu suddenly realized that the techniques he needed to practice were so numerous. Although they were all basic techniques, once mastered, Wu Chengyu's aptitude would surely be greatly enhanced.

Wu Chengyu put away the secret manuals in his hand; now was not the time to cultivate, everything would have to wait until they returned to Wu Family Slope to be dealt with.

The little interlude soon passed, and the group, urging their horses on, finally reached Shaoxing at dusk.

This was Yu Xiaowu's turf; Brother Qiuqiu enthusiastically welcomed everyone into his own restaurant, Desheng Lou, said to commemorate the days when General Jin Escort Yu Hualong won consecutive battles under Yue Grandpa. It had been open for three generations and was a famous restaurant in Shaoxing City.

Everyone washed up and rested briefly in the guest rooms, then Yu Xiaowu invited them into a private room; this time they could finally enjoy a big meal.

Shaoxing Three Delicacies, pickled vegetables braised pork, drunken chicken, drunken crab, salted duck, drunken stir-fried shrimp, old duck soup, and everything else one could wish for; especially worth mentioning was Shaoxing Yellow Wine, commonly known as Nü'erhong or Huadiao.

"Waiter, bring another jar of Yellow Wine; your boss isn't generous, just two jars—who is that enough for?", Niu Dajie downed a jar of wine and became even more generous.

As soon as the words fell, a waiter came in with his head down, holding a wine jar, saying nothing, bowing and scraping as he was about to pour the wine, but Wu Chengyu beside him reached out and stopped him.

"Should I call you Wang Shaonai or Liu Family's Eldest Miss? Just now you disguised yourself as a Yandang Sect member to frame others and failed, and now you've suddenly become a waiter at Desheng Lou; this wine of yours probably has a problem."

No matter how this woman changed, as long as her scent appeared near Wu Chengyu, Wu Chengyu would immediately see through it.

Upon hearing this, everyone present stared at the woman disguised as a waiter; she hadn't expected to be exposed as soon as she appeared, and a layer of mist actually appeared in her eyes. Wu Chengyu felt that the next second this girl would probably cry out of grievance.

The woman spat at Wu Chengyu, directly threw the wine jar at Wu Chengyu, turned and wanted to run; unfortunately, this time no one intended to let her go again. Just as the woman jumped out of the window into the courtyard, her path was blocked by Yu Xiaowu and Wu Chengyu's flying darts. The next few people surrounded her in a circle.

Framing and shifting blame had already come out; next time no one knew what she could do. Everyone had made up their minds to deal with this trouble.

Seeing that she could not escape, the woman became somewhat flustered. She drew a short knife with her right hand and revealed a plum blossom dart with her left hand, preparing to fight to the death.

Just then, a long sigh suddenly came from outside. Immediately, everyone's eyes blurred, and a figure suddenly appeared in the midst of their encirclement. The newcomer was extremely tall, a full one meter nine. He reached out and grabbed the woman by the back of her collar, lifting her into the air. The woman bared her teeth and clawed in midair, unable to break free.

"My daughter is unruly and has brought trouble to all of you. Bai here, on behalf of my daughter, offers apologies to all of you."

Before them stood a Taoist wearing a green Taoist robe and a tall crown. This Taoist had a face like jade, white sideburns, sword eyebrows and starry eyes. Although his exact age could not be told, at a glance he had an ethereal temperament—a rare true cultivator of the Dao.

The other's appearance was truly astonishing. Lu Dage and the others, who prided themselves on high martial arts, were completely caught off guard as the other broke into their encirclement, and for a time their expressions were tense.

Especially Wu Chengyu, who prided himself on his extraordinary five senses, actually did not notice anyone approaching at all. Even now that this Taoist was right before his eyes, he could still hardly hear the other's heartbeat or breathing, as if he did not exist at all. Not even Hong Qigong back then had shown such a display.

Of course, Hong Qigong was an external school expert and originally not skilled in internal arts, while the Taoist before him absolutely possessed top-tier Taoist School true arts.

Based on Wu Chengyu's understanding of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, besides the deceased Wang Zhongyang, he really could not think of anyone else who could have such cultivation.

However, how could the story of The Legend of the Condor Heroes cover the entire martial world? Besides the Five Absolutes, there definitely exist people in this world not inferior to, or even stronger than, them. It's just that these people do not mix in the martial world and are unknown to the common people.

For example, Douzhu Seng, who fought Wang Zhongyang and created Nine Yang Divine Skill; and Lin Chaoying, who was only known in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, stood equal to Wang Zhongyang, and was slightly stronger than the other four absolutes.

At this moment the scene reached a stalemate. Instead, Lu Dage carefully recognized the Taoist's appearance. First he felt puzzled, then his expression changed greatly. He hurriedly put down the double-headed short spear in his hand, bowed with hands clasped, and spoke respectfully with a touch of excitement.

"May I ask if it is Purple Green Bright Dao True Person before me? Junior Lu Zhiyi pays respects to True Person."

"Mr. Lu is too courteous. I am Bai Yu Chan."

As soon as the Taoist spoke, not only Lu Zhiyi, but the remaining few were all moved. They put down their weapons and performed great bows one after another.

"We are descendants of the Yue Family Army, paying respects to White True Person. Back then we received White True Person's assistance. The descendants of the Yue Family Army are deeply grateful in our hearts, and not a day do we dare forget Mr.'s great kindness."

The only one at the scene looking blank was Wu Chengyu. The great name of Bai Yu Chan was like thunder in his ears. He was a Taoist School grandmaster of the late Southern Song, one of the "Southern Song Five Patriarchs," founders of the Dan Jin Pai Nan Zong, founder of the Zi Yang Sect, who made major contributions to Taoist theory and ideological development—a truly famous figure recorded in history.

His work De Dao Bao Zhang was included in the Siku Quanshu, and he left behind many writings. Most importantly, he lived to over a hundred years and achieved feathered ascension to immortality. On Fei Xian Ya of Ha Nan Wen Bi Feng in Hainan, his footprints of ascending to immortality remain.

In his previous life, Wu Chengyu went to Hainan on a business trip and specially went to visit and pay homage. Who could have thought that today he would see the True Person in the flesh? This was truly an immortal.

Lu Dage and the others hurriedly invited Bai Yu Chan into the private room and instructed the waiter to reset the table, being respectful to the utmost.

Only Wu Chengyu was at a loss, watching Lu Dage and the others busying about, with a dazed expression and doubts in his heart. When had Bai Yu Chan ever had anything to do with the Yue Family Army?

Bai Yu Chan was invited to sit at the head seat. His daughter also sat beside him. At this moment she was listless and had become much more honest.

"Hurry up and take off everything on your face, and apologize to these heroes."

The woman obediently peeled off the human skin mask from her face. Wu Chengyu could tell she was disguised, but he did not expect her to be so stunning.

The first impression was white—really too white. Especially under the bright moonlight, her skin seemed to be covered with a layer of fluorescence, giving an ethereal, immortal-like feeling.

Small face, high nose bridge, a pair of apricot eyes like autumn water cutting pupils, pure and transcendent. Only now her gaze was resentful and pitiful.

Wu Chengyu vaguely felt she resembled Bai Mu Dan from the TV drama Travelogue of the East in his previous life, only younger and with a more unrestrained temperament.

Seeing Wu Chengyu staring at her blankly, she glared at him unhappily, then obediently stood up and said.

"Bai Xian'er has been mischievous; I offer apologies to all you heroes." Although it was an apology, it was full of grievance, and everyone knew she was unwilling in her heart.

Given that many readers said the plot of Fang Xiu returning from Gushan to Gusu on the road was too dragging, and I indeed felt the pacing was off, so yesterday I heavily cut the plots of the following few chapters, striving to end this segment within a few chapters, and write the next volume, which is the story of Fang Xiu returning to Wu Family Slope to practice martial arts and improve.

Please wait patiently.

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(Chapter End)