Chapter 95

The people in the great hall showed expressions of excitement, their breathing even growing heavier.

It was finally concluded!

All the clues were clearly presented before everyone’s eyes.

Excluding the "Nine Yin Manual" inside the Heaven Reliant Sword of the Emei Sect,

there were currently three places where the "Nine Yin Manual" existed.

First, under the stone coffin in the Tomb of the Living Dead, which contained the remaining fragments of the "Nine Yin Manual."

Second, Mei Mei Chaofeng, who was hiding in the Jin Kingdom’s Sixth Prince’s residence, possessed the lower volume of the "Nine Yin Manual."

Third, the Eastern Heretic Huang Huang Yaoshi’s territory, Peach Blossom Island, which contained the complete "Nine Yin Manual."

In other words, if one wanted to obtain the complete "Nine Yin Manual," one would have to challenge the Eastern Heretic, one of the Five Great Grandmasters.

Even if one only wanted the lower volume, one would have to sneak into the Jin Kingdom’s Sixth Prince’s residence, which was extremely difficult.

Greater rewards meant greater risks.

The various martial arts heroes in the great hall began to ponder.

After all, this was a matter concerning their own lives.

"So that old man trapped in the cave is Zhou Zhou Botong."

In a corner, little Huang Rong muttered to herself.

She had discovered that cave when she was very young.

At that time, the old man inside had been very fierce toward her.

When she first started learning to cook, she would bring the food she made to this old man.

After going back and forth, the two of them had become familiar with each other.

But every time she asked about his identity, the old man would never tell the truth.

Now, she finally knew the truth.

"Father trapped the martial uncle of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen; I’m afraid the Quanzhen Sect won’t let this go."

"There must be many people in the martial arts world coveting the 'Nine Yin Manual' who will head to Peach Blossom Island."

"I must find a way to tell Father about this."

Little Huang Rong’s eyes darted around as she began to analyze the situation.

She still held some resentment toward Huang Huang Yaoshi in her heart.

But when it concerned Huang Huang Yaoshi’s safety, she naturally knew what was important.

"Ding!"

"The host has exposed several martial arts secrets in the casual talk, causing shock throughout the venue; you are rewarded with 18,000 popularity points."

"Storytelling popularity has exceeded 412,000 points."

"The host has accumulated four Golden Lottery Cards, one Silver Lottery Card, and two Bronze Lottery Cards."

"Please keep up the good work, host."

Listening to the system’s notification, Su Chen’s expression remained extremely calm.

His mindset had already improved.

Even hearing that his popularity points had soared to 400,000 did not move him much.

Because the place where popularity points would truly surge had only just begun.

Su Chen took a sip of clear tea, and without waiting for the discussions to end, he said slowly:

"The commentary on the subsequent whereabouts of the 'Nine Yin Manual' is concluded."

"Next, we proceed to the second topic of today’s casual talk."

"The Great Ming martial arts world is filled with beauties, but the main list of the Rouge Ranking only has ten spots, making the competition fierce."

"Therefore, we are introducing the secondary list of the Rouge Ranking to include peerless beauties who failed to make the main list."

"All beauties on this list are self-respecting and as pure as white lotuses."

As Su Chen’s voice faded,

the voices of those who were still discussing the "Nine Yin Manual" were immediately drowned out by a louder wave of sound.

Countless young masters in embroidered robes and wealthy merchants had eyes gleaming with excitement.

It could be said that at least one-third of the people in the hall had come for this secondary Rouge Ranking.

All of this was thanks to the main Rouge Ranking that Su Chen had compiled.

Its value was simply too high.

The three peerless beauties were Dongfang Dongfang Bubai, Yao Yao Yue, and Qin Qin Mengyao.

Those were existences standing at the pinnacle of the Great Ming martial arts world, unreachable and unattainable.

As for the remaining beauties, they all had their own difficulties, making it hard to win their hearts.

So, most people settled for the next best thing and turned their attention to this secondary Rouge Ranking.

Although it was only a secondary list,

it still contained the top twenty beauties of the entire Great Ming.

And each one was self-respecting and as pure as a white lotus.

No matter which one they could marry, they would immediately become a prominent figure in the Great Ming, envied by all.

On the White Jade Platform.

Su Chen did not keep them in suspense, unfolding his fan and saying with a smile:

"Let’s first comment on the bottom five beauties."

"Tenth place is the Hengshan Sect disciple, Yilin."

"She is innocent, pure, and kind, and her devotion to love is unwavering; she is the top choice for a virtuous wife and mother, but unfortunately, she has entered the monastic life."

"It is best for you all not to go and disturb her, otherwise her father, the Monk Buke, is merciless."

"Ninth place is the Huashan Sect’s junior sister, Yao Yue Lingshan."

"She is the only daughter of the Huashan Sect leader Yao Yue Buqun and the swordswoman Ning Zhongze, and is deeply cherished by the Huashan disciples."

"Eighth place is Princess Princess Yunluo."

"The current Emperor’s own younger sister, she is showered with love, pretty, cute, and stunningly beautiful."

"Seventh place is the Ming Cult disciple, Yang Buhei."

"Her father is the Ming Cult’s Bright Left Envoy Yang Xiao, and her mother is the Emei disciple Ji Ji Xiaofu; she entrusted her life to him and had no regrets until death, hence the name Yang Buhei."

"Sixth place is the Sun Moon Holy Cult’s Saintess, Ren Ren Yingying."

"Her father is the previous leader of the Sun Moon Holy Cult, Ren Woxing; she holds a special status within the Sun Moon Holy Cult and is intelligent, quick-witted, and skilled in planning and strategy."