Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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Mu Nianci stuck out her tongue and said, "I never expected that the bandits would be connected with the local Shen family. Luckily, Father, you are experienced, which is why we escaped this predicament."

Yang Tiexin looked at Mu Nianci with affection, and a sense of guilt arose in his heart. Although he treated this child as his own, he still had the intention of using her. He felt ashamed and said, "Let's rest for a day and continue the challenge tomorrow. If I can find you a good husband, you can live well with him."

Mu Nianci said coquettishly, "I don't want to. I want to accompany Father to find Mother and my younger brother."

"So many years have passed, I don't even know if they're still alive. After all these years, I've almost given up on the idea. I can't hold you back any longer," Yang Tiexin said, shaking his head.

Mu Nianci said, "Then I will go back to Niujia Village with my father and take care of him in his old age."

"Okay! Okay! Okay! Eat quickly, so you can rest well after you finish eating." Yang Tiexin lowered his head, not wanting Mu Nianci to see his already reddened eyes.

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"Yang Tiexin, where have I heard that name before?"

At the counter, Butler Su's ears twitched, and he fell into deep thought. However, he couldn't recall where he had heard the name before.

Looking up at the father and daughter again, Butler Su couldn't help but have some thoughts.

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"Shopkeeper, I'd like to check out."

Hearing the voice, Butler Su looked up and saw the uncle and nephew. The young man surnamed Meng couldn't hide his joy, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned. On the other hand, the big man surnamed Hu had a stern face, and his expression was unreadable.

Butler Su reached for the ledger, flipped through it, and did some calculations. The uncle and nephew settled the bill and then hurriedly left.

"Su Xuan, go and call your sister and Su Yongniang. Hurry up and prepare the guest rooms; the guests are waiting to check in," the housekeeper called out.

"Alright! I'll go call him right away." The waiter who had fought with Qiu Chuji that day responded from afar, and immediately moved like a nimble fox through the crowd, disappearing at the junction of the main hall and the backyard.

Faced with such light-footed skill, no one in the hall found it strange, as if it were an everyday occurrence, clearly not the first time they had seen it.

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"What amazing lightness skill! It's even better than my Free and Easy Wandering Technique," Mu Nianci exclaimed in surprise.

Yang Tiexin nodded and said:

"Such a person is just a waiter in a restaurant. This Zhigelou restaurant is indeed very capable. Well, that's good. We feel more at ease staying here."

"Alright, eat up! We can rest after we finish eating. You didn't get enough rest last night because we stayed at the city gate all night. Go back and get some rest."

Mu Nianci nodded, and the two quickened their pace.

Just then, two groups of people walked in through the door. One group was dressed in black bodysuits, and the leader had a full beard and was holding a pair of iron balls in his hand, which he kept spinning. The other group consisted of a dozen or so men dressed in gray cloth, their muscles bulging, clearly all of them skilled in martial arts.

The people in the lobby glanced at it, then no one paid it any mind and went about their business.

"Are they from the Flying Tigers and Wild Dogs gangs from the east of the city? Are they here to cause trouble again?" someone asked at a nearby table.

The man next to him said, "I heard that a fight broke out yesterday over who was collecting the commission from a brothel in the east of the city. But neither side could do anything about it. So, today they must be negotiating at the Zhige Tower."

The man who asked the question scoffed, "Go ahead and fight! Go ahead and fight! They're all bad news anyway."

The man next to him chuckled and said, "The fighting won't last much longer. From now on, we'll have to fight outside the city and come back after we're done."

Before his companion could ask, he continued, "I heard that Su Ding of Zhige Tower is getting engaged to the youngest daughter of the Xiong family in the east of the city. Hehe, if they dare to cause trouble in the east of the city and disturb the Xiong family, Manager Su will not let them off the hook."

"Hey! That's a good thing. Worth a drink," the man who asked the question said with a smile.

His companion shook his head and said, "Still drinking? Do you think your tigress will allow it if you keep drinking? Let's finish eating and go home."

"Hey! I'm afraid of her! If it weren't for..."

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Upon hearing this, Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci couldn't hide their surprise. They immediately put down their bowls and chopsticks, picked up their carrying poles from the corner of the wall, and a helper came over from a distance and led them to the backyard.

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"Manager Su, thank you for your help today. We are just asking to use your space. We understand the rules and will not disturb your guests."

The man with a full beard said to Butler Su.

Butler Su glanced at the Yang family father and daughter who had gone to the guest room in the backyard, then snorted coldly and said, "I don't need to repeat the rules. Go to room Bingzi on the second floor."

The bearded man bowed, nodded cautiously with a smile, turned around and snorted coldly at the gray-clad leader before heading upstairs.

The man in gray smiled at Steward Su, put down a silver ingot, and said, "I'll have to trouble Steward Su to arrange some food and fruit."

Butler Su nodded, reached out and wiped his hand, and a waiter next to him called out, "Room Bingzi upstairs, bring the fruit platter and tea!"

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After Hou Tonghai and the accountant finished copying the list and took their leave, looking at the bustling hall, Steward Su put away the account book, gave a few more instructions, and then turned and went into the backyard, heading towards the small building.

Chapter 451 The Blind Man and Sudden Enlightenment

"Yang Tiexin..."

"Yes, that's the name that's registered. It looks familiar, but I can't decide, so I asked you for help."

Su Yuchen smiled and said, "Yang Tiexin, Yang Kang, Bao Xiruo."

“It’s him? I remember the young master once said that he was dead… He’s not dead!” Butler Su’s mind raced, and he had already figured out many things.

Su Yuchen remained noncommittal, saying, "It seems Yang Tiexin hasn't given up searching for his lost wife. It's a pity, Bao Xiruo is far inferior to Li Ping."

"Should we lend him a hand? After all, he is a descendant of Lord Yang," said Steward Su.

Su Yuchen waved his hand and said, "You decide what to do, but let's see what he does first. Sigh, even if he's willing now, Yang Kang might not be willing to acknowledge him."

After Butler Su left, Su Yuchen scanned the area with his spiritual sense and found Mu Nianci lying there fully clothed. He couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for this woman who was so devoted to him in the original story.

"So be it! It's all fate. It's up to you to decide your own destiny."

With a thought, a modified version of the "Cloud and Mist Hundred Transformations Thousand Illusions Palm" entered the other person's mind along with the light of wisdom.

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As he regained his composure, Su Yuchen looked up into the distance. A moment later, a dark shadow leaped across the rooftop and crept towards him. The shadow would stop and wait for a moment every so often, as if confirming something.

A moment later, the other party approached the backyard. The other party was dressed in black, with long hair that was straight and straight, like sharp arrows that turned as the head moved. There seemed to be a tear of blood hanging under the tightly closed eyes, but the other party was blind.

You encountered Mei Chaofeng.

Mei Chaofeng learned from the list copied by Yang Kang that you disrespected Huang Yaoshi, and came to your door to cause trouble.

Mei Chaofeng stood on the outer rooftop for a moment, using her ability to locate by sound, and determined her surroundings by the sound of the wind and the rustling of the branches.

A moment later, she moved swiftly, leaping down from the air like an eagle hunting its prey. Her hands moved swiftly from her wide sleeves, her right hand curling into a claw, reaching for the head of a martial arts hero who had just come out of the guest room.

The martial arts hero was probably unaware of the danger behind him and above him, and was hurrying towards the stairwell.

Su Yuchen frowned. Although he appreciated her respect for her teachers, it was not a reason for her to disregard human life at Zhige Tower.

Without him making the slightest movement, a thought arose in his mind, and a wisp of true essence stirred the heavens and earth, transforming into a gentle breeze that carried Mei Chaofeng backward at lightning speed, crashing into the opposite courtyard wall with a 'bang'.

With a "whoosh," Mei Chaofeng spat out a mouthful of blood. She felt as if her internal organs had shifted, and her whole body was shaken so badly that she had no strength left. She listened intently to her surroundings, searching for any hidden enemies.

Looking at the other person's thin, pale fingers from afar, Su Yuchen shook his head. This was the consequence of being ignorant and incompetent; his martial arts skills had been turned into something crooked and evil.

As soon as the thought arose, a gust of wind suddenly appeared. Mei Chaofeng, who was on full alert, felt her bones cracking and popping as she reached out to grab the source of the wind.

With her claws missing their mark, Mei Chaofeng had already darted backward, tilting her head to listen to her surroundings while her long hair whipped out in front of her to block any possible attacks. Before she could react, the scattered wind transformed into invisible ropes, binding her limbs and pulling her swiftly backward.

"Considering this is your first offense, we will give you a small punishment as a warning."

Watching the other person being blown away, Su Yuchen shook his head. The Yang God was still too weak, with too much Yin energy, and insufficient control over the wind. With a pure Yang thought, everything within a hundred miles should move at will.

As Mei Chaofeng departed, Butler Su appeared in the backyard. He looked around, frowned, turned and flew up to the roof to check again before leaving once more.

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As Butler Su left, the heroes of the martial arts world in the backyard guest rooms finally realized what was happening and came out to check the situation.

Even so, everyone had confidence in Zhigelou and didn't take what had just happened seriously. They thought Zhigelou had quelled the conflict and had something to talk about over tea.

Only Yang Tiexin looked around and his expression changed slightly. He didn't see his adopted daughter Mu Nianci, so he immediately turned back into the house, hid the tip of an iron spear in his bosom, and then knocked on Mu Nianci's door.

"Knock knock knock... Knock knock knock... Nianci? Knock knock knock..."

Amidst the knocking sounds, Mu Nianci finally woke up belatedly, her eyes still filled with confusion. She subconsciously asked, "Who is it?"

Hearing the reply, Yang Tiexin, who was standing at the door, breathed a sigh of relief and tentatively said, "It's Dad, please open the door."

Mu Nianci subconsciously got up and walked towards the door. Her originally agile movements became more unpredictable. She reached the door in two steps, stretched out her hand, and subconsciously changed the position of her right hand seven or eight times before opening the door.

"Dad, why are you here?"

Mu Nianci didn't realize anything was wrong, but Yang Tiexin's eyes narrowed. The moment the door opened, he could tell that something was off with Mu Nianci and thought his adopted daughter had been attacked. He then slipped his right hand into his sleeve and quietly gripped the gun barrel, saying, "It seems like someone came to attack just now. I didn't see you, so I came to check on you."

"Oh, really? I must have been too tired to hear you."

As she spoke, Mu Nianci walked into the room in a daze. She took a step and subconsciously ended up in front of the table. Just as she was about to bump into the table, she swayed and changed positions seven times, not only miraculously avoiding the table, but also picking up the teapot on the table.

"Father, have some tea."

Yang Tiexin frowned as he looked at the martial arts skills Mu Nianci had just displayed. He and his daughter were together every day, and he knew Mu Nianci's martial arts skills all too well. Mu Nianci had never displayed such skills before.

"Nianci, what martial arts technique did you use just now?" Yang Tiexin asked in confusion.

"Martial arts? Oh, martial arts." Mu Nianci mumbled in a daze. Standing to the side, she clapped her hands, her right hand moving like a butterfly flitting among flowers, unpredictable and ever-changing, her palm force shifting between real and feigned, leaving Yang Tiexin dazzled.

While Yang Tiexin was still in shock and doubt, a voice rang out from the bottom of his heart: "Hehe, the young lady is indeed intelligent and kind-hearted, and she actually has the opportunity to fall into a state of enlightenment. Don't disturb her."

"Who?" Yang Tiexin's expression changed. He looked around and said, "Who is it? Show yourself!"

"Really... Get out!" As soon as that voice came out, Yang Tiexin froze, unable to move or speak.

Just as Yang Tiexin's face showed anxiety and unease, an invisible force, like a giant hand, lifted him and flew out of the door. With a soft "bang," the door closed behind him.

"Go find Steward Su and tell him to instruct the kitchen to prepare a calming and brain-boosting soup. The young girl is weak and frail; she can't handle this opportunity." The voice rang out again.

Yang Tie looked around in surprise and asked, "Who are you? And who is Butler Su?"

After waiting for a while, the voice did not sound again. Yang Tiexin was unsure whether the owner of the voice had left, and stood there somewhat at a loss.

Chapter 452 The Girl's Fortuitous Encounter

Front yard, restaurant lobby.

"Manager Su's..."

Yang Tiexin cupped his hands in greeting and said nervously.

Butler Su looked up and asked in surprise, "Master Yang, is something wrong? You don't look too good."

Yang Tiexin gritted his teeth and recounted the mysterious voice he had just heard. His family had declined since his birth, leaving him with limited experience. Later, he drifted through the martial world, becoming like a common outlaw. He was truly unsure what to do about what had just happened.

However, the fact that Zhigelou was famous in the north gave him some confidence in Steward Su; and conversely, if Mu Nianci had an accident at Zhigelou, it would damage Zhigelou's reputation, and Zhigelou could not ignore it.

"I see. Don't worry, Master Yang. Your daughter must have had a stroke of luck and is currently in the process of comprehending it. Once she has learned it all, her soul will naturally return to its rightful place."

After hearing Yang Tiexin's account, Butler Su understood what had happened and offered words of comfort...

"This young lady is truly blessed; this is a destiny that ordinary people could only dream of. Please rest assured, our shop will take full responsibility for anything that may arise."

As he spoke, Butler Su beckoned to the approaching waiter and said, "Su An, go and tell the kitchen to prepare a bowl of calming and refreshing soup, put it on the restaurant's tab, and send it to Master Yang later."

Seeing that Steward Su spoke with such certainty, and that there was even a hint of envy in his words, Yang Tiexin finally felt at ease.

Butler Su smiled slightly and said, "If Master Yang is worried, he can stay in the backyard. If anything happens, just come and find me."

Yang Tiexin could only console himself and returned to his room. Every half hour, he would go out and walk around Mu Nianci's door, wanting to push the door open several times, but ultimately stopping himself each time.

As afternoon approached and Yang Tiexin grew increasingly anxious, Mu Nianci's door finally opened.

Looking at his daughter's face, which was filled with excitement, confusion, and surprise, Yang Tiexin finally breathed a sigh of relief. The difficult time was finally over.

"Nianci, how are you feeling?"

Seeing Yang Tiexin's anxious expression, Mu Nianci asked in confusion, "Father? I'm fine, what's wrong with you?"

As she spoke, she glanced up at the sky and exclaimed in surprise, "How...how is it already afternoon?"

Yang Tiexin said with a helpless expression, "You child... don't you remember at all?"

After a moment's thought, Mu Nianci pulled Yang Tiexin over and said, "Father, come in, I have something to tell you."

"Wait a moment." With that, Yang Tiexin turned around and brought out a tightly closed porcelain bowl from the room before the father and daughter entered the room.

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