Demonic Calamity Across the Heavens: Starting with Little Li's Flying Dagger

Chapter 3 Iron Gallant Shakes the Eight Directions, I Usually Use Poison

After bidding farewell to his sister-in-law, Wei Wu had no heart to appreciate the snowy scenery.

Xingyun Manor was formerly known as Li Garden, which boasted "seven Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) from one family and three Tanhua (third-ranked scholars) from father and son." Although the buildings in the garden are not luxurious, the pavilions and towers are well-organized, and the carved beams and painted rafters have their own reasons. It is said that even the emperor once visited Li Garden, which shows its elegant scenery.

Unfortunately, since Li Garden was renamed Xingyun Manor, it lost its connections in officialdom. In addition, Long Xiaoyun dismissed the original managers and elders. Although it still retained some of its original charm, it gradually declined and lost its former glory.

Outside the plum garden, a short, stocky man in his thirties with piercing eyes was waiting at the garden gate. When he saw Wei Wu's figure in the distance, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Wei Wu also saw him, and with a burst of speed, he covered at least ten zhang in just a few breaths, arriving in front of the man. Seeing the snow that had deliberately accumulated on his shoulders, he reached out and brushed it away, laughing heartily, "Well done, Ba Ying! This snow is so heavy that you've become a snowman! You're quite the learner, 'standing in the snow at Cheng's door' here?"

Ba Ying was initially annoyed with Wei Wu, which is why he deliberately let snow fall on his head and shoulders. When he returned to the front hall and others saw it, they would know without him saying anything that it was because Wei Wu was slow to act, and they would not blame him.

Seeing Wei Wu's effortless lightness in the snow, Ba Ying was immediately taken aback. He quickly brushed the snow off his shoulders, hunched his back, making his already muscular body appear even shorter, and laughed, "How could I dare? I'm just a country bumpkin. I've never seen such a beautiful sight as the Plum Garden before. I was so captivated that I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Master Wei."

Without further ado, the two followed the main road, turned into the arcade, passed through the garden, and finally arrived at the main hall of a room. Xingyun Manor in the martial arts world didn't have many rules, and no one was needed to announce their arrival. Wei Wu walked straight in.

Seated in the main seat was a handsome middle-aged man with a light beard, dressed in a purple-red robe. Although he was unpretentious while chatting and laughing with others, he maintained a certain air of composure, and his eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp glint, indicating that he also possessed considerable inner strength.

It was naturally the manor lord, Long Xiaoyun.

Beside him was a child of about ten years old, whose round face bore an eight-tenths resemblance to Long Xiaoyun. Unlike Lin Shiyin, his round eyes were not often filled with sorrow. His bright white soft armor was embroidered with gold patterns, and he wore a red robe underneath, with a red cloak trimmed with white rabbit fur on the outside. His delicate and exquisite appearance made it clear at a glance that he was Red Boy, who had grown up in a sweet and loving environment.

Wei Wu knew that, despite her young age, Long Xiaoyun was far more cunning than anyone else in the hall combined.

This guy started killing people at the age of seven!

He was still carrying a schoolbag to school when he was seven years old!

Seated in the guest seat was a burly old man with a face as red as a date and a long beard reaching his belly. Although he wore a purple satin cloak with floral patterns and dark brocade clothes, there was no trace of kindness in his eyes. Instead, he had an air of domineering arrogance. It was clear at a glance that he was the kind of person who gave orders and whose word was law.

On the way, Ba Ying told Wei Wu about the person who had come that day and what had happened that day, so Wei Wu recognized the man.

Qin Xiaoyi, nicknamed "Iron-Blooded Hero," was also a well-known figure in the martial arts world.

His son, "Jade-Faced Divine Fist" Qin Chong, was attacked by a master while investigating the Plum Blossom Thief. He was injured by the Plum Blossom Thief, but thanks to Master Xinmei, the junior brother of the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Qin Chong received a "Minor Rejuvenation Pill" that temporarily saved his life. He then sought out Mr. Mei Er, one of the "Seven Wonderful People," to save his life.

To find Mr. Mei the Second, one must first go to the Mei Family Thatched Cottage to find Mr. Mei the First. To persuade Mr. Mei the First, one must have a top-quality painting by a famous artist.

Qin Xiaoyi came to Xingyun Manor today because she wanted to "borrow" a painting by Wang Wei from Long Xiaoyun.

Since acquiring Xingyun Manor, Long Xiaoyun has worked hard to make friends in the martial arts world, and he has granted every request from friends from all directions, earning him a reputation for being extremely righteous. He readily agreed to Qin Xiaoyi's request and even offered to send someone to help.

Qin Xiaoyi was naturally pleased.

Who knew that Long Xiaoyun had killed someone a few days ago and was scolded by Lin Shiyin. He was in low spirits and thought about going out of the manor. He took the initiative to suggest going with "Uncle Qin" to venture into the martial world and see what it was like.

Long Xiaoyun knew that Long Xiaoyun's martial arts skills were not low, and he wanted to use Qin Chong to make good friends with Shaolin, so he was happy to let his son follow. However, he couldn't help but think about the recent incident of the Golden Silk Armor, which had caused many martial arts masters to reveal their whereabouts. So he sent someone to summon Wei Wu, wanting Wei Wu to come along.

He had witnessed Wei Wu's abilities. His martial arts skills were not top-notch, his character was not noble, and his personality was not particularly good. However, he had a low moral bottom line and would do what he wanted, even if it meant poisoning. Moreover, he had a wide range of knowledge, and his knowledge of medicine and poison was enough to deal with 80% of the emergencies in the martial arts world. With Wei Wu by his side, Long Xiaoyun felt at ease.

Long Xiaoyun was also happy. He looked down on others, but he could admire Wei Wu, especially his skill in modifying hidden weapons, which truly fascinated him.

But Qin Xiaoyi was not happy. "It is true that I owe you a favor by lending you the painting, and it is fine to take your son to travel in the martial arts world. Why do you have to send someone else to protect him? Are you looking down on my martial arts skills?"

Therefore, when Wei Wu entered, both Long Xiaoyun and his son Long Xiaoyun greeted him with smiles, showing no anger at having waited for so long.

Qin Xiaoyi sat calmly in his chair, as steady as a rock, his old eyes half-closed, stroking his beard. Anyone who didn't know him would think he was the master of the place.

Wei Wu was too lazy to bother with this old codger who was cosplaying Guan Yu. If you have the ability, then don't pretend.

He greeted Long Xiaoyun and Long Xiaoyun with a smile, and then said, "Ba Ying told me about everything on the way here. I also want to travel around the martial world. I can escort Xiaoyun for a while."

Long Xiaoyun asked curiously, "Brother Wei is going to the martial world... could it be for the Golden Silk Armor?"

Wei Wu shook his head.

Long Xiaoyun's round eyes darted around, and she said with a grin, "I know, Master Wei is getting restless and wants to go out and make a name for himself in the martial arts world!"

Wei Wu shook his head again.

He said, "I've been hearing about 'jianghu' (the martial arts world) for a long time, but I've never actually been there. So I want to go and explore, and see if I can find some divine martial arts manuals and meet some beauties, just like in the stories."

Long Xiaoyun had been worried that he might have been inadequate in his hospitality, which might have made Wei Wu want to leave. But upon hearing the word "beauty," he realized he had been overthinking it. So he laughed loudly and said, "Then I wish Brother Wei all the best."

Wei Wu cupped his hands in greeting, saying nothing more.

Long Xiaoyun smiled slyly and tugged at Wei Wu's sleeve, saying, "Master Wei, do you know about the 'Golden Silk Armor,' one of the three great treasures of the martial world? This thing is the nemesis of the Plum Blossom Bandits. The most beautiful woman in the martial world, Lin Xian'er, said that whoever can get the Golden Silk Armor and capture the Plum Blossom Bandits, she will sleep with him."

Long Xiaoyun's face darkened: "Xiaoyun, don't be rude!"

He knew that the relationship between Wei Wu and Lin Xian'er was unusual, and he was afraid that his son would upset Wei Wu.

Wei Wu merely curled his lip and said disdainfully, "That thing is utterly useless. Even if you wear ten or eight layers of golden silk armor, you'll still die anyway."

Long Xiaoyun's eyes shone with even brighter admiration. She clapped her hands and laughed heartily, "I know Master Wei's skill with hidden weapons; he's definitely not afraid of that golden silk armor!"

"Hmm," Wei Wu nodded smugly, then corrected, "I usually use poison."