The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 429 - 241 Lin Huaigou’s Peace 2 (Seeking monthly ticket at the beginning of the month!)

Chapter 429: Chapter 241 Lin Huaigou’s Peace 2 (Seeking monthly ticket at the beginning of the month!)

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, after spending several days investigating with Ouyang Yan and others, Si Haofeng returned to Feng Chaonan’s residence.

Their findings over these past days could be said to be virtually non-existent.

Though they had the backing of the Mountain River Academy, which deterred anyone from obstructing their investigation, they met plenty of resistance nonetheless.

The Imperial Palace was a place of utmost importance, filled with various taboos, and even with Zhuge Longsu present, it was difficult to conduct a thorough search. After all, not to mention anything else, there were three thousand beauties within the inner palace, each vastly different from these men.

If Ouyang Yan and the others turned the harem upside down, the Confucian reputation would also be destroyed.

Not to mention, the disappearance of Feng Mingxiao was a piece of information that had to be kept under wraps. With the Emperor "unconscious," the loss of Feng Mingxiao would surely lead to major upheavals within the Northern Zhou court.

However, this also confirmed to Ouyang Yan and his group the fact that Feng Tianming had indeed awakened. If it weren’t for orders from the Emperor of Northern Zhou himself, those people wouldn’t dare give Ouyang Yan and the others a hard time.

’What exactly is His Majesty up to?’ Si Haofeng thought of the investigation over the past few days and felt an uncontrollable sense of weariness in his heart.

The head of the Northern Zhou was recklessly meddling with his own realm’s affairs. Si Haofeng and his companions wanted to help stabilize the situation but were secretly tripped up by the Emperor. This bizarre set of actions was indeed something Si Haofeng could not comprehend.

In the end, Si Haofeng decided to return to his residence to inquire if his nephew, Feng Chaonan, knew any news.

However...

This nephew was not an easy person to deal with either!

Si Haofeng let out a sigh once again.

Two days ago, at the court assembly, the Imperial Prince Feng Jiu officially took power and began to truly involve himself in the court affairs, reclaiming the authority that had been transferred to Feng Chaonan’s hands.

At that time, Feng Chaonan appeared calm at the court assembly, not showing the slightest sign of panic or frustration.

This calm demeanor caused a stir among the court officials and Princes who were familiar with Feng Chaonan’s nature. They murmured to themselves, "It seems there will be another assassination drama amongst the Princes."

Indeed, to others, Feng Chaonan was not one to concede defeat lightly—he might very well resort to the tactics of a dark night assassination. After all, the Sixth Prince had never been a person with a generous nature.

So, Si Haofeng’s return this time wasn’t just about the previous matter of Feng Mingxiao’s disappearance but also to advise Feng Chaonan against carrying out any assassinations.

After Feng Mingxiao’s disappearance, Northern Zhou couldn’t afford any more turbulence.

Si Haofeng walked into the estate and saw Feng Chaonan in the main hall.

He seemed to be discussing something with two people.

’This person...’ Upon seeing one of them, Si Haofeng involuntarily frowned.

The man appeared to be at an age where one was ’aware of heaven’s decree,’ with white hair and a youthful face, and the rosy glow on his cheeks showed that he was still brimming with vitality.

At first glance, this person seemed to have an immortal demeanor, a detached and graceful bearing, but Si Haofeng, who knew the man, was well aware of his true nature beneath this pleasant exterior.

’Nanjiang Fisherman’ Lin Huaigou, the oldest Martial Artist on the rankings, was placed sixth.

In the eyes of many who were unaware, Lin Huaigou, as a Jianghu Wondering Cultivator who managed to rank sixth among all the Divine Origin Realm Martial Artists in the world at the age of seventy-eight, was a paragon of aging with vigor.

With constant changes on the rankings, with the new waves of the Yangtze River pushing the old waves, and with many people coming and going, Lin Huaigou still firmly held his place, becoming an idol for many Jianghu Wondering Cultivators.

However, those who had interacted with him, especially some younger experts who had gained fame at an early age, knew that this seemingly benevolent and immortal-like Elder Lin was actually an old fellow who took advantage of his age, stepping on the younger generation to solidify his place in the rankings.

Every year, one could hear stories of someone being nonchalantly defeated by the "Nanjing Fisherman," or some young upstart being taught a lesson by Lin Huaigou for not following the rules.

These widely circulated rumors in the worldly society were all promoted by old Lin Huaigou himself, all for the sake of securing a spot on the next people’s ranking list.

However, walk the night road often enough, and one is bound to encounter ghosts.

It was rumored that last month, old Lin Huaigou ran into the Demon Young Master on the Shu Province Road, where Lin, in his habitual manner of asserting seniority, tried to step on the other party.

Although Lin Huaigou was somewhat infamous for seeking empty fame, the man genuinely had real skills. The Demon Young Master, who had broken through to the Diving Origin Realm just a year ago, was caught off guard and gave Lin the upper hand, becoming the stepping stone for Lin’s fame.

With this, Lin Huaigou’s reputation dramatically soared. The news had not yet spread far in Northern Zhou due to the distance, but in Daqian, the story of Lin Huaigou teaching the Demon Young Master a lesson had become widespread.

Lin’s act was more impactful than stepping on ten Divine Origin Realm masters. It was foreseeable that with this reputation alone, Lin would indeed maintain his name on the new people’s ranking list.

Hmm...

Provided he survived the angry pursuit of the Demon Young Master seeking revenge.

It was said for this reason, True Pill Realm experts were tracking Lin Huaigou’s whereabouts.

From the current situation, it appears Lin has some special skills since he has stepped on others for decades and managed to live safely until seventy-eight, evading harm and even fleeing to Northern Zhou for refuge.

As for the other person, with slightly dark skin, looking no more than thirty, and with a sharp blade energy that seemed to fade in and out, he was also a high-level expert in the Divine Origin Realm.

And an extraordinary swordsman at that.

However, the blade energy seemed somewhat unfamiliar; Si Haofeng, who had traveled the world for fifteen years, had never seen blade energy like this man’s.

"Uncle, you’ve arrived," said Feng Chaonan upon seeing Si Haofeng.

"Chaonan, this is..."

"These two are the new Guest Elders in my house. This one is the renowned ’Nanjing Fisherman,’ Elder Lin Huaigou," introduced Feng Chaonan, gesturing with his hand.

Upon being introduced by Feng Chaonan, Lin Huaigou held his head high with the air of a senior.

Si Haofeng quietly rolled his eyes, wondering where Lin got the confidence to act superior in front of someone ranked second on the people’s ranking list, unusually mindful of the empty honor he typically disregarded.

Ignoring Lin Huaigou, he turned his gaze to the unfamiliar swordsman, "And this one is..."

"My name is Ping Er; it’s an honor to meet you, Senior Si," said the unfamiliar swordsman with a bow.

"Uncle, three days ago, Ping Er’s Blade defeated Swordsmanship Gong Kuang Yuan, who ranked ninth on the people’s ranking list. He is an Unrivaled Blade Man," Feng Chaonan added.

"Defeating Sword Palace’s Kuang Yuan suggests that Brother Ping Er’s skills are extraordinary indeed," Si Haofeng remarked with interest.

Unlike those studying at the Mountain River Academy, such as Ouyang Yan, who has been traveling the world for many years, Si too had cultivated a heart that revered martial prowess and was extremely interested in such experts.

"In front of Senior Si, I dare not claim to be extraordinary," Ping Er replied humbly.

This attitude contrasted sharply with Lin Huaigou, who was acting haughty nearby, leading others to involuntarily compare the two.

"Hmph!" Lin Huaigou’s face darkened suddenly as he left with a flick of his sleeve.

Clearly, among those who made the comparison, he included himself.

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