Celestial Demon Starting from Attribute Points-Chapter 32: Secret Martial Arts

Peach Blossom Pavilion.

Lin Jianfeng coldly stared at the fleeing maid, a flicker of obscure crimson blood light flashed in his eyes.

Suddenly, his footstep was like a muffled thunder exploding, and as he took a swift step, white mist dispersed rapidly around him; in a blink of an eye, he had leaped dozens of feet away, his speed incomprehensibly fast.

The others hadn’t even managed to follow with their eyes, yet already saw the thin long chain in Lin Jianfeng’s hand snaking out like a viper, shaking out with lightning speed.

Clang clang clang clang clang!

The sound was endless, and when the chain stretched to the limit, the hook at the end sliced through the air in a large arc, like a viper with eyes, twisting through the air, directly snatching at the fleeing maid.

To say it was a viper would be inappropriate, for when the hook whistled through the air, it vaguely emitted the roar of a fierce tiger, the rapid movement prior was at most a tiger’s hunting sprint.

Even though the maid had reached a large stone, she couldn’t evade the suddenly arriving hook.

In her eyes, it was as if a man-eating tiger was pouncing upon her.

She collapsed to the ground, letting out a hysterical scream of terror.

The next moment...

Bang!!!

A loud sound of weapons clashing, a mass of white mist exploded about ten feet beside the maid, like two streams of dragon and tiger battling collided, causing an explosive sound that made one’s eardrums buzz.

Seemingly in a flash, the others just had time to react, staring at the scene in astonishment and bewilderment.

What blocked the hook was a long spear with a white waxwood shaft.

Wei Yao’s face was stern, dressed in white, and her figure moved, also striding more than ten feet forward to the spear.

She gripped it tightly and pulled it out.

Then, holding the spear, she coldly stood by the maid’s side.

She had no connection to this maid but couldn’t bear to see the weak being slaughtered casually.

She might not be able to save the world from suffering, but she could save the innocent life in front of her; this is what makes a hero.

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, with a sense of swords drawn and bows bent.

Killing intent seemed to swirl in Lin Jianfeng’s eyes as he glared fiercely at Wei Yao, then swept his gaze to Li Xuan.

Cao Yi was not concerned, and wasn’t frightened either, shouting, "Xiaolin, we are guests, what are you doing?!"

Hearing the voice, Lin Jianfeng suddenly was bewildered, as if remembering something, muttering to himself, "Guest...guest...right, guest!"

"I...my guest!"

After shouting, he lifted his hand with a flick, and the hook returned to his waist like a long snake entering its hole, folding up like a magic trick.

Then, with a smile, he jovially said, "Isn’t it time to thank the guest?"

The maid, scared out of her wits, had not yet come to her senses.

Wei Yao bent down and pulled her up, helping her to stand.

The maid had not even straightened up before she thudded to her knees in the dust, kowtowing repeatedly to Wei Yao.

After this, she didn’t even bother to stand up, moving on her knees towards Lin Jianfeng, continuously saying, "Thank you...young master...thank you, young master!!"

Lin Jianfeng seemed in a much better mood, waving his hand and saying, "Go on."

The maid stood up and hurriedly ran away.

Lin Jianfeng looked at the crowd again, cupped his fists and said, "Everyone, my apologies for the poor hospitality from the Lin family."

Among these people, some were aware of the situation, while others were thoroughly baffled, for Lin Jianfeng’s earlier moves were terrifying to the extreme.

Li Xuan didn’t look at the returning Wei Yao, only twirling his wine cup and sipping the Hundred Flowers Brew.

Wei Yao stood upright, spear in hand, behind him without glancing sideways.

...

A moment later.

The crowd seemed to have forgotten the earlier scene, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

The feast began.

But Lin Jianfeng disappeared.

He hastily made an excuse, saying he was going to find Madam Lin.

Li Xuan looked at Cao Wen beside him and said, "Brother Cao..."

Cao Wen lowered his voice and said, "The Qing River River Gang people should have told you, that’s not Lin Jianfeng, but his brother Lin Jieniu.

He always wanted to replace Lin Jianfeng’s identity."

Li Xuan said, "The Lin family allows this to happen?"

Cao Wen said, "Lin Jieniu is a disciple of Mr. Su, Mr. Su says to let him be, regardless of what he does, don’t ask or inquire, in this way Lin Jieniu will gradually grow into someone capable of slaying demons.

The Lin family is happy to see this, and all those who know the truth are happy too.

At most, some maids and servants die, a few sacrifices are made.

If this can bring about a great fighter, it’s worthwhile."

Wei Yao’s grip on the spear suddenly tightened.

Li Xuan smiled and said, "Certainly worthwhile."

After saying it, he felt a chill on the back of his head, as if a cold gaze was watching him.

And his second younger brother, who had been subtly listening, seemed to understand.

Consequently, the second brother, who reads the sage’s books and believes in them, was directly enraged, loudly saying, "A gentleman must act when necessary, have..."

He had only spoken a few words when Li Xuan grabbed a chicken leg and stuffed it into the wide-open mouth.

Brother Cao laughed heartily and said, "Brother Li, you’re truly a genius. It seems we were destined to be friends."

Li Xuan raised his cup.

The two clinked their cups together and drank.

Li Xuan said, "What a shame, what a shame. I thought becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster would allow me to serve the king, but it turns out...I’m just a frog at the bottom of the well."

Cao Wen laughed and said, "If Brother Li is a frog, then wouldn’t I also be a frog?"

They exchanged glances and laughed heartily, sharing a feeling of camaraderie.

After the laughter, Cao Wen moved closer to Li Xuan, smiling as he whispered, "Brother Li, don’t be modest. This lady you’re with is a master like Lin Jieniu. How could you not know the Secret Martial Arts?

Earlier, I thought the Li family’s resources were shallow, but now I see...it’s I, Cao, who was short-sighted."

Secret Martial Arts?

Li Xuan noted it in his mind, and then they resumed their conversation.

In truth, this gathering is titled a poetry meeting, a literary meeting.

But everyone here is from noble families, only a fool would solely talk about poetry and literature.

This is about forming connections.

And clearly, Li Xuan has successfully entered this circle.

As the group was lively in their conversation, suddenly a graceful figure dashed over from a distance, in a water-green dress, hair disheveled, running as if scared out of her wits.

After reaching the outdoor banquet, she actually disregarded her status and hid under the drapery of a table.

Just as she hid, "disguised as Lin Jianfeng, Lin Jieniu" came rushing over, shouting, "Where is my sister-in-law? Where is my sister-in-law?"

The young man at the table where Yao Xiaoxiao hid lifted the tablecloth with a smile, about to speak, but saw Yao Xiaoxiao had vanished.

So, everyone started checking under their tables in bewilderment.

Li Xuan also lifted a corner of the table drapery and glanced underneath.

That one glance left him astonished.

Madam Lin had somehow hidden under his table, her gaze meeting his, filled with panic and an expression full of pleading.

But what good is pleading?

She...had long been considered a "sacrifice" and abandoned by everyone.

She hated, yet was helpless.

She wanted to die, yet feared death.

She sought help, but no one offered aid.

Around them, the young masters and misses began laughing jovially.

"Young Master Lin, not here."

"Not here either."

Li Xuan followed with a laugh, "Not on my side either."

Under the tablecloth, the hiding Yao Xiaoxiao was stunned, her body trembling, experiencing for the first time the kindness of an outsider.

Seeing all this, Wei Yao breathed a slight sigh of relief, the weight of worry in her heart eased.

She was truly afraid the young master would directly hand over the person.

A young master like that, she truly didn’t know if she could continue to follow.

...

Lin Jieniu looked around, without any suspicion, and ran off swiftly, shouting madly as he ran, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, come out, come out, I am my brother! Come out!"

Cao Wen held his forehead, stifling laughter. When Li Xuan glanced at him, he finally couldn’t hold it in and laughed, pointing to his head to indicate "this Lin Jieniu has a screw loose."

Li Xuan chuckled as well, spreading his legs to block the gaps in the drapery on both sides, allowing Yao Xiaoxiao to better hide.

...

...

On the other side, Lin Jieniu barged through places, ran through places, yet couldn’t find Yao Xiaoxiao anywhere.

He grew increasingly furious, increasingly chaotic.

Li Xuan, while eating and drinking, heard screams from afar, perhaps Lin Jieniu was venting on the servants, not knowing if he was hitting or killing them.

The servants had signed contracts selling themselves, even if they died, it didn’t matter. Moreover...this Yanzi Dock is a martial sect, the authorities won’t interfere.

Meanwhile, Lin Jieniu having run a full circle around Yanzi Dock, not only failed to find Yao Xiaoxiao but didn’t find Yao Xiaoxiao’s personal maid either.

He sped like lightning towards the screen wall by the gate, wanting to check outside.

As he reached the screen wall, he was overjoyed for he saw the personal maid of Yao Xiaoxiao.

The maid stood trembling there, upon seeing him she was frightened and knelt down.

Lin Jieniu’s hook twitched, the soft iron chain tightened instantly, the hook tip flashed coldly, pressing against the maid’s neck.

A cold voice asked, "Where is my sister-in-law?"

The maid said, "Madam...Madam ran off to Luoshi Sect. She...she said she’d rather die than see you."

"Ahhhhhhh!!!"

Lin Jieniu roared in anger, then charged out the gate furiously, heading straight northwest.

The kneeling maid turned her head, watching the distant Lin Jieniu, somewhat dazed, seemingly surprised at how easy it was to deceive him.

In the next moment...

The maid vanished into thin air, leaving no trace behind.