Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning-Chapter 386 - 196 Opening the Skylight_3

Su Mo was flatly refused by Su Mo.

Manager Zhan only then gave up after being bluntly told that it was akin to rushing a guest off the boat.

Back inside the cabin, Captain Li and others were still diligently on guard. They had a rough idea of what was happening outside and knew it was not a hijacking. Still, they would not take it lightly.

Upon seeing Su Mo and Wei Ziyi return, they quickly asked what exactly had happened.

Su Mo briefly explained the situation.

Everyone listened and exchanged looks of confusion.

"The riverfront area has indeed always been unstable, with small powers rising, thus stirring conflicts.

However, each holds its territory with certain rules.

The situation is marginally stable.

What kind of alliance is formed all of a sudden?"

After hearing Su Mo’s explanation, Captain Li was bewildered.

Wei Ziyi glanced at Su Mo, "Do you have any speculation in mind?"

Su Mo gently shook his head: "This matter is indeed bizarre. To speculate now would be premature, but..."

He paused thoughtfully and looked at Wei Ziyi:

"Miss Wei has seen much and knows much, do you know the origin of the martial arts used by that swordsman?

Wei Ziyi’s expression turned peculiar:

"I cannot really say at the moment, his Qinggong was elusive.

There are Qinggong techniques that can shift shadows, not many in the world, yet not too few either.

There is the Shadow Magic from Eternal Night Valley that splits shadows, real from fake.

There is also the Stepping Moon Immortal from Lengyue Palace, the Sword Shadow Trace from Yuan Shan Sword Sect...

All these styles.

But his movement technique merged into the night, and that I could not comprehend. The martial arts from Eternal Night Valley involve timing, capable of exploiting the darkness, yet I have never seen such a technique.

Maybe it’s my limited knowledge.

However, his swordsmanship was very much on the Righteous Path, which reminded me of someone."

She paused, looking at Su Mo: "Elder Heavenly Spring."

"Elder Heavenly Spring... Heavenly Spring Heart Cleansing Sword?"

Su Mo was slightly taken aback, "Can you confirm it?"

"Not entirely sure."

Wei Ziyi pursed her lips: "In Lengyue Palace, there are those who have seen the Elder Heavenly Spring use the Heavenly Spring Heart Cleansing Sword. However, this sword technique focuses on intent rather than moves, capturing the essence in one’s heart. If the heart’s intent is strong, the Sword Intent rises, if weak, it declines.

This is why, one of the disciples who practiced this sword technique fell to the Demon Path overnight.

There’s even a claim that the technique originally had no specific moves as each practitioner’s approach is different. The sword techniques used by Elder Heavenly Spring’s three disciples were also entirely different."

Su Mo nodded pensively: "I see, so what you felt familiar was its Sword Intent?"

"Correct, but Sword Intent is elusive; do not base your assumptions on this."

Wei Ziyi somewhat regretted mentioning it.

Su Mo smiled, "Let’s leave it at that, ignoring who this person really is. This affair on the river might not be over yet. Once we reach Lengyue Palace, you had better mention this to your Palace Master.

However, if it indeed involves Wan Cangxin, shouldn’t he be heading to Tianqu City instead? What’s he doing making such a stir on the river?"

"...How would I know?"

Wei Ziyi glanced at him.

Su Mo didn’t dwell on the matter further, simply waving his hand:

"Let’s not discuss this for now. Currently, this ship is near the Hongye Gang’s territory, where all are women who are as respectable as men.

Everyone listen, none of you are to leave the ship on your own, nor step into Hongye Gang’s territory. Violators will be severely punished!"

"Yes."

All the escort masters responded in unison at the moment.

Su Mo nodded, "Alright, those on duty stay, the rest of you go rest."

After the escort masters, the little attendant from Xuanhu Pavilion, and those four ladies dispersed, Su Mo was about to sit and meditate when Wei Ziyi tugged at his sleeve.

Surprised, he looked up to see the girl making faces at him, then she stepped out of the cabin before him.

Su Mo sat in his place, stunned for a long while, really didn’t feel like dealing with her at the moment.

Recalling the incident at Yuliu Manor, where writings were left on human heads, what a tactic?

Pretending to be Luo Zhen, deceiving spirits and ghosts along the way, wasn’t that impressive?

Now that she had reclaimed her identity, the more he interacted with Wei Ziyi, the more he felt that she seemed somewhat silly?

Could it really be that distance made one seem profound?

Su Mo sat there, sighing for a long while, until another head peeked out from the cabin, making faces at him again.

He stood up at once and followed her out of the cabin.

At the railing, Wei Ziyi leaned against it, casually slapping her folding fan in her hand, looking up at Su Mo, her eyebrows mismatched, one higher than the other, just watching him.

"What?"

Su Mo looked down at himself, although his chest was hit by a palm from Qi Shaoming, his clothes were still intact, so why stare at him like that?

"...What exactly did you say to my grandfather that night?"

Wei Ziyi didn’t hesitate, she had no scheming thoughts towards Su Mo in her heart, thus she was purely straightforward.

Any doubt, just ask directly.

Why beat around the bush and waste time?

Su Mo felt uneasy for a moment... thinking, this young lady couldn’t have found out something, could she?

But on second thought, whether she knew or not, it seemed not to matter much.

And if she really knew, her demeanor would likely be different.

After a moment of contemplation, smiling, he said: "That matter... actually, I was also looking for an opportunity to discuss it with you."

"Hmm?"

Wei Ziyi’s eyes widened in curiosity: "What is it, always so secretive?"

"Not necessarily secretive, it’s just that they mostly feel embarrassed to bring it up."

Su Mo sighed and said: "That night, your grandfather called me to the backyard, indeed to discuss a matter concerning you."

He realized, as he spoke, this was somewhat hard to confess.

Yet having started, Wei Ziyi naturally demanded, "Concerning me? What is it?"

"Your grandfather wants to find you a husband, and he took a fancy to me."

Su Mo spread his hands, deciding to be straightforward.