No matter who is in charge of the government now, the issue of 'private' arms storage under its jurisdiction is certainly very sensitive. …

If there are only long knives, even if they are a bit more in number, it's still passable, but good bows and armor in the army are forbidden items among forbidden items; once discovered, they are immediately regarded as treason.

Especially within the outer fortress, the rules may be relaxed, but this is certainly within the county seat!

This batch of archers being 'exposed' may not only lead to the downfall of the Black Tiger Society, but even that second young master of the Wu family may face reprimand.

After Wu Ming killed Wei Zhuo, he no longer paid any attention.

Although the other party was known as the 'Stone Pusher' and was a formidable warrior at the Extreme Transformation realm, he still fell to Wu Ming's Thunderfire Blade with a single strike, leaving no chance for survival.

五雷掌法到了云雷之境,已经是收发由心。

刚才便是将雷法化用到刀法之中,以法师之尊,刀法加上雷法,纵然是宗师,也要一刀枭首!

“You run really fast!”

Behind the mansion, in a narrow alley, Wu Ming blocked Feng Weixing’s path: “You are quite a clever person!”

“This young master!”

With nowhere to escape, Feng Weixing gritted his teeth and immediately knelt down: “I am willing to surrender! I will serve Miss Wu Zhi! From now on, I will go through fire and water for her, without any hesitation!”

“Well... you guessed it...”

Wu Ming was slightly surprised.

“Of course I guessed it, but I didn't expect Miss Wu Zhi to be so decisive; her first move is actually a mage...”

风维行苦笑:“小的掌握了黑虎会五处密藏,更知道魏卓的一个‘私’人宝库,若让我回去,当有七成把握可以全盘接收原本势力……”

“Well, it's indeed convenient to talk to smart people!”

Wu Ming nodded, knowing that this person had laid out all the conditions.

“It's a pity... I was just invited here to kill someone...”

As soon as the words fell, a look of despair appeared in Feng Weihang's eyes, only to be instantly replaced by a cold and ruthless expression. However, before he could make any move, a flash of knife light struck, and his head was sent flying high, blood gushing like a spring.

"Quick! Quick!"

身后,一公差却是呼啸着,将黑虎会大宅包围。

无论之前有着多少关系,多少默契,一旦发生这个恶‘性’大案,却是再也包庇不得了。

```htmlPeople in the public 'door' are most aware of when to be amiable and when to turn cold and unfeeling.

“Why has it taken so long?”

After going around in circles, removing the disguise, when Wu Ming returned to the inn, Wu Qing expressed her dissatisfaction.```

```htmlIn her view, a mage should not take so much time to deal with martial artists whose highest level is only in the Extreme Change realm.

“Training my martial arts skills took a bit of 'wasted' time, but I successfully broke through to the Outer Gang realm...”```

Wu Ming sat down, smiled faintly, and raised his cup, drinking it all in one go.

“Outer Realm? That's quite good!”

Wu Qing nodded slightly, indicating her satisfaction.

For a mage, even an extreme martial artist can be killed by magic; only a master can counter this, and even then, they often find themselves at a disadvantage.

But this does not mean that martial arts are useless.

In fact, being able to advance in martial arts, even with only a powerful physical body, is enough for practitioners to withstand outside forces when their magical power runs out.

The siblings chatted away, while the knight leading the way nearly thought he was seeing a mirage.

In the South Phoenix County, the Black Tiger Society, which was quite renowned and held a prominent position, was actually wiped out single-handedly?

```htmlEven so, the one who took action was such a graceful young man in front of him?

“Let's go! The Black Tiger's headquarters will be taken care of, but there are still several branches in the county that need to be wiped out one by one!”

Wu Ming, however, didn't bother much, tossed down a few coins, and got up to leave.```

```htmlThe unconsumed wine in the cup, the endless heads of celebrities; a true man should take pleasure in love and hate, just like this!

……

Three days later.

The news of the annihilation of the Dark Sky Pavilion and the Black Tiger Society has already spread throughout the entire South Feng County and is even reaching further afield.```

For those in power, two mere gang factions are nothing significant; however, the hidden influence of the two young masters from the martial family is a different matter altogether.

Even the young master of the martial family cannot wield power within the family at this moment; the Dark Heaven Pavilion and the Black Tiger Club serve as the eyes and hands for these two individuals behind the scenes.

But now, it has all been extinguished in one morning, bringing about a multitude of troubles.

The flavors represented within are truly enough to leave one reminiscing, and there are clever people who have noticed the undercurrents surging in Nan Feng County, quietly preparing to push the waves forward.

In a quaint alley, above a delicate attic.

Wu Ming had a small stove in front of him, with a pot of aged wine simmering on top, along with a few plums floating, releasing an enticing fragrance.

“Green ant new brewed wine, red clay small stove. As the evening comes, the sky 'wants' to snow, can we drink a cup?”

At this time, with a slight movement of the eyebrows, he sighed: “Since a good guest has arrived, why not come and have a drink?”

“How could I not know that you actually enjoy this drink?”

A female voice came, and then Wu Zhi's figure gracefully walked out from the darkness.

At this moment, she had changed into a bright yellow cloud smoke gown, with a thousand water skirt embroidered with double butterflies trailing elegantly on the ground. Her brows were beautifully arched, and she had styled her hair into a lovely maid's bun, adorned with a golden phoenix hairpin that truly shone with brilliance, emanating a regal aura.

For a moment, even Wu Ming seemed a bit stunned.

Of course, he had seen a lot, and after a brief daze, he returned to his senses and smiled faintly:

"The heavens and earth are vast and everlasting, the white rabbit and red bird hastily run together. Behind me, piles of gold prop up the North Star, but it's better to have a jug of wine while alive!"

“Your literary talent is quite good... However, this previous poem seems a bit out of season; did you write it during winter?”

Wu Zhi approached Wu Ming, gracefully sat down, as if sharing a gaze with him at the scenery outside.

也不知道过了多久,吴明的耳边就传来幽幽一叹:“当世英雄,又有几人?”

吴明听得,却是忽然囧了一下。

‘青梅煮酒论英雄?这画风好像不太对头……’

Can't help but shake my head: "Miss Wu isn't consolidating her power in the manor; coming out now, isn't she afraid of losing all she's worked for?"

“All I need to do is play the good 'daughter' in front of my father; as for my two older brothers, heh...”

Wu Zhi poured herself a cup, took a sip, and sighed again: "What a good wine!"

The moonlight spilled down, and in the tranquility, the beauty opposite her exhaled like orchids, her demeanor exquisite, carrying a flavor that was both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.

"Miss Wu seems to have something on her mind?"

Wu Ming felt a bit depressed, knowing that Wu Qing had deliberately kept him for a few days, and surely had other intentions.

'But does she know that in front of this Grandmaster of Martial Arts, I feel a lot of pressure as well...'

```htmlHowever, seeing Wu Chi's expression, Wu Ming wisely chose to remain silent and prepared to be a loyal listener.

"From the moment I was born, I was showered with love... After all, being born under the auspices of the phoenix allows my family to ascend to greater heights..."```

Sure enough, Wu Zhi slowly sipped and fell into a certain memory:

“When I was very young, my father once told me that at the time of my birth, a master read my fate, and I was destined for a life of grandeur under the title of Phoenix Sovereign... Eventually, I would surely become a matriarch, unmatched in nobility…”

```html“Hehe... When I was a ‘girl’, I used to fantasize about my ideal partner, even carrying beautiful wishes...”

“But in this troubled world, from Huang Jie to now, has there been any true hero to set things right?”```

“At this point, my heart grew cold, realizing that my father just wanted to treat me as a tool, merely for a fate? Or perhaps for the possibility of pleasing the True Dragon Son in the future?”

……

As she spoke, her eyes seemed to glisten slightly, but she quickly composed herself, suppressing any tearful childlike demeanor, leaving Wu Ming speechless.

After a long while, he finally said, "This green plum wine is fragrant on the palate, yet the lingering strength is profound, truly intoxicating..."

“What is this mere thin wine worth?”

Wu Zhi poured another cup, drank it down, and a pleasing flush appeared on her cheeks, as if she were 'excited', she exclaimed loudly: “I refuse!”

“Why must a 'woman' conform to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, serving her husband and raising children?”

“Why must a woman born under the auspicious sign of the purple phoenix marry a dragon and assist in managing the household?”

“I refuse!”

“Therefore, I have long sworn to wield great power, to use my 'female' body to bring peace to this 'chaotic' world, to be a hero myself, and save the thousands from water and fire!”

……

Listening to this resounding voice, Wu Ming remained silent: “Then why... do you want to tell me this?”

"Don't you know?"

Wu Zhi looked up, her eyes bright like stars, carrying a splendid flavor.

"I know..." Anthony's voice sounded somewhat dejected.

Wu Ming sighed, "In fact... you don’t have to compromise yourself so much for this marriage..."

"Other than this, what better choice do I have?"

Wu Zhi sighed, "Let me tell you one more thing. After today, although I can temporarily suppress the arrogance of my two brothers, my father will inevitably become suspicious, and this does not require evidence..."

“That is to say... what follows is the final phase of tranquility, for greater changes are about to come...”

“Today, thank you for the drink!”

Wu Zhi stood up, donned a cloak, and gracefully descended the stairs. Before leaving, she looked back with a smile, full of charm: “Do you know? Eji has already seen you once. If it were truly unbearable, how could I possibly demean myself?”

The fragrant wind flashed by, and this time she really left.

"E’er? Is this her handwriting? She even told me this..."

Wu Ming, however, was unsure of the taste in his heart, a feeling that was difficult to express, filling his heart.

This is indeed a wise 'woman', and her choice to open her heart to him intentionally—could it be for the happiness after marriage?

Perhaps, deep in her heart, she still harbors a glimmer of hope for the future?

Li Li...

The sound of hoofbeats echoed outside.

Wu Ming approached the railing and saw a horse-drawn carriage slowly leaving; the driver was none other than the maid Jian Qiu, whom he had seen before.

“This is also a pitiful 'girl'!”

After a long time, he let out a gentle sigh.

If one were to say that today Wu Zhi had opened her heart and immediately fell in love or something like that, it would be complete nonsense!

However, it is undeniable that after today's events, Wu Ming's impression of the 'woman' has changed. From her previous strong and ruthless demeanor, he has also seen her more vulnerable side.
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