Chapter 26: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, the Oriole Behind

  Fu Junzhuo is the first disciple of Fu Cailin, a "Sword Chess Master" from Goryeo. With a beautiful appearance and elegant demeanor, she holds an extraordinary status within Goryeo.

  Fu Zai Lin, his master, is one of the most renowned grandmasters in the world, with martial arts skills that are among the highest in the world. Fu Zai Lin's martial arts combine the greatest achievements of China, Western Regions and Goguryeo, creating a unique style that surpasses even Zhu Yu Xian's, and only the peak-stage Evil King in the demonic sect can be compared to him.

  Fu Chai's fame throughout the land is precisely because he stepped on Wang Mang to rise to power. After Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, although his footing was not yet stable, he unexpectedly hated foreigners and repeatedly attacked the Kingdom of Goguryeo. Fu Chai led the Goguryeo righteous army to resist Wang Mang's invasion many times, thus becoming a national hero in Goguryeo. In the hearts of the Goguryeo people, Fu Chai was already a god rather than a human being, full of lofty and mysterious colors.

  In this world where martial arts and imperial court are intertwined, Wang Mang paid a huge price for his ignorance of the martial arts.

  Fu Junzhuo came to the new dynasty of Chang'an, and was ordered by Fu Caolin to find an opportunity to assassinate Wang Mang. At this time, the world was already in great chaos, and with Wang Mang's death, the chaotic world would be even more unavoidable. For Fu Caolin and Fu Junzhuo, the more chaotic the Central Plains were, the better it was for Goguryeo, because the more chaotic the Central Plains were, the more stable Goguryeo would be.

  Fu Junzhu came here just to stir up trouble and create chaos, fearing that the world would not be in turmoil.

  Fu Cailin somehow got some news about the "Liu Huang Treasure House" and told Fu Junru to find an opportunity to take it out. It would be best if she could bring it back to Goryeo, but even if she couldn't, it would still make the people of the Central Plains fight each other and consume their strength. She had made a good calculation. And Fu Junru did not disappoint Fu Cailin's expectations, and actually managed to find out the location of the "Liu Huang Treasure House".

  Unfortunately, the mantis catches the cicada while the oriole is behind. Fu Jun did not know that she had been closely monitored by Wang Yu since she entered Chang'an City.

  How could Wang Yu, who has read the original Tang Dynasty novel, forget Fu Junru, the introductory character of the Tang Dynasty? Although Fu Junru died early, her role was enormous. Without her recognizing Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling as her adopted sons, the two dragons might have been small-time hooligans for their entire lives.

  Just for this, Wang Yu decided that Fu Junzhuo was not to be kept. What a pity, such a beauty. Wang Yu sighed in his heart. You were originally a good person, why did you become a thief.

  "Your Highness, I'll accompany you. The treasury is bound to be filled with traps and we don't have a complete internal map. I really can't bear the thought of you going alone."

  Wang Yu nodded after a moment of contemplation, "Alright then."

  Originally, Wang Yu was going alone. The "Liu Huang Treasure" was a must-get for Wang Yu, and it had a great impact on his future plans. The fewer people who knew about this, the better. However, when it came to Qihua Old Ancestor, Wang Yu trusted him absolutely. If he were to say who the two people he trusted most now were, they would definitely not be Lianlian and Zhu Yuxian, with whom he had already been intimate, but rather Qihua Old Ancestor and Danmei. This was because Qihua Old Ancestor and Danmei no longer had any relatives in this world, and their entire hearts were devoted to Wang Yu. Whether it was love or loyalty, they were absolutely harmless to Wang Yu.

  Moreover, as the old master of the sunflower said, the treasure house must be full of mechanisms, and Wang Yu didn't have the opportunity to meet Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, so he had to specially invite the builder of the treasure house, Lu Miaozi, as his teacher. Although Wang Yu also has some remaining diagrams, it's clear that relying on these diagrams is not enough. In this situation, they can only force their way through. However, with Wang Yu's current power at the 17th level of the Tianmo Great Law, it's really uncertain whether he can pass through the mechanisms set by Lu Miaozi.

  But Huaihua Old Ancestor was different. After the completion of "Huaihua Treasure", Huaihua Old Ancestor's actual strength was not inferior to that of any great master in the world. What gave Wang Yu even more confidence was Huaihua Old Ancestor's speed. The power of other martial arts in "Huaihua Treasure" might be debatable, but his movement skills were absolutely top-notch in the world. This was what Wang Yu firmly believed. When facing unknown mechanisms inside the treasure trove, it would indeed be better to have Huaihua Old Ancestor by his side to protect him.

  "Wait, old ancestor, I'll change my clothes and we can set off immediately." Wang Yu took off the prince's attire and changed into a night-traveling outfit. When he was ready, he found that Old Ancestor Huaihua had also changed his clothes. The refined and reserved Old Ancestor Huaihua stood aside with his hands behind his back, looking just like an ordinary house slave at first glance.

  "Your Highness, follow me." Seeing Wang Yu was ready, Kui Hua Lao Zu led the way forward.

  Three steps and two steps, Wang Yu and Kui Hua Lao Zu passed through a small door and left the imperial palace. For Wang Yu, although he hadn't placed his confidants in the court for several years, he was still extremely concerned about the internal affairs of the imperial palace. No matter what, Wang Yu had to be the first to know about any changes in the new dynasty's palace. Not to mention the eunuch army that Wang Yu had secretly established. Things like sneaking out of the palace at night couldn't be done through the main gate. So now was the time to use hidden power.

  Out of the palace gate, Huaihua Laozu led the way. Both Wang Yu and Huaihua Laozu used their lightness skills to avoid the patrolling officials and headed towards Fu Junru's hiding place. It was clear that Huaihua Laozu had not exerted himself fully. Although Wang Yu had already gone all out, using his maximum speed, Huaihua Laozu remained calm and unruffled, always staying one step ahead of Wang Yu.

  The Kuihua body technique is indeed extraordinary. In terms of lightness, the "Tianmo Strategy" cannot compare to the "Kuihua Treasure Classic". Perhaps only the "Evil King" Shi Zixuan's self-created "Fantasy Body Technique" can rival it. Thinking about this, Wang Yu developed a desire for top-level lightness techniques. Some lightness techniques are paired with martial arts and cannot be practiced casually. For example, Kuihua body technique and Fantasy body technique. However, some lightness techniques do not have this restriction and can be used freely. For example, Lingbo Micro-Step. Wang Yu thought of the Lingbo Micro-Step. The Lingbo Micro-Step is based on the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching and does not require internal energy or mental techniques. Wang Yu's current Tianmo Great Technique has already reached the peak of the 17th level, so it's clear that he cannot change techniques and start over. Therefore, the Lingbo Micro-Step is the best choice.

  However, although he knew the location of Lingbo Weibu, Wang Yu currently had no time to retrieve it. With Wang Mang in a precarious situation and Li Tang and Ming Jiao joining forces to plot against Chang'an, the situation was on the verge of erupting. For now, Wang Yu had neither the time nor the opportunity to retrieve Lingbo Weibu. It would have to wait. After all, the lightness skill recorded in "Tianmo Ce" was no ordinary feat. He could only make do with it for now.

  About an incense stick of time later, Old Ancestor Sunflower led Wang Yu to a ordinary yard.

  "Your Highness, we've arrived." Huaihua Laozu and Wang Yuli stood in the shade, and immediately a thin figure came forward to kneel and pay respects: "Greetings, Your Highness, greetings, Old Ancestor."

  The voice was sharp and fine, it was Wang Yu's intention to let the old eunuch Huaihua pass on the "Bixie Sword Spectrum" to a young eunuch.