A sense of respect rose in her heart.
Nangong Pu She, for Fahai’s sake, bravely trespassed into Wudang Mountain and confronted the Celestial Realm expert, Zhang Sanfeng!
It was precisely because of this that Fahai traveled a thousand miles to aid her, staining the Jianghu with blood.
The feelings between them were perhaps genuine and profound.
As a woman, witnessing Fahai’s unwavering determination to protect Nangong Pu She, her emotions were naturally stirred.
Even as the Saintess of Cihang Jingzhai, she couldn't suppress the feminine tenderness deep within her heart.
She felt a certain envy towards Nangong Pu She.
After all, Nangong had a man willing to sacrifice everything for her.
Unfortunately, Fahai was a monk.
And Nangong Pu She was recognized by the world as an unparalleled beauty.
A beauty paired with a monk, after all, was difficult to reconcile with worldly views.
Prejudice, like a mountain, stood between them, an insurmountable obstacle.
Furthermore, Fahai had many enemies.
Wudang, Great Ming…
These forces, whether they were giants in the Jianghu or powerful figures in the imperial court, were not to be trifled with.
In the future, Fahai would likely have to struggle to survive in the cracks.
Thinking of this, the atmosphere became slightly heavy, and she gently shook her head, taking out a ranking list.
“You are quite famous now.”
Fahai took the list and unfolded it to look.
First on the Earth Ranking?
Fifth on the heavenly pride ranking?
His expression was calm, showing no hint of joy.
Shi Feixuan was slightly startled at his reaction; his state of mind was so tranquil?
“Tianji Tower still underestimated me.”
Shi Feixuan: ???
This is still an underestimation?
In just a short time, he had risen to fifth on the heavenly pride ranking and first on the Earth Ranking!
This was a height countless people in the Jianghu only dreamed of reaching!
Fahai was still not satisfied?
“Don’t you understand how astonishing your current ranking is?”
Fahai shook his head and stroked his chin.
“Only fifth place, what else could it be but an underestimation?”
“In my opinion, he should be ranked first.”
Shi Feixuan gave him a helpless look.
He was truly arrogant to the extreme.
On the heavenly pride ranking, which one wasn't a Genius renowned in their region and rarely seen in the world?
Fahai, just starting out, being able to firmly hold the fifth spot was already a Prodigy among Prodigies.
Yet he still thought it wasn't high enough.
“Do you truly not understand what fifth place means?”
“That's how many eyes are on you, how many forces are paying attention to you!”
“The entire Jianghu, who knows how many people are watching your every move.”
After hearing this, Fahai's expression remained unchanged, looking completely unconcerned.
He had many enemies, each with extraordinary strength.
But compared to Nangong's opponents, they seemed insignificant.
Which of the enemies Nangong faced wasn't a top expert in the world?
He was still far from reaching that level.
Fahai curled his lips.
“This is nothing at all; there’s still a huge gap.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Fahai stepped out and left.
Shi Feixuan watched his retreating figure, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
“Where are you going?”
Currently, Fahai was regarded as a rat crossing the street by people in the Jianghu; as soon as he appeared on the street, he would be besieged.
In this situation, it would logically be wise to hide in the inn.
Why was he still going out?
“To deliver a message to Wudang.”
Fahai's steps didn't falter as he calmly replied.
The matter of the golden alms bowl had not yet been resolved, and Nangong was injured because of Wudang.
As for himself, there was also unfinished Karma between him and Wudang; it was time to settle it.
“Hmm?!”
Shi Feixuan was first stunned, then her eyes suddenly widened, her gaze fixed on Fahai's retreating figure.
A sense of unease immediately rose in her heart.
He… was he going to Wudang himself to deliver the message?
She immediately chased after him.
No, she had to keep an eye on him, to prevent him from doing anything reckless in a fit of impulse.
Fahai went downstairs and came to the inn's counter.
“Shopkeeper.”
The Shopkeeper quickly looked up, his face full of smiles.
This was a distinguished guest staying in the best room; he had to be served well.
“Customer, what can I do for you?”
“How long does it take to get to Wudang Mountain?”
The Shopkeeper thought for a moment and replied, “If you ride a fast horse day and night, it will take about half a month.”
Half a month wasn't too long.
Fahai nodded slightly, “Help me send a letter.”
“Ah?”
The Shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, a troubled expression on his face.
“Customer, this… well…”
Seeing this, Fahai directly dropped a silver ingot.
The Shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and he quickly put away the silver, looking at Fahai with a beaming smile.
“Customer, rest assured, we happen to have two excellent horses here.”
“They are said to be of Ferghana bloodline; they run incredibly fast, and even the longest journey is just a few whips away…”
Before he could finish speaking, Fahai interrupted:
“Help me deliver a message to Wudang.”
“Just say that in a month, I, Fahai, will personally come to settle old scores, and tell them to prepare.”
“Alright… Wait a minute?”
The Shopkeeper agreed, then suddenly reacted, looking at Fahai with a shocked expression.
He was instantly dumbfounded.
“Customer, are you saying…”
He swallowed, and with difficulty, said, “You are Fahai?”
“You are going to Wudang Mountain in a month to settle grudges?”
Fahai smiled calmly, nodded, and said, “That’s right.”
After speaking, he turned and left.
Leaving the Shopkeeper standing rooted to the spot, looking at his retreating figure, his legs trembling.
His lips quivered for a long time before he finally blurted out a sentence—
“Heavens!”
That monk was actually Fahai, the Devil Head widely rumored in the Jianghu for his ruthless methods!
The Shopkeeper looked down in astonishment at the secret letter in his hand, then looked up at Fahai's distant figure, and a chill immediately ran down his spine.
Silver was tempting, but one had to be alive to spend it.
But this was something Fahai personally entrusted him with, and he dared not refuse.
Who was Fahai?
He was a ruthless man who had killed the five Sect Leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect as if slaughtering dogs!
Let alone being a small inn waiter, even if he were ten times bolder, he wouldn't dare to say half a 'no' word.
He could only bite the bullet and go to Wudang Mountain to deliver this letter.
But at least it was Wudang, a prestigious orthodox sect; they wouldn't make things difficult for a small person like him, would they?
The Shopkeeper, full of complaints, untied the horse's reins and slowly left the inn.
Shi Feixuan had been observing from a distance with a cold eye, and seeing this, her brows furrowed, her heart filled with anxiety.
“Fahai, do you really want to do this?”
“Do you know how strong Wudang Mountain is?”
“Shaolin and Wudang are the two pillars of the Martial Forest.”
“Zhang Sanfeng, that is a Celestial Realm existence!”
“Daoist Chongxu and the other Elders are all unfathomably powerful.”
“And there are the Wudang Seven Heroes, renowned throughout the four seas!”
“Going to Wudang Mountain now is tantamount to seeking death!”
“Nangong Pu She, as a Great Grandmaster, was still no match for Zhang Sanfeng, let alone you, who are only a Grandmaster?”
Fahai, however, remained calm and slowly said, “I know everything you've said, but without risking my life, I cannot achieve great things.”
Soon after, Fahai announced that in one month, he would personally ascend Wudang Mountain to settle past grievances.
This news quickly spread throughout the world, and the Jianghu was once again in turmoil.
Everyone who heard of this was shocked into silence!
“Is Fahai crazy?”
“How dare he challenge Zhang Sanfeng?”
“He is only at the Grandmaster Realm!”
“Zhang Sanfeng is a Celestial Realm expert, a rare existence in the world!”
“That's right, he is formidable; fifth on the heavenly pride ranking is indeed astonishing.”
“But Nangong Pu She is ranked even higher, first, and a Great Grandmaster, yet she still lost to Zhang Sanfeng.”
“A Grandmaster, wanting to shake Wudang Mountain?”
“This is too arrogant!”