The Great Tang martial arts world was also a place where heroes emerged in great numbers, and winds and clouds gathered.
In the pugilistic world, there were mysterious organizations like The Vigilantes, the Netherworld Cult, and the Phantom Sound Pavilion, and in the north, the King of Bei Liang, Xu Xiao, held sway.
Numerous forces were rising and falling like the wind and clouds.
The Demon Sect to which my wife belongs is fully known as the Great Luo Heavenly Demon Sect.
Unlike the two factions and six paths of the Great Sui Dynasty's Demonic Gate, those people never called themselves demons, but rather the Sacred Gate.
However, the disciples of the Great Luo Heavenly Demon Sect openly accepted the word 'demon'.
The reason was the different doctrines of the Great Luo Heavenly Demon Sect..
They believed that the so-called Demonic Path was merely different from traditional Daoist methods, an alternative way of dealing with things and seeking the Great Dao.
Daoists emphasized following nature, while Buddhists emphasized transcending reincarnation.
The philosophy of the Demonic Path, however, was to be unconstrained by worldly ethics and reincarnation, a free-spirited method of seeking the Great Dao.
But ultimately, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and the Demonic Path all lead to the same destination, pursuing the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
As the saying goes:
The Great Dao is only me, regardless of Dao or Buddha, with one heart as the foundation, free and by my own will.
Heaven is vast, Earth is boundless, with my own insignificance, I obtain the natural law.
Seek and explore, practice it in reality, benefit from it, discard what is harmful.
Contend without contending, gain without gaining, ask my name, I am called a Demon.
The philosophy of the Great Luo Heavenly Demon Sect was truly novel.
However, although the Demon Sect's philosophy was good, it was not accepted by the righteous path.
They even considered their doctrines to be heresies and evil cults!
Led by the Great Tang Shaolin Temple, they frequently called upon the righteous path of the martial arts world to launch punitive expeditions against the Demon Sect.
Especially Jue Sheng, the next abbot of the Great Tang Shaolin Temple, and Luo Xuan, the Great Tang Divine Doctor, harbored an intense hatred for the Demon Sect and wished to eliminate it quickly!
The current situation of the Great Luo Heavenly Demon Sect was not good; although it was much stronger than in the original novel and had not been wiped out.
But under the frantic attacks of the righteous path, they could only passively defend and conceal their whereabouts.
The entire sect's sole hope was that Nie Meiniang could comprehend the "Great Luo Heavenly Demon Scripture" and, at the age of twenty-three, absorb the divine jade to advance to the Spirit Wandering Mysterious Realm.
By then, she could lead the entire Demon Sect to launch a counterattack against the righteous path!
Upon hearing this, Tang Bohu frowned slightly: "With madam's strength, she is still not a match for Jue Sheng and Luo Xuan?"
Nie Meiniang gave a bitter smile: "Jue Sheng is one thing, but Luo Xuan is not simple!"
"This person is a prodigy who has not appeared in the Great Tang for seventy years."
"He is not only skilled in medicine but also proficient in alchemy, and his intelligence and martial arts are extraordinary."
"Although Luo Xuan is a righteous person, he is a great master of Heretical Path martial arts, with a cultivation level of Shenyou Fifth Level."
"Looking at the Great Tang martial arts world, only a few people can surpass him."
"The righteous path is already vast in number, far outnumbering our Demon Sect by several times, and with a leading figure like Luo Xuan, they are truly difficult to deal with."
"Years ago, I was even injured by him."
Hmm?
A cold glint flashed in Tang Bohu's eyes!
That Luo Xuan once injured my wife?
It seems I need to make a trip to the Great Tang...
Upon hearing that his wife's sect was frequently targeted by righteous individuals from the Great Tang, Tang Bohu's heart was already filled with rage and murderous intent!
A bunch of bastards!
You are courting death!
"By the way, husband, I heard from Seventh Sister that you've recently developed an interest in martial arts?"
"Is husband perhaps thinking of abandoning literature for martial arts?"
Tang Bohu chuckled: "Not exactly, it's just that the principles contained within those martial arts texts are quite profound."
"Each text contains the lifelong wisdom, life insights, and ultimate truths of the universe from the person who created the cultivation method."
"These are things that are rarely seen in literary works."
"What I value are these principles within the books."
Nie Meiniang's eyes lit up: "Our Demon Sect has a rich collection of martial arts texts, numbering over a hundred."
"Since husband likes them, I (humble) will have someone copy a set tomorrow and send it to Suzhou."
Couldn't ask for more!
With these Demon Sect texts, I will be able to gain a large amount of experience points again.
Tang Bohu was overjoyed, he wrapped his arm around Nie Meiniang's waist and said gently: "Wife treats me so well, I don't know how to thank you."
Seeing her husband so happy, Nie Meiniang was also filled with joy.
In her eyes, nothing in the world was more important than her husband's happiness!
Leaning on her husband's chest, Nie Meiniang whispered softly: "I (humble) have long been husband's, everything I have is husband's, so why speak of thanks?"
"Like this, tomorrow morning I (humble) will write out the "Great Luo Heavenly Demon Scripture"."
Tang Bohu suddenly flipped over, chuckling: "Wife, I've thought of how to thank you.."
The next day, as dawn was just breaking, Yue Yao had already finished her cultivation.
She rose from the bed, took a vegetable basket, and quietly left the room to go to the market to buy groceries.
Third Sister's cooking skills were far inferior to hers.
Her husband's diet was naturally her sole responsibility.
Arriving at the market, the dignified Palace Master Yue Yao of Yihua Palace, just like an ordinary woman, stood in front of a vegetable stall, picking and choosing.
"Madam, these vegetables are all fresh, what are you still picking at?"
Fresh?
Several leaves were already yellow, alright?
What my husband eats must naturally be the best in the world!
Yue Yao glanced at the vegetable vendor, who was instantly startled!
This madam has such fierce eyes!
With just one glance, I felt as if I had fallen into the Nine Nether Hells, chilling to the bone!
Soon, Yue Yao selected a few green vegetables she was satisfied with, paid, and left the stall.
The vegetable vendor watched her retreating figure, as if petrified.
"Little Wang, what are you spacing out for?"
"Hmm? Why are you covered in cold sweat?"
"No, nothing..."
The vegetable vendor casually replied, picked up a towel to wipe his sweat, and secretly thought: "This madam is so terrifying..."
It took almost two quarters of an hour before Yue Yao returned with the vegetable basket.
Arriving in the kitchen, she tied on an apron, skillfully picked up a kitchen knife to cut vegetables, preparing a exquisite breakfast for her husband.
Whenever her husband tasted her carefully prepared delicious food and showed a satisfied smile, that was the happiest moment for Yue Yao.
As long as she could make her husband happy, any hardship was worth it!
Imagining that scene, a sweet smile involuntarily appeared on Yue Yao's lips.
When they rented this courtyard, all the facilities inside were complete.
In modern terms, it was a 'move-in ready' courtyard.
Yue Yao didn't have to worry about lacking anything in the kitchen.
Soon, she finished making breakfast and carried the tray towards her husband's room.
At this moment, Nie Meiniang had also just finished writing out the "Great Luo Heavenly Demon Scripture" and handed it to Tang Bohu.
Seeing Yue Yao enter, and the exquisite breakfast in her hand, Nie Meiniang smiled faintly: "It smells so good."
"Ah, it's only thanks to my husband that I can taste Sister's cooking."
Yue Yao smiled softly: "If younger sister likes it, you can come to my room for meals in the future."
"Hmm?"
"Husband, what are you holding?"
Tang Bohu walked over: "Meiniang just wrote out the Demon Sect martial art, 'Great Luo Heavenly Demon Scripture', for me."
Yue Yao was startled: "Why is husband suddenly interested in martial arts?"
Tang Bohu had no choice but to repeat what he had told Nie Meiniang last night.
"Since husband likes martial arts texts, then I (humble) will also write out 'Mingyu Skill' for you later."
Mentioning this, Yue Yao recalled the mysterious person who robbed Yihua Palace.
She snorted coldly: "Hmph, not long ago, I don't know where some madman came from, who actually broke into Yihua Palace while Lian Xing and I were away, stealing secret manuals and the spirit herb pills I prepared for husband."
"When I find that scoundrel, I will never let him off!"
Tang Bohu: "..."
"Let's eat, let's eat, no more talk of these vexing matters.."
After breakfast, the two sisters went shopping together.
Tang Bohu, meanwhile, stayed in the room to read.
This Great Luo Heavenly Demon Scripture was indeed no ordinary martial art; the numerous principles contained within it were things Tang Bohu had never heard or seen before.
It truly broadened his horizons and deepened his understanding.
After a period of reading, the system prompt sounded.
【Ding, congratulations to host for obtaining 168,553 experience points.】
That's quite a lot!
Tang Bohu was in a good mood, he opened the list and took a look; accumulated over many days, his experience points had already reached 1,366,658!
With so many experience points, it was enough for him to break through Mingyu Skill to the eighth level.
The method of Mingyu Skill was very special; upon reaching the eighth level, one could directly achieve a Shenyou Realm Third Level cultivation.
If he reached the ninth level, he could directly advance to Shenyou Fifth Level!
And thereafter, with daily diligence and arduous practice, he could reach a maximum of Spirit Wandering Seventh Level.
Tang Bohu was currently at Shenyou Realm Third Level, so he just needed to accumulate a bit more to break through in one go.
Thud.
Just then, a dull thud suddenly came from outside the door.
Tang Bohu frowned slightly, put away the secret manual, pushed open the door, and came into the courtyard.
In a corner of the garden, a white-robed monk was lying there.
And he had seen this monk before.
It was the same 'Sixth Brother' who, that day on Bo Chi Mountain, carried a wooden stick, knocked people on the back of the head everywhere, and even knocked out Kumārajīva!
At this time, the person was covered in blood, and his perfectly white monastic robe was mostly stained red.
His face was pale, blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating severe injuries.
Tang Bohu had always disliked monks, but this monk, like Ji Gong, he found very interesting.
However, he didn't intend to invite trouble.
Given the monk's condition, he clearly had significant problems, so it would be better to throw him outside.
Just as he was about to throw him out, a knock on the door sounded.
Tang Bohu frowned, walked forward, and pushed open the main door.
Outside the door, more than a dozen monks stood.
The one leading them had also appeared on Bo Chi Mountain, and his cultivation was not low.
"amitabha, benefactor, have you seen a white-robed monk?"
Tang Bohu was hesitating whether to tell them directly when another monk spoke in an unfriendly tone: "Hey, my Senior Brother is asking a question, why don't you answer?"
"Haven't seen him!"
Bang!
With a dull thud, the main door was closed by Tang Bohu.
He had originally intended not to bother with such idle matters... But since you are so rude, I will save this monk!
With this thought, Tang Bohu stood up and went to the white-robed monk, brought him inside, and bandaged his wounds.
Just as he finished bandaging, the monk slowly regained consciousness.
"Where is this?"
Tang Bohu: "This is my temporary residence."
"Then who are you?"
"I am Tang Bohu."
"Tang Bohu... the chief of the Four Talents of Suzhou?"
The monk climbed out of bed, his expression filled with surprise.