The Wushan Fisherwoman raised the genealogy in her hand and said in the same manner as Wang Cheng had just done: ''This is the genealogy of my Wang family. My family originated from the Hongnong Wang family. During the Western Jin Dynasty, my ancestor Wang Jun pacified Eastern Wu with his unrivalled navy, and his son Wang Ru inherited the title of Xiangyang County Candidate and settled in Xiangyang for nine generations. In the eighth generation, he had two sons, Wang Duo (the eldest son) and Wang Zheng (the second son). I am none other than Wang Zheng's the heir apparent , and Wang Duo is my uncle."

She was a female voice, and it was crisp and clear, making it even more pleasing to the ear. However, because it was imitated, there was a bit more banter, and Li Jing almost laughed out loud. However, the Wushan Fisherwoman was able to repeat word for word what Wang Cheng had just said, and based on this memory alone, it was also amazing.

Wang Cheng leaned on the umbrella and rose, his eyes seemed to spit out fire: "You ...... you blaspheme my ancestors, how dare you forge ......"

The Wushan Fisherwoman sneered, "You took this genealogy and claimed to be a member of the Wang family; now that I have taken this genealogy, why can't I be a member of the Wang family? So you call yourself 'Wang Cheng', and of course I'll be called 'Wang Shi'."

Wang Cheng almost roared, "That's something you robbed ......"

The Wushan Fisherwoman said, "I can rob you, won't you rob someone else? Or not rob, but steal."

Wang Cheng couldn't even answer, and was so angry that his fingers trembled: "Who are you? Why don't you dare to show your true colours?"

The Wushan fisherwoman sneered back, "And who are you? Why are you pretending to be a member of the Wang family?"

Wang Cheng was suddenly stunned. He lifted his black umbrella and clipped it to his armpit, as if he wanted to leave.

Right here, Li Jing heard a "bang" sound. Countless tiny objects flew out of the umbrella, raining down on the Wushan fisherwoman.

It turns out that this black umbrella hidden mechanism, shooting out fine as cattle hair steel needles, whoever is strong martial arts, can not be evaded in a moment.

However, the Wushan fisherwoman was standing there. In that instant,she raised her right hand, and the table in front of her stood up upside down, with hundreds of steel needles nailed to it.

Wang Cheng shot out steel needles and swung his umbrella to strike. Gu Musheng swung his soft sword diagonally, and the two of them fought together in the hall.

Gu Musheng's martial arts, Li Jing in the Temple of the Mountain God has seen, instantly that is able to killed the Sui army officers and soldiers dozens of people, the enemy did not even have room to fight back, is really one of the few experts in the world. However, Wang Cheng waved his black umbrella and poked and prodded, forcing Gu Musheng to retreat. The snake-like soft sword was covered in black shadows, and could not exert any power at all.

Wushan Fisherwoman stood still and watched for a long time, then suddenly voiced, "Hit his left rib!" Gu Musheng's sword was like a swimming dragon, hitting Wang Cheng's left rib. Wang Cheng indeed footsteps sway, avoiding away, body like a spirit ape, actually rushed towards the roof beams, left hand grabbed the beams, hanging in mid-air.

Gu Musheng let out a soft shout, body and sword united, upward straight stab. Wang Cheng's right hand shook, black umbrella open, Gu Musheng software stabbed on the large umbrella like a sail bulging, but was bounced back, then he landed, taking three steps back before stabilizing he body. This in this instant, Wushan fisherwoman finger movement, Wang Cheng a miserable scream, fell down, threw the black umbrella, covering the left rib, face suddenly white.

Gu Musheng put away his sword and put it into his waist, looking very forlorn. Perhaps he hadn't met such an expert since he started his career with the Wushan Fisherwoman.

Wang Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "It is said that the Wushan Fishing Woman is very conceited, but today's sight is nothing more than that." The implication was that the Wushan Fisherwoman saw that Gu Musheng was undefeated and even aided in the sneak attack.

The Wushan Fisherwoman laughed coldly, ''You directly said that I just sneak attacked, why do you have to make a show of it? Not only did I sneak attack you today, I also attacked you last night, and it was the same point on your left rib. A person who can be hit by me twice in a row and not die,I'm afraid that only Kongdong sect 'Iron Armed God Ape' Hua Qingfeng's Copper Skin and Iron Bone Kung Fu."

Li Jing then knew, last night the eavesdropping person is him, no wonder even the witch mountain fisherwoman earlier are unaware.

"Wang Cheng" finally couldn't stand it any longer and spewed out a mouthful of blood, gritting his teeth and saying, "If my master was alive,how could you possibly be his match?"

Wushan Fisherwoman said, "Zixiao old Taoist has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, but you have become an eagle and dog of the powerful. I respect Zixiao old Taoist, so I leave you alive, if you are lost and don't know how to return, even if you have a copper skin and iron bones, it's hard to escape death!"

Li Jing had heard his uncle talk about the world's high people, this Zixiao old Taoist jedi walk as flat as the ground, knives and spears are invulnerable, it seems this imposter Wang Cheng has inherited Hua Qingfeng the mantle, no wonder Gu Musheng is not his match. as a master, even disguised as a descendant of Wang Jun, What's the reason behind it?

Suddenly, a voice said, "Mr Hua is not Eagle dogs of the powerful, but he is working for the imperial court. The woman warrior divine power is world-class, but it is hard for mortals to escape death in the end, so why humiliate a nobleman and make more enemies?" Li Jing followed the sound and looked over, somebody slowly walked in from outside the hall. It was none other than Gao Sheng Dao.

Gao Sheng Dao left and returned, which didn't surprise Li Jing. However, following him were around twenty people—precisely the monks from the monastery and hired strongmen. These individuals, as if nothing had happened, had been performing rituals for a whole day and night, seemingly waiting for this moment."

A Yue saw these people suddenly turn fierce and menacing, which frightened her so much that she cried out with a 'Wow'.

The Wushan Fisherwoman hugged A Yue and gently stroked her hair. Only when A Yue stopped crying did she coldly say, "Envoy Gao is not going to Chien-k'ang?"

Gao Sheng Dao bowed and said, 'Replying to the lady knight, it is indeed necessary to go to Chien-k'ang . However, it will not be too late to go after obtaining the 'Wang Family shipbuilding atlas.

The fisherwoman from Wushan exclaimed in surprise, 'Could it be that Mr Gao intends to present this ship register to the Emperor of the Chen State a gift upon their first meeting?

Gao Sheng Dao shook his head and said, 'The manner of meeting can sometimes be a sincere face-to-face encounter, and at other times, it can be through armed confrontation. The Chen State is in decline, and the people are suffering; the Sui State has pacified the North and will unify the whole world in just a few years.'Only, pseudo-Chen by virtue of the Yangtze danger, the advantage of boat division, resistance, non-marine division can not be conquered. All of us in the Sui dynasty, we should be loyal to the court, and work together to fight against the Chen bandits.

The urgent task at hand is to build a large fleet of ships, sail down the river, march straight to Jiankang, and capture Chen Shubao alive. This kind of meeting, I'm afraid, might be better.

The fisherwoman from Wushan nodded and said, "I think I understand now - you've been indiscriminately killing and scheming so that you can find the shipbuilding blueprint and ultimately destroy the Chen State."

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Gao Sheng Dao said with a smile, 'Although the heroine lives in seclusion in the Wu Gorge, how can the affairs of the world escape her discerning eye? Indeed, when it comes to building boats, the best timber comes from Mount Wu. The varieties like cedar, pine, cypress, teak, redwood, camphor, and phoebe, each have their uses – some are resistant to decay, others serve as oars or masts, and some are used for beams and rafters.

Although wood is not scarce, the art of shipbuilding is extremely particular, and only the Wang family's secret manual is considered the best in the world. Mr Xie, the boat owner, is originally from Mayi in the north and a subject of the Great Sui State. I implore the boat owner to present the 'Wang Family Ship Manual'. I will then submit a report to the emperor, asking for recognition of the boat owner's contribution." After saying this, he clasped his fists in salute and bowed in the direction of Ch'ang-an from afar.Although timber is not scarce, the method of shipbuilding is extremely delicate, and only Wang's secret book is the best in the world. Boat Owner Xie is the north Ma Yi people, belongs to the Sui people, but also please shipowner offer 'Wang's boat genealogy', I will certainly when the report to the current emperor, for the shipowner to ask for credit." Saying this, he clasped his fists to the north and saluted Ch'ang-an from afar.

The silent Xie Kangtu said: 'Mr Gao has been single-mindedly seeking the shipbuilding atlas, even going so far as to order the killing of thirty-three people from the Jiangzhou shipyard. I am grateful that Mr Gao spared this humble citizen half a life.However, with Mr Gao's shrewdness and his informants spread all over the world,don't you know that it's impossible for the Jiangzhou Boat Company to hide the 'Wang Family shipbuilding atlas'?"

Gao Sheng Dao seemed surprised: 'Mr Xie. The eighteen people of Jiangzhou Boat Company refused to hand over the shipbuilding atlas and resisted stubbornly, so we had no choice but to take action, resulting in their accidental deaths.'"Moreover, our people have already performed rituals for the souls of the deceased from the boat company and have properly buried them. I will also arrange for a full amount of compensation to be delivered to the families of the deceased as consolation. I hope Mr Xie can understand."

Accidental killing?' Xie Kangtu gave a wry smile, 'Mr Gao sure has a way with words!'"to get your hands on the so-called shipbuilding atlas, you killed all my boat company brothers, rummaged through cabinets, sneaked into secret chambers, and ended up with nothing. Forced to pretend to be robbed, you tried to deceive me in vain, predicting that I would surely bury my colleagues. You planned for these monks and strong men to come to manage the aftermath. Then you had Mr. Hua sneak in late at night to eavesdrop on my conversation with the woman warrior, forged the Wang family records to deceive me, In the end, one can only reveal their true intentions when at a dead end... Such a series of schemes, Mr Gao has really put in a lot of effort!

Gao Sheng Dao spoke solemnly: 'Mr Xie, your thoughts are sharp and your insight extraordinary, what you described is mostly correct, there's just a slight error--This Wang family genealogy is definitely not a forgery. Mr. Hua and I have indeed visited the Wang family in Xiangyang. It's only because Wang Cheng is obstinate and old-fashioned, and the matter is of great importance, that we had to ensure he remains silent forever.

Upon hearing this, Li Jing felt a sudden chill in his heart. Gao Sheng Dao, seemingly a scholarly man, employs such ruthless and cunning methods that it's truly horrifying.

Xie Kangtu sighed: ' Mr Gao,what a skillful maneuver! However, Jiangzhou is under the jurisdiction of the Chen State. Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble with the local government and military forces by acting recklessly in a foreign land?

Gao Sheng Dao laughed heartily: 'Mr Xie, you are well-versed in commerce, but political and military affairs are quite different. With the rise of the Great Sui State, all regions have submitted, and men of insight are eagerly aligning themselves with it.

Although the Turks are strong, they have declared themselves vassals in their petitions; although the state of Liang still exists, it is resolutely aligned with us; even though the pretender Chen occupies the regions south of the Yangtze River and the Lingnan area, in strategically important places like Jiangzhou, Don't the key officials understand the driving force of the general trend?

It was then that Li Jing realized that this Mr Gao was confident and unafraid, having long held the winning cards and calculated every move to perfection.

The Wushan fisherwoman, tired of his grandiose boasting, said coldly, 'Mr Gao, spare me the nonsense. Since you've brought so many people, get on with it already.

Gao Sheng Dao bowed again and said, "The lady warrior is a benefactor of my Gao family. Although you has injured Mr. Hua, I shall not pursue the matter, especially since you are completely unrelated to this incident. However, I am under orders and had no choice but to disturb you. I ask for your forgiveness."

Xie Kangtu said: 'Mr Gao, do you mean to say that this broken body of mine and the lives of the other fifteen brothers has it got nothing to do with you?"

Gao Sheng Dao said proudly: 'Gao has always been daring and responsible. Does Mr Xie have any evidence about other shipping brothers being killed?'

Xie Kangtu said: 'I had arranged to meet with fifteen of my shipping brothers at the Congyang Inn when suddenly a troop of government soldiers arrived. The leading general, named Yang She, without asking any questions, killed my fifteen brothers and even chopped off both of my legs. If not for Mr Gao orders, how could they have been so ruthless?'

The Wushan Fisherwoman said: 'Yang She claimed he was on a secret mission and accidentally offended me when we encountered each other at the Mountain God Temple. I also acted impulsively and ended up killing them all.

A flash of surprise crossed Gao Sheng Dao face, and then he said: Since it's the work of the Sui State official army, it's acceptable to blame it on me. Mr Xie,As things have come to this point, further talk is futile. Please hand over the shipbuilding atlas. Otherwise, except for the female knight, no one else will leave here alive today.

Xie Kangtu turned his head to glance at the Wushan Fisherwoman Girl and Li Jing, then sighed and said: Since Mr Gao has come targeting me, I would ask the female knight to please take the young brother and leave.

At this moment, Li Jing was feeling apprehensive. Judging by the situation, even if the Wushan Fisherwoman intervened, Alone Star, A Yue, and Xie Kangtu could easily become hostages. Their safety and danger at this moment entirely depended on the Wushan Fisherwoman.

The Wushan Fisherwoman said, ' Mr Gao speaks sensibly. My encounter with Mr Xie was merely a chance meeting; we are neither kin nor acquaintances, and I hold no interest in his shipbuilding atlas. Mu Sheng, let us go.' Having said this, she slung her qin bag over her shoulder, took hold of Alone Star, with one hand and A Yue with the other, and gave Li Jing a look, signaling him to follow quickly and leave.

Li Jing hesitated somewhat. Leaving the injured Xie Kangtu behind was not an option for him, even if Mr Xie had been unharmed, they should have stuck together. The Wushan fisherwoman didn't wait for him; she took a few steps leading the two children, but a call of 'Wait' from Gao Sheng Dao halted the group's footsteps.

“Mr Gao, are you stopping me again?" the Wushan fisherwoman shot a cold glance over. However, Gao Sheng Dao pretended not to see it. He spoke loudly, "It's only because woman warrior has shown kindness to my Gao family that I am letting you and your servant go; the rest must stay behind.

The Wushan fisherwoman said, 'Master Gao, don't speak so loudly; you're frightening the children. These two are orphans whom I picked up on the road. Surely they have nothing to do with the shipbuilding atlas?'

It's not two children, but three," Gao Sheng Dao said without a hint of backing down. "They are not orphans, nor were they picked up by the heroine, therefore, they must stay!

The Wushan fisherwoman suddenly stopped talking. She had intended to first capture Gao Sheng Dao as a hostage, but Gao Sheng Dao was already be prepared. Three monks stood by his side, forming a semi-circle around him. Meanwhile, she was holding two children in her hands. If she couldn't succeed in one strike, she herself could easily advance or retreat, but the two children would inevitably get hurt.

The scene suddenly fell into dead silence, the breathing of the people in the hall clearly audible.

A Yue's little face was scared pale, but she also dared not make a sound. Under this immense pressure, Li Jing found it somewhat difficult to breathe, his hands already clutching the hilt of the knife on his leg. As soon as the fight began, he was ready to break through with all his might to protect Alone Star. However, he was acutely aware that if Gao Sheng Dao did not fear the supernatural abilities of the Wushan fisherwoman and her servant, he would have already made his move. His own modest skills would not withstand a single blow.

Xie Kangtu sighed deeply: 'The woman warrior need not trouble herself anymore. Mr Gao is after the shipbuilding atlas, and I shall give it to him.' Gao Sheng Dao smiled broadly: 'Mr Xie is a wise man. In fact, had you handed over the shipbuilding atlas earlier, we would not have needed to waste so many words.' The atmosphere immediately relaxed. Xie Kangtu said: 'There's only one condition for Mr Gao to get this shipbuilding atlas: let everyone else, except for me, leave. Otherwise, even if you kill me, I will not divulge it.

Gao Sheng Dao was deep in thought. His journey southward, focused on obtaining the shipbuilding atlas, was originally the most important matter. However, he seemed also unwilling to let go of the three children.

While he was hesitating, Xie Kangtu spoke solemnly: 'Though I am but an insignificant merchant, I have always kept my word. If Mr Gao does not agree, I will bite my tongue and commit suicide!

Finally, Gao Shan Dao made up his mind: 'Alright! I trust Mr Xie.' The Wushan Fisherwoman, taking A Yue with her, gestured to Gu Musheng to pick up Alone Star and walk outside. Li Jing closely followed Gu Musheng out of the hall and into the courtyard.

The large door, painted in vermilion, remained tightly shut. Gu Musheng quickened his steps to open the door for his master. As the door was pushed open, a blast of cold air rushed in. Gu Musheng's body immediately stiffened.

In the cold wind, three rows of soldiers clad in bright armor stood, each with arrows nocked and swords drawn. A general mounted on a tall horse, his piercing cold gaze shooting straight over. Li Jing recognized this man. It was Xiao Mohe, the Grand General of the Chariots and Cavalry of the Chen State.