Chapter 19: Thirteenth on the Innate Ranking – Young Master Wuque!
The man in white put away his folding fan and leaped down from the teahouse.
He landed lightly, almost without making any sound.
This demonstrated his extraordinary lightness skill.
The two maidservants also jumped down together.
However, when they landed, they squatted slightly, indicating that their lightness skill was not as good as their young master’s.
They blocked Yang Huan’s path, causing him to stop.
The man in white courteously greeted Yang Huan with a cupped fist and then spoke, “This young master is Hua Wuque from the Moving Flower Pavilion.”
“May I ask where this young lady has offended the young master? Why does the young master treat her this way?”
Upon learning that the other party was Hua Wuque, the young master of the Moving Flower Pavilion, Yang Huan frowned slightly.
He couldn’t see the other party’s cultivation level.
But he could be certain that Hua Wuque’s martial arts were definitely at the Innate Realm!
Hua Wuque was only eighteen years old this year, but he was already a master at the Innate Realm, which showed his exceptional talent!
Such talent was truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.
As the name suggests, he truly lived up to his name – Wuque (meaning flawless)!
Regardless of appearance, temperament, demeanor, martial arts, knowledge, character, breadth of mind, wisdom, deep affection, and so on, he was perfect and unmatched. He truly lived up to the name ‘Wuque’.
“Moving Flower Pavilion’s Young Master Hua Wuque… indeed lives up to his name!”
“Yes, he is truly a remarkable man.”
“Hehe, this is going to be interesting.”
“I heard that the Moving Flower Pavilion hates those who bully women the most, and their people will never turn a blind eye to such matters.”
“Hua Wuque is not only handsome but also an unparalleled martial artist. He reached the Innate Realm when he was only sixteen years old. It has been two years since then, and his martial arts have probably reached a higher level!”
“On the Innate Ranking of the Celestial Machination Tower, Young Master Hua Wuque is ranked thirteenth.”
“Only thirteenth? What kind of monsters are in the top ten then?”
The people around heard that it was Hua Wuque and immediately gathered around, creating a lively scene.
Their discussions naturally reached Yang Huan’s ears.
The Celestial Machination Tower? Innate Ranking? What the hell is this?
But one thing was for sure, that list should have some reference value.
Yue Buqun definitely didn’t have the qualifications to be on the list.
But this Young Master Hua Wuque was well-known on the list, ranked thirteenth. This showed how high his martial arts were!
Yang Huan was merely at the Advanced Stage of the Acquired Realm and hadn’t even reached the Innate Realm, while the other party had already entered the Innate Realm two years ago.
If they were to fight, Yang Huan would probably not be a match for Hua Wuque.
So Yang Huan’s first thought was to avoid conflicts with Hua Wuque.
He immediately said, “That wench is my wife, and she cheated on me behind my back. Is there a problem if I punish her? Does your Moving Flower Pavilion have to interfere in such matters?”
“Young Master Hua, don’t listen to his nonsense. I don’t know him at all; he kidnapped me!” Huang Rong immediately defended herself.
As for the Innate Ranking, she was quite familiar with it.
The lists produced by the Celestial Machination Tower were highly reputable.
Although she wasn’t from the Ming Dynasty, during her time there, she had heard a lot about the martial world of the Ming Dynasty.
This Young Master Hua was famous throughout the world, and she naturally knew about him.
She believed that Yang Huan was definitely not Hua Wuque’s match.
So when she saw Hua Wuque, it was like catching a lifeline.
“You shameless woman!”
Yang Huan pointed at Huang Rong and cursed.
Huang Rong retorted, “You despicable scoundrel, you’re afraid when you see Young Master Hua, a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong!”
“You shameless woman, not only did you not abide by your duties as a wife, but now you also want to harm your husband. You’re simply a poisonous woman!”
Yang Huan insisted that Huang Rong was his wife and accused her of cheating on him, making Hua Wuque uncertain about whom to believe. The expressions and eyes of both Yang Huan and Huang Rong seemed genuine, making it hard to distinguish the truth from lies.
For a moment, Hua Wuque didn’t know who to trust. He stood there, feeling lost and unsure of what to do. Observing Hua Wuque’s reaction, Huang Rong realized that he seemed to believe Yang Huan’s words.
Yang Huan’s convincing acting left her at a loss for words, unsure of how to defend herself.
Huang Rong immediately said, “Young Master Hua, don’t believe him. He is a lecherous thief. I was truly abducted by him! He claims I am his wife and that I cheated on him, but it’s all fabrication!”
“My chastity is still intact, which proves my innocence. You can tell at a glance!”
Upon hearing this, Yang Huan’s eyebrows furrowed. Seeing that Hua Wuque was about to inspect her, Yang Huan couldn’t let him do so. If he checked and found out the truth, his scheme would be exposed.
Yang Huan immediately released the reins and used his agility to dash in front of Huang Rong. He picked her up and was about to run away, not even caring about the horse.
However, Hua Wuque was prepared and moved even faster, blocking Yang Huan’s way.
Hua Wuque immediately said, “Release this lady, and I won’t trouble you, Young Master.”
Yang Huan put down Huang Rong and stared directly at Hua Wuque. “I didn’t want to get involved with you, but that doesn’t mean I’m afraid of you. Since you insist on meddling, come and face me!”
“Let me see what kind of character the thirteenth-ranked on the Innate Ranking is!”
Yang Huan motioned for Huang Rong to step back. She moved closer to him and whispered in his ear, “You evil thief, you’re truly seeking death. However, since you didn’t touch me, I promise to give you a proper burial after you die.”
With that taunt, Huang Rong stepped back to the side, ready to watch the show unfold.