205: Chapter 85 One plan fails, another is devised

With the cheat provided by Meng Li, Guo Jing won the third round of the competition without any surprises.

When the result came out, Hong Qi, Huang Rong, Ouyang Feng, and Ouyang Ke, who were unaware of the inside story, were greatly surprised.

Medicine Master Huang fell into doubt, feeling that his wife Feng Heng's spirit had manifested, choosing Guo Jing as her son-in-law and using his mouth to pass on the Nine Yin Manual to himself. However, despite his internal suspicions, he asked with a cold Face, "Did you take the Nine Yin Manual that Mei Chaofeng lost?"

Guo Jing looked bewildered and immediately replied truthfully, "Junior really does not know where Senior Mei's manual ended up."

"If Junior knew, I would surely help find it and return it to the Island Master."

Medicine Master Huang stared at him for a few seconds, and seeing no sign of falsehood, he let it go. He then pointed at Guo Jing and said to Hong Qi and Ouyang Feng, "Brother Qi, Brother Ouyang, this is the son-in-law my late wife chose. I have nothing more to say."

Afterward, he said to Guo Jing, "I betroth Ronger to you. You must treat her well."

"She has been spoiled by me; you must yield to her a little."

Hearing this, Huang Rong was immediately overjoyed and grumbled, "Father, I'm perfectly fine. Who says I've been spoiled by you?"

Medicine Master Huang smiled and ignored her.

Meng Li's eyes flickered slightly. He walked over and embraced the grinning Guo Jing, giving him a light punch on the chest, and said crossly, "What are you doing just standing here grinning like a fool? Hurry up and change your address to 'Father-in-law,' and promise you'll treat Huang Rong well in the future."

As he spoke, he pushed Guo Jing in front of Medicine Master Huang.

Guo Jing hurriedly smiled and cupped his fists, "Father-in-law..."

Just as the words left his mouth, the unwilling Ouyang Ke interrupted, "Wait!"

Seeing this, Hong Qi stepped forward while supporting his waist, "What, not convinced?"

Ouyang Ke said, "The content Brother Guo recited just now was much more than what is in this volume. He must have obtained the Nine Yin Manual before this."

Hearing these words, the expressions of Guo Jing and Mu Nianci changed slightly.

Then, Ouyang Ke said to Medicine Master Huang, "Junior takes the liberty of wanting to search him."

Medicine Master Huang's eyes flickered, and he didn't respond for a moment.

Hong Qi said, "Island Master Huang has already personally promised the marriage. Why bother with unnecessary complications? Your uncle doesn't seem to have any objections."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ouyang Feng said, "Although Brother Old Heretic has promised the marriage, we of the Ouyang name cannot easily allow ourselves to be deceived."

Guo Jing understood now.

But Mei Chaofeng's Nine Yin Manual was not on him; the parts he recited were taught orally by Meng Li, so he was not afraid at all.

Seeing this, he said frankly, "In that case, Senior Ouyang, you may search Junior's person."

Meng Li was speechless.

Guo Jing was truly too straightforward.

He cheated by copying directly without knowing how to modify it according to the actual situation.

Although he won, he had planted a hidden danger.

The suspicion of Ouyang Ke and Ouyang Feng was one such danger.

In the original story, it was lucky that the Nine Yin Manual he carried was with Old Imp; otherwise, there would have been a problem on the spot.

If The Lower Volume of the Nine Yin Manual were really searched from him, with the physical evidence right there, even if he were unaware, he wouldn't be able to explain it away.

Even Hong Qi would find it hard to say anything.

Medicine Master Huang actually had some suspicions in his heart as well.

Therefore, he did not stop it, but to prevent Ouyang Feng from playing dirty against Guo Jing, he smilingly called Ouyang Ke to his side.

The body search ended, and Ouyang Feng did not find anything on Guo Jing.

Seeing this, Medicine Master Huang smiled and changed the subject, "Brother Ouyang, Brother Qi, we haven't met for years. Why don't you stay on the island and we can drink heartily for three days?"

Huang Rong followed up by urging Hong Qi to stay, "That's right, Master, stay for a few more days. Ronger will personally cook for you. The lotus flowers on this island are excellent; I'll make you Fresh Water Chestnut and Lotus Leaf Soup and Steamed Chicken with Lotus Petals later. I guarantee you'll love it."

Hong Qi's appetite was whetted, and he readily agreed, "Good, good, you cook it for me."

Medicine Master Huang extended his hand to Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke, "Brother Ouyang, Nephew Ouyang, please."

Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke did not brush off Island Master Huang's Face, gave their assent, and walked outside.

Halfway there, Meng Li left the group using the excuse of needing to relieve himself.

When he returned, he quietly took Guo Jing to a corner and handed a dagger to him.

Guo Jing was stunned, hurriedly felt around his person, and then asked in surprise, "Elder Brother Meng, why is my dagger with you?"

Meng Li said, "I just went to the latrine and passed the big tree where you competed. I happened to see it on the tree. You must have accidentally dropped it during the match."

"So that's what happened, thank you." Guo Jing realized, then asked in confusion, "What about that piece of human skin?"

Meng Li replied, "I didn't see it. I thought it was a bit unlucky, so I didn't look closely. Is it very important? Then go look for it by the big tree."

Guo Jing put away the dagger and shook his head, "The important thing is the dagger. If that human skin is gone, then let it be."

At this time, Huang Rong and Mu Nianci walked over.

"Brother Jing, what are you two chatting about?" Huang Rong asked.

Guo Jing smiled, "My dagger was accidentally dropped on the tree during the match earlier. Elder Brother Meng happened to see it just now and brought it back to me."

Huang Rong gave a soft "oh" and didn't ask further.

It was just a dagger, and it was recovered after being lost, so she didn't care much.

Mu Nianci likewise had no suspicions.

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After a banquet ended, Ouyang Feng, who had failed to get his wish, felt it was pointless to continue staying on Peach Blossom Island and bid farewell to Medicine Master Huang.

Unexpectedly, Ouyang Ke suddenly called out, "Uncle, wait."

Then, he said to Medicine Master Huang, "Uncle Huang once said that the person who loses the match can ask you for an exquisite Martial Arts technique. I wonder if it is convenient to fulfill that now?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became somewhat subtle.

Because anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ouyang Ke's words were aimed at the Nine Yin Manual, and for this, he even distorted Medicine Master Huang's words.

At that time, Medicine Master Huang had said he would teach miscellaneous skills such as medicine, divination, and astrology, rather than Martial Arts.

To this, Medicine Master Huang was well aware and said without hesitation, "Nephew, your uncle's Martial Arts are unparalleled in the world, and no one can match them. You study your family's Martial Arts; there is no need to seek from outsiders. However, as for the unorthodox arts, I do have some expertise."

"If Nephew does not find it crude, I will certainly teach you everything I know."

Ouyang Ke's eyes flickered slightly, and he followed the opening, "I have always admired Uncle's Five Elements and Qimen Arts, so I would like to ask Uncle to teach me."

Medicine Master Huang remained silent.

The atmosphere on the scene thus gained a hint of solemnity.

In the distance, Guo Jing was puzzled by this and asked in a low voice, "Is there something wrong with Ouyang Ke's words? Why isn't Father-in-law speaking?"

Huang Rong said without hesitation, "The Five Elements and Qimen Arts are profound and mysterious; they are not that easy to learn. Ouyang Ke's words clearly show he wants to linger on this island and find another chance to plot for The Lower Volume of the Nine Yin Manual in my father's hands."

"So that's how it is." Guo Jing finally understood.

Mu Nianci said, "Although Ouyang Ke has ill intentions, with Island Master Huang's wisdom and Martial Arts, as long as he takes more precautions, there shouldn't be a problem."

"No matter how profound the Qimen Arts are, there will be a day he finishes learning them. At that time, just let him leave."

Meng Li smiled, "Nianci, you're thinking too simply. Only when Ouyang Ke finishes learning will things become troublesome."

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