Martial Peak

“The Stirring Clouds Saber and Covering Rain Sword are real treasures. They’re said to have been left behind by a powerful cultivator several hundred years ago. They last appeared thirty years ago when they were obtained by a rogue cultivator. I didn’t expect that they were in the Meng Manor!” With a fervent expression, Yin Zhi Yong fiddled with the sabre and sword. He was also a cultivator, so he loved treasures like these.

The average cultivator would see his power increase by 30% by wielding these exquisite weapons, not to mention that Yang Kai was a very powerful cultivator.

Moreover, given Yin Zhi Yong’s eyesight, he was certain that the Stirring Clouds Saber and Covering Rain Sword before his eyes were genuine, not counterfeits one could easily find on the streets.

He reluctantly put the weapons back into their sheaths and said with envy, “Little Brother Yang, the Patriarch must regard you highly if he gave you such treasures. I suppose only someone like you deserves such an incredible sword and sabre though.”

In the battle to protect the Eldest Young Lady Meng Ru, Yang Kai did not only prove his loyalty but also his incredible strength and skill. In fact, Meng De Ye had sent his trusted aide to examine the battlefield, and the conclusion was that there were fewer than ten people in the world who could fight against 100 bandits on their own and cause such casualties.

Since Yang Kai was both loyal and powerful, it was expected that Meng De Ye regarded him highly. Yang Kai’s power would increase significantly as he now possessed the Stirring Clouds Saber and Covering Rain Sword.

It was not tiring to work in the inner court because Meng Ru stayed in her residence most of the time. She would rarely step out of the building.

It wasn’t certain whether it was because she loved staying indoors or she was still frightened following the previous incident.

Therefore, Yang Kai and Yin Zhi Yong just had to remain hidden when they were on duty and paid close attention to her to prevent any accidents from happening.

With that said, rarely would any accidents happen in the inner court. Other than the two of them, there were a lot of personal bodyguards hiding in different places. Those who were untrustworthy would never be allowed to enter the inner court.

Nevertheless, Yang Kai now faced a conundrum as he was unable to get into any close contact with the Eldest Young Lady. This was giving him a headache.

There was no doubt that he had left a lasting impression on her, and he was now lucky enough to become her personal bodyguard in the inner court; however, if he was unable to strike while the iron was hot, his efforts might all go to waste.

Nonetheless, Yang Kai was just a personal bodyguard in the inner court while Meng Ru was the Eldest Young Lady of the Meng Manor. There was a huge difference between their statuses. If he crossed the line, he would only invite trouble to himself.

Yang Kai reckoned that he had to come up with a plan to get closer to the Eldest Young Lady.

One day, Meng Ru was in a good mood as she led her two maidservants to take a stroll around the garden.

Although it had only been a short time since Qian Qian entered the inner court, she had gained the Eldest Young Lady’s favour for some reason. Only one month had passed, but she was now one of her trusted maidservants.

Despite the fact that she was on an equal footing with Cui’er, she wasn’t as close to the Eldest Young Lady as the latter; after all, Cui’er and the Eldest Young Lady grew up together.

Having said that, many of the maidservants in the inner court were envious of Qian Qian’s luck. No one knew why the Eldest Young Lady was fond of this new maidservant.

Yang Kai and Yin Zhi Yong followed them without revealing themselves. The Eldest Young Lady and the maidservants had no idea where they were.

However, Meng Ru knew that Yang Kai and Yin Zhi Yong were not far away from her in order to prevent any accidents from happening. That was because she had given it a try before. Regardless of where she was, she just had to call out to Yang Kai, and he would appear from a random corner and stand in front of her, as though he was her shadow.

few days, she never got tired of this little game. As soon as she found a reason, she

result, Cui’er’s displeasure with Yang Kai increasingly intensified

been cheerful recently as she was no longer traumatised

her residence, so

said, “In that case, we should go back and get some rest. It’s pretty windy here,

into her thoughts. Suddenly thinking of something, she giggled and called

moment, footsteps could be heard approaching from behind. Yang Kai appeared like a phantom and stopped in his tracks in a spot that was ten

turned around and pouted with disappointment, “I thought you would appear from over there. I didn’t expect that

gently, “Eldest Young Lady, why did you call out to Guard Yang again? He

Yang Kai, “You may

is strong. Even if there’s any danger, he can protect me regardless of whether

my duty to protect you, Eldest Young

the Eldest Young Lady knows that you’re loyal. You may go,”

asked, “Do you have anything to tell me,

want to learn

astounded and asked, “You want to learn martial arts, Eldest Young

Ru replied with a smile, “That was in the past. Preferences can change over

worried that it’s too late for you to start learning martial arts.

one of the benefits of learning martial arts? I feel tired after just walking for a short time, which must be because I’m weak. Moreover, I found it difficult to hold a sword previously as I almost couldn’t lift it. If I had learned martial arts, that wouldn’t have happened. Even if I come across any danger again, I’ll have the strength

wouldn’t dare to refute her. After giving it a thought, she offered a suggestion, “If you want to learn martial arts, you can ask a martial arts instructor in the manor to teach you. Guard Yang

Guard Yang. You have no idea how bold he was. At that time, he easily

so she turned

Yang Kai and

willing to do that as he would have a chance to come into close contact with the Eldest Young Lady repeatedly, so after pretending to ponder for a moment, he nodded, “I

Ru clapped her hands with joy, “Let’s start now,

“Here?” Yang Kai asked.

en, let’s go back first,” Meng Ru came to her senses and

followed

Qian something, she pulled up her dress and dashed out of

that Yang Kai had to teach her. This matter had to be reported to the Patriarch. Since Cui’er was powerless to stop her, she

at the Grand Hall where the Patriarch dealt with his daily business. After waiting for a bit,

against his chair, Meng De Ye placed his hands on his belly and gave it a thought, “If Ru’er wants to learn martial arts, just let her be. I suppose she just wants to learn it for fun. She won’t persevere for long. Tell Yang Kai that he must not let Ru’er get injured. If she loses a strand of hair, I’ll not

Although it was obvious to everyone that he had been doting on the Eldest Young Lady over

with the way the Eldest Young Lady looked at Yang Kai. She had been by

was a gaze with

she was