doitstory Chapter 1947 11946 Master Kumei
Chapter 1947 11946 Master Kumei
Chapter 1947 1.1946 Master Kumei
Master Kumei (Wang Lai), the head of the Huashan Sect in "Legend of the Bat" (Chu Liuxiang II), is the teacher of Gao Yanan (Liu Huiling), the "Qingfeng Female Swordswoman." At the age of thirteen, she knelt in the snow for four days to become a disciple of Huashan. After being severely injured while defeating the "Four Swords of Taiyin," she earned the nickname "Iron Fairy." Later, she used boiling oil to scorch her opponents, causing her left hand to wither, hence the name "Kumei" (Withered Plum). She led the Huashan Sect for thirty years from the age of twenty-nine. In her early years, she was known for her fierce and strict nature, claiming that she "could not tolerate rudeness in her life." Later, while investigating the theft of the secret martial art "The Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng," she infiltrated Bat Island and developed a secret relationship with Yuan Suiyun, the young master of Wuzheng Manor.
In Gu Long's original work, the private affair between the two is shocking and unconventional. Among players, it's rumored that Gu Long used their abnormal relationship to explore societal prejudices, leaving open-ended interpretations such as a mother-son bond or spiritual companionship. The description of the black-robed, veiled woman's martial arts foreshadows her ultimate fate. Her character embodies the dual contradictions of a "dignified, white-haired old woman" and a "twisted, obsessive individual," outwardly adhering to propriety but deeply entangled in personal desires, making her one of Gu Long's most tragically complex female characters.
In "Legend of Chu Liuxiang II: The Bat Legend," the relationship between the two is explicitly defined as mother and son. However, without the shocking twist, the characters become less compelling.
It is said that among the seven major sword sects in Gu Long's martial arts world, only the leader of Mount Hua is a woman. Since Xu Shuzhen of "Nanyang" took over Mount Hua, the sect has been led by a woman. Although the number of talented people in the Mount Hua sect has gradually decreased since then, there have never been any bad apples, because the female leaders of each generation have kept in mind Xu Shuzhen's last words, and were extremely strict in selecting disciples, preferring to have none rather than accept inferior ones.
At its peak, the Huashan Sect had over seven hundred disciples, but by the time of Master Yinyu, only seven remained. Master Yinyu's strict selection of disciples became known throughout the land. Master Kumei was one of Master Yinyu's seven personally appointed disciples.
"She held a dragon-patterned cane in her right hand, her left hand hidden in her sleeve. Her withered and thin face was covered with scars. Half of her ear was missing, and one of her eyes was also missing. The remaining eye was half-open, and between opening and closing, it shone with a sharp light, and no one dared to look directly at it."
In the original novel *The Legend of the Bat*, Master Kumei steals the secret manual of the Huashan martial arts, *The Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng*, grows his hair back to secular life, and then pretends to search for the lost manual on Bat Island, triggering a series of bloody conflicts and strife in the martial arts world. This perfectly exemplifies the saying, "An old tree sprouts new branches, a withered tree meets spring."
As the saying goes, "Extreme rigidity leads to breakage, extreme strength to humiliation, extreme wisdom to harm, and deep affection to a short life."
In short, things will inevitably turn around when they reach their extreme.
Therefore, Master Kumei's life experiences in retreating into the mural with the Huashan Sword Sect may have been similar to those of Abbess Jingyin, the leader of the Emei Sect.
As for the white-haired old woman, with her disabled body, in the world of mural painting, there's no need for an old monk with a worn-out brush to paint her skin. A magic elixir is enough to restore her youth, transforming her into a white-haired, youthful-looking, peerless beauty.
As for that withered hand, whether it can grow new flesh from bones and turn decay into something miraculous, only time will tell.
If you have extraordinary encounters, nothing else matters.
This Mount Hua is not the same Mount Hua as the other Mount Hua. However, Junior Sister Yue Lingshan is still within it. This shows that the sects in "Wuxia World: Prison City Conquest" have their own rules, which are not bound by the time and space of their respective martial arts storylines.
"We are all fellow sufferers in this world, let us meet and let bygones be bygones." This is also a rule of the martial arts world.
Closer to home.
Since the courtesan Yang Shishi said, "This book was requested by a sworn sister in the martial arts world and has nothing to do with the Huashan Sect," it is clear that the person seeking the "Three Flowers Gathering at the Top" divine skill is someone else.
"May I ask, Shishi, what is the name of your sworn sister in the world, and where do you reside?" Elder Gu Xianniang of Huitian would surely ask this question.
"Xiao Yu, the top courtesan of Yi Xiang Courtyard," Yang Shishi, the most beautiful courtesan, told the truth.
From the novel *Ji Gong*, Bai Xiaoyu is the top courtesan of Yixiang Courtyard, a woman who has been a prostitute for nine lifetimes. The members of the Demon Hunting Sect caught a glimpse of her when they arrived, and even saw her in the brothel. Unfortunately, the trail went cold again.
But that’s okay.
Elder Gu Xianniang smiled at Yang Shishi, the courtesan hidden in the mist: "Our sect has a magical artifact that can reveal the passage of time and the illusions of life. Shishi, would you be willing to come closer and take a look?"
Seeing that Yang Shishi, the courtesan of the hidden palace, was avoiding eye contact and looking hesitant, Princess's strategist Li Huixin stepped forward, holding a wish-fulfilling pearl, and said, "Please take a look, young lady."
The Ruyi Pearl shimmered with light, an ancient treasure created at the dawn of time. It surpassed even the luminous pearl of the Emperor's Crown. Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, immediately captivated the gaze of Yang Shishi, the courtesan of the Misty Hidden Court, like a magnet.
"What is this?"
"The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel".
"Can you see past lives and present lives?" "No."
"Very well then." Yang Shishi, the courtesan hidden in the mist, moved gracefully, examining the precious pearl in her palm.
"Full Vision" opens remotely, focusing on the hidden courtesan. Starlight, refracted and traveling through countless fragmented time-space facades, connects the plot threads intertwined with Yang Shishi's character. Characters from the drama who have crossed paths with her in unknown fragmented time-spaces are displayed one by one on the Ruyi Pearl like a revolving lantern. Finally, it focuses on the junior sister Yue Lingshan.
"This is..." Everyone who witnessed it was shocked.
In the dark, secret chamber, Yue Lingshan, the junior sister of the Huashan Sword Sect, was bound and hung upside down. The "ropes" binding her were covered in sharp, barbed hairs. A closer look revealed a chilling truth: the so-called "ropes" were clearly the segmented limbs of some kind of insect demon. This upside-down insect demon had densely packed segmented limbs on its abdomen, tightly encircling its prey within its abdominal cavity. Its hard carapace on its back, like an iron cage, completely trapped the prey, rendering it utterly immobile. Even more terrifying was the thin, cicada-wing-like membrane covering it, making Yue Lingshan resemble a developing fetus!
Originally, Wu Chen only intended to locate the coordinates and did not plan to intervene in the rescue. However, given the current situation, he had no choice but to take action.
"Full Vision" first accurately locates Yue Lingshan, the junior sister of the Huashan Sword Sect, and then another protective skill, "Mind Control," is activated.
With a "splatter," poisonous blood splattered.
Yue Lingshan, the junior sister of the Huashan Sword Sect, was captured by Pokong and taken to the boudoir of Yang Shishi, the courtesan of the Misty Hidden Court.
Fearing any mishap, Right Protector Xiahou Ying swiftly struck, sealing all the vital acupoints on Yue Lingshan's body. Only then did he use his internal energy to check on Yue Lingshan's injuries.
"The poison has entered the heart meridian; only the 'Medicine God and Poison Immortal' can save him."
As expected, the plot is intricately linked. The "Medicine God and Poison Immortal" Cheng Lingsu has just been saved by Wu Chen.
"In that case, everyone should leave quickly." Yang Shishi, the courtesan of the Misty Courtesan, then saw the guests off.
"Miss Shishi, be careful." Although it was Wu Chen who personally took action, which was comparable to taking something from a distance, and no one knew about it, Elder Gu Xianniang of Huitian still kindly reminded her: "If you notice anything unusual, come to Wangyun Cliff immediately to avoid disaster."
"Thank you for your kindness, Pavilion Master." Yang Shishi, the courtesan of the Misty Pavilion, was extremely grateful.
The group retraced their steps and passed through the Ruyi Gate before the incense stick burned, returning to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.
Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge who had been eagerly waiting, was initially pleased but then worried: "Are you alright?"
"He is poisoned and in critical condition." After saying this, Right Protector Xiahou Ying looked at the healing master Cheng Lingsu, who was meditating and regulating her breathing: "Sister Su, come quickly."
"It is indeed the poison that destroys horses." With just a little examination, the healing master Cheng Lingsu identified the source of the deadly poison.
“But what about that scorpion demon?” Princess’s strategist, Li Huixin, asked hurriedly.
"Indeed." The healing master Cheng Lingsu nodded gently. This poison came from the venomous tail of a scorpion demon. The implication was that it could kill a horse with a mere fraction of a second.
"How can this poison be cured?" Right Protector Xiahou Ying pressed.
"The Cloud-Swallowing Python can cure this." The healing master Cheng Lingsu and her sisters were of one mind and knew many secrets of the Demon Hunting Sect.
The Cloud-Swallowing Python is the spirit beast of the Mist Sword from the Nine Swords of Dugu.