Great Ming.
The scorching sun was high in the sky, it was noon.
On the mountain path from Suzhou towards the capital, a scholar-dressed young man, accompanied by his two Wives and several maids, was on his way.
"Yue'er, Wanwan, the weather is hot. There's a big tree here for shade. Why don't we rest here for a while?"
The scholar wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned, and said to the two beautiful women beside him.
"Alright."
One of the women, Li Yue'er, said.
The scholar then tied his horse to a small tree stump.
Just then... "Who dares to trespass on my mountain stronghold!!"
A fierce voice rang out, and suddenly a large group of burly men appeared from nowhere, surrounding the group.
"Oh, and two beautiful young ladies too~"
The leader of the group said lewdly.
"Big brother is in luck tonight, hahahaha..."
A shirtless burly man beside him also chuckled maliciously.
"Wives..."
Seeing this, the scholar quickly ran to his two Wives, shielding them, and then said, "What do you want?"
"What do we want? Hand over your money if you know what's good for you, otherwise..."
The leading burly man said.
"So, a group of Mountain Bandits."
The scholar said disdainfully.
"So what? Stubborn fool, I think you don't want to live. Brothers, get them."
With that, a group of people, axes in hand, walked towards them.
The scholar watched, his heart anxious, and thought to himself, "It seems I'll have to reveal my strength today, otherwise, it will be hard to escape."
It turned out that this scholar was none other than Tang Bohu, the most famous of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, who had eight immortal Wives at home.
This journey to the capital was for the imperial examination.
Not only that, he was also a transmigator from a later era.
His original name was Tang Yin, and he had transmigrated here a few months ago.
This world was not the historical Great Ming, but a Comprehensive Martial World that fused various dynasties and the Nine Provinces. His predecessor was not the famous historical figure, but the Tang Bohu who loved chicken wings and knew how to fight with the 'Return My Pretty Punch' move.
Due to the threat of his sworn enemy, Duo Ming Shu Sheng, Tang Bohu had hidden his strength since childhood, never displaying his martial arts cultivation in front of others.
Even after activating the transmigration system, he could only disguise himself and appear in the pugilistic world as a mysterious person.
The world only knew that Tang Bohu's Qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting were unparalleled, but they did not know that the mysterious person who had once snatched the spirit herb from Bo Chi Mountain in front of many Martial Arts Masters, causing a stir in the martial arts world, was none other than him, Tang Bohu!
Now, facing a few small Mountain Bandits, taking them down with one move was effortless, it was just that... as Tang Bohu pondered...
"Whoosh~"
A gust of wind brushed Tang Bohu's cheek, and in the blink of an eye, the head of the leading Mountain Bandit had already fallen to the ground.
"Wife, you..."
Tang Bohu was startled!
Because the one who had twisted off the Mountain Bandit leader's head was none other than his First Madam, Li Yue'er!
He never would have thought that his gentle and virtuous Wife possessed such extraordinary skills?
And judging by the speed of her attack, her cultivation had reached at least the Spirit Wandering Realm?
Am I dreaming?
At this moment, First Madam Li Yue'er was about to explode with anger!
If it weren't for you bastards appearing, how would I have displayed my martial arts in front of my husband?
Now it's out, her identity can't be hidden anymore!
Husband will definitely be angry. She was quite aware of her reputation... In the eyes of scholars, martial artists were inherently vulgar.
What's more, she was the Female Devil in the mouths of many!
After her husband found out, even if he didn't kick her out of the Tang Family, would he still treat her the same as before?
Thinking of this, she was on the verge of tears... At the same time!
She was also furious with this group of Mountain Bandits!
Bastards, it's all your fault, you bastards!
She was already ruthless and merciless, and now with her rage soaring, how could she spare them?
With a flicker of her figure, she had already charged into the midst of the Mountain Bandits, grabbed one man's arm, and pulled with all her might!
"Awoo~~"
A heart-wrenching scream echoed through the wilderness, as the Mountain Bandit's arm was forcibly torn off by Yue Yao!
Immediately, she began to slaughter them like a wolf entering a flock of sheep!
Wherever her figure passed, severed limbs flew, and screams were incessant.
Watching such a cruel and bloody scene, Tang Bohu was completely dumbfounded... Is this my Wife?
Is this my gentle, considerate, virtuous, and kind First Madam, Li Yue'er?
At this moment, Yun Wanwan, whose face was pale, murmured, "Hu-husband..."
"Sister is so amazing."
Is this just a matter of being amazing?
She's too amazing, alright?
In a short while, hundreds of Mountain Bandits lay in pools of blood.
Because Li Yue'er was truly too angry, her attacks were much more vicious than usual.
Now that she had calmed down, she realized that something was terribly wrong!
Looking back, her husband's eyes were indeed wide, with a look of shock.
Oh no!
It was bad enough that her martial arts identity was exposed, but now she had cruelly killed people in front of her husband!
From this moment on, her image in his heart was probably incredibly bad!
It's over, it's over, what should I do?
At this moment, Li Yue'er was filled with regret: "Husband, I, I..."
She came before Tang Bohu, stammering, not knowing what to do.
"Wife, you, how do you know martial arts?"
"Alas..."
Li Yue'er sighed softly, and explained helplessly, "To be honest, I am a martial artist by nature."
"Because I truly liked my husband too much, I concealed my identity and married you."
"My true identity is the Palace Master of Yihua Palace, Yue Yao."
Boom!
Tang Bohu felt a bolt of lightning strike his head!
"Wife, you are actually Yue Yao of Yihua Palace?"
This joke has gone too far... He remembered that he had once disguised himself as a mysterious person and robbed Yihua Palace during his travels.
Hearing Yue Yao reveal her identity, Yun Wanwan was also startled.
No way?
Big Sister is actually Yue Yao of Yihua Palace?
Yun Wanwan had suspected that Big Sister knew martial arts early on, and suspected that she had ulterior motives for lurking by her husband's side.
That's why she sent people to hire Mountain Bandits, preparing to test her.
If Yue Yao hadn't acted just now, Yun Wanwan's subordinates, who were arranged to observe from a distance, would have also appeared to rescue them.
But she never expected that Big Sister was actually Yue Yao of Yihua Palace!
And she had no other purpose in marrying into the Tang Family, she just loved her husband too much... Yun Wanwan suddenly remembered something. If Big Sister found out that she was behind today's incident, would she punish her?
That was Palace Master Yue Yao!
Rumor has it in the pugilistic world that her temper was not very good.
A Spirit Wandering Realm master, she couldn't possibly beat her... Seeing her husband so shocked, Yue Yao thought he was afraid of her identity, and she instantly panicked: "Husband, listen to my explanation."
"I am the Palace Master of Yihua Palace, that's true, but I won't have any..."
Before she could finish, Tang Bohu had already pulled her into his arms, and said gently, "Yue'er, you've kept me in the dark for so long."
Hmm?
Yue Yao's eyes widened: "Husband, you, you don't blame me?"
Tang Bohu laughed heartily, "To be favored by Palace Master Yue Yao, I, Tang, am overjoyed, how could I blame my Wife?"
"Besides, I wouldn't dare."
"Husband...!"
The last sentence made Yue Yao incredibly shy, her pretty face instantly flushed, and she snuggled into her husband's arms, playfully complaining.
"Uh..."
"Wife, can you tell me how you actually fell in love with me?"
Tang Bohu was utterly bewildered by this matter.
He hadn't even met Yue Yao, so how did she fall in love with him?
"Mmm."
Yue Yao nodded lightly and recounted in detail how Tang Bohu had almost lost his life falling off a cliff to save her.
Tang Bohu, having lost most of his memory after falling off the cliff, had long forgotten this experience.
"So that's how it is. I never thought my Wife and I had such a past."
"Then, then, then Husband, can we still be like before?"
"Of course!"
"I love you for who you are, whether you are the Palace Master of Yihua Palace or a devil from hell."
"You and my Wives are the loves of my life!"
Hearing this, Yue Yao was deeply moved, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Yun Wanwan's eyes lit up!
Does Husband's words mean he doesn't care about my identity?
This opportunity is once in a lifetime.
If I don't confess today, when will I?
As for being punished by Big Sister... I'll accept it!
With this thought, Yun Wanwan immediately spoke, "Husband, Meiniang has something to tell you."
"Meiniang?"
Aren't you called Yun Wanwan?
A moment later... Tang Bohu exclaimed in surprise, "What?"
"You are Nie Meiniang, the Saintess of the Great Tang Demonic Cult?"
My goodness... What kind of people have I, Tang Bohu, married?
One is the Palace Master of Yihua Palace, and the other is a Saintess of the Demonic Cult...
"Husband, I, like Sister, am also because..."
Before Nie Meiniang could speak, Tang Bohu pulled her into his arms and said gently, "My dear, we are of one heart, no need to explain."
"As long as we, husband and wife, are loving, what does identity matter?"
"Mmm."
The two peerless beauties looked blissful, nodding simultaneously.
Learning the true identities of his two Wives, Tang Bohu was both surprised, unexpected, and proud. The feeling was a mixture of emotions, indescribable.
He had intended to tell his two Wives the truth about his martial arts, but the words caught in his throat, and Tang Bohu swallowed them back.
Telling them would inevitably lead to two situations.
The first situation: gathering the Martial Arts Masters of the Demonic Cult and Yihua Palace, and together with his Wives, going to deal with Duo Ming Shu Sheng.
With the help of his two Wives, the chances of winning were considerable.
However, when Tang Bohu was traveling in the Great Song, he had inadvertently learned that Duo Ming Shu Sheng was also on the Shenyou Realm ranking, but he didn't know which level he was on.
Regardless of his level, killing a Spirit Wandering Realm master was not that simple!
The system Tang Bohu activated was an experience system. He could gain experience points by traveling or reading ancient texts, so he often disguised himself and went out to travel, knowing a little about the pugilistic world.
Through several months of travel, his cultivation had now reached Spirit Wandering Realm 3rd level, and he only needed another 3 million experience points to advance to the 4th level. He was not 100% confident in dealing with Duo Ming Shu Sheng.
Tang Bohu had heard his Old Mother say that Duo Ming Shu Sheng was despicable and his lightness skill was extremely high.
Most importantly, this person was naturally cautious. Once he sensed something was wrong, he would immediately flee and hide, waiting for an opportunity to turn the tables.
This was also the main reason why Tang Bohu had not sought out Duo Ming Shu Sheng.
If he escaped, with his personality, he would never let the Tang Family go. He would lie in wait, using all sorts of methods to harm his loved ones.
Yue Yao and Nie Meiniang were Martial Arts Masters, and self-preservation was absolutely no problem, but his other six Wives were all delicate young ladies who couldn't even tie a chicken!
And there was his Old Mother. Although she had practiced martial arts, her cultivation was only at the Houtian realm.
For Duo Ming Shu Sheng to kill them, it would be as easy as lifting a finger.
He couldn't possibly guard them for the rest of his life, could he?
For his family and loved ones, Tang Bohu dared not take risks!
He would not act unless he was sure, and if he did, he had to achieve a one-hit kill, giving Duo Ming Shu Sheng no chance.
To ensure foolproof success, Tang Bohu had to raise his cultivation to Spirit Wandering Mysterious Realm 9th level.
He believed that with the help of the system, reaching this realm would not take too long.
The second situation: the two Wives and he would cultivate diligently, and after their strength reached a certain level, they would then seek out Duo Ming Shu Sheng.
But in this way, his Wives would inevitably be troubled and worried about this matter.
As a husband, as a man, how could Tang Bohu bear to let his Wives be troubled?
So, it would be better to tell his two Wives after he had dealt with Duo Ming Shu Sheng.
The Mountain Bandits had been dealt with, and the true identities of his Wives had been revealed, so the group decided to leave.
As they left, Yue Yao glanced coldly at the corpses on the ground and snorted, "I wonder which mountain stronghold they belong to?"
"Tomorrow, I will send a pigeon letter to Lian Xing to investigate thoroughly and eliminate these scourges!"