Yi Lin was nearly kidnapped by Tian Bo Guang, and was terrified of him. However, the young girl had a kind heart, and when she saw Tian Bo Guang die right before her eyes, she was so scared that she hid behind Kang Min, covering her face with her hands. She completely missed the flirtatious way her respected and admired sister, Kang Min, was seducing the man in front of her.
Kang Min hadn't expected to encounter the man she had been longing for here. She couldn't help but subtly flirt with him with a seductive look on her face. Her mind replayed the passionate scenes she had shared with this “intimate enemy” over and over again.
Suddenly, a rapid sound of footsteps rang out. Kang Min quickly collected herself, turning around with a blank expression. She focused intently on comforting the little bald head behind her. This display, comparable to Sichuan's famous face-changing act, left Hua Wu Que speechless. He was astounded by the woman's acting skills, which were truly impeccable.
A group of strong women walked in from downstairs. They were all dressed plainly, some even with patches on their clothes, and their fabric was washed white. But each woman walked with their head held high, their faces filled with pride. Leading the group were two women, each carrying five old, worn pouches.
Upon seeing Kang Min, their pride vanished. They approached her with solemn expressions, bowing deeply and saying in unison, "We are the five-pouch disciples of the Beggar Clan, Chen Qing, Miao Xiu, we greet Hall Master Kang!" Seeing Kang Min's simple and elegant appearance, her clothes were old but meticulously washed, and her entire body was devoid of any accessories. She had a plain face and a gentle expression, which made them even more excited. "We heard that Deputy Chief Ma was unfortunately killed. Hall Master Kang, with compassion for our Beggar Clan women who are mostly lonely, disregarded worldly views and resolutely established the 'Women's Hall', providing shelter for us and taking care of so many widows who had lost their husbands and sons for the sake of the country and people. You taught us to rely on each other, preventing us from sitting in our rooms and wasting away. My sisters and I have long been yearning for this, and seeing your presence today, we are willing to follow you, to go through fire and water, no matter the cost!" They knelt down, and the women behind them, filled with emotion, also knelt down and said in unison, "To go through fire and water, no matter the cost!"
Hua Wu Que was completely dumbfounded. How did Kang Min acquire such influence? He had merely, for his own amusement, instilled in her some modern concepts about women being capable of achieving great things. How could he have imagined that Kang Min, unaware of how to handle this situation, would inspire such fervent admiration in these women? They all possessed martial arts skills, and the two leaders were among the best in the martial arts world. Now, they were kneeling on the ground, willingly submitting to her orders.
Kang Min's face turned pale with panic. She walked forward quickly, saying urgently, "Sisters, why are you performing such a grand gesture? What am I to do? Please rise, we are all sisters, there's no need to be so formal!"
She helped each woman up, and with a sorrowful expression, she said slowly, "I was simply putting myself in your shoes. My husband was tragically killed, and I was helpless. I couldn't avenge him or find the murderer. There are many women in the Beggar Clan like me, their husbands or brothers, or fathers, either died on the battlefield or passed away due to illness. While the clan provides support, those men can't understand our pain. I couldn't bear to see you all living in misery, so I gathered you together, to help each other. It also shows that our Beggar Clan isn't just about men like my husband and Chief Qiao, who fight on the battlefield. Our Beggar Clan women, though mostly weak, can still work together. Even if we can't punish evil and promote good, or fight on the front lines, we can at least give our husbands and fathers peace of mind. We can gather together, to relieve the loneliness. I don't know how it came to be, but there's now a hall, and I've been made its leader. I really don't feel worthy of this position."
Seeing their idol, the women could no longer control their excitement. Hearing Kang Min's sincere words, they wished they could follow her every step of the way.
Hua Wu Que's jaw was about to drop to the floor. Looking at Kang Min, he couldn't connect her with the alluring, dissolute beauty on the couch. But seeing her serious expression and furrowed brows, he couldn't help but anticipate the evening's delights.
However, he was unaware that, influenced by his words, during Ma Da Yuan's funeral, Kang Min, pretending to be in deep sorrow, prostrated herself before the coffin. She used the opportunity to tell Qiao Feng that she, having lost her husband, was distraught, and had even attempted suicide several times. She pointed out that there were many women like her in the Beggar Clan who had lost their husbands, brothers, or fathers. She wanted to gather these women, to prevent them from feeling lonely. Ma Da Yuan's body was still cold, and Qiao Feng, feeling guilty for not finding the murderer, readily agreed. Although the old-fashioned elders had some reservations, they didn't want to be the bad guys in this situation. They were worried that this poor woman would truly commit suicide if she were to be rejected, and they would become the target of public scorn.
The matter proceeded smoothly. Kang Min, who had been "educated" by Hua Wu Que in various aspects, found it easy to manipulate these simple women. After some brainwashing, the fervent ideology spread among the Beggar Clan's female disciples. Many women who hadn't lost their husbands or male relatives, and even unmarried girls, began to hear about the great woman warrior in the clan who was willing to step up and speak out for them.
Under Kang Min's manipulation, these enthusiastic female fans went to Qiao Feng, begging him to establish a women's hall. Poor Qiao Feng, who had never encountered such a situation, was surrounded by these aunts, older sisters, and younger sisters. He found the whole thing unbearably annoying and reluctantly agreed to their demands.
In this way, our “gentle and virtuous” “hero among women”, the cunning woman, Hall Master Kang, unwittingly gained increasing popularity among ordinary women in the martial arts world.