When Qin Mu'an heard Fu Chengfeng sigh, he coldly glanced at the person in the distance and asked, "Another enemy?"
"Have you ever seen a friend appear like this?" Fu Chengfeng asked instead. The answer was obvious. There was no deep hatred between him and Liu Yidao; it was just a matter of having different points of view. However, if they met under the current circumstances, a big fight would inevitably ensue. Normally, Fu Chengfeng would not have blinked an eye. Although Liu Yidao was as famous as him in the world, his skills had improved rapidly since he broke the killing ban, and he had already surpassed Liu Yidao by far. In addition, he had recently understood the 'Silent World', and it was no problem for him to deal with Liu Yidao. Unfortunately, at that time, he was severely injured, and his strength was not as good as before. Not to mention Liu Yidao, even a third-tier hooligan could easily knock him down.
Fu Chengfeng had always been frivolous. But now, there was a hint of helplessness in his words, which made Qin Muan immediately realise that the person who had appeared was not only an enemy but also an enemy whose strength could not be underestimated. He must not let the other party see that he and Fu Chengfeng were wounded.
While Fu Chengfeng and Qin Mu'an were deep in thought, the cavalry had already arrived before Liu Yidao. Liu Yidao didn't even move as he coldly said: "Fu Chengfeng stays."
Liu Yidao's sentence was only half spoken, but Qin Mu'an heard its meaning: Leave Fu Chengfeng behind; otherwise, no one will be let go.
Qin Mu'an knew very well that the only person in the cavalry who could compete with Liu Yidao at this moment was himself. From the aura emanating from his opponent's circumference, he could sense that he was no match for him. However, he had the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, and the other party did not seem to know this fact, so there was still a glimmer of hope.
Qin Mu'an was about to make a surprise move by activating the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf to subdue Liu Yidao when he heard a chaotic sound of horse hooves coming from behind. Judging by the sound, more than ten people were coming towards them.
Each Terrifying Dragon's Leaf had only one hidden weapon. If the incoming visitor were an enemy rather than a friend, this match would surely fail.
Fu Chengfeng didn't know the secret of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, but from the hesitant look on Qin Mu'an's face, he could guess that the situation might be even trickier than he had imagined. "Brother Liu, I trust you have been well since we last met?" Fu Chengfeng tried to exchange pleasantries with Liu Yidao while signalling with his eyes for Qin Mu'an to stay put.
As a result of Fu Chengfeng's action, Qin Mu'an lost the opportunity to use the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf. On the one hand, Qin Mu'an was annoyed at Fu Chengfeng for taking the initiative and spoiling his plan. Still, on the other hand, he was aware that it was not appropriate to use the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf to deal with Liu Yidao at this time, so he stopped speaking and waited quietly for another batch of uninvited guests to arrive.
Liu Yidao completely ignored Fu Chengfeng's pleasantries and got straight to the point: "You are injured, so you are no match for me." The implication was: stop making pointless struggles; surrender is the right way.
Fu Chengfeng had originally hoped that Liu Yidao would not see through his injuries so that he could fool him for a short while. He did not expect Liu Yidao to know his condition just like the back of his hand1. He was secretly shocked. Unexpectedly, Liu Yidao's skills had progressed significantly after not seeing him for so long. Once your skill has improved, you can see through your opponent's deception later on.
Fu Chengfeng was surprised in his heart, but his face remained calm. He laughed and openly admitted, "Brother Liu has good eyesight. That's right, I was indeed seriously injured, but these people around me can still give you a fight."
Liu Yidao: "Three religions and nine schools of thought2 are not enough to give me trouble."
Liu Yidao's contempt annoyed Qin Muan, and his hand holding the reins tightened immediately.
However, Fu Chengfeng's expression remained unchanged, and he laughed even more delightfully. Only after a long time did he stop laughing and say, "Brother Liu's words are very true. The three religions and nine schools of thought2 are not enough to give you trouble. But don't you find it strange? I am as strong as you are, but I have been hurt by these 'three religions and nine schools of thought2' to the extent that I am unable to resist them. Have you not wondered why?"
Fu Chengfeng's words stirred Liu Yidao's mind as he slowly turned around to see what was going on, only to be shocked by the sight he saw before him. "The Terrifying Dragon's Leaf!" Liu Yidao shouted out in shock. One Terrifying Dragon's Leaf was enough for him to have nowhere to hide, while the other side had eighteen. "You were injured by the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf?" Liu Yidao asked Fu Chengfeng with a probing look on his face.
Hearing Liu Yidao's question, Fu Chengfeng guessed that he had never seen anyone killed by the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, so he made one up: "That's right. People who are injured by the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf will be swallowed up by their own internal power. The deeper their internal power, the faster they will die. Fortunately, I have a lot of internal strength and managed to seal my blood circulation before the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf hit me, so I escaped death by sheer luck and saved my life."
Liu Yidao had heard about the power of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, but he had never actually seen one, nor did he know how it killed people. Fu Chengfeng's words didn't sound like he was lying, and combined with the loss of his internal strength, which wasn't small, he was somewhat convinced. But it also seemed utterly impossible when Fu Chengfeng claimed that he had blocked his blood circulation in front of his enemy.
Just as Liu Yidao was hesitating, the sound of horses' hooves in the distance got closer and closer, and the figures of the arriving people could gradually be seen. Within a moment, the newcomers arrived in front of everyone.
After clearly seeing the newcomers, Fu Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh and then let out a loud sigh, "Chief Xu, we have 'accidentally' met twice in one day. Your predestined relationship with this Fu will probably be exhausted on this day."
The newcomers were none other than Xu Qingshan and his subordinates from the Tianshan Escort Agency. Xu Qingshan has unparalleled moral integrity and a clear sense of hatred. He believed that Fu Chengfeng had committed an unforgivable crime at Moon Manor. He said coldly: "The predestined relationship between this Xu and you has long been exhausted. Don't bring up the past."
Fu Chengfeng smiled bitterly in his heart. The past moment had long since vanished like smoke in thin air3. Just then, he blurted out whatever came to his mind, but he felt a little sad after hearing Xu Qingshan's words. He was afraid that not only Xu Qingshan felt this way but also the other friends he had made in the jianghu4 in the past. Even if they didn't push him away directly, their hearts already felt estranged from him and could no longer tolerate him.
At this time, Fu Chengfeng unconsciously thought of Rong Yi. If it were before, he believed that even if the whole world thought he was evil, that girl would not alienate him in the slightest. But now, he was not sure. Her change was so sudden that he was at a loss. Her behaviour and how she did things were the complete opposite of the person he remembered. Looking at her from behind, he couldn't feel the intimacy he had felt before, replaced by a feeling of unfamiliarity.
But no matter what, she was still his girl after all!
He would never give up on her if she never distanced herself from him, even if she felt unfamiliar to him now.
When did everything around him change? Not long ago, he was a highly respected swordsman admired by all, but now, he had become a rat crossing the street5 that everyone yelled at. His former friends had become strangers. But a former stranger had unwittingly become an indispensable part of his life.
A predestined relationship was indeed a wonderful thing.
Perhaps out of nostalgia, Fu Chengfeng didn't want to make a move against Xu Qingshan. "Chief Xu, I've made my words clear at the Tianshan Escort Agency. I still have one more very important thing to do, and after that, I will go to Moon Manor to end all the grudges between me and Yun Hendong." He said these words indifferently, then added to Liu Yidao, "I will say these to you as well. After I've dealt with that matter, I don't need you to 'invite' me. I'll also go to the Moon Manor to finish everything."
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Liu Yidao refused. "It's your business whenever you want to go to Moon Manor. I just need to complete my mission."
"Right. We'll arrest you now and take you to the Moon Manor." Xu Qingshan turned to Liu Yidao and said, "Young Warrior Liu, I have already clearly ascertained that the Fearsome Dragon's Leaves in their hands are fake and cannot hurt anyone. Let's join forces and take down the evil traitor Fu Chengfeng in one fell swoop!"
Liu Yidao had no interest in joining forces with Xu Qingshan, but he was more interested in the authenticity of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf. "How do you know the authenticity of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf?" Liu Yidao asked Xu Qingshan.
Liu Yidao asked what Fu Chengfeng wanted to ask. How could Xu Qingshan think that the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf in the hands of Qin Muan and the others was fake? Could this be the reason why he left and returned? If the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf was indeed a fake, then...... his injury was a bit too unfair.
Xu Qingshan replied, ''To tell you the truth, I intercepted them once before and only returned in defeat because I was concerned about the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf in their hands. Soon after I left, I met Yun Sinniang, the owner of Jiugua House, who was on her way to Jinling. When I talked to her about this, she said that the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf had long been extinct and that the ones in the jianghu4 were fake. You may not believe me, but no one should disbelieve the words of the Jiugua House's owner."
The Jiugua House was the most well-informed place in the jianghu4. Naturally, the words of the owner of the Jiugua House would not be false.
When Liu Yidao learned that the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf in the hands of Qin Mu'an and the others were fake, he immediately flipped the hilt of his sword slightly, ready to strike.
"Brother Liu, be careful." Fu Chengfeng asked Xu Qingshan, "How much silver did you spend to buy this information?"
Xu Qingshan replied, "Yun Si Niang is righteous and did not take a single coin."
Fu Chengfeng laughed at his words. "I've known Yun Si Niang for many years; I only know that she treats money as if it was her life, but I wasn't aware that she also had a righteous side." His words implied that Yun Si Niang had tricked Xu Qingshan without him realising it. Xu Qingshan blushed in embarrassment and countered angrily, "Don't judge a noble character with your villain's heart!"
Fu Chengfeng's thin lips curled up slightly as he faintly said, "If you don't believe me, you might as well try it." After saying that, he looked at Qin Mu'an.
Qin Mu'an found himself in a difficult situation. The Terrifying Dragon's Leaf only had one hidden weapon and could only deal with one person. With so many enemies, relying solely on the Dragon Leaf to win was impossible.
After pondering for a long time and seeing that everyone was ready to fire but hesitated, seemingly wanting to confirm the authenticity of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, an idea flashed through Qin Mu'an's mind, and a plan came to him.
Everyone who had been waiting for a long time was beginning to lose their patience, and it was at this time, that they suddenly saw Qin Mu'an move towards Xu Qingshan, only to hear a 'click' sound. A bright light, more dazzling than the sun, exited from the end of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf in his hand. The next second, that bright light entered Xu Qingshan's body. Everyone noticed that Xu Qingshan stood motionless, his face ashen and his eyes filled with fear.
"Chief? Chief?" The escort guard behind Xu Qingshan shouted twice in a row. Seeing no response from Xu Qingshan, the escort guard quickly reached out to check his pulse and then exclaimed with a face full of disbelief: "There was no external injury, no internal injury, no pulse... impossible, this is impossible." As he spoke, he retreated, his eyes no longer daring to look directly at the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf in Qin Mu'an's hand.
Fu Chengfeng and Liu Yidao were also shocked by the power of the Shocking Dragon Leaf. They didn't even see the bright light move, but it had killed Xu Qingshan. This speed could not even be matched by 'Clouds Chasing'.
Just as everyone was immersed in fear of the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf, a lazy voice came from the sky: "It's awe-inspiring. It's a pity that the Terrifying Dragon's Leaf only has one hidden weapon. If I were you, I would use it to deal with Liu Dadao." Following this voice, a girl in a red and luxurious dress appeared.🤔
"Yi-er!" Fu Chengfeng exclaimed, feeling overjoyed. Although she had changed a lot, her attitude towards him remained the same as before, and she did not abandon him. He just knew it; he just knew it. Fu Chengfeng almost cried with joy. The reason he stayed was to calm down Qin Mu'an on the one hand, and on the other hand, he also wanted to see if she treated him the same as before.
Liu Yidao also looked surprised. After not seeing her for so long, he hadn't expected Rong Yi to be completely different.
"Big Brother Fu, I've come to save you." Rong Yi smiled faintly at Fu Chengfeng and then said to Qin Mu'an, "Don't worry, I'll help you deal with this Liu Dadao." After saying that, she gently stroked the hair on her shoulder and said to Liu Yidao with a wry smile, "I said I would turn your broadsword into three kitchen knives."
"You know martial arts." Even though Liu Yidao used an indicative tone, he couldn't hide the surprise in his words.
"That is true. I know martial arts, and my cultivation is much higher than yours." Rong Yi said these words casually, which sounded like a big insult to Liu Yidao.
"You'd better believe her words." Fu Chengfeng said with a helpless expression. To be honest, the fact that Rong Yi's martial arts were higher than his made him feel frustrated like never before but also very excited. What he had always wanted and pursued was to sing like qin and se7 with the person of his heart, something that could make him smile proudly in the jianghu4. Her martial arts skills came as a surprise. The fact that hers was much higher than his was frightening.
When Rong Yi appeared, Liu Yidao had already sensed her inner strength was so deep that it was beyond his reach or imagination. At that moment, hearing her arrogant words and Fu Chengfeng's helplessness, he had already confirmed in his mind that Rong Yi's martial arts skills were superior to his own, but that would not stop him from fulfilling his mission. His mission was not to take Fu Chengfeng to Moon Manor but to save him from Qin Mu'an. Now that there was another person of high calibre who could do it, he would be happy to let her.
With his mind made up, Liu Yidao withdrew his sword and turned to leave.
"You want to run away without a fight?" Rong Yi let out a light laugh and walked towards Liu Yidao, slowly raising her foot, but by the time she dropped it, she was already standing in front of Liu Yidao. She held Liu Yidao's broadsword in her hand, which she had split into three pieces. "I said I would turn your broadsword into three kitchen knives." She said leisurely with a smile.😌
Footnotes Full List
- Chinese idiom: to know (a person, a place, etc) inside out
- three religions (i.e. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism) and nine schools of thought (i.e. the Confucians, the Taoists, the Yin-Yang, the Legalists, the Logicians, the Mohists, the Political Strategists, the Eclectics, and the Agriculturists)/pejorative: people in various trades; people of all sorts
- Chinese idiom: completely disappear
- lit. rivers and lakes—people who wander from place to place and live by their wits, e.g. fortune-tellers, quack doctors, itinerant entertainers, etc., considered as a social group)
- Chinese idiom: sb or sth detested by all
- I don't know if Rong Yi was being sarcastic when she changed Liu Yidao (yi: one, dao: sword) to Liu Dadao (da: big, dao: sword).
- Chinese idiom: to be in harmony/marital harmony
- Chu Murong can do it from far away, Rong Yi.
Se or Guse Information
The se (Chinese: 瑟) or guse (Chinese: 古瑟) is an ancient plucked zither of Chinese origin. It varied in size and construction, but generally had 25–50 strings with moveable bridges and a range of up to five octaves. It was one of the most important stringed instruments in China, along with the qin. The se gradually faded out of use, having evolved into the similar zheng. Modern versions of the se often resemble the zheng, and attempts have been made to revive the instrument. - Wiki
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