The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 102: Heroic Manor's Xue Bin - Novel Cool

Chapter 102: Heroic Manor's Xue Bin

Chapter 102: Heroic Manor's Xue Bin

Yi Dajing intentionally and unintentionally sang Bai Tianyu's praises.

However, Yuan Qiuyun and Liu Donglai were not the competitive types. Although their impression of Bai Tianyu had improved, they were not ready to take the initiative to get close to the Godly Blade Hall.

They also didn't discuss the topic of who was stronger between Shangguan Jinhong and Bai Tianyu because they were not qualified to do so.

Then, Yi Dajing fell silent, and the group chatted about other trivial matters. They had a vegetarian meal at Meihua Temple for lunch and prepared to leave and head home in the afternoon.

However, just as they were about to exit the gates of Meihua Temple, they heard loud shouts and a thunderous roar that drowned out all other sounds.

"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear," Liu Donglai smiled.

Yu Longsheng raised an eyebrow, "Xue Bin?"

Yuan Qiuyun nodded and smiled, "The hundred and eighth move of the Pan Gu Axe, 'Opening Heaven and Earth', emphasizes momentum the most. His battle cry is comparable to thunder."

Without further ado, the group quickly exited the temple gates and saw seven or eight Taihang bandits with knives and guns leading the way, followed by Xue Bin, who was carrying a large axe, and two of his subordinates giving chase.

The Taihang bandits had intended to rush into Meihua Temple, and now, seeing several scholars, merchants, and their female companions suddenly appearing at the door, they were delighted and quickened their pace.

"Brother Yuan!" Xue Bin was overjoyed to see Yuan Qiuyun and immediately shouted, "Help me stop them!"

These Taihang bandits had some martial arts skills, although they were third-rate. As Xue Bin was not adept at light work, he had difficulty catching up, hence the prolonged chase to this place. Moreover, two of them were somewhat skilled and could delay him for a moment.

Twenty years later, Xue Bin's son, Xue Dahan, would attend the wedding of Yuan Qiuyun's son, Yuan Qingfeng, at Baiyun Manor. In fact, at this time, the relationship between Yuan Qiuyun and Xue Bin was already quite good.

So Yuan Qiuyun immediately drew his sword and focused on the two bandits at the front, one holding a Yanling Dao, and the other a pair of short guns.

"One each," Liu Donglai smiled slightly, unsheathing his longsword.

The Taihang bandits immediately turned pale and wanted to bypass them from the side.

But Yuan Qiuyun and Liu Donglai wouldn't give them the chance. With Yu Longsheng, Yi Dajing, Ding Baiyun, and the others present, they didn't have to worry about the women, so they quickly flew in front of the two bandits.

The longsword stabbed swiftly, causing the two leaders to bleed continuously.

Seeing that their leader was in trouble and with a fierce pursuer behind them, three of the remaining bandits knelt down and kowtowed, while the other two frantically charged towards Yu Longsheng and the others.

Yi Dajing looked at Yu Longsheng, but the latter kept his hands tucked inside his sleeves, showing no intention of taking action.

Of course, Yi Dajing couldn't let the women take action, so he had no choice but to exhibit his own skills.

After two "ka ka" sounds, the two daggers fell to the ground, and the two Taihang bandits held their wrists, rolling in the snow and howling miserably.

"Iron Hand Gentleman, your reputation is well-deserved," Yu Longsheng praised.

"You flatter me, Lord Yu. They're just a couple of small fries," Yi Dajing shook his head and smiled.

On the other side, Yuan Qiuyun and Liu Donglai had also dealt with the two slightly more skilled bandits. By the time Xue Bin arrived, only three scared out of their wits, kneeling lackeys remained.

"Spare our lives!"

"We won't dare anymore!"

Xue Bin snorted angrily, and after three "shua shua shua" sounds from his axe, the three bandits were each missing a few fingers on their left hands. "Scram! If I see you again, I'll definitely kill you!"

With his 63-catty fine iron axe, Xue Bin precisely chopped off a few fingers from the left hands of the three kowtowing bandits, demonstrating his strength, precision, and control, which were all top-notch.

"Oh..."

Xue Bin scratched his head, suddenly remembering that he had discovered the location of a Taihang bandit camp. He had left yesterday to scout the area, intending to wipe them out.

Liu Donglai asked, "Those two earlier, they were the 'Swallow' and the 'Double Gun General' from the Red Eagle Fortress, the second and third leaders who have been robbing merchant convoys recently, right? And their leader, 'Blood Eagle'?"

Xue Bin proudly replied, "Of course! I split him in two with my axe, turning him into a bloodied dead eagle!"

"Have you destroyed their camp?" Yuan Qiuyun inquired.

Xue Bin nodded. "Yes, there are still some things left. I had them sent down the mountain. Those three merchant families offered a substantial reward, so there's enough to share!"

Yi Dajing laughed. "Never mind the reward. We didn't do much, but we should at least drink with you."

Xue Bin laughed heartily. "My Heroic Manor may not have much, but we have plenty of wine! But there's one rule: if you walk out upright, you're not a hero!"

Yi Dajing couldn't help but grin. "Fortunately, I have Fei Fei with me. Otherwise, if I were carried out horizontally, who would take me home?"

Liu Donglai, his arms around two beautiful women, laughed aloud. "You're overthinking it. If I ever entered the Heroic Manor, I wouldn't even think about going home!"

You Longsheng observed Liu Donglai, Xue Bin, and Yi Dajing. Even with his modern perspective, he couldn't consider these three men evil. No wonder Bai Tianyu considered them friends.

Yet, they were willing to risk their lives to annihilate Bai Tianyu and his entire family, even hiding their faces while doing so.

You Longsheng looked at Liu Donglai; it was because of a woman.

You Longsheng then glanced at Xue Bin. If he had established his Heroic Manor by collecting rewards for capturing Taihang bandits, was there a similar interest at play in his desire to kill Bai Tianyu?

After Bai Tianyu's death, Ma Kongqun inherited the wealth of the Godly Blade Hall, becoming the true 'Myriad Horses Hall.' With unprecedented power, he commanded eight hundred horse trainers, occupied countless horse farms, bred tens of thousands of horses, recruited Hua Mantian and Yun Zaitian, and collaborated with many forces within the pass.

However, Ma Kongqun chose to build a flourishing small city outside the pass and never set foot within it again.

Conquering required a price, beginning with blood and ending with the same.

There were so many things that weren't mentioned in the original novel, but the logic was hidden beneath the surface. The more You Longsheng interacted with this world, the more he understood this.

Bai Tianyu's calamity was not solely due to his character.

"Are you joining us, Manor Lord You?" Xue Bin asked You Longsheng.

You Longsheng first looked at Ding Baiyun, who felt her heart melt at her lover's respect for her. Naturally, she wouldn't reject You Longsheng's suggestion.

So, You Longsheng smiled and said, "Of course. If I refuse, wouldn't that mean I'm afraid and not a hero?"

Xue Bin's eyes lit up, and he burst into hearty laughter.

Liu Donglai noticed this detail and shook his head, chuckling. "Brother You's nickname should be changed to 'Flower Guardian Dragon.'"

(End of Chapter)

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