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Chapter 116: Watching the Spectacle from Afar
Chapter 116: Watching the Spectacle from Afar
(A collaborative release by the Warm Sun Giant Silver Alliance)
The Heaven-Moving, Earth-Turning Great Displacement Art was indeed an extremely challenging martial arts technique to master, with each meridian requiring a unique method of training.
However, You Longsheng was truly a gifted young talent, as praised by Li Xinhuan. In just over a month, he had initially mastered this skill.
During this period, You Longsheng had not seen Gongsun Duan again, and he had no idea if Ma Kongqun had been incited.
All he knew was that Hua Baofeng's mood had visibly improved.
As for Bai Tianyu's mood, it had been like a rollercoaster. He was initially happy, then serious and confident for a while, and in the last few days, a hint of anger occasionally surfaced.
Recently, even Bai Tianyong had become elusive.
When You Longsheng had completely mastered the Heaven-Moving, Earth-Turning Great Displacement Art, Bai Tianyu also received an invitation.
It was from the famous Taihang mountain bandit, Pei Wanjun.
He invited Bai Tianyu to meet him at the Feilong Mountain, a branch of the Taihang Mountains, as he wished to join the Shendao Hall.
"Pei Wanjun?"
You Longsheng clicked his tongue in admiration. "I've heard that this Pei Wanjun is a formidable character among the Taihang mountain bandits. The Blood Wild Goose, Duan Feiyan, who once dominated the Taihang Mountains, and the Double Dragon Hand, Du Feng, both met their ends at his hands."
Being in Shanxi, You Longsheng was naturally aware of the situation with the Taihang mountain bandits. However, since they weren't famous figures in the original story, he had no particular interest in them and quickly forgot about them after hearing mentions of them.
"You've been mercilessly hunting down the Taihang mountain bandits lately. Even such a formidable figure is now willing to submit to the Shendao Hall?" You Longsheng smiled.
Bai Tianyong scoffed, "They're just a mob with enemies everywhere. They're not that impressive."
The deep mountains and old forests of Taihang Mountain were not pleasant places to be. Those who chose to hide in those mountains certainly didn't do so willingly.
Logically, once they entered the Taihang Mountains, their usual enemies wouldn't dare to venture deep in pursuit.
But they happened to run into the Shendao Hall as they entered the mountains, which was rather unfortunate for them.
Bai Tianyong narrowed his eyes. "If he sincerely wants to join the Shendao Hall, we can offer him temporary protection. But if he has other intentions..."
The next moment, Bai Tianyu folded the invitation and said calmly, "May 5th, at the Dragon God Temple below Feilong Mountain. Not bad, it's a good location."
Bai Tianyong looked at Bai Tianyu, who nodded. "The same as before."
'The same as before' meant that Bai Tianyong would stay behind, while Bai Tianyu would take the disciples of the Shendao Hall to meet with Pei Wanjun. Ma Kongqun would also accompany him.
At this point, Bai Tianyu turned to You Longsheng and asked, "Do you want to come and watch the spectacle?"
"No!" You Longsheng shook his head. "I'm afraid I'll be splattered with blood."
Bai Tianyu and Bai Tianyong both laughed.
Bai Tianyu said to Bai Tianyong, "I guess he really is a little fox."
Bai Tianyong nodded. "Brother You is indeed very shrewd."
...
Then, You Longsheng bid farewell to Bai Tianyu.
The Shendao Hall was currently facing many challenges, and they had also played their game long enough.
Bai Tianyu personally saw them off at the main door.
You Longsheng asked Bai Tianyu, "It seems like your plan is proceeding smoothly?"
Bai Tianyu sighed. "It's going too smoothly. There are some people I didn't even expect."
This was the first time You Longsheng had seen a hint of sadness in Bai Tianyu's eyes.
"Then show mercy and try to win him over with sincerity," You Longsheng said earnestly.
Bai Tianyu, "... "
Bai Tianyu was speechless. He waved his hand to shoo them away. "Go, go!"
And so, You Longsheng and the others left.
...
"This doesn't seem like something you would do. You really don't plan on going to watch the fun?"
"So, are we heading home then?"
You Longsheng calculated the days. "But if we go home first and then rush to Fenglong Mountain, we might be cutting it too close."
Ding Baiyun blinked. "I thought we weren't going to meddle in this matter?"
You Longsheng raised an eyebrow. "I said we wouldn't be there to witness it, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the show. It would be a lifetime of regret if we didn't join in on such a grand spectacle."
Lan Yueyi understood You Longsheng's intention, while Ding Baiyun was left speechless. "You plan to secretly go and watch the fun?"
"Of course not!" You Longsheng declared righteously. "Fenglong Mountain is huge, and it's only natural for us to go there for a tour. How is that unusual?"
"We're not going to meddle, but we just happen to be there at the right time," You Longsheng explained.
...
Fenglong Mountain was located at the edge of the Guandong region, almost at the border of the wild lands outside the pass. It was a desolate place with little to offer in terms of scenery.
The Dragon God Temple sat at the foot of the mountain next to a small stream. It was dilapidated, with only a shabbily dressed old priest tending to it.
On the fifth day of May, when You Longsheng, along with the two girls, arrived at the mountain peak across from the Dragon God Temple, they saw the old priest cowering inside, afraid to show his face.
In front of the temple was a large table, behind which sat a burly man with a full beard. Four men in gray robes stood behind him.
"Battles between martial artists are different from military engagements," You Longsheng said, pointing at the scene before them. "If it were two armies facing off, our current position might put us right in the enemy's ambush.
But for martial artists, those hiding in ambush wouldn't dare venture beyond a hundred zhang around the Dragon God Temple."
"Is that man Pei Wanjun?"
"Most likely."
"You don't think he genuinely intends to submit to Bai Tianyu and join the Shendao Hall, do you?"
"Of course not."
"It seems like both you and Bai Tianyu are certain that this is a trap set by Pei Wanjun. Why is that?" Ding Baiyun asked, looking at You Longsheng. Lan Yueyi also seemed perplexed. "Also, before we left, he mentioned that your plan was proceeding smoothly. What plan? How is it going smoothly? You've been with us the whole time. When did you discuss any plan with him?"
You Longsheng blinked. He hadn't told Lan Yueyi and Ding Baiyun about the idea he had given to Bai Tianyu.
Of course, he couldn't reveal that!
You Longsheng stroked his chin. "I just reminded Bai Tianyu to pay attention to the movements of the Demon Sect and suggested that he could take the initiative to set a trap for them, thus preventing potential problems.
Pei Wanjun is the closest to the northern wild lands outside the pass among the Taihang mountain bandits, and he's a formidable character. The fact that he offered to submit without even interacting with the Shendao Hall first made me suspicious, and I'm sure Bai Tianyu felt the same. Since Pei Wanjun clearly isn't a match for Bai Tianyu, the fact that he dared to set a trap for him indicates that he has powerful backers."
You Longsheng concluded, "It could be no one else but the Demon Sect."
You Longsheng's explanation made sense, and his logic was sound. However, one question remained unanswered.
Bai Tianyu was a peerless martial artist. Even if a portion of the Demon Sect joined forces with Pei Wanjun and the others, how could they be confident that they could kill Bai Tianyu?
But that question was not for You Longsheng to answer. Lan Yueyi and Ding Baiyun turned their gazes toward the Dragon God Temple across from them.
That question would be answered by Pei Wanjun and the Demon Sect.
(End of Chapter)
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