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Chapter 130: You Longsheng, the Social Butterfly
Chapter 130: You Longsheng, the Social Butterfly
Ximen Rou was the first to make a move. With astonishing agility, he flipped and leapt out of the shop, a black whip appearing in his hand.
A master of lightweight techniques, he would never put himself in a dangerous situation.
As soon as he was out the door, he gave a slight flick of his wrist, and the thirty-foot-long whip seemed to come alive, sweeping over the heads of the forty or so men from the Jianghu.
A jingling sound filled the air as the coins on everyone's heads rained down.
These coins weren't dislodged by the wearers; Ximen Rou had swept them off with his whip.
The Jianghu men exchanged glances and immediately scattered, some climbing onto rooftops, others darting into alleys. In an instant, the place was empty, the crowd having vanished like smoke.
Gao Xingkong's face darkened as he shouted, "By taking their life-saving money, are you planning to send them to their deaths?"
Zhuge Gang stepped out of the house, a cold smile on his face. "Ximen Rou's life is worth more than their forty combined."
Zhuge Gang, Gao Xingkong, Shangguan Fei, and Tang Du surrounded Ximen Rou in an instant, while Yan Shuangfei took a step back, revealing the forty-nine red-tasseled flying spears protruding from his chest.
In the next moment, Zhuge Gang's iron crutch swept out in a seemingly ordinary yet powerful and formidable sweep, giving his opponents a sense of inevitability, as if there was no escape, no matter how one tried to block, dodge, or flee.
Facing this move, Ximen Rou let out a loud laugh. His whip spun rapidly as his body soared into the sky.
Yan Shuangfei roared and, with a double-handed swing, released thirteen red-tasseled flying spears that sealed off all of Ximen Rou's escape routes, above, below, left, and right.
The spears flew almost simultaneously, but the whip twisted and turned, breaking each spear, sending them flying in all directions. Some disappeared into the distance, while others embedded themselves into walls, the spear shafts vibrating and the red tassels fluttering.
At the same time, Ximen Rou spun like a tornado, faster and faster, higher and higher, until he disappeared into the thick fog, displaying his extraordinary and otherworldly agility.
Zhuge Gang's chest heaved in anger. "After him!"
With a tap of his iron crutch, he soared into the sky, his agility surprisingly adept. In the blink of an eye, he had chased into the mist.
In the next moment, Shangguan Fei, Yan Shuangfei, Tang Du, Gao Xingkong, and all the members of the Money Gang present followed the sound of Zhuge Gang's wind-breaking iron crutch.
The alley, which had been crowded just moments ago, was now eerily empty.
Ding Baiyun blinked. "Is that it?"
You Longsheng popped another peanut into his mouth. "Seems like it."
"Pfft," Ding Baiyun scoffed. "Ximen Rou was acting so tough just now, I thought he was really going to fight the Money Gang to the death. I didn't expect him to run away."
"He's not stupid," You Longsheng said, munching on the peanut. "He and Zhuge Gang are evenly matched. With the addition of Shangguan Fei and the other three, if he stayed, he'd be signing his own death warrant."
"Then why did he insist on staying and waiting for Zhuge Gang?" Ding Baiyun asked. "Fleeing now, he still has to face their pursuit. That can't be pleasant."
"That's why I say he's a complicated guy," You Longsheng shrugged. "He wants to save face, but he's not keen on fighting to the death. He had to get his jabs in first." He paused. "Fortunately, his agility is top-notch; Zhuge Gang and the others won't catch him."
"I heard he has a grudge against the Money Gang," Ding Baiyun said. "He killed one of their hall masters."
You Longsheng nodded. "I'm not clear on the specifics, but his actions that annoy and obstruct the Money Gang are well-known.
"But he can't stop the Money Gang from entering Xingyun Manor tomorrow," Ding Baiyun said casually, then asked, "Is Li Xunhuan really nearby?"
"We'll find out tomorrow when we go take a look," You Longsheng replied as he stood up.
Ding Baiyun also got to her feet. "What if he doesn't show up? Are you really just going to stand by and watch the Money Gang bully Lin Shiyin?"
"They won't have the chance," You Longsheng said meaningfully. "Someone with ulterior motives set this whole event in motion, but how it ends might not be according to their wishes."
Ding Baiyun stuck out her tongue. "You always see through other people's pretenses, but don't you think you're also putting on an act and being mysterious for no reason?"
You Longsheng stroked his chin. "Because I've discovered that it's actually quite cool. As long as no one can see through my act, then I'm not putting on an act—I'm profound and unfathomable."
Then the two of them left, and from a distance, Sun Xiaohong could still hear them talking.
"What exactly have you guessed? Tell me!"
"I'm wondering how many of these people will be able to walk out of Xingyun Manor alive."
"Is Li Xunhuan really that amazing?"
"Not at all. He's just putting on an act. Back when he killed Yi Ku, he even had his acupoints struck, yet he still put on a show of reminding Yi Ku."
"Are we going to Xingyun Manor tomorrow too?"
"Of course. Prepare some peanuts and melon seeds. We're going to watch the drama unfold tomorrow!"
Their voices gradually faded into the distance and disappeared. Sun Xiaohong looked towards Elder Tianji, who knocked his smoking pipe and took another puff before letting out a sigh.
"That Miss Ding actually has a point," Elder Tianji said meaningfully. "I wonder if Li Xunhuan would be moved if he heard those words."
"If he could set aside his worldly prejudices and take that step, perhaps he might be able to live again," he mused.
Elder Tianji sighed, took out a silver ingot, and placed it on the table. Supporting Sun Xiaohong's shoulder, he hobbled out, gradually disappearing into the endless night fog.
...
You Longsheng and Ding Baiyun spent the night at the most luxurious inn in Baoding Prefecture. Early the next morning, they arrived at Xingyun Manor with gifts they had prepared in advance.
You Longsheng hadn't forgotten that September 15th was Lin Shiyin's birthday, and he wanted to maintain the proper courtesies.
Two white jade screens, a bushel of pearls, two gold bricks, and two bolts of silk.
After presenting the four types of gifts, they were respectfully invited into the main hall by the pock-marked steward. Just then, Long Xiaoyun happened to come out to greet them, and they also encountered the group from the Money Gang.
Zhuge Gang had brought Shangguan Fei and the other three, along with three other Money Gang members carrying gifts.
"You're quite the enthusiast, Manor Lord You," Zhuge Gang remarked casually.
You Longsheng responded with elegant words. "I once stayed here for over a month, and Manor Lord Long and Little Lord Long treated me like family. Now that I hear Lord Long has left, I should naturally pay more visits."
Zhuge Gang was left speechless because You Longsheng did indeed have a connection with Xingyun Manor.
Damn!
(End of Chapter)
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