Chapter 132: Li Xihuan Makes Another Appearance
Chapter 132: Li Xihuan Makes Another Appearance
The topic of conversation came to an end, and the group continued on their tour.
Before long, they had made their way through the woods, crossed a small bridge, and arrived at a small tower.
Gao Xingkong suddenly stopped and asked, "I wonder what this place is?"
Long Xiaoyun replied, "This is where my mother resides."
Gao Xingkong then prepared to go up to pay his respects, but Long Xiaoyun, with a quick turn of his eyes, said he wanted to go up first and have a word.
However, after going up and coming back down, he claimed that Lin Shiyin wasn't there.
But Zhuge Gang took up the conversation, saying he would wait for Lin Shiyin upstairs.
Long Xiaoyun's expression changed.
With a slight wave of Gao Xingkong's hand, the three Golden Money Gang members who had been following at a distance came rushing forward. "Wait for us to clean up first, then please invite the leader upstairs!"
Long Xiaoyun's eyes flickered as if he wanted to stop them, but in the end, he did not make a move.
You Longsheng looked up and caught a glimpse of a figure appearing at the window of the small tower.
Lin Shiyin was, of course, still upstairs. Although Long Xiaoyun was thoroughly despicable, he cared for Lin Shiyin and knew that the Golden Money Gang members had ill intentions. He didn't want them to come into contact with her.
However, it was unclear how the Golden Money Gang had gotten their information, but they truly believed that there were treasures and secret manuals hidden in Xingyun Manor, specifically in the small tower where Lin Shiyin resided.
And so, they were determined to get their hands on them!
The three Golden Money Gang members rushed upstairs. Guo Songyang didn't make a move, nor did You Longsheng. Only Ding Baiyun narrowed his eyes, fixing a malicious gaze on the gang members.
In the next moment, a pitch-black long whip appeared, coiling out three circles and wrapping around the necks of the three gang members. It tightened abruptly and then loosened.
One fell silent and died, another cried out miserably before convulsing and dying, and the third ran out a few yards before collapsing to the ground, dead.
Zhuge Gang's eyes widened in fury. "Ximen Rou!"
Guo Songyang followed close behind, his expression disdainful. "Inconsistent force. The Snake Whip of the Whip God... turns out it's nothing special."
You Longsheng added, "He only escaped from Zhuge Gang's five-person encirclement yesterday. And the way you're talking, it's as if you could take down three people with one sword strike."
Guo Songyang's mouth twitched, and he said indifferently, "But I could kill him."
Guo Songyang and You Longsheng were standing far away, and their conversation wasn't heard by those in front, as they had already started fighting.
Ximen Rou's snake whip lashed out, and Zhuge Gang met it with his iron crutch.
Ximen Rou's whip was three zhang long, and he used it to strike from a distance. Zhuge Gang feigned an opening, allowing Ximen Rou to wrap his whip around the iron crutch. Then, Zhuge Gang thrust the crutch into the ground with a 'deng' sound.
Next, Zhuge Gang performed an upside-down rotation on the crutch, tightening the whip coiled around it and pulling Ximen Rou closer.
In the next moment, Zhuge Gang shouted and swept his body horizontally, striking towards Ximen Rou.
At this moment, if Ximen Rou had let go of the whip, he would've been fine. But with the title of Whip God, he couldn't bring himself to do that; he would've lost all face if he had.
And so, Ximen Rou extended his body, running in a circle along the square formed by Zhuge Gang's rotation, simultaneously neutralizing Zhuge Gang's sweeping kick.
The two then fell into a stalemate, but it was clear that Zhuge Gang was on the offensive while Ximen Rou was on the defensive.
Although Ximen Rou was ranked higher than Zhuge Gang on the Weapon Rankings, one mistake could reverse the situation. If this continued, Ximen Rou would either have to let go of the whip and retreat or be kicked by Zhuge Gang.
But Guo Songyang commented indifferently once more, "The Vajra Iron Crutch is nothing special either. He should've landed that kick just now."
In the current situation, Ximen Rou was in a precarious position, having to choose between letting go of the whip or getting injured.
Everyone's expressions changed.
Even Guo Songyang's face twisted in surprise, as he had been watching Tang Du but hadn't seen the throwing knife either.
"Li's Flying Dagger!"
With Tang Du dead, Zhuge Gang was shocked, and his qi scattered in his moment of distraction. Ximen Rou seized the opportunity, yanking the iron crutch and causing Zhuge Gang to spin in the opposite direction, pulling the long whip from his hands.
Zhuge Gang flipped and landed steadily on the ground, then looked toward the tower.
A middle-aged man slowly walked out.
His clothes were old but not shabby, his hair neatly combed, and his face, though slightly haggard, carried a hint of ease. His eyes were sharper than any blade.
"You?" Shangguan Fei was astonished. He now recognized the man as the drunkard he had manhandled the day before.
Ding Baiyun's eyes widened, and though she hadn't seen Li Xihuan's face yesterday, she remembered those clothes.
Ding Baiyun glanced at You Longsheng, conveying her message with her eyes.
You Longsheng stroked his chin and nodded. "I didn't expect him to be in the store yesterday. His disguise was good; I didn't recognize him. But rest assured, with me here, Li Xihuan won't take it out on you."
Unexpectedly, Ding Baiyun scoffed. "I'm not saying this to spare his face. I'm stating a fact. What? Can't the renowned Li Xihuan handle the truth?"
You Longsheng: (⊙o⊙)
"Li Xihuan!" Zhuge Gang asked in a sharp tone.
"I dare not." Li Xihuan replied humbly.
Zhuge Gang's eyes flickered. "You've already given these items to Long Xiaoyun. Why have you shown yourself now?"
Li Xihuan extended his hand, and a throwing knife appeared in his palm, causing everyone's pupils to constrict.
Yet, Li Xihuan remained calm and collected, answering a different question, "I wanted everyone to know that there are no treasures in the Xingyun Manor. Your efforts are in vain, and I apologize for that. So, when you leave, please take the gifts you brought with you."
Everyone stared at the throwing knife in Li Xihuan's hand, as if it held some magical power that drew their gaze.
Yan Shuangfei's voice was hoarse, though he didn't seem to notice. "What if we don't leave?"
Li Xihuan finally looked up at him. "I advise you to leave. It's for the best."
Yan Shuangfei forced down the fear in his heart and flung open his sleeves. "Li Xihuan! I've long wanted to test my skills against yours. Others may fear you, but I, Yan Shuangfei, am not afraid!"
Yan Shuangfei roared and waved his hands, causing nine flying spears to surge towards Li Xihuan. However, the spears lost momentum halfway and fell to the ground.
When everyone looked at Yan Shuangfei again, they saw him lying on his back with a throwing knife in his throat.
Li's Flying Dagger!
You Longsheng walked up to Guo Songyang and teased, "Li Xihuan actually forced Yan Shuangfei to use his flying spears. Is he really that good?"
Guo Songyang, "..."
(End of Chapter)
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