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Chapter 145: The First Appearance of Lu Fengxian
Chapter 145: The First Appearance of Lu Fengxian
In the original novel, although it was never explicitly described, there were multiple instances where Ah Fei was portrayed as tormented and even hating himself. It was only after Lin Xian'er directly betrayed him twice that Ah Fei finally broke free from his chains.
His final explanation was that he "suddenly understood," note that it was understanding, not discovery or enlightenment!
What does this imply?
Li Xihuan's face turned pale.
He knew very well what kind of person Ah Fei was, and he also had a good understanding of Lin Xian'er's true nature, which Ah Fei had likely realized long ago when they first met at the Shaolin Temple.
A few days ago, when they met again, Ah Fei had been living a simple life, rising with the sun and sleeping soundly every night...
Ah Fei possessed an instinct akin to that of a wild beast. How could he not realize that he had been drugged? How could he have never suspected anything?
"He... he..."
Li Xihuan's hand trembled as he held his cup, and he recalled the Ah Fei he had seen a few days ago. Indeed, Ah Fei lived a peaceful life, but it was also a lonely one, to the point of losing his sense of self.
"Does he know that Lin Xian'er is hiding something from him?" Li Xihuan asked You Longsheng, but he was also questioning himself.
"I don't know," You Longsheng replied honestly, as the novel itself portrayed it ambiguously.
"Perhaps he fully trusts Lin Xian'er and is truly kept in the dark," You Longsheng speculated. "Or perhaps he loves her too much and is just deceiving himself, refusing to accept that she has deceived him."
You Longsheng sighed, "If it's the former, it's easier to accept. But if it's the latter..."
Guo Songyang continued, "If it's the latter, even if I went to Ah Fei and told him that Lin Xian'er is nothing but a toy for thousands of men, I doubt he would believe me."
Bai Tianyu, however, became increasingly intrigued by Lin Xian'er. "Brother You mentioned this Ah Fei to me. With his unmatched speed in wielding a sword and his close bond with Brother Li, he must be an extraordinary man. What kind of woman could enchant Ah Fei so deeply that even you are helpless against her?"
Li Xihuan sighed, "She is a woman as beautiful as a fairy, but she specializes in luring men to their doom."
Guo Songyang nodded in agreement, "I know many women, but she is one of the most captivating."
You Longsheng smiled and said, "My family's heirloom, the Fish Intestine Sword, was given to her the moment we met."
Bai Tianyu's eyes widened, "I've never slept with a woman like her. Wouldn't that be a great regret in life?"
Li Xihuan smiled bitterly, Guo Songyang looked embarrassed, and You Longsheng snapped his fingers in admiration.
"That's right," You Longsheng said with a shake of his head, "As the saying goes, a man who has never slept with Lin Xian'er in his lifetime has lived in vain." As he spoke, he felt the chilly gazes of those around him.
Ding Baiyun stroked the hilt of his White Cloud Sword and said calmly, "I've heard that Lin Xian'er's martial arts skills are not weak. I wonder if she can block my White Cloud Sword. If she can't, I'll place her head by your bed, so you can be a man every day."
Everyone exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
Sometimes, teasing a woman out of jealousy could be a great pleasure.
Their laughter gradually faded as they noticed a man in white approaching the second floor of the restaurant.
The man in white had a tall and proud stature, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes. Although there were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, his face was as white as jade, making it difficult to discern his age.
His clothes were snow-white and spotless, appearing simple yet luxurious.
He exuded a powerful aura, carrying an indescribable air of arrogance that instantly captured the attention of everyone in the building.
His eyes were sharp, scanning the surroundings. They were like knives, piercing through the air.
Bai Tianyu clicked his tongue in admiration, "The Central Plains truly is a place of heroes. Are there so many masters here?"
Guo Songyang glanced at the man in white, his eyes narrowing as if emitting a sword light, "There are quite a few masters in the Central Plains, but not as many as you imagine."
Li Xihuan smiled and said, "If the Central Plains were filled with such masters, Official Jin Hong's Golden Money Gang would not be able to dominate the martial arts world.
Before they could respond, the man in white had already reached them, his gaze sweeping across Li Xihuan, Bai Tianyu, and Guo Songyang, while blatantly ignoring You Longsheng and Ding Baiyun.
"It seems my luck is quite good today," the man in white remarked casually. "To encounter three experts here is quite unexpected."
The man's arrogance was palpable, but Guo Songyang and Bai Tianyu were equally proud. Unfazed by his lack of introduction, they remained seated without a word.
Only Li Xihuan stood up to greet him courteously. "Please, take a seat. May I inquire..."
"Lu Fengxian." The man in white took a seat at the table, his posture still rigid and upright.
A knowing smile spread across Li Xihuan's face. "So, you are indeed the Silver Lance Marquis, Lu Fengxian."
The world's top experts were few, and for one to suddenly appear and rival Li Xihuan, Bai Tianyu, and Guo Songyang, he certainly wasn't an unknown figure.
Moreover, the man in white before them was no young prodigy like Ah Fei or Jing Wuming; he was clearly of advanced age.
However, Lu Fengxian denied it. "The Silver Lance Marquis died ten years ago."
The group stared at him, perplexed by his statement.
"The Silver Lance Marquis is dead, but Lu Fengxian lives on," Lu Fengxian clarified, his tone indifferent.
Li Xihuan furrowed his brows, deep in thought, while Bai Tianyu's eyes flickered with curiosity. Guo Songyang, on the other hand, remained expressionless, yet all three of them were assessing Lu Fengxian intently.
Even at a glance, they could tell that Lu Fengxian was a proud man, and the title of "Silver Lance Marquis" from the era of the Three Kingdoms was undoubtedly a source of immense pride.
After all, in the era of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu was renowned as the undisputed champion!
But with Bai Xiaosheng's 'Weapon Chart' in play, the Silver Lance Marquis, Lu Fengxian, was ranked only fifth!
And so...
Li Xihuan nodded slowly. "Indeed, I should have realized that the Silver Lance Marquis had passed away."
Lu Fengxian continued in a calm tone, "Lu Fengxian has also been dead for ten years, but now he is resurrected."
Guo Songyang's eyes narrowed. "What brought about your resurrection?"
Lu Fengxian was ranked fifth, while Guo Songyang was fourth. Naturally, the first person Lu Fengxian would seek out after his resurrection was Guo Songyang.
Lu Fengxian fixed his gaze on Guo Songyang and slowly raised his right hand, placing it on the table.
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to that hand.
The fingers were long, with neatly trimmed nails, and the skin appeared smooth. However, what stood out were the thumb, index, and middle fingers, which had a peculiar metallic sheen to their skin, setting them apart from the rest of his hand.
In the next moment, those three fingers—thumb, index, and middle—suddenly sank into the thick zitan wood table!
There was no sound, not even a ripple in the cups of wine. The fingers penetrated the wood as easily as a sharp knife slicing through tofu.
"It is this hand that brought me back to life," Lu Fengxian stated nonchalantly. "If this hand can be considered a weapon, I wonder where it would rank on the Weapon Chart?"
Guo Songyang scoffed. "That's hard to say. After all, people aren't tables."
Lu Fengxian smiled proudly. "In my eyes, the rest of the world is no different from this table."
Guo Songyang's eyes gleamed, and Bai Tianyu's eyes shone with a similar intensity.
But You Longsheng suddenly interjected, "Hold on, hold on. You two just fought for your lives against Official Jin Hong and Jing Wuming. These kinds of battles can't be frequent; otherwise, you'll experience sensory fatigue."
Guo Songyang couldn't help but laugh. "You really do treat our duels as entertainment, and now you're making demands?"
"No, no, no," You Longsheng chuckled, his expression harmless. "I merely meant that we were just discussing Lin Xian'er. If one hasn't experienced the allure of the number one beauty in the martial world, Lin Xian'er, and remained clear-headed, who could claim to be a true expert with a unified body and mind?"
(End of Chapter)
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