The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 148: Hu Bugui's Identity - Novel Cool

Chapter 148: Hu Bugui's Identity

Chapter 148: Hu Bugui's Identity

The figure on the wall was none other than Hu Bugui.

A man whose martial arts prowess even Tianji Laoren couldn't see through. A man whose name Xiaoyaosheng couldn't decide how to rank in the "Weapons Catalogue."

And he actually originated from Wudang!

He and Lingxu Daoist, the current leader of Wudang, were of the same generation. Endowed with exceptional intelligence and remarkable comprehension, he had a bold and chivalrous personality in his early years. He couldn't tolerate the indecent behavior of some disciples in Wudang Mountain, so he crippled several disciples who had powerful backers. Although he himself was also protected by someone, he was eventually expelled from Wudang.

After that, he felt like he had seen through the ways of the world. He feigned madness and foolishness, playing and wandering through life, living quite freely.

However, the kindness and sense of justice in his heart remained. Over the decades, many river bandits and depraved evildoers had met their end at his hands.

In addition, he still had friends on Wudang Mountain, one of whom was Daoist Lingxu. When You Longsheng brought the Taiji Dual Harmony Yin-Yang Sword to Wudang Mountain, he happened to run into Hu Bugui, who was visiting Daoist Lingxu to reminisce about the old times. He even had the opportunity to test the Yin-Yang Sword crafted by Cangjian Manor.

Lingxu Daoist had once invited Hu Bugui to return to Wudang, but Hu Bugui refused.

Many of the new generation of disciples in Wudang knew of Hu Bugui. Twenty years later, Le Leshan, the famous Wudang master from "Border Town Wanderer," was still young at this time and regarded Hu Bugui, a senior fellow disciple, as his idol. He often drank and acted crazy.

The familiar face You Longsheng had mentioned earlier was Hu Bugui.

Hu Bugui let out a strange laugh, flipped over the wall, and said to You Longsheng, "You little rascal, you've really made a name for yourself. I never expected you to be drinking at the same table with Li Xunhuan, Guo Songyang, and Bai Tianyu."

You Longsheng smiled and said, "What can I do? I'm just lucky. I saved Li Xunhuan's life, saved Guo Songyang's life, and saved Bai Tianyu..." He paused before adding, "...his wife's life. Drinking at the same table is really nothing."

Hu Bugui was left speechless. Was all this really due to good luck?

If I had such good luck, I wouldn't have owed Long Xiaoyun's master a favor, which has now put me in this awkward situation where I have to scheme against Li Xunhuan against my better judgment. Hu Bugui looked at You Longsheng. This kid was a little fox; he had seen through his nature back when they were in Wudang Mountain. Now it seemed that his character wasn't bad. Since that was the case...

Hu Bugui twisted his mouth and said to You Longsheng, "I captured Li Xunhuan to repay Long Xiaoyun's favor. Now that I've caught him, I can't just let him go on my own. But if someone wants to save him, I won't..."

"No, no, no, Senior Hu, you've misunderstood! We wouldn't want to put you in a difficult position. I won't save Li Xunhuan either!" You Longsheng quickly interjected.

Hu Bugui: ???

You Longsheng laughed and said, "Senior Hu, you're a righteous hero who hates evil as much as you love justice. Although you're bound by gratitude and have no choice but to help Long Xiaoyun capture Li Xunhuan, I believe you wouldn't just stand by and watch Li Xunhuan die at Long Xiaoyun's hands."

"That's not necessarily true," Hu Bugui rolled his eyes. "Li Xunhuan is more handsome than me and has better martial arts skills. I've disliked him for a long time."

You Longsheng sighed, "Since that's the case, considering the friendship between the Cangjian Manor and Wudang, I can't go against Senior Hu's wishes."

Hu Bugui raised an eyebrow and looked at You Longsheng, then saw the latter looking back at him with a silly grin.

After thinking about it, Hu Bugui understood You Longsheng's plan. "You also want to see what Long Xiaoyun is planning to do to Li Xunhuan, don't you?"

The use of the word "also" exposed everything, but Hu Bugui didn't mind.

With a straight face, You Longsheng nodded, "As a good friend, one must show their concern through actions and help them learn from their mistakes. Otherwise, he will continue to be mocked by his friends, and may not always have someone to save him."

Hu Bugui burst into loud laughter, teasingly asking, "So, do you want to go see him or not?"

Stroking his chin, You Longsheng replied, "It's not out of the question. After all, I've bullied him countless times before. One more time, and he might finally understand my good intentions."

Even Hu Bugui was surprised by this statement, "You've bullied him? Many times?"

"He's a good man," You Longsheng smiled, "Bullying a capable and kind person like him gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it's safe with no risks involved. Who could resist such a temptation?"

"You talk about bullying and mocking your friends all the time, yet you've managed to become friends with the likes of Li Xunhuan and Guo Songyang. I must not be crazy, it's the world that's gone mad. Either you're crazy or they are," Hu Bugui remarked.

"The world laughs at me for being insane, but I laugh at them for their lack of insight," You Longsheng chuckled, "My master has truly understood the essence of it all, which is why he has cultivated such an extraordinary and unconventional set of martial arts skills."

Hu Bugui raised an eyebrow, giving You Longsheng a deep look before flipping over the wall. "It's a shame you're not a disciple of Wudang. Otherwise, I would have taken you on as my disciple. Come here tomorrow at mealtime, and I'll take you to see Li Xunhuan."

"Thank you, Master Hu," You Longsheng bowed and then turned to leave.

...

"Hu Bugui is actually from the Wudang Sect?" Ding Baiyun had no idea about Hu Bugui's background.

You Longsheng nodded, "I met him last year when I visited Wudang to pay my respects. I heard about him from a Wudang disciple, although the details were vague, but I got the gist of it."

You Longsheng then proceeded to tell Ding Baiyun about Hu Bugui, "This matter involves several prominent figures within Wudang, and it's not something they are proud of. Moreover, Hu Bugui didn't make a name for himself back then, so the news never spread beyond the sect."

Ding Baiyun was curious, "Wudang actually told you about this?"

You Longsheng shrugged, "I gave Wudang two Taiji Yin-Yang Swords that could cut through iron like mud, and I got along well with many of their disciples."

To be honest, You Longsheng was also surprised when he met Hu Bugui at Wudang Mountain last year, so he casually asked a few young disciples about him, and the disciple who inherited the Taiji Yin Sword told him everything.

After all, the disciple who inherited the treasured sword was from the same lineage as Lingxu Daoist, so he didn't mind speaking up for Hu Bugui.

That was why You Longsheng dared to follow along and scout the place out, even though he knew Hu Bugui was present.

"To expel a genius disciple like Hu Bugui from their sect, Wudang is truly extravagant," Ding Baiyun could only sigh in amazement.

"That's how it is with the major sects in the martial arts world," You Longsheng said nonchalantly.

It was hard to believe that Hua Mantian, who had killed Wudang's Huiyunzi, could still seek help from Leshan in Border Town. There must have been some internal conflicts within Wudang.

"So, you're going to see Li Xunhuan tomorrow?" Ding Baiyun asked.

"Of course," You Longsheng nodded, "I'll pay him a visit, like an old friend checking in on a jailed comrade."

(End of Chapter)

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