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Chapter 155: As Long As I Live, He Will Never Be at Ease
Chapter 155: As Long As I Live, He Will Never Be at Ease
Although Lin Shiyin had given the Ling Hua Bao Jian to Long Xiaoyun, he didn't take the book with him on this trip. After all, their home was still at Xingyun Manor.
This was different from the original plot, where Long Xiaoyun chased after Lin Shiyin with the secret manual when she decided to leave.
As a result, You Longsheng easily obtained the Ling Hua Bao Jian for his perusal.
One had to admit that Wang Lianhua was indeed an extraordinary person, and the Ling Hua Bao Jian was an extraordinary book. No wonder Wang Lianhua was reluctant to burn it.
Whether it was depth or breadth, this book far surpassed the Qi Qiao Jing. It even covered areas that the Qi Qiao Jing didn't touch upon, such as astrology, the five elements, insect cultivation, and sonic attacks.
The Persian heart-captivating technique within was also quite different from the Gu Xin She Hun Da Fa of the Demon Sect, giving You Longsheng a broader understanding.
The content that could restore Long Xiaoyun's martial arts was merely a chapter on nourishing the dantian in the medical acupuncture section.
"Amazing! Wang Lianhua is indeed far superior to Xinjian," You Longsheng praised.
"Wang Lianhua is someone who can be compared to Shen Lang. As for Xinjian..." Ding Baiyun paused, "But Xinjian is also remarkable. Not anyone can join Shaolin Temple midway through their journey."
"The gap between Wang Lianhua and Xinjian is like the difference between Li Tanhua and Xi Menrou," You Longsheng said. "They are both ranked in the top ten of the Bing Qi Lu, and they crush ordinary people, but the gap between them is still immense."
Ding Baiyun couldn't help but laugh. "If Xi Menrou heard that, he probably would want to argue with you again. His flexible weapons are the best in the world."
You Longsheng waved the book in his hand. "The Seven Clever Scholars of the past were also famous in the martial arts world."
Ding Baiyun shook his head. "I heard that after Xi Menrou entered the pass, he clashed with the Gold Coin Sect again."
Xi Menrou notified Bai Tianyu after leaving seclusion, and Bai Tianyu rushed over on horseback. However, Xi Menrou didn't follow him.
As a top-ten expert of the Bing Qi Lu, ranked seventh, he occasionally delivered messages, but how could he possibly follow someone else around all the time?
So he didn't come to Maple Forest Town. Instead, he entered the pass alone and took down another hall master of the Gold Coin Sect, which led to the sect issuing a wanted order for his life in the martial arts world.
However, Xi Menrou didn't seem to care.
"Also, the news of the upcoming sworn brotherhood between Shangguan Jinhong and Long Xiaoyun has spread throughout the martial arts world," Ding Baiyu said. "Many sects, halls, and prominent martial artists have received invitations."
"Did the Ding family receive one?" You Longsheng asked.
"Of course not. Only those with connections to the Gold Coin Sect were invited," Ding Baiyun replied. "This time, Shangguan Jinhong and Long Xiaoyun will hold their sworn brotherhood ceremony at the Ruyun Inn in Jinan Prefecture."
"Ruyun Inn?" You Longsheng clicked his tongue. "That's quite casual."
"It's not that casual," Ding Baiyun said. "The Ruyun Inn is the largest and most luxurious inn in Jinan Prefecture."
You Longsheng smiled. "Nevertheless, Shangguan Jinhong's actions show that he doesn't really respect Long Xiaoyun."
It would be understandable if ordinary people held their oath-taking ceremony at an inn, but Long Xiaoyun used to be known as Dragon Fourth, ruling the river with his silver spear, and Shangguan Jinhong was the leader of the Gold Coin Sect, striking fear into the hearts of people across the world. For these two people to hold their ceremony at an inn was, by any standard, informal.
The hottest topic was about Long Xiaoyun, once a respected figure, now eagerly trying to curry favor with Shangguan Jinhong.
It wasn't wrong to seek an alliance with Shangguan Jinhong, but anyone with a sound mind knew exactly what kind of person Shangguan Jinhong was. His "leg" wasn't something one could just cling to.
Those who were qualified wouldn't stoop to such levels, and those who wanted to would only end up being used and discarded!
Just then, a commotion arose outside the manor, and soon after, Lin Lingling rushed in to deliver a message. Long Xiaoyun had sent someone to invite Lin Shiyin to head south and attend his sworn brotherhood ceremony with Shangguan Jinhong.
"Did Lin Shiyin agree?" Ding Baiyun asked.
Lin Lingling shook her head repeatedly. "The lady said she's not a part of the martial world and doesn't wish to leave Xingyun Manor, so she turned them down."
You Longsheng and Ding Baiyun exchanged a glance.
"So Long Xiaoyun and his son didn't come themselves, they just sent a messenger?"
"Of course, since we're currently residing at Xingyun Manor. With this, how could Li Xunhuan stay away?"
"A sewer rat!"
"Now, now, he's about to become Shangguan Jinhong's sworn brother."
"Do you think Shangguan Jinhong will truly form a brotherhood with Long Xiaoyun and share the power of the Gold Coin Sect with him?"
"The key isn't what I think, it's that Long Xiaoyun believes so."
Ding Baiyun looked at You Longsheng. "Are you going?"
You Longsheng stroked his chin. "Of course. I'm sure the event will be lively and full of unexpected occurrences. Moreover, we'll be bringing gifts, so it's only natural that we attend the feast."
Two days earlier, Duan Qian and Feng Wan had arrived at Xingyun Manor bearing a pair of dragon-phoenix double rings as You Longsheng's gift.
"It's quite unusual to give weapons as a gift for a sworn brotherhood ceremony," Ding Baiyun remarked in disbelief.
"The first day of next month is when Shangguan Jinhong and Long Xiaoyun will become sworn brothers. I can't wait!" You Longsheng said excitedly.
Just then, Li Xunhuan appeared at the doorway. "I'm going too."
"Are you planning to duel Shangguan Jinhong at the banquet?" Ding Baiyun asked.
In fact, the battle at the mountain spring in Fenglin Town should have been the duel between Li Xunhuan and Shangguan Jinhong, if it hadn't been interrupted by Guo Songyang and Bai Tianyu.
Afterward, Shangguan Jinhong had hinted that he and Li Xunhuan were destined to face off eventually.
Now, with Jing Wuming's left arm crippled and Guo Songyang and Bai Tianyu absent, to be honest, the current situation presented the fairest conditions for a duel between the two.
Li Xunhuan's flying dagger was at full power, and Shangguan Jinhong would soon possess a brand-new pair of dragon-phoenix double rings.
Li Xunhuan smiled faintly. "Whether this battle happens or not depends not on me, but on him."
"Sometimes I wonder," Ding Baiyun asked, "why Shangguan Jinhong still seeks trouble with you even after you've been in seclusion for two years, keeping yourself out of worldly affairs?"
Li Xunhuan's lips curved upward, his gaze distant and profound. "Perhaps it's because as long as I live, he will never be at ease."
(End of Chapter)
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