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Chapter 166: The Day of the Duel
Chapter 166: The Day of the Duel
And so, You Longsheng and A Fei, after two years, crossed swords once more.
The outcome was as expected.
"I've diligently trained for two years, improving my lightness techniques, martial arts, and sword techniques, yet I still can't beat A Fei, who's been out of practice for the same amount of time. Where's the logic in that?" You Longsheng sighed helplessly.
"But you're already very strong. A Fei didn't win easily either," Ding Baiyun consoled.
A Fei's speed in drawing his sword after regaining consciousness was unmatched in the world. You Longsheng hadn't dared to get close to match him in sword-drawing, and when A Fei's sword reached his throat, You Longsheng's long sword was also just two inches away from A Fei's ribs.
A Fei seemed to be taken back to the first time they met and entered the pass together, a smile in his eyes. "If you keep being so dashing, you'll never beat me."
"Fighting is temporary, but being dashing is forever!" You Longsheng declared. "Look at you. Because you're not dashing, you got deceived by Lin Xian'er. I, on the other hand, am blessed with a beautiful, gentle, and virtuous wife because I'm dashing enough!"
Ding Baiyun's eyes curved into crescents.
A Fei made a gagging motion before rising to clench his fists. You Longsheng was still mocking him veiledly and overtly. Since that was the case...
"This time, we won't use swords. This time, we'll use our fists, and I'll teach you a lesson!"
And so, when they sat down to eat again, A Fei sported a panda eye, and You Longsheng's face and mouth were bruised and swollen.
A Fei hadn't felt this happy in a long time.
Then he learned of the impending duel between Li Xinhuan and Shangguan Jinhong.
"Shangguan Jinhong!"
A Fei's pupils contracted as he recalled the day he met Shangguan Jinhong and how he had unknowingly fallen into the rhythm of the other's pace.
Although he hadn't fully understood it at the time, his swordsmanship had still been extraordinary.
"Shangguan Jinhong..." A Fei said in a low voice, "...is truly terrifying!"
Then he recounted his encounter with Shangguan Jinhong. "He has a way of making people unknowingly follow his lead and fall into his rhythm."
At this, Ding Baiyun's eyes narrowed. "Are you saying that Shangguan Jinhong might be able to prevent Li Xinhuan from drawing his knife?"
A Fei shook his head. "I don't know. I'm not Li Xinhuan."
Strictly speaking, A Fei hadn't even seen Li Xinhuan draw his knife, so he added, "I'm just saying that Shangguan Jinhong's martial arts are formidable."
A Fei looked at You Longsheng. "In this battle, I can't let Li Xinhuan face him alone!"
You Longsheng nodded casually. "Rest assured, in addition to you, there are others."
"Who else?"
"There's the top-ranked Elder Tianji from the 'Arsenal Ranking', the fourth-ranked Guo Songyang, and the equally impressive Shendao Hall Master, Bai Tianyu." You Longsheng listed them.
A Fei blinked. "They're also very formidable?"
A Fei had barely mingled in the martial arts world, so he hadn't heard of any of these people.
"I estimate that they're all better than you," You Longsheng said.
A Fei scoffed. He might not have much experience, but he was extremely confident in his martial arts skills and believed that few in the world could beat him.
"Don't worry," You Longsheng said, stroking his chin, "After this battle, Guo Songyang and Bai Tianyu might want to spar with you, and then you'll know." He grinned. "I may not be able to beat you, but I can find someone who can!"
A Fei nodded with a smile. "I'll wait and see."
At this point, A Fei suddenly remembered something. "By the way, we might not just be dealing with Shangguan Jinhong alone.
You Longsheng shrugged. "Because when Xiang Song came to kill Lin Xian'er, we were watching from the side."
A Fei was speechless and suddenly felt his face grow warm as he recalled that fateful night when he had almost... with Lin Xian'er.
"You... you mean you two..." A Fei asked, his voice trailing off.
"Besides us, there was also Li Tanhua and Elder Tianji, the grandfather and grandson duo." Ding Baiyun said calmly. "Rest assured, we kept a safe distance and didn't eavesdrop."
A Fei breathed a sigh of relief. "But Elder Tianji and Li Tanhua have profound internal strength. I'm not sure if they overheard anything or not."
A Fei fell silent.
"So..." You Longsheng winked and said with a strange smile, "Do I have one more thing to tease you about? For example, you finally wanted to sleep with Lin Xian'er, but in the end, you still didn't succeed?"
A Fei thought for a moment and said, "Let's use wooden sticks for our next spar."
You Longsheng laughed heartily. "Don't worry, there's only one Jing Wumeng, and he's already been defeated by Old Guo. He won't be able to affect Li Tanhua and Shangguan Jinhong's duel."
"It's good that you know about this. I'm just reminding you. If possible, leave him to me." A Fei nodded and stood up.
"Where are you going?"
"To forge a sword!"
...
On the fourth day of November, it was an inauspicious day.
At the start of the afternoon, a cold mist hung in the air, and a fine rain fell.
In the pavilion, Shangguan Jinhong sat calmly at a table, his eyes closed as he gathered his strength.
A dozen members of the Gold Coin Gang stood at a distance, their eyes scanning the surroundings, closely watching the road and the forest leading to the pavilion, awaiting the arrival of their leader's opponent.
Although they were confident, they were also tense.
The Little Li Flying Dagger never misses! This was not just a legend but a fact.
Shangguan Jinhong's Dragon and Phoenix Twin Rings were ranked second, but could they block a dagger strike from Li Xinhuan? However, Shangguan Jinhong's expression remained calm. He had regained his composure, and the death of his son and the injuries of his gang members had pushed his spirit to its peak.
At this moment, he had reached a point of no return.
If he could kill Li Xinhuan, the legendary figure of the martial arts world, he would take another step forward, unmatched by any, and the influence of the Gold Coin Gang would soar, shocking the entire martial world.
But if he lost...
Shangguan Jinhong never lost!
Shangguan Jinhong's eyes snapped open, gazing toward the road he had traveled.
Two figures slowly appeared in the drizzle—Li Xinhuan and Sun Xiaohong.
Li Xinhuan's aura was stable, his eyes sharp. Although he looked slightly tired, he didn't seem like someone who hadn't slept for two days and nights.
But Shangguan Jinhong didn't mind. At the very least, Li Xinhuan was not as prepared as he was.
When Sun Xiaohong saw Shangguan Jinhong in the pavilion, her expression turned stiff, and her eyes glazed over. As Li Xinhuan had said, she had indeed made a grave mistake.
Li Xinhuan's expression was also somber, but he was much stronger than Sun Xiaohong.
Li Xinhuan released Sun Xiaohong and stepped out of the pavilion.
Sun Xiaohong seemed to have matured overnight. The look she gave Li Xinhuan was filled with determination and confidence.
"You're here." Shangguan Jinhong said flatly.
"I'm late." Li Xinhuan sighed.
(End of Chapter)
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