The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 18: The Armchair Observer Who is All Talk and No Action - Novel Cool

Chapter 18: The Armchair Observer Who is All Talk and No Action

Chapter 18: The Armchair Observer Who is All Talk and No Action

"Are you the Plum Blossom Bandit?"

"I think you're the Plum Blossom Bandit!"

"Haha, I've caught the Plum Blossom Bandit!"

With You Qing as the buffer, the crowd in the hall ignored Ah Fei's display of strength and instead chose to engage in playful banter. Although You Longsheng found their behavior childish, they seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Ah Fei's hand had already reached for his sword hilt, but Li Xinhuan sighed, "Brother, you should leave. With Master You Qing and Old Zhao here, how could they let you, a newcomer, kill the Plum Blossom Bandit? Even if you kill them all, no one will believe that you defeated the Plum Blossom Bandit. If you want to make a name for yourself, you should understand this principle first. Otherwise, you will end up like me, eventually becoming the Plum Blossom Bandit yourself.

As long as you let these heroes take the spotlight, they will think you are mature beyond your years and a talent worth cultivating. In another decade or two, when these heroes have passed on, it will be your turn to shine."

Ah Fei's face turned ashen. When he had first met Li Xinhuan, he had told him about his desire to make a name for himself in the jianghu.

But were all people in the jianghu like this?

Ah Fei couldn't help but glance at You Longsheng.

You Longsheng shrugged at Ah Fei, "Now you understand my predicament?"

Ah Fei nodded, "How do you bear it?"

"Because I am the young master of the Hidden Sword Villa." You Longsheng chuckled and made his way through the crowd to stand beside Ah Fei.

"What is it, young master? Do you have something to say?" Tian Qi's eyes narrowed, "That man's words are full of loopholes. Young master, don't be fooled!"

Zhao Zhengyi coldly added, "Young Master You, don't tarnish the reputation of the esteemed Zuo Long."

"Rest assured, I swear by my father's name that I will speak impartially." You Longsheng replied calmly, "If I mistakenly trust an evil person and associate with the wrong crowd, I will personally go to Tian Mountain to admit my mistake to my master."

The crowd fell silent.

Tian Shan Xue Yingzi was a legendary figure in the jianghu. Although he hadn't been in the jianghu for long, the masters he had defeated were all renowned swordmasters. He had earned the reputation of being the number one swordsman in the world.

After the battle at Eagle's Sorrow Gorge, he had announced his retirement, but everyone knew that if he came out of seclusion, there would be very few people in the world who could defeat him. At least, among the people in the hall, apart from Li Xinhuan, the rest would probably have to admit defeat.

This was a threat! A blatant threat!

But at this moment, the crowd could only hope that he would indeed speak impartially.

You Longsheng patted Ah Fei on the shoulder and said, "The first lesson of the jianghu is to be careful with your words. You teach me how to use the sword, and I'll teach you how to speak."

Ah Fei was speechless. Did he need to be taught how to speak?

However, the crowd was once again surprised.

What had You Longsheng just said? Did he just say that this young man taught him how to use the sword?

He was the son of Zuo Long and the disciple of Tian Shan Xue Yingzi. Who could teach him how to use a sword?

"As Master Tian Qi said just now, this man in black never claimed to be the Plum Blossom Bandit, so we can't be sure if he is the real deal. Let's set that aside for now and talk about how my friend knew that the Plum Blossom Bandit would appear in the next few days."

You Longsheng looked at Tian Qi and smiled slightly, "No matter who told him about the Plum Blossom Bandit's appearance, isn't that strange?"

Tian Qi's eyes flickered, "Isn't that strange?"

"Of course not." You Longsheng laughed, "Not to mention others, but everyone here knows that the Plum Blossom Bandit would appear in the next few days, and even near Lanxiang Cottage. Otherwise, why would you set up an ambush there yesterday?

Old Zhao knew, Long Si knew, you knew, I knew, and everyone knew. Otherwise, why would Old Zhao accuse Li Xinhuan of being the Plum Blossom Bandit as soon as he appeared at Lanxiang Cottage without even asking his name?

Zhao Zhengyi was left speechless.

"When we put this doubt aside, don't you find Miss Lin's explanation quite reasonable as well?" Yu Longsheng continued. "The Plum Blossom Bandit could defeat the leader of the Diancang Sect, Wu Wentian, without any resistance. This is not because his martial arts are unmatched in the world, but because he relies on a clever trick that always works. It's because no one knows his true identity."

Speaking from the belly, with murderous intent in his mouth! This is certainly a possible method for the Plum Blossom Bandit to kill."

Yu Longsheng spread his hands. "See, up until now, I haven't even confirmed that this man is the Plum Blossom Bandit. Does that count as being impartial?"

Tian Qi applauded and laughed, "It does! It certainly does! Young Master Yu, your wit is impressive. Tian Qi admires you!"

However, Zhao Zhengyi remained adamant. "But Li Xinhuan still can't prove that he isn't the Plum Blossom Bandit!"

"Of course," Yu Longsheng nodded.

In ancient times, there was no presumption of innocence, and sometimes suspects had to prove their own innocence. But...

"However, no one has any evidence right now, so the matter is at a stalemate. Zhao Zhengyi, do you have any way to prove that Li Xinhuan is the Plum Blossom Bandit? If there is sufficient evidence, not to mention others, but I would even risk my life to give him a sword!"

Anyone could speak empty words. There was no presumption of innocence, but they also had no evidence that Li Xinhuan was guilty, right?

If they tried to force a confession out of Li Xinhuan, it might make everyone in the jianghu feel insecure. Seeing that Yu Longsheng had made up his mind, Zhao Zhengyi had nothing more to say.

Zhao Zhengyi fell silent, as did Tian Qi. Gongsun Moyun glared at Ah Fei with a gloomy expression, while Long Xiaoyun, seated in the master's chair, shifted his gaze around, his forehead covered in sweat.

Only Lin Xian'er, while looking at Ah Fei, glanced subtly at Yu Longsheng as well, wondering how he seemed like a changed man.

Yu Longsheng raised an eyebrow at Ah Fei. "Have you learned?"

Ah Fei's expression remained neutral. "No, I don't want to talk to these people like that, just like you don't want to use your sword like me."

Yu Longsheng nodded. "Indeed. If you speak like that, you wouldn't be Ah Fei anymore, and if I used my sword like that, I wouldn't be cool anymore."

Everyone: ???

Ah Fei couldn't help but smile as well. He then helped Li Xinhuan up and supported him, leaning against himself.

"Stop!"

"What are you doing?"

"Put down Li Xinhuan!"

Everyone was startled and quickly surrounded them. Even Zhao Zhengyi and Gongsun Moyun took a step forward, subtly blocking the doorway.

Ah Fei frowned. "If we can't prove that Li Xinhuan is the Plum Blossom Bandit, why can't I take him away?"

Zhao Zhengyi said, "But Li Xinhuan also can't prove that he isn't the Plum Blossom Bandit, so he can't leave!"

Ah Fei said coldly, "But what if I insist on taking him away?"

Tian Qi smiled slightly and looked at Yu Longsheng.

Yu Longsheng and Ah Fei locked eyes and took a step back. "I only eat... I mean, I only talk, I won't fight."

Ah Fei nodded, understanding Yu Longsheng's position. After all, he and Li Xinhuan weren't friends.

Tian Qi's eyes flickered, and he also understood Yu Longsheng's thoughts.

"Damn this youthful hot-bloodedness! I hate this kind of young man the most!

But luckily, he still considers our reputations in the jianghu and didn't force his way through.

However, he also won't stand by and watch us wrongly kill Li Xinhuan. Damn it, no matter what, we must keep Li Xinhuan here first!"

With only an unknown young swordsman to deal with, Tian Qi wasn't afraid. He waved his hand, and two burly men rushed into the hall, their steel knives flashing like rainbows as they slashed towards Ah Fei.

(End of Chapter)

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