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Chapter 186: The Icy Jade Lady
Chapter 186: The Icy Jade Lady
By the time Jiang Feng and Yan Nantian returned to Beijing, news of the annihilation of the Yinshan Ghost Gang had already spread.
No matter how fast the express couriers from Liaodong were, they couldn't outpace carrier pigeons.
The battle had taken place at dawn and lasted only as long as it took to drink a cup of tea. The shouts from within the mountain fortress could be heard for miles, and the glint of weapons in the sunlight was dazzling.
So, soon after Jiang Feng and Yan Nantian left, the brave ones among the various tribes of Xilitu Mohe ventured up the mountain and discovered corpses everywhere.
The Yinshan Ghost Gang, who had stayed in the mountain fortress, had been utterly annihilated, not a single one had escaped! Only a couple of ghosts who had been hiding deep in the mountains or were absent from the fortress at the time survived, but even they were so terrified that they posed no threat anymore.
This news shocked the lands outside the pass, spreading rapidly, and many spies from various factions immediately sent carrier pigeons to notify the capital.
And Beijing, of course, was the first to know.
"The number one divine sword in the world is so formidable? A lone swordsman wiped out the Yinshan Ghost Gang?"
"Don't forget about Jade Brother Jiang Feng!"
"While Jade Brother Jiang Feng is sworn brothers with Yan Nantian, he's never been renowned for his martial arts. It's already impressive that he didn't hold his brother back."
"I heard that Hero Yan went up the mountain at dawn, and the light of his divine sword reflected off the sun, visible for tens of miles!"
"I heard that Hero Yan's sword aura extended for several feet. With just a wave of his sword, the heads of the Yinshan Ghost Gang were chopped off, and they didn't even know how they died."
"I heard that Hero Yan went to kill the Yinshan Ghost Gang because they injured Zhang Sanniang?"
"No wonder Jade Mistress showed no interest in any suitor. Turns out she had her heart set on the number one divine sword in the world!"
"Strange. Yan Nantian usually operates in the south. When did they become so close?"
"Don't forget that the Zhang and Murong clans are also interconnected. Jade Mistress's mother is surnamed Murong, and she often travels south along the Grand Canal to carry out righteous deeds."
When Jiang Feng and Yan Nantian returned to Beijing and arrived at the Huibin Tower to return their borrowed horses, the master of the Yanshan Sword Sect, Liu, had already prepared a feast and was waiting for them.
"Brother Liu, you're well-informed. We just entered the city, and you already know?" Jiang Feng laughed.
Master Liu cupped his hands and smiled, "Hero Yan and Brother Jiang, the two of you rode alone to Yinshan to exterminate the ghost gang. This news has long spread throughout the world. I'm sure countless heroes and gallants were waiting along the route from Xuanhua to the capital. Since you didn't conceal your tracks, it was only natural for me to know."
Jiang Feng smiled, "It was mostly Big Brother's effort. I just went to watch the excitement and lend a hand."
Everyone laughed at his words, though they didn't necessarily disagree.
Only a handful of people who had witnessed Jiang Feng's lightwork three days ago knew that his martial arts were not weak. But, compared to Yan Nantian's battle against the ghost gang, it wasn't wrong to say that he had gone to watch the spectacle.
However, Yan Nantian was not one to hog all the credit. "The Yinshan Ghost Gang had formidable martial arts and quite a few members. If it weren't for my second brother blocking the entrance and holding them off, I wouldn't have been able to kill them all."
Everyone's gaze toward Jiang Feng became much more respectful.
There were over twenty members of the Yinshan Ghost Gang, and while not all of them were top-notch experts in the martial world, they were close. Typically, one had to be an exceptional figure in the martial world to earn the title of "Ghost" within the gang.
While this group couldn't defeat Yan Nantian, they could have attempted to flee and scatter, which would have made it difficult for Yan Nantian to kill them all. So, the fact that Jiang Feng held them off at the entrance, undoubtedly facing the simultaneous assault of several ghosts, was commendable.
At the same time, her skin was as pale as jade, and there was a hint of pallor on her face, indicating that her breath was uneven, and her injuries had not yet fully healed.
"Jade Mistress?"
The newcomer was indeed Zhang Sanniang, Zhang Fengxi.
Zhang Fengxi's gaze was fixed solely on Yan Nantian, and a subtle sparkle flashed in her eyes. If it weren't for Jiang Feng's keen observation, he would have missed that fleeting change.
"You're here," Zhang Fengxi said.
"Yes," Yan Nantian nodded, glancing her up and down, "It seems your injuries have mostly healed?"
A rare curve lifted the corners of Zhang Fengxi's lips, but it quickly faded, "A few evil ghosts can't take my life so easily."
"That's good," Yan Nantian nodded again and reached into his pocket, taking out a small silver ingot, "Here's the five liang and three qian of silver that I owe you."
Everyone: ???
The faint smile that had appeared on Zhang Fengxi's face completely vanished, "There's no rush. Since you've come to repay the debt, I won't let you leave empty-handed. I'm hosting a gathering at the Shangyue Tower tonight for drinks, and I expect you to be there."
"Will do!" Yan Nantian readily agreed.
Sitting next to Yan Nantian, Jiang Feng glanced at him and then at Zhang Fengxi, his eyes sparkling as if he had thought of something amusing.
Zhang Fengxi merely nodded slightly to Jiang Feng, ignoring everyone else in the room. After obtaining Yan Nantian's promise, she turned and left without hesitation.
The rumors were true; this Zhang Sanniang was indeed exceptionally cold and aloof.
Only after she left did the temperature in the private room seem to rise slightly.
...
At the beginning of the fifth watch, at the Shangyue Tower.
Although the capital hadn't entered summer yet, the weather had already turned warm. Lanterns hung high on the long street, and colorful canopies were suspended in the air, making the street's inns and restaurants resemble an endless city of lights.
When Jiang Feng and Yan Nantian arrived at the Shangyue Tower, Zhang Fengwu and Zhang Fengxi were already waiting in the private room.
"Hero Yan! Young Master Jiang!"
Zhang Fengwu stood up to greet them, "My sister and I are extremely grateful for your thousand-mile journey to avenge her..."
Yan Nantian waved his hand, his expression indifferent, "The Yinshan Ghost Gang's entry into the pass to commit atrocities and their hands stained with blood is something I had heard about long ago. It wasn't entirely because of Miss Zhang."
Jiang Feng continued, "But Miss Zhang was indeed one of the main reasons. After leaving Zhang's house, my brother was determined to wipe out the Yinshan Ghost Gang."
Yan Nantian, "...'
Although Jiang Feng's words weren't wrong, the implication was very much off.
A spark of liveliness suddenly appeared in Zhang Fengxi's cold eyes, and she bowed to Jiang Feng, "Young Master Jiang, you accompanied Hero Yan and blocked the path of the Yinshan Ghost Gang. Your bravery and righteousness are truly admirable."
"You're too kind. It was mostly my brother's doing. I just went along for the excitement and to lend a hand," Jiang Feng smiled.
Zhang Fengxi turned to Yan Nantian, and Zhang Fengwu quickly invited the two of them to take their seats.
(End of Chapter)
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