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Chapter 215: The Sleuthing Skills of the Jianghu Are Not to Be Underestimated
Chapter 215: The Sleuthing Skills of the Jianghu Are Not to Be Underestimated
Hearing the distant voices of others and reflecting on her recent misfortunes and the departure of her accomplices to Villain's Valley, Xiao Mimmi felt a moment of desolation, followed by a surge of wariness and astonishment.
"The fact that he could recognize my voice means he must be an acquaintance of mine!" Xiao Mimmi carefully sifted through her memories, trying to match the voice to someone she knew, but to no avail. "But who is he?"
There was no time to ponder this further, as Xiao Mimmi, glancing at the surrounding stone walls, steeled herself and turned back to search for tools in the upper underground palace, preparing to break through the rocks.
However, this was where Jiang Feng's involvement ended. As he left the small temple, the sky was still veiled in darkness, yet devout pilgrims were already making their way up the mountain in the predawn hours, intending to offer incense and prayers at the first light of day.
Jiang Feng descended the mountain, retracing his steps, and as the sun's first rays illuminated the morning sky, he returned to the Fuhu Temple. After packing his belongings and partaking in an early meal, he bade farewell to the abbot and set off alone.
...
Having departed from Mount Emei and shed his disguise, Jiang Feng once again transformed into the dashing young gentleman beloved by all. He made his way to the confluence of the Min River and Dadu River and visited the Leshan Giant Buddha.
"It's a pity that this is the world of Gu Long, and there's no battle between Dominator and King of Hellman here, nor is there a Fire Qilin in Lingyun Cave. Otherwise..."
Jiang Feng thought about it and realized that he probably didn't have the ability to enter Lingyun Cave, nor could he defeat the Fire Qilin.
Jiang Feng: ╮(╯▽╰)
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"Sima Yan is dead?"
"Yes, he died in an inn in Chengdu. The innkeeper and his staff sent the body to a morgue, and it lay unclaimed for half a month. If it weren't for Hai Qixia, one of the Eight Heroes of Sichuan, happening to pass by, he might have ended up in a pauper's grave, unknown to anyone."
"Who killed him? It wasn't someone from the Tang Clan, was it?"
"Of course not. If someone from the Tang Clan had killed Sima Yan, they would have delivered his head to the Tang family stronghold to honor their eldest grandson."
As Jiang Feng dined in Leshan Town, he overheard the gossip of some fellow diners.
"Then who was responsible? Who could have killed Sima Yan?"
"According to the joint investigation by the Tang Clan and the Eight Heroes of Sichuan, the perpetrator was quite unexpected. Care to guess who it was?"
"Who?"
"It's said to be the sworn brother of the number one swordsman in the world..."
"Yan Nantian?"
"...Yes!"
"You mean the famous gentleman, Jiang Feng? How could it be him? Could he really have killed Sima Yan?"
Not only was the listener curious, but even Jiang Feng himself was intrigued as to how his slaying of Sima Yan had become common knowledge.
"It's a long story, but I'll tell you all about it."
"Go on!" The listener poured another cup of wine for the storyteller.
The storyteller took a hearty swig and continued, "According to the innkeeper, a handsome young master was staying in the room where Sima Yan met his end."
"That doesn't necessarily mean it was Jiang Feng, though."
"Let me finish. Apparently, the day before Sima Yan's death, he happened to cross paths with disciples of the Tang Clan and engaged in a fight, but managed to escape unscathed."
"I've heard about that."
"There's a detail worth noting. During the pursuit, Sima Yan hid in a carriage and took a handsome young master hostage. When Tang Zhu inspected the carriage, he initially found nothing. However, it was only due to a reminder from the young master that he discovered Sima Yan. Unfortunately, Sima Yan still managed to escape in the end."
"So, Sima Yan must have held a grudge and sought revenge after escaping, only to meet his end at the hands of that young master, who turned out to be Jiang Feng?"
"Tang Zhu recognized the emblem on the carriage as belonging to the Wu family of Shunqing Mansion. When they inquired with the Wu family, they learned that the gentleman had recently visited Shu and traveled to Chengdu in their carriage. Putting two and two together, they realized that the young master was none other than the renowned Jiang Feng."
"Really? If that's the case, then how was he kidnapped by Sima Yan on the road? Perhaps his martial arts aren't that impressive after all, and he only won by sneak attack in the inn?"
"That... that's not very clear. Maybe he wasn't carrying his sword in the carriage?"
The group pondered over why Jiang Feng hadn't stopped Sima Yan in the carriage, of course, unaware that Jiang Feng hadn't intended to stop him in the first place.
After all, he didn't know Sima Yan back then, so why would he help the Tang Clan? He only pointed out Sima Yan's hiding place because he was threatened, and he merely wanted to watch the spectacle.
"I didn't expect the Tang Clan disciples to be so useless!" Jiang Feng thought. "But I also didn't expect them to trace it back to me and inadvertently make me famous."
"The sleuthing skills of the jianghu are not to be underestimated!" Jiang Feng clicked his tongue in admiration, then suddenly exclaimed in shock, "Do you think they'll find out about me lingering in Emei Mountain for a month and obtaining the Five Extremes Divine Skill?"
"No, no," Jiang Feng shook his head repeatedly. "The Emei underground palace has remained hidden for over a decade, and Xiao Mimmi hid herself well in the original story. There shouldn't be any accidents."
With that thought, he heard the people across from him continue their gossip, "Nevertheless, this young gentleman Jiang Feng's martial arts are indeed extraordinary."
"Of course, he's the sworn brother of the number one swordsman in the world, Yan Nantian, after all!"
"So is he here in Shu to find Yan Nantian? I heard that Yan Nantian has been chasing after the Twelve Constellation Dragon Lord's trail, entering Sichuan from Hubei and recently appearing around Luzhou Hejiang."
"That's not clear. They're all big shots in the jianghu; how could we possibly know what they're thinking?"
Hmm? Yan Nantian is nearby? Luzhou Hejiang is right on his way back, and Yan Nantian is a top celebrity in the jianghu. He should be able to gather some information by asking around along the way.
Without hesitation, Jiang Feng immediately settled the bill and left.
"Hey, that scholar earlier, he looked quite handsome too. I wonder if he's..."
"Pfft, he's just average!"
"Just a pretty boy, attracting the attention of ignorant women. How can he compare to us brothers and our masculine charm?"
"Well said! Well said indeed!"
...
Jiang Feng hired a boat and traveled along the Min River to Xuzhou, which is modern-day Yibin, and then continued down the Yangtze River. He soon arrived in Luzhou and quickly gathered information about Yan Nantian.
It was easy to inquire about him because, just a few days ago, he had taught a lesson to a few unruly thugs, joined forces with the heroic Lu Zhongyuan, raided a nearby fortress, and then drank the local liquor of Luzhou, getting thoroughly drunk and spending the night at an inn.
Jiang Feng easily found Yan Nantian and saw two unkempt big men sitting in a simple wine shop from a distance, drinking and eating.
So, in the eyes of those who didn't know Yan Nantian, a noble young master with extraordinary elegance came to the two plainly dressed big men and called out to them amiably, "Big Brother."
(End of Chapter)
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