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Chapter 320: Spectating and Gossiping
Chapter 320: Spectating and Gossiping
The next moment, three identical women in green emerged, supporting three individuals.
Deputy Chief of Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Chang Mantian!
Former Steward of Pingnan Prince's Manor, Jiang Zhongwei!
The current master of Huayu Pavilion, Hua Yifan!
When Jin Jiuling saw these three individuals, he knew he had lost completely.
Given his identity, forcefully framing Lu Xiaofeng was already pushing it. However, Chang Mantian's status in the jianghu, along with Hua Yifan's noble identity, carried weight like a thousand taels of gold.
Although Jiang Zhongwei's status was slightly inferior, he was a friend of Jin Jiuling for many years!
Jin Jiuling had no way out. The only things he could rely on now were his martial arts skills and...
"Where's Xue Bing?" Gongsun Daniang glared at Jin Jiuling, and he smiled in response.
"The City Lord of Baiyun has unparalleled sword skills, yet he speaks highly of you, saying you're the most remarkable martial arts talent he's ever seen." Jin Jiuling didn't answer Gongsun Daniang's question but turned to Lu Xiaofeng instead. "Gongsun Daniang, with your ever-changing techniques and peerless swordplay, you still lost to him!"
Lu Xiaofeng already knew what he was getting at.
Sure enough, Jin Jiuling brought up how his senior martial brother, Bitter Gourd, valued him highly. He sighed, "But I'm merely an Eagle Claw in the Six Doors. To those martial arts masters, I'm worth nothing."
Lu Xiaofeng replied calmly, "Are you challenging me to a duel?"
"Yes." Jin Jiuling nodded.
Gongsun Daniang scoffed, "You're already trapped like a turtle in a jar. What qualifications do you have to challenge Lu Xiaofeng to a duel?"
Jin Jiuling said, "If I lose, I will not only willingly surrender but also immediately reveal Xue Bing's whereabouts."
"But if you lose, I won't ask you to let me go. I only ask that you preserve my reputation for the sake of my senior martial brother and keep this matter from being leaked out." Jin Jiuling's request had a tinge of melancholy.
Lu Xiaofeng was already wavering, but Chang Mantian, Jiang Zhongwei, and Hua Yifan all tried to stop him because they had all lost to Jin Jiuling before and knew his martial arts were exceptional.
However, Lu Xiaofeng wasn't a fool. He quickly saw through Jin Jiuling's plan—if he truly lost, Jin Jiuling would definitely escape.
"So?" Gongsun Daniang asked.
"So I'm just telling him that since I've promised him, I'm confident of winning!" Lu Xiaofeng stated firmly.
In fact, Lu Xiaofeng wasn't someone who liked to fight. He rarely caused trouble for others due to his personal reasons and preferred to avoid physical confrontations whenever possible.
But once he took action, he had never lost!
"Good! Lu Xiaofeng, you truly live up to your name!" Jin Jiuling exclaimed in admiration. He then opened the wardrobe in the corner of the room, which contained a dozen or so weapons, resembling a miniature arsenal.
Jin Jiuling then took out an iron mace weighing eighty-seven pounds.
Gongsun Daniang immediately ushered everyone out of the room, but Jin Jiuling also invited her to leave. Gongsun Daniang couldn't help but glance outside and asked Ouyang Qing in a low voice, "What about Su Shaoying? Haven't you guys seen him?"
Ouyang Qing shook her head. "No, we met Lu Xiaofeng at noon on the city tower and followed him here shortly after. We haven't seen Su Shaoying at all."
"That guy is so unreliable. If Jin Jiuling escapes, he'll be at least half responsible!" Gongsun Daniang said.
"If Jin Jiuling escapes, we'll just pin the blame for the Embroidered Bandit on Lu Xiaofeng. Anyway, didn't he choose the embroidered needle himself? What's the difference between that and admitting his guilt?"
With their appearance, Gongsun Daniang finally breathed a sigh of relief. "This time, he won't be able to fly away even with wings."
Lu Xiaofeng shot Su Shaoying a sidelong glance, giving him a look that promised retribution later, before replying with a smile, "I never expected him to be able to escape in the first place."
Jin Jiuling's face darkened as he said, "This room is already a death trap. I intend to put myself in a desperate situation and then find a way out!"
In the next moment, the iron mace swept out with incredible force!
Despite wielding a heavy weapon, Jin Jiuling's movements were agile and graceful, manipulating the eighty-seven-pound mace as if it weighed no more than a feather.
A true master reveals their skill with the first move.
With just one attack, Lu Xiaofeng sighed, Gongsun Daniang's face paled, and even Hua Manlou was stunned.
"Who would have thought that Jin Jiuling had hidden his skills so deeply?" Hua Manlou exclaimed. "With his martial arts prowess, if he hadn't joined the government, he would have certainly become a renowned figure in the jianghu."
Su Shaoying nodded in agreement. "His skills surpass even those of Huo Tianqing."
This was high praise indeed. Huo Tianqing was also a martial arts prodigy, and the martial arts of Tianqin Gate were renowned in the martial arts world. The fact that Jin Jiuling could best Huo Tianqing, even without using lethal force, spoke volumes about his ability.
A top-notch goalkeeper and a top-notch attacker!
In the next moment, Lu Xiaofeng made his move. In contrast to Jin Jiuling's agile maneuvers with the heavy iron mace, Lu Xiaofeng, known for his agility, used the embroidery needle with the force of a strong, taut bow.
With just one move, a sharp, piercing whistle filled the space, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it crisscrossed through the room.
The strongest and most rigid weapon was used with the most agile and ingenious technique, while the weakest and most delicate weapon was used with the strongest and most forceful technique. The brilliance of this battle was already...
"...no less impressive than the battle between Xiaowangsun, the master of Emperor Valley, and Lan, the master of Aoxian Palace, back in the day," Su Shaoying commented.
Ouyang Qing had made her way to Su Shaoying's side and curiously asked, "Who are Xiaowangsun and Lan?"
"They were two great masters from the past," Su Shaoying replied casually as he handed Ouyang Qing a handful of sunflower seeds.
Ouyang Qing stared blankly at the seeds in her hand and then noticed that Su Shaoying had somehow found a chair to sit on. He held a handful of sunflower seeds in his left hand and popped a seed into his mouth with his right.
"Crunch!" Su Shaoying nodded in satisfaction. "These five-spice sunflower seeds from Old Zhao's are quite tasty. We should buy some more later."
Even Gongsun Daniang was speechless, "You still have the heart to eat seeds at a time like this?"
"Why shouldn't I? It's not like I'm the one fighting. Look, even Hua Manlou is eating some." Su Shaoying pointed at Hua Manlou, and Gongsun Daniang saw that he was indeed munching on a handful of seeds.
"It's a rare opportunity to witness Lu Xiaofeng fighting with all his might. How could we not enjoy the show?" Hua Manlou smiled and cracked open a seed, playing along. "Jin Jiuling's martial arts are formidable, and even Lu Xiaofeng is taking this seriously."
Gongsun Daniang glanced at Su Shaoying and then at Hua Manlou before decisively grabbing a handful of seeds from Su Shaoying's hand.
It seemed that she didn't often get to witness Lu Xiaofeng's mischievous schemes.
(End of Chapter)
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