The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 323: A Way to Prevent a Duel Between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue - Novel Cool

Chapter 323: A Way to Prevent a Duel Between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue

Chapter 323: A Way to Prevent a Duel Between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue

The Red Shoes sisters had left, with only Xue Bing and Ouyang Qing remaining.

True to her word, Xue Bing bit Lu Xiaofeng hard, leaving several teeth marks on his arms and shoulders, and even one on his face.

"Lu Xiaofeng won't be able to show his face for half a month," Su Shaoying nodded, instructing Xue Bing, "From now on, mark him like this every half month, and he won't be able to slip away."

Hua Manlou sighed, "This is the second time I regret being blind."

Shi Xuexue asked, "What was the first time?"

"Of course, it was when Ximen Chuixue made me shave off my eyebrows," Lu Xiaofeng boasted, "Who else but me could make him feel regret?"

"Which just goes to show that the true love story is between Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou. The two of you are merely tools for them to relieve their boredom," Su Shaoying remarked casually.

Shi Xuexue and Xue Bing glared at him angrily.

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, "This guy is really unlikeable. For the first time, I regret taking on Official Fei Yan's task."

What Lu Xiaofeng meant was that he wouldn't have met Su Shaoying if he hadn't taken on the task. However, Su Shaoying turned to Xue Bing and said, "See? He truly doesn't care about your life or death. Not only did he not shed a single tear, but he also doesn't plan to save you now."

Lu Xiaofeng was about to jump up in frustration, "Are those even comparable?"

"They are interconnected, with cause and effect," Su Shaoying stated.

"I knew that Honest Monk was in cahoots with them, and it seems you're not much different from him now, spouting riddles left and right," Lu Xiaofeng retorted.

"How did the Honest Monk come up again?" asked Hua Manlou.

Thus, Lu Xiaofeng recounted their encounter with the monk on the road and the information they had gathered from Gongsun Daniang.

"I see," Hua Manlou nodded, "No wonder he appeared when we were investigating the Chiqing Building case, and again when we were dealing with the Red Shoes. They truly do have a connection."

Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Ouyang Qing, deep in thought, "I wonder whose side he's really on."

However, Ouyang Qing pretended not to hear and only pulled Xue Bing to speak with her, "Sister Daniang took you in as well. From now on, let's support each other as sisters and not rely on those unreliable men!"

Xue Bing nodded vigorously, glancing at Lu Xiaofeng, "Exactly. Who knows if those men truly care for us or if they're just trying to get information from us."

Lu Xiaofeng could only smile bitterly, but he couldn't straighten his back in front of Xue Bing at this moment, as his trusted friend had almost caused her death.

"Regardless of whose side he's on, it has nothing to do with us," Hua Manlou smiled, "The Emei Sect is still cooperating with the Shu Kingdom's royal family, and Su Shaoying still helped you solve the Embroidery Thief case, didn't she?"

Lu Xiaofeng angrily retorted, "I was the one who solved the Embroidery Thief case!"

Su Shaoying replied nonchalantly, "Who was it that just said 'thank you' to me?"

Hua Manlou laughed, "Red Shoes works for several royal families, and Miss Ouyang and Miss Xue are also Sister Gongsun's sisters."

Lu Xiaofeng fell silent, as this was the first time he had learned of such secrets, and his natural curiosity was piqued.

However, as he put this matter aside, another concern surfaced, "Ye Gucheng has challenged Ximen Chuixue to a duel?"

Hua Manlou's smile faded, and after a moment of silence, he nodded, "Yes, Ye Gucheng sent a message to Wan Mei Mountain Villa, proposing a duel with Ximen Chuixue on the night of the full moon on the fifteenth day of the eighth month."

Lu Xiaofeng asked, "The fifteenth day of the eighth month, not the first?"

Previously, Jin Jiuling had told him that the two men were set to duel on the first day of the eighth month on Purple Gold Mountain, and that Hua Manlou had already left. Now, it seemed that the date had been fabricated to send him away quickly.

Indeed, there were only a few days left until the first day of the eighth month, but the fifteenth was still quite some time away.

With these two individuals dueling, it was inevitable that one of them would meet their end!

"Is there a way to prevent them from dueling?" Lu Xiaofeng asked suddenly. He truly did not want to see Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue fighting to the death, with one perishing under the other's sword.

Hua Manlou sighed, "Who do you think can stop them?"

Since no one could stop them, Lu Xiaofeng asked, "When are we leaving for Jinling?"

However, Hua Manlou asked, "Why would I go to Jinling?"

Lu Xiaofeng asked in surprise, "You're not going?"

Hua Manlou shook his head, "I'm not."

"You're not going to watch the duel between Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng?" Lu Xiaofeng inquired.

In the martial arts world, pure swordsmen like Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng were a rarity. Their duel was arguably the most sensational event in the martial arts world in the past hundred years.

While one might not say that it was unprecedented and would never be surpassed, it would certainly be a dazzling spectacle for the ages.

Anyone who considered themselves qualified and fortunate enough to witness it would rush to Jinling without hesitation. They wanted to be part of this historic duel, and yet, Hua Manlou, who knew both parties, did not intend to go?

"I'm not going," Hua Manlou emphasized again, "If I had the time and the mood, I would rather go and enjoy the mountain of red leaves, the cool autumn breeze, the sweet spring water, and the intoxicating floral fragrance."

Hua Manlou spoke indifferently, "Why would I want to watch two people who have no grudge against each other risk their lives and try to kill each other with their swords?"

Shi Xuexue looked at Hua Manlou with admiration, and even Ouyang Qing and Xue Bing's gazes towards him were filled with appreciation.

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, "If everyone in the world thought like you, there would be no strife in the martial arts world."

"So sometimes, I'm just curious. With your calm and detached attitude, how did you manage to achieve such a high level of martial arts?" Su Shaoying asked.

Even someone as indifferent as Li Xunhuan had once embarked on a heroic journey, and countless had perished under his flying daggers. Su Shaoying felt that Hua Manlou's state of mind was even more exceptional than Li Xunhuan's.

But Hua Manlou did not find it strange at all. "The compassionate monks of Shaolin Temple and the reclusive immortals of Wudang Mountain also possess very high levels of martial arts!"

Many people achieved great skill in martial arts because they persevered with their goals. However, Hua Manlou's martial arts prowess was due to his calm and unfettered nature.

Damn it! Lu Xiaofeng had been outwitted! He turned to Su Shaoying and asked, "What about you? Are you going?"

"Of course, I'm going," Su Shaoying replied. "How could I possibly miss such a rare spectacle that comes only once in a century?"

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, "Yes, how could anyone possibly miss it?"

He had seen through Su Shaoying's malicious character. Such a person would definitely be one to revel in the chaos and enjoy the show, but...

Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, "Do you have a way to prevent this duel from happening?"

"Yes," Su Shaoying nodded.

Everyone looked at Su Shaoying, curious as to how she could stop the duel between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue. Lu Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled with anticipation, "What's your plan?"

Su Shaoying replied nonchalantly, "First, you take the brunt of Ye Gucheng's 'Heavenly Strike' with its murderous intent, then you block Ximen Chuixue's full-powered sword strike. After that, you tell them that their swords can't even get past your two fingers. Wouldn't they be embarrassed and ashamed to go through with their duel?"

The group: (ノ°ο°)

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Lu Xiaofeng: ╭(°A°`)

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