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Chapter 325: Is This Also Taught by the Emei Sect?
Chapter 325: Is This Also Taught by the Emei Sect?
In the world of Lu Xiaofeng's Legend, people are either incredibly clever or astonishingly foolish. They often devise ingenious plans, but their failures are casual and underwhelming, lacking the grandeur and style of a true master schemer.
Jin Jiuling and the weak Fang Yfei could be considered to have died with dignity, as they at least had a chance to fight. Compared to them, the more formidable Huo Xiu, Gongsun Daniang, Mu Daoren, Gong Jiu, and others didn't even get an opportunity to act.
Ye Gucheng is an exception, which is a pity.
No, it's not a pity. Given his identity as the Lord of Baiyun City and the brilliance of his Celestial Fairy Sword Technique, he was inherently a man with a strong desire for power. Just as he said to Ximen Chuixue, his honesty was only towards the sword, not towards people.
Thus, he could deceive Lu Xiaofeng without any psychological burden, and his acting skills were no less impressive than those of other villainous bosses.
"What are you thinking about?"
In the carriage, Su Shaoying, who was resting her head on Ouyang Qing's lap, shook her head slightly, but Ouyang Qing noticed.
"I was thinking about the duel between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue," Su Shaoying said. "It's both a blessing and a misfortune for two peerless swordsmen to be born in the same era."
Ouyang Qing hummed, "That's their own stubbornness; what does it have to do with the times?"
Su Shaoying looked at Ouyang Qing in surprise and exclaimed, "What a insightful comment! You really do understand people's natures!"
Ouyang Qing pouted, "If you had stayed in that kind of place for two years, you'd also understand people's natures."
Su Shaoying replied in a leisurely manner, "I haven't stayed in that kind of place for two years, but I do visit often. The girls there really do speak sweetly."
Ouyang Qing first glared at her, then smiled as if she were a warm spring breeze, "I never would have thought that our Su Erxia is a regular patron of brothels and singing houses."
"Of course I am..."
Before Su Shaoying could finish her sentence, a team of fast horses rode past the carriage, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Through the gaps in the drifting curtains, the two women saw the long swords hanging from the knights' saddles.
"The sword has a narrow blade. It's the type carried by the Hainan Sword Sect," said Ouyang Qing. "It looks like the Hainan Sword Sect is also heading to Purple Gold Mountain to watch the fight."
Ouyang Qing sighed, "Even the reclusive Hainan Sword Sect, rarely seen in Central Plains, has been stirred. This battle between Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng is truly sensational."
"Sensational?" Su Shaoying sat up and watched the riders' disappearing figures.
If we're talking about sensational, then it truly is. This battle between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue would rank among the top three classic duels in the world of Gu Long, if not the very first.
After this battle, Ximen Chuixue's reputation as the number one swordsman in the world was solidified. He was revered as a Sword God by the martial arts world. Anyone who heard his name or saw him would feel a sense of reverence, as if they were on a pilgrimage.
And indeed, many people came to watch the duel. According to Li Yanbei, nearly a thousand people would rush to the capital. Among them were at least five sect leaders, ten gang leaders, and twenty to thirty chief escorts. Even the elders of Wudang and the Dharma protectors of Shaolin would be present.
However, the focus once again shifts to this "however"! The Dharma protectors of Shaolin did not make an appearance, and Mu Daoren maintained his free-spirited persona, wandering the world, so his presence wouldn't be unusual.
But among those who actually showed up in the imperial palace to watch the duel, there were no extremely influential figures. At the very least, none of the seven sect leaders of the major sword sects were present, nor were the heads of the major aristocratic families.
"The world of the jianghu always produces talented individuals, each dominating for several decades." Su Shaoying remarked casually.
"It's a pity you have no interest in fame and fortune; otherwise, you might have been able to compete with them for the title of the number one swordsman in the world," Ouyang Qing said with a soft laugh, using her hair to caress Su Shaoying's cheek.
"Do you have that much confidence in me?" Su Shaoying smiled.
"Because you don't show any reverence towards Ye Gucheng or Ximen Chuixue. While you admire Ye Gucheng's 'Celestial Fairy' technique, your words are very casual," Ouyang Qing said suggestively. "You're also a swordsman, and a formidable one at that. If Ye Gucheng's swordplay was truly far superior to yours, you wouldn't have this attitude."
Su Shaoying suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Ouyang Qing.
He really hadn't expected Ouyang Qing to be so perceptive. So, how did she fall for it so easily back in the capital?
"Am I wrong?" Ouyang Qing asked with a playful laugh.
Su Shaoying answered with a non sequitur, "Ye Gucheng's 'Celestial Fairy' has indeed reached a pinnacle in terms of technique and artistic conception."
"But you're confident that you can take him on," Ouyang Qing said seriously.
Su Shaoying did not deny it. While he was not boastful, he also wouldn't lie. Possessing the Mingyu Gong and having already integrated various sword techniques, his martial arts had long entered the top tier.
Although he lacked the mindset of someone who had found their own sword path like Guo Songyang, Ye Gucheng, and Ximen Chuixue, he had built a solid foundation that towered like a mountain, and he was by no means inferior to them.
"You're truly amazing!"
Seeing that Su Shaoying did not deny it, Ouyang Qing couldn't help but pounce into his arms. Women were naturally drawn to strength, and so Ouyang Qing was moved once again.
...
Jingling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties.
Qinhuai, the misty and rainy southern region of the Yangtze River.
Su Shaoying arrived at the Qinhuai River in Jingling for the third time.
"This time, I should..." Su Shaoying said, only to see Ouyang Qing suddenly appear beside him.
Ouyang Qing looked at Su Shaoying and then at the painted boat on the Qinhuai River, and said softly, "This time, what should you do?"
"Are there people of your status on the Qinhuai River?" Su Shaoying smiled casually. "I have a lot of information to tell them!"
"You really are Lu Xiaofeng's good friend!" Ouyang Qing gritted her teeth. "Come with me!"
Ouyang Qing then pulled Su Shaoying onto a painted boat. However, once they were on board, Su Shaoying discovered that the owner of the boat was none other than Ouyang Qing herself!
"You guys really do have businesses everywhere," Su Shaoying commented.
"Otherwise, where did you think the 1.8 million taels of silver from that year went?" Ouyang Qing replied.
Ouyang Qing had intended to drain Su Shaoying dry, but her fingers were about to give out, and he was still full of energy.
"How did you do it?" Ouyang Qing asked in disbelief.
"You do know a little about the profession, but unfortunately, your experience is too shallow, and you lack practice, so you're of little use to me," Su Shaoying said proudly. "I've told you before, I've practiced the authentic bedroom techniques passed down by the Daoist sect."
Ouyang Qing stared at Su Shaoying, stunned. "Does the Emei Sect really teach this?"
(End of Chapter)
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