The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 335: Jia Leshan's Realization - Novel Cool

Chapter 335: Jia Leshan's Realization

Chapter 335: Jia Leshan's Realization

Jia Leshan's face was as dark and foreboding as a storm cloud.

Huayukun, Huxin, and Du Bai's complexions, on the other hand, were as pale as death.

Only Chu Chu, standing beside Jia Leshan, had a glint of excitement in her eyes. At an angle hidden from Jia Leshan's view, she stared intently at Su Shaoying, as if urging her to kill Jia Leshan quickly and make him her own.

"Are you done watching the show? If you are, come on out." With that, Su Shaoying sheathed her sword.

Hearing Su Shaoying's words, the group led by Jia Leshan was taken aback.

"How did you know I was here?"

Suddenly, Lu Xiaofeng's voice rang out, and he appeared at the door with Xue Bing and Qiu Xiaoxiao.

The injured Huayukun and Du Bai were startled. They hadn't expected there to be such skilled people behind them, effectively trapping them in the middle.

Huxin, whose hand had been steady until now, began to tremble, ready to bolt at any moment. But Jia Leshan showed no intention of fleeing, and he dared not leave on his own.

Jia Leshan didn't move because he knew he couldn't escape. Instead, he turned to Lu Xiaofeng, unsure why he had shown up here.

"Because Qiu Xiaoxiao hasn't made a sound over there!" Su Shaoying explained. "Unless Jia Leshan himself acts, no one can stop Qiu Xiaoxiao from even crying out."

"Then why didn't he act against me?" Qiu Xiaoxiao asked curiously.

"Because he's too full of himself," Su Shaoying replied indifferently. "Even when facing me, he didn't take action personally at first."

"So, you knew I was coming?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.

"Because you wanted to see the excitement as well," Su Shaoying said.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled as he glanced at Jia Leshan and then at Huayukun, "The one who killed Ouyang Yue was not him."

Su Shaoying nodded, "And his martial arts are not in the Finger Sword style."

Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but cough a few times, "Of course, those from Mount Hua use martial arts that are not in the Finger Sword style."

Huayukun's face changed as he realized that despite his efforts to conceal his identity, his origins had been seen through at a glance.

Of course, a truly skilled expert could disguise themselves, but what Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying didn't mention was that while Huayukun's martial arts were impressive, he was far from capable of killing the head of the Ouyang family, let alone create wounds that even Lu Xiaofeng couldn't see through.

However, upon hearing Lu Xiaofeng's words, Jia Leshan, who had been holding his breath, suddenly relaxed as if he were a fish that had returned to the water, "So, you're really here because of Ouyang Yue's death?"

Lu Xiaofeng smiled, "Of course, we can also talk about the affairs of Haiyu Island and Feiying Mountain."

Jia Leshan's eyes narrowed, "What if I've met someone who practices the Finger Sword style?"

Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, "In that case, I might forget about these two ordinary names."

Su Shaoying couldn't help but raise her hand to her forehead, exasperated. Lu Xiaofeng had taken the bait.

But Jia Leshan laughed, "As you know, I've been making a living at sea for a long time."

"You're too modest," Lu Xiaofeng said. "If you're just making a living, then the rest of us might as well drink seawater."

Jia Leshan didn't respond, but continued, "There are many islands in the sea. Aside from deserted islands and those inhabited by native fishermen, there are also islands with extraordinary inhabitants."

"How extraordinary?"

"All sorts of extraordinary," Jia Leshan said indifferently. "They could be pirate lairs, settlements of immigrants from the Central Plains, reclusive masters who have distanced themselves from the world, and... some mysterious organizations that operate in the shadows."

"Yes, the Finger Sword style," Jia Leshan confirmed.

"What about mysterious organizations?"

"Yes, mysterious organizations as well."

"And you just so happen to know the location of this mysterious organization's island?" Lu Xiaofeng inquired.

"Indeed, I happen to know its location," Jia Leshan acknowledged.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled. "I've traveled far and wide, yet I've never ventured out to sea. It seems the world beyond the shores is just as fascinating. I'll have to pay it a visit sometime to broaden my horizons."

"The open seas are indeed captivating, but they can also be treacherous," Jia Leshan said, finally speaking a word of truth. "Aside from pirates, the most dangerous aspect of seafaring is the unpredictable storms."

But Lu Xiaofeng was nonchalant. "If others can brave it, so can I."

...

With surprising ease, Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying obtained a maritime map from Jia Leshan's residence. It went so smoothly that Su Shaoying had expected assassins from the Nameless Island to show up and silence Jia Leshan.

"If you don't get rid of him, won't we truly know your location?" This doesn't fit the typical Gu Long narrative!

Lu Xiaofeng examined the map in his hands. "As expected of the Iron-Faced Dragon King, the map is detailed. I never imagined there would be so many mysterious organizations out at sea."

Jia Leshan replied indifferently, "The vast ocean is the perfect place to hide secrets."

Su Shaoying's thoughts drifted to the original novel as he recalled something. His gaze towards Jia Leshan now held a hint of suspicion, as he began to piece things together.

Why had Jia Leshan, who once ruled the seas, suddenly abandoned his ship and settled ashore, transforming into a wealthy gentleman and a philanthropist?

Since he had successfully washed away his past and started anew, why did he covet the Rakshasa Token and aspire to become the leader of the Western Demon Cult?

Perhaps his activities in the East China Sea had affected the interests of others. He may have been coerced or enticed, leaving him no choice but to abandon his ship and the empire he had built during the first half of his life.

From his subsequent actions of coveting the Rakshasa Token, it was evident that he did not willingly give up his empire. Thus, he intended to venture westward to Kunlun and ascend to the position of the Demon Cult leader, rebuilding his own power base.

Whether or not the Taiping Kingdom was among those "others," Su Shaoying couldn't be sure.

However, the fact that Jia Leshan knew about the Nameless Island and even about the presence of a Finger Sword practitioner there suggested that his connection to the island was deeper than one might imagine.

Yet, the fact that he handed over the map to Lu Xiaofeng without hesitation implied that their relationship might not be a friendly one.

The relationships here were indeed intricate and complex, and the more they dug, the deeper and more chaotic the web of connections became!

Everyone had their own motives and interests, and their actions in the original novel, though seemingly abrupt, were actually rooted in logical reasons.

Gu Long's attention to detail was admirable!

However, Su Shaoying did not press further on whether Jia Leshan knew about the connection between the Taiping Kingdom and the Nameless Island. It made no difference whether he asked or not, as the affairs of the court remained separate from those of the jianghu.

Moreover, he had no reason to be aware of such matters.

Lu Xiaofeng, far from being a fool, could also deduce much from Jia Leshan's hints and innuendos. "And who leads this mysterious organization?" he asked.

Jia Leshan's gaze met Lu Xiaofeng's, and a strange fear flickered in his eyes, quickly replaced by a hint of mocking and scorn. "An ordinary-looking old man. Just an unassuming old fellow, like any other you might come across in the fields."

(End of Chapter)

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