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Chapter 366: Ximen Chuixue Makes an Appearance
Chapter 366: Ximen Chuixue Makes an Appearance
"Where is everyone?"
When Lu Xiaofeng arrived at the mansion's grand hall, he found that Guan Huihui and Li Yanbei had been laid to rest, and the bodies of the other four assassins had also disappeared. It was clear that Su Shaoying and the others had taken care of them.
But what happened to them after they dealt with the bodies?
"Weren't we supposed to meet here?"
Lu Xiaofeng wasn't too concerned about the trio's safety. With Su Shaoying's martial arts skills, unless a master like Ye Gucheng made a move, they would be perfectly safe.
"They went to my place."
A soft voice suddenly sounded behind Lu Xiaofeng, causing him to turn abruptly and see someone he never expected.
"Ximen Chuixue?"
Ximen Chuixue stood quietly under the pomegranate tree in the front yard, clad in white.
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up. "I knew you were in the capital, but why are you only showing up now?"
"Because I needed peace and quiet. You're too loud," Ximen Chuixue replied calmly.
Lu Xiaofeng clenched his fists. "Do you know how worried I've been about you?"
A smile appeared on Ximen Chuixue's cold face, as if the harsh winter had passed and a warm spring breeze was blowing. "So, I came to find you."
"I really appreciate that," Lu Xiaofeng said with a twist of his lips. "But what about Su Shaoying and the others? Why did they go to your place, and how do you still have a home in the capital?"
"Wanmei Manor is in Yanbei. Isn't it natural for me to have properties in the capital?" Ximen Chuixue asked. "They went to my place because there's someone else who wants to see them."
Lu Xiaofeng's eyebrows twitched. "Is it Miss Sun?"
"No," Ximen Chuixue shook his head. "It's Mrs. Ximen."
Lu Xiaofeng couldn't contain his smile. "Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations..."
...
"So, Ximen Chuixue is indeed a novice. You got him so easily?"
There was an old alley on the south side of Jingcheng, where a cake and pastry shop called Hefangzhai had been established decades ago. No one knew that the secret owner of this shop was actually Wanmei Manor.
At this moment, Su Shaoying and the other two were in the exquisite back garden of Hefangzhai, meeting with Sun Xiqing, who told them about her relationship with Ximen Chuixue.
Although there wasn't the same cliched, dramatic plot as in the original story, Sun Xiqing still won over the cold and aloof Ximen Chuixue with her brightness and charm.
"I thought Ximen Chuixue only had swords on his mind," Ma Xiuzhen said in surprise.
Sun Xiqing laughed, "Actually, if you get to know him, you'll find that he also has a great sense of humor."
"I believe that," Su Shaoying nodded.
Ma Xiuzhen looked at Su Shaoying, "And you noticed that?"
"If he didn't have a sense of humor, how could he let Lu Xiaofeng shave off his little goatee?" Su Shaoying smiled, "He maintains that cold exterior because he doesn't want to waste time socializing with strangers."
Sun Xiqing couldn't help but laugh, "I didn't expect you to understand him so well."
Su Shaoying nodded, "He seems like a contradictory person. On one hand, he has a fanatical and obsessive side, but on the other, he is sensitive and emotional. That's why his swordsmanship, though extremely biased towards ruthlessness, is also filled with righteousness, and he even took revenge for a stranger."
"Now that you mention it, he does seem contradictory. But why do you say 'seems'?" Zhang Yingfeng asked curiously.
"Because while his behavior appears contradictory, there's actually one common thread," Su Shaoying explained.
"What's the common thread?"
"It's about sincerity," Su Shaoying explained. "Sincerity of heart and sword. All his actions stem from his inner convictions. He believes that those he kills deserve it, and that's why he can have a compassionate heart yet wield a merciless sword."
"The people of the jianghu should be grateful that Ximen Chuixue is a good person," Su Shaoying continued. "If he were evil at heart, with his unwavering conviction, there would be countless more deaths at his hands."
Everyone present nodded in understanding, and Sun Xiqing agreed, "Yes, Ximen is indeed an honest and upright gentleman."
The group fell silent, prompting Ma Xiuzhen to tease, "Love truly is blind. When it comes to describing Hua Manlou, your fourth sister's choice of 'gentleman' is more fitting, but saying the same about Ximen Chuixue might be hard to believe for the rest of the jianghu."
Sun Xiqing blushed, "Even my second senior brother said that Ximen is a sincere person."
Zhang Yingfeng scoffed, "When he appeared at Li Yanbei's mansion earlier, asking us to meet with you, his icy expression didn't exactly scream sincerity."
"He's just not good at expressing himself," Sun Xiqing defended with a smile. She then asked, "Has the fourth sister and Hua Manlou also progressed in their relationship? Why didn't they come?"
"Hua Manlou didn't want to witness the duel between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue, so the fourth sister didn't come to the capital," Su Shaoying replied.
Sun Xiqing's expression changed momentarily before returning to its calm state.
Ma Xiuzhen gently pulled on Sun Xiqing's arm, her eyes softening, "You must have faith in Ximen Chuixue."
Sun Xiqing smiled, "I've always believed in him."
"But faith alone won't help in a duel. It's not a contest of who has more faith," Su Shaoying pointed out.
"If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all," Ma Xiuzhen retorted, giving Su Shaoying a sidelong glance. Turning back to Sun Xiqing, she assured, "Ximen Chuixue will definitely emerge victorious in this battle."
"Why?" Sun Xiqing asked, unable to hide her curiosity.
"Because Ye Gucheng has been weakened by the Tang Clan's poison sand," Ma Xiuzhen explained.
"But he severely injured Tang Tianrong just yesterday," Sun Xiqing countered.
"He was forcing himself to fight. Tang Tianrong is not Ximen Chuixue," Ma Xiuzhen said. "Lu Xiaofeng personally saw Ye Gucheng change his pus-stained bandages, and he saw Ye Gucheng himself."
A delighted expression flashed across Sun Xiqing's face, but she quickly shook her head, "If that's the case, he would never take advantage of someone in a vulnerable state, and besides..."
"Besides what?" Ma Xiuzhen asked.
"Ximen is also an expert in medicine," Sun Xiqing revealed. "A few years ago, he was also poisoned by the Tang Clan."
"So..."
"So, he might have gone with Lu Xiaofeng to help detoxify Ye Gucheng," Sun Xiqing said softly.
"I didn't expect you to know Ximen Chuixue so well," Su Shaoying said, sounding a bit surprised.
"He's actually a very simple person, easy to understand. Many people are just afraid of him and don't want to get close," Sun Xiqing smiled.
Ma Xiuzhen sighed, "It's Ximen Chuixue's blessing to have found you."
"Finding him is my blessing too," Sun Xiqing returned the smile.
Su Shaoying added, "I hope he won't change after this duel."
(End of Chapter)
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