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Chapter 371: Sima Ziyi: Don't Investigate the Invisible Man
Chapter 371: Sima Ziyi: Don't Investigate the Invisible Man
The elderly man with white hair was, of course, Sikong Zhaixing.
Just like in the original story, Sikong Zhaixing and Lu Xiaofeng dueled verbally a couple of times before stealing a satin ribbon from him and quickly departing.
And so, in a short while, Lu Xiaofeng had acquired two ribbons.
Aside from the one he gave to Mudaoren, he now had his very last one.
There was also some good news—they had finally arrived at a grand and luxurious restaurant, ordered a table full of delicious food, and were ready to eat.
"Bring us a big bowl of braised fish fins, two roast ducks, four jin of thin pancakes, three jin of bamboo leaf green tea, and four side dishes to go with the alcohol."
However, just as the food was served and before Lu Xiaofeng could even begin to eat, a group of seven or eight people dressed in fine clothing walked in one after the other. Their leader, full of self-importance, was none other than Sima Ziyi, the master of Changleshan Manor, whom the two had met at Tiger Hill Twin Ponds in Jiangnan.
"How did he also end up here?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"Why shouldn't he be here?" Su Shaoying asked. "He's not from the Nangong family."
Lu Xiaofeng thought about it and nodded. "You're right."
Although the Sima family was considered one of the three major families in Jiangnan, their heritage was much shallower than that of the Nangong family, and they were also inferior to the various sects. Hence, it was not unusual for Sima Ziyi to be here.
When Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying saw Sima Ziyi, he had, of course, also spotted them.
Unlike in the original story, where he sent his disciple to negotiate, Sima Ziyi personally came and sat down before the two.
"So, Master Sima also wants one of these satin ribbons?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"Will you give it to me?" Sima Ziyi asked.
"No," Lu Xiaofeng replied decisively.
Sima Ziyi's face turned green at this blunt refusal.
In this martial arts world, there were not many people left who would not give him, Sima Ziyi, some respect.
However, he had already encountered Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying in Jiangnan, and the two had not even given Nangong Chuan any face. As for Jia Leshan, the wealthy businessman from Jiangnan, he had died because of them. So, at this moment, Sima Ziyi did not lose his temper.
Sima Ziyi knew who Jia Leshan was, and he had also heard of the might of the Iron-Faced Dragon King when he was younger.
It was just that...
"I'll trade a piece of information for one of the ribbons in your possession," Sima Ziyi said.
"These ribbons are one-of-a-kind in the world; there are only six of them," Lu Xiaofeng laughed. "What kind of information could be worth one of my ribbons?"
"It's about Ouyang Yue's death," Sima Ziyi said. "Jia Leshan also died because of that mysterious force, and you're interested in them, aren't you?"
"This piece of information is about that mysterious force," Sima Ziyi said calmly. "Will you make the trade?"
"Yes!" Lu Xiaofeng immediately nodded and placed a ribbon in front of Sima Ziyi.
Sima Ziyi looked at the ribbon before him, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. Then, he suddenly raised his head and said to the two, "That mysterious force is located on an island called Unnamed Island, and the people there are called the Invisible Men."
Unnamed Island, Invisible Men!
"Why are they called Invisible Men?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"Because those people have never appeared in the martial arts world before," Sima Ziyi replied. "After they kill, no one can find their traces or investigate their backgrounds, hence the name Invisible Men."
"Is there a swordmaster on the island?" Lu Xiaofeng asked again.
"Of course," Sima Ziyi said. "Jia Leshan died at the hands of that swordmaster. His swordsmanship is not inferior to that of Ye Gucheng or Ximen Chuixue. But he's not the most powerful one."
Lu Xiaofeng was startled by this revelation. "He's not the most powerful one?"
Sima Ziyi nodded. "The most powerful one is another person."
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes narrowed slightly as he suddenly remembered Jia Leshan's words, and he asked, "Is it an ordinary-looking old man?"
A flash of surprise crossed Sima Ziyi's eyes as he said, "It seems you know quite a bit.
"I'm aware of that, otherwise, they wouldn't bother coming ashore to kill," Lu Xiaofeng replied.
"But I don't know which powers they're connected to," Sima Ziyi admitted.
"It doesn't matter," Lu Xiaofeng shook his head. "I'll figure it out."
"So, the last thing I want to tell you is this," Sima Ziyi said.
"What is it?"
"Never investigate the Invisible Men, and never set sail to find the Unnamed Island," Sima Ziyi emphasized each word, "or else, you will die."
Lu Xiaofeng blinked, "Who told you that?"
"Nangong Chuan!" Sima Ziyi answered.
Nangong Chuan, the head of the Nangong family, one of the three major families in Jiangnan, and also a prominent family in the martial arts world. If he claimed that his family had the longest heritage and the deepest roots, almost no one would dare to refute him.
Even the Tang Clan in Shu could not compare to the Nangong family.
"I heard that the Nangong family has a presence overseas as well?" Su Shaoying suddenly asked.
Sima Ziyi pondered for a moment and nodded, "I don't know the specifics either."
Lu Xiaofeng suddenly asked, "Did Nangong Chuan tell you some things because you privately investigated Ouyang Yue's matter?"
A flash of surprise crossed Sima Ziyi's eyes, and he nodded again, "Yes!"
Lu Xiaofeng smirked, "I didn't expect Nangong Chuan to also be afraid of the Invisible Men."
"Because he said that the little old man on Unnamed Island can be considered the best in the world," Sima Ziyi explained.
In the world of martial arts, strength was revered, and the title of 'best in the world' commanded respect and fear.
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes narrowed as he glanced at Su Shaoying.
Su Shaoying blinked innocently, feigning ignorance.
...
Sima Ziyi left, taking with him one of the satin ribbons.
Lu Xiaofeng turned to Su Shaoying, who asked first, "Aren't you going to keep a ribbon for Mudaoren?"
Lu Xiaofeng held up the last ribbon, "Don't change the subject. I still have one here. Now, tell me honestly, how much more are you hiding from me?"
"I'm not changing the subject," Su Shaoying countered. "But if you give this last ribbon to Mudaoren, how are you going to get into the palace?"
"Of course, I'll go in with you," Lu Xiaofeng said as if it were obvious. "If Gongsun Daniang can bring one person in, she can bring two."
"Who said I'm going to rely on Gongsun Daniang to get in?" Su Shaoying asked.
"Then how are you going to get in?" Lu Xiaofeng inquired.
"With a ribbon, of course," Su Shaoying waved her hand and produced another ribbon from her sleeve, identical to the one she had given to Bu Ju.
Lu Xiaofeng was stunned, momentarily forgetting their previous topic, "Where did you get that ribbon? Did you take it from the honest monk?"
(End of Chapter)
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