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Chapter 380: Palace Nine Makes an Appearance, Fang Yu Appears
Chapter 380: Palace Nine Makes an Appearance, Fang Yu Appears
Ye Gucheng was dead.
However, unlike in the original story, Ximen Chuixue's sword was not slow. Logically, they should have both perished together.
Although Ye Gucheng's sword tip ultimately deviated by a fraction, it was a desire for death rather than a concession.
Compared to the original story, why would Ximen Chuixue behave differently now?
No one knew, not even Su Shaoying, as his attempts to provoke Ximen Chuixue seemed to have no effect.
Although Ximen Chuixue's attempt to take Ye Gucheng's body out of the palace was eventually stopped, only to be resolved by the emperor's decree, it was not a significant issue.
...
"So, in the end, the ones who benefited the most were the group of nobles behind Gu Qingfeng?"
"Of course. They only spent one million, nine hundred and fifty thousand taels and gained control of Li Yanbei's gang and the northern territory of the capital, driving Du Tongxuan out of the southern part of the city."
"Du Tongxuan had previous ties with the Pingnan King. He left the capital last night."
"And then?"
"He died a hundred miles away."
"So, Gu Qingfeng really unified the underground world of the capital?"
"How is that possible? Who would allow such a behemoth to exist? Of course, it was divided among several forces in the background. Moreover, since everyone invested similar amounts this time, the entire capital was neatly divided into five portions."
"How many portions did you get?"
"Hehe, I knew I couldn't hide it from you. Although Red Shoes only got one portion, it's the largest one."
"What about the Emperor's portion?"
"I wouldn't dare to take the Emperor's share. However, the benefits will gradually emerge later."
"It looks like Red Shoes won't be entering Shu?"
"You jerk, you already have Si-mei, and now you're coveting me too? Didn't you say I'm already in my thirties and my qi and blood are—"
...
The outcome of Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue's battle spread throughout the world at an incredible speed.
No one cared about the outcome of the Pingnan King or Baiyun City; everyone's attention was focused on Ximen Chuixue.
On the night of the full moon, at the pinnacle of the Forbidden City, a sword broke through the flying immortals!
Ximen Chuixue was now acknowledged as the Sword God of the martial arts world. Many young newcomers aspired to challenge him.
Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying's exploits—defeating Qingyi Tower, outwitting Jin Jiuling, and unraveling the treason plot—were no longer mentioned. No matter how remarkable their strategies were, they paled in comparison to Ximen Chuixue's glorious sword under the moonlight.
In the martial arts world, strength was revered!
Fortunately, Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying didn't mind.
"Where's Ximen Chuixue?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"He's already returned to Wanmei Mountain Villa," Ma Xiuzhen said, "Second Sister went back with him."
Ma Xiuzhen was a little unhappy. Although she hadn't intended to go to the palace to watch the battle herself, she hadn't expected that Ouyang Qing would obtain a silk ribbon from Gongsun Da Niang and accompany Su Shaoying to the pinnacle of the Forbidden City.
But who could blame her when she had such a great elder sister?
"Your junior sister has become Mrs. Ximen, and you didn't even ask them when they plan to pay a visit?" Su Shaoying asked.
Ma Xiuzhen was speechless, "Why would I ask that?"
Lu Xiaofeng laughed, "You actually dared to let Sun Xiqing bring Ximen Chuixue back to your sect. Aren't you afraid that Ximen Chuixue and your master will end up fighting?"
Su Shaoying blinked, and he really hadn't considered that possibility.
However, just as Su Shaoying turned his head, an extravagant carriage drove past the entrance of the restaurant. The curtain was lifted, revealing a handsome face in the window, exchanging a glance with Su Shaoying, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.
Su Shaoying gestured to the carriage, "Whose carriage is that?"
The group followed his gaze, and Gongsun Daniang said, "There's a mark of the Taiping Prince's Mansion on the carriage. It belongs to the Taiping Prince's Mansion."
"The Taiping Prince's Mansion?" Su Shaoying asked, "Why are people from the Taiping Prince in the capital as well?"
"The Taiping Prince had an excellent relationship with the previous Emperor, and the current Taiping Prince heir gets along well with the current Emperor. They are allowed to enter the capital as they please." Gongsun Daniang explained, "So the person in that carriage earlier was most likely the current heir to the Taiping Prince."
Su Shaoying's eyes flickered, "In other words, he was possibly in the palace last night?"
"That, I'm not sure." Gongsun Daniang shook her head, "I have no cooperation with the Taiping Prince's Mansion, but the Honest Monk has been there to preach before. If you're interested..."
"Hmm?" Gongsun Daniang asked, "Why did you suddenly ask about that carriage?"
Su Shaoying replied nonchalantly, "Because in that carriage, there is an unparalleled swordsman."
"Hmm?" Lu Xiaofeng, Gongsun Daniang, Ouyang Qing, and Ma Xiuzhen all looked at Su Shaoying.
"An unparalleled swordsman? Where did so many unparalleled swordsmen come from in this world?" Lu Xiaofeng shook his head, "Are you mesmerized by yesterday's sword fight?"
"How about a bet?" Su Shaoying smiled.
"Another bet?" Lu Xiaofeng was startled but then turned serious.
Because he knew that once Su Shaoying wanted to bet with him, it meant he had already won.
"Are you serious?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"He gives me a similar feeling to Ye Gucheng. If he was in the palace last night, the Emperor might not have needed your rescue." Su Shaoying said.
Although Palace Nine had a significant weakness, Su Shaoying never doubted his martial arts skills. Anyone who could make Lu Xiaofeng dare not take his sword was at least a top-notch master like Ye Gucheng or the Wooden Taoist.
Lu Xiaofeng was momentarily speechless.
Just as Ximen Chuixue reached the pinnacle, another top-tier master appeared?
However...
Lu Xiaofeng shrugged it off, "So what if there's another master? What does it have to do with us?"
"Brother Lu! Su!"
A clear and crisp voice rang out, and a young man wearing a bright red cloak over a silver-colored long robe walked in, "I knew you hadn't left the capital yet."
"Fang Yu, how are you here as well?" Lu Xiaofeng asked in surprise.
"Of course, I came to see the duel between the Lord of Baiyun City and Ximen Chuixue." Fang Yu smiled, "But they chose the pinnacle of the Forbidden City as their duel location."
"I don't have the ability to enter the palace, so I could only wait outside for news." Fang Yu approached the group and smiled elegantly at the ladies before sitting down, "But I didn't expect so many things to happen last night."
Lu Xiaofeng raised an eyebrow, "Yesterday, many ribbons were distributed, but you didn't get one?"
"I didn't dare to take a ribbon of unknown origin." Fang Yu replied.
"But you didn't come to find me either." Lu Xiaofeng pointed out.
"You only had six ribbons, and I'm not a sword practitioner, so there was no need to trouble you." Fang Yu smiled warmly.
Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Su Shaoying, "Look, he's my true friend!"
Su Shaoying nodded, "You're right about that!"
(End of Chapter)
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