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Chapter 453: Beautiful Women and Sharp Swords
Chapter 453: Beautiful Women and Sharp Swords
Mentioning the Qinhuai River, Tie Kaicheng suddenly felt his sleepiness dissipate.
Poor guy, the Qinhuai River was almost becoming his psychological shadow. He had lost count of the number of times he had passed by the beauties on the Qinhuai pleasure boats, always just missing each other.
The first time, it was Ding Baiyun who ruined it. The second time, he was with Yao Yue and didn't dare to do anything. And the third time, it was Ouyang Qing who got there before him.
However, as he returned to the Qinhuai River, Tie Kaicheng suddenly didn't feel as excited as before.
After experiencing so many beautiful and talented women, each with their own unique characteristics, the courtesans of the Qinhuai River no longer stirred the same fervor in him. He now felt a sense of indifference, as if he had once sailed the vast ocean, and only the most extraordinary could now capture his interest.
Damn, his standards had risen!
"No, this was my dream back then. I have to give it my all, especially since someone else is footing the bill this time!"
So Tie Kaicheng mustered his spirits and joined the Yuan brothers on a Qinhuai pleasure boat.
"Have you heard of the Seven Beauties of Qinhuai, three beauties, three singers, and one celestial being, Brother Tie?" Yuan Ciyun asked with a smile.
"No, what's that about?"
Yuan Ciyun smiled, "It's said that in recent years, the seven most famous women of the Qinhuai River include three with stunning beauty and unparalleled dancing skills, three with enchanting voices and exceptional musical talent, and one who excels in both, a true talent and beauty, like a celestial being from the heavens."
Yuan Feiyun shook his head, "You sure know a lot about these things."
"Their names have long been spread throughout Jinling City. I don't believe you haven't heard of them," Yuan Ciyun retorted.
"So, which one are we visiting tonight?" Yuan Feiyun asked.
"We'll go wherever Brother Tie wants to go," Yuan Ciyun said.
"I'm all for following the host's lead. I'm clueless about these things and need your guidance," Tie Kaicheng laughed.
"In that case, let's go to the pleasure boat of Lady Caiyun Junhua," Yuan Ciyun suggested, glancing at Tie Kaicheng and nodding, "Lady Hua's colorful cloud dance is the most magnificent, and I believe it will capture your interest."
"That sounds wonderful!"
...
On the Qinhuai River, a pleasure boat sails, and Caiyun dances, her movements as graceful as the drifting clouds.
Indeed, the dance of Caiyun, one of the Seven Wonders of Qinhuai, was extraordinary. Aside from her appearance and temperament, her graceful figure and dance moves impressed Tie Kaicheng, and he felt that she was no less skilled than Ouyang Qing, who had performed for him before.
On the table were sixteen exquisite dishes, eight cold and eight hot, and a fine brew of Yellow Rice wine that exuded clarity and sweetness. Nearby, musicians played the "Moon-Covering Colorful Clouds" tune, while performing artists danced the "Colorful Clouds Reflecting the Rosy Dawn."
The riverbanks were illuminated by night lamps, and the pleasure boats drifted on the Qinhuai River, shimmering with lights. The sounds of the guqin, dongxiao, pipa, and bells blended into a ethereal melody, causing even Tie Kaicheng to relax.
As the Yuan brothers raised their cups in salute, Tie Kaicheng gladly accepted and took a drink.
He was happy to return the favor.
Although he didn't know if the entire Jinling Yuan family had joined under the Heavenly Venerable, as long as the Yuan brothers didn't show any ill intentions towards him, Tie Kaicheng was more than happy to enjoy their hospitality.
After all, it wasn't easy to find people who would indulge him, flatter him, and bring him along for fun these days.
Just then, the entire pleasure boat suddenly tilted sharply to the left and crossed paths with another pleasure boat, the Caiyun Boat, passing very close to each other. It was evident that both pilots had been unaware of the other's presence until they were almost upon each other, and only then did they hastily steer clear.
Fortunately, the discovery was timely, and although it was a bit rushed, they managed to avoid a collision.
At the same time, the people on both boats couldn't help but look at each other.
Through the windows of the cabin walls, they caught sight of a woman sitting in the opposite pleasure boat. She was dressed in white silk, her face as exquisite as jade, her eyes like pools of water, and her demeanor ethereal, like a celestial being.
"Wow—"
Yuan Feiyun couldn't help but draw a breath, his eyes sparkling, "What a beautiful woman!"
Even Tie Kaicheng was momentarily dazzled. The beauty of this woman was almost on par with Lin Xian'er, and she was no less captivating than Yao Yue and Gongsun Daniu. Moreover, her ethereal aura carried a hint of the Moving Flower Palace Master's grace.
Tie Kaicheng looked at Yuan Ciyun in disbelief. "Could she be that celestial fairy?"
"Of course not!" Yuan Ciyun quickly shook his head. "Compared to her, Liu Ruoxian is just a village girl from the countryside."
As they spoke, the two barges passed each other, drifting further and further apart.
But before Yuan Feiyun could sigh in admiration again, Tie Kaicheng's eyebrows twitched as two figures suddenly rose from the opposite barge and leaped onto their vessel.
"Who are you?" Yuan Ciyun demanded, his eyebrows furrowed.
"It's us, the Purple-Clad Brothers of Jinling, Yuan Family Brothers," the man on the left said with a laugh.
Yuan Feiyun's eyebrows knitted together. "Who are you?"
"You don't need to know who we are. All you need to know is why we're here," said the man on the right.
"And why is that?" Yuan Ciyun asked.
"To pluck out your eyes," the man on the left replied with a smile.
"What?" The Yuan brothers stood up, slamming the table. "How dare you!"
"You dared to board a lady's boat and stare straight at her celestial face. Such an existence is not one you are qualified to behold. We will show mercy by merely plucking out your eyes and sparing your lives. You should thank us for our benevolence," the man on the right said with a smile.
"How audacious!"
Yuan Ciyun drew his sword, and the sound of the sword's ring filled the cabin. The cold light reflected into everyone's pupils, and the tip of Yuan Ciyun's sword had already reached the chest of the man on the right.
Yuan Feiyun also gripped the hilt of his sword but did not draw it. Instead, he stared intently at the man on the left.
Their reputation as the "Twin Swords in the Clouds" was well-known in the Jianghuai region, and it was not just empty boasting. Their family's sword techniques had been passed down for generations, refined to perfection, and were no less impressive than the sword techniques of the major sword sects.
Moreover, the Yuan brothers had always been outstanding. Together, their twin swords were a force to be reckoned with, surpassing many famous swords in the Jiangnan region. Even with just Yuan Ciyun and his sword, few could stand against him, let alone the unknown man before them?
However, the Yuan brothers had clearly miscalculated.
Just as Yuan Ciyun's long sword touched the man's chest, he strangely shifted his body to the side, avoiding the sword. Then, a short sword shot out from his sleeve, transforming into two swords mid-flight, and flashing past in an instant.
The next moment, Yuan Ciyun cried out, leaping backward, but two streaks of blood flowed from his eyes, indicating that he had been blinded.
"Sword in the sleeve, Plum Blossom Illusionary Stab. Are you from the Plum Blossom Castle in Shanxi?" Yuan Feiyun asked in shock.
"Your martial arts may be lacking, but your knowledge is impressive. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see anything from now on," the man on the left said with a cold smile.
Yuan Feiyun's pupils shrank, and he gritted his teeth as he drew his sword, but he stepped back to stand beside Tie Kaicheng. "Brother Tie, be careful! The Plum Blossom Castle's sleeve sword and Plum Blossom Illusionary Stab are most adept at close-range variations. Don't let them get too close!"
Tie Kaicheng glanced at Yuan Feiyun, whose hand was still shaking from holding the sword, and gently pushed his sword away. "Stay away from me. Don't cut me by accident."
(End of Chapter)
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