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Chapter 46: Yu Longsheng, the Old Womanizer
Chapter 46: Yu Longsheng, the Old Womanizer
Ding Chengfeng asked in confusion, "But her puppet is already dead, and you, Yu, have almost cleared Li Xinhua of suspicion. Logically, as long as the Plum Blossom Thief never appears again, the matter should blow over. Since that's the case, why would she want Bai Xiaosheng to frame Li Xinhua and insist on sending him to his death?"
"I suspect it's because she's worried that Li Xinhua has already guessed her identity as the Plum Blossom Thief, and he's someone she can't manipulate or seduce," Yu Longsheng shrugged. "Despite his reputation as a flirtatious young hero, Li Xinhua only truly loved one woman in his heart—Lin Shiyin."
"Seduce and control?" Ding Chengfeng paused, finally realizing something. "Bai Xiaosheng and Xinjian... Could it be that they were both..."
"The number one beauty in the martial arts world didn't get that title for nothing. Even the worldly-wise Bai Xiaosheng and the heart-discerning monk couldn't escape her charms." Yu Longsheng raised his eyebrows at Ding Chengfeng. "Aren't you curious, Brother Ding? Don't you want to see for yourself?"
Ding Chengfeng could already feel his little sister's gaze on him, so he frantically shook his head. "No, no, absolutely not!"
At this point, Ding Chengfeng still found it hard to believe. "Bai Xiaosheng has experienced so many women, and Master Xinjian was also said to be a famous figure in the rivers and lakes. How is it possible? What exactly is Lin Xian'er's ability..."
"Wait, hold on!" Ding Chengfeng suddenly recalled something. "I heard a rumor that you, Yu, gave the Sword of Fish Intestine from the Zangjian Mountain Villa to Lin Xian'er?"
The look Ding Chengfeng gave Yu Longsheng was strange, and Ding Baiyun turned to stare at Yu Longsheng as well.
"Yes, I did."
Yu Longsheng nodded, unashamed. "So I can totally understand why Bai Xiaosheng and Xinjian would rather betray Shaolin and work with Lin Xian'er. This woman is a masterpiece of heaven, flawless."
Ding Chengfeng: (⊙o⊙)
Ding Baiyun: （▼へ▼メ）
"Brother Yu... You..."
"After hearing about the Plum Blossom Thief incident, I went to Xingyun Villa. As you know, the Zangjian Mountain Villa has a bit of a reputation in the martial arts world, so it didn't take long for Lin Xian'er to end up in my bed."
Yu Longsheng stroked his chin. "I have to say, she's really good at serving people. So when she said she was afraid of the Plum Blossom Thief and needed a powerful weapon for protection, I gave her the Sword of Fish Intestine."
"You just gave her the Zangjian Mountain Villa's secret treasure, the Sword of Fish Intestine?"
Ding Chengfeng was stunned, and Ding Baiyun secretly ground his teeth, deciding to retract his previous improved opinion of Yu Longsheng.
After a brief daze, Ding Chengfeng reacted and his eyes narrowed. "But you weren't controlled by Lin Xian'er. Instead, you defended Li Xinhua, clearing him of suspicion and ruining Lin Xian'er's scheme. You even killed Bai Xiaosheng and Xinjian."
Yu Longsheng sighed. "So, I guess I won't be able to get into her good graces again. It feels like a loss. To be honest, even without me, Li Xinhua could have cleared his name."
Ding Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "And you still miss that kind of woman?"
"That's because you haven't seen her." Yu Longsheng snorted. "Just think about it. Even someone like Bai Xiaosheng and Xinjian were subdued by her. That should give you an idea of her charm. Not everyone in the world is as clear-headed as you and Li Xinhua."
"You think you're clear-headed? And you still gave her the Sword of Fish Intestine?" Ding Baiyun scoffed at Yu Longsheng.
The Sword of Fish Intestine was not only a weapon with historical significance but also one that could cut through iron like mud. Even a great clan like the Ding family didn't possess such a treasure.
She certainly wouldn't look favorably upon a man who gave away his family's heirloom sword to another woman.
Ding Chengfeng asked, "Now that you know the truth, haven't you considered taking back the Sword of Fish Intestine?"
Yu Longsheng shook his head. "It's already been given away, and the news has spread. Even Brother Ding has heard about it. As for Lin Xian'er being the Plum Blossom Thief, there's no evidence. How could I possibly take back the sword?"
"You... You're truly a good-for-nothing!" Ding Baiyun exclaimed.
"Thank you for the compliment," Yu Longsheng said with a nod. "As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. So, I've become friends with Li Xinhua, the top scholar. We're both good-for-nothings."
Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun were speechless. Somehow, Yu Longsheng seemed rather proud of this fact.
Although being friends with Li Xinhua was indeed an honor, the term "good-for-nothing" wasn't exactly a flattering title.
Ding Baiyun turned her head away, no longer wanting to pay any attention to Yu Longsheng.
Ding Chengfeng, on the other hand, was still processing Yu Longsheng's words, finding them hard to believe. "This Lin Xian'er, is she really that beautiful?"
"Beautiful," Yu Longsheng nodded. "If you were to see her, you wouldn't doubt it for a second, and you'd know that I'm not lying."
"More beautiful than me?"
The speaker was Ding Baiyun, and as a very beautiful woman, she detested nothing more than men praising other women's looks in her presence.
Even if Ding Baiyun admired her own beauty and had high standards, she was still a woman, and the discussion between her brother and Yu Longsheng about other women was too much for her.
So, Ding Baiyun lifted the black veil on her wide-brimmed hat.
With eyebrows like distant mountain ranges, eyes like shining stars, cherry lips, and a face as fair as jade, coupled with a voice like a warbler emerging from its valley, she was undoubtedly a stunning beauty.
Then, Yu Longsheng looked at her and calmly nodded, "More beautiful than you."
Ding Chengfeng: (˙o˙)
Ding Baiyun: (╯‵□′)
╯︵┻━┻
Duan Qian and Feng Wan, who were following behind, shivered. However, they had to admit that while Ding Baiyun was indeed very beautiful, with her aloof demeanor and proud gaze, she paled in comparison to the mix of pure innocence, weakness, and a hint of coquettish charm that Lin Xian'er exuded.
The latter could evoke a man's desire to protect, destroy, and conquer...
But Lord Yu, you're taking this too calmly! Couldn't you at least feign some astonishment and give her some face?
As Yu Longsheng's thoughts turned, he realized that he might be coming across as playing hard to get.
What if Ding Baiyun took his words at face value and believed that he was genuinely unaffected? Then he would be in deep trouble!
So, he quickly changed his expression, and like an old playboy, he clicked his tongue in admiration and said, "But Miss Ding is already very beautiful. Your beauty veils the moon like light clouds, and your gracefulness scatters snow like a gentle breeze!"
Ding Baiyun gritted her teeth. "How many women have you said that to?"
Yu Longsheng thought for a moment and replied honestly, "You're actually the first."
(End of Chapter)
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