The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 57: Encountering Bandits on Lake Hongze - Novel Cool

Chapter 57: Encountering Bandits on Lake Hongze

Chapter 57: Encountering Bandits on Lake Hongze

"Have you heard of the Goddess of Great Joy?"

"Yes, I've heard she's quite... well-rounded." As she said this, Ding Baiyun couldn't help but laugh, evidently imagining the scene of You Longsheng standing next to such a woman.

At this moment, Ding Chengfeng, Ding Baiyun, and You Longsheng had already left the Sword-Hiding Manor and were on their way to Ding's family village in Hebei.

They planned to pay a visit to the village first and then continue their journey south by boat through the Grand Canal.

The warm breeze, a mix of spring and summer, made one feel refreshed and invigorated.

However, the Goddess of Great Joy was definitely not a pleasant topic of conversation.

Hearing Ding Baiyun's comment, You Longsheng sighed, "That's just the imagination of those who haven't seen her. In reality, she's not exactly... plump."

"She's not fat?"

"No." You Longsheng shook his head. "She's more like a mountain of flesh."

Both Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun turned their heads in unison, their eyes wide. "A mountain of flesh?"

You Longsheng nodded. "She's very tall, and she has a lot of... well, flesh. If she weighs less than eight hundred jin, I'll swallow this sword of mine whole."

Ding Baiyun's eyes nearly popped out of her head. She couldn't even begin to imagine what an eight-hundred-jin person would look like. After all, she herself was quite tall and slender, barely exceeding one hundred jin.

Ding Chengfeng also found it hard to believe. "Eight hundred jin?"

"Yes, eight hundred jin."

"Can she even move around or practice martial arts?" Ding Chengfeng asked incredulously. "Surely it would take sixteen men to carry her?"

"Yet, she is one of the most formidable warriors in the world." You Longsheng said, "Her lightness skill is unmatched by anyone."

"Impossible!"

"Those who don't believe it are either dead or have become her male concubines." You Longsheng said, "That's why there aren't many rumors about her in the jianghu."

Ding Chengfeng asked curiously, "Then how do you know about her?"

"I visited my master during my trip to Kunlun." You Longsheng answered a different question, but Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun understood.

Of course, the Snow Eagle of Tian Shan was also a formidable swordsman, and it was only natural that he would know about the Goddess of Great Joy.

"But... what do you mean by male concubines?" Ding Baiyun asked, perplexed.

You Longsheng glanced at her. "Don't you know that her favorite pastime is to collect men she fancies as her male concubines? She has them dress up with powder and paint, waiting on her like imperial concubines."

Both Ding Chengfeng and Ding Baiyun were stunned.

"When she's in a good mood, she might toss a few leftover roast chicken bones to her concubines, and they must express their extreme joy, happiness, and gratitude, or else..." You Longsheng trailed off.

"So, you see," he continued, "do you now realize how venomous your words were yesterday?"

Ding Baiyun pictured the scene You Longsheng had described and felt nauseous. "I-I didn't know... I'm sorry..."

You Longsheng shrugged. "I'm telling you this in advance so that you can prepare yourselves mentally. If we ever encounter her, try not to throw up."

Ding Chengfeng's face had gone pale. "How can those men bear it?"

"Either they are afraid of death," You Longsheng said after a moment's thought, "or they endure the humiliation and wait for an opportunity."

Of course, his former self belonged to the latter category. But if it weren't for Li Xinhuan, he probably would have been played with and then crushed to death by the Goddess of Great Joy before any opportunity presented itself.

...

Perhaps it was because they now knew the truth about the Goddess of Great Joy, or perhaps it was because Ding Baiyun felt that she had gone too far with her words at the Sword-Hiding Manor, but during the rest of the journey, she surprisingly refrained from provoking You Longsheng and even took the initiative to serve them tea and wine.

After a couple of days, they passed through the Taihang Mountains and arrived in Hebei.

They paid a visit to the elder of the Ding family, and then they went to Cangzhou, where they boarded a southbound passenger ship, sailing down the Grand Canal.

However, their journey wasn't without stops along the way. After all, the purpose of traveling through the jianghu was not just to walk endlessly but to explore and experience the world, enjoy the scenery, and immerse themselves in the mortal realm. So, they often disembarked to tour the local areas, buy specialties, and admire the landscapes.

Ding Chengfeng nodded in agreement, "The landscapes of Jiangnan are vastly different from those in the North."

"By the way, I heard that the Hawk-Claw King of Huaixi is a close family friend of your Ding family. Aren't you going to pay him a visit?" You Longsheng turned to ask.

Ding Chengfeng was speechless, "Huaixi is Huaxi, and Huai'an is Huai'an. The two places are at least a thousand li apart..."

"Then who are the local powers in Huai'an?" You Longsheng asked.

"The biggest power here is, of course... "

Before Ding Chengfeng could finish his sentence, seven or eight small boats emerged from the reed marshes.

The small boats paid no heed to You Longsheng's trio on their passenger ship but swiftly rowed towards a large boat in the distance.

That large boat was ten zhang long and wide enough for a horse to run on. Coated with tung oil and adorned with blue silk, it boasted intricate carvings and painted beams, exuding an air of refinement, luxury, and nobility.

Ding Baiyun stood up, her hand on the hilt of her sword, "Do you need my help?"

You Longsheng also looked at Ding Chengfeng, who, despite his year of travel and subsequent long journey, was undoubtedly more experienced when it came to navigating the intricacies of the jianghu.

Ding Chengfeng shook his head, "Let's wait and see. Whoever owns that large boat is certainly no ordinary person."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of a sorrowful flute drifted from the large boat, clear and resonant even amidst the vast lake and the fierce battle cries. Even You Longsheng and the others could hear it clearly, a testament to the flautist's profound internal skills.

"Experts!"

The next moment, four figures clad in black robes and feathered crowns appeared on the deck, brandishing swords. They were all women, each exquisite and alluring, seemingly in their twenties.

Their martial arts skills were formidable, and the bandits who had been wreaking havoc on the lake were no match for them. More than a dozen attackers failed to withstand even three moves against them.

"Let me at 'em!"

A loud shout rang out, and a burly man with a nine-ringed saber leaped into the air, his body spinning like a tornado as he deflected the two oncoming swords and charged into the cabin.

However, the next moment, he flew back even faster, spewing blood, and plunged straight into the lake.

"Third Boss!"

"Quick, save Third Boss!"

"Retreat, retreat, retreat!"

The bandits fell into disarray, no longer daring to attack the large boat. After pulling the burly man out of the water, they scattered in all directions.

You Longsheng shook his head, knowing their efforts were futile. That man had already died in mid-air.

However, the two boats that had just failed in their robbery attempt fled in panic, heading straight for You Longsheng and his companions. Seeing the trio's relaxed demeanor, the bandits aboard were infuriated.

The two boats drew alongside, and three burly men brandishing knives charged forward, "What are you looking at? Are you asking for death?"

(End of Chapter)

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