The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 581: Xiao Shi Yi Lang Appears - Novel Cool

Chapter 581: Xiao Shi Yi Lang Appears

Chapter 581: Xiao Shi Yi Lang Appears

A shadowy figure nimbly flipped over the wall, darting towards the house's entrance with the agility of a nimble cat. With a thin blade in hand, he deftly unlatched the door and stealthily stepped into the house.

Setting his bundle down by the bedside, the jingling of coins, though muffled, was enough to rouse the lady of the house from her slumber.

But before she could even open her eyes, a finger pressed gently on her neck, lulling her back into a deep sleep.

The intruder breathed a sigh of relief, surprised by the lady's light sleep. He quietly retreated, closing the door without a sound, and with a light step, leaped back onto the wall.

With one more agile leap, he would disappear into the darkness, vanishing without a trace.

Just then, a soft shout rang out, freezing him in his tracks.

"Xiao Shi Yi Lang!"

The figure paused, perched atop the wall.

"In the wee hours of the night, you sneak into people's homes. Who would have thought you've fallen so low, resorting to robbing poor commoners? Even Three-Handed Jack targets wealthy merchants; you, on the other hand, stoop to picking pockets of the destitute. Your character is truly despicable.

I shall spread word of your deeds far and wide across the martial world, letting everyone know that Xiao Shi Yi Lang is no better than a common thief."

The voice, though distant, rang clear in Xiao Shi Yi Lang's ears, indicating the speaker's profound inner strength.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang's heart skipped a beat, but a smirk unconsciously tugged at his lips.

However, he had no intention of stopping to argue and, in fact, hoped that the speaker would think the worst of him.

So, with a light step, he leaped off the wall, waving dismissively as he said, "I am a notorious thief, after all. Unfortunately, this house had nothing of value. I shall try my luck elsewhere to steal some silver for a drink."

In the next moment, Xiao Shi Yi Lang heard another shout, "Xiao Shi Yi Lang!"

The shout nearly made Xiao Shi Yi Lang, mid-leap, twist his waist. Adjusting his stance, he stepped on a nearby tree, twisting back in the direction he came from.

"Feng Si Niang?"

"Xiao Shi Yi Lang, you big idiot!"

Xiao Shi Yi Lang, now back atop the wall, was filled with confusion but still managed a smile. "Feng Si Niang, my dear Feng Si Niang, after all these years, you're still as blunt as ever. If you continue like this, who else but me would dare to offend you... I mean, marry you?"

Xiao Shi Yi Lang had intended to joke with Feng Si Niang, but suddenly remembering there were others present, he swallowed his words. Turning around, he stood atop the wall.

Although Xiao Shi Yi Lang had retracted his statement, the implication of his words was clear.

"Xiao Shi Yi Lang, you big oaf!" Feng Si Niang's voice was tinged with anger. "Let me tell you, there's a line of suitors for me from Luoyang to Chang'an. Do you believe me?"

"I don't," Xiao Shi Yi Lang replied.

Since Feng Si Niang had brought it up herself, Xiao Shi Yi Lang saw no need to mince words. He knew that the person who had accompanied her must be a friend, so he teased, "If you can find even one, you should offer incense to the Buddha. The question is, who would dare?"

"I... I dare! No, I am willing..."

A sturdy, honest voice piped up, but unlike the previous speaker's confident tone, this voice grew softer with each word, until the last character was barely audible.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang was nonetheless startled. Following the voice, he looked at the roof of a small courtyard next door and said with a mocking smile, "Do you dare to marry that female demon? Aren't you afraid she'll run away from the bridal chamber in the middle of the night?"

"Hmph!"

A cold huff suppressed all other sounds as a graceful and slender figure appeared on the rooftop, clearly visible to Xiao Shi Yi Lang in the moonlight—it was Feng Si Niang.

"Who I choose to marry is none of your business!" Feng Si Niang retorted irritably. "You two, one a big idiot and the other a stingy miser, should worry about yourselves!"

As Feng Si Niang appeared, three other figures rose to stand beside her on the roof of the neighboring courtyard.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang's gaze fixed on them, and he saw a plain-clothed young man with a square face, smiling awkwardly. He didn't seem to mind Feng Si Niang's "stingy miser" comment, but his eyes held a hint of nervousness as he looked at Xiao Shi Yi Lang.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang immediately guessed that this must be the brave soul who had declared his intention to marry Feng Si Niang.

Turning his attention to the other two figures, he saw, in the clear moonlight, a man with a sword-like brow and starry eyes. He exuded refinement and carried a carefree smile on his lips. Dressed in a blue robe, his sleeves fluttered in the autumn wind, making him seem otherworldly.

The woman beside him had a face as beautiful as a blooming flower and a graceful figure. A hint of gentle, watery affection shone in her eyes as she gazed softly at the man in blue, then turned her curious gaze towards Xiao Shi Yi Lang.

"A heavenly match!" Xiao Shi Yi Lang thought. For a moment, he even felt ashamed of himself.

However, Xiao Shi Yi Lang was, after all, Xiao Shi Yi Lang, and he quickly regained his composure. He knew that these two were no heavenly beings, and the man had just mocked him moments ago.

With Feng Si Niang present, Xiao Shi Yi Lang was certain that the man was aware of his reputation.

Therefore, he completely ignored Liancheng Bi and flew directly to Feng Si Niang's side, teasing, "It's been three or four years since I last saw you. I think you're the one who should be worried. What do I have to worry about?"

Feng Si Niang's anger flared at his words.

"What do you have to worry about?" she snapped, her eyebrows knitting together. "You, Xiao Shi Yi Lang, the notorious lone thief. Not only did you kill the benevolent Master Li of Daiming Mansion, along with his entire family, but you also murdered the chivalrous Wan Dahai and stole 500,000 taels of silver meant for the common people..."

Xiao Shi Yi Lang frowned. "Do you think I did all those things?"

Feng Si Niang scoffed. "The whole martial world is talking about it. No one else has come forward to claim responsibility, so if it wasn't you, then who else could it be?"

A flash of anger crossed Xiao Shi Yi Lang's face, but it quickly faded, leaving him expressionless. "If you think I did it, then I did it."

Then he saw the man in blue burst into laughter, pointing at Xiao Shi Yi Lang. "See, I told you it was him. He's not even denying it."

"You're right," Feng Si Niang said, her fist clenching in anger. "He's such a big idiot! These things obviously weren't done by you, yet you won't even defend yourself."

Xiao Shi Yi Lang's thick eyebrows rose, and his mood improved.

However, he paid no heed to Feng Si Niang's words. "Others can say what they want. I won't lose any sleep over it. Why should I bother defending myself?"

If it weren't for the fact that he had happened to be at the scene when the young master framed him, he wouldn't have wasted time afterward trying to convince others that he was innocent.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang smiled. "Anyway, you won't misunderstand me."

(End of Chapter)

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