The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 584: The Enigmatic Xiaoyao Marquis - Novel Cool

Chapter 584: The Enigmatic Xiaoyao Marquis

Chapter 584: The Enigmatic Xiaoyao Marquis

Xiao Shi Yi Lang was not one to be discouraged by defeat, so he didn't dwell on his loss for too long. Instead, he remarked, "Who could possibly dodge that sword strike of Lian's?"

Lian Cheng Bi replied, "Thus far, no one has been able to avoid it unscathed."

On the other side of the room, Feng Si Niang tapped the table gently, her eyes flicking between concern and amusement as she regarded Xiao Shi Yi Lang. "You've been acting recklessly, but now you know there are greater powers out there, right?"

Feng Si Niang genuinely cared for Xiao Shi Yi Lang, and this was her way of comforting him.

"I know, I know," Xiao Shi Yi Lang waved his hand dismissively. "From now on, if anyone else dares to impersonate me and cause trouble, I'll just pay them a visit and see what's what."

"Can't you be more serious?" Feng Si Niang asked. "Are you just going to ignore all the accusations against you?"

"What can I do about them?" Xiao Shi Yi Lang asked. "The Li family has been reduced to ruins, Qing Ping Jian Ke's body was burned to ashes, and that five hundred thousand taels of silver has long since disappeared without a trace. How am I supposed to find the culprit now?"

"Lian Cheng Bi suspects that Tian Zong is behind the framing," Feng Si Niang said immediately.

"What is this Tian Zong?" Xiao Shi Yi Lang inquired.

"Tian Zong is not a person, but a powerful force," Feng Si Niang explained. "It's a mysterious sect so secretive that even the Shaolin Temple couldn't uncover their true nature!"

Feng Si Niang proceeded to fill Xiao Shi Yi Lang in on everything she knew about Tian Zong.

Even Xiao Shi Yi Lang, fearless as he was, couldn't help but be astounded.

"So, someone like Tu Xiao Tian is merely one of the thirty-six incense masters of Tian Zong?" Xiao Shi Yi Lang whistled. "If there are more people like him, I just hope they don't come looking for trouble. I certainly won't be seeking them out."

Feng Si Niang pointed to Lian Cheng Bi and Yang Kai Tai. "And here we have the master of Wu Gu Shan Zhuang, the number one family in Jiang Nan, as well as the Shaolin Master Tie Shan's only secular disciple."

Everyone burst into laughter at her words.

Shen Bi Jun joined in with a soft laugh. "My husband says you're a chivalrous thief. You shouldn't have to bear all these false accusations and live in the shadows. You should be able to walk in the sunshine, earning praise from the good and striking fear into the hearts of the wicked."

Chu Liu Xiang was such a person. All the righteous people in the world considered it an honor to meet him and befriend him. On the other hand, all the villains wished to stay as far away from him as possible, hoping he wouldn't interfere in their affairs.

Hearing Shen Bi Jun's words, a fleeting look of bewilderment crossed Xiao Shi Yi Lang's eyes, followed by a touch of warmth.

Shen Bi Jun's words, though softly spoken, touched Xiao Shi Yi Lang deeply. He had lived alone for so many years, and Feng Si Niang, his only friend he could confide in, had been in seclusion for three or four years.

Hadn't he felt lonely all these years?

Didn't he long to live in the sunshine, enjoying wine and meat and hearty laughter?

Xiao Shi Yi Lang turned to Shen Bi Jun, struck by her gentleness, beauty, and kindness. She seemed to carry a sacred glow, looking upon the world with compassion.

Only someone like Lian Cheng Bi, with his unfathomable martial arts, noble background, and exceptional intelligence, could be worthy of her!

Xiao Shi Yi Lang felt a twinge of self-deprecating humor and quickly said, "Thank you, Sister-in-law, for your kind words."

Shen Bi Jun, leaning into Lian Cheng Bi, shook her head and smiled. "Your husband said those things."

Xiao Shi Yi Lang looked at Lian Cheng Bi and said, "I didn't expect you to trust me so much, Brother Lian."

Lian Cheng Bi squeezed Shen Bi Jun's hand and said to Xiao Shi Yi Lang, "The crimes pinned on you are so varied in style that they obviously couldn't have been committed by the same person."

"Using the cases where you've revealed yourself as a reference, it's easy to distinguish which cases are yours and which aren't, based on the victims' backgrounds and their reputations in the jianghu," Lian Cheng Bi added calmly.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang snorted derisively. "Unfortunately, most people in the jianghu can't be bothered to think."

"It's normal for people to mind their own business and stay uninvolved," Lian Cheng Bi said with a smile. "Just like I wouldn't go to Yun Han or Ba Shu to uphold justice—that would be disrespectful to Wu Dang and E Mei."

"But why are you targeting Tian Zong then?" Xiao Shi Yi Lang asked.

"It's not that I'm targeting them," Lian Cheng Bi replied, picking up another piece of mutton with his chopsticks. "It's that they're targeting me. Tu Xiao Tian incited Si Kong Shu to cause trouble for me, and then he was silenced. That wasn't his own idea."

"Since they started this war, when it ends will depend on my mood," Lian Cheng Bi said nonchalantly.

Xiao Shi Yi Lang secretly admired Lian Cheng Bi's confident and well-prepared demeanor.

Looking at the couple, Xiao Shi Yi Lang turned to Yang Kai Tai and Feng Si Niang and nodded with a smile. "In that case, count me in."

"Good!" Feng Si Niang clapped her hands and laughed. "Lian Cheng Bi in the light, and you in the shadows. I want to see where those Tian Zong people can hide now. Let's see if their Marquis has three heads and six arms!"

"Ahem, ahem!" Yang Kai Tai cleared his throat, unable to contain his excitement. "I may not be as skilled as Lian or Xiao, but I can still contribute."

"Yes, yes, yes! I'm sorry I forgot about you," Feng Si Niang teased.

When had she ever spoken to him with such a cheerful smile?

Although it was a joke, Yang Kai Tai's stutter immediately returned as he looked at Feng Si Niang's smiling face. "It's... it's alright. I... I was just saying..."

Shen Bi Jun squeezed Lian Cheng Bi's hand tighter and whispered to the group, "If someone as powerful as Tu Xiao Tian is only an incense master in Tian Zong, it shows how immense their power is. We must be extremely cautious, as the Marquis' martial arts are surely formidable as well."

"You're right, Shen family's young miss, to be so cautious," Feng Si Niang said reassuringly. "But don't worry. Look at your husband's skills, and I estimate the Xiaoyao Marquis is on par with him. Plus, we have Xiao Shi Yi Lang acting in the shadows, and they're both clever people. There's nothing to worry about."

Lian Cheng Bi raised an eyebrow and looked at Feng Si Niang. "You know the Xiaoyao Marquis?"

Feng Si Niang smiled proudly. "Yes, the Xiaoyao Marquis is also my friend."

Being a friend of the Xiaoyao Marquis was certainly something to be proud of. There weren't many friends of the Marquis in the world, but each one was a highly respected figure in the jianghu.

"Have you met him?" Lian Cheng Bi asked.

"No, I haven't," Feng Si Niang admitted. "As everyone knows, the Xiaoyao Marquis is wealthy enough to rival nations. He looks down on royalty and shrouds himself in mystery. Not only does he rarely show himself, but he also never reveals his face, not even to the Shaolin Sect's Master Tie Ci."

"There are only two kinds of people in this world who can see his true face," Feng Si Niang continued. "Those he intends to kill and those women who have caught his eye."

Yang Kai Tai nodded in agreement. "My master also mentioned the Xiaoyao Marquis' habit. Even to his friends, he never shows his true face."

Lian Cheng Bi remained calm. "Then perhaps he simply doesn't consider them friends."

(End of Chapter)

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