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Chapter 588: A Big Secret
Chapter 588: A Big Secret
The lights shone brightly, reflecting off the rippling water. Toasts were exchanged, and music filled the air without cessation.
On the Qin Huai River below Moon Pavilion, a painted boat drifted by, from which the sounds of "Spring River Flower Moon Night" occasionally drifted, along with the sight of women waving their silk fans gracefully.
Inside Moon Pavilion, musicians played the zither, dancers swayed gracefully, and songstresses sang melodiously, creating a splendid and harmonious symphony of five tones.
"Brothers Zhou and Lian, please!"
Zhao Wuji gestured invitingly and then took his seat first, addressing Lian Chengbi, "I heard that the Pure Couple was traveling in the northwest, and I thought I wouldn't have the fortune of meeting you both on this trip. But it seems luck is on my side after all."
Lian Chengbi smiled, "We've been back from the northwest for quite some time now, leisurely traveling and sightseeing. It's a coincidence that we also ended up in Jinling. If we had arrived a couple of days later, we would have missed you, Brother Zhao."
Zhao Wuji burst into laughter and raised his cup in salute, "Then it seems that fate has brought us together, allowing Zhao to meet and befriend Brother Lian."
Lian Chengbi returned the smile and raised his cup in response, "Please, Brother Zhao."
Zhou Zhigang chimed in from the side, "Brother Zhao is also a renowned young master in Hebei, hailing from a scholarly family. Together with Brother Lian, one from the north and the other from the south, it is only fitting that you meet and become friends."
Zhao Wuji waved his hand modestly, "No, no, the Pure Heart Villa has a three-hundred-year legacy, and Brother Lian is a martial arts prodigy. His sword techniques have long reached the realm of perfection. How could I dare to compare myself to him?"
"Brother Zhao is too kind," Lian Chengbi said with a smile. "The Innate Infinite True Qi and the Ninety-Nine Eighty-One Infinite Sword Techniques are also unparalleled in the martial arts world, renowned throughout Hebei."
"I'm deeply honored to receive Brother Lian's praise," Zhao Wuji said, his face glowing with pleasure. "However, I am also aware of my limitations. I may be able to handle the Heart-Crushing Swordsman, but I wouldn't dare to show off in front of Brother Lian."
Zhou Zhigang added his flattery, "The Pure Heart Villa is the number one family in Jiangnan, and Brother Lian's martial arts can also be considered the best in Jiangnan. Nowadays, there are not many in the martial arts world who can be compared with Brother Lian."
Lian Chengbi grabbed Zhou Zhigang's arm and smiled bitterly, "We're friends, so it's fine to chat casually like this, but I dare not have these words spread outside."
Zhou Zhigang smiled, "This is the truth, not boasting. Whoever dares to disagree, go kill someone like Si Kongshu first."
Tu Xiaotian, known as the Guan Dong Hero, was the number one expert in striking acupuncture points in the world. His status in the Jianghu of Guandong could be said to be second to none, and even in the entire Jianghu world, he was a top-notch master. However, just killing him was not enough to make people fearful.
As for the One-Armed Eagle King, Si Kongshu, despite his kneeling appearance in the original novel, his status in the Jianghu was even higher than that of Tu Xiaotian. Those who could be considered on par with him were few and far between, and even in his brief exchange with Xiao Shiyilang, he did not show any signs of defeat.
Therefore, the fame of Lian Chengbi, who killed Si Kongshu and pierced his throat with a sword after three moves, spread far and wide, and his status in the Jianghu rose to another level, hinting at the title of the best swordsman in the world.
Zhou Zhigang mentioned only the best in Jiangnan, as he was well aware of Lian Chengbi's quiet nature and reluctance to draw attention, intentionally downplaying his praise.
"Exactly, exactly!" Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up, and he immediately continued the conversation, "While I have confidence in my Infinite Sword Technique, I dare not say that I could face someone like Si Kongshu, let alone that Guandong Hero."
Zhou Zhigang asked curiously, "Tu Xiaotian?"
"He's in Guandong, and I'm in Hebei, so we're not far apart. That's why I've met him a few times in the past," Zhao Wuji nodded and sighed. "But I never expected him to join that damnable Sky Sect."
"Yes, the Sky Sect," Zhou Zhigang glanced at Lian Chengbi, "Is the Sky Sect that powerful?"
A mysterious smile played on Lian Chengbi's lips as he replied, "He not only revealed some members of the Sky Sect to me, but he also disclosed a huge secret."
Zhou Zhigang's curiosity blazed like a wildfire, and he eagerly asked, "What huge secret?"
"Ahem!" Lian Chengbi quickly realized his slip of the tongue and added, slightly embarrassed, "If it's inconvenient for me to say, then I won't force the issue, Brother Lian."
Lian Chengbi chuckled softly and said, "Brother Zhou, you're not an outsider, and Brother Zhao and I have become fast friends. This secret is indeed significant, but whether or not you know it won't make much of a difference."
Intrigued, Zhou Zhigang and Zhao Wuji leaned in closer.
Lian Chengbi lowered his voice and said, "The reason why the Sky Sect has been able to gather so many experts is because they possess a massive treasure. This treasure is so vast that it could rival the wealth of a nation. Forget about 108 experts, they could easily support ten thousand and eight hundred experts with this fortune."
"What kind of treasure is it?" Zhou Zhigang asked, his eyes widening.
"The Gushi Treasure!" Lian Chengbi declared.
(End of Chapter)
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