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Chapter 592: The Young Master Appears
Chapter 592: The Young Master Appears
Hearty laughter echoed at the top floor of the Hangzhou Mudan Tower as Xu Qingteng greeted the couple with a smile, "It's been a while since the honorable couple has visited Hangzhou. I've been waiting for this day!"
Lian Chengbi smiled back, "After wandering around, I realized that there's no place like home. Brother Xu, you are truly enlightened, enjoying the comforts of Hangzhou while others toil in the northwest. I admire your choice!"
Xu Qingteng laughed proudly, "I've always said that the fine wine and beautiful people of Hangzhou are far more enticing than the winds and sands of the northwest! I would never trade this place for anything else."
Xu Qingteng led the couple into an elegant room and took the opportunity to introduce the guests who would be joining them today.
"Allow me to introduce Shi Yuxin, the young lady of Putuo Qingjing Manor, and Li Ying, the young miss of the Huangshan family." Xu Qingteng continued, introducing the two young men, "This is Chen Ningsuan, the eldest young master of the Haining Chen family, and Duan Tianque, the Whale Rider of the East China Sea and an outer disciple of Wudang."
The individuals present were all prominent figures in the Jiangnan martial arts world, and although Lian Chengbi had not met them before, he was familiar with their names and reputations.
"I've long heard of Mr. Duan's heroic deeds—slaying the Three Evils with a single sword and saving the lives of countless coastal villagers with your palm strikes. It's an honor to meet a fellow disciple of Wudang," Lian Chengbi said with a bow.
Duan Tianque quickly rose to return the gesture, "I dare not compare my humble achievements to those of Lian, who shattered the golden bow with his bare hands and slew the Eagle King with a single sword."
Duan Tianque's accomplishments, though impressive, paled in comparison to Lian Chengbi's defeat of Li Qingfeng and Sikong Shu.
Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun exchanged greetings with the rest of the group. It was evident that both young ladies held a special interest in Xu Qingteng, and a subtle rivalry seemed to exist between them.
After all, Xu Qingteng was not only the beloved disciple of the Wudang Sect Leader but also the heir to the Hangzhou General. His background and status were comparable to that of Lian Chengbi, making him a natural target for the ladies' affections.
In the past, Lian Chengbi and Xu Qingteng were known as the most eligible bachelors of Jiangnan. Now that Lian Chengbi had wed the number one beauty in the martial arts world, all eyes were on Xu Qingteng.
The group sat down for a lavish feast, and the wine flowed freely as they indulged in lively conversation.
While others might hesitate to bring up the topic of the Gushu Treasure in front of Lian Chengbi, Xu Qingteng showed no such restraint.
"I heard that Brother Lian assisted Yang Kaitai in thwarting Tianzong's schemes and learned about their possession of the Gushu Treasure from Tu Xiaotian. However, the details of this treasure remain vague. Now that you're here, Brother Lian, please enlighten us with the full story," Xu Qingteng said eagerly.
"Indeed, indeed," Chen Ningsuan chimed in, his curiosity piqued. "I've been hearing rumors about the Gushu Treasure so often that my ears are about to grow calluses!"
Setting down his wine cup, Duan Tianque turned his attention to the gathering, as did Shi Yuxin and Li Ying, who had been trying to engage Shen Bijun in conversation. Their curious gazes fell upon Lian Chengbi, awaiting his response.
Lian Chengbi shook his head with a wry smile, "That Zhou Zhigang sure spreads news fast."
Xu Qingteng joined in the laughter, "You know Zhou better than anyone. His nature hasn't changed a bit!"
And so, Lian Chengbi recounted the two most exciting incidents from their journey west, with Shen Bijun occasionally adding details. The guests hung on to every word, their eyes sparkling with fascination and awe.
"Taihang Duan Longshan, Quickblade Hua Ping, Fierce Zhuge, and Shanbei Ma Yilong are all renowned masters of the Green Forest," someone exclaimed.
"Duan Longshan is known as the number one blade north of the Yellow River, and Hua Ping is famed as the fastest blade in the Central Plains. They are both formidable figures, yet they were no match for Lian," another guest added.
"Tu Xiaotian is an old fox, but he underestimated Lian's wisdom and ended up exposing himself," Xu Qingteng commented.
"However, it's impressive that he managed to uncover Tianzong's possession of the Gushu Treasure. No wonder he's survived in the jianghu for decades," Duan Tianque remarked, his eyes shining with a mixture of admiration and respect.
"Yet he won't be able to enjoy it himself, hahaha!"
...
Amid the cheerful laughter resonating from the elegant room upstairs, someone downstairs clenched their fists.
"Young Master..."
"Rest assured, I know that Lian Chengbi and Xu Qingteng are no weaklings in martial arts. I won't make a move here." The speaker's voice was soft, but it had a crisp and pleasant tone, suggesting youth. Yet, the various experts in the room clearly regarded him as their leader.
A shrill voice piped up, "That hateful Wang Zhen, with his insufficient martial arts skills, dared to sneak into the Pure Jade Mountain Villa alone. He alerted Lian Chengbi, and now it's difficult to kill him."
The Young Master snorted, "You have guts to sneak into the Pure Jade Mountain Villa. Do you really think you can kill Lian Chengbi?"
"Lian Chengbi doesn't have three heads and six arms..."
"Use your brains. Indeed, Lian Chengbi doesn't have three heads and six arms, but killing three or five people would be as easy as pie for him?" The Young Master's voice turned cold, "Even my master specifically instructed me not to make a move against Lian Chengbi personally. What makes you think you can?"
The room fell silent, as these people obviously held the Young Master's master in great reverence.
"Ouyang Wenbo, Ouyang Wenzhong."
"Present!"
"You two usually operate in Jiangnan. Tu Xiaotian doesn't know you, so can you get close to Lian Chengbi?"
"The Ouyang family had conflicts with the Lian family several times in the past. Although we are both part of the righteous path in the martial world, we don't have much of a relationship..."
"I know. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent Zhao Wuji to test Lian Chengbi the other day. However, you've seen the consequences of betraying the Tianzong."
"We brothers would never dare to betray you, Young Master!"
"Of course, you wouldn't dare, or your reputation would be ruined." The Young Master gave a cold laugh, "So, do you have a plan now?"
Two heavy breaths sounded one after the other, then a voice said, "The main branch of the Ouyang family is the one that had conflicts with the Lian family. We are just disciples from a minor branch. If we take the initiative to admit defeat and humble ourselves..."
"Given Lian Chengbi's way of dealing with people, he probably won't embarrass us." The second voice added.
"Good!" The Young Master said, "I want you to become friends with Lian Chengbi and then find an excuse to move into the Pure Jade Mountain Villa."
"Hiss—"
"Don't worry, Lei Dian Shuang Shen will also move in with you."
"Ah?"
"And then... like that... Do you understand?"
"Yes, yes! I understand!"
"Can you do it?"
"Rest assured, Young Master. We guarantee success!"
"Remember, only kill Lian Chengbi, but don't harm Shen Bijun. She is the one my master specifically instructed me to bring back, understood?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Young Master, your talent is unmatched, and your strategies are impeccable. Even someone like Lian Chengbi is but a toy in your hands!"
"You are truly a genius, able to devise such an incredible plan. Only you could have thought of this."
"No matter how famous Lian Chengbi is, he is no match for you!"
"Hehe!" The Young Master gently stroked his hands, "I won't be modest. Indeed, not many people could come up with such a plan besides me."
Although the people in the room were discussing their plans passionately, their voices were kept very low, blending into the noisy environment of the tower. Even if someone was a couple of steps away, they might not hear a thing.
(End of Chapter)
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