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Chapter 627: The Arrogant Young Master Jin
Chapter 627: The Arrogant Young Master Jin
Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.
Nangong Ling looked at Jin Banhua, then at Chu Liuxiang, confusion written all over his face.
Yidian Hong wanted to laugh, but managed to hold it in, her facial muscles twitching slightly as she suppressed her laughter.
Chu Liuxiang, feeling embarrassed, rubbed his nose and said to Jin Banhua, "Please forgive me, Brother Jin. I am indeed Chu Liuxiang, and I had a good reason for disguising myself as Zhang Xiaolin..."
Jin Banhua narrowed his eyes and turned to Yidian Hong, "You've known he was Chu Liuxiang all along?"
Yidian Hong nodded matter-of-factly, a hint of mockery in her smile, "The famous Chu Liuxiang—how could I not recognize him?"
Jin Banhua huffed, "Is that how you repay me for carrying you all the way, getting you a room, and helping you buy new clothes? You're ungrateful!"
Everyone: ???
Yidian Hong nearly spat out her tongue in exasperation. "I was just temporarily paralyzed by an acupoint strike! I didn't need you to carry me or get me a room, and I certainly didn't need you to help me..." She stopped herself from saying more, her face twisting in anger.
Jin Banhua rolled his eyes. "Anyway, you're ungrateful!"
"I..."
Ignoring Yidian Hong's changing complexion, Jin Banhua turned back to Chu Liuxiang and shouted, "Chu Liuxiang!"
Chu Liuxiang, feeling a mix of helplessness and guilt, replied, "Brother Jin..."
"Give me back my White Jade Beauty!" Jin Banhua took a step forward, standing before Chu Liuxiang, and said indignantly, "If you don't return her to me, I'll beat you to..."
"...your knees!" Chu Liuxiang finished with a helpless laugh. "I admit I was wrong in this matter, but I've already sold the White Jade Beauty, and I have no intention of kneeling. Brother Jin, please forgive me. Considering our past as gambling buddies, how about I help spread the word about the Jin family's generosity in the capital instead?"
"Hey, are you trying to weasel your way out of this?" Jin Banhua began to roll up his sleeves. "I've heard that Chu Liuxiang is always surrounded by beauties. Let me tell you, if you don't return my White Jade Beauty to me, I'll take one of the beauties by your side as compensation!"
"Young Master, Young Master!"
"Calm down, calm down!"
Liao Gang and Ye Jin quickly stepped forward and restrained Jin Banhua.
Liao Gang hurriedly advised, "Now is not the time to confront Chu Liuxiang."
"Yes, yes!" Ye Jin agreed. "Chu Liuxiang is clearly involved in a major incident, and the murderer is very powerful. Let's let Chu Liuxiang deal with the murderer first."
"Exactly!" Liao Gang added. "Chu Liuxiang is right here, and the White Jade Beauty isn't going anywhere. Dealing with the murderer is the more pressing matter right now—it's a matter of life and death."
The two men were truly afraid at this point.
Jin Banhua, being new to the martial arts world, feared nothing and no one. As his bodyguards, they couldn't openly go against his wishes.
However, Jin Banhua had just mentioned that he might also be on the murderer's hit list. This meant that they were in danger as well.
Now that they were on the same side as Chu Liuxiang, he might even protect them.
If Jin Banhua were to pick a fight with Chu Liuxiang and lose, he might storm off in a huff, leaving them vulnerable to the murderer. Without Chu Liuxiang's protection, how could they possibly defend themselves?
After all, the murderer had just launched another hidden weapon attack, and even Yidian Hong of the Central Plains hadn't been able to catch them. How could they possibly stand a chance?
With Liao Gang and Ye Jin holding him back and offering their advice, Jin Banhua's expression softened, and he reluctantly stopped his advance.
He wasn't a complete novice in the martial arts world, and he knew that if he were to take Chu Liuxiang down at this moment, he would not only expose his own weaknesses but also miss out on the fun of unraveling the mystery.
After all, he couldn't very well let Nangong Ling and Wuhua Xiaoyao get away with their crimes.
But his character image was important!
"Very well, I'll give you a few days' respite," Jin Banhua said coldly, lifting his chin. "I'm quite curious about this matter myself. Once I catch this murderer, we'll settle the score regarding the White Jade Beauty. This matter is not over!"
Chu Liuxiang nodded with a smile. "Thank you for your magnanimity, Brother Jin."
Jin Banfflower nodded arrogantly and then said to Nangong Ling and Bai Yumo, "We have some matters to discuss. You may leave if you have nothing else to tend to."
"You brat! How dare you be so arrogant in front of our sect leader? Do you not know the meaning of death?" Bai Yumo snarled.
Jin Banfflower glanced at him disdainfully, "I, young master, am from a wealthy family in the capital. You are but a bunch of beggars. If I don't even dare to be arrogant in front of you, how can I ever show my face in Jiunan City again?"
"Being a beggar requires a certain mindset. If you're this ugly, you should learn to bow your head and flatter others with lucky words. Otherwise, who would donate money to you?" Jin Banfflower taunted Bai Yumo.
Bai Yumo was left speechless. He looked at Chu Liuxiang and then at Yidianhong, wondering how these two great figures of the martial arts world had ended up with such an ignorant rich boy.
Even Bai Yumo didn't want to talk to Jin Banfflower anymore.
However, Nangong Ling was completely unfazed by Jin Banfflower's attitude, nor did he care about the man himself.
He waved his hand, signaling for Bai Yumo and the other two Beggar Sect disciples to leave. Then he turned to Chu Liuxiang and said, "Since Chu brother and Red brother are here, I, as the temporary host of this place, should offer you a drink or two."
Yidianhong replied indifferently, "I never drink alcohol."
After a brief chat, another Beggar Sect disciple entered and shook his head at Nangong Ling.
Nangong Ling nodded slightly, then turned to Chu Liuxiang and said, "In that case, please hand that person over to us, Chu brother."
As expected, Chu Liuxiang refused to hand anyone over. Nangong Ling then stabbed a pair of short swords through an empty pair of leather boots hidden behind the curtains, but he still couldn't find Black Pearl.
Nangong Ling's expression changed, and he turned to leave.
Only after confirming that all the Beggar Sect disciples had left did Black Pearl reveal herself from behind another curtain.
She glanced at Jin Banfflower and then at Chu Liuxiang, trying to save face as she said, "I'm not afraid of those Beggar Sect disciples. I just find those snakes disgusting."
"I know exactly how you feel!" Jin Banfflower nodded vigorously, "Whenever I see snakes, lizards, or spiders, I want to get as far away from them as possible."
Black Pearl agreed, "Exactly!"
"I think cats and dogs are much cuter. Even if you keep a leopard, its fur would feel nice," Jin Banfflower said.
Black Pearl's eyes lit up, "That's a great idea!"
Just as the two seemed to be hitting it off, Chu Liuxiang interrupted, feeling exasperated, "Those Beggar Sect disciples are still in Jinan City. This brother's problem hasn't been solved yet."
Black Pearl coldly replied, "Now that those snakes are dead, why would I be afraid of those stinky beggars?"
"Hehehe!"
Suddenly, a cold laugh echoed from the doorway, and Bai Yumo walked in slowly, "So, Chu Liuxiang, you like to lie too."
Chu Liuxiang's heart skipped a beat as Bai Yumo continued, "Our sect leader predicted that he would still be here. We only left because we didn't want to offend you, Chu Xiangshuai. Now that he has shown himself, you..."
"What are you blabbering about?" Jin Banfflower pointed at Bai Yumo, "I already said we have matters to discuss. You're already several decades old. Can't you read the room? No wonder you're still a beggar!"
Bai Yumo's face twitched, and he pulled out a pair of oddly shaped weapons from a gray cloth bag by his side, "I've tolerated you for long enough. I'll kill Chu Liuxiang first, then send you to the West!"
"You should try winning against him first," Jin Banfflower stepped back and sneered, "An old beggar like you, how could you possibly defeat a thief in his prime?"
Bai Yumo, "...”
Chu Liuxiang, "...”
(End of Chapter)
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