The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 628: The Old Beggar vs. the Middle-Aged Thief - Novel Cool

Chapter 628: The Old Beggar vs. the Middle-Aged Thief

Chapter 628: The Old Beggar vs. the Middle-Aged Thief

Bai Yumo let out a fierce shout and brandished a strange weapon, intending to make his first move against Jin Banhua.

But Chu Liuxiang suddenly appeared in front of him, pointing a finger at his Yunmen acupoint.

"You've fallen into my trap!" Bai Yumo cackled, his weapon's hook deflecting towards Chu Liuxiang's wrist.

However, with a powerful swing, he struck only air as Chu Liuxiang quickly retracted his hand, appearing on the other side of him.

Chu Liuxiang then curiously stared at his weapon, asking with interest, "Do you intend to use this snake-catching toy against people as well?"

The strange weapon in Bai Yumo's hand had a crescent-shaped hook at the guard, a rod barbed like wolf teeth, and a black, retractable iron claw at the tip that shone with a venomous gleam.

Bai Yumo gave a cold laugh. "This Soul-Catching Ruyi Hook of mine is not only good for catching snakes but also for capturing your soul. Let me show you what it can do today!"

As Bai Yumo spoke, he executed a series of moves, each one bizarre and unparalleled, alternating between soft and hard techniques that were distinct from the martial arts commonly seen in the martial arts world.

Chu Liuxiang's interest was piqued once more, and instead of rushing to defeat his opponent, he chose to put himself in harm's way, even deliberately exposing his weaknesses to allow Bai Yumo to showcase his ultimate moves.

Yidian Hong watched with great fascination, while Hei Zhenzhu narrowed her eyes, both of them pondering the secrets behind Bai Yumo's martial arts.

After observing Bai Yumo's performance for a while, Jin Banhua understood the core principles of his unique style. It incorporated the techniques of various external weapons, including hooks, claws, staffs, short daggers, and judge's pens, taking the best of each and combining them with strange and unpredictable moves to achieve the element of surprise.

If one's martial arts were similar in nature, they would indeed be at a disadvantage against this Soul-Catching Ruyi Hook.

Chu Liuxiang's performance also revealed his intentions to Bai Yumo, who felt both shocked and angry but also developed a different idea. His moves became increasingly peculiar, drawing Chu Liuxiang's attention while gradually cornering him.

Or perhaps it was Chu Liuxiang who deliberately backed himself into the corner of the house.

Yidian Hong and Hei Zhenzhu also understood the intentions of the two men and anxiously watched their confrontation, both ready to provide assistance if needed.

Strictly speaking, Chu Liuxiang had saved their lives before.

The next moment, Chu Liuxiang intentionally taunted his opponent. After attacking with seven consecutive moves, Bai Yumo advanced closer to Chu Liuxiang and thrust the ruyi hook straight at him. At the last moment, when his strength was nearly exhausted, he pressed the mechanism.

A sharp hissing sound rang out as the ghostly claw at the tip of the ruyi hook shot forward, aiming straight for Chu Liuxiang's chest.

Indeed, Chu Liuxiang had backed himself into a dead end, with seemingly nowhere to dodge.

Yidian Hong and Hei Zhenzhu's figures flickered as they prepared to rescue Chu Liuxiang or at least capture Bai Yumo and force him to hand over the antidote.

But just as they made their move, they realized that Chu Liuxiang had already escaped the danger.

In that critical moment, Chu Liuxiang had suddenly pulled out a scroll from behind him and placed it into the ghost hand in front of his chest.

When the ghost hand grasped the scroll, it automatically closed with a "ka" sound and retracted back into the tip of the ruyi hook.

Once again, Chu Liuxiang emerged unscathed from a perilous situation, while Bai Yumo's expression changed drastically, and he backed away, fearing that Chu Liuxiang would take advantage of his victory and pursue him.

Chu Liuxiang shook his head and smiled. "You want my life, but I don't want yours. Now that you've shown your capabilities, why don't you return what's on your claw and be on your way?"

Bai Yumo was no ordinary martial artist; with a flash in his eyes, he realized that Chu Liuxiang valued the scroll in his ghost hand greatly.

"You want this scroll?" Bai Yumo sneered and slowly backed away. "If you want it, I won't give it to you. If you try to take it, I'll tear it to pieces."

Chu Liuxiang smiled gently, appearing unperturbed. "If you want it, I won't stop you from taking it back to wipe your tears and snot."

"The one who should be shedding tears right now is probably you!"

Having retreated to a safe distance, Bai Yumo took down the scroll and immediately unfurled it.

Upon seeing the painting, a strange expression appeared on his face, and he started laughing heartily.

"Sure enough, it's the charming thief, Chu Liuxiang. You took a fancy to the wife of Ren Ci, didn't you? She was indeed a great beauty renowned throughout the martial arts world twenty years ago, but she could be your mother now."

"Autumn Qinglingyu was married to Ren Ci, the Elder of the Beggars' Alliance?" Chu Liuxiang exclaimed in realization. "No wonder, no wonder. Ren Ci's martial arts status is indeed far superior to that of Xi Men Qian and Zuoyong Zheng."

Yidian Hong looked around, her head full of questions.

Hei Zhenzhu widened her eyes, her face twitching between anger and disdain.

Jin Banhua observed Hei Zhenzhu's expression and, recalling the original story, understood as well.

Hei Zhenzhu had known that Autumn Qinglingyu was Ren Ci's wife long ago, which was why she sought information from the Beggars' Alliance when she descended the mountain this time.

However, her attitude could hardly be described as amicable, which was how she had provoked the Beggars' Alliance, leading to the emergence of Bai Yumo and Nan Gong Ling.

But as Chu Liuxiang sighed aloud, Bai Yumo asked, "Who is Autumn Qinglingyu?"

Chu Liuxiang pointed at the painting and replied, "Didn't you just say that she was the wife of Ren Ci, the Elder of the Beggars' Alliance?"

Bai Yumo coldly smiled and said, "Her name is Ye Shuzhen, not Autumn Qinglingyu."

Chu Liuxiang's eyes widened in realization once more. He muttered to himself that it was no wonder he had never heard of Autumn Qinglingyu, as she had already changed her name.

Chu Liuxiang hastily asked, "Do you know where she is now?"

"Do you really have a fancy for her?" Bai Yumo laughed scornfully. "Why would I tell you?"

Chu Liuxiang's eyes shifted, and he said leisurely, "Back then, when Ren Ci expelled you from the Beggars' Alliance, didn't you hate him?

Bai Yumo stared at Chu Liuxiang, bursting into loud laughter, and then turned to leave. "Even if I wanted revenge against Ren Ci, I would do it myself. I wouldn't need your help, Chu Liuxiang. As for where his wife lives..."

Under Chu Liuxiang's expectant gaze, Bai Yumo cut him off, "I don't know!"

"But someone does," Bai Yumo glanced at Hei Zhenzhu, "As for how to get to her residence, I needn't teach you that, right?"

......

Seeing Bai Yumo off, Chu Liuxiang asked Hei Zhenzhu, "When you had a conflict with the Beggars' Alliance, did you already know that Autumn Qinglingyu was Ren Ci's wife?"

"I was just about to tell you all this when they barged in," Hei Zhenzhu nodded and then coldly said to Chu Liuxiang, "Let's go."

"Where to?" Chu Liuxiang asked.

"Of course, to find that Nan Gong Ling," Hei Zhenzhu replied, "If I don't go, how will Nan Gong Ling tell you where Autumn Qinglingyu lives?"

Chu Liuxiang laughed and said, "I may not be a good person, but I won't send my friends into a tiger's den."

"Am I your friend?" Hei Zhenzhu fixed her eyes on Chu Liuxiang, a flickering gleam in them.

Chu Liuxiang looked at the three people before him and smiled gently, "All of you are my friends."

"Return my Bai Yumo to me first, then we'll talk about friends," Jin Banhua interrupted Chu Liuxiang and said to Hei Zhenzhu, "This guy's a real thief. He already knows how to ask for Autumn Qinglingyu's residence."

"How?" Hei Zhenzhu asked.

"Directly ask!" Jin Banhua replied matter-of-factly, "Since Autumn Qinglingyu is involved in the incident of your father and the four other renowned martial artists' deaths, if Nan Gong Ling isn't willing to tell him where she lives, doesn't that mean he's the mastermind behind the scenes?"

Yidian Hong's eyes lit up, and she looked at Jin Banhua in surprise, "Makes sense!"

Hei Zhenzhu narrowed her eyes, "But I really don't think he's a good person. How could he possibly tell you where that woman lives?"

Chu Liuxiang smiled leisurely, "If he really is the mastermind, then to avoid arousing my suspicions, he'd definitely tell me where Autumn Qinglingyu lives, and he might even personally take me there."

(End of Chapter)

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