The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 63: The Down-and-Out Scholar You Longsheng and the Wealthy Merchant Ding Chengfeng - Novel Cool

Chapter 63: The Down-and-Out Scholar You Longsheng and the Wealthy Merchant Ding Chengfeng

Chapter 63: The Down-and-Out Scholar You Longsheng and the Wealthy Merchant Ding Chengfeng

Ding Chengfeng's expression turned grim.

You Longsheng's eyes flickered, "Does Brother Ding recognize this jade token?"

"I don't recognize it, but I've heard my father mention it before." Ding Chengfeng said in a low voice, "This is the identity token of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Cult."

Ding Baiyun was taken aback, "The Demon Cult!"

You Longsheng's eyebrows rose, "Four Heavenly Kings?"

Ding Chengfeng nodded, "The Demon Cult once wreaked havoc in the Central Plains, but their leader was killed by Shen Lang and other heroes. They were then besieged by the righteous cultivators of the martial arts world and scattered, disappearing without a trace for decades.

The Demon Cult has several branches that sometimes merge or disband, or even face destruction and rebirth. However, there are always only four Heavenly Kings, each independently passing on their legacy. Every Heavenly King is a top expert in the martial arts world and must embody the characteristics associated with their title."

"It seems that this Yu Xiaodao is one of them." You Longsheng said, "And he inherited the Soul Capturing Great Technique from the Demon Cult?"

"It seems so." Ding Chengfeng nodded.

Ding Baiyun couldn't help but ask, "If he knew the Soul Capturing Great Technique, why didn't he use it on us yesterday?"

Ding Chengfeng flipped through the book casually, "This technique requires eye contact to be effective. We were together all day, and at night, we took action before he could attempt to use it on us."

You Longsheng stroked his chin, "So, unintentionally, we eliminated one of the Demon Cult's Heavenly Kings and eradicated their lineage?"

The Ding siblings were speechless. Arrogant as it sounded, there didn't seem to be anything wrong with that statement.

They indeed possessed the Soul Capturing Great Technique and the identity token.

Yu Xiaodao, ranked tenth on the 'Arsenal Manual,' was definitely not a ruthless killer. No one would have expected that he, a master of his caliber, would be ambushed and killed by two young men before he could even draw his white jade flute.

In the original novel, the demise of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Cult occurred in the story 'September Eagle Flies.' However, at that time, Yang Tian, Lu Di, and Shangguan Xiaoxian were all young, and only Yu Xiaodao was an elderly man.

Therefore, even the present You Longsheng didn't know the identities of the other three Heavenly Kings.

Just as he thought of this, a sudden, inexplicable guess popped into You Longsheng's mind, causing his expression to change.

"What's wrong?" Ding Baiyun immediately noticed You Longsheng's unusual reaction.

"It's nothing." You Longsheng shook his head, "I just thought of something, but there are still many details that don't match up."

"Was it Yu Xiaodao's reaction?" Ding Chengfeng asked.

You Longsheng shook his head, and Ding Baiyun snorted, "Don't tell me you're worried about retaliation from the Demon Cult. They're like rats scurrying across the street, everyone shouting for their blood. They wouldn't dare show their faces."

Ding Chengfeng wasn't afraid either, "The branches of the Demon Cult are independent of each other. They often face destruction and rebirth, like the previous generation's Three Messengers of the Sun, Moon, and Stars, and the Four Elders of Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron. These Four Heavenly Kings were established by a previous Demon Lord about a hundred years ago to secretly guard the Demon Cult.

When the Demon Cult scattered years ago, everyone assumed that the Four Heavenly Kings had perished with them. I never expected that one branch had secretly continued the legacy, and it turned out to be the famous Yu Xiaodao of the martial arts world."

You Longsheng laughed, "The way you're talking, it's as if you were there during that battle."

"Of course I wasn't there. I wasn't even born yet." Ding Chengfeng laughed, "But my father was, and he told me all about it."

Ding Baiyun pouted, clearly unhappy, "Then why didn't he tell me?"

"Because you're a girl." Ding Chengfeng and You Longsheng said in unison.

Ding Baiyun stuck her tongue out, "Big brother, let's prepare a room in our house to display these two items!"

Ding Baiyun was reminded of the trophy room You Longsheng had in the Sword-Hiding Villa, where he kept the spoils from defeating Qing Mo Shou.

Ding Chengfeng smiled, "But it was You Longsheng who killed Yu Xiaodao.

You Longsheng thought about Yu Xiaodao, the Jade Flute Immortal, who would be in his sixties or seventies in twenty years, and decisively waved the book in his hand, saying confidently, "I used to be, but not anymore."

At this point, You Longsheng put his arm around Ding Chengfeng's shoulder and assured him, "Rest assured, you'll definitely get your share."

Ding Chengfeng's eyes shone with excitement, and he wore a broad smile.

Ding Baiyun, seeing the two men with their arms around each other, full of lewd smiles, stamped her foot in annoyance, "Let's get on the boat, or we won't make it to Yangzhou by tonight!"

...

The three of them arrived at a wharf in Huai'an, sold the now-empty large ship to a merchant, and then boarded the passenger ship they had originally hired. However, as they were about to leave the waterway connecting Hongze Lake and Gaoyou Lake, they were blocked by several small boats.

"Boss, it's them! I saw them board that big ship with my own eyes!"

A burly man stood at the bow of one of the boats, his thick eyebrows and large eyes giving him an intimidating air. Like a tiger about to pounce, he fixed his gaze on the trio and asked loudly, "I am Du Sheng of Hongze Lake. May I ask who you esteemed people are?"

"Ding Chengfeng of Hebei!"

"You Longsheng of Jinzhong!"

"Retreat!"

...

Despite the delay, they still managed to arrive in Yangzhou that evening.

> "A drunkard wanders the desolate realm,

> With a slender waist, light in his palm.

> A decade's dream in Yangzhou,

> Wins a reputation in the green lanterns."

You Longsheng recited this poem to set the scene, and then shook his head, sighing, "Whether it's Baoding in Hebei, Taiyuan in Shanxi, or Xi'an in Guanzhong, when it comes to prosperity and grandeur, they all pale in comparison to Yangzhou."

By now, it was already nightfall. In the northern cities, it would have been pitch-dark with only a few scattered lamps lit, but here in Yangzhou, there were still large areas illuminated, indicating that many people were still out enjoying the evening.

"Yangzhou has been a thriving and prosperous place since the Sui and Tang dynasties. It's also a money pit. 'With ten thousand taels around your waist, you ride a crane to Yangzhou' is not just an idle phrase." Ding Chengfeng laughed.

At this moment, they were in the famous Linxian Pavilion, on the third floor. On the table was a dish of crabmeat lion's head, and in their cups was Shaoxing daughter red wine. The music playing was "Spring River Flower Moon Night", and the headlining performer was Xiaotaohong.

This was already the pinnacle of ancient indulgence.

Ding Baiyun also took a sip of wine and said lightly, "One of you is not desolate at all, and the other doesn't have ten thousand taels around his waist. Are you pretending to be destitute scholars and wealthy merchants to show off your culture?"

Ding Chengfeng couldn't help but sigh and turned to look at You Longsheng, "My sister wasn't like this before."

"Really?" You Longsheng stroked his chin, "In that case, congratulations are in order."

Ding Chengfeng looked confused, "Congratulations?"

You Longsheng nodded, "Congratulations on your sister's growth. She's sharp-witted and perceptive, and her words are always right on the mark."

Ding Baiyun couldn't help but smile, and then she poured a cup of wine for both Ding Chengfeng and You Longsheng, "Rest assured, I will advise you from time to time in the future."

Ding Chengfeng rolled his eyes, and then they heard a commotion outside.

"Flowerful Heaven, the 'Flying Flower Sword' is going to have a sword fight with 'Lightning Swordsman' Du Wu, the 'Du Swordsman'!"

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(End of Chapter)

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