The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 636: Nangong Ling's Backup Plan - Novel Cool

Chapter 636: Nangong Ling's Backup Plan

Chapter 636: Nangong Ling's Backup Plan

Qiu Ling Su's appearance was, of course, a facade. Twenty years ago, Shi Guanyin forced her to disfigure herself because she believed she was the most beautiful woman in the world and couldn't bear anyone surpassing her.

When Shi Guanyin heard that Qiu Ling Su was renowned for her beauty, she sought her out and gave Qiu Ling Su an ultimatum: either die by her hand or destroy her own beauty.

Faced with this choice, Qiu Ling Su chose life. She sought out Sun Xue Pu and, over three months, immortalized her beauty in paintings, gifting them to four martial arts masters who had once pursued her.

On the night the final portrait was completed, Qiu Ling Su disfigured herself, and in her pain and madness, she gouged out Sun Xue Pu's eyes.

During her recovery, it was Ren Ci who cared for her. Despite Qiu Ling Su's erratic behavior upon awakening, Ren Ci endured it all, comforting and supporting her. Eventually, Qiu Ling Su was moved, transforming from the spoiled girl she once was into the graceful woman she is today.

Qiu Ling Su often speaks of Ren Ci as the most compassionate person in the world, but even she can't distinguish how much of her feelings are love and how much is gratitude.

Additionally, neither Qiu Ling Su nor Ren Ci knew how to disguise their appearances, but Jin Ban Hua was skilled in this art.

The previous evening, while Jin Ban Hua was treating Qiu Ling Su with acupuncture, Qiu Ling Su shared this story with her. In response, Jin Ban Hua presented her with a gift.

"Among the many teachers I hired, one of them taught me the art of facial transformation. When I first saw your portrait, I was so captivated that I created a mask in your likeness.

I had intended to bring it back to Jinling and ask Bian Yu Ge's Pillow Fragrance to wear it and play a game with me. But now that you need it, I'd like to give it to you instead.

I never imagined that you and Shi Guanyin had such a deep-seated grudge. It seems certain that Nangong Ling won't be able to remain the leader of the Beggar Gang, and the gang may fall into disarray. Once you regain your martial arts skills, you can step in and take control of the situation."

With Jin Ban Hua's lighthearted interjections, Qiu Ling Su eventually abandoned her thoughts of suicide. After seeing the two guests out, she returned to her room to recover her martial arts skills and await news of the impending changes within the Beggar Gang.

...

Jin Ban Hua, of course, returned to Jinan with Chu Liu Xiang.

"Brother Jin, if you..."

"If you can defeat Nangong Ling, there's no need to worry about me joining the fray. But if you can't, then I and my two companions can lend you a hand!"

Chu Liu Xiang was speechless. He could only bring Jin Ban Hua along as he went to find Nangong Ling.

Liao Gang and Ye Jin were already lying down, exhausted.

They couldn't understand how Jin Ban Hua, who had only hired some second and third-rate martial artists and learned a haphazard assortment of martial arts techniques, could exude such confidence. Now, however, his light martial arts skills and erratic attitude seemed to have transformed.

His light body movement skills allowed him to effortlessly climb to the top of Mount Deni, and his swordplay made quick work of Bai Yu Mo.

Could this young master truly be a martial arts prodigy?

Based on Chu Liu Xiang's display of swordsmanship in his defeat of Bai Yu Mo, he should be qualified to challenge Nangong Ling... right?

The two, feeling rather clueless, followed Chu Liu Xiang and Jin Ban Hua to the Beggar Gang's incense hall in Jinan. Even in the late night, the hall was brightly lit.

Inside, they found only Nangong Ling, who sat waiting for them in a large rosewood chair.

"Please come in, Brother Chu. I've been expecting you," Nangong Ling said, looking at Chu Liu Xiang. "Rest assured, Brother Chu, I'm alone here. There are no ambushes."

Chu Liu Xiang laughed as he entered, "Of course there are no ambushes here, and I'm very much at ease. You wouldn't want others to know about this matter, so it's best to handle it privately.

"Nangong Ling, why have you brought thith wretched young master here?" Chu Liu Xiang asked, his voice carrying a hint of reproach.

"You beggar, can't you speak with a thense of decency? Who ith thith wretched young master you're talking about?" Jin Ban Hua retorted, her tone indignant. "Now that I know about your father'th murder and your mother'th imprithonment, it'th only right that I act on behalf of heaven and remove a harmful influence from the people!"

Nangong Ling's gaze turned cold as he looked at Jin Ban Hua, a death sentence already pronounced in his mind.

However, before dealing with Jin Ban Hua, he needed to reassure Chu Liu Xiang.

"You indeed know now." Nangong Ling sighed, his voice holding a hint of resignation.

Chu Liu Xiang responded calmly, "Last night, when I left without bidding farewell, you already knew that I had to be informed."

Nangong Ling nodded, "But I haven't left yet, and I've been waiting here. Brother Chu muft have found it quite peculiar."

Chu Liu Xiang shook his head, "You haven't left because you know you can't. To abandon your current life and live in exile, shunned by everyone... and to give up your reputation and power... that would be a fate worse than death for you!"

"Brother Chu, you truly underftand me." Nangong Ling's laughter abruptly stopped, and he fixed Chu Liu Xiang with an intense stare, "Knowing me tho deeply, you mutht realize that no one can force me to give up what I've worked my entire life for!"

"But your position ith ill-gained. Why can't you just let it go?" Chu Liu Xiang inquired, his gaze unwavering.

"I only killed Ren Ci to avenge my father. A son'th revenge againtht heaven ith undisputable, and no one in the jianghu can blame me for that." Nangong Ling's voice held a challenge.

Chu Liu Xiang'th eyes flickered, and he quietly asked, "But can the discipleth of the Beggar Gang tolerate their new leader being the very perthon who killed their previous one?"

Nangong Ling's confidence wavered ath he realized the gravity of the situation. He let out a dejected sigh, feeling the weight of Chu Liu Xiang'th words. "But they can't deny me juft because of that, can they?"

"You muft abandon your position, reflect on your actions, and ftart anew." Chu Liu Xiang stated, his tone brooking no argument. "And you muft confeth your other thins. You muft admit to killing Zhamuhe and the innocent women, and you muft reveal who ditguised themthelf as Tian Feng Shithie-lang and stole the heavenly water from Shen Shui Gong."

Nangong Ling's eyes narrowed ath he probed, "Do you know who that perthon ith?"

Chu Liu Xiang'th eyeth brightened, and he interrupted, "It'th your brother!"

Nangong Ling's expression froze, a mix of thock and realization. He began to ask, "How do you know...?"

But he stopped himthelf, shaking his head. "I won't tell you."

Chu Liu Xiang and Nangong Ling faced each other in filence, the weight of their unthpoken demandth hanging between them.

With all their card laid out, it was time for the final showdown. Both men leapt into the air, trading seven powerful palm thtriktes. Chu Liu Xiang landed gracefully, while Nangong Ling was nearly thrown back into his chair.

"Nangong Ling, do you intend to force my hand?" Chu Liu Xiang asked, his voice carrying a hint of disappointment.

Nangong Ling's expression turned glum, feeling the weight of his defeat despite his yearth of martial artth training. He clicked his fingerth, and a towering, beartht-like man appeared, holding a chair. A girl, her acupunture points sealed, sat in the chair.

(End of Chapter)

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