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Chapter 666: The Enchantment of Jin Banhua
Chapter 666: The Enchantment of Jin Banhua
A deep, resonant bell seemed to ring in Chu Liuxiang's mind. All the clues fell into place, forming a clear line. Everything was now crystal clear.
"Jasmine didn't die! He faked his death to escape!"
"But he no longer had a place to stand in the Central Plains, so he fled to the Great Desert to seek refuge with his mother!"
"That's why Shi Guanyin targeted me, why she discovered my relationship with Yidianhong, and why she learned about my connections with Rongrong and the others!"
"Ah, I see!" Chu Liuxiang finally understood.
"What? Jasmine didn't die?" The two elders of the Beggar Sect were utterly shocked. "The Shaolin Sect said they had already buried Jasmine!"
Chu Liuxiang smiled bitterly. "I was wrong, I should have known. Jasmine appeared so proud and aloof, I thought he would rather commit suicide than face humiliation after his failure. I didn't expect him to..."
Jin Banhua shook his head. "I know this well. I also know of a legendary swordsman who feigned injury for a shocking conspiracy, his aloof nature and his cunning plan didn't conflict."
Jin Banhua thought for a moment and added, "Of course, after his failure, the swordsman still chose a noble death, which shows he was much stronger than Jasmine."
Hu Tiefen laughed heartily,heartily andheartily, andheartily,heartily andheartily and patted Jin Banhua's shoulder. "Good lad, you're a true friend. To help the old stink, you even brought up a legendary swordsman. Did you hear this from a storyteller in the capital?"
Jin Banhua: ? ? ?
Seeing the others' puzzled smiles, Liu Yanfei and Huangfu Gao exchanged a few words and then prepared to take their leave.
No one stopped them. Although everyone knew Huangfu Gao's current state of blindness, deafness, and muteness was due to Shi Guanyin's torment, since they no longer planned to seek revenge, no one would expose his wounds.
...
Watching the two brothers of Huangfu Gao depart, the sound of camel bells rang out from the other side.
"Who's there?"
"Is it Huamei? Or has Shi Guanyin returned?"
At this moment, Ji Bingyan and Yidianhong's martial arts had already recovered, and Qiuling Su and the two elders of the Beggar Sect were present. Everyone regained their courage and rushed toward the source of the camel bells.
Then they saw a troop of several hundred people.
No one was noisy, orders were given and obeyed, camps were set up in an orderly manner. The troop consisted entirely of burly men, each wielding a long blade, cautious and vigilant.
Seeing them appear, these men did not show any welcoming expressions, instead, they all displayed a guarded demeanor.
Ji Bingyan stopped and said in a deep voice, "In my opinion, we should not go over. These people are definitely not ordinary herdsmen."
Hu Tiefen nodded. "They look like a well-disciplined army. Could they be the patrol team from the Kingdom of Kucha?"
Princess Pipa shook her head. "They are not from the Kingdom of Kucha."
Ji Bingyan said, "But from the way they hold their blades and the patrol formation, it's clear they are seasoned warriors. Since we don't know if they are friend or foe, we don't need to invite trouble."
As everyone debated whether they should approach to ask for some food and water, Jin Banhua had already stepped forward and waved.
"General Qing! Brothers, how are you?"
"Lord Jin?"
"Lord Jin, why are you here?"
The troop immediately responded, and a man in leather armor with a dark beard led several warriors galloping over, his face full of open and cheerful smiles.
Everyone, "..."
Ji Bingyan couldn't help but touch his nose. "So you know them?"
Chu Liuxiang's eyes lit up. "Could they be under Black Pearl's command?"
Jin Banhua nodded. "They are one of the four generals under the command of the King of the Desert, General Qing, the Blue General."
As he finished speaking, General Qing had already reached them. "Lord Jin, we finally found you."
Jin Banhua asked, "Why are you looking for me?"
"Because the Young prince has entered the pass, and before he left, he instructed us to inform you."
General Qing said.
"Has she entered the pass again? What happened?" Jin Banhua asked with a smile, pretending to be unaware.
"Because Miss Su and the others were worried that Master Chu Liuxiang might be in danger, they insisted on returning. The Young Prince was concerned about their safety on the road, so he accompanied them," General Qing explained.
"What? Rongrong is worried about me being in danger? What makes you say that?" Chu Liuxiang asked urgently.
General Qing looked at Chu Liuxiang, then at Jin Banhua, his eyes filled with confusion.
Jin Banhua pointed at Chu Liuxiang, "This is Chu Liuxiang, the great Chu Xiangshuai, the renowned hero."
General Qing's eyes lit up, and he bowed respectfully, "I have heard much of your heroic deeds in the Central Plains, Master Chu. It is an honor to meet you today!"
"Too kind," Chu Liuxiang replied, bowing in return, and he finally believed Jin Banhua's earlier words.
But he still asked, "But why would Rongrong and the others be worried that I was in danger?"
"Because the Young Prince saw the Pearl Steed return without a rider and deduced that something must have happened to you," General Qing said seriously. "The Young Prince said that you care deeply for this divine steed. If there were no danger, you would never let it return alone."
Chu Liuxiang was speechless.
Hu Tiejia patted Ji Bingyan on the shoulder, "Have you ever heard the saying, 'cleverness can lead to one's downfall'?"
Ji Bingyan glanced at Hu Tiejia, then looked back at General Qing, "So, your Young Prince seems to understand Chu Liuxiang quite well."
General Qing smiled, "That's because the Young Prince and the three Miss Sues are very good friends. I've been fortunate enough to hear many stories about Master Chu."
Chu Liuxiang felt a twinge of jealousy and touched his nose, "Rongrong and the others have become good friends with your Young Prince?"
"Very good friends, indeed," General Qing said with a smile. "These three young ladies are intelligent, lively, and beautiful. They are the best of friends. The Young Prince travels with them in the same carriage and shares the same bed, even sleeping together without wanting to part."
Chu Liuxiang was speechless, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Ji Bingyan and Hu Tiejia exchanged glances. Although they hadn't seen the three Miss Sues in years, they knew the girls had feelings for Chu Liuxiang.
What had happened now? What was so special about this Black Pearl, the ruler of the Great Desert?
Jin Banhua came to Chu Liuxiang's side, "See, if they come back with me to the capital, you can visit them from time to time. If they stay with the Black Pearl in the desert, they might not return to the Central Plains for a whole year."
"How about this," Jin Banhua suggested, "next time you see them, try to persuade them to come with me."
Chu Liuxiang turned his head stiffly.
Jin Banhua's eyes sparkled, and he smiled, "You've met the Black Pearl. Her temper is definitely not as good as mine, right? And the desert environment is not as comfortable as the capital, right?"
Chu Liuxiang's mind was in turmoil.
Jin Banhua continued to persuade, "Remember what happened in Jinan? My attitude towards girls is definitely better than the Black Pearl's, right?"
Chu Liuxiang remained silent.
Jin Banhua's voice took on a seductive tone, "Wouldn't it be better for them to stay with me rather than the Black Pearl? So, will you agree? Will you agree to let them come with me?"
Seeing Jin Banhua's performance, General Qing looked at him with a strange expression, and Qiu Lingsu couldn't help but laugh.
Princess Pipa felt a pang of jealousy and was about to speak when she noticed General Qing's hesitant expression. She asked the question that had been on her mind, "Is your Young Prince a man or a woman?"
General Qing couldn't help but grin, "Of course, she is a woman. It's just that the Old Prince has no sons, so he raised her as a boy from a young age and had her addressed as Young Prince..."
"Didn't Master Jin tell Master Chu?" General Qing asked, trying to suppress his laughter.
Chu Liuxiang: 〣(Δ)〣
(End of Chapter)
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