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Chapter 670: Spread the Word: Chu Liuxiang Likes Hu Tiefeng
Chapter 670: Spread the Word: Chu Liuxiang Likes Hu Tiefeng
"Are you not going back to the Jin family now?" Dianhong asked.
"No, I need to go to Shandong first," Jin Banhua replied.
Chu Liuxiang reached up to massage his forehead. "I'll head south to Jiangnan and find your jade beauty!"
Everyone burst into laughter. At this moment, they finally believed that Jin Banhua could indeed bring Chu Liuxiang to his knees.
The fact that Jin Banhua had only been talking about it until now showed that he had been joking with Chu Liuxiang all along.
Jin Banhua nodded matter-of-factly. "Hurry up. If you keep me waiting, I'll have the Divine Water Palace disciples spread the word in the jianghu that Chu Liuxiang, who has three beautiful maidservants, actually likes Hu Tiefeng!"
Hu Tiefeng's face turned pale. "No way!"
Jin Banhua gave Hu Tiefeng a sidelong glance and said thoughtfully, "You always avoid women who throw themselves at you, which only adds to the rumor."
Jin Banhua clapped his hands in delight. "So it's settled!"
"Settled my ass! I'll go find a woman right now!" Hu Tiefeng shouted, using his lightness kung fu to flee as fast as he could.
...
Huang Luzhi and Dai Duxing took their leave.
In the Great Desert, the Kingdom of Kucha had been restored, and the trade routes were now open. As the leader of the Desert King's team, Black Pearl couldn't stay away for long, so she also bid farewell and returned to the Great Desert. If she had the time, she promised to return to the Central Plains with Princess Pipa.
Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei formally thanked Jin Banhua and his companions before returning to Suzhou's Tiger Hill.
Dianhong and his wife also left, saying they would travel the jianghu and visit Jin Banhua in the capital if they had the chance.
Jin Banhua leisurely followed Chu Liuxiang and the three women to Shandong.
Of course, after Chu Liuxiang indirectly confirmed his relationship with the three women, Jin Banhua wouldn't really stick around as a third wheel. He left not long after they entered Shandong, just before reaching Qufu.
...
After descending from Mount Nishan, Jin Banhua returned to the capital.
Liao Gang and Ye Jin were not there. After delivering Jin Banhua's letter, Jin Laoye organized a trade caravan and sent them to lead the way to the Western Regions.
They had worked their way up from the Jin family's guards to management positions.
Seeing their son return, Jin Laoye and Lady Jin held a grand banquet, celebrating for three days.
The banquet naturally included Jin Banhua's friends in the capital.
Thus, Jin Banhua met Iron Palm Golden Dart Wan Wudi, Life and Death Judge Cui Neng, Heaven-Turning Palms Cui Zihao, Plum Blossom Sword Fang Huan, and of course, the white-clad divine ear, Ying Wanli.
They raised their cups and drank merrily.
"Brother Jin, your wisdom in breaking through Nangong Ling's schemes and your strength in battling Shi Guanyin have truly brought great honor to the capital's martial world!"
"I heard that the whole Beggar Sect regards Master Jin as a benefactor!"
"Brother Jin and Chu Liuxiang have become friends through adversity. Joining forces with them in the Great Desert, you've truly earned our admiration!"
"Recently, news from Jiangnan said that Brother Jin and Commander Chu visited Tiger Hill together and even befriended the former Sword King, Li Guanyu?"
Under Qi Ling's deliberate cover-up, the Beggar Sect's news had been altered to portray the battle against Shi Guanyin as a group effort.
The details of Li Guanyu's loss of control and Li Yuhan's subsequent actions were not pleasant to hear, and since both sides had reconciled, the story had been adjusted.
As for what happened at the Divine Water Palace, no news would ever leak out.
Thus, although Jin Banhua had been involved in several major events in the jianghu, he hadn't played a decisive role.
So everyone still treated Jin Banhua as they always had, engaging in friendly banter and mutual praise.
Jin Banhua laughed heartily, "I've spent ten years honing my martial arts in the capital, studying under renowned masters and frequently sparring with fellow practitioners. So, when I travel, it's always a breeze."
The others burst into proud laughter.
"Fortunately, Brother Jin returned at just the right time. If you had been a few days late, you might have missed Old Master Ying," one of them said with a smile.
Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow, "What kind of major case requires Old Master Ying to step in?"
"Just a few days ago, a major incident occurred in Kaifeng. The tribute sent by General Xiong from the border was robbed, and the escort, General Zhenyuan, was beheaded by the assailant!" Fang Huan exclaimed.
Jin Banhua was puzzled, "Why would a tribute from the border be robbed in Kaifeng?"
"Because the Emperor bestowed the tribute to the Empress, and her family resides in Kaifeng," Cui Neng explained.
Jin Banhua whistled, "So, this is a case of utmost importance!"
"Of course! That's why Old Master Ying was called in," Wan Wudi sighed. "But now that the White-robed Divine Ears are involved, the criminal's days of evading the law are numbered."
Ying Wanli shook his head and laughed bitterly, "The perpetrator who dared to rob the tribute must be incredibly bold. Even if I find them, I doubt I could defeat them."
Cui Zighe smiled, "Didn't General Xiong send a skilled expert to assist you, Old Master? Have you met him yet?"
Ying Wanli nodded, "Yes, I have. He's young, but he practices the Profound Yuan One Qi Child Skill, making him General Xiong's top martial artist. His internal strength is said to be unmatched in the border regions."
"Then what are you worried about? Isn't this a stroke of luck?"
"Exactly! If you receive the Emperor's reward, Old Master Ying, remember to let us see it," Wan Wudi added.
Everyone burst into laughter again. Cui Neng, laughing merrily, waved his left hand and accidentally knocked over a wine jug.
But before the jug hit the ground, a delicate hand appeared, catching and steadying it.
Everyone turned to see a gentle and refined servant girl, her eyes soft and timid. She looked up at them, her face flushed with panic and embarrassment, "I... I just happened to be passing by..."
"Ha ha ha, don't be afraid!" Cui Neng said, taking the jug. "If not for you, I would have wasted a whole jug of wine on Brother Jin!"
"Indeed! You have quick reflexes, little servant girl. If you trained in martial arts, you'd be a promising student!" Wan Widi laughed.
Jin Banhua also looked at the servant girl, meeting a pair of bright, star-like eyes that darted away like those of a frightened rabbit.
Just a single glance was enough to make the girl quickly avert her gaze, her face flushed as she lowered her head, placed the two dishes on her tray, and hurriedly left.
Seeing the shy and timid figure of the servant girl, who scampered away like a rabbit, everyone burst into laughter again.
"Truly, the Jin family is a renowned household in the capital. Even a common servant girl is so beautiful."
"Brother Jin, you are indeed fortunate!"
Amidst the teasing, Jin Banhua smiled and raised his eyebrows, "Of course I am. I'll have her tonight!"
"Ha ha ha..."
...
After the banquet ended and the guests departed, Lord Jin and Lady Jin retired to their main bedroom, while Jin Banhua returned to his own courtyard.
The night was thick and the moon hung high in the sky.
Then, his door quietly opened, and a slender figure slipped inside, a flash of cold light in her hand. She moved like a gentle breeze, silently stabbing toward Jin Banhua.
(End of Chapter)
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