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Chapter 671: Yin Ji: Set the Feast! Entertain the Guests!
Chapter 671: Yin Ji: Set the Feast! Entertain the Guests!
If Jin Banhua had tried to persuade Yin Ji as a frivolous young lord, he would have been slapped to death by her.
But now, after exchanging over a hundred blows with Yin Ji, he was a grandmaster on par with her. His words carried weight with her.
When a grandmaster praises you and shows respect for your unconventional hobbies, it's impossible not to be moved in the slightest.
Yin Ji looked at Jin Banhua.
Although Jin Banhua’s face carried a smile, his expression was serious.
“Are you serious?”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she knew she had asked the wrong question.
No matter whether Jin Banhua was serious or not, he wouldn’t deny it at this point.
Then Yin Ji thought about how Jin Banhua, despite possessing such formidable martial arts, outwardly appeared as a wealthy and frivolous young lord, even deceiving that top-tier black-clothed swordsman.
From the reactions of his friends, it was clear they hadn’t expected Jin Banhua to have such high martial arts.
Yin Ji finally saw through it—Jin Banhua was also a man who did as he pleased and didn’t care about others’ opinions.
Her gaze toward Jin Banhua showed approval, and even a hint of envy.
Although she was much older, her mindset wasn’t as good as his.
“I am, of course, serious,” Jin Banhua said earnestly. “Because many of my friends, as well as the masters who taught me martial arts, have very unique hobbies.”
“Extraordinary people do extraordinary things. If they weren’t unique, how could they achieve such extraordinary martial arts?” Jin Banhua said.
A spark of curiosity flickered in Yin Ji’s eyes, and she couldn’t help but ask, “What kinds of hobbies do they have?”
Her hands didn’t stop, but the force of her palm strikes had softened. Instead of a life-and-death battle, their current state was more like a formal exchange of skills.
“One person, after being saved by someone, gave away his ancestral mansion, dozens of shops, and even the estates outside the city. In the end, he even gave his beloved cousin to the one who saved him,” Jin Banhua said.
Yin Ji was utterly stunned, “There are actually people like that in the world?”
“Another person, after falling in love with a woman, worshiped her as a goddess, not daring to touch her even a finger, allowed her to slip him love potions, and even to find other men, yet he refused to believe it and still severed ties with his friends for her,” Jin Banhua continued.
Yin Ji’s eyes widened, “Is he a spineless wimp?”
“No, his sword technique is unparalleled. If that black-clothed swordsman had faced him in a duel, he likely would have died in one move,” Jin Banhua said.
Yin Ji didn’t want to believe it, but the words Jin Banhua spoke made her have to believe.
“Another person, born into nobility, with unparalleled sword skills, has no more pursuits in the world. His greatest love is to have beautiful women tie him up and whip him mercilessly, finding pleasure in pain,” Jin Banhua continued.
Yin Ji was so shocked she couldn’t speak.
“Another young noble, who gained fame at a young age, where gold and silver were at his fingertips, surrounded by beauties, felt empty, and abandoned his family to live incognito, earning a living by cleaning latrines. He was even bullied by street thugs and ate buns dipped in feces,” Jin Banhua mentioned another person.
Yin Ji couldn’t help but grimace; just thinking about it made her feel nauseous. She would never do such a thing, even if she were to die.
“So you see, you are not abnormal; you are exceptional,” Jin Banhua smiled. “Take Chu Liuxiang, for example, with his formidable martial arts and great reputation, he chooses to steal and bully ordinary people for money. Isn’t that a sign of a mental disorder?”
Yin Ji couldn't help but laugh, "You really are something else."
Jin Banhua glared, "I'm a normal person!"
Yin Ji couldn't hold back her laughter.
Her face was stern and commanding, and her laughter was bold and rough.
Her laughter drowned out the sound of palm strikes and sword whistles, rolling through the valley and causing the entire Divine Lake to ripple.
Her laughter was filled with joy, and anyone who heard it could sense the ease and happiness in her heart.
"Uh oh, Jin Banhua is going to lose!" Song Tian'er exclaimed anxiously, "Yin Ji is laughing so happily, Jin Banhua must be about to give in!"
At the battlefield between Jin Banhua and Yin Ji, a mist of water and cold air swirled, with palm strikes and sword energy flying wildly. Even Chu Liuxiang could barely make out the details, let alone anyone else.
"That's not right," Chu Liuxiang shook his head, "The sound of the sword hasn't diminished, and the cold air is still present. Jin Banhua hasn't fallen behind. His martial arts are extraordinary and not so easy to break through."
"But why is Yin Ji laughing?" Black Pearl asked.
"I don't know," Chu Liuxiang furrowed his brow.
He knew Yin Ji's current situation: her daughter and her lover were dead, and they were killed by her beloved disciple. She was in a state of profound grief and rage.
In such a state, how could she laugh so happily?
Could it be that she had been unable to release her anger and had gone mad?
Chu Liuxiang shuddered at the thought. Who in the world could stand against a deranged sea goddess?
But the disciples of the Divine Water Palace had no such worries.
Apart from a few young girls who had just developed a liking for Jin Banhua and were slightly worried, the other Divine Water Palace disciples breathed a sigh of relief, their faces breaking into smiles, and their confidence restored.
Gong Nanyan, in particular, smiled brightly, her face glowing even more beautifully.
In the battlefield, Yin Ji's laughter subsided, and she looked at Jin Banhua, sighing, "It's a pity I didn't meet you earlier."
"Earlier, I was still loafing around in the capital," Jin Banhua blinked and pointed at Gong Nanyan, "Besides, I think Gong Nianyan is more suitable for you."
Yin Ji laughed, "What are you thinking? I could be your mother!"
Jin Banhua sighed with relief and said with a cheeky smile, "Then can I stay at the Divine Water Palace for a while and chat with the pretty young ladies?"
Yin Ji feigned anger, "You wish! They are all my treasures. Go find your own outside, and don't covet mine!"
"You have good taste. Anyone you approve of is a beauty unparalleled," Jin Banhua smiled.
Yin Ji felt a sense of pride, but the mention of Xiong Niangzi and Situ Jing brought a hint of melancholy to her heart.
Yin Ji sighed, "Thank you, my mood has improved a lot. Your judgment, while not entirely accurate, is close enough. Chu Liuxiang has heard all about my past. If you're curious, go ask him."
With that, Yin Ji lost the desire to fight and suddenly withdrew her hand, stepping back swiftly.
She could engage and disengage from battle at will, a testament to her extraordinary martial arts.
The palm strikes ceased, the sword whistles faded, the water mist dispersed, and the cold air dissipated.
The crowd watched closely and saw Yin Ji and Jin Banhua standing a few yards apart, facing each other.
Yin Ji's face was stern, while Jin Banhua's was smiling, making it impossible to tell who had won.
In the next moment, a smile appeared on Yin Ji's lips, "Prepare a feast! Treat our guest!"
(End of Chapter)
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