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Chapter 677: An Invitation from Liu Wumei
Chapter 677: An Invitation from Liu Wumei
Jin Banhua, despite her flamboyant and bold demeanor, spoke straightforwardly and with a cheerful disposition, perfectly complementing Hu Tiehua. The atmosphere was lively and engaging.
Li Yuhang and Liu Wumei, the couple, were courteous and warm, one with a graceful demeanor and the other gentle and considerate, forming a perfect comedic duo.
With Chu Liuxiang’s witty and humorous conversation, the group was thoroughly entertained.
Chu Liuxiang glanced at Li Yuhang’s hand, then at his eloquence, and a hint of doubt crept into his mind. He began to discuss the prominent families of the martial world.
Then, they talked about the most notorious swordsman of the past few decades, Li Guanyu.
Hu Tiehua said, “Li Guanyu, the senior of Yuchun Manor, sent out invitations from the Sword Testing Stone beside Huqiu Sword Pool, inviting thirty of the most renowned swordsmen in the world to test their swords over tea.
Then, with an ancient Yu Chang Sword and eighty-one moves of the Lingfeng Sword Technique, he made convinced as the first swordsman in the world.”
“Indeed, among the major martial families, Yuchun Manor has been the most prominent in recent years.”
Chu Liuxiang clapped his hands and laughed, then turned to Li Yuhang, “Young Brother Li, you are youthful and handsome, with a restrained but powerful gaze, and your internal strength and your martial arts are extraordinary. if my guess is correct, you must be a descendant of Yuchun Manor.”
Li Yuhang smiled and returned the courtesy, “I am ashamed, I am unlearned and unskilled, truly unworthy of my family’s reputation.”
Chu Liuxiang’s eyes twinkled, “Brother Li is too modest. May I ask how Brother Li is related to Senior Li Guanyu?”
Li Yuhang solemnly replied, “He is my father.”
Hu Tiehua’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but clap and laugh, “No wonder the couple has such a radiant presence. The descendants of a martial family are indeed extraordinary.”
Li Yuhang sighed, “Brother Hu, you flatter me. In the martial world, talented individuals emerge in each generation, each leading the trend for decades. I am unworthy, and even my father no longer claims to be the first swordsman in the world.”
He continued, “Many of the seniors who tested their swords at Lu Yu Tea Pavilion have passed on. The younger generation has surpassed the older, and according to my father, among today’s renowned families, if we consider only sword techniques, Xue Yiren, the great swordsman, is considered the first in the world.”
Chu Liuxiang comforted him, saying this was Li Guanyu’s intention to encourage the younger generation.
Hu Tiehua, however, said Li Guanyu was being too modest, which was a pretense.
Li Yuhang sighed deeply, “Li Guanyu has been bedridden for many years, and it has been a long time since he last wielded a sword.”
At this point, the group moved past this somewhat melancholic topic and continued to exchange pleasantries. Then, Liu Wumei invited them to visit Yuchun Manor.
Chu Liuxiang politely declined.
Liu Wumei’s eyes twinkled, and she smiled, “That’s too bad. There are a few young ladies at my place who are eager to meet the great Chu Liuxiang!”
Hu Tiehua laughed heartily, “They must be the young girls who have heard the tales of the ‘Night Bandit’ Chu Liuxiang, right?”
Liu Wumei laughed, “Indeed, they are all young ladies in their prime, but they are not only talented in both literature and martial arts, beautiful and clever, but one of them is a learned and highly talented young lady.”
Hu Tiehua raised an eyebrow, “There are such women in the world? What is her name?”
Liu Wumei smiled faintly, “Her name is Su Rongrong.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Liuxiang and Hu Tiehua were both startled.
Jin Banhua, however, smiled, just like in the original story, Liu Wumei had ultimately revealed her intentions.
However, this time, they wouldn’t be rescuing the poisoned Hu Tiehua and Ji Bingyan. Would they dare to scheme against Chu Liuxiang without restraint?
Li Yuhang, the young master of Yuchun Manor.
Liu Wumei, the disciple of Shi Guanyin.
In the original story, Liu Wu Mei escaped the control of the Stone Goddess but mistakenly believed she was poisoned. To alleviate her pain, she had to take opium and sought help from the Water Mother Yin Ji. She then decided to plot against Chu Liuxiang.
They didn’t find Chu Liuxiang but accidentally captured the three women, Su Rongrong and Heizhenzhu, before heading into the Great Desert.
In the Great Desert, they infiltrated the Stone Goddess’s secret valley, coincidentally encountering Chu Liuxiang’s escape. They then conveniently killed all the disciples in the secret valley as a favor to Chu Liuxiang, and subsequently rescued the poisoned Hu Tiedehua and Ji Bingyan.
With these actions, they had earned Chu Liuxiang’s gratitude and could now attempt to assassinate him.
Although they ultimately failed, it aroused Chu Liuxiang’s sympathy, leading him to infiltrate the Divine Water Palace to seek the Water Mother Yin Ji for the antidote.
However...
The Water Mother Yin Ji revealed that Liu Wu Mei was never actually poisoned. But after Chu Liuxiang left the Divine Water Palace, he discovered that Liu Wu Mei was still dead!
What exactly happened?
How much of what Liu Wu Mei said was true and how much was false?
If she had no grudge against the Stone Goddess, why did she kill all the Stone Goddess’s disciples, rescue Hu Tiedehua, and kill Wu Hua?
But if she had a grudge against the Stone Goddess, why did she still insist on killing Chu Liuxiang even after the Water Mother Yin Ji told her she wasn’t poisoned?
This point, with Liu Wu Mei’s death, became the unsolved mystery of "The Eyebrow Bird."
...
Hearing Liu Wu Mei’s words, Chu Liuxiang’s expression changed as he asked, “How did Rong’er and the others end up at the Green Jade Manor?”
Liu Wu Mei chuckled, “If Miss Su knew how much Shangong cared for them, she would surely be very glad. However...”
“However what?” Hu Tiedehua hurriedly asked.
“However, please let me keep you in suspense for a bit longer.” Liu Wu Mei smiled seductively, “You’ll naturally know once you see Miss Su.”
Li Yu Han bowed and smiled, “To be honest, we came here at the request of Miss Su and the others. Seeing Shangong today, we also breathed a sigh of relief.”
Hu Tiedehua couldn’t help but laugh, then patted Chu Liuxiang’s shoulder, “I told you Rongrong and the others were safe, no need to worry.”
“Not only no need to worry, but they even managed to find the Li family couple to come find you. They truly are both capable and concerned for you!” Hu Tiedehua laughed.
Chu Liuxiang’s thoughts raced, but his face still wore a smile, “Rong’er and the others are indeed mischievous. Not only did they trouble Brother Li, but they also troubled Brother and Sister Li to travel a great distance to find me. I am truly ashamed.”
Liu Wu Mei smiled, “Miss Su and the others are all very charming. Chatting with them made me feel years younger, and I really want to meet the all-powerful Chu Liuxiang they speak of.”
Even if it was uncertain, Liu Wu Mei’s words still made Chu Liuxiang breathe a sigh of relief. From the details of her words, Chu Liuxiang could discern that at least Su Rongrong and the others were safe.
“Seems I just came out of the Great Desert and now I must head to the Jiangnan Water Town.” Chu Liuxiang smiled.
“But the journey is not short.” Hu Tiedehua said, “We at least need to buy a few horses.”
“That’s not necessary.” Liu Wu Mei smiled.
“Why not?” Hu Tiedehua asked.
“Because Little Brother has already prepared the carriage.” Li Yu Han pointed out the window, and the group saw a row of carriages parked at the inn’s entrance.
Three magnificent carriages, each accompanied by six finely dressed men, all indicated the noble status of the carriage owner.
“Please, everyone!” Liu Wu Mei smiled.
(End of Chapter)
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