The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 682: Chu Liuxiang's Deduction Show - Novel Cool

Chapter 682: Chu Liuxiang's Deduction Show

Chapter 682: Chu Liuxiang's Deduction Show

As the group set out from Jinling, the atmosphere noticeably shifted.

Chu Liuxiang had been the target of two assassination attempts, and both times, Li Yahan and his wife had ironclad alibis. During the second attempt, they even conveniently eliminated the assassin.

Even if Chu Liuxiang wasn't embarrassed, the Li couple certainly was.

Thus, for the remaining two days of the journey, Li Yahan and his wife rode in one carriage, while Chu Liuxiang and his companions took another, maintaining a respectful distance.

In the carriage, Chu Liuxiang once again delved into the peculiarities of the Li couple, concluding that Liu Wumei was indeed the Eyebrow Painter, and for some reason, she wanted him dead.

"The first time, they had ample opportunity to fabricate an alibi. The second time, they went as far as to eliminate the witness."

"Liu Wumei's martial arts skills surpass Li Yahan's. If she is indeed a disciple of Shi Guanyin, her agility must be exceptional, much like Wuhua and Qu Wu Rong," Chu Liuxiang explained. "On the other hand, Li Yahan, being a young noble with limited experience in the martial world, made a mistake in his poisoning attempt, which Jin Brother detected."

Hu Tiefeng frowned and asked, "But didn't the Eyebrow Painter save you all in the Great Desert? Why would she want to kill you?"

"At the time, though we were trapped in the Secret Valley, we had actually managed to escape. Ji Bingyan and Yidian Hong, even if not fully recovered, were still capable of a fight," Chu Liuxiang replied. "She killed those people, but it was more to do me a favor, a calculated act of kindness."

"Given your nature, even if you knew they wanted to kill you, you would still let them go," Hu Tiefeng understood.

"Exactly," Chu Liuxiang nodded.

"From the fact that they dared to lead us to the Green Willow Manor, it seems Rongrong and the others might really be in their hands. However, Shi Guanyin hasn't used them to threaten us, which suggests these two events might just be coincidences," Chu Liuxiang continued.

"What kind of coincidences?" Hu Tiefeng asked.

"If Liu Wumei is indeed Shi Guanyin's disciple and has been married to Li Yahan for some time, it means Liu Wumei is a secret agent Shi Guanyin planted in the Central Plains. Shi Guanyin is currently plotting to usurp the throne of Kucha, possibly short on hands, so she called Liu Wumei back for help. On her way back, Liu Wumei encountered Rongrong and the others and learned we had entered the Great Desert, potentially leading to a conflict with Shi Guanyin. So, she orchestrated the kidnapping of Rongrong and the others, sending them back to Jiangnan.

"Perhaps Liu Wumei didn't expect us to outsmart Shi Guanyin, or maybe it was a backup plan she kept to herself. In any case, she didn't inform Shi Guanyin, so Shi Guanyin couldn't use Rongrong to threaten us. Once in the Great Desert, Shi Guanyin, about to usurp the throne, wanted to eliminate everyone in the Secret Valley. She tasked Liu Wumei with the job, but Liu Wumei discovered we had already escaped. Unable to kill us, she pretended to do us a favor.

"However, Shi Guanyin's plan ultimately failed, and she was killed by Jin Brother. Liu Wumei had to flee the Great Desert and secretly plot her revenge for Shi Guanyin. Even at our first meeting, someone called us out in front of them, revealing the identity of the Eyebrow Painter, precisely to make us doubt their involvement."

Chu Liuxiang nodded solemnly, satisfied with the logical consistency of his deductions.

But Hu Tiefeng turned to Jin Banhua, "But Shi Guanyin was actually killed by Jin Brother!"

"Don't say such things! Shi Guanyin committed suicide!" Jin Banhua waved his hands frantically. "If someone really believes you and comes after me for revenge, wouldn't that be unjust?"

Hu Tiefeng was speechless, "Even if Shi Guanyin were to come back to life, she wouldn't stand a chance against you. Who would dare seek revenge for her?"

Chu Liuxiang sighed. "This is one of the strange things. According to the news Mrs. Qiu released, we all killed Shi Guanyin together. So even if Liu Wumei wants to avenge Shi Guanyin, it should be directed at the three of us."

Chu Liuxiang glanced at Jin Banhua. "And Jin, you were the least exposed. If they were to make a move, they would target you first."

Jin Banhua nodded. "I am truly grateful for your trust!"

Hu Tiefeng laughed heartily. "Perhaps because your martial arts are the highest, Liu Wumei might think you are the one who killed Shi Guanyin!"

Chu Liuxiang nodded with a bitter smile. "Perhaps that is what they think."

Chu Liuxiang's analysis was logical and well-supported, even Hu Tiefeng couldn't find a counterpoint.

"But if they let it pass the first time, the second time they must have already seen through your act of drunkenness." Hu Tiefeng frowned. "That is, they already know you suspect them?"

Chu Liuxiang shook his head and laughed. "But since I haven't exposed them, they naturally won't expose themselves either."

Hu Tiefeng widened his eyes. "So the trip to Yuancui Manor will be very dangerous!"

"Indeed." Chu Liuxiang nodded. "But there is an advantage: Yuancui Manor is famous, so when we arrive there, we don't have to worry about them using despicable means to ambush us."

Hu Tiefeng looked at the Rain of Pear Blossoms darts in his hand and sighed. "No wonder they discarded such a precious weapon; it seems they are weighed down by their reputation."

Chu Liuxiang looked at Jin Banhua. "The Li Yuhan couple is mainly targeting me. Jin, will you still follow us to Yuancui Manor?"

Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow. "You're not trying to use this as an excuse to get rid of me and ditch my White Jade Beauty, are you?"

Chu Liuxiang sighed and began to rub his nose. "Although we have already guessed Liu Wumei is Shi Guanyin's disciple, we still don't have any evidence. Besides, she is still Li Yuhan's wife and Li Guanyu's mother-in-law."

Hu Tiefeng said, "Li Yuhan is being used, so Liu Wumei can use Li Yuhan to mobilize the entire force of Yuancui Manor."

"Li Family of Yuancui Manor is a great family in the martial world." Chu Liuxiang said. "Li Guanyu was once known as the First Swordsman under Heaven, and his character is upright and kind, almost bestowing the whole southern Jiangnan martial world. The Thirty-One Famous Swords are all under his command."

Hu Tiefeng said, "Forget the Thirty-One Famous Swords; even if just a few, most people can't handle it."

Jin Banhua nodded. "So I have to go. If Chu Liuxiang dies, my White Jade Beauty will be gone forever, and I can use Su Rongrong and the other two women to settle the debt."

Chu Liuxiang was speechless. "……"

Hu Tiefeng was speechless. "Aren't you afraid Liu Wumei will also kill you to avenge Shi Guanyin?"

"If she wants to kill me, I'll kill her." Jin Banhua said firmly. "If Chu Liuxiang can't handle Yuancui Manor, do you think I can't handle it either?"

Jin Banhua pointed at himself. "I am an unparalleled master. A mere Yuancui Manor is nothing; I can kill through it with one person and one sword!"

Hu Tiefeng was speechless. "……"

"Have you ever thought that if Chu Liuxiang is in danger, you can lend a hand, and then he can help you retrieve the White Jade Beauty?" Hu Tiefeng weakly said, "If you and Chu Liuxiang work together, is there anything in the world that can stop you?"

"Of course not!" Jin Banhua shook his head decisively. "If Chu Liuxiang is in danger, I won't lend a hand; I'll even add to his misfortune and watch him suffer."

(End of Chapter)

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