The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 69: You Think You're So Smart, Anyone Can Do That - Novel Cool

Chapter 69: You Think You're So Smart, Anyone Can Do That

Chapter 69: You Think You're So Smart, Anyone Can Do That

As the day drew towards dusk, outside the Lian Hong Lou.

A table was placed by the street, and Hua Mantian was sitting at it, casually eating his meal. His expression was calm and collected, while the famous gentle-voiced girl from Lian Hong Lou poured wine for him by his side.

All around, in the surrounding inns, under eaves, and on walls, a sizable crowd had gathered, including many from the jianghu.

A duel between jianghu masters was always an attention-grabber.

In a three-story building across the street, Yang Tingfeng sat by the window with his two concubines, his gaze fixed on Hua Mantian as if he had the upper hand. He turned to Double Blade Lee Mingzhong and asked, "Who do you think will win?"

Lee Mingzhong pondered for a moment before replying, "Hua Mantian has traveled throughout Jiangnan, besting many masters and earning the moniker 'One Sword, Flying Flower'. His sword skills are not to be underestimated. As for You Longsheng, he's still new to the jianghu, with few battles under his belt, and even those were flawed. I don't think he can beat Hua Mantian."

Yang Tingfeng then turned to another man, Qi Qingfeng of the Quicksand Gang, and asked for his opinion.

"I think You Longsheng has a 70% chance of winning."

"Why?" Yang Tingfeng asked.

"A dragon does not dwell with snakes, nor does a tiger associate with dogs," Qi Qingfeng replied. "Although Ding Chengfeng is a young master from an aristocratic family, he has made numerous appearances and boasts impressive achievements. The fact that You Longsheng is his friend speaks volumes."

Yang Tingfeng nodded, turning back to observe the long street without commenting on who he thought was more convincing.

Lee Mingzhong and Qi Qingfeng didn't mind; in their opinion, either Hua Mantian or You Longsheng could win, and Yang Tingfeng's silence was the wisest choice.

However, Yang Tingfeng suddenly spoke up, "Hua Mantian is absolutely no match for You Longsheng!"

"Eh?"

Yang Tingfeng sneered, "That little fox is clever, no doubt. But if a clever person becomes famous for their sword skills, then their swordsmanship must be extraordinary."

Yang Tingfeng still remembered how You Longsheng had interrupted his plan to take advantage of Ding Chengfeng the previous night.

The next moment, Yang Tingfeng's pupils suddenly contracted.

Three men in yellow had caught his eye.

Huang Fei, along with two other members of the Jinqian Gang, had turned the corner and arrived at a teahouse near the Lian Hong Lou. They stood under the eaves, quietly observing the long street.

The people around them seemed to have encountered an avenging deity, as they quickly made way, forming a large open space around the trio.

The might of the Jinqian Gang was beginning to show.

"Huang Fei, the Moon-Shadow Fox!"

"He's here in Yangzhou, too?"

"I heard he joined the Jinqian Gang and is now their hall master!"

"The Jinqian Gang is really making a name for themselves!"

"After all, they have the second-ranked Upper Qian Hong from the 'Weapon Spectrum' personally overseeing them. I heard his martial arts are now the best in the world!"

"Many unwilling martial arts masters in Shandong and Jiangsu have already been killed by them."

"How domineering!"

"That's just Upper Qian Hong's style."

"Don't talk about it anymore. It has nothing to do with us. Let's just watch the duel."

"Why isn't You Longsheng here yet? Could he be too scared to show up?"

"Impossible. He accepted the challenge this morning and even said he would beat Hua Mantian so badly he'd soil himself."

"Disgusting..."

"A young master from a prestigious family, yet he speaks so vulgarly. What a disgrace."

"He's here! He's here!"

The eagerly awaiting onlookers grew excited as You Longsheng finally appeared at the entrance of the long street.

Dressed in a light, thin white shirt, with a long sword in hand and quick boots on his feet, You Longsheng felt uncomfortable under the stares of the crowd.

"What's going on? I stayed in Yangzhou to be a bystander, to watch the drama from the sidelines. But now, I've become the drama myself?

Baiyun, on the other hand, said, "A real man keeps his word. I'm counting on you, and if you don't beat him so badly that he soils himself, you won't have won!"

You Longsheng nodded earnestly, "Rest assured, I will bring him before you, and in front of your very eyes, I will beat him to that extent."

Chengfeng was speechless, "Are you two disgusting?"

Longsheng and Baiyun turned to look at Hua Mantian, who was sitting not far away, calmly eating and drinking as if he didn't have a care in the world, "He started it by disgusting us first!"

Chengfeng: ???

Baiyun let out a proud humph, halting her steps, and Longsheng proceeded forward with measured strides.

Hua Mantian, seemingly unperturbed, casually ate his meal, his expression relaxed as if he didn't consider the impending duel with Longsheng worth his concern. Indeed, he exuded an air of nonchalance.

Longsheng couldn't help but marvel at the pretense of the experts in the Gu Long world; even a second-rate master like Hua Mantian had mastered the art of feigning indifference.

However...

Anyone could feign indifference, couldn't they?

Longsheng approached Hua Mantian, coming to a stop at a distance, his expression indifferent as he spoke, "I've long heard of the fame of One Sword, Flying Flower. It is a fortunate coincidence to be able to cross swords with you today."

A slight curve formed at the corner of Hua Mantian's mouth as he set down his chopsticks, leisurely lifting his head to regard Longsheng.

However, before Hua Mantian could utter a word, Longsheng raised his left hand once more.

"This sword is named 'Yu Long,' forged from elite Taihang cold iron. It can slice through hair and emit a three-foot, three-inch blade, weighing five catties and seven taels."

Hua Mantian's expression immediately changed.

Longsheng's voice was indifferent, standing not far from him, yet he gave off a sense of remoteness, profundity, vagueness, and etherealness.

Merely introducing his sword, Longsheng managed to instill a sense of pressure in Hua Mantian.

Cold sweat formed at Hua Mantian's temples.

He suddenly regretted his haste in trying to assert dominance over Longsheng. Why hadn't he taken the time to inquire more about Longsheng's background? But it was too late for regrets now. He saw Longsheng expressionlessly appraising the long sword placed on the table to his left, clearly waiting for Hua Mantian's introduction.

Hua Mantian's face paled slightly, but he gritted his teeth and maintained his calm expression, picking up his long sword and standing up.

"This sword... is forged from Longquan fine iron, extremely sharp, with a length of three feet and four inches, and a net weight of... six catties and one tael!"

Longsheng nodded slightly, "A fine sword."

Hua Mantian was taken aback, then after a moment's thought, he replied, "Yours is also a fine sword."

Longsheng replied indifferently, "It is indeed a fine sword."

Hua Mantian was stunned once more, not expecting Longsheng to deviate from the expected script.

However, he hadn't considered that perhaps Longsheng simply didn't follow his script because he was too weak to possess the confidence and arrogance of masters like Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng, who stood at the pinnacle of their craft.

At this moment, everyone could see that the nonchalant aura Hua Mantian had carefully crafted had completely dissipated.

Longsheng's confident aura filled the entire space, oppressing Hua Mantian to the point where he couldn't raise his head.

The men present stood solemnly, their expressions tense.

And all the women present, including Baiyun, looked at Longsheng with shining eyes!

(End of Chapter)

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