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Chapter 690: A Night at the Emerald Villa, and a Morning of Witty Debates
Chapter 690: A Night at the Emerald Villa, and a Morning of Witty Debates
"Brother Hu, how did you meet Jin Banhua?" Su Rongrong asked.
"Killed Shi Guanyin? What happened to you all in the desert?" Black Pearl inquired.
"Li Guanyu went berserk, and Jin Banhua helped him recover?" Li Hongxue’s eyes sparkled with disbelief as she stared at Jin Banhua.
Song Tian'er looked around, utterly confused.
The four women felt their worldviews shattered, but Xiao Shi and his companions had never met Jin Banhua before. They were simply amazed by her abilities and didn’t experience the same shock.
So, the four of them first apologized to Chu Liuxiang when they entered.
Chu Liuxiang asked about Li Guanyu's condition and learned that Ling Feige was taking care of him, and his condition had greatly improved.
Although Li Yuhan had been too afraid to face Li Guanyu earlier, upon learning of his recovery, he couldn’t help but weep with joy—his use of Li Guanyu to find someone to kill Chu Liuxiang was out of desperation, not a lack of concern for Li Guanyu.
Xiao Shi sternly reprimanded Li Yuhan, "You truly have some nerve, using Brother Li for your evil deeds and even lying to us. Don’t you fear the family laws your ancestors left behind?"
Li Yuhan knelt and sobbed, "I deserve the worst punishment and am willing to accept it, but all of this was my doing. I beg you to spare her life; she had nothing to do with it."
Xiao Shi angrily retorted, "Did you think I didn’t hear anything? This whole mess started because of her. The reputation of the Emerald Villa has been ruined by the two of you. Do you really think we should let her off scot-free?"
Liu Wumei prostrated herself on the ground, tears streaming down her face, "That’s right, it’s all my fault, and it has nothing to do with him. Please, spare him, seniors!"
Huang Luzhi stepped forward and sighed, "You don’t need to feel so distressed. We were indeed asked by Brother Guanyu to enforce the family laws, but now that we know the circumstances, we have decided to plead for mercy on your behalf."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei embraced and wept bitterly.
Ignoring the sobbing Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei, Huang Luzhi turned to Su Rongrong and began discussing the Divine Water Palace. He confirmed that Liu Wumei’s information was correct and that one could enter the Divine Water Palace through a Bodhi Nunnery located in a desolate mountain.
The Bodhi Nunnery was home to a deaf and mute nun who would allow those who sincerely requested it to enter the secret passage and seek an audience with the Divine Water Palace’s master.
Su Rongrong asked Huang Luzhi how he knew this secret, and learned that the information had been given to him by a man.
Huang Luzhi, who never lied, refused to say more and took his leave.
Huang Luzhi and Xiong Nangzi left.
Xiao Shi and Daoist Tieshan severely scolded Li Yuhan, but given the complexity of family matters, they also left, advising Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei not to visit Li Guanyu for the next few days to avoid upsetting him further.
However, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei still showed some responsibility. After releasing Su Rongrong and the others, they followed Chu Liuxiang and Jin Banhua to apologize to Li Guanyu.
Since the victim, Chu Liuxiang, and Su Rongrong and the others did not press charges, Li Guanyu naturally wouldn’t punish his only son according to the family laws.
Meanwhile, to make amends to Chu Liuxiang and calm the women, as well as to thank Jin Banhua, Li Guanyu personally invited them to stay at the Emerald Villa in a soft sedan chair.
Li Guanyu had been a renowned figure in the martial world for over fifty years, known for his high skills, righteousness, and countless acts of kindness, much like the Lian family of the Immaculate Villa in "Eleven Swords."
Thus, even the proud Shuai Yifan, the Grand Elder of Wudang, and Xiao Shi, who had connections across the land, were close friends with him.
Such a distinguished person lowering their status, how could Chu Liuxiang and the others possibly refuse?
...
Early the next morning, in the Tea Appreciation Pavilion of the Green Embrace Manor, Jin Banhua felt the fresh breeze of Jiangnan and stretched lazily, "Although the scenery of the Green Embrace Manor is already quite good, it still falls short compared to the shores of Tai Lake and the Yang side of the East Mountain."
"I didn't expect Brother Jin to be so familiar with Jiang Nan?"
"Jin Banhua, you actually kept it from me for so long!"
"Who would have thought that Brother Jin is still a hidden grandmaster, all this time playing around with a few little women?"
"I really couldn’t see how sharp you are!"
Jin Banhua turned back and saw Su Rongrong, Hei Zhenzhu, Li Hongxue, and Song Tianer walking over together, followed by Chu Liuxiang, Hu Tiefahua, Li Yuhan, and Liu Wumei.
Meeting Su Rongrong’s inquiring gaze, Jin Banhua raised his brows and smiled, "Not to mention Jiang Nan, even in Shanxi, Yunhan, Chuanshu, and the Central Plains, I can be considered a half-host, all very familiar!"
Hei Zhenzhu’s whip snapped over, pointing straight at Jin Banhua’s shoulder.
In the next moment, two fingers mysteriously appeared at the tip of the whip, gently pinching it and stopping it mid-air.
"Brother Hei, what are you doing?" Jin Banhua asked, wide-eyed.
"Seeing if you're just boasting again!" Hei Zhenzhu said coldly.
"I said I am very familiar with these places, should you test me with a whip?" Jin Banhua asked, "Shouldn't you test me on the special sights and local delicacies of these places?"
Hei Zhenzhu sneered, "Your knowledge of these places,’t that all from the dozens of masters you’ve sworn,, mouths, Didn’t it come from them that you learned dozens of martial arts from them? Are you afraid of my whip?"
"What you said makes a lot of sense!" Jin Banhua laughed and released Hei Zhenzhu’s whip, "I’ve already discussed with General Qing, from now on, the journey from Zhangjiakou to the Great Desert and the Grasslands will be protected by your team. In the future, the King of the Desert can be called the King of the Desert and the Grasslands."
Hei Zhenzhu retracted the whip, fell silent for a moment, and then couldn't help but sigh softly, "It’s a pity that my father can no longer return."
Su Rongrong and the other women all held Hei Zhenzhu’s hand, softly consoling her.
Li Hongxue looked up at Jin Banhua, "Brother Jin, you play with life, your heart and nature surpass others, we sincerely admire you. For the past lack of respect, we hope Brother Jin will not blame us."
"Not blaming, not blaming, of course, not blaming!" Jin Banhua laughed, "In the past, you didn’t know my high martial arts and still treated me so well, it shows that your character and personality are extraordinary. I like you all so much, I can’t help but like you!"
Jin Banhua smiled and said expectantly, "First, when Chu Liuxiang comes, he will take my white jade beauty. Second, I will treat you all as my younger sisters. Third, I also quite like you all. So, how about you all..."
"Not listening, not listening! Wang Ba Nian Jing!" Song Tianer immediately interrupted Jin Banhua, "Brother Chu said he will soon go to Jiang Nan to find your white jade beauty!"
Jin Banhua rubbed his fingertips, "What’s the interest?"
Su Rongrong lightly bit her lip, "Brother Jin tricked Brother Chu three times yesterday, shouldn’t that count as interest?"
"Tsk tsk tsk!" Jin Banhua shook his head in amazement, "This hasn’t even started, and you’re already helping to calculate, truly too considerate."
Jin Banhua teased, and Su Rongrong’s face flushed red.
The women all laughed at this, even the worried Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei couldn’t help but smile.
(End of Chapter)
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