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Chapter 703: Spreading the Word: Chu Liuxiang's Crush on Hu Tiehua
Chapter 703: Spreading the Word: Chu Liuxiang's Crush on Hu Tiehua
"Aren't you going back to the Jin family now?" Yan Dianhong asked.
"No, I'm going to Shandong first," Jin Banhua replied.
Chu Liuxiang raised his hand to his forehead, "I'm heading to Jiangnan right away to find your White Jade Beauty!"
The group couldn't help but burst into laughter. At this moment, they finally believed that Jin Banhua could make Chu Liuxiang kneel.
He had kept the matter at the verbal level until now, which showed that he had been joking with Chu Liuxiang all along.
Jin Banhua nodded matter-of-factly, "I'll be quick. If you keep me waiting, I'll have the Divine Water Palace disciples spread the word in the martial world that Chu Liuxiang, instead of accepting the three beautiful maids, actually likes Hu Tiehua!"
Hu Tiehua was shocked and horrified, "No, please!"
Jin Banhua glanced at Hu Tiehua with a sideways look, as if deep in thought, "Anyway, you also avoid women who take the initiative to approach you, which further supports this rumor."
Jin Banhua clapped his hands and laughed, "It's settled so happily!"
"Decided my foot! I'm going to find a woman right now!" Hu Tiehua shouted and, with his Light Body Skills, fled like the wind.
...
Huang Luzhi and Dai Duxing bid farewell to each other.
With the restoration of the Kingdom of Kucha in the Great Desert and the opening of trade routes, Hei Zhenzhuang, as the leader of the Desert King's team, couldn't stay away for long. So, he also bid farewell and returned to the Great Desert. If time allowed, he would come back to the Central Plains with Princess Pipa in the future.
Li Yuhuan and Liu Wumei once again formally thanked Jin Banhua and his group, then returned to Gusu Tiger Hill.
Yan Dianhong and his wife also left, saying they would travel through the martial world and visit Jin Banhua in the capital city when they had the time.
Jin Banhua leisurely followed Chu Liuxiang, Su Rongrong, and the other two women as they headed towards Shandong.
Of course, after Chu Liuxiang had indirectly confirmed his relationship with the three women, Jin Banhua wouldn't actually intrude. Soon after entering Shandong, not far from Qufu, he parted ways with them.
...
After descending from Nishan, Jin Banhua first returned to the capital city.
Liao Gang and Ye Jin were not there. After delivering Jin Banhua's letter, Mr. Jin organized a caravan and asked them to lead the way to the Western Regions.
They had risen from being the Jin family's guards to becoming part of the management.
Seeing their son's return, Mr. and Mrs. Jin held a grand banquet and celebrated for three days.
The banquet in the mansion naturally invited Jin Banhua's friends in the capital city.
Thus, Jin Banhua met with Invincible Iron Palm and Spear Wan, Life and Death Judge Cui Neng, Heaven Flipping Double Palms Cui Zihe, Plum Blossom Sword Fang Huan, and others. There was also a white-robed Divine Listener Ying Wanli.
The group toasted and drank, having a wonderful time.
"Jin Brother, you've truly earned a great reputation for our capital's martial world by outsmarting Nangong Ling and fighting against Shi Guan Yin!"
"I heard that the Beggar Sect considers Jin Brother as their benefactor!"
"Jin Brother and Chu Liuxiang also became acquainted through their joint battle against enemies in the Great Desert. It's truly admirable!"
"Not long ago, news came from Jiangnan that Jin Brother and Chu Xiangshua visited Tiger Hill together and even became friends with the former Supreme Sword of the World, Li Guanyu?"
With Qiu Ling Su's intentional cover-up, the news spread by the Beggar Sect became a group battle against Shi Guan Yin.
The truth about Li Guanyu suffering from Fire Poisoning and Li Yuhuan taking advantage to kill was not pleasant to hear, and both sides had already reconciled, so the news was slightly modified.
As for the events in the Divine Water Palace, naturally, no news would be leaked.
Thus, although Jin Banhua had participated in several major martial world events, he didn't seem to play a decisive role.
So, everyone still treated Jin Banhua as they did before, engaging in mutual flattery.
Jin Banhua laughed heartily, "I've trained in martial arts for ten years in the capital, studied under renowned masters, learned various martial arts, and often sparred with everyone. Going out there is as easy as a breeze."
Hearing this, everyone burst into delighted laughter.
"Fortunately, Jin Brother returned just in time. If it were a few days later, we might not have seen Elder Ying," one person laughed.
Jin Banhua raised her eyebrows, "What kind of big case requires Elder Ying to take action?"
"Just a few days ago, a major case occurred in Kaifeng Prefecture. General Xiong, who was escorting tribute from the border, was ambushed, and the head of General Zhenyuan, who was escorting the tribute, was taken by the assailant!" Fang Huan exclaimed.
Jin Banhua was puzzled, "Why would tribute sent from the border be ambushed in Kaifeng Prefecture?"
"Because this tribute was also bestowed by the Emperor to the Empress Consort, and her family is in Kaifeng," Cui Neng explained.
Jin Banhua clicked her tongue, "In that case, this is indeed a colossal case!"
"No wonder Elder Ying was called upon. But since White Robed Divine Listener is involved, the culprit's days of escaping justice are numbered," Wan Wudi shook his head with a sigh.
Ying Wanli, standing nearby, smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "The audacity to rob the tribute shows their boldness. Even if I find them, I fear I won't be able to defeat them."
Cui Zihe laughed, "Didn't General Xiong send a skilled expert to assist Elder Ying? Has the Elder met him?"
Ying Wanli nodded, praising, "I have. The man is young, but he practices the Primordial Breath Child Skill and is General Xiong's top expert. His internal strength is said to be unmatched in the borderlands."
"Then what are you afraid of? This is like a heavenly gift of merit."
"Exactly! If we receive the Emperor's reward, Elder Ying, please let us witness it."
Everyone laughed again, and Cui Neng laughed heartily, waving his left hand, accidentally knocking over a pot of wine from the table.
But before the wine pot hit the ground, a slender jade hand appeared and caught it, setting it upright.
Everyone turned to see a well-mannered and delicate maid, blinking her soft and weak eyes. Seeing everyone looking at her, she lowered her head in panic and shyness, "I... I just happened to pass by..."
"Hahaha, don't be afraid!" Cui Neng took the wine pot, "If not for you, wouldn't I have wasted Jin Brother's wine?"
"Exactly! You, little maid, are quick-eyed and quick-handed. If you practiced martial arts, you'd be a promising talent!" Wan Wudi laughed.
Jin Banhua also looked at the maid, and then met a pair of bright, star-like eyes, but they darted around like a little rabbit's.
After just a glance, the maid quickly averted her eyes, lowering her head in panic. She placed the two dishes from the tray in her hand on the table and then hurried off to another place.
Seeing the shy and timid maid's slender figure, everyone burst into laughter.
"The Jin Manor is indeed a renowned family in the capital. Even an ordinary maid in the manor is such a beauty."
"Jin Brother is so lucky!"
Everyone teased, and Jin Banhua smiled, raising his eyebrows, "Of course, I'm the lucky one. I'll win her over tonight!"
"Hahaha..."
...
After the banquet, the guests were sent off.
Mr. Jin and Mrs. Jin retired to their master bedroom, and Jin Banhua returned to her own courtyard.
The night deepened, and the moon hung high in the sky.
Then, his bedroom door quietly opened, and a slender figure suddenly flashed in. A cold light flashed in her hand, and like a silent breeze, she silently stabbed at Jin Banhua.
(End of Chapter)
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