Liver into a martial arts legend: starting with Embroidered Spring Blade

Chapter 133 Might Makes Right! [Two-in-One]

Xingyun Villa was formerly known as 'Li Garden'.

At first glance, it is magnificent, with the mansion towering into the clouds and the courtyard lush with trees, a beautiful sight that surpasses even the lands of the two rivers.

Even the two couplets personally written by the emperor are still hanging on the door:

One school has seven Jinshi, and the father and his son have three talents.

"Is this Li Xunhuan's original home?"

Seeing the magnificent mansion from afar, Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang were both filled with emotion.

Such a big house, given away just like that.

That Li Xunhuan is really willing to spend money.

"To give away a fiancée whose ancestral home and marriage were arranged by our ancestors, isn't that incredibly generous!"

A hint of mockery flashed in Jiang Xuan's eyes.

He gave away his fiancée and his ancestral home as part of her dowry.

In the end, others lived in his house and slept with his wife, while he himself went far away to the Northeast to suffer from the wind and sun.

To outsiders who are unaware of the truth, this might truly appear as the mark of a chivalrous and loyal hero.

But if they knew the truth, they probably wouldn't think that way.

What kind of hero is he? He's nothing but a disloyal and unfilial cuckold.

Most importantly, even his so-called good brother Long Xiaoyun was nothing but a hypocrite in secret.

Looking at all martial arts films and television dramas, a protagonist like Li Xunhuan is truly unique and unparalleled.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the manor, and a group of people came to greet it.

Leading the group was a middle-aged man in fine clothes, with a dignified appearance and a slight beard. He was none other than Long Xiaoyun, the owner of Xingyun Manor.

"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly, my esteemed guest!"

Long Xiaoyun laughed heartily, his gaze sweeping over A Fei, who was driving the carriage, before turning to the inside of the carriage.

Clearly, he knew the person in question was still inside the carriage.

Behind him, among a group of martial arts practitioners, both men and women, all stared intently into the carriage.

Whether they are distinguished guests or not is still up for debate.

Jiang Xuan stepped out of the carriage, his gaze sweeping over the group of martial artists before finally settling on Long Xiaoyun. He said indifferently, "Master Long certainly has quite the presence. No wonder you are the number one hero in Baoding City."

"You flatter me, you flatter me. It's just that my friends in the martial arts world are too kind to me."

Long Xiaoyun stared intently at Jiang Xuan, then glanced at Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang beside him, and couldn't help but frown inwardly. When did such a figure appear in the martial arts world?
"What? Did Master Long invite me here just to look around from the doorway?" Jiang Xuan looked at Long Xiaoyun quietly, without any intention of introducing himself.

Long Xiaoyun snapped out of his daze and quickly apologized, "It was my fault. I have prepared wine and food and invite you all inside for a chat."

Jiang Xuan nodded: "Let's go, let's try the food and wine at Master Long's house."

"Drink as much as you want tonight, it's free."

As he spoke, Jiang Xuan glanced at A Fei and then walked straight inside.

Ren Yingying and her two companions followed without hesitation, completely disregarding the group of martial arts figures beside them.

A group of people frowned secretly. What an arrogant attitude!

"How is it?" Long Xiaoyun glanced at everyone without leaving a trace and asked in a low voice.

Everyone shook their heads, clearly not recognizing him.

A man of similar age to Long Xiaoyun said in a low voice, "Too young, I've never seen him before, but judging from the young swordsman's clothes, he seems to be from beyond the Great Wall."

"Let's see it."

Long Xiaoyun nodded and said in a low voice, "Let's try to be polite first, then resort to force. If he is willing to return the items, then let it go. If he is not willing to return them, then I'm afraid we will have to trouble you all."

A haughty young man nodded: "Don't worry, Master Long. Since the golden silk armor was something you found for Miss Lin to protect herself, it's his fault for forcibly taking the treasure. If he doesn't know what's good for him, then we will do whatever it takes to get the item back for you!"

Long Xiaoyun nodded with a smile: "Thank you for your trouble."

……

Snowflakes began to fall outside the window again, covering the entire garden in a blanket of white.

Inside the lobby, however, it was as warm as springtime. The fire in the stove was burning brightly, and the aroma of the warm liquor wafted out, mingling with the fragrance of the food. In the dead of winter, it was truly a rare treat.

Two rows of low tables extend outwards from both sides of the hall, where various martial arts figures sit.

Jiang Xuan and his group of four were seated on the right side, slightly to the middle, neither too far nor too close.

Jiang Xuan didn't care about these trivial matters. After the food and wine were served, he started eating on his own without waiting for Long Xiaoyun to call him.

Seeing this, Afei and Ren Yingying also started eating, completely ignoring the disdainful looks around them.

From the main seat, Long Xiaoyun glanced at the four people, especially the boy who looked like a starving ghost reincarnated, which made him frown secretly, but he didn't say anything. He clapped his hands and said, "It is a rare and fortunate event for you all to come to my residence today. To add to your enjoyment, I have specially invited Miss Lin to come and play a tune on the zither for you."

As soon as Long Xiaoyun finished speaking, two women gracefully walked in.

The woman leading the group was in her early twenties, dressed in a plain white dress. Her skin was as smooth as jade, and her beauty was stunning. Almost as soon as she entered the room, she attracted everyone's attention.

In fact, the girl behind her was also a rare beauty, who would attract the attention of countless passersby if she were out in the open, but standing next to her at this moment, she seemed somewhat overshadowed.

In the entire hall, only Ren Yingying could compare to her in terms of appearance and temperament.

However, Ren Yingying wore a bamboo hat and a white veil today. Although her figure and temperament were quite remarkable and she had attracted a lot of attention just now, it felt like something was missing if she didn't show her face.

Mystery can never compare to such a clear, bright, and impactful experience.

"I am Lin Xian'er, and I greet you all, great heroes."

The woman stepped forward gracefully, curtsied to everyone in the hall, and spoke in a soft, enchanting voice that seemed to steal the souls of almost every man in the hall.

Long Xiaoyun laughed and said, "I knew it. These brothers in the martial arts world are all here for you, Xian'er. Now that you're here, they've even forgotten the taste of fine wine."

Everyone blushed, especially the two boys, whose faces turned bright red. They quickly looked away, no longer daring to stare.

Lin Xian'er covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "I, Xian'er, would naturally not dare to refuse Brother Long Si's request. Tonight, I, Xian'er, will play the zither for all the heroes to entertain them. I only hope that all the heroes can get rid of the Plum Blossom Bandit as soon as possible and rid the people of this scourge."

A young man in brocade robes, his face flushed, stood up and said, "Miss Lin, rest assured, I will definitely eliminate that plum blossom thief and will never let him harm you!"

"Brother You, if you want to marry Miss Lin, just say so. What's with all this talk about eliminating a scourge for the people!" a man teased.

"That's right. Miss Lin has already said that she will marry whoever can get rid of the Plum Blossom Thief. It's only natural that heroes love beauties. Brother You, didn't you come here for Miss Lin? No one will laugh at you."

The others started to joke around, while some gave the young man in brocade robes an unfriendly look, their eyes gleaming as they saw him as a rival.

Lin Xian'er smiled and said, "Don't worry, heroes. Since I said it, I will definitely do it. No matter who can get rid of the Plum Blossom Bandit, I will keep my promise."

These words only intensified the anticipation in many people's eyes.

“Lin Xian’er…” Jiang Xuan glanced casually at everyone’s reactions, then looked at Lin Xian’er with a mocking smile.

Clearly, these people weren't all there for Long Xiaoyun's sake; more likely, they were there for Lin Xian'er.

If you can get rid of the Plum Blossom Bandit, you can not only become famous in the martial arts world, but also marry such a beauty. Who wouldn't want such a good thing?
Unfortunately, these famous figures and chivalrous heroes will probably never be able to fulfill their wishes in this lifetime.

After all, who would have thought that such a pure and innocent girl would be a public bus that anyone could drive, and that the so-called Plum Blossom Thief was just a good show she directed and acted in herself?

Jiang Xuan's gaze shifted, and he noticed that A Fei's eyes were also fixed on Lin Xian'er, lost in thought. He frowned and asked, "What? Are you interested in her too?"

Ah Fei snapped out of his daze, looked away, shook his head, and said, "I'm only interested in my sword, and besides, I can't afford to marry a woman like that."

"At least you have some self-awareness!" A sneer came from the side.

It was that same young man in brocade robes who had just given A-Fei a haughty look and said, "Miss Xian'er, how could someone like you possibly covet her!"

Afei suddenly gripped the sword at his waist and looked at him coldly.

The boy glanced at the rusty iron plate at his waist, scoffed, and showed no fear: "You call this a sword? You think you can kill someone with a sword like this?"

"Do you want to try?" Afei said coldly.

Everyone suddenly felt a chill and frowned as they looked at the tense scene.

Jiang Xuan patted A Fei on the shoulder, then looked at the young man in brocade robes and said indifferently, "I advise you not to spoil my meal. Besides, what you treasure may not even be of any interest to him."

"How dare you insult Miss Lin?!" The young man understood Jiang Xuan's meaning perfectly. He immediately flew into a rage, his face flushed red, and he instantly grabbed the sword from the table.

"Do you really want to test the sharpness of his sword right now?" Jiang Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

The young man suddenly drew his sword, showing no sign of backing down: "My sword is just as sharp!"

"stop!"

Long Xiaoyun quickly stood up to stop him: "Brother You, let's talk this out. All our friends from the martial arts world are here. There's no need to make things worse. Just give me some face, okay?"

The young man took a deep breath, stared intently at Jiang Xuan and his companion, then sheathed his sword, turned around, and cupped his hands, saying, "I will naturally give face to Fourth Master Long."

After saying that, he snorted coldly and sat back down, but his eyes were still glancing this way with hostility.

Long Xiaoyun gave a wry smile, cupped his hands to Jiang Xuan, and said, "It was my poor arrangement, please forgive me. This is Young Master You of Youlong Manor, the son of Elder Youlong, and the only successor of Xueyingzi, the swordsman of Tianshan. You are all young talents, and we should get to know each other better in the future."

"So it's Young Master You. No wonder you have such a temper." Jiang Xuan glanced at the young man in brocade robes. He had originally planned to go to Hidden Sword Manor, but now he decided to skip it.

Youlong Manor is the same as Cangjian Manor.

The boy's identity is self-evident—You Longsheng, the young master of Cangjian Manor.

"May I ask your esteemed names?" Long Xiaoyun asked, bowing slightly.

Jiang Xuan withdrew his gaze: "You don't need to ask my name. I'm afraid if I tell you, you won't be able to sit still and enjoy your meal."

"Hmph! What arrogance!" You Longsheng sneered.

Long Xiaoyun smiled wryly and quickly interrupted, "Alright, alright, since you all don't want to talk about it, then let's not talk about it. Let's eat first."

He then looked at Lin Xian'er and said, "Xian'er, thank you for your help."

"Brother Long Si, you're too kind."

Lin Xian'er's beautiful eyes swept over Jiang Xuan and the other three, her gaze flickering slightly, but she didn't say anything more. She turned around and walked to the table in the corner, where she began to play the zither.

The crisp sound of the piano, like a gentle breeze, swept through the hall, dispelling the tense atmosphere.

Everyone chatted and laughed, and began to eat and drink. However, after the earlier incident, everyone was inclined to distance themselves from Jiang Xuan and his companions, and had no intention of talking to them.

Jiang Xuan didn't take it seriously. He was hungry after traveling all day, and since someone was treating him to a meal, he figured he might as well take it.

And coincidentally, the people we're looking for are all here.

There is no rush.

We'll deal with it slowly after we finish eating.

Soon, the piece ended, and everyone applauded, praising the beautiful music.

Lin Xian'er bowed modestly to express her gratitude: "You flatter me. My musical skills are merely to entertain you all. They are hardly worthy of serious consideration. I hope you don't find them offensive."

Long Xiaoyun laughed and said, "I think they would be more than happy to accept your presence, Xian'er. There is no reason for them to complain."

He then ordered someone to add another table and said with a smile, "Please sit down. It's just so happens that all of you fellow practitioners are here tonight. I think even if that Plum Blossom Bandit is bold, he wouldn't dare to cause trouble here."

"Thank you very much, Brother Long. Then I will trouble you, Xian'er."

Lin Xian'er smiled and agreed, then sat down at the table next to Long Xiaoyun.

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone's gazes turned intentionally or unintentionally to Jiang Xuan and his group of four, and finally to Long Xiaoyun.

Long Xiaoyun gave a wry smile and shook his head helplessly.

Bang!
A middle-aged man couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his hand on the table, snorted coldly, and stood up, saying, "If Fourth Master Long can't say, then I will!"

“Brother Zhao…” Long Xiaoyun hesitated before speaking.

"Fourth Master Long, there's no need for further words!"

The man had high cheekbones and a dignified appearance. His white beard added to his imposing aura. He waved his hand and said, "If Master Long is unwilling to do this job that offends people, then I, Zhao, will do it!"

"But this is, after all, Master Long's territory. I wonder if my words carry weight, and whether Master Long trusts me?" Long Xiaoyun smiled wryly and cupped his hands: "Who in the martial world doesn't know Brother Zhao's character? How could I not trust him?"

"Not bad!"

"If even we, Uncle Zhao, don't believe it, then there's no one in the martial arts world who can be trusted!"

The others echoed his sentiments, showing considerable trust in him.

This is because this person is none other than the 'Iron-Faced and Impartial' Zhao Zhengyi, also known as Master Zhao, whom everyone in the martial arts world fears.

It enjoys a great reputation in the Baoding area.

"it is good!"

Zhao Zhengyi nodded, then looked at Jiang Xuan and the other three, and said in a deep voice, "I only have one question: Is Master Long's golden silk armor in your hands?"

Ren Yingying and the other two paused, and A Fei even put down his wine cup and gripped the sword at his waist.

They knew trouble was finally brewing.

Jiang Xuan, however, remained unhurried. After putting down his chopsticks, he took a clean white silk handkerchief from Ren Yingying's hand, slowly wiped his mouth, and then looked up at Zhao Zhengyi, saying indifferently, "As for the golden silk armor, I do have one here, but this golden silk armor was presented to me by the Golden Lion Escort Agency. How did it become the Dragon Manor Lord's?"

"It's good that you admit it!"

Zhao Zhengyi said in a deep voice, "This golden silk armor belongs to Master Long, but it was snatched away by Zhuge Lei of the Golden Lion Escort Agency and eventually ended up in your hands. Master Long invited you here today for this very reason."

"Please return this treasure to Master Long!"

Jiang Xuan smiled and turned to look at Long Xiaoyun: "Is this also what Manor Lord Long wanted?"

Long Xiaoyun gave a wry smile, cupped his hands and said, "Indeed, as Brother Zhao said, this golden silk armor originally belonged to me."

"I think you have all heard about the Plum Blossom Thief during this period of time."

"In order to eliminate the Plum Blossom Bandits, Miss Xian'er made a vow that she would marry whoever could get rid of them."

"This move has drawn the ire of the Plum Blossom Bandits. Seven days ago, the Plum Blossom Bandits infiltrated my Xingyun Manor to assassinate Miss Xian'er. Fortunately, Qin Chong, the eldest son of Old Master Qin, known as 'Jade-Faced Divine Fist,' intervened and saved Miss Xian'er. However, the eldest son of Qin was also injured and is still receiving treatment."

"In order to protect Miss Xian'er from the Plum Blossom Thief, and also to take this opportunity to see if we can lure out the Plum Blossom Thief and rid the martial arts world of this great scourge."

"I, Long, went to great lengths to retrieve this golden silk armor from beyond the Great Wall. However, on its way back, it was seized by Zhuge Lei of the Golden Lion Escort Agency and eventually ended up in your hands."

"If Your Excellency is willing to return the precious armor, I, Long, am willing to offer a thousand taels of gold as a token of my gratitude."

As Long Xiaoyun spoke, he sighed and bowed respectfully to Jiang Xuan.

You Longsheng snorted coldly, stood up and said, "This golden silk armor originally belonged to Master Long. Whoever gets this treasure should return it to its rightful owner. How can anyone keep it for themselves!"

"That's right! Why should Master Long spend money on things that are his own?"

"Moreover, Master Long's actions were also to eliminate the Plum Blossom Bandits and rid the martial arts world of a scourge. If you still have any sense of chivalry, you should return the armor to the martial arts world free of charge!"

The others chimed in, their eyes fixed on Jiang Xuan and his companions with hostility.

"I understand what Master Long means."

Jiang Xuan chuckled and nodded: "But I'd like to ask first, is Master Long going to reason with people about this, or is he going to use his power to intimidate them?"

Long Xiaoyun quickly replied, "Of course we should be reasonable."

"Okay, let's start by reasoning."

Jiang Xuan nodded: "In other words, this golden silk armor was taken by the Golden Lion Escort Agency. So even if you want to find it, Master Long should go to the Golden Lion Escort Agency. If the Golden Lion Escort Agency wants to find it, then they should come to me."

"As for whether I am willing to return it or not, that is a matter between me and the Golden Lion Escort Agency, and has nothing to do with Master Long."

"But why did Master Long come directly to me? Does he think that I am weak and alone, and therefore easier to manipulate than the Golden Lion Escort Agency?"

“This…” Long Xiaoyun’s expression changed slightly, unsure how to answer.

"Don't try to change the subject!"

Zhao Zhengyi said in a deep voice, "Even if we go to the Golden Lion Escort Agency, the Golden Silk Armor is no longer in their hands. What's the use of going to them?"

"Moreover, the Golden Lion Escort Agency has already suffered a setback at your hands at the inn in Stone Bridge Town. Even if you seek them out, you still won't be able to get the Golden Silk Armor back, so what's the point of seeking them out?"

Jiang Xuan suddenly realized and laughed, "So you also know that the Golden Lion Escort Agency contacted me."

"However, since you know that even the Golden Lion Escort Agency couldn't get this golden silk armor back from me, what makes you think you can get it from me?"

Zhao Zhengyi's face darkened: "So, you don't want to return it?"

"Stop."

Jiang Xuan waved his hand: "The one who owes you Golden Silk Armor is the Golden Lion Escort Agency, not me. So how can you talk about repaying it?"

"Does Master Long think I'm right?"

Jiang Xuan looked at Long Xiaoyun with a smile: "Or does Master Long also feel that I owe you something?"

Long Xiaoyun looked troubled and said, "What you say makes sense, but no matter what, there is only one Golden Silk Armor. Since the Golden Lion Escort Agency cannot take it back from you, I have no choice but to come to you. This precious armor is related to the safety of Miss Xian'er and whether we can successfully capture the Plum Blossom Bandit. Please understand."

"If I were you, I should hand over the item immediately!"

"He who knows the current affairs is a hero!"

The others stood up and stared coldly at Jiang Xuan and his group of four.

"So, when you can't win an argument, you're resorting to intimidation?" Jiang Xuan's smile remained unchanged.

Long Xiaoyun remained silent.

“You’re just using your power to intimidate people, so what can you do about it?!” You Longsheng said coldly.

"very good."

Jiang Xuan nodded, then turned to look at A Fei and smiled, "Now do you know what the martial world is?"

Afei nodded: "Whoever has the most power calls the shots."

"good."

Jiang Xuan praised, "This is the world of martial arts."

"Rules and order are nothing more than a game woven by the strong against the weak. Truth is always in the hands of the strong."

"Whoever has the bigger fist is the one who is just."

Upon hearing this, Long Xiaoyun and the others looked somewhat unnatural. They naturally knew that they were indeed in the wrong tonight, so they chose to first be polite and then use force to intimidate others.

However, they believed that all the things they did were to eliminate the Plum Blossom Thief and rid the people of a scourge, so they could only selectively ignore this point and claim to be on the side of justice.

But Jiang Xuan's words have now torn away their fig leaf, exposing their shameless words and deeds in a bloody manner.

Zhao Zhengyi's face flushed red as he said, "Don't talk nonsense. You also stole that golden silk armor from the Golden Lion Escort Agency. Is that the behavior of a gentleman?"

"When did I ever say I was a gentleman?"

Jiang Xuan smiled at him and said, "Even if I really did snatch it from the Golden Lion Escort Agency, it was a matter of mutual consent. The Golden Lion Escort Agency didn't come looking for me, so what does it have to do with you?"

"I'm too lazy to argue with you. No matter what, you have to produce that golden silk armor tonight!" Zhao Zhengyi gritted his teeth and decided to go along with the mistake.

Jiang Xuan shook his head and smiled, then turned to look at A Fei: "Did you see that?"

“I saw it.” Afei nodded and slowly stood up.

"Do you see clearly?"

"I saw it clearly." Afei's hand rested on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Jiang Xuan nodded and smiled, "Then let's solve it their way."

"If you want to become famous, the people here are a great stepping stone."

Listening to the two's conversation, which sounded like they were exchanging cryptic messages, everyone was somewhat at a loss for words.

Zhao Zhengyi frowned, about to speak, when suddenly a cold glint flashed before his eyes. He froze, his eyes widened, his face still showing confusion and surprise, but his body involuntarily fell down and began to convulse.

He clutched his neck, blood seeping from between his fingers. He wanted to say something, but he could no longer speak.

There was a moment of dead silence in the field.

Everyone was shocked and incredulous, seemingly not expecting that Jiang Xuan and the others would still dare to take the initiative in the face of such a situation.

Even more unexpectedly, Ah Fei's sword was so fast.

Even before they could see it clearly, Zhao Zhengyi had already fallen.

What a fast sword!

"Uncle Zhao!"

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in uproar, filled with shock and anger.

"presumptuous!"

"Kill them, avenge Brother Zhao!"

"kill!"

In an instant, the sounds of swords being drawn echoed continuously.

Stupid!
You Longsheng was the first to make a move. He drew his three-foot-long sword and thrust it at A Fei.

A fleeting and swift sword aura swept in like a gust of wind, emitting a sharp sword cry.

This sword strike was extremely fast, almost as fast as A Fei's.

The young master of Youlong Manor is clearly not someone who has earned his reputation in vain.

But Jiang Xuan could tell the outcome at a glance and advised, "He is still useful, spare his life."

Upon hearing this, Afei's iron sword shifted two inches.

Ding!
A crisp clang echoed through the hall, and You Longsheng's gleaming sword snapped in two.

Then, a rusty iron sword, with only the tip remaining, pierced his shoulder, and crimson blood spurted out instantly.

You Longsheng let out a muffled groan, staggered backward, and fell to the ground, his face pale and incredulous.

Ah Fei ignored him. To him, You Longsheng was no different from the others in the hall and not worth a second glance.

More attacks followed in quick succession. Afei drew his sword and blocked most of them, but in the brief moment when he sheathed his sword, several more sword lights swept in.

These martial arts figures weren't all useless; a few of them were quite capable fighters.

choke--

At this critical moment, a clear, sharp clang rang out. Although no sword was drawn, a beam of light swept out like a thunderbolt, shattering seven or eight swords in the process. The owners of these swords froze, their eyes wide, blood lines on their necks gradually enlarging, as they staggered backward and fell.

With just one strike, seven or eight experts died instantly!

Just as Long Xiaoyun was about to make a move, his pupils contracted sharply, and he quickly shouted, "Stop!"

Because he spoke too quickly, his voice became somewhat sharp and shrill.

But even without him saying it, upon seeing this scene, the remaining four or five people instantly stopped, retreated in horror, and stared in disbelief at the corpses lying haphazardly in front of them.

The people who are able to come here tonight are all of similar strength.

Apart from a few like Long Xiaoyun, the rest are only at the innate and acquired levels.

However, among the seven or eight people who were killed in one blow, there was one expert whose strength was comparable to Long Xiaoyun.

Nevertheless, he was no different from the others, and was killed with a single blow.

They understood this concept better than anyone.

The opponent's strength was far beyond their comprehension!
"You, you all..." Everyone looked at Jiang Xuan, who was still sitting in the back, their faces filled with fear.

The one who just made the move obviously couldn't have been A Fei, so that only Jiang Xuan and Ren Yingying are left.

Afei sheathed his sword, staring coldly at them. He also glanced at the seven or eight experts who had fallen to the ground, a strange light flashing in his eyes, but at this moment, he didn't say anything more.

"Now, do you know who holds the truth?" Jiang Xuan picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and said unhurriedly.

(End of this chapter)