Gu Long's World: Starting with the Legend of Chu Liuxiang

Jiang Fengyue had no intention of investigating whether she had really been poisoned by Shi Guanyin. Perhaps it was her mental illness at work, or perhaps she was just an addict who thought she was being poisoned, but in reality, it was the poisonous insects of poppies burrowing into her heart.

Jiang Fengyue quickly stuffed the antidote for the poppy flower into Liu Wumei's mouth and said coldly, "Swallow it."

Li Yuhan thought it was poison and shouted, "No!"

Liu Wumei was already determined to die, so she didn't care what anyone made her do and naturally swallowed it obediently.

Jiang Fengyue sighed, "Besides Shi Guanyin and the person who asked you to kill Chu Liuxiang, there is a third person in the world who has the antidote. The one you just ate is the antidote."

Jiang Fengyue looked on with gratitude at Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei, but she could no longer tell whether Liu Wumei had actually been poisoned.

Chu Liuxiang said, "Now can you tell me who wants to kill me?"

Liu Wumei shook her head, trembling, and said, "Young Master Jiang saved me, I can't hurt you anymore."

Chu Liuxiang frowned and asked, "Who is the person who wants to kill me?"

Liu Wumei said in a trembling voice, "She is not only the most skilled martial artist in the world, but also the most terrifying person in the world. She is unpredictable and killing a person is easier than crushing an ant."

Jiang Fengyue laughed and said, "If there is such a person, I would really like to see him."

Hu Tiehua said, "With so many of us, can't we handle just one of her?"

Liu Wumei said sadly, "Even if you go together, you will die together at that person's hands."

Jiang Fengyue looked at Chu Liuxiang, smiled slightly, and said, "Brother Chu must have already guessed who wants to kill you."

Chu Liuxiang said with a wry smile, "Divine Water Palace, Water Mother Yin Ji."

The moment the words "Jellyfish Yin Ji" were uttered, Hu Tiehua's face lost its luster, turning only a gloomy, deathly gray.

The others were even more disheartened; the name itself was an ominous sign, and whoever heard it was destined for misfortune.

Li Guanyu's expression also changed slightly, and he said, "Why would she want to kill Xiang Shuai? Shui Mu Yin Ji is someone who won't provoke others unless they provoke her."

Chu Liuxiang sighed, "It was indeed me who offended her."

Liu Wumei said, "I don't know what grudge you have, but since she wants to kill you, I don't dare to ask any more questions."

Chu Liuxiang sighed, "A few months ago, the Divine Water Palace was suddenly robbed. A bottle of 'Heavenly One Divine Water' was stolen, and the people of the Divine Water Palace even suspected that I stole it."

Liu Wumei asked, "Was it really you?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "Of course it wasn't him. The person who stole the 'Heavenly Divine Water' is dead and is now buried at the foot of Mount Huang."

Liu Wumei was very familiar with Chu Liuxiang's whereabouts after returning to the Central Plains. She asked in surprise, "Is this person Wuhua?"

Li Yuhan said in surprise, "But the Water Mother Yin Ji never gets close to men and never lets men into the Divine Water Palace."

Jiang Fengyue said, "No matter what kind of woman she is, she should always be a little less wary of a monk who only knows how to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures."

Chu Liuxiang's face showed pain again. He touched his nose and said, "No matter what, I have to go to the Divine Water Palace. She wants to kill me, and I can't hide forever."

Jiang Fengyue laughed and said, "I'll go with you. Not to mention the Divine Water Palace, I'll even go to the East Sea Dragon Palace with you."

Li Guanyu sighed, "Your swordsmanship is unmatched, even Xue Yiren is far inferior to you. If you were given more time, facing Shui Mu Yin Ji would be no problem at all, but you are still too young."

Jiang Fengyue said, "Swordsmen all become famous at a young age. Once you understand the way of the sword, you understand it. No matter how much you accumulate experience over time, it's useless. Since I have an invincible sword heart, Shuimu Yinji can naturally not become an obstacle on my sword path."

Li Guanyu recalled his younger self, who was also full of vigor and ambition. He clapped his hands and said, "Alright! Since that's the case, I won't try to persuade you any further."

Jiang Fengyue said in a deep voice, "Although we will not kill your son, I hope he can do two things: first, destroy all the poppy powder in his possession; second, I do not want to see Li Yuhan and his wife in the martial arts world again within the next ten years."

Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei kowtowed simultaneously. Li Yuhan said, "We will never forget Young Master Jiang's kindness."

Li Guanyu sighed, "Go and reflect on your actions."

After speaking, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei withdrew.

Shuai Yifan said apologetically, "Not only am I less skilled than others, but I almost killed Xiang Shuai. I am truly sorry."

Xiao Shi said, "I have no face to face the Jade Sword Sect anymore. I will resign from my position as sect leader after I return."

Master Tieshan sighed, "I am also prepared to relinquish my identity as the Grand Protector of Wudang. Please forgive my recklessness today, Master Xiang and Young Master Jiang."

The four of them were too ashamed to stay there any longer, so they apologized and left.

Jiang Fengyue and the others did not linger, and Li Guanyu sent a carriage to take them back to Suzhou.

Inside Suzhou, Qu Wurong had been waiting at the inn for a long time.

Seeing everyone return, Qu Wurong smiled and said, "I know you won't encounter any danger with Young Master Jiang here, but you've been gone for too long."

Chu Liuxiang told her about Liu Wumei's story, which left her amazed.

Half a day later, Hu Tiehua suggested, "Since we're so happy, why don't we drink?"

Chu Liuxiang laughed and said, "I think you've got your thirst for alcohol again."

As dusk fell, the five men sat down at a table and began to drink—a drink to mark their reunion and a drink to mark their parting.

Yidianhong said, "I won't go to Shenshui Palace. Although I really want to help, my martial arts skills are not enough to deal with someone like Shuimu Yinji."

Jiang Fengyue clinked glasses with Yidianhong and asked, "Where are you planning to go next?"

Qu Wurong laughed and said, "We plan to open a small shop and do some small business. We've had enough of the fighting and killing in the martial arts world."

Jiang Fengyue sighed, "If I have the chance, I will definitely visit you."

Yidianhong's alcohol tolerance had improved considerably, and she kept drinking throughout the night, perhaps realizing that the chances of meeting again after this were very slim.

In the end, only Jiang Fengyue and Chu Liuxiang remained sober, and they took on the responsibility of taking everyone back to their rooms to rest.

When Jiang Fengyue woke up the next day, Qu Wurong and Yidianhong were already gone. Jiang Fengyue knew that saying goodbye was always the hardest thing to say.

Chu Liuxiang said, "Peaceful days seem like a luxury for us."

Jiang Fengyue laughed and said, "It's just because we're all busybodies. If we mind our own business less, we might avoid a lot of trouble."

Hu Tiehua was furious at Yidianhong's abrupt departure. She almost jumped up, yelling, "How are we going to get to Shenshui Palace? Does anyone know where this godforsaken place is?"

Chu Liuxiang frowned and said, "I only know the general location. If I want to know how to get in, I have to go back and ask Rongrong. Her aunt is a disciple of the Divine Water Palace."

Jiang Fengyue said, "No need for that. Do you remember someone from the sword formation today?"

Hu Tiehua scratched his head and said, "You mean?"

Jiang Fengyue said, word by word, "Xiong Niangzi".