Chapter 49 Using a Tiger to Devour a Wolf [New] Go explain to the Bat Prince...
As the sun sets, its rosy afterglow spills across the streets and alleys, filling the air with a damp chill.
The chill, however, did not dispel the bustling atmosphere of everyday life.
Chu Liuxiang, dressed in a moon-white robe with a black sable cloak over it, strolled along the winter street, his posture upright as a pine tree. The hem of his robe fluttered in the wind.
He wore an exquisite felt hat, and beneath the brim, his bright eyes surveyed his surroundings.
The wind came at just the right time, gently ruffling Chu Liuxiang's hair.
Chu Liuxiang took a deep breath of fresh air.
The atmosphere at the banquet was too oppressive, so he had to come out for some fresh air.
Despite his physical and mental trauma, Xiang Tianfei, persuaded by Ding Feng, forced himself to hold back his grief and set up a lavish banquet at Sanhe Restaurant, supposedly to calm Chu Liuxiang and Hu Tiehua's nerves.
Chu Liuxiang harbored doubts and couldn't help but pay more attention to Ding Feng. Seeing that he was young and spoke and acted with impeccable manners, he was indeed an outstanding young man, but his doubts only deepened.
Xiang Tianfei's distraught appearance was genuine, but Ding Feng's tactful maneuvering at the banquet seemed like a carefully orchestrated play.
Is it to soothe the pain of losing a friend, or to use this lively banquet to completely bury certain truths?
Coincidentally, the guests in the next private room were none other than Wu Weiyang and Yun Conglong, who were rumored to have a long-standing feud.
He happened to pass by the private room and overheard some arguing. Fortunately, both sides were restrained and did not start fighting inside the Sanhe Building.
Otherwise, if he suddenly appeared in the private room for two, he would probably be ostracized as "the meddlesome Chu Liuxiang".
Chu Liuxiang strolled slowly past the roadside stalls and suddenly saw Gao Li standing next to the signboard.
He was tending to a carriage, grooming the horses while glancing around furtively.
Their eyes met and they stared at each other silently for a moment before looking away again.
Gao Li, wrapped in a swaying blue Taoist robe, stood ramrod straight, a cold glint flashing in his dark eyes before disappearing back into the depths. A seasoned veteran, with just a glance, would know that every joint of his body was tense, poised to strike.
His gaze swept through the crowd, and Chu Liuxiang spotted the vendor selling roasted chestnuts by his stove.
This vendor's name is Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu has a round face, and his eyes crinkle when he smiles, revealing a cleverness. His mouth is as sweet as honey, and he can always make customers beam with joy.
At this moment, he is holding a long-handled iron shovel and stir-frying chestnuts in a steaming pot.
The spatula struck the iron pot with a rhythmic sound. The large pot was deep and heavy, and it would probably take some effort for others to use it, but he easily controlled it with one hand. As he stir-fried the chestnuts, they were heated evenly in the pot, and soon a sweet aroma filled the air.
Chu Liuxiang thought to himself, "This young man has amazing arm strength."
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As Chu Liuxiang strolled along, he was suddenly bumped into by a young man in fine clothes. The young man didn't see that he had bumped into him; he was too busy turning his head repeatedly.
Duan Yu patted his chest, coughed lightly, looking like he was still shaken, but a slight smile played on his lips as he called out to a stall, "Good heavens! Even if you invited me to eat here, I would never come again! I don't want to get into any more trouble with you!"
In response, a crab shell flew out and landed right at Duan Yu's feet.
Duan Yu exaggeratedly clasped his hands together, jumped back half a step, and shook his head like a rattle drum: "Alright! This young master has always been gentle and chivalrous towards women, but I can't handle your fiery temper!"
After saying that, he turned around, humming an off-key tune, and disappeared into the bustling crowd in the blink of an eye.
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Chu Liuxiang raised an eyebrow, took a couple of steps out of curiosity, and then got a clear look at the stall.
There was only a small bamboo stool in this simple stall, which the stall owner had already occupied.
She wore a light blue coarse cloth short jacket with narrow sleeves. The fabric was rough, but it was very clean after being starched. She paired it with an indigo coarse cloth pleated skirt. The hem of the skirt was adorned with several patches of similar color, and the layers of pleats were not very neat.
Chu Liuxiang thought to himself, "Although this stall owner is very poor, his outfits are very well coordinated."
The stall owner lay on his back on the bench, his face obscured, his legs crossed, wearing old cotton boots.
She hummed a little tune; holding a crab in her hand, she occasionally broke off a crab leg, immersing herself in the delicious taste of the moment.
This person seems very lazy.
She had focused all her energy on eating crabs, and when Chu Liuxiang arrived, she didn't even greet him.
While other stalls were thriving, this one didn't have a single customer. Stalls with poor business usually don't make very tasty food.
The advantage is that it's very clean.
The stall had a stove platform for placing a griddle over a wood fire. The griddle was polished until it shone brightly, and even the wooden spatula was shiny with oil. The rag used to wipe the stove platform was snow-white and neatly folded in the corner of the stove.
Next to the stove were dishes of sweet bean sauce, scallions, sunflower greens, cucumber shreds, and tofu skin.
Chu Liuxiang sighed.
Although he knew that stalls with no customers were mostly expensive and unpalatable, Chu Liuxiang still preferred clean and hygienic stalls.
Mistreated tongue vs. upset stomach, which is more serious?
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Before he could even ask a question, a handsome young man holding a gold-flecked folding fan stopped in front of the stall.
The person who came was clearly a lovely girl, but she insisted on dressing up as a handsome young man.
A young girl dressed as a boy stood in front of the stall and asked in a high-pitched voice, "Hey, what kind of food do you sell at this stall?"
The stall owner said casually, "Guess."
Zhu Zhu noticed the griddle and asked, "Is it for making pancakes? For making flatbread? For making steamed buns?"
You Mingjiang chewed on a crab leg without making a sound.
Zhu Zhu tilted her head, blinking her big eyes in puzzlement, "If you don't speak, how will others know what kind of stall this is?"
You Mingjiang seemed helpless and sighed softly, "Just think of it as making egg pancakes."
"Egg pancake? How much is one?"
"Fifteen coins each." The speaker was lukewarm, far less enthusiastic than the other stall owners, who seemed unconcerned about making a living.
When Zhu Zhu heard the price, she exclaimed, "Good heavens! Fifteen coins for a single egg pancake? This is outrageous!"
But I couldn't help but wonder, what kind of egg pancake is this that dares to be so expensive?
"Have a few to try!"
Yu Mingjiang subconsciously asked, "Want a few to try?"
I couldn't help but wonder: Doesn't this person think it's expensive at all?
Zhu Zhu thought she was asking about the quantity, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "How about four or five?"
You Mingjiang paused for a moment, then quickly made up an excuse to get rid of the person, "Tch, I'm too lazy to cook for you such a small amount..."
"You, turn right and go to the wonton stall next door. They'll give you all-you-can-eat wontons there. Don't cause any trouble here!"
"Are you crazy, you unscrupulous businessman!" Zhu Zhu stormed off.
You Mingjiang sighed helplessly.
What's going on? She's keeping watch here, so why are they all coming to her to buy food?
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Chu Liuxiang watched silently for a while.
He started to think about it. This stall owner was really something else. From the very beginning, he had droopy eyelids and a tone that was so cold it could freeze someone. His impatience was practically written all over his face.
Anyone who sees this would have to say, "That's quite an attitude!"
Seeing You Mingjiang's behavior, Chu Liuxiang couldn't help but laugh out loud, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
The more unusual this was, the more interesting he found it. His curiosity, like a lit firecracker, surged upwards, and his interest was instantly piqued.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had discovered something interesting. Regardless of whether You Mingjiang was willing or not, he grabbed a stool from next door and sat down casually.
Chu Liuxiang flicked his wrist, and a gleaming silver ingot flew out, drawing a beautiful arc in the air before landing with a clang on the stove.
Although he didn't utter a single word, the heavy ingot of silver clearly conveyed his intentions.
Upon hearing this noise, You Mingjiang merely lifted her eyelids slightly before slowly closing them again.
He looked like he could fall asleep at any moment.
"My cooking skills aren't great, I don't always have all the ingredients, and shortchanging customers is a common occurrence..."
She spoke casually, drawing out her words with a lazy air, "And now, this griddle has 'changed its profession'! It doesn't make egg pancakes anymore, it's used to fry fish now!"
Chu Liuxiang acted as if he hadn't heard him, muttering to himself, "Fish? What kind of fish do you have here? Fry one."
You Mingjiang's lips twitched slightly, and he didn't even bother to lift his eyelids. He said irritably, "The fish are all dead."
"What about the crab?" He noticed she was gnawing on a crab leg.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her frustration, mechanically removed the crab leg from her mouth, and said, word by word, "All the crabs are dead now."
"So, what other food do you make at your stall?"
"We also make crab roe soup dumplings."
"Crab roe soup dumplings? But what's on this griddle is for making egg pancakes..."
You Mingjiang said impatiently, "You already recognize this as a griddle, so why are you still asking these silly questions?"
Chu Liuxiang smiled and said, "How can you enjoy the stall owner's cooking if you don't ask a few questions?"
Gao Li and Xiao Wu, who were not far away, both changed their expressions.
The veins on Gao Li's hands were bulging. He stared intently at Chu Liuxiang, thinking to himself how stupid this guy could be. He couldn't even tell if this place was a pancake stand or not!
He was so angry he almost grabbed the man and demanded an explanation.
You Mingjiang subtly waved her hand, signaling Gao Li not to act rashly. She sighed softly and said helplessly, "Are you really that greedy? You absolutely have to eat this egg pancake?"
Chu Liuxiang touched his nose and said leisurely, "I absolutely have to eat it."
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"I think you're..." asking for a beating!
She had just propped herself up, and before she could finish speaking, she met a pair of smiling, hazel eyes. In an instant, the words she was about to say seemed to be frozen in place, and she swallowed them back down.
Chu Liuxiang was also stunned.
Her round face was painted with colorful oil paint, which made her almond-shaped eyes look even rounder and more lively.
If he had married early and had a daughter, she would probably be just as cunning and clever.
"Is it absolutely necessary to eat this?" she asked in her usual lazy tone.
Chu Liuxiang smiled and said, "I absolutely have to eat it."
"You'd better not regret this." She looked at him with a slight upturn of her lips, a half-smile playing on her lips.
"Regret what?" Chu Liuxiang frowned secretly.
You Mingjiang smiled without saying a word, slowly stood up, and casually wiped her hands on her apron.
"It's nothing." She glanced at Chu Liuxiang's puzzled expression and smiled even more brightly. "I just suddenly wanted you to taste what it means to have an 'unforgettable' experience."
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As the sun dipped westward, the half-dead flames licked the edge of the griddle.
You Mingjiang casually stirred the batter, the bamboo chopsticks tapping crisply against the edge of the ceramic bowl, the scallions being crushed by the knife blade, releasing a sweet and spicy aroma, mixed with the caramelized fragrance of lard frying on the griddle.
She absentmindedly held the sauce brush and spread it on the flatbread.
On the eaves of Sanhe Tower, Wu Weiyang and Yun Conglong were whispering. Yun Conglong secretly shook the small bronze mirror, and the reflected light spot fell precisely on the griddle downstairs.
Upon seeing this, You Mingjiang's hand holding the shovel paused slightly.
Chu Liuxiang touched the tip of his nose and leaned closer to take a look: "Hiss, where's the egg in this egg pancake... Did the egg run away from home?"
You Mingjiang gave a fake smile: "Wow, what sharp eyes! I didn't even have eyes until you pointed it out."
After saying that, she coldly cracked the egg against the edge of the stove. The shell separated from her fingertips, but before she could spread the yolk, it spilled out of the pot like a deserter.
"Tsk! What kind of grown man eats street food!" Yu Mingjiang complained to Chu Liuxiang, glaring at the tragically sacrificed egg.
Chu Liuxiang could only manage a wry smile.
After cracking three more eggs, You Mingjiang finally managed to precisely toss the golden yolks into the batter.
"This egg pancake..."
Chu Liuxiang pondered for a moment, then lightly touched the edge of the egg pancake with his finger. "Hmm, these burnt and curled edges look quite like the lotus leaves painted by Zhu Da..."
Zhu Da often painted black lotus leaves.
He subtly pointed out that her egg pancakes were burnt.
The aroma grew stronger, and You Mingjiang frowned, waving the spatula: "Get back! What do you know about egg pancakes?"
Chu Liuxiang asked curiously, "Shouldn't it be ready to serve?"
You Mingjiang ignored him.
"Won't it get burnt if we continue?"
Before Chu Liuxiang could finish speaking, You Mingjiang flicked the spatula and flipped the pancake over, so the burnt side was facing up.
She said matter-of-factly, "Don't instruct the chef on how to cook! Stop being picky. This is my own unique egg pancake recipe. You're getting to taste a rare variety."
Chu Liuxiang's lips twitched, then he gave a wry smile, treating it as if he had tasted a specialty dish.
Why did he choose to eat at a street stall instead of the steamed shad at Sanhelou?
Yu Mingjiang placed the rather unappetizing egg pancake on a plate, sprinkled some chopped green onions on top, and pushed the plate in front of Chu Liuxiang. "Here, have a taste. I guarantee you'll never forget it after just one bite."
The charred mess lying on the plate was sprinkled with tender green scallions, making it look like a patch of grass remaining on a wasteland burned by a fire. The more Chu Liuxiang looked at it, the more he felt that it had a kind of "wildfire cannot burn it out, the spring breeze blows and it grows again" feeling.
Chu Liuxiang: "..."
He touched his nose and said with a wry smile, "This must be what they call 'the form is scattered but the spirit remains.'"
"It won't fall apart; it's crispy and very solid."
You Mingjiang took a bite of a crab leg with a "crunch," gave Chu Liuxiang a bright smile, and his face covered in greasepaint made him look somewhat comical.
Chu Liuxiang hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage and, with a hint of doubt, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.
The food in front of me looks rather terrible.
The edges of the egg pancakes were burnt and the color was dark. They were piled up crookedly on the plate, but the aroma of burnt eggs mixed with the wheat fragrance of the pancakes was so tempting that it made one's mouth water.
It must be my imagination...
He had just taken a bite when a flash of silver light suddenly streaked across the attic.
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It was the small bronze mirror hidden in Yun Conglong's sleeve that was refracting the light.
The spot of light swept across You Mingjiang's brow.
You Mingjiang suddenly looked up; her fingertips were still covered in flour, but she had already gripped the machine under the cutting board.
The sound of wind breaking begins in an instant.
As he spun around, an arrow was already nocked on the bowstring, and the three-pound bow was fully drawn, like a round moon.
The arrow grazed Chu Liuxiang's sleeve as it shot out, and the strong wind it generated sent the scallions on the stove flying!
Knowing the danger of the arrow, Chu Liuxiang instinctively darted out, intending to intercept it, when Gao Li also began to act, releasing a carriage to block Chu Liuxiang.
Xiao Wu followed closely behind him, his sword light and sharp, its light as white as snow, slashing down like a rainbow.
Despite being blocked by the carriage, Chu Liuxiang remained completely composed.
He lightly touched the ground with his toes, using the carriage as a shield, and instantly turned to the side, avoiding Xiao Wu's fierce sword moves. At the same time, his left hand transformed into a palm, with the palm facing inward, and he slammed it against the carriage with a hidden force.
With a loud "boom," the carriage was shaken sideways several feet by the force of the palm strike, and the wheels screeched against the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Using the dust as cover, Chu Liuxiang instantly closed in on Xiao Wu.
He brought two fingers together to form a sword and thrust them straight at Xiao Wu's wrist, forcing Xiao Wu to pull back his sword to defend.
Xiao Wu reacted quickly, twisting his wrist so that the sword drew an arc, blocking Chu Liuxiang's sharp finger strike.
Chu Liuxiang gave him no chance to catch his breath, and took the opportunity to close in, spinning and kicking, the kick whistling through the air, aimed straight at Xiao Wu's chest.
Xiao Wu quickly raised his sword to defend, but with a "bang," the sword was kicked and bent, and Xiao Wu was also shaken and forced to retreat.
In the blink of an eye, Chu Liuxiang broke through Xiao Wu's obstruction, passed him, and rushed towards You Mingjiang.
You Mingjiang loosened his fingers and suddenly released the bowstring!
The arrow hurtles toward its target!
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As the string rang out, Chu Liuxiang's palm strike arrived.
The dull thud of an arrow piercing flesh exploded simultaneously with a scream of agony.
With a loud "bang," Wu Weiyang fell heavily to the ground from the building like a kite with a broken string.
The screams created chaos, and the pedestrians below scattered in fear.
At this moment, the second arrow was already nocked.
Having successfully hit her target with one arrow, You Mingjiang was about to fire a second one when Chu Liuxiang suddenly threw a handful of perfume powder from his hidden sleeve at her head.
Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from the powdery mist, and realizing that this person was about to meddle, You Mingjiang gritted her teeth and had no choice but to retreat.
She threw a pair of bamboo chopsticks with her backhand, disrupting the view.
He then leaped onto his horse, leaned close to its neck, and shouted to his two companions, "Let's go! Split up!"
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Gao Li had already climbed onto the roof ridge.
He was very familiar with the terrain here, and with a few leaps, he disappeared into the night without a trace.
Seeing that You Mingjiang had snatched a good horse, Xiao Wu leaped into the air and sat steadily behind You Mingjiang.
Yu Mingjiang was startled and instinctively turned around to deliver an elbow strike. However, his opponent reacted quickly, raising his arm to block the fierce blow.
She snapped at him, "What do you think you're doing?"
Xiao Wu had no time to explain. He reached for the reins, spurred the horse's flanks, and yelled, "What can we do at a time like this? Stop asking these nonsense questions!"
You Mingjiang felt extremely uncomfortable.
She doesn't like strangers sticking close behind her, since several of her vital organs are exposed to their eyes.
You Mingjiang yanked hard on the reins, only to find that Xiao Wu's hand was tightly gripping the other end, and he couldn't shake it off no matter what he did.
There was no other way; getting away was the top priority.
We can only temporarily accept this uninvited trouble.
There was no time for arguing or questioning. You Mingjiang spurred his horse to gallop, the sound of hooves rising suddenly, and it disappeared into the end of the street.
Chu Liuxiang squatted down and placed his fingers on Wu Weiyang's pulse.
He stopped breathing.
His face darkened, and in a flash he leaped onto his horse, whipped it, and chased after the assassin in the direction he had fled.
We must catch up with these assassins.
Especially that little girl with her face covered in greasepaint who shot Wu Weiyang to death with an arrow.
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The moonlight was hazy.
Xiao Wu has always been quite confident in his lightness skill.
But when he encountered that clueless man, he finally saw what a true master of light-body skills was.
His skill level is so high that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is unparalleled in the martial arts world.
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You Mingjiang lay on the horse's back, panting heavily.
The horse galloped frantically, exhausted to the point of foaming at the mouth. Luckily, it reached a bend in the road and managed to put some distance between itself and the man.
Fine beads of sweat trickled down her cheeks and clung to her wispy sideburns, feeling cool and refreshing.
The face paint had long since faded, and her hair was disheveled. She murmured, "Finally, I'm free!"
In fact, she had also thought on a whim that even if they stopped, what could this man do to them?
If the two of them team up to deal with that man, they might not be outmatched.
In the end, however, the two fled in disarray.
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The two glanced at each other, secretly observing one another. Their eyes met unexpectedly, but they both looked away simultaneously.
No one spoke.
Because they don't like each other.
Both of them secretly wondered: at such a young age, how could he be doing such heinous things in the Green Dragon Society...
It's either a lack of upbringing or he was born with evil in his bones; he's a complete scoundrel!
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You Mingjiang dismounted and strolled along the river.
Xiao Wu looked around, unsure of where to go. Almost unconsciously, he took the horse and silently followed behind her.
You Mingjiang slowed down, always being careful not to expose his back to Xiao Wu, a stranger.
The two of them walked slowly like that.
After an unknown amount of time, You Mingjiang finally spoke: "Don't you have anywhere to go? Why are you following me?"
Xiao Wu glanced at her sideways, then suddenly sneered, "Do you think you have anywhere to go?"
You Mingjiang curled his lip, his face full of disdain: "I'm too lazy to waste my breath on a piece of trash like you who can be slapped away with one palm."
Xiao Wu retorted defiantly, "I wouldn't have lost to that man anyway; I just wanted to spare Wu Weiyang's life. What deep-seated grudge did you have against Wu Weiyang? Why were you so decisive in killing him? Was it for money?"
You Mingjiang was somewhat puzzled and asked in return, "You don't want to kill him?"
Xiao Wu sighed: "I have no grudge against him, why should I kill him? Wu Weiyang is the ballast of the Yangtze River shipping, his death..."
Xiao Wu looked somber and didn't continue speaking.
You Mingjiang, however, already understood what he meant.
She looked Xiao Wu up and down.
This fellow has a pleasing appearance, is in the prime of his youth, possesses considerable martial arts skills, and speaks with a touch of insight and conscience.
She thought to herself: What a promising talent, how did he end up on the wrong path of becoming an assassin? It's such a pity.
You Mingjiang felt that she had always remained vigilant and had not completely lost her humanity or gone down a path of no return.
But her life as an assassin in the Green Dragon Society, those deeply ingrained habits, still occasionally surfaced and affected her.
Xiao Wu isn't inherently bad; he's not the kind of person who's unrepentant to the end.
With this in mind, You Mingjiang decided to lend this young man a hand.
"You're a strange person. The Azure Dragon Society doesn't give you any choice whatsoever. If you didn't want to kill, why did you join in the first place?"
You Mingjiang stared at Xiao Wu and continued, "Spending too much time in a place like that will eventually turn you into something neither human nor ghost. Haven't you thought about that?"
Back then, Fang Longxiang patted his chest and confidently guaranteed: "The Green Dragon Society will only deal with corrupt officials and treacherous ministers who commit numerous evils and prey on the people. They will never involve the innocent!"
You Mingjiang believed it.
But later it turned out that it was all a lie.
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Xiao Wu does indeed have something he can't say about.
He's not just an ordinary assassin from the Azure Dragon Society; he's also Qiu Fengwu, the young master of Peacock Manor.
Why join the Azure Dragon Society?
Behind this lies a huge secret that must never be known to outsiders, and it is also an unprecedented crisis for Peacock Manor.
The reason why Peacock Manor has been so powerful in the martial arts world for hundreds of years is because of the intimidating power of the Peacock Feather.
But who would have thought that the real peacock feather had long been lost?
Without this core asset, the manor would face utter destruction if its secret were to leak out.
As the young master of the manor, Qiu Fengwu understood that relying solely on a powerful weapon to maintain appearances would eventually lead to decline...
But I never expected this day to come so soon.
Now he must hone his skills relentlessly, becoming the best in martial arts, strategy, connections, and prestige, so as to become the new "Peacock Feather" of Peacock Manor and revitalize the manor!
Furthermore, the Azure Dragon Society is a formidable and secretive organization in the martial arts world, with numerous informants and excellent intelligence.
Over the years, Qiu Fengwu has been determined to find the Peacock Feather. After inquiring around, he vaguely heard that the treasure had fallen into the hands of Bat Island.
Upon hearing this news, he felt extremely anxious.
But there was nothing he could do; he didn't even have an invitation to Bat Island.
People in the martial arts world who have invitations won't go around bragging about having them.
With no other option, he could only obediently disguise himself as Xiao Wu, keeping an eye on news through the Azure Dragon Society's intelligence network while seizing the time to improve himself, hoping to reach the threshold of Bat Island as soon as possible.
Little did Qiu Fengwu know that the girl in front of him had an invitation to Bat Island! If he had known, he would have shamelessly begged her to take him on the ship.
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You Mingjiang scrutinized the boy in front of him.
Xiao Wu felt a heavy weight in his heart and sighed deeply: "So what about you? Are you planning to go back and ask Ximen Yu for a reward?"
You Mingjiang's expression was indifferent, as if he were talking about a trivial matter: "Why bother going back? Just grab the bucket and run away."
In the Green Dragon Society, a portion of the payment is given before a murder is committed, and the remaining balance is settled only after the crime is completed.
Xiao Wu asked in surprise, "Run away with the bucket?"
You Mingjiang said softly, "Do you want to hear a secret from me?"
Xiao Wu asked, "Would it kill you to hear that?"
"That's right. After you hear this, you'll have to become a fugitive like me, hunted down to the ends of the earth by the Azure Dragon Society."
Xiao Wu frowned and blurted out, "You're going to defect?"
You Mingjiang crossed his arms and scoffed, "Defection? That's ancient history! The leader of the branch on the fifteenth of July was none other than Ximen Yu... what was his name again? I can't quite remember."
Xiao Wu suddenly realized: "You're from the Yazhou branch..."
You Mingjiang frowned and put a finger to her lips.
Xiao Wu was sensible and shut his mouth.
But the thought of Wu Weiyang's death gripped her heart, and she couldn't help but ask again, "If you were going to leave, why did you come back? And why did you do this murderous thing for the Green Dragon Society?"
"Because that's a fake Wu Weiyang, an imposter."
"A fake Wu Weiyang?!" Xiao Wu's eyes widened, his voice rising an octave. "How did you know?"
You Mingjiang licked his lips: "It's only two or three days earlier than you, it's nothing."
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This task was a collaboration she made with Yun Conglong.
Yun Conglong and Wu Weiyang were close friends.
Having discovered that his best friend had been secretly replaced by people from Bat Island, and with many spies planted around him, Yun Conglong, after much deliberation, finally offered his pledge of allegiance to You Mingjiang.
Wu Weiyang's wish was to preserve the foundation he had built in the Yangtze River basin and to combine the "dragon" and the "phoenix tail" into one.
Yun Conglong naturally wanted to help his friend fulfill his last wish.
Once he has the time, he will devote all his efforts to purging the gang of traitors from Bat Island.
In You Mingjiang's view, she was happy to get involved in anything that could cause trouble for the Qinglong Society.
Using the Yangtze River as bait is a perfect example of using one enemy to devour another.
If Bat Island really has the ability, it can certainly cause trouble for the Azure Dragon Society.
Dogs fighting, a mouthful of fur.
However, this trick could not be kept secret from the Azure Dragon Society for long.
Therefore, it was only a matter of time before You Mingjiang, who took the money but did not do the job, and Gao Li and Xiao Wu, who failed in their mission, defected.
The Azure Dragon Society has never tolerated traitors.
Those traitors who left the organization and lived comfortably were seen as thorns in the side by the Azure Dragon Society, and they had to be eliminated.
The Qinglong Society's higher-ups felt that the existence of such a traitor was like a bomb that could explode at any moment, sending a dangerous signal to others: one can live a fulfilling life even without the Qinglong Society.
This is outrageous!
This would seriously destabilize the organization, causing the assassins to harbor rebellious thoughts and no longer obediently follow the organization's orders.
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Xiao Wu suddenly laughed out loud, his gaze towards You Mingjiang was complicated, "Then I'll tell you a secret too."
He's usually not very talkative, but I don't know what's wrong with him today. Maybe it's because You Mingjiang is a girl, making him feel less guarded; or maybe he's been feeling down for too long and really needs someone to talk to.
You Mingjiang waited quietly for him to continue.
"I'm not an assassin, I'm the young master of Peacock Manor." After saying that, Xiao Wu paused deliberately.
Logically, he thought You Mingjiang would laugh at him for his unrealistic dreams upon hearing this. Unexpectedly, You Mingjiang said thoughtfully, "Does the young master mean that everything in Peacock Manor will belong to you in the future?"
Xiao Wu was slightly surprised, but he nodded and affirmed, "That's right, Peacock Manor will be mine sooner or later."
Upon hearing this, You Mingjiang clapped his hands and burst into laughter: "That's wonderful!"
Xiao Wudao: "What's so good about it?"
You Mingjiang smiled and said, "Now that we've shared our secrets, we're friends from now on."
Xiao Wu frowned: "You wouldn't have decided to be friends with me just because of my identity, would you?"
You Mingjiang nodded: "Yes, you're not an assassin, so I can be your friend."
Xiao Wu's lips twitched slightly: "Isn't it because of my status as the young master of Peacock Manor?"
"What's the big deal? I won't discriminate against you," You Mingjiang said with a smile. "However, I have a favor to ask, would you like to hear it?"
Xiao Wu raised an eyebrow and replied, "Oh?"
You Mingjiang's eyes lit up, and he said, "Could you lend me the peacock feather another day? I promise I'll return it to you after I've used it."
Xiao Wu was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, laughing so hard he bent over. But there was a hint of bitterness in his smile, as if he was hiding many unspeakable sorrows.
Filled with doubt, You Mingjiang pressed for an answer: "Is it not allowed?"
Xiao Wu finally managed to stop laughing, and replied with a strange expression, "If you're lucky enough."
We were lucky enough to wait until he found the peacock feather.
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You Mingjiang didn't dwell on it much and changed the subject: "Who was that man who was chasing after me just now?"
Xiao Wu glanced at her and asked in return, "You don't know who he is?"
You Mingjiang shook his head and recalled seriously, "I only smelled that he smelled very fragrant. He had slicked-back hair and was carrying a box of face powder, so I guessed he might be an opera singer. But he was also very skilled in martial arts, especially in lightness skills, which were extremely impressive."
She's either genuinely slow-witted, or she's pretending.
With such a detailed description, how could anyone not guess who that person is?
Xiao Wu sighed deeply, waved to her, turned and left, leaving behind the words, "Good luck to you."
But after taking only two or three steps, Xiao Wu suddenly stopped.
He didn't turn around. "Actually, I lied to you just now. I didn't lose to that man on purpose. I really couldn't beat him. He has never been defeated. Not just me, probably no one in the entire martial arts world can kill him."
Clearly, Xiao Wu had already guessed that the one tracking them was none other than the famous Chu Liuxiang.
You Mingjiang smiled, then his expression turned serious. He looked at Xiao Wu and said, "You should be the one to think twice. The Azure Dragon Society is not a place worth staying for long. If you have already gotten what you want, I advise you to leave as soon as possible."
Xiao Wu asked, "Why?"
You Mingjiang said calmly, "Because I will raze it to the ground sooner or later."
He'd better defect to the Azure Dragon Society as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if we meet again, we'll probably be on opposite sides.
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