Chapter 26: Ye Gu Cheng's Demeanor

  Embroidered Flower Thief committed dozens of crimes in a row, and robbed 180 taels of bright pearls from the Pingnan Wangfu. He also blinded both eyes of Jiang Zhongwei, the chief guard of the Pingnan Wangfu.

  The imperial court ordered the chief of the Six Panel Gate, Jin Jiuling, to thoroughly investigate this case. However, Jin Jiuling had no leads to follow, so he let his master brother, Master Gualu, invite Lu Xiaofeng for a banquet. He impersonated Lu Xiaofeng and wrote a letter to Li Yunfei and Hua Manlou.

  Li Yunfei received this letter and went to Master Kuanggua's residence. In the end, he accepted the task of investigating the case with Lu Xiaofeng.

  Li Yunfei and Lu Xiaofeng split up to investigate, with Lu Xiaofeng going to Shen Zhen Mountain Villa to seek the help of Madame Xue. Meanwhile, Li Yunfei and Hua Manlou head to Pingnan Wangfu for investigation.

  Pingnan Wangfu, Jiang Chongwei's residence. Since Jiang Chongwei went blind, the King of Pingnan gave him a courtyard in the palace, which can be considered as taking care of him for life.

  Li Yunfei looked at this former tough guy, feeling a bit sentimental. These people would rather die than be disabled and lose their skills after going blind. Li Yunfei understood their emotions. Although he knew that Jin Jiulian was the notorious thief, "Embroidered Flower", he had to put on an act. He also needed to find evidence to prove that Jin Jiulian was indeed the Embroidered Flower.

  Li Yunfei looked at Jiang Chongwei who was sighing and asked: "That day, when you entered the treasure house of the Wang's mansion, was the man with the embroidered flowers already inside?"

  Jiang Chongwei didn't say a word, as if his heart had died. He showed no reaction at all.

  Just as Li Yunfei was at a loss, Hua Manlou suddenly spoke up. He looked at Jiang Zhongwei and said softly: "Jiang Da Xia, you were stabbed blind by someone else, but you may not know that I have been blind for 20 years. But I'm doing very well, don't forget, the fish are also living well."

  Jiang Chongwei was originally sitting in a chair. At this time, he stood up and said to Huamanlou: "Thank you for letting me, a blind man, know how to live a good life."

  Jiang Chongwei said to Li Yunfei: "It's really not easy for someone as outstanding as Hua Manlou to still have the courage to live after becoming blind."

  "Yes, he is indeed an extraordinary person."

  Hua Manlou said: "There's no need to flatter me like this, or you'll be inviting me out for a meal."

  Li Yunfei burst out laughing and said: "This meal, you've definitely got it covered."

  Hua Manlou smiled, her face filled with hope, as if she had never been blind before.

  Li Yunfei had never seen Huamanlou because his own eyes were self-pitying and he seemed to have never been blind.

  Li Yunfei thought for a moment and asked Jiang Chongwei, "I was just about to ask you. Besides telling Jin Jiuling about these few suspicious points, what else did you discover?"

  Jiang Chongwei said: "No." At this time his face was twisted with fear again. He said slowly: "Even if there is, I won't say it."

  Li Yunfei asked: "Why?"

  Jiang Chongwei said: "Because I don't want you to find that person."

  Li Yunfei looked at Jiang Chongwei and said, "What's going on this time?"

  Jiang Chongwei said: "Because I've never seen anyone with such terrifying martial arts skills, even if you find him, you'll absolutely not be his match."

  Jiang Chongwei seemed to have thought of that terrifying person again, that terrifying needle, his body kept trembling.

  At this time, a woman wearing a Taoist robe came out and said: "He is very tired, you have asked for too long, he needs to rest. I never wanted him to remember that day."

  Li Yunfei asked in confusion: "Who are you?"

  "He said: 'She is my sister, Jiang Qingxia.' Then he smiled bitterly and said: 'It's okay, I'll be fine soon.'"

  Li Yunfei forced a smile and said: "You're a tough guy, you'll be fine soon."

  Jiang Chongwei smiled and said: "Alright, if you need to find me in the future, go to Qixia An outside the city. My sister is the host there."

  Li Yunfei angrily said: "Is this Pingxi Wangfu going to drive you away?"

  "Isn't that so? I'm already blind, the Wang estate wouldn't use a blind person as their manager. Even if they didn't drive me away, I still couldn't stay."

  Li Yunfei looked at Jiang Chongwei and felt a pang of sadness again. Jiang Chongwei was originally a very promising person, but now everything was ruined.

  Li Yunfei said softly: "Jiang Dashao, take good care of your illness, I'll leave first. If I need to find you again, I will go to Qixia An to look for you. Take a good rest."

  Outside the Pingnan Wangfu, Le Bin and Guest Inn, Hua Manlou and Li Yunfei were eating there when a white-faced, slightly bearded man wearing a snow-white long gown walked in, holding a sword.

  In an instant, it seemed as if the focus of all people was on him. He was so proud and perfect, just like a king inspecting his subjects, or a celestial being descending upon the world.

  Li Yunfei had always admired Ye Gu Cheng. However, he had never met Ye Gu Cheng before. Upon seeing this man, he knew that this was indeed Ye Gu Cheng, the master of White Cloud Castle, Ye Gu Cheng. There was no one in this world who could conceal his aura, not even Xi Men Xue Xue.

  He walked to Li Yunfei's table and sat down. He ordered a bowl of plain water. Many people say that Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuiyun are the same, both are ascetic practitioners. Indeed, they are both ascetic practitioners, they never drink wine. They don't like women, they don't like desires. It seems that apart from swords, they don't care about anything else. But they are not the same. Ye Gucheng is the master of White Cloud Castle. He has his own people to take care of. He needs to manage the vast White Cloud Castle. That's how Ye Gucheng became the strongest swordsman in the world. Unparalleled. The current Ximen Chuiyun doesn't have a reputation as big as Ye Gucheng's.

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "Are you here to investigate the case?"

  Li Yunfei said: "That's right, we were entrusted by Jin Jiuling to investigate the Embroidered Flower Thief. Ye Chengzhu, how did you know?"

  Yeh Luo City said: "How did you know who I am."

  Li Yunfei said: "Who can compare with Ye Chengzhu's demeanor? I have seen Ximen ChuiXue, he is very similar to the city master."

  "What does it look like?"

  Li Yunfei smiled and said: "You two are like two of the world's most renowned swords." There is no higher praise for a swordsman than this.

  Ye Gu Cheng's tone seemed softer as he said, "You're learning swordsmanship too."

  Li Yunfei said: "Yes, but compared to the city master, it's far inferior."

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "You don't have to belittle yourself, I see that you've already entered the Pre-Heaven stage. At your age, it's not bad."

  At this time, Huamanlou said: "How can Yecheng master appear in this place. It seems that he is still looking for us."

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "This Prince of Pingnan is my disciple, I have come to teach him swordsmanship."

  Hua Manlou exclaimed in surprise: "The City Master has actually accepted an apprentice, that Prince of Pingnan is truly blessed with good fortune."

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "You are Lu Xiao Feng's friends."

  Li Yunfei said: "Yes, do you know Lu Xiaofeng?"

  Ye Gu Cheng's eyes had a hint of a smile, and he slowly said: "No, I want to see his Ling Xi Yi Zhi that the Wooden Path people call the unparalleled in the world."

  Li Yunfei asked in puzzlement: "Did Ye Chengzhu come here just to find Lu Xiaofeng?"

  Ye Gu Cheng's eyes, like cold stars, revealed a hint of loneliness as he slowly said: "I'm a very proud person, so I've never had friends. Not having friends doesn't bother me, but living in this world without even a rival, that's true loneliness."

  Li Yunfei gazed into his eyes and said: "If you need a friend, you can find one anytime."

  "Is that so?"

  "At least now we can be friends."

  Ye Gu Cheng's mouth curved into a slight smile as he said, "You really are someone who likes making friends."

  Li Yunfei said: "No, I don't have many friends, but they are all worth meeting. It's a great pleasure to make friends with someone like you."

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "You know Xi Men Chui Xue."

  Li Yunfei said softly: "I've just met him, Lu Xiaofeng is his friend."

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "How is his swordsmanship?"

  Li Yunfei looked at Ye Gucheng silently, then said: "I am not his friend, but I am now your friend. I have never seen your swordsmanship, but his sword is undoubtedly very strong. If you fight each other, it will be like two tigers fighting, and one of them must get hurt. No, one of them must die. Since I consider you a friend, I naturally don't want anything to happen to you."

  Ye Gu Cheng's mouth curved into a faint smile as he slowly said, "A person only has one death. To die under the sword of an expert is not without regret. Moreover, who lives and who dies is still unknown."

  "Hua Man Lou said: 'City Master, you should know that you and Ximen Chui Xue are renowned as the world's most famous swords. No matter who makes a move, it will be a great loss for the Jianghu.'"

  Ye Gu Cheng said: "I'll try Lu Xiao Feng's Ling Xi Yi Zhi first."