Free Web NovelChapter 244: Chapter 141: Appearance
Leng Yanqiu couldn’t help but frown.
"Brother Fang, what do you two mean by that?"
Fang Shuwen smiled.
"It’s nothing. Brother Chen and I were just joking."
"Really?"
Leng Yanqiu looked at Chen Qi.
Chen Qi nodded.
"Female Hero Leng, don’t you find what we said amusing?"
"..."
Leng Yanqiu was no fool. Though she didn’t know what hidden barbs were concealed in their words, it was obvious they had no intention of telling her the truth.
She nodded immediately.
"In that case, you two can continue your jokes. My younger brother and I will be on our way."
"Please."
"Female Hero Leng, take care."
As they spoke, two figures leaped into the air, accelerating their pace into the valley.
After entering the valley, the path led straight down, growing deeper with every step.
Chen Qi observed as they walked, and Fang Shuwen, after some occasional scrutiny, gently shook his head.
"Too fake."
"Indeed."
Chen Qi also nodded.
"Only those blinded by greed would fail to see that this valley has been deliberately landscaped."
Upon hearing this, both Fang Lingxin and Shui Qianrou were taken aback.
’Deliberately landscaped?’
’How could they tell?’
Unfortunately, it wasn’t the right time to ask, so they could only swallow their many questions and continue following the others.
The path was quite narrow at first but widened the further they went. They even saw the traces of some broken arrays. Further in, they came across some dwellings.
To the side of the path stood a large boulder with two large words carved on it: Jinghua Pavilion!
This caused a stir among the crowd.
But it quickly subsided.
Because they discovered that Jinghua Pavilion was... empty.
By the time they reached a two-story building in the center of Jinghua Pavilion, the crowd was growing restless.
They had come with high hopes, but it seemed they were about to leave in disappointment.
Everyone wanted to demand an explanation from Dong Wangyou. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
But at that very moment, a figure suddenly appeared on the roof of the small building.
Those with sharp hearing heard the sound of rushing wind.
"Who’s there?"
As the voice fell, a figure shot up into the air—it was none other than the Little Madman Zhang Xuanfeng.
His five fingers were spread, forming a vicious claw.
But before he could reach his target, the person on the roof flicked a finger.
The moment his Palm Power met the Finger Power, Zhang Xuanfeng’s expression changed. He was thrown backward, and after landing, he stared at his right hand. Every one of his fingers was trembling.
"The Flower-Shocking Finger!"
"You’re Ye Feihua!!"
When he said this, the crowd was not alarmed but overjoyed.
The Flower-Shocking Finger is the ultimate art of Jinghua Pavilion and a signature skill of its Pavilion Master. One might mistake a person’s identity, but never their Martial Arts.
They had come for Ye Feihua; they couldn’t care less if Jinghua Pavilion was empty. As long as they found Ye Feihua, nothing else mattered.
Someone immediately shouted:
"Ye Feihua, hand over the Seven-String Ancient Chapter!!!"
"That’s right! Hand over the Seven-String Ancient Chapter, and we’ll spare your life!"
"Everyone, Ye Feihua has harmed our fellow members of the Jianghu. How can we tolerate this? We must seek justice for the dead!!"
In an instant, the crowd was in a frenzy.
But Ye Feihua, standing on the roof, simply swept their gaze silently over the crowd and smiled.
"Everyone, would you be so kind as to hear me out?"
"You’re a devil from an unorthodox path, trying to bewitch us! Why should we listen to your nonsense? Attack!!"
Some leaped into the air, while others had already drawn their Hidden Weapons.
But just then, a figure shot into the air. With a sweep of his arms—WHOOSH—a burst of flame erupted in the sky.
The few who had leaped forward to attack were all forced back by the fiery blast.
For a moment, they were all shocked and enraged.
They couldn’t help but look at the person who had intervened, but the next moment, their faces all paled.
The one who had acted was none other than the Wine Immortal, Dong Wangyou.
After forcing back the attackers with a single move, he sat down on the flying eaves of the small building’s first story. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"My fellow members of the Jianghu, since when have we become so intolerant?"
"Since Ye Feihua has something to say, what’s the harm in letting them finish?"
At these words, the crowd fell silent.
Dong Wangyou was the Wine Immortal, after all—a man of high prestige and moral standing. Furthermore, he was the one who had led them here. It wouldn’t do to disrespect him.
’Alright then, let’s hear what this Ye Feihua has to say.’
’In any case, we can set aside the matter of vengeance for the other Jianghu people for now, but the Seven-String Ancient Chapter in Ye Feihua’s hands must be handed over today.’
Seeing that no one else was making a move, Dong Wangyou tilted his head and looked at Ye Feihua.
"Pavilion Master Ye, please say what you have to say. It won’t be too late for us to settle things afterward."
"Alright."
Ye Feihua was direct.
"You have all gathered here today for no more than two reasons.
"First, for the Seven-String Ancient Chapter in my possession.
"Second, because of the martial arts experts of the Jianghu who are said to have died at the hands of my Jinghua Pavilion...
"Today, I can give you an answer to both matters.
"The Seven-String Ancient Chapter... I will hand it over.
"Furthermore, I will also expose the true culprit behind the murders of those martial arts experts today."
These words caused an immediate uproar.
They weren’t surprised by the latter statement, only by how pragmatic Ye Feihua was. Would they really hand over the Seven-String Ancient Chapter?
Behind the crowd, Fang Lingxin looked at the person standing atop the small building.
"Is that her? Ye Feihua?"
Fang Shuwen’s eyesight was extraordinary, and he could see the figure on the rooftop clearly. He clicked his tongue, looking somewhat troubled.
"Whether it is or isn’t, I can’t say for sure.
"The Non-Flower Attraction is ever-changing. Who knows how many faces they have? It’s hard to even tell if they’re a man or a woman..."
Fang Lingxin’s eyes widened in disbelief.
"Is the Non-Flower Attraction that incredible?"
Fang Shuwen thought for a moment and said earnestly:
"It certainly has its merits."
Chen Qi spoke up quietly from the side.
"Brother Fang, have you seen through their trick?"
Fang Shuwen nodded.
"I just didn’t expect their relationship with Dong Wuyou to be so close.
"He’s willing to risk his reputation to put on such a show for them."
"That’s because few people know that Dong Wuyou owes Jinghua Pavilion a massive favor."
Chen Qi chuckled softly.
"Tell me, do you think the Seven-String Ancient Chapter they’re about to hand over will be real or fake?"
Fang Shuwen didn’t even have to think.
"It will definitely be a fake."
Chen Qi roared with laughter upon hearing this.
"Haha, great minds think alike."
Fang Lingxin, completely baffled, couldn’t help but ask:
"What on earth are you two talking about?
"What is really going on with this Flower-Picking Conference?"
"This is all just a show put on by Dong Wangyou and Ye Feihua."
Fang Shuwen thought for a moment before saying:
"To be precise, it’s a rather clumsy attempt at... the Golden Cicada Shell."
