Martialism

Chapter 27's

Yi Ping, Gongsun Jing, Zuo Tianyi and Qiu Wufeng were sitting in a comfortable inn right now as they drank to their fullest.

They had booked a private room to eat and sat around a large round table and there were all kinds of food on the table.

Yi Ping looked at everyone before finally saying, “Besides Brother Tianyi, we are all broke, yet we ordered so much food?”

Zuo Tianyi laughed, “It's okay. Don't be shy and order all you can.”

Qiu Wufeng asked, “I had no idea that secular sects like the Infinity Sword Clan were so rich?”

Zuo Tianyi took out his money bag and placed it on the table.

Gongsun Jing immediately poured out the contents and horrified them; they only saw ten copper coins coming out of the money bag!

Yi Ping said slowly, “This private room and all these foods cost at least three silvers and we have not considered the rooms we have booked.”

Qiu Wufeng looked at Zuo Tianyi as he said, “And you suggested that we come here?”

Zuo Tianyi laughed out loud as he said, “Don't worry. We all can not afford it but someone else will come soon and pay for all this.”

Yi Ping asked, “Who?”

Zuo Tianyi smiled mysteriously, “My rich friend.”

Gongsun Jing asked, “Do we know him? Her name?”

Zuo Tianyi smiled, “You do know him. His name is Brother Qiang.”

Yi Ping, Gongsun Jing and Qiu Wufeng looked at each other in confusion. That was because they did not remember ever knowing someone by that name!

At this moment, Xiao Youxue, Ding Yunzi and Lie Qing had just entered the private room as they stepped through the thinly veiled curtains.

The inn was amazingly crowded both inside and outside.

It was because as soon as Xiao Youxue, Ding Yunzi and Lie Qing entered the inn, a crowd of visitors began to crowd the place just to admire them. Those who could not enter the inn stood outside and pointed to the inn!

Lie Qing stroked her long hair with a smile, “This place is really crowded. I haven't seen many people in a long time.”

Even when they entered the private room, Yi Ping, Gongsun Jing, Zuo Tianyi and Qiu Wufeng nearly fell from their seats!

It was because even the plainly dressed Ding Yunzi had turned into a flowing long silk dress. They were too amazing and moving so Yi Ping, Gongsun Jing, Zuo Tianyi and Qiu Wufeng stared at them for a long time.

Xiao Youxue looked timid as this was the first time Yi Ping had looked at him like this.

Yi Ping was the first to react as he said slowly, “Don't forget that we have many enemies. You are all too eye-catching and moreover, your dresses are too revealing ..”

Silk is a translucent material. During hot summers, it will be cool and during the winter, it will be warm. Naturally, it was also a beautiful but expensive material.

Gongsun Jing gasped at Ding Yunzi as she said, “Very beautiful ..”

Xiao Youxue said coldly, “Is that important? We had already attracted a lot of attention when we entered the city. It doesn't matter what clothes we wear. Why do you guys mind?”

Thas right. Even without changing the silk dress, everything was truly amazing.

Qiu Wufeng gulped while staring at Lie Qing and Xiao Youxue, “I don't mind.”

Zuo Tianyi looked at Ding Yunzi as he said, “Yunzi, you are so beautiful ..”

Yi Ping sighed as he said, “Either how did I have such a bad premonition tonight. Let's leave town soon. The honor of Manor is present in this city. It is unwise that we should attract so much attention ..”

But before he could finish, a gallant man walked into a private room with a brash attitude while laughing, “Girls, can you honor me by your name? Me, Nangong Le would be honored to know you.”

Indeed it was Nangong Le but he did not look to notice that Yi Ping, Zuo Tianyi, Qiu Wufeng and Gongsun Jing were in the room at all even though he knew them. His attention was entirely focused on Xiao Youxue, Lie Qing and Ding Yunzi!

In fact, he did not even realize that Ding Yunzi was the girl who had killed Gongsun Bai on that fateful day!

It was only then that Yi Ping, Qiu Wufeng and Gongsun Jing knew that “Qiang” Brothers were referring to Nangong Le, a cockroach that could not be killed and expelled easily!

Zuo Tianyi accidentally saw the futile Nangong Le in the city. Knowing what he was like, he had asked Lie Qing to deliberately lure him into this inn!

Nangong Le was in the streets when he saw three stunning beautiful girls and when they entered the inn; he started to push violently through the crowd as he ignored the curses and the swearing.

Lie Qing smiled at Nangong Le, “So you are Nangong Le? I've heard of you.”

Nangong Le laughed cheerfully, “You ever heard of me? I didn't know I was so famous. Hahaha.”

He thought, “I am very lucky today to find three amazing beauties in this boring city.”

Lie Qing thought, “So he is the richest man in this fraternity. He looks more like a pervert to me.”

But he smiled when he saw Yi Ping, “Unfortunately, we were eating with some friends here and it might not be convenient for us to talk.”

Only then did Nangong Le remember that he had barged into the private dining room. He quickly turned to apologize when he saw Yi Ping, Qiu Wufeng, Zuo Tianyi and Gongsun Jing staring at him.

Nangong Le was surprised as he said, “Sister Yi Ping, why are you here? Do you know you're being sought by Honor Manor right now? Isn't this Qiu Wufeng? He killed his father and his elders. Gongsun Jing's! All of you are wanted by Honor Manor! Geez, even Protector Master Zuo Tianyi is here. You are from an orthodox clan; surely you know that they are sought after by most of the martial fraternity? There is a big gift on their head !”

Zuo Tianyi smiled bitterly, “So what? Are you interested in the prize as well?”

Nangong Le smiled, “Do you think I mind that little gift?”

Qiu Wufeng cynically commented, “You don't mind the gift but you want it very much. We all know you are a very arrogant person.”

Nangong Le applauded as he said, “Who doesn't want to be famous? Power, influence, wealth, fame and glory, this is everyone's pursuit.”

Lie Qing interrupted with a dazzling smile, “And the beautiful lady too. You forgot to mention it.”

Nangong Le laughs, “That's right. And beautiful women too.”

Suddenly, Xiao Youxue closed the door of the private room.

Nangong Le was shocked when he suddenly realized that everyone's gazes were hostile!

Xiao Youxue said coldly, “How about the honor of killing the richest man in the fraternity. It will be something famous.”

Nangong Le smiled bitterly, “Of course your girl must be joking. You're too pretty to be a killer ..”

Suddenly, Xiao Youxue unsheathed his sword and pointed at him. From his expression, he did not seem to be joking!

Nangong Le immediately looked at Yi Ping to say, “Brother Yi Ping, what is it? Say something for me.”

Yi Ping sighed as he said, “Either we all misheard or we misunderstood you. You just suggested that you betray us for the sake of fame.”

Nangong Le protested, “Of course not!”

Zuo Tianyi said, “The Honor Manor has called for an expedition against the Sacred Hex Sect. All the heroes of the fraternity now gathered to attack the western brotherhood. The city is a transit point to the western fraternity. If you are not here to join the expedition raid west against the Sacred Hex Sect, then why are you here?”

Nangong Le said, “I went there to find Maiden Lingfeng ..”

He turned to Yi Ping and said, “Sister Yi Ping, you know him too. Didn't you know that she is actually the Holy Girl of the Sacred Hex Sect?”

Lie Qing was surprised as she thought, “Who is this Lingfeng Girl?”

Ding Yunzi thought, “Did he be with her that day in Honor Manor?”

Yi Ping smiled weakly to Nangong Le, “It seems that you have forgotten all about him ..”

Nangong Le stole a quick glance at the three stunning girls as he said, “Of course not! But you know, I was just surprised to see all of you ..”

Gongsun Jing said, “More like you were surprised to see all the wanted fugitives in the same place.”

Qiu Wufeng said, “It looks like we can't let you go now.”

Nangong Le said warily, “I know that Gongsun Jing and you don't like me. You are both cruel enough to kill your family in order to achieve your goals. I'm not like you.”

Suddenly, Yi Ping grabbed Nangong Le to sit down as he said. “Gongsun Jing, Zuo Tianyi and Qiu Wufeng are my brothers now. Let it pass now. They're just teasing you. After what happened to their family, they had underestimated many things. Surely, you don't mind the past too?”

Gongsun Jing and Qiu Wufeng laughed out loud.

Nangong Le the Joyous smiled bitterly, “Do I really have a choice? You really are my friend. Now I am forced to join a fugitive company.”

Yi Ping said, “If you do not want to join us, then you can leave immediately and as soon as possible. That's because our enemy might be coming in the near future!”

Nangong Le took out a bottle of wine from the table while gulping it down before saying, “Why should I leave? You know I never believed that trash that came from Honor Manor. Many of my other boxer friends were framed by them as well. There's good wine, good food, beautiful women, and my best friend here. As you know, I have never been afraid of Honor Manor at all.”.

Zuo Tianyi laughed as he patted Nangong Le on the shoulder, “We know, we know. Although we have never spoken more than a few sentences before, but I admire your courage. When the Palace of Virtues is here later, we will be happy to have you on our side.”

Nangong Le immediately turned pale and he nearly choked on the wine he was drinking. She stuttered, “Did you just say Palace of Virtue?”

Yi Ping said, “Otherwise, I am also sought after by Virtuous Palace. This is Maiden Xiao Youxue and this is Maiden Ding Yunzi, they are also sought after by Virtuous Palace.”

Nangong Le broke out in cold sweat as he looked at Maiden Ding as he asked, “He really was the one with Xiao Shuai in Honor Manor that day?”

Yi Ping said, “That's him.”

Nangong Le could barely recognize him even though he was staring at him the entire time of the day. He sighed, “Ouh, dear Nangong Le Nangong Le. You are now really in big trouble.”

Lie Qing said sadly, “Yi Ping, why didn't you introduce me?”

Yi Ping smiled, “Even if I don't introduce you, he will know who you are sooner or later. So why should I introduce you when he will definitely ask later.”

Nangong Le immediately asked Lie Qing, “Can I know the name of Girl?”

Lie Qing blinked her eyes at him as she replied, “Lie Qing. That's my name!”

Nangong Le said, “Beautiful name. I'm Nangong Le. You also have beautiful eyes. I've never seen eyes like yours.”

Lie Qing smiled mysteriously as she said, “Do you really think my eyes are beautiful?”

Nangong Le said, “Of course!”

Lie Qing asked, “Then you are not afraid that Maiden Lingfeng will be mad at you for talking to me?”

Nangong Le laughed when he saw Yi Ping, “I hope he will be angry with me, but I can say that his heart may belong to Brother Yi Ping.”

Yi Ping stuttered, “I.. I'm married.”.

This time, everyone except Xiao Youxue and Ding Yunzi were shocked when Lie Qing asked, “Ping, are you really married? Why didn't you tell us?”

Gongsun Jing said, “I want to know who that sister-in-law is. You can introduce it to us in the future!”

Qiu Wufeng asked, “Who is he? Sister Yi Ping's wife must be someone amazing as well.”

Yi Ping sighed dejectedly, “I wish I could but that's impossible. He is no longer in this world.”

Lie Qing looked dejected as she said, “I'm so sorry to hear that ..”

Yi Ping looked at Qiu Wufeng as he said, “Actually you know too. She is Shui Yixian, Heavenly Fairy.”

While Shui Yixian's name was no stranger to Qiu Wufeng but when he heard the name Heavenly Fairy, he gasped. It was because he was among the group of exponents who led the attack to the Eternal Ice Palace!

Qiu Wufeng stammered as he asked, “He died on the fateful day when I left? Tian Kui killed him?”

Yi Ping shook his head dejectedly, the “Yellow-clothed girl who had killed him. Wherever he is, I will never let him go.”

Yi Ping looked at Ding Yunzi pleading, “Virgin Yunzi, if you know who he is, you should tell me ..”

Ding Yunzi interrupted coldly, “I've told you so many times, I don't know him.”

Qiu Wufeng was puzzled as he said, “You said that the Virgin Xiao Youxue is the one who has killed the Celestial Fairy? How is it possible?”

Suddenly, Yi Ping looked at Qiu Wufeng in a jerk as he stared blankly into the air, “What do you mean? You said that Maiden Xiao Youxue is a yellow-clothed girl?”

Qiu Wufeng was puzzled, “Isn't it very obvious? I still recognize his shoes and the white jade pendant on his belt ..”

Suddenly, Yi Ping recalled the first time he saw the yellow-clothed girl and her terrible kick that still shocked him to this day. Their shoes are exactly the same!

Yi Ping looked at Xiao Youxue…

There were tears on her face as she cried in silence. She pursed her lips as she said sadly, “Yes, I have killed your wife. Now that you know the truth, are you happy about that?”

This revelation shocked everyone in the room!

Ding Yunzi said, “The brother is impossible. I had seen the Heavenly Fairy just a few months ago ..”

Xiao Youxue said dejectedly as he took a few steps back, “Sauditor Yun, you don't need to comfort me. I knew what I had done was inexcusable but I had no choice at the time. You don't have to lie to cover it up for me. I know you mean well..”.

Yi Ping got up from his seat as he stared intently at Xiao Youxue while saying furiously, “You lied to me! For months, you were with me. Whatdoyouwd? Are you content to just look at me sadly and never? found you?”

Xiao Youxue hoped that this day would never come. This was the day he feared and feared…

Xiao Youxue threw the white emerald long sword on the table as he said in tears, “I know you will never forgive me. Even if you want my life, I will never refuse.”

Yi Ping trembled as he looked at the white emerald long sword while laughing loudly, “During this time, my enemy is beside me. Yixians! I finally found it today! I'll avenge you...”.

He trembled as he picked up the white emerald long sword as he said with red eyes, “You ... you.”

Gongsun Jing and Zuo Tianyi immediately tried to step forward to restrain him but Yi Ping swung the white emerald long sword towards them while saying furiously, “This is just between the two of us. You all back down!”

Ding Yunzi stepped in front of Xiao Youxue as she said coldly, “Don't blame me if you want my sister's life!”

Yi Ping said angrily to her, “You knew all along that Youxue was the person I was looking for. Why are you lying to me too?”

Ding Yunzi said quietly, “The Heavenly Series is still alive. I have seen it ..”

Yi Ping said angrily, “You are still lying to me. Learners from the Virtue Palace are trained in deception and bluffing. You are all birds of the same flock!”

Lie Qing interrupted sadly, “Did you say that I am also a fraud?”

Yi Ping said angrily, “Are you not all birds of the same flock?”

Lie Qing raised her charming voice, “I challenge you to say it out loud again.” He had pulled out his black sword!

Yi Ping said angrily, “Alright, alright. You're all in it together. Only you are right and I am wrong.”

He looked at Xiao Youxue as he said in a trembling voice, “You have saved my life. Now go. Don't let me see you again or next time we meet again, it will be a life and death duel!”

Xiao Youxue shouted softly before he exited the room, “I'm sorry ..”

Ding Yunzi looked at Yi Ping coldly, “You will regret this.”

And he also left the room.

Lie Qing said to Yi Ping, “Why are you so fierce? Do you think raising your voice proves that you are right? Why do you have to say so many hurtful words? Alright, enjoy your meal!” He also rushed out of the private room angrily.

Zuo Tianyi worried about Ding Yunzi as he said quickly, “I will try to talk to them ..”

Nangong Le said, “Sister Yi Ping, I am very disappointed in you. You really raised your voice on them ?!”

Zuo Tianyi and Nangong Le left the private dining room at the same time, leaving Yi Ping, Gongsun Jing, and Qiu Wufeng alone in the room.

Yi Ping roared loudly, “Only the three of us are left now? He killed my wife. Shouldn't I avenge my wife? Where's the justice?!”

In the end, he still could not force himself to kill Xiao Youxue …

Qiu Wufeng sighed, “I didn't know this was going to be like this ..”

Gongsun Jing sighed even more heavily as she said, “Lie Qing's girl is really an attractive girl. He actually asked us to enjoy our meal before he left.”

Qiu Wufeng asked, “What's interesting about that?”

Gongsun Jing replied, “You could have seen a wry smile on her face just before she left the room. Looks like he already anticipated that we have no money to pay for food.”.

Yi Ping and Qiu Wufeng received a sudden shock. If they all left, who would pay for lodging and eating?!