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After calming his excited heart, Li Chengqian waved his folding fan and said, "Alright, everyone."
"Let's skip over the minor incidents for now. Next, I'll talk about the remaining five sword gods of the Ming Dynasty."
As the Sword God Ranking began, all the martial arts enthusiasts in the inn sat up straight.
"Ye Gucheng, ranked fifth on the Great Ming Sword God List."
"The city lord of Baiyun City on Feixian Island in the South China Sea is a being from beyond the heavens. His sword is like that of a flying immortal, and he himself is like a flying immortal."
"His swordsmanship is exquisite, as flawless and pure as the clear blue sky and white clouds. In one move, he combines the sword and the immortal from beyond the heavens."
"Strike from a high vantage point, the sword strike is brilliant and swift."
"Possessing a sword aura that chills to the bone, the sword's edge is unstoppable! A sword light flies diagonally, like a startled flash of lightning, like a rainbow traversing the sky."
As the saying goes, "The tide of immortals in the South China Sea has not yet receded, and the plum blossoms of Ximen endure the cold snow."
"Still remembering the guest who never returned to the Forbidden City, guarding the lonely city deep in the white clouds."
"Few in the world can break his Heavenly Flying Immortal technique, not even the Sword God Ximen Chuixue."
"It's a pity that his swordsmanship is flawless, but his heart is flawed."
"After comprehensive consideration, it has been placed in fifth place."
After he finished speaking, the already quiet inn became even quieter, and everyone swallowed hard.
The crowd was both amazed by the exquisite beauty of the celestial being descending from the heavens and shocked by what Mr. Li had just said.
If Ximen Chuixue couldn't break Ye Gucheng's "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens," does that mean Mr. Li has already sentenced Ximen Chuixue to death?
Also, why did Mr. Li say at the end that Ye Gucheng had a flaw in his heart?
What is the deeper meaning behind this?
Everyone in the inn was still pondering what Mr. Li had just said, but someone in room number four was getting anxious.
"Mr. Li, is Ximen Chuixue definitely going to die?"
A figure rushed out despite the obstruction, with Ximen Chuixue's furrowed brows behind him.
Ximen Chuixue frowned, but the eyes of the onlookers in the inn lit up.
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Chapter 239 Lu Xiaofeng, Unjustly Blamed, Xie Wangsun, Unworthy of Being a Father
Ximen Chuixue remained silent in the face of Sun Xiuqing's words.
"Say something! Do you even care about me?!"
"Have."
"Then can you please not go to see Ye Gucheng?"
"No."
"What if I insist on ruining your duel with him?"
“Kill Lu Xiaofeng.”
"puff!"
The people eavesdropping outside the inn choked on their tea, and Lu Xiaofeng was completely dumbfounded.
"No, she ruined your duel, why are you killing me?"
Ximen Chuixue glanced at Lu Xiaofeng and said coldly, "With her martial arts and strength, she can't do anything about it."
"If it could really be destroyed, it must be because of your help."
"You dare to ruin my duel, I'll kill you."
Lu Xiaofeng: ""
Ugh, you guessed everything I was thinking. I'm not playing anymore.
All the wandering travelers in the inn were trying their best to suppress their laughter, for some reason.
Ximen Chuixue's words were clearly very serious, but he couldn't help but laugh when he heard them.
After another dozen or so breaths, seeing that there was no more movement in the room, Li Chengqian continued, "The fourth place on the Great Ming Sword God Ranking is Xie Xiaofeng."
Upon hearing this name, the onlookers, who had just recovered from their shock, widened their eyes again.
"Impossible! How could Xiaofeng be ranked fourth!"
An elderly middle-aged man came out of room number six in the "Heaven" section.
This person was Xie Wangsun, who came to search for Xie Xiaofeng's whereabouts. Originally, Xie Wangsun thought that Xie Xiaofeng should be ranked second, if not first.
But he never expected that Xiaofeng would rank fourth.
Just as Xie Wangsun was about to give a proper rebuttal, he met Li Chengqian's clear eyes.
Facing those emotionless eyes, Xie Wangsun instantly sobered up.
I almost forgot, this is Mr. Li from Ping An Inn, not the all-knowing scholar who's already dead.
Xie Wangsun bowed to Li Chengqian with his hands clasped.
"Mr. Li, is there some misunderstanding here?"
"Xiaofeng's talent can't be that bad, right?"
“Master Xie, I understand your desire for your son to succeed, but that’s just how it is.”
"Xie Xiaofeng has not yet met his destined enemy, and his swordsmanship has not yet reached its pinnacle."
"Every true swordsman will have a lifelong enemy."
"To defeat your lifelong enemy, you have to risk your life and everything."
“Master Xie, you think you know Xie Xiaofeng very well, but in my opinion, that’s not the case.”
"If you don't believe me, just listen to my next comments."
Upon hearing this, Xie Wangsun bowed again and then stood by the railing to wait.
Xie Wangsun stopped speaking, and Li Chengqian ignored him.
"His talent was extraordinary, attracting worldwide attention. He began learning swordsmanship at the age of five, deciphered sword manuals at six, and could recite Tang poems fluently by the age of seven."
He was proficient in both literary and military arts, and his swordsmanship was flawless and invincible.
"When he was a teenager, he defeated Hua Shaokun, the first swordsman under the Huashan Sect, the Wandering Dragon Swordsman."
"This man was born to be the emperor of swords, but unfortunately he spent the first half of his life in pain."
"From the moment he picked up the sword, his life consisted only of endless sword practice."
"Besides the daily monotonous sword practice, he also had to constantly accept challenges from countless swordsmen. He dared not stop, nor could he stop."
"Because the century-old reputation of Shenjian Villa rests on his shoulders, and because he has a father who is constantly urging him on."
"He was tired of killing, and he was tired of the monotonous daily life."
"Until one day, when he went to a certain place, he finally broke down."
"From that moment on, he knew he was no longer the best in the world, so he left the Divine Sword Manor in anonymity."
After speaking, Li Chengqian picked up his teacup and gently sipped his tea.
But some whispers could be heard in the inn.
"So that's why Xie Xiaofeng went into hiding! According to Mr. Li, Xie Xiaofeng has indeed had a very hard life."
"It's not just bitter, it's extremely bitter, okay?"
"Let's put all that aside for now. What I really want to know is where Xie Xiaofeng went."
"Xie Xiaofeng is ranked fourth on the Sword God Ranking. What kind of existence could make such a sword emperor lose his fighting spirit?"
Hearing the murmurs below, Xie Wangsun couldn't help but burst into tears.
Xiaofeng is indeed a very obedient child. I used to only think about Shenjian Manor, but I forgot that Xiaofeng is a living, breathing person.
Everything he carried was imposed upon him by himself.
Xiaofeng has been missing for ten years now, and I've been thinking about this for ten years but still can't figure it out.
I have to find out my own son's thoughts from someone else...
I've failed as a father!
After composing himself, Xie Wangsun cupped his hands and said, "Shenjian Manor will never forget Mr. Li's great kindness."
"I hope Mr. Li can tell me Xiaofeng's whereabouts so that I can make amends for my mistakes back then."
"no!"
Li Chengqian sipped his tea and replied casually.
"Why?" Xie Wangsun asked, somewhat agitated. "Mr. Li, are you unwilling to give me a chance to repent?"
“Thank you, Master Xie. I believe your words come from the bottom of your heart.”
"But what about later? Will you be able to let go of your obsession?"
"Xie Xiaofeng has returned to Shenjian Manor, and everything will return to normal."
“He has been very happy these past ten years, so why bother looking for him? When he wants to come back, he will naturally return.”
Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Xie Wangsun was first taken aback, then his face turned bitter.
Yes!
He couldn't bear to abandon the century-old legacy of Shenjian Manor; once Xiaofeng returned, everything would repeat itself.
Rather than doing that, I'd rather pretend I didn't hear these messages.
A father should always do something for his children, even if he is an incompetent father.
As for our ancestors...
Let them curse me, that's enough.