This Lady Is Trying to Kill Me - Chapter 91
Chapter 91: The Matters of Jianghu Should Be Settled with the Ways of Jianghu
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The red sun was setting in the west, and the river breeze was drifting through the mountain.
As the group stepped into the Water Cloud Sword Pool, Morning Dew Mountain fell silent.
Tread, tread, tread…
Dense footsteps sounded from the path by the Moon Reflection Lake.
The famous figure of Jianghu sitting inside the Seeking Sword Hall turned around and saw more than twenty disciples of the Zhou family holding their swords and retreating step by step along the lake. The person in the lead was the Zhou family’s third master, Zhou Huaiyi.
Zhou Huaiyi was the third master of the Zhou family and had the Water Cloud Sword Pool as his backing. No matter where he was, he was a figure who could do whatever he wanted.
But at this moment, Zhou Huaiyi was holding the hilt of the sword at his waist tightly and walking backward in his home. Anger burned in his eyes, but he kept raising his hand to stop the restless disciples of the Zhou family from acting rashly.
This scene was quite unbelievable, but when they looked opposite of Zhou Huaiyi, everyone understood.
On the white stone path, more than 30 people were striding forward!
The people in the back were all dressed in black, wearing bamboo hats, and had weapons behind their backs. All of them had extraordinary auras.
And the three people in front were even more eye-catching.
The burly man on the right was dressed in a brocade robe. He had his hands behind his back and looked tough. He was ‘White Buddha’ Song Chi, who had established his name as a Grandmaster in the Heavenly South’s Jianghu with his fists.
As for the man on the left, he was wearing a scholarly robe and looked very refined, but his figure was somewhat fleeting. Everyone sitting here recognized him at a glance. It was the boss of Jiang Province’s ship gang, Chen Yuanqing, the third-in-command of the Red Flower Pavilion.
These two were famous figures in Jianghu, and no one was surprised that they could force Zhou Huaiyi to retreat step by step.
However, the arrogant words just now didn’t come from these two people but from the person walking at the front.
His figure was quite tall. He was wearing a black robe made of water cloud brocade and a bamboo hat. His face was covered with a black scarf, and only his sharp eyes could be seen.
This person was striding forward with more than 30 followers. His aura was like that of a fierce general leading thousands of soldiers into battle. On the other hand, Zhou Huaiyi was like an insignificant soldier trying to stop a battalion of chariots!
“This is…”
“He isn’t the Red God of Wealth…”
The famous figures here originally thought that this person was the current Red God of Wealth, but the current Red God of Wealth was a woman. This black-robed, bamboo-hatted man was half a head taller than Song Chi, and his figure was well-proportioned and heroic. He was clearly not a woman in disguise.
Tap, tap, tap…
The group’s footsteps were very fast.
The black-robed man strode forward, completely disregarding the people of the Zhou family blocking the way. He only stopped when he reached the outside of the Seeking Sword Hall and looked up at the plaque above.
Zhou Huaili’s expression was ugly, but there were many famous people in Jianghu in the hall, so it wasn’t appropriate for him to flip the table. He walked out the door and cupped his hands with an insincere smile. “Master Song, Master Chen, it’s a pleasure to meet you. May I ask who this is?”
“Red Flower Pavilion, Ye Silang.”
Ye Jingtang’s gaze fell on Zhou Huaili, so he didn’t notice that there were two stunned beauties at the back of the hall.
“Ye Silang…” The famous figures in the hall looked puzzled when they heard this name.
As the third-in-command, Chen Yuanqing took a step forward and raised his hand to introduce. “This is the young master of our Red Flower Pavilion. This time, he has been ordered by the pavilion lord to come and congratulate Old Master Zhou on his birthday. At the same time, we want to let all the friends of Jianghu get to know him.”
“Young master?”
“When did this…”
As soon as Chen Yuanqing finished speaking, the crowd in the hall became noisy, and they whispered to each other in discussion.
Zhou Huaili was also a little puzzled. After all, the current Red God of Wealth had only been in power for a few years and was far from the age of succession. Where did this young master come from?
Although he knew that the visitors of the Red Flower Pavilion had ill intentions, Zhou Huaili couldn’t treat them coldly since they came in the name of congratulations. He still smiled and raised his hand in an inviting gesture. “So, it’s Nephew Ye. Sorry for not welcoming you. Please come in.”
Ye Jingtang didn’t move. He stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back and said in a clear voice, “The people of Jianghu pay attention to ■gratitude and grudges’ when doing things. Although it’s a birthday celebration, there are disputes before it. I won’t feel comfortable drinking wine beforehand, and I’m afraid Sect Master Zhou won’t feel at ease accompanying me. Why don’t our two families settle the trivial matters first before we enter to say our congratulations?”
The famous figures of Jianghu present knew that this would happen. The inside and outside of the Seeking Sword Hall instantly fell silent, and the atmosphere became tense.
Zhou Huaili stood on the steps with his hands behind his back and looked at Ye Jingtang with a smile. “Nephew, you’re straightforward and outspoken. You’re quite to my liking. The Zhou family and the Red Flower Pavilion have indeed had some minor friction in recent years and have hurt each other’s harmony. I wonder how you want to resolve it?”
“The people of Jianghu speak with their fists. Sect Master Zhou, choose someone to fight me. If I lose, the five docks in Ze Province will all be given to Old Master Zhou as a birthday gift. If you lose, remove the people at the Clear River Wharf and toast me. How about this?”
Buzz!
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the Seeking Sword Hall.
Everyone here thought that the Red Flower Pavilion had come over aggressively to determine the ownership of the Clear River Wharf. They didn’t expect the Red Flower Pavilion to make such a big bet. The Red Flower Pavilion was using all their territories in Ze Province as their wager and wanted Zhou Huaili to lower his head and apologize if he lost.
The Water Cloud Sword Pool was not a small force. If the old Spear Chief were still around, it would be understandable for him to say such arrogant words. But the Red Flower Pavilion was declining day by day. Why was he so aggressive?
Everyone present was full of bewilderment. Only Madam Xue understood the reason, but her eyes were also full of shock.
Hearing this arrogant tone, Luo Ning knew that the person standing outside was definitely her shameless little thief!
Other people wouldn’t have the confidence at all.
But how did he become the young master of the Bed Flower Pavilion?
Isn’t he a poor border fellow who lives in a dilapidated courtyard?
Could he have deliberately pretended to be poor to gain my favor so that he could…
No wonder he’s so handsome and talented, but he didn’t know any real martial arts. Then he shows up with a peerless saber technique…
So it was all an act…
Liar!
When Luo Ning suddenly learned this news that instantly destroyed her impression, her eyes were full of mixed emotions. Soon, tears welled up in her eyes. She was like a pitiful heroine who had been deceived by a young master of a wealthy family. She gripped the jade pendant in her hand tightly and wanted to stand up and question him several times, but there were many famous figures of Jianghu present, so she endured it.
As for Zhe Yunli, her head was full of question marks. How did Brother Jingtang get kidnapped by the Red Flower Pavilion?
This won’t do. What about my Pacifying Heaven Cult…
The two women were originally sitting at the front of the hall. At this moment, everyone was looking out the door, so they were now at the back. Their expressions didn’t attract anyone’s attention.
Zhou Huaili’s expression changed when he heard Ye Jingtang’s arrogant words.
He turned to Song Chi. “Master Song, are you sure this nephew can represent the Red Flower Pavilion?”
Song Chi replied indifferently, “The young master’s intention is also our Red Flower Pavilion’s intention. If the young master loses, this will be a birthday gift for Old Master Zhou. In the future, our families will no longer have any disputes. Sect Master Zhou, do you dare to accept it?”
Seeing that the Red Flower Pavilion was too arrogant and having been in Jianghu all year round, Zhou Huaili knew that there might be variables in this matter.
But in the past, it was the Zhou family who had been aggressive and snatched the Red Flower Pavilion’s business. They had even avoided the helm masters who came to discuss the matter.
Now that the people of the Red Flower Pavilion were directly knocking on the door, and countless famous figures of Jianghu were watching, if the Zhou family didn’t dare to accept it, how could they have the face to stay in Jianghu in the future?
Standing with his hands behind his back, Zhou Huaili was silent for a moment before nodding slightly. “The matters of Jianghu should be settled with the ways of Jianghu. Nephew, since you have a grudge in your heart, as your elder, I naturally have to give you a chance to vent your anger. Nephew, you must have heard of my disciple Jian Yuhua. As long as your skills are superior, our past grudges will be written off, and 1 will personally toast you and apologize.”
Ye Jingtang said, “Sect Master Zhou, 1 hope you can be as straightforward as you are now.”
“Whoa…”
His tone was indeed a little outrageous, and everyone present looked at him with strange expressions.
Zhou Huaili clenched his hands behind his back and suppressed the anger in his eyes, concealing any trace of emotion. “Yuhua is practicing the sword at the back mountain. 1 will call him over. Nephew, please wait a moment. Third Brother, please accompany the guests!”
With that, he turned around and left.
Pei Xiangjun was dressed as an ordinary disciple. She was wrapped tightly and stood behind Ye Jingtang.
Seeing that the Zhou family had indeed accepted the challenge for the sake of face, she was slightly happy. But it wasn’t appropriate to praise Ye Jingtang now, so she just whispered, “Keep it up!”
Halfway up Morning Dew Mountain, there was a bamboo building facing the winding Clear River. It had a bird’s eye view of the mountains and rivers of Ze Province.
Outside the bamboo building, two vegetable fields had been opened, and several chickens and ducks were walking in them, searching for the insects hidden deep in the ground.
Although it looked like a small farmhouse, the bamboo building was very clean. There was a small Go board under the eaves, and the two young people were sitting opposite each other on small stools. As they played Go, they chatted.
“Senior Brother, it’s Grandfather’s birthday today. Grandfather said that he will publicly betroth Second Sister to you. Are you happy?”
Of course I’m happy.”
“Then, in a few days, are you going to hold the wedding?”
“Hehe…”
While they were talking, a sound came from outside the bamboo building, and a figure landed silently at the end of the path up the mountain.
The two of them immediately turned around and stood up.
“Father?
“Master.”
“Yuhua, come here for a moment.”
After glancing at the two of them, Zhou Huaili frowned and walked toward the mountain path.
Jian Yuhua put down the Go piece and quickly walked behind Zhou Huaili. “Master, what’s the matter?”
Zhou Huaili walked slowly on the mountain path, his voice displeased. “People from the Red Flower Pavilion came. Their young master has come to cause trouble. You have to go out and fight.”
Jian Yuhua smiled. “Just let Junior Brother and the others inform me about such a small matter. There’s no need to come personally, Master.”
“It’s not a small matter.” Zhou Huaili stopped and looked at Jian Yuhua seriously. “The Red Flower Pavilion is risking their lives this time. If they don’t succeed, they will die. If they win, our Water Cloud Sword Pool’s reputation will plummet, and I’m afraid we will fall back to thirty years ago.”
Jian Yuhua frowned. “It’s that serious?”
Zhou Huaili nodded. “Since the Red Flower Pavilion has the confidence to bet, they should be fully confident. I’ve worked hard all my life to achieve the Zhou family’s current business and reputation. No matter what, it can’t be destroyed by the Red Flower Pavilion. You wanted to marry my daughter, so you became a disciple of the Zhou family. The old master’s agreement doesn’t count for this marriage. It will only happen if 1 agree. 1 hope you won t disappoint your future father-in-law.”
When Jian Yuhua heard this, his smile froze.
Jian Yuhua was indeed not a disciple taught by the Zhou family. His real name was Fu Yuhua. The Fu family of Liang Province, a famous family in the previous dynasty, had served in the army for generations. When the previous dynasty perished, his family had been destroyed. Now, he was the only descendant left in the world. He had concealed his identity and became a wanderer in Jianghu. He practiced the ‘Storm Staff’ passed down in his family.
A few years ago, Jian Yuhua had wandered to Ze Province and visited the Water Cloud Sword Pool. Zhou Huaili saw his talent and asked him to stay with the Zhou family to learn. He happened to meet someone he came to love and became the eldest senior brother of the Water Cloud Sword Pool.
In the past, Zhou Huaili had been quite polite to him, and Old Master Zhou even treated him as his biological grandson. Jian Yuhua was grateful for this and had long treated the Zhou family as his own.
But what Zhou Huaili just said made him feel a little disappointed.
After a moment of silence, Jian Yuhua smiled and said, “I understand. I will definitely do my best in this battle.”
“You can’t lose this battle. 1 know your potential. As long as you don’t want to lose, there’s no peer in Jianghu who can suppress you.”
“I understand, Master. Don’t worry. 1 will definitely win this battle..”
