Cold Fragrance Valley [Complete] - 8

Chapter Eight: A Small Test of Skill

Not far from the gate, a white-haired, gray-browed servant, accompanied by two young boys carrying two gauze lanterns, hurriedly came out to greet them. "Nine-Ring Blade," upon seeing the servant, immediately said in a reproachful tone, "Jiang Sheng, didn't I order you to prepare a feast?"

The servant, Jiang Sheng, quickly bowed and replied, "This old servant has already instructed the kitchen staff to come and welcome the guests and master."

Hearing this, "Nine-Ring Blade" immediately softened his voice and said, "Quickly, come and greet Young Master Lan and Young Hero Ji." He then pointed respectfully at Lan Tianpeng, and then at Ji Xianglan. The servant,

Jiang Sheng, hurriedly bowed and said humbly, "This humble servant, Jiang Sheng, greets Young Master Lan and Young Hero Ji."

Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan simultaneously cupped their hands and said amicably, "We dare not, we would be disturbing you upon arrival." The servant, Jiang Sheng, again expressed his humility, and then ordered the two lantern-bearing boys to lead the way.

Upon ascending the steps, two burly men in black robes had already lit the four gauze lanterns beneath the door. As soon as "Nine-Ringed Blade" and Lan Tianpeng entered, they stood respectfully to welcome them. Entering the house, one was greeted by a screen wall. Lan Tianpeng took the opportunity to turn back and noticed that the green-clad girl, Jiang Meixin, had not followed. Passing the screen wall, they entered the main hall, where gauze lanterns were already lit, and figures could be seen moving about. Inside the hall, tables, chairs, cups, and wine were already arranged, with two young servants and two maids standing on either side.

"Nine-Ringed Blade" gestured respectfully, inviting Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan to take their seats. After some polite exchanges, "Nine-Ringed Blade" remained in the center, with Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan seated to his right as the second most honored. As soon as Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan were seated, "Nine-Ring Blade" immediately looked at a maid and instructed, "Quickly, invite Miss to come out and drink with the young heroes. We've already met, what are you afraid of?"

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Meixin's voice came from behind the screen: "Xin'er is here."

As she spoke, she emerged, now wearing a green satin robe over her tight-fitting clothes, giving her a different kind of charm! Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but glance at her again. "Nine-Ring Blade," seeing this, pointed at Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan and said cheerfully, "Xin'er, you should offer the two young heroes a few more cups later to thank them for their help."

Jiang Meixin responded and took her seat. Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan also smiled and exchanged a few humble words. Soon, the wine and dishes were laid out, and "Nine-Ring Blade" raised his cup in a toast. After three cups, he sighed and said, "I have kept my sword sheathed for many years and have long since ceased to concern myself with the affairs of the martial world. However, in order to rival the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' and vie for power, the Songfeng Daoist of the 'Sanqing Temple' has repeatedly come to invite me to make a comeback and lend my assistance in establishing some kind of Tiantai branch..."

Ji Xianglan interjected respectfully, "This is because they admire your prestige in this area and your high reputation in the martial world."

"Nine-Ring Saber" sighed again and said, "However, I have kept my sword sheathed for many years and swore to my patriarch that I would never again get involved in the martial world or concern myself with its affairs. But after I repeatedly declined, the Songfeng Daoist not only did not give up his idea, but instead led the 'Twin Demons of Lishan' here..."

"Who are the 'Twin Demons of Lishan'?" "Lan Tianpeng asked.

"Nine-Ring Blade" sighed and said, "They can't really be considered true demons, but the two brothers are treacherous and ruthless. They rely on the profound sword techniques they learned from 'Master Yuxu'..."

Before he could finish, Ji Xianglan explained on behalf of the "Lishan Twin Demons," "I heard that the Lishan brothers lost their father at a young age and lacked warmth, which is why they became isolated and irritable. 'Master Yuxu' was kind-hearted and only loved their intelligence, neglecting their character. By the time he realized it, it was too late. Because the Lishan brothers are related to 'Master Yuxu' by marriage, it was inconvenient to question their skills. He only gave them a stern warning and forced them to leave the mountain."

Upon hearing this, "Nine-Ring Blade" immediately interjected with a regretful sigh, "His arrival has created two scourges in the martial world."

Ji Xianglan knew that "Nine-Ring Blade" was referring to "Master Yuxu," and her expression became somewhat embarrassed. Lan Tianpeng mistakenly thought that Ji Xianglan was embarrassed because she knew the "Lishan Twin Demons," so he took the opportunity to bring the conversation back to the main topic and asked, "Senior, what did the Lishan brothers say after they arrived?"

Although "Nine-Ring Blade" also noticed that Ji Xianglan looked a little embarrassed, he couldn't figure out why. When Lan Tianpeng brought the conversation back to the main topic, he could only sigh and say, "We don't care what they said. What annoys me the most is that when I saw them off, my daughter Meixin happened to come back from archery practice..." As she spoke, she pointed to Jiang Meixin, and Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan naturally glanced at Jiang Meixin as well.

"Nine-Ring Blade" glanced at his slightly shy daughter again and continued, "The two Li brothers stared at my daughter intently the moment they saw her. Fearing they might not know, I specially introduced them and addressed them as 'Uncle.' However, the two Li brothers insisted on addressing each other as brother and sister. After some private discussion, they actually proposed marriage to me directly, hoping to marry my daughter to their second brother."

Lan Tianpeng and Ji Xianglan were quite surprised upon hearing this and exclaimed simultaneously, "Such a thing has happened?" However, although their words were identical, their tones differed. Lan Tianpeng's expression showed surprise and displeasure, while Ji Xianglan's expression, though warm with anger, subtly revealed murderous intent.

"Nine-Ring Saber" continued, "I immediately refused, but the Li brothers, upon hearing this, quite rudely declared that my daughter must be given to their second brother..."

Before he could finish, a sinister laugh suddenly came from the wall outside the hall, saying, "That's right..."

Everyone was startled. "Nine-Ring Saber" was the first to stand up, saying nervously, "The Li brothers have arrived?" He then hurriedly walked out of the hall.

As a guest, Lan Tianpeng couldn't overstep his bounds. Although he had heard the voices of the "Lishan Twin Demons," he couldn't rush out first. Lan Tianpeng felt that the "Lishan Twin Demons" were completely ignorant of martial arts etiquette. It was past midnight, and everyone in the manor was still moving about without being informed by the manor guards. Their arbitrary barging into rooms was utterly arrogant, proving their overbearing nature, their reliance on their skills, and their ill intentions.

As for Ji Xianglan's hesitation to follow, he wasn't surprised. When he released the middle-aged man at the cemetery, Ji Xianglan had mentioned knowing the "Twin Demons of Lishan," so naturally he was hesitant. In a flash, he stepped outside the hall. Lan Tianpeng looked up and was greatly surprised. The so-called "Twin Demons of Lishan" were actually two slick-haired, finely dressed men. The elder was about thirty years old, wearing a light blue robe, and the younger was about twenty-six or twenty-seven, wearing a pink robe. Both were thin, with pale, sallow skin. Clearly, they were lecherous men, and both wore the same type of longsword at their waists.

As they looked around, "Nine-Ringed Saber" was already standing on the hall steps, bowing to "Lishan Twin Demons" and saying in a deep voice, "You two have come at the right time. This evening, his subordinates secretly came and sneaked into the inner quarters, uttering obscene words to my daughter..."

Upon hearing this, the second brother, dressed in a pink robe, couldn't help but angrily say, "This scoundrel is truly audacious, daring to try and steal my thunder! In a moment, I..." Before he could finish speaking, the eldest brother, dressed in a light blue robe, sternly interrupted, "Don't listen to this old dog's one-sided story. You didn't see it with your own eyes."

Upon hearing this, "Nine-Ringed Saber" trembled with anger and couldn't help but angrily say, "This old man is not making things up. You two can ask Young Master Lan and Young Hero Ji." After saying this, he turned around and was stunned. Lan Tianpeng, Jiang Meixin, and the astonished Jiang Sheng and his servant were all behind him, but Young Hero Ji was nowhere to be seen.

Upon seeing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately stepped forward and respectfully whispered, "Reporting to seniors, Young Hero Ji has met these two people several times before." Before he finished speaking, "Nine-Ring Blade" exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, so that's how it is."

As soon as he finished speaking, the leader of the "Lishan Twin Demons" laughed angrily and said, "An ugly daughter-in-law will eventually have to meet her in-laws. Quickly invite your Young Hero Ji, who has reversed his name and is impersonating a son, to come out."

Lan Tianpeng and "Nine-Ring Blade" were stunned for a moment, suddenly unable to understand what the other party was talking about! Just as everyone was stunned, a clear and angry shout rang out from the rooftop in the darkness of the east: "Since you've come for me, you'd better leave the manor quickly. I'll be waiting for you in the southeast cemetery." As soon as the voice fell, the "Lishan Twin Demons" leaped towards the source of the voice.

Just as the Li brothers pounced, Jiang Meixin cried out urgently, "Father, wasn't that Young Hero Ji who spoke just now?" Before Jiang Meixin could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng's figure had already leaped onto the eastern roof like a wisp of smoke. As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of silver light appeared in the darkness, and Lan Tianpeng's figure had vanished.

"Nine-Ring Blade" was startled and blurted out, "Xin'er, let's go quickly!" With that word, father and daughter leaped up and sped towards the outside of the manor. The "Li Shan Twin Demons," who were rushing towards Ji Xianglan, naturally also saw Lan Tianpeng chasing after them at lightning speed. By the time they recovered from their shock, Lan Tianpeng had already disappeared into the darkness.

Upon reaching the desolate cemetery, Ji Xianglan was already standing angrily on a relatively flat patch of grass. Lan Tianpeng quickly stopped and asked with concern, "Brother Ji, what exactly happened?"

Ji Xianglan forced a smile and said, "Brother Lan, Brother Lishan will be here soon. Please stay out of it."

Lan Tianpeng immediately said dismissively, "We've traveled together and become friends..." Before he could finish, Ji Xianglan waved his hand and interrupted, "Brother Lan, you don't know this, but Brother Lishan and I are relatives, not just casual acquaintances."

Lan Tianpeng was taken aback and was about to say something when a whooshing sound of clothes rustling filled the air, and the "Lishan Twin Demons" arrived. Immediately after, "Nine-Ring Blade" and Jiang Meixin also arrived. Hearing Ji Xianglan's words, Lan Tianpeng naturally couldn't say anything and could only retreat to the side of "Nine-Ring Blade" Jiang Laozhuangzhu and Jiang Meixin. In his haste, "Nine-Ring Blade" heard the leader of the "Twin Demons of Lishan" coldly smile and say, "Sister Lan, it's only been a few days, and you've already found a suitable husband..."

Lan Tianpeng, "Nine-Ring Blade," and Jiang Meixin were still stunned, their minds not yet formed, when Ji Xianglan, raising an eyebrow, angrily shouted, "Shut up! You two brothers, using the name of Kongtong, run rampant everywhere, committing all sorts of atrocities, even allowing your servants to harass women in their homes at night with vulgar tactics...

" Before he could finish speaking, Li Shan, the eldest brother, laughed and said, "Hu Hu's playful fight with Old Man Jiang's daughter is something for Second Brother to deal with. But you've forgotten our vows of eternal love and are going to elope with that young Lan fellow—that's my business."

Ji Xianglan, pale with anger and trembling slightly, retorted, "You shameless bastard! Who made those vows of eternal love with you? If you continue to spout nonsense and cause trouble, don't blame me for reporting to 'Big Cousin' and having him personally issue the 'Crimson Order' to arrest you both and punish you severely."

Lan Tianpeng was utterly confused, unsure who Ji Xianglan meant by "Big Cousin." However, the worldly-wise "Nine-Ring Blade," based on Li Shan's address of "Cousin Lan," had gradually come to understand who Ji Xianglan was. In the blink of an eye, Elder Li Shan let out a chilling laugh, then said in a loud voice, "Lan Xiangji, since you've severed all ties of kinship and fallen for someone else, I can't care about kinship anymore. Since you're determined to report to 'Yu Xu,' my brother and I have no choice but to kill you tonight to silence you."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng realized that the handsome young man in blue, Ji Xianglan, was Lan Xiangji, the "Yu Xu Master's" secular cousin, whom he was looking for after defeating "Golden Thread Shadowless," whom he had prepared to fight. As soon as he finished thinking this, Elder Li Shan let out a ferocious sneer, staring at Lan Xiangji, and slowly withdrew his sword. Lan Tianpeng had already heeded the advice and didn't want to get involved in their familial conflict. At the same time, he also wanted to take this opportunity to see just how skilled this woman, a top-tier swordswoman personally taught by the "Yu Xu Master," had become, so he could use this as a reference when facing the "Yu Xu Master" in the future.

In a flash, Li Shan, the eldest brother, withdrew his longsword and suddenly shouted, "Second brother, attack! If we don't kill this fickle little girl, neither of us will live!" With that, he leaped forward, sword in hand, thrusting straight at Lan Xiangji. However, Li Shan, the second brother, remained motionless. Li Shan, the eldest brother, began with a move called "White Snake Spits Venom," aiming directly at Lan Xiangji. Lan Xiangji stood unarmed, waiting for Li Shan's attack to land before swiftly retreating. Her hand flicked beneath the hem of her blue robe, a flash of cold light, and the short sword hidden within was drawn.

However, Li Shan, the eldest brother, had also received direct instruction from "Jade Void," and was naturally very familiar with Lan Xiangji's swordsmanship. Therefore, at the same moment Lan Xiangji withdrew her sword, he lunged forward, thrusting straight at Lan Xiangji's abdomen. Lan Tianpeng, witnessing this, and the "Nine-Ring Blade" father and daughter couldn't help but gasp in surprise. Looking at Lan Xiangji again, she swiftly dodged the attack, then with a flick of her wrist, her sword flashed in a silver arc, slashing straight at Li Shan's forearm! Li Shan's skills were equally impressive; seizing the opportunity, he spun around, his sword transforming into "Moonlight in the Water," the tip pointing upwards, aiming directly for Lan Xiangji's groin.

Upon seeing this, Lan Xiangji's cheeks flushed crimson, and she flew into a rage, letting out a sharp cry: "Shameless!" With that cry, her swordplay changed abruptly, the cold light surging three feet, and amidst a thousand plum blossoms and ten thousand snowflakes, Li Shan let out a startling roar, flying back three zhang! Lan Tianpeng and the others saw that Li Shan's face was ashen, cold sweat beading on his forehead, his hair severed by Lan Xiangji's sword light, his short hair now disheveled.

"Nine-Ring Blade" and Jiang Meixin were stunned to see Lan Xiangji cut down the oath of the self-proclaimed "superior swordsmanship" of Li Shan's eldest brother with a single, furious move. However, Lan Tianpeng felt that Lan Xiangji's strange sword technique would be even more powerful if combined with the "body movement steps" he had learned from the "Vajra Subduing Demon Treasure Record."

Li Shan's eldest brother touched his forehead and looked at his palm. Seeing that there was no blood, his courage seemed to swell. He then looked at his stunned second brother and said through gritted teeth, "Second brother, go! This girl is using that old bastard's new trick!"

Upon hearing "new trick," Li Shan's second brother seemed to be filled with boundless jealousy. He immediately withdrew his sword, shouted, and attacked Lan Xiangji at the same time as his eldest brother! Jiang Meixin snorted angrily, but Lan Tianpeng only frowned and did not take any action, because he firmly believed that Lan Xiangji was more than capable of handling the two Li Shan brothers. At this moment, the three swordsmen were fiercely fighting on the grass. The

"Twin Demons of Lishan" were like two hungry tigers, gritting their teeth and lunging forward madly, while Lan Xiangji was as agile as a dragon, forcefully resisting the two demons, her sword spraying with chilling sword energy. Cold light danced, sharp points flashed, streaks of light rolled, and sword energy was chilling. The three swords were intertwined, truly dazzling, with swords like a forest. The momentum was truly astonishing. The three lunged forward and retreated, leaping and spinning. In the blink of an eye, more than ten exchanges had taken place, and the outcome was still uncertain.

Lan Tianpeng's sword-like eyebrows furrowed more and more, and he was very confused. According to Lan Xiangji's moves, she should have already decapitated and severed the arms of the "Twin Demons of Lishan", but she would turn around and change positions when necessary. What puzzled Lan Tianpeng the most was that sometimes she would use a strange sword move two or three times, which could clearly kill the opponent, but she would stop at the right time. In the blink of an eye, more than ten exchanges had taken place, still evenly matched, and Lan Xiangji seemed to be gradually losing ground.

Jiang Meixin, her expression growing increasingly anxious, could no longer contain herself and whispered to "Nine-Ring Blade," "Father, Miss Lan is starting to falter."

Although "Nine-Ring Blade" could see that Lan Xiangji wasn't using her full strength against the "Twin Demons of Lishan," he was merely puzzled and couldn't understand why. Seeing his beloved daughter's anxious reminder to help, he could only solemnly say, "Father knows. Let's watch a few more moves. They're relatives; perhaps Miss Lan has some reservations?"

Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred, and he seemed to understand something, but he still couldn't fathom Lan Xiangji's repeated practice of her profound techniques without using them to their full potential. If it was because of kinship that she didn't want to kill the "Twin Demons of Lishan," she could easily have torn their clothes, knocked away their weapons, or even sliced off one of their ears.

What puzzled Lan Tianpeng even more was that since Lan Xiangji had severed the eldest brother's hairstone first, she couldn't bear to punish the second brother later. Could it be that she had a deeper affection for the second brother of Lishan? Then, upon further thought, he suddenly realized that, judging from Lan Xiangji's repeated use of her ultimate move, she was clearly taking the opportunity to teach the "Lishan Twin Demons" their extraordinary swordsmanship. Lan Tianpeng had already seen through the character and temperament of the "Lishan Twin Demons." What if these two villains learned their ultimate skills?

Before he could finish his thought... Hearing Jiang Meixin behind him stubbornly say, "Miss Lan is my savior, I can't watch her be bullied." After saying that, she walked past her father and went to Lan Tianpeng's side, who was watching the battle carefully. She forced a humble tone and said, "Young Master Lan, may I borrow your sword?" Lan

Tianpeng was stunned and turned his head at the same time. He then realized that Jiang Meixin had left her weapon at home when she changed her clothes. "Nine-Ring Blade" beside her had already stopped her in a deep voice, saying, "Xin'er, don't be silly."

Jiang Meixin angrily said, "Miss Lan has been fighting for a long time and is gradually feeling exhausted. You all just watch as the 'Twin Demons of Lishan' bully her."

"Nine-Ring Saber" could only anxiously say, "You have no experience in observing battles. Besides, you're using a saber, how can you use a sword..." Before he could finish speaking, the eldest of the Lishan brothers said viciously, "Little girl surnamed Jiang, don't go there stirring up trouble. If I kill Lan Xiangji, I won't let you off the hook either."

Lan Tianpeng was furious when he heard this. These two shameless scoundrels must not be allowed to live. If Lan Xiangji let the "Twin Demons of Lishan" go, not only would two villains remain in the martial arts world, but it would also bring endless troubles to the "Nine-Ring Saber" father and daughter. Having made up his mind, he raised an eyebrow and angrily said, "You two shameless scoundrels! Miss Lan showed mercy and intended to spare your lives, but you remain stubbornly obstinate, still relying on your verbal skills..."

Before he could finish speaking, the eldest brother of Lishan, while fighting, shouted sharply, "You little brat surnamed Lan, don't talk so much. In a moment, I'll skin you alive!" Upon hearing this,

Lan Tianpeng's killing intent surged. He shouted, "Miss Lan, please step back!" As soon as he uttered the word "step back," his sleeves flicked slightly, and without any visible movement, he was already on the grass. At the same time as Lan Tianpeng moved forward, Lan Xiangji used the move "Phoenix Spreads Its Wings" and let out a delicate shout, repelling the "Lishan Twin Demons" and flying out of the circle herself.

The "Twin Demons of Lishan," forced to a halt by Lan Xiangji's sword strike, grew increasingly enraged. They stopped, swords drawn, and seeing Lan Tianpeng standing not far away, they snarled, "Young Lan, don't think you're so great just because you have some lightness skill! If we, your elders, don't gouge out your eyes, cut off your nose, and skin you alive tonight, we brothers will cease to exist in the martial world!"

Lan Tianpeng's handsome face hardened, and he coldly smiled, saying, "In a moment, you two shameless scoundrels will be gone from the martial world. What future do you have to talk about?"

The "Twin Demons of Lishan," their eyes wide with fury, pointed their swords at Lan Tianpeng, shouting hatefully, "You brat, draw your sword...draw your sword..."

Lan Tianpeng smiled arrogantly, saying, "To deal with two nameless nobodies like you, why bother withdrawing my sword? My two palms are enough." The father and daughter of the "Nine-Ring Blade" exchanged a shocked gasp, stunned into silence. Lan Xiangji, standing nearby, was also startled, her face pale with shock. She blurted out, "Brother Lan, you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Li Shan, the eldest brother, roared, "What an arrogant brat! Watch me kill you!" With a fierce shout, he leaped forward, his long sword aimed at Lan Tianpeng's lair.

Seeing this, Lan Xiangji could only change her tone and say with concern, "Brother Lan, be careful!" The word "careful" had barely left her lips when Li Shan's attack was already in full swing. Lan Tianpeng spun around, his arm outstretched, and he was already behind Li Shan. His right arm slid down, his five fingers gripping the back of Li Shan's neck. Then, he shouted, "Go!"

The word "go" escaped his lips, and with a twist of his right palm, he twisted Li Shan's body halfway around and shoved him forward. Li Shan staggered, let out a muffled groan, and charged straight towards a broken monument a few feet away! Upon seeing this, the second brother was greatly surprised. With a cry of alarm, he leaped forward and blocked the eldest brother's path. Lan Xiangji and Jiang Meixin were stunned, while "Nine-Ring Blade" exclaimed "Good!"

Lan Tianpeng immediately registered "Lishan Twin Demons," raised his eyebrows, and said in a deep voice, "For Miss Lan's sake, I will spare your lives and give you a chance to reform. If you continue to do evil and commit all sorts of atrocities, I will not let you off easily if you encounter me again."

As he spoke, the eldest brother of Lishan had already composed himself, staring at Lan Tian'e with resentment, and said hatefully, "Lan and I were originally a pair of sword-wielding lovers, but you, brat, relied on your pretty face to steal my love..."

Lan Xiangji, who was trembling with anger, couldn't help but say angrily, "You are truly shameless, who is your lover..."

The eldest brother of Lishan didn't even look at Lan Xiangji, but turned to look at the second brother, saying with a face full of resentment, "Second brother, we must kill this brat today, let's fight to the death." As soon as the word was spoken, the two brothers nodded hatefully and scattered to the left and right with their swords drawn.

Lan Tianpeng immediately sneered, "You two are courting death, so don't blame me for being ruthless."

The eldest brother, Li Shan, roared, "Bullshit! Let's see who's tougher!" With that roar, he lunged forward, while the second brother, without a word, thrust his sword forward, the two brothers forming a pincer attack! Lan Tianpeng naturally dared not be careless. Just as the "Li Shan Twin Demons" lunged forward, he flashed forward, unleashing his extraordinary movement technique. In a flash, five or six Lan Tianpengs appeared.

As soon as the eldest brother attacked, he struck him hard on the back of the head with a backhand palm strike. With a crisp "crack," a muffled groan, and brains splattered everywhere, the eldest brother's body crashing to the ground. Immediately afterward, Lan Tianpeng's right palm swung out, striking the second brother's ear. Another crisp sound and a muffled groan followed, and the second brother's body tilted violently, falling into a broken coffin in an abandoned grave, along with splattered brains and skull fragments.

With his uncanny "body movement" combined with his unparalleled "Diamond Palm," Lan Miepeng cleaved the two tyrannical Li Shan brothers to death in just one or two exchanges. This truly astonished the "Nine-Ring Blade" father and daughter. Lan Xiangji only knew that Lan Tianpeng had inherited the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" robes and swordsmanship, and that his swordsmanship was unmatched, perhaps even inferior to hers in the subtlety of swordsmanship. Now, Lan Tianpeng not only fought the Li Shan brothers hand-to-hand, but also killed them in one or two exchanges. Lan Tianpeng's martial arts were far beyond what Lan Xiangji could compare to. Before he could finish his thought, Lan Tianpeng bowed to her apologetically, saying, "I thought these two people couldn't be allowed to stay, so I..."

Lan Xiangji, hearing Lan Tianpeng refer to himself as "this humble one," felt a pang of guilt and blurted out, "My name is reversed because of my attire; it was unavoidable. It is true that my mother and your aunt, the heroine 'Silver Sky Blue Swallow' Lan Yilan, are like sisters."

Lan Tianpeng's handsome face flushed, and before Lan Xiangji could finish speaking, he quickly apologized, "Sister's rebuke is quite right; I will be more careful in the future. " A single "Sister!" dispelled Lan Xiangji's sorrow, and she smiled unconsciously, saying, "I didn't say anything to you, why blame yourself?" The

"Nine-Ring Saber" beside her, though smiling, approached with inward anxiety, clasping his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Young Master Lan and Miss Lan are both from renowned martial arts families, their friendship is genuine, and calling each other 'sister' and 'brother' is only natural." He then glanced down at the two corpses of the "Twin Demons of Lishan," and said with some worry, "Eliminating these two scourges is certainly necessary, but the Three Pure Ones Temple..." When the Daoist Master "Gefeng" came to inquire about the whereabouts of the "Lishan Twin Demons"...

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately interjected, "Senior, just tell him the truth. Just say that this junior..." Before he could finish speaking, "Nine-Ring Blade" hurriedly shook his head and said, "Young Master Lan, please don't misunderstand. That's not what I meant. The Kongtong Sect already knows..."

Lan Xiangji immediately denied it, saying, "The Lishan brothers are only related to the lay family of 'Master Yuxu.' They are not disciples of the Kongtong Sect at all. Senior, you don't need to worry about that."

"Nine-Ring Blade" immediately explained anxiously, "It's not for me. I'm worried about Young Master Lan. Traveling the martial world, you will inevitably be pursued and retaliated against by the Kongtong Sect. Perhaps they will use this as an excuse."

Lan Tianpeng coldly smiled and said, "That would be even better. Even if they don't come looking for me, I will still have to look for them after some time."

Upon hearing this, "Nine-Ring Blade" was speechless, but his old face was filled with melancholy! Lan Xiangji glanced helplessly at Lan Tianpeng, seemingly unable to say anything. She could only look at "Nine-Ringed Saber" and humbly say, "Senior, you can send two trusted servants to bury them here. If 'Pine Peak' comes to inquire about the whereabouts of the brothers in the back mountain, you can say they left with me."

"Nine-Ringed Saber" then asked with concern, "What if 'Pine Peak' finds out about your whereabouts, Miss?"

Lan Xiangji hesitated slightly and said, "Senior, you can tell him that you have gone to Xianju." Lan Tianpeng

was taken aback and asked in surprise, "What? Sister, you haven't gone to Kuocang?"

Lan Xiangji blushed and smiled awkwardly, saying, "I can't go with you now." Just then, a figure came running from the direction of the woods. Lan Tianpeng and the others turned their heads simultaneously, but Jiang Meixin blurted out, "That's Jiang Sheng."

Upon hearing this, "Nine-Ring Blade" immediately went to greet him. Lan Xiangji, knowing that "Nine-Ring Blade" was ordering Jiang Sheng to fetch his trusted servant, took the opportunity to speak gently, "Please, senior, have Jiang Sheng bring our horses as well."

"Nine-Ring Blade" stopped upon hearing this and turned back to persuade them to stay, saying, "Please rest here for half the night; it won't be too late at dawn." Jiang Meixin also looked at Lan Tianpeng with a pleading expression.

Lan Tianpeng felt that there were still many things to do, so he humbly said, "We have urgent matters to attend to; let's come another day." As he spoke, Jiang Sheng, looking flustered, had already arrived.

"Nine-Ring Blade" had no choice but to turn to Jiang Sheng and order, "Go quickly and find Jiang Xiong and Jiang Jie, bury these two corpses on the spot, and prepare the horses of Young Master Lan and his companion, and bring them here as well. Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

Jiang Sheng glanced nervously at the two corpses in the abandoned graveyard, respectfully replied, and turned to run away as fast as he could. After Jiang Sheng left, "Nine-Ringed Saber" Yi Yi immediately picked up a few broken stones and said, "Let's all sit down and rest."

So, the four of them sat on four broken stones. After Lan Tianpeng and Lan Xiangji were seated, "Nine-Ringed Saber" Yi Yi sighed and said, "Just now, I heard Brother Li Shan address Miss Lan as my cousin. I suppose your relationship isn't too distant."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji glanced at Lan Tianpeng before saying sadly, "Brother Li Shan and I are not related at all. They are distant cousins of my eldest cousin. My eldest cousin, 'Master Yuxu,' is the eldest son of my second grandfather's eldest uncle. When Brother Li Shan was eleven or twelve years old, he lost his father first, then his mother. The eldest son is named Yingjie, and the second son is named Hanjie..."

Upon hearing this, "Nine-Ring Blade" immediately sighed and said, "Their names are all good, but their actions are truly regrettable."

Lan Xiangji solemnly replied, "When they first came to my second grandfather's house, they were quite well-behaved. That year, when the eldest son returned home, he saw that the two brothers had remarkable talent and asked my second grandfather to take them away."

Lan Tianpeng had no interest in the background of the "Twin Demons of Lishan." He was more concerned with Lan Xiangji's sword learning from "Master Yuxu." Therefore, as soon as Lan Xiangji finished speaking, he immediately interjected, "Sister, when did you begin learning swordsmanship from 'Master Yuxu'?"

Lan Xiangji never answered anyone's questions, but Lan Tianpeng's "Sister" warmed her heart, and she had to say tactfully, "I was taken to Mount Kongtong by my eldest cousin after the Lishan brothers, but shortly after I arrived, they were both expelled from the mountain by my eldest cousin..."

"Nine-Ringed Saber" chuckled knowingly, saying, "Their expulsion from the mountain must have been caused by your visit, Miss."

Lan Xiangji blushed, but said with emotion, "My eldest cousin had already warned me about their conduct before I left, and he had also stopped personally instructing them in swordsmanship..." Before she could finish speaking, a horse's neigh suddenly came from the woods to the west. Lan Tianpeng and the others stopped and turned to see three people leading two horses, walking and running towards them. "Nine-Ringed Saber" said first, "It's Jiang Sheng and the others."

Jiang Meixin said sadly, "Miss Lan and Young Master Lan, won't you stay a few more hours? " "What?"

Lan Xiangji silently looked at Jiang Meixin, forcing a smile, and said, "It's no use for us to stay here..."

Jiang Meixin looked at Lan Tianpeng's handsome face with affection and said, "Sister Lan and Brother Lan, you must come again to play."

Lan Tianpeng agreed and said at the same time as Lan Xiangji, "Take care, until we meet again."

After leaving, Lan Xiangji smiled and said, "Little brother, you're quite lucky with the ladies. It seems that Miss Jiang Meixin has already fallen for you. Didn't you see how reluctant she is to leave? If it were me, I really wouldn't want to leave."

Lan Tianpeng blushed and said, "Sister, don't tease me."

Lan Xiangji changed the subject and said, "Little brother, I think that young man surnamed Bai is very likely 'Golden Thread Shadowless'."

Lan Tianpeng recalled the situation on the riverbank outside "Lu Zu Temple," chasing "Golden Thread Shadowless," and the various situations he encountered on the lake in the south of the city. Indeed, there were many suspicious points. In his mind, he heard Lan Xiangji continue, "Sister's biggest basis for suspecting that she is 'Golden Thread Shadowless' is that her swordsmanship is definitely no less than yours." Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he immediately nodded, saying, "

Although I haven't witnessed her swordsmanship, I have seen her astonishing inner strength firsthand."

Lan Xiangji chimed in, "Indeed. Uncle Yan sparred with her, and after only two exchanges, she sent him flying out of the circle with a palm strike. Of course, she held back. Sister, you wanted to test your swordsmanship against her, but she used the sword with the golden tassel wrapped around its back, the one from 'Double Red Swords'..."

Lan Tianpeng was very concerned about the outcome of their duel, so he interjected with concern, "What was the result?"

Lan Xiangji sighed sadly and said, "On the surface, we were evenly matched. But in reality, her swordsmanship is stronger than mine."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng quickly comforted her, saying, "That's not necessarily true. In a trial spar, people usually hold back and can't fully unleash their abilities. Once you start fighting freely, she might not be as good as you."

Lan Xiangji forced a smile and said, "You're just trying to comfort me, but I know the truth in my heart." "My original purpose in deciding to go to Kuocang Mountain with you was to verify whether that woman surnamed Bai was indeed 'Golden Thread Without Shadow.' Legend has it that she wears her specially made golden cloak at the 'Dragon and Phoenix Gathering' headquarters on Kuocang Mountain, all year round, day and night…"

Lan Tianpeng immediately asked, puzzled, "If she greets us wearing a cloak, how will you know she's the disguised young man surnamed Bai?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately explained, "Didn't you want to have a sword duel with her? I can verify whether she's the woman disguised as the young man surnamed Bai based on her swordplay during your duel."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately said seriously, "Yes, then why aren't you going, sister?"

Lan Xiangji shook her head and said, "I've thought about it carefully. Going with you would actually cause many inconveniences and might even affect your safety."

Lan Tianpeng was taken aback and blurted out, "Could it be that serious?" Lan Xiangji smiled sadly and said, "

Brother Peng, you are still young. There are many things that require a long time to accomplish. One day you will understand that it was right for your sister not to go." Lan Tianpeng thought for a moment, but still couldn't figure out what disadvantage it would be for Lan Xiangji to go to the "Dragon and Phoenix Gathering" with him. He had no choice but to change the subject and say, "So, where will you go after you find Uncle Yan Qi, sister?"

Lan Xiangji said sadly, "I want to go find my 'eldest cousin' to continue learning swordsmanship. After sparring with that woman who was disguised as a young man surnamed Bai, and after seeing you kill the Li brothers with your bare hands in just a couple of exchanges, I feel that my swordsmanship is not as good as yours..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but laugh and say, "How do you know that your swordsmanship is not as good as mine, sister? We haven't even sparred before?" Lan Xiangji said sadly, "

In the woods at the foot of Tiantai Mountain, I didn't have such thoughts, but after seeing you dodge the sword techniques of the Li Shan brothers and their attacks, I know that I would have a hard time lasting three moves against your sword..."

Lan Tianpeng quickly said seriously, "Sister, you flatter me too much. I don't have that kind of skill."

Lan Xiangji shook her head sadly and said, "You don't need to comfort me. I know my own limitations, so I still want to go to my 'elder cousin' to continue learning swordsmanship." Lan Tianpeng's

eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this, and he asked in confusion, "Didn't Master Yuxu teach you all the sword techniques?"

Lan Xiangji shook her head and said, "No, my elder cousin left three life-saving techniques untaught..."

Lan Tianpeng exclaimed in surprise, "Why?"

Lan Xiangji explained, "My elder cousin believes that the sword techniques you have learned are sufficient to deal with the top swordsmen of the moment. Unless someone surpasses me, he thinks the three life-saving techniques are unnecessary to learn."

Lan Tianpeng had already memorized the profound sword techniques Lan Xiangji used when she fought the "Twin Demons of Lishan." There were seven techniques in total. If she were to pass on three more life-saving moves, the sword manual written by "Guang Chengzi" that "Master Yuxu" had found must contain ten techniques. Before he could finish his thought, he felt a coolness on his right cheek, and two small raindrops suddenly fell from the night sky. Lan Tianpeng was startled and blurted out, "Sister, it's going to rain soon."

Lan Xiangji naturally sensed the impending downpour as well. She glanced at the dark night sky, pointed ahead, and said urgently, "When Uncle Yan and I passed through the woods ahead the day before yesterday, there seemed to be a small temple in the woods. Let's go there to take shelter."

With a soft shout, the two quickly shook their silken sashes, and before their feet could even urge their horses on, the two horses galloped away like the wind, heading straight for the woods that stretched across the official road several miles away. Just as they entered the woods, raindrops began to fall rapidly. Lan Xiangji quickly glanced around, pointed to the right of the road, and said urgently, "Brother Peng, that little temple seems to be over there."

Lan Tianpeng quickly spurred his horse, stared intently, and indeed saw the silhouette of a building several dozen feet away, but no light shone through. He hurried closer and saw it was a dilapidated temple. By this time, the rain was pouring down, and there was no other choice. Lan Tianpeng immediately shouted, "Sister, be careful!"

With that, he pulled on the reins and spurred his horse. With a whoosh, the horse's hooves pounded the broken bricks and tiles, heading straight for the eaves. Lan Tianpeng reached the eaves, leaped off his horse, and in his haste, instinctively grabbed Lan Xiangji's horse's head, extending a hand to help her. Lan Xiangji didn't mind; as soon as the horse stopped, she instinctively grasped Lan Tianpeng's raised right hand and jumped off the horse. Lan Xiangji's delicate and beautiful hand startled Lan Tianpeng, causing him to shudder as if struck by lightning. Lan Xiangji's heart pounded, her cheeks flushed, and she glanced up to see her younger brother Peng's slightly parted lips and his face burning red. She lowered her head and went inside first.

Lan Tianpeng hurried after her. Lan Xiangji, head bowed, gently brushed the raindrops from her blue robe; her uneasy expression revealed that her cheeks were still flushed. Lan Tianpeng stared blankly at Lan Xiangji, noticing that both their clothes were soaked. The rain intensified, and the two horses under the eaves outside began to neigh anxiously. A silence fell. Lan Xiangji, her head slightly bowed, stared blankly at the window, clearly still thinking about what had just happened when she had casually touched the railing. In that instant, Lan Tianpeng suddenly felt the physical distance between them had widened, but the distance in their hearts seemed to have shortened even more than during the journey. Therefore, he awkwardly said, "Sister, we should heed Master Jiang's advice."

Before he could finish speaking, Lan Xiangji looked at him with a deeply comforting gaze and softly said, "Let's not dwell on the past."

Lan Tianpeng naturally understood the double meaning in Lan Xiangji's words and had no choice but to change the subject, asking, "Sister, when will you be able to descend the mountain after your trip to Kongtong?" Seeing

that Lan Tianpeng was asking this, Lan Xiangji clearly intended to set a date with him. Therefore, she raised her head again, looked at Lan Tianpeng with deep affection, and said sadly, "That depends on my 'elder brother's' will. If he doesn't teach me the three life-saving techniques, I will never descend the mountain."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng could only comfort her, saying, "If you tell me the truth, I think the 'Jade Void Master' will definitely teach you." After a slight silence, Lan Xiangji suddenly looked up and asked, "

Brother Peng, are you determined to challenge 'Golden Thread Without Shadow' to a sword duel?"

Lan Tianpeng nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course, I must reveal her true colors to the world."

Lan Xiangji pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked solemnly, "Brother Peng, I have a question for you, but you must answer me truthfully."

Lan Tianpeng hesitated slightly and said, "As long as I can answer openly, I will tell you the truth."

Lan Xiangji looked at Lan Tianpeng with a serious gaze and asked with concern, "Brother Peng, when I fought with Brother Lishan at the cemetery, how many of the sword techniques were more powerful? Or were they different from the others?"

Lan Tianpeng said without hesitation, "If I'm not mistaken, there were seven sword techniques, and the two techniques that were repeated three times were the most powerful." Lan Xiangji was startled, secretly praising Lan Tianpeng's sharp eyes .

However, she was annoyed that he described the two most powerful moves as merely "more powerful," and asked somewhat displeasedly, "Comparing your sister's seven sword styles with the sword styles you inherited from the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman,' whose sword style is more refined and whose is more powerful?"

Lan Tianpeng hadn't expected Lan Xiangji's question and was speechless. Seeing Lan Tianpeng's awkward silence, Lan Xiangji forced a smile and encouraged him, "Just tell me, I won't blame you."

However, Lan Tianpeng still asked anxiously, "Sister, are you really not angry?" Lan Xiangji

immediately replied seriously, "Of course not." Lan Tianpeng

thought for a moment and then said tactfully, "If I hadn't seen sister fight Brother Lishan, we might not have been able to determine a winner. If sister had also learned the Three Life-Saving Moves, then I'm afraid I would have had no choice but to submit."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji couldn't help but laugh and say, "You're so naughty! Are you afraid that telling the truth will make your sister angry?" Lan

Tianpeng had no choice but to say seriously, "What I'm saying is the truth. The three ultimate life-saving moves are mostly the culmination of a generation of swordsmen's life's work, and they are never used except in life-or-death situations. Perhaps the three ultimate moves that 'Master Yuxu' didn't pass on are the essence of all sword techniques; otherwise, they wouldn't be called the 'Three Ultimate Life-Saving Moves.'"

Lan Xiangji found this very reasonable, and thus placed all her hopes on returning to the mountain to learn swordsmanship again. Thinking of this, she was naturally happy, so she gave Lan Tianpeng a deep look and said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to be so good with words."

Seeing Lan Xiangji's happy smile, Lan Tianpeng also smiled and said, "That's a given, everyone knows that."

As soon as Lan Xiangji finished speaking, she immediately asked seriously, "Sister, let me ask you a serious question. Suppose 'Golden Thread Without Shadow's' swordsmanship is slightly better than mine, are you confident you can defeat her?" Lan

Tianpeng replied without hesitation, "Of course, no problem."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji's cheeks flushed red. Although she knew her swordsmanship was inferior to Lan Tianpeng's, she didn't want to hear his straightforward answer. Then, thinking of the various problems and purposes in the future, she smiled brightly and asked, "Do you know why 'Golden Thread Without Shadow' isn't called 'Golden Phoenix Gang' or 'Heavenly Way Society'?"

Lan Tianpeng didn't understand the purpose of Lan Xiangji's question and could only shake his head in confusion. Lan Xiangji smiled coldly and said, "Let me tell you, she plans to relinquish the leadership of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' once she finds a man with higher martial arts skills than her..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng was even more puzzled and couldn't help but interject, "Why is that?"

Seeing that Lan Tianpeng didn't understand, Lan Xiangji chided, "When the dragon and the phoenix meet, they naturally become one. Of course, the 'dragon' should preside over all affairs of the gathering. You can imagine the meaning from the name. Otherwise, why would it be called the 'Dragon and Phoenix Gathering'?" Upon

hearing this, Lan Tianpeng suddenly realized and laughed, "No wonder my sister was worried that I would become the mountain king of Kuocang Mountain. So that's why."

Lan Xiangji blushed, her thoughts exposed by Lan Tianpeng, but she still asked shyly, "Have you been eyeing the dragon's throne?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately said seriously, "How could I?"

Lan Xiangji was afraid that Lan Tianpeng would laugh at her, so she didn't say anything more and changed the subject, asking seriously, "Brother Peng, after you've finished your business at Kuocang Mountain, where are you going next?" "

Without hesitation, Lan Tianpeng said, 'There are many things to do: the revenge for killing my father and harming my master, the hatred of burning down my manor and destroying my family…'

Lan Xiangji immediately comforted him, saying, 'Brother Peng, you can rest assured and go find the murderer of your father. As for that thief 'Black Hand Sanlang,' I will take care of him…'

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, 'No, sister, you don't need to worry about me. I will go to 'Master Yuxu' to demand the person. I'm not afraid that he won't hand over 'Black Hand Sanlang' alive.'"

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji's expression changed drastically. She excitedly reached out and grasped Lan Tianpeng's arms, her voice trembling with anxiety, "No, Brother Peng, you can't do this."

Lan Tianpeng was taken aback by Lan Xiangji's sudden change in expression

. Looking at Lan Xiangji, whose eyes were filled with anxiety, he asked in confusion, "Why? If I don't ask him for the man, am I supposed to run all over the country and kill every branch temple and disciple of the Kongtong Sect?" As she spoke, two tears suddenly rolled down Lan Xiangji's cheeks. She pleaded almost desperately, "Brother Peng, please, for my sake, don't do that. I promise to hand over 'Black Hand Sanlang' to you alive, so you can take him to your master's grave for a live sacrifice."

Seeing Lan Xiangji so heartbroken, Lan Tianpeng, considering the greater good of the martial arts world, solemnly said, "Sister, you should know that 'Master Yuxu' is ambitious and intends to dominate the martial arts world. If we don't stop him, within half a year, the entire Central Plains will be plunged into chaos and bloodshed." Upon

hearing this, Lan Xiangji immediately nodded and wept, saying, "I know this better than you do, but it's not entirely his fault. It's all because of 'Liaochen' and others who have bewitched him, making him sink deeper and deeper into depravity. Sister, your real purpose in returning to the mountain to learn swordsmanship is to take this opportunity to persuade 'Big Brother' to abandon his determination to be an enemy of the various sects in the Central Plains. I hope you can give me two months."

Seeing Lan Xiangji's hands gripping his arm tighter and tighter, Lan Tianpeng could only nod and say, "Alright, within two months, I will absolutely not go to 'Master Yuxu,' but he must demonstrate to the martial arts world through concrete actions that he must disband all the underworld masters he has recruited and stop the preparations for setting up altars in various places."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji released Lan Tianpeng's arms and said in surprise, "Brother Peng, you've completely misunderstood me. When I return, I must patiently wait for an opportunity to persuade my 'elder cousin.' The conditions you've proposed are like a victor offering his captives; given my 'elder cousin's' proud personality, how could he possibly accept them?" Lan

Tianpeng was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Sister, do you mean I shouldn't go to see 'Master Yuxu'?" Upon being asked, Lan

Xiangji was speechless. Her cheeks, still wet with tears, suddenly flushed red. After a long pause, she hesitantly said, "I only hope you won't challenge 'Big Cousin' to a sword duel, won't become his enemy, and capture 'Black Hand Sanlang' alive. Uncle Yan and I, for the future… for the future…" She trailed off, unable to continue. Lan Tianpeng looked at her, puzzled, waiting for her to finish.

Lan Xiangji glanced at Lan Tianpeng again, finally stammering, "You already know that 'Big Cousin' cares deeply for me and has high expectations of me. We can persuade him to abandon his ambition to dominate the martial arts world and expose the conspiracy of 'Liao Chen' and the others, but we cannot oppose him, lest we damage his reputation, and even more so, hurt him." Although Lan Tianpeng noticed Lan Xiangji repeatedly referring to herself as "we, "

he instinctively understood that it meant he and Lan Xiangji needed to work together to persuade "Master Yuxu." Lan Xiangji had been cared for and nurtured by "Master Yuxu" since childhood; although nominally his "elder cousin," she was practically his mentor. Naturally, she was extremely concerned about "Master Yuxu's" future and reputation. Thinking back on the conditions he had just proposed, they were indeed somewhat naive and laughable. It was uncertain whether the arrogant "Master Yuxu" would accept such demands from the leaders of various sects, let alone two uneducated and unknown young men like himself. Before he could finish his thought, Lan Xiangji asked softly and with concern, "Brother Peng, have you thought through what your sister said?"

Lan Tianpeng had no idea of Lan Xiangji's true intentions and motives, so he said without hesitation, "Sister is absolutely right. I am still young, and sometimes I say things..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lan Xiangji excitedly said, "So, you completely agree with what your sister is going to do?"

Lan Tianpeng smiled without thinking and said, "Of course."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji was truly unable to contain her excitement. She couldn't help but say excitedly, "Let's do it this way. The first thing I'll do when I get back is to have 'Big Brother' order 'Black Hand Sanlang' to be taken to Mount Kongtong." The second thing is to arrange for you to meet with "Big Cousin"..."

Lan Tianpeng felt that capturing the murderer of his master without bloodshed was better than searching everywhere and getting into conflicts. Besides, even if he didn't want to kill, there was always a chance of making a mistake. Secondly, being able to work with Lan Xiangji to persuade "Master Yuxu" to eliminate the warmongers of the Kongtong Sect and save the martial arts world from a catastrophe was also a gratifying thing. Upon hearing Lan Xiangji's request for him to meet with "Master Yuxu," he asked with concern, "How will we

keep in touch after you leave, sister?" Lan Xiangji pondered for a moment and said, "How about this? On the fifteenth of next month, I'll have Uncle Yan Qi wait for you at the Yellow Crane Tower. When we meet, I'll take you there. By the time you arrive at Qiangjue Mountain, everything on my end will be ready."

Lan Tianpeng was focused on explaining things to "Master Yuxu," so he didn't think too much about it and casually said with a smile, "Let's do it that way. I hope to hear good news from Uncle Yan Qi."

Lan Xiangji was incredibly excited upon hearing Lan Tianpeng's words, wishing time would fly by so that the day she had arranged to go to the mountain with Lan Tianpeng would arrive soon. Lan Tianpeng looked outside; the rain was pouring down harder. He said, "Sister, the rain is getting heavier. It looks like we'll have to spend the night here. I'll start a fire. Sister, go to the back and change your wet clothes."

Lan Xiangji hummed in agreement and went to the back to change. Lan Tianpeng gathered some wood, started a fire, and then took a piece of cloth from his bundle. He spread some dry grass on the ground and laid the cloth on top. A rustling sound came from behind; Lan Xiangji was clearly changing. Suddenly, an image of a beautiful woman changing clothes flashed through Lan Tianpeng's mind. Suddenly, Lan Xiangji screamed. Lan Tianpeng, thinking something had happened, rushed to the back. Lan Xiangji threw herself into his arms, her voice trembling, "There are rats..."

Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but chuckle. With a wave of his hand, two rats went to their deaths. Lan Tianpeng laughed, "Alright, the rats are dead." As he spoke, he looked down at Lan Xiangji in his arms and gasped, stunned.

Lan Xiangji, whom he held in his arms, was only wearing undergarments: her snow-white skin was as bright as the moon, her breasts, barely contained within the tight bodice, seemed about to burst forth, and her lower body clung tightly to the bodice, revealing her delicate curves. Lan Tianpeng, already captivated by her beauty, could no longer resist. He tightened his arms around her, pressing her close, and lowered his head to kiss her alluring cherry-like lips. Lan Xiangji, experiencing this exquisite taste for the first time, greedily savored the sweet nectar. Lan Tianpeng impatiently removed the barriers between them, and Lan Xiangji, her mind blank, allowed him to do as he pleased.

Lan Xiangji, like half a naked piece of jade, revealed herself before his eyes; her skin was smooth and lustrous, her complexion as beautiful as the moon, flawless and breathtakingly beautiful. Her long, slender legs were perfectly proportioned, her navel a shy, alluring smile. Below, nestled among lush green grass, two delicate, peach-pink mountain peaks rose slightly. At the entrance to her peach blossom valley, a tender pink bud, like a blossoming flower welcoming spring, was vibrant and glistening, gazing down at the narrow crevice below, a mere inch of cleavage already overflowing with spring water, still trickling from between her thighs.

Lan Tianpeng's right hand gently caressed her snow-white skin, lingering on her breasts, gently squeezing and pressing, his fingers pinching the tender nipples, instantly making them firm and erect, as if about to bloom. His hand moved down, gliding over her flat stomach, his index finger lightly touching her phoenix-shaped eyes, stroking and swirling gently. Lan Xiangji, unable to resist such a favor from the god of love, was already excitedly trembling, her body convulsing.

Lan Xiangji struggled and moaned in Lan Tianpeng's arms. Her face was as red as a persimmon. Lan Xiangji's moans grew increasingly rapid, short and urgent. Lan Tianpeng slowly lowered his head, biting her grape-like nipple, while his hands began to tease her vulva. Lan Xiangji's vaginal fluids flowed like urine, running down her thighs. Naturally, Lan Xiangji slowly collapsed onto the cloth on the ground, and Lan Tianpeng carefully observed her body.

Her pair of white, beautiful, and firm breasts resembled bamboo shoots in the mountains. Her cherry-like mouth, with its distinct lines, was full of alluring pride, both charming and passionate. Her skin was white and tender, her figure exquisite and well-proportioned. The triangle area at the bottom of her thighs, covered with soft pubic hair, revealed a fleshy crevice. Her slender thighs and alluring waist were full of sensuality and captivating charm.

Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but swallow hard. His penis was so swollen it felt like it was about to explode. He gently parted her legs, revealing a bright red bud between them. Amidst the lush grass, a narrow valley suddenly appeared, two peach-pink petals shyly waiting to open. He gently parted the grass, exploring the secluded valley, and saw that the Peach Blossom Spring Valley was like a spring rain, with a gentle spring tide. Above the valley, where two mountain ranges connected, another spring bud had been nourished by the sweet dew, vibrant and dripping. Lan Tianpeng couldn't resist any longer. He reached out and gently caressed her magical triangle.

"Brother... my little hole is so itchy... brother... my little hole is so itchy... um..."

At this moment, Lan Xiangji was like a beautiful lamb waiting to be slaughtered, constantly wailing and moaning, looking like she had nowhere to turn for help. As for Lan Tianpeng, his whole body was burning hot, and lust was burning like a raging fire. Lan Tianpeng pressed down on Lan Xiangji, pressing down on her beautiful and alluring body. Lan Tianpeng was ready to fully enjoy this idyllic paradise.

Lan Xiangji slightly opened her alluring eyes and saw Lan Tianpeng's large member, and couldn't help but moan, "Little brother, sister is scared..."

She heard Lan Tianpeng's sweet and tender voice in her ear, "Sister, don't be afraid, I will gently carry you across the Jade Gate Pass..."

Lan Xiangji's vagina could no longer withstand the stimulation of lustful passion, and her lustful fluids flowed out like the Yellow River overflowing, her labia opening and closing and writhing, as if trying to hold something. Her clitoris, moistened by the lustful fluids and burning with passion, appeared even more vivid and dazzling. The large member pressed against her vagina, but it was in no hurry to enter. It just rubbed back and forth between her vulva and clitoris. The rubbing of the large member made Lan Xiangji's delicate body jerk violently, and her vulva desperately pushed upwards. The rubbing made her need even more, need even more the lubrication of the large member.

Lan Tianpeng lightly touched Chunlei, and Lanxiangji groaned and trembled. Her two narrow valleys opened slowly, like spring flowers blooming after rain. Lan Tianpeng slid down a little, his large penis facing the entrance of her vagina. With a slight effort, he pushed it in. The intense masculine energy filled Lanxiangji's jade cave completely. Lan Tianpeng's penis had only penetrated about two inches when he heard Lanxiangji's soft moan.

"It hurts...it hurts...my little hole hurts so much...brother...slower..."

"Brother...my little hole hurts so much...brother..."

Lan Tianpeng looked at Lanxiangji and saw tears streaming from the corners of her eyes, her face turning pale and then red. Lan Tianpeng held his penis still, channeling his dantian power to make it move, throb, and gently vibrate within her vagina. He kissed her earlobes, neck, forehead, and lips, while gently kneading her sensitive breasts. After a while, Lanxiangji's face turned from white to red, and her cherry-like mouth opened slightly. Lan Tianpeng felt her vagina seem to push upwards twice.

"Little brother... um... my vagina doesn't hurt as much now... try going in again..." Her hands wrapped around Lan Tianpeng's buttocks, as if urging him to thrust in harder. His large penis, still powerful, pushed again, breaking through the virgin's last line of defense, immediately reaching her clitoris. But Lan Xiangji was in so much pain she almost fainted.

"Ah... it hurts... my vagina is splitting..."

"Little brother... ha... your penis is too big... my vagina... is splitting..."

"Stop... don't move... my vagina can't take it... it hurts..."

"Sister, just bear with it, it will feel better soon." Lan Tianpeng comforted Lan Xiangji considerately.

"Little brother... but my vagina hurts so much... it feels like it's splitting..."

"Good sister, in a little while, you'll feel different."

So, Lan Tianpeng gently pulled his penis out and put it back in her opening, doing this dozens of times. Lan Xiangji didn't even flinch. Lan Tianpeng knew it was enough, but he still gently thrust in and out. After a while, she gradually began to savor the pleasure and experience joy. Her vaginal fluids flowed even more profusely than before, and the sounds of pleasure emanating from her throat were far more pleasant than before.

"Ah...ah...brother...sister...um...sister's lower body is so itchy...um...brother...brother...sister's pussy is so itchy...um...um...faster...brother..."

"Um...my pussy is so itchy...um...please...brother...push harder into my pussy...um...good brother...my pussy doesn't hurt anymore...please fuck my pussy as hard as you can...brother..."

"Good sister...you're starting to feel good, aren't you..." Seeing Lan Xiangji's wanton expression, Lan Tianpeng knew that his Lan sister had become accustomed to it. So, each time his big darling went all the way in, his hips would rotate slightly, and each time he pulled out, he pulled out completely, giving her pussy a feeling of both solidity and emptiness, ensuring a continuous and pleasurable sensation for his big darling. Lan Tianpeng's thrusting made Lan Xiangji even more comfortable, and she moaned repeatedly.

"Mmm...mmm...so comfortable...mmm...so beautiful...mmm...mmm...mmm...mmm...my pussy feels so good...my pussy feels so beautiful...mmm...brother...my pussy feels so good...mmm...sister

feels so good...mmm..." "Mmm...sister feels so good...mmm...my pussy feels so good...mmm...big baby brother...mmm...sister feels so good...mmm...mmm...oh...sister feels so good...oh...

sister feels so good...oh..." "Brother...big baby's pussy feels so good...mmm...mmm...good baby...mmm...good brother...you're so good...mmm..." Lan Xiangji abandoned her restraint and moaned unrestrainedly.

"Sizzle...sizzle...sizzle...sizzle..." "Slap sizzle...slap sizzle...slap sizzle..." The sounds of the big baby and the pussy hitting flesh, plus the sounds of Lan Xiangji's lustful fluids.

"Mmm...mmm...you're so good at it...mmm...so good...mmm..." Lan Xiangji's moans were continuous, so charming, so lewd. Her two legs were like kicking a football, kicking and thrusting wildly. Lan Xiangji's expression was absolutely stunning, overflowing with lust. A blush rose to her cheeks, her breath was soft and sweet, and her beautiful eyes were slightly closed. This expression was enough to make one's blood boil and heart race.

"Little brother... um... so beautiful... um... so beautiful... oh... um... big baby little brother... beautiful... so beautiful... um... sister is going to die of pleasure... um... ah... so good... so good... oh... so good... um..."

"Little brother... um... big baby... um... so good... um... so wonderful... um... so good... um... big baby little brother... you're doing it so beautifully to sister... um..."

She moaned wildly, her hands tightly embracing Lan Tianpeng, her legs raised high, her hips working hard to meet the thrusts of her big baby. Seeing Lan Xiangji so unrestrained and wanton, her waist swaying, displaying all her wanton abilities, Lan Tianpeng thrust even more wildly, like a galloping horse being whipped, like fuel to a raging fire, thrusting fiercely, making mountains crumble and rivers change color.

"Ah... little brother... faster... fuck my little hole harder... ah... sister is going to die of pleasure... ah... harder... ah... my little hole is going to heaven... ah... ah... ah... little brother... sister is so happy... sister is so happy... ah... ah..." A gush of vaginal fluid shot out, and Lan Xiangji collapsed to the ground. Lan Tianpeng hadn't ejaculated yet, and pulled his big treasure out completely.

"Ah." Lan Xiangji cried out for no reason.

"Good sister, what's wrong?"

"I feel like my little hole is missing something, so empty."

"Who taught you to make that sound just now? It's so lewd."

Lan Xiangji blushed and lowered her head, saying, "I don't know, will you look down on sister?"

Lan Tianpeng laughed, "I like it. You're making such a loud noise, as if you're afraid people won't know you're being fucked right now."

"Little brother, sister wants to be quieter, but I just can't help being loud."

"It's okay."

"Little brother, you didn't ejaculate just now, sister's little hole felt so good being fucked by you, I never thought my little hole could feel so good being fucked."

“Sister, you are now your brother’s wife. You will spend a long time with your brother. Whenever you want, your little hole will itch, and your brother will soothe itching.”

“Brother, sister loves you. Sister will always let you have her alone.”

Lan Tianpeng gazed at her for a long time, and her gaze met his, so firm and real. Moved, Lan Tianpeng pulled her into his arms, gently kissing her hair, inhaling the fragrance of the young girl and the sweet scent of flesh. Their lips met, their tongues clashed, their breasts intertwined, their hands embraced, their navels met, one and two. The two were intertwined again, their bodies expressing the resonance of their souls, not just physical possession, but also a shared possession of the spirit and the depths of their hearts.

At this moment, the need in their hearts rose again, that primal unbridled passion surged once more, and the desire deep in their hearts resonated once more. Lan Xiangji looked at Lan Tianpeng with seductive eyes: "Little brother, my little hole is so itchy and empty, little brother, I want you."

"Good sister, tell little brother what you want."

"Little brother, you're the most annoying. You know I'm unbearably itchy, but you still tease me." After saying that, she flicked Lan Tianpeng's big penis.

"Sister means you want it, right?" Lan Tianpeng laughed a few times, then suddenly flipped over, pinning Lan Xiangji beneath him, and rubbed his big penis against her clitoris a few times, making her scream and cry out in pleasure. With a sizzling sound, his big penis entered her little hole completely. Shallowly in and deep out, then twisting his buttocks, letting the head of his big penis rub against her clitoris, making her feel incredibly good. Lan Xiangji seemed to be tasting the pleasure again, and the lewd moans came out of her mouth again, her buttocks rising and falling to meet the thrusting of his big penis.

“Mmm…mmm…so comfortable…so beautiful…mmm…Big darling, you really know how to penetrate my little hole…mmm…good little brother…oh…oh…my little hole’s flower is so beautiful…mmm…oh…so beautiful…”

“Oh…oh…good sister…your little hole…is so beautiful that big darling is overwhelmed…oh…oh…”

“Big darling little brother…mmm…good little brother…oh…sister is so comfortable…mmm…mmm…mmm…oh…my flower feels so good…mmm…little brother…you’re doing it so beautifully…mmm…”

“Good sister…oh…wait a minute…big darling is going to fuck you hard…oh…I’ll fuck you hard…I’ll fuck your little hole hard…oh…”

“Oh…little brother…my little hole feels so good…oh…fuck my little hole hard…mmm…fuck my little hole hard…mmm…sister feels so good…mmm…”

Lan Tianpeng pulled out his big darling, sighed deeply, and focused his energy. At that moment, his big darling was much more swollen than usual. With a “sizzle” sound, his big darling was about to start thrusting, determined to make the little hole feel like it was in heaven. He thrust forward, pushing harder. Slap, slap, slap—the crisp sound of flesh against flesh. Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—the loud sound of splashing water.

"Ah...ah...it hurts...my little hole is so swollen...ah...how did your big thing suddenly get so big...my little hole hurts...brother...brother...be gentler...less force...my little hole can't take it...ah...it hurts...brother...ouch..."

"Sister...oh...my good sister...oh...good sister...oh...my little hole...oh...bear with it...oh...bear with it for a while...oh...oh..."

"Brother...you're thrusting too hard...ah...too hard...my little hole...ah...my big thing has gotten so big...ah..."

Lan Tianpeng thrust heavily, plunging deeply. The little hole's juices, drawn out by the big thing's penetration, splashed onto the inner thighs, pubic hair, and surrounding area, making them sticky and wet, incredibly greasy. Lan Xiangji, feeling somewhat dazed from Lan Tianpeng's recent intense stimulation, lay sprawled out, no longer kicking or thrusting wildly, only letting out moans from her throat.

"Little brother... ah... little brother... my little hole is numb... ah... both numb and tingly... ah... it feels so good to be inside... your thrusting is too strong... ah..."

"Good sister... oh... oh... you'll feel good in a bit... oh..."

"Hmm... my little hole can't take it... hmm... little brother... be gentle... little brother... hmm..." Lan Xiangji began her wanton moans again, her buttocks twisting even more and faster.

“Mmm…mmm…little brother…my little hole feels so good and so pleasurable from your fucking…mmm…mmm…big baby little brother…oh…my pussy feels so good…oh…mmm…”

“Good sister…is my little hole starting to feel good…oh…”

“Mmm…my pussy…so beautiful…mmm…little brother…dong…dong…my little hole is starting to feel good…oh…my little hole feels so good from being fucked…mmm…harder…yes…fuck harder…”

“Mmm…mmm…my little hole feels so good…little brother…mmm…my little hole feels so good…mmm…sister is so happy…oh…my pussy feels so good…oh…sister is so happy…oh…”

“Ah…little brother…faster…faster…little brother…my little hole is going to heaven…ah…little brother…faster…sister is so happy…ah…faster…sister is so happy…ah…”

“Good sister…oh…wait, little brother…bear with it…my little hole…bear with it…oh…”

“Good little brother… ah… ah… my little hole can’t take it… ah… my little hole is about to come out… ah… faster… ah… little brother… faster… ah… my little hole… oh… ah… I’m ascending to heaven… ah… sister feels so good… so… good… oh… sister is dying of

pleasure… sister is ascending to heaven…” “Sister… oh… oh… ah… little brother is about to come out too… ah… coming out… ah… good hole… little brother is dying of pleasure… dying of comfort… oh… oh…”

A thick stream of semen completely drenched Lan Xiangji’s flower core, scalding her so much that she trembled and cried out again. Oh, Lan Tianpeng was panting heavily, sweat dripping down like rain.

“Sister, are you satisfied? Are you comfortable?”

“Little brother, you’re too rough, my little hole really can’t take it, little brother, wipe your sweat.”

“Little brother, let’s sleep.”

Under Lan Xiangji’s gentle comfort, Lan Tianpeng embraced her and fell into a deep sleep, oblivious to everything. When Lan Tianpeng woke up in the morning, he looked at Lan Xiangji in his arms. Her lips were curved in a spring-like smile, and her eyes were as alluring as spring itself. Looking at her body, her snow-white skin...

"Sister, get up, it's dawn." Lan Xiangji woke up and tried to grab her clothes, but she stumbled and immediately cried out in pain.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Lan Tianpeng asked.

"My little hole hurts a bit, it's okay."

"I'm sorry, I was too rough,"

Lan Xiangji said, blushing. "Sister likes it."

After they finished tidying up and ate something, Lan Tianpeng looked at Lan Xiangji and said, "Sister, I was wrong last night. Don't worry, I won't let you down."

Lan Xiangji said, "It's my choice. I'm already yours. As long as you have me in your heart, I won't care about titles." Lan Tianpeng said

gratefully, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, sister."

Lan Xiangji said, "I'm willing." She glanced outside again and said, "Now you can go to Kuocang Mountain. I'll go find Uncle Yan Qi now."

Lan Tianpeng was still a little reluctant to leave. While he hesitated, he heard Lan Xiangji ask with concern, "Do you want me to accompany you for a while?"

Lan Tianpeng said gratefully, "No need. I can use my lightness skill to fly and reach the foot of Kuocang Mountain by noon tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiangji asked in surprise, "You don't want a horse?"

Lan Tianpeng shook his head and smiled, saying, "I think having a horse would be a hindrance. Sister, please take care of yourself. Are you alright?"

Lan Xiangji blushed and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. Take care of yourself too."

"Goodbye, sister. I'll be going now." With that, Lan Tianpeng leaped out of the dilapidated house, flicked his sleeves, and soared into the air, flying straight up to the treetops.

Lan Xiangji saw this and hurriedly chased after him, calling out in a sweet voice, "Brother Peng, don't forget the day we met at the Crane Tower!" Before she could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng had already disappeared. However, from the southern night sky, Lan Tianpeng's cheerful voice echoed: "Don't worry, sister, I won't forget."

Lan Tianpeng was now at such a high level of skill. He not only sensed that the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" clothes aided his flight, but also that the "body movement steps" he used for swordsmanship were beneficial for traversing the forest. The night wind was cold, and the fields were dark, but he instinctively faced due south, leaping across branches and skimming trees, moving with lightning speed.

As he flew, he recalled the series of encounters he had experienced since descending the mountain. When he realized the handsome young man in blue was actually Lan Xiangji in disguise, Lan Xiangji also reminded him that the handsome young man in yellow, Bai Yufu, was also a stunningly beautiful young woman. Of course, Jin Yuping, the "Twin Swords in Red," claiming to be Bai Yufu's wife, was also lying.

Based on these two disguises, he naturally became even more suspicious of Ouyang Zi! In his opinion, Ouyang Zi was a girlish man, because his aunt, being an elder, would never tolerate her daughter being so mischievous. However, one thing that particularly aroused his suspicion was that Ouyang Zi and his sister had never appeared together, and Madam Ouyang hadn't mentioned her daughter's name. Recalling the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" autobiography, which only mentioned his daughter and disciples, without mentioning a son, was indeed suspicious.

Upon further reflection, his suspicions grew. If Ouyang Zi was indeed the disciple of the "Silver-Clad Swordsman," and was adopted as a son by Madam Ouyang after the swordsman's death, then Ouyang Zi's appearance was strikingly similar to his sister's. This couldn't help but make Lan Tianpeng suspect that Ouyang Zi and his sister were the same person. With this thought in mind, he admired "Heroic Beggar" Uncle Ma even more. His rich experience had already revealed that Ouyang Zi might be a woman of different genders. But why had Ouyang Zi continued to deceive him, and why had Madam Ouyang allowed her daughter to play such a prank? This was indeed perplexing. Considering that Ouyang Zi had been disguised as a man and had never revealed the truth, her claim that "Heroic Beggar" Uncle Ma had gone to Ganxi was probably not true either.

Thinking back, he regretted not going, as he had bypassed the city. He regretted asking Liu Qingsan, the beggar from Tiantai City, as perhaps "Heroic Beggar" was still waiting for him there. Despite his regret, he continued his rapid pace, getting closer to Mount Kuocang and further away from Tiantai. Lost in thought, he lost count of how many villages and towns he passed, only the landscape becoming increasingly clear in the thin morning mist. The

small villages were bustling with activity, forcing Lan Tianpeng to bypass them. He dared not continue his contemplative journey, needing to use the fields for cover as he sped along. He could faintly hear the rushing water and the sounds of people ahead. Lan Tianpeng deduced there must be a river and a ferry crossing. Looking closer, about a mile to the southeast, a large town vaguely appeared in the knee-thick mist. Lan Tianpeng immediately slowed his pace and strode towards the town. Reaching the town, he could see the riverbank and the rows of tall masts, and the noisy crowd was coming from that direction.

Lan Tianpeng headed straight into the town. Once inside, he found only one main street running north to south, some of which led out of town, indicating that people had just crossed the river from the other side. Lan Tianpeng chose a small breakfast stall nearby and went inside; it was already packed. He found a relatively clean table and sat down, then waved to a waiter busy serving customers, indicating he wanted something to eat. However, the waiter merely smiled and nodded, saying "Coming right away," before going back to attending to other customers.

Just then, a middle-aged man in a gray shirt hurried out from a small door in the accounting office, bowed deeply to Lan Tianpeng, and asked with a beaming smile, "Young hero, what would you like to eat?"

Lan Tianpeng was taken aback, as this was not the way waiters, bartenders, or bartenders addressed him. Upon closer reflection, he smiled inwardly, thinking that this was probably how young men carrying swords and weapons were addressed. So, he said softly, "A bowl of stewed flatbread, please."

The middle-aged man in gray respectfully replied, "Yes," and turned to walk towards the small room where the clatter of pots and pans could be heard. Shortly after the middle-aged man in gray entered that small room, the waiter whom Lan Tianpeng had greeted

earlier returned with a beaming smile. The waiter bowed to Lan Tianpeng and asked with a smile, "Sir, what would you like to eat?"

Lan Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat, but he still said softly, "A bowl of stewed flatbread, please."

Upon hearing this, the waiter immediately shouted towards the small room, "One bowl of stewed flatbread!" After shouting, he went to serve other customers at other tables. Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately became vigilant, thinking, "I might have fallen into a trap." However, he couldn't figure out who the middle-aged man in gray was. Recalling his departure from Tiantai Mountain, aside from encountering Lan Xiangji and Yan Qi, he hadn't made any enemies. Moreover, he had changed his clothes, making it unlikely that the members of the Smoke Sect would immediately recognize him.

Then, a thought struck him, and he concluded that the gray-robed middle-aged man from earlier must be a henchman of the "Lishan Twin Demons." Only the middle-aged man released at the tomb outside Tiancong Manor recognized his clothes and appearance; no one else could possibly recognize him. But upon further reflection, he felt something was amiss. How could the henchmen of the "Lishan Twin Demons" be faster than Lan Tianpeng? Besides, they wouldn't know he was coming here. Lan Tianpeng shook his head with a smile, about to say something, when suddenly a horse's neigh rang out outside the door! At the same time, a very familiar, clear voice rang out: "Hey, give the horses a good feed."

Lan Tianpeng's eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up, staring intently at the doorway. Entering was none other than Bai Yufu, dressed in a yellow robe, with "Double Swords Fluttering Red" Jin Yuping standing behind him, leading two sturdy horses. Bai Yufu's eyesight was indeed sharp; a quick glance at the doorway immediately spotted Lan Tianpeng. Raising a slender right hand, he cheerfully greeted him, "Young Master Lan, we meet here again."

Lan Tianpeng, seeing this, knew it was too late to hide. Having heard Lan Xiangji's words, Lan Tianpeng already suspected that Bai Yufu was the female leader of the "Dragon and Phoenix Society," "Golden Thread Without Shadow," and since he was currently preparing to head to Kuocang Mountain, he didn't want to see him. Now that Bai Yufu had already greeted him, he could only cup his hands and smile, saying, "Brother Yufu, I didn't expect we'd meet here again."

As he spoke, Bai Yufu had already crossed two tables and stood before him. Bai Yufu, with a cheerful expression, cupped her hands in greeting and, in a voice even more sincere than Cheng Nanhu's, said with a clear laugh, "This is what it means to meet by chance from afar."

Lan Tianpeng, presuming Bai Yufu to be a woman, blushed slightly upon hearing her words. However, noticing Bai Yufu's composed demeanor and lack of feminine air, he quickly feigned concern and asked, "Your wife…" Before he could finish, Bai Yufu casually smiled and said, "She's waiting outside for the waiters to bring the horses."

Lan Tianpeng looked up and indeed saw two waiters taking the two horses from "Double Swords Piao Hong," while "Double Swords Piao Hong" herself walked towards him, weaving through the astonished gazes of the diners. Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng was truly puzzled. A breakfast shop with few waiters, barely enough to serve the customers, where would she find the time to bring horses? Before he could even process this thought, "Double Swords Piao Hong" had already approached with a beaming smile. Lan Tianpeng composed himself and quickly cupped his hands in greeting with a smile, saying, "Madam Bai, hello."

"Double Swords Fluttering Red" immediately laughed crisply and said, "This truly is a case of 'life is full of unexpected encounters,' Young Valley Master, you and Yu Fu are indeed destined to meet."

This was the second time Lan Tianpeng had heard the word "destined to meet," and he was naturally much calmer than before. He smiled slightly, about to say something, when the middle-aged man in gray robes, who had already been standing respectfully to one side with a bowl of stewed flatbread, bowed and said, "Young hero, your esteemed friend has arrived, I must excuse myself."

Lan Tianpeng then remembered the middle-aged man in gray robes and quickly said modestly, "It's alright, let's all order more food..." Before he could finish, the middle-aged man in gray robes, already somewhat apprehensive, lowered his head and bowed, saying, "I still need to go to the river to fetch meat and vegetables, thank you young hero, no need."

Lan Tianpeng was puzzled as to why the gray-robed middle-aged man's attitude had suddenly become so humble. Then, a thought struck him, and he realized that even if Bai Yufu wasn't the female leader of the "Dragon and Phoenix Society," she was still a well-known figure in the area. With that thought, he smiled and said with a humble gesture, "In that case, please, sir."

The gray-robed middle-aged man respectfully replied, "Yes," and turned to leave. Bai Yufu, who was standing nearby, straightened his eyebrows and asked, puzzled, "What? Isn't that a friend of the young master?"

Lan Tianpeng smiled naturally and said, "He's a purchasing agent here." Then, he gestured respectfully to Bai Yufu and "Double Swords Fluttering Red," saying, "Brother Yufu, Madam Bai, please sit."

Bai Yufu and "Double Swords Fluttering Red" sat down with smiles, while Lan Tianpeng remained in his original seat. The waiter, who had been standing quietly to the side, cautiously approached, bowed slightly to Bai Yufu, and asked somewhat nervously, "Sir, what would you like to order?"

Bai Yufu smiled modestly and said, "Just two bowls of mixed porridge, please."

The waiter respectfully replied, "Yes," and turned to leave. By this time, most of the diners at the tables had hurriedly left, and those who came in later paid little attention to Lan Tianpeng and Bai Yufu. Taking advantage of Bai Yufu's conversation with the waiter and "Double Swords Piao Hong" observing the diners at the tables, Lan Tianpeng quickly glanced at Bai Yufu's clothing and physique.

Upon closer inspection, Bai Yufu's shoulders were indeed narrower and thinner than the average man's, especially her feet, which were adorned with thick-soled pink boots made of black satin, clearly intended to increase her height. Based on this, Lan Tianpeng concluded that even if Bai Yufu was not "Golden Thread Without Shadow," she was still a woman. Sitting to one side, Bai Yufu, after the waiter left, immediately glanced at Lan Tianpeng's attire and asked with a friendly smile, "Young Master Lan, you must have found the 'Ouyang Family' on your way to Tiantai.

" Lan Tianpeng smiled elegantly and said, "I must thank Brother Bai for your guidance."

Bai Yufu was startled and asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately smiled seriously and said, "If you hadn't been certain about the 'Ouyang Family' on the painted platform at Chengnan Lake, I might have given up halfway and turned back."

Bai Yufu forced a smile and said, "Oh, I see. To be honest, Young Master Lan, when I was seven or eight years old, I often heard my elders talk about the 'Ouyang Family' in Tiantai. However, after I grew up, no one talked about it anymore. If you hadn't said you were going to Tiantai on my master's orders that day at the painted platform at Chengnan Lake, I wouldn't have dared to be so certain." "If you weren't wearing this new outfit and carrying this silver sword today, I wouldn't dare say you've found the 'Ouyang Family'..."

Lan Tianpeng was startled when Bai Yufu noticed his attire and sword. He quickly laughed and changed the subject, saying, "Brother Bai, not only are your skills superb, but your experience is also extremely rich. I am truly inferior to you." He then laughed again.

Bai Yufu was not modest in the face of Lan Tianpeng's praise. Instead, he deliberately scrutinized Lan Tianpeng's scholar's cap, long robe, and sword, speculating, "Young Master's attire somewhat resembles that of the renowned swordsman of the past, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman'?" Lan

Tianpeng was startled, but he couldn't deny it. However, before understanding Yu Fu's true background and origins, he couldn't reveal the truth. Just then, the waiter brought two bowls of rice porridge. After the waiter left, Lan Tianpeng smiled faintly and, instead of answering, asked, "Brother Bai, are you well aware of the life of the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman'?"

Bai Yu Fu, upon being asked, solemnly replied, "I have admired this legendary swordsman and senior figure in the martial arts world since childhood. Unfortunately, I have never had the fortune to do so. However, I will do my utmost to collect information about his life and deeds so that it can be made public."

Seeing the sorrow hidden in Bai Yu Fu's solemnity, and realizing that his admiration and remembrance of the "Silver-Clad Swordsman" were truly sincere, Lan Tianpeng asked with concern, "How much of the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman's' life story have you collected, brother?" Bai Yufu sighed softly and said, "

To my shame, I still don't know the name of this senior martial artist."

Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he immediately recalled Lan Xiangji's mention of sparring with Bai Yufu. Therefore, he deliberately sighed apologetically and said, "With my current swordsmanship, if I were to receive further guidance from the senior 'Silver-Clad Swordsman,' I would probably be second to none among the current generation of young swordsmen."

Unexpectedly, Bai Yufu smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, Young Master Lan, this is precisely why I have focused on learning the fan and not the sword."

Lan Tianpeng was greatly surprised and asked in astonishment, "You? You don't use a sword? ...Then what do you use?"

Bai Yufu's eyes flashed, clearly he was also very surprised, and even "Double Swords Piao Hong," who was silently eating mixed porridge to the side, couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. However, although Bai Yufu's eyes flashed, he quickly raised his sleeve and pulled out the exquisitely crafted, gold-painted fan, waving it at Bai Yufu and saying, "I'll use this fan; it's my personal weapon."

Lan Tianpeng exclaimed in surprise, his handsome face blushing slightly. He could only smile and change his words, saying, "Seeing how much you admire 'Silver-Clad Swordsman', I assumed you were a swordsman. I never expected you to use a fan instead of a sword; it truly surprises me." As soon as he finished speaking, "Double Red Swords" beside him said considerately, "Hurry up and eat your porridge. It's getting late; it'll be better to eat before you set off."

Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he immediately asked with concern, "Where are you and Madam Bai planning to meet?"

Bai Yufu smiled elegantly and said, "Because some friends from the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' were being nosy, they praised me excessively in front of their leader, 'Golden Thread Without Shadow,' so 'Golden Thread Without Shadow' specially invited me to meet her." Upon hearing this

, Lan Tianpeng was stunned. He had already assumed Bai Yufu was "Golden Thread Without Shadow," but it turned out he was actually a guest invited by "Golden Thread Without Shadow." Before he could finish his thought, Bai Yufu asked with concern, "Young Master Lan, what's wrong?"

Lan Tianpeng composed himself and immediately said sincerely, "I'm also going to the 'Dragon and Phoenix Gathering.'"

Bai Yufu's expression changed, and he blurted out in surprise, "Really? What a coincidence!"

"Double Swords Fluttering Red," standing to the side, asked calmly, "Young Master Lan, you were probably also invited by 'Golden Thread Without Shadow,' weren't you?"

Lan Tianpeng smiled awkwardly and said, "I wasn't invited, I was just visiting."

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