Vol 24 Chapter 2 (2/2)
The ht, thebetween sweepingstrikes and short stabs For a brief period, he even utilized close cothe audience to hold their breaths in awe and see to exhale
Between the clashes of the sabre and sword, the space between is so h The ladies began to shriek and tre for real and are going all out to kill each other
Only an expert like Shan Rou could tell that Xiang Shaolong has gained full control of the initiative and is holding back so all theof Cao Cuidao’s swordplay through Zongsun Xuanhua’s moves
Right now, Xiang Shaolong is changing his attacking strategy Although his sun Xuanhua seereater difficulty
Presently, Xiang Shaolong has recovered all the confidence that Cao Cuidao had frightened away, attacking, defending, advancing and retreating with ease Every tisun Xuanhua tries to counterattack, he is able to swiftly negate it, lisun Xuanhua’s potential
In the eyes of the crowd, including Dong Shuzen and the other courtesans who do not co’s sabre entle blows, giving the all his subjects froh up above
DANG! DANG! DANG!
Stepping forward, Xiang Shaolong launched three successive sabre strokes, every stroke flawlessly chopping on the saardless of which direction Zongsun Xuanhua wields it It is incredibly unbelievable to pull off a combo like that
The long sword broke into two equal parts
Returning the sabre to its scabbard, Xiang Shaolong laughed: “Brother had the advantage of a superior weapon!”
Zongsun Xuanhua is a hero in his own right Discarding the broken sword in his hand, he boisterously laughed: “Great General holds true to your fame Little Brother can put his mind at ease”
Loud clapping can be heard from afar
Feng Fei and Xiao Yuetan ca Fei has prepared breakfast, offering our esteeuests some hospitality Shall we adjourn to the front hall?”
Everyone went on his or her way after breakfast is concluded
Shan Rou is rushi+ng hosun Xuanhua, who has military duties, is off to attend to his responsibilities Feng Fei and the courtesans resumed their rehearsal for the birthday banquet which is two days later, leaving the twoand Xiao Yuetan in the hall to converse in secret
In a low voice, Xiao Yuetan praised: “Cao Cuidao is truly a grandhtest hesitation However, judging by his appearance, it seems that he has discovered a way to defeat you within these ten strokes”
Xiang Shaolong felt as if a heavy burden has been lifted off his shoulders He grinned: “This is fantastic Regardless of any circumstances, I don’t believe I cannot withstand merely ten strokes from him”
His eyes flashi+ng with a strange glow, Xiao Yuetan warned after souard down Shaolong had better not sheathe your sabre the minute the ten strokes are over For all you know, Old Ghost Cao may use this opportunity to launch another two more strokes”
Xiang Shaolong light-heartedly laughed: “I don’t think so! Old Cao, after all, is a grandht, he could only stare blankly as I slipped away You can put your mind at ease”
A flustered Xiao Yuetan is behaving as if he wanted to say so but could not due to certain reasons He advised: “No matter what happens, you must promise me that you will exercise extrereereement”
Xiang Shaolong was puzzled: “Why is Elder Brother behaving as if you are certain that Old Cao will go back on his word?”
Xiao Yuetan dryly coughed once and gazed at hi, you have trusted me Just trust me one more time”
Xiang Shaolong may be coing the topic, he updated hi’s encounters He also took the opportunity to enquire: “You did mention that the river route has been blockaded by ice and snow Is it possible that you had made a mistake?”
With aard and unnatural body language, Xiao Yuetan replied: “That is what I heard fro’s news is more accurate than mine”
Xiao Yuetan then changed the topic: “The entire Lin Zi city is now fervently discussing about last night’s incident when you defeated Ma Chenjia with one sabre stroke Many of theinally bet that you would lose to Cao Cuidao are now betting that you would win The odds from one-to-thirteen have plummeted to one-to-five now Looks like the odds are in your favour now!”
Rexie and his duel, Xiang Shaolong was a five to one is a pretty good deal Nonetheless, ht was due to coincidence and luck It is really strange Whenever I grip Hundred Battle Sabre in ”
Xiao Yuetan was delighted: “The way you chopped off Zongsun Xuanhua’s long sword earlier was truly exciting, even a amblers of Lin Zi have bestowed the respected title: Sabre King, to you The title is as glamorous as the title Sword Saint and both titles are on the same par”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly s, is definitely not as skillful as Sword Saint If not for the Ten Strokes Agreehts”
His face flashi+ng with a bizarre look once again, Xiao Yuetan solemnly counseled: “You must never think like this Otherwise, you would succumb even before the ten strokes are up Have you decided on your Lin Zi escape plan? Inis more reliable”
Unconcerned with Xiao Yuetan’s odd behavior, Xiang Shaolong nodded: “Relax! I believe I have attained a certain understanding of this Sword Saint Although Zongsun Xuanhua is not as skillful as hi e extent”
Pausing, he added: “I already ht that I ae for me to leave Lin Zi after the duel”
Satisfied, Xiao Yuetan re father and son to put Guo Kai and company under surveillance We do not want to walk into an aence”
Secretly praising his vast experience and well-rounded thinking, Xiang Shaolong nodded in agreement
A servant happened to come in and reported that Boss Jin is here to look for him Xiao Yuetan took this opportunity to excuse himself
Xiang Shaolong personally went to welcoht of hi that a new hero is born Unexpectedly, it turned out to be our fa of the northwest Great General has deceived hly”
Xiang Shaolong apologized: “I was forced by circuiveness”
Boss Jin hooked Xiang Shaolong’s arether He whispered: “When Great General destroyed Ma Chenjia’s reputation with one sabre stroke last night, it has caused a loss of face for Qi Within these two days, there may be some desperados ill come and create a scene Great General must take some precautions”
He continued: “There are a band of warriors standing outside but they do not appear to be the soldiers of Qi I wonder who sent them?”
Only now did Xiang Shaolong recall that they are his personal escorts that Zongsun Xuanhua had dispatched He answered: “They are fasun Residence I did not know they had arrived”
Once they got seated, Boss Jin warned in a serious tone: “Zongsun Long father and son are not the law-abiding kinds Once Great General is no longer useful to them, they can simply turn their cannons towards Great General”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly slesson, I knohat I aainst While everyone kno to butter up to the rich, so hand to the unfortunate is truly rare”
His face turning red, Boss Jin explained: “Great General is giving me too much credit This is simply my innate character and even if I suffer a loss in the process, I just cannot alter this habit Oh yes! After Sufang learns about your genuine identity, she was quite upset and pleaded withwith her Since the last encounter in Xianyang, she retains a deep impression of you!”
Xiang Shaolong was bewildered All along, shi+ Sufang does not exhibit any interest into see him?
Back when they first ement Now that Pu Hu has been executed for treason, it does not et closer to him
As per Xiao Yuetan’s advice, he should not let his guard down Choosing not to meet her sounds like a better choice
Boss Jin added: “I understand that before Great General’s duel with Grand you to a banquet is inappropriate Why don’t we fix the appoint the day after Great General’s triumph victory? What does Great General think?”
Conscious that he would have fled by then, he did not foresee any issues with te to the appointe, asking for shi+ Sufang’s forgiveness He agreed with a smile
After soly bid farewell to him
Just as Xiang Shaolong was sending him out of the door, accompanied by Xie Ziyuan, Second Prince Tian Jian came by unexpectedly