Vol 1 CH 8 (1/2)
Chapter 8: The Treachery of the Martial Fraternity
When Yi Ping got back with two jars of the best wine that he could purchase, tossed over his shoulder, it was nearly nightfall
Yi Ping could not find Maiden Ji anywhere in the vicinity His heart sunk Had she lied to him? Not only was she not here, he had also lost his precious sword to her
It was said that the pugilists of the martial fraternity were full of wiles and trickery The first rule was always, never to trust anyone Soilists meant no malice but would not hesitate to make a mockery out of others And it seeiving her his precious sword on his own free will
After shouting for some time for Maiden Ji, his heart sunk He was crestfallen and cursed, “Her name…her name is probably not her real name! How foolish I am It’s an important lesson!”
He composed himself and after a while, he said to himself, “I have only lost a sword but has acquainted with an extraordinary lady She has saved my life, and I have yet to repay her If she likes that sword, I would have given it to her even if she has not asked for it She has asked ood idea too? I can’t drink in peace in the town but now I can drink peacefully in this serene place!”
He started to uncork a jar of wine and began to appreciate the wine The feeling was soothing, and he was comforted
But once again, he was interrupted
“I have asked you to buy so all by yourself? I have thought that you have the sincerity to find that old freak to be your martial master? H hiently
Yi Ping had a skip in his heart He looked up and saw Maiden Ji walking towards hiain He said, “I thought that you are gone and so I decide to drink alone”
Ji Lingfeng sone? Do you not one, why didn’t you search for me then?”
Yi Ping was speechless and said, “I didn’t think so far If you want to leave, who am I to stop you?”
Ji Lingfeng smiled, “It seems that you are really a heartless fellow Here, take this back!” She threw the White Emerald Phoenix precious sword at him
Yi Ping caught the sword in ht that you are gone…”
Ji Lingfeng sighed, “It is your entire fault!”
Yi Ping asked, “My fault?”
Ji Lingfeng unhappily said, “I a by the waters All of a sudden, two identical young beauties attackedins, it is obvious that they are from the Eternal Ice Palace”
She added sarcastically, “So that is your assurances earlier that no one would be after this sword?”
Yi Ping was startled, and he asked hurriedly, “They are twins? Are they alright? What did you do with them?”
Ji Lingfeng was clearly displeased, and she replied coldly, “Shouldn’t you have asked if I aht first before you ask of them? Or are you acquainted with them?”
Yi Ping said, “You are standing right in front of me now It is obvious that you are unharmed Hurry and tell me what happens to them?”
Ji Lingfeng hu to them We duel for a while, but their Divine Emerald Skill and swordplay are too unfathomable They are even harder to deal with than that Jue Yuan I didn’t want to waste és of the Eternal Ice Palace, so I fled froain and yet you are not worried about my safety?”
Yi Ping sighed solemnly, “They are my friends You are my friend too I don’t wish for anyone of you to be harmed”
Ji Lingfeng said coldly, “The Eternal Ice Palace is a forbidden ground for men, and they had strict rules on that It is unlikely that they are your friends It hts They seem to care more about this sword Did you steal it froht that you are different but now, I know otherwise!”
Yi Ping panicked and said, “Maiden, I don’t want to lie to you I am the new Master of the Eternal Ice Palace As for the twin sisters, they are Yujian and Meijian”
Ji Lingfeng was equally startled, and she asked, “How can it be? Isn’t the Eternal Ice Palace a forbidden ground for men? With your mediocre skills, you aren’t even fit to be their opponent!”
Yi Ping sighed and said, “It is a long story…”
Ji Lingfeng was saddened in her heart It was because she did not want to be associated with a liar, and the younghad said that he had stolen the sword, she would not mind But a liar was a person that could not be trusted