Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: 065 Bustling Pingjun City (2/2)

Lin Zirui was excited at the prospect of witnessing a showdown between the seventh and eighth ranks of the Hidden Dragon List.

Such a battle among martial artists of this level was rare.

He asked, “Elder Wu, who do you think would win if the two of them fought?”

“Hard to say.”

Elder Wu said, “Cao Xu broke through to the third grade five years ago, two years ago he got on the Hidden Dragon List, and has climbed steadily to seventh place. Gu Yang, on the other hand, ascended to seventh place overnight. Comparing their strengths, Gu Yang would naturally rank higher, but in terms of experience, Cao Xu might have an edge. Any difference between the two would be minor. Who will win, can only be determined by a battle.”

His analysis made sense, mainly because he knew so little about Gu Yang. He had seen Gu Yang in action once before, but it was uncertain whether that was Gu Yang’s true strength.

As they spoke, they entered the city gates. From a distance, they saw that Cao Xu had slowed down and respectfully followed behind a horse carriage, not daring to overtake it.

Lin Zirui was surprised, “Who is in that carriage, to command such respect from Cao Xu?”

“It’s the Chu family’s carriage.”

Elder Wu said, “If I’m not mistaken, the person in the carriage should be Chu

Xiyue, the first-ranked on the Hidden Dragon list.”

Upon hearing that name, Lin Zirui was somewhat shaken, “The ninth-ranked on the Beauty list, the incomparably elegant Chu Xiyue? She’s actually come to Jiangzhou!”

Considering her, it was no surprise that Cao Xu yielded.

Of the twenty people on the Hidden Dragon list, only three are women. Chu Xiyue, being a woman, holds the top position on the list by outperforming a legion of men.

In addition to her being the ninth on the Beauty List, her legendary status was magnified.

It was said that she broke into the second grade when she was twenty-one, which is why she didn’t make it onto the Peerless List. However, her talents were no inferior to any of the nine chosen ones currently.

After making it onto the Hidden Dragon List, she challenged everyone who ranked before her and none were a match for her.

In the end, Red Mansion made an exception and listed her as the first on the Hidden Dragon List, setting a record for the fastest to top the list.

A year ago, she challenged Chen Heng, the eighth-ranked on the Peerless List, and it ended in a stalemate. This proved that her strength was no less than the world’s exceptional talents.

Such a personage had come to Jiangzhou, and he had no prior knowledge of it.

Elder Wu said, “I’ve heard that Qin family offered the Bright Moon Sabre as a betrothal gift to marry Chu Xiyue, and Chu family has agreed. However, she publicly proclaimed that anyone who wants to marry her must surpass her.

Unfortunately, the prince of the Qin family is probably not worthy in her eyes.

So, she ran away from home.”

Lin Zirui was stunned, “When did this happen?” Such significant news went unheard of until now.

“Just a few days ago.”

Lin Zisi couldn’t help but exclaim, how well-informed was the Red Mansion indeed.

This was a heavy-weight news, the Qin and Chu families were both among the top nine families in the world, and once were mortal enemies.

The Bright Moon Sabre was originally Chu family’s treasure and was later seized by Qin family.

Now, Qin family using Bright Moon Sabre as the betrothal gift was something that Chu family couldn’t refuse.

A marriage alliance between the Qin and Chu family might potentially change the landscape of Great Zhou.

Lin Zirui didn’t expect to encounter three individuals from the Hidden Dragon List during his single trip to Pingjun City.

No, there should be a fourth.

Since Chu Xiyue was there, that other person must be around too.

He looked closely and soon spotted a man on horseback with a long sword on his back.

This man was likely the second-ranked on the Hidden Dragon List, Wu

Xingyun.

Things were about to get very interesting indeed..