Chapter 314 (2/2)
Chu Li couldn't stop fidgeting as he spoke”Yue Jintao? Has Yue Jintao been found?”
Xue Ling shook her head and said, ”NoJudging by the knife technique alone, it's the Duan Lidao technique fro violently overbearingfactionsSince they are low-level factions, our High Duke's Public House couldn't be bothered with the said, ”Not the Jingmen FactionHowever, there exists no criminal evidence tied to the faction itself, which leaves our High Duke's Public House unable to take action against the Jingmen association!”
Chu Li shook his head
This was one of the weaknesses of the High Duke's Public House
They were grounded with strict laws due to the fact that back when the grand ancestor first founded theh Duke's Public House fro their power
However, in recent years, the h research on these lawsUpon discovering the loopholes, the Jing as they do now
It didn't rand ancestor was in the martial arts, he was only one manThese martial art factions consisted of enuity froenerations? Eventually, the collective mental power of the masses won, and they found ways to exploit their newly discovered loopholes
However, the High Duke's Public House could only adhere to these lawsThere was nothing they could do even though they knew that the laere not foolproof
Xue Ling continued, ”In the end, this Duan Lidao eliminated them out of nowhere!”
”A charitable deed perhaps?” Chu Li asked
Xue Ling shook her head and replied, ”Though admittedly a charitable deed, we still need to capture Duan Lidao”
Chu Li replied, ”The eldest ht?”
Xue Ling nodded”Yes, but it seems like there is no news from them yetHowever, Duan Lidao is a senior ue that he is just as skilled as you, master!”
Chu Li narrowed his eyes and looked at her
Xue Ling sht? I shouldn't have mentioned your name! But ill you reveal your true identity?”
Chu Li shook his head”I will die before that happens”
Xue Ling sighed”As a figure who is as awe-inspiring as the famed trees, if everyone knew that you're the White Shroud Shendao, then you would be able to handle matters much easier, master!”
Chu Li replied, ”This identity has other purposes”
Xue Ling sighed”Ah, I should have figured as !”
Chu Li grinned”What is there to feel frustrated about? My goals do not relate to the underworldIt doesn't matter how famous my name is!”
”Very well, I will follow you as you see fit” Xue Ling sighed helplessly
She decided to keep her lips sealedEvery ti White Shroud Shendao, praising how skilled orhim as the number one swords intention to declare aloud that the White Shroud Shendao was, in fact, her very ownso
The next day, Xue Ling came with ain the work of Duan Lidao
Xue Ling's was face scrunched up as she snorted”Master, this tie at the Crescent Lunar SectHe demanded a duel to the death with you, masterIf you don't seek him out, then he will eli forhis blade as he continued slowly practicing the Seven Forms of Godly Sword
As expected, this Duan Lidao didn't attack Leisure Cloud Pub and Xue Ling, as per King An's ordersInstead, Duan Lidao decided to aggravate the High Duke's Public House directly by challenging hi suddenly burst out, ”There is no way Eldest Master will allow hiht you, masterWe should first let the others take care of hie you, , ”Surely he has lefthesitated, but eventually, she helplessly replied, ”There were also a few insults clairace to rise to the rank of second in co froloomyHe didn't care if this man had insulted him, after all, his skin was thicker than an elephant'sThese kinds of accusations had never bothered himHowever, to think that this man had insulted Xiao shi+ as well!
”He also said that you're not fit to be the Chief of the High Duke's Public House; you're too young; your skills in the arts are just averageThat the only reason why you could rise to the top ranks is only because you got the attention of the Third LadyHe also said that the House of Duke had becoerThus, it should be dispersed!”
Chu Li's face darkened evenshook her head and continued, ”All in all, his insults are preposterous and should be ignored”
Chu Li replied, ”If I don't accept, I will forever be re unable to defeat hi remained silent
Chu Li spoke calmly, ”All the more reason that I should take care of him h Duke's Public House anydoh and spat out bitterly, ”This Yue fellow is too despicable!”
”Very well, I shall see to hi?” Xue Ling frowned, ”What if…”
”Are you afraid that I will not beat hi frowned as she replied, ”He's aler than you have, masterMoreover, he has been famous for so many years and yet, has never been defeatedHe is indeed a terrifying opponent!”
”Then let o with you, masterI shall support you with my blade!”
”You?” Chu Li shook his head, ”You'll just be a burden if you were to coI can still run away if I were to fail”
Xue Ling said with disdain, ”He intends to kill you this time, masterHe wants to force you into a corner, afraid that you ht run awayHe is truly despicable!”
She could see through Yue Jintao's scheure this out, all they would see would be that Yue Jintao issued a challenge towards Chu Li, thinking it will be an even fight
Chu Li shook his head”This could be anyone's fight”
Xue Ling stared at hienius, the a was still rather shortHe rose to Grandainst sorandmaster for decades?
This Duan Lidao was ten times more famous than he wasMany wished to kill hiood life, which was a testah her master was impressive, she still feared the worst
”I feel that eldersaid
Chu Li shook his head”Go and gathersaid firmly
Chu Li ordered, ”Go forth!”
This frustrated Xue Ling, but she didn't dare disobeyShe could only turn around to head out and gather intel
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The sun hovered above his head, blazing intensely
The Li riverside
Chu Li stood atop a large boulder near the Li RiverHe gazed doards the rushi+ng water below the boulder and watched the unendingly gushi+ng flow of the river
Duan Lidao's call for a challenge had triggered his bloodlust, and his blood silently boiled beneath his skin
He also wished to see for himself just how impressive his blade skills really wereWas he the top Grandmaster of the martial arts world, or the second?
Furthermore, after many days of refinement, the Seven Forms of Divine Blade had transcended to Seven Foreda coolie hat, a woven grass cloak, and carried a fishi+ng pole in his handHe bore the appearance of a riverside fisher sword that hung by the man's waist
Yue Jintao undid his cloak, reainst the blade”You're a bold one!”
His features were that of a chaht, and even though his hands rested upon his blade, he looked as if he had never once trained in the hter
However, Chu Li knew better and his heart sunk a little when he saw thisThis was someone who had imbued every ounce of spirit into his blade, hence such movements came naturally to hirandmaster above allAn?”
Yue Jintao raised his eyebrow”King An? It seems you already knowNot badIn any case, I am here to kill you!”
”So it doesn't ht for the side of justice, you will end ardless?” Chu Li asked
Yue Jintao sloithdrew his blade and spoke coldly, ”You are soh Duke's Public HouseIt doesn't ht for the side of justice, I will kill you regardless!”
Chu Li pressed his hands against his Modesty Sword and replied, ”Though your tales speak of you only killing criminals, the truth behind your nah Duke's Public House are criminals! Watch out!” Yue Jintao cried