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Her eyes were fixed on the young man's face, her clear eyes were like snow blades, trying to see through the mind of the person in front of her.

"Perhaps your goal is the same as that of our husband and wife. I don't know if Wumei's guess is right?"

The young man in front of him didn't speak, but there seemed to be a little absent-mindedness in his smile. Although he still seemed to be listening to her words calmly, there was nothing unusual, but Liu Wumei felt that the confidence in his heart was getting bigger and bigger. The smile on her lips deepened.

"Chu Liuxiang can be said to be the most difficult person in the world to deal with. Although you have a plan in mind, you are not fully sure about it, so you will look for opportunities to make friends with him, and then slowly plan it after winning the other party's trust. Just now, our husband and wife made a sudden attack, which may have been misunderstood by you as a temptation. Before we tell our purpose and reason, it is certainly not enough to win people's trust; and you cannot fully confirm our real purpose and whether it is possible to become friends , so I never really hurt the two of us..."

Ding Xi couldn't help but sigh in her heart, she had almost understood the whole truth, if she hadn't added the clever comments later.

Liu Wumei smiled and said: "My husband and wife were too rude earlier, please allow me and my wife to buy wine at the 'Yongcui Villa' to make amends." If you want to cooperate, in order to show sincerity, of course both parties must confess their identities openly and honestly.

Now that Ding Xiren has arrived in Gusu, he must know the name of "Yongcui Villa", and he also knows that the old owner Li Guanyu has only one son, and he is married.When she said this, she implied that she was the owner of Yongcui Villa, and her identity was self-evident.

Li Guanyu has been famous all his life as a hero. His son and daughter-in-law sneaked into other people's residences late at night, secretly plotting to kill people, and they can still be so calm and calm, as if what they did was not in the least upright.

Ding Xi smiled and said: "Sure enough, I'm from a famous family, but what I've done in my life is killing people to get money, I'm insulting you two listeners."

Liu Wumei seemed to be stunned for a moment, but then her eyes became brighter, "Could it be that Your Excellency is a killer?" Killers originally kill for money, and most of them are good at hiding their whereabouts. There are also many outstanding killers. Heard of their names.

Ding Xi smiled, "I usually rob money halfway, and I may not be proficient in killing people."

The faces of those two people changed again. Although Li Yuhan was well-bred, he still couldn't hide the look of disdain in his eyes for a while.

Although killers and robbers are both rejected by people in the righteous way, when the world hears the name of murderer, it is inevitable that they will be frightened and fearful; but when they hear the name of robber, they will only be contemptuous.Although killers are generally ordered by others, it is no different from laughing when you look closely, but robbers can do as they please.

Liu Wumei was also stunned. She was confident that there was no killer in the world who could not afford the money in Yongcui Villa, and although the young man in front of her could not be seen to have such an unbearable identity, she had always died for money. It cannot be bought.

So she forced a smile and said: "As long as you help us and my wife kill Chu Liuxiang, Yongcui Villa will be at your disposal from now on."

Ding Xi was still smiling, without any hint of sarcasm in his smile, but he said something unimaginable to them.

"I just want you to understand two things. First, if I want to do something, it is never for the benefits promised to others. Second, although I am a robber, there are many things I refuse to do. Put my head down, and I will never do it." [Note]

The author has something to say: [Note] Ding Xi’s words come from "Overlord Gun" in "Seven Weapons"

[-]. Fighting swords in the rain

Ding Xi said that sentence with a smile, and stopped looking at the two of them.

Liu Wumei and Li Yuhan also left quietly, seeing the meaning of chasing guests, they couldn't be shy anymore, not to mention they couldn't understand what happened in front of them.

The heroes they have seen in their lives, no matter they are warm-hearted or fair, as long as they are human, they will have weaknesses, and they will eventually be moved by worldly interests, or kindness, or false fame.But at the moment when they were leaving, for some reason, a perplexed thought floated up in their hearts, the principles of those famous people seemed vulnerable in front of this young man.

The house has returned to the original quietness, and those who left may come back, after all, they are definitely not the ones who give up willingly, but at least there are no more unwelcome guests at this moment.

The light on the table dimmed a little, and the lonely shadow of the person sitting still was swaying under the dim light.

The wine jar is still unopened.

Friends have not returned, and it is not time to drink.

The rain didn't stop.

The bluestone road is not muddy but slippery, which inevitably makes pedestrians wet their shoes and socks.

Chu Liuxiang skimmed over the heavy eaves without touching the ground, as if walking against the wind, feeling the freshness and carefreeness from the blowing face, looking at the ancient city in the south of the Yangtze River, which looks like an ink painting in the rain, it is so beautiful and graceful.

He has always liked the feeling of being free and unrestrained, as if he was walking with the wind, so he is in a good mood at the moment, his slightly pouty thin lips are no longer cold, and a gentle smile spreads out. The drizzle all seemed affectionate and lingering.

In the rain and mist of the smoke cage, a faint figure suddenly appeared.

The drizzle is like silk, and when a gust of wind passes by, it floats obliquely like a veil.The wind passes, the rain falls, nothing is quiet, but this person in the rain seems to be the only stillness in such a picture scroll. I don't know when he came, and I don't know how long he stood there.

Chu Liuxiang stopped in her tracks. On such a rainy night, there were still pedestrians on the road. Did this person come here specially for him?

A white-haired old man in plumage and crown, as lonely and arrogant as a lone eagle, brought boundless desolation to this beautiful and picturesque misty Jiangnan.

Standing quietly in the rain and fog, Chu Liuxiang recognized who this person was a few feet away.

Thirty years ago, Li Guanyu invited 30 of the world's most famous swordsmen to discuss their swords by the sword-testing stone in Jianchi.

In the blink of an eye, the exuberant spirit of the past has turned into a withered and yellow picture scroll. Most of the famous swordsmen of that year have passed away, and the rest must be very old.

This person is Shuai Yifan, one of the 31 swordsmen who cooked tea and tasted swords back then.

Chu Liuxiang sighed inwardly, and said with a smile, "The old man is waiting for me?"

The man walked forward slowly, his sword was still in the sheath, but the man exuded a compelling sword aura, a few steps away was enough to take away people's soul.After he stood still, he said slowly: "Old Shuai Yifan, are you Chu Liuxiang?"

Chu Liuxiang said: "Exactly."

As soon as these two words were finished, a dragon chant was heard, the long sword in Shuai Yifan's palm had been unsheathed, it was as green as autumn water, and the sword's aura was overwhelming.

Chu Liuxiang's expression remained unchanged, and he praised: "Good sword."

Shuai Yifan let out a long laugh, "This sword has not been out of its sheath for 13 years, today it was drawn out for you, you can be proud of it." Although the old man has gray hair and haggard, his long laugh is still full of heroism.

The similar words from many years ago fell into his ears again, and Chu Liuxiang sighed: "Senior, you were entrusted by someone to take your life?"

Shuai Yifan said solemnly: "That's right." With his seniority, he shouldn't have easily attacked the juniors, if it wasn't for the 30-year friendship, and the person to be dealt with is a unique figure in the arena of the younger generation, how could he make it happen? His long sword came out of its sheath again?

What's more, in his eyes, for those who practice martial arts, dying by the opponent's sword during a martial arts competition is the best destination.

People in the Jianghu seem to have left life and death behind at the beginning of their careers, and those who practice swords never think that it is strange to die under the sword of others. This is the principle that everyone in the Jianghu knows.

However, Chu Liuxiang sighed in his heart. In his opinion, human life is precious, and shedding blood regardless of the reason is the most stupid thing a human being can do.However, there is bound to be a battle at this moment.

If it was before, he might still ask why that person wanted someone to take his life.But at this moment, he already knew that there was no need to say anything, because his words, in the hearts of those who had been famous for a long time, were no more credible than the words of Li Guanyu's son.

Shuai Yifan asked: "What sword do you use?"

With his eyesight, although he couldn't tell that Chu Liuxiang was wearing a weapon, there were also people who hid the housekeeper's weapon close to their body, making it difficult for others to see.What's more, even if the young man really didn't bring a sword, for the sake of fairness, Shuai Yifan has the patience to accompany him to choose a weapon that is convenient for him.

Chu Liuxiang smiled slightly, and flitted out lightly, and broke off a willow branch from the weeping willow beside the road.Not waiting for Shuai Yifan to understand his intention, he turned around and rushed back in an instant.

Chu Liuxiang smiled and said, "Senior, please advise me." He stood with his hands down, the willow twigs are new in March, and there are still new buds on the flexible branches.

Only then did Shuai Yifan understand that Chu Liuxiang was actually going to use this willow branch to fight against the magical weapon in his hand that had drank countless blood, his eyes could not help showing fright and anger, and he said sharply: "Even if the old Li Guan Yu dare not despise me like this."

Chu Liuxiang said: "I don't mean to be disrespectful, all things in the world, the use of them is all in one mind, whether it's a dead branch or a leaf, or a magic weapon, it's all the same."

Shuai Yifan was also dumbfounded by the sharpness of his words.He has been practicing swords for decades, and has reached the stage of perfection. After calming down, he will not fail to understand the meaning of these words, but he can't imagine how the young man in front of him can say such words at this age.

Shuai Yifan was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, and then he took two steps forward.

He hadn't made a move with the long sword in his hand, but Chu Liuxiang felt the pressure of his sword energy a few steps away.