novelraw Chapter 425 - 259 ’Cowardly’ Su Bei_2
Chapter 425 - 259 ’Cowardly’ Su Bei_2
But this man with the handlebar mustache was clearly not easy to deal with. His free hand, without hesitation, swung a fist, clearly intent on trading wound for wound, life for life.
That palm, carrying ’terrifying’ Spiritual Energy, would have left Gu Qingfeng either crippled or severely injured if it had struck him.
Su Bei, seeing this, raised his eyebrows slightly. With an almost imperceptible flick of his index finger, a wisp of Spiritual Energy instantly diverted the mustachioed man’s palm. The strike then landed heavily on a nearby banana tree.
SPLURT—
Blood spurted violently.
"You..."
The mustachioed man’s eyes widened. Clutching the spear piercing his chest, he coughed up a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his internal organs, then collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
Gu Qingfeng collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
He couldn’t help but feel a secret sense of relief that the mustachioed man’s palm strike had gone wide...
He then stood up, glanced indifferently at the mustachioed man lying dead with his eyes open, and said softly,
"My goal is the Hidden Dragon List of the entire world, while your vision was limited to Xiegu City for your entire life."
"May you have a better fate in your next life."
...
The wildflowers and grass in the mountains grew half as tall as a man, concealing any trace of the bodies lying among them. Moreover, before long, wild wolves emerging to hunt would devour the corpses, saving even the effort of digging graves.
Turning around, Gu Qingfeng looked at Su Bei and Ji Nanjue, then wiped his spear. A haughty expression graced his handsome face, his long hair flowing in the secluded valley’s breeze.
Su Bei, holding Ji Nanjue’s small hand, stepped forward and said with a smile,
"Thank you for saving us, Young Master Gu..."
...
This young man seems to be just over twenty, yet his cultivation is already approaching Mid Stage Foundation Establishment, not far behind my own three prodigal disciples.
It seems the geniuses in the Twenty-One Provinces are far more numerous than I imagined...
Only then did Gu Qingfeng get a proper look at the two before him. The man wore an Azure Crown and white robes, his face like fine jade, brows sharp as daggers, lips curved in a slight smile, resembling a figure in a serene painting.
His gaze shifted to Ji Nanjue. Even though I’ve seen many stunning women, my heart still skipped a beat. He quickly averted his eyes, looking straight ahead, his expression as composed and aloof as a solitary pine.
However, a trace of disdain crept into his eyes as he looked at Su Bei.
"You have able hands and feet, and a rather dignified appearance, yet at the critical moment, you let a woman shield you?"
"I didn’t expect you to be such a coward. A true man who cannot even protect a woman—what use are you?"
"You might as well jump off this cliff!"
...
Su Bei looked at him calmly, saying nothing, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint smile.
The enchanting moonlight cast a silvery, water-like glow.
It bathed Su Bei in its light.
Just as Gu Qingfeng raised his head again, about to say more, he looked up and was startled.
Where had that aristocratic-looking pair gone?
Only a wisp of lingering azure smoke drifted faintly into the night sky, barely visible in the darkness.
Gu Qingfeng’s eyes widened in a momentary daze, a peculiar expression on his face.
He hurried to the cliff’s edge, peered down, and muttered,
Strange?
Did those two really jump off here?
How bizarre...
...
「Somewhere in the mountains.」
Su Bei, hands clasped behind his back, calmly watched Gu Qingfeng, who still seemed to be searching for something, and smiled at Nan Ji.
Ji Nanjue also smiled. Turning to Su Bei, she mimicked Gu Qingfeng’s tone,
"He’s right. You’re so cowardly, you might as well jump off the cliff!"
...
Su Bei feigned fury. Amidst her startled cry, he pulled her into his arms and, mimicking a Grass Bandit, said fiercely,
"You dare laugh?"
"Tonight, I’m the Grass Bandit! Little lady, how do you want to be punished?"
"I’m going to spank your bottom hard!"
...
Ji Nanjue shot him a playful glare, her lips slightly parted. A flush of mock indignation spread across her cheeks, looking even more captivating under the moonlight.
"I haven’t bathed yet..."
The image of her naked body instantly flashed through Su Bei’s mind, and he swallowed hard...
「Then—」
RUSTLE—
A soft, distant sound could be faintly heard, mingling with the whispering wind:
"Let’s bathe first..."
"Bathe? I must punish you severely!!"
...
「...」
Along the mountain path, a figure in azure darted swiftly, leaping through the rugged mountains.
By the gentle, water-like moonlight, Gu Qingfeng clutched his spear tightly, a hint of worry in his eyes.
This trip out of Xiegu City is to seek help from the Qingyang Sect for the Gu Family.
It’s also an opportunity to temper myself.
Recently, a mineral vein was discovered near Xiegu City, and all four great families, including the Gu Family, want a piece of it.
Unfortunately, under the City Lord’s mediation, a rule was established: strength would determine the size of the share.
Since the overt strength of the four great families is comparable, and the City Lord didn’t prohibit seeking outside help, the Gu Family has always maintained good relations with the Qingyang Sect. Therefore, securing an elder’s assistance from the Sect this time should guarantee the greatest benefits for the Gu Family.
Afterward, we can just give a portion to the Qingyang Sect, and that will settle it, right?
Taking a deep breath, Gu Qingfeng stopped and leaned against a large tree, steadying the circulation of his vital energy.
Gazing at the bright moon, he murmured to himself.