Eternal Saber

Chapter 421 - 27: Reunion with an Old Friend

Don’t say there’s a problem with this ’Drunken Eight Immortals’.

Even if there’s no problem, Chen Tang won’t take a sip with Lin Mubai forcing him to drink.

Not pouring the drink on Lin Mubai’s face is already a concession for the sake of Langya Pavilion.

After all, the issue with Sword Casting Manor hasn’t been resolved, and Chen Tang doesn’t want to stir up trouble on someone else’s turf, causing a big scene.

However, his action, in the eyes of the crowd, was no different from slapping Lin Mubai publicly!

Not to mention how precious the Drunken Eight Immortals is, ordinary Jianghu people can’t even get a sip, and Chen Tang just poured it on the ground.

The important thing is, this was a drink Lin Mubai poured for Chen Tang.

It was also a way to step down for him.

In the end, he removed the step himself!

The scene instantly fell into dead silence.

Mei Zhenyu’s expression was grave, secretly feeling something was amiss.

Although he disliked Xiao Wuhen and the others, he wouldn’t dare to do something like this in public.

There’s almost no room for maneuvering.

The expressions of everyone present were varied.

Han Yue shook his head.

This person really courted disaster, offending Lin Mubai miserably.

Shen Zhiyuan sighed softly, his face showing bitterness.

Things seem a bit out of control, quite tricky to handle now.

However, Feiyanzi Yan Shu looked at Chen Tang with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

Among the younger generation in Jianghu, there are probably few who dare to publicly disgrace Lin Mubai like this.

This person is somewhat spirited and exceptionally courageous, unlike someone else.

Thinking of this, Yan Shu secretly gave Su Muzhe a sidelong glance.

"Good, very good."

Lin Mubai squinted his eyes, instead laughed, and nodded repeatedly.

"Oh dear."

Su Muzhe moved, squeezed in between the two, and somewhat reproached Chen Tang, saying: "Brother Chen, how could you be so careless, spilling the drink was such a waste."

Yan Shu couldn’t help but burst into laughter upon hearing this.

He’s still pretending, joking around, running over to play the good guy.

Is this about waste?

"It seems it’s been too long since I’ve acted, anyone in Jianghu dares to be wild in front of me now."

Lin Mubai muttered softly, looking at the long sword in his left hand.

As if sensing his intentions, the sword trembled lightly, resonating continuously, almost ready to leap out of the sheath!

A sense of killing intent arose in the pavilion, and the temperature dropped suddenly!

The expressions of the people present changed.

Mei Zhenyu’s heart was pounding, sweat appeared on his forehead, and he stepped forward, standing next to Chen Tang while gripping the long sword at his waist, ready to block Lin Mubai at any moment.

Only Chen Tang seemed calm and collected, as if feeling no threat.

At this distance between them, as long as Lin Mubai dared to make a move, he dared to assure that Lin Mubai wouldn’t even be able to draw his sword!

"Brother Lin, calm your anger, for my sake..."

Shen Zhiyuan stepped forward.

But before he could finish, Lin Mubai interrupted again, "Brother Shen, I’ve already considered your face. If not, how could this person stand here unscathed?"

"No need to use a butcher’s knife to kill a chicken."

Xiao Wuhen sneered and said: "I don’t know where this nobody came from, doesn’t appreciate the respect. Let me teach him a lesson today!"

"What’s going on, so lively?"

At this moment, a voice came from outside.

Everyone turned towards the sound.

They saw a young man in iron armor walk in, with long, strong arms, a face with sharp features, deep and determined eyes. Despite not being very old, he exuded a calm and proficient demeanor honed by experience.

The newcomer’s aura was strong, with a unique charm, subtly showing a leader’s charisma.

"Old Song, you’re here!"

Shen Zhiyuan saw the newcomer and breathed a sigh of relief, quickly shifting the topic and calling out.

Chen Tang also looked over at this person.

At first glance, he was slightly taken aback.

This was an acquaintance.

Although they hadn’t seen each other for over a year, the temperament of this person had changed quite a bit, but Chen Tang still recognized him at a glance.

Upon hearing ’Old Song’, everyone guessed the newcomer’s identity.

Those who were sitting all stood up, even Lin Mubai and others sheathed their swords and stood, their expressions straightening as they cupped their hands respectfully, "Greetings, Song Lieutenant."

"Since you all recognize him, I won’t need to introduce."

Shen Zhiyuan smiled and said: "These are all the elites of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, this one is the top of the ranking ’Thousand Shadows Sword’ Lin Mubai..."

Lin Mubai cupped his hands slightly again towards this Song Lieutenant, with a smile on his face.

"This is Zither Rhythm Sword Heart, Dongfang Qing."

Before Shen Zhiyuan could finish introducing, Song Lieutenant suddenly caught sight of someone in the crowd. He was initially stunned, then his eyes lit up.

Song Lieutenant showed a look of joy, stepped forward briskly, and tightly grasped Chen Tang’s forearm, laughing, "Haha, Brother Chen, fancy meeting you here!"

"Brother Song, long time no see."

Reuniting with an old friend, Chen Tang was also quite happy inside.

This Song Lieutenant was none other than Song Wu, whom he befriended while venturing with Yuwen Heigou, Dugu Qingcheng, and Changsun Jingren in Jianghu after descending Snow Mountain.

At that time, Jade Flute Fairy was also traveling with Song Wu.

Before parting, everyone more or less guessed each other’s backgrounds, but didn’t ask much.

Chen Tang only knew that Song Wu came from the Nanxia Army.

Now it seems, his rank isn’t low, and he’s doing quite well in the Northern Expedition Army.

Their conversation left those around them astounded.

The expressions on the faces of Lin Mubai, Xiao Wuhen, and others were extremely colorful, filled with shock, confusion, bewilderment, and even a bit of regret...

These two are not having a typical superficial chat.

The fact that this Song Lieutenant came into the courtyard straight towards Chen Tang without even greeting Shen Zhiyuan says everything.

The joy on his face wasn’t fake.

"Brother Chen, how are you here?"

Song Wu smiled and said: "Earlier I got news that you were thought to have perished in the East Sea. It wasn’t until a few days ago, when I met Jade Flute Fairy and she mentioned you, that I knew you had already arrived in Nanxia."

"I was just thinking of meeting you someday, and here you are today, haha!"

The surrounding crowd was shocked once again.

What does this mean?

This Chen Tang knows Jade Flute Fairy too?

What’s their relationship?

Why would Jade Flute Fairy mention him proactively?

Chen Tang briefly recounted his experiences after arriving in Nanxia, skipping over the events of killing the Imperial Guard in the forest and Sword Casting Manor.

Chen Tang asked: "Brother Song, how did you come here, are you also here to watch the Prime Minister’s Mansion and Langya Pavilion face off?"

Song Wu shook his head and said: "Military affairs are busy, I don’t have the time. My camp is near the Capital City, and since Zhiyuan and I are old friends, I took a moment to come see him."

On the other side, Shen Zhiyuan sighed and said with a melancholy tone: "You two have been chatting hand-in-hand for so long, have you finally remembered me?"

"Haha!"

Song Wu laughed heartily, raised his hand and playfully punched Shen Zhiyuan’s chest, saying: "Don’t give me that!"

After a pause, as if remembering something, Song Wu suddenly put away his smile, turned to look at those present, his gaze swept over Lin Mubai and others, and slowly asked: "Just now, who was it that called my Brother Chen a nameless rat, and said he didn’t appreciate the face given?"