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Chapter 485 - 17 Chi Xiao Recognizes Its Master, Night Exploration of Qilin Hunting_2

Chapter 485: Chapter 17 Chi Xiao Recognizes Its Master, Night Exploration of Qilin Hunting_2

Originally, it was a place riddled with danger, but with Shaking Light present, it was as if strolling through one’s own backyard. The young girl’s expression remained cool and serene, her steps leisurely. She even took out the snacks that Li Guanyi had just prepared from the small pocket in her sleeve and slowly chewed on them.

Chewing and chewing.

Li Guanyi suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Shaking Light’s wrist.

With a sway of his body and a step on the tree trunk, he directly ascended to the treetop.

Several house guards, all skilled in martial arts, passed by carrying lanterns. Among them, two with swords at their waists, two with staffs, and one with a crossbow—a standard military unit configuration. If the sword-carriers had replaced their lanterns with shields, it would have been the basic Central Plains troop formation.

As they walked, they talked and laughed, "Have you heard that Lord Yuwen brought back a beauty?"

"Indeed, I caught a glimpse, and she was unimaginably beautiful. I swear that since I popped out of my mother’s womb, I have never seen such a beauty. Truly deserving of the title ’the most exquisite beauty under the heavens’, Lord Yuwen himself wants to take her away. Even the City Lord has always deferred to Lord Yuwen, but on this matter, he absolutely refuses to give in."

"He used to frequently visit Miss Hua Rui."

"Ever since this lady was detained in our City Lord Mansion, he has never gone to see Lady Hua Rui again. I heard that Lady Hua Rui suddenly died because the City Lord wanted to win the heart of that beauty and wouldn’t leave any evidence of his relationship with Lady Hua Rui, so he silenced her by killing her."

"Hahaha, the City Lord is quite a romantic as well."

"Having such a beauty here, just looking at her could prolong one’s life. If one could even get a kiss from her, ah, I would die content!"

These people continued to talk about matters within the City Lord Mansion as they walked away.

Li Guanyi seemed thoughtful.

It looked like the City Lord Mansion held quite a number of captives.

"City Lord Mansion..."

The City Lord Mansion was too vast; finding someone would probably take some time.

Glancing over at the others, Li Guanyi lowered his voice and said, "Let’s slow down and be careful, moving across the top."

Shaking Light nodded.

Li Guanyi led Shaking Light as they leaped up and landed on the eave, proceeding cautiously. It wasn’t long before they heard bursts of rough and hearty laughter, "Hahaha, City Lord, where did you find such excellent wine? It’s rare for us to taste such a drink."

Li Guanyi’s spirit stirred slightly as he looked over and saw a banquet in the main garden of the City Lord Mansion. A few martial world guests each had a seat at the feast, surrounded by singing and dancing beauties. Although Li Guanyi had no intention of going there, Shaking Light reached out, pulling at his sleeve.

Understanding her hint, he led Shaking Light, slowly approaching the scene.

They could clearly hear the voice say, "Today’s gathering of heroes is all because of some insignificant junior, barely fifteen or sixteen years old, who has the audacity to call himself ’Kuang’ (Mad)."

"What nonsense. I know full well Lu Youxian’s methods. Without real skills, how could one possibly escape from his hands?"

"Hahaha, the Angry Scale Dragon King speaks truthfully."

Li Guanyi looked up.

He saw several figures among the seats. The one speaking was robust and imposing, with a touch of grey at the temples, resembling a vibrant man in his thirties despite looking somewhat older. Cradling two beauties in his arms and drinking, his aura surged like a flood dragon behind him.

Li Guanyi recognized this man.

[The leader of the Seventy-two Linked Villages, exceptionally strong in naval combat]

Looking in other directions, he saw the Great Elder of the Yin Yang Reincarnation Sect, a strikingly beautiful person of indeterminate gender with the most profound Inner Qi; the Sword Immortal of the Kunlun Sword Sect with his sword in his arms, merely resting his eyes; the Sect Master of the Sky-reaching Sect looked about sixty, with an extraordinary bearing and a heroic presence.

Li Guanyi also noticed a familiar face, Nan Qingping, who seemed to have ties to the green-robed guest, sitting alone, sipping tea; and other martial artists, with the one at the forefront dressed in a dark robe with gold trim, adorned with a black jade belt and a jade hairpin, his dignified visage commanding respect.

Li Guanyi recalled the information in his mind:

"City Lord of Zhenbei City."

"His martial arts skills are not very impressive, but he is at the level of Five-layered Heaven. He keeps a balance of power with the generals of Zhenbei City. Needless to say, it’s all Chen Dingye’s scheming."

As the City Lord of Zhenbei City raised his glass to drink with the gathered martial artists, he laughed and said, "With all these experts here, if Li Guan happens to be in Zhenbei City, he definitely won’t be able to escape, but you all know that the Qilin Hunting Conference is just a facade. Our target is something else."

The Angry Scale Dragon King laughed boisterously, "Of course, it’s all for this chaotic world!"

"Chen Country has grown so weak, and now that the Regent, that old fool, has emerged, he’s practically breaking the nation’s backbone. With Xue Daoyong becoming the Chief Minister, Chen Country is like a lump of rotten meat, only able to inhale, unable to exhale. In times of great change, it’s only natural to make preparations for oneself."

"Rest assured, within my Seventy-two Linked Villages, I have tens of thousands of boys skilled in swimming, who can board ships and fight with knives. They can all maneuver boats and navigate rivers, adept in both swords and crossbows. When the world undergoes great upheaval, we can step forward to serve the Grandmaster with our lives, or we can rise up in revolt, laughing proudly as warlords."

"Still, I never expected that you, Lord Tong, despite being of noble blood with imperial grace, would collude with the Yuwen Family, betraying us from inside and outside, haha..."

The Angry Scale Dragon King’s laughter was wild and carefree, unbothered by offending the sensibilities of the City Lord.

The City Lord simply spoke calmly, "Dragon King, who do you think is stronger between me and the Taiping Duke Li Wanli or the Divine General Yue Pengwu?"