nucmednet Chapter 109 Wedding Sudden Change
Chapter 109 Wedding Sudden Change
Li Changyu calmly sipped his wine. These people were truly unruly, causing trouble on the very day of the current martial arts alliance leader's celebration. That mysterious man was no match for Xu Shaoyu and was quickly defeated. In the shadows, a dark figure flashed by. Li Changyu's heart skipped a beat. He put down his wine cup, threw a dart from his sleeve, and knocked the man in black down.
However, undercurrents were swirling among various forces at the banquet. Xu Shaoyu and his men had just quelled a rebellion when City Lord Zheng raised his wine cup with a sense of apology, his eyes filled with a hint of solemnity.
"Today is my younger sister's wedding day, but I never expected such troublemakers. I have subdued these scoundrels. I apologize for the poor hospitality and for disturbing our distinguished guests. I will punish myself with a cup of wine." With that, he drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.
Seeing Lord Zheng's reaction, the crowd offered words of comfort. An official in a long robe spoke first: "How can you blame Lord Zheng? These people are ungrateful and audacious, daring to cause trouble on this joyous occasion. Lord Zheng is right to teach them a lesson; they brought this upon themselves."
A wealthy-looking merchant standing nearby nodded in agreement: "Yes, the city lord is benevolent, which is a blessing for the people of Sangluo City! If it weren't for the city lord's intervention, who knows what kind of mess this wedding banquet would have been made of by these people."
Flattery poured in, but Lord Zheng waved his hands repeatedly, saying humbly, "You flatter me, I thank you all for your understanding. Please eat and drink well, let's drink until we're drunk!"
At this moment, the atmosphere at the wedding banquet gradually returned to its lively state. Guests clinked glasses, chatted and laughed, as if the earlier commotion had never happened. However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, a sense of unease lurked.
Xu Shaoyu sat at the head table, his brow slightly furrowed. He knew full well that today's events were no accident, and that there was a larger conspiracy behind those who caused trouble. He gently took the bride's hand, offering her comfort. The bride nodded slightly, her eyes also filled with worry.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy, a dark figure silently appeared on the roof of the Zheng residence. He quietly observed everything at the banquet, his eyes revealing a cold, murderous intent. This man was none other than Night Shadow, the leader of the infamous assassin organization "Shadow" in the martial arts world.
Nightshade was hired to create chaos at Miss Zheng's wedding and assassinate Lord Zheng. Although his previous attempt failed, he hadn't given up. He was waiting for the right moment to strike again.
Halfway through the wedding banquet, Lord Zheng rose to toast the guests. His smile and sincere words won him cheers. However, just as he turned away, Night Shadow suddenly leaped down from the rooftop, like a black lightning bolt, and pounced on Lord Zheng.
Xu Shaoyu, with his sharp eyes, was the first to spot Ye Ying's sneak attack. He shouted, "Watch out!" and simultaneously drew his longsword, thrusting it towards Ye Ying. City Lord Zheng reacted swiftly, dodging Ye Ying's fatal blow. Seeing his sneak attack fail, Ye Ying remained calm; he turned and engaged Xu Shaoyu in battle.
The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle. Xu Shaoyu's swordsmanship was sharp and deadly; Ye Ying, on the other hand, was agile and unpredictable. Their fight threw the guests at the wedding banquet into a panic, who scattered in all directions to avoid them.
Seeing this, Lord Zheng immediately ordered his guards to come to his aid. The guards quickly surrounded Ye Ying and engaged him in a chaotic battle. However, Ye Ying was highly skilled in martial arts, and the guards found it difficult to subdue him for the time being.
At this critical moment, a mysterious old man suddenly appeared. He wore a gray robe, had white hair, and his eyes revealed profound wisdom. With a gentle wave of his hand, a powerful surge of internal energy erupted, forcing Night Shadow back several steps.
Nightshade steadied himself, looking at the old man with wary eyes. "Who are you? Why are you meddling in other people's business?" The old man smiled slightly and said, "Who I am is not important. What is important is that today's wedding must not be disrupted."
Night Shadow sneered, "You think you can stop me?" With that, he lunged at Lord Zheng again.
The old man flashed forward, blocking Zheng City Lord's path. He and Ye Ying engaged in a fierce duel. The clash of their inner forces produced deafening roars, putting immense pressure on those around them.
After a fierce battle, the old man finally subdued Nightshade. He looked at Nightshade and said, "Go now, and don't be an accomplice to evil again. Otherwise, you won't be so lucky next time." Nightshade had no choice but to turn and leave.
A crisis was averted once again, and the guests at the wedding banquet breathed a sigh of relief. Lord Zheng looked at the old man gratefully and said, "Thank you for your help, senior. May I ask your honorable name?"
The old man smiled slightly and said, "No need to be so polite. I'm just a passerby. This wedding today has made me feel the warmth of the martial world. I hope you will cherish this happiness in the future." After saying that, the old man turned and left.
The wedding banquet continued, and the guests gradually calmed down. Lord Zheng raised his glass again and addressed the crowd, saying, "Today's events have been a shock to everyone. But I believe that as long as we stand united, no difficulty can stop us. Let us toast to my sister and brother-in-law's happiness!" Everyone raised their glasses, and cheers and blessings rang out once more.
However, Li Changyu sneered, "City Lord Zheng, Alliance Leader Xu is still the same as before, he hasn't changed at all!"
Zheng Qian immediately shouted, "How dare you! How dare you mock an official of the imperial court! Guards, take this rude person out! He is not welcome here!"
Just as the surrounding guards were about to make a move, Li Changyu spoke up to stop them: "What's wrong, City Lord Zheng, Alliance Leader Xu? Are you so stubborn that you can't even listen to my idle gossip?"
"If that's the case, then please forgive my rudeness, Alliance Leader Xu. Today I've come to ask you to return something. I was entrusted by someone to do this for me, and I hope Alliance Leader Xu will part with it."
Xu Shaoyu looked at the man with confusion. His face and voice were unfamiliar, and he had never seen him before. What did the man want from him?
"I wonder what you, sir, are asking me for? Have we met before?"
He lowered his head and smiled slightly: "Alliance Leader Xu is too kind. We are strangers, but I have been asked to do so, and I do not wish to spoil the enjoyment of everyone present today. However..."
Xu Shaoyu was somewhat displeased: "Just say it! Today is my big day, and I don't want to let these trivial matters spoil my mood."
"In that case, I would like to request that Alliance Leader Xu return the personal belongings of the former Alliance Leader Li Linxi—the Qilin Jade Pendant and his supreme cultivation technique, the Qingfeng Jue. I wonder if it would be convenient for Alliance Leader Xu to hand them over to me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Shaoyu's expression changed, his face immediately darkened, and his eyes turned fierce. Who was this person?
"I am the direct disciple of the former leader of the alliance. This Qilin jade pendant and my martial arts were taught to me by my master when he retired. I don't know why you say this, young master. If you are entrusted by someone, why don't you produce a token?"