Chapter 7, The Enchanting Beauty

A Fei helped Xiao Yu sit down and couldn't help but chuckle. He took out some golden ointment from his pocket and applied it to Xiao Yu. This golden ointment was indeed effective, and Xiao Yu immediately felt no pain.

Li Xunhuan did not speak; he merely took two steps back, positioning himself in front of Xiao Yu, gently stroking the small knife in his hand

As everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound, they noticed that a figure in blue had appeared at the door, though they could not tell when he had arrived. He was neither short nor particularly tall, exuding an air of leisure and elegance. However, his face was a pale green, eerie and sinister, as if he were wearing a mask, or perhaps this was his true appearance.

The man in blue shifted his gaze and suddenly said, "But what you say does not count." After speaking, he turned his attention to Xiao Yu, "Do you know about the Green Demon Hand? It is forged from the essence of the gold and iron mined by Yi Ku, combined with a hundred poisons, and took seven years to create. It can be said to be one of the most domineering weapons in the martial world. In the weapon catalog of Bai Xiaosheng, the Green Demon Hand ranks ninth. If I were to give you this Green Demon Hand, would you be willing to give me the Golden Silk Armor in return?"

Li Xunhuan nodded slightly, remaining silent, while continuing to cough persistently

The man in the blue attire smiled again, saying, "I am not afraid of you; I simply have a natural aversion to gambling and do not enjoy taking risks"

Li Xunhuan bent down, coughing incessantly

The person in blue said with a smile, "I have a natural temperament; when I set my sights on something, I will not be denied. Do you know why the young master of the You family gifted me the Sword of Fish Intestines? It is because if he did not, I would have taken his head. The more difficult something is to obtain, the more I desire it."

Hehe. The laughter of the blue-clad person suddenly changed, becoming as delicate as the sound of silver bells. Slowly, she removed the dark blue gloves, revealing her beautiful hands. No matter how beautiful a hand may be, there are always some imperfections; some may have slightly coarse pores, some may have slightly large nails, and some may have slightly slender fingertips. However, the hands before me are flawless, perfect in every way, resembling a piece of meticulously carved mutton-fat jade, without a trace of blemish, and so soft that adding one more unit would make them too plump, while removing one would make them too thin, neither too long nor too short.

Sun Kui saw the newcomer and roared angrily, instantly launching three punches. Everyone was watching the excitement, but unexpectedly, Sun Kui changed his move midway, and these three punches suddenly turned towards Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu was still grinning there.

Li Xunhuan took another sip of wine: "This is a good habit, just like drinking wine, cough cough, as long as you can maintain it, you will also cough like me."

"Joke," said Xiao Yu, "my feet no longer hurt, and my face has also somewhat swollen down. Do you know about the flying knife in Li Xunhuan's hand? It is merely an ordinary one that a blacksmith can forge in just three hours, yet among all the weapons evaluated by Bai Xiaosheng, the Little Li Flying Knife ranks third.

Li Xunhuan suddenly said: "Are you perhaps a disciple of the Elder Canglong from the Cangjian Villa?"

"That's right," Xiao Yu said. The golden silk armor is for preserving life; no matter how powerful the Green Demon Hand is, Xiao Yu would not use it either

Hahaha, a loud burst of laughter came from outside the door, "Do you see how he looks now, as if he has been poisoned?"

Xiao Yu laughed again, saying: "No wonder you killed your own wife; it turns out you have your eyes on the number one beauty, haha"

The person in the blue attire paused his laughter, glanced at Xiao Yu a few more times, and said: "Is the golden silk armor on him, is it from the *illustration*?"

The person in the blue attire said: "No, the old dragon is already dead. This sword was given to me by the old dragon's son, You Longsheng."

Li Xunhuan suddenly took out a wine flask and coughed, saying: "I advise you not to try it."

The Fish Intestine Sword, an ancient divine weapon, is a treasured possession of the martial world, and it is the reason why Cangjian Villa has gained fame. Had it not been for the deep bonds of life and death between the Canglong Elder and the leaders of the three major sects—Shaolin, Wudang, and Kunlun—this sword would have long been taken by others. Nevertheless, Cangjian Villa has fought through numerous bloody battles for this sword, yet the young master of the villa surprisingly gifted this family heirloom to someone else

The figure in the blue attire pondered for a moment, then suddenly took out a long, flat box. Upon opening the box, a wave of sword energy immediately penetrated the skin. Inside the dark iron box lay a short sword that gleamed with a chilling light.

A hint of a smile flickered in Li Xunhuan's eyes as he slowly said, "Many people used to have doubts, but now there are none; they have all died."

When a person is down on their luck, even drinking a sip of cold water can lead to misfortune. Xiao Yu suddenly let out a miserable cry, and upon closer inspection, he saw that a chain gun was protruding from Sun Kui's waist, and Xiao Yu's kick had just struck the tip of the gun. Truly, every step is fraught with difficulty, and disaster lurks everywhere.

The figure in blue let out a long sigh and said, "What you mean to say is that the quality of the weapon does not matter; it primarily depends on who wields it, correct?"

The gaze of the man in the blue attire also fell upon the small knife, and he said: "Others say that when you strike with a knife, you never miss. I wonder if this statement is exaggerated. I have my doubts about it."

Li Xunhuan and A Fei were both drawn in by the figure in green. Sun Kui's strikes were exceptionally swift, and Xiao Yu's form was completely enveloped by him. Moreover, Xiao Yu did not possess any martial arts skills, and was unlikely to even evade the attacks.

Of course, but I have high standards, and I fear you may not be able to meet them said Xiao Yu with a smile

It hurts, it really hurts

Her voice suddenly became enchanting, "The terms have been agreed upon, the golden armor belongs to me, and I will accompany you for one night." After saying this, she took off her outer blue garment, her body gently swaying, revealing a beautiful dress made of white gauze, her perfect figure partially visible, utterly captivating

Xiao Yu murmured to herself upon hearing this: "A thief shouting to catch a thief". However, her voice was too soft for anyone else to hear.

Over the years, Sun Kui has not only refrained from laying down his martial arts but has instead made even greater progress. Each punch he throws is powerful and forceful, exuding a fierce energy. Although he may not be able to shatter stone into powder, if he were to strike Xiao Yu, how could she possibly survive

The person in the blue attire said, "Alright, you do like beautiful women, don't you? If I help you find a beauty, would you be willing to give me the golden silk armor?"

Xiao Yu fell silent; this is a good item, but unfortunately, I do not know how to use it. The golden silk armor is still useful to me. In this world, there are countless flying daggers and hidden weapons. Without something to protect my life, relying solely on my skills in free fighting, I won't last long. Thus,

Li Xunhuan pointed at Sun Kui on the ground and said, "Then you are likely to become a dead man as well"

The person in blue looked up to the sky and laughed, "Could it be that you are after the most beautiful woman in the world? That is not something you can lay your hands on."

Do not change

Ignoring Xiao Yu's secret delight, Sun Kui continued, "The Plum Blossom Thief has been missing from the world for thirty years, and everyone in the jianghu believed he had been killed. Who would have thought that he suddenly reappeared six months ago, committing seventy to eighty major crimes in just seven or eight months, even defiling the daughter of the leader of the Huashan Sect."

Li Xunhuan closed his eyes, and in his hand appeared another small knife. The man in the green attire surprisingly sighed, "Everyone says that those who are struck by Little Li's flying daggers die without pain; indeed, it is not an exaggeration." The tone of the man in green shifted, and his captivating eyes suddenly emitted a sharp light as he stared at Xiao Yu and asked, "Is the golden silk armor on you?"

Li Xunhuan lowered his head, playing with the small knife in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "If the Plum Blossom Thief were still alive, he would be around sixty or seventy years old, yet I never expected his interest to remain so strong."

Sun Kui clutched his throat, his eyes revealing despair, and his voice became like a broken bellows. "Li Tan Hua, indeed, your reputation is not unfounded." After saying this, he fell back, blood gushing from his throat like a spring.

Sun Kui said: "Regardless of the truth, after his reappearance, everyone with any assets in the martial world has been living in fear, and women with any beauty are particularly restless. " After a pause, Sun Kui continued: "As far as I know, over ninety families have secretly agreed that whoever kills the Plum Blossom Thief will receive half of their wealth as a reward. Just think about how considerable that amount is. Furthermore, the most recognized beauty in the martial world has also proclaimed that whoever can eliminate the Plum Blossom Thief, regardless of their looks or age, she will marry them."

He entered leisurely with his hands behind his back and sighed, "This person is not simple; even I can see that he has no internal energy. Your poison is ineffective against him. That said, it is indeed remarkable that he has managed to survive until now"

Xiao Yu was determined not to give it to him, and slowly said: "Our tempers are the same"

The person in the blue attire said: "This Fish Intestine Sword is unparalleled in the world; it should suffice, right"

Xiao Yu looked over and thought, my goodness, this person is truly ugly, yet possesses a pair of captivating eyes. The eyes are so beautiful, resembling two pearls embedded in dead pig meat. Disguised as a man, Xiao Yu mused.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "That may not necessarily be the case"

Sun Kui knew that Xiao Yu was wearing a magical armor, so this punch was aimed directly at Xiao Yu's head. If it landed, it would be no different from smashing a watermelon with a heavy hammer. Just as the words were spoken, the punch had already struck Xiao Yu's face. Xiao Yu tumbled and fell to the ground, flying more than 5 meters away. Half of his face was swollen to a height of half a foot, red with purple hues, and translucent in the purple, with his eyes nearly knocked out.

The person in the blue attire said, "If I were to act against him now, then what?"

Li Xunhuan suddenly said to Xiao Yu: "This sword is worth more than the golden silk armor; you may decide for yourself."

Sun Kuizhen, filled with rage, glared at Xiao Yu for a long while, and gradually a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said: "It is evident that someone like you has managed to survive until now, which shows that it is indeed not easy to kill you. However, do not forget, you are a person poisoned with a deadly toxin, and you have already lost half of your life."

Xiao Yu certainly has no time to deal with him now. If it weren't for Sun Kui's true energy having already dissipated, he would have long since met his end. How despicable, how insidious, even at the point of death, he still wants to find someone to take the blame. Xiao Yu felt a mix of frustration and the urge to laugh, but his swollen cheeks did not allow him to do so. Xiao Yu stood up and kicked Sun Kui's corpse.

The man in the blue attire suddenly laughed, his laughter sounding peculiar, with no expression on his face, and said: "I do not believe it; to be honest, I really want to give it a try"