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"I wonder what those two did to offend Mr. Li. Should I get rid of these ants?"
Cao Zhengchun stood by with a forced smile, while Li Chengqian casually waved his hand.
"They didn't provoke me, but something interesting is going to happen to them, and I wanted to come and see."
"Who knew that Miss Wanwan would ruin things, I'm just a little disappointed."
As he spoke, Li Chengqian gave Wanwan another look.
This made Wanwan a little upset.
You're so stingy, your heart must be made of needlepoint.
"Since Mr. Li enjoys watching plays so much, why don't I just have them perform the original version?"
In response to Wanwan's words, Li Chengqian gave her another disdainful look.
"What do you know? When you look at the world, you'll find that it's all about natural harmony."
"For example, you might accidentally fall into a puddle tomorrow."
"But if I tell you this news, will you still fall into the puddle?"
Even if you decide to follow the trajectory of fate and fall into the puddle at the same time and in the same place.
"But once you know the outcome, will the way you fall still be as natural and unsightly as before?"
What's missed can never be regained.
After criticizing Wanwan again with barbed words, Li Chengqian looked at Ye Gucheng standing to the side.
"Lord Ye, I have high hopes for you. I bet you'll win at the gambling den in the capital."
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
Li Chengqian's cheerful tone plunged Sun Xiuqing into deep despair.
Meanwhile, Ximen Chuixue, standing to the side, also felt a slight sense of resentment.
Because he didn't believe he would definitely lose to Ye Gucheng.
"Mr. Li, is fate truly inescapable?"
Ximen Chuixue asked coldly, and Li Chengqian laughed and said, "Your duel has nothing to do with destiny."
"It only depends on the level of strength, although you have grasped some of the essence of my swordsmanship."
"But you can't break Lord Ye's Celestial Immortal Technique, so you will definitely lose then."
Li Chengqian's words made Ximen Chuixue frown.
Huang Rong, on the other hand, kept her eyes darting around.
Something's not right. This isn't Mr. Li's usual style. Is Mr. Li up to something?
He was in this state the last time he spoke with Shi Feixuan.
Chapter 296 The Heaven-Defying Wang Yuyan: Ye Gucheng's Heart is in Turmoil
Li Chengqian observed Ximen Chuixue's state of mind, but he simply smiled slightly and turned to leave.
As he left, he waved and said, "Everyone, you may leave now."
"Tomorrow night is the night of the full moon, and you should have a lot of things to do."
Why waste time on Li?
After saying that, Li Chengqian and his group disappeared into the darkness.
Only Cao Zhengchun and a few others remained.
Ye Gucheng and Yan Shisan glanced at Ximen Chuixue, then turned and left without saying a word.
Because they sensed that Ximen Chuixue's heart was in turmoil.
If a swordsman's mind is in turmoil, then his sword will no longer be sharp.
As the crowd dispersed, Cao Zhengchun also left silently.
I don't know why, but I've been feeling terrified lately.
After everyone else had left, only Ximen Chuixue and Sun Xiuqing remained on the streets at night.
Sun Xiuqing looked at Ximen Chuixue with teary eyes.
"Must go?"
"Yes."
"But your mind is in turmoil; if you go now, you'll just be throwing your life away."
"But I still want to go."
Faced with Ximen Chuixue's cold expression, a tear rolled down Sun Xiuqing's cheek.
Clang!
With her sword drawn, Sun Xiuqing placed it against her own neck.
"Since I don't want to live alone after you die anyway, I might as well go first and clear the way for you."
"That way you might still have a chance to live."
Ximen Chuixue glanced at Sun Xiuqing and said coldly, "You won't die as long as I'm here."
Hearing this, Sun Xiuqing felt even more upset.
She knew, of course, that it was foolish to commit suicide in front of a peerless swordsman.
But now, she has no other way to help Ximen Chuixue except by sacrificing herself.
brush!
The sword in Sun Xiuqing's hand broke in two, and Ximen Chuixue drew his sword.
Although it was just a casual sword strike, the speed of that strike was beyond Sun Xiuqing's ability to see clearly.
"Ximen Chuixue, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Sun Xiuqing was already somewhat hysterical.
"If you truly love me, then you should stay calm and come back to see me alive."
"Instead of making me weep over your dead body!"
Faced with Sun Xiuqing's words, Ximen Chuixue opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
After a few breaths, Ximen Chuixue finally managed to squeeze out a sentence.
“It’s not my heart that’s in turmoil, it’s Ye Gucheng’s heart that’s in turmoil. I felt that way when I met Mr. Li.”
"This feeling was very short-lived."
Although Ximen Chuixue remained cold, there was a hint in his tone that he wanted to explain things clearly.
Sun Xiuqing was a little confused by Ximen Chuixue's words. Ximen Chuixue's state of mind was unstable just now, and even she could feel it.
But now he says that the one who is in turmoil is not himself, but Ye Gucheng.
This is a complete contradiction.
If Sun Xiuqing didn't know that Ximen Chuixue never lied, she would definitely have thought that Ximen Chuixue was deceiving her.
After a moment of contemplation, Sun Xiuqing suddenly realized and said, "You mean, the reason you are in a state of turmoil is because Ye Gucheng is in a state of turmoil."
"If his mind is in turmoil, he cannot unleash his most perfect swordsmanship."
"You'll feel disappointed that he can't execute his most perfect swordsmanship, won't you?"
"Correct!"
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Sun Xiuqing was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.
That seems to be true. Fubuki has been waiting for this day for so long, and if he can't have his fill, he will definitely be disappointed.
Even if his mind is in turmoil, you can't let it get out of yours!
"Don't forget, you still have me."
"Give me one night, and I can get back to my peak."
Seeing Ximen Chuixue's cold face, Sun Xiuqing rolled her eyes at him.
"You must be my nemesis from a past life. Let's go back and rest."
After saying that, Sun Xiuqing took Ximen Chuixue's hand and walked towards their residence.
Li Chengqian's arrival caused a huge uproar in the capital.
In particular, Li Chengqian's act of betting Ye Gucheng on the city gate caused a great uproar throughout the city.
The high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital were particularly troubled by this.
Because many people are desperately betting on Ye Gucheng to win, who wouldn't want such a money-making opportunity!
If this situation continues, the bookmakers behind the scenes will suffer astronomical losses.
A secret villa.
"Gentlemen, come up with a solution!"
"Li Chengqian asked us to join forces to set up a gambling game so that he could place bets. Should we accept it or not?"
"We can't accept this. Ping An Inn makes a fortune every day. If Li Chengqian bets his entire fortune, we'll lose everything."
This idea has gained the approval of some people.
However, another opposing opinion has also emerged.
"No!"
"We must accept it; the reputation of the Sword Immortal of Peace is now practically at its zenith."
"If we take on this business, our name will resound throughout the entire Ming Dynasty."
"His fame may even spread to other dynasties."
"The bigger Li Chengqian's investment, the more famous we become. As long as we establish our reputation, are we afraid of not making money?"