Chapter 012: Four Eyebrows

Wang Bo was very curious. The Divine Sword Manor had been wiped out years ago, yet so many martial artists were still gathered in the town at the foot of Cuiyun Peak. What were these people here for?

Faced with Wang Bo's question, Lian Chengbi seemed somewhat surprised. "Does Young Master Wang not know of the rumors in the martial world?"

"What rumors?" Wang Bo asked curiously.

"Rumor has it that the missing Third Young Master of Divine Sword Manor, Xie Xiaofeng, has suddenly reappeared there. So we've all traveled a long way to find out the truth."

"Oh, Xie Xiaofeng has reappeared?" Wang Bo was quite surprised.

"Young Master Wang truly doesn't know?" Lian Chengbi grew even more puzzled.

Wang Bo shook his head. "I truly don't."

Lian Chengbi was speechless. He asked, "Since Young Master Wang doesn't know about this, why have you come to this place?"

"What if I said I came to uncover the truth behind the massacre at Divine Sword Manor? Would Lian Cheng believe me?" Wang Bo said, looking at Lian Chengbi with a playful expression.

Lian Chengbi tapped the table lightly with his fingers, then smiled. "Then Young Master Wang has come at the right time. If Xie Xiaofeng truly appears at Divine Sword Manor, the truth of the massacre will come to light."

"That's true," Wang Bo said with a slight smile.

That night, Wang Bo accepted Lian Chengbi's kindness, taking two superior rooms from him and staying at the inn.

One room for Wang Bo, one for Hela and Lady Gremory.

As for whether the two women would fight, Wang Bo wasn't worried—after all, they weren't children.

Two deities wouldn't clash without reason.

The night passed quickly. The next day, Wang Bo rose early and went down to the first floor of the inn, where he found some martial artists already up, enjoying breakfast.

Among them was Lian Chengbi.

Lian Chengbi smiled and said, "Young Master Wang, over here."

Wang Bo walked over and sat down to Lian Chengbi's left. "Lian Cheng rises early."

"I'm used to it. I get up early every day to practice my swordsmanship. Young Master Wang rises early too."

"Not bad." At Wang Bo's level, sleeping was no longer necessary, but he still kept the habit.

He looked around and saw that some were already ready to go. "It seems everyone is eager."

Lian Chengbi said, "After all, the massacre at Divine Sword Manor once shook the entire martial world. With the rumor that Xie Xiaofeng has returned, it's inevitable that some curious martial artists would come. Of course, some also want to become his disciples and join Divine Sword Manor."

Wang Bo found this reasonable. If Xie Xiaofeng wanted to rebuild Divine Sword Manor, he couldn't do it alone—he would need to recruit many disciples.

This was precisely an opportunity for wandering martial artists.

If they could become part of Divine Sword Manor, they would be welcomed everywhere and could receive Xie Xiaofeng's guidance, with a chance to become renowned masters.

After all, the name Xie Xiaofeng carried great weight in the martial world.

Ye Gucheng could uphold a White Cloud City.

Xie Xiaofeng could certainly uphold Divine Sword Manor.

Before long, the martial artists staying at the inn woke up one after another and came downstairs for breakfast.

At seven in the morning, most of the martial artists gathered and left the inn for Green Water Lake.

Wang Bo woke Hela and Lady Gremory, then followed Lian Chengbi and his servants. When they reached Green Water Lake, Lian Chengbi's servants had already prepared a small boat.

As everyone boarded and were about to set off, they suddenly heard someone shout, "Wait, wait!"

Lian Chengbi looked up and quickly ordered his servants to stop.

Wang Bo glanced in the direction of the voice and saw a man like a graceful bird in flight. With a light tap of his toes on the ground, he leaped over ten meters, swiftly arriving from afar and landing steadily on the boat without causing a single ripple.

Such lightness skill was truly remarkable in the martial world.

Lian Chengbi quickly cupped his hands and said, "Lian Chengbi of Stainless Manor greets Master Lu."

Master Lu?

Wang Bo studied the man closely. He had handsome features, an elegant demeanor, and superb lightness skill, but the most striking thing was not his face—it was his mustache.

He had trimmed the two tufts of hair above his lips to be as neat and handsome as his eyebrows.

If someone glanced carelessly, they might think the man had four eyebrows. With such a distinctive feature, Wang Bo knew who he was.

Lu Xiaofeng!

One of the most popular characters in the Chronicles of Heroes.

Hearing Lian Chengbi's introduction, Lu Xiaofeng said in surprise, "I wondered who was so chivalrous. So it's Young Master Lian of Stainless Manor. Lu Xiaofeng thanks Young Master Lian for stopping the boat and giving me a ride."

Lian Chengbi smiled. "Master Lu is too kind. In the martial world, more friends mean more paths. Besides, everyone knows that Master Lu is a true hero, famous for making friends."

Lu Xiaofeng laughed heartily. "I like hearing that. From now on, Young Master Lian is a friend of mine."

Lian Chengbi said, "It is my honor."

Hearing this, Wang Bo couldn't help but curl his lips. It was true that Lu Xiaofeng loved making friends and valued loyalty, but his judgment of people was poor—he befriended anyone. Ximen Chuixue, Sikong Zhaixing, Zhu Ting, Hua Manlou, Honest Monk, Wooden Taoist, Ye Gucheng, Li Yanbei, Snake King—all were his friends. Even the reigning emperor regarded Lu Xiaofeng as a close confidant.

But unfortunately, the martial world was not that simple.

He liked making friends and was open with them, but not everyone was sincere with him.

Several times he had been in danger because friends had betrayed him.

For instance, Snake King. Lu Xiaofeng had entrusted his beloved Xue Bing to Snake King, hoping he would take care of her, but Snake King turned around and sold her out.

This led to Xue Bing's tragic death, an eternal pain in Lu Xiaofeng's heart.

In Wang Bo's view, it served him right.

Snake King was a gangster, and such people only care about themselves, rarely keeping faith with others.

It was a pity about Xue Bing.

Because of Lu Xiaofeng's poor judgment, this beautiful female warrior met her end. If Xue Bing knew in the underworld, she would probably want to skin Lu Xiaofeng alive.

Of course, she might also forgive him, since most women in love have little wisdom or reason—only a few can keep their wits.

And such women are undoubtedly terrifying.

Seeing Wang Bo's dismissive expression, Lu Xiaofeng's eyes shifted, and he asked curiously, "And this is..."