frightfiction Chapter 54 The Little White Dog Mask
Chapter 54 The Little White Dog Mask
"How could I be? When my senior brother was suddenly killed, I was in a state of great turmoil and busy investigating the truth and finding the murderer. I haven't closed my eyes to rest for many days."
"A few days without sleep is nothing to us martial artists; at most, it just means we're exhausted." Di Feisheng felt that this had nothing to do with the truth; it was nothing to someone with high martial arts skills.
"Then do you know about the poison of the Jade Tea?" Li Lianhua continued, ignoring Di Feisheng's expression.
"Of course I know. That was the first poison concocted by the Medicine Demon of my Golden Kite Alliance, and there is still no antidote." Di Feisheng had heard of the things his subordinates had concocted.
"So what do you think would happen if your Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance's number one poisoner were paired with me, the number one martial artist in the world?" Li Lianhua dropped a bombshell.
"What do you mean? You mentioned the East China Sea War, and the poison of the Jade Tea, could it be... you wouldn't be..."
Seeing Li Lianhua nod slightly, Di Feisheng was still somewhat incredulous.
He had thought that his martial arts skills were on par with Li Lianhua's ten years ago, and that even if Li Lianhua had broken through to the level of returning to simplicity, he could catch up with him if he put in more effort.
I never expected that the other person was younger than me. Ten years ago, he was poisoned by the most potent poison in the martial arts world, Bi Cha. He fought me to a standstill in the East China Sea and fell into the sea. Only now has he recovered from his injuries with the help of external forces.
I always thought I had defeated the number one martial artist in the world, and that I would have no rivals left in the martial arts world. Now I realize that I was just overthinking things.
Indeed, comparisons are odious. To be honest, he truly deserves the title of the number one martial artist in the world; he truly lives up to his name, Li Xiangyi.
However, this makes it even more challenging.
"By the way, how did you cure the poison from that green tea, and what harm did it do to your body?" Di Feisheng quickly grabbed Li Lianhua's wrist and checked his pulse.
The pulse was strong and vigorous, and the Yangzhou energy in the body flowed smoothly along the meridians, constantly providing the body with a continuous source of vitality. I didn't notice anything wrong.
Li Lianhua waved away Di Feisheng's hand: "Naturally, it was with the help of a master that the poison in the green tea was resolved."
Di Feisheng was somewhat excited: "Now that the poison of Bi Cha has been cured, let's not worry about it anymore. We'll just kill the person who poisoned you later."
“However, I, the Sorrowful Poplar, have not broken through to the next level, while you have already reached the Realm of Returning to Simplicity. It's not unreasonable for you to guide someone like me who is three major realms below you, is it? Then, we can have another fight. Tell me, how can you help me?”
Li Lianhua poured water for Di Feisheng again: "Giving pointers is fine, but fighting is unnecessary. However, I do have something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"What is it?" Di Feisheng wasn't annoyed that Li Lianhua refused to fight. He would focus on improving his martial arts skills first. He would deal with the fight later.
Li Lianhua then told Di Feisheng about her senior brother Shan Gudao faking his death, explaining the situation.
“Ever since he escaped from Yunyin Mountain, I have been searching for his whereabouts, but after so many years I have not heard a single word. I don’t know where he is hiding. The fake corpse was collected by your Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance back then. I just want to ask you to check where that fake corpse is and see if there is any information about him on it.”
Di Feisheng readily agreed to this small matter. However, he had absolutely no liking for Shan Gudao, the treacherous villain who had schemed against everyone.
"There is one more thing, which is to keep my identity a secret."
"What, Li Xiangyi, are you ashamed to be seen in public, wearing this tattered mask all day long?" Di Feisheng strongly disapproved of Li Lianhua's actions, but since Li Lianhua had already spoken, he had no choice but to respect her.
Di Feisheng walked out of the Lotus Pavilion, took out a whistle and blew it. Before long, a man rushed over from outside.
The man bowed to the flute's sound, saying, "I am ashamed to pay my respects to Your Excellency."
Di Feisheng asked Silently, "Which coroner examined Shan Gudao's body ten years ago?"
Wu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency, among the coroners in the alliance, Lion Soul Technique is the strongest. The matters Your Excellency commands must be handled by him."
"Where is he now?" Di Feisheng pressed.
"In the great battle ten years ago, all the elites of the alliance were scattered. The identity of coroner has long since disappeared and gone into hiding."
“However, I remember that this Lion Soul was adopted by monks from Pudu Temple when he was young. Perhaps he returned to Pudu Temple after leaving the alliance. Would Your Majesty like me to investigate?”
"No need. Pudu Temple and Baichuan Temple are built on the same mountain. I will go there myself. Do not mention this to anyone else. Tell the alliance that I have private matters to attend to and ask them not to bother me."
"Yes." Wu Yan took his leave upon hearing this.
Li Lianhua walked out of the Lotus Pavilion and said in a flute-like voice, "Let's go to Pudu Temple."
Li Lianhua looked away, and Di Feisheng chuckled softly, "You dare not go, for fear that the subordinates of Baichuan Academy will see you like this."
Li Lianhua denied it: "No, before I leave, I have to wait for Fang Duobing to come along."
Di Feisheng was less than flattering: "You're really in trouble now."
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When Fang Duobing returned to Lotus Tower, this was the scene he saw.
The three people sat around a small table, sipping tea, while the fox spirit darted around under the table, running here and there.
The setting sun cast long shadows behind the three of them, creating a beautiful sunset scene.
The most striking thing is that all three people in front of them are wearing masks, as if they are participating in some kind of mask event.
Fang Duobing walked to an empty seat, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea.
“I said, do I need to prepare a mask for myself in order to join you, otherwise I will seem out of place.”
"I've already prepared them for you, it's just a matter of whether you want to wear them or not." Wu You had already anticipated that Fang Duobing would say this, and took out the remaining masks that Di Feisheng had selected from the house and handed them to Fang Duobing.
"You actually prepared one for me?" Fang Duobing took the mask Wu You handed him, turned it over, and saw that it was a small white dog mask.
"Why is it a puppy's mask?" Fang Duobing slammed the mask down on the table.
"Fang Duobing, don't you like this puppy? Or do you think the fox spirit is ugly?" Li Lianhua asked, looking at the mask lying on the table.
The fox spirit under the table seemed to understand as well, raising its head and staring intently at Fang Duobing.
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Lotus Tower Small Theater
Fox spirit: Fang Duobing, I'll give you a chance to speak properly.
Fang Duobing: I'm so scared! The fox spirit is starting to threaten me!
The fox spirit: I may not be good enough, but I have a powerful master to back me up.
Fang Duobing: Your master looks sickly and has a heart condition?
Li Lianhua: You not only look down on my dog, but you also look down on me.
Wu You: Isn't the order of events reversed?