This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 189 Tit for tat

Ruoxue gave him a coquettish glare, then stopped teasing him and gracefully walked to the side.

The shock brought by a fifth-level sword immortal was like a raging storm, the aftershocks of which have not yet subsided.

Even Meng Qianfan did not draw his sword again. Everyone craned their necks like giraffes at Meng Qianfan's arrival.

Although it was only a few words, he had already made his stance clear, seemingly harboring a deep-seated grudge against Xiao Xingchen, which made them extremely curious.

"Meng Qianfan? So the waterway has entered the city?"

Wu Xie muttered to himself, “The Wilderness is located at the northernmost point of the continent, while the southernmost point is a body of water. If it weren’t for this Poetry Gathering, the Wilderness and the body of water would probably never have crossed paths.”

"What did you mean just now? You said that man was lying, but was Xiao Xingchen lying?"

Zhan Shuai's expression was solemn as he asked the question, his gaze fixed on Xiao Xingchen like a hawk's, never letting up.

"Yes, this man is lying!"

"Damn it, do I even know you? You came in shouting and threatening to kill me. Do you think I'm easy to bully?"

Xiao Xingchen was furious. Was this guy out of his mind?

"You don't know me, but I know you, War Sword!"

Xiao Xingchen's body trembled violently, and his heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, heavy with unbearable sorrow.

He knew that, apart from Daji, the only people who knew he possessed a sword were those who plotted to kill him.

Could it be that……

"What nonsense are you spouting? I don't understand a word you're saying."

"Where did she go?"

"Who?" Xiao Xingchen knew in his heart that the "she" Meng Qianfan was referring to was Daji, which made him even more certain that this person was extremely dangerous and that he had to find a way to end today's gathering as soon as possible.

"Don't you know who I'm talking about? Where is the one who granted you the power of the sword hiding?"

Meng Qianfan's expression instantly turned cold and frosty, and the sword energy around him was about to surge out like a raging wave.

Seeing this, Ruoxue snorted coldly.

With a crisp clang, a gleaming sword hurtled in like a meteor and landed right at Meng Qianfan's feet.

"I warn you, if you dare to cause trouble at my Flower Language Pavilion, you'd better ask the sword in my hand first!"

The sharp sword energy echoed like a whirlwind, and Ruoxue's warning resounded like thunder throughout Huayu Tower.

This made Meng Qianfan frown deeply.

"Okay, as long as he answers my question, I'll turn around and leave immediately."

"Nonsense! What do you want me to answer? Who do you think you are? Do you really think I'm afraid of you? Get out of here, let's have a three-hundred-round battle, and whoever backs down is a coward."

Xiao Xingchen was furious. He was the kind of person who would respond better to gentleness than force. How could he tolerate Meng Qianfan being so arrogant in front of so many people?

He was always arrogant and domineering; this was the first time he had ever met someone even more arrogant than him.

In response to Xiao Xingchen's provocation, Meng Qianfan merely responded with a disdainful chuckle.

"You mere ant, how dare you presume to compete with me?"

"Oh ho, it seems you've taken my words to heart. Do you perhaps think I'm just an ant?"

Seeing Xiao Xingchen suffer such a humiliating disgrace, Ruoxue slowly stepped forward, pulled the sword stuck in the ground out, and pointed the tip of the sword directly at Meng Qianfan, as if to say: If you say another word, I will make you bleed on the spot.

Ruoxue's actions made Meng Qianfan wary. He wasn't afraid of anyone else present, but he was terrified of this courtesan.

“I had no intention of causing trouble at Huayulou; I just wanted to find him.”

"What a coincidence! I'm determined to protect this man. If he wants to fight, I'm ready anytime."

Meng Qianfan glanced at Xiao Xingchen with disdain.

"You coward hiding behind a woman, how dare you harbor ill intentions towards her? You'd better stay obediently in this Flower Language Pavilion, otherwise, I will make sure you don't see the dawn of tomorrow."

Such a contemptuous gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing Xiao Xingchen's heart and causing his anger to erupt instantly.

However, just as he was about to lash out, Ruoxue stood like an impregnable wall, blocking his way.

Her soft voice, like a gentle breeze, whispered in Xiao Xingchen's ear: "You are no match for him. He has powerful backers, and I alone cannot withstand him. Be patient and wait for the right opportunity to make a plan."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingchen was struck dumb, as if by lightning.

This person is clearly after Daji; he must know some inside information.

But it is obvious that this is not the time for further discussion.

"Alright, remember what you said today. One day, I will repay you tenfold."

"He's nothing but an incompetent fool. Your threats are like the buzzing of mosquitoes, utterly meaningless."

A cold smile crept across Meng Qianfan's lips as he cast his gaze upon the crowd, his posture like that of a high and mighty monarch looking down upon his subjects.

"I am Meng Qianfan from the Waters. Greetings, everyone."

This arrogant greeting caused everyone to frown, deeply feeling the domineering presence emanating from the water.

However, faced with the overwhelming strength of the person before them, most of the crowd chose to remain silent.

Faced with absolute power, one can only silently endure such a contemptuous expression, no matter how displeased one may be.

"Meng Qianfan, you just said he was lying. What exactly do you know?"

As a sword cultivator at the fourth level of the Heavenly Realm, Wu Xie wasn't particularly afraid of Meng Qianfan. Even if he couldn't defeat him, Meng Qianfan wouldn't be able to stop him.

Therefore, he didn't hesitate to ask directly.

"Wu Xie of the Wilderness was originally from Yong'an in the Great Qian Dynasty. Eight years ago, his Wu family was massacred, and he had no choice but to defect to the Wilderness. I didn't expect you to be sitting here unharmed. It seems that the Great Qian Emperor is not as decisive and ruthless as the legends say. If it were in my waters, we would never let any defector go, no matter how far we chased them."

To everyone's surprise, Meng Qianfan revealed Wu Xie's secret background in a single sentence, leaving many people astonished. This Grand Master from the Wilderness was actually a person from the Great Qian Dynasty?

The Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess both looked astonished, as if they had encountered a ghost in broad daylight. The Fourth Prince's mouth twitched uncontrollably. After making a fuss for a while, they realized that this was actually a traitor.

Wu Xie's face was as dark as a cloud. Anyone would find it hard to bear having their scars exposed, let alone him.

"Hehe, the Water Domain really loves to meddle in other people's business. Do you think that the Water Domain alone can swallow all of us here? I have always thought that Xiao Xingchen is very arrogant, but I never expected that there would be someone even more arrogant than him today. Do you know why there is no one as arrogant as you in our Northern Region?"

Wu Xie suppressed his anger and chuckled.

"Because all the arrogant ones have already perished."

Zhan Shuai surprisingly took over the conversation, which shocked everyone once again. When did Zhan Shuai and Wu Xie become colluding?

"Haha, what a wild and untamed warrior! What a valiant commander! I'll wait and see how you manage to kill me!"

Meng Qianfan remained extremely arrogant and disdainful of everyone. Every glance he cast was like a thorn in one's side, making one feel extremely uncomfortable. However, the people here were all unruly and unyielding, so how could everyone choose to tolerate him?

"Taking your life would be as easy as turning my hand; it's just a mere fifth level of heaven. If this weren't Yong'an City, I dare say you would already be dead."

Zhan Shuai's words were calm as water, yet sharp as a sword, piercing Meng Qianfan head-on, sharp and unyielding.

"Zhan Aotian, just because you don't dare to make a move here doesn't mean I don't. The consequences of angering me are far beyond what you can bear."

Xiao Xingchen couldn't help but give Meng Qianfan a thumbs up. This person was truly arrogant and was clearly trying to provoke everyone. Either he was an incredibly stupid idiot, or he had a powerful force backing him up.

At the same time, he was also filled with doubt. Why was Zhan Shuai so determined to fight Meng Qianfan to the bitter end? Could there be another reason behind it?

The same question arose in everyone's minds, and they all watched silently, waiting to see how things would unfold.

With Meng Qianfan's arrival, everyone realized that something they were unaware of was happening in secret.

The first question is why we asked Xiao Xingchen for people, and who were we asking for?

Moreover, he even knew Wu Xie's background. Keep in mind that in the Great Qian Dynasty, only a handful of people suspected that Wu Xie was a descendant of the Wu family.

As for Zhan Shuai, it was even more baffling. The two of them suddenly started clashing, without any warning whatsoever, and it just happened so abruptly.

"Hmph, you think you can? You overestimate yourself."

Meng Qianfan ignored Zhan Shuai's sarcasm and continued with his previous remarks.

“I told you, Xiao Xingchen is lying. All that talk about Xianlin is just to deceive you. Xianlin is impossible to find. He's covering up the truth. Don't you want to know what he's trying to hide?”

"Little monk, he lied to you. He not only knows the whereabouts of the Silent Temple, but he knows much more..."

Miaowu sat quietly to the side. Neither of them had a definitive story, and he chose not to believe them rashly. Instead, he watched them silently, choosing to be an observer. He knew that without him asking, someone would naturally clear up his doubts.