Chapter 40: Saving Xue Bing

The inside of the room and the outside were two completely different worlds.

In this dirty, foul-smelling, narrow, and cramped alley, no one would have imagined there could be such a luxurious room.

Every item in this room was a high-value, exquisite piece.

The teacup was carved from a single piece of white jade.

The plate holding the fruits and candied treats was a crystal dish shipped from Persia.

On the wall hung two scrolls of calligraphy and painting, which were actually authentic works by Wu Daozi.

Xue Bing was slumped over the table, her long, thick eyelashes closed, looking just like a palm-leaf fan. The corners of her cherry-red lips were slightly upturned, as if she were immersed in a sweet dream.

"Sister Xue Bing." Shangguan Xueer ran over and shook Xue Bing, but she remained in a deep sleep.

She Wang sat on a soft couch, his already pale complexion now like white paper, and he was breaking out in a cold sweat.

This big shot who dominated the Yangcheng underworld, upon seeing Yu Liancheng's methods, truly could not remain calm: "May I ask for the guest's honorable name, and why you have broken into the She Wo to kill my snake children and grandchildren?"

Yu Liancheng said indifferently: "She Wang, there is no need to play dumb; you should know me." She Wang was a puppet of Jin Jiuling and also his eyes and ears; to say he had never seen a portrait of Yu Liancheng would be a lie to ghosts.

She Wang's expression darkened: "No matter who you are, you shouldn't have killed so many of my snake children and grandchildren. Have I offended you in some way?"

"I am truly curious; you are considered a person of some standing, so how could you listen to Jin Jiuling like a dog? What kind of leverage does he have on you?"

A trace of mockery appeared in Yu Liancheng's eyes, as if he were watching a ridiculous clown performing a farcical play, and he then shook his head: "No, even a dog shouldn't be this obedient."

"You..." She Wang's expression changed.

"Furthermore, you have been in the underworld for many years; you should understand the principle of killing to silence someone. Only the dead can keep secrets. After doing this, Jin Jiuling will inevitably want your life. Instead of helping Jin Jiuling, it would be better to cooperate with Lu Xiaofeng to expose Jin Jiuling's true face; only then will you not be a puppet on a string forever."

The mockery in Yu Liancheng's eyes grew heavier, and he said: "Or is it that you have lost the courage you had when you were young and fighting in the Edo? The older you get, the stupider and more cowardly you become."

"I really don't understand what you are talking about..." Before he could finish his sentence, She Wang's body suddenly sank.

Immediately following this, from the soft couch where he was lying, cold stars suddenly shot out. They were actually Bone Piercing Needles flickering with cold light, hundreds or thousands of them, covering Yu Liancheng and Shangguan Xueer in an overwhelming barrage.

As the She Wang, he naturally had his own means of saving his life.

Xue'er had already let out a cry of surprise.

The Bone Piercing Needles were too close, too fast, and too numerous; an ordinary First-class Expert would likely have been riddled with holes in an instant.

Yet Yu Liancheng did not show even the slightest expression. He reached out his right hand and struck out a palm, light as a feather, but with this seemingly powerless palm, the air in front of him suddenly trembled.

Those Bone Piercing Needles that were shooting over suddenly stalled, and then all fell to the ground with a "ding-ding-ding" sound.

"How is this possible!"

She Wang's jaw nearly dropped in shock.

This move of Yu Liancheng's not only required extremely profound internal energy, but his cultivation of True Qi must have reached at least the level of Rigidity and Flexibility Combined, with Yin and Yang integrated.

Yet this young man was only eighteen or nineteen years old; no matter what, he should not have such power.

Although She Wang was shocked, his reaction was not slow at all.

His whole body suddenly surged up, his palm brushed against his belt, and a sword suddenly appeared in his hand.

A very thin, very narrow sword, forged from high-quality Iron from Burma through a hundred refinements, which could usually be worn around the waist as a belt.

This was precisely She Wang's famous weapon—the Spirit Snake Sword.

The sword light also seemed to be like the name of the sword, transforming into a venomous snake, flicking its tongue, and biting toward Yu Liancheng in a strange and swift manner.

This She Wang who controlled the underground forces of Yangcheng was not as withered and weak as he looked; on the contrary, he could be considered a First-class Swordsman.

Yu Liancheng's expression remained calm and indifferent. He simply flicked his finger, and the sword light shattered instantly.

At the same time, She Wang's whole body shook; his Qi and Blood were churned up, and he could not hold onto the long sword in his palm. It flew out and "clattered" into the roof beam to the side.

Yu Liancheng flicked his finger again, and with a "chi" sound, a burst of piercing energy struck She Wang's body, causing a sharp pain in his chest. He could not help but take two steps back, a flush of red appearing on his pale face, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, collapsing limply to the ground.

She Wang was trembling all over with fear; the opponent's martial arts were truly far beyond his imagination.

"You... what exactly do you want to do... how have I offended you..."

"Xue Bing is a member of the Red Shoes organization, the leader of the Red Shoes is a member of the Green Clothes Tower, and I am the Green Clothes Tower Master. You touched my people, and you still have the face to ask how you offended me," Yu Liancheng said indifferently.

"I... Miss Xue only drank some wine... and fell asleep..." She Wang's breathing grew weaker and weaker.

"You don't even have the courage to admit what you have done. I originally thought that since you could control the underworld forces of Yangcheng, even if you were a bit despicable and sinister, you would at least be a person of some standing, but I didn't expect you to be this cowardly and stupid."

Yu Liancheng sighed, then took out a pill and had Xue'er feed it into Xue Bing's mouth.

Before long, with a soft moan of "mm," Xue Bing slowly opened her hazy eyes. She covered her forehead with a fair hand, still feeling a wave of dizziness: "What happened..."

"No, She Wang harmed me!" Xue Bing stood up abruptly, a wisp of killing intent rising from her body, and a layer of frost suddenly covered her face.

"Sister Xue Bing, are you alright?" Shangguan Xueer blinked her eyes and tugged on Xue Bing's sleeve.

"Xue'er, why are you here? What is going on?" Xue Bing quickly noticed Xue'er, and also saw Yu Liancheng and the She Wang collapsed on the ground.

"You were ambushed and drugged, and it was me and my half-master who saved you." Shangguan Xueer patted her own small chest, as if she had exerted a great deal of effort.

"Thank you for saving me." Xue Bing first thanked Yu Liancheng, then looked hatefully at She Wang: "She Wang, what exactly do you want to do! Was this also ordered by Lu Xiaofeng?"

When She Wang heard the three words "Lu Xiaofeng," a sudden sharp pain pierced his heart, causing his face to twist and become even more painful.

Betraying someone who trusted him, and that person happened to be his friend—this feeling was not easy to bear.

"You don't have the face to say it? Then let me say it."

Yu Liancheng sneered: "Jin Jiuling is the Embroidered Bandit, and She Wang is Jin Jiuling's dog. He followed his master's orders, planning to drug you and then send you to Jin Jiuling's bed."

"What!!"