Chapter 79: Ribbons and Trouble

Tu Fang and Ding Ao had already left, slinking away while supporting each other, their faces as pale as paper, their eyes still filled with fear.

One move.

Defeated in a single move.

They didn't even understand how they had been defeated.

This "Jade-Faced Divine Sword" was far more terrifying than they had imagined.

Each of them had been struck by a palm, and while these strikes were not fatal, they were enough to keep them bedridden for half a month.

More importantly, under this palm, their mindset and conviction had been shattered; it was unlikely they would make any progress in the way of martial arts in the future, and Yu Liancheng had become a nightmare in their hearts.

"The officialdom is full of intrigue and every trick in the book. Although the pugilistic world is also unavoidable when it comes to schemes and plots, it ultimately relies on one's own martial prowess; martial arts are the foundation of one's standing."

Yu Liancheng glanced at Yin Xian and Wei Ziyun, who were already breaking out in a cold sweat, and said indifferently: "You have stayed in the Imperial Court for too long, to the point that you have forgotten the rules of the martial arts world."

"Young Master Yu is right to lecture us; it is indeed our fault." Yin Xian and Wei Ziyun repeatedly agreed.

Although Yu Liancheng had taught their two brothers a lesson today, neither of them had the slightest thought of revenge.

Of course, this was by no means because they were pure-hearted or law-abiding, but because they had witnessed Yu Liancheng's terrifying martial arts cultivation and understood the vast influence of the Green Clothes Tower behind him.

Revenge?

That would simply be courting death.

"Speak, what business do you have with me today?" Yu Liancheng said indifferently.

"Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue are both the top swordsmen in the pugilistic world. Their battle at the Forbidden City tomorrow night will surely be earth-shattering and legendary. As long as one practices martial arts, no one would be willing to miss this battle."

Wei Ziyun was silent for a long moment, then said: "Tomorrow is the night of the full moon. We hope that the number of people coming tomorrow night will not be too large, preferably no more than eight."

Yu Liancheng nodded: "I suppose with the strength of the Imperial Guards, if only eight people come, even if something happens, you will have the power to handle it."

"Young Master is insightful." Yin Xian cupped his hands and said: "Apart from the White Cloud City Lord and Ximen Chuixue, we hope that Young Master Yu will take the initiative to select the remaining six people."

Wei Ziyun said: "We originally wanted to entrust this matter to Lu Xiaofeng, but compared to Lu Xiaofeng, the reputation of the 'Jade-Faced Divine Sword' in the martial arts world is clearly more convincing."

Yin Xian said: "Here are six ribbons. Whoever Young Master thinks can come, give them one and ask them to tie it on their person when they arrive. This kind of silk comes from Persia and is a treasure of the Imperial Palace; it changes color and glows under moonlight, making it extremely difficult to imitate on the market."

Wei Ziyun said: "Those who do not have this kind of ribbon on them naturally cannot step into the Forbidden City."

At the end, Yin Xian hurriedly added: "Of course, if Young Master is unwilling to take this on, we would never dare to force you; we will naturally think of another way."

They had already taken out the shimmering ribbons.

These were no longer just ribbons, but a pile of hot potatoes.

Once these six ribbons were accepted, there was no telling how much trouble would follow.

Wei Ziyun and Yin Xian also understood this truth; no one would voluntarily invite trouble upon themselves. They had originally intended to use coercion and bribery to make Yu Liancheng agree, but now they dared not.

At the same time, they had already found another candidate in their hearts—Lu Xiaofeng.

It is said that the kid has always liked to find trouble for himself.

Unexpectedly, Yu Liancheng smiled slightly and said: "Fine, I have always been a reasonable person, so leave this matter to me."

He had actually taken the ribbons and casually placed them on the table.

Wei Ziyun and Yin Xian exchanged a look, their eyes filled with disbelief, and they hurriedly said: "We entrust this matter to Young Master Yu. We will have people find a way to notify our martial arts friends everywhere so they know about this."

Yu Liancheng waved his hand, signaling that they could leave.

After Wei Ziyun and Yin Xian left, Gongsun Lan could not help but ask: "You have never been someone who likes to invite trouble, why are you willing to take on this matter?"

Yu Liancheng smiled slightly: "Because this matter is beneficial to me, I am naturally willing to take it on. Go and find Shangguan Feiyan; tell her I have something for her to do."

"Feiyan is busy. If you want to find her, she might not arrive until noon." Gongsun Lan gave him a pretty, sidelong glance and said: "Besides, I am the eldest sister of the Red Shoes; what business could you have that you can't ask me?"

"Because I know you are very eager to go back and practice your sword right now. For those who practice martial arts, sometimes a flash of inspiration is worth more than years of hard work. Furthermore, even if I asked you to do something now, your heart wouldn't be in it, and you would get half the result with twice the effort." Yu Liancheng said indifferently.

"I didn't expect you to have such delicate thoughts; my suspicion was misplaced." Gongsun Lan smiled charmingly: "Alright, I'm going to find Feiyan."

Her figure swirled, and she flew away like a startled swan, causing many men in the room to crane their necks until they were sore.

Yu Liancheng's trip to the Capital was mainly to participate in the little prince's rebellion.

This matter was highly confidential and essential. The little prince and Ye Gucheng had long been prepared, and Yu Liancheng only needed to enter the Imperial Palace with them on the night of the full moon to use his martial prowess to prevent any accidents.

He had nothing else to do and was quite at leisure.

And since he had finally come to the Capital, he naturally could not spend his days immersed in martial arts training.

So Yu Liancheng wandered around, admiring the scenery and customs of the Capital.

It was noon, and although he wasn't very hungry yet, he ducked into a restaurant.

"Bring up your signature dishes, and add three catties of Bamboo Leaf Green and four side dishes for the wine."

Before the signature dishes arrived, Shangguan Xue'er and Shangguan Feiyan had already walked in.

"Greetings, Young Master." Shangguan Feiyan bowed, her moving figure fully revealed, her beautiful eyes like autumn water, looking at Yu Liancheng with deep affection, as if she regarded him as the only man in the world, filled with reverence and admiration.

It had been a while since they last met, and this woman's ability to seduce men had not regressed at all.

"Half-master, what do you want with sister? Are you trying to become my brother-in-law? Our relationship will be hard to sort out then." Shangguan Xue'er blinked her eyes, looking pure and innocent, but what she said was enough to make others' jaws drop.

Yu Liancheng tapped her on the head: "Sit down, I have something for your sister to do."

And just at this moment, two more people walked in from outside.

They walked toward Yu Liancheng and the others.

Both men were dressed elegantly, their eyes were bright, and their temples were slightly bulging, clearly both were experts.

The older one had an imposing aura; although he carried no weapon, the veins on his hands were bulging and his knuckles were prominent, clearly his hand techniques were extraordinary, possessing palm power capable of splitting monuments and shattering stones.

The younger one was dressed even more gorgeously, with an arrogant air between his brows, looking even more imposing than the older one.

They had already arrived in front of Yu Liancheng, and the older one suddenly took a wooden box from his person, placed it on the table, and then said: "May I ask if you are the 'Jade-Faced Divine Sword' Yu Liancheng?"