Chapter 1855 - 679: Human Shame (Part 2)

"We brothers agreed to meet here, intending to explore Liu Jing Mountain on this trip.

"If there are truly Evil People from the Jinglong Association, we’ll have to rely on our skills."

"Oh."

Ren Piaoling nodded repeatedly:

"Is that so... No wonder as we move closer to Liu Jing Mountain, we encounter more fellow Jianghu members.

"It turns out this is the reason.

"However, I heard that Alliance Leader Su is currently leading a large force to attack Jinglong Hall?"

"Exactly."

Lu Ming smiled slightly:

"Alliance Leader Su has gathered a group of like-minded experts from Jianghu to jointly deal with Jinglong Hall.

"However, I expect this battle won’t drag on for too long.

"Although we haven’t joined the Jianghu Alliance, we are willing to act as the vanguard to help Alliance Leader Su explore these thirty-two locations to find the Jinglong Association’s lair."

"Brother Lu is truly worthy of the Path of Chivalry in Jianghu."

Ren Piaoling listened with respect.

But Lu Ren stared at his bamboo hat for a while, suddenly smiled:

"Tell me, Brother Ren, why do you wear a bamboo hat?"

"Initially to avoid the rain, but now... I’m ashamed to face others."

Ren Piaoling chuckled dryly:

"Brother Lu, please don’t inquire further, I truly have unavoidable reasons."

Lu Ren raised his eyebrows, about to speak again.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching from behind.

Turning their heads, they saw the gatekeeper emerging from the inner hall.

He walked toward them with a large teapot in one hand and a tray full of teacups in the other.

He set the tray down and distributed cups to everyone.

Pouring tea while speaking:

"In this secluded mountain place, there isn’t much hospitality.

"Please have a cup of hot tea to ward off the chill of the rainy day."

Lu Ming nodded slightly, smiled suddenly as he looked at the tea in his cup:

"Brother Ren, please go ahead."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and a swish sounded.

The teacup spun and flew towards Ren Piaoling.

Before the cup arrived, the wind blew, causing the white veil on Ren Piaoling’s bamboo hat to flutter wildly.

Ren Piaoling seemed not to expect Lu Ming to suddenly make a move.

In his haste, he didn’t care about the white veil and quickly reached out with both hands to catch it.

Upon touching the teacup, he couldn’t hold it firmly.

Ren Piaoling immediately cried out in pain.

The tea in the cup had just boiled and was scalding hot, causing his hands to turn red at once.

He jumped in pain, trying to bring his hands closer to blow on them, but the white veil obstructed him.

Helpless, he had to take off the bamboo hat and blow on his hands.

At the same time, he glared angrily at Lu Ming:

"You..."

Lu Ming then saw Ren Piaoling’s appearance.

It was a rather terrifying face.

Extensive burns made his entire face look frightening, with nostrils exposed and one eye missing its eyelid.

Lu Ming hadn’t expected such a sight.

He quickly clasped his fists:

"Ah, my apologies, Brother Ren, please forgive me."

"Hmph."

Ren Piaoling remained angry, turned away and continued to blow on his hands, feeling the pain nonstop.

Finally, he walked to the door and reached out his hands to the rainwater.

The rain’s cooling touch eased him considerably.

Lu Ming had already returned to his seat.

He glanced at the two people beside him, then looked at the tea in the cup, shaking his head gently. Suddenly, he spoke:

"The tea is warm and can relieve cold ailments. Friends on the rooftop, you’ve been watching for so long, why not come down and share a cup with us?"

Ning Xiyin turned dark at hearing this.

He realized he had already been discovered.

Being an upright person, he had no intention of fleeing when exposed.

Just as he was about to climb down, a sudden sound was heard.

Ning Xiyin hadn’t even landed yet, but a teacup beside Lu Ming fell to the ground instead.

The tea spilled on the floor, making a sizzling sound.

The entire main hall instantly fell into silence.

Lu Ming and others stared at the broken teacup and the tea on the floor.

Ren Piaoling, who was washing his hands in rainwater, also paused his actions.

Lu Ming sighed:

"You all are even more impatient than I imagined.

"Who knew we offended you in such a way to warrant poisoning our tea?"

As he spoke, those around him subtly gathered to protect him.

Ren Piaoling didn’t turn back, only looking at the rain in the sky, softly saying:

"When did you arrive in Xizhou?

"A noble guest arrives, and we knew nothing...

"Not until you were at our doorstep did we become aware.

"It’s truly embarrassing."

Lu Ming glanced at Ren Piaoling at the door, smirked:

"Not pretending anymore?"

"There’s nowhere left to hide."

Ren Piaoling turned around, smiled:

"Brother Lu, won’t you reveal your true self?"

"You’re not worthy!"

"Then who is worthy?"

"At least when the remaining Jing Huang appear."

"You’re just a Third Rank Blade Guard, who makes you think Jing Huang would meet you?"

As Ren Piaoling spoke, his voice gradually faded.

Lu Ming’s expression suddenly changed, he lunged forward, transformed into a flash of light, and a streak of silver light tore through Ren Piaoling’s form.

But the figure was distorted and vanished quickly into nothingness.

Lu Ming remained in the rain, his face dark as can be:

"Come out!!"

"We never hid, why the need to come out?"

From every corner of Yizhuang, sounds of movement emerged simultaneously.

Not only here, but also in the side rooms of Yizhuang, there were coffins.