jutant said.“The battle started from the barracks, didn't it This means Di Zhan and the others should have been rescued! If I had known this, I should have killed them all!” Qin Dantuo said coldly. He...Chapter 484: A Night's Talk on the Qinhuai River (1/2)
Jinling, Qinhuai... 。Smoke and mist shroud the water, while moonlight bathes the sand. Night falls upon the Qinhuai River near a tavern.
A business woman doesn't know the hatred of losing a country, Singing flowers across the river. 。From ancient times to the present, among the poems describing the Qinhuai River, this one is undoubtedly the most outstanding and widely circulated. 。Under the cover of night, the Qinhuai River is magnificent and imposing. The houses lining both sides of the river bank still retain the layout of a Jiangnan water town from ancient times, appearing quaint and elegant, like a beautiful painting even today. 。As night fell, a three-tiered pleasure boat sliced through the water, slowly gliding along the Qinhuai River. 。The painted boats are adorned with elaborate pavilions, ornate carvings and towering structures. With their tiered design rising into the night sky like celestial palaces descending to earth, they glide gracefully across the water, creating a truly extraordinary and awe-inspiring spectacle. 。The pleasure boat had three stories, all brightly lit. Figures could be seen moving on the first and second floors. 。
The third layer, however, was filled with a melodious sound of the guqin (a traditional Chinese instrument), rising like ethereal music. Sometimes it surged forward rapidly like thousands of horses galloping, while at other times it flowed gently, like babbling water. It could also be soft and subtle, like whispered secrets. As the piece reached its climax, it soared high and powerful, resembling a towering mountain, ending with a majestic flourish.
"Well, well, Bai Xianzi's piano skills are indeed unparalleled in the world. Every time I have the fortune to listen with my own ears, it is like listening to celestial music, inevitably making one intoxicated and lost in wonder."
On the three-story pavilion, as a piece of music came to an end, the appreciative voice of a young man also rose. 。Only two people, a man and a woman, could be seen in the vast space of the three-story building. 。The man who cheered was about twenty years old, dressed in a blue shirt. He was handsome and imposing, with the bearing of a dragon and phoenix. Every movement he made seemed to exude an air of noble grandeur, as if the vast beauty of the world were held within his grasp. 。A man in green robes sat before a tea table. The red clay stove still held heat, and he was busy brewing and drinking tea. 。Across from him, a stunning woman in a white dress was gracefully plucking an ancient zither with its tail charred. Her eyes were like autumn water, her ten fingers dancing across the strings like spring onions, and her beauty seemed to have been washed clean by the waters of the Qinhuai River. She exuded an elegant and ethereal charm, so beautiful and pure that she didn't seem like an ordinary woman, but rather a fairy who had descended to earth. 。
As the song ended, the woman in white rose to her feet, a bright smile gracing her lips. "Riding the Dragon Master has been amused,"
Hearing the white-clad woman address herself this way, the man in green chuckled lightly. In ancient hermit families and martial arts sects, his moniker "Riding the Dragon" was virtually known to all. 。
The origin of this name stems from the fact that his mother once dreamed of a green dragon emerging from the water, transforming into a riding dragon, creating clouds and rain as it soared into the sky, roaming beyond the nine heavens.
Then his mother became pregnant with him. 。His powerful father, upon hearing this, burst into laughter, believing him to be born on the back of a dragon, inheriting the fortune of the world. Therefore, when he was born, his father invited an expert who bestowed upon him the name "Riding the Dragon". 。
Ride the dragon, ride the dragon, hope your child becomes a dragon.
Because of his distinguished status, some people who were polite to him would not call him by his given name directly, but would respectfully address him as "Young Master Chenglong." This, of course, was also slightly awkward.
White Fairy drink a cup of tea
“The man in green, called Chulong, spoke up and poured himself a cup ” 。A woman in a white dress walked gracefully, sat down opposite the dragon rider, and raised her cup to drink. She was indeed elegant and composed. 。
Cheng Long looked at the stunning beauty ranked second on the Rouge List, one of the three major rankings compiled by the ancient martial arts world (a collective term for ancient hidden families and ancient martial arts sects). He remained composed, showing no signs of being flustered by her beauty. He also didn't deliberately appear aloof, but instead maintained a gentle and courteous demeanor throughout their interaction, like a true gentleman.
To know, among the younger generation, not many martial arts prodigies in the ancient world could do this facing a woman in white. 。
The White family had a daughter named Xian'er, who was as beautiful as a fairy descending to earth, untouched by worldly affairs.
Bai Xian'er was exceptionally beautiful and intelligent. She was skilled in poetry, qin (a Chinese musical instrument), chess, calligraphy, and painting. If she had stopped there, she would have been nothing more than a peerless beauty, just a vase for men in the ancient martial arts world. 。Moreover, Bai Xian'er possesses a vast library of knowledge within her heart. She is well-versed in both astronomy and geography, and her military strategy and martial arts are no less impressive than those of a man. She can truly be called a remarkable woman. 。This made the members of the Bai family often sigh, lamenting that if Bai Xian'er had been born a man, she would have surely shouldered the responsibility of upholding the glory of the Bai family. 。In the ancient martial world, countless young prodigies, including the heirs of hidden families and core disciples of ancient martial sects, all admired Bai Xian'er deeply. They vied for her attention, even going to great lengths to fight for the chance to hear her play a song on the qin. Battles often broke out, resulting in bloodshed and injuries. 。As for someone like the Master of Riding the Dragon, who could invite Bai Xian'er to take a boat ride on the Qinhuai River, enjoying the lights along both banks at night and listening to her play the qin in solitude, there are very few with such qualifications.
Upon arriving in Jinling, to be so warmly welcomed by the esteemed Master Long, and even to have my request to cruise the Qinhuai River fulfilled... it is truly an honor beyond words. 。Xian'er offered a flower to the Buddha and used tea water to exchange it. 。Bai Xian'er giggled softly. 。
Chénlóng sighed lightly and said, "If my father knew later that Bai Xianzi had been so polite to me, I'm afraid he would scold me again."
Given my relationship with the Bai family, it's only natural for me to extend the hospitality of a host since Bai Xianzi has arrived in Jinling. 。Bai Xian'er smiled faintly, with a carefree air of letting it go. 。"By the way, Fairy Bai is said to be traveling all over the country this time, experiencing the customs of each place. Could it be that Jinling is her first stop" Chenglong asked. 。Bai Xian'er nodded and said, "I guess so." 。
It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.
Seeing is believing. 。Moreover, staying home all day is really boring. 。Perhaps it's because women are not as well-behaved after they grow up, my father can't help but nag about getting married a few times. 。"hahaha" 。"Riding the dragon and laughing serenely, Cheng Long said, 'I don't believe Old Uncle Bai would really be willing to let you marry out.'" 。"Uncle Bai treats you as his jewel in the palm of his hand, cherishing you dearly. He wouldn't want you to marry off at all"
"I don't care what he thinks. It's best not to see each other after I leave."
"Bai Xian'er smiled," 。
Cheng Long took a sip of tea and slowly said, "Things are a bit turbulent now. Wherever you go, be careful."
"How so" Bai Xian'er asked. 。
Chenglong narrowed his long and handsome phoenix eyes slightly and said, "I got news that tonight, Situ Liuyun of the Situ family was chopped off one arm in Jianghai City. If it weren't for the people from Jinlongwei who came to the rescue, Situ Liuyun would have been dismembered in Jianghai City long ago.
The person who made the move was named Ye Junlang. It is said that he is just a security guard at Jiang Hai University. 。This raises suspicion. How could a security guard possibly have a grudge against the Situ family How could he possess the strength to rival a Martial Venerable-realm expert” Bai Xian'er continued. 。
For Bai Xian'er to know this news, Chonglong wasn't surprised at all. Chonglong calmly smiled and said, "This Ye Junlang's true identity is of course not just a simple security guard.
He was a top soldier in the Chinese military, known as Longshou. 。In the Western dark world, there is also the title of Demon Lord Satan. 。Therefore, Si Tu Liuyun's defeat at his hands was not undeserved. 。"How could the Young Master of Riding the Dragon know this person so well" Bai Xian'er asked curiously. 。"Because I've always been paying attention to him " 。"Cheng Long smiled lightly and said, " 。
Bai Xian'er's flawless, jade-like face first froze, then she couldn't help but think of a question: this Ye Junlang surnamed Ye
Instantly, Bai Xian'er glanced at the young man in green robes before her. He was ranked third on the Azure Dragon List, one of the top three rankings in the ancient martial arts world. Her eyes couldn't help but flash with a hint of deep thought.
But soon, her face returned to normal, and she chuckled lightly, "In this world today, among those of the same age, there are only nine people on the雛龍榜 who are worthy of the attention of the Dragon Rider." 。This person is also worth the attention of a talented young man like the Dragon Prince, which speaks volumes about his extraordinary nature. 。First published on Traditional Chinese Novel Networknding me the thirty million dollars, now my task is complete and I have gotten my brother out. 。But that thirty million dollars is also not a cent less in my hands. 。Now that there's nothing left to d...