The deepest affection in Gu Long's world

Chapter 186 Am I the Plum Blossom Thief?
"So who exactly is he?!"

Zhao Zhengyi looked at his small group: the bewildered Tian Qi, the dumbfounded Gongsun Moyun, the still wide-eyed Yi Ku who didn't seem very bright, and the Yu Xiao Dao Ren who had already frowned and was thinking about something.

Finally, his gaze settled on Long Xiaoyun.

Ultimately, Baoding Prefecture is the other party's territory, so he must know who this guy who has caused such a stir among the crowd and whose demeanor is completely different from his own group of oddballs!

"He is Lin Xian'er's man."

After saying this in a low voice, Long Xiaoyun continued to lower his head.

In fact, this is already the most important label he has ever used to describe Fang Yunhua.

"The most beautiful woman in the world is already taken?" The Jade Flute Daoist frowned even more deeply.

He was clearly dissatisfied with the answer, because he knew that since the other party had a man, she was most likely not a virgin. You know, in the original storyline, twenty years later, when he successfully caught Ding Linglin, he lost most of his interest after realizing that she was not a virgin.

According to the original description, Ding Linglin's appearance was described as resembling a peacock displaying its feathers for the first time, extremely magnificent and captivating. Her figure was unparalleled throughout the entire book.

The other party clearly inherited some of the beauty features of her aunt Ding Baiyun, such as her fair and radiant skin, and the unparalleled reputation of having the most beautiful breasts in the world.

Even so, Yu Xiao Dao Ren still showed some disdain and finally decided to take down the other party. On the one hand, he still wanted to control Ye Kai, and his words showed that he was obviously wronged and could only eat the leftovers.

This is enough to show how persistent the Jade Flute Taoist was in this plot.

His gaze then fell on Ding Baiyun. He had already crossed off Lin Xian'er, the prey he was determined to have, but he still felt that he had made a small profit from this trip.

After all, Ding Baiyun is still...
Zhao Zhengyi felt like he was going crazy!

He couldn't understand why Yu Xiao Dao Ren, this idiot whose little head was controlled by the big head, could still ask such a question at this moment. At the same time, Fang Yunhua walked step by step onto the stage, which also made Zhao Zhengyi and others no longer have the opportunity to whisper among themselves.

They exchanged quick glances, the madness in their eyes revealing their resolve!

Are you sure you want to sit in this chair?

Zhao Zhengyi's expression was cold and stern. His gaze was fixed on Fang Yunhua, but at that moment, he noticed a man in black slowly walking out from his right side.

It's Ah Fei.

This was the first time that A-Fei had unleashed his pent-up killing intent from over the years without any restraint!

The other party didn't say anything. His hand remained on the hilt of the Soul-Stealing Sword, and his eyes were slightly raised, as if he had just noticed Zhao Zhengyi.

At that very moment, Zhao Zhengyi felt a chill run down his spine. He realized that the person he was looking at, A Fei, was not a human, but a wolf, a vicious wolf that was starving and waiting to hunt and kill at will!
"This is my place."

But with the appearance of a single sentence, the murderous intent that had been making Zhao Zhengyi feel increasingly suffocated seemed to be swept away completely.

It's Fang Yunhua.

He was also looking at Zhao Zhengyi, but Zhao Zhengyi felt a completely different kind of pressure.

If Ah Fei's gaze was that of someone who regarded him as prey that he was determined to possess, someone he could tear into countless pieces at any moment.

Fang Yunhua's gaze, however, was filled with a condescending air that made it difficult for him to muster the courage to say "no." It was not the arrogance and haughtiness of the scions of noble families that he was used to seeing.

It was a transcendent existence so real that even though he was determined to gamble his future on this demon-slaying tournament, he could not contend with it.

As Fang Yunhua took his seat, without Zhao Zhengyi having to ask again, the leaders of those forces who had previously stood on the platform without uttering a word, who were essentially just decorations, began to respond respectfully one by one.

"If there is only one seat at this demon-slaying gathering, it must belong to Young Master Fang."

"That's right. Besides, with Young Master Fang as a witness, the fairness of the Demon Extermination Conference can be guaranteed even more!"

"If Young Master Fang isn't here for this demon-slaying gathering, what's the point? Everyone might as well go home!"

"Young Master Fang, do you still remember me? I am deeply grateful for your help the other day."

Upon hearing what the last person said, Fang Yunhua glanced at him and nodded slightly. The person was holding a fan handle in his hand. When the leader of the powerful forces in the north noticed the familiar fan handle, his expression became even more respectful.

"Young Master Fang, I will follow your lead at this conference."

"Me too!" another faction leader immediately echoed.

Amidst the rising and falling responses, Ding Chengfeng, who had been quietly observing the scene, secretly counted the number of people. There were a total of sixteen people, or sixteen families.

There are only thirty forces in total that are qualified to occupy a place on this stage, including them.

Now, half of the journey has already passed.

Moreover, while these powerful figures on stage were trying their best to impress Fang Yunhua, some ignorant people in the audience who didn't know who Fang Yunhua was gradually hearing about his urban legends from the people around them.

You should know that most people who live in the underworld have three or five friends.

As the saying goes, a friend of a friend is also a friend!

Just like the conflict between Fang Yunhua and Tie Chuanjia, the reason why his words were so easily accepted by the other members of the Eight Righteous Men was that Zhang Chengxun, who was ranked fifth, and Yi Minghu, who was ranked second, had met Fang Yunhua once.

With Fang Yunhua's personal charm, he was able to win over the two men in just one meeting, which also influenced their impression of Fang Yunhua among the Eight Righteous Men of the Central Plains.

Similarly, among the crowd below the stage were some heroes who had met Fang Yunhua before, and who, through Qin Xiaoyi's coordination, had been informed in advance not to go to Lushan before the battle at the summit of Lushan, thus owing Fang Yunhua a favor.

And the leaders of various forces who participated in the Battle of Lushan and were able to leave that blood-red peak safely by following Fang Yunhua.

Through Qin Xiaoyi's secret communications over the past few days, as well as the private propaganda and influence of Tianji Tower, this has become a significant factor.

There is no doubt that the identity of Young Master Fang has been deified to a certain extent.

Having met with Young Master Fang was undoubtedly a source of pride.

Having the opportunity to speak with Young Master Fang even once is something to be proud of.

This is far more popular than later generations who rely on media and public opinion to promote a superstar.

After all, people these days are relatively honest and simple; they won't slander their own countrymen for no reason.
Therefore, when Fang Yunhua stepped onto the stage and sat in that unique position, none of the martial arts practitioners present objected, except for the Xingyun Manor group whose plans had been disrupted. Most of them thought it was a reasonable thing to do.

Furthermore, after noticing Fang Yunhua's amazing modeling attributes and extraordinary demeanor, they felt that Young Master Fang was the most suitable person to sit in this position.

Even among the fourteen forces that had only vaguely heard the rumors and had not immediately expressed their opinions, most of them were showing Fang Yunhua ingratiating and benevolent smiles.

They were unaware of Fang Yunhua's background.

But some people are extraordinary from the first meeting, and the atmosphere here today only highlights their exceptional qualities. Those who don't know the specifics can only be described as ignorant.

Nangong Yuan watched this scene with such envy that his mouth was practically watering.

Because the current situation is exactly what they've been hoping for – their first grand entrance!

But what about reality?
He was bullied so badly by Zhao Zhengyi and his gang that he almost burst into tears on the spot!
He couldn't help but think darkly that he should urge Zhao Zhengyi and the others to give this Young Master Fang more responsibilities! And indeed, the three demons of Xingyun Manor launched their attack at this moment!
The Great Demon Zhao Zhengyi was rendered speechless by the intimidation of A Fei and the overwhelming aura of Fang Yunhua.

Then Ermo Tianqi should naturally take this opportunity to make up for it.

He walked forward with a smile, but kept a proper distance from the other person, and then spoke in a rather respectful tone.

"Forgive my ignorance, but I have never heard of you, Young Master Fang. However, I imagine you must be a hero of extraordinary insight."

However, the crux of this matter still involves Xingyun Manor and my brothers. It was we who captured the leader of the Plum Blossom Bandits. But for someone of your stature to be sitting here as the host is truly inappropriate.”

Tian Qi's veiled words, though seemingly kind, were meant to elevate Fang Yunhua to a high position. But the higher he was lifted, the harder he would fall, and Qin Xiaoyi quickly realized the other party's sinister intentions.

He wanted to use this to retaliate, but Fang Yunhua stopped him.

"You mean I'm stealing your thunder?"

"No, whether you're in the limelight or not is secondary. The main issue is that you weren't even a participant, and now you're sitting in this position. It's really inappropriate. Or are you here to defend Li Xunhuan?"

Tianqi revealed his true colors.

Fang Yunhua, however, looked at the other party indifferently.

"It's white to begin with, so why bother explaining it? Li Xunhuan is not the leader of the Plum Blossom Bandits."

Tian Qi's smile became even more genuine.

Because he knew that the other party had already fallen into a trap, just like Nangong Yuan before!
So what if his reputation is intimidating? Anyone who dares to associate with Li Xunhuan now is someone he's confident he can distort the truth and label as an accomplice!

"You're saying Li Xunhuan isn't the leader of the Plum Blossom Bandits? Hahaha, I'm afraid only a member of the Plum Blossom Bandits organization wouldn't want his identity to be revealed!"

Your eagerness to jump out, especially when Brother Zhao finally asked if anyone had any objections, suggests you were worried about being implicated if the other party was exposed!

"Speak! Are you also a member of this Plum Blossom Thieves organization?!"

As Tian Qi's tone changed, his sharp shout immediately silenced the entire scene!

Then he noticed that Fang Yunhua, whom he was pointing at, was smiling.

"Pfft, you're saying I'm the Plum Blossom Thief? Ladies and gentlemen, he says I am the Plum Blossom Thief."

Right after Fang Yunhua laughed, Qin Xiaoyi, who was standing next to him, also laughed out loud, and even laughed more wildly.

"Hahahaha, you're saying Young Master Fang is the Plum Blossom Thief? You actually dare to say Young Master Fang is the Plum Blossom Thief!"

Ah Fei's shoulders were shaking uncontrollably, but he tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth in order to maintain his cool image.

Meanwhile, the powerful figures on the platform were laughing heartily one after another.

The laughter also affected the audience, and many martial arts figures began to cover their mouths and laugh as well.

Tian Qi, who had been so determined, was stunned. He felt like a clown, the center of ridicule, surrounded by thousands of people who were laughing at him. What was it like to be the target of their laughter?

Perhaps only Master Tian Qi could truly understand how chilling the feeling of being stripped naked and laughed at at will was.

It was the dead of winter, a time of sudden temperature drop, and the chill in his heart made him shiver all over.

He doesn't understand.

He couldn't figure it out.

The exact same rhetoric trap, when used on Nangong Yuan, immediately turned him into a clown.

But at this moment, the clown became himself!

And soon he got the answer.

But then they heard the martial arts figures below the stage no longer suppressing their laughter, laughing and joking loudly as they spoke.

"Hahahaha, he actually called Young Master Fang the Plum Blossom Thief. What is Young Master Fang after then?"

"As for money? Well, if Young Master Fang would be willing to come to my house for a drink, I'd gladly give him half of my fortune!"

"Keep dreaming! A big shot like Young Master Fang wouldn't go to your doghouse!"

"What if it's about color?"

"Young Master Fang, I warmly welcome you to my humble abode for the night!"

"Young Master Fang, come to my house! I have a younger sister who is three years younger than me!"

"Tch! Do you really think Young Master Fang is a living bodhisattva who saves all sentient beings? Keep dreaming!"

"You're all sluts! Trying to seduce our Young Master Fang! Young Master Fang would never like a bunch of vulgar beauties like you!"

"You think you're so innocent? What were you doing with your right hand when Young Master Fang went on stage just now?!"

"And what are you doing! Rubbing your thighs together like that! Don't you think it makes your body smell even stronger?!"

On the platform, Xuesongtang, one of the thirty representatives of various factions, had several women, with the leader being a plump woman in her early thirties.

She boldly proclaimed that she hoped Young Master Fang could come to her faction to provide instruction and guidance.

What is taught and what is guided are matters of opinion.

Nangong Yuan was completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

"How could this be? How could this be? I'm not bad-looking, am I?"

“You’re not bad, but you’re not like him either.” Ding Chengfeng now understood why Ding Baiyun had said that earlier, because anyone who had met Fang Yunhua would be absolutely certain that he could not possibly be the Plum Blossom Thief.

After all, if he were the Plum Blossom Thief, he wouldn't be stealing fragrance and jade outside; he would be the one being stolen from by the opposite side.

This is a bargain that the other party will likely take full advantage of, just like one person in the audience shouted: "A pure-blooded bodhisattva saves all sentient beings, a great act of kindness!"
"Little sister, what you said earlier is correct."

"I'd actually like to too~"

Upon hearing this nonsensical reply, Ding Chengfeng frowned and looked at the other person, only to notice that his little sister's gaze was not on him; her affectionate eyes seemed to be imprinted only on one person's image.

This madman-like behavior drove Ding Chengfeng to the brink of madness.

"What are you willing to do?!"

(End of this chapter)