In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

Educating Long Xiaoyun, a girl, is now an urgent matter.

Before long, the four of them arrived at the front hall.

Dozens of martial arts figures were holding A-Fei hostage, stating that he was the legendary Plum Blossom Thief.

They were discussing how to execute him.

Li Xunhuan was doing his best to protect A Fei.

But facing so many people, he was somewhat overwhelmed, since he was the only one speaking up for Ah Fei.

Moreover, while Long Xiaoyun appeared to be supporting Li Xunhuan on the surface, he was actually secretly stirring up trouble.

At the back of the crowd, the old man Tianji and Sun Xiaohong were struggling with how to help Li Xunhuan and Afei.

They originally intended to find Gu Hanyuan's whereabouts, but by a twist of fate, they ran into the group of martial arts figures escorting A Fei to Xingyun Manor.

The two naturally didn't believe that Ah Fei was the Plum Blossom Thief.

Most of the江湖人士 (jianghu figures) escorting Ah Fei were either hypocritical or petty thieves.

Their testimonies are completely unreliable.

Moreover, Li Xunhuan's efforts to protect A Fei further prove A Fei's innocence.

However, the crowd was in a frenzy, and it seemed that A-Fei had already been identified as the Plum Blossom Thief.

How could Li Xunhuan bear to see A Fei die unjustly?

Just as he was preparing to forcibly rescue Afei.

Gu Hanyuan walked slowly towards them, holding a cute little girl in his arms and followed by two beauties.

Sun Xiaohong, who was at the back of the crowd, was overjoyed to see Gu Hanyuan.

Then he saw the two women behind him, and the joy on his face disappeared.

The two women's radiant beauty made her feel somewhat inferior.

In fact, Sun Xiaohong's appearance is no worse than the two women's.

But it's too plain, and at first glance it looks rather unremarkable.

The old man of heavenly secrets also took the opportunity to tease:

"That must be Lin Xian'er, known as the most beautiful woman in the Northwest martial arts world, right? Young Master Gu really came for her. That's why you came out together."

Sun Xiaohong said angrily:

“Grandpa! Young Master Gu is not such a shallow person. It must have been a coincidence.”

Long Xiaoyun's face darkened for a moment when he saw Lin Shiyin.

After exchanging another glance with Lin Xian'er, he respectfully said:

"I am ashamed that I have disturbed Young Master Gu."

Ignoring Long Xiaoyun's wild thoughts, Gu Hanyuan teased A Fei:

"Ah Fei, is this how you become famous throughout the world?"

Upon hearing this, Afei could only manage a wry smile.

"Brother Gu, I was framed."

“Of course I know you were framed. Even if I don’t trust you, I believe your mother wouldn’t raise you to be a scoundrel like the Plum Blossom Thief.”

Gu Hanyuan's righteous and stern words made Afei fall into deep thought once again.

He was even more curious about his mother's identity, that she could be so highly regarded by Gu Hanyuan.

In fact, the scene before us was entirely caused by Gu Hanyuan's intervention.

Many of these martial arts figures were there to provide experience points to Li Xunhuan and A Fei in the story.

Originally, Zhuge Lei, who was escorting the "Golden Silk Armor," a powerful weapon to deal with the Plum Blossom Bandits, was killed by the Black and White Twin Snakes, and the "Golden Silk Armor" fell into A Fei's hands.

In the original storyline, these people in front of us started to give Li Xunhuan and A Fei experience points one after another in order to obtain the "Golden Silk Armor".

Not only did it fail to achieve any effect, it also brought back Li Xunhuan's long-neglected state of mind and greatly increased A Fei's combat experience.

Gu Hanyuan would not allow these people to be sent away one after another like the Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather.

After he intervened.

Although the "Golden Silk Armor" still fell into A Fei's hands, it was passed down in the martial arts world as being obtained by Li Xunhuan.

With a clear objective, these people attempted to snatch the "Golden Silk Armor" from Li Xunhuan.

But what if Li Xunhuan's "Little Li Flying Dagger" reputation is too great?

Gu Hanyuan then used the "Net" to connect these people together.

Since the process was very discreet, these people would subconsciously think it was just a coincidence.

Simply put, it means gathering together to defeat the boss Li Xunhuan before dividing the spoils.

But what if we don't have a legitimate reason to act?

Putting everything else aside, Li Xunhuan also holds the title of Tan Hua Lang (a high-ranking scholar in the imperial examinations).

The imperial court in this world is not entirely without control over the martial arts world.

Anyone who dares to make a move against Li Xunhuan will be taught a lesson by the Eastern Depot, Western Depot, and the Dragon Guard Manor.

In particular, in order to increase the strength of these people, Gu Hanyuan also brought in many martial arts sects and lone heroes.

Therefore, the pretext for launching the campaign is even more important.

After all, these people are more protective of their reputation.

This is also a plan revealed by "The Net".

Ah Fei and Li Xunhuan became friends.

First, arrest Ah Fei and falsely accuse him of being the Plum Blossom Thief.

If Li Xunhuan doesn't save the enemy, he will be disgraced; if he does save them, he will have a legitimate reason to fight—a win-win situation.

Ah Fei suffered from his lack of experience in the martial arts world and was easily knocked unconscious by the sleeping powder, rendering his "Golden Silk Armor" useless.

And these people just missed out on the "Golden Silk Armor".

Now that the actors are in place, the grand show is about to begin.

Gu Hanyuan formed a claw with one hand and inhaled at A Fei.

By the time everyone realized what was happening, Afei was already standing next to Gu Hanyuan.

"For your mother's sake, I'll protect you today; no one will dare touch you."

Chapter 681: Sun Xiaohong's sense of superiority comes from comparison

Gu Hanyuan's "Dragon-Capturing Skill" amazed everyone present.

The momentum of the dozens of martial arts figures immediately weakened, and they could only watch helplessly as Gu Hanyuan rescued Afei.

The leader among these people was none other than Bai Xiaosheng, who compiled the "Weapon Ranking".

He had a bad feeling when he saw Gu Hanyuan.

Gu Hanyuan was present.

No matter how meticulous their plans are, they will ultimately have to consider Gu Hanyuan's feelings.

Let alone Afei, who was falsely accused of being the Plum Blossom Thief.

Even if the real Plum Blossom Thief were here, no one could protect Gu Hanyuan if he wanted to.

This is the impact of a huge gap in strength.

Of course, the same applies to differences in status.

He didn't even dare to pin the stigma of being the Plum Blossom Thief on Gu Hanyuan.

Otherwise, even if Gu Hanyuan didn't kill him personally, he would still be dead without a doubt.

After all, there are plenty of people willing to offer their lives to curry favor with Gu Hanyuan.

At this moment, it was seen that Gu Hanyuan and A Fei had a friendship.

Bai Xiaosheng's first thought was to let bygones be bygones regarding the slander against A Fei and to get away unscathed.

However, before he could come up with a reasonable and respectable reason to back down...

But a hothead beside him shouted coldly:

"And who are you? How dare you harbor the Plum Blossom Thief!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng quickly distanced himself from the fool, fearing that he would be implicated.

This hot-headed young man was not old; he was You Longsheng, the son of the Hidden Dragon Elder and a disciple of the Snow Eagle of Tianshan.

Hidden Dragon Elder and Snow Eagle of Tianshan are both masters of the older generation.

This background allowed You Longsheng to act recklessly after his debut.