All Heavens: Starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 136 A Beauty's Invitation

Ji Yanran waited until dark, but Gu Yu never arrived.

However, we did receive some news.

"What? Young Master Gu has been assassinated?"

The maid replied, "Reporting to my master, the news came from Lord Xinling, saying that Young Master Gu was attacked on his way."

"How is Young Master Gu?"

"The maid doesn't know; the other party didn't say."

Ji Yanran frowned and asked, "Who dared to attempt to assassinate Young Master Gu?"

"It is said that Xiao Weimu led the assassination attempt."

"It was him?"

The next morning, someone brought Ji Yanran's handwritten letter to Lord Xinling's residence and handed it to Gu Yu.

In her letter, Ji Yanran made her position clear, saying that she knew nothing about Xiao Weimou's ambush and asked Gu Yu not to misunderstand.

Wei Wuji also read the letter and then said, "Brother Gu, the matter of Xiao Weimu's ambush on the way should have nothing to do with Miss Yanran."

Gu Yu nodded: "Yes, I expected it. The reason why Xiao Weimou dared to make a move in the capital of Wei must be because he has someone backing him up."

Wei Wuji snorted coldly: "It's not hard to guess. The masterminds behind this must be King Anli and Lord Longyang. Otherwise, how could Xiao Wei Mou dare to cause such a commotion in the capital of Wei?"

"Even if I guessed it, so what? I can't exactly go into the palace and kill King Anli and Lord Longyang, can I?"

Wei Wuji replied, "Why not? They're determined to kill you. If they fail this time, they'll surely come up with another way."

At this point, he couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined that you could single-handedly kill Xiao Weimu and his entire group, leaving not a single one alive. What astonishing strength that is!"

Gu Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. In fact, I had already received a warning, so I arranged for several experts to protect me in secret."

"No wonder!"

Wei Wuji suddenly realized.

In fact, Gu Yu did kill Xiao Wei Mou and his men all by himself. The reason he was said to be secretly protected was simply to create a false impression and keep his opponents guessing.

The following afternoon, Gu Yu once again arrived at Yahu Xiaozhu as agreed.

Upon meeting, Ji Yanran asked with concern, "Young Master Gu, are you alright?"

"It's alright, thank you for your concern, Miss Yanran. I hope you won't blame me for breaking my promise."

Ji Yanran sighed and said, "What you said, young master, makes me uneasy. If you hadn't come to keep our appointment, how could we have been ambushed and ended up in such a dangerous situation?"

Gu Yu laughed and said, "Miss, you are mistaken! Even if I hadn't come to keep the appointment with you here, Xiao Weimou would have been lying in ambush somewhere else."

Hearing this, Ji Yanran said with a relieved expression, "Yanran was mainly worried that the young master would misunderstand."

If it were anyone else, she wouldn't bother to care whether they would misunderstand. But for some reason, she didn't want Gu Yu to misunderstand her, so she had to explain things clearly in person to feel at ease.

"If I had misunderstood, I wouldn't have come today."

Ji Yanran sighed and said, "However, young master, you should still be careful. You are an envoy of Zhao. If Xiao Wei Mou still dares to attack you, he must have someone backing him up."

She is indeed a wise woman.

Gu Yu smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Miss Yanran."

Ji Yanran smiled and said, "I believe you already know the answer, young master."

"Yes, I have already discussed this matter with Lord Xinling."

"Lord Xinling, oh—"

Ji Yanran muttered something to herself, seemingly wanting to say something, but she didn't say it out loud.

After chatting for a while, Ji Yanran smiled and said, "I've heard that Young Master Gu is a master swordsman. I presume to ask for a few moves from you. Would you be so kind as to grant me this opportunity?"

Gu Yu smiled and said, "Since Miss Yanran is interested, I am naturally happy to accompany her."

So the two went to an open space, each drew their swords and assumed a starting stance.

At this moment, Gu Yu noticed that Ji Yanran seemed to have become a completely different person. She no longer had any of her usual gentleness and exuded a heroic and ethereal aura.

"Watch out!"

With a soft shout, Ji Yanran swung her sword and attacked.

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent upon their first move.

As soon as Ji Yanran drew her sword, Gu Yu knew that she was indeed as good as her reputation suggested, and that even Yan Ping might not be her match.

So, Gu Yu used the Limitless Sword to fight her.

Of course, he controlled his inner energy, only using it slightly. Using it at full power would have been unfair.

Soon, the two had exchanged twenty or thirty moves.

Ji Yanran's sword moved faster and faster, the sword light forming a continuous blur, making it difficult to predict where her next strike would appear.

However, Gu Yu's movements remained neither fast nor slow. No matter how fast Ji Yanran's sword was, he always maintained the same rhythm as at the beginning.

"Huh, what kind of swordsmanship is that?"

Ji Yanran suddenly took a step back, stopped, and asked in surprise.

Gu Yu smiled and replied, "The Limitless Sword."

"The Limitless Sword?" Ji Yanran was taken aback. "Is this a Taoist sword technique?"

"right!"

"To be honest, young master, I have some connection with Taoism, but I don't think I've ever heard of such a sword technique."

Gu Yu replied, "Actually, this sword technique was created by me based on Taoist principles."

"Huh?" Ji Yanran looked surprised. "Does Young Master mean that this sword technique was created by you?"

"right!"

Gu Yu remained calm and composed, without blushing or skipping a beat.

Anyway, such swordsmanship hasn't appeared in the world yet, so there's no fear of being exposed.

Ji Yanran exclaimed in amazement, "That's amazing! I never expected that you could transform Taoist principles into martial arts principles. It's truly admirable."

Gu Yu said modestly, "Not at all, it was just a sudden flash of inspiration that led me to comprehend this Wuji Sword technique."

"By the way, I heard that you also wrote a poem for Lady Ya, is that true?"

"this----"

Ji Yanran smiled and said, "It seems the rumors are true. I didn't expect you to have such talent, young master. This song of the beauty has already spread throughout Wei."

Next, the two returned to the front hall and, without realizing it, began to talk about the current state of the world.

Gu Yu's brief analysis stirred a ripple in Ji Yanran's eyes.

This is the most perfect man in her eyes.

Over the years, countless talented young men have come to visit her, but none of them have caught her eye.

Now I have finally met a man who is outstanding in appearance, physique and talent.

How could she possibly let go of a man like that?

Therefore, she took the initiative to ask, "When will you be free, sir? Would you be willing to accompany me for a horse ride and some fun in the countryside?"

Gu Yu smiled and said, "Recently, because the princess has been bedridden, we have not been able to visit the king at the palace, so we have been free these past few days."

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Ji Yanran's face lit up with joy, and she said, "That's great! So, how about tomorrow?"

"OK!"

Gu Yu nodded.

Back at Lord Xinling's residence, Lady Ya couldn't help but ask, "How did it go? Did you get the beauty?"

Gu Yu pulled her into his arms and deliberately said, "Isn't my beauty in my arms?"

Mrs. Ya said with a hint of sourness, "Come on, you know perfectly well they're talking about Ji Yanran."