Gu Long: Dominating the Martial Arts World Starting from Transmigrating as A Fei

Just as Long Xiaoyun was about to pull Li Xunhuan into the manor, he suddenly heard a voice stopping him.

The voice belonged to one of the men who were with him.

The person who spoke had a face as red as a jujube, a long beard that reached his belly, and a purple satin cloak with floral patterns draped over his back.

His gaze was arrogant and domineering.

Judging from his experienced and composed demeanor, he is clearly a person who is used to giving orders.

The old man in purple robes stopped Long Xiaoyun and Li Xunhuan.

He said in a deep voice:

"Brother, who is this person? How can we so easily bring him into the banquet?"

He seemed unaware of the relationship between Long Xiaoyun and Li Xunhuan.

It seemed as if he didn't recognize Li Xunhuan.

But he had been behind Long Xiaoyun ever since he appeared.

What happened at the scene was, of course, crystal clear.

Judging from Long Xiaoyun's behavior, even a fool could tell that he and Li Xunhuan were extremely close.

But the old man in purple robes still stopped them.

In fact, it wasn't just Bai Kaixin who noticed the hidden rift between Long Xiaoyun and Li Xunhuan.

Based on his decades of experience traveling the martial world, the old man in purple robes could tell that the two were not as harmonious as they appeared on the surface.

Moreover, he had witnessed the entire scene just now.

Long Xiaoyun was humiliated by a mere teenager.

The old man in purple robes came here at the invitation of Long Xiaoyun to become sworn brothers.

In other words, he was one of the main figures at this banquet.

However, before the banquet even started, this incident occurred.

Normally, if Long Xiaoyun hadn't said anything, this matter would have simply passed, but today was different.

Today, he is not only an honored guest, but also here as Long Xiaoyun's elder brother.

So, if Long Xiaoyun loses face, it's equivalent to his reputation being damaged as well.

He couldn't easily let the other party sit at the banquet.

That's why they took the action of intercepting Li Xunhuan.

Long Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up with surprise.

He knew why the old man in purple robes was doing this; he and his sworn brothers were now all of one mind.

He certainly understood the principle that all prosper together and all suffer together.

A fleeting look of joy crossed Long Xiaoyun's face, which was quickly replaced by a serious expression.

He solemnly said to the old man in purple robes:

"Brother Qin, this man is my brother, he is definitely not an outsider."

As he spoke, his face lit up with joy again, and he said:

"You'll surely recognize this man's name when I tell you; he is none other than Li Xunhuan, the third-ranked scholar appointed by the emperor, renowned throughout the land as the 'Number One Blade Under Heaven'!"

Then he turned to Li Xunhuan and introduced him:

"You must have heard of this man's name; he is none other than Old Master Qin Xiaoyi, known as 'Iron-Hearted Man Who Shakes All Directions'."

Upon hearing this, Li Xunhuan clasped his hands in a fist salute and said:

"So it's Grandpa Qin. I've heard so much about you."

Qin Xiaoyi snorted coldly.

Long Xiaoyun then proceeded to introduce another person.

This person was also one of those who had come out of the village with him before.

This man had high cheekbones and a dignified appearance.

His face was covered with a thin, sparse white beard, revealing a wide mouth with downturned corners.

He appeared dignified and imposing, yet subtly exuded a hint of murderous intent.

Long Xiaoyun then introduced:

"This person's reputation is even greater, as you know."

"He is none other than the 'Iron-Faced and Impartial' Master Zhao Zhengyi, whom everyone in the martial arts world admires immensely."

Li Xunhuan also clasped his hands in greeting:

"I've heard so much about you."

All I could see was that Mr. Zhao simply curled the corners of his mouth and gave a fake smile as he responded.

Seeing that the two were not very enthusiastic towards him, Li Xunhuan was not annoyed.

Long Xiaoyun, seemingly afraid of embarrassing Li Xunhuan, quickly said:

"There was another one, none other than Master Tian, ​​who was known as 'One stick to suppress the world, three iron galls to pacify the universe'."

"But he is tied up with worldly affairs and has not yet arrived."

"The four of us hit it off immediately, shared similar interests, and became close friends."

"Therefore, it was decided that, witnessed by all the heroes and valiant men attending the banquet today, we would become sworn brothers."

"It's just in time that you've arrived, brother! Let the five of us become sworn brothers; wouldn't that be a joyous occasion for both gods and men?"

Long Xiaoyun was beaming with joy, as if the embarrassment he had just suffered had never happened.

Li Xunhuan smiled modestly and said:

"I am overjoyed that my elder brother has become sworn brothers with these great heroes."

"I appreciate your kindness, elder brother, but I am but a commoner, how could I possibly be worthy of your esteem?"

Li Xunhuan was already semi-retired from the martial arts world and no longer wanted to get involved in its grudges and feuds.

His visit to Xingyun Manor was to see the person he missed most dearly one last time.

Then, just like that senior Shen Lang, he completely retired from public life.

Therefore, Li Xunhuan politely declined Long Xiaoyun's invitation.

He just wanted to see that person one last time, and to get drunk one last time in his homeland.

Long Xiaoyun had anticipated that Li Xunhuan would say that.

This was because he knew Li Xunhuan's character very well.

If he hadn't saved Li Xunhuan's life, he would never have called Li Xunhuan his brother.

And he gained the woman he loved most and the entire "Li Garden".

Long Xiaoyun understood Zhao Zhengyi and Qin Xiaoyi's personalities better than anyone else.

They are the type who cannot tolerate any flaws.

If they suffer even the slightest loss of face, they will do everything in their power to get it back.

However, the relationship between Li Xunhuan and Long Xiaoyun is widely known, and many people even know how Xingyun Manor came into his hands.

Therefore, he could not openly criticize Li Xunhuan.

They also had to do their best to protect Li Xunhuan.

The introduction just now also implied that Zhao Zhengyi and Qin Xiaoyi should not break ties with Li Xunhuan for the time being.

With their seasoned experience, those two would surely understand what he meant.

Sure enough, Zhao Zhengyi smiled and said:

"In that case, we certainly welcome Young Master Li, but..."

He paused, then looked at Afei beside him.

"This person, however, must remain outside the manor."

Ah Fei listened to them talk expressionlessly, his mind racing.

He was targeted again, just as expected.

When Long Xiaoyun introduced Qin Xiaoyi and Zhao Zhengyi earlier, he already noticed something was wrong.

These two seemed to be very hostile towards Li Xunhuan.

Apart from Zhao Zhengyi's fake smile at the end, he maintained a cold expression throughout the brief exchange of pleasantries.

However, Long Xiaoyun's words were very protective of Li Xunhuan.

They even proposed that the five of them become sworn brothers.

That means Li Xunhuan is on the same level as them, and they can't touch him for the time being.

But he didn't even glance at Tie Chuanjia, who had been following Li Xunhuan, or himself.

This gave Qin Xiaoyi and Zhao Zhengyi a target to attack.

However, since I had just stood out a bit too much, I was the first to be suppressed.

The reason is most likely the same as what just happened.

He used this incident to find fault with himself and indirectly deal with Li Xunhuan.

Upon hearing this, Li Xunhuan's brow furrowed.

He was extremely unhappy.

Having decided to protect A-Fei to the end, Li Xunhuan could not bear to see anyone harm A-Fei.

But Ah Fei spoke up before him again.

It was as if he had anticipated that others would target him.

"It seems that the 'impartial' Uncle Zhao has some prejudice against me."

Afei deliberately shouted Zhao Zhengyi's name and the word "prejudice" the loudest.

Since Qin Xiaoyi and Zhao Zhengyi appeared, my "Ancient Martial Arts Compendium" has not shown any reaction.

In the original story, Qin Xiaoyi was defeated by Tie Chuanjia.

Zhao Zhengyi's all-out attack failed to budge A Fei in the slightest.

It seems that these two are just all talk and no action; their martial arts skills are far too weak for the system to even register them.

The problem is that he can't kill both of them with a single sword strike.

However, since there are too many people at this time, if one were to do that, one would inevitably be branded as disrespectful to elders.

But since they're determined to make things difficult for me, those two old folks shouldn't blame me for not giving them face.