Chapter 8: The Masked Swordsman
After Yang Lin walked out, Wang Biao and Boudan continued to talk.
"There is something that is not clear in the future!" Wang Biao said.
"What's the matter?" asked Boudin, putting down the teacup.
"I've heard that so far, none of the swordsmen who have set foot on the Lion Camel Ridge have been able to leave alive," Wang Biao asked, "Could it be that these people have all died under the swords of their predecessors?"
"How can they blame us if they want to die themselves!"
"What did the predecessor say?"
"Since the establishment of the Divine Sword Peak, only one person has been lucky enough to reach the Divine Sword Peak," Budan muttered, "and he also got his wish to see the Sword Sect's famous sword,"
"Oh, isn't this man very capable!" Wang Biao asked, "who is he?"
"Has Wang Shaoxia ever heard of Nanping, the flower messenger?"
"I have heard of this," said Wang Biao, "I have also heard that this man has a wonderful swordsmanship, loves all kinds of flowers in the world, and he is also a famous filial son in the world; he has been orphaned and widowed since he was a child, and he has never been disobedient to his mother's words, and when necessary, he can even sacrifice everything for his mother, even his life!"
"Yes. Boudin nodded. "Except for him, almost none of the rest of the people have passed my level, and those of them who have no name in vain were blocked back by the Red Eyebrow Daoist Sword Heart and the Sword Killing Eyebrow Heart Feng Xueshan at the first stop under the mountain. ”
"In other words, these people were all killed by the sword killing Meixin Feng Xueshan and the Red Eyebrow Daoist Jianxin?" Wang Biao said.
"Definitely!"
"Oh, and how did they die?"
"If a man wants to die, there are many ways for him. ”
"You mean they all died by suicide?"
Boudin nodded.
"How is this possible?" asked Wang Biao.
"Absolutely. Boudin said, "For a man who covets fame, being ruined is worse than death!"
"Are you saying that these people chose to commit suicide because they couldn't accept the fact of failure?"
"Yes. ”
"Then why don't you stop them from committing suicide?" Wang Biao asked.
"It's going to rain, and I'm going to get married, so what can we do!" said Boudin with a sigh.
Wang Biao suddenly realized, he nodded and said: "It seems that the rumors are really terrible, and it can be proved from this incident that if a white cloth falls into the mouth of someone with ulterior motives, it will also turn black!"
At the same time, Wang Biao thought to himself: "If I don't come to Shihuling and talk to Boudin's seniors, how will I know that this is the truth." ”
"Now I have only one question!" Wang Biao added.
"What's the doubt?"
"I heard that twenty years ago, the sect masters of all the major sects gathered at the foot of the mountain," Wang Biao said, "They were about to eradicate the top of the Divine Sword, but they were killed by you overnight!
"It's even more outrageous!" said Boudin with a wry smile.
"Oh!" Wang Biao asked in surprise, "Could it be that it is also slanderous words from the rivers and lakes?"
"It's not just slander, it's just framing!"
Wang Biao was shocked.
"Did Wang Shaoxia ever hear of a sensational gang of crows twenty years ago?" asked Boudin.
"I've heard of it," said Wang Biao, "and I've heard that their organization is very large, and they are rampant, burning, killing, and plundering. ”
"Yes. Boudin said with a solemn expression, "At that time, almost everyone in the rivers and lakes was in danger. That year, the world's martial arts sect masters gathered at the foot of the mountain in order to invite us to join their organization to eradicate the cult; however, we were not willing to meddle in the affairs of the rivers and lakes anymore, so they petitioned at the bottom of the mountain. ”
At this time, Boudin's expression was more frightened than ever, and he continued to murmur: "However, that night, we suddenly heard the sound of killing under the mountain. However, when we arrived at the scene, those martial arts sect masters in the world had already been killed. At that time, we happened to see a masked knife man who was about to leave the killing field, so we tried to intercept him together, but the man was extremely cruel and he narrowly escaped. ”
"In other words, the death of the sect masters of the various sects that have been rumored on the rivers and lakes over the years was actually the work of the masked swordsman that night!"
"That's right. ”
"Then who could this person be?" Wang Biao asked, "Why did he kill people with his face covered?"
"The reason is very simple," said Boudin, "I think so, because all the sect masters of the world know him!"
"So he was able to slaughter so many martial arts masters under the sword in such a short period of time, because he suddenly attacked when those martial arts sect masters were defenseless. ”
"That's right. Budan said, "Only by making a sudden attack, taking advantage of their surprise, can he kill these martial arts masters one by one in an instant." ”
"I also heard that Yan Hu, the leader of the Crow Gang, is a very fierce person with knife skills," Wang Biao said, "Could it be that this masked murderer is him." ”
"The problem was that the decent people of the world regarded him as a demon and a beast," said Boudin, "and who would be with him?
"I don't think there's anything strange about that!"
"Oh!" asked Boudin, "what is Wang Shaoxia's opinion?"
"Because, among the rivers and lakes, there are many people who are benevolent and righteous on the surface, but there are many people who do evil behind their backs. ”
"You mean, the leader of the Raven Gang has two masks," said Boudin, "and he is a gentleman in public, but in the Raven Gang he is the culprit!"
"Wouldn't it?"
Boudin nodded thoughtfully.
"I seem to have heard that on that night twenty years ago, there was a person who was lucky enough to escape that catastrophe!" Wang Biao said suddenly.
"Then who is he? Boudin asked in surprise,
"He is the city lord of Taiyuan City, who is benevolent and righteous today. ”
"I've never met this man, but I've heard of his name!" Boudin said.
"Could he be the masked killer who escaped that night?"
"Don't dare to jump to conclusions. ”
"It seems that only he knows it!" Wang Biao muttered.
"Yes. ”
"But the masked murderer that night, you must have an impression of his body and posture. ”
"Absolutely, it's an unforgettable impression. "He is of medium stature, with a rough voice and a terrible laugh, and he has fierce eyes, and he has a nine-ring steel knife, and he is very athletic!"
"It seems that if you want to eliminate the prejudice of the people in the rivers and lakes about the top of the Divine Sword, the only way is to find out the real culprit who killed the major martial arts sect masters back then. Wang Biao said solemnly, "That is, the masked swordsman." ”
"It's easier said than done," said Boudin, shaking his head, "the world is so big, where to find it!"
"I don't think it's too difficult," Wang Biao said, "After all, there are not many people in the world who have such a strong sword technique." ”
"Even if I find it," said Boudin worriedly, "I'm afraid a bloody disaster is inevitable!"
Wang Biao nodded, and he suddenly said, "He's in!"
"Your friend has already come in!" said Boudin, "and it can be seen that this friend of yours is not only a man of excellent swordsmanship, but also a man of great measure. Boudin said and stood up.
So, Wang Biao also turned around and saw Wu Shuangzheng holding a black sheath sword standing next to the small square flower pond under the patio.
He was looking at Boudin with a serious smile on his face.