Peaceful Jianghu - Chapter 95
Before Xiao Dao could speak, someone outside interrupted, "You may be sincere, but others may not be either."
Xiao Dao was taken aback and frowned—why was Xue Beifan here? Had he already successfully rescued Youyou so quickly?
As soon as the door was pushed open, Xue Beifan walked in with a smile. "Luckily I arrived early, otherwise my wife would have been tricked away."
"Stop talking nonsense." Xiao Dao had overheard Xue Xing's conversation and still harbored resentment, so he wasn't friendly to Xue Beifan either.
Xue Beifan smiled and shook his head, then gently pinched the sleeve of the small knife. "Let's go back."
"I haven't finished speaking yet." Wang Bibo grabbed Xiao Dao's sleeve.
Seeing that neither side would let go despite their efforts, Xiao Dao quickly said, "This dress of mine is very expensive!"
"We'll get you a new one!" Wang Bibo and Xue Beifan said in unison.
Xiao Dao looked around and felt the atmosphere was eerily strange. Xiao Yue and Hao Jinfeng were anxiously watching from the doorway, and Wang Bibo and Xue Beifan wondered if they would start fighting.
"Hey, Wang Bibo," Hao Jinfeng interjected, "Didn't you come here to choose the Ghost King? My Xiaodao won't be someone else's concubine!"
Wang Bibo curled her lip, "What's so special about the Ghost King? I'm not choosing him!"
"Since that's the case, why don't we choose a husband for Miss Little Knife after we've chosen the Ghost King tomorrow?"
Just as things were getting heated on this side, someone interrupted from the other end. The voice was unfamiliar; it was a woman's voice, exuding an air of nobility.
Everyone turned around and saw that the newcomer was wearing a veil and a magnificent long dress. Xiao Dao initially thought that Xue Beifan and the others had succeeded, but this queen-like figure didn't seem to be Youyou in disguise; her aura was different. Upon closer inspection... he saw Youyou obediently following behind the woman.
After exchanging a glance with Xue Beifan, who nodded, Xiao Dao finally understood—this was the real queen, wasn't she? Her appearance at this moment... indicated a scheme was involved!
While Xiao Dao was wondering why the Queen had come, Xue Beifan and Wang Bibo asked the Queen with great interest, "How do we choose?"
The Queen smiled slightly, "The people you took it from have the final say."
The two then looked at the knife.
Xiao Dao quickly shook his hand, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't want any of them!" After saying that, he turned and ran outside, asking Youyou in confusion, "What's going on?"
Youyou whispered a couple of words in her ear.
Xiao Dao frowned—the Queen had planned this all along, and the details will be clear by tomorrow? So all that effort in the middle of the night was for nothing.
"Everyone, go home and get some sleep," Xiao Dao called out to everyone. "We're choosing the Ghost King first thing tomorrow morning."
Xue Beifan shrugged helplessly at Wang Bibo and turned to leave, but then heard Wang Bibo say behind him, "Actually, it's not a bad idea."
Xue Beifan turned around, and everyone stopped in their tracks.
"How about we have a match?" Wang Bibo asked Xue Beifan. "Let's have a martial arts contest, something simple."
Xiao Dao frowned. "What are we competing in? I haven't agreed to anything!"
Wang Bibo shook his head, "I don't need you to promise anything. Brother Xue and I are just having a friendly spar, how about that?"
Xue Beifan smiled, "What's the point of a contest if there's no stake? It's not very exciting."
“Since we’re betting, we’ll each set our own terms,” Wang Bibo said with a relaxed smile. “Brother Xue isn’t someone who can’t afford to bet.”
"Oh, then Brother Wang has also suffered a loss. You are very wealthy, while I am all alone with just one wife."
Xiao Dao kicked a stone and sent it flying at him.
Xue Beifan slightly tilted his head to dodge, and Wang Bibo's smile widened, "Are you scared?"
Xue Beifan stared at him for a long while, then smiled, "What do I have to be afraid of?"
"Then let's agree that after the Ghost King is chosen tomorrow, we'll pick a scenic spot for the duel, how about that?"
“Okay.” Xue Beifan nodded in agreement. Seeing that the two had made an appointment, the Queen said, “The hillside behind my palace is quite nice.”
Xiao Dao stamped his foot. These people, why were they always stirring up trouble? Not only did they not try to stop them, but they were also joining in their madness. Xiao Dao knew their own strength; Wang Bibo might not be able to defeat Xue Beifan, but that effeminate man was no pushover either. If those two were to fight and both get seriously injured, wouldn't that just cause more chaos?
Hao Jinfeng chuckled and walked over to her, "Girl, don't mind them, it's fine, it's only natural for men to fight over women!"
Xiao Dao rolled his eyes at the sky; his brother really didn't care about anything!
Seeing that the deal was settled, Wang Bibo was about to leave when Xue Beifan said coldly as he passed by, "Why bother with this unprofitable deal? It doesn't seem like something a wealthy man like Wang would do."
Wang Bibo remained calm and glanced at Xue Beifan. "Whether it's worthwhile or not is up to the businessman. Compared to me, Brother Xue might as well think it over carefully."
"What are you planning?"
"If I win, I'd like to ask you a question, and you'll have to answer it completely."
Xue Beifan frowned slightly. "A problem?"
Wang Bibo leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "I took stock of the treasures and deposit slips at Bibo Manor and found that besides the few things Xiaodao took, one thing is missing. Can you guess what it is?"
Xue Beifan smiled faintly, "I couldn't have guessed."
“A tortoise shell.” Wang Bibo feigned ignorance. “I just want you to answer whether you would actually use a knife to do the most dangerous thing.”
Xue Beifan smiled calmly, "What is it?"
“You know what you're doing.” Wang Bibo patted the money pouch at his waist. “Money makes the world go round. As long as I’m willing to spend money, I can find out the gist of some things. I don’t know what you two brothers are plotting, but I won’t stand for you stealing my sweetheart. In the end, I might not be the one who loses out.” With that, he turned and left.
Xue Beifan stood at the door with his arms crossed. Chonghua came to his side and said, "You really want to compete with him? You can't win without going all out, and losing will cause even more trouble... Aren't you afraid that people will see through your act?"
Xue Beifan didn't answer. He looked up at Xiaodao, who was standing at the courtyard gate with a displeased expression. The girl seemed to be worried about something. If it were a matter of martial arts, she should know that she wouldn't lose to Wang Bibo. So what was she worried about? Was she worried that Wang Bibo would lose? Xue Beifan felt a surge of annoyance... That brat, she's making me lose my composure.