Chapter 239: The Legend of Sword and Fairy
The street is lined with shops on both sides, and the afterglow of the setting sun gently shines on the red bricks and green tiles, or the brightly colored eaves of the pavilions, adding a touch of haziness and poetry to the prosperous evening scene of Luoyang.
Xu Le wore a white long robe, his long hair was tied up with a dark gold ribbon, half of it was loose and half was tied up, he was dashing and elegant.
Walking down the street lined with vendors, Xu Le, with his refined and gentlemanly appearance, naturally attracted the attention of passersby. Some young girls even shyly covered their faces and watched him secretly.
"Brother Xiaoyao, where are you going?"
A soft, melodious girl's voice rang out, attracting Xu Le's attention. Turning his head, he saw a pair of pretty twin sisters talking to a young man with a roguish grin.
This man is the male protagonist of the first installment of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, and he is deeply loved by the audience. Although he looks like a hoodlum and always has a roguish smile on his lips, he is a charming but not vulgar person.
He was just a nobody, yet he dared to take on great responsibilities. He disliked trouble, yet he loved to fight for justice. Although he had flaws, it was precisely these flaws that gave him his spirit, making him like a real person.
Li Xiaoyao scratched his head and said helplessly, "What can I do? My aunt asked me to go buy groceries and get a bottle of soy sauce while I'm at it!"
As he spoke, Li Xiaoyao leaned closer to Xianglan, took a deep breath, making the girl blush, and teased, "Xianglan, you smell so good today. I wish I could smell it every day!"
Xiulan covered her mouth and chuckled as she watched her sister being teased by Xiaoyao, while Xianglan blushed, stomped her foot, and pretended to be fierce, saying, "You scoundrel, little sister, let's go!"
Li Xiaoyao chuckled, then suddenly turned around and saw someone standing behind him. He quickly spun around, hopping a few times on one foot to steady himself, and let out a long sigh of relief. "Brother, how did you get behind me so silently? You almost scared me to death!"
Xu Le smiled and bowed like a scholar, saying, "I am from Yulin, my name is Xu Le, courtesy name Daoyi. I am new to this place. May I ask where I can stay at an inn?"
When Li Xiaoyao saw Xu Le's appearance, he was also taken aback, and then felt a little jealous. However, he was a magnanimous person, and quickly put these feelings aside. When he heard that Xu Le wanted to find an inn, his eyes darted around.
"This kid looks well-dressed, he must be from a wealthy family, we can't let him off the hook!"
Li Xiaoyao's mind was brimming with mischievous ideas, but he smiled broadly and said, "Brother, you've got a real coincidence. My family's inn happens to be the best in this area, and its reputation is known far and wide!"
Xu Le understood, but didn't expose him, and said with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young brother!"
"No trouble at all! Just call me Li Xiaoyao!" Li Xiaoyao led the way while asking Xu Le about his experiences in the towns outside. After all, he had grown up in this small fishing village and his greatest wish was to roam the world with a sword, just like his parents.
Xu Le actually quite liked the character Li Xiaoyao. He was righteous but not pedantic, kind but not a saint, and had a unique personal charm, so he talked to him about what he had seen and heard.
There are many powerful beings in this world. The timeline of Chinese Paladin 3 is set several decades ago, which means that the Heavenly Emperor and the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm exist. According to the data, they are at least Level 3 beings, so it is not wrong to keep a low profile.
However, in the human realm, apart from the Sword Saint posing a slight threat, his strength is not a concern for others.
Xu Le followed behind Li Xiaoyao, walked through several streets, and arrived at an old inn with a sign that read "Immortal Sword Inn".
Although it was quite old, it was kept very clean, which made Xu Le nod slightly. After all, it was a woman's household, so it couldn't be messy.
"You brat, why are you back so soon? Did you buy what I asked for?"
A middle-aged woman dressed in coarse cloth walked out cursing and swearing, holding a rolling pin in her hand. Although she was in her forties or fifties, she still had some beauty left, and one could vaguely tell that she had been a beauty in her youth.
She was Li Xiaoyao's aunt. To take care of Li Xiaoyao, she sacrificed the best years of her life, giving up everything to open this inn when she was at the peak of her beauty, and raising him to adulthood. In a way, she can be considered Li Xiaoyao's mother.
Li Xiaoyao looked at his empty hands and cried out, "Oh no! I was so busy chatting with you that I forgot to buy anything! Auntie, don't hit me! I'll go right now!"
Xu Le watched with great interest as Li Xiaoyao was chased around by his aunt for a few rounds before darting out of the inn like a little monkey and disappearing into the distance.
"That little rascal!" Aunt Li muttered under her breath, holding a rolling pin and pointing towards the spot where Li Xiaoyao had fled. But her eyes were full of love, for love made her strict with him.
At this moment, Aunt Li patted the rolling pin on her apron, a smile appeared on her lips, and said, "Sir, please excuse my rudeness. My son has been disobedient since he was little, so I gave him a good scolding. May I ask if you would like to stay the night or have a meal?"
"Let's stay for a couple of days, and have a few side dishes to fill our stomachs first!"
Xu Le threw out a golden bean. Aunt Li was once a famous figure in the martial arts world, known as "Iron Palm Flying Phoenix". Although she hadn't practiced martial arts for a long time, she still had the skills. She narrowed her eyes and her calloused hand suddenly reached out and grabbed the golden bean.
Aunt Li put the gold bean in her mouth and took a small bite. After confirming that it was genuine, she beamed with joy, like a blooming chrysanthemum. Her tone also became much more friendly, "Young man, take a good rest. The side dishes will be here soon!"
Xu Le sat at the table, and Aunt Li brought out a few side dishes. Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, he sensed an eerie aura, somewhat filthy, which must be from unorthodox practices.
When not actively spreading his divine sense, Xu Le's divine sense could only cover a distance of twenty meters around him. After all, if he were to spread his divine sense constantly, he would hear too much noise and it would be too chaotic, affecting his mood.
"Boss, a few rooms, and a few side dishes, please!"
Not long after, several men in black robes wearing bamboo hats walked in. Their accents were strange, and they did not seem to be from the Central Plains.
They walked in and saw Xu Le sitting and eating. They were taken aback at first when they saw his gorgeous clothes, but then he casually sat down on the stool, put down the weapon in his hand, which was a Miao sword.
"The story has begun..."
Xu Le was drinking, thinking he had arrived too early. He didn't expect to find himself right at the start of the story. Soon, Aunt Li would fall ill and be bedridden, and Li Xiaoyao would have to go to the Immortal Island to seek medicine, then meet Zhao Ling'er, and the rest of the story would unfold.
However, since Xu Le has come, he naturally won't be a bystander. Li Xiaoyao should just stay a fishing village boy and avoid a tragic life later. It's better to enjoy a peaceful life now, even if it's unchanging, than to face a tragedy later.
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Chapter 240: Slaughter
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Xu Le poured himself a glass of fine wine and drank it. Although it wasn't as pure as the wine produced by modern winemaking techniques, it still had a unique flavor.
His divine sense covered the entire inn, and the whispers of the several men in black robes could not escape his ears. However, since they were communicating in their own language, Xu Le neither understood nor cared to understand, as he was already unaware of their plans.
What intrigued him was the character of Baiyue in the TV series. Being half a step ahead was considered genius, while being a full step ahead was considered madness, and Baiyue was a genius unlike any other.
The leader of the Moon Worship Cult was originally named Shi Jieren. He was the adopted son of Elder Shi. After committing murder in his belief in justice, he was punished by the rigid Elder Shi, who almost killed him.
After that, he believed that the world had lost love. He became self-taught using the basic cultivation method taught to him by Elder Shi, and cultivated to an extremely high level. Even Xu Le could not estimate the extent of his strength.