Gu Long's World: Starting with the Legend of Chu Liuxiang

Ding Feng frowned and said, "A den of iniquity? There are dens of iniquity everywhere in the world. Which one are you referring to?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "Naturally, it's the decadent pleasure quarters on the southeastern sea. It's said that there's an endless supply of fine wine, beautiful scenery, and countless secrets to be heard there. I really want to go and see it."

Hu Tiehua perked up at the mention of wine, saying, "If there is fine wine in that place, it would really tempt me."

Ding Feng smiled and said, "If you really want to go, I might be able to help."

Jiang Fengyue asked, "Does Your Excellency perhaps know where that den of iniquity is located?"

Ding Feng smiled faintly and said, "I just happened to have been there once. Moreover, you have a lot of money, so you don't have to worry about not having any money to sell. When you get there, the people who sell gold will surely welcome you."

Jiang Fengyue said, "If that's the case, I would be extremely grateful if you could show me the way."

Ding Feng smiled and said, "Coincidentally, some of us are also planning to go there. If you don't mind, why don't you board the ship and join us?"

Jiang Fengyue knew that Ding Feng had taken the bait. Ding Feng would naturally not let go of a fat sheep like her who could easily produce 500,000 taels of silver.

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then I'll respectfully accept your offer."

Jiang Fengyue picked up the box, lightly touched the small boat with his toes, and the small boat sank, while he was already on the deck of the giant ship.

Chu Liuxiang exclaimed in surprise, "Friend, your lightness skill is truly impressive!"

Hu Tiehua patted Chu Liuxiang on the shoulder and sighed, "I think we should get off the ship quickly. We are penniless and powerless, so we probably don't deserve to go to that den of iniquity."

Ding Feng said, "Brother Hu, you flatter me. Your promises are worth a thousand pieces of gold, and your reputation for chivalry has spread throughout the martial world. You are qualified to go anywhere, and besides..."

Jin Lingzhi interrupted, "Besides, he hasn't even had a drinking contest with me yet, so he can't leave even if he wants to."

Chu Liuxiang laughed and said, "Since that's the case, we'll respectfully comply. If such a wondrous place truly exists in the world, I'd be very tempted to visit it."

Zhang San sighed, "Now you all have somewhere to go, but I'm left a lonely ghost. Just a moment ago, everyone was scrambling to buy me... Sigh..."

Hu Tiehua said, "If what others say doesn't count, then let me buy you."

Jin Lingzhi coldly replied, "What I say, I will naturally keep."

Hu Tiehua blinked and said, "You still want to buy him?"

Jin Lingzhi replied, "Of course."

Hu Tiehua asked, "Still that much silver?"

Jin Lingzhi replied, "Of course."

Hu Tiehua asked, "Still cash?"

Jin Lingzhi snorted coldly and casually tossed out a large stack of silver notes.

Zhang San did two somersaults to catch the silver note steadily, and bowed, saying, "Thank you, young lady."

Chu Liuxiang smiled and said, "It's fate that we're all on the same boat today. May I ask your honorable name?"

Chu Liuxiang kept staring at Jiang Fengyue, feeling that she was very familiar. However, since Jiang Fengyue had changed her appearance and voice, he couldn't recognize her for a moment.

Jiang Fengyue said, "I am Gou Zichang, and I have only been in the martial arts world for a short time. You may not have heard of me."

Chu Liuxiang sighed, "I have indeed never heard of you, but I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "You may not recognize me, but I do recognize you. I'm afraid there are few people in the world who don't know the name of Chu Xiangshuai."

Ding Feng laughed and said, "It is a joyous occasion that heroes renowned throughout the land have gathered here. Why don't you take a seat and have a drink?"

Hai Kuotian also came up to greet him, saying, "I will instruct the servants to prepare Mr. Gou's guest room right away. Before that, you can have some wine and dishes."

A long table was laden with food and wine. Hai Kuotian sat in the main seat, with Chu Liuxiang, Hu Tiehua, Zhang San, and Jiang Fengyue to his left, and Ding Feng, Jin Lingzhi, and Xiang Tianfei, the vice leader of the Purple Whale Gang, to his right.

"Check-in!"

"Sign-in successful, Ding Feng. Information: Bat Island location obtained."

"Sign-in successful for 'Sea and Sky', gained the ability 'Swimming Proficiency'."

"Signing in successfully and flying to the sky, you have gained the ability to hold your breath."

"Successfully checked in for the Golden Lingzhi and obtained the incomplete Qingfeng Thirteen Swords manual."

"Sign-in for Zhang San successfully, and you will gain the ability to fly."

Jiang Fengyue thought to herself, knowing the location of Bat Island, there was no need to keep Ding Feng around any longer. His other ocean-related abilities would provide him with protection while at sea. As for the incomplete Qingfeng Thirteen Swords, they were truly of little use.

Hu Tiehua said, "Brother Gou has amazing wealth and superb lightness skills, but in my opinion, he can't be considered a hero."

Jiang Fengyue stared at Hu Tiehua and smiled, "I wonder what kind of person you consider a hero, Brother Hu?"

Hu Tiehua raised the wine in front of him and drank it all in one gulp, shouting, "A man who can drink!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fengyue picked up the wine pot in front of him and poured it into his mouth, finishing most of the remaining wine in one gulp.

This wine jug has a large belly and a round body, almost like a wine jar.

Jiang Fengyue asked, "I wonder if someone like me would be considered a good drinker?"

Hu Tiehua's eyes lit up, and he laughed loudly, "I didn't expect you to have such an amazing capacity for alcohol. You are indeed a young hero, a truly remarkable one."

People who enjoy drinking always feel happy when they see others with a high alcohol tolerance.

But some people just can't stand seeing others in the limelight. Xiang Tianfei sneered, "If good-for-nothings can be considered heroes, then there are far too many heroes in the world."

Jiang Fengyue raised the wine pot high and looked closely at the mouth of the pot. There was still a drop of wine left inside. He gently tapped it, and the drop of wine fell down, almost hitting his face.

Just then, Jiang Fengyue raised her right hand and flicked it lightly, sending the drop of wine flying out. It hit Xiang Tianfei's lips squarely, leaving a deep red mark.

Using water droplets as weapons, and yet possessing such power, everyone present was amazed by Jiang Fengyue's profound inner strength.

Jiang Fengyue said coldly, "Those who can't speak properly are better off shutting their mouths and not disturbing my enjoyment of drinking."

Enraged and humiliated, and also afraid of Jiang Fengyue's martial arts skills, Xiang Tianfei dared not utter a sound, covered his mouth and ran to the deck to steer the ship alone.

After that, no one ever saw him go down into the cabin again, nor did anyone ever hear him speak again.

After a satisfying meal, Jiang Fengyue naturally returned to her guest room.

The ship has two decks.

The lower level was the living quarters for the seventeen sailors on board, where food and water were stored, and the place was perpetually shrouded in darkness.

On the upper floor, besides the room where they were drinking, there are four more cabins at the back.

Jin Lingzhi occupied a room by herself, while Jiang Fengyue, citing her preference for quiet, also occupied a room.

Of the remaining two rooms, Hu Tiehua and Zhang San squeezed into one, while Chu Liuxiang and Ding Feng had to share a room.

The guests filled the rear cabin, so Hai Kuotian, as the host, had to set up a berth in the front cabin.

In the middle of the night, screams woke everyone up. There were constant movements of people coming and going in the cabin. When Jiang Fengyue went up to the deck, the stern was already crowded with people, including Chu Liuxiang and his two companions, Ding Feng and Jin Lingzhi, and Hai Kuotian.

Hai Kuotian stared at Jiang Fengyue with eyes full of anger.

Xiang Tianfei, who was supposed to be helming the ship, was nowhere to be seen, but there was a pool of blood on the deck.

The bloodstains were bright red and not yet completely dry.