Chapter 00132: When I Am Unrivaled in the World
# When I Am Unrivaled in the World
Chapter 132
Novel: AFK Game: Portal to Another World
Chapter 132 When I Am Unrivaled in the World
Although the plot of ruffians harassing a young lady was a classic, and a hero saving the beauty would never go out of style.
But!
From Li Chengxi's perspective, he could clearly see that the young lady who had thrown the ruffian out had a sword hanging from her waist.
One look was enough to tell she was a martial artist.
If she couldn't even handle a few drunk ruffians, then all her training would have been for nothing.
Unfortunately, before Li Chengxi had a chance to explain the situation to Yang Yiyi, she had already jumped out impatiently.
So now, the scene was extremely awkward.
The hero who wanted to save the beauty failed to knock down the scoundrel, leaving the hero flustered in the wind.
Under everyone's gaze, Yang Yiyi was so ashamed she wished the ground would swallow her up.
Her face flushed red in an instant, a blush that even the layer of dirt she had smeared on it could not conceal.
Fortunately, at this moment, another person next to the white-clothed woman shouted:
"What are you looking at? Get back to your meals. Mind your own business when people of the Jianghu are at work."
At this, the other diners in the main hall quickly turned their heads and went back to what they were doing, not daring to look any longer.
The person who had just spoken was the companion sitting with the white-clothed woman.
Li Chengxi had thought it was a young man in black training clothes, but after clicking on the artwork, he realized it was actually a girl.
This pair was a bit intriguing, but Li Chengxi didn't observe them any further.
Don't forget, Yang Yiyi was still frozen in place, striking a pose.
Seeing that the diners were no longer paying attention to her, she gave a distant fist-cup salute to the white-clothed woman, then turned and tried to run toward the side rooms behind the inn.
It was too humiliating.
Yang Yiyi didn't want to stay in the main hall for another moment.
But just then, the white-clothed woman suddenly said:
"Elder Sister Yang? Is that you, Elder Sister Yang?"
This sentence stunned Yang Yiyi.
"You are…?"
"It's me, Yingluo. Li Yingluo. We were in…"
At this point, the white-clothed woman paused, feeling the setting was inappropriate, and changed her wording.
"We've met before."
Yang Yiyi looked at her carefully, and then it dawned on her.
"In the prison… no, I remember now!"
The other person had been careful with her words, but it was Yang Yiyi who almost let the cat out of the bag.
Li Yingluo quickly pulled Yang Yiyi over to their table, which was in an inconspicuous corner of the great hall.
Seeing that no one was paying attention, Li Yingluo whispered:
"Elder Sister Yang, where have you been hiding all this time?"
Seeing this, Li Chengxi finally understood that Li Yingluo and Yang Yiyi had met because they were imprisoned together.
Of course, Yang Yiyi couldn't say that she had been living with a bunch of demons.
If people knew there was a Peach Blossom Valley nearby, it might attract trouble.
Li Chengxi had also specifically emphasized that she should not reveal his existence to outsiders, to avoid any problems.
So, Yang Yiyi recited the story she had prepared long ago:
"I was hiding in a nearby mountain ravine. I only dared to come out today."
"Did anyone else escape?"
Yang Yiyi shook her head:
"We split up and ran in four directions. The few sisters who followed me all got separated later. I only managed to escape by jumping off a cliff. It's been almost twenty days. It would be good if they escaped, but if they didn't..."
If they were captured and taken back, they would have been drained dry by now, likely reduced to withered bones.
"This Liu Family of Yue Prefecture has gone too far!"
The girl in the training clothes couldn't help but slam the table.
"The old master of the Liu Family has quite a reputation in the Jianghu. It's said that he cultivates a longevity technique, looking like he's in his forties or fifties even though he's eighty. I never expected it to be an evil technique that absorbs people's vital essence."
Seeing this, Yang Yiyi asked:
"Who is this elder sister? I haven't seen you before."
"Oh, let me introduce you, Elder Sister Yang. This is my childhood friend."
"I am Zheng Ping."
This girl carried herself like a man, a stark contrast to the gentle-looking Li Yingluo.
It was hard to imagine the two of them were childhood friends who grew up together.
The two sides exchanged names with the customary fist-cup salutes of the Jianghu, and Li Yingluo explained:
"After we escaped that night, I was also wandering around aimlessly. I accidentally fell into a pit in the mountains, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it helped me evade pursuit. I hid in the mountains for several days and was unbearably hungry and thirsty. I had no choice but to come to town, and unexpectedly, I ran into A-Ping."
Zheng Ping also said:
"A few days ago, I heard that Yingluo had been kidnapped. In a fit of anger, I set out alone to search for her. I asked around and tracked her here, arriving in Mao Mountain Town just in time to find her. After hearing the whole story from Yingluo, I thank you for your help. I will never forget your great kindness."
Hearing her say this, Yang Yiyi felt a little embarrassed.
"I was just trying to save myself at the time. It's not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning at all, haha."
But it was clear she was quite happy.
Then, Yang Yiyi asked again:
"Then why have you two been staying in Mao Mountain Town?"
Zheng Ping and Li Yingluo exchanged a quiet glance, but the straightforward Yang Yiyi didn't notice their small gesture at all.
"For some reason, we can't travel by land. The next passenger ship won't arrive until tomorrow, so we stayed here."
Li Yingluo said:
"Elder Sister Yang, where are you headed? Why don't you travel with us? We can look out for each other on the road."
"That could work, but I don't know if we're going the same way."
"We're heading back to Liu Prefecture."
"Liu Prefecture, huh. We should be able to travel together for a stretch. I'm going back to Qi Prefecture."
If it weren't for the presence of outsiders, making it inconvenient for Li Chengxi to speak, he would definitely have stopped Yang Yiyi from revealing so much information.
Even if you've shared hardships with them, how well do you really know them?
One must always be wary when out in the world!
Yang Yiyi was the type who was too honest, with almost no experience in the Jianghu.
This was one of the reasons Li Chengxi was reluctant to let her leave Peach Blossom Valley.
He felt that if no one was watching over her, Yang Yiyi could be sold off by human traffickers to be some fool's wife in the mountains at any minute.
The very thought of it was a headache.
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The main hall was crowded with people from all walks of life, not a suitable place for a long chat.
After a brief conversation, the three decided to return to their rooms to talk.
And as it happened, the room Yang Yiyi had booked was right next to Li Yingluo and Zheng Ping's, a coincidence so perfect it could have come from a book.
"You were too reckless, telling them your travel plans."
As soon as they entered the room and confirmed no one was around, Li Chengxi immediately began to lecture her.
"But Li Yingluo was one of the girls captured with me. It should be fine, right?"
"How do you know she isn't in league with that Liu Family?"
"Uh… no way, right?"
Yang Yiyi said doubtfully:
"That Li Yingluo looks like a young lady from some prominent family. Once she gets home, she'll surely expose the Liu Family's crimes and make them rats scurrying in the streets."
"You're still too naive."
Li Chengxi said:
"Didn't you hear what that person named Zheng Ping said just now? She said the Liu Family has a considerable reputation in the Jianghu. Toppling them won't be easy. A young lady from a prominent family speaking out about this... basically, no one will believe her."
"How could that be... the facts are right there!"
"The Jianghu is not so simple as black and white. Even the most righteous person who despises evil will have a few friends in gray areas. Since the Liu Family has done something like using young women as cultivation cauldrons, they must have thought about how to suppress the matter if it ever came to light. They have a great reputation. You're a disciple from a minor sect; who has more face, you or them? Look at Li Yingluo, she never mentioned making the Liu Family's reputation fall to ruin after she gets home. She understands very well that it's simply impossible."
Yang Yiyi was just an ordinary farmer's daughter.
The sect she joined was also a minor one.
Her mind was simple, and she hadn't thought about things so complexly.
She felt that since she had escaped, all she had to do was announce it to the world, and the Liu Family would surely have their reputation ruined.
I'm an eyewitness, after all!
However, the reality was that even with ironclad evidence, they would have ways to overturn the case with their words and reputation, let alone in the current situation where there was only a lone, powerless eyewitness.
"Then... then what should I do?"
"Don't worry. You are just one of the many people captured by the Liu Family; they won't pay too much attention to you. After all, you are weak and alone; even if you escaped, you can't make any waves. This is your opportunity. You should use this time to practice diligently. In the future, when you are unrivaled in the world, a mere Liu Family will be yours to crush as you please."
Li Chengxi still held the same idea.
When I am unrivaled in the world, what is black and white?
I can't be bothered to understand.
All of you can just die for me