nyslfriends Chapter 24: Three Women, One Show
Chapter 24: Three Women, One Show
"You still know to call me senior brother? You just left quietly by yourself without even saying goodbye?"
Surprisingly, even Xue Bufeng, a man known for his unpredictable behavior, showed some leniency towards this young girl.
He raised his hand and ruffled the girl's soft hair with practiced ease before turning to the crowd of people with varying expressions:
"This is my junior sister, Hua Baifeng, a complete rascal."
Hua Baifeng.
Of everyone present, only Li Xunhuan knew who Hua Baifeng was.
Even now, they still don't know that Xue Bufeng is the young leader of the Demonic Sect.
After all, Xue Bufeng wasn't a loudmouth who would announce to everyone he met, "My father is Hua Hanyi, the leader of the Demonic Sect."
In the world of martial arts, some people become famous because of their family background, while others often achieve fame through their own efforts rather than their family background.
Although Xue Bufeng has not yet become the latter, he is absolutely unwilling to shamefully become the former.
The expressions on everyone's faces immediately became complicated.
Although Hua Baifeng kept calling him "Senior Brother," the relationship between the two seemed abnormal no matter how you looked at it.
Especially Ding Baiyun and Thousand-Handed Rakshasa, who were arguing just now, felt like they were each carrying a melon on their heads after seeing this scene—a huge idiot.
"Uncle Li, are you alright?"
Hua Baifeng tilted her head and looked at Li Xunhuan, who was trying to ignore the scene as much as possible.
"I'm fine, how are you?"
Li Xunhuan could only smile wryly, feeling helpless under her cunning gaze.
He remembered that it had been five years since he first met Hua Baifeng.
At that time, Hua Baifeng was still a budding young girl. When she learned that Xue Bufeng, who had never made friends before, had actually made a friend, she insisted on following Xue Bufeng around to see what kind of extraordinary person this new friend was, that he could gain Xue Bufeng's approval.
Upon seeing it, Hua Baifeng was greatly disappointed.
It wasn't because Li Xunhuan looked old; he was still handsome and dashing, but he was just as enigmatic as his senior brother Xue Bufeng.
He always speaks in an archaic and old-fashioned way, as if he could never speak properly.
So Hua Baifeng was very disappointed.
As for Li Xunhuan's impression of Hua Baifeng...
"Hmm... Your junior sister's personality is indeed... quite adorable and dashing."
Finally, the quirky little girl chattered incessantly at the table, keeping the two of them from exchanging even a single word. She even fought over who would drink more, and in the end, she was so drunk that she passed out, and Xue Bufeng had to carry her back like a little chick.
Since that incident, Li Xunhuan has developed a strange illness, a headache that occurs whenever he sees her.
After all, Li Xunhuan was by no means a talkative person, so it would be strange if he didn't fall ill after seeing someone as talkative as her.
On the other side, the two women, who had been at loggerheads, stopped arguing.
The Thousand-Handed Rakshasa snorted coldly through her nose, her beautiful face expressionless.
Ding Baiyun merely glanced at Hua Baifeng and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Hua Baifeng seemed oblivious to everyone's reactions, still clinging to Xue Bufeng's arm like a proud yet dependent little phoenix. Her gaze swept over Thousand-Handed Rakshasa and Ding Baiyun, the sly smile on her lips deepening as she murmured to herself:
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Li. I'm perfectly fine!"
"There are always people fighting over my senior brother. As his junior sister, I've seen it all too many times. My ears are practically calloused. That's why I couldn't resist coming out to see what's new."
"Actually, I originally planned to hide and never let my senior brother find me so easily. Alas, what woman in this world can escape my senior brother's clutches?"
"Unless, she's not a woman."
Speaking in a sarcastic and unfriendly manner, adding fuel to the fire.
The Thousand-Armed Rakshasa raised her eyebrows, her nose almost crooked with anger.
Although Ding Baiyun's expression remained unchanged, his cold face clearly showed displeasure.
"What an annoying girl!"
The same thought flashed through their minds almost simultaneously.
Fortunately, Xue Bufeng finally decided to stop watching the spectacle.
He knew that if he continued to watch this spectacle, he might become an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
Although he believed in the calmness of Thousand-Handed Rakshasa and Ding Baiyun, he believed even more in Hua Baifeng's ability to stir up trouble.
He spoke up at the opportune moment: "Don't be ridiculous. Have you been hiding in the border town all this time?"
Hua Baifeng nodded immediately, blinking her big eyes:
"Yes! It's much more fun here than in the church! The hosts here love to fight, and I often get to watch the excitement. Isn't that great fun?"
Xue Bufeng laughed and said, "So you're not planning to go back?"
"go back?"
Hua Baifeng immediately pouted, grabbed Xue Bufeng's arm and shook it gently, her voice soft and sweet, full of coquettishness:
"Good senior brother~ I've only been out for a short time! The interior is so much fun, I don't want to go back to that boring place of the Holy Church so soon! Besides, I also want to do my part for the Holy Church! You didn't really come here just to take me back, did you? You wouldn't, would you?"
"Bringing you back is just a convenient thing to do, there's no rush. Just don't cause any trouble."
Xue Bufeng smiled and let her cling to him like a koala, acting coquettishly.
Li Xunhuan not only had a terrible headache dealing with this mischievous and pampered junior sister whom he had watched grow up, but he also felt somewhat helpless.
Upon hearing this, Hua Baifeng cheered with joy, "Long live Senior Brother!" and, oblivious to everyone else, stretched out her snow-white neck and gently kissed him on the cheek before jumping down.
Thousand-Handed Rakshasa and Ding Baiyun both gave a soft hum.
At this moment, an old servant from the Divine Blade Hall approached, bowed, and said:
"Distinguished guests, the banquet is ready. The host invites you."
The group exchanged glances.
Li Xunhuan gave Tie Chuanjia a slight nod, and Tie Chuanjia silently nodded, remaining in the courtyard to guard the carriage.
Yuanyuan and Bingbing also tactfully stepped aside.
They were not entitled to enter such a banquet, but they had their own place to rest.
Xue Bufu, Li Xunhuan, Ding Baiyun, Thousand-Handed Rakshasa, and Hua Baifeng, who was still clinging to Xue Bufu, followed the old servant toward the main hall of the Divine Blade Hall.
The main hall of the Divine Blade Hall was not as spacious and luxurious as the Ten Thousand Horses Hall, but it had its own solemn and simple atmosphere.
The beams and pillars are all made of finely carved logs. On the walls, apart from a few powerful and desolate frontier poems, there are only a few knives of different shapes displayed on a knife rack.
In the hall, a huge round table was covered with a plain tablecloth. It was filled with large basins of beef and mutton, whole roasted chickens, and rough porcelain wine jars. The aroma was rich and pungent, exuding a strong sense of the bold spirit of the northern frontier.
The brothers Bai Tianyu and Bai Tianyong were already waiting in the main seats.
Upon seeing everyone enter, Bai Tianyu, who had been waiting, was the first to stand up and raise a large bowl beside him:
"Brother Xue, Brother Li, and everyone else, let's have a bowl first. It's fate that we can gather here today."
Bai Tianyong also rose with a smile and raised his bowl to Li Xunhuan in greeting:
"Li Tanhua's fame is renowned throughout the land. His presence today brings great honor to the Divine Blade Hall. Your humble servant salutes you!"
Although Bai Tianyong's name contains the character "Yong" (勇), he is not as bold and unrestrained as his elder brother Bai Tianyu. Instead, he has a more refined and cultured air about him.
Li Xunhuan walked at the front and immediately accepted the large bowl with a smile.
Perhaps others called him Li Tanhua, and Li Xunhuan would only respond politely.
But if it comes to drinking, he will absolutely not hold back.