When Huangfu Song raised his glass to toast Li Chengfeng, Li Chengfeng smiled and raised his glass as well. However, he only touched the wine in the glass with his lips, he did not even let the wine enter his mouth.
From Huangfu Song's point of view, he could not see how much wine was left in Li Chengfeng's cup. However, there were beautiful maids serving them at every table. One of them picked up a jug of wine to refill Li Chengfeng's cup only to realise that it had not been touched at all. She had no choice but to put the jug down helplessly.
This scene was witnessed by Huangfu Song and he instantly laughed, "Looks like Junior Brother Chengfeng still has a knot in your heart!"
As he spoke, he glanced at the handmaiden beside Li Chengfeng. She immediately understood and smiled as she picked up Li Chengfeng's wine cup and said softly, "Young Master, please forgive my rudeness!"
As she spoke, she gently opened her lips and touched the cup with her red lips. She drank half of the wine in the cup, then swallowed softly. Her throat rolled so that Li Chengfeng could see her gulp. Then, she placed the cup in front of him and subconsciously turned the side of her lip print towards him, as if she was silently teasing and inviting him.
Li Chengfeng glanced at her. She was as pretty as Bao Lian, whom he had met at Tong 'an Zhou Manor.
If this was in the past, Li Chengfeng might have been a little soft-hearted. However, after the Tong 'an tragedy and witnessing Baolian's death right before his eyes, Li Chengfeng's soft heart had been tempered and he started to harden his heart.
His fight with Shanxue also made him realise how scary it was to be compassionate when you were not strong enough!
Moreover, who knew whether or not this picturesque woman in front of him was a sugar-coated poison?
Li Chengfeng's expression did not change. He glanced at the cup and acted as if he did not see it. He smiled at Huangfu Song. "Senior Brother Huangfu, wine can boost the mood, but it can also dampen it!
If he wanted to succeed, he would still be in high spirits even without wine. If he wanted to fail, he would still come in high spirits and return in disappointment!
Senior Brother Huangfu, don't you think so? "
Huangfu Song's expression froze, secretly praising Li Chengfeng. He finally understood how Shanxue felt when facing Li Chengfeng.
In terms of strength, he was far above Li Chengfeng. However, not everything in this world could be solved with fists. When it came to matters that required eloquence, Li Chengfeng's talent could greatly suppress them. After all, on the surface, this was a fair banquet. Although they would fight to the death, as long as they did not openly offend each other, they would only fight but not destroy each other. Both sides would abide by a tacit agreement.
Huangfu Song smiled and said, "That may be the case, but trust is the most important first step for anyone and anything.
Junior Brother Chengfeng has graced us with your presence, yet you refuse to even take a sip of wine. How can I endure this! "
Li Chengfeng laughed heartily. "Senior Brother Huangfu, don't you think that my presence here is the greatest show of my sincerity and trust?"
As he spoke, he glanced at the crowd and pointed at the dancers and musicians, as well as Ji Chunhua and the rest. He smiled. "You should know that everyone here is your people. Even my only servant was brought to the side hall. I'm all alone here. If you want to do anything to me, I won't be able to do anything!"
Huangfu Song sighed and put down his cup. He said with a pained expression, "As expected, it's better to squash enmity than keep it alive!
Once hatred is planted and suspicion is born, it takes a hundred times the effort to resolve it! "
Huangfu Song looked at Li Chengfeng sincerely. "Junior Brother Chengfeng, how do you think we can resolve our enmity?"
Li Chengfeng smiled. "Oh?
Do I have enmity with you?
Why don't I remember? "
Huangfu Song laughed heartily. "Junior Brother Chengfeng, you don't really mean what you say!"
Li Chengfeng raised his cup as if he was toying with it, but in reality, he was carefully observing the cup as he spoke. "I didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth before, so I had a small misunderstanding with Senior Brother Huangfu, Senior Sister Ji, Senior Sister Feng and Senior Sister Gu.
Speaking of which, Junior Brother Chengfeng still remembers this debt in his heart. It's just that I don't have much money on hand, so I can't repay the money I borrowed from Senior Brothers and Sisters. "
Huangfu Song, Ji Chunhua, Feng Wenjuan and Gu Yuelian all cursed in their hearts. What a cunning bastard!
How dare he say he borrowed it!
Huangfu Song smiled awkwardly. "Since it's a misunderstanding, then let's talk it out. If you can repay the money, then you can. If you can't, then treat it as a greeting gift from me. What do you think?"
Li Chengfeng smiled. "I admire Senior Brother's generosity!"
Huangfu Song continued, "As for Chu Yun …" His face darkened as he sighed. "I didn't know much about it before this. Plus … in the martial world, you can't do what you want.
I'm sure Junior Brother Chengfeng is aware of Senior Brother Shanxue's power. As a Junior Brother, I have no choice and I can't do anything about it! "
Li Chengfeng's expression was normal but his eyes were sincere. No one knew if he believed Huangfu Song's words. He smiled. "I'm deeply touched by what Senior Brother Huangfu said!
But I wonder what you plan to do next?
You should know that Shanxue's house arrest will not last forever. "
This sentence was very ingenious. Not only did it hit the nail on the head, but it also sharply pointed out the possibility of Huangfu Song being capricious. Once Shanxue came out, it was very likely that Huangfu Song would once again act cowardly because of Shanxue's coercion.
Huangfu Song was overjoyed. This meant that Li Chengfeng had the intention to negotiate with him!
Since Shanxue had this intention, he would lower his guard and Huangfu Song would have an opportunity to take advantage of!
Huangfu Song sighed. "After the Tong 'an massacre, do you still think Senior Brother Shanxue can still be the Pavilion Master?
Would the Spiritual Mountain Sect choose such a ruthless person to be the Pavilion Master of the four courts? "
Li Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat. "Oh?
What do you mean, Senior Brother Huangfu? "
Huangfu Song said seriously, "Since we're already at this point, I'll be frank!
Senior Brother Shanxue has already been disqualified, he will definitely not be chosen as the Pavilion Master. No one would want a murderous demon to be the Pavilion Master!
That's why I am the most qualified person to be the Pavilion Master! "
Huangfu Song stared at Li Chengfeng, his body leaning forward slightly, showing his strong emotions. "Although Junior Brother Chengfeng is a newcomer, you are extremely talented and outstanding. It won't be long before you become one of the best in Hidden Sword Court, maybe even the Pavilion Master!
And Senior Sister Ji, Senior Sister Feng and Senior Sister Gu are the pillars of Hidden Beauty Court, plus … "
Huangfu Song's eyes revealed a trace of envy and jealousy. "Junior Brother Chengfeng is also the partner of Hidden Beauty Court's Grand Senior Sister!
So, as long as Junior Brother Chengfeng agrees, it means that three out of the four courts will support me as the future Pavilion Master of Hidden Brocade Court. Then, everything will be settled! "
Li Chengfeng was stunned. What the hell, what's going on?
Does this Huangfu Song really want to reconcile?
This doesn't seem to be going according to plan!
What happened to scheming and scheming?
Is this Huangfu Song's true intentions, or … is this just a cautious first step?