A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2280 - 1539: If It’s Free, Why Not Eat It (Sleepy Ben Cat Rolling on the Table)

Chapter 2280: Chapter 1539: If It’s Free, Why Not Eat It (Sleepy Ben Cat Rolling on the Table)

After this, Duanmu Huai’s group left the Southern State and headed through the Bashu Region to the Eastern State.

The Eastern State is considered the most powerful amongst the Four Great Martial States. Although it hasn’t reached the point where "legends are like dogs, demigods walk everywhere," compared to other martial states, the top martial artists in the Eastern State are far superior. It’s like the top experts in the Southern State, when performing kung fu, can almost be matched by first-rate martial artists in the Eastern State. And the level of top experts in the Eastern State is already close to the Immortals.

If the Eastern State were willing to step in, unifying the martial states wouldn’t be a mere dream. However, they seldom do, as it’s been said before, the Eastern State is a place blessed with divine weapons and treasures that make cultivation faster than other regions. In such an environment, people from the Eastern State are naturally reluctant to venture into those "wild territories."

It was under these circumstances that Duanmu Huai and his group arrived at the first city in the Eastern State — Wushuang City.

Perhaps due to their good luck, when the four entered the city, they found the entire Wushuang City decorated and joyous, seemingly for some festive occasion. Duanmu Huai asked around and found out that today was the day Miss Ming Yue, the first beauty of Wushuang City, was marrying Young Master Dugu Ming, the city lord’s son.

Upon hearing this news, Duanmu Huai’s eyes immediately lit up.

"Let’s go crash the wedding feast!"

"Sir, you really want to crash this..."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Wang Yuyan looked speechless, while Wan Wan was very excited.

"I didn’t expect Young Master Dugu to actually get married. I wonder if that woman called Ming Yue is beautiful."

"Whether she’s beautiful is secondary."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand.

"If today is Ming Yue and Dugu Ming’s wedding day, then we’ll have some fun to watch."

"Fun? What kind of fun?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Wan was even more curious and excited. This little witch was of the sort who feared nothing more than peace under heaven; hearing Duanmu Huai mention fun, she was immediately thrilled.

"Do you know Wushuang City has two Unrivaled Swords?"

"Two Unrivaled Swords?"

Upon hearing this, Little Dragon Girl’s expression also changed.

"If they’re called Unrivaled, why are there two?"

"Who knows, maybe the person who named them was illiterate. But that’s not the point."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand.

"What’s important is, legend has it that Wushuang City has a set of City-Sweeping Love Swordsmanship that requires two wholeheartedly devoted lovers to hold the Unrivaled Yin Yang Swords and train together. This is said to unleash the unbeatable and uncrackable City-Sweeping Love Sword Technique."

"Is there really such a swordsmanship?"

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, the three girls’ interest was piqued as well, even Little Dragon Girl was intrigued. Her Jade Maiden Swordsmanship also involved dual swords. Naturally, upon hearing of such a swordsmanship, they wanted to check it out.

"I don’t know. We’ll find out if we go see it. Today, they’ll definitely demonstrate this swordsmanship at their wedding. Let’s go and join in the fun."

With Duanmu Huai’s words, the other three couldn’t refuse, so they followed him along.

For Duanmu Huai, he was just coming to see the fun.

However, for Wushuang City’s City Lord Dugu Yifang...

"Undying Slaughter God Duanmu Huai has come to offer his congratulations———!"

Hearing this name, Dugu Yifang, sitting at the wedding venue with a smile, internally felt a shock.

Why the hell has this calamity come to the Eastern State?

Duanmu Huai had been causing trouble in the three states: northwest, south, and east. Naturally, the Eastern State had heard quite a bit. In fact, many people in the Eastern State didn’t think much of Duanmu Huai, because of the Eastern State’s advantageous position, they looked down on the other Three Great Martial States. In the view of many, the rumors about Duanmu Huai were mostly exaggerated due to the low standards of the other states.

Nevertheless, Duanmu Huai was indeed a killer deity wherever he went, causing chaos wherever he traveled, and then would retreat after making a mess. There was talk amongst them that Duanmu Huai would definitely come to the Eastern State.

But Dugu Yifang never expected that he would come directly to Wushuang City and crash his wedding?

Damn that lousy fortune teller, what kind of auspicious day is this! It’s more like a catastrophic day!

Even though internally he wished to tear that charlatan fortune teller to pieces, Dugu Yifang still displayed a smile.

"Please, come in!"

Soon, led by servants, Duanmu Huai and the three girls entered the hall.

"Today is Young City Lord Dugu’s wedding day, and we’ve come uninvited. Please forgive us, and may the two of you grow old together and have children soon."

As he entered, Duanmu Huai cupped his hands and offered some customary congratulatory words to Dugu Yifang — after all, crashing the feast required some manners.

And the guests in the hall were curious to size up Duanmu Huai, as the Undying Slaughter God had been famous for a while. Now seeing him, he truly lived up to his name — even while speaking auspicious words, he looked like he was seeking revenge.

On the contrary, the three beauties behind Duanmu Huai drew more attention.

Wan Wan, with her lively character, walked at the front, Little Dragon Girl followed closely behind, and Wang Yuyan, who disliked unfamiliar people, lagged at the end. Each beauty had her own charm: a sprite, an ice mountain, a shy demeanor, drawing the men’s unwilling gaze — despite Ming Yue being Wushuang City’s first beauty, she seemed to fall short compared to these three.

Even Dugu Ming, the groom in his wedding robe, stared blankly, as if his soul had flown away.

This rebellious son!

Having glared hatefully at his own son, Dugu Yifang cursed secretly in his heart. He quickly put on a smile and walked forward, cupping his hands toward Duanmu Huai.

"I’ve long heard of the reputation of the Undying Slaughter God and expected you to come to East State, but I never thought you would attend my son’s wedding. It’s truly an unexpected honor..."

"Oh, it’s nothing. I just happened to be lucky. Just upon entering the city, I saw Wushuang City’s joyous decorations, and after asking around, I learned today is your son’s wedding day. So, I thought I’d come to pay my respects. Hope I’m not interrupting."

"Of course not, please this way."

With a smiling face, Dugu Yifang invited Duanmu Huai and his companions to the guest seats, but in his heart, he was already cursing that damn fortune teller to pieces.

Soon, the person known as Wushuang City’s most beautiful woman, Ming Yue, appeared. Dugu Yifang, being quite bold, rose with a smile as he seized the opportunity, cupping his hands to the people.

"Dear friends, today we are honored by the presence of martial artists from various sects attending my son’s marriage. As a token of gratitude, my son and his new bride will perform the unparalleled Unrivaled Sword Technique — City-Sweeping Love."

"Great!"

Hearing this, the Jianghu people who came to congratulate were excited, while Duanmu Huai raised an eyebrow, shifting his gaze to the front. Then he saw Dugu Ming and Ming Yue facing each other, holding Unrivaled Swords, clearly intending to start practicing swordplay. At this time, Wan Wan leaned over to Duanmu Huai’s ear and whispered.

"Wan Wan thinks that Ming Yue doesn’t seem to like Young Master Dugu very much."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, generally, a wedding day is every girl’s dream, but look at Ming Yue’s expression; it’s like she’s being led to execution. But it’s understandable, given that Dugu Ming looks like a real pig brother; this Miss Ming Yue is really pitiful."

At this, Wan Wan chuckled lightly.

"It’s said that the Dual Sword Technique needs mutual understanding and seamless communication. Now Wan Wan is curious about what kind of City-Sweeping Love Swordsmanship they will demonstrate."

"Let’s just watch."

Duanmu Huai casually grabbed some peanuts, treating it like a movie.

Soon, the two pulled out their longswords, starting the performance of the City-Sweeping Love Swordsmanship.

Duanmu Huai had no eye for such things; he just watched the man and woman jump and slash at each other with longswords, like a theater troupe performing on stage. Meanwhile, Wan Wan occasionally chuckled as if she’d seen something funny, drawing the crowd’s attention to her, diverting them from watching the so-called City-Sweeping Love Swordsmanship.

And Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied.

"Unstable footwork, fluctuating breath."

Wang Yuyan shook her head.

"I’ve read about this swordsmanship in books, but looking at them now, they clearly haven’t reached the level described."

Wang Yuyan was relatively courteous, but Little Dragon Girl showed no restraint.

"They lack harmony, purely flailing without order."

"Clang!"

As Little Dragon Girl spoke, there was a clash, and the next moment, Ming Yue’s Unrivaled Sword flew from her hand, while Dugu Ming just looked at her, winking and smiling.

"My lady, I’m sorry, was my inner strength too strong? I hope I didn’t hurt you."

"..............."

Ming Yue merely gave a cold glance at Dugu Ming, then grasped the displaced Unrivaled Sword and resumed the performance.

After a few more rounds, accompanied by a "clang", it was Dugu Ming’s turn to have his Unrivaled Sword knocked away. He grabbed the other longsword and stared at Ming Yue.

"My lady’s inner strength matches mine; let’s go again!"

With that, the two were at it again.

By this point, the martial artists present were speechless; anyone with some kung fu could see this wasn’t a performance of the City-Sweeping Love Swordsmanship but rather a quarrel through swordplay. The legend says the technique requires mutual understanding and eternal companionship, yet these two looked far from a loving couple. Especially Ming Yue, whose gaze seemed ready to chop off Dugu Ming’s head.

After a few rounds...

"Clang!"

With a light sound, both swords flew into the air, landing point-down on the ground.

"..............."

The atmosphere was awkwardly silent.

"Hahaha."

At this moment, Dugu Yifang burst into laughter.

"I understand now, I was too hasty. The essence of City-Sweeping Love is the emotional exchange between a couple. Ming Yue just joined our family; she must be shy about expressing her feelings. I think we shouldn’t rush; let the couple complete the marriage ceremony and retire to the bridal chamber soon."

"............."

Well, what can one say? It’s best to give him face as the Unrivaled City Lord has spoken.