Simultaneous Transmigration: My Strength Comes Entirely from My Own

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Tie Chuanjia, however, felt that these people were just going through the motions for his young master.

If Ah Fei were just a novice in the martial arts world, that would be one thing. But judging from the sword at his waist, which was actually just a piece of broken iron, one could guess that he was a novice and most likely came from a poor background. Otherwise, he wouldn't be without a decent sword, and his clothes would be made of pudding, with some parts even patched with animal hides.

Although Tie Chuanjia couldn't recognize the clothes Luke and Zhao Yun were wearing, it was clear at a glance that they were made of high-quality material, and their clothes would have cost at least several dozen taels of silver.

Moreover, he was able to kill the Black and White Snakes, two underworld assassins, without batting an eye. You would say that such a person is a newcomer to the underworld.

Anyway, Tie Chuanjia didn't believe it, so he looked at Luke and Zhao Yun with great dissatisfaction.

Although he was very dissatisfied, Tie Chuanjia didn't say anything. After all, it was rare for his young master to be so happy, so let him be happy for a while longer. It was rare for him to be this happy in recent years.

Thinking of this, Tie Chuanjia, this burly man, had slightly red eyes and turned his head away to avoid being seen by Li Xunhuan.

But who is Li Xunhuan?

He naturally noticed his old friend's mood.

Yes, they are friends.

In Li Xunhuan's mind, Tie Chuanjia was never a servant, but a friend and a brother.

Li Xunhuan knew that the other party was worried about him, and he also understood that he didn't need to say anything to Tie Chuanjia or worry about his nonsense.

Some things can never be changed by words; they can only fade away with time.

Of course, there are some things that time cannot erase, like the guilt in his heart.

Li Xunhuan was naturally filled with guilt, and the object of his guilt was Lin Shiyin, the only woman he had ever loved, his cousin.

Li Xunhuan loves her, but he understands that he cannot give Lin Shiyin the life she wants.

Long Xiaoyun also loves Lin Shiyin, and is even more suitable for her than he is for her.

So during that period, Li Xunhuan pretended to be a playboy and dissolute. After Lin Shiyin became disappointed in him, he betrothed her to Long Xiaoyun.

Li Xunhuan believed that this was the best choice for Lin Shiyin and for everyone else. Lin Shiyin would have a stable home, and Long Xiaoyun would be able to be with the person he loved.

As for myself, I'll just have to accept the injustice.

Thinking of this, Li Xunhuan's eyes glazed over as he rubbed the wooden carving of Lin Shiyin in his hand.

Luke witnessed this scene, and based on his limited understanding of the original plot, he recognized who the wooden carving in Li Xunhuan's hand depicted, and a disdainful smile appeared on his face.

"hooligan?"

Ah Fei stopped eating and replied, "Master!"

I would never drink alcohol that I didn't buy myself.

These words still ring in my ears, the root cause being that Afei is unwilling to owe others favors.

But at this moment he was enjoying his meal, and the reason was quite simple.

Because he ate the barbecue that Luke had ordered, and he had already paid for it.

Owes favors to outsiders. Since you've already become an apprentice, your master isn't an outsider. Isn't it only right that you get something to eat?

At least for Afei, this does not violate his principle of not owing favors to others.

Luke rested his chin on his hand and asked lazily, "Do you know what kind of person is the most hateful in this world?"

Afei shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Luke glanced at Li Xunhuan casually and said indifferently, "It's the kind of person who, under the guise of doing what's best for you, arranges your life for you. For example, he makes you marry someone you don't love, or make you do things you don't want to do. In the end, this person is so self-righteous, thinking that he gave you the best of everything, that you are all happy, and that only I am suffering. That's probably the kind of person he is."

Afei frowned and asked, "Is this person a good person or a bad person?"

Without knowing the whole story, one should not comment; Ah Fei has always understood this principle.

If this person is a good person, then there's something wrong with their methods; if this person is a bad person, then they're hypocritical and deserve to die.

Chapter 243: Martial Arts Chronicle: Sarcasm and Ridicule Towards Li Xunhuan

Luke tilted his head and said to Li Xunhuan, who had a bitter expression on his face.

"Li Tanhua, do you think this person is a good person or a bad person?"

Li Xunhuan was a smart man, so he could tell that the person Luke was talking about was himself, and he wasn't curious about how Luke knew so much.

Because he didn't believe that what he had done back then would remain a secret; someone would eventually find out.

Even now, Li Xunhuan doesn't think he did anything wrong. He still loves Lin Shiyin, but he still sticks to his old ideas.

But he also knew that perhaps in Lin Shiyin's eyes, he was not a good person, and perhaps she still resented him.

Even when Luke mocked him, he wouldn't admit he was wrong.

"This person must be a bad guy!"

But Li Xunhuan did not deny that he was a bad person in Lin Shiyin's heart.

"Then they should be killed!"

Ah Fei said coldly.

Zhao Yun also said with disgust, "This kind of person is truly disgusting. What did that woman do to him? Why should someone else's life be decided by him? If I were that woman, I would definitely kill him with one stroke to prevent him from harming others."

As the only woman here, Zhao Yun was the one who could empathize the most.

The world has been harsh enough on women, and as a woman herself, she naturally sympathized with the woman Luke was talking about.

Li Xunhuan sighed and said, "But in the end, that woman didn't object, did she?"

That's right, that's why Li Xunhuan believes he didn't do anything wrong, because Lin Shiyin didn't object at the time, and that's the most important point.

Luke shook his head, no longer bothering to hide his feelings, and directly complained.

"The way you're talking makes it sound like her objections would make a difference. She's just giving up, she doesn't care, she's completely heartbroken."

In Luke's view, Li Xunhuan has many merits: he is highly skilled in martial arts, has outstanding literary talent, values ​​loyalty and righteousness, and is willing to risk his life for his friends.

However, there was one thing Luke couldn't stand: male chauvinism.

Calling it male chauvinism might not be entirely accurate; a more precise description would be arrogance.

He thought he had made the best arrangements for Lin Shiyin, but he disregarded Lin Shiyin's own wishes, which was the greatest contempt for Lin Shiyin.

Of course, it was all Li Xunhuan's fault. Although Li Xunhuan was mostly at fault in this matter, the remaining part was due to Long Xiaoyun's Ghost Domain intentions and Lin Shiyin's lack of resistance.

Long Xiaoyun had long known that Li Xunhuan and Lin Shiyin were in love, but he pretended not to know. He even put on an act in front of Li Xunhuan, claiming that he would marry no one but Lin Shiyin and that he was so obsessed with her that he lost his appetite and became emaciated.

Li Xunhuan is a man who values ​​loyalty above all else. For various reasons, Long Xiaoyun is not only his sworn brother but also Li Xunhuan's savior. So, after much deliberation, Li Xunhuan finally decides to bring Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin together.

Lin Shiyin's mistake was that she didn't speak up. If she had had the courage to slap Li Xunhuan and tell Long Xiaoyun that she had never liked him and would never marry him, would Li Xunhuan, given his personality, have knocked Lin Shiyin unconscious and forced her to marry Long Xiaoyun?

Of course not. Li Xunhuan would arrange everything he thought was good for Lin Shiyin, but he would never force her after she had clearly expressed her refusal. This was a matter of principle.

Unfortunately, despite her many good qualities, Lin Shiyin couldn't escape the typical behavior of women in feudal society; she was submissive and didn't know how to refuse.

It can only be said that Li Xunhuan and Lin Shiyin were a pair of people who didn't understand each other, and they deserved to become a pair of estranged lovers.

Li Xunhuan's eyes were bloodshot, his heart filled with a mix of emotions—pain, guilt, regret, or remorse?

Even Li Xunhuan himself was unaware of these things.

All I can say is that if he could go back to the beginning, Li Xunhuan might have made a different choice.

Of course, it's also possible that he won't make any changes.

Zhao Yun had guessed who Luke was talking about, and his eyes were full of disdain as he looked at Li Xunhuan.

She knew who Li Xunhuan was and had some knowledge of his past.

All she knew was that Li Xunhuan had married his cousin to his sworn brother and given all of his family's assets as his cousin's dowry.

But she never knew that Li Xunhuan and Lin Shiyin were actually a couple.

As a woman, Zhao Yun naturally disapproved of Li Xunhuan's actions.

If it weren't none of her business, and if she weren't outmatched by Li Xunhuan, you could just watch whether she beats up Li Xunhuan or not.

"I don't want to sit with him anymore, let's go 々々."

Zhao Yun made no attempt to hide his dislike for Li Xunhuan, and said while holding Luke's hand.

Comparing his woman to Li Xunhuan, Luke hesitated for a third of a second, then felt like slapping himself.

There is nothing to hesitate about.

"Then let's go."

"Farewell, Li Tanhua. I'll try your throwing knives again next time."

"Ah Fei, stop eating, let's go."

Afei swallowed the last bite of roasted meat, finished a pot of wine, and slurped down the remaining roasted meat. Without the slightest hesitation, he turned and followed Luke away.

He hasn't learned the skills yet, so naturally he can't leave his master. It's not too late to become famous after he has mastered the skills. He is still young and can afford to wait.

Watching them leave, Li Xunhuan didn't stop them, but just smiled bitterly and took a swig of wine.

"Cough cough cough cough!"

After taking a sip of wine, Li Xunhuan's mood did not improve; instead, it triggered a series of violent coughs.

After leaving for the Northeast ten years ago, Li Xunhuan contracted a serious lung disease.

(Wang Hao) Logically speaking, martial arts practitioners, unless they are born weak, are generally healthy, and most diseases are not their problem.

Li Xunhuan was certainly not born weak, but although his Little Li Flying Dagger never missed, it also had its own shortcomings. That is, Little Li Flying Dagger focused more on the cultivation of intention and lacked the tempering of the physical body.

His internal strength is not weak, but it cannot make his body healthier.

The harsh and cold climate of the northern frontier, coupled with his depressed mood, led him to develop tuberculosis.

"Young master, you don't need to take their words to heart. Take care of your health."

In fact, Tie Chuanjia also deeply agreed with what Luke just said. He was also very puzzled by Li Xunhuan's choice back then, so he did not speak up for Li Xunhuan just now because he was always eager to protect his master.

However, when Tie Chuanjia saw Li Xunhuan coughing again, his heart softened.

Chapter 244: Martial Arts Chronicle: The Passerby Blocked by Wind and Snow

"But what they said isn't wrong, is it?"