Mysterious Lotus Casebook [BL Version]

Chapter 11: Li Lianhua meets Di Feisheng

Master Zhang and the young boy clashed swords in the tomb. With a mighty blow, the young boy knocked Master Zhang down and darted after Li Lianhua, who had fled with the pearl. Outside, Li Lianhua halted and turned to face the young boy, his hands raised in surrender.

"I don't want it anymore," Li Lianhua declared, tossing the pearl aside.

The young boy lunged for the pearl, catching it just in time. As he prepared to resume his pursuit of Li Lianhua, Master Zhang intervened with a swift strike, knocking the boy to the ground. "No running away from me," Master Zhang admonished.

The young boy crashed to the ground, cursing vehemently as he struggled to rise. In moments, the floor transformed into a battleground for Master Zhang and the boy. Li Lianhua observed the fight with casual interest, brushing off the dust settling around him.

"How much longer will they go on?" Li Lianhua wondered aloud, his gaze fixed on the skirmish.

Then, in a startling revelation, the young boy's form shifted, revealing the imposing figure of Di Feisheng.

"Di Feisheng !" Li Lianhua exclaimed, stunned by the unexpected reappearance of his former adversary, whom he had battled five years prior. "He's alive!"

"You've been concealing yourself quite skillfully with your bone constriction technique," Master Zhang chuckled. In a swift response, Di Feisheng launched an attack, causing Master Zhang's mustache to fall off, revealing his true face in the process.

Master Zhang removed his mask revealing his true identity and Di Feisheng couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Looks like you've been fighting with a disguise, Master Zhang! Who knew you were hiding such a dashing face under that mask?"

"Ahh! this kid," Li Lianhua sighed dramatically, glancing at Fang Duobing. "He's got more masks than a costume shop! I swear, it's like playing 'guess the identity' every time we meet someone new.

Suddenly Fang Duobing was caught off guard as Di Feisheng launched his attack, sending Fang Duobing crashing to the ground with a resounding thud. 

As Fang Duobing struggled to rise, Di Feisheng approached him with a swagger, his smirk dripping with arrogance. With a swift motion, he lifted Fang Duobing's chin, forcing their eyes to meet, "Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but strength is in the hands of the skilled." 

"Now, Let me settle the score with you now," Di Feisheng said as he stood up and turned around towards Li Lianhua.

Li Lianhua couldn't help but snicker. "Oh, come on now. I'm more likely to trip over my own feet than to pose any threat to you. Let's not kid ourselves."

Fang Duobing, struggling to keep his eyes open, chimed in with a half-hearted admonishment. "Hey, if you're not gonna fight, at least don't boost his ego."

Li Lianhua shot back, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Hey, at least I know when to retreat, unlike someone I know who charges in like a wounded bull!"

Fang Duobing's face flushed with indignation. "I charge in because I'm not afraid to face my enemies head-on! Unlike some people who vanish at the first sign of trouble!"

Di Feisheng watched the exchange incredulously, wondering if he had stumbled into a domestic dispute rather than a battle. "Uh, hello? I'm still here, you know. Are you two finished bickering like an old married couple?"

With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, Li Lianhua made a swift exit using his swirling steps, leaving Fang Duobing to face the music. "Try not to get beaten up too badly Fang Doubing!"

"Oh, come on, Li Lianhua! Running away again?" Fang Duobing said as he stood up now completely healed.

"These swirling steps... only Li Xiangyi could execute them with such finesse. It must be him." Di Feisheng muttered to himself, his frustration mounting. His determination to settle their unfinished business from five years ago burned within him, propelling him forward with single-minded focus.