The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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“I won’t think about these deeper things, but no matter what, I will always believe in you.”

Hearing his wife's words, even after decades of marriage, Yue Buqun's heart still trembled.

"I will now write to the three leaders of Mount Emei, Mount Heng, and Mount Tai."

Since learning that Ren Woxing had begun to target the righteous sects, Master Mo Da, who had been sent to Mount Hua, had not yet left, which saved him the trouble of writing letters. After Yue Buqun explained his plan to Master Mo Da, Master Mo Da pondered for a moment.

"What the leader said makes perfect sense."

Master Mo said, "Now is indeed the best time to wipe out the Demonic Sect."

Although they didn't have a good relationship with the Beggars' Sect, and were secretly opposed to Shaolin, they all had a common enemy, the Demonic Sect, at least on the surface.

Mr. Mo agreed with Yue Buqun's idea.

"Since Mr. Mo agrees, I, Yue, will immediately write to the other three sect leaders."

Yue Buqun did not delay and immediately wrote letters to Abbess Qingzhu, Abbess Dingxian, and Taoist Tianmen. He also sent letters to Wudang, Kunlun, and other sects.

Since the goal is to eradicate the demonic sect, these sects should also join in, and Yue Buqun believes that these sects will not refuse.

Yue Buqun was preparing for a major undertaking. Several days after sending the letter, before receiving replies from the leaders of various sects, Jiang Ning's letter arrived first.

"Sect Leader Yue, this is a letter from Hero Jiang to Sect Leader Yue."

Lobby.

A man respectfully addressed Yue Buqun, presenting Jiang Ning's letter with both hands.

Yue Buqun looked at the man and suddenly said, "This brother seems somewhat familiar. May I ask your name?"

Upon hearing this, the visitor replied, "I dare not accept the title of 'brother.' My name is Luo Ding. Last time, I was the one who went to Mount Hua to invite Master Jiang to the capital to treat His Majesty."

Before leaving the capital, Zhu Houzhao instructed Yue Buqun not to hide anything when he met him, and to answer whatever Yue asked.

Yue Buqun nodded, took the envelope from the other party, opened it, and carefully examined the contents.

After reading the letter, Yue Buqun said to Luo Ding, "Commander Luo, are you in a hurry to return to the capital? If not, please stay at Mount Hua for a couple more days. I have another letter to send to you, Commander Luo."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ding quickly replied, "I will follow Sect Leader Yue's arrangements."

Last time, he invited Jiang Ning back to the capital in just a few days to save Zhu Houzhao. In addition, Jiang Ning mentioned him to Zhu Houzhao, which led to his promotion from the position of general to the position of commander of a thousand households. He was promoted several ranks in one go and was highly valued by Zhu Houzhao. Luo Ding was very grateful to Jiang Ning and naturally respected the other party's master very much.

Yue Buqun nodded and told Linghu Chong to take the other party down to rest. He then summoned Feng Buping, Cheng Buyou, and Ning Zhongze.

"Sect Leader, what brings you here?"

Inside the main hall, Feng Buping asked.

Cheng Buyou and Ning Zhongze also looked at Yue Buqun.

Yue Buqun had previously told them to prepare for a major battle against the Demonic Sect, and Feng Buping and the other man had been practicing their skills diligently during this time.

Yue Buqun paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts, before saying, "Indeed, there is something I need to tell you. Do you know why Ning'er went down the mountain before?"

Cheng Buyou said, "Didn't you say that one of my nephew Jiang Ning's friends was sick and he went to treat him?"

"That's right, but his friend's identity is unusual."

Yue Buqun said.

"His friend is the current emperor. Some time ago, the emperor fell ill and was poisoned, so he sought his help, which is why Jiang Ning went to the capital."

"what?"

"emperor?"

Feng Buping was astonished, as were Cheng Buyou and Ning Zhongze.

Jiang Ning actually knows the emperor? And then the emperor came to him for help?

Yue Buqun waited for a while, and seeing that the three of them had calmed down and accepted the fact, he continued.

"This matter was originally a secret, and no one else knew about it except for Ning'er and me, but Ning'er sent a letter back, and I need to tell you what happened next."

After a brief explanation, Yue Buqun said, "Ning'er said in her letter that the emperor is currently without any skilled guards and has encountered several dangers. He urgently needs close bodyguards, so she asked Ning'er to reply and see if there are any skilled guards in our sect who are willing to come to the capital to protect the emperor's safety. That's why I called you here to discuss this."

After Yue Buqun finished speaking, he looked at the others and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou remained silent for a while.

Although Yue Buqun asked three questions, they actually knew he was asking the two of them.

After careful consideration, Feng Buping asked, "May I ask, Senior Brother Sect Leader, has the Emperor ordered any number of people to come to the capital?"

Yue Buqun shook his head: "No, the more the better."

Feng Buping fell silent again, clearly deep in thought.

Cheng Buyou glanced at Feng Buping from time to time, but did not say anything.

Seeing that the two remained silent, Yue Buqun said, "My two junior brothers, this matter is not mandatory. If you are unwilling, then so be it."

Yue Buqun feared that the two would think he was ostracizing them and squeezing them out of the Huashan Sect.

"Now that the emperor trusts his nephew Jiang Ning and the Huashan Sect, this matter is related to the rise of our Huashan Sect, and my fellow disciples and I have an inescapable responsibility."

Feng Buping stood up and said.

Cheng Buyou also stood up and said, "We are willing to go to the capital to protect the emperor."

"We just don't know when we will set off for the capital."

Feng Buping said.

Yue Buqun already had a plan in mind, and upon hearing this, he said, "Let's talk about this later. Ning'er said that the Emperor is protected by the Dragon Guard Clan, so his safety is not a problem for the time being. What's more important for us right now is to eradicate the Demonic Sect."

Next, Yue Buqun was preparing to join forces with the righteous path to wipe out the demonic sect. Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou naturally couldn't leave and would only go to the capital after the demonic sect was wiped out.

Upon hearing this, Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou breathed a sigh of relief.

These past few days they have been preparing for a major battle against the Demonic Sect. Feng Buping and his companion did not want to leave Mount Hua before the battle began, and Yue Buqun's actions suited their purposes perfectly.

"Thank you for your hard work, my two junior brothers."

Yue Buqun cupped his hands in greeting.

Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou quickly returned the greeting.

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, you flatter me."

Feng Buping said, "My senior brother, the sect leader, and my two junior brothers, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong, are highly skilled in martial arts and have devoted a lot of effort to the Huashan Sect. My brother and I are of humble martial arts and have not made any contributions to the Huashan Sect. Now that we can contribute to the rise of the Huashan Sect, it is our duty."

Yue Buqun nodded. Since Feng Buping and the other man had agreed, he would now prepare to reply to Jiang Ning.

……

A few days later.

After receiving Yue Buqun's reply, Jiang Ning, who was far away in the capital, told Zhu Houzhao about Feng Buping and the other man's decision. Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed to hear this, but his joy soon turned sour.

"I'm leaving."

Jiang Ning said.

Zhu Houzhao was taken aback.

"you are leaving?"

"Ah."

Jiang Ning nodded: "My master is preparing for a decisive battle with the Demonic Sect, and I cannot be absent."

Jiang Ning is extremely skilled in martial arts and is indispensable. Although Yue Buqun did not ask him to return in his letter, it was impossible for Jiang Ning not to come.

"Ok."

Although somewhat disappointed, Zhu Houzhao nodded and asked, "When do you plan to leave?"

We will set off tomorrow.

Upon hearing this reply, Zhu Houzhao said, "Brother Jiang, before you leave tomorrow, I'll take you somewhere first."

"Ok?"

Jiang Ning asked in surprise, "Where?"

Zhu Houzhao chuckled.

You'll find out tomorrow.

The next day arrived quickly, and Zhu Houzhao led Jiang Ning to Andingmen.

"What did you bring me here for?"

Jiang Ning was puzzled.

Zhu Houzhao smiled mysteriously: "You'll find out soon enough."

Seeing Zhu Houzhao acting mysteriously, Jiang Ning stopped asking and followed him to a temple.

Jiang Ning was stunned.

"Zhenwu Temple?"

Chapter 672: I See Zhenwu, I See My True Self

"What did you bring me here for?"

Jiang Ning looked at the other person.

Zhu Houzhao did not answer and went into the temple.

Jiang Ning followed him inside.

Upon entering the Zhenwu Temple, one is immediately struck by its magnificent aura. The temple is extremely luxurious, and its construction date is unknown.

As if hearing Jiang Ning's thoughts, Zhu Houzhao explained, "This Zhenwu Temple was built by Emperor Taizong."

Zhu Houzhao walked ahead with his hands behind his back and entered the main hall, where a statue of the Zhenwu Emperor was enshrined.

"In the past, Emperor Taizong raised an army to quell the rebellion. After ascending the throne, he proclaimed to the world that he was able to obtain the throne because of the protection of Zhenwu the Great. Therefore, temples of Zhenwu the Great were built in Wudang Mountain and the capital. This temple was built by Emperor Taizong."

Zhu Houzhao looked at the majestic statue of Zhenwu the Great and spoke slowly.

Zhu Houzhao had already told him about this before. Jiang Ning didn't know why the other party was bringing it up again, so he didn't reply. He looked up at the Zhenwu statue and soon became engrossed in it.

Zhu Houzhao turned his head to speak, but seeing Jiang Ning lost in thought, he remained silent.

After a long time.

Seeing that Jiang Ning remained motionless, staring intently at the statue of the True Martial Emperor, Zhu Houzhao could no longer stand still and asked.

"Brother Jiang, what are you thinking about? What did you see?"

Jiang Ning didn't turn around, his eyes were blank and lost in thought. After hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, he subconsciously said something for some reason.

"Own."

"Own?"

Zhu Houzhao was taken aback. He looked at the solemn and majestic statue of the Zhenwu Emperor, and then at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning only uttered two words, but Zhu Houzhao's mind had already begun to frantically interpret them.

After a while.

It's unclear what Zhu Houzhao was thinking, but a smile played on his lips.

"Brother Jiang is right, you do indeed resemble the True Martial Emperor in some ways."

Jiang Ning had just come to his senses and overheard Zhu Houzhao's words. He turned to look at Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao laughed and said, "The True Martial Emperor spent his life slaying demons and monsters, bringing peace and tranquility to the world. Brother Jiang, you hate evil as if it were your enemy, and countless evil spirits and heretics have died at your hands. You have made all the evil spirits in the world fear you to the bone. In this respect, you are similar to the True Martial Emperor."

Jiang Ning didn't answer, he just smiled.

Brother Jiang.

Zhu Houzhao composed himself and said seriously, "You have saved me many times, and I have not yet repaid you in any way. I know you have no desire for fame or fortune, so I will not repay you with these things, otherwise it would seem that I am not sincere. But don't worry, I will give you a great gift, but now is not the time. You will know in the future."

Jiang Ning frowned, about to refuse, as he didn't need any grand gift, but Zhu Houzhao seemed to know what he was going to say and spoke up in advance.

"Brother Jiang, please do not refuse. What I am giving you has nothing to do with fame or fortune; it is a gift from your dear friend."