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

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Yue Buqun smiled slightly, then cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Thank you for your righteous words at the Hall of Righteousness that day, Master."

At that time, the Songshan, Taishan, and Hengshan factions attacked his Huashan faction together. Although he had made preparations in advance, the Hengshan faction was completely unaware. Master Dingyi was able to stand against the Songshan faction and speak up for his Huashan faction under those circumstances. Yue Buqun had to remember this favor.

Master Dingyi smiled upon hearing this and waved her hand: "Senior Brother Yue, you are too kind. My Hengshan Sect and Huashan Sect have had a friendship for over a hundred years. I cannot stand by and watch the Left Alliance Leader and Songshan Sect treat their allies so domineeringly."

Yue Buqun simply smiled, and the next second he took out a stack of papers from his robes and handed them to Abbess Dingyi.

"what is this?"

Master Dingyi took the papers with a puzzled look on her face and asked questions as she flipped through them.

But the next second, without Yue Buqun's explanation, Master Dingyi's eyes narrowed, and she looked at the papers with a shocked expression.

"This this……"

Master Dingyi raised her head, looking at Yue Buqun in astonishment: "Senior Brother Yue, where did you get this lost sword technique from my Hengshan Sect?"

The drawings on the papers Yue Buqun gave her were of the sword techniques found in the heart of the Cliff of Contemplation, except that they were only the Hengshan sword techniques.

Upon hearing Master Dingyi's question, Yue Buqun recounted how they discovered the cave on Siguo Cliff two years ago, including the corpses and the broken moves.

Abbess Dingyi suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

Decades ago, most of the sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect were lost. According to the records of the Hengshan Sect, the masters of the Hengshan Sect went to Mount Hua to fight against the Demonic Sect and were wiped out. Many profound sword techniques were not passed down, which led to the decline of the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

Now, listening to Yue Buqun's account, it makes sense that the Huashan Sect was the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sects back then. Decades ago, they led the other four sects to fight against the Demonic Sect, trapping all the members of the Demonic Sect in the heart of the Cliff of Contemplation.

"Decades ago, those members of the demonic sects studied the sword techniques of my Five Mountains Sword Sect on the Cliff of Contemplation on Mount Hua. In the end, they deciphered them one by one. I have also drawn the counter moves of the Hengshan Sect's sword techniques on them."

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's words, Abbess Dingyi quickly flipped through the remaining papers and, sure enough, found the method to break the Hengshan School's sword technique on the bottom layer of papers.

"This, this, this..."

Master Dingyi was speechless.

After a while.

Master Dingyi looked up at Yue Buqun and saw only that open and honest smile.

"Brother Yue's noble character is truly admirable."

Master Dingyi said with heartfelt admiration.

If it were anyone else, they would have made many demands on them after obtaining the lost sword techniques of the Hengshan Sect, such as the Songshan Sect.

However, Yue Buqun did not make any demands and gave it to her directly, even sharing the techniques to counter the swordplay without reservation, which is enough to demonstrate Yue Buqun's openness.

There's no need to dwell on why the other party received it two years ago but is only returning it to the Hengshan Sect now.

Even if she didn't understand it before, now Master Dingyi has more or less realized that Zuo Lengchan and the Songshan Sect have designs on their Five Mountains Sword Sect.

Perhaps Senior Brother Yue already knew about Zuo Lengchan's conspiracy, which is why he delayed in revealing it.

really.

Yue Buqun continued, "Actually, I have long had the idea of ​​making the lost sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sects public. However, Master, you are unaware that more than ten years ago, the Left Alliance Leader sent an undercover agent to our Huashan Sect. For so many years, our Huashan Sect has been under the surveillance of the Songshan Sect. If Ning'er had not discovered this by accident and only told me and my master's wife, if that undercover agent had found out, our Huashan Sect would have been destroyed by the Songshan Sect two years ago."

"what?"

Abbess Dingyi was shocked and furious.

Did Zuo Lengchan begin planning his strategy against the Five Mountains Sword Sects more than a decade ago?

Master Dingyi believed that Yue Buqun had no need to lie, much less to deceive her.

Master Dingyi asked in surprise and anger, "May I ask, Senior Brother Yue, who is that undercover agent?"

Yue Buqun said calmly, "It is my former second disciple, Lao Denuo."

Master Dingyi was even more shocked.

The information she received in such a short time was a bit overwhelming for her.

Yue Buqun remained calm and said, "Twenty-five years ago, my Huashan Sect suffered a severe internal strife and fell into decline. My wife and I struggled to keep the Huashan Sect afloat. More than ten years ago, Lao Denuo suddenly came to seek my tutelage. I knew he was sent by the Left Alliance Leader, but at that time I had no choice but to accept him. After that, Lao Denuo infiltrated my Huashan Sect for many years to gather intelligence for the Left Alliance Leader. It wasn't until last year, when Lao Denuo died on the road to suppress bandits, that my Huashan Sect was able to break free from the surveillance of the Songshan Sect."

Master Dingyi hesitated several times, but couldn't utter a single word.

She didn't know what to say.

They would never have known this if Yue Buqun hadn't revealed it himself.

At that moment, Abbess Dingyi felt a chill in her heart.

After a long time.

"What are your plans now, Senior Brother Yue?"

Master Dingyi asked aloud.

Yue Buqun had anticipated that Abbess Dingyi would ask this question. Instead of answering immediately, he analyzed the current situation for Abbess Dingyi.

"I'm sure the abbess saw it clearly that day. When Brother Ding and his group came, they came with the Taishan Sect and the Hengshan Sect, which means that some people in these two sects had already sided with the Songshan Sect."

Master Dingyi nodded.

Even without Yue Buqun saying it, she realized it herself.

Yue Buqun continued, "Left Alliance Leader has successively won over other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sects and sent spies to my Huashan Sect. His goal is to merge all four sects into the Songshan Sect."

Master Dingyi flew into a rage upon hearing this.

"We, the Hengshan Sect, would rather die than join the Songshan Sect!"

Master Dingyi was furious just hearing the news that the Songshan Sect was going to annex the Hengshan Sect, not to mention that Zuo Lengchan had already taken action.

"Yue had the same idea."

As expected, Abbess Dingyi's reaction was exactly what Yue Buqun had anticipated. He continued, "The Huashan Sect is the foundation left by our founder over hundreds of years. How can we hand it over to others? I, Yue, would rather die than agree to this."

After explaining his position, Yue Buqun said to Abbess Dingyi, "Abbess, now that Alliance Leader Zuo has already made a move against our Five Mountains Sword Sect, I'm afraid it won't be long before he makes his move against the Hengshan Sect. Abbess and your sect must be extra careful."

Master Dingyi nodded solemnly: "Brother Yue, rest assured, I will tell the sect leader about this matter in detail when I return this time."

At this point, Abbess Dingyi still said with some unease, "Senior Brother Yue, if Zuo Lengchan were to attack our Hengshan Sect in the future, I hope that Senior Brother Yue and your sect could lend us a hand."

The current strength of the Huashan Sect's top leaders is approaching that of the Songshan Sect. If Zuo Lengchan really wants to merge the sects, the combined strength of the Hengshan and Huashan Sects can also contend with them.

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Master, rest assured. The alliance of the Five Mountains Sword Sects was initiated by my Huashan Sect. Now that the Songshan Sect has deviated from the original intention of the Five Mountains Alliance, I, Yue, will naturally not watch your sect be swallowed up by the Songshan Sect."

Yue Buqun is the leader of the Huashan Sect, and Master Dingyi is one of the three high-ranking members of the Hengshan Sect. The sect leader, Master Dingxian, doesn't travel much in the martial arts world; it's Master Dingyi who makes the appearances. Her words can largely represent the attitude of the Hengshan Sect.

Now that the leaders and high-ranking members of both factions have reached the same consensus, the Huashan faction has secured strong support from the Hengshan faction, and the Hengshan faction has also received assistance from the high-ranking members of the Huashan faction. Both sides have greatly alleviated the perilous situation of their respective factions.

……

Early the next morning.

Master Dingyi hurriedly prepared to take her leave.

She needed to hurry back to Hengshan to tell Abbess Dingxian what had happened here, as well as the lost sword techniques of the Hengshan School.

She was no longer going to wait for Yilin at Mount Hua.

Now there is a matter of life and death concerning the sect, so Yilin's matter must be put aside for now.

"Senior Brother Yue, Madam Yue, everyone, farewell."

Master Dingyi bowed to Yue Buqun, Ning Zhongze, Jiang Ning, Feng Ping, and others to bid them farewell.

Yue Buqun nodded: "Master, if you have time, you can come to my Huashan Sect again. There are still many scenic spots in Huashan that I haven't shown my junior disciples yet."

Master Dingyi nodded, bid a hasty farewell to Yue Buqun and the others, and then led her disciples down the mountain.

"Hey, why are you leaving so suddenly? I was planning to go to the back mountain with Senior Sister Yishang tomorrow."

A female disciple of Mount Hua said with considerable regret.

After seeing off the Hengshan Sect members, Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning, Linghu Chong, Feng Buping, and Cheng Buyou.

“Junior Brother Feng, Junior Brother Cheng, Ning’er, Chong’er, our Huashan Sect originally planned to start recruiting disciples last month, but we have been busy with many things these days, so it has been delayed until now. Now that we have some free time, you can go down the mountain to recruit disciples tomorrow.”

Jiang Ning and the other three nodded.

"Yes, senior brother."

"Yes, Master."

Originally, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong were each in charge of their respective residences, but with the addition of Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou, their responsibilities were shared, making things easier for the two of them later on.

After discussion, Linghu Chong was to go to Hanzhong Prefecture, Feng Buping to Xi'an Prefecture, Cheng Buyou to Fengxiang Prefecture, and Jiang Ning to Pingliang Prefecture, each taking five people with them.

The group that accompanied Jiang Ning to Pingliang Prefecture this time included Lin Pingzhi, Shu Qi, Ying Bailuo, Liang Fa, and Yan Songnian.

This means that half of the disciples are gone after each new disciple is recruited. This is the predicament of the Huashan Sect. If more disciples are recruited, the Huashan Sect might turn into a kindergarten.

After the discussion, the group went off to make their own preparations.

They said they would go down the mountain tomorrow, but in fact Lin Pingzhi and the others were going down the mountain to Pingliang Prefecture today. After all, they needed to make preparations in advance to recruit disciples. Jiang Ning, on the other hand, would set off tomorrow.

"Senior brother, we'll be going now."

Lin Pingzhi said to Jiang Ning, having already packed his luggage.

Liang Fa and his group were also behind them.

"it is good."

Jiang Ning nodded and said to them, "Junior brothers, senior brothers, please be careful on your journey."

Shu Qi was quite lively, and after hearing Jiang Ning's words, he winked at Jiang Ning.

"Don't worry, we're leaving!"

After saying goodbye to the group, Jiang Ning did not continue practicing his martial arts or swordsmanship, but instead went out for a walk.

However, not long after he stepped out of the house, a bell rang in the distance. Jiang Ning looked up and saw that it was Maodou who had returned.

When Jiangning met Maodou two years ago, it was only one year old. Now, two years later, its appearance hasn't changed much, except that its fur is shinier and it looks much fatter, with its belly bouncing when it runs.

Upon seeing Jiang Ning, Maodou was overjoyed and ran over to rub its head against Jiang Ning, leaving Jiang Ning's clean clothes covered in mud.

It often goes out into the wild and can't be found. Every time it comes back, it's filthy. Jiang Ning used to be able to clean it up, but later he just couldn't be bothered with it anymore.

Looking at the mud all over his clothes, Jiang Ning looked slightly helpless and gently patted its head.

"It's been so long, I thought you'd been captured and stewed."

"If you really get stewed, remember to let me know in advance so I can bring my own bowl and chopsticks."

Whether or not he understood Jiang Ning's words, Maodou, who had been grinning with his big front teeth, turned sour and shook his head, refusing to let Jiang Ning touch him.

Jiang Ning chuckled: "You're getting angry now? You've covered me in mud, and I'm not even angry."

Maodou grunted twice.

Jiang Ning looked at its fat body and couldn't help but shake his head. He patted its belly, and the pat caused waves to rise.

"You've lost weight, Maodou. I'll be taking you down the mountain soon. You can't stay this fat."

From a distance, the edamame looks like a pig that has come to life.

It seems that Maodou only came back this time to visit some elderly people living alone, and then he ran off again, panting.

Jiang Ning shook his head, then went inside to change his clothes before going out for a stroll.

the next day.

After bidding farewell to Yue Buqun, Jiang Ning, Linghu Chong, Feng Buping, and Cheng Buyou descended the mountain.

"Uncle-Master Feng, Uncle-Master Cheng."

On the way, Jiang Ning brought up the topic.

Feng Buping was taken aback.

"About Uncle Cong a few days ago..."

Feng Buping interrupted Jiang Ning, shaking his head and saying, "It's no wonder."

In fact, he no longer had any feelings for Jiang Ning.

Cheng Buyou remained silent.

Jiang Ning nodded and said nothing more.

"How many years have you been practicing martial arts?"

At this moment, Cheng Buyou suddenly spoke.