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52: Duan Zhengchun, the scapegoat (Please order the second update)“Great Wheel Mingwang, isn’t it excessive to kill someone in my Yanz 塢?!”

Ning Yuan hadn’t arrived yet, but his voice had already reached them.

Seeing Ning Yuan, Jiumozhi’s expression slightly congealed, then he smiled and said loudly, “Is that Young Master Murong?”

Dao Baifeng, seeing Ning Yuan appear, also clutched her chest and let out a long sigh of relief.

Her feelings were complicated for a moment.

At this most critical juncture, Duan Zhengchun was not present, and only Murong Fu could be relied upon.

This made her feelings complicated and difficult to understand.

“Big Brother Murong, save me quickly!”

Duan Yu even spread his arms, waving them wildly, his face full of excitement.

Jiumozhi placed his hand on the shoulder of the loudly yelling Duan Yu, and Duan Yu immediately fell silent.

At this moment, Ning Yuan also landed steadily, standing in front of Dao Baifeng.

“Wangfei, rest assured, with me here, my second brother will not be harmed.”

Ning Yuan raised his hand to block Dao Baifeng behind him, comforting her.

Dao Baifeng nodded, saying nothing.

“I’ve long heard of the great names of Northern Qiao Feng and Southern Murong. Old Mr. Murong is indeed a tiger father with no dog sons. I and Old Mr. Murong are old friends to this day, and I once heard him say that he regretted being unable to witness the Six-Meridian Divine Sword Manual in Dali during his lifetime.”

“Now I wish to offer this sword manual as a tribute to Old Mr. Murong, but the people of Dali are so unfeeling, unwilling to part with a martial art. Alas!”

Saying this, Jiumozhi sighed softly.

He also released his hand from Duan Yu’s shoulder.

Since Murong Fu had returned, he naturally couldn’t force the issue any longer.

“Big Brother Murong, you’re finally here.”

Duan Yu, seeing that Jiumozhi was no longer controlling him, immediately happily stepped forward and ran to Ning Yuan’s side.

“Second brother, you and Wangfei should retreat first. I will handle things here.”

Ning Yuan nodded slightly, then faced Jiumozhi and said with a smile, “So Mingwang is here for my father’s dying wish. In that case, I should thank Mingwang for remembering my late father so much, shouldn’t I?”

“Such a small matter requires no thanks, especially since it hasn’t been accomplished yet.”

Jiumozhi waved his hand, speaking humbly.

He didn’t feel embarrassed at all.

“Hahahaha…”

Ning Yuan chuckled softly, “Mingwang, that’s quite a joke. How is it that I know nothing of my father’s dying wish?”

“Could it be that Mingwang himself wishes to glimpse the Six-Meridian Divine Sword Manual, but is deliberately using my father’s name to forcefully acquire it and damage my father’s reputation?”

Ning Yuan’s face showed displeasure, “If that is the case, then this Junior may have to fight Mingwang.”

“Hehe, Young Master Murong misunderstands. However, Old Mr. Murong passed away many years ago, and this humble monk is also very curious. I wonder how much of Old Mr. Murong’s family’s unique skill Young Master Murong has inherited?”

Jiumozhi’s words seemed humble but carried a hint of probing.

After all, a reputation is just a reputation; without witnessing it firsthand, it remains merely a reputation.

“Since Great Master is so curious, why not try it yourself and find out.”

Ning Yuan held one hand behind his back. Now that his cultivation had broken through to the super-first-class realm and he had cultivated several unique skills of the Xiaoyao Sect, those who could rival him in the world numbered no more than a few.

Even if the Three Elders of Xiaoyao came in person, they might not be his match.

And now, he indeed needed to find a sufficiently formidable expert to verify his current strength.

Undoubtedly, Jiumozhi was the most suitable candidate.

Therefore, Jiumozhi’s choice was exactly what he wanted.

“Good!”

Jiumozhi’s eyes sharpened, and he suddenly raised his hand, unleashing a Flame Blade, while simultaneously shouting, “Worthy Nephew Murong, I shall test your martial arts on behalf of Old Mr. Murong.”

Ning Yuan made a sweeping motion with one hand. As the Flame Blade approached, a protective Qi shield flashed around his body. The Flame Blade was forcibly twisted in direction by this force, suddenly reflecting back towards Jiumozhi.

“What a Star Shift!”

Jiumozhi’s expression slightly darkened, then he smiled again, “Worthy Nephew Murong, your skill is truly astonishing, you have completely inherited Old Mr. Murong’s unique skill.”

As he spoke, Jiumozhi struck down the Saber Qi with a palm, simultaneously flashing to Ning Yuan’s front, his Dragon Claw Hand seizing towards Ning Yuan’s throat.

Ning Yuan also activated the Xiao Wu Xiang Skill. The two used the same martial art, but with different moves, yet both were incredibly powerful.

Ning Yuan moved with the Lingbo Microstep, his figure swaying as if wandering invisibly, making it impossible to capture his true position. This caused Jiumozhi’s every move to miss, and even if he struck Ning Yuan, it would be bounced back by Star Shift.

Instead, Jiumozhi was constantly at a disadvantage.

After dozens of moves, Jiumozhi became increasingly alarmed.

The opponent was younger than him, but his Internal Energy was three points stronger than his own, which was simply inconceivable.

“Xiao Wu Xiang Skill!”

Jiumozhi couldn’t help but exclaim, then suddenly smiled, saying meaningfully, “I didn’t expect Worthy Nephew Murong to also Cultivate the Xiao Wu Xiang Skill. This is probably not a unique skill of the Murong Family, is it?”

“Doesn’t Great Master also Cultivate the Xiao Wu Xiang Skill?”

Ning Yuan did not deny it, simply smiling slightly, then added, “Furthermore, the Xiao Wu Xiang Skill is a unique skill passed down in my Aunt’s family. My Aunt treats me like her own son, and she passed her family’s unique skill to me, which is nothing strange. However, Great Master knows my Aunt’s family’s unique skill. Could it be that you stole my Aunt’s family’s unique skill?”

Ning Yuan’s tone was accusatory.

“Ah, hahahaha!”

Jiumozhi was startled, then laughed heartily, quickly explaining, “Nephew, you misunderstand. This Xiao Wu Xiang Skill of mine was personally gifted by Old Mr. Murong, not stolen by me. It is precisely because of Old Mr. Murong’s kindness to me that I wished to repay him with the Six Meridian Divine Sword. Now, since Worthy Nephew Murong is unwilling, then this humble monk will not mention it.”

Jiumozhi channeled his full power, True Qi instantly converging in his palm, striking Ning Yuan with a domineering palm.

Ning Yuan also surged his True Qi, the Northern Underworld True Qi rapidly circulating, surging within his body, forming an even more formidable Aura.

Bang!

Their palms met, and both were shaken back.

The surrounding rocks and vegetation shattered, and white waves churned on the lake behind them.

“Indeed, new talents emerge in every generation, each wave higher than the last!”

Jiumozhi used the powerful force to retreat, and after landing, he lightly patted his torn clothes, chuckling, “This humble monk has experienced Young Master Murong’s impressive moves. I believe Old Mr. Murong, if he knows, can rest in peace!”

He said this, but the shock and apprehension in his heart were known only to Jiumozhi himself.

Because with that palm strike, he had fallen into a disadvantage and suffered internal injuries.

“In that case, this humble monk shall take his leave!”

Jiumozhi deeply felt the profound Internal Energy of Murong Fu. If he continued to fight, he would be at a disadvantage, so he was unwilling to stay long. After speaking, he tapped his foot and lightly landed on the boat that Dao Baifeng and the others had arrived on. The small boat immediately sped away like an arrow released from a bow.

Seeing Jiumozhi leave, many people present let out a sigh of relief.

Clearly, the pressure Jiumozhi exerted on them was immense.

Ba Tianshi immediately sighed with emotion, “It’s a good thing Young Master Murong arrived in time, otherwise it would have been truly difficult to deal with this monk!”

Zhu Danchen also nodded in agreement, “Young Master Murong truly lives up to his name as Southern Murong. Even an expert like the Tubo National Preceptor retreated in defeat before him. Perhaps even Northern Qiao Feng is not his equal.”

“You two overpraise me.”

Ning Yuan immediately said humbly, “It was merely a fortunate half-move victory. This is also because he had no intention of fighting me to the death, otherwise this battle would not have ended so easily.”

“Big Brother Murong, you saved me again this time. Big Brother has saved my life many times, I truly have no way to repay you!”

Duan Yu took a few steps forward, cupping his fists, his emotions stirred.

Dao Baifeng, standing nearby, felt a wave of awkwardness, but at this moment, she could not escape and could only stand stiffly in place.

“Second brother, what are you saying? Since we are sworn brothers, do not speak such distant words.”

Ning Yuan immediately feigned a serious reprimand.

Dao Baifeng also had to speak at this point. After all, the other party had saved her son. If she didn’t express herself, it would seem strange.

“This time, we really owe it to you.”

Dao Baifeng stepped forward a few paces and said, then gritted her teeth, glanced at Ning Yuan, and lowered her head, saying, “This concubine will certainly repay you in the future!”

Hearing this, Ning Yuan’s smile grew wider, “Wangfei is an elder. If an elder has a gift, this Junior naturally dares not refuse!”

At this moment, A Zhu and A Bi also rushed over. Upon seeing Ning Yuan, the two girls immediately showed expressions of pleasant surprise, “Young Master, you’re finally back.”

A Zhu and A Bi quickly stepped forward, one on each side, surrounding Ning Yuan.

Dao Baifeng, seeing this, her eyes flickered. With her experienced gaze, she could tell at a glance that the relationship between these two maids and Ning Yuan was not simple.

“I didn’t expect him to have such beautiful maids. Such beauties are actually willing to be maids…”

“That’s right, he comes from a wealthy background and possesses powerful martial arts. It’s not surprising for him to have such beautiful maids.”

Dao Baifeng thought silently to herself.

But for some reason, a strange feeling arose in her heart, a hint of annoyance.

However, at this moment, she could not reveal the slightest bit.

“I’ve been imposing on the royal residence in Dali for many days recently, Aunt. Since you have now arrived in Gusu, let me be the host. Please, Aunt and second brother, rest for a while longer in Yanz 塢 to recover from the fatigue of your journey.”

Ning Yuan looked at Dao Baifeng and Duan Yu, speaking with a smile.

“Ah?”

Dao Baifeng, who had been distracted, came to her senses. Seeing everyone’s expressions, a hint of awkwardness appeared on her face. She knew the other party’s intentions, but at this moment, she couldn’t refuse and could only nod in agreement, “Then I shall trouble you.”

“What trouble is there? This Junior has troubled Aunt many times at the royal residence, and Aunt has never been displeased. Now that Aunt is at my residence, saying ‘trouble’ would be too distant.”

Ning Yuan said with feigned sternness.

Dao Baifeng could only offer an awkward smile.

Duan Yu, at his side, also nodded repeatedly, “Mother, Big Brother Murong is right. Here with Big Brother, we don’t need to be formal.”

Dao Baifeng could only force a smile.

In her heart, however, she sighed, “Yu’er, Yu’er, do you know what your mother is about to face? Alas!”

...Dali.

Wanjie Valley.

Duan Zhengchun once again stealthily snuck into Wanjie Valley.

However, upon entering, he saw the courtyard draped in white mourning clothes.

“What is going on?”

Duan Zhengchun was utterly astonished.

“Duan Zhengchun, do you still have the face to come here?”

Seeing Duan Zhengchun appear in the valley, Gan Baobao immediately became furious, her expression complex.

Zhong Ling, beside her, also glared at Duan Zhengchun, “Did you kill my father?”

“I’m going to kill you to avenge my father!”

Zhong Ling, her face full of anger, suddenly released the snow ferret from her arms, “Ferret, bite him for me!”

The Lightning Ferret, true to its name, was as swift as lightning.

In an instant, it pounced in front of Duan Zhengchun.

Although Duan Zhengchun was utterly bewildered, his strength was not comparable to that of the Wuliang Sword Sect disciples. He suddenly channeled his True Qi, and the Lightning Ferret was instantly killed by a burst of Internal Energy.

“Ferret!”

Zhong Ling watched the Lightning Ferret, which had been flung to the ground, twitch a few times and die. She immediately pounced on it, crying loudly.

“Duan Zhengchun, you first killed my husband, and now you’ve killed my daughter’s pet. What, do you still want to exterminate our Wanchou Valley?”

Gan Baobao’s face was filled with shock and anger.

“Baobao, how can you say that about me?”

“How could I possibly harm you! Wait a minute…”

Duan Zhengchun finally reacted, his eyes wide, “What did you just say? I killed Zhong Wanchou? Zhong Wanchou is dead?”

“Even now, are you still pretending not to know?”

Gan Baobao snorted angrily, “Don’t you know what you did that night? Wanchou died from your I Yang Finger!”

Gan Baobao shouted indignantly.

But some things, she found inconvenient to say in front of her daughter.

However, she knew that Zhong Wanchou had stumbled upon her and Duan Zhengchun’s affair that night, chased after them through the secret passage, and eventually died outside the passage.

Therefore, there was no other possibility besides Duan Zhengchun.

“Baobao, there must be some misunderstanding. Ever since I left Wanchou Valley with Yu’er that day, I haven’t seen Zhong Wanchou again. How could I have killed him?”

Duan Zhengchun quickly explained, his emotions agitated, “And that night, weren’t you also…”

Duan Zhengchun wanted to bring up what he had seen that night and clarify who that person actually was.

But Gan Baobao clearly did not want her daughter to know about this matter, and immediately reprimanded, “Duan Zhengchun, stop with your sweet words. I’ve heard too many of your sweet words.”

“I don’t want to see you now! Get out!”

Although Gan Baobao had the intention to strike, she couldn’t bring herself to do it, and could only reprimand him.

“Baobao, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly.”

Duan Zhengchun saw that Gan Baobao’s mind was made up. He took a deep breath, also suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

He wanted to find out who was with Gan Baobao that night.

He also wanted to know why Gan Baobao thought he had killed Zhong Wanchou.

There must be a secret involved.

Duan Zhengchun left Wanjie Valley.

Zhong Ling, however, looked at Gan Baobao in confusion, “Mother, why did you let go of this murderer! I must avenge father!”

Zhong Ling shouted loudly.

Seeing Zhong Ling in such a state, Gan Baobao also worried that Zhong Ling might one day truly kill her own father, and couldn’t help but turn her head, saying sorrowfully, “Ling’er, do you know that Duan Zhengchun is your biological father? So you must never harm him!”

“Biological father?”

“What?”

Zhong Ling was greatly startled, looking at Gan Baobao in astonishment.

Gan Baobao, seeing this, had no choice but to reveal Zhong Ling’s true parentage. Zhong Ling, unable to accept the truth for a moment, wiped away her tears and ran out.

“No, this is impossible.”

“How could this be?!”

“Mother, you’re all lying to me.”

That night, Zhong Ling met Mu Wanqing and told her what had happened.

Mu Wanqing also felt a similar sorrow.

“Sister Mu, I didn’t expect you to really be my sister, my biological sister.”

Zhong Ling threw herself into Mu Wanqing’s arms, sobbing softly.

Mu Wanqing’s emotions were also complex.

After a long while, Mu Wanqing’s eyes suddenly became resolute. She stood up and said, “Since we can’t stay here, I’ll take you somewhere else.”

“Somewhere else? Where?”

Zhong Ling looked up, puzzled.

“We’re going to Gusu!”

Mu Wanqing, having just tasted the forbidden fruit, had endured for half a month, but finally couldn’t stand the loneliness anymore.

“To find Big Brother Murong?”

Zhong Ling’s eyes lit up, and she nodded, “Okay, I also want to leave this sad place. We’ll go find Big Brother Murong.”

The two discussed it, then secretly left Dali and headed for Jiangnan.

And Gan Baobao and Qin Hongmian, learning of this afterwards, worried about their daughters and also had no choice but to set off.

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