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72: Ding Chunqiu, you are having an affair with your teacher and you have no regard for human ethics!“We swear to follow Chief Murong to the death!”

“We swear to follow Chief Murong to the death!”

Ning Yuan smiled as he watched the fervent scene below. A moment later, he raised a hand, waiting for the crowd to quiet down, then said, “Given that I am not familiar with the clan’s affairs, I wish to promote someone to be the Beggar Clan’s Deputy Chief, to manage internal affairs for me. And this person is…”

Ning Yuan’s gaze fell on Bai Shijing, and he cupped his hands to Bai Shijing, saying solemnly, “I will trouble Law Enforcement Elder to hold two positions. What are Elder Bai’s and all you brothers’ opinions?”

Ning Yuan looked at the clan members below and shouted heroically.

“Elder Bai has enforced the law for many years, and his dealings have always been fair. We are convinced and willing to accept him as Deputy Chief!”

Upon hearing Ning Yuan’s words, someone immediately stood up to express support.

The other Elders also nodded in agreement.

Bai Shijing’s conduct in the Beggar Clan, at least on the surface, was admirable.

“Elder Bai, please.”

Ning Yuan turned slightly, extending an arm to invite Bai Shijing.

Bai Shijing’s eyes flickered. Meeting Ning Yuan’s smiling eyes, he only felt a chill in his heart. Fortunately, he was also skilled at acting. He immediately walked onto the high platform, cupped his hands, and said, “Thank you, Chief and all you brothers, for your high regard. Although I, Bai, have held the position of Law Enforcement Elder for many years, how can I bear such a great responsibility?”

Bai Shijing looked humble.

“Ah! Elder Bai has served our clan diligently for many years, and his contributions are evident to all. Now, our Beggar Clan has changed three Chiefs in just over a month, and the Deputy Chief was assassinated by an internal traitor. This is a time of internal and external troubles, and we need an experienced and steady Elder like Elder Bai to preside over the overall situation.”

Ning Yuan said with a serious expression.

Others also chimed in, “Elder Bai, please do not decline. We all believe Elder Bai has such capability.”

The other Elders also spoke.

Seeing this, Bai Shijing had no choice but to go along with it, smiling as he cupped his hands and said, “Since the Chief, all you Elders, and brothers hold me in such high regard, then I, Bai, will brazenly accept this position. For the clan’s affairs, we still need the collective efforts of all you Elders and brothers.”

“We greet the Deputy Chief!”

The Beggar Clan Disciples below bowed.

Ning Yuan and Bai Shijing exchanged glances, and Bai Shijing appeared even more respectful.

“As for Elder Xu, he is an Elder of our Beggar Clan, and the person we Juniors respect the most. At such an advanced age, Elder Xu should not have to worry about the clan’s affairs anymore. At that time, Elder Xu can rest peacefully within the clan.”

Ning Yuan then said to Elder Xu.

Elder Xu’s expression changed slightly, but in the end, he still nodded, “This old man is eighty-six; my body and energy are no longer what they once were. If it weren’t for the suspicious identity of the former Chief, and my worry that the Beggar Clan would fall into the hands of foreign races, endangering the Great Song, this old man would not have meddled in clan affairs. Now that Murong Fu has been chosen as Chief, and with the Law Enforcement Elder assisting him, I can rest assured and return home to enjoy my twilight years!”

“Elder Xu, rest assured, I will certainly assist the Chief well.”

Bai Shijing immediately said.

Elder Xu nodded and said nothing more.

Ning Yuan then looked at the other Martial Forest members around him, smiling, “Murong Fu thanks all of you for traveling so far to participate in my inauguration as the Beggar Clan Leader. Today, all you brothers, may drink here until you are drunk.”

“Young Master Murong family, what are you saying? Young Master Murong family eliminated the four evils and destroyed the Western Xia First Rank Hall. His contributions to the Central Plains Martial Forest are evident to all. We naturally came to congratulate Chief Murong!”

“That’s right. It is said that people from Xingxiu Hai have recently come to the Central Plains to cause trouble. We hope Chief Murong will be careful!”

“Fellow Martial Forest comrades, rest assured. Since I, Murong Fu, am the Beggar Clan Leader, I must bear the great righteousness of the Beggar Clan. Anyone who harms our Central Plains Martial Forest, Murong Fu will do his utmost to eliminate them and not allow treacherous villains to wreak havoc in the Martial Forest!”

“Chief Murong speaks well!”

“Chief Murong is righteous!”

The surrounding Martial Forest members applauded.

“Who was it that wanted to destroy my Xingxiu Sect?”

Just then, a playful voice suddenly came, followed by the melodious sounds of various stringed instruments, bells, and drums.

Everyone turned to look.

They saw a group of people in the distance, escorting a sedan chair, approaching with much fanfare.

Someone in front shouted loudly, “Xingxiu Old Immortal’s imperial carriage has arrived in the Central Plains! Why do you not quickly come forward and kneel to receive him?!”

“We respectfully invite Xingxiu Old Immortal to unleash his great Dao and subdue these minor demons and clowns!”

“It’s Xingxiu Laoguai!”

Everyone exclaimed in surprise. Many immediately retreated, clearing the way, not daring to approach.

A person’s name, a tree’s shadow.

Ning Yuan and Qiao Feng had reputations as heroes in the Jianghu, while Ding Chunqiu had a reputation for villainy.

He was also skilled in using poison, so no one dared to interact with him, fearing they might be unknowingly poisoned.

Therefore, as soon as Ding Chunqiu appeared, everyone kept their distance.

Only sufficient distance could bring them a sense of security.

And A Zi, upon hearing Ding Chunqiu’s voice, trembled all over in fright, instinctively hiding behind A Zhu.

As if afraid of being seen.

“Ding Chunqiu, what are you doing at my Beggar Clan?”

“My Beggar Clan never invited you!”

Chen Guyan, with his straightforward temper, immediately stood out and shouted.

“Beggar, how dare you! How can you address the Immortal Venerable by his name? Why do you not kneel down and apologize?”

Tianlang Zi, emboldened by his Master, stood out and shouted.

“Have your Chief Murong Fu come out and kneel to receive him!”

Chu Chenzi also followed suit, shouting.

Having been humiliated by Ning Yuan last night, he naturally wanted to regain his Face today.

With Ding Chunqiu as his backing, he was naturally fearless and full of confidence.

This showed how high Ding Chunqiu’s status and strength were in their hearts.

Ning Yuan’s expression turned cold, but he did not speak. However, the Beggar Clan members were all enraged.

“Arrogant!”

Wu Changfeng roared in anger and stepped forward, “Xingxiu Laoguai, you have such great Face, daring to make our Beggar Clan Leader kneel to receive you! I think you are seeking death!”

“Ding Chunqiu, this is not your Xingxiu Hai, it’s not your place to act so presumptuously here!”

Chen Guyan also said with a cold Face.

“Where did this stinkbug come from, daring to bark at this Immortal.”

Ding Chunqiu’s expression in the sedan chair turned cold. The next moment, Wu Changfeng suddenly clutched his neck, his Face swelling.

“Beware of poison!”

Chen Guyan, standing nearby, covered his mouth and nose, immediately warning and simultaneously pulling Wu Changfeng back.

The surrounding Martial Forest members also retreated, clearing a path, no one daring to approach the Xingxiu Sect members.

“Ding Chunqiu, how dare you insult my Young Master.”

Bao Butong and Feng Boe immediately reprimanded, but Ning Yuan raised a hand to stop them.

Ding Chunqiu’s poison skill was formidable; Bao Butong and Feng Boe would only fall victim if they went up.

“Xingxiu Laoguai, you have quite a grand entrance.”

Ning Yuan suddenly spoke at this moment, activating Star Shift. The spreading poisonous Qi was immediately bounced back.

In an instant, someone died on the spot.

Ding Chunqiu saw his Disciple die, merely snorted coldly, “Star Shift is somewhat interesting. Did you say this Immortal is nothing to you?”

“This Immortal wants to see your skills.”

Ding Chunqiu flew up and grabbed at Ning Yuan.

Bang!

As the two exchanged blows, Ding Chunqiu activated Dissolving Skill, intending to dissolve Ning Yuan’s Cultivation.

But very quickly, his expression changed.

Not only did he fail to dissolve the opponent’s martial arts, but his own Cultivation was dissolved, no, absorbed, by the opponent.

Ding Chunqiu instantly thought of something, his eyes suddenly widened, and he exclaimed, “Bei Ming Divine Skill! You obtained Bei Ming Divine Skill!”

The reason he had secluded himself in Xingxiu Hai was that Su Xinghe had once said that all of Xiaoyao Sect’s ultimate skills were hidden in Xingxiu Hai. That was why he had guarded Xingxiu Hai for so many years, searching for the Secret Manual.

It wasn’t until recently, when Su Xinghe sent a letter inviting him to participate in the Precious Cage Chess Game, that Ding Chunqiu left Xingxiu Hai.

Now, as soon as he stepped into the Central Plains, he discovered that the ultimate skill he had sought for decades had already been mastered by someone else. This shock nearly made Ding Chunqiu spit blood.

“Immortal?”

“Ding Chunqiu, you have such great Face. Do you even deserve the word ‘Immortal’?”

Ning Yuan sneered disdainfully.

Ding Chunqiu’s expression, however, changed drastically.

“What is your relationship with Wu Yazi?”

Ding Chunqiu immediately demanded, while various potent poisons surged towards Ning Yuan through mysterious means.

Ning Yuan merely protected himself with Star Shift; all the potent poisons were deflected elsewhere by him.

The Disciples of Xingxiu Sect clearly became the best targets, one by one screaming and falling to the ground.

“Ding Chunqiu, you murdered your Master, betrayed your sect, and had an affair with your Master’s wife. Today, I will capture you and send you to that person to deal with, which can also be considered my greeting gift.”

Ning Yuan, possessing Bei Ming Divine Skill, was completely the bane of Ding Chunqiu’s Dissolving Skill.

Ning Yuan displayed all his knowledge. Ding Chunqiu’s self-created Star Plucking Steps were also a unique skill of this era, but as Ning Yuan performed Lingbo Microstep, Ding Chunqiu’s Face suddenly turned pale.

“You’ve even learned Lingbo Microstep! Did he already pass on his entire Legacy to you?”

Ding Chunqiu shouted in disbelief.

His Star Plucking Steps were considered a rare light body movement technique in the Jianghu, but compared to Lingbo Microstep, the difference was too obvious.

At this moment, he couldn’t even run away, completely entangled by Ning Yuan.

Facing Ning Yuan, he could only exert all his strength, using all the poison skills he had Cultivated throughout his life.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Martial Forest members were suddenly dumbfounded upon hearing such shocking words, their Faces filled with curiosity.

Gossip is human nature.

Moreover, it involved human relations.

“Ding Chunqiu murdered his Master? As expected of an evil cult, truly vicious and merciless, cruel by nature.”

“I’m more curious about his affair with his Master’s wife.”

Someone showed a meaningful smile.

Jianghu people were already a mixed bag, let alone all men.

“Hooligans!”

Mu Wanqing snorted, her Face red.

Wang Yuyan and others also blushed.

Hearing the discussions around him, Ding Chunqiu was enraged. His sinister gaze swept over everyone present, scaring many into closing their eyes.

Then Ding Chunqiu looked at Ning Yuan again, saying hatefully, “I refuse to believe you’re not afraid of my poison.”

Ding Chunqiu’s white beard fluttered. He no longer directly engaged Ning Yuan but unleashed various potent poisons.

“Feel free to try!”

Ning Yuan protected himself with Star Shift, and with a raise of his hand, Sword Qi crisscrossed.

The Six Meridian Divine Sword, as a top-tier killing ultimate skill of its time, possessed power far beyond ordinary martial arts.

The crisscrossing Sword Qi caused Ding Chunqiu to suffer heavy blows repeatedly. In a blink of an eye, a Sword Qi pierced through his body, and he vomited blood, falling to the ground.

“Poison skill is ultimately a crooked Dao. Your path has strayed too far.”

Ning Yuan stepped on Ding Chunqiu’s chest, “Ding Chunqiu, you had an affair with your Master’s wife and murdered your Master. Your crimes are heinous. But since you are a member of Xiaoyao Sect, it is naturally for the people of Xiaoyao Sect to cleanse their own house. In a few days, I will personally send you before the Xiaoyao Sect members to Face judgment. Come, take him away for me.”

“Murong Fu, how dare you?!”

Ding Chunqiu shouted in shock and anger.

But Ning Yuan merely waved his hand, and immediately, Beggar Clan Disciples stepped forward and lifted Ding Chunqiu, “Xingxiu Laoguai, what a grand title! How dare you challenge our Chief? Do you even deserve it?”

The Beggar Clan Disciples were greatly encouraged, and they surrounded all the remaining Disciples of Xingxiu Sect.

“People of Xingxiu Sect, surrender immediately! Dare to resist, and our blades and swords will show no mercy.”

“Fight our way out!”

Shi Hou Zi shouted, but was quickly met with a barrage of staffs and clubs.

The surrounding Martial Forest members were also dumbfounded.

Watching the notoriously fierce Xingxiu Laoguai being defeated and captured as soon as he appeared, everyone was stunned.

Now, the entire Xingxiu Sect had been captured, which was shocking.

And A Zi’s eyes gleamed.

“The old monster has been captured! Doesn’t that mean no one will chase me anymore, and I can Cultivate Dissolving Skill in peace?”

A Zi’s heart leaped with joy.

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