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168: Encircle the Huashan garrison!Still in Luoyang.

Ren Yingying learned that Qu Yang was killed by people from the Songshan Sect, and was furious.

”Too much bullying, this is too much!”

”Does Zuo Lengchan really think my Cult has no one left?”

Ren Yingying’s face looked grim.

Lu Zhuweng said at this moment: ”Fortunately, Qu Feiyan was saved by someone and did not suffer a tragic fate; it can be considered a stroke of luck within misfortune.”

”Saved by whom?”

Ren Yingying immediately asked: ”I really want to thank him properly.”

”Holy Maiden, it is...”

Lu Zhuweng showed a hesitant expression.

”Who is it?”

This instead aroused Ren Yingying’s curiosity: ”Who exactly is it that makes you so hesitant?”

”Holy Maiden, it is Yue Buqun of the Mount Hua Sect!”

Hearing this, Lu Zhuweng finally said it out.

”What? It is Yue Buqun?”

Ren Yingying also showed a look of surprise, but immediately added: ”Being able to teach a Disciple like Linghu Chong, it is not impossible. Back at the Liu residence, Gentleman Sword stood up for Liu Zhengfeng and saved people in danger. His actions were indeed upright and open, living up to the name Gentleman Sword.”

”The Holy Maiden is right, but although this Gentleman Sword previously had a reputation in the Jianghu, he was always hostile towards our Cult. Now that there is such a change, it is truly puzzling.”

Lu Zhuweng said, worriedly.

”Hmm...”

Ren Yingying nodded after a long time: ”That makes sense. I have heard of him before, I wonder why there would be such a sudden change.”

”Now he not only dares to openly oppose the Songshan Sect but also makes Zuo Lengchan so wary. What kind of miraculous encounter did this Yue Buqun have?”

”This subordinate does not know. Should I go and test him to see what kind of ability this Yue Buqun has?”

Lu Zhuweng suggested.

Ren Yingying thought for a moment and shook her head: ”Not necessary for now. It would be bad if it caused any misunderstandings.”

”Let’s first see what the Righteous Path wants to do.”

Meanwhile, at the inn where the Mount Hua Sect was staying.

Today, it was surrounded by many Jianghu people.

It was extremely noisy.

”Let Linghu Chong come out!”

”That’s right, Linghu Chong, come out!”

”Linghu Chong, you colluded with the Demonic Path and associated with a lecherous bandit. Come out and explain yourself clearly.”

”Senior Brother, what is going on?”

Inside the inn, Yue Lingshan couldn’t help but ask.

Linghu Chong also showed an embarrassed expression.

Ning Zhongze also frowned, looked at Ning Yuan worriedly, and quickly said: ”Chong’er, why don’t you tell your Master what happened?”

Linghu Chong hurried forward.

Ning Yuan just drank his tea calmly, listening to Linghu Chong’s explanation.

At this moment, many people had already gathered outside.

Some impulsive ones had already started attacking the Mount Hua Sect and attacking Yue Buqun.

”I heard Headmaster Yue is also here, so please ask the Gentleman Sword to come out and uphold justice!”

”Yes, Gentleman Sword, such scum has appeared under your sect, don’t you need to give an explanation to the heroes of the Jianghu?”

Seeing that the commotion outside was getting bigger and bigger.

Linghu Chong knelt before Ning Yuan: ”Master, let this Disciple go out and explain it clearly to them.”

”Senior Brother, how can you explain it to so many people?”

Yue Lingshan also looked anxious.

Finally, everyone’s eyes fell on Ning Yuan.

After all, Ning Yuan, or rather Yue Buqun, was the backbone of the Mount Hua Sect.

Ning Yuan picked up his teacup and took a sip unhurriedly, then said calmly: ”Since they have doubts, I will just explain it clearly.”

”Senior Brother, I just think it’s very unusual that so many people suddenly came to surround the inn and denounce us.”

Ning Zhongze showed a look of worry.

”Junior Sister, don’t worry. I know what I’m doing. This is just a petty trick.”

Ning Yuan chuckled, noncommittally: ”Zuo Lengchan is at his wit’s end, to actually want to use this kind of method to damage the reputation of my Mount Hua Sect and my own reputation.”

”Master, it is this Disciple who has brought trouble to you.”

Linghu Chong said with a look of shame.

”Right and wrong will be resolved, there is no need to make a fuss.”

Ning Yuan said dismissively.

Linghu Chong nodded in agreement, then opened the inn door and walked out.

”It is Linghu Chong.”

”Linghu Chong has come out.”

”Linghu Chong, you still dare to come out? You associate with the lecherous bandit Tian Boguang, it is simply a disgrace to the Mount Hua Sect’s style and a loss of face for the Gentleman Sword.”

As soon as Linghu Chong appeared, he immediately drew attacks.

Various abuses followed one after another.

”Ask the Gentleman Sword to come out and clean up the sect!”

”Yes, let the Gentleman Sword give an explanation to the world. I believe the Gentleman Sword would definitely not allow Disciples under his sect to collude with the Demonic Path or associate with lecherous bandits.”

Facing the abuse, Linghu Chong’s expression was grim: ”Everyone, if you have anything, you can come directly at me. There is no need to drag my Master into this. My affairs have nothing to do with my Master.”

”If a son is not taught, it is the father’s fault. How can the Gentleman Sword not be responsible for you becoming like this?”

Suddenly someone sneered: ”Unless the Gentleman Sword is just a hypocrite, and is actually a treacherous villain behind the scenes, pretending to be righteous.”

”Insult me is fine, but insulting my Master, you have gone too far.”

Linghu Chong suddenly turned his head to stare in the direction the voice came from and shouted angrily.

”Linghu Chong, what, have we exposed your true colors? Do you want to kill us to silence us?”

Someone stepped forward and snorted.

Facing this situation, Linghu Chong was at a loss.

He could only suppress his anger, cupped his hands and said: ”Everyone, if you have anything you want to know, you can say it directly. There is no need to drag my Master and my Sect into this.”

”Fine, then let’s talk about you colluding with the Demonic Path.”

Someone immediately shouted while holding a blade: ”The matter of you associating with people from the Demonic Path was not seen by just one or two Jianghu people. Do you dare to say you did not collude with the Demonic Path?”

”This...”

Linghu Chong’s expression was grim, but he still explained: ”There must be a misunderstanding. I just like to make friends with people in the Jianghu. I didn’t know beforehand that they were people from the Demonic Path. Furthermore, they did not do any evil, so I...”

”How do you know they didn’t do evil? Are there any good people in the Demonic Path?”

As soon as this was said, it immediately drew many rebuttals: ”Our various sects have had countless Disciples die at the hands of the Demonic Path. Even your Mount Hua Sect was once attacked by the Demonic Path and almost wiped out. As a Disciple of the Mount Hua Sect, a prestigious sect, you actually became sworn brothers with people from the Demonic Path. Do you have the Ancestral Master and the righteousness of the Jianghu in your heart?”

Linghu Chong just wanted to argue, but then someone else said sarcastically: ”The lower follows the upper. I don’t find it strange that Linghu Chong behaves like this.”

”His Master Yue Buqun once protected Liu Zhengfeng, who colluded with the Demonic Path. I think this Mount Hua Sect has probably long since become a demonic den.”

”Recently there are rumors that the Gentleman Sword’s strength has greatly increased, and it’s possible he received help from the Demonic Path. I originally thought this was just a rumor and not worth believing, but now it seems the Jianghu rumors might have some truth to them.”

Someone in the crowd expressed agreement.

Soon the spearhead shifted from Linghu Chong to Ning Yuan.

”Let Yue Buqun come out!”

Someone immediately suggested.

Meanwhile, in the restaurant opposite, Zuo Lengchan sat by the second-floor window, watching the scene downstairs with a sneer.

”Alliance Leader, what a great plan. Now with so many people, let that Yue Buqun make a fool of himself.”

The person beside him immediately flattered.

”When did it become anyone else’s turn to gossip about the affairs of my Mount Hua Sect?”

Amidst the righteous indignation, Ning Yuan walked out slowly.

His gaze swept across the scene, and the noisy, gossiping crowd gradually quieted down.

Until a pin could be heard dropping.

An invisible majesty made everyone’s heart tremble, and they dared not meet his gaze.

After a moment.

Only then did someone stand up, cup their hands and say: ”Headmaster Yue, your words are wrong. The matter of your sect’s Disciple Linghu Chong associating with the Demonic Path and lecherous bandits is already well-known. Headmaster Yue is a famous hero of this generation, and the name Gentleman Sword is thunderous. With your chivalrous heart, I imagine you would not allow your own Disciples to associate with evil people, right?”

”Wouldn’t that damage the reputation of the Mount Hua Sect?”

”As for my affairs, I imagine it is not anyone else’s place to gossip. As for whether Linghu Chong colluded with the Demonic Path, that should be something I, Yue, investigate personally to know the truth.”

”As for associating with evil, I think the actions of Zuo Lengchan of the Songshan Sect and the Songshan Disciples are probably even worse than many people in the Demonic Path. They should be classified as a demonic sect, and all the sects of the Jianghu should unite to crusade against them.”

Ning Yuan stood tall on the steps, looking down at the crowd, and said calmly.

”Sophistry!”

Someone couldn’t help but stand out: ”Headmaster Yue, Alliance Leader Zuo is the Five Mountains Alliance Chief. As a member of the Five Mountains, Headmaster Yue, to say such things behind his back and attack a friendly sect and ally, doesn’t that lack decorum?”

Since you know this is an internal matter of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, it is not for other Schools to interfere. Similarly, internal matters of my Mount Hua Sect are not for any other School to interfere in. Whether Linghu Chong has colluded with the Demonic Cult or associated with them, as the Huashan Sect Leader, I will naturally investigate it clearly. How to handle it is also an internal matter for my Mount Hua Sect.

Since you are so eager to interfere in the affairs of my Mount Hua Sect, I wonder in what capacity you are doing so?

Ning Yuan said with an amused tone.

He knew that some of these people were Zuo Lengchan’s men, while others were ignorant members of the Jianghu who had been brainwashed and coerced into joining.

However, none of this mattered.

Zuo Lengchan was now at his wit’s end and could only resort to these petty tactics.

Furthermore, if you want to deal with my Mount Hua Sect, there is no need to use these petty tactics. Just have Zuo Lengchan come out openly and honestly. Ever since Zuo Lengchan became the Five Mountains Alliance Chief, he has acted perversely, turning our dignified Righteous Path into a foul mess.

The Songshan Sect is even more indiscriminate in its recruitment, harboring all sorts of Jianghu ruffians who wreak havoc, destroy countless sects, and enforce a dictatorship where anyone who opposes them is wiped out. It no longer just damages their prestige; they have completely gone down the wrong path, being even worse than the Demonic Path.

Today, I, Yue, swear here that I am determined to purge the traitors within the Five Mountains, clear out the ruffians and villains within our ranks, and restore clarity to the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Jianghu, letting everything return to the right track.

Ning Yuan declared loudly.

He unceremoniously issued a challenge to Zuo Lengchan.

Zuo Lengchan, who was upstairs, had a livid expression at this moment.

He knew that Yue Buqun would not be content to stay under others, but he had not expected him to be so direct.

He didn’t even make the slightest attempt to conceal it, openly announcing his dissatisfaction with him, and even declaring that he would drive him from power and replace him.

He made no effort to hide his ambition.

Good for you, Yue Buqun. Are you really not afraid of people gossiping and saying you covet high position?

Zuo Lengchan clenched his fists and said in a low voice.

Alliance Leader, this Yue Buqun has gone too far. He has now publicly declared that he wants to be hostile to our Songshan Sect, saying that our Songshan Sect is even more demonic than the Demonic Cult. What exactly is he trying to do?

Great Yin-Yang Hand Le Hou slammed the table and stood up in anger, ”Alliance Leader, let me go down and demand an explanation from that Yue Buqun.”

Hmph.

Zuo Lengchan raised his hand to stop him, ”I will just wait for Yue Buqun. I want to see how he intends to take my position as Alliance Chief.”

With just his dozen or so ’big cats and small kittens’ from Mount Hua, is he worthy of being the Five Mountains Alliance Chief?

Nine-Bend Sword Zhong Zhen also sneered, ”Can they even manage it?”

Downstairs, after a moment of silence.

Huashan Sect Leader, you had better not divert the topic. The internal matters of the Five Mountains and the affairs of Songshan are your own business, but Linghu Chong’s collusion with the Demonic Cult has already been caught red-handed, and the evidence is clear.

We don’t know if the Songshan Sect acts like the Demonic Cult, but it is a fact that Linghu Chong colluded with the Demonic Cult.

Someone in the crowd stood up and said loudly.

That’s right, and associating with the lecher Tian Boguang! That Tian Boguang has harmed so many innocent women. How can one not be angry that Linghu Chong associates with such a person?

Indeed, unless Linghu Chong kills Tian Boguang with his own hands to rid the people of a scourge, he will not be able to clear himself of this charge.

Many people remained indignant. Yet, facing these people, Ning Yuan’s current status made it difficult to take ruthless action.

Rest assured, lechers like Tian Boguang who harm innocent young women deserve to be killed by all. My Mount Hua Sect will absolutely not have any connection with such a person. Such a lecher is also a target that my Mount Hua Sect must eliminate.

Ning Yuan held his head high and said indifferently, ”As for what you say about Linghu Chong associating with Tian Boguang, there must be a misunderstanding. I advise you all not to alarm people or chase shadows. When you have found concrete evidence, then we can talk.”

The Five Mountains Sword Sect is currently in Luoyang to discuss important matters, and I, Yue, need to attend the meeting. I ask you all to withdraw now and not delay important affairs. If you insist on not leaving and want to cause trouble here, I might have to suspect that you were deliberately sent by Zuo Lengchan to delay my Mount Hua Sect from attending the meeting.

At that time, do not blame me, Yue, for being heartless and classifying you all as accomplices of the Songshan Sect. And when it comes to purging traitors within the Five Mountains, I, Yue, have never been soft-handed.

Ning Yuan’s hand pressed onto his sword hilt, his words carrying a threat.

Some still wanted to speak up and sow discord, but as Ning Yuan’s gaze swept over them, many felt their hair stand on end and immediately dared not speak.

With Ning Yuan’s current cultivation, the weight of his aura was not something ordinary people could resist.

Huashan Sect Leader, you have quite the imposing manner!

Just then, a person walked out of the restaurant opposite, ”Those who don’t know might think that the Huashan Sect Leader is already the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, scolding so many Jianghu colleagues in public and acting as if he is the only one who matters.”

Le Hou, one of the Thirteen Taibao of Mount Song and known as the Great Yin-Yang Hand, walked out.

When it comes to acting as if one is the only one who matters, I, Yue, am afraid I am not as good as your Sect Leader Zuo.

Ning Yuan swept a calm gaze over Le Hou, ”However, is today’s incident not something stirred up by your own people from the Songshan Sect?”

If you are dissatisfied with me, Yue, or have any hostility, you can come at me openly. There is no need to use these petty tactics.

In the Jianghu, everything is based on strength. No tactic can overcome powerful strength.

The Huashan Sect Leader is very confident. It seems you really think you are invincible in the world.

Le Hou snorted coldly, his expression ugly.

Whether I am invincible in the world, I, Yue, do not know, but I do wish to spar with Sect Leader Zuo again. I only hope that Sect Leader Zuo will not run away this time.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around.

What?

Run away?

Alliance Leader Zuo and the Huashan Sect Leader fought before, and he was even defeated?

How is this possible?

Although there had been some rumors in the Jianghu before, most were just heard as jokes when people had nothing to do. No one had taken it as fact.

But now that it was said by the person himself, they had to believe it.

If Yue Buqun did not have such strength, he probably would not have humiliated himself by saying such things.

Yue Buqun, let’s see what you’re really made of when the time comes.

Le Hou snorted coldly. They parted on bad terms.

The Jianghu people gathered at the entrance also gradually dispersed.

After returning to the inn, Linghu Chong knelt before Ning Yuan, his head bowed, and said shamefully: ”Master, it is this Disciple who has caused trouble for you. Please punish me, Master.”

Just tell me what kind of relationship you have with Tian Boguang.

Ning Yuan asked indifferently, squinting his eyes.

This...

Linghu Chong hesitated.

Chong’er, you can say whatever you have to say in front of your Master. Why are you stuttering?

Ning Zhongze, who was beside them, immediately reminded him.

Hearing this, Linghu Chong gritted his teeth and said: ”Reporting to Master, this Disciple and Tian Boguang became acquainted through a fight...”

Enough!

Hearing this, Ning Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and slammed the table, ”You should know very well what Tian Boguang has done. You and him became acquainted through a fight?”

Linghu Chong, is this how I taught you?

Is this the School rule of my Mount Hua Sect?

Is this your chivalry?

By associating with Tian Boguang, can you face those innocent women he has harmed?

What did they do to deserve this?

Ning Yuan stood up in anger, ”Linghu Chong, you have disappointed me too much.”

Master, forgive me!

Linghu Chong hurriedly cried out: ”Master, actually Tian Boguang is not as the people in the Jianghu say...”

Shut up!

Ning Yuan immediately scolded, ”Even now you are still quibbling. I only ask you, has he or has he not forcibly abducted innocent women?”

Facing Ning Yuan’s stern questioning, Linghu Chong bowed his head and said nothing.

Hmph, so it seems he has. Since you knew he had done it and still dared to associate with him, you cannot claim ignorance as an excuse.

Senior Brother, what Chong’er did was indeed too much, but perhaps there is some misunderstanding. We can properly educate him later and have him sever ties with that Tian Boguang.

Ning Zhongze advised from the side.

Yue Lingshan also spoke up: ”Yes, Dad, please forgive Senior Brother this once.”

Hmph.

Ning Yuan snorted coldly and waved his hand, ”For the sake of your Master’s wife and Junior Sister pleading for you, I will temporarily not punish you. Go back and reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors for now.”

Yes.

Linghu Chong opened his mouth, then lowered his head and replied.

Yue Lingshan’s eyes showed worry. Ning Yuan, however, had a calm expression, unconcerned.

Linghu Chong’s existence now was actually of no great use to him anymore.