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186: Whereabouts of Shi ZhongyuI have long heard that the Five Elements Six Harmonies Palm of Bei Haishi from the Chang Le Gang is peerless in the Jianghu. Today, let me see if it truly possesses such power.

Ning Yuan drew his longsword.

Bei Haishi had already retreated behind the others.

Zhan Fei and the others snorted coldly, ”We have also long heard of the chivalrous reputation of the Manor Lord Shi of Xuan Su Manor, and today we would like to experience your superior techniques.”

Everyone attacked at once, but Ning Yuan parried them with a single sword strike.

Within just a few moves, Ning Yuan suppressed them all, and with a backhand strike, sent them tumbling to the ground, unable to rise from the pain.

”How is this possible? Shi Qing, how could you have such strength?” Zhan Fei shouted in astonishment.

”Indeed, if you possessed such strength, your fame in the Jianghu would not be limited to this. Have you been hiding your true capabilities all along?” Chen Chongzhi asked with a look of shock and anger.

He found it hard to comprehend.

After all, the strength the opponent was now displaying was completely inconsistent with his reputation in the Jianghu.

Reputation in the Jianghu has always been based primarily on strength.

Ning Yuan did not answer, but his gaze fell upon Bei Haishi, ”Advisor Bei, it seems you really prefer the hard way over the easy way. You won’t tell the truth until a sword is pressed against your throat.”

”Can you tell me the whereabouts of Shi Zhongyu now?”

Ning Yuan pointed his longsword from a distance at Bei Haishi.

Bei Haishi’s face was ashen at this moment, and he could not hide the look of shock in his eyes.

Although he had previously sensed that the opponent’s strength was truly astonishing and far beyond what rumors suggested, seeing with his own eyes that his three Hall Masters were not even a match for a single blow was still a result he found hard to accept.

Facing the overbearing Ning Yuan, Bei Haishi could not help but take a step back, swallow hard, and force a smile on his face, ”Manor Lord Shi truly possesses Divine Might, and your sword technique is god-like. It is truly our fortune to witness such swordplay.”

”As for the whereabouts of Shi Zhongyu, I had actually decided to release him long ago, but every word I said is true. If Shi Zhongyu had not escaped, and I were unable to find him for the moment, I would not have resorted to such a desperate measure to make things difficult for the two of you.”

”I had no choice but to act this way!”

Bei Haishi looked sincere and earnest, pouring his heart out.

He was truly frightened by the opponent’s strength.

Although Zhan Fei and the others were no match for him either, it would not be so easy for him to defeat them if they joined forces, yet the opponent had done so with such ease.

Therefore, even if he were to step in, he probably wouldn’t last more than a few moves.

Thus, Bei Haishi gave up any thought of fighting and spoke directly and frankly.

”Impossible, I don’t believe it.” Min Rou immediately stepped forward and shouted, ”It must be you who have hidden my Yu’er, it must be you.”

Ning Yuan stepped forward to hold Min Rou’s wrist, and at the same time faced the others and said, ”Take us to the room where he lived.”

”Yes.” Bei Haishi immediately complied.

Although Zhan Fei and the others showed reluctance and anger, they dared not say anything more at this moment, and they only staggered to their feet after the others had left.

”It is impossible for Shi Qing to have such strength and sword technique,” Mi Hengye stated resolutely.

Chen Chongzhi, who was by his side, was lost in thought. After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly said, ”Observing this person’s sword technique, it is somewhat similar to someone.”

Chen Chongzhi’s words were also somewhat hesitant and uncertain.

”Who?” Mi Hengye turned and asked.

”Hall Master Chen, speak up!” Seeing that Chen Chongzhi remained silent for a long time, Zhan Fei grew anxious and could not help but say.

”Sigh!” Chen Chongzhi sighed softly, ”It’s not that I won’t say, it’s just that I’m not sure. Since the two brothers want to hear it, I will speak. Do you know the current Five Mountains Alliance Chief and Huashan Sect Leader?”

Chen Chongzhi looked at the two and asked.

”The Gentleman Sword of Huashan?” Zhan Fei raised an eyebrow, ”How could we not know? He is the most famous big figure in the Jianghu today. It is said that he defeated Zuo Lengchan of Mount Song and fought the Demonic Path leader Dongfang Bubai without being defeated. The whole world knows this.”

”Why does Hall Master Chen bring up this person now?” Zhan Fei looked puzzled.

The current Yue Buqun is the most famous big figure in the world today, and even the Chang Le Gang could hardly oppose him.

Under Zuo Lengchan’s years of development and management, the Five Mountains Sword Sect, despite committing many evil deeds and throwing its weight around, had also expanded its power to an unprecedented level.

The Chang Le Gang is powerful, known as the number one gang in the world, and even the former Beggar Clan could not compare to it, but that was only in the south. When it comes to the power of the entire Jianghu, the Demonic Path and the Five Mountains Sword Sect are still the most respected.

In this regard, even Shaolin and Wudang cannot compare.

”Could it be...” Mi Hengye’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, ”Do you think there is some connection between this Shi Qing and the Gentleman Sword of Huashan?”

Chen Chongzhi was stunned, then shook his head and sighed, ”I am wondering if this person is truly Shi Qing.”

”Whether it is Shi Qing?”

”What does that mean?” Mi Hengye frowned, looking puzzled.

”Brother Chen, besides Manor Lord Shi Qing of Xuan Su Manor, who else could be the man traveling with Min Rou?” Zhan Fei also looked confused.

”But from beginning to end, I never heard how Min Rou addressed that person. Perhaps...” Chen Chongzhi’s gaze steadied, and he immediately said, ”Perhaps that person is not Shi Qing, and we have misunderstood.”

”Then what do you mean...” Mi Hengye’s expression darkened.

”Do you mean he is the Gentleman Sword?” Zhan Fei also realized this and immediately raised his head and shouted.

His face showed shock, ”How is this possible? Yue Buqun is the Huashan Sect Leader and the Five Mountains Alliance Chief. How could he appear here, and furthermore, be traveling with the wife of the Xuan Su Manor Lord?”

”Yes, Yue Buqun is the Five Mountains Alliance Chief, and with his busy schedule, how could he have time to accompany Min Rou to find her relative?” Mi Hengye also felt puzzled.

”But in the world, there are probably not many who could have this sword technique.” Although Chen Chongzhi found it hard to believe himself, he could not think of any other candidates, and continued, ”There may be many people in the world who can defeat us, but there are probably not many who can defeat us so easily and display such extraordinary sword technique.”

”Even the Sect Heads of the other Five Mountains sects, apart from the late Zuo Lengchan, probably none could reach such a Realm. Therefore, by eliminating all impossibilities, the final answer, no matter how unbelievable, is likely the truth.”

”And everyone, do not forget that the few people we captured recently who were investigating the whereabouts of Shi Zhongyu came from the Five Mountains Sword Sect. This point shows that the Five Mountains Sword Sect has definitely interfered in this matter, and among those who can mobilize the Five Mountains Sword Sect, there is only the Five Mountains Alliance Chief, the Gentleman Sword.”

”Although I don’t know why the Gentleman Sword would help the Black and White Swords couple, one answer we can obtain is that the two parties must have contact, so it is not impossible for the Gentleman Sword to appear here.”

Chen Chongzhi spoke eloquently.

Hearing these words, both Mi Hengye and Zhan Fei showed thoughtful expressions.

”In that case, it is not necessarily impossible,” Mi Hengye nodded slightly. ”The Black and White Swords are always inseparable. Min Rou is here, but the man beside her is not Shi Qing. So where has this Shi Qing gone?”

”And if this person is really Yue Buqun, then why would he go to such trouble to help the people of Xuan Su Manor?”

”There must be some secret here that we don’t know about. However, if it really is Yue Buqun, then we are indeed no match for him. It is said that not long ago, Dongfang Bubai went to Huashan and didn’t gain any advantage, although I don’t know if this is true or false,” Zhan Fei said with a solemn face.

”Since the people of the Demonic Path have not denied it, and Dongfang Bubai has not launched a campaign against Huashan because of it, I fear the rumors are indeed likely to be true. If that is the case, shouldn’t we be thanking the other party for sparing our lives?” Mi Hengye’s face was ashen.

Although he admitted that he was not as good as the opponent, being bullied like this on his own turf naturally filled him with unwillingness.

If the opponent were from the Demonic Path, they might not dare to express their grievances, but since the opponent is the leader of the Righteous Path, they naturally do not want to swallow their pride like this.

People of the Demonic Path kill without blinking; if they kill, so be it, they don’t need to care about public opinion. In fact, it would be abnormal for people of the Demonic Path not to kill, which would arouse suspicion.

However, for people of the Righteous Path, the higher their status, the more they are bound by the rules of the Jianghu.

”Indeed, if it really is Yue Buqun, then this matter cannot be settled so easily,” Zhan Fei also chimed in. ”Even the Zuo Lengchan, who once ran rampant across the world, would not dare to do such a thing as coming to someone’s door to bully them.”

”Even if Zuo Lengchan was dissatisfied with someone, he had to find a suitable reason, a convincing reason, to target them. My Chang Le Gang has never offended his Five Mountains Sword Sect, so on what grounds does Yue Buqun come to bully us?” Mi Hengye said angrily, then flicked his sleeve and shouted, ”Let’s go, we’ll find him.”

If Shi Qing had such strength, they would indeed be in the wrong and it would be difficult to cause trouble for him.

If the opponent were from the Demonic Path, given the fierce reputation of the Demonic Path, they would not dare to cause trouble for him either.

But since he is the Five Mountains Alliance Chief, the leader of the Righteous Path, and has no kinship with Shi Zhongyu, they naturally have the confidence to face him.

The few reached a consensus and hurried over.

...

”The two of you, this is the place where your Young Master previously resided. Madam Shi, I have never mistreated your Young Master. It was the Young Master who accidentally drifted into the Jianghu, and I took pity on him and brought him back, treating him with good food and drink.” Bei Haishi brought Ning Yuan and Min Rou to the room and said.

Min Rou immediately walked in quickly, and soon saw some handwriting left on the paper on the table.

”It is Yu’er’s handwriting. Yu’er did indeed live here.” Min Rou said immediately with pleasant surprise. Soon, Bei Haishi had people bring the clothes and accessories that Shi Zhongyu had previously worn. ”These are your Young Master’s previous clothes and belongings. After they were changed and washed before, they have been left idle.”

Min Rou quickly took the clothes and carefully identified them, ”This jade pendant is indeed the one I gave to Yu’er. Where is Yu’er exactly?”

Min Rou looked at Bei Haishi.

Bei Haishi looked embarrassed, ”I am truly sorry. I have already arranged for people to go look for him. Given the situation, at his speed alone, he cannot have gone very far. Why don’t the two of you rest here for now? As soon as there is news, I will inform you both.”

”This...” Min Rou raised an eyebrow, wanting to refuse.

Her son could not be found, his whereabouts unknown; how could she have the heart to rest?

But Ning Yuan spoke at this moment, ”That is fine. I hope Mr. Bei will not disappoint me this time.”

Ning Yuan looked deeply at Bei Haishi, casting a warning gaze.

”Rest assured, I will definitely find Shi Zhongyu as soon as possible and ensure his safety.” Bei Haishi hurriedly promised seriously, then retreated and closed the door.

Only then did Min Rou look at Ning Yuan, ”What if they harm Yu’er? What if they are lying?” Min Rou could not help but ask.

”Madam, do not worry. Bei Haishi has no need to lie to us now. It seems Shi Zhongyu is indeed clever to have been able to escape from such a tightly guarded place. He is indeed shrewd. For now, we might as well wait here for news.”

”With just the two of us, even if we go out, it will be difficult to find clues. It is better to wait here. If Bei Haishi is truly lying and the person is still hidden here, as long as we are here, they will not dare to act rashly.”

Ning Yuan said to comfort her.

Hearing this, Min Rou also calmed down. A moment later, she came to Ning Yuan, bowed, and said, ”Thank you, Sir. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know how long I would have had to search.”

Min Rou said sincerely.

”This is nothing. Since I promised your couple, I will naturally fulfill it, not to mention that we...”

”Sir, there is nothing between us.” Before Ning Yuan could finish, Min Rou hurriedly interrupted.

”Very well.” Ning Yuan nodded, without saying more.

...

And on the other side.

Chen Chongzhi and the others pulled Bei Haishi aside and stated their conjectures.

Bei Haishi showed a thoughtful expression.

”Advisor, I think it is very likely true, otherwise how could that Shi Qing have such strength?” Mi Hengye said loudly.

Bei Haishi raised his hand to stop them, ”What you said is indeed somewhat possible, but regardless of the reason Yue Buqun is with Min Rou, there must be some secret involved. Some secrets cannot be known by others; the more you know, the more dangerous it is.”

Bei Haishi said calmly.

”What does the Advisor mean by this?” Zhan Fei raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled, ”Could it be that Yue Buqun would dare to do anything to us?”

”I think you are underestimating this Gentleman Sword too much.” Bei Haishi shook his head. ”After this person’s rise, I specifically ordered people to retrieve the files to review his history, and I found that this person is extremely complex and not as benevolent as he appears on the surface.”

”What do you mean?” Chen Chongzhi immediately asked.

”I have heard that in order to save someone, Yue Buqun once killed the wife of the famous killer physician Ping Yizhi right in front of him. Such methods are likely no less ruthless than those of Zuo Lengchan.”

”And he dared to openly oppose a hero/tyrant like Zuo Lengchan from the beginning. If you say he is a kind person, who would believe it?”

Bei Haishi’s face showed wariness, ”That Zuo Lengchan was a true villain, easier to guard against and deal with, but this Yue Buqun is a hypocrite, far more difficult to deal with than a true villain.”

”Now that the other party is not revealing his identity, there must be a reason. If you go up now and reveal your identity, in case you touch upon some secret, I fear...”

Bei Haishi shook his head, and the expressions of the others suddenly changed.