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

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Jiang Ning was not surprised upon learning of this and smiled.

“Master, Fang Zheng has already admitted that the sword qi dispute in Huashan was instigated by Shaolin.”

Jiang Ning did not hide anything and told Fang Zheng everything he had admitted to.

Yue Buqun frowned and asked.

"So this plague broke out at Shaolin Temple? Did you do this?"

Yue Buqun was already thinking that Jiang Ning had gone on a killing spree after Fang Zheng confessed, and Shaolin dared not publicize the matter, so they used the plague as an excuse.

Jiang Ning shook his head slightly.

"No, I just told Fang Zheng I wouldn't do it, but..."

Jiang Ning smiled and said.

"How many people died in the battle of sword qi at Mount Hua back then? Now, the same number of people will die at Shaolin."

Chapter 797: The Matter of Emei

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun's eyes widened.

"so……"

"So this is a choice based on the syndrome?"

Yue Buqun found it hard to believe.

He hadn't expected that Fang Zheng would actually do exactly what Jiang Ning had suggested.

Jiang Ning's expression remained calm.

He was not surprised that Fang Zheng would make this choice.

Fang Zheng knew that this was Jiang Ning's way of giving him and Shaolin face; if he didn't want to be respectful, he would be forced to be.

Yue Buqun was still in a daze. After a long while, he turned around and left, heading straight for the back hall.

Pfft!

Yue Buqun knelt down directly in front of the memorial tablet on the incense table.

"Master!"

Yue Buqun looked at one of the memorial tablets, his voice trembling.

"The grudge of my Huashan Sect has been avenged!"

Yue Buqun's voice choked with emotion, and tears welled up in his eyes.

The sword qi dispute from decades ago has always been a sore point in his heart. Because of the sword qi dispute, the once-great Huashan Sect was reduced to only him, Ning Zhongze, and Feng Buping, who was once a member of the Sword Sect.

Over the years, Yue Buqun has thought more than once that if there had been no sword energy dispute, the Huashan Sect would not have ended up like that, nor would it have been bullied by the Songshan Sect.

Ever since learning from Abbess Qingzhu of Mount Emei that the conflict between the sword qi of Mount Hua was instigated by Shaolin, Yue Buqun had been eager to take revenge, but for the sake of the greater good and the future of the Mount Hua sect, he endured it.

Having thought he had no hope of revenge in this lifetime, Yue Buqun was overwhelmed with emotion upon learning that his great revenge had been achieved. He knelt down before his master's memorial tablet and recounted his story.

“Master, since I took over the position of Huashan Sect Leader from you decades ago, I have vowed to carry forward the Huashan Sect and have worked diligently and conscientiously for many years…”

Yue Buqun recounted the hardships he had endured over the years to his master's memorial tablet.

As Yue Buqun wept with joy before his master's memorial tablet, Jiang Ning was watching this scene from the doorway without anyone noticing.

If Jiang Ning really wanted revenge, he could have simply destroyed the temple, but he didn't.

While Shaolin did indeed interfere in the sword qi dispute at Mount Hua back then, the truth is a mess.

If Yue and Cai hadn't failed to uphold their principles, they wouldn't have given Shaolin such an opportunity. Even Jiang Ning couldn't ignore such behavior.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Jiang Ning did not take drastic measures, but instead gave Fang Zheng the opportunity to choose.

At this moment, Yue Buqun also calmed down, slowly got up and turned his head to find that his disciple had arrived at some point. However, Yue Buqun was not ashamed or angry, but rather very calm.

"cough……"

Yue Buqun coughed.

"When did you arrive?"

"We arrived shortly after, just as my master was speaking to the memorial tablet of my grandmaster about taking over the Huashan Sect from him."

Jiang Ning said with a smile.

Yue Buqun's face darkened slightly.

Doesn't that mean it was here from the very beginning?

Yue Buqun glared at Jiang Ning.

He used to be such a well-behaved disciple, but now he's learned to make fun of his master.

"Master, there is one more thing related to the Emei Sect that I need to inform Abbess Qingzhu."

Jiang Ning brought up the serious matter.

"Is it about the overthrow of the Emei Sect many years ago?"

Yue Buqun glanced at him.

"good."

Jiang Ning nodded.

During his conversation with Fang Zheng in the meditation room, Fang Zheng confessed a lot to him, and Jiang Ning also learned quite a bit.

The overthrow of the Emei Sect was indeed the work of Shaolin, just as the lineage of Abbess Qingzhu had thought.

However, Wudang was also involved, but things weren't that simple.

It can be confirmed that Wudang did not participate in the subversion of the Emei Sect. However, as for the matter of those Taoists in the Emei Sect, the reasons are very complicated and cannot be explained in a few words.

"Um……"

Yue Buqun was speechless after hearing this.

To be honest, Emei suffered this calamity out of nowhere, having been implicated by the Huashan Sect.

It was indeed a miscarriage of justice.

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning.

"What are you going to do?"

Regardless, this matter involves Wudang, and Yue Buqun asked Jiang Ning how to handle it.

“Emei has treated us very well.”

Jiang Ning only said these few words.

From beginning to end, the Emei disciples of Master Qingzhu's lineage have truly treated them well, always standing firmly with the Huashan Sect and unconditionally protecting it.

The Emei Party is truly sincere towards them.

The Emei Sect treats them with such sincerity, how could Jiangning possibly let them down?

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Yue Buqun knew that Jiang Ning had made his choice and was not surprised.

That same day, Jiang Ning sent a message about the matter to the Emei Sect via carrier pigeon.

Several days later, Jiang Ning received a reply from Abbess Qingzhu.

The reply was simple: Emei would handle this privately, without the Huashan Sect's involvement.

Jiang Ning knew that this was because Abbess Qingzhu was looking out for his current relationship with Wudang. After all, the relationship between Wudang and Huashan was quite good, and Wudang had also recognized him as their patriarch. Abbess Qingzhu didn't want to put him in a difficult position with Huashan.

Jiang Ning replied that whatever the Emei Sect wanted to do, the Huashan Sect and he would support them unconditionally.

Jiang Ning then stopped paying attention to the matter and waited for the results from Emei.

But they waited for a long time without receiving a reply from Emei. It wasn't until a month later that Emei sent a letter to Huashan, informing Jiangning that the matter had been resolved and the matter was put to rest.

Jiang Ning didn't know how the two factions handled things during this period, but since Emei didn't make a big fuss, it meant that Wudang wasn't deeply involved in this matter.

Now that Emei had reconciled, Jiang Ning no longer paid attention to the matter.

Regarding the feud between Emei and Shaolin, Abbess Qingzhu also replied, mentioning that after the plague broke out in Shaolin, Fangzheng sent someone to deliver something and a letter to Emei before his death.

Master Qingzhu didn't mention the contents of the letter, but she did tell Jiang Ning about the things Shaolin had sent.

It is a knife.

Dragon-Slaying Saber.

A hundred years ago, the martial arts world was filled with rumors of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, the supreme weapon of the martial arts world, and the unparalleled Heaven-Reliant Sword. These rumors stirred up a bloody storm in the martial arts world and also sparked a love-hate relationship.

Later, after the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber broke in two, it returned to the hands of the Emei Sect. The Dragon Saber was repaired by a member of the Ming Cult and then disappeared. Unexpectedly, it ended up in Shaolin Temple after so many years.

The meaning behind Fang Zheng's choice to send the Dragon-Slaying Saber to Emei before his death is self-evident.

Jiang Ning was unaware of the Emei Sect's plans, but since they hadn't made any moves for so long, it was likely that they had accepted the compensation from Shaolin.

With the settlement of the feud between Emei, Shaolin, and Wudang, the martial arts world has become relatively peaceful. Although there are still many grudges among the martial arts community, the major sects are relatively stable.

The martial arts world is about to enter a period of stability.

……

On this day, Linghu Chong brought several jars of wine to Jade Maiden Peak.

"Grand Uncle, Grand Uncle!"

As soon as he reached Jade Maiden Peak, Linghu Chong opened his mouth and roared.

A moment later, Feng Qingyang's voice rang out.

Feng Qingyang appeared, looking at Linghu Chong with a look of disgust.

Why are you yelling like that?

Linghu Chong chuckled.

"Grandmaster Uncle, your grand-disciple is getting married."

Chapter 798: Linghu Chong's Wedding Date

"Oh?"

Feng Qingyang looked at Linghu Chong in surprise.

"Yue Buqun has already set a wedding date?"

Linghu Chong chuckled and nodded.

"It's settled, it'll be next February."

It's almost the end of the year, and February is just around the corner.

The thought that he would soon finally marry his beloved junior sister kept Linghu Chong excited.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang couldn't help but smile.

"Hmm...you're not getting any younger, it's time to get married."

Hearing that his favorite junior was finally getting married, Feng Qingyang was quite happy.

"hey-hey."

Linghu Chong grinned and said, "Master mentioned it to me this morning, so I brought some good wine to tell you."

"You do have some filial piety."

Feng Qingyang hummed in agreement and then sat down.

"What are you all standing there for? Bring the wine!"

"oh oh."

Linghu Chong immediately placed the wine on the table and thoughtfully opened it, presenting it to Feng Qingyang.