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

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Yue Buqun bowed.

"Thank you, Master."

Chapter 355: Truly Stunning

"Now that you have all arrived, why not rest here for the night, and then we can head to Mount Song together after the Hengshan Sect arrives tomorrow."

Yue Buqun said.

Mr. Mo and Taoist Tianmen had no objections; this was something they had discussed beforehand.

"Then let's do as Sect Leader Yue says."

Master Qingzhu smiled slightly and said.

The Emei Sect came to Mount Song to support the Huashan Sect, and now that Yue Buqun has said so, they naturally have no objections.

"Uncle Mo, fellow disciples of the Hengshan Sect, please follow me."

Linghu Chong spoke up.

Before Mr. Mo and the others arrived, Yue Buqun had already booked several inns in the surrounding area for the Hengshan and Hengshan sects.

"Thank you for your trouble, my dear nephew Linghu."

Mr. Mo smiled slightly.

"Don't dare."

Linghu Chong quickly replied, and then said to Abbess Qingzhu, "Senior, please come with me, along with the seniors and fellow disciples of the Emei Sect."

Master Qingzhu smiled slightly and said, "Thank you."

After saying this, the Emei and Hengshan sects, led by Linghu Chong, headed to the inn for the night.

"Senior brother, Chong'er is still quite capable."

Watching Linghu Chong's retreating figure, Ning Zhongze whispered to Yue Buqun.

"Ah."

Yue Buqun nodded slightly, saying nothing, but his expression was quite gratified.

He originally intended to have Jiang Ning make the arrangements, but unexpectedly Linghu Chong stepped forward. In the past, he would have definitely found it troublesome and secretly stayed behind.

Although it was just a small matter, Linghu Chong has indeed changed a lot compared to before.

"Then why are you still giving Chong'er the cold shoulder? He's been living in fear lately."

Ning Zhongze glared at Yue Buqun.

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun glanced at his wife and couldn't help but chuckle, "So you're speaking up for Chong'er."

Ning Zhongze replied matter-of-factly, "Of course. Chong'er hasn't done anything wrong lately, and he's been practicing diligently. Why be so strict with him and risk suppressing his natural instincts?"

Seeing his wife so protective of Linghu Chong, Yue Buqun felt somewhat helpless.

"You."

Yue Buqun said, "It's because you spoil him too much that he's developed this unruly nature and his mentality is still like a child's. If I don't be strict with him, I don't know what he'll become."

Ning Zhongze disagreed, saying, "They are your disciples, and I am their teacher's wife. I can spoil them a little. Besides, Chong'er is not only your disciple; he may become one of ours in the future..."

"OK OK."

Yue Buqun waved his hand, interrupting Ning Zhongze.

"I have my own plans for this matter, you don't need to worry about it."

Before she could utter the word "son-in-law," Yue Buqun interrupted her again, and Ning Zhongze glared at him.

"I really don't know what you're thinking. You always drag this out every time this comes up. Lingshan and Chong'er aren't young anymore. If you keep putting it off, Shan'er will..."

"I know I know."

Faced with his wife's complaints, Yue Buqun could only say gently, "I know what I'm doing, don't worry."

"Hehehe, Master is just coaxing Master's wife again."

Shu Qi, who was not far away, chuckled as he witnessed this scene.

"I wonder what Master said wrong this time that made Master's wife angry."

Tao Jun was somewhat puzzled, then turned to look at Jiang Ning: "Junior brother, do you know?"

Jiang Ning shook his head slightly.

"I don't know, senior brother."

Tao Jun then turned to discuss the issue with the other Huashan disciples.

"Hey, where's Lu Dayou? He was just here a moment ago."

Tao Jun looked around, searching for Lu Dayou's figure.

"Stop looking, that kid is following the Emei Sect to find his junior sister Xiaohan."

Shu Qi crossed his arms in front of his chest and pouted.

"You guys didn't see how he was acting like a horny guy just now, it was absolutely disgusting."

The other Huashan disciples also began to criticize Lu Dayou, who was not present at the time.

Hearing the whispers of his fellow disciples, Jiang Ning heard Yue Buqun coaxing Ning Zhongze from not far away, and a smile involuntarily appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

"Anyway, I don't care. Ling Shan is already in her twenties. She can't afford to wait any longer."

Ning Zhongze glared at Yue Buqun and said, "Do you see any families in the countryside where a daughter is over twenty and still unmarried?"

Yue Buqun was somewhat speechless: "We are people of the martial world, different from ordinary people. Besides, we got married quite late back then, so why the rush?"

Things are different now than before.

Ning Zhongze said, "The Huashan Sect was different before. There was no other way before. The Huashan Sect was in dire need of rebuilding and there were many things we needed to do, which is why it was delayed. Do you really want to wait until Chong'er reaches your marriageable age before you consider it?"

"Good good."

Yue Buqun felt somewhat helpless.

He couldn't argue with his wife, so he gave in.

"I'll start thinking about this after I get back this time, okay?"

After talking for so long, Ning Zhongze finally heard her husband relent, and a smile couldn't help but appear on her face, but she quickly suppressed it and said with a straight face.

"You also need to worry about the important matters of other people's lives. A teacher for a day is a father for life. Lan Yin and Ping Zhi are both getting on in years and still haven't started a family."

Ning Zhongze then said.

"……it is good."

With the first line of defense broken, Yue Buqun had no choice but to agree to his wife's relentless pressure.

He already had a plan for his daughter's and disciples' personal matters. Some had already been arranged, while others were still undecided, but he had ideas for them all. However, none of them could be accomplished now or in the near future. There was a lot to do now, and compared to the major events of the Huashan Sect, these things could be postponed.

However, his wife took these matters too seriously, so Yue Buqun had no choice but to go along with her.

"And Ning'er, you also need to worry about him, lest he end up all alone."

Ning Zhongze then gave Yue Buqun another piece of advice.

"what?"

Jiang Ning, who had been listening to the commotion nearby, froze upon hearing Ning Zhongze's words.

……

"Senior, please rest at this inn with your fellow disciples from the Emei Sect."

Linghu Chong addressed Master Qingzhu and the others.

"Thank you for your trouble, Young Master Linghu."

Master Qingzhu smiled slightly and bowed to Linghu Chong.

"It can't be done."

Linghu Chong waved his hands repeatedly and stepped aside to avoid it.

"This is what a junior should do; you shouldn't be so polite, senior."

Linghu Chong scratched his head and laughed, "If Master finds out, he'll probably chase after me and beat me up again."

"hehe."

Master Qingzhu smiled upon hearing this, and Master Qingwei and the others couldn't help but smile as well.

"This junior will not disturb the rest of you seniors any longer."

After settling in, Linghu Chong prepared to leave.

"Young hero, please take care."

Master Qingzhu nodded slightly, and after having an Emei disciple escort Linghu Chong away, she sat down at a table in the room.

"Senior sister, Linghu Chong's martial arts are quite good, and his foundation is very solid."

A nun then spoke up.

"Ah."

Master Qingzhu nodded slightly.

"It's just a bit too unconventional."

"However, to have such martial arts skills at such a young age is truly worthy of being the top disciple of Mount Hua. None of the second-generation disciples of my Emei Sect possess such skills, and we among them are probably no match for him either."

"That's what Master Qingwei said."

"I think Jiang Ning, whom I met today, was more impressive."

Another nun spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Abbess Qingzhu paused slightly and couldn't help but nod.

"Truly stunning."

Chapter 356: Extinction

The next day.

Good morning, junior brother.

"Good morning, senior brother."

A disciple from Mount Tai bowed to Jiang Ning, who then returned the bow.

After exchanging greetings, Jiang Ning left the inn and wandered around.

This county town is quite large.

Walking down the street in Jiangning, one sees martial arts figures everywhere.

The Five Mountains Sword Sect is a renowned sect in the martial arts world, and its current election of a new leader is a major event.

Today is the last day of May, and tomorrow is the Five Mountains Alliance Leaders Conference. Countless martial arts practitioners from all over the country are heading to Mount Song. This county town is not far from Mount Song, and it has gathered the most martial arts practitioners.

This group of martial arts practitioners dressed in various styles and came from different places, including some from the Western Regions.

Jiang Ning walked down the street with his hands behind his back, observing the diverse group of people, which was quite a sight to behold.

"what?"

As they walked, Jiang Ning suddenly let out a surprised "Eh!"

I wandered around the county town for a while, and surprisingly, there wasn't a single chaotic incident.

Jiang Ning's surprised exclamation wasn't due to him looking for trouble, but rather because violent brawls and bullying of ordinary people are common occurrences in places where martial arts figures gather.

Such incidents happen frequently, especially those involving the bullying of ordinary people; Jiangning has encountered them before.