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

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After hesitating, Lin Pingzhi spoke again.

Jiang Ning glanced at him.

"Let Master decide on this matter after he returns."

Although Jiang Ning has been confirmed by Yue Buqun as the next leader of the Huashan Sect, Yue Buqun is currently the leader.

Jiang Ning knew what Lin Pingzhi was thinking; he was simply worried that Lin Pingzhi wouldn't agree.

When Lin Pingzhi brought up this matter, Jiang Ning did think of many things. For example, if he or Yue Buqun agreed, the Golden Saber Sect would have a relationship with his Huashan Sect. If this relationship lasted for a long time and Yue Buqun's generation and his generation were gone, and the Golden Saber Sect did something heinous because of the relationship with the Huashan Sect, but the Huashan Sect couldn't deal with the Golden Saber Sect because of its interests, and instead had to protect the Golden Saber Sect, then it would go against its original intention.

But as Jiang Ning thought about it, he realized he was worrying unnecessarily and stopped thinking about it.

Hearing Jiang Ning's answer, Lin Pingzhi felt somewhat uneasy.

Although my senior brother neither agreed nor refused, I don't know if Master will agree.

Lin Pingzhi thought to himself.

After Lin Pingzhi left, Jiang Ning did not make any other move. It was not yet time to sleep, so Jiang Ning sat for a while and then picked up a book to read.

A few days later.

Yue Buqun has finally returned.

He also brought back several scholars.

"Why is Master back so early?"

Upon learning of Yue Buqun's return, Jiang Ning, Linghu Chong, Lu Dayou, and other Huashan disciples went to greet him. Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Although Yue Buqun's trip was supposed to be to invite a tutor to teach the children to read and write, he also said that he was going to purchase properties in several mansions. Normally, this would take a lot of time. How come he has returned so soon?

"After I arrived in Hanzhong Prefecture, the prefect of Hanzhong met with me. After learning what I had come for, he offered to help by writing letters to the prefects of other prefectures so that I wouldn't have to make another trip. That's why I returned ahead of schedule."

Yue Buqun laughed.

The current prefect of Hanzhong is a disciple of Chen Qingyuan. He had previously been instructed to allow the constables of Hanzhong Prefecture to learn martial arts from the Huashan Sect, so Yue Buqun naturally became acquainted with the prefect of Hanzhong.

It turned out to be the case.

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun asked, "Has anything unusual happened on the mountain? Have Sect Leader Wang and Dean Chen arrived yet?"

Jiang Ning replied, "There has been nothing happening in the sect recently. The Golden Saber Sect Master Wang and his family, as well as Dean Chen, arrived at Mount Hua a few days ago and are currently guests there. Master can meet with Master Wang and Dean Chen when the time comes."

"Ah."

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Then I will go change my clothes first. Dayou, go and tell Sect Leader Wang and Dean Chen that I will be in the main hall shortly and invite them to sit down."

Lu Dayou quickly replied, "Yes, Master."

After Yue Buqun finished speaking, he was about to return to Suoyoubuwei Pavilion, but then he remembered something.

"correct."

Yue Buqun turned to look at Jiang Ning.

"When I arrived in Hanzhong Prefecture, the prefect of Hanzhong told me that the pigeon loft in Hanzhong Prefecture had received a letter addressed to you and was about to send someone to deliver it. I just picked up the letter while I was at it."

As he spoke, Yue Buqun took out the letter and handed it to Jiang Ning.

"It's strange, the envelope didn't have the sender's name on it, so I don't know who wrote it to you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning felt a chill run down his spine. He took the letter but did not open it immediately. By this time, Yue Buqun had already left, and the other disciples had also dispersed, leaving only Jiang Ning alone.

Upon seeing the letter without a sender's name, Jiang Ning had a premonition.

Jiang Ning opened the envelope, took out the letter, and looked at it. His pupils then contracted.

The letter contained only a dozen or so words.

"The Diancang Sect surrenders to Ren Woxing, and the Diancang Twin Swords perish."

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Jiang Ning put the letter away, his expression somewhat grim.

Jiang Ning turned and left, catching up with Yue Buqun.

"Master."

Hearing the voice behind him, Yue Buqun stopped and turned around in surprise, asking, "What's wrong?"

With no one around and the other Huashan disciples having dispersed, Jiang Ning stepped forward and handed over the letter in his hand.

Yue Buqun took the letter with a puzzled expression and read its contents, at which point Jiang Ning's voice rang out.

"Ren Woxing has already taken action against the Diancang Sect, and now the Diancang Sect has surrendered."

Yue Buqun's expression changed, and after reading the letter, he returned it to Jiang Ning.

"Keep the letter safe, I'll talk to you after I've finished receiving Master Wang and Dean Chen."

Jiang Ning nodded, and Yue Buqun continued to change his clothes at the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion, but his movements were much faster this time.

After quickly changing his clothes, Yue Buqun went to the main hall, where Wang Yuanba and Master Chen were already waiting.

"I kept you two waiting for a long time."

Yue Buqun cupped his hands and smiled.

“A few days ago, I happened to be down the mountain on business, so I asked my apprentice to receive you two on my behalf. Please forgive me if there was any inadequacy in my hospitality.”

Wang Yuanba and Dean Chen quickly stood up to return the greeting.

"No no."

"Nephew Jiang's hospitality was very thoughtful, and there was nothing he did wrong."

Yue Buqun smiled and began to talk with the two men.

"Sect Leader Yue, I must thank your two esteemed disciples, Jiang and Linghu, for their help last time, which saved my Golden Saber Sect from annihilation. I am truly unable to repay such a great kindness. Sect Leader Yue, please accept my bow."

Wang Yuanba stood up and gave a deep bow.

Yue Buqun quickly helped him up: "Exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path is the mission of our Huashan Sect. Sect Leader Wang, there's no need for this."

Wang Yuanba was so moved that he almost cried.

After Wang Yuanba calmed down, he asked, "Did Ping'er cause any trouble for Sect Leader Yue during her time at your sect?"

Yue Buqun smiled and said, "Pingzhi has been diligent in his studies and obedient to rules and etiquette since he entered the sect. He is a good child."

Wang Yuanba sighed, "This child has suffered. Although his parents have left him, he is fortunate to have a good master and a group of good senior brothers and sisters."

Yue Buqun smiled but remained silent.

Master Chen also reminisced with Yue Buqun.

Wang Yuanba also chimed in a few words during the event, and the host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.

Wang Yuanba wanted to get closer to Yue Buqun and build a stronger relationship, but he keenly noticed that although Yue Buqun was talking to them, he would occasionally lose focus for a moment, as if he was thinking about something.

Realizing that Yue Buqun might be in trouble, Wang Yuanba got up to take his leave, and Master Chen also got up.

Yue Buqun did not linger. After seeing the two off, he returned to Suoyoubuweixuan and was about to send someone to call Jiang Ning when he found that Lin Pingzhi had been waiting for a long time.

"Ping'er, is something the matter?"

Yue Buqun asked in surprise.

Lin Pingzhi doesn't usually contact him. Except for the last time when he wanted to go back to his hometown to pay respects to his parents, he basically never took the initiative to contact him.

"Master, I have something to report and would like to ask for your permission."

Lin Pingzhi quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

Yue Buqun was even more surprised and said, "What is it? Tell me."

Lin Pingzhi then recounted in detail his desire to revitalize the Fuwei Escort Agency and his conversation with Wang Yuanba.

Yue Buqun remained silent, lost in thought.

Lin Pingzhi looked at Yue Buqun with a nervous expression.

Yue Buqun asked, "Have you told your senior brother about this?"

Lin Pingzhi naturally knew that Yue Buqun was referring to Jiang Ning, and quickly nodded: "This disciple has already spoken to Senior Brother Jiang Ning, and Senior Brother said that it is up to Master to decide."

Lin Pingzhi hadn't mentioned the matter before, and Yue Buqun hadn't thought about it yet when it was brought up suddenly. Thinking that he still had to discuss things with Jiang Ning, Yue Buqun said, "You should go back first. I'll think about this matter carefully."

Lin Pingzhi cupped his hands in greeting.

"Yes."

Although Yue Buqun neither agreed nor refused, Lin Pingzhi had no choice but to suppress his thoughts and go back to wait.

Yue Buqun then sent a disciple to fetch Jiang Ning.

……

Jiang Ning returned to his residence and waited for Yue Buqun to receive Wang Yuanba and his companion. It wasn't until evening that Huashan disciples came to find him.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ning, Master said he has finished his work and wants you to go there now."

"Okay, thank you, senior brother."

Jiang Ning did not delay and headed straight for the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion.

When Jiang Ning arrived, Yue Buqun was already waiting for him.

"Master."

Jiang Ning bowed respectfully.

Yue Buqun didn't mince words and asked directly, "Was the message sent to you by Liu Zhengfeng?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "It should be."

The handwriting on the letter wasn't Liu Zhengfeng's, but Jiang Ning was certain it was Liu Zhengfeng's.

Yue Buqun frowned deeply.

"I never expected that Ren Woxing would actually target the Diancang Sect after fleeing to Yunnan."

Yue Buqun couldn't help but sigh.

Upon learning this news today, Yue Buqun was visibly unsettled, and appeared somewhat absent-minded when receiving Wang Yuanba and Dean Chen.

It's no wonder Yue Buqun had such an expression; the news was simply too shocking.

The Diancang Sect was considered a major righteous sect. Although it was not as powerful as the Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, or Kunlun sects, nor as powerful as the Songshan Sect of the past, it was still very influential. It was stronger than the Taishan and Hengshan sects. The Diancang Sect was the only dominant sect in Yunnan and had many experts. I never expected that the Diancang Sect would end up like this.

"Hey."

Yue Buqun sighed.

"I never imagined that Brother Liu and Brother Xie would have already passed away."

Besides being shocked by the surrender of the Diancang Sect to Ren Woxing, what Yue Buqun regretted was the loss of the Diancang Twin Swordsmen.

Last time, Ren Yingying's forces surrounded Mount Hua from all over the country in order to avenge her. At that time, the Diancang Twin Swords were the first to arrive to help, apart from the Five Mountains Sword Sects.

Yue Buqun was also deeply impressed by the two of them and had a good impression of them. He never expected that when he heard news of them again, they would be separated by death.

"Master, the most urgent task now is to go to Yunnan and find out what the situation is."

Jiang Ning said, "Uncle Liu's letter only mentioned that the Diancang Sect has surrendered to Ren Woxing, but did not explain the specifics. We need to know as soon as possible which members of the Diancang Sect have surrendered, whether Ren Woxing and his group are still in Yunnan, and which sect Ren Woxing and his daughter will target next, so that we can make preparations in advance."

Yunnan borders Sichuan, and the Emei Sect is located in Sichuan. Jiang Ning is worried that Ren Woxing will take action against the Emei Sect next.

Yue Buqun also realized the importance of the problem, but then shook his head.

"No, you can't go to Yunnan now."

Yue Buqun said, "You just thwarted Ren Woxing's plot in Luoyang last time. If you go to Yunnan now, it will inevitably make Ren Woxing suspect that someone on their side is secretly tipping you off. At that time, Liu Zhengfeng's situation will be extremely dangerous."

No news has come out of Diancang Sect yet, and the martial arts world is still unaware that Diancang Sect surrendered to Ren Woxing. This means that this event happened not long ago. If Jiang Ning were to go there now, it might arouse suspicion.

"Master, can we send someone who isn't from the Huashan Sect to investigate?"

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