Parting Ways

Guo Jing personally fetched the brush and ink.

He picked up a pen and wrote down his father's memorial tablet on a piece of white paper.

Duan Tiande was so frightened that his legs trembled and he urinated uncontrollably, collapsing to the ground. He knew he had fallen into a trap.

It wasn't some friend or colleague trying to rescue him at all; they were clearly luring him out to kill him.

He wanted to beg for mercy, but his pressure points had been acupunctured, and he couldn't open his mouth.

After setting up the altar, Guo Jing turned around, his eyes wide with anger, and shouted, "Do you still remember my father, Guo Xiaotian?!"

Although he questioned him, he did not release Duan Tiande's acupoints.

In truth, no one expected his answer. In everyone's mind, he was already a dead man. The reason Guo Jing was questioning him now was simply to vent his hatred and resentment.

Everyone watched as Guo Jing stood beside the altar, towering and majestic, his anger blazing.

Huang Yaoshi had already learned bits and pieces about Guo Jing's deeds.

He naturally knew that Duan Tiande was also the enemy who killed his father.

Guo Jing recounted Duan Tiande's sins and his family's misfortunes, one by one.

The hatred ran deep. With each sentence Duan Tiande heard, his fear grew.

He was so frightened by Guo Jing that his eyes rolled back and he almost fainted, but since everyone was watching over him, he was naturally forced to endure such torment.

Guo Jing took out the dagger that Qiu Chuji had given him years ago.

They grabbed Duan Tiande by the collar and dragged him to the front of the memorial tablet.

They didn't care about the foul stench emanating from Duan Tiande.

He ripped open her clothes, exposing her chest, and the dagger pierced her deeply.

Only then were Duan Tiande's acupoints released, allowing him to cry out in pain.

With Duan Tiande's agonizing screams, Guo Jing pulled on his dagger and ripped him open.

After removing his heart, lungs, and other internal organs, Duan Tiande appeared to have already passed away.

He placed the five internal organs in front of the memorial tablet and smashed Duan Tiande's head to pieces with a single palm strike.

They also cut off the limp head and placed it beside the offering table.

Guo Jing, covered in blood, then bent over the table and wept bitterly.

He lamented the misfortunes of the Guo and Yang families, the loss of his father at a young age, and the hardships his mother endured in the desert, raising him alone.

After crying, he learned that his seven masters had traveled across the desert to educate him, and along the way he had received many kindnesses from Ji Boying and others, as well as help from many chivalrous friends. Finally, today he has avenged this great grudge.

Seeing such a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes crying so sadly, who among the onlookers wouldn't feel a pang of sympathy?

Huang Rong, standing to the side, also felt heartbroken and shed tears, inevitably thinking of her own mother.

Huang Yaoshi's cold expression also disappeared, replaced by a look of deep regret.

He usually respected loyal ministers and filial sons the most. Now that Guo Jing was here to avenge his father, such filial piety won him some favor.

Although the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan were not particularly skilled, they were able to travel to the desert because of a promise and persevere in that harsh land for so many years, which is worthy of Huang Yaoshi's admiration.

Seeing Huang Rong's tears, he also felt sorry for his daughter.

He felt that he had failed his daughter, causing her to lose her mother at a young age.

Having already felt a desire to make amends, he naturally wanted to go along with her wishes and not hurt her anymore, so perhaps he could agree to her request for Guo Jing's relationship.

Guo Jing is a loyal and filial man. Apart from being a bit slow-witted, he is a good match for me.

Although I was still a little reluctant, I eventually let out a sigh.

Just as that boy Ji Boying said, being a little slow-witted is actually a good thing. He'll dote on Rong'er in every way, and he won't have to worry about her being bullied in the future.

Thinking this way, he felt even more eager to conquer the country.

Will Rong'er be happy after becoming Empress?

Maybe... maybe she'll find it interesting.

"Uncle-Master, it's time for us to part ways here."

Ji Boying bowed and said goodbye.

"You brat, once you find Zhou Botong, get out of here. Don't cause trouble on my island. That Zhou Botong is a scoundrel. He's damaged every single tree on my Peach Blossom Island. I'm not finished with you."

Huang Yaoshi feigned indifference.

He's been proud his whole life, and this cold face is just a fig leaf to cover his shame.

"Father, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them and make sure they don't ruin the scenery of our Peach Blossom Island."

Huang Rong tugged at Huang Yaoshi's arm and acted coquettishly.

"Hmph, you, I'm afraid you'd burn Peach Blossom Island down for that silly boy, and you don't care about this old man with white hair and homelessness."

"Dad~"

Huang Rong shook Huang Yaoshi's arm.

Although Huang Yaoshi was somewhat satisfied with Guo Jing, he would never express it verbally.

"Alright, enough talk. Let's get going while the wind is blowing right."

The large ship left the shore and slowly started moving, the wind filling the sails.

Ji Boying and his companions officially left Taihu Lake, parted ways with Huang Yaoshi, and headed to Peach Blossom Island to find Zhou Botong.

Instead of going to Peach Blossom Island, Huang Yaoshi will take Lu Guanying and the others directly to Mount Zhongnan to meet up with Hong Qigong, the Seven Immortals of Quanzhen, and the Six Freaks of Jiangnan.

They began training troops and planning their strategy, preparing to conquer cities and seize territory.

Ji Boying watched Huang Yaoshi's figure gradually blur, he also looked forward to their next meeting.

When they meet again, Huang Yaoshi will certainly be no match for him.

Ji Boying confidently patted the stack of secret manuals beside him.

Huang Yaoshi was truly a genius, having created so many martial arts styles, but this also drained his resources.

The Spirit Turtle Steps, Finger Flicking Skill, Falling Blossom Divine Sword Palm, Jade Clepsydra Destroying Silver Sword, Falling Blossom Divine Sword, Jade Flute Sword Technique, Orchid Flicking Acupoint Hand, East Wind Ultimate Technique, and many other kung fu techniques are all here.

There is also a Sound Attack technique called "Green Sea Tide Sound Melody".

It will take some time to fully master these skills, but Ji Boying is not in a hurry.

He has plenty of time to practice his skills.

He had left a message for the Seven Immortals of Quanzhen, informing them of Zhou Botong's situation and giving him a heads-up. He figured they would be willing to cooperate with Huang Yaoshi in training, given his special instructions.

The large ship sailed east into the sea, Guo Jing and his companions chatted and laughed, enjoying the scenery while practicing their martial arts.

Ying Gu, however, spent all her time lying on the bow of the boat, gazing longingly eastward.

She had been waiting for this day for countless years.

Although she was restless, she dared not waste too much time. She stood at the bow of the boat, looking east while practicing her internal energy. She was afraid that, as Ji Boying had said, she would only scare Zhou Botong away when they arrived.

So you still need to hone your skills, at least to have the strength to keep up.

Ji Boying would sit in the cabin every day, diligently studying martial arts.

Huang Yaoshi's sword techniques are not only graceful and exquisite, but also contain the essence of controlling the sword with qi, although they are slightly unorthodox and secretly conform to the esoteric arts.

Ji Boying has now replaced the original Mount Hua Swordplay with the Quanzhen Sword Technique as the general principle of his Five Directions Divine Sword.

If Huang Yaoshi's sword techniques could be further integrated into his Five Directions Divine Sword, then the Five Directions Divine Sword would no longer need to be called Five Directions, as it would be too rigid without the fixed orientation.

It is even more elegant and effortless, leaving no trace.

Swordsmanship can be greatly improved.

At night, they would take a star chart, go to the top of the ship, and look up at the Star Gazing.

By observing the differences in the positions of the stars at sea, one can increase their knowledge of Qimen Dunjia.