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Yue Buqun arrived with his disciples, and people greeted him along the way. After all, he had maintained the persona of the "Gentleman Sword" for many years. The number of people he had helped over the years was likely beyond his own recollection.

However, one person looked at him with disdain, and that was Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect. His most beloved son had been humiliated by a Mount Hua disciple and now cried uncontrollably whenever he practiced swordplay. Especially when practicing the Bixie Swordplay, he would cry and vomit.

His four most valued disciples had gone to cause trouble for the Mount Hua disciples and were beaten into pigs by unknown assailants, now lying in bed unable to move. But these were not important. What was important was that the Bixie Swordplay, which he had longed for his entire life, had finally fallen into the hands of Mount Hua.

Seeing the Mount Hua Sect members enter the front hall, Yu Canghai snorted, "I wondered who it was. So it's Mr. Yue of the Mount Hua Sect. Mr. Yue puts on quite a show, arriving only at the last moment."

Yue Buqun clasped his hands and said with a pleasant expression, "I sincerely apologize. Our Mount Hua Sect's lodging is too far away, so we arrived a little late."

Wang Jingyuan stepped forward and said, "None of your damn business!"

Yu Canghai's eyebrows shot up, and he glared at Wang Jingyuan, "Such a sharp-tongued brat. Sect Leader Yue, is this how you discipline your disciples?!"

Yue Buqun's attitude became even more humble. He apologized to Yu Canghai, "Jingyuan is a new disciple I've taken in. His family owes our Mount Hua Sect a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. If he has offended Sect Leader Yu in any way, I ask for your magnanimity. If Sect Leader Yu still feels his anger cannot be contained, whether it be a beating or scolding, please direct it at me. I will bear it."

Yu Canghai said hatefully, "Is this how your Mount Hua Sect conducts itself?!"

Yue Buqun lowered his gaze, remaining silent, only clasping his hands.

Wang Jingyuan stepped forward again and said arrogantly, "This is how we do things."

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, the Mount Hua disciples subtly moved closer. Lin Pingzhi, standing among them, his eyes lit up. Was this the situation Senior Brother Wang had spoken of? My many days of practice were for this moment!

Lin Pingzhi reacted swiftly, leaping out and positioning himself in front of Yu Canghai. He stood sideways, his expression resolute as he looked at him, causing Yu Canghai to be somewhat surprised and uncertain. He recognized this person as Lin Pingzhi but didn't understand what Lin Pingzhi intended to do, so he remained on guard.

Lin Pingzhi briefly recalled the "Jianghu slang" taught by Wang Jingyuan. He puffed out his chest, stood up straight, and began stomping his foot forcefully, "The so-called Mount Hua spirit is unity..."

Everyone was stunned.

Not only Yu Canghai but the entire Mount Hua Sect and the surrounding Jianghu figures were bewildered. They all looked at him with expressions of disbelief, watching Lin Pingzhi's earnest performance.

Lin Pingzhi wasn't foolish. Halfway through, he saw everyone looking at him, and his Mount Hua senior brothers weren't joining in. Most importantly, he saw Senior Brother Wang standing in the crowd laughing wickedly, and he knew he had been tricked.

So he stopped and sheepishly returned to the disciples' formation. Yue Lingshan glanced at him with pity and leaned in to whisper, "I've told you before, don't get too close to Junior Brother Wang."

This time, Yue Lingshan was so close to Lin Pingzhi, whispering secrets, and the other disciples weren't indignant. They simply gathered around and patted Lin Pingzhi's shoulder, "Don't take it to heart. We understand you. Junior Brother Wang... he's a bit off."

With Lin Pingzhi's interruption, Yu Canghai also forgot what he was going to say. Seeing Yue Buqun still maintaining his posture of accepting punishment, he was truly helpless. Yue Buqun could say these things, but he couldn't make a move. Not to mention Yue Buqun's reputation, what if he actually attacked? What if Yue Buqun fought back? He knew he had poor popularity and couldn't compare to Yue Buqun at all. It was likely that the Jianghu figures present would watch him get beaten into a pig by Yue Buqun.

Yu Canghai immediately snorted coldly and left.

Qu Feiyan, standing in the Mount Hua group, saw Liu Zhengfeng and happily prepared to call out "Grandpa Liu." But Wang Jingyuan clamped his hand over her mouth, and she struggled to make a sound.

Wang Jingyuan glanced at her and whispered, "How do you, a little orphan I casually picked up, know Third Master Liu of the Hengshan Sect?"

Qu Feiyan heard this and knew that this was no ordinary time. Her identity couldn't be revealed yet, and she couldn't expose herself. Liu Zhengfeng also saw Qu Feiyan and immediately showed a kind smile, but this smile flashed and disappeared, quickly replaced by a polite smile as he walked towards Yue Buqun.

"Brother Yue, your arrival is an honor. We have failed to welcome you properly."

Yue Buqun also clasped his hands in greeting. As Liu Zhengfeng approached, he looked at Wang Jingyuan and asked Yue Buqun, "Is this your new talented disciple, Brother Yue?"

Yue Buqun, who knew exactly what Wang Jingyuan had done, showed an awkward smile and introduced him with a forced smile, "This is my new disciple, Wang Jingyuan. Jingyuan, this is Uncle-Master Liu of the Hengshan Sect."

Wang Jingyuan had no psychological burden at all, only respectfully cupping his hands, "Greetings, Uncle-Master Liu."

"Good, good, good! Truly a hero among youths, brave and resourceful! Grind! Grind!" Liu Zhengfeng looked at Wang Jingyuan and praised him repeatedly. But as he praised him, his teeth began to grind uncontrollably.

Abbess Dingyi saw this, shook her head, took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve, and walked over. "Senior Brother Liu, has your injury flared up again? I have White Cloud Bear Gallbladder Pills here. Senior Brother Liu, you should take one first."

Liu Zhengfeng slightly composed himself and waved his hand, "It's nothing, it's nothing, I can endure it."

He then stopped looking at Wang Jingyuan and began conversing with Yue Buqun. The Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony had not yet begun, and most of the Jianghu figures were in the Liu residence, exchanging greetings and courtesies, like a large banquet.

Wang Jingyuan, seeing this, also began to move freely. Unfortunately, this was not a proper buffet; apart from fruit platters, there was nothing to eat.

As Wang Jingyuan roamed the Liu residence, he suddenly spotted a white shadow. Looking up, he saw Commander Chen admiring flowers in the backyard. Wang Jingyuan's eyes lit up upon seeing him, and he walked over.

"Yo, Investigator, you're here too?"

Commander Chen heard the familiar voice and rubbed his temples, turning around. "I am a Commander of the Imperial Guard. You'd best show some respect."

"Sigh, still so formal during your off-hours. Aren't you tired?" Wang Jingyuan walked over and saw that the branch of the woody plant in the potted plant was long and straight. He casually broke it off.

The flower Commander Chen had been admiring fell to the ground due to Wang Jingyuan's rough movements. Commander Chen's brow twitched. "Why did you break it?"

"Even though I have a sword now, what man can resist a long, straight branch?"

Commander Chen had suspected this person's mental state was abnormal when they first met, so he was too lazy to argue with him now.

Wang Jingyuan crept closer to Commander Chen, "Have you tried the two waterboarding methods and solitary confinement I told you about before? Were they satisfying?"

But then again, although this person was a bit crazy, his methods were indeed quite effective. Commander Chen said calmly, "They are indeed useful. Since you brought it up yourself, tell me, what reward do you want?"

"As everyone knows, your Imperial Guard has the most up-to-date information. I want to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"Is the predecessor of the Sun Moon Holy Cult really the Ming Cult?"

"What?!" Is this something you can ask about?!