novelden Chapter 169 Marriage Alliance.
Chapter 169 Marriage Alliance.
"Father, my senior brother is inside! Hurry!"
After a while, Yue Lingshan led the people from the Huashan Sect to Huiyan Tower.
However, Yu Canghai arrived around the same time, thanks to someone sent by Yang Ke.
"The Qingcheng Sect is so arrogant, actually besieging our Huashan Sect disciples!"
Ning Zhongze had always treated Linghu Chong like a son. Upon entering the inn, she saw him crippled and immediately questioned Yu Canghai.
"Oh?"
"Then I'd like to know what the senior disciple of the Huashan Sect and the daughter of Sect Leader Yue were doing at the foot of Wuyi Mountain, pretending to be tavern owners, and why they caused my youngest son to die."
Yu Canghai is right; Yue Buqun's actions were not clean either.
"The Huashan Sect is the one who harmed my Lin family?"
Lin Pingzhi then realized that the two people from the Huashan Sect were also involved in his killing of Yu Canghai's son.
The reason why the two appeared at the foot of Wuyi Mountain quickly made Lin Pingzhi think: Could it be that the Huashan Sect also wanted their own Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, so they harmed the Qingcheng Sect and ultimately led to the Lin family being wiped out by the Qingcheng Sect?
Actually, this idea isn't wrong; it's just a lucky accident.
Lin Pingzhi alone couldn't kill Yu Canghai's youngest son, so it seems that only this reason could explain Yue Buqun's arrangement for Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan to go to the foot of Wuyi Mountain.
With that thought in mind, Lin Pingzhi closed the door and made up his mind.
I'll cut a measly three or four pieces of meat!
Upon hearing a muffled groan from Lin Pingzhi's room, Yang Ke knew that the Qingcheng Sect had completed its mission.
Whether they go crazy because they were tricked is none of Yang Ke's business.
In the end, Yue Buqun and Yu Canghai didn't really have a falling out.
Everyone was there for the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, but Yu Canghai felt that with the help of a mastermind, he could just put on a show and be done with it; there was no need to fight the Huashan Sect to the death.
Yue Buqun, not wanting the Huashan Sect to suffer further losses, naturally wouldn't fight the Qingcheng Sect.
Anyway, Yue Buqun had long wanted someone to teach the arrogant Linghu Chong a lesson.
After receiving Yilin, Abbess Dingyi, the head of the Hengshan Sect and the abbess of Baiyun Temple, thanked Daoist Tiansong and left with Yilin.
The Evil-Repelling Sword Manual was not suitable for them. As nuns, they were just passing through and planned to attend Liu Changfeng's Golden Basin Washing Hands Ceremony.
In the eyes of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, that was the real show.
The news that the Songshan Sect was sending people was no secret. They wanted to use Liu Changfeng to warn the other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, telling them to prioritize the Songshan Sect and stop associating with shady characters.
As for the relationship between Liu Changfeng and Qu Yang, it's not exactly common knowledge, but those who need to know do know, making him a perfect target for establishing authority.
Yilin wanted to see where Yang Ke was, but unfortunately she didn't see him. However, she couldn't say anything about it.
She thought to herself, "Liu Changfeng is an elder of the Hengshan Sect. If he wants to retire from the martial arts world, Yang Ke will surely show up." So she gave up on that idea.
"Tell me what happened."
Yue Buqun was in charge of the overall situation, and he sent Linghu Chong to disrupt the Qingcheng Sect's plans.
Because he knew that his eldest disciple was a restless person who would definitely "speak out with a sword".
“Master, the Qingcheng Sect’s revenge this time is actually a scheme, and its purpose is to obtain the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual from the Fuwei Escort Agency.”
Linghu Chong was unaware of Yue Buqun's arrangements. He only felt that he had caused the Huashan Sect and Qingcheng Sect to become enemies, so he spoke of the events of the past few days in a depressed mood.
"So, Lin Zhennan and his wife from the Fuwei Escort Agency are dead, but Lin Pingzhi from the Lin family is still alive?"
Yue Buqun was actually quite satisfied, because if the Qingcheng Sect had really obtained the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, they would have left long ago; how could they possibly be here?
He didn't know where Lin Pingzhi was, but the Huashan Sect behind Linghu Chong, who had helped Lin Pingzhi, might be his only hope for avenging the Lin family.
If we just let Linghu Chong wander around the city more, he'll eventually find Lin Pingzhi, and then the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual will belong to his Huashan Sect.
"Chong'er, you should rest well. I will heal your injuries tonight."
Yue Buqun also offered Linghu Chong a few words of comfort.
No one in the Huashan Sect thought that Yue Buqun's arrangement for Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan was really for the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, mainly because the Gentleman's Sword had a very prestigious reputation.
"Thank you, master!"
After Linghu Chong finished speaking, Yue Lingshan tried to help him inside.
"Lingshan, have your junior brothers take Chong'er to his room to rest. Your parents have something to tell you."
Yue Buqun gestured to Ning Zhongze, and then she pulled Yue Lingshan aside.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Yue Lingshan asked curiously.
"Come on, let's talk upstairs."
Ning Zhongze pulled Yue Lingshan along and followed Yue Buqun to a room on the second floor.
This room now contains not only Yang Ke, but also Mo Da, the leader of the Hengshan Sect.
"Sect Leader Mo."
Yue Buqun was the first to greet Mo Da.
"Sect Leader Yue."
Mo Da responded, but since he was of a higher generation than Yue Buqun, he naturally wasn't very polite.
"The man beside me is Yang Ke, who killed Tian Boguang yesterday. He is also our Hengshan Sect's newly appointed direct disciple. I intend to pass on the mantle of the Hengshan Sect to him. I hope Sect Leader Yue will take good care of him."
Mo Da introduced Yang Ke's identity and battle record to Yue Buqun.
“Nephew Yang is indeed a man of great talent. I never expected that even Tian Boguang would fall into your hands.”
Yue Buqun was very envious.
He and Ning Zhongze had chased after Tian Boguang, but unfortunately they came up empty-handed. However, they did learn about Tian Boguang's strength.
To kill a seasoned veteran like Tian Boguang, one not only needs to be highly skilled in martial arts, but also have excellent agility. Alternatively, one's strategy must surpass that of Tian Boguang, who is a lecherous thief every day.
"Sect Leader Yue, I've come here not only to return the Huashan Sect's swordsmanship to you on behalf of someone, but also to propose marriage for Yang Ke."
Mo Da knew Yang Ke's ambition, but he didn't care.
He is indeed a talent from Hengshan Sect. He has been in the martial arts world for decades. If he didn't have some cunning and ruthlessness, how could he lead Hengshan Sect well?
Yue Buqun is quite good. His ancestors were wealthy, and he has a disciple in his sect, Linghu Chong, whom he finds very appealing. Therefore, he wants to help Yang Ke propose marriage, so that the Huashan Sect and the Hengshan Sect can form an alliance to resist the pressure from the Songshan Sect.
"Thank you, Sect Leader Mo, for returning our Huashan Sect's sword techniques. If the Hengshan Sect ever needs our help in the future, our Huashan Sect will definitely do our utmost."
"As for proposing marriage to my daughter, I am very grateful for Sect Leader Mo's kindness, but the specifics will depend on my daughter's wishes."
Yue Buqun was extremely excited.
During this trip to southern Fujian, Mo Da not only found the location of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, but also brought back a missing part of the Huashan School's sword techniques.
That's not all. If the Huashan Sect wants to rise to prominence, he can't do it alone.
If he had the help of Yang Ke from the Hengshan Sect, a son-in-law who could kill Tian Boguang, he would be full of confidence.
"Yes, Sect Leader Mo, my Ling Shan has always had her own opinions since she was little. However, they are both young, so letting them get to know each other properly can help us see if they are destined to be together."
Ning Zhongze knew about Yue Buqun's hardships over the years.
Although she really wanted Yue Lingshan to be with Linghu Chong, she also had to consider the thoughts of Mo Da and Yue Buqun, so she suggested that Yang Ke get to know Yue Lingshan.
If Yue Lingshan really chooses Yang Ke, then Ning Zhongze will naturally not stop her, and the Huashan Sect will be able to find a reliable helper.