Sword from Songshan

Chapter 72: To accept the successor of the Exorcism Sword as his disciple!

In the main hall of Songshan Sect, Zuo Lengchan sat at the top, and below him sat the Grand Guardian Ding Mian, the Third Guardian Fei Bin, and the Fourth Guardian Le Hou.

Fei Bin and Le Hou were in charge of the Yellow River Gang, so it was not surprising that they were present. What surprised Lu Nanxing was that Ding Mian was also there.

As the leader of the Thirteen Guardians, Ding Mian is second only to Zuo Lengchan in both status and martial arts.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly closed, as if he was resting, but there was a faint sense of majesty and fierceness between his brows. His burly figure almost filled up most of the throne. A pair of heavy fleshy palms rested on his knees, which were the tower-holding hands that shocked the world.

"Greetings to the master, and to the uncles."

After entering the hall, Lu Nanxing first bowed and then stood there calmly.

"Hmph~!"

Le Hou snorted coldly and took the lead in attacking.

"How dare you come back?"

"Uncle Le, where did you get this from? I am totally confused."

"Still pretending!"

Le Hou's face was gloomy and he asked loudly.

"You colluded with the government and embezzled hundreds of thousands of taels of silver from the Yellow River Gang. Don't you think we don't know?"

"Heh, Uncle Le slanders me and my nephew, he always does it without saying anything."

Lu Nanxing sneered. Now that the truth had been revealed, he would no longer pretend to be confused.

"First, I don't know any of the officials, so how can I talk about collusion? Second, I have never seen the Yellow River Gang and I don't know whether it has hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."

"fart!"

Le Hou was filled with anger and yelled at him.

"Junior brother, please be patient."

Seeing that Le Hou had somewhat lost his composure, Fei Bin beside him raised his hand to comfort him, then turned to Lu Nanxing with a gloomy expression.

"The Yellow River Gang was wiped out overnight. Although there is no evidence, from all indications, it was the government that did it. It was you, my nephew, who was responsible for destroying the Yellow River Gang. The deadline is approaching. If it wasn't you who colluded with the government, who else could it be? As for the hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, the Yellow River Gang has been operating for many years, so how could they have less assets?"

"Oh, Uncle Fei said so much, but it turns out there is no real evidence."

"Stop using your tongue!"

"Then may I ask Uncle Master Fei and Uncle Master Le, are you interrogating me here because I'm colluding with the government, or are you concerned about the so-called hundreds of thousands of taels of silver?"

"Hmph~!"

In response to Lu Nanxing's question, the two of them snorted coldly and did not answer.

The answer is naturally silver.

The knights broke the law with their martial arts, and the imperial court always regarded the martial arts as a thorn in their side, except in some special periods. Correspondingly, the martial arts also rejected the imperial court.

But that's all. After all, the people do not fight against the officials. As long as there is no major issue of right and wrong, colluding with the government will at most make people in the underworld despise you, but it cannot be regarded as a crime.

At this time, the situation was like a three-court trial, and Lu Nanxing was being treated as a criminal. Naturally, it was because of the huge financial interests behind the Yellow River Gang.

In fact, not only Fei Bin and Le Hou, but also Ding Mian and even Zuo Lengchan, had the same idea.

"South Star."

Zuo Lengchan spoke, his voice slightly low.

"Master asks you, what is going on with the Yellow River Gang?"

"Master, I really don't know!"

Lu Nanxing looked sincere and reported the truth directly.

"I was frivolous at the time and took on this matter, but later I realized it was not that easy. The disciples in the sect are isolated and helpless, so they can only seek help from outside forces. After leaving the mountain a few months ago, I immediately set out to the south. I heard this news when I returned yesterday. I didn't even know whether the government was eradicating the Yellow River Gang, so how could I know the inside story!"

"so."

Zuo Lengchan pondered for a moment, still looking at Lu Nanxing with suspicion.

Obviously, he didn't believe what Lu Nanxing said.

"What nonsense!"

After all, Zuo Lengchan is Lu Nanxing's master, so some things are difficult to say directly. However, Le Hou had no scruples and shouted directly.

"How can it be such a coincidence!"

"It just happened to be such a coincidence. What else can I do?"

"I think you won't cry until you see the coffin, so you have to use torture!"

"Uncle Master, be careful with your words! This disciple is not a criminal!"

"Are you sure we don't have any evidence?"

Seeing Le Hou and Lu Nanxing arguing in vain, Fei Bin spoke again, staring at Lu Nanxing with a sinister look, and suddenly sneered.

"You just said that you were going south to look for help? Then let me ask you, who are you looking for help? Where is he now?"

"Well..."

"Hmph, can't you tell?"

Seeing Lu Nanxing hesitating, Fei Bin thought he had caught something to talk about, and with a smug look on his face, he shouted again in a cold voice.

"If there is no such person, it means that you have been talking nonsense just now! It can also prove that it was you who colluded with the government and embezzled the money of the Yellow River Gang!"

The underworld is not the government, and to solve a "case", it is not necessary to have ironclad evidence.

"Master."

Faced with Fei Bin's aggressive pressure, Lu Nanxing paused slightly and suddenly turned to Zuo Lengchan again.

"Disciple has something to report."

"explain."

Are you going to admit it? Or are you going to find another excuse?

Everyone looked at Lu Nanxing, waiting to see how he would defend himself.

"This time when I went south to Fuzhou, I met a young talent with good character and outstanding talent. He also admired the Songshan School. So I beg Master to allow me to accept him as a disciple and include him in the Songshan School."

"what?"

"what? What?"

Everyone present had been listening attentively, thinking that Lu Nanxing was going to make an excuse.

When Lu Nanxing finished speaking, everyone was completely dumbfounded. Even Zuo Lengchan, who was sitting there, was stunned for a long time.

"You're kidding me, I can't wait!"

After a moment, everyone came to their senses and frowned. Fei Bin even shouted angrily.

"We are clearly talking about you colluding with the government and embezzling the money of the Yellow River Gang, but you are talking about recruiting disciples. What is the connection between the two?"

"That's right! How ridiculous! How long have you been a disciple of Songshan Sect? What qualifications do you have to dare to accept a disciple?"

"Uncle Le, what you said is wrong. He is willing to worship me and I want to accept him, so why can't I do that?"

Lu Nanxing spread his hands, as if it was a matter of course.

"Besides, I have already reported this to Master."

"You are a second-generation disciple who has just entered the sect..."

"Junior brother! Don't let him lead you astray!"

Fei Bin stopped Le Hou who was about to argue with Lu Nanxing and shouted directly.

"You are trying to evade responsibility by talking about something else!"

"South Star."

Zuo Lengchan spoke, also frowning.

"What I want to ask you is about the Yellow River Gang. Just now your uncle questioned you, who are you looking for help when you go south this time."

"Master, this is exactly what I am talking about."

Lu Nanxing looked calm and continued talking to himself.

"The disciple I want to accept is named Lin. Although his family runs an escort agency, the business is quite big, so he can be considered to be from a famous family."

"How can a man who runs an escort agency be considered a famous family?"

Le Hou snorted coldly, showing disdain.

"Junior brother, you...wait!"

Fei Bin was about to remind Le Hou when he was suddenly startled and looked suddenly at Lu Nanxing.

"You said the disciple you want to accept is named Lin? His family is in Fuzhou, and he runs an escort agency!"

The Grand Guardian Ding Mian, who had been resting with his eyes closed, now opened his eyes and looked up at Lu Nanxing.

Zuo Lengchan, who was sitting on top, had his eyes twitching and his expression suddenly became serious.

"A few days ago, Lin Zhennan from the Fuzhou Fuwei Escort Agency challenged Qingcheng with his sword, and the Exorcism Sword technique reappeared in the martial arts world." Zuo Lengchan looked at Lu Nanxing and asked in a deep voice.

"Is there any relationship between this disciple you want to accept and Lin Zhennan?"

"Report to Master."

Lu Nanxing said directly with a serious expression.

"The disciple I want to accept is Lin Pingzhi, the son of Lin Zhennan."

"Father and son!"

Upon hearing this answer, everyone's expression changed drastically.

In other words, Lu Nanxing wants to accept the successor of the Exorcism Sword Technique as his disciple!
No one expected that Lu Nanxing actually knew Lin Zhennan and was able to take Lin Zhennan's son as his disciple!
Since Lin Zhennan was a strong supporter, there was no such thing as collusion with the government, and this unsolved case was thus resolved.

In fact, no one cared about the Yellow River Gang at this time. Although money was good, how could it compare with peerless martial arts.

By accepting Lin Pingzhi as his disciple, wouldn't it be just one step away from mastering the Sword of Exorcism?
"Evil-proof swordsmanship..."

In the bedroom late at night, Zuo Lengchan had a cold look in his eyes and was still not sleepy at all.

Not only Yu Canghai and Yue Buqun, Zuo Lengchan also had ambitions for the Exorcism Sword Technique.

However, after Lin Yuantu, the power of the Exorcist Sword Technique was gone, and the whereabouts of the Exorcist Sword Manual were unknown. Zuo Lengchan had been busy with the merger of the five sects, so he did not spend too much time on it.

But the situation is different now. Lin Zhennan is challenging Qingcheng with his sword, and Lu Nanxing wants to accept Lin Pingzhi as his disciple. This peerless sword technique is right in front of him!
For the sake of the Exorcist Sword Technique, the Songshan Sect must accept Lin Pingzhi as its disciple!

The question is who will collect it.

According to Zuo Lengchan, it would be best if he received it personally.

But Lin Pingzhi wanted to worship Lu Nanxing, who was his disciple. How could he save face by competing with his own disciple for the next disciple?
Furthermore, the Exorcism Sword had just reappeared in the martial arts world, and he rushed to accept Lin Pingzhi as his disciple without caring about his reputation. His intention was obvious, and it made him a laughing stock in the martial arts world.

If you can't receive it yourself, you need to ask someone close and trustworthy to do it.

Although Lu Nanxing was Zuo Lengchan's direct disciple, he had only been his disciple for a short time, and he was trying to steal someone else's disciple, so the relationship between them was somewhat distant.

"Father."

The door suddenly opened and Zuo Feiying walked in.

"Why did you call me here so late?"

"sit."

Zuo Lengchan gestured to Zuo Feiying and spoke directly.

"Have you heard about the return of the Exorcist Sword Technique?"

"Lin Zhennan defeated Qingcheng Mountain with just one sword. His Sword Skill of Exorcising Evils is truly the best martial art of the time."

"Then you know that Lin Zhennan's only son is going to join our Songshan Sect."

"Is there such a thing?"

Zuo Feiying opened his eyes wide, his face full of surprise, and then frowned.

"His family's Exorcism Sword Technique is so powerful, why should he join our Songshan Sect?"

"It's indeed strange, but it's also true. No matter what the reason is, I must accept this disciple!"

"Father is right. I wonder which uncle the Lin family kid wants to take as his master?"

Zuo Feiying grasped the key point and his expression suddenly became serious.

"If it's Uncle Lu, it's fine, but if it's Uncle Ding, it's a bit troublesome."

"You don't have to worry, it's not Ding Mian."

Zuo Lengchan waved his hand and didn't keep anyone in suspense.

"He wants to worship Lu Nanxing."

"……who?"

"My new disciple, Lu Nanxing."

"How can this be."

Zuo Feiying's face was full of disbelief. How old was Lu Nanxing and how long had he been a disciple, yet why did he want to accept a disciple, and even a disciple who would be the successor of the Exorcism Sword Technique!
Zuo Feiying couldn't help but laugh. It had only been a year since he taught Lu Nanxing the Songyang Heart Method.

"Really ridiculous."

Zuo Lengchan snorted softly and suddenly looked into Zuo Feiying's eyes.

"Do you have any idea."

"I?"

Zuo Feiying was slightly startled, then suddenly realized something. He pondered for a moment, then frowned again.

"I don't know the kid from the Lin family, and I don't know why he wants to take Lu Nanxing as his master. It's hard to say whether I can get him to become my disciple."

People are divided into distant and distant relatives. How can a disciple be as close as a son?
Zuo Lengchan had previously asked Zuo Feiying to teach Lu Nanxing, but in fact he wanted him to use this opportunity to learn Lu Nanxing's broadsword version of Songshan swordsmanship.

At that time, Zuo Feiying will carry forward this sword technique in Songshan Sect, which will be Zuo Feiying's achievement. After a hundred years, Zuo Feiying can inherit the position of the head of Songshan Sect.

But Zuo Feiying was quite arrogant and looked down upon a mere set of exquisite swordsmanship, so he did not act according to Zuo Lengchan's wishes.

But the Exorcism Sword Technique is different, it is a unique skill, how could Zuo Feiying not be tempted.

"Evil Sword Technique!"

Just as the Zuo father and son were planning how to get Lin Pingzhi to change his family affiliation, the Grand Tutor Ding Mian had not yet gone to bed, and the room was as dark as water.

They are fellow disciples taught by the same master, and Zuo Lengchan is the leader, but he can only accept being ordered around by the master. How can he be willing to accept this!
Ding Mian practiced martial arts secretly and thought to himself that with his current martial arts skills, he might not be inferior to Zuo Lengchan.

Unexpectedly, a successor of the Exorcism Sword Technique suddenly appeared and instantly shattered his fantasy.

If Lin Pingzhi were to join Zuo Lengchan's lineage, given Zuo Lengchan's personality, he would definitely find ways to obtain the Exorcism Sword Technique.

Once Zuo Lengchan mastered the sword technique of Exorcism, there would be no chance for him to turn things around.

"hateful!"

But now that things have come to this, it seems too late to stop it.

Although Ding Mian is the leader of the Thirteen Guardians and seems to be in a high position, little does he know that the Songshan Sect, under Zuo Lengchan's many years of management, has long been under his control.

Lin Pingzhi is willing to become a disciple. Who in the Songshan Sect can stop him, and who dares to stop him?

Unless, Lin Pingzhi is killed!

"no!"

But then, Ding Mian shook his head again.

Since Zuo Lengchan already knew about this, he would definitely protect Lin Pingzhi at the first possible moment. It is very likely that he has already been brought to the mountain.

If he acted rashly, wouldn't he expose his ambition?

Once Zuo Lengchan caught his mistake, he could be killed without a burial place at any time.

As for Ding Mian himself, he didn't even have the intention to let others compete with Lu Nanxing and accept Lin Pingzhi as his disciple.

Because he knew that Zuo Lengchan would never give in, and as long as Zuo Lengchan didn't give in, no one from the Songshan Sect could snatch it.

Since we can neither kill nor rob, the only thing left is to instigate.

"Humph."

After pondering for a moment, Ding Mian sneered.

Based on his understanding of Zuo Lengchan, he would definitely not be satisfied with just Lin Pingzhi joining his lineage. Even if he could not personally accept Lin Pingzhi as his disciple, he would at least let him become Zuo Feiying's disciple!

In this case, how could Lu Nanxing, the original owner, be willing? Wouldn't a contradiction arise?

When the snipe and the clam quarrel, even if the fisherman cannot gain any advantage, he must make them lose everything. It would be best if the kid from the Lin family would not bow to anyone and go down the mountain directly!

"That's it!"

After careful consideration, Ding Mian immediately got up and went out, not caring that it was late at night, to meet Zuo Lengchan.

At this time, how could he not add fuel to the fire.

At the same time, it also shows his loyalty to Zuo Lengchan.

……

"If I can't worship Uncle Lu as my master, I'd rather not worship anyone else!"

In the main hall, facing Zuo Lengchan and the Thirteen Protectors of Songshan, Lin Pingzhi shouted loudly with a determined look.

On the grounds that Lu Nanxing was not well-trained, a group of people praised Zuo Feiying in various ways. They never expected that Lu Nanxing himself had no objection, but Lin Pingzhi was so determined.

For a moment, everyone frowned. A forced melon is not sweet. The key point is that they are afraid that they can't force this melon.

"That's all."

Just when he was in a dilemma, Lu Nanxing suddenly sighed and waved at Lin Pingzhi with a resentful look on his face.

"Uncle Lu is incompetent and has no right to accept you. Pingzhi, go down the mountain and learn your own sword technique to ward off evil spirits!"

"No!"

Lu Nanxing actually wanted Lin Pingxia to go down the mountain. Zuo Lengchan's face suddenly changed and he was determined not to do that!
(End of this chapter)