I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Seeing Xie Xun about to fight to the death, everyone in the arena fell silent, with only the sound of leaves rustling in the sea breeze.

After a while, Xie Xun, who had not yet made a move, suddenly let out a long roar and walked towards a mountain peak to the east at an incredibly fast speed.

The Beggars' Sect disciples who had been watching from the sidelines breathed a sigh of relief. They stepped forward to help Elder Zheng, who had lost an arm, to his feet. They first bowed to Song Qingshu and then apologized to Granny Jin Hua.

After confirming that the two had no intention of causing trouble, he hurriedly ran towards the seaside and fled for his life.

Granny Jin Hua coughed twice. Song Qingshu's continued inaction made her unsure of his true intentions. However, she had gone through so much trouble to get Xie Xun to Ling Snake Island, and she absolutely could not miss this opportunity.

"Sect Leader Song, you are already one of the six major sects in the Central Plains martial arts world at such a young age, and your martial arts skills surpass all others. Why do you need to get involved in this mess and damage the reputation of the Huashan Sect?"

Knowing that the time was not right and that further words would be of no use, Song Qingshu turned around and led Zhang Wuji and the other two back to the ship to check whether Yu Tonghai had followed.

After waiting for a while back on the ship, another ship sailed in from afar. Zhao Min, quick-witted, immediately realized that Song Qingshu was also prepared. Her smugness at having won the battle vanished almost instantly.

"Sect Leader Song, is there anything in this world that you can't even imagine?"

Song Qingshu shook his head slightly and smiled, "You have your brilliant strategies, and I have my countermeasures, but you've won more this time."

After saying this, Song Qingshu, along with Zhang Wuji and Xiao Zhao, went to meet up with Yu Tonghai. They then made careful arrangements and had them find another secluded place to rest.

If nothing unexpected happens, we'll meet again when we return to the Central Plains. If another enemy comes knocking, we'll catch them off guard.

Looking at the vast sea, Zhang Wuji thought to himself that his senior brother Song was really cautious. With Princess Zhao Min of the Ruyang Prince's Mansion already here, who else could possibly come to this overseas Ling Snake Island and pose a threat to everyone?

The matter was quickly arranged, and Song Qingshu prepared to go with Zhang Wuji to see Xie Xun so that the two could recognize each other as father and son.

Zhao Min caught up and said, "It wouldn't be difficult for you to kill Granny Jin Hua with one palm or capture her alive, but I think there are many secrets hidden on this island."

"How did the Beggars' Sect find us? How did Granny Golden Flower know where Elder Xie was? Are there any ambushes in the shadows? If you act rashly, not only will it be extremely dangerous, but you will also miss out on understanding all these secrets."

Song Qingshu waved his hand casually, "Junior Brother Wuji and his son Xie Shiwang have a deep bond, and they have been separated for many years. We should act expediently in this urgent situation."

Zhang Wuji also said, "My godfather came to Ling Snake Island for my sake. We don't know what other schemes Granny Jin Hua might have up her sleeve. We can't wait a moment longer."

The three of them continued walking in the direction Xie Xun had left. Zhao Min thought to herself that if she could foresee it, Song Qingshu could surely foresee it as well. Could it be that he had already prepared a countermeasure?

Watching the three walk further and further away, Zhao Min finally stomped her foot and hurried after them.

The mountain where Xie Xun was located was on the east side of Ling Snake Island. It wasn't very high, and you could see a thatched hut on the top from some distance away from the foot of the mountain. It was probably where he was temporarily staying.

The group walked up the mountain path. It was still light at the moment, so there was no need to worry too much about any ambushes or traps.

However, when they reached the halfway point of the mountain, Granny Jin Hua must have discovered the four people's whereabouts, and she followed them silently with Zhu'er. "Sect Leader Song, when the Beggar Clan's scoundrels besieged me, you refused to take advantage of their situation. This time, you've come openly and honestly. I really don't know when the Huashan Sect produced such a young hero as you."

Since Yin Susu ruined his eyesight twenty years ago, Xie Xun's ears have become extremely sensitive. In addition, Song Qingshu did not deliberately conceal his footsteps, so his identity was revealed before they even met.

"Hmm, you must be overconfident in your amazing martial arts skills and confident that you can kill me and take my sword fair and square. Then please come on!"

With tears welling up in his eyes, Zhang Wuji could no longer contain his surging emotions. He rushed forward and knelt down, choking back sobs as he said, "Father, your son Wuji is unfilial. I failed to go to Icefire Island to pick you up early this morning, and instead caused you worry and suffering!"

Xie Xun, who was about to go out of the house to meet the enemy, was taken aback. Then, remembering what had happened earlier, he was furious and swung his sword, splitting the thatched hut in two, roaring like thunder: "This is outrageous!"

The two were only a zhang apart, yet Zhang Wuji still refused to get up, shouting, "Godfather, the way of boxing lies in concentration, and victory comes from the intention preceding the strength."

Zhang Wuji first recited the martial arts manual that Xie Xun had taught him when he was young, and then talked about the details of his time on Ice and Fire Island. Some of these details could not have been told without any flaws unless one had experienced them firsthand.

Xie Xun was overjoyed as he listened, and the Dragon-Slaying Saber he held horizontally slowly pointed towards the ground. Finally, when Zhang Wuji mentioned the scene of him and his parents returning to the Central Plains and how reluctant he was to part with him, his voice trembled as he said, "You...you are really my Wuji child?"

The father and son, separated for more than ten years, were finally reunited and were overwhelmed with emotion. Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min, who were standing nearby, were also moved to tears.

"Heaven has eyes! Heaven has eyes!"

Zhang Wuji helped Xie Xun back into the house to sit down, but by then there were no walls to block the wind.

Seeing that the two had so much to talk about, Song Qingshu and the other two waited nearby to avoid being disturbed.

"Wuji, now that I can see you one more time, I have nothing more to worry about. After today, you should return to the Central Plains as soon as possible. You don't need to stay here with me any longer."

Zhang Wuji said urgently, "Father, what is the reason for this? I must take you back to fulfill my filial duties. Besides, the Ming Cult also needs you to take charge of the overall situation!"

Upon hearing the words "Ming Cult," Xie Xun gently stroked the Dragon-Slaying Saber in silence. After a long while, he sighed and said, "If I hadn't made so many enemies by killing so many people in the martial world back then, the Ming Cult wouldn't have become the common enemy of the martial world. Besides, the secret of the Dragon-Slaying Saber has not yet been solved. I swear I will not return to the Central Plains until I kill Cheng Kun."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji immediately relaxed and laughed, "Father, that villain Cheng Kun has been captured by my Senior Brother Song and is now imprisoned in a very secret place. As for the Dragon-Slaying Saber..."

Zhang Wuji originally wanted to reveal the secret of the Dragon-Slaying Saber, but then remembered that it was all thanks to Song Qingshu, so he went to invite him over.

"My name is Song Qingshu. I greet you, Senior Xie."

Song Qingshu didn't hide anything and recounted in detail to Zhang Wuji how they captured Cheng Kun on Bright Peak, followed by the secret hidden in the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

Xie Xun felt as if he were in a dream, and he could barely hold onto the Dragon-Slaying Saber. But what Song Qingshu said was perfectly coherent, especially the secrets of swords and sabers passed down from Liu Qingxing, the head of the Huashan Sect, which were impossible to fabricate.

Xiao Zhao and Zhao Min were equally astonished upon hearing this, but after learning that the Dragon-Slaying Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword were forged to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Min sighed silently and turned her head to the side. (End of Chapter)