Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

The market was bustling with people. When the man saw that she was a beautiful young woman, he didn't bother with her. He shouted, "Get out of the way!" and rushed forward, swinging his fist at the young woman.

The girl pulled him with her left hand, tilted her body slightly, and snatched the money pouch from his hand with her right palm. She then supported his back with her left hand and flicked it outwards.
The man was sent flying uncontrollably, yelling as he crashed onto the roof with a loud thud.

Yun Changkong's sharp eyes sensed something was amiss. He glanced around and saw a man in blue robes in the crowd glance at Linghu Chong, then at the girl, his expression very strange. He quickly turned away and strode off. A thought flashed through his mind: "Why did this person immediately avoid us?"

He was experienced and extremely alert, and immediately realized: "That's it! When Linghu Chong fought at Twenty-Eight Stables, he was dressed as an officer, but his swordsmanship could not deceive anyone. When Zuo Lengchan went back and thought about it, how could he not have imagined that Linghu Chong was at the Medicine King Temple?"

He was afraid this kid would ruin his grand plan to seize the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, so he must have sent spies to inquire in Fuzhou City. After finding him, he planned to lure him to a secluded place and deal with him, but he didn't expect this girl to ruin everything.

As Yun Changkong thought to himself, he couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Zuo Lengchan. He felt that this man was capable, but his luck was truly terrible! No matter how he planned, his schemes would always be thwarted by the protagonist's coincidences.

Ren Yingying said, "This girl's skill in using someone else's force against them is quite impressive."

Yun Changkong smiled and said, "The daughter of the Huashan Sect Leader is more than capable of dealing with local thugs."

The young woman was none other than Yue Lingshan. She weighed the money pouch in her hand and said smugly, "Little Linzi, wasn't that a clever move?"

Turning her head, she saw Lin Pingzhi's gaze fixed on someone. She looked over and was immediately startled.

She hadn't paid attention to it before and wanted to do something chivalrous, but she never expected that the person who touched her money bag was actually her senior brother.

Yue Lingshan rushed over and said, "Senior Brother, what are you doing here?" As she spoke, she stuffed the money pouch into Linghu Chong's hand.

Upon hearing that clear, crisp sound, Linghu Chong was already completely captivated. At that moment, he sensed a fragrance wafting from ahead, and Yue Lingshan's familiar voice carried a hint of excitement.

Linghu Chong was immediately filled with excitement, and stared intently at Yue Lingshan. Even when she stuffed the money pouch into his hand, he casually put it away, only to stammer, "Junior Sister, you..." He couldn't finish his sentence.

When Yue Lingshan saw Linghu Chong staring intently at her, her face flushed slightly. Although she was determined to follow Lin Pingzhi.

But seeing Linghu Chong now, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. Seeing his distraught appearance, she felt a pang of sadness and asked, "Senior Brother, why aren't you saying anything?"

Linghu Chong snapped out of his daze and said, "I...I wanted to come and see my master and mistress."

Yue Lingshan quickly shook her head and said, "No way!"

Linghu Chong felt a strange sadness welling up in his heart: "She won't even let me see my master and mistress anymore?"

In an instant, he felt dizzy and almost fell over. He raised his hand and slapped his head.

Yue Lingshan reached out and grabbed Linghu Chong's sleeve, saying, "There are too many people here, come with me!"

Fuzhou city has many alleys. Yue Lingshan pulled Linghu Chong into an alley, and Lin Pingzhi followed.

Then Ren Yingying said, "Let's go take a look..."

Seeing Yun Changkong looking at her, she felt her face flush and lowered her head, not daring to look at Yun Changkong again.

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Great minds think alike, we should have some of this."

He and Ren Yingying entered another alley, leaped onto a roof, and sat down on the ridge of a roof. There, they saw Yue Lingshan and Linghu Chong stop in the middle of the alley, while Lin Pingzhi was several feet away from them, his back to them.

Yue Lingshan raised her hand to smooth her long hair and said, "Senior Brother, my parents are very angry. If you go to see them, my father might kill you."

Linghu Chong was startled and asked, "Why?"

Yue Lingshan gritted her teeth and said, "That Miss Ren from the Demonic Sect gathered so many people at Wubagang to treat your illness. We went there, so why are you pretending?"

Linghu Chong said, "It is true that Miss Ren healed my injuries, but none of us knew her back then."

Yue Lingshan said, "That woman had an ambiguous relationship with Yun Changkong, and she made such a big fuss for you, even capturing me and Xiao Linzi. Wasn't it all to get revenge for you? She's clearly after you..." Suddenly, her cheeks flushed red, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

Linghu Chong was stunned for a moment, and Ren Yingying's face turned deathly pale.

Linghu Chong slowly closed his eyes and said, "Miss Ren has been incredibly kind to me, that's true, but she made it clear that it was out of chivalry and had nothing to do with anything else!"

Yue Lingshan snorted: "The demoness of the Demonic Sect talks about chivalry. Linghu Chong, do you want to hear what you're saying?"
"You're still spouting nonsense. You helped the Demonic Cult's Right Protector, Xiang Wentian, kill so many righteous heroes near Shaolin Temple. This has already spread throughout the martial arts world. The Songshan, Taishan, Hengshan, and Qingcheng sects have all sent letters to my parents. Your hands are covered in the blood of your fellow martial artists. What are you doing seeing them?"

Linghu Chong felt a chill run down his spine. He recalled that day in the pavilion, before the deep valley, when he and Xiang Wentian fought side by side. Indeed, many members of the righteous sects died because of him. Although he had no choice but to kill or be killed during the fierce battle, this huge blood debt was still on his shoulders.

Yun Changkong felt that this was only right, and that Linghu Chong had offered to help, not that he had been implicated. Both Xiang Wentian and others told him to leave and mind his own business, but he wouldn't listen.

Yue Lingshan sighed and said, "Senior Brother, my father expelled you from the sect because you protected the demonic witch and disobeyed our master's orders. My mother had a big fight with him, and her slightly calm mood was stirred up again because you helped Xiang Wentian harm fellow martial artists. My father felt ashamed of his ancestors and had no face to face his fellow martial artists, so he dared not leave Fuzhou to return to Huashan."

My mother's resentment and guilt were beyond words. Tell me, why would you still see them?

Linghu Chong loved Yue Buqun and his wife more than he respected them. Even after being expelled from the sect, he knew he was just being eccentric and had no resentment. But when he heard Yue Lingshan's words, a mix of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy emotions welled up in his heart, and tears welled up in his eyes.

However, the moment Linghu Chong saw Yue Lingshan, he forgot all the great matters at hand and disregarded the consequences. He sighed softly and said, "There are so many hidden stories behind this. I really didn't expect it at first. I didn't mean to put Master and Mistress in a difficult position, but one must take responsibility for one's actions. I absolutely cannot let the name of the Huashan Sect be tarnished. I will go with you to see Master and Mistress now and ask the two elders to open the Dharma Hall, invite heroes from all sects to attend, and execute me on the spot to uphold the rules of the Huashan Sect."

Yue Lingshan grabbed Linghu Chong and said, "Senior Brother, things are different now. You are no longer a disciple of Mount Hua, and you have mastered a set of unparalleled sword skills. You are famous throughout the martial arts world. Everyone regards you as a master who can rival Yun Changkong. You should keep your body useful and do great things."

Linghu Chong sensed the deep concern his junior sister had for him in her words, but he shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry to Master and Mistress, and I'm sorry to you too, I..."

Yue Lingshan said, "If you really feel sorry for us, you should do something instead of throwing your life away!"

Linghu Chong asked, "What is it?"

Yue Lingshan pondered for a moment, her eyes fixed on Linghu Chong's face, and slowly said, "Since that Miss Ren is interested in you, why don't you marry her?"

Linghu Chong felt his chest boiling and replied in a deep voice, "If I were to choose someone to marry, it would be you, my junior sister."

Yun Changkong's words did have some effect on him after all. Although Linghu Chong could not do what Tian Boguang did, he felt that a real man should also lay his heart bare. As for whether he could get what he wanted, it was not so important in comparison.

Yue Lingshan's face turned bright red. She raised her head, looked up at the sky, and asked, "Senior Brother, what kind of person is Yun Changkong?"

Upon hearing this, not only Linghu Chong was stunned, but Yun Changkong and Ren Yingying were also taken aback. They were confessing their feelings, so why were they suddenly brought up? Was the topic changed so abruptly?
Linghu Chong was so excited that he said these words to Yue Lingshan. He was feeling uneasy and at a loss when Yue Lingshan suddenly asked him this question. Linghu Chong was stunned for a moment and said, "His martial arts are superb, and he is rarely seen in the world."

Yue Lingshan nodded and said, "That's right. His martial arts are unparalleled. Father and Mother both said they've never seen anything like it before. But he's arrogant and looks down on everyone, except for that Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, whom he treats differently..."

Ren Yingying felt a surge of warmth in her heart: "She treats me differently, which eye of yours could tell?"

Yue Lingshan suddenly stopped talking, looked Linghu Chong up and down for a while, and said, "Senior Brother, now that things have come to this, I don't need to hold back anymore. If I have something to say, I'll say it."

Linghu Chong said, "You speak."

Yue Lingshan hesitated for a moment before continuing, "He verbally harassed me in Hengshan City that day..."

"What?" Linghu Chong blurted out, "He flirted with you? How come I didn't know?"

Ren Yingying rolled her eyes at Yun Changkong again. Yun Changkong's lips twitched slightly as he thought, "Where did I flirt with you? I just said you're ugly."

Yue Lingshan said, "You weren't there that day," paused, glanced back at Lin Pingzhi, and continued, "At that time, only my fellow disciples were there. It was one thing for him to be rude to me, but he also said that I was 'manipulating' you."

"Senior Brother, we grew up together. I consider you my older brother. You may have feelings for me, but they have always remained within the bounds of propriety." Linghu Chong felt somewhat ashamed. He recalled how, on the Cliff of Contemplation, he had torn Yue Lingshan's sleeve while trying to stop her from angrily descending the mountain, revealing her jade-like arm. He realized he hadn't managed to "remain within the bounds of propriety."

Yun Changkong, however, realized that Yue Lingshan was actually trying to clarify her relationship with Linghu Chong in front of Lin Pingzhi to put his mind at ease. He thought to himself, "They're both love-struck!"

Yue Lingshan sighed and said, "To be fair, I didn't take his rude words to heart, but you know that he insulted my father in front of all the heroes of the world."

Linghu Chong was taken aback and said, "Is that so? I don't remember?"

Yun Changkong's heart also stirred: "Did I insult Yue Buqun? In front of all the heroes of the world? Did I?"

Yue Lingshan stamped her foot and said, "Didn't you hear him say outside Hengshan City that there are no gentlemen in the world that day?"

Linghu Chong's head was spinning; he really couldn't remember.

But Yue Lingshan's coquettish rebuke made him lose himself in thought.

On the day of the defeat of Yu Canghai outside Hengshan City, Yun Changkong had a conversation with Yue Buqun. Yue Buqun talked about the way of the gentleman, while Yun Changkong said that in this world, right and wrong are judged by the strength of martial arts, and there is no such thing as a gentleman.

Others either agreed with his ideas or were captivated by his amazing swordsmanship, and paid no attention to the verbal disputes, such as Linghu Chong.

However, Yue Lingshan was different.

Yue Buqun was her respected father, known as the "Gentleman Sword." The Huashan sect members were extremely averse to any talk of "hypocrites." Yun Changkong's statement that there were no true gentlemen meant that Yue Buqun, the "Gentleman Sword," was a hypocrite. How could Yue Lingshan tolerate that?
If it weren't for his martial arts skills, he would have started cursing long ago.

However, no one in the Huashan Sect dared to mention Yun Changkong's remarks. Just like when Yun Changkong made fun of Yue Lingshan's appearance at the Hengshan City Hotel, saying that she was manipulating Linghu Chong, no one dared to mention it in front of Linghu Chong. Therefore, Linghu Chong was completely unaware of it.

Upon hearing this, Linghu Chong felt a turmoil in his heart, unable to describe the complex emotions he was experiencing. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Alright, I will go and demand an explanation from him."

Yue Lingshan shook her head and said, "Senior Brother, although it is said in the martial arts world that your swordsmanship is so high that it can rival Yun Changkong, I am not asking you to risk your life over a few words."

Linghu Chong's eyes flashed with divine light as he focused on Yue Lingshan's face and solemnly said, "Junior Sister, although his martial arts are superb, I am not afraid of him. Besides, he has been disrespectful to you and Master. Even if it were the Heavenly King himself, I would not let this go!"

Ren Yingying secretly glanced at Yun Changkong and saw that he had an indifferent expression.

Yue Lingshan said, "Senior Brother, I know your feelings, but when two tigers fight, one will surely be injured..."

Linghu Chong said, "For my master and for you, I have no regrets even if I die."

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "I believe you would die without regret for Yue Lingshan, but why do I find it so hard to believe you would die for Yue Buqun?"

Yue Lingshan lowered her head and said softly, "Senior Brother, why don't you understand? Yun Changkong is just relying on his high level of martial arts, thinking that he is invincible. That's why he is arrogant and can kill, beat, or curse whomever he wants. But he treats that Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect differently."

At this point, Yue Lingshan paused for a moment, then continued, "Although I am ashamed to say these words, I can't care about them now. That Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect has gone to so much trouble for you. I don't believe she has no feelings for you."

With your dashing looks and superb swordsmanship, if you so desired, the Holy Maiden would surely throw herself into your arms and be willing to marry you.

Linghu Chong was filled with mixed feelings. Over the years, he had often thought that his master and mistress, being fellow disciples, would become a couple. If he and his junior sister could also have such a day, he would truly be content and would ask for nothing more. But he never expected that she would tell him to be with Ren Yingying, and even said that with his handsome looks, talent, and superb swordsmanship, she would throw herself into his arms. He couldn't help but feel bitter, thinking, "But why don't you throw yourself into my arms?"

Little did they know that Linghu Chong, who was usually open-minded, eloquent, and quick-witted, would become dull-witted and wooden in front of Yilin and Ren Yingying.

Yue Lingshan continued, "So, Senior Brother, that Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect really treats you exceptionally well. I wonder how jealous Yun Changkong is. If you get together with the Holy Maiden, then that self-proclaimed omnipotent and omniscient Yun Changkong will not only be furious, but we can also vent our anger. This feud will be over, so why bother fighting with him?"

Yun Changkong thought to himself, "What a little brat! I took pity on you and was thinking of changing your miserable fate, but you keep trying to annoy me."

He glanced at Ren Yingying and saw that she was leaning against the roof ridge with her eyes closed, as if she were asleep. He couldn't help but admire her composure.

Yue Lingshan said, "I know this might be unfair to you, but please don't take it to heart."

Linghu Chong thought to himself, "My master and mistress have always been very kind and loving to me. Whatever my junior sister wants to do, I will let her do it. Whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, I will never go against her wishes. Even if she asks me to do something heinous, I will not even flinch."

Suddenly, his worried expression vanished, replaced by a smile, and he said, "Junior Brother Lin, come here."

Lin Pingzhi walked over slowly and said respectfully, "Senior Brother, is there anything you need?"

Linghu Chong said with a serious expression, "Junior Brother Lin, I have never seen your family's Evil-Repelling Sword Manual before..."

Lin Pingzhi hurriedly said, "Senior Brother, I didn't mean to..."

Linghu Chong waved his hand and said, "Even though the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual is something that everyone in the martial arts world is obsessed with, in my eyes, it's not as valuable as a single hair on my junior sister's head. If you really have any doubts about my master or me, you can come to me anytime, but if you dare to harm my junior sister in the slightest, I will tear you to pieces!"

Yue Lingshan was taken aback and said, "Senior Brother, Xiao Linzi treats me very well!" She paused and said, "Senior Brother, there's something else I need to tell you."

Linghu Chong asked, "What is it?"

Yue Lingshan lowered her head and said, "Father said that once we return to Mount Hua, he will arrange for me to marry Xiao Linzi."

Linghu Chong staggered back several steps, staring blankly at Yue Lingshan, completely stunned.

Yue Lingshan asked, "Senior Brother, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Linghu Chong smiled bitterly and said, "I have a thousand words in my heart, but I don't know where to begin."

Yue Lingshan's expression changed, and she coldly replied, "I've said everything in my heart, and you have nothing to say. It's time for us to say goodbye."

Linghu Chong never expected Yue Lingshan to be so cold to him. He was stunned for a moment and said, "Junior Sister, do you not want to see me again?"

Yue Lingshan said, "Senior Brother, we are no longer fellow disciples, and you are in a suspicious situation. It is not appropriate for you to stay here any longer."

Linghu Chong was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Alright, then I congratulate you all, haha..." He laughed loudly and turned to leave.

However, with grief in his heart, boiling blood in his chest, and tears welling up in his eyes, he walked alone, clearly his sorrow and bewilderment were beyond words.

Yun Changkong and Ren Yingying peeked out and saw that Linghu Chong looked haggard, his brows shrouded in sorrow. The strength, unrestrained spirit, and indomitable demeanor that usually shone through his expression had completely vanished.

Yun Changkong found it inexplicably funny, thinking, "Damn it, this is the embodiment of love. This indescribable, mysterious power can completely destroy and even change a person in a very short time. This doesn't seem like a martial arts master with superb skills at all; it's more like a dejected young punk who's been abandoned! Hmm, no, there are so many young punks and delinquents, it shouldn't be like this."

Seeing her senior brother's desolate figure, Yue Lingshan felt a pang of sorrow in her heart. However, since she had given her heart to Lin Pingzhi, she could only bow and say, "Senior brother, take care. Please forgive me for not seeing you off!" She and Lin Pingzhi walked out through another alley.

Yun Changkong and Ren Yingying sat on the roof in silence. Suddenly, Ren Yingying spat, "This Miss Yue is shameless! How could she... how could she give someone such a bad idea?" She then looked at Yun Changkong and said, "How could you flirt with her like that? She hates you so much!"

"I doubt you hate me!" Yun Changkong said calmly, as naturally as if he were saying it was going to rain: "I've flirted with more than just her. Everyone knows I'm shameless and lecherous. If you think you can use women to do this or that to me, that's a joke."
She was well aware of Linghu Chong's feelings for her. She was mostly angry that your subordinates had kidnapped her and Lin Pingzhi, and wanted to vent Linghu Chong's anger. That's why she wanted Linghu Chong to be with you. Linghu Chong couldn't forget her, and for him, it was a form of revenge against you.

Ren Yingying was immediately embarrassed, her face turning red. She spat and sneered, "What is this? If you're so capable, have a sword fight with me."

Yun Changkong glanced at her and said, "She knows Lin Pingzhi is cunning and holds grudges, so her revenge on you is also a way to get revenge for him. But to save face for her lover, she can't say it outright, so she's pinning everything on me. Sigh, this girl..."

Ren Yingying laughed and said, "What's wrong? Still feeling so sentimental? I just want to make you, Master Yun, suffer a setback."

Yun Changkong looked at her and said softly, "Then will you make me suffer?"

Ren Yingying smiled gently: "Guess?" (End of Chapter)