The deepest affection in Gu Long's world

Chapter 164 Joining the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion? (8.2k long chapter)

While Qin Xiaoyi was arranging the next group of people to be received.

Fang Yunhua was still talking to Long Xiaoyun.

"I'll give you a test when we get back. If you do well, I won't mess around with you for a while."

"what?"

Long Xiaoyun subconsciously revealed a surge of joy, but after this joy came a strange expression of reluctance and awkwardness, a feeling that was neither truly sad nor really sad.

It wasn't until Fang Yunhua patted his head that he regained his composure.

"Uncle, what kind of test is it?"

"After you go back, observe carefully and find out where you can take advantage of the situation, how to leverage your position to gain more benefits, how to use all available relationships, and how to make the most effective choice of stance."

These are my final reminders to you.

After thinking for a moment, Long Xiaoyun nodded.

"I understand, but Uncle, does this mean that things will get a little unsettled in Xingyun Manor from now on?"

"This is already part of the test; I need you to find out why things are not going smoothly."

"Isn't it you, Uncle?"

Before Long Xiaoyun could finish speaking, he received a flick on the forehead from Fang Yunhua, and he immediately shrank back obediently.

"Is it really that simple? Would it even be considered a test? And if there's a test, there's bound to be a reward. You're not a child anymore. With all the people coming and going these past few days, you should have noticed something. Many of them have built this relationship with me, but not all of them are doing so out of gratitude."

Do you understand this principle?

Long Xiaoyun nodded again.

"They owe Uncle a favor in order to have a chance to talk to him. Besides, for Uncle, these favors are not very useful. However, you still treat each of them well."

"Oh? Where did you see that I treated them well?"

“I’ve been spending a lot of time in the front yard lately, and I’ve seen everyone leaving with a smile on their face.”

"The smiles on their faces do not mean that they have received the best arrangements from me, but rather that their most basic expectations have been met during this trip, and they feel a sense of closeness with me that is different from that with others."

This is also something you need to learn: how to make others feel that they will always be the most special person in your life.

This time, Long Xiaoyun couldn't give an answer. After all, he was still just a little kid. Although he was already precocious enough, it would take him some time to digest all that he was being taught at once.

But more than the new knowledge he had learned, he was concerned about the reward Fang Yunhua had promised.

This time, Fang Yunhua didn't give him a chance to mention it; he flicked his forehead and sent him to squat outside by himself.

At this moment, Lin Xian'er, who had already heard part of the information, also came in.

She skillfully sat in Fang Yunhua's lap, twisting her slender waist to find a comfortable spot, before speaking earnestly.

"You want to mentor him?"

"Yes, teaching a bad kid can be quite interesting."

"But aren't you afraid of him?"

Fang Yunhua chuckled softly.

"He seemed so lawless before because he never stepped out of the small circle of Baoding Prefecture. Both Long Xiaoyun's own prestige and the residual influence of Li Xunhuan provided him with too much protection."

Now, after traveling south, his knowledge and experience have greatly improved. Coupled with the ideas I have instilled in him, he will see a whole new world.

So, what do you think he might be thinking when he's facing me at this moment?

Lin Xian'er shook her head.

Fang Yunhua looked calmly out the gate. The sky was clear, the clouds were white, and everything looked peaceful and serene.

"Before, the shadow cast by fear had made him look up at the moon like a frog at the bottom of a well when he saw me."

Once he understands the ways of the world and knows what a true strongman is, when he sees me again, it will be like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.

Haw!

Feeling the warm touch on his cheek, and noticing the increasingly hot and restless body in his arms, Fang Yunhua said helplessly.

"We have more guests to meet, so please restrain yourself."

"You seduced me!" Lin Xian'er leaned close to Fang Yunhua's ear and bit his ear angrily for a while before she could calm down the desire that had been rising in her heart.

After calming down, she then got down to business with Fang Yunhua.

"Little Red Sister and Senior Sun will not be returning to Baoding Prefecture with us. On the one hand, Little Red Sister intends to join Tianji Tower to help me, but she is also a kind-hearted person and does not want to join empty-handed and become a high-level member. Therefore, some things need to be discussed with the Sun family."

After all, this is different from Senior Sun merely holding the position of a guest advisor.

On the other hand, the Sun family will also increase their investment in us, because with Little Red's official joining, we're practically family now.

Fang Yunhua nodded, indicating that she understood.

"Furthermore, Supreme Treasure and the others were also arranged to help expose several of the Great Joyful Female Bodhisattva's secret residences. Now they are very aware of their situation. If their figures are exposed in the open, they will be regarded as the remnants of the Great Joyful Female Bodhisattva."

You know, quite a few people died on the summit of Mount Lu a few days ago. Some people who couldn't vent their hatred would target them.

For example, the bodies of six of our male concubines who didn't catch our eye have been found in the alleys and riverbanks of Jiujiang Prefecture. Who did it is still unknown, and of course, no one would be foolish enough to jump out and find out the truth.

I've also intentionally told Supreme Treasure and the others about this, so they understand better than anyone else that they absolutely need the protection of our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

"You can handle this matter."

Fang Yunhua truly trusted Lin Xian'er to handle things, and her current mastery of the "girl help girl" theory was also effective in dealing with other women, so entrusting her with the task of gathering these people was not a big problem.

Lin Xian'er smiled with satisfaction at Fang Yunhua's trust, and then continued.

"You asked me to keep an eye on the Money Gang's movements. It has been confirmed that Guan Jin Hong left with Jing Wu Ming last night. In addition, he probably did not meet with Zhuge Gang and others in private. Therefore, it is impossible to confirm whether the suspicious candidates you mentioned have joined the Money Gang."

However, in the past few days, quite a few people have visited the Money Gang's branch.

Only two of them were originally on our side, most of whom had fought against the Great Joyful Bodhisattva and barely escaped with their lives. Perhaps they were attracted by her powerful strength, or perhaps this battle made some people think of finding a powerful patron.

After listening to Lin Xian'er's account, Fang Yunhua fell silent. A few minutes later, he finally spoke.

"The possibility that Tie Gu has met with Shangguan Jin Hong and reached a preliminary agreement with her is listed as a hypothetical intelligence that needs to be taken seriously."

"You mean Shangguan Jin Hong left because he's already caught the fish?"

"Yes, he had the token of the Lone Peak Heavenly King in his hand. Under those circumstances, anyone who paid attention would have noticed that I retrieved this item from the corpse of the Great Joyful Bodhisattva and then threw it to Shangguan Jin Hong."

As one of the four princesses, she might not know the true identities of the four heavenly kings, but she would certainly recognize this jade pendant, especially since it was retrieved from the arms of the Great Joyful Bodhisattva who had used the Iron-Chewing Technique.

This is one of the reasons why Tie Gu, who is extremely loyal to the Demonic Cult, went to meet with him.

The second reason is that the other party should have realized that Shangguan Jin Hong's departure was actually a deliberate act of letting Nan Hai Niangzi go. The significance behind this matter is far greater than the life of that traitor of the Demonic Sect.

If Tie Gu isn't stupid, she'll know there's something she can use to her advantage.

As for the death of the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, it is actually not important, because she got involved with the Lady of the South Sea. For Tie Gu, who is extremely loyal to the Demonic Sect, she was probably also regarded as a traitor of the Demonic Sect.

The third reason is the current changes in the martial arts world, which give the feeling that a storm is brewing. The Lushan battle that has been triggered is just the beginning. If the Demonic Sect does not want to fall behind, it will naturally have to make plans early.

Unfortunately, Lady Nanhai is currently in a difficult situation. As a loyal follower, Tie Gu needs to contribute to the eastward expansion of the Demonic Sect from other sources.

Of course, there is another crucial factor: if Shangguan Jin Hong wanted to leave, he would have left long ago. Given his decisive and efficient personality, it is unusual for him to stay in Jiujiang Prefecture for these few extra days. Either he has met the person he wants to see, or he has lost his patience.

Therefore, it is essential to include this hypothetical intelligence in the list of targets that require long-term observation and verification.

After saying all this, Fang Yunhua looked helplessly at Lin Xian'er, whose eyes were once again filled with the stirrings of spring and whose face was etched with deep admiration.

"I really want to eat you up~"

Lin Xian'er took the initiative to kiss Fang Yunhua's lips. The hot breath that rushed towards her made her fully feel the other party's passion. But then, a stream of icy energy was transmitted from Fang Yunhua's palm to her limbs and bones.

In just a moment, Lin Xian'er's passion, which was like an eruption of magma, was completely extinguished.

"That's such a shameless trick!"

After letting out a soft snort, Lin Xian'er didn't say anything more. She knew that now was not the time; she would wait until night to launch a fierce counterattack!

So he picked up where the other person left off.

"But in Shangguan Jin Hong's knowledge, there was no such person as Tie Gu. He should be waiting for the Lady of the South Sea."

"Actually, I misunderstood before. It's impossible for Lady Nanhai to take the initiative to go to Shangguan Jin Hong. From the preparations and arrangements made by the Great Joyful Bodhisattva this time, it can be seen that this is definitely not her style, and it is certainly not the Five Poisons Child who is bursting with desire to show off who is devising the plan."

Therefore, preparing a legendary battle for her is also an attempt to scheme for more than just that South China Sea Lady.

Such a person, adept at controlling everything yet so suspicious that he didn't even reveal his disguise in front of Supreme Treasure and the others, would be taking too much risk by meeting a domineering figure like Shangguan Jin Hong, who possesses a highly individualistic style.

"But you previously speculated that as the next major target of the seven major sects, she would not have an easy time either."

Unless she can comfortably pretend to be an ordinary person, but this major event has essentially stirred up a storm in the martial arts world, and as one of the driving forces behind it, I think she absolutely cannot get used to such ordinariness.

Lin Xian'er was actually talking about herself. If she were to give up everything she had and find a small place to live in seclusion, she probably wouldn't be able to adapt to such a mundane life.

Furthermore, Fang Yunhua himself also possesses this personality trait.

He is not a person who stays put either. Like the wind, he will not stay in one place. There are too many wonderful things for him to witness and participate in.

"So she doesn't have many choices."

Now we just need time for her to acknowledge her failure and find solace in it. Loneliness and ordinariness will wear down her arrogance. We need to wait patiently, but we must also remain vigilant at all times.

After all, we can't completely rule out the possibility that she might be petty enough to seek revenge.

Lin Xian'er nodded solemnly.

Then he raised an eyebrow and suddenly said.

"Could this woman from the South China Sea be a great beauty?"

"Don't even think about it." Fang Yunhua immediately stopped the other person's idea. "According to some information that Bai Xiaosheng has collected in the past, firstly, his estimated age is more than one or even two cycles older than ours, and secondly, there are some people who are rumored to be having an affair with him."

"It's just a rumor."

"No, we can be fairly certain that most of it is true."

This is information that Tie Gu revealed voluntarily in the original storyline. This woman from the South China Sea is incredibly promiscuous, truly the kind of person who acts as a bodhisattva to save all sentient beings. For example, Wei Tianpeng, the last of the Eight Heroes of the Central Plains, had a relationship with her once, but in the end, Tie Gu used this information to try to swindle him out of all his family property.

After giving Fang Yunhua a deep look, Lin Xian'er understood some of his underlying demands.

"Got it, I'll keep it clean from now on."

"Can you wake up!" Fang Yunhua pinched and rubbed the other person's cheeks. "These things depend on mutual affection and fate. What's the point of you trying to force things like this?"

"But they've already tasted the benefits, after all, Little Red's dowry is really generous. Compared to us accumulating wealth little by little, this method is so much more convenient!"

Despite her cheeks being squeezed into a ball by Fang Yunhua, Lin Xian'er still offered her suggestion.

In particular, her next idea caused Fang Yunhua to freeze in his tracks for a moment.

"And I always feel that if I don't find enough people, I will definitely regret it."

"What are you regretting?!" Fang Yunhua smacked the other person on the forehead again, annoyed.

Lin Xian'er gave a soft hum this time, but did not continue. She nestled obediently in the other person's arms, enjoying this moment that belonged only to the two of them. For her, life was already very good.

This made her start to have some thoughts again.

As the saying goes, once is enough, twice is bad, but a third time is not. This time, I can't tolerate it!

She then tied up her hair and obediently bent down. While Fang Yunhua was still in a daze, she took the initiative and stopped him from saying anything more.

"I'm hungry! Even if I can't eat a proper meal, I'll at least have a snack first!"

Seeing this, Fang Yunhua could only use his Five Luo Light Smoke Palm, which he was very familiar with, to slam the door shut with a single strike. Then he went to the window. Because it was broad daylight, he didn't need to extinguish the candles this time, but he almost accidentally struck Lin Xian'er again.

However, instead of striking out with his raised palm, he pressed down on his opponent.
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When Guo Songyang and Ximen Rou arrived to visit, they were greeted by Fang Yunhua, who sat regally in the main hall, exuding an extraordinary air. While the two stared at the mask still on Fang Yunhua's face, the latter remained silent, while the former greeted him with familiarity.

"The Bodhisattva of Great Joy is already dead, so who are you still avoiding?"

"This is not the time I planned for my official debut."

Despite saying this, Fang Yunhua took off his mask.

Guo Songyang and Ximen Rou seemed to be stunned at this moment. Even though they were the same sex and both were straight men, they couldn't help but mutter to themselves, "Damn, he's handsome!" after seeing each other's appearance.

"Why don't you put the mask back on?"

Fang Yunhua looked at Guo Songyang, who was making witty remarks, with some surprise, thinking that this was quite different from his image two years later in the original storyline.

He could also sense that Guo Songyang was intentionally showing him some affection.

Perhaps because he was one of the only four swordsmen left in the world, or perhaps because he had truly witnessed Fang Yunhua's swordsmanship at the summit of Mount Lu, he no longer possessed the arrogant and aloof demeanor that he had in the original storyline, which was obsessed with martial arts.

Of course, even the most arrogant person, who considers themselves superior to all living beings and looks down upon ants in the mortal world, would find it difficult to maintain their pride in front of Fang Yunhua.

"Have all the follow-up matters on Mount Lu been resolved?"

This time, Fang Yunhua looked at Ximen Rou. He knew that she had been following the three major sects to handle the aftermath these past few days, including the arrangement of the corpse and the confirmation of identity. This was also to find out who the South China Sea Lady was disguised as, which had taken them a lot of effort.

Otherwise, representatives from the three major factions would have come to visit Fang Yunhua that very day.

"It's temporarily resolved." Ximen Rou sighed. He was still in a daze because, as a lone traveler, he had never truly witnessed the political maneuvering deep within the martial arts world.

He believed that justice was pure, but he never imagined that the justice touted and promoted by the righteous sects in the martial arts world was rife with dirty compromises and deals.

After repaying the favors of the three major sects, Guo Songyang bluntly revealed to them that they had intentionally leaked information about the Great Joyful Bodhisattva to lure Ximen Rou into their scheme. They believed that this naive boy would definitely take the bait because they had calculated his insistence on justice.

This has led Ximen Rou to constantly reflect on her actions over the years, wondering if she has ever been unwittingly used as a tool.

However, when faced with Fang Yunhua's question, he still answered honestly.

"Some of the bodies were badly damaged, and because the fight took place on a mountaintop, some people were knocked off the cliff. In addition, no one recorded the names and identities of all the spectators, which made it difficult to pinpoint the disguised target of the South China Sea Lady."

However, in the inn where the Great Joyful Bodhisattva had been staying, You Longsheng's body was dug up from the backyard.

The manner of their deaths was gruesome.

The fact that Ximen Rou could show such an expression of reluctance to recall shows that this young master of the manor was ultimately tormented quite a bit by the Great Joyful Bodhisattva.

The one who truly unleashed the killing blow was the Lady of the South Sea, since her disguise had fooled Supreme Treasure and the others.

That's too cautious.

This is completely unlike what Tie Gu revealed twenty years later, showing that the other party was an arrogant and suspicious person. This also made Fang Yunhua more aware that he could not be too naive in believing the subjective evaluations told by others in the background.

Human personality is complex, and it is impossible to summarize all its characteristics in just two simple words.

"In short, we've lost all leads about the Lady of the South China Sea, right?"

"Yes, those three elders have also informed their respective sects. The follow-up arrangements for this matter are beyond their control at the moment."

After saying that, Ximen Rou stared blankly at the teacup in her hand.

Do you feel that what you've done over the years has been meaningless?

Ximen Rou looked at Fang Yunhua in surprise, because in his understanding, Fang Yunhua was powerful and extremely good at handling interpersonal relationships, but he would not get too close to people to give so-called advice.

It's a comfortable yet awe-inspiring sense of distance.

Although he was busy these days, he also heard many high praises for the Master of Tianji Tower from other people.

Now, the other party is taking the initiative to comfort her, which makes Ximen Rou feel flattered.

"I have no idea."

"Then think it over carefully. If you think it's meaningful, continue doing it; if you think it's meaningless, then let it go."

"But even so, I can still be taken advantage of."

"Then first make them afraid to mess with you. You can question the path you've always adhered to, but don't let interference from others cause you to hesitate or become timid, otherwise you'll be ruined."

Fang Yunhua's words were serious, but they were in line with the core theme of Gu Long's martial arts world: in this world composed of 'hearts', even if one's personal beliefs are evil in a broad sense, as long as one keeps going with a straight neck, one can still carve out a place for oneself.

In the end, those who are ruined are those who are not firm in their beliefs and start having all sorts of messy thoughts due to various external influences, causing the path they follow in their hearts to completely collapse and their own martial arts to be completely severed.

Fang Yunhua's willingness to speak more with Ximen Rou clearly indicates that he has some ideas about her.

The previous Ximen Rou was not suitable for recruitment into Tianji Tower because he viewed good and evil in black and white, and was too straightforward, which made him prone to being too rigid and easily broken. In fact, his name and that of his old rival Zhuge Gang were somewhat at odds.

However, Ximen Rou was firm enough, while Zhuge Gang was very good at yielding and being tactful.

Having experienced the battle atop Mount Lu, Ximen Rou has seen the true nature of the martial world, which will likely change him. After all, he was one of the top ten strongest in the original weapon rankings, and his aptitude and comprehension are quite good.

Guo Songyang, who had remained silent throughout, looked up at Fang Yunhua, having clearly understood the unspoken meaning behind the other's words.

What do you mean by making them afraid to mess with you? Are there seven major sects in the martial arts world that you wouldn't dare to mess with these days?

However, after the battle at the summit of Mount Lu, out of fear of the Demonic Sect, and as the two great contributors to killing the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, the forces behind them were also regarded as potential allies, and naturally won the respect of the Seven Great Sects.

Therefore, if Ximen Rou wants to truly get rid of this trouble, the only options she can make are to choose between Tianji Tower and the Money Gang.

But will Ximen Rou be able to grasp this point?
At that moment, he noticed Fang Yunhua giving him a meaningful smile.

He got it.

This was meant to allow him, an outsider on the surface, to enlighten the other party. He didn't feel any resistance to this, and even thought it would be a good thing to let Ximen Rou join Tianji Tower.

Otherwise, this foolish boy will one day be unjustly plotted against and killed.

He then nodded to Fang Yunhua, indicating that he understood what to do.

And being an honest man, he didn't ask for any reward; he simply spoke up while Ximen Rou was thinking.

"The decisive battle between us needs to be postponed for a while."

"Oh?" Fang Yunhua raised an eyebrow.

"Fighting you now would be asking for trouble." After witnessing Fang Yunhua's sword strike that killed the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, he was certain that fighting him now would be like offering himself up as cannon fodder. Not only would he not gain anything from the swordsmanship exchange, but he would also make the other party look down on him for being so overconfident.

He needs more time to accumulate experience.

For example, after completing his third duel with the Diancang Sect Master, he might even achieve a breakthrough.

In fact, during the battle with the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, she gradually mastered the skill of making heavy things seem effortless. Without such methods, she would have been cannon fodder who would have been crushed in just a few punches against such a super-powerful opponent.

Therefore, he felt that in the coming period of time, there was an opportunity to surpass his current level of progress.

"it is good."

Fang Yunhua didn't ask any further questions and simply nodded in agreement.

Although she joined forces with Shangguan Jin Hong to kill the Great Joyful Female Bodhisattva, it still caused some changes in her state of mind.

This growing belief in victory fueled his ideas for controlling the demonic mind.

He gradually realized that the divine will in his heart was not something too illusory, but simply the original desire of a martial artist to win.

In the previous battle with the Bodhisattva of Great Joy, he used the Ethereal Breeze Sword Style, but did not fully unleash the Demon Heart to kill. So not only did Shangguan Jin Hong hold back, but he also kept a trump card up his sleeve.

Therefore, he looked forward to a more powerful Guo Songyang coming to him.

"The three great sword techniques of the Xuanmen are quite good. If you have the chance, you can study them, especially the Yin-Yang Divine Sword. It is derived from the core Tai Chi concept of the Wudang School and is formed by pure Yin and Yang forces. It is the key to mastering the method of lifting heavy objects with ease."

"and you."

Fang Yunhua blinked, and Guo Songyang understood again.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Guo Songyang left with Ximen Rou, who was still deep in thought.

As soon as they stepped out of the Sun family's villa, the former spoke frankly.

"If there are some things you can't figure out, you can think about them slowly after you join the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion."

"Join the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?" Ximen Rou, who was used to being alone, was stunned.

"Aren't you worried about being taken advantage of, and starting to feel like you can't see the true nature of this world? Then first you need to have a background that others dare not mess with. Tianji Tower is the most suitable choice for you."

First of all, the way intelligence organizations expand and develop will not hinder your ideas.

Secondly, the Lord of Tianji Tower is very strong.

Finally, he's cunning and shrewd, so no one can outsmart him. If you follow him, you'll naturally avoid these areas where you're least skilled. Besides, when you followed his orders to deal with those people from the Blissful Cave, you did it quite smoothly, didn't you?

It's the same thing.

"This is...you...me...but..."

That's the logic, but Ximen Rou just can't seem to grasp it.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Songyang delivered a fatal blow.

Why do you think he would tell you so much?

"You mean he's trying to recruit me?"

“It’s obvious. We’ve been in Jiujiang Prefecture for a while now. Have you heard of him personally recruiting anyone? So far, it’s only you.”

Ximen Rou blinked, a strange sense of honor rising in her heart.

Logically speaking, as one of the top ten strongest in the original weapon rankings, he should be a very prestigious figure.

However, it can only be said that the battle at the summit of Mount Lu dealt him a heavy blow, making him realize that in the face of a true strongman, someone like him is nothing but a piece of trash who can be defeated in one move. Therefore, the fundamental reason why he now doubts the philosophy he has always implemented is also due to his loss of confidence in himself.

"Joining the world's number one intelligence organization will help you see yourself more clearly and understand the true nature of this world."

After uttering these last words, Guo Songyang turned and left.

He felt he had said enough. If the other party was still not moved, then it could only mean that Fang Yunhua and Tianji Tower themselves were not attractive enough. He couldn't blame Songyang Iron Sword for lacking verbal skills.

After staring at the plaque of the villa for a few seconds, Ximen Rou thought for a moment and then walked inside.
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The next day.

Representatives from the three major factions came to visit, but they didn't get to the point. Or rather, they couldn't make any decisions until they received a message from their own factions.

Therefore, this visit was merely the three of them representing the three major sects to establish a good relationship with the Tianji Tower Master, who was already showing his potential.

Shaolin Temple and Tianji Tower are clearly the closest in relationship, and Xin Deng and Fang Yunhua make no attempt to conceal this.

During the pleasantries, Fang Yunhua also mentioned that Ximen Rou had officially joined Tianji Tower. He left some things unsaid, believing that the representatives of the three major sects would understand his meaning.

After the three left, the Heart Lamp circled around and came back to their door.

This conversation was very valuable.

"We still need some time to discuss the issue of dealing with the Demonic Sect. After all, the most troublesome Bliss Cave has been mostly destroyed, and that Great Joyful Bodhisattva also died at the hands of you and Chief Shangguan."

Although the remaining Lady of the South Sea is a problem, it hasn't reached the point where all seven major sects need to mobilize.

"I understand, we still need to argue about it first."

Xin Deng murmured Amitabha Buddha, but did not object to Fang Yunhua's statement.

"This is a good opportunity to advance our plans regarding the plum blossom theft incident. We need to resolve this trouble as soon as possible."

"I share the same view as the master on this point."

Fang Yunhua smiled. He knew the identity of Xin Jian, a high-ranking member of the Plum Blossom Bandits, which had always been like a fishbone stuck in his throat. Now that the martial arts world was about to undergo another dramatic change, these dirty parts that might tarnish his reputation needed to be wiped away as soon as possible.

After reaching an agreement with Fang Yunhua and expressing his willingness to continue assisting the Plum Blossom Thief plan, Xin Deng rushed back to Shaolin Temple.

However, before leaving this time, he left behind a bottle of Xiao Huan Dan (a type of elixir) and subtly indicated that he hoped Tianjilou (a fictional organization) could embellish its image in the post-war propaganda regarding the summit of Mount Lu.

Fang Yunhua was determined to fulfill this first generous donation, so he revised the text overnight. As a result, the details of the battle at the summit of Mount Lu spread from the Jiangxi area and covered the entire Central Plains martial arts world in a very short time.

(End of this chapter)