Chu Zhuo answered in full, and at the end spoke well of Ying Ming: "Senior Brother, Ying Ming takes good care of me in terms of martial arts training. When I encounter something obscure and difficult to understand, he has internal energy to rely on, so it is easier for him to practice. He will demonstrate it once first, and I can understand it immediately."

Lin Weiqu recalled several times when he came to see his junior brother and happened to see him practicing martial arts. Luan Yingming seemed to always be watching from the side. He nodded in agreement, "That's true. Master was right about you. You two really do get along."

A good impression plus one.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Ying Ming left the mansion to meet with his subordinates from the Shadow Gate. When he returned, he saw Qing Chuzhuo and Lin Weiqu talking in the pavilion.

He took a step and stepped into the pavilion area.

Lin Weiqu looked up and saw Ying Ming's figure. He was about to speak to Chu Zhuo when he saw Chu Zhuo twitch her ears, clearly having already noticed something.

Chu Zhuo had developed internal strength through martial arts practice, and his sharp hearing and eyesight improved remarkably. Sensing an additional presence behind him, he turned around, his expression filled with surprise and delight: "Ying Ming? You're here! I was just talking about you with my senior brother."

Ying Ming raised an eyebrow and sat down on the other side of Chu Zhuo: "What are you talking about me for?"

Lin Wei said, "Talk about how you and Xiao Liu get along."

Ying Ming answered naturally, "Yes, we'll get along even better in the future."

Lin Weiqu choked, thinking to himself that this was far too impolite.

However, it's a good thing that Xiao Liu has his own network of connections in the underworld.

With the exposure of the Grand Protector of Guanglin Palace, the secret meeting outside the city of Wanlai Valley's Young Master at night, and Chu Zhuo's long-term "infiltration," a series of unearthed secrets led to a major purge within the Martial Alliance, resulting in a significant reshuffling of its ranks.

Leader Du emphasized the importance of Chu Zhuo's role in the matter, and loudly proclaimed, "Young Master Nie of the Sword Forging Manor played a significant role in enabling the Martial Alliance to eliminate its dissidents as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Martial Alliance, I, Du, would like to express my gratitude to Young Master Nie for this favor."

Du Mengzhu rose to the position of leader of the martial arts world not only because of his martial arts skills, but also because of his reputation, ability, and connections.

Navigating the complex world of martial arts, balancing the conflicts and power struggles among various factions, Leader Du has performed adequately in most aspects since taking office, without making any major mistakes.

The young master of Maple River Manor spoke first: "Young Master Nie's move of 'cutting off the fuel supply' was truly brilliant; he is a model for us all!"

A disciple from a sect on good terms with Maple River Manor chimed in, "Young Master Nie is intelligent and possesses the demeanor of a chivalrous hero. I, Gao, admire him."

Everyone's praise was genuine.

Ying Ming smiled slightly, a look of pride on his face.

The meeting ended, and the heroes dispersed.

In the morning, when Leader Du mentioned what Chu Zhuo had done, many people approached him during the afternoon discussion. Chu Zhuo responded to most of them, but for the very few he didn't know, he honestly shook his head.

As the discussion drew to a close near dusk, Chu Zhuo had just stepped out the door when someone called out to him from behind: "Young Master Nie, please wait."

Looking back, it was Lei Changxun, the young master of Maple River Manor.

"What can I do for you, Young Master Lei?" Chu Zhuo asked politely.

Lei Changxun pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and politely cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "Young Master Nie, may I have a word with you in private?"

Lei Changxun arrived late at Maple River Manor. On the day he arrived, he was stunned by Chu Zhuo's appearance. A few days later, he found her personality equally pleasing. He had known since childhood that he liked men. Faced with the beautiful, dazzling, optimistic, and skilled Nie Chu Zhuo, he couldn't help but have some unspeakable thoughts.

Today I finally found an opportunity to strike up a conversation with the other party.

Chu Zhuo was not yet clear about his attitude, so she went elsewhere with him.

"Young Master Nie, I... I like you. Can we be friends?" With few people around, Lei Changxun stopped trying to hide his feelings after standing still. His cheeks flushed, and his eyes were filled with shyness. This time, his attitude was no longer subtle.

Chu Zhuo was slightly surprised, but quickly shook her head and said, "I'm sorry."

Lei Changxun was taken aback by the firmness in his tone, feeling a weight pressing on his heart. The blush on his face faded, and he said anxiously, "You don't need to reject me so quickly. Although I like you, I won't use this to bother you. Right now, I just want to be friends with you and have more contact with you."

Even though he had considered the possibility of rejection, there was no chance at all. Lei Changxun couldn't help but feel regret and sadness. In his heart, Chu Zhuo's existence was like the bright sunlight, beautiful and kind. He was unwilling to give up like this.

"I'm sorry, I don't like you, so there's no need for anything further." She paused, a certain person's face flashing through her mind, and Chu Zhuo's eyes softened. "I have someone I like, and we've liked each other for a long time."

When the boy said, "I have someone I like," his beautiful eyes crinkled with a bright smile, and at that moment Lei Changxun knew in his heart that there was no chance for him.

He wanted to ask who that person was, and then inexplicably felt that he had the answer.

Aside from her senior brothers and sisters, the only person who stayed close to Nie Chuzhuo was Luan Yingming.

Chu Zhuo didn't waste any more time and left after explaining everything.

Lei Changxun concealed his disappointment and deliberately went out a little later.

Chu Zhuo hadn't gone far, but someone else had joined him—the leader of the Shadow Gate.

"Is this what you like...?" Looking at the perfectly matched couple, he felt a slight bitterness in his heart and couldn't help but murmur.

Ying Ming, a master of martial arts, immediately sensed an unusual gaze. He paused, glancing back, and asked, "Is that the person Zhuo Bao is talking about?"

Sensing the underlying displeasure in his tone, Chu Zhuo quickly glanced at Ying Ming, turned around and hugged him, raising her bright eyes and smiling as dazzling as stars: "I only like the person named Ying Ming in my arms."

Ying Ming's lips curled up wildly. With his lover in his arms, he couldn't hide his joy. His sharp brows softened as he pinched Chu Zhuo's cheek: "Ying Ming only loves Chu Zhuo."

Lei Changxun stood at a distance, watching them embrace; the intimacy they shared was something no one else could possibly share…

After a long while, when Chu Zhuo had already left, he gave a self-deprecating smile. Not long ago, when he was rejected, he even fantasized about whether the outcome would have been different if he had met Chu Zhuo first.

Now that he has seen it, he knows that he was just indulging in wishful thinking.

From any perspective, the two were an extremely well-matched couple.

Peng Shan's whereabouts are still unknown. After she was abducted by cult members, Chu Zhuo arranged for people to follow her and investigate.

There was already a general direction for this matter, and it was only a matter of time before it was determined which cults Peng Shan was colluding with.

During this time, the Martial Alliance received news that a small sect of about twenty people had been wiped out by the Blood Fiend Sect.

The area above the Alliance Leader's mansion seemed shrouded in dark clouds, and the people below were filled with gloom and despair.

Where exactly is the Blood Fiend Sect...?

Less than ten days later, the disciples of the Shadow Sect sent word that they had roughly determined the location of the Blood Fiend Sect.

The Martial Alliance has finally come up with a precise plan to deal with the Blood Fiend Sect.

Leader Du immediately cheered, "Great!"

Then they began to make meticulous plans.

Having finally obtained clues about the Blood Fiend Sect's lair, further investigation is needed, but everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Chu Zhuo's spies also had news. He discussed with Alliance Leader Du and gave a random address, deliberately releasing false clues, both to lure out the big fish of the evil cult and to confuse the Blood Fiend Sect.

Thus, the Martial Alliance began its campaign to "punish" the Blood Fiend Sect.

Peng Shan's group fell for the trap. They were ambushed on the road. The group was surrounded by people from the Dream Eater Sect and the Evil Valley, as well as two other sects they didn't recognize, and Yue Changhai, the expelled young master of the Iron Palm Pavilion.

"Long time no see, Alliance Leader Du." Peng Shan looked down at them, her posture aloof and arrogant. "I never expected you to be this kind of people."

Alliance Leader Du frowned in confusion: "Peng Shan, what do you mean by that?"

"What are you pretending to be innocent for? A bunch of hypocrites, under the guise of punishing the Blood Fiend Sect, are actually colluding with the disciples of the Sword Forging Manor to covet the magical treasures and secret manuals of various sects in the martial arts world. One by one, the truth will come out sooner or later!" Peng Shan shouted. "You martial arts alliance members are all hypocrites."

After Yue Changhai returned to the Iron Palm Pavilion last time, he was beaten by his father using family discipline.

He already knows he was wrong, so why resort to family discipline?

Therefore, once his injuries healed, Yue Changhai, still angry, left home.

"I only had a conflict with the Sword Casting Manor back then. Without saying a word, Alliance Leader Du believed the Sword Casting Manor and kicked me out of the Alliance Leader's Mansion. Today's result is retribution from your Martial Alliance," Yue Changhai said shamelessly.

Chu Zhuo immediately pointed out his vague statement: "The incident started because you attacked my and my senior brother's residence in the middle of the night. Alliance Leader Du was merely acting impartially, yet you see him as taking sides?"

Fan Moyun said sternly, "Yue Changhai, you've willingly fallen into depravity and joined a cult, yet you still dare to try and deceive the world? Dream on!"

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