Yue Buqun: My Mount Hua has been time-traveled.

"The Huashan Sect, located on Chaoyang Peak."

Yue Buqun stood with his sword in hand. As the sword tip dipped slightly, he slowly pointed forward, his sword intent contained and not released. Then, the sword followed his body's movement, encircling himself.

When the sword is drawn, the sound is extremely light, as if it falls silently and attacks without form.

The Longevity Sword was originally light and agile, but when held in Yue Buqun's hands, it felt as if he were carrying a heavy object.

In just a few moves, his forehead was covered with large beads of sweat.

Even his previously long breaths became difficult to maintain, and he could only slowly retract his sword moves.

"Senior brother!"

Ning Zhongze took the initiative to greet her.

She was dressed rather lightly today, in a thin, moon-white dress with slightly gathered cuffs, revealing a section of her fair wrist.

Her smooth, flowing hair was casually tied back, with thin bangs covering her forehead, making her almond-shaped eyes appear even brighter.

The girl's budding, graceful figure was fully revealed.

Despite the freezing weather, the girl's cheeks were rosy and her forehead was slightly sweaty because she had just practiced swordsmanship with Hua Zhenzhen, giving her a vibrant and energetic appearance.

She offered him a handkerchief so he could wipe his sweat.

He then advised, "Senior brother, why do you abandon the exquisite Morning Sun Sword Technique and instead choose to study the obscure and difficult Xi Yi Sword Technique?"

After catching his breath, Yue Buqun looked at Hua Zhenzhen, who was standing beside him with a cute and innocent expression, and asked, "Zhenzhen, what did you see?"

Hua Zhenzhen pondered for a while after hearing this, and said, "I feel that Master's practice of this sword technique seems to consume a lot of internal energy. In just a few dozen sword strikes, he has already lost most of his internal energy."

Yue Buqun said, "That's right. The reason we were able to escape unscathed from Shi Guanyin's attack, and even the reason I was able to retreat unscathed from Bat Island, was because of pure sword techniques. Exquisite sword techniques can certainly improve our strength in a very short time, but they are not a long-term solution."

Ning Zhongze nodded in agreement.

She is a loyal follower of the Qi Sect.

Yue Buqun said solemnly, "This Xiyi Sword Technique emphasizes the principle of 'the greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless, and thunder is seen in silence.' It is the most profound sword technique of my Qi Sect. I practice this sword technique to accelerate the progress of the Zixia Divine Skill and to familiarize myself with it in advance so that I can deal with any powerful enemies that come to attack."

Clearly, even if one awakens the wisdom from past lives.

Yue Buqun remains a staunch follower of the Qi Sect.

Previously, I learned the Sword Sect's sword techniques for self-defense, but now...

With Yuan Suiyun's guarantee, Shi Guanyin would never be able to invade the Central Plains, which also bought the Huashan Sect enough time to develop.

Unfortunately, the deal between Yue Buqun and Yuan Suiyun was based on lies.

If Yuan Suiyun fails to make any progress in that fake Qingfeng Thirteen Styles over time, he will probably discover something is amiss sooner or later.

Therefore, Yue Buqun did not have much time left.

He must improve his own strength as quickly as possible, and also improve the strength of the Huashan Sect.

Therefore, during this period of time.

Yue Buqun no longer followed the same methodical approach when cultivating his internal energy.

Instead, while practicing diligently, he picked up the sword techniques of the Qi Sect.

It should be understood that the Zixia Divine Skill and the Qi Sect Sword Technique are complementary and mutually beneficial.

Moreover, Yue Buqun himself practiced the Huashan Qi Sect's Yangwu Sword Technique, a sword technique that is upright and peaceful, and has the divine effect of cultivating one's mind and nourishing one's qi.

As a further advancement of the Yangwu Sword Technique, the Xiyi Sword Technique is even more effective in refining one's true energy.

Yue Buqun exhausted his own internal energy, and then used the purple qi circulation characteristic of the Zixia Divine Skill to restore his internal energy.

In the interplay between having and not having, one can achieve significant progress without even realizing it.

A brief period of peace lasting just over a month.

Yue Buqun was confident that his current strength was significantly improved compared to when he was on Bat Island.

He should be able to advance from a weak elder to a middle elder!

This is a ranking system that Yue Buqun created for himself.

If we consider Chu Liuxiang as the gatekeeper of the BOSS level.

A martial arts master stronger than Chu Liuxiang is a BOSS-level expert.

Weaker than Chu Liuxiang is at the sect leader level.

Yuan Suiyun should still be at the level of sect leader.

Compared to him, Yue Buqun is clearly still quite far behind!

In the storyline several years later, Hua Zhenzhen is able to demonstrate strength no less than Chu Liuxiang's, forcefully advancing to the BOSS level.

Although she was only at the level of a weak BOSS, it was still quite astonishing for someone her age.

It should be noted that although the former leader of the Huashan Sect, Ku Mei, was extremely powerful, he managed to preserve the last vestige of the Huashan Sect's lineage under the care of Shi Guanyin.

However, her strength is clearly inferior to Chu Liuxiang's, and she can only remain at the level of sect leader.

Thinking this, Yue Buqun glanced at Hua Zhenzhen.

He thought to himself, "This is a real treasure."

Despite how good I was to her, I couldn't get her to willingly and obediently offer up the Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng.

But as long as we keep her at Mount Hua, even if it's just to make her my slave, it will give the Mount Hua Sect an extra fighting force.

As for the young girl being overly wary, Yue Buqun didn't take it seriously.

This girl is clearly the type who won't act until she sees something in return. To truly win her over, words alone won't suffice; you'll have to actually demonstrate your abilities.

Thinking this, Yue Buqun showed a very warm smile and said, "Zhenzhen has excellent eyesight. She can see the essence of the Xiyi Sword Technique as soon as she has just entered the field. You don't need to rush. First, practice the Jade Maiden Nineteen Swords with your Uncle Ning. After you have mastered it, I will teach you the Zixia Divine Skill of my Huashan Sect. After you have learned the Zixia Divine Skill, you can try to practice this Xiyi Sword Technique."

As he spoke, he sighed with regret and said, "Now that the Huashan Sect's Thirteen Styles of Qingfeng have been lost, I cannot teach you this supreme sword technique. But rest assured, as long as you call me Master, I will take full responsibility for you. I will never keep any good things I have from you."

A look of emotion flashed across Hua Zhenzhen's watery eyes.

She gently bit her lip and said, moved, "Thank you, Master."

Beside her, a strange look appeared in Ning Zhongze's eyes.

However, being naturally open-minded, she didn't intend to hide her thoughts. Instead, she frankly hesitated and said, "Senior brother, is it just my imagination? I feel like you're being a little too nice to Zhenzhen..."

"She's my only precious disciple, if I don't treat her well, who else should I treat well?"

Yue Buqun remained composed.

She sighed, "Didn't you complain before that I was too harsh on Zhenzhen? Why are you unhappy now that I'm being nicer to her?"

"Well...no, of course not, it just feels a bit too good."

Ning Zhongze herself couldn't explain her own thoughts.

It's important to know that Yue Buqun was not only her senior brother and the leader of the sect, but also the person her father had arranged for their marriage before his death.

They were just waiting for the right time when they would get married.

However, during this time, her senior brother showed great care and concern for another girl in front of her.

If it weren't for the fact that her senior brother hadn't hidden the Zixia Divine Skill and Xiyi Sword Technique from her, and that Hua Zhenzhen was, after all, only a junior sister, not a junior disciple...

Thinking about it, Ning Zhongze couldn't help but secretly admire herself. It was really a good thing she hadn't immediately agreed to let her senior brother take on the role of master in accepting disciples.

But putting aside seniority, she and Hua Zhenzhen are about the same age, and her senior brother doesn't seem to care much about seniority.

Thinking about it, Ning Zhongze glanced at Hua Zhenzhen with some worry, thinking to himself, "Senior brother, please don't have any bad intentions towards Zhenzhen. This girl is so gentle and weak; she looks like she's easy to bully."

If I'm ever bullied by my senior brother in the future, I probably won't dare to fight back...

Yes, to prevent my senior from doing something wrong, and also to prevent Zhenzhen from getting hurt.

It seems I need to be more careful.

"Alright, that concludes our morning exercise. Let's go back for lunch. After we eat, I still need to help Zhenzhen practice the Hunyuan Gong."

Yue Buqun sheathed his sword and stood there. As he spoke, his Zixia True Qi had recovered to more than 70%.

Feeling the Zixia Divine Skill within his body, which had been honed through hard work and had been significantly improved.

This period was truly the most peaceful and tranquil life he had lived since becoming the leader of the Huashan Sect.

Unfortunately, such a peaceful life is not a long-term solution.

the reason is simple.

That's right, the Huashan Sect is out of money.