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

Qiu Lingsu, once the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world.

After marrying Ren Ci, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, twenty years ago, she retired from the martial arts world and lived a secluded life with Ren Ci for twenty years.

But even after twenty years.

In the martial arts world, the mere mention of Qiu Lingsu evokes longing and admiration in all those who have ever seen her.

He then angrily cursed, "That bastard Ren Ci has a grudge against me for stealing my wife!"

Even after hearing the news of Ren Ci's death, everyone sighed, "Don't pity him, his wife was Qiu Lingsu!"

But in fact, apart from Nangong Ling, probably only Qiu Lingsu knew that Ren Ci's death was not due to illness.

This is why Nangong Ling regarded Qiu Lingsu with utmost contempt.

Moreover, the people he appointed were all his trusted confidants...

The reason is simple: most of the Beggars' Sect elders regarded Madam Ren as a deity.

If they were assigned to guard Qiu Lingsu, the entire Beggars' Sect might unite against him the next day.

He had no choice but to obey his mother's orders.

However, the destruction of Mount Hua could not be accomplished by sending members of the Beggars' Sect.

He had no choice but to send out all of his trusted guards who were responsible for watching over Qiu Lingsu.

He had thought that the few remaining big shots and small fry in Huashan were easily wiped out, and then he would personally oversee the headquarters during this time, so there wouldn't be any problems.

However, things didn't go as planned...

Bai Yumo and others died.

He was so eager to frame the Huashan Sect that he never expected that what he feared would happen.

Unfortunately, problems arose during these very few days.

He shouted sternly, "Who kidnapped Madam Ren?"

"This... I don't know either. The other party was disguised, and we couldn't see their face. However, their movements were light and graceful, suggesting they were a woman. Moreover, their attacks were very methodical, and none of our brothers were injured!"

"woman?"

Nangong Ling pondered silently.

Since they were disguised, they must have recognized him, and he must have recognized them as well!

Moreover, although there were no trusted guards, the Beggars' Sect headquarters was heavily fortified, yet she was able to infiltrate it so easily, and even with a weak woman who was powerless to kill a chicken, she was able to retreat with ease.

Such female masters are so rare that even if you traveled all over the martial arts world, you probably wouldn't find many like them.

These people had no grudge against the Beggars' Sect, so why did they suddenly attack the Beggars' Sect and steal Qiu Lingsu...?

"Could it be an accomplice invited by Qiu Lingsu? But when she wrote those letters, the contents were all under my supervision, and she didn't ask any female experts for help."

For a moment, Nangong Ling also did not seek a deeper understanding.

But Qiu Lingsu knows too many secrets. If she is rescued... I'm afraid even his biggest secret will be hard to guarantee.

We must capture him as soon as possible.

Thinking it over, Nangong Ling shouted sternly, "Order the entire Beggars' Clan to mobilize and find out where Madam Ren is. Also, tell all the disciples that Madam Ren of the Beggars' Clan has been kidnapped by traitors, and there is probably a conspiracy against the Beggars' Clan. Tell them to be cautious and careful in their actions during this period, and not to pay attention to the rumors in the martial arts world, so as not to fall into the enemy's trap."

"yes!"

The disciple turned and left in a hurry.

Nangong Ling's eyes burned with rage. The joy she had just felt for her successful plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife had completely vanished.

Despite knowing Qiu Lingsu's identity as the wife of the Beggar Clan leader, the enemy still dared to commit murder.

It is clear that they must rely on something.

The first person that came to Nangong Ling's mind was Chu Liuxiang!

the reason is simple.

When it comes to tracking down stolen items, who has more experience than the King of Thieves?

Nangong Ling was almost certain that as long as he asked Chu Liuxiang for help, with the latter's abilities, he could probably find Qiu Lingsu for him in a few days.

But after a moment's hesitation, he rejected the idea.

"Forget it, Chu Liuxiang is a good helper, but also a big problem. Besides, he can't even protect himself right now. Whether he can survive Xue Yiren's clutches is still uncertain."

Nangong Ling suddenly accelerated and sped off towards the Beggars' Sect headquarters in Jinan.

………………

In fact, Nangong Ling's deduction was exactly as expected.

At this point, Chu Liuxiang, the renowned thief, was indeed feeling quite overwhelmed with problems.

In the martial arts world, everyone knows that the master thief Chu Liuxiang is a person who knows how to enjoy life.

They stayed in a luxurious pleasure boat.

She was wearing top-quality fabric.

Enjoy chilled fine wines, savor exquisite fusion cuisine, appreciate refined art, and be accompanied by a beautiful female confidante.

His face always wore a calm and relaxed smile, as if everything was within his calculations and control.

But now, he can't laugh anymore.

I even felt like crying.

The reason is simple: the ship sank.

That boat was a small boat that his close friend, Zhang San, had painstakingly and spent a great deal of time building for him.

It could be said that it was tailor-made for him.

Since he got the ship, he rarely even went ashore unless he had something to do.

But right now, he didn't have the energy to get angry.

Because at this moment, if he were to be even slightly careless, he would probably sink even faster than the ship.

The ship capsized.

Chu Liuxiang stood on the mast, which was so narrow that it was only as thick as an average person's wrist, yet it was as stable as the ground.

He looked down from his high vantage point.

I saw a thin old man standing on the sinking ship.

His beard and hair were all white, and he wore a plain robe and a jade hairpin, exuding a cool and aloof temperament like an ancient pine tree.

Although he was below, when he looked up, the coldness in his eyes seemed to be looking down at his prey who could no longer escape his claws.

He said coldly, "Young master, you lose beauty while surrounded by flowers; you leave fragrance while treading the moon. What a grand title you have, but in the end you're nothing more than a petty thief who dares to do things but not to admit them."

Chu Liuxiang is now around thirty years old, in the prime of his life.

But when faced with that thin old man, I felt that I was not much stronger than the child.

He sighed, "Trouble comes knocking from the sky when one is just sitting at home. This isn't the first or second time I've been framed, but to be able to deceive the legendary number one swordsman in the world and cause the senior to misunderstand is truly intriguing. Whose slander did the senior believe?"

Xue Yiren slowly said, "Are you trying to say that you didn't steal the Longevity Sword?"

"If I were the thief, I would not deny it. The Master Thief has certainly stolen things, but he has never denied stealing!"

Chu Liuxiang shook his head and sighed, "But regardless of whether it's a misunderstanding or not, before you make your move, please let my three confidantes get ashore. I am deeply grateful for your kindness. Otherwise, if I had protected my three confidantes, I'm afraid I would not have escaped your sword."

Xue Yiren asked, "So you can escape now?"

"I am quite confident in my lightness skill."

Chu Liuxiang surveyed the sea for a moment, his smile widening, and said, "My confidence in my swimming skills surpasses my lightness skill. If I want to escape, even if you had two legs, you wouldn't be able to catch up with me."

Xue Yiren asked, "How long can you run?"

Chu Liuxiang's smile froze on his face. He said with a wry smile, "That's why I stayed here. I wanted to explain to you, senior, that so-called Longevity Sword. I've never even heard of it. I'm not so afraid that I don't even have the courage to admit it."

"But my second brother himself said that the Thief King stole my treasured divine weapon!"

Xue Yiren said, "There's a difference between close and distant relationships. Guess whether I'll believe him or you?"

"With a senior figure in charge, Xue Family Village is impregnable. The place where the divine weapon is stored must be even more secretive and heavily guarded. Apart from myself, I really can't think of anyone else in the world who could steal the divine weapon right in front of the senior figure."

Chu Liuxiang said with a wry smile, "Don't even mention that you believe him, senior; I almost wish I could believe him too."

"But you still denied it."

"Yes, I deny it, because it was definitely not me who did it!"

"evidence!"

"No evidence!"

Chu Liuxiang sighed, "If you would give me time, I could investigate the truth and find out who the real culprit is. Otherwise, while it would be satisfying if you killed me, the real culprit would probably be secretly laughing at the legendary number one swordsman in the world, thinking he's just an easy old man to fool."

Xue Yiren frowned and asked, "How long will it take you?"

"One...year?"

"One month!"

Xue Yiren turned around and leaped back to the shore.

He left only a brief voice message: "Within a month, I need to know the real culprit. If I can't find him, then you are the real culprit!"

Chu Liuxiang: "………………"

"This is truly an undeserved disaster."

He sighed deeply, looking at his cruise ship that had been pierced by the opponent's sword energy, a look of heartache on his face.