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

Half a month later.

After a long journey, Abbess Kuyin and more than ten female disciples of Emei have arrived in the Jiangnan region.

With the cold winter just over, the breezes that blow in have become warmer day by day.

Although it's only the beginning of March, the flowers are already in full bloom in this pleasant Jiangnan water town.

Amidst the shimmering green water, vibrant colors, and fresh air, the Emei Sect members, weary from their journey, all showed signs of relaxation.

Ku Yin also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This place is quite a distance from Wanfu Wanshou Garden, but once you arrive here, you feel a sense of fulfillment, like a wanderer returning home.

They rested together in a teahouse.

Looking at her disciples, whose faces were filled with exhaustion, she smiled and said, "Everyone, just a little longer, another half-day's journey and we'll reach Wanfu Wanshou Garden. Then you can all enjoy a nice hot bath and get some rest."

"Sect Leader, Sect Leader, is there anything good to eat?"

The closest to Abbess Kuyin was a female disciple named Hehe, who was just over ten years old. She had a chubby little face and big, round eyes that were incredibly cute.

She was the youngest female disciple of the Emei Sect and also the disciple that Ku Yin loved the most, so she always rode and sat with her.

Seeing the little girl tilt her head up, her face full of anticipation.

Suffering caused a sudden surge of compassion to arise in his heart.

She laughed and said, "Of course! Wanfu Wanshouyuan's specialty is steamed Wuchang fish. It has to be freshly caught sea bass. No extra seasoning is added. It's just steamed over high heat with shredded scallions and ginger, and then hot oil is poured over it. You can taste its freshness. There's also squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, which is cute and adorable. It's sweet, sour, crispy, and has a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste. Other dishes include Longjing shrimp, crab roe noodles... I'll treat everyone. I guarantee everyone will eat until they're stuffed."

Apart from the sect leader, most disciples of the Emei Sect are not forbidden from marrying, and naturally, they are not averse to meat.

These female disciples usually live a simple life on the mountain and are very particular about food. After hearing the description of the hardships, their mouths were already watering.

And just then...

Suddenly, a deep, clear voice rang out from the side, "Amitabha, Master's words are so apt. Even I, if not required to abstain from meat, would find myself tempted to eat."

Kuyin's pupils suddenly contracted.

She quickly returned to normal, turned her head, and looked at a table and chairs behind her.

There, a white-robed monk sat at the table, a relaxed smile on his face.

Noticing the bitterness in his expression, he smiled slightly and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Ah? It's Master Wuhua!"

"What is Master Wuhua doing here?"

Although these female disciples of Emei were not Buddhists, they were influenced by Buddhist scriptures day and night, and naturally had an innate admiration for Wuhua.

For a moment, the girls were all filled with inexplicable surprise.

The cause of suffering is the guardedness in one's heart.

With a friendly smile, she said, "Master Wuhua has such a fast pace. Although I am not traveling through the night, my carriage is also made of fine steed. I did not expect to be overtaken by Master Wuhua."

Wu Hua replied, "No, no, this humble monk has been following closely behind the nun's carriage these past few days."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"My unfilial brother is in this miserable state entirely because of you, Master. My master said that now that he has escaped, he will surely seek revenge, and you are his most likely target. That is why I was sent to accompany you and secretly look after you."

"I see. Thank you for escorting me all this way, Master."

Ku Yin was polite in his words, but he didn't believe a single word of it in his heart.

Wu Hua sighed, "Although I do not care about my own honor or disgrace, my master has been criticized by his fellow disciples in the temple because of my identity. I must personally capture Nangong Ling to clear my master's name! Therefore, this trip is to protect my master's safety and to lure my wicked brother out of the cave. However, I have not seen him yet. It seems that he is even more daring than I thought. This trip of mine will have to end in vain."

"That's a good thing, it saves the masters from killing each other."

"Such brothers are worse off than none at all."

Wu Hua said, "Since we have failed to achieve our purpose, there is no point in lingering any longer. That is why I have revealed myself to bid farewell to the nun."

He had a refined and handsome face, and although he was a monk, he had a strong scholarly air about him. In particular, he had a kind smile on his face, which made people feel good just by looking at him.

Kuyin was about to reply.

Suddenly, he frowned, realizing he had heard a commotion in the street.

Looking out the window, she saw more than ten constables riding horses through the street, leaving behind a mess.

Some vendors were whispering among themselves.

"What happened? Why are these officials in such a hurry?"

"Didn't you know? Last night, thieves broke into Wanfu Wanshou Garden, massacred the entire household, and then burned it all down. The county magistrate is furious and has mobilized all the constables from the surrounding area to catch the murderers!"

Upon hearing this, Ku Yin's expression suddenly changed drastically.

And in that instant when his mind was off guard.

Wu Hua's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Nangong Ling, stop!"

Having said that, he raised his hand, clenched his fist, and slammed it straight toward the direction of the suffering.

Meanwhile.

A figure, like a venomous snake poised to strike, darted in through the window, two short swords aimed straight at Ku Yin's face, shouting, "You wretch, you've brought me to this state! Today I'll take your life!"

However, thanks to Wu Hua's prior assessment, he had barely appeared when he was already caught in Wu Hua's fist attack.

Only then did the disciples realize what was happening.

As she exclaimed in surprise, she realized that Wuhua hadn't gone after Kuyin, but had discovered Nangong Ling's whereabouts beforehand.

But the reaction to bitterness is also extremely fast.

Even when his mind was off guard, he quickly regained his composure.

Upon seeing Wuhua, she immediately gripped the sword in her hand.

People in the martial arts world never part with their swords, and her movements were so natural that no one paid any attention to her.

Despite being protected by Wu Hua, who arrived later than expected, when Nangong Ling attacked, they were still vulnerable.

But Ku Yin still drew his sword immediately.

With a slanted slash, the Emei Willow Catkin Sword Technique, known for its light and agile movements, was even more so in Ku Yin's hands, as light as a willow branch swaying in the wind. It blocked Nangong Ling's determined and deadly sword strike from the sword circle.

Meanwhile, Wuhua had also arrived.

With the two of them working together, Nangong Ling would likely have little chance of survival, and a look of terror appeared on his face in response.

However, Wu Hua suddenly changed direction and unleashed a powerful and unparalleled Great Subduing Demon Fist, striking Ku Yin directly in the back of the head.

Kuyin was focused on dealing with the enemy, yet it seemed as if he had eyes in the back of his head.

He twirled the scabbard in his left hand and held it against his back.

BOOM!

With a muffled thud, the sure-fire punch slammed into the scabbard of the sword made of century-old ironwood.

The scabbard cracked instantly.

Ku Yin also let out a muffled groan. Although she was prepared, facing the combined attack of two of the world's greatest masters at the same time still caused her old injuries to flare up.

Although her injury had recurred, she suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Clearly, the so-called vendors were probably arranged in advance.

As for inciting the yamen runners, that's incredibly simple; a little bit of illegal activity is all it takes.

In other words, Wanfu Wanshou Garden should be safe and sound.

She shouted, "Wuhua has colluded with the Beggar Clan traitor Nangong Ling! Emei disciples, quickly form a sword formation..."

On the contrary, there were no flowers.

He realized his mistake after his first attack missed.

His expression didn't change much, but he sighed sadly and said, "That's why I had to kill you, Master. If it weren't for you, how could my true identity have been revealed? I didn't reveal any flaws, and I even exposed my own brother's kindness, yet you still treat me with such fear and suspicion. It's clear that it will be extremely difficult for me to operate in the Central Plains martial arts world in the future."

"Brother, what's the point of saying more? If we kill all these people today, you'll still be the upright and virtuous Master Wuhua!"

Nangong Ling missed her first attack, and with a somersault, she leaped into the teahouse.

A cold smile appeared on his face as he shouted, "I'll keep this wretch occupied. You go and kill those Emei disciples!"

Having said that, he once again attacked Ku Yin with his two swords!