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

In the end, Yue Buqun rejected Ku Yin's suggestion.

Ku Yin's martial arts skills were not weak; in a one-on-one fight, he would be no less skilled than Wu Hua.

But the desert is extremely dangerous.

This matter had nothing to do with her, and besides, her injuries hadn't healed yet; if she went, it would probably only cause him more worry.

Of course, the main reason might be that if the sheep keeps getting fleeced from the same person, it might feel a little embarrassed.

However, Yue Buqun would not be so direct. He only subtly indicated that he had already hired a very reliable helper, who should now be waiting for him at the Huashan Sect.

Seeing Yue Buqun's resolute expression, Ku Yin could only express his agreement.

This performance, however, made Grandma Jin look at her with even greater admiration.

She secretly praised him, thinking that this young man was considerate and kind. It would be wonderful if he could become her son-in-law or grandson-in-law.

But these two...

She had previously thought that since Lingzhi was the one who acted first, she should let Lingzhi act first, since it was Lingzhi who had acted first.

But now, looking at his daughter standing side by side with Yue Buqun, they seemed so well-matched, like a perfect couple.

She suddenly felt that Lingzhi was still young, so shouldn't she let her aunt go first?

Grandma Jin herself got caught up in her own worries. She was genuinely concerned that her granddaughter, who had been raised by her youngest daughter since childhood, might develop a rift with her aunt because of a man.

So, half an hour later.

After Jin Lingzhi was utterly defeated by Hua Zhenzhen in just three moves, she tearfully ran into her aunt's arms for comfort, her eyes red.

Seeing that the two still had a good relationship, Grandma Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh well, she can't control what young people do; she'll just let things take their course.

Yue Buqun then bid farewell to Old Lady Jin directly.

Grandma Jin had a very good impression of Yue Buqun at this moment, and immediately assured him, "Sect Leader Yue, rest assured, Lingzhi is also a disciple of Mount Hua. My Wanfu Wanshou Garden has quite a reputation in the martial arts world, so protecting a few disciples is not a problem."

"Then thank you very much, Madam."

Yue Buqun looked at Hua Zhenzhen, "Let's go, Zhenzhen, let's hurry back to Mount Hua."

"Yes, Master... no, it's... Senior... Senior Brother?"

After saying the words "Senior Brother," Hua Zhenzhen gently bit her lip, feeling that as her seniority increased, her Senior Brother Yue seemed to have changed slightly from before.

However, with important matters to attend to at the moment, she clearly didn't have time to adjust to her new identity.

The two borrowed two fast horses from Wanfu Wanshou Garden.

He immediately headed towards the Huashan Sect.

Along the way.

Hua Zhenzhen asked, "Senior Brother, are you saying that General Chu is already waiting on Mount Hua?"

Yue Buqun nodded and said, "Yes."

Hua Zhenzhen exclaimed, "Our senior brother was able to persuade the world-renowned Chu Liuxiang to lend a hand. It seems that our chances of success on this trip are much greater."

"Not enough!"

Yue Buqun said, "Even Chu Liuxiang would have difficulty withstanding a hundred moves from Shi Guanyin. With us added in, our chances of winning are not enough."

"Then... it seems Senior Brother has another method?"

Yes, there are.

Yue Buqun answered in response.

He said, "Zhenzhen, things might be tough from here on out. Let's not rest tonight. We'll rest after we reach Xiangyang City."

"Yes, Master."

Hua Zhenzhen didn't know what Yue Buqun was planning to do, but she always accepted Yue Buqun's advances and never voiced any objections.

Especially since this is a crucial moment for the Huashan Sect to transform and be reborn, she cannot allow herself to become a burden to her master... no, her senior brother.

Speaking of which, he's no longer the master, but the senior brother.

Hua Zhenzhen muttered to herself, "It seems I need to get used to the change in our relationship as soon as possible."

Two days of non-stop travel.

When the master and disciple... no, the senior and junior brothers and sisters led their horses into Xiangyang City.

Even with Hua Zhenzhen's refined skills, a hint of weariness was already showing between her brows.

Although she looked delicate and frail, she was actually very tough and resilient. She followed Yue Buqun for two whole days and didn't hold him back at all.

Seeing her tired appearance, Yue Buqun immediately arranged a guest room for her.

He instructed, "I have some errands to run. Let's get some rest tonight and set off again tomorrow."

After saying that, he summoned the innkeeper's waiter and asked him to boil some hot water and send it to the guest rooms.

He then left the inn and went to a security escort agency called Longmen Escort Agency in Xiangyang City.

That's right, he's escorting a shipment.

The shipment that Yue Buqun was escorting was not large; it was a very small item.

The location of the transport was also extremely strange; it was a place called Lanzhou Xuan Tie Tianchi.

But upon learning this news, the manager of the now-growing Longmen Escort Agency personally received him.

Holding the iron token in his hand, Guo Qingyun, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) with his graying hair and beard, now nearing fifty, wore a complex and unpredictable expression of melancholy.

He sighed softly, "This shipment is of great importance, esteemed guest. I must personally escort it. Rest assured, esteemed guest, I will not inquire about the reason, nor will I accept a single penny!"

Yue Buqun clasped his hands in thanks and said, "In that case, thank you very much."

"No need. I've enjoyed your favor for so many years, it's time for me to give it back."

Chief镖师 Guo looked dejected and said, "Honorable guest, please rest assured, the sword and warrant will be delivered safely!"

Yue Buqun glanced at Chief Escort Guo, who was acting as if his wife had died, even though he had only delivered a shipment.

He didn't ask any more questions, but simply said goodbye and returned to the inn.

The two students booked a suite, which was separated from the outside by carved partitions that could be opened or closed.

In this way, the outer room is spacious, while the inner room is private.

It's just the right size for two people to live together.

When Yue Buqun pushed the door open, Hua Zhenzhen seemed to have just finished bathing and changed into a clean, light-colored dress.

Her fair, lotus-root-like wrists and slender, snow-white neck were exposed.

Upon seeing Yue Buqun, she bit her lip slightly and said shyly, "Master... no, I mean Senior Brother... never mind, I'll just call you Master, it's more natural that way."

For some reason, every time Hua Zhenzhen called out "Senior Brother Yue Buqun," she felt a ripple in her heart, as if something bad was about to happen if she continued to call him that.

Yue Buqun smiled and said, "It's alright, it's just a title. In front of me, I can simply acknowledge you as the Elder of Law Enforcement."

"Yes, Master."

Hua Zhenzhen smiled faintly upon hearing this.

She said, "I have just taken a bath and have been asking the waiter to heat the water. The water is still warm. I'm just sorry to trouble you to use my water to wash yourself, Master."

"It's alright, you're a young lady, so naturally you should be at the front of the line."

Yue Buqun was truly exhausted.

Hua Zhenzhen served him, helped him take off his outer robe and hung it on the lattice door, and then hid in the outer room, letting Yue Buqun slip into the water.

Even while soaking in warm water, a faint orchid fragrance can still be smelled in the air.

Outside, Hua Zhenzhen blushed slightly.

There are many inconveniences when traveling.

But the thought of her master carelessly handling the water that had soaked her made her feel a little shy...

At that moment, Yue Buqun's voice rang out from inside.

"Zhenzhen, we must act quickly in this emergency. We cannot be separated during this time so that we can take care of each other. You can sleep in the inner room tonight and get some rest. We still have to travel early tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Hua Zhenzhen paused, then hesitated and said, "But Master, I can sleep in the outer room."

"No need. You are a woman, so it's more convenient this way. Although you still call me Master, we are now just brother and sister, so you don't need to worry too much about those formalities."

No... it's the small bed outside. I just took a nap.

Hua Zhenzhen glanced at the still somewhat messy bed outside, thought for a moment, and then carefully and gently folded the quilt into a neat square.

Distracted, he asked Yue Buqun, "What did Master go out to do today?"

"We need a few martial arts masters to lend their assistance!"

When Yue Buqun asked for a martial arts master, he was referring to the Xuan Tie Sword Token he obtained from outside Bat Island!

He had already learned how to use the Xuan Tie Sword Token from Hai Kuotian.

Although there must be trouble behind this order.

However, Shi Guanyin was an imminent threat, and Yue Buqun could clearly distinguish between the near and the far. He would deal with that later.

"Get some rest, we have to travel early tomorrow morning."

"yes!"

After a while, Yue Buqun finished washing up.

The master and apprentice had a simple dinner together, and then went to rest.

The next morning, the two got up early.

He led his horse away from the inn, intending to continue his journey, but when he passed by the Dragon Gate Inn, which he had just visited the day before.

The signboard, however, has already been removed.

"Dragon Gate Escort Agency...has gone out of business?"

Yue Buqun was stunned. What did this mean?