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

Yue Buqun was actually quite familiar with these two men.

In the storyline.

Using his father's reputation, Li Yuhan invited six martial arts masters whose prestige was no less than that of Chu Liuxiang. The six of them formed a deadly sword formation, intending to take Chu Liuxiang's life.

And there were Tieshan Daoist and Shuai Yifan among them.

However, according to Yuan Suiyun's description, the Xuan Tie Sword Token should be able to summon three assassins...

But these two didn't look like assassins.

It seems to be just a rumor.

Yue Buqun was slightly amazed; this time, even the heavens were on his side.

However, these two senior figures are also pitiful.

I owe Li Guanyu a huge favor, and now it seems I also owe the owner of the Xuan Tie Sword Token from decades ago.

He made his fortune through favors in the first half of his life, and now he's just repaying those favors in the second half.

Yue Buqun said, "That's true. I have no connection with the two seniors. The fact that you are sitting here is not for my sake, so I'm not flattered. I'll get straight to the point: as far as I know, the Xuan Tie Sword Token can summon three seniors to fight. Why have only the two of you come?"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Tieshan sighed softly, "Brother Ren is dead, and his adopted son, Nangong Ling, is a heartless wretch who has already died at the hands of Sect Leader Yue. If Sect Leader Yue still wants to use this favor, I'm afraid the only one he can rely on is Brother Ren's widow!"

"It's actually Chief Ren?"

Yue Buqun was truly taken aback this time.

Shuai Yifan asked, "Although Sect Leader Yue has obtained the sword token, does he not know the identities of the three of us?"

Yue Buqun said, "Rumors spread throughout the martial arts world, and the content has long since become quite different. Fortunately, the two seniors have arrived, so the outcome is not bad."

Shuai Yifan asked, "What does Sect Leader Yue want us to do for you?"

Yue Buqun said, enunciating each word clearly: "Enter the desert and kill Stone Guanyin!"

These words were spoken.

Even the seemingly cold-hearted Shuai Yifan couldn't help but gasp.

A person's name is like the shadow of a tree.

Although they didn't know how powerful Shi Guanyin was, she was able to nearly wipe out the Huashan Sect, which was originally one of the most prestigious sects in the martial arts world.

It is evident that his abilities are extraordinary, far beyond what they can compare to.

Even so, after a brief moment of shock, the two nodded without hesitation and said, "It's alright. Even if we are no match for him, even if we lose our lives there, it will be worth the trip to witness the power of this legendary demon."

Yue Buqun said, "I want Shi Guanyin to die, not for you two seniors to die. There is a sword formation here, and we are currently only missing two people to complete it. Your swordsmanship is superb, so you two seniors should be able to quickly familiarize yourselves with this sword formation. When the six of us join forces, we may not be unable to kill Shi Guanyin!"

Master Tieshan took the sword formation diagram and asked, "Who are the other three...?"

Yue Buqun chuckled and said, "Zhenzhen and I are master and disciple in name, but in reality we are siblings. Although she is young, her swordsmanship is superior to mine, so she can be considered one of them. The other two are the thief king Chu Liuxiang and the chivalrous thief Hu Tiehua of Xiaoxiang."

"Oh?"

Shuai Yifan's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in surprise, "I never thought I would have the chance to fight alongside the legendary Thief King. This battle is definitely worth looking forward to..."

Master Tieshan sighed, "This young lady is so well-hidden; even this old man... uh... um..."

After briefly glancing at the sword formation, both of their expressions turned strange.

Shuai Yifan asked with a strange expression, "Sect Leader Yue, where did you find this sword formation?"

Yue Buqun asked innocently, "Is there a problem with borrowing it from Senior Xue Yiren's Yongcui Manor?"

"Then there's no problem."

Shuai Yifan exclaimed, "I never imagined that after studying the sword formation for so long, I would still have a way to test my sword with the Stone Guanyin. If Brother Guanyu knew this, he would be so happy that he would be restless."

Yue Buqun immediately realized that these two had probably already obtained the sword formation before.

But this is better, it saves time.

"In that case, shall we set off first thing tomorrow morning?"

"Can!"

Neither of them had any objections.

The four of them then began to discuss and exchange their insights on the sword formation.

After all, sword formations require mutual cooperation, and understanding each other's strength and level of comprehension in advance helps in mutual coordination.

But you don't know until you talk about it, and what you find is quite surprising.

Yue Buqun was, after all, the leader of the Huashan Sect, and had the feat of slaying two Japanese pirates with his sword. His outstanding performance only made the two men sigh that the younger generation was indeed formidable.

But Hua Zhenzhen was indeed as Yue Buqun had said; if we only consider swordsmanship, she was actually superior to Yue Buqun.

Who could have imagined that such a disciple, who looked like a little maid, would possess such profound strength?

It was during this conversation that Yue Buqun finally understood why the Longmen Escort Agency had immediately closed down after receiving the shipment.

"Guo Qingyun has made many enemies. The reason why Longmen Escort Agency has been able to gain such influence over the years is entirely due to the protection of my Wudang Sect and Beggar Clan. The reason we are protecting him is because of the agreement of the Xuan Tie Sword Token. Therefore, when he sees the Xuan Tie Sword Token, he knows that the transaction is complete. With his own abilities, he can hardly support Longmen Escort Agency. Naturally, it is better for him to retire while he is ahead and close down the business."

Master Tieshan exclaimed, "This young man may not be highly skilled, but he is certainly decisive in his actions!"

"That's good. I thought I had brought him some kind of calamity. If that were the case, I would be uneasy."

"Sect Leader Yue is indeed benevolent and righteous, possessing the demeanor of a gentleman."

The two men looked at Yue Buqun with a different kind of respect.

Early the next morning.

The four of them left the inn and arrived outside Lanzhou city.

They reunited with Chu Liuxiang and the others.

We haven't seen each other all night.

Hu Tiehua looked much more haggard, probably because he had witnessed Shi Tuo's miserable state and felt a deep sense of empathy for him.

Unexpectedly, this time, even Ji Bingyan followed along, her eyes cold and sharp.

According to Yue Buqun's deduction, this guy, Hu Tiehua, and Ji Bingyan were actually in a love triangle. Hearing that his beloved was being tortured, if he had any backbone, he probably wouldn't have been able to sit still.

Yue Buqun asked them, "Have you met my senior brother?"

Hu Tiehua said with a wry smile, "I've seen it. I had prepared myself mentally, but after actually seeing it, I realized that my preparation was ultimately insufficient. So I risked my life to drag the dead rooster out."

"I came out voluntarily."

Ji Bingyan said unhappily, "I can't stand idly by when my friend is in trouble!"

"Well done! Memorize this sword manual. You'll be Master Hu's substitute. The opponent is Shi Guanyin; even with many people, it's not too many!"

Meanwhile, after exchanging greetings with Shuai Yifan and Daoist Tieshan, Chu Liuxiang, upon learning their identities, looked at Yue Buqun with awe and wonder.

He had initially acted out of a sense of duty and concern for his friends, and was not actually very confident about the trip.

But now that he has seen these two people, he suddenly feels a bit more confident.

When Ji Bingyan heard that she was a substitute, especially Hu Tiehua's substitute, she immediately felt somewhat dissatisfied.

He opened his mouth, but finally sighed dejectedly.

He sighed, "The journey through the desert is extremely dangerous. The daytime heat can kill you, while the nights are as cold as winter. Moreover, water is scarce. I am not afraid, but I must remind you first that you must be prepared to endure hardship. You must know that even the highest level of martial arts cannot withstand the power of heaven and earth."

Chu Liuxiang nodded, about to say something, when suddenly his eyes and brows showed something unusual, and he turned to look.

But all that could be seen was outside Lanzhou city, in the direction of the Gobi Desert.

Yellow sand and dust billowed into the sky, and the thunderous sound of horses' hooves came straight towards Lanzhou.

The violent tremors made the soil beneath our feet tremble slightly, and the yellow sand swirled around us, resembling a yellow tornado that blotted out the sky.

"This is……"

None of them understood.

Ji Bingyan frowned and said, "With such a grand display, only the Desert King in the entire desert probably has such power. Let's clear the way first. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. If we offend him, we might all die in the desert."

Yue Buqun smiled slightly and said, "No need. If I'm not mistaken, they've come to pick us up."