A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

Chapter 122 Liu Sheng Piaoxu as a Maid

When I saw Yue Buqun again in the west guest room, I noticed he had changed quite a bit. His aura was much more robust, but he also had a touch of effeminacy. Occasionally, there was a hint of orchid-like fingers when he held the teacup.

Lu Ming raised an eyelid. He had originally thought the other party wouldn't need to cut, but now it seemed he still couldn't resist. Thinking about it carefully, it made some sense. Old Yue was a proud man all his life. Even with him as his successor, he still didn't want to be inferior to his disciple, much less be left far behind.

The Dugu Nine Swords emphasizes talent, but Lao Yue's talent is average, and his comprehension is insufficient, so naturally he can't master its essence. Without the essence, the Dugu Nine Swords is even inferior to the Huashan Swordplay. After much thought, only the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, which is easiest to obtain, can be mastered quickly!

"Disciple greets Master!"

Yue Buqun nodded slightly, a rare smile appearing on his usually stern face: "Hmm, you've made something of yourself. Abbess Dingxian has already spoken to me about the Hengshan Sect. Now that you've taken on the role of sect leader, you must do a good job and prevent the Hengshan Sect from declining. With you included, the Five Mountains Sword Sects are now all gathered in the capital."

"In a few days, after your wedding, the Five Mountains Sword Sects will hold a meeting to discuss the merger of the Five Mountains Sword Sects. What do you think about this?"

So that's what it was about?

Lu Ming put down his teacup and sighed softly: "The Hengshan Sect is in a state of flux after this battle. I have already ordered the mountain to be closed, forbidding Hengshan disciples from setting foot in the martial world. We are only maintaining our influence around Hengshan. It will take more than ten years of recuperation to recover."

"The Five Mountains Sword Sects can merge, but the Hengshan Sect will continue to recuperate and rebuild on its own. It can manage some logistical work like preparing pills, but it won't be able to fight a full-scale war. Master, do you agree to the merger or not?"

Yue Buqun also put down his teacup. He had prepared a speech, but now it was no longer necessary: ​​"It would naturally be a good thing to merge. Not long ago, I sparred with Zuo Lengchan, and he was no match for me. At that time, I will strive for the position of leader of the alliance, and the merger is inevitable."

Lu Ming had an idea in mind, so he nodded slightly: "In that case, your disciple will naturally follow in your footsteps. Merging the sword sects is nothing more than integrating the various sects' techniques, eliminating the dross and retaining the essence, and training the best people from each sect in one place. The Hengshan Sect can hand over its secret manuals, but it is already short of people. If you become the leader of the alliance, please remember our past relationship and allow the Hengshan Sect disciples to recuperate."

"The martial world is too vast for young women to linger in. They can stay at the Hengshan Sect making elixirs. What do you think, Master?"

It's truly not easy for a young woman to navigate the world of martial arts. If she's not careful, she might fall into a trap and be defiled. Once her innocence is ruined, how can she face anyone?

Yue Buqun hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking: "The Hengshan Sect is indeed in dire straits. There are only twenty or thirty disciples left, and it is already quite an achievement that it can continue to exist. Very well, since you have brought it up, I will agree. The surrender of the secret manuals is not out of greed for the martial arts of other sects. Only by concentrating our strength can we accomplish great things."

Lu Ming nodded in agreement, his face also showing pride: "That's right, the Huashan Zixia Divine Skill is a top-tier martial art even in the Central Plains martial arts world, so naturally there's no need to covet other schools' martial arts."

The two chatted for a while longer, during which Yue Buqun mentioned that after merging the sword sects, they would help the Iron-Blooded Marquis wage war against the Qing Dynasty. As long as they could achieve military merit, they would gain the court's recognition, have a sect headquarters, enjoy various privileges, and be exempt from taxes!

Only those who have managed a sect know how difficult it is to keep it running. Just feeding the people and horses is a considerable expense every day, not to mention the money needed for welcoming and sending off guests, resolving conflicts in the martial arts world, and so on. Money is needed in every aspect.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be the saying that "a penny can stump a hero." After all, if someone is a hero, they can't just steal or rob, right? Even if they were to do it, they would have to come up with a clever excuse.

Before leaving, Yue Buqun added, "From now on, the Huashan Sect will be in your hands. If you go out, your master's wife will take care of the sect's affairs. When I am away, you and Shan'er should be filial to your master's wife."

What is this? Entrusting one's wife and children to another?

Lu Ming did not have that thought in his mind, so he respectfully bowed and said, "Disciple understands. As long as disciple is here, Huashan Sect will exist. Master, do not worry, just go ahead and do it."

After seeing his disciples off, Yue Buqun sat at the head of the table, remaining silent for a long time. His eyes gleamed; this gathering of martial arts heroes was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to enhance the reputation of the Huashan Sect!

Shortly after, Zuo Lengchan walked in, his face still somewhat pale, clearly injured. Without waiting for the other party to greet him, he sat down beside him.

"Military battles are not like martial arts brawls; they are extremely dangerous, and a single misstep could mean our deaths. The Marquis's intentions are difficult to fathom. What do you think if he promises the Five Mountains Sword Sect a base on Qing territory?"

Yue Buqun chuckled coldly, stroking his beard lightly, but not daring to use force for fear of tearing it off; he had already lost a lot of it recently. "So what? Since we're merging, we need to find a new location for our sect. With the support of the imperial court, it's much better than being in the southern border. You'll still be there then, integrating sect resources; I'm no match for you."

These words were sincere. Back then, the Huashan Sect was in a difficult situation, but the Songshan Sect was in an even worse one. There was also the Southern Shaolin Temple, which was far more prestigious and lurking nearby. The Songshan Sect's techniques were all compiled and refined by Zuo Lengchan himself, a hodgepodge of styles that he meticulously selected and eliminated the dross before finalizing the formula.

His talent in martial arts was no less than Yue Buqun's, and in addition to his diligent practice, he was able to revitalize a declining sect. This ability, along with his ruthless and unscrupulous methods, was what Yue Buqun admired.

They've been rivals for twenty years; how could they not know each other's capabilities? There's a saying that goes, "Only your enemy truly understands you."

Zuo Lengchan laughed heartily, his tone quite cheerful: "Haha! It's really not easy to gain your recognition, Yue Buqun. I admit you're stronger than me, only because you have a good disciple. If I didn't have no daughter, your disciple wouldn't be your disciple."

Leave the side room.

Lu Ming followed Shangguan Haitang to her residence, which was quiet and elegant. There was a huge willow tree in the courtyard, with its branches hanging down and swaying in the wind, bringing a touch of summer coolness.

A woman dressed in Japanese attire walked slowly towards them. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her delicate face was lightly made up, making her features an absolutely beautiful face. Her long black hair cascaded down her back, and she bowed deeply to Lu Ming, revealing glimpses of her snow-white skin.

"Greetings, Miss Haitang. I am Liusheng Piaoxu, and I have been ordered to serve Sect Leader Lu."

Japanese women are truly different; they're so alluring. It's not just a simple burning passion, but a kind of inner charm that, combined with their delicate appearance, evokes an urge to ravage them.

As the internal energy circulated, the turmoil caused by that seductive technique was completely neutralized.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you. I'll be in seclusion for the next few days. If you can't find me, that's fine; I can't escape. Don't be surprised. Once your martial arts skills improve, you'll understand what's going on. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you now."

"So, it's Liu Sheng Piaoxu. Go fetch a basin of hot water to wash my face and hands. And wash my feet while you're at it. I always said that Japanese women are the best at serving people. Since I've run into one, I should at least enjoy myself."