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"What were the arrangements for my nephew Yue yesterday?"

Judging from her condition, she didn't sleep at all and worked all night. My dear daughter, you didn't arrange for our distinguished guests from Huashan to work all night in the mine, did you?

Our Liu family can't be this shady!

Liu Jing smiled wryly and quickly explained that she had taken good care of Junior Sister Yue, but she didn't know the specific reason why. Perhaps it was because she was so engrossed in practicing martial arts.

Liu Zhengfeng stroked his beard, took another good look at "Yue Lingshan," and nodded:

"His breathing is long and deep, his forehead is full, and although his eyes are not bright, the occasional flashes of divine light are like sharp arrows that strike straight to the mind. His cultivation is indeed extraordinary."

"To achieve such mastery of martial arts at this age, one must indeed be a martial arts fanatic. Your guess is not without merit."

In short, Yue Shi-nephew is very outstanding; Jing'er, you should learn from him.

Liu Jing couldn't help but pout. Are other people's children necessarily better than her own?

"Nephew Yue, Nephew Yue."

While she was in a daze, she heard someone calling her. The junior sister came back to her senses and found a short, plump middle-aged man wearing a dark brown silk robe, who looked like a wealthy man, looking at her kindly.

"Uh, ah, you must be Uncle Liu. I'm sorry, I was asleep and didn't notice you. I'll pay my respects now." (This is a matter of social etiquette.)

She can actually eat and sleep at the same time; she's truly mastered it.

Liu Zhengfeng not only helped her enthusiastically, but also provided her with free food and lodging and his own daughter to play with. He was very kind, so it was only right that she be polite.

Liu Zhengfeng, with the demeanor of a kind elder, said, "I was busy yesterday and only came to see you today. I had always heard Senior Brother Yue say that he had a daughter, but I never had the chance to meet her. Today, I finally see her, and she is indeed beautiful and charming, just like her father."

Since we're already here, even if it's just awkward small talk, we should at least exchange a few pleasantries so that the only daughter of the great sect leader Yue, who has come from afar, can get to know us and leave a good impression.

These things are usually useless, but if you don't have them when you really need them, it can be very frustrating.

Liu Zhengfeng had been in charge of the Hengshan Sect for many years and was adept at navigating social situations. He never missed an opportunity to cultivate relationships, which was his way of dealing with people.

Yue Lingshan was a little confused. Liu Zhengfeng talked a lot. After responding a few times, she didn't know how to reply. She could only listen to Liu Zhengfeng talk and keep responding with "uh-huh" and "ah-ah".

She was completely inept at interpersonal relationships and social graces, and couldn't be smooth or tactful at all. Otherwise, she wouldn't have killed the big boss's dog and been hunted down.

After Liu Zhengfeng finished speaking and left satisfied, she climbed onto the table, her already exhausted spirit becoming even more weary.

She wasn't sure if she had left a good impression, but she knew she didn't want to sit at the same table with Liu Zhengfeng again.

Liu Jing covered her mouth and chuckled, then poked her junior sister's soft cheek with her finger and asked, "So sleepy? Are you still going out to play? Or should you go back and catch up on your sleep?"

Today, Liu Jing changed into a light blue dress, her long black hair was simply combed up, her skin was fair and her appearance was beautiful. Her clothes were simple and elegant, and although there were no gorgeous decorations, they could not hide her graceful and dignified appearance.

"Yue Lingshan" perked up and continued stuffing food into her mouth: "I'm not sleepy. I'll go out after I've eaten!"

What was her purpose in practicing martial arts and becoming stronger? It was to become a superior person and enjoy life.

Now that a beautiful woman has invited me to travel together through the mountains and rivers of Hengyang, it is already a part of enjoying life, so there is naturally no reason to refuse.

Li Mochou endured so much hardship to earn this opportunity, she couldn't let it go to waste.

After a three-month journey from Mount Hua to Hengyang, enduring wind and rain and exploring deep forests, "Yue Lingshan's" original clothes were already worn out.

If he hadn't constantly protected himself with his inner energy, he would probably have been naked long ago, and so wild that he looked like he could eat people.

Fortunately, Liu Jing is beautiful and kind-hearted. Last night, she brought her two beautiful dresses, and after changing into them, she looked like a fairy again.

Wearing a green gauze dress with no complicated accessories and only a sheathed longsword in her hand, Yue Lingshan, who is almost fifteen years old this year, exudes boundless vitality and agility.

Two petite beauties, one tall and one short, one in green and one in blue, walked the streets of Hengyang. They ate snacks here and there, looked at various items, and occasionally talked loudly and pointed out the state of the country. They were beautiful and dazzling, and they attracted a lot of attention.

Many people were discussing in hushed tones:

“I recognize the girl in blue; she’s Master Liu’s daughter, the daughter of the Liu family. Who is that person in green? I’m seeing him for the first time.”

“My cousin works at the Liu family mansion. He told me that a distinguished guest came to the Liu family mansion yesterday. She is the only daughter of the famous Huashan Sect Leader, the Gentleman Sword Yue Buqun. Perhaps this is her.”

"Hiss! The only daughter of the Gentleman Sword, that's truly an extraordinary status, no exaggeration to call her a golden branch and jade leaf. Judging from her age, she's probably only fourteen or fifteen years old. How can Headmaster Yue let her go out alone?"

"Not only that, you see, the two of them seem to be leaving the city, and they're not accompanied by any guards. The area outside the city is not the same as inside; you can encounter anything there. How can the Liu family be so at ease?"

Someone's eyes flickered, as if they had an idea.

However, someone quickly provided some information:

"You don't know this, but this young lady from Huashan is very skilled in martial arts. When she first arrived in Hengyang yesterday, she was in a sorry state. She is also very beautiful, so she was immediately targeted by the Tiger Head Gang. They tricked her into joining the gang and wanted to do *that* to her."

"As a result, this young lady didn't even use her sword. She single-handedly defeated over a hundred strong men from the Tiger Head Gang, then kicked down the Tiger Head Gang's signboard and demolished the gang's gate. Early this morning, the Tiger Head Gang announced its disbandment, and the boss surrendered and went to jail for refuge."

"The Huashan Sect is a sword sect. The young lady of Huashan could destroy the Tiger Head Gang without even using a sword. What would she be like if she used a sword? Anyone who dares to have designs on them should just wait to be cleaved in two by a single sword strike."

"Since I'm this capable, I don't need to have useless guards following me when I go out to play, since that will inevitably have an impact."

Many people who heard the explanation gasped in shock, quickly erasing the evil thoughts that had just arisen, and resolutely decided not to try the most authentic Huashan splitting technique from the Huashan School.

However, some people were afraid, while others were not.

A thin, farmer-looking man in coarse clothes and short jacket suddenly changed his expression, immediately withdrew from the crowd, and headed out of the city.

His eyes were filled with excitement: "Yue Buqun's daughter has actually come to Hengyang! What a great opportunity! We must quickly inform Brother Wan to organize a manpower to capture her!"

"Once we capture Yue Lingshan, we will have the possibility of coercing Yue Buqun into submission, thus making a great contribution to the great cause of the merger of the Songshan Sect!"

"With this achievement, I'm sure I'll be able to become a full-fledged disciple and achieve great success in the future!"

He was one of the Songshan Sect's spies in Hengyang City, specifically sent to keep a close eye on the Liu family, and was directly under the jurisdiction of Wan Daping, a formal disciple of the Songshan Sect.

Recently, the Songshan Sect discovered through investigation that Liu Zhengfeng was in contact with Qu Yang, an elder of the Demonic Sect. Therefore, they transferred personnel from the Hengshan Countermeasures Division, which had been established long ago, to be stationed outside Hengyang City to increase the surveillance of Liu's residence.

This force, numbering over thirty men and directly managed by Wan Daping, consisted of elite troops with formidable strength, enough to annihilate the Liu family, excluding Liu Zhengfeng, in one fell swoop.

Chapter 76 Seize Every Opportunity for Progress

Upon receiving the news, Wan Daping's eyes lit up; he felt it was indeed an opportunity.

His original mission here was to investigate Liu Zhengfeng and, if necessary, call his martial uncle to carry out the extermination of the entire family, in order to implement the Hengshan conquest plan.

However, if we can win over Yue Lingshan and also advance our Mount Hua conquest plan, that would be a great achievement.

The competition within the Songshan Sect is fierce. To stand out and surpass others, one must make the greatest contribution to Songshan.

Shi Dengda, as the eldest disciple of the Songshan Sect, is known in the martial arts world as "Thousand-Foot Pine." He is already a renowned second-rate master, with the highest martial arts skills and reputation among all the formal disciples. He is expected to inherit the Songshan Sect in the future.

However, Wan Daping felt that if he could successfully get rid of Liu Zhengfeng this time and hand Yue Lingshan over to Zuo Lengchan, thus surpassing Shi Dengda in terms of contribution, he might not be without a chance to inherit the throne.

Is Yue Lingshan the young lady of Mount Hua? The daughter of the Gentleman Sword? None of that matters.

Importantly, this is the stepping stone for him to reach the pinnacle of power in Songshan!

"Very good, you did a great job, extremely well! I must reward you handsomely!"

Wan Daping looked at the thin man who had brought the news with admiration.

“You’re very quick-witted. You immediately realized Yue Lingshan’s importance and came to report it to me, which allowed me to seize this opportunity.”

"You are a smart man, and my Songshan Sect needs someone like you. Lai Wen, would you be willing to become my disciple, my third disciple, and continue to serve my Songshan Sect?"

The skinny man, Lai Wen, was overjoyed and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "I am willing to serve you, Master!"

He was actually older than Wan Daping, but in the martial arts world, the accomplished are valued first, and it's common for young masters to become disciples later in life. He was completely willing to become Wan Daping's disciple.

At least it's progress.

"Hahaha, good. From now on, you will be my third disciple. After we finish this job and return to Mount Song, I will inform the sect leader and hold a formal apprenticeship ceremony for you."

"Now, your master is going to retrieve this generous gift from Mount Hua to help us, master and disciple, advance further. Your martial arts skills are too weak and you are too slow to keep up with the group, so you will stay here this time and wait for your master's triumphant return."

"I'll take you out to do things when you've gained some strength."

Lai Wen was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but immediately expressed his willingness to obey his master's orders.

The purpose of this trip was only to capture Yue Lingshan. As for Liu Jing, who was of no use, they naturally had to be silenced.

Liu Jing is a beauty, and Wan Daping would definitely make his brothers line up for her before killing her. Since he didn't go, he naturally missed this opportunity.

But there was nothing he could do; he couldn't disobey his master's orders. He could only console himself that once he became successful, he would have as many beauties as he wanted.

Wan Daping quickly mustered his men, and without saying what the purpose of their trip was, he led them away from their hiding place and headed to ambush the poor girl according to Lai Wen's instructions, leaving Lai Wen alone to guard the place.

So what if Yue Lingshan can wipe out a gang single-handedly? The mere Tiger Head Gang could be wiped out by Wan Daping alone. It doesn't mean anything; it can only scare ordinary people.

Wan Daping is undoubtedly one of the true disciples of the Songshan Sect. His martial arts skills are second-rate in the martial arts world, and he could almost be considered a sect leader in the outside world. He is a powerful figure who is expected to inherit the Songshan lineage.

She's just an unknown young lady from Mount Hua, whose most prominent identity is Yue Buqun's daughter. She doesn't even have her own reputation and is not worthy of his attention.

He believed that as long as he used the terrifying martial arts skills and profound techniques he had honed over the years, he would surely make Yue Lingshan tremble and beg for mercy on her knees.

Moreover, he wasn't alone; he was followed by thirty brothers, each of whom was a skilled fighter, including some third-rate experts.

Such a powerful force is enough to stir up bloodshed in the martial arts world, but now it's being used to deal with a little girl. It's unimaginable how they could lose!

Outside Hengyang City, there is a small river, clear and bright, teeming with fish and shrimp, called Xiaocui River.

There is a wide, flat open space by the river, surrounded by willows, connected to the river, forming a lush and verdant paradise.

This place is simply a paradise for fishing and picnicking. Liu Jing loves it here, and since her friends have come, she naturally brought them over to experience it as well.

The two sat by the river, taking off their shoes and dipping their feet in the water to dangle, while fishing with their newly bought rods, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Behind them, a campfire had been lit in the open space, and an iron pot had been set up with water that was boiling vigorously, waiting to be cooked.

A refreshing breeze blows, the rhythmic gurgling of water fills the air, the gentle sun shines, and the ripples on the water below create a cool, soothing rhythm. The willows rustle softly in the breeze…

Yue Lingshan felt boundless warmth and relaxation, her whole being immersed in the beautiful environment. The fishing rod in her hand hadn't been moved for a long time. Her little head was nodding little by little, and saliva was dripping from the corner of her mouth.

She fell asleep, even while sitting up.

Liu Jing glanced at her junior sister Yue, who was swaying precariously as if she were about to fall into the river, but hadn't fallen in even after an hour, and clenched her teeth.

They had been sitting here for an hour and fishing for an hour.

She had originally planned to have her junior sister Yue catch a few fish herself, then she would demonstrate her culinary skills by making a fish soup with the fish, grilling a few more, and enjoying a delicious meal, thus concluding her fishing experience perfectly.

Unexpectedly, Yue Shimei sat down and fell asleep immediately, showing no intention of catching a fish.

Today, Liu Jing, whether due to bad luck or something else, tried very hard but couldn't catch any fish.

The damned fish would rather swim to the shore and circle around their feet, mocking them, than obediently bite the hook and offer up their lives.

Liu Jing was furious. Today, she was hosting distinguished guests, and these fish showed no manners at all. They were clearly trying to embarrass her and make her look foolish in front of her junior sister Yue!

It was fine to serve in the Air Force before, but absolutely not today. The Air Force is unacceptable!