The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

"Uh……"

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's words, Linghu Chong, Liang Fa, Gao Genming, and the other Huashan disciples who had come down the mountain with him looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

"how?"

Upon seeing this, Yue Buqun frowned and directly called out, "Genming, you speak."

Gao Genming, whose name was called, reluctantly recounted in detail their every move after descending the mountain.

When Yue Buqun heard Tian Boguang's arrogant statement that he would not leave until he had solved fifty cases, he snorted coldly. When he heard about the victims' experiences, not only Yue Buqun, but also Ning Zhongze and Abbess Dingyi had cold expressions.

When Yue Buqun heard that they had split into three groups to search for Tian Boguang, he nodded without saying anything. So far, things have remained normal.

But when Yue Buqun heard that Liang Fa and others used pre-prepared lime powder to deal with Tian Boguang after encountering him, Yue Buqun was stunned.

"and many more."

Yue Buqun stopped Gao Genming, who was about to continue speaking, and asked with a frown, "Where did you get these things?"

Although he was asking a question, his gaze still unconsciously drifted towards Linghu Chong.

"Uh……"

Gao Genming opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

Jiang Ning stepped forward: "Master, this was prepared in advance. Tian Boguang is a treacherous and vicious person. If you are not careful, you will fall into his trap and be injured. Therefore, I asked my fellow disciples to carry some lime powder with them, so that we can better deal with this kind of evil spirit."

Rather than letting evil spirits plot against him, he should plot against them first.

This is Jiang Ning's idea.

Although Yue Buqun felt that this method was rather dishonest, it was indeed as Jiang Ning said, that one had to be careful when dealing with these evil spirits and heretics. He didn't say anything and gestured for Gao Genming to continue.

Perhaps because Yue Buqun didn't blame him, Gao Genming gradually relaxed and spoke in great detail about how they dealt with Tian Boguang, even describing their inner thoughts at the time. He became animated when he spoke of his triumph.

But he didn't notice that Yue Buqun's expression was getting increasingly strange.

Originally wanting to hear how Jiang Ning and his group dealt with villains like Tian Boguang so that her own disciples could learn from them, Abbess Dingyi awkwardly looked at the roof and then at the ground.

"Cough cough."

Yue Buqun coughed heavily, interrupting Gao Genming's attempt to continue his explanation.

Okay, okay, stop talking.

Gao Genming seemed oblivious to his expression, getting more and more excited as he talked. He was afraid that if he continued, his image as a gentlemanly swordsman, which he had maintained for many years, would be ruined.

"Now that Tian Boguang is dead, the martial arts world is one less villain who has harmed the people. You have done a good job, but you must remember that you are righteous people and such methods cannot be used against righteous people like us."

Yue Buqun did not object to his disciples using certain methods against those evil and heretical sects, but there had to be a bottom line.

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Ning, Linghu Chong, and others agreed.

"Brother Yue, there's no need to be so harsh on them. Tian Boguang is a despicable and vicious scoundrel. It's understandable to use unconventional methods to deal with him."

At this moment, Abbess Dingyi stood up to defuse the awkward situation between the master and his disciples, her face showing an expression that said, "She understands everything."

Yue Buqun's expression relaxed: "Master is right."

no way.

If any other disciple, even Linghu Chong, had done this, Yue Buqun would have given them a severe scolding. But it was Jiang Ning who led the way in doing this.

In the eyes of Yue Buqun and Abbess Dingyi, Jiang Ning was the hope to carry the future of the Huashan Sect and a rising star who could lead the Five Mountains Sword Sects to fight against the Demonic Sect.

But what could they do when Jiang Ning, whom they both had high hopes for, used such underhanded methods?

What else can we do? Just try our best to cover it up.

Chapter 108: Sword Sect

"Now that you have eliminated Tian Boguang, and you have worked hard these past few days, go and rest."

After learning that Tian Boguang was dead, Yue Buqun told Jiang Ning and the others to go and rest, fearing that Gao Genming, that idiot, would continue to share his experience.

Jiang Ning also needs to prepare to go back and rest.

After Gao Genming and the other disciples left, Yue Buqun heard the Huashan disciples outside making a fuss. Yue Buqun had good hearing, and he heard the disciples outside asking whether lime powder was easy to use and how to use it.

Yue Buqun's face darkened almost imperceptibly.

He felt that the Huashan School's painting style seemed to be heading in a less proper direction.

……

After returning to his room, Jiang Ning placed his luggage and sword on the table.

Maodou has disappeared.

Since Maodou came to Huashan, it has been elusive, disappearing without a trace, and can only be seen occasionally.

So far, the Huashan Sect has been safe since killing Tian Boguang. Except for the fact that they will be going down the mountain to recruit disciples in a while, the situation is basically stable.

It's just that we don't know when Zuo Lengchan will make a move.

Jiang Ning shook his head, trying to clear his mind.

Mount Hua's current strength is still too weak. Not only does it have to confront the Demonic Sect, but it also has to deal with betrayal from its allies.

The Five Mountains Sword Sect is not what it was decades ago, but the power of the Demonic Sect is growing stronger and stronger. Now is the time when the demonic sect is rising while the righteous sect is declining.

Among the righteous sects, only the Five Mountains Sword Sects are steadfastly resisting the Demonic Sect. As the leaders of the righteous path, Shaolin and Wudang, along with other major sects, have been watching from the sidelines. Internally, Zuo Lengchan is ruthlessly betraying his allies, while externally, the Demonic Sect is eyeing them covetously. This situation is difficult to manage no matter how you look at it.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but frown when he thought of the two major sects, Shaolin and Wudang.

Although these two sects are major righteous sects, they have remained unmoved by the actions of the Demonic Sect. In the past few decades, neither Shaolin nor Wudang has ever taken any action against the Demonic Sect.

It's truly outrageous that righteous sects have fallen to this level.

How can you do anything right when you're with this bunch of insects?

Jiang Ning lay on the bed, his gaze fixed on the ceiling.

We still need to develop the Huashan School as soon as possible.

……

Seven days later.

These past few days have been peaceful. Apart from the Tian Boguang incident a while ago, there has been nothing much going on. Jiang Ning has also been staying indoors practicing his martial arts.

Jiang Ning had already given Yue Buqun the silver obtained from killing Tian Boguang. When Yue Buqun received the more than 10,000 taels of silver notes, his hands trembled slightly with excitement.

He still wants to renovate the buildings on Mount Hua.

Jiang Ning did not stop them this time. Currently, the Huashan Sect has no other need for money, and the disciples are eating and dressing well, so they can afford to renovate the buildings.

However, Yue Buqun did not plan to start the renovation immediately, but instead decided to wait for a while. After all, he had already waited so long, so what difference would a little more time make?

Jiang Ning, who was practicing martial arts inside the house, suddenly heard footsteps outside.

"Senior brother, senior brother."

It was Lin Pingzhi's voice.

Jiang Ning stopped practicing his martial arts and opened the door.

"Is there a problem now?"

Jiang Ning looked at him and said.

Lin Pingzhi had been following him ever since he came up the mountain. Jiang Ning personally taught and supervised his internal energy cultivation and swordsmanship. Lin Pingzhi would ask him questions whenever he encountered any problems, and he had gotten used to it.

However, it seems that Lin Pingzhi didn't come to ask questions this time.

Lin Pingzhi shook his head, his face showing urgency: "Master sent me to call you and all the senior brothers and sisters to gather at the Righteousness Hall. People from the Songshan Sect have brought a few strange people up the mountain. They look aggressive and don't seem to have any good intentions."

Jiang Ning's eyes narrowed.

"okay, I get it."

Jiang Ning nodded, bid farewell to Lin Ping, returned to his room, retrieved his sword, and headed straight for the Righteousness Hall.

Before even getting close to the Hall of Righteousness, they saw a group of Huashan and Hengshan disciples standing outside.

Master Dingyi and her disciples had not left yet.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ning."

A disciple's eyes lit up when he saw Jiang Ning, and he quickly stepped forward and said, "Master said that you can go straight in now that you're here."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Okay, senior brother."

As soon as I stepped inside, a voice rang out.

"I heard that Brother Yue is preparing to recruit disciples recently? And he even killed Tian Boguang? Congratulations! This lecherous villain has been a scourge to the people. Countless righteous people have tried to kill him but couldn't catch him. I never expected that he would be killed by Brother Yue's outstanding disciple. This is truly an inspiring event."

Jiang Ning recognized the voice; it was the voice of Lu Bai from Hengshan City.

Hearing this, he quickened his pace and entered the hall. He found that in addition to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze sitting in the main seats, Master Dingyi and more than a dozen other people were sitting in the lower seats. Ding Mian, Lu Bai and Fei Bin from the Songshan Sect were all there. Among the other people, eight people were from the Hengshan Sect and the Taishan Sect based on their clothing. The remaining few people were not identified, but they seemed to be from the Sword Sect.

When Jiang Ning entered, Yue Buqun was smiling as he responded to Lu Bai's words.

"Thank you for your kind words, Brother Lu."

"Master, Mistress, Abbess Dingyi."

Jiang Ning's entrance attracted the attention of everyone in the hall, who all stopped talking and looked at him.

"Ah."

Yue Buqun remained calm and introduced Jiang Ning, "These three are senior uncles of the Songshan Sect. You met them in Hengshan City before. This is Lu Lianrong of the Hengshan Sect, and this is Yu Qingzi of the Taishan Sect."

Jiang Ning simply nodded in acknowledgment.

"Senior Brother Yue, you know why we've come. Your Qi Sect has occupied the Huashan Sect for so many years, shouldn't you give it up?"

A burly man spoke, his face sallow and filled with hostility.

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun merely smiled faintly: "I am not worthy of the title 'Brother Feng.' We ceased to be fellow disciples after you voluntarily left the Huashan Sect. I return the title 'Brother Yue' verbatim."

"Fine, if you don't acknowledge me as your junior brother, then forget it."