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

Page 357

Du Lanyin smiled when she saw Jiang Ning finally return.

"Did my senior sister need something?"

Jiang Ning looked at her and noticed that her hands were holding something, but it was wrapped in cloth.

"Junior brother, today is your birthday. I don't have anything good to give you, so I specially knitted a garment for you as a birthday gift."

As Du Lanyin spoke, she opened the package, and a brand-new outfit appeared before Jiang Ning's eyes.

The dress is sky blue overall, and the pictures on it are very exquisite. You can tell that it was embroidered stitch by stitch, which took a lot of time.

"Thank you, senior sister."

Jiang Ning did not refuse Du Lanyin's kindness and thanked her after accepting the clothes.

Du Lanyin smiled. Not long after Du Lanyin left, guests arrived at Jiang Ning's house, all of them disciples of Mount Hua.

After learning that it was Jiang Ning's birthday, they all went back and prepared gifts.

The place is bustling with visitors today.

……

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

June.

Yue Buqun sent a disciple to summon Jiang Ning.

"Ning'er, your sword sheath is finally finished."

Chapter 478: Reunion

Two months later, the scabbard for the Jiangning Zhenwu Sword was finally completed.

"This is the weapon expert who sent it to Mount Hua today. Open it and take a look."

Yue Buqun stepped aside, revealing a box on the table behind him.

Jiang Ning stepped forward and opened the box, revealing a sword sheath.

"This scabbard is made of the finest ebony and is a treasure of that weapon master. It is surrounded by gold thread."

Yue Buqun also explained the materials and manufacturing process of the scabbard.

Jiang Ning also looked it over, then inserted the Zhenwu Sword he had brought into its scabbard. It fit perfectly, as if they were one piece.

He was indeed quite satisfied.

Yue Buqun was also very satisfied. Jiang Ning now possessed high martial arts skills and the Zhenwu Sword, meaning he could go anywhere in the world, making it extremely difficult to kill him.

"Master, now that the scabbard has been forged, I wish to descend the mountain."

Yue Buqun suddenly stopped laughing.

He couldn't understand why, after not coming down the mountain for more than a decade before, he would stay away for months at a time, and as soon as he came back, he wanted to go out again.

Is Mount Hua really that unattractive to you?

"talk later."

Yue Buqun politely declined.

In the past few months, he has been corresponding with the other four factions. Some time ago, the Hengshan faction sent a letter saying that the Demonic Sect in Pingding Prefecture was also making unusual movements. He heard that the Blackwood Cliff, which had been quiet for a long time, was about to make a move.

Yue Buqun took this news very seriously. Blackwood Cliff was the headquarters of the Demonic Sect, and Dongfang Bubai was located there. If there was any movement at Blackwood Cliff, it meant that Dongfang Bubai might be about to make a move.

It's unclear whether the other side is targeting the righteous path this time or engaging in a battle with Ren Woxing for the orthodoxy of the demonic sect.

However, Yue Buqun is not planning to go down the mountain for the time being. Now, the Huashan Sect has the Demonic Sect as an enemy on the surface, and Shaolin may be targeting it on the side. Staying on Huashan is the best option.

"After a while, when things are a little more peaceful outside, I will have Chong'er accompany you down the mountain."

Even after Jiang Ning became the sect leader, he still wanted to go down the mountain. Yue Buqun couldn't stop him, so he let Linghu Chong accompany Jiang Ning. Linghu Chong was equipped with the Dugu Nine Swords and his own martial arts were not weak. With these two brothers going down the mountain together, he felt at ease.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning wanted to say that he could handle it all by himself, but then he realized that if he said that, he would never be able to get down the mountain, so he shut up.

"You are now at the same level as your teacher. I can no longer guide you or help you. You will have to walk your own path from now on."

Yue Buqun patted Jiang Ning on the shoulder.

The younger generation surpasses the older generation. A few years ago, the Huashan disciple who was only a second-rate disciple is now almost as good as him, or even stronger. Yue Buqun was filled with emotion.

However, the stronger Jiang Ning's martial arts became, the happier he was. In the future, when he went to the underworld, he could proudly say that he had lived up to his master's expectations and found an excellent successor for the Huashan Sect. The Huashan Sect would surely flourish.

"Alright, let's eat."

At this moment, Ning Zhongze's voice rang out, and she, Linghu Chong, and Yue Lingshan brought the dishes over from the kitchen.

After Yue Buqun and Linghu Chong had that heart-to-heart talk, Yue Buqun lifted his punishment. In addition, after Yue Buqun announced Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan's marriage in front of all the disciples, Linghu Chong started eating here more often.

"Okay, here we come."

Yue Buqun smiled and agreed, then patted Jiang Ning on the shoulder.

"Let's go."

Jiang Ning followed, and as soon as the two sat down, Ning Zhongze, Linghu Chong, and Yue Lingshan also sat down, creating a scene reminiscent of a family reunion.

"Master, junior brother, come here."

Linghu Chong took the initiative to serve food to the two of them.

“Ning’er is no longer the youngest disciple in the sect, so it’s against the rules for you to still call him junior brother.”

Yue Buqun said.

Linghu Chong chuckled: "Master, I only call you that in private."

Yue Buqun frowned slightly. He wanted to remind Linghu Chong to be mindful of Jiang Ning's identity. Jiang Ning was now the future leader of the Huashan Sect, second only to him in status. Linghu Chong could no longer joke around with Jiang Ning like before.

However, Yue Buqun thought that the current atmosphere was not suitable for saying such things. Even if he did say them, it might make the two brothers become estranged. After hesitating for a moment, he didn't say anything and changed the subject.

"Ning'er is going down the mountain to Fujian later. Chong'er, I'm going to let you go with me."

Linghu Chong's eyes lit up.

"Master, when are we going down the mountain?"

Yue Lingshan's voice rang out: "Father, I want to go with Senior Brother and Junior Brother Jiang Ning too."

"It's not certain yet. I'm not planning to let Ning'er go down the mountain. I'll tell you when the time is right."

After answering Linghu Chong's question, Yue Buqun glared at his daughter.

"what are you going to do?"

Yue Lingshan exclaimed, "I want to go!"

Yue Buqun knew exactly what she was thinking. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and his face turned stern: "The world outside is not peaceful right now. Even if Ning'er wanted to go down the mountain, I was not going to agree. I was thinking of having Chong'er accompany him so that the two brothers could look after each other. Your martial arts are mediocre. If you really encounter an ambush by the Demonic Sect again, who of the two of them would protect you?"

Yue Lingshan pouted, no longer daring to argue.

"OK OK."

Seeing this, Ning Zhongze tried to smooth things over.

"Shan'er, you really need to work on your martial arts skills. Going there will only hold Ning'er and Chong'er back."

Ning Zhongze first said something to Yue Lingshan, then glared at Yue Buqun.

"Why are you getting angry when we're just having a nice family meal? Can't you talk things out?"

Seeing this, Linghu Chong quickly said, "Master, don't worry. No matter when Junior Brother goes down the mountain, I will accompany him. I will be extra careful after we go down the mountain."

The atmosphere then eased.

After dinner, Jiang Ning and Yue Buqun talked for a while, while Linghu Chong left and headed straight for Jade Maiden Peak.

Arriving at the Cliff of Contemplation with practiced ease, Linghu Chong looked at the empty cliff and felt a pang of disappointment, shouting loudly.

"Grand Uncle, Grand Uncle."

Linghu Chong called out four or five times, but there was no response, which made him even more disappointed.

He hadn't seen Feng Qingyang since his last visit to the Cliff of Contemplation. He didn't know what had happened to Feng Qingyang, or if he was still on Jade Maiden Peak. He wanted to talk to Feng Qingyang, but he couldn't find him.

Linghu Chong didn't see Feng Qingyang again, and sighed inwardly as he prepared to leave.

However, just before leaving, a voice rang out from behind.

"Why are you shouting so loudly? Are you afraid others won't know I'm living in seclusion here?"

Linghu Chong turned around in surprise.

"Grand Uncle!"

Feng Qingyang looked at him speechlessly.

"I told you last time not to come looking for me anymore, but you just let it go in one ear and out the other?"

As he spoke, Feng Qingyang glanced at Linghu Chong's empty hands, his expression showing even more disdain.

They didn't even bring any alcohol.

"Grand Uncle, I..."

Linghu Chong chuckled and scratched his head, about to speak, when he suddenly realized something was wrong.

Linghu Chong frowned as he observed Feng Qingyang's complexion. He had just noticed a fleeting, sallow hue on Feng Qingyang's face, like gold leaf, though it disappeared quickly.

"Grand Uncle, what's wrong?"

Chapter 479: Linghu Chong and Feng Qingyang (Bonus Chapter 1/2)

Feng Qingyang frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Linghu Chong asked worriedly, "Are you unwell?"

Feng Qingyang rolled his eyes.

"Nonsense, I'm very healthy, I could beat you eight times without even taking a breath."

Linghu Chong was speechless.

Seeing that Feng Qingyang was still speaking with a strong voice, Linghu Chong felt a little relieved.

He might have really misread it.

"Grand Uncle, if you are not feeling well, you must see a doctor. Don't delay, or it will be too late."

Out of good intentions, Linghu Chong reminded Feng Qingyang not to avoid seeking medical treatment for his illness.

Feng Qingyang's face darkened with anger.

"You little brat, you just want me to die, don't you? I still have more than ten years to live!"

Feng Qingyang is already old, and he's only one day away from living. Now that Linghu Chong is saying this, people can't help but worry about what they fear most. What you fear most is what you get. Linghu Chong's words are no different from cursing him, which makes Feng Qingyang so angry that he can't help but swear.

"Nian, nian, nian, even if nothing's wrong, you'll make it sound like something's wrong! You know, you learn to talk at three and stay silent your whole life, right? If you keep talking like that to people outside, you'll get beaten to death sooner or later."

Linghu Chong, having been thoroughly scolded, awkwardly shut up.

After calming down for a while, Feng Qingyang glared at him.

"What do you want from me?"

"Grand Uncle, a lot has happened this past year."

Linghu Chong quickly replied.

His purpose in coming to find Feng Qingyang was precisely this: he wanted to tell Feng Qingyang about the changes in the Huashan Sect.

Feng Qingyang frowned, instinctively wanting to say that the current state of the Huashan Sect was none of his business, but the words stuck in his throat and he couldn't bring himself to say them.

Linghu Chong didn't understand Feng Qingyang's thoughts and was about to speak when Feng Qingyang stopped him.

"Just talk? Where's the wine?"