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

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“But Ren Woxing is not one to admit defeat easily. He is probably not satisfied with today’s outcome. If he does something else, we won’t have such a good opportunity to kill him.”

Yang Lianting frowned.

"He can't cause any trouble."

Dongfang Bubai smiled slightly.

This is no longer the era of Ren Woxing.

The situation in the martial arts world is constantly changing. Since Ren Woxing returned to the martial arts world, every action he has taken has been thwarted. Mount Song was defeated by Yue Buqun. He sent Xiang Wentian and a group of experts to hunt down a junior of the righteous path, but they were killed by the enemy instead. The enraged Yue Buqun searched all over the martial arts world and killed many people.

All of these things demonstrate that Ren Woxing is no longer the Sun Moon Sect leader who could stir up bloodshed and chaos in the martial arts world with a stomp of his foot more than a decade ago.

Moreover, Dongfang Bubai still had a use for Ren Woxing by keeping him alive.

Ren Woxing is now a target attracting the attention of the righteous sects. Presumably, Shaolin, Wudang, and other major righteous sects are all focusing their attention on Ren Woxing.

Since there is such a good target to divert the attention of the righteous path, Dongfang Bubai can also conveniently reorganize the Sun Moon Cult.

Although Yang Lianting did not want to let Ren Woxing go, seeing that Dongfang Bubai had made up his mind, he could not say anything. He only said, "I hope so. I hope he will not threaten your position."

Dongfang Bubai smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"Your words are enough."

Ren Woxing led a large group of his men up Blackwood Cliff with great momentum, but at this moment his figure looked rather desolate.

Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong also prepared to go down the mountain.

They came with Ren Woxing's group to watch the show, and now that the show is over, although they were a little disappointed that the two sides didn't actually fight, seeing Dongfang Bubai and witnessing his skills made the trip worthwhile.

Before leaving, Jiang Ning turned back for one last look at Dongfang Bubai, who was still sitting in the main seat in the distance.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai inadvertently glanced at Jiang Ning. When he saw Jiang Ning looking at him, he only lingered on Jiang Ning for a moment before paying no more attention to him.

Jiang Ning also turned and left.

……

The descent was more difficult than the ascent, as it was already night. The path to Blackwood Cliff was extremely steep, and the descent required utmost caution. Those with low martial arts skills walked very carefully, but screams could still be heard from time to time, as some martial arts practitioners lost their footing and fell.

After leaving the main hall, Ren Woxing remained silent, and he did the same on his way down the mountain.

Ren Yingying and the others remained silent.

"puff!"

Ren Woxing suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning even paler, which startled Ren Yingying and the others.

"father!"

"Master!"

A crowd gathered around, causing a commotion.

"Huh? What's going on?"

Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong walked behind, unaware of what was happening ahead. They saw a commotion ahead, with many people exclaiming in surprise.

"The cult leader has vomited blood!"

"The cult leader has vomited blood!"

Did Ren Woxing vomit blood?

Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong looked at each other in bewilderment.

Could it be an flare-up of internal injury?

Linghu Chong wanted to go forward and see, but there was already a crowd gathered in front of him, and he couldn't squeeze in.

The scene was in complete chaos, with everyone in disarray.

Ren Yingying helped Ren Woxing up and turned to Ping Yizhi to give instructions.

"Quickly check if my father has suffered internal injuries!"

Ren Yingying was both shocked and furious. She was worried that Dongfang Bubai had secretly poisoned Ren Woxing during the battle, and she was even more afraid that Ren Woxing would die now.

Ping Yizhi quickly came over, took Ren Woxing's wrist and began to take his pulse. After a short while, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"The cult leader has not suffered any internal injuries."

Ren Yingying was still worried and pressed on, "Then is my father poisoned because he's vomiting blood?"

Ping Yizhi shook his head: "The cult leader also shows no signs of poisoning; this is due to his anxiety and anger."

Anger surged through my heart...

Ren Yingying looked at Ren Woxing, her paleness impossible to conceal.

Ren Woxing was expressionless, and it was impossible to know what he was thinking. He also did not react to Ping Yizhi's words.

"Go back first."

That was all Ren Yingying could say.

Upon hearing Ren Yingying's instructions, Ren Woxing remained silent. Everyone obeyed, and the previously chaotic scene gradually returned to order.

Seeing that the group had regained order, and those who had previously shouted that the leader had vomited blood had stopped talking, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong knew that Ren Woxing should be alright.

pity……

Linghu Chong secretly felt it was a pity.

Neither of them spoke, and after tens of thousands of martial artists left Blackwood Cliff, they headed towards Pingding Prefecture.

When they arrived in Pingding Prefecture, it was just dawn, and the influx of martial arts practitioners into the city caused another commotion.

"Senior Brother, I'm going to see Uncle Liu. I have some questions for him."

Jiang Ning said to Linghu Chong.

After Ren Woxing and his group entered Pingding Prefecture, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong separated from them and stayed at an inn.

"it is good."

Linghu Chong nodded.

Jiang Ning left the inn and headed towards the residence of Ren Woxing and the others.

He had followed him before, and Ren Woxing was still staying at the same inn.

Upon arriving at the inn, Jiang Ning easily found Liu Zhengfeng's room, but it was pitch black and there was no sound, so Liu Zhengfeng must not have returned.

After waiting outside for a while, Jiang Ning finally saw Liu Zhengfeng.

"Uncle Liu."

Jiang Ning called out after Liu Zhengfeng entered the room.

Liu Zhengfeng was startled, but then breathed a sigh of relief when he realized it was Jiang Ning.

"How did you come?"

Jiang Ning said, "I'm about to leave, and I came to see Uncle Liu one last time before I go. Where did Uncle Liu go?"

Liu Zhengfeng explained, "Ren Yingying kept us all in the lobby and talked to us about some things before she came back."

Previously, Liu Zhengfeng refused to join them even at the cost of his life, so he was naturally kept under house arrest. Now, Liu Zhengfeng has outwardly agreed to join and has even taken the Three Corpse Brain God Pill, becoming one of their own. When Ren Yingying called for the others, she also kept Liu Zhengfeng behind.

Chapter 533: Heading to Hengshan (Arrogant, Martial Emperor 2/8)

Ren Yingying kept Liu Zhengfeng and the others behind and spoke to them in a way that reassured them. Her purpose was clear: to prevent them from developing any disloyalty because of Ren Woxing's defeat.

Jiang Ning nodded, then told Liu Zhengfeng that he and Linghu Chong had also gone to Blackwood Cliff to watch the battle, and then asked, "Was Ren Woxing injured?"

Liu Zhengfeng shook his head: "No, Ren Woxing vomited blood because he was so angry. It must have been a huge blow to him that he couldn't accept."

He hated someone for over a decade, dreaming of eating their flesh and drinking their blood, but in the end, this was the result. It's hard for others to imagine the emotional journey Ren Woxing went through.

Jiang Ning also felt it was a pity. If the other party was really injured, he could have tried to kill Ren Woxing silently and then shift the blame to Dongfang Bubai, causing the two sides to fight to the death. But now he had to give up.

Liu Zhengfeng then asked, "Are you leaving? Where are you going?"

Jiang Ning said, "Ren Woxing has just been defeated at Blackwood Cliff, so he shouldn't cause any trouble for the time being. I plan to travel around the martial world before returning to Mount Hua."

Liu Zhengfeng nodded, said nothing else, but said, "Ren Yingying just said that those martial arts gangs that follow her should return to their respective places and not move for the time being. Then she told Qu Yang and me to go to Luoyang to lie low. If you get to Luoyang later, remember to come and find me."

"it is good."

Jiang Ning nodded, and after finishing speaking, prepared to leave.

"Take care, Uncle Liu."

Jiang Ning turned to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Liu Zhengfeng.

"and many more."

Jiang Ning turned to look at him.

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng looked at Jiang Ning without saying a word, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Uncle Liu, is there anything else?"

Seeing that Liu Zhengfeng had called out to him but hadn't spoken, Jiang Ning asked curiously.

Liu Zhengfeng shook his head, then took the jade flute from his waist and handed it to Jiang Ning.

"Uncle Liu, this is..."

Liu Zhengfeng said, "If you see Qin'er and my Senior Brother Mo later, please remember to tell Senior Brother Mo that I, Liu Zhengfeng, was misled by others, causing damage to the reputation of Hengshan Sect. I, Liu Zhengfeng, am a sinner, and I have let Hengshan Sect down."

Jiang Ning took the jade flute, nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Does Uncle Liu have anything to say to Liu Qin?"

Liu Zhengfeng shook his head.

"No, when you see him, give him this jade flute. If he doesn't want it, then bury it."

Jiang Ning was taken aback.

"Uncle Liu, you..."

"Alright, you can go now. Be careful on your journey."

Liu Zhengfeng turned around and sat down.

Jiang Ning watched Liu Zhengfeng's retreating figure.

"Take care, Uncle Liu."

Liu Zhengfeng did not look back until Jiang Ning left; he simply closed his eyes slightly.

Day two.

Liu Zhengfeng was knocked on the door. It was a member of the Sun Moon Sect who was acting on Ren Woxing's orders to summon him and others to the main hall.

Liu Zhengfeng saw Qu Yang and Qu Feiyan on his way to the lobby after leaving the house.

"Grandpa Liu."

Qu Feiyan called out, but Liu Zhengfeng did not respond.

Upon seeing this, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but bite her lip. Her mind drifted back to the time a few years ago when she was playing with Liu Zhengfeng's daughter at the Liu residence.

She and Liu Jing had such a great time back then, and Liu Zhengfeng was so kind back then, but now he has become so indifferent.

Seeing that Liu Zhengfeng's attitude towards his granddaughter remained indifferent, Qu Yang sighed.

"Brother Liu."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengfeng not only did not reply, but even quickened his pace.

Qu Yang couldn't help but feel bitter upon seeing this, and at that moment he also noticed that something was missing from Liu Zhengfeng's waist.

"Brother Liu, where did your jade flute go?"

In the past, Liu Zhengfeng had been very fond of his jade flute and had played many tunes with it. But now the jade flute was nowhere to be found. Qu Yang was stunned for a moment and asked subconsciously.

Liu Zhengfeng sneered.

“I, Liu Zhengfeng, am blind and cannot recognize people. I even believed others because of their music. That jade flute has harmed me greatly. What’s the point of keeping it? Of course, I should throw it away.”

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