NOVEL NEXT Chapter 372: Huashan Sect (2)
After all, Master Kumei, with her mastery of the "Thirteen Forms of Qingfeng," is already a top expert in the worldly society. The title of Iron Fairy is not given lightly; if that great villain returns, with Master Kumei's assistance, Yuquan Academy would not be exterminated.
However, Queen Mother Palace's assets have caught the attention of Officials, leaving Yuquan Academy in a state of observation, somewhat undecided.
For Master Kumei, if the sect merger goes smoothly, she would truly become the legitimate Sect Leader of the Huashan Sect, and could also acquire the martial arts of Yuquan Academy, solidifying her sect's foundation.
"Of course, the name must be changed, but as this matter involves Yuquan Academy..." Xu Qing hesitated.
Master Kumei said, "Please have Immortal Xu and Daoist Zhang enter the inner hall for a discussion."
She paused, and said to her proud disciple, "Clear Wind Swordswoman Gao Yana," "Serve good tea."
Up to now, Master Kumei still believed that Zhang Junbao and Xu Qing were both from Chongyang Palace.
Zhang Junbao followed Xu Qing into the inner hall in confusion, and Xu Qing did not clarify.
Junbao is so good, straightforward yet flexible, and in front of someone like the modern Di Renjie, playing the part of Li Yuanfang is more than sufficient.
In fact, during the process of solving cases, Xu Qing derived some pleasure from being a detective and somewhat enjoyed it.
Moreover, encountering these characters from martial arts novels of past lives, he vaguely felt a premonition that his arrival in this world might be related to it.
This world is both historical and deliberately woven by someone to become such a Low Martial World.
Very interesting.
But what he will ultimately gain requires Xu Qing to personally unravel the secrets within.
These secrets are clearly related to Zhang Junbao, Master Kumei, and other martial arts figures.
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In the inner hall, good tea was served.
Master Kumei: "Yuquan Academy and Chongyang Palace have a deep relationship, did Immortal Xu learn of this matter from them?"
Xu Qing smiled slightly: "In fact, the merger of the two sects is a great thing. From now on, there is no need to distinguish between the two factions in the worldly society, they can all be uniformly called the Huashan Sect. And with the foundation of both sects, it won't take long for them to become the leader among the Five Yue Sects, and perhaps even compare status with the Shaolin Temple in the worldly society."
Master Kumei: "I have thought of this, but currently the Officials there are a bit displeased with our sect, making Yuquan Academy not dare to engage too deeply with us."
Xu Qing: "Because within the Officials, someone has set their sights on Huashan's assets, wanting to establish a base here."
"Is this true?" Master Kumei frowned slightly.
The high officials of the Mongol Yuan view the world as their pasture. Whether Xu Qing's words are alarmist or not, it is something very likely to happen.
Xu Qing: "Master, if the legitimate daughter of the Sun Family disappears and is then found in Queen Mother Palace, how would your sect respond?"
Master Kumei's expression grew solemn.
If such a thing happened, it might simultaneously offend the Yuan Family and Sun Family behind Chongyang Palace, and even Yuquan Academy would harbor opinions about Queen Mother Palace. The landlord tycoons near Huashan would naturally distance themselves from Queen Mother Palace.
For Queen Mother Palace, it's definitely not a good thing.
Moreover, Master Kumei has another hidden concern. Once it erupts, she fears that continuing as the Sect Leader would be impossible.
She opened her mouth and said, "Does Immortal Xu believe that Miss Sun will be found in Queen Mother Palace?"
"Because the person who took Miss Sun away will surely go to the Sun and Moon Cliff." Xu Qing said leisurely.
Master Kumei's expression changed and asked, "Really?"
"With Master's intelligence, you should know that in recent years, the Sun and Moon Cliff in the worldly society is also known as Siguoya. The words 'siguo' do not mean repentance..."
Master Kumei seemed to recall something and exclaimed, "Is this heroine possibly her?"
Xu Qing nodded.
"With her family's influence in the Mongol Yuan Court, indeed..." Master Kumei murmured.
She naturally had heard of the deeds of the second Miss Guo.
In the worldly society, she was known as "Little Eastern Heretic," with a tinge of wickedness in her actions. But the matters of the Guo Family are very complicated. Because the eldest daughter of the Guo Family married the son of the then Prime Minister Chancellor when the Mongolian Grand Ancestor was reigning, at that time, it was when Guo Kan had the greatest influence in the military.
However, later the eldest daughter of the Guo Family left home without saying goodbye, which angered the Yelu Aristocratic Family that had taken root in the Mongol Yuan since the Grand Ancestor's time and still wields considerable influence.
This was also a catalyst for Guo Kan's loss of power.
Moreover, the second Miss Guo has another identity as the successor of the Vajra Sect. The current State Preceptor Phagspa was highly regarded by her master, the Golden Wheel State Preceptor, and now, with the Yuan Emperor's favor, the second Miss Guo is well-protected by the Mongol Yuan Court while roaming the worldly society.
Rumor has it that the second Miss Guo has the ambition to establish her own sect, could it be that she has set her sights on Huashan?
Xu Qing: "I believe that the Buddhist Law of the Vajra Sect should be cultivated by men, but this second Miss Guo has extraordinary talent, plus her family's profound scholastic roots, and she has a twin brother, thus gaining a lot of yang energy in the womb. Her actions are bold and resolute, unmatched by men, inevitably blending good and evil as well as Yin and Yang, and is easily attracted to such people. If she were to do something a bit wicked, it would not be surprising."
Master Kumei: "Given the present situation, it looks like we must first find them. Are you sure they are at the Sun and Moon Cliff and not elsewhere?"
Xu Qing: "With Master's abilities, finding them would be easier than me merely speaking."
Master Kumei's eyes then fell on the Clear Wind Swordswoman Gao Yana. She said, "Yana, do you know the whereabouts of the second Miss Guo?"
She was aware that her female disciple had left the mountain early to wander the worldly society, so it would not be surprising if she knew the second Miss Guo.
If she is indeed hiding at the Sun and Moon Cliff, Gao Yana likely knows.
Upon her Master's gaze, Gao Yana felt an immediate wave of apprehension, saying, "I didn't expect it would cause such a big problem."
"Where is she?" Master Kumei showed neither happiness nor anger, just a hint of disappointment in her heart.
Originally, she intended to groom Gao Yana as the next Sect Leader, but unfortunately, the other is too caught up in emotions and righteousness, knowing very little about the treacherous world of martial arts.
This matter further reinforced her belief that the other person is not a suitable candidate to inherit the position of Sect Leader.
But where can she find a suitable person?
She couldn't help but envy Chongyang Palace, having a young talent like Xu Qing, surely hopeful in revitalizing their prestige.
Even the Daoist Zhang beside Xu Qing is no ordinary person.
Recently, she has clearly sensed that Daoist Zhang's breathing intervals are long, showing his deep martial arts cultivation.
At such a young age, possessing such cultivation, he is sure to be a future leader in the Martial Arts World.
Gao Yana: "Master, I cannot go against righteousness."
Master Kumei sighed: "You..."
Xu Qing: "If you, Heroine Gao, are truly righteous, you should clarify the matter; otherwise, it will implicate not only the second Miss Guo but your entire sect as well. The stakes involved, I have already explained clearly."
Gao Yana's expression changed dramatically; she was flustered earlier and hadn't considered this aspect. Upon Xu Qing's words, she immediately realized, smiled bitterly, and said, "Master, I will take you there."
Master Kumei: "Immortal Xu, Daoist Zhang, please come with us. The four of us will go together for mutual support."
She was concerned about being unable to handle the situation alone.
On the other hand, having Xu Qing as a witness would make many things easier to explain; otherwise…
Xu Qing naturally did not object.
Zhang Junbao had a complex expression on his face.
Xu Qing secretly communicated, "Junbao, I know the second Miss Guo has been kind to you; rest assured, with her status, she will not encounter danger. By doing this, we are not only helping her escape emotional calamities, but there might be other Creations in the future."
Zhang Junbao knew Xu Qing made a valid point and slowly nodded.
When Xu Qing saw Zhang Junbao agree, he suddenly felt a clear energy infuse his body, as if he had received some kind of mysterious fate's blessing.
"Junbao is the True Martial's projection of him and me; ostensibly, I am helping the second Miss Guo escape emotional calamities, but am I not also helping Junbao resolve his emotional knots? This clear energy, might it have something to do with True Martial? But what benefits does it bring me?" Xu Qing vaguely felt this clear energy was extraordinarily mystical, with an unspeakable Dao Rhyme beyond what he had experienced before with True Martial.
Xu Qing suppressed the thoughts in his heart and went with Master Kumei to find the second Miss Guo.
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Deep within the Sun and Moon Cliff, in a secret cave.
"Miss Sun, since you have worshipped me as your master, I shall give you a Dharma Bell; henceforth you shall be called Fengling."