Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 144 Cliff of Repentance, Feng Qingyang

After the handwashing ceremony, everyone still needs to attend the banquet.

However, due to the impact of a series of previous events, the banquet naturally ended hastily.

After the other guests left, only the people from the Huashan Sect and the Emei Sect remained in the front courtyard of the Liu residence.

As Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang led Yue Buqun towards the inner courtyard of the Liu residence, Zhou Zhiruo from the Emei Sect glanced at Miejue with a slightly puzzled expression.

Neither Miejue nor Zhou Zhiruo had met Shen Ping'an for the first time.

After several encounters, Zhou Zhiruo could clearly sense that although Shen Ping'an seemed gentle, he was actually arrogant and reserved.

Coupled with the conflict during their first encounter, the relationship between the Emei Sect and Shen Ping'an was not particularly good.

Zhou Zhiruo was also unclear why Miejue had asked to see Shen Ping'an again after seeing him this time.

However, in his daily life, he was always one to his word.

Seeing that Miejue had no intention of explaining, Zhou Zhiruo didn't press the matter.

After a while.

Led by Liu Zhengfeng, Yue Buqun and Qu Yang also entered the courtyard where Shen Ping'an and the others were.

When they saw Shen Ping'an and the others sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, not only Qu Yang, but even Yue Buqun, the head of the Huashan Qi Sect, couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

For no other reason than the vast difference in strength and status between the two sides.

Although Yue Buqun was older, the Huashan Qi Sect was only a minor force among second-rank powers.

But what about Shen Pingan?
However, at the tender age of twenty, his cultivation level, recorded on the Baixiaoge list, had already reached the ninth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm.

He was also the number one swordsman in the Ming Dynasty.

Looking across the entire Ming Dynasty and even among the younger generation of other countries, who can compare to him?
For most martial artists, Shen Ping'an was already a figure high above them, someone they could only look up to.

Yue Buqun was one of these many martial artists.

Upon entering the inner courtyard, all three bowed to Shen Ping'an.

That's how the martial arts world is; what distinguishes superiors from inferiors has always been strength and status, not age.

After Shen Ping'an nodded in acknowledgment, Zhang Sanniang also greeted Yue Buqun with a smile, saying, "It's been a long time. How have you been, Sect Leader Yue?"

Yue Buqun quickly responded.

"I, Yue, have met Miss Zhang."

After a brief greeting from the group, Liu Zhengfeng respectfully said, "If it weren't for Young Master Shen's intervention today, I, and even the entire Liu family, would likely have been unable to survive this ordeal. I will never forget Young Master Shen's great kindness."

Shen Ping'an said softly, "It was just a small thing, senior, you don't need to worry about it."

If it were anyone else, Liu Zhengfeng would have thought of ways to repay such a great kindness.

But this time, it was Shen Ping'an who made the move.

To put it bluntly, even if Liu Zhengfeng wanted to repay the favor, what he could offer, or even his life, would be insignificant in Shen Ping'an's eyes.

Therefore, after opening his mouth, Liu Zhengfeng, realizing he didn't know how to respond, could only give a wry smile. Then he changed the subject and said, "In addition, Abbess Miejue of the Emei Sect wants to see Young Master Shen and specifically asked me to convey her wish to ask for Young Master Shen's opinion."

Upon learning that Extinction wanted to see him, Shen Ping'an was also puzzled. His mind raced as he pondered why Extinction wanted to see him.

After a few breaths, Shen Ping'an nodded and said, "Please trouble you to inform my master to come later, senior!"

Liu Zhengfeng cupped his hands in acceptance and then left.

Qu Yang was unaware of what important matter Shen Ping'an had to discuss with Yue Buqun. He had intended to leave with him to avoid the situation, but Shen Ping'an suddenly waved his hand and said, "It's alright! What I'm discussing with Sect Leader Yue isn't anything important, Senior Qu, there's no need to avoid me."

Seeing this, Qu Yang nodded and stayed in the courtyard.

After Yue Buqun took his seat, Shen Ping'an said, "Next, I will be heading to the southwest, and I will happen to pass by the Huashan Qi Sect. At that time, I would like to visit your sect's Repentance Cliff."

Upon learning of Shen Ping'an's intention in summoning him, Yue Buqun felt a slight suspicion.

The Cliff of Repentance of the Huashan Qi Sect is just an ordinary place, mostly used by the disciples of the Huashan Qi Sect for daily confinement.

However, because no one bothered him, Yue Buqun often used the Cliff of Contemplation as a place for seclusion.

There's nothing particularly unique about it.

Yue Buqun was curious as to why Shen Ping'an wanted to go to the Cliff of Contemplation.

However, before Yue Buqun could think further, Shen Ping'an's voice rang out again.

"I have no ill intentions toward the Huashan Qi Sect. Once I reach the Cliff of Repentance, Sect Leader Yue will naturally know my intentions, and the Huashan Qi Sect will naturally benefit as well."

Yue Buqun was inherently suspicious.

If it were anyone else, even if they said such things, Yue Buqun would not only not believe them, but would become even more wary.

However, since it was Shen Ping'an who spoke, Yue Buqun did not suspect anything.

After all, if Shen Ping'an wanted to harm the Huashan Qi Sect, not to mention Shen Ping'an, even Zhang San Niang, who was standing to the side, could easily wipe out the Huashan Qi Sect.

Why go through all this trouble?

Yue Buqun said, "Since Young Master Shen is interested in visiting my Huashan Qi Sect, it is an honor for my Huashan Qi Sect. I, Yue, am naturally happy to welcome you. I will set off to return to Huashan Qi Sect shortly to await Young Master Shen's arrival."

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's words, Shen Ping'an knew that Yue Buqun wanted to return to the sect first to check on the Cliff of Contemplation. Shen Ping'an didn't explain further, nodding and saying, "In that case, I'll trouble Sect Leader Yue."

After saying this, Yue Buqun stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Sanniang and the others, and then turned and left.

After Yue Buqun left the villa, Yaoyue looked at Shen Ping'an and said, "I didn't see you having any intention of going to the Huashan Qi Sect before."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ping'an said softly, "It was just a thought that suddenly came to me."

Lianxing asked in confusion, "Mount Hua has been in decline ever since the Sword and Qi Sects split up, especially the Qi Sect, which is even worse than the Sword Sect."

"Why would Young Master Shen suddenly decide to go to the Huashan Qi Sect?"

Shen Ping'an chuckled and said, "Because I am somewhat interested in a sword technique mastered by someone in the Huashan Qi Sect."

While others may not know, Shen Ping'an is aware that Feng Qingyang, who is listed on the Hundred Knowledge Pavilion's Grandmaster Ranking, has been hiding within the Huashan Qi Sect for many years.

Shen Ping'an had no feelings for Feng Qingyang, but as a swordsman, he was quite interested in the "Nine Swords of Dugu".

Let's see if the "Nine Swords of Dugu" can inspire Shen Ping'an to create subsequent sword moves for the "Ethereal Sword Technique".

Moreover, Shen Ping'an also wanted to know where Feng Qingyang obtained the "Nine Swords of Dugu" while Dugu Qiubai was doing well in the Song Dynasty.

However, the others were unaware of what Shen Ping'an was thinking.

But a martial art that can pique the curiosity of someone like Shen Ping'an must have something unique about it.

For a moment, Zhang San Niang and the others became more curious about the martial art that Shen Ping An had mentioned.

After exchanging a few words with the group, Shen Ping'an suddenly looked at Qu Yang beside him.

Looking at Qu Yang, who had been waiting quietly to the side almost the entire time, Shen Ping'an smiled and said, "It's only been a year, but Senior Qu seems much more uneasy than when he last visited the Shen family."

Hearing Shen Ping'an's words, Qu Yang gave a somewhat stiff smile.

No wonder Qu Yang was so careful.

Having been in this world for so long, Qu Yang knows all too well how unpredictable people's hearts are.

I have also seen many young talents who suddenly rise to prominence and become arrogant.

Qu Yang thought that Shen Ping'an would be somewhat arrogant at this time.

But now it seems that although Shen Ping'an's strength and status have undergone earth-shattering changes, his heart remains sincere.

Seeing this, Shen Ping'an shook his head and said, "Senior is different from others. No matter how I change, my feelings and relationships remain the same. Why should you be so reserved?"

Qu Yang and the Shen family have been friends for decades.

Even Shen Ping'an's biological father in this life and Shen Tiannan have a very good relationship with Qu Yang.

In earlier years, the Shen family was in decline in the capital, and it was only thanks to Qu Yang's intervention that the Shen family did not suffer any major changes.

Not to mention the relationship between Qu Yang and Qu Feiyan.

Shen Ping'an always remembered this kindness.

Otherwise, Shen Ping'an wouldn't have rushed over without hesitation after learning that Liu Zhengfeng had retired from the criminal world.

Upon hearing this, Qu Yang felt relieved and sighed, "I never imagined that in just one year, Young Master Shen's strength and even his status would have changed so much."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Qu Yang, completely at ease, looked at Qu Feiyan with a touch of doting affection.

"Originally, I just didn't want this girl to continue to drift through life with me. I never expected that she would get such a good opportunity. In just over a year, she actually rose from the Meridian Opening Realm all the way to the Qi Condensation Realm."

"I am grateful to Young Master Shen for teaching me martial arts, which are also profound and mysterious."

Shen Ping'an smiled and said, "In the past year or so, I am also very grateful to Fei Yan for accompanying me. I am also grateful to the senior for teaching her well since she was a child. She is clever and sensible."

Hearing Shen Ping'an's praise, Qu Feiyan proudly raised her little face.

Seeing the genuine smile on Qu Feiyan's face, Qu Yang finally felt completely relaxed.

At Qu Yang's age, these are the few things he can still care about.

Seeing how well Qu Feiyan is doing now, Qu Yang's worries have lessened considerably.

A few breaths later, after Shen Ping'an finished taking Qu Yang's pulse and confirmed Qu Yang's condition, Shen Ping'an had a thought.

When he raised his hand, he already had a medicine bottle in his hand.

"This medicine is a pill that I refined myself. One pill a day for three consecutive days will be enough to remove the poison of the Three Corpse Brain God Pill from your body."

"Furthermore, this medicine also has the effect of nourishing the meridians, which is enough to eliminate the hidden injuries accumulated in the senior's body."

Upon hearing that the pills had such effects, Qu Yang hesitated.

Shen Ping'an didn't say much, but with a flick of his fingertips, he pushed the medicine bottle in front of Qu Yang with a surge of energy.

Seeing this, Qu Yang had no choice but to accept it.

Just as Qu Yang accepted the pills given to him by Shen Ping'an, Miejue arrived at the entrance of the villa, led by Liu Zhengfeng.

But as she stepped into the courtyard, Miejue's steps suddenly stopped.

(End of this chapter)