Travel through the heavens

Fang Muye said: "Of course I know that."

Cui Baiquan, who was still choking with sobs, stood up immediately, bowed to Fang Muye and said, "Please tell me the reason, Mr. Fang. I and my nephew will be very grateful." Guo Yanzhi also bowed down.

Fang Muye raised his palm towards the two of them and said, "Please stand up, both of you."

Cui Baiquan and Guo Yanzhi were nearly two meters away from Fang Muye. As Fang Muye raised his palm in the air, the two felt a gentle force coming from the bottom up. Before they could react, their bodies were lifted up. Their hearts were immediately filled with shock: Mr. Fang's martial arts were so profound and unfathomable.

Fang Muye said: "To explain why Murong Bo killed Sect Leader Ke, we have to start with his identity."

Everyone was shocked to realize that they might be about to hear a martial arts secret, and they all listened attentively.

Fang Muye said slowly in a low voice: "The Gusu Murong clan is from the Xianbei tribe, descendants of the Yan royal family, and has been committed to the restoration of the Yan Kingdom for generations."

"After Murong Bo faked his death, he transformed himself into Yan Longyuan, claiming to be a subordinate of the Gusu Murong clan. He issued the Black Yan Banner Order, using his superb martial arts to intimidate the heroes who surrendered to him and expand his power without revealing any secrets."

"Master Ke's family is very wealthy and has a great reputation in the martial arts world. In order to recruit soldiers and accumulate wealth and food, Murong Bo took a fancy to Master Ke's property and wanted to recruit him for his own use. He wanted him to take over the Murong family's 'Yan' flag. Master Ke would definitely not agree, and he might even report it to the government. This brought disaster upon himself."

Cui Baiquan cried and said, "My senior brother is an upright person. He would never go along with them and commit treason. Murong Bo must have failed to recruit him, and was worried that my senior brother would reveal his plan to restore the country, so he killed him to silence him."

At this time, Huizhen and Huiguan looked at each other, stood up at the same time, walked to Fang Muye, put their hands together and bowed. Huizhen said: "Donor Fang is very observant and should know the cause of our master's death. I hope you can tell me. I will always remember your great kindness."

Fang Muye helped the two of them up and was about to answer when he saw Duan Zhengming's thoughtful expression, so he said, "I think Brother Duan has guessed why Master Xuanbei was killed by Murong Bo. Why don't you tell me?"

Duan Zhengming pondered for a moment, looked at the two monks Huizhen and Huiguan, and said in a deep voice: "I only guessed after Mr. Fang told me Murong Bo's identity. Murong Bo plotted against Master Xuanbei, probably in an attempt to cause a conflict between my Duan family and your temple. If the martial arts world is in chaos, he can take advantage of the situation and try to restore his power."

At this point, he looked at Fang Muye and asked, "Mr. Fang, I wonder if Duan's guess is correct?"

Fang Muye said: "Brother Duan has a keen eye, what he said is true."

He didn't mean to flatter her. Duan Zhengming was able to infer Murong Bo's intention to kill Xuan Bei just from Murong Bo's identity. He was worthy of being the emperor who had broad vision.

Of course, Murong Bo killed Xuan Bei in a "kill two birds with one stone" way. In addition to intending to provoke conflicts between the Duan family and the Shaolin Temple, he also wanted to silence the witness.

A few years ago, Xuan Bei was ordered by Xuan Ci to go to Gusu to ask Murong Bo about the false message at Yanmen Pass. Murong Bo hid in the cellar and refused to meet him. Later, he pretended to be dead to prevent future troubles.

But Xuan Bei was a smart man. He saw some clues in Murong Mansion and guessed Murong's intention to rebel. When Murong Bo found out, he wanted to kill him, but Xuan Bei had been living in Shaolin Temple and could not do it.

Until some time ago, Murong Bo learned that Master Xuan Bei was going to Dali, so he followed him secretly and suddenly attacked him in the Shenjie Temple in Luliangzhou.

Duan Zhengming's eyes turned and he asked in confusion, "But since Murong Bo wanted to cause a conflict between my Duan family and Shaolin Temple, it would be best for him to frame my Duan family. Why did he use the strategy of 'returning the favor in their own way' and expose his Murong family?"

Fang Muye replied: "He must have underestimated Master Xuanbei. He didn't expect that Master Xuanbei had profound martial arts skills. In desperation, he could only use the skill of 'Dou Zhuan Xing Yi' to return the 'Great Vajra Pestle' to Master Xuanbei himself, leaving a mark."

Duan Zhengming pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I think so."

Everyone heard that Fang Muye knew everything about the martial arts world, especially that Master Xuanbei's murder happened four days ago. He was thousands of miles away in Dali City, but he knew it as if he had seen it with his own eyes. They all admired him and found it incredible.

With anticipation in his eyes, Guo Yanzhi knelt down in front of Fang Muye and said, "The hatred for the murder of my teacher is irreconcilable! Mr. Fang, you must know where old Murong is now. Please tell me. I am willing to work like a slave in my next life to repay you." After saying this, he kowtowed repeatedly with a sound of knocking.

Everyone understood the meaning of his words, that he knew he would die if he sought revenge on Murong Bo, but he was not afraid yet, and they all secretly respected him.

Cui Baiquan, Huizhen, and Huiguan also bowed to Fang Muye and said, "If Mr. Fang knows, please let me know. I will be very grateful."

Fang Muye helped the four people up and said, "Murong Bo transformed into Yan Longyuan and was doing business in the Lianghuai area and Dengfeng area. He would occasionally hide in the Shaolin Sutra Library and secretly learn the seventy-two unique skills. It is hard to say where he is now."

Cui Baiquan bowed to Fang Muye and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fang. Yanzhi, let's go to the Lianghuai area and Dengfeng area to look for Murong Laoer who goes by the alias Yan Longyuan."

After saying this, he bowed to everyone, turned around and left. Guo Yanzhi also bowed in greeting and followed him.

Duan Zhengchun called out, "You two are not in a hurry. Brother Guo must have come a long way and is tired. You can rest up at my house tonight. It won't be too late to leave tomorrow morning."

Cui Baiquan stopped and turned around, saying, "Yes, it's the prince's order, and we will obey it. We'll just treat you to another meal. Yanzhi, let's go have a drink." After that, he took Yanzhi out of the inner study and left the palace.

Monks Huizhen and Huiguan were shocked when they heard that Murong Bo had sneaked into Shaolin Scripture Library and secretly learned the 72 unique skills. They came to their senses at this moment and said hatefully in their hearts: Murong Bo is really bullying Shaolin.

The two monks simultaneously put their palms together to thank Fang Muye. Huizhen then said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Mr. Fang, I, your humble monk and I, must first return to Shenjie Temple to take care of our master's body. We must also rush back to Shaolin Temple to report to the abbot about Murong Bo's incident. Now we will take our leave."

Duan Zhengming said, "Please wait, Masters. Please rest for one night and continue tomorrow."

He then looked at Duan Zhengchun and said, "Brother Chun, tomorrow you will lead Hua Situ, Fan Sima, Ba Sikong, and the two masters Huizhen and Huiguan to the Shenjie Temple in Luliangzhou to offer sacrifices and pay homage to the spirit of Master Xuanbei on my behalf."

Duan Zhengchun agreed immediately, and Huizhen and Huiguan also bowed to express their gratitude.

Emperor Baoding then said to Duan Zhengchun: "After paying respects to Abbot Wuye, I will wait for the arrival of the masters from Shaolin Temple at Shenjie Temple and ask them to present my letter to Abbot Xuanci."

Turning to Gao Shengtai, he said, "Write two letters, one to the abbot of Shaolin Temple and one to the abbot of Shenjie Temple, and prepare two gifts."

Gao Shengtai bowed and obeyed the order. Emperor Baoding said, "You can accompany the two masters of Shaolin Temple to rest."

After Gao Shengtai accompanied the two monks Huizhen and Huiguan out, Emperor Baoding told Duan Zhengchun: "My Duan family originated from the Central Plains martial arts world, and we have not forgotten our roots for hundreds of years. When friends from the Central Plains martial arts world come to Dali, we will treat them with respect. However, my Duan family's ancestors have left instructions that it is strictly forbidden for the descendants of the Duan family to participate in the revenge and private fights in the Central Plains martial arts world."

"Although the Dali Duan Clan cannot sit idly by regarding the death of Master Xuanbei, the matter of revenge should still be handled by the Shaolin Clan itself, and we cannot interfere."

"The Shaolin sect and Gusu Murong are directly at war, which is a major event that has shocked the martial arts world. It will be a bloody storm, and I don't know how many lives will be lost. Dali has been peaceful and prosperous over the years. If we get involved in this vortex, I'm afraid that warriors from the Central Plains will come to Dali to cause trouble in the future."

"It's really hard to strike the right balance here. We can only act in a righteous way while being humble and giving way to others. Brother Chun, you must remember the four words 'uphold righteousness, be tolerant and yield'."

Duan Zhengchun bowed and replied, "Yes, brother, I understand."