Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"So what if he's a Mongol prince?! So what if I offend him!"

"That Huo Du led more than two hundred people up the mountain with ulterior motives. What's more, he led people to attack my Quanzhen Sect, causing your Uncle Hao and many disciples to be injured. He was the one who provoked first. What wrong have you done?"

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's sudden admission of wrongdoing, Qiu Chuji shook his head repeatedly, speaking earnestly without any hint of blame.

"Master, you are mistaken. Although Huo Du is too arrogant and domineering, he is still a Mongol prince. What if we really make enemies and he leads the Mongol army to come back one day?"

"It's true that we defended against the enemy, but it's also true that we offended Huo Du."

Wang Chuyi looked at Qiu Chuji with a solemn expression, his face full of worry.

“Master is right. Originally, it would have been enough to drive the enemy away, but Junior Brother Yin not only defeated Huo Du, but also humiliated him in public. He not only made Huo Du kneel down and beg for mercy, but also kowtowed three times to our sect’s gate!”

"Isn't this deliberately going against the Mongol royal court? Why create unnecessary trouble?"

As soon as Wang Chuyi finished speaking, Zhao Zhijing, who was standing to the side, also spoke up.

Qiu Chuji frowned slightly, glanced at Wang Chuyi and his apprentice, and looked at Duan Zhengchun with a solemn expression.

Although both men spoke of the Quanzhen Sect in every word, he already knew perfectly well the real reasons behind their words.

"If you ask me, Zhiping is right! That kowtow was well done!"

"If we don't teach Huo Du a lesson, he'll really think that our Quanzhen Sect has no one to rely on and can be slaughtered at will. If word gets out, how will the Quanzhen Sect ever have the face to roam the martial world again?!"

"Zhiping, you did the right thing!"

At this moment, Hao Datong, whose injuries had improved, snorted coldly and loudly defended Duan Zhengchun.

“That’s right! I’ve been observing Zhiping’s character since the journey back from the Western Regions, and I believe he didn’t intentionally want to cause trouble for the Quanzhen Sect!”

"Besides, the Mongol barbarians have already reached our doorstep. If we keep giving in, won't we become a laughingstock among the martial arts world?!"

"Senior Brother Liu is right, I also think Zhiping is right!"

Immediately afterwards, Liu Chuxuan and Sun Bu'er, who were standing nearby, also began to speak up for Duan Zhengchun.

"Since all my senior uncles and masters have said so, then Zhijing has no objection. However, if the Mongol army really marches on Zhongnan Mountain because of this matter, I hope that my senior uncles and masters will not regret it at that time."

Zhao Zhijing sighed helplessly, shook his head, and said nothing more.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chuxuan and the others fell silent, their expressions all becoming somewhat solemn.

"Master Qiu, there are some things I'm unsure whether I should say."

At this moment, Guo Jing, who had been silent all along, clasped his hands in a fist salute and slowly spoke.

"Master Guo, please speak frankly."

Qiu Chuji raised his hand in a gesture and said with a smile.

Guo Jing glanced at everyone, slowly stood up, and while pacing back and forth, he raised his voice and said, "Ever since the Mongol Tartars destroyed the Jin and Dali kingdoms, their wolfish ambitions have become blatantly obvious. I'm afraid it won't be long before they turn their spears on our Great Song."

"Over the years, countless innocent people have died under their iron heel. Even if you haven't witnessed it with your own eyes, you've probably heard about it, haven't you?"

"Regardless of whether Brother Yin humiliated Huo Du today, as long as they want to harm the Quanzhen Sect, they will not hesitate to take action, whether it is like storming the mountain today or pressing in with a large army."

"If it weren't for Brother Yin today, the Quanzhen Sect would probably be the one to suffer. Huo Du would never have shown any mercy! When I revealed my identity, Huo Du even wanted to join forces with me to destroy the Quanzhen Sect!"

"Brother Yin did not kill him directly at that time, which was already leaving him room for maneuver and also for the safety of the Quanzhen Sect, so he did not kill him."

"If Huo Du really wants to cause trouble for the Quanzhen Sect because of today's events, and even goes so far as to lead troops to besiege and suppress them, I, Guo Jing, will definitely come to help without hesitation!"

After hearing Guo Jing's words, Duan Zhengchun felt grateful and turned to bow to Guo Jing with clasped hands.

Liu Chuxuan and the others finally felt relieved, and their expressions gradually improved. With Guo Jing's words, their apprehension lessened considerably, because Guo Jing was known for his chivalry, and if he were willing to lend a helping hand, many people in the martial arts world would surely respond.

Moreover, Guo Jing is backed by Huang Rong, who in turn is backed by the Beggars' Sect, the largest gang in the world, and Peach Blossom Island.

"Uncle Guo is right! I also think that Master Yin did the right thing. Unlike some people who talk a lot about benevolence and morality, but are actually cowards. They're probably thinking about how to be dogs for the Mongol Tartars, aren't they?"

Just as Guo Jing sat down, Yang Guo, who was standing behind him, suddenly glanced at Zhao Zhijing with a mocking expression and raised his voice to say something.

"What did you say?!"

Zhao Zhijing's face turned bright red as he glared angrily at Yang Guo and demanded an explanation.

"Well?! Did I just expose your true intentions?! You can't handle those arrogant Mongol Tartars, yet you're here kicking them while they're down! Just now down the mountain you falsely accused my Uncle Guo of being a lecher and even got into a fight with him. What exactly are you up to?!"

Yang Guo, unwilling to admit defeat, puffed out his chest and continued to speak loudly.

Qiu Chuji's face darkened, and he turned to look at Zhao Zhijing without hesitation, saying in a deep voice, "Is that so?!"

Zhao Zhijing's expression turned serious, and he subconsciously lowered his head, unsure of how to answer.

When he rushed back to report, he did not mention this matter.

"Guo'er! You mustn't be so rude!"

"Master Qiu, it's all in the past now. It was all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding."

Guo Jing glared at Yang Guo without hiding his true feelings, then smiled at Qiu Chuji and waved his hand.

"Master..."

"Alright! That's the end of it. No one is allowed to mention it again! If there's nothing else, everyone can leave."

Wang Chuyi wanted to say something, but Qiu Chuji interrupted him as soon as he opened his mouth, so he could only shut his mouth in embarrassment, clasp his hands in a gesture of greeting, and then get up and walk out.

Zhao Zhijing glared fiercely at Duan Zhengchun, who hadn't offered much defense of himself but remained unscathed. He gritted his teeth, then turned and walked away with several of Wang Chuyi's disciples.

However, just as he passed by Duan Zhengchun, he suddenly stumbled and fell flat on his face!

"Oh dear, Senior Brother, how could you be so careless? Are you alright?"

Duan Zhengchun quickly withdrew his foot, turned around, and reached out with concern to help Zhao Zhijing up.

Zhao Zhijing pushed away Duan Zhengchun's outstretched hand, gritted his teeth, and then found that two teeth had fallen out of his mouth.

The incident happened so suddenly that he didn't have time to react and knocked out two of his front teeth.

Wang Chuyi, who had already reached the door, heard the commotion behind him, turned around, glanced at it, and left the main hall with a gloomy expression.

A disheveled Zhao Zhijing struggled to his feet, gave Duan Zhengchun a cold look, and slunk away.

Duan Zhengchun shook his head with a worried expression, but his heart was filled with a cold laugh.

As everyone left, only Qiu Chuji, Duan Zhengchun, and Guo Jing and his nephew remained in the main hall.

"Master Guo, you've been here for so long, and you still haven't told us what brings you to Zhongnan Mountain this time?"

Qiu Chuji glanced at Guo Jing and asked slowly, his expression calm.

Guo Jing turned to look at Yang Guo and said, "To be honest, the reason I came to Quanzhen Sect this time is to entrust my nephew to Master Qiu and hope that he will become a disciple of Quanzhen Sect."

Qiu Chuji hesitated for a moment, puzzled, and said, "With the martial arts skills of Master Guo and Chief Huang, they could teach him themselves. Why send him to the Quanzhen Sect?"

Guo Jing frowned and continued, "This child lost his parents at a young age, has not received much education, is somewhat unruly, and is not very obedient. I cannot bring myself to be too strict with him."

"The Quanzhen School has strict rules. If he were to become a disciple of the Quanzhen School, he might be able to get rid of his bad habits and walk the right path."

Qiu Chuji nodded and pressed on, "I've heard Master Guo always call him nephew. May I ask which hero or great man he is descended from?"

Guo Jing hesitated for a moment, then frowned and said, "He is the son of my sworn brother Yang Kang."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Chuji's expression instantly became extremely solemn, and he fell silent.

"Can I become his apprentice?"

At this moment, Yang Guo suddenly pointed at Duan Zhengchun and asked a question.

"Master Yin is highly skilled in martial arts. He must be the most outstanding of the third generation of disciples of the Quanzhen Sect. He is truly a rising star. He will surely become a great hero in the future."

"If he could be my son's teacher, that would be wonderful!"

Guo Jing smiled, looking at Duan Zhengchun with approval, and sincerely praised him...