Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"I've kept this from you for so long, you're not angry, are you?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Xiaolongnu, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.

He knew the connection between the Quanzhen Sect and the Ancient Tomb Sect, and he also knew that Xiaolongnu had never had a good impression of the Quanzhen Sect's Taoists.

"If I were angry, why would I let you practice your skills on the Jade Bed? And why would I eat the snacks you sent?"

Little Dragon Girl rolled her eyes at Duan Zhengchun, and said something in dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing this answer, Duan Zhengchun couldn't help but smile broadly, and belatedly nodded.

"Alright, you've delivered the goods. It's getting late, you should head back."

Xiaolongnu hesitated for a moment, then got up and walked into the ancient tomb.

"It's still early, can we chat a little longer? Is it alright if I stay at your place tonight?"

Duan Zhengchun stood up anxiously and shouted at Xiaolongnu's back.

But Xiaolongnu didn't even turn her head, completely ignoring her.

Duan Zhengchun gave a wry smile, revealing a helpless expression.

Lu Wushuang looked at Duan Zhengchun with reluctance, slowly turning around and walking into the ancient tomb, a complicated expression on her face.

She's so smart, how could she not know Duan Zhengchun's feelings for Xiaolongnu?

Seeing Lu Wushuang's expression, Duan Zhengchun felt a pang of pity and silently caught up with her, pulling her into his arms.

He kissed her passionately, and as their tongues danced, he grabbed her hand.

After a moment of breathlessness, Duan Zhengchun turned and left, disappearing into the forest in the blink of an eye.

Having reached the entrance of the ancient tomb, Xiaolongnu swallowed hard, couldn't help but touch her lips, her face flushed, and her eyes flashed with a primal urge.

She had inadvertently witnessed everything that had just happened behind her.

...

When Duan Zhengchun returned to Chaomu Cliff before dark, he found Lin Zhiyuan pacing anxiously in front of the thatched hut, muttering something to himself.

"What happened?!"

Duan Zhengchun frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.

He knew that Lin Zhiyuan wouldn't be here if something hadn't happened in the church.

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Lin Zhiyuan immediately turned around and greeted him anxiously, saying, "Yang Guo secretly released Hou Tonghai and the other two people who were imprisoned in the dungeon last night. They were discovered by the disciples under the senior brother's command, and a fight broke out. Yang Guo not only injured several disciples but also seriously injured Lu Qingdu!"

"He's already been taken to see the master, and I doubt Zhao Zhijing will let him off easily this time!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun frowned. After a moment's hesitation, he immediately went to Chongyang Palace, even though he still didn't know who this Hou Tonghai was or why he was imprisoned in the dungeon.

At this moment, a large number of people had gathered in the main hall of Chongyang Palace. All five Quanzhen disciples were present, and many followers and disciples were gathered outside the hall, peering inside.

Yang Guo, bound hand and foot, was kneeling on the ground, covered in dust and dirt, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

"Yang Guo has committed a grave mistake by releasing Hou Tonghai and his two companions without authorization, failing to distinguish right from wrong, and aiding and abetting evil!"

"Moreover, our sect strictly forbids fratricide. He injured several disciples with some strange martial arts, and severely wounded Qingdu with a sword technique he learned from who-knows-where. Such an ungrateful and unruly person is not worthy of remaining in the Quanzhen Sect!"

"We implore the Sect Leader to investigate thoroughly and severely punish this traitor!"

Zhao Zhijing stood angrily beside Yang Guo, pointing at him and shouting.

Qiu Chuji sat in the main seat, his brows furrowed as he looked at Yang Guo kneeling on the ground, his expression solemn.

Yang Guo's mistake was indeed unforgivable, but he had to give Guo Jing face, after all, Guo Jing had a high reputation in the martial arts world and was also the disciple of his senior brother Ma Yu.

For a moment, he was also in a dilemma.

“Master, since our second son has committed such a grave mistake, it seems he should indeed not remain in the Quanzhen Sect. Moreover, according to the injured disciple, the strange martial art he used resembles Ouyang Feng’s Toad Stance.”

Wang Chuyi, who was sitting to the side, hesitated for a moment before expressing his own opinion.

These words immediately caused a huge uproar. Everyone inside and outside the hall looked at Yang Guo with astonishment and disbelief, and began to discuss among themselves.

Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, was already infamous throughout the world. Moreover, he had many grudges and entanglements with the Quanzhen Sect. Tan Chuduan, one of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen, died at his hands!

"Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, killed Master Tan back then, and has a deep-seated hatred for our Quanzhen Sect. This villain actually dares to take Ouyang Feng as his master, which is simply heinous!"

"This disciple humbly begs the sect leader to cripple all his meridians and expel him from the sect immediately!"

Zhao Zhijing cupped his hands in a salute and spoke loudly.

A hint of anger gradually appeared between Qiu Chuji's brows. He took a deep breath and slowly stood up.

"Yang Guo couldn't distinguish between good and evil, not only..."

"It's just a few useless people who have lost all their power, why make such a big fuss?"

Just as Qiu Chuji was about to make his decision, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall, interrupting him.

Immediately afterwards, Duan Zhengchun led Lin Zhiyuan slowly through the crowd and walked straight into the main hall.

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's voice, Yang Guo, who had been kneeling on the ground without saying a word, couldn't help but turn to look at Duan Zhengchun, his eyes filled with pleading.

Duan Zhengchun glanced at Yang Guo, then went straight to Qiu Chuji and clasped his hands in a salute.

On the way back, he learned from Lin Zhiyuan that Hou Tonghai had been a henchman of the Jin people and had been imprisoned in the Quanzhen Sect's dungeon after his martial arts were crippled many years ago.

Yang Guo's fate and life or death were none of his concern. He simply did not want Zhao Zhijing, that villain, to take advantage of the situation to settle personal scores. However, he did not expect that Yang Guo would have an inseparable relationship with Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, behind the scenes.

Now that things have come to this, all he can do is try his best.

Although Yang Guo was somewhat mischievous, he could tell that the boy was not bad at heart, and he had never misjudged anyone.

"Junior Brother Yin, are you sure you want to protect him?!"

Zhao Zhijing glanced at Duan Zhengchun with a stern face and asked in a cold voice.

"I'm on the side of reason; I'll help whoever is right."

Duan Zhengchun slowly turned to face Zhao Zhijing and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, a sly smile flashed in Zhao Zhijing's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "According to you, he not only did nothing wrong by letting the Jurchen lackeys Hou Tonghai and the other two go free, but he also has a reason to do so?!"

Duan Zhengchun said calmly, "Otherwise what? The Jin Dynasty has long been destroyed. Even if they did some heinous things back then, it's all in the past."

"If they were truly so heinous, why didn't they kill them back then? Were they meant to be kept locked up in the Quanzhen Sect indefinitely, with the responsibility of looking after them until the day they died? And having to provide for their food and clothing indefinitely?"

"If you enjoy taking care of people so much, Senior Brother, why not bring all the displaced people in the world to Zhongnan Mountain and let you take care of them? Would you be willing?"

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Zhao Zhijie was so angry that he was speechless, his face turning red with rage.

"Besides, their skills have been completely destroyed and they are half buried in the ground. Even if we let them leave Zhongnan Mountain, they won't be able to cause any trouble. It's better than keeping them around forever."

"Therefore, I believe that although Yang Guo acted on his own initiative, he did not make any major mistakes, nor was he unable to distinguish between good and evil."

"Please, Master, show mercy."

In closing, Duan Zhengchun respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute to Qiu Chuji.

Qiu Chuji frowned slightly, glanced at Yang Guo kneeling on the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Yang Guo, I ask you, why did you release Hou Tonghai and the other two without permission?!"

Yang Guo hesitated for a moment before slowly raising his head. After a brief pause, he said in a low voice, "I didn't know before that the three of them were heinous criminals. I just thought that they were all quite old and had been locked up in that dark and gloomy place."

"Moreover, they ate rotten vegetables and spoiled rice every day, which looked very pitiful, so the disciple was bewitched and secretly let them out."

"This disciple knows his mistake, please calm down, Master."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhijing, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but frown slightly.

"You've only been a member of the church for a short time. How could this kind of job be assigned to you? Who sent you to deliver food to the dungeon?"

Duan Zhengchun narrowed his eyes and immediately pressed for an answer.

"It's...it's Senior Brother Qingdu..."

Yang Guo lowered his head and answered cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhijing's expression instantly changed...