Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"Is this all you've been eating these days?"

Duan Zhengchun frowned slightly, looking at the wild fruits on the table with a somewhat solemn expression.

"It's just to fill our stomachs. What we eat doesn't matter. Brother Diao will occasionally take some snake gall to feed his disciple."

Yang Guo smiled and answered slowly.

"Then why did you go down the mountain without permission?"

Duan Zhengchun paused for a moment before finally getting to the point.

Yang Guo paused for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Ever since Master was expelled from the sect, I have often been ostracized by Wang Chuyi's lineage, especially Zhao Zhijing and his disciples."

"Although Uncle Lin took good care of me, I really didn't want to stay in Zhongnan Mountain anymore, so I secretly slipped away and left the Quanzhen Sect."

"Because I had not avenged my great grudge, I wanted to find Guo Jing and Huang Rong to ask them for an explanation, but I was injured by the Beggar Clan's guardian elder before I even got to see them."

"With no other choice, I had to flee Xiangyang and hide in the deep mountains. Unexpectedly, I accidentally fell into this valley and met Brother Eagle."

"Brother Diao led me to the grave of Senior Dugu and selected this Xuan Tie Heavy Sword. He constantly urged me to practice martial arts, and I finally comprehended the swordsmanship realm of 'a heavy sword without an edge, great skill without artifice'."

"Thanks to it, my disciple has been completely transformed and will never be bullied by anyone again!"

In the end, Yang Guo looked at Duan Zhengchun with excitement in his eyes, gripping the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword tightly in his hand.

However, the happier and more excited Yang Guo appeared, the more uneasy Duan Zhengchun felt, because he had promised Yang Guo that when the time was right, he would personally lead Yang Guo to find out the truth.

However, he broke his promise because he was expelled from the Quanzhen Sect.

"It is your teacher who has wronged you."

Duan Zhengchun sighed and said helplessly.

"No, Master did nothing wrong. Everything was what I was meant to experience. Besides, things are going well now. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have had this wonderful encounter."

"I am already very grateful that Master went through all this trouble to come here for me."

Yang Guo shook his head vigorously, looked at Duan Zhengchun earnestly, and said with only gratitude in his heart.

He knew what his master wanted to say, but he also knew in his heart that if it weren't for his master, he didn't know how badly he would have been bullied by Zhao Zhijing and his apprentice.

"Don't worry, now that Master is back, he won't just leave you like this anymore. He will definitely take you to Xiangyang to find Guo Jing and his wife and demand an explanation!"

Duan Zhengchun nodded with satisfaction and said earnestly.

"Thank you, Master. But could you please give me some more time? I haven't fully grasped the martial arts that Brother Eagle taught me yet."

Yang Guo smiled and said slowly.

After three years apart, Yang Guo has become much more composed and mature in Duan Zhengchun's eyes, no longer as unruly as he once was.

He immediately agreed to Yang Guo's request and taught him the Dugu Nine Swords.

In a way, Yang Guo became half a disciple of Dugu Qiubai by some strange twist of fate, so it was only natural that he would learn the Dugu Nine Swords.

After mastering the Dugu Nine Swords, Yang Guo's cultivation level improved once again. Although he wielded a heavy sword, which made him less agile, it still brought out a different kind of power in his movements.

...

Seven days later.

Duan Zhengchun, along with Yang Guo, who was skilled in the Dugu Nine Swords, Xiaolongnu, and Lu Wushuang, left Lingxi Valley and went directly to Xiangyang City.

He was determined to avenge Yang Guo for the humiliation he had suffered.

Inside the restaurant.

Duan Zhengchun and his three companions sat around a table by the window, which was already laden with food and wine, all of which looked and smelled delicious.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you."

Duan Zhengchun watched Yang Guo wolfing down his food, added a piece of meat to Yang Guo's bowl, and gave him a reminder.

"Thank you, Master..."

Yang Guo looked up and said gratefully.

During his time in Lingxi Valley, he ate wild fruits every day to stave off hunger. Although he didn't go hungry, he hadn't tasted cooked food for a long time.

Little Dragon Girl shook her head helplessly, poured Yang Guo a bowl of tea, and her eyes were full of sympathy.

Just then, a woman in green robes carrying a sword strode up to the second floor, quickly approached Duan Zhengchun, and bowed.

Duan Zhengchun gave a wink, picked up his wine glass, and got up to go to the window.

"Sect Leader, it has been confirmed that Guo Jing and Huang Rong are both at the Beggars' Sect headquarters, but they should have just arrived in Xiangyang not long ago."

"Recently, the Xiangyang branch received news that a large number of Mongol cavalry have appeared on the border and have repeatedly harassed the Song Dynasty's borders. There may be changes in Huai'an County."

The woman in green followed Duan Zhengchun to the window, clasped her hands in greeting, and whispered her report.

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun frowned, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

What prompted his reaction was not Guo Jing and Huang Rong's return to the Beggars' Sect headquarters, but rather the movements of the Mongol Tartars. It seemed that a war between the Song and Mongol states was inevitable sooner or later.

"Pass down the order: keep a close eye on the movements of the Mongol Tartars, and report any unusual activity immediately!"

After a moment's thought, Duan Zhengchun said in a cold voice.

The woman in green agreed, clasped her hands in a salute, and then turned and quickly left.

Yang Guo, who was eating, looked at the woman in green who was hurrying by and couldn't help but look suspicious, wondering who she was.

Xiaolongnu got up and went to Duan Zhengchun's side. Seeing his slightly furrowed brows, she asked softly, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Duan Zhengchun gazed out the window at the streets of Xiangyang, tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, and said solemnly, "The Qingyi Guards have learned that Mongol cavalry frequently appear outside the border."

"It seems the world is about to change."

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's reply, Xiaolongnu frowned, then said nothing, silently reaching out to take Duan Zhengchun's hand and holding it tightly.

Although she was unaware of the complex relationship between Duan Zhengchun and the Mongol Tartars, she knew that if the Mongol army were to invade, Duan Zhengchun would certainly not stand idly by.

But no matter what, she will always stand with Duan Zhengchun.

Yang Guo, who was wolfing down his food, inadvertently saw his master and mistress's intimate actions and paused for a moment, feeling very uncomfortable.

After a long while, once Yang Guo had eaten and drunk his fill, Duan Zhengchun led the three of them straight to the Beggars' Sect headquarters.

"This is a restricted area of ​​the Beggars' Sect. No one may trespass without an invitation."

"May I ask what brings you gentlemen here?"

Two Beggars' Sect disciples stopped Duan Zhengchun, glanced warily at the people behind him, and asked in a deep voice.

When he saw Yang Guo's figure, his expression changed instantly.

"Debt collector!"

"Summon your Beggars' Sect's enforcement elder to come out and see me!"

Duan Zhengchun remained expressionless and coldly uttered a single sentence.

He did not reveal his identity, nor did he say that he had come to find Guo Jing, because his primary purpose in coming here today was to avenge Yang Guo.

"Please wait a moment!"

The disciple hesitated for a moment before agreeing, then gestured to his companion to guard the gate before quickly walking inside.

If it weren't for recognizing Yang Guo standing behind Duan Zhengchun, anyone who came to the door claiming to be demanding a debt from the elders would have been beaten out with sticks long ago.

Soon, a large group of Beggars' Sect disciples arrived quickly. The two leaders had slightly white hair and beards, and were surrounded by attendants, clearly indicating that they held high positions within the Beggars' Sect.

"I am Lu Youjiao, an elder of the Beggars' Sect. May I ask who you are?"

One of the elderly men slowly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to Duan Zhengchun, and asked a question with a smile.

"Guo'er, was the person who injured you that day one of them?"

Duan Zhengchun ignored Lu Youjiao and turned to look at Yang Guo.

Yang Guo, carrying the heavy black iron sword on his back, slowly stepped forward, pointed to the old man standing behind Lu Youjiao, and called out, "That's him!"

Upon hearing this, the elder's expression immediately became somewhat solemn. He opened his mouth, but then hesitated to speak.

Duan Zhengchun said nothing more and walked directly toward the old man, his eyes already revealing a murderous aura.

"Please calm down, Your Excellency. The previous incident was a misunderstanding. Let's not ruin our harmony."

"Our leader and Master Guo are inside. Why don't we wait for them to come out before making a decision?"

Seeing that the situation was not right, Lu Youjiao hurriedly stepped forward to stop Duan Zhengchun, still with a forced smile.

The Beggars' Clan now knew Yang Guo's true identity and knew they were in the wrong. But his biggest mistake was using Guo Jing and Huang Rong's names to intimidate Duan Zhengchun!

Just as Lu Youjiao finished speaking, Duan Zhengchun raised his hand and waved it, instantly creating a gust of wind. Lu Youjiao staggered backward...