A few days later, Qiao Feng and A'Zhu reappeared at Shaolin Temple, where they were received by Xuan Ci.

"Fang Zhang, I already know about my background, and I also know who led the attack on my family thirty years ago."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ci dared not look at Qiao Feng. He had always felt guilty about what happened thirty years ago, but he hadn't expected Qiao Feng to know about it so quickly.

"Amitabha Buddha, what happened back then was the fault of this humble monk..."

Before Xuan Ci could finish speaking, Qiao Feng interrupted him.

"I know that it was Murong Bo who sent you the message back then. Murong Bo died after the Battle of Yanmen Pass, but he faked his death. Now he is hiding in the Sutra Pavilion of Shaolin Temple."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ci found it unbelievable. Murong Bo had faked his death? No wonder he died after returning that year; it was all too suspicious. He must have used a secret method to deceive everyone. However, he was still somewhat skeptical that Murong Bo was hiding in the Scripture Pavilion.

"How could Murong Bo be hiding in the Shaolin Temple's Sutra Pavilion?"

Qiao Feng chuckled and said, "Why not? My father is also in the Shaolin Temple's Sutra Pavilion."

Xuan Ci was completely stunned. How could it be? How could someone still be alive on such a deep cliff?

Qiao Feng ignored Xuan Ci, left the main hall, leaped up, and stood on the rooftop opposite the Sutra Repository.

“Murong Bo, come out. I know you’re in there. Father, I know you’re in there too. Do you know why the martial arts masters of the Central Plains surrounded and killed us back then? It was because Murong Bo spread false information that you were coming to Shaolin Temple to steal martial arts manuals. That’s why the martial arts masters of the Central Plains surrounded and killed us at Yanmen Pass.”

"You old scoundrel Murong, prepare to die!" Xiao Yuanshan's furious voice echoed from the Sutra Repository.

Then came a flurry of punches and blows.

The two rushed out of the library in an instant. Since their identities had been exposed, Xiao Yuanshan did not bother to conceal them.

Qiao Feng saw his father because they looked very much alike.

"Father, I'm here to help you."

Qiao Feng leaped into the air, channeling his inner energy, and attacked Murong Bo.

For the father and son to beat Murong Bo was a piece of cake. Originally, Xiao Yuanshan was evenly matched with Murong Bo, and with Qiao Feng's arrival, Murong Bo could only passively take the beating.

Murong Bo was captured in less than fifteen minutes.

"You old scoundrel Murong, back then I, Xiao Yuanshan, was merely bringing my family to Yanmen Pass to visit relatives. Why did you send a message to the martial arts world of the Central Plains, saying that I was coming to steal the Shaolin manuals?" Xiao Yuanshan questioned Murong Bo, one foot on his head.

Murong Bo coughed up blood, but only stared at Xiao Yuanshan with vicious eyes, without saying a word.

"Father, I had a chance encounter with an immortal, and from him I learned what happened back then..."

Qiao Feng recounted how Murong Bo had schemed against their family.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan burst into laughter.

"That stupid pig thinks it can restore its kingdom? It's hilarious! Does it even know what power is? Does it know anything about politics? A small martial arts family thinks it can restore its kingdom? You think you can plot against me, Xiao Yuanshan, and cause a war between the two countries? You're so naive, as naive as a pig, hahaha..."

Is restoring a kingdom so easy? Without involvement in the court or control of the military, a few retainers want to restore a kingdom? Not only is Xiao Yuanshan laughing, but even some of the Shaolin Temple members watching the spectacle can't help but want to laugh.

Murong Bo was so enraged by Xiao Yuanshan's constant mockery that he vomited blood.

"If you want to restore your kingdom, be reborn into a better family in your next life."

Xiao Yuanshan gently moved his foot, and Murong Bo's head was crushed.

The monks who were watching the commotion all put their hands together and chanted a Buddhist prayer.

Xiao Yuanshan looked at Xuan Ci and said, "Although what happened back then was caused by Murong Bo spreading false information, your sins will remain forever. You are the ones who caused my family to be destroyed and my life ruined. Xuan Ci, back then, Ye Erniang loved you so much, yet you heartlessly abandoned her. Moreover, she even bore you a child. Do you want to know where your child is? You will never know, hahaha..."

After saying that, he grabbed Qiao Feng and flew away from Shaolin Temple.

After leaving Shaolin Temple, Qiao Feng introduced A'Zhu to Xiao Yuanshan.

Xiao Yuanshan had naturally met A Zhu before, and he was very satisfied with such a beautiful daughter-in-law.

A few days later, the three arrived at Yanmen Pass to pay respects to Qiao Feng's mother.

After discussing it, Xiao Yuanshan decided to live in seclusion near Yanmen Pass, and Qiao Feng changed his name to Xiao Feng. He would accompany A'Zhu to meet her relatives and would no longer concern himself with matters of the martial arts world. They would live in seclusion together.

Zhou Yongcheng shook his head upon seeing this. Their idea was good, but could they really succeed in living in seclusion?

After reading Xiao Feng's storyline, Zhou Yongcheng turned his gaze to Fang Chen. This kid was still developing slowly, and it wouldn't be easy for him to gain momentum in a short time.

So Zhou Yongcheng went to the hiding place of Wuyazi at Leigushan.

Wu Yazi hid in a cave, where only a faint candlelight shone.

He was carefully studying the book by candlelight. Although Wu Yazi was criticized for his romantic relationships, he was indeed worthy of emulation in his studies.

Wu Yazi was engrossed in his book, completely unaware of Zhou Yongcheng's arrival.

"The old gentleman is so dedicated to his studies, so why is he so hesitant when it comes to matters of the heart?" Zhou Yongcheng asked.

After saying that, he walked towards the stone platform next to Wuyazi.

Wu Yazi suddenly looked up and saw Zhou Yongcheng walking towards him.

He was starting to panic. The fact that he had been able to enter the cave so quietly meant that Su Xinghe outside had probably already been dealt with.

It's just a mystery how this mysterious Taoist knew he lived here.

Wu Yazi calmed his uneasy emotions, put down the book in his hand, cupped his hands and asked, "May I ask how my disciple is doing, Master?"

He still cares about his disciples.

Sitting on the stone platform, Zhou Yongcheng was taken aback, but then he immediately understood what was going on and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, your apprentice doesn't even know I'm here, and you haven't answered what I said yet."

Wu Yazi then remembered the question the Taoist priest had just asked, a question that was also a source of pain for him.

He pondered for a long time before saying, "In matters of the heart, I am somewhat indecisive, or perhaps my expectations for love are too high. During my seclusion with my junior sister, I discovered that love is not as wonderful as I imagined, and it is very different from the love I had envisioned. It is this difference that has led to the current situation."

Was the fairy statue that Wu Yazi carved in Langhuan Paradise the ultimate expression of his ideal love?

That's just how people are; who doesn't hope for a beautiful love story and wish for love to last forever?

But is it realistic?

Not realistic at all.

Everyone has high expectations for love. But once the honeymoon phase is over, the dream shatters instantly. This is not the love they wanted at all. In the end, they either make do, get divorced, or fall in love and hate each other. This has been the case throughout history and across the world.

Even though Wu Yazi was highly skilled in martial arts, knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, and extremely learned, he never understood what love was. He was always immersed in his longing for beautiful love, perhaps during the dating phase. Only after marriage did he realize that love had changed and was not what he had imagined. So he neglected Li Qiushui and expressed his expectations for love in stone carving.

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