Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Seeing the increasingly shy expression on the little nun's face, Shan Tianxie stopped teasing her.

He secretly thought that he should put the matter of the four sword attendants aside for now. After all, Yilin was still a disciple of the Hengshan Sect, and he figured that he would have to lend a hand when Master Dingyi got into trouble later.

Watching the shy Yilin from the side, Xiyu muttered, "Congratulations, young master. Judging from this, this little nun has already fallen for you."

"Hmm? Why does it sound so sour?"

Dan Tianxie looked at Xiyu with a wicked grin until she stared at her until a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face. She turned her face to the side and said expressionlessly, "Maybe you ate too much pickled cabbage just now."

Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie chuckled, then turned his gaze to Linghu Chong beside him and asked, "Young Master Linghu, aren't you leaving yet? Who are you waiting for to treat us to a meal?"

Linghu Chong laughed heartily at these words, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "It's to thank you for saving my life, young master. If it weren't for your help, I'm afraid my junior sister Yilin and I would not have had a good ending. How could I not thank you in person for such a great favor! In the future, if there is anything I can do to help you, just ask, and I, Linghu Chong, will never refuse!"

"Yes, that makes sense. It's more important to send this young master back first."

Dan Tianxie smiled slightly at Linghu Chong's promise, but the current Linghu Chong was still salvageable and not the complete idiot he would become later.

"Your Excellency is absolutely right! I'm sure Master Yi must be extremely anxious right now! Linghu Chong and Junior Sister Yilin will take their leave first, until we meet again!"

After thanking him, Linghu Chong pulled Yilin out of the building. This junior sister was too naive and he had to personally deliver her to Abbess Dingyi before he would feel at ease. It just so happened that Abbess Dingyi and his master were both at the Liu residence, so it was on the way. He would probably be praised by his master for saving junior sister Yilin this time.

Little Master Yilin kept her head buried in her chest, her face flushed, and secretly glanced back at Shan Tianxie.

Her fair face flushed with embarrassment, and a wave of panic washed over her. She didn't pay attention to the road ahead.

"Oh dear!" she exclaimed, stumbling and nearly falling.

Feeling the gaze from behind, she quickly ran out of the inn like a bird fleeing.

Dan Tianxie witnessed this scene from the side and muttered to himself, "Twenty points of favorability is so strong."

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After the matter was basically resolved, Shan Tianxie and the others had the owner bring out another meal, ready to eat while waiting for their reward.

The group had eaten and drunk their fill, and were drinking tea to cleanse themselves of the grease.

A black-clad constable led several constables up to the second floor and walked straight toward Shan Tianxie and his group.

The leader was a short, stocky man wearing round-framed glasses. He was unremarkable in appearance but arrogant, and he walked like a crab, scrambling around!

"You're the one who killed Tian Boguang? Where's the body?!"

As he spoke, the black-robed constable's eyes were filled with disdain, his small eyes fixed on Shan Tianxie.

Could this pale-faced, frail-looking guy really have killed Tian Boguang, the womanizer he couldn't even catch? On the other hand, the group of people next to him all looked burly and strong, clearly skilled in martial arts!

"Huh? I'm at 8 AM! Whose belt came undone and you're showing? Who the hell do you think you are, talking to our young master like that!"

As the number one lackey, Zhou Wuse performed consistently well, speaking fluent and beautiful Chinese right away.

"How dare you! This is a strong candidate for the Chief Constable of Guanzhong, who has solved numerous extraordinary cases..." A constable with a pointed face and monkey-like features immediately introduced him, then changed the subject, "One of them is Xie Budong from Hengyang! Constable Xie!"

Xie Budong listened to his subordinate's introduction and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face. He hadn't realized this kid was so clever. He should be promoted in the future.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shan Tianxie noticed that the little girl, who had been unresponsive until now, was now wearing a playful smile.

He frowned slightly. Something was off about this father and son. He hadn't even noticed them before; they seemed to blend into the crowd. Could this skill of concealment be Qu Yang's? How interesting!

Thinking of this, I didn't want to waste any more words with Xie Budong. In the original story, he was known for causing trouble, and it was Guo Juxia who solved the kidnapping case that made him famous.

As for him personally, apart from being from Wudang and having learned Wudang Cotton Palm, which gave him a good background, he doesn't have any other achievements.

"Alright, alright. I thought he was some big shot, but he's just a nobody!"

After speaking coldly, Shan Tianxie pointed to the private room next door, "Tian Boguang's body is in that room. I'll give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Verify his identity and give me the reward, otherwise..."

He touched the teacup on the table with his fair fingers, dipped his fingertips in a few drops of tea, and with a gentle flick of his finger, activated his inner energy.

With a whoosh, a few drops of tea shot through the air with a loud thud.

Before Xie Budong could react, he saw several holes appear on the ground beneath his feet, forming a large "roll" character!

"A master of innate level?!"

A look of solemnity flashed across Xie Budong's face. He had seen many experts at the Innate Realm, but none of them were from major sects. It seemed that he should prioritize harmony.

The thought flashed through his mind, and he instantly became much more obedient, no longer arrogant, and put on a smiling face.

"Hahaha, it was all a misunderstanding just now. I was being reckless! Young hero, you have excellent skills!"

Xie Budong chuckled awkwardly a few times. Seeing that Shan Tianxie ignored him, he stopped talking nonsense and quickly ordered his men to verify his identity.

A moment later, his subordinate returned to report, "No problem, sir. It's confirmed to be Tian Boguang, the lone traveler, but there's something wrong with the body..."

"If you have something to say, just say it!"

"Please come and see for yourself... I don't know how to express myself."

"waste!"

Xie Budong gave a shout, then strode towards the private room and entered it the instant he stepped inside.

"hiss!"

Even with his years of experience in handling cases, he couldn't help but gasp in shock.

This Tian Boguang is really pitiful. Except for the naive and clueless, even the old hands know everything. His chrysanthemums are blooming directly!

I couldn't help but secretly rejoice at my earlier caution.

"Ahem, confirmed, you and you," he said, pointing to two constables, "put this villain's pants back on and carry him back to the yamen to close the case!"

After giving instructions to his subordinates, he walked out of the private room and respectfully placed a silver note containing one thousand taels of silver in front of Shan Tianxie's table.

"The reward is here."

"Ah."

Seeing that Shan Tianxie remained expressionless, he didn't want to make a fool of himself. However, before leaving, he didn't forget to use his traditional skill: ordering the bloodstains on the ground to be cleaned up as an apology. Then, he had his men carry the body away in a disheveled manner towards the yamen.

After Xie Budong and his men left, Shan Tianxie pondered for a moment before slowly walking towards the father and son.

"Grandpa, he's walking towards us."

The girl was very young, dressed in red with two long braids, and had bright, dark eyes that seemed to bewitch and captivate.

The old man, dressed in a long robe, remained as steady as Mount Tai in front of Shan Tianxie, puffing on his pipe as if nothing was wrong.

"Qu Yang of the Sun Moon Cult?"

Dan Tianxie asked softly, after all, it wasn't surprising that Liu Sanye's good buddy would appear in Hengyang City.

"Ok?"

The old man didn't speak, but simply smacked his lips, took a deep drag of his pipe, and slowly exhaled.

A thin column of smoke drifted leisurely in the air, then suddenly bent and changed shape, abruptly turning back and shooting towards Shan Tianxie.

Xi Yu and Zhou Wuse, who were standing to the side, looked nervous and were about to make a move when the smoke suddenly dissipated on its own.

Seeing the scene before him, Shan Tianxie knew he was wrong, terribly wrong. This old man was definitely not Qu Yang. Such flashy displays of skill could only be...

"The Celestial Mystery Elder, Sun Baifa?!"

Dan Tianxie pronounced the name of the person in front of him, word by word.