The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

For example, Yu Canghai.

If Jiang Ning was about the same level as Yu Canghai last June, he is now at the level of two Yu Canghais.

This greatly surprised Yue Buqun.

Although he already felt that Jiang Ning's cultivation speed was already very fast, he was still amazed by Jiang Ning's unreasonable talent.

It should be noted that before Yue Buqun obtained the Innate Skill, he was equivalent to three Yu Canghais. That was the result of his decades of hard work in practicing the Purple Cloud Divine Skill. In just one year, Jiang Ning not only caught up with Yu Canghai, but even surpassed him and became equal to Ning Zhongze, who had not yet obtained the Five Mountains Lost Sword Technique.

Previously, Ning Zhongze was weaker than Yue Buqun, equivalent to two Yu Canghai. After obtaining the lost sword technique, although her internal strength did not increase, her combat ability increased significantly. Dealing with three Yu Canghai was no problem for her, and she already possessed the power of three Yus.

Jiang Ning is only about seventeen years old, yet his strength is already on par with Ning Zhongze's. Moreover, this is not due to any shortcuts; Jiang Ning has grown to this level step by step, entirely on his own merits.

To put it bluntly, even without Yue Buqun and Jiang Ning going to Sichuan together, Ning Zhongze and Jiang Ning alone would have been enough to wipe out the Qingcheng Sect.

(Why do I see people shipping the main character and Master Dingyi as a couple?)

Don't be too weird.

Chapter 100: Provocation

While passing through a side hall in Jiangning, they discovered that Qiaojun, Du Lanyin, and other female disciples were embroidering something.

"Senior sisters, what are you doing?"

Jiang Ning looked at Du Lanyin and Qiao Jun and several other female disciples with a hint of surprise as they embroidered something on a piece of cloth.

"Oh, Master told us to do it."

Qiaojun replied, "Master said he'll be going to Xi'an to recruit disciples in a few days, and he asked us to make a flag to represent the Huashan Sect, so we can use it then."

Qiaojun is Ning Zhongze's disciple, ranked second among the female disciples, and is beautiful.

“Since we’re going to embroider a flag, I thought we should embroider Mount Hua on it, as that would best represent the Mount Hua Sect.”

Jiang Ning nodded in realization. No wonder he had seen Qiao Jun and the other female disciples wandering around Mount Hua a while ago.

Jiang Ning looked around and realized that they were indeed on the peaks of Xiuhua Mountain, one of which was the outline of Jade Maiden Peak.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, senior sisters."

Yueyin smiled and shook her head: "This is nothing. It is our duty to revitalize the Huashan Sect."

They were the ones who could most directly feel the changes in the Huashan Sect, and they all sincerely hoped that the Huashan Sect would get better and better, so they were very serious about what they did.

Jiang Ning smiled, turned around and left.

Nothing major has happened in the past few days. Apart from Yue Buqun being busy taking Master Dingyi and a group of female disciples from Hengshan to visit Mount Hua, Jiangning has been relatively quiet. Apart from teaching his junior disciples, he has spent most of his time practicing martial arts.

His diligence was nothing to worry about for the Huashan disciples, who were used to it, but the female disciples from Hengshan had never seen anything like it before. They were innocent and were severely criticized by Abbess Dingyi, suffering an undeserved disaster.

Another day passed.

With the date for the Huashan Sect to recruit disciples drawing ever closer, Yue Buqun had already sent his disciples down the mountain to set up the venue and spread the word. He was just waiting for the appointed time for Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong to go down the mountain to recruit disciples in the four prefectures.

But one of the disciples returned early today.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ning, where is Master?"

Liang Fa, who was sent out, rushed up from the foot of the mountain early in the morning, looking somewhat anxious.

"We received Master Dingyi in the main hall."

Jiang Ning answered Liang Fa's question first, then looked at him with surprise: "Senior brother, what happened?"

Liang Fa took Jiang Ning's hand and walked towards the main hall.

"Talking as we walk."

Seeing his eagerness, Jiang Ning frowned and followed.

"What happened?"

"Tian Boguang has come to Shaanxi."

Tian Boguang?

Upon hearing this name, Jiang Ning couldn't help but frown.

As Liang Fa hurried along, he said, "Tian Boguang committed six cases of womanizing in Xi'an and Hanzhong. He even left the words 'Tian Boguang, the lone traveler, was here' at the victims' homes. He also said that if they had the ability, they should let the Huashan Sect arrest him."

Liang Fa looked extremely angry.

Tian Boguang's provocative actions against the Huashan Sect were intolerable to him.

The two arrived at the main hall, encountering many Huashan disciples and Hengshan female disciples who were traveling around. They all knew about the incident and were heading angrily toward the main hall.

At this moment, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze were having a pleasant conversation with Abbess Dingyi.

Liang Fa went inside, while Jiang Ning and the other Huashan disciples and Hengshan female disciples waited outside.

"Master."

Liang Fa bowed to Yue Buqun and said.

"What's the matter?"

Yue Buqun frowned slightly when he saw Liang Fa interrupt their conversation.

"Reporting to Master, that lecherous thief Tian Boguang has arrived in Shaanxi Province."

Liang Fa then repeated exactly what he had just said to Jiang Ning.

"Tian Boguang has fled to Shaanxi and committed crimes? He even boasted that my Huashan Sect should catch him personally?"

Upon hearing his disciple Liang Fa's report, Yue Buqun's expression quickly turned cold, as he was having a pleasant conversation with Abbess Dingyi.

"Yes, the government in Hanzhong has even offered a reward of ten thousand taels of silver, hoping that my Huashan Sect will take action to hunt down Tian Boguang."

Ten thousand taels?

Yue Buqun was somewhat surprised.

Of the six cases of womanizing committed by Tian Boguang, one involved the prefect of Hanzhong.

His most beloved concubine was defiled by Tian Boguang.

That night, the prefect of Hanzhong was entangled with his concubine when Tian Boguang suddenly appeared, pressed the prefect's pressure points, and took advantage of him in front of him. After finishing, he mocked the prefect for having kidney deficiency and being unable to satisfy his concubine. Tian Boguang, who loved helping others, personally helped satisfy his concubine.

Enraged, the prefect of Hanzhong immediately sought out Liang Fa and other disciples of Mount Hua, offering them a large sum of money to help.

"Hmph, this lecherous scoundrel is so arrogant. Not only did he kidnap my Hengshan disciples in Hengshan City last time, but now he has come to Shaanxi to provoke my Five Mountains Sword Sect. I will not be able to quell my hatred until he is killed!"

Before Yue Buqun could say anything, Abbess Dingyi couldn't help but slam her hand on the table and stand up, her face full of anger.

Since leaving Hengshan City, the Hengshan Sect has been searching everywhere for Tian Boguang's whereabouts, but they have been unable to find him no matter what they do. Unexpectedly, they heard news of him in Shaanxi.

"Senior brother, it must be because Ning'er seriously injured that lecherous thief last time, and now that he's recovered, he's taking revenge."

Ning Zhongze said, her eyebrows furrowed.

Yue Buqun nodded: "Very likely."

At this point, Yue Buqun asked Liang Fa, "Where is Ning'er? Go and call him here."

"Master, I'm here."

Upon hearing Yue Buqun's words, Jiang Ning walked in from outside.

"Ah."

Yue Buqun nodded and said to Jiang Ning, "Tian Boguang suddenly came to Shaanxi to commit crimes, presumably for your sake. In that case, I want you to go down the mountain to capture Tian Boguang."

"it is good."

Jiang Ning nodded without hesitation.

Yue Buqun thought for a moment and said, "You can go down the mountain directly later. Take Liang Fa, Genming and Shi Daizi with you, and bring a few more disciples with you."

Yue Buqun wasn't worried at all about whether Jiang Ning could kill Tian Boguang. He felt that Tian Boguang's lightness skill was impressive, and if he was determined to run away, Jiang Ning might not be able to catch up. He would take a few Huashan disciples with him, and once they surrounded him, Tian Boguang would have no chance of escaping.

The disciples like Liang Fa and Gao Genming are no longer the inexperienced newcomers they once were.

Putting everything else aside, just taking Jiang Ning alone, Liang Fa and his group together might be able to contend with Tian Boguang.

Tian Boguang's strength is similar to Yu Canghai's, not particularly formidable, but his lightness skill is exceptional. If Jiang Ning surrounds him, killing him will be as easy as killing a chicken.

Jiang Ning thought for a moment and said, "Okay."

Actually, he felt that he didn't need Liang Fa and the others to follow him. He was already far superior to Tian Boguang in terms of strength. If Tian Boguang didn't run away immediately when he encountered him, but instead tried to fight Jiang Ning, he wouldn't be able to escape even if he wanted to.

Although Tian Boguang's lightness skill was good, Jiang Ning's innate skill was no joke. The innate skill was not just an internal skill; it could influence all aspects of life.

Take Ning Zhongze and Jiang Ning as an example. If they were to compare their lightness skills and speed, even though Ning Zhongze is stronger than Jiang Ning and both use the Huashan lightness skill "One Step to Heaven", Jiang Ning would still be faster, by a significant margin.

This is the power of an unparalleled divine skill.

Having made the arrangements, Jiang Ning went back to his room to retrieve his sword. In addition to Liang Fa, Gao Genming, and Shi Daizi, Jiang Ning also selected three or four Huashan disciples to go down the mountain with him.

But just as Jiang Ning was preparing to descend the mountain, Linghu Chong hurriedly came down from the back of the mountain.

"Junior brother, junior brother."

Linghu Chong shouted to Jiang Ning as he ran, with Lu Dayou following behind him.

"Senior Brother, is there something you need?"

Jiang Ning inquired.

Linghu Chong approached Jiang Ning and asked, "Are you going down the mountain to capture Tian Boguang now?"

"Ah."

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Let me go, shall I?"

Linghu Chong looked at Jiang Ning with an anxious expression.

Chapter 101: You dare not talk nonsense!

"You go?"

Jiang Ning unconsciously frowned.

"Ok!"

Linghu Chong nodded vigorously, his expression serious: "Last year, I was hunted down by Tian Boguang in Hengshan City. Today, I will find him, defeat him, and avenge my humiliation!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning lowered his head and remained silent.

It wasn't that he thought Linghu Chong couldn't beat Tian Boguang. Although Linghu Chong might not have the Dugu Nine Swords sword technique now, he had already learned all the sword moves and counter-moves of the Five Mountains Sword Sect and could use them with ease.

It must be said that Linghu Chong's talent for cultivating internal energy was not very good, but his talent for swordsmanship was truly top-notch. He was a natural talent for swordsmanship.

Moreover, Linghu Chong now possesses the Zixia Divine Skill and the Five Mountains Sword Technique. With his diligent training over this period, he is definitely strong enough to defeat Tian Boguang. However, Jiang Ning is worried that if Linghu Chong goes down the mountain and drinks a couple of cups of horse urine, he might soften his heart and let Tian Boguang go. Putting aside the damage to the reputation of the Huashan Sect, how could he face the innocent girls who were violated by Tian Boguang?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning frowned and said, "Senior Brother, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that you're too soft-hearted. I've heard about how you saved Senior Sister Yilin in Hengshan City. Tian Boguang was able to kill you several times, but he let you go in the end. I'm worried that if you catch Tian Boguang, he'll plead for you with a few words, and you'll let him go because of your soft heart."

"Don't worry, junior brother!"

Linghu Chong resolutely said, "I know that good and evil cannot coexist. Even though he didn't kill me several times, it doesn't change the fact that he is a lecherous womanizer. His not killing me is only a small act of righteousness for me, but if I don't kill him, I would be betraying the greater righteousness!"

“I know. If I don’t kill him, he will harm even more innocent women. Don’t worry, junior brother, I understand what’s more important.”

At this point, Linghu Chong raised his right hand and swore to the sky: "Junior brother, rest assured, after I go down the mountain and find Tian Boguang, I will not show any mercy and will definitely capture him. If I have any soft heart in the process, I am willing to cripple my martial arts and be expelled from the sect by Master, and never be called a disciple of Huashan Sect again!"

Under the constant influence of Jiang Ning and Yue Buqun, Linghu Chong finally changed somewhat, at least he could no longer be confused about matters of principle.

The fact that he could make such a vow shows that he was indeed very serious.

Ever since Yue Buqun changed his attitude and teaching methods towards him, he has been trying his best not to disappoint Yue Buqun. Now he wants to use Tian Boguang's life to give Yue Buqun a satisfactory answer.

"..."

Seeing that Linghu Chong had already sworn an oath to heaven, Jiang Ning frowned and remained silent.

After a while.

"Then go ask Master. If Master agrees, then this time you, Senior Brother, will go down the mountain to capture Tian Boguang."