With a sword drawn, he laughs proudly, his martial prowess dominating the heavens!

Chapter 51 The master and disciple, their minds aligned.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?!"

Liang Fa led the way, followed by Ying Bailuo, and in a short while, a group of fellow disciples rushed over upon hearing the commotion.

"Third...Third Senior Brother, outside...outside the door..."

Junior Sister Yue Lingshan's earlier courage has vanished, and her senior sister's composure is nowhere to be seen.

The other disciples were puzzled. Liang Fa was about to go and investigate when they heard a loud laugh outside the door. "Junior Sister, it's only been a few days, and you can't even recognize your senior brother's voice anymore?"

"Senior Brother Li?!"

"Ninth Junior Brother!"

The gates were wide open, and Li Che entered with a smile, leading his horse in. "Fellow senior brothers and sisters, Li Che is back."

The disciples of Mount Hua were already on good terms, and Li Che was always seen as polite, respectful, and kind.

Before long, the disciples were all together. The steady Liang Fa inquired about whether their journey had been smooth and whether they had encountered any danger.

The honest and kind-hearted Ying Bailuo smiled and took the bundle from his hand, slinging it over his shoulder.

The other fellow disciples exchanged a few pleasantries and showed great interest in the tall horse behind him.

Li Che glanced around but didn't see his senior brother Linghu Chong or Lu Dayou. He wondered, "Hanzhong isn't far. Have they not returned yet, or have they been sent out by Master again?"

Looking again, even the traitor Laudenau was nowhere to be seen.

"Junior Sister Huo, you've truly become a junior sister now," Li Che said with a smile.

He had expected her to argue back stubbornly, but to his surprise, the girl respectfully addressed him as "Senior Brother Li," leaving Li Che somewhat speechless.

He then looked at Yue Lingshan, "Senior brother has been traveling all day and hasn't eaten yet. Junior sister, do you have any leftovers? Go heat them up for your senior brother?"

Yue Lingshan, who was still somewhat disappointed, was secretly delighted when she heard him say this. She had heard her mother say that being polite to strangers was a matter of courtesy, but to one's own family...

Ultimately, I am different.

Yue Lingshan forced a smile, rolled her eyes at Li, and said feigned anger, "Hmph! You always have to cause trouble. Why don't you let that mountain demon make food for you?"

Even so, she moved even faster, heading straight for the kitchen.

"Fellow disciples, I'm going to pay my respects to Master and Mistress first. We'll chat sometime when we have time."

"Eighth Senior Brother, this bundle contains gifts for everyone. Please share them; they are all inexpensive trinkets, just a small token of my appreciation."

"Chengcheng, junior brother, you should go ahead."

There are things one should not do.

Yue Buqun placed the book he was holding on the table, frowned, and looked towards the mountain gate. "What's all this noise about so late at night? No manners!"

Ning Zhongze came over with a teacup and gently advised, "The disciples are at an age where they are lively and active. They practice swordsmanship behind closed doors all day long. It's okay for them to play around occasionally. Senior brother, please sit down and I'll go take a look."

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun said helplessly, "Junior sister, as your master's wife, your words carry more weight than mine as your master."

Judging by the days, Che'er should be returning to the mountain in the next few days.

Then he sighed, "I thought this kid was young and didn't have much experience in the martial world, but after hearing what Brother Huo said, it seems we were worrying for nothing."

"By the way, Chong'er and Dayou have been in Hanzhong for so long, but we haven't heard a word from them. I'm a little worried about them."

"Then why not send our third disciple, Liang Fa, down the mountain?"

Yue Buqun pondered for a moment and replied, "Very well, but I hope Chong'er won't get drunk and cause trouble this time."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them turned to look outside almost simultaneously.

"Disciple Li Che greets Master and Mistress!"

......

He still probed the inner energy, still suppressed a smile and stroked his beard, still a strict teacher offering encouragement.

"Not bad! Your internal strength has improved again."

But! Practicing martial arts is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. You must never be arrogant or complacent; you must practice more!

Li Che solemnly replied, "This disciple will humbly follow Master's teachings and dare not slacken!"

"Excellent!"

"We just got back to the mountain, and I haven't even had a sip of water, yet you're already putting on airs like a strict teacher, Senior Brother." Ning Zhongze rolled her eyes at Old Yue, just as Yue Lingshan had rolled her eyes at Li Che earlier, and then said, "Che'er, don't pay attention to your master. It's already this late, has he eaten yet?"

Yue Buqun chuckled awkwardly, "Yes, we'll talk about practicing tomorrow." Then, he turned serious and said, "Che'er, I heard you had a misunderstanding with Senior Brother Zuo's disciple from the Songshan Sect?"

Li Che: Those two old geezers from the Yellow River are quick to spread their nonsense.

Little did he know that Wang Yuanba, being an old and shrewd man, had sensed something was amiss after the banquet that night and had already sent a messenger on horseback to Huashan with great speed.

It seemed like a thank you gesture, and it also mentioned visiting the mountain in the future, but it also touched on the "small misunderstanding" between Li Che and Di Xiu at the banquet.

Once Di Xiu died, the matter became too significant. Old Wang hesitated for a moment, but Li Che was already on his way back.

However, Li Che did not intend to hide this matter. He took the opportunity to remind Lao Yue and also to test the confidence that Feng Lao had given him.

"Master and Mistress, Di Xiu and the other six disciples of Songshan... are dead. I killed them!"

"What did you say?!"

Yue Buqun's eyes widened in surprise. He first glanced at the open door, then his gaze fell on Li Che.

Ning Zhongze understood, quickly closed the doors and windows, and glanced at Li Che with considerable worry.

After a moment of silence, Ning Zhongze was about to speak when Yue Buqun rushed forward, his eyes narrowed, and he said in a low voice, "Were the tampering handled properly?!"

Li Che felt relieved upon hearing this.

"Master and Mistress, rest assured, this matter will not involve Mount Hua!"

"Let me explain in detail!"

Li Che then spoke concisely, exactly as Old He had said.

"Senior brother, this is not Che'er's fault. Zuo Lengchan's disciples are so arrogant and domineering, which shows that he no longer takes the other four sects seriously."

If it weren't for Che'er's superior skills, we wouldn't even know who the murderer is.

"Good riddance!"

Yue Buqun had already sat back down in his chair. After a moment of contemplation, he brought up another matter: "At the last meeting of the Five Mountains Alliance leaders, Zuo Lengchan had already subtly mentioned the matter of merging the Five Mountains Alliance into one."

This person is extremely ambitious and has always been unwilling to be subordinate to Shaolin and Wudang, but his methods are truly despicable!

"Does Senior Brother think that Zuo Lengchan instructed Di Xiu to make things difficult for Che'er?"

Yue Buqun shook his head and said, "Even if it wasn't his instruction, it's perfectly normal for Di Xiu to view the disciples of the other four sects as enemies after being influenced by what he sees and hears."

"How hateful!" Old Yue slammed his fist on the table in anger. "They actually dare to try and sever the Huashan lineage!"

Old Yue narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a moment said, "Che'er, you must not go down the mountain during this time. Junior sister, tomorrow tell the disciple that Che'er's internal injuries are quite serious and he needs to rest."

I trust Brother Huo again...

"Master, I made arrangements for these matters before returning to the mountain!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing what he had done, Yue Buqun's eyes gleamed, and his anger gradually subsided.

"Master and Mistress, it just so happens that I have recently gained some insight into swordsmanship and would like to go to the Cliff of Contemplation for a period of seclusion."

"Alright!"

Not long after Li Che left, Yue Buqun held the Analects in his left hand and a cup of tea in his right, having already regained his usual calm and composed demeanor.

"Senior brother, I used to think Che'er was just clever, but I never imagined that he would be so resourceful at such a young age."

"Hehe~ How can a sect leader be more than just a master of martial arts? However, the matter of personally passing on the Huashan Sect should be put on hold for now."

Ning Zhongze nodded silently, then asked, "What are you planning to do with that scoundrel Senior Brother Laodenuo? He's been diligently practicing his new sword moves lately, probably still thinking about stealing them to claim credit."

"Leave this matter to Che'er, then I won't have to worry about it anymore."

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