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

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If Jiang Ning weren't already at the Innate Realm, he would definitely want to spar with him.

Jiang Ning laughed as well, and then said.

“It’s not that I don’t want to make arrangements for Senior Brother, it’s just that Senior Brother is carefree by nature. If I were to assign tasks to Senior Brother, it would only restrict you.”

Linghu Chong is naturally averse to meddling in things. If Jiang Ning were to entrust Linghu Chong with tasks, he would probably become lazy after a short time.

Another issue is that Linghu Chong loves to drink. Although he doesn't get drunk as often as before, Jiang Ning is still worried that he might make mistakes due to drinking.

Moreover, Jiang Ning was also worried that, given Linghu Chong's temperament, if a Huashan disciple were to try and get close to him with wine in the future, Linghu Chong might get so excited that he wouldn't care about anything else.

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Linghu Chong immediately assured him, "Junior brother, don't worry, I will definitely do my job properly."

Since Linghu Chong had already said so, Jiang Ning couldn't refuse any longer and began to ponder.

Linghu Chong stared longingly at Jiang Ning.

After a while.

Jiang Ning then said, "Senior Brother, there's nothing much for you to do right now. If you're bored, you can become an Instructor and teach martial arts to the Huashan disciples."

Hearing Jiang Ning say this, Linghu Chong was somewhat disappointed, but he still nodded.

Jiang Ning continued, "After the disciples of Mount Hua descend the mountain to travel in the future, I will appoint my senior brother as a member of the Mount Hua Traveling Rank."

"Walking on Mount Hua? What does that mean?"

Linghu Chong asked curiously.

"In the future, when Huashan disciples travel outside, it is inevitable that some Huashan disciples will use their status to bully the good and kind. If the eldest brother encounters Huashan disciples bullying the people or being attacked by evil sects while traveling, the eldest brother can punish and rescue the Huashan disciples who are away."

"Of course, the expenses incurred by the eldest brother while traveling outside can be reimbursed by the sect."

Linghu Chong's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Isn't this just giving him money so he can go out and have fun, and incidentally letting him enforce the rules of Huashan disciples outside the sect?

"Okay, okay, this is good."

Linghu Chong immediately beamed with joy.

"My junior brother understands me best."

Jiang Ning also laughed.

He knew that Linghu Chong was a restless person who couldn't sit still on the mountain and liked to go down the mountain for a stroll whenever he had nothing to do. He would probably be the same after he became an elder.

Rather than doing that, Jiang Ning might as well let Linghu Chong go down the mountain to play, as long as he doesn't cause trouble.

Linghu Chong was overjoyed and quickly made a guarantee to Jiang Ning.

"Don't worry, junior brother, I promise I won't let you down."

Yue Lingshan, who was standing nearby, also spoke up after hearing Jiang Ning arrange things for Linghu Chong.

"Junior brother, junior brother, what about me?"

Jiang Ning glanced at her and pondered for a moment before saying, "Senior Sister, you can be in charge of supervising Senior Brother."

"The eldest brother is addicted to alcohol. When the eldest brother is out with his sister, she must keep an eye on his words and actions at all times and not allow him to drink and cause trouble."

Yue Lingshan beamed with joy upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, junior brother!"

After saying that, Yue Lingshan gave Linghu Chong a provocative look.

Linghu Chong chuckled.

The young couple left happily after receiving Jiang Ning's promise.

Watching the two figures leave, Jiang Ning's smile remained, but then returned to calm as he turned and left.

When the news reached Yue Buqun's ears that Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan had important business to discuss with Jiang Ning, he couldn't help but laugh and scold them.

"That brat is always making things difficult for Ning'er. He spends all day with his wine jug, never letting it out of his sight. What can he possibly do?"

Ning Zhongze smiled to himself.

"Chong'er also wanted to share some of the pressure with Ning'er."

Yue Buqun nodded.

This is true.

"Ning'er will be going to conquer Blackwood Cliff next March, so Ning'er needs to go into seclusion now."

Leaving aside Linghu Chong's matter, Yue Buqun brought up the main issue.

"We two need to observe the situation inside the gate more closely."

"Ah."

Ning Zhongze nodded as well.

……

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

"Boss, is this really going to work?"

A large group of people were walking in a certain direction, braving the swirling snow.

An elder looked at Jie Feng with a worried expression.

"Chief, are we really going to Blackwood Cliff to seek refuge with Dongfang Bubai?"

As soon as the elder spoke, everyone else looked at Jie Feng.

"Yes, Chief, our Beggars' Sect used to be considered righteous. Are we really going to side with the Demonic Sect now?"

"right way?"

Upon hearing this, Jie Feng glanced at them.

"Do they still consider us to be the righteous path? Jiang Ning has now broken through to the Innate Realm, how could he possibly let our Beggars' Sect go? Shaolin has also abandoned us. If we don't make changes, we'll have to hide and run like stray dogs from now on."

"Now Dongfang Bubai is also at the Innate Realm, and he has made an agreement with Jiang Ning to have a decisive battle a year later. As long as Dongfang Bubai defeats Jiang Ning and kills him, we will no longer have to live this life of hiding and running away."

Chapter 773: Jie Feng's Decision

Xie Feng gritted his teeth as he said these words.

During this time, he and a group of elders from the Beggars' Sect had been hiding in various places, constantly worried that Jiang Ning would search for them all over the world. Jie Feng and the others had been living in the open, not daring to appear in public, and could only hide in deserted places.

It can be said that since Jiang Ning broke through to the Innate Realm, the fear of Jiang Ning among Xie Feng and others has reached the depths of their souls. Xie Feng even dreams that Jiang Ning will drag him out and take his life.

Living in constant fear, Jie Feng could no longer bear it, especially after hearing the news of the Mount Hua Sword Tournament spread throughout the martial arts world, he immediately made this decision.

He defected to the Demonic Sect and to Dongfang Bubai.

"Gang leader."

One elder worriedly said, "We used to be righteous people. If we join the Sun Moon Sect, I'm afraid that righteous people will want to kill us in the future."

"Yes."

Some elders were still deeply worried about Jiefeng's decision.

“We used to have a good relationship with Shaolin, and you, Chief, have a very close personal relationship with Master Fangzheng. I’m afraid that Shaolin will not let us off if they find out.”

Xie Feng said coldly, "Do you think things are going well now? The righteous path? Right now, those righteous people are already looking for us."

Even though Jiang Ning hasn't mentioned the Beggars' Sect or gone down the mountain to look for them, many martial arts practitioners are already actively searching for their whereabouts.

In the past few months, all the ugly deeds committed by some branches of the Beggars' Sect have been exposed, and the Beggars' Sect can now be said to be infamous and beyond saving.

right way?

They can't go back anymore.

"Shaolin?"

Xie Feng's face turned cold at the mention of Shaolin.

"Shaolin Temple has already closed its gates and no longer interferes in worldly affairs. What difference would it make if they knew? Besides, could they even interfere?"

After being rejected by Fang Zheng on the day of the incident, Jie Feng already harbored resentment towards Fang Zheng.

For so many years, our Beggars' Sect has always followed the lead of Shaolin Temple, sending countless donations to Shaolin. But when the time came, we abandoned them without hesitation, hiding like a coward.

How could Jie Feng not resent it?

"In today's martial arts world, the Huashan Sect is at its zenith. Shaolin has chosen to close its mountain to avoid its sharp edge. The Kunlun and other sects have even formed a friendly relationship with the Huashan Sect. Even the imperial court has bestowed upon Jiang Ning the title of Demon-Slaying Heavenly Venerable. In all the world today, where can we find a place to stay?"

"Only the Sun Moon Sect has any chance of survival if we go to Blackwood Cliff."

"At this point, we only have this one way to go; there is no other way."

Jie Feng glanced at the crowd and said coldly, "If any of you do not wish to come along, I will not force you. But you must understand that Jiang Ning will definitely not let us go. If he defeats Dongfang Bubai and wipes out the Demonic Sect, it will be our annihilation."

"Given Jiang Ning's character, do I need to elaborate on who he is? No matter how you hide, he will find you and you will surely die."

Everyone fell silent after Jie Feng's words.

At this point, no one mentioned anything about considering it anymore.

Seeing that everyone had been persuaded, Jie Feng also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was also afraid that after the elders left, he would be the only one going to Blackwood Cliff to express his intention to surrender, and Dongfang Bubai would look down on him.

After all, the Sun Moon Sect has no shortage of experts, and he, a powerless Beggar Clan leader, would have no status there.

Only by bringing their own forces to pledge allegiance and demonstrating their value can they be regarded differently.

No one objected, and they silently followed Jie Feng to Blackwood Cliff.

……

On Blackwood Cliff.

The snow covered the roof.

"Reporting to the Grand Steward, someone claiming to be Xie Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, wants to pay respects to the Sect Leader and join the Divine Sect."

A member of the church reported this to Yang Lianting.

"Jie Feng?"

Yang Lianting was surprised, then remembered this person.

"The leader is too busy to see him."

Yang Lianting instructed, "Bring him up."

"Yes."

The followers withdrew, and then Jie Feng was brought into the hall.

"The Beggars' Sect Leader, Xie Feng, greets the Grand Steward."

Upon entering the hall and seeing the burly man standing before him, Xie Feng, having been given prior instructions, knew Yang Lianting's identity and that his status within the sect was second only to Dongfang Bubai. In fact, Yang Lianting was currently in charge of the Sun Moon Sect.

Xie Feng immediately knelt down, showing absolutely no dignity befitting a gang leader.

Yang Lianting laughed.

"What brings Chief Jie to my Blackwood Cliff?"

Jie Feng respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Grand Steward, I wish to join the Divine Cult and serve the Cult Leader."

"Oh?"

Yang Lianting smiled and said, "Isn't Chief Jie a righteous person? Why would he want to join my Divine Cult?"

"Everyone knows that the Eastern Cult Leader is the best in the world. I have long admired the Eastern Cult Leader's reputation and have long wanted to join his ranks."

Yang Lianting said with a half-smile, "I'm afraid it's more than that?"

Everyone knows about the Beggars' Sect's predicament over the past two months. Does Xie Feng really think that the Beggars' Sect knows nothing about this?

"To be honest, Chief Steward..."

Xie Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Jiang Ning is really going too far. He slaughtered one of my Beggars' Sect's branches a few days ago, and now he has broken through to the Innate Realm. The martial arts world wants to hunt us down and beg for mercy from Jiang Ning. Xie Feng and his elders have been forced to have nowhere to go, so we came to Blackwood Cliff to seek the protection of the Divine Sect."