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

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The young man glanced over there, then turned back to the limping man and laughed.

"My name is Jiang Ning, Jiang as in river and Ning as in peace."

The surrounding noise reached his ears, but the limping man couldn't hear it clearly and subconsciously said...

"Is the martial world at peace?"

Chapter 406: The Gentleman's Sword

The surroundings were noisy, and Jiang Ning didn't pay attention to what the lame man was saying. He nodded casually and looked towards Yue Buqun.

What are your plans for the future?

Jiang Ning asked.

The lame man quickly replied, "I intend to return to Luoyang to settle down."

His home is in Luoyang, and he naturally wants to go back now.

Jiang Ning talked with the lame man for a while longer. Seeing that Yue Buqun's group had finally dispersed, he gave the lame man a few instructions and then headed towards Yue Buqun's group.

"Master."

Yue Buqun, who had just finished his work, saw Jiang Ning approaching and said gently, "You just got back?"

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun patted him on the shoulder and said, "You've worked hard these past few days too."

Jiang Ning smiled and shook his head.

Yue Buqun sighed.

More than half a month has passed since the Songshan Sect was destroyed, and all the major sects have been busy with this matter during this time.

After deliberation by the leaders of various sects, the Songshan Sect's lands were returned to the original inhabitants. Any surplus land was distributed to those in financial difficulty. As for the gold and silver, Yue Buqun planned to investigate the wealthy families who had been murdered over the years. If these wealthy families still had descendants, their property would be returned to them, such as the lame man.

However, this also requires investigation to distinguish whether those wealthy households are innocent. If they are wealthy and heartless who have harmed the local people during their lifetime, their property will not be returned.

That's what they say, but after half a month, they haven't done much, not even a quarter of it. The workload is just too great.

It is estimated that it will take quite some time to complete.

"Master, I'm going out for a bit."

Jiang Ning then said.

Yue Buqun was surprised.

"Where?"

Jiang Ning said, "Travel."

"Still traveling?"

Yue Buqun was taken aback.

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun frowned and said, "Ren Woxing has returned to the martial world from the Demonic Sect. The entire martial world is in turmoil and far more dangerous than before. The dangers you will encounter if you go out to travel now are even greater than before. You may be in danger of losing your life. It's better not to go."

Jiang Ning laughed and said, "The more this is the case, the more I need to travel."

Half a month ago, in the battle at Mount Song, the Mount Song Sect was destroyed, but those unorthodox people recruited by Zuo Lengchan did not all die. After escaping from Mount Song, they disappeared without a trace and have probably fled to other places. Among them are evil people like the White-Boarded Fiend. If these people are allowed to scatter to various places, it is foreseeable that many innocent people will suffer.

Furthermore, with Ren Woxing having returned to the martial world, and the situation within the Demonic Sect still unknown, all of this needs to be understood as soon as possible. That's why Jiang Ning is preparing to make a trip.

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Yue Buqun frowned and fell into deep thought, remaining silent.

If he could, he really didn't want Jiang Ning to leave. He was genuinely afraid that if something unexpected happened and Jiang Ning died, it would be an unbearable blow to him and the Huashan Sect.

However, Yue Buqun could not stop Jiang Ning. He knew that if he took a hard line, Jiang Ning, with his respect for his teacher, would not insist on going out. But he was afraid that if this caused Jiang Ning's state of mind to change and his martial arts to suffer an accident and he could no longer make progress, Yue Buqun would not be able to accept that either.

After much internal struggle, Yue Buqun said, "Since you want to go out and travel, I will not stop you."

Yue Buqun finally nodded and instructed Jiang Ning: "But the situation in the martial arts world is very complicated now. When you travel around the martial arts world, you must be extremely careful and never be careless."

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Master, don't worry."

Yue Buqun then said, "Be careful on your journey and try your best to reach Emei before December."

Since the matter here cannot be resolved in a short time, Abbess Qingzhu decided to postpone her inauguration ceremony for two months, which is January 1st of next year. In any case, most of the righteous sects are here, so it's just a matter of informing them.

The Emei Sect postponed its succession ceremony to January of next year, and the news of the Five Sects Alliance would also be announced at Qingzhu's succession ceremony. Yue Buqun instructed Jiang Ning not to miss it.

"Okay, Master."

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun stared at Jiang Ning for a long time before saying, "I hope you have a safe journey."

In fact, with Jiang Ning's current martial arts skills, he wouldn't have any problems traveling the martial arts world. However, every time Jiang Ning goes out, it is always accompanied by bloodshed, so Yue Buqun is worried that something might happen to him.

However, Jiang Ning insisted on going out, so Yue Buqun could only give him repeated instructions.

"By the way, when are you planning to leave?"

Yue Buqun asked.

Jiang Ning thought for a moment and said, "The sooner the better, let's set off first thing tomorrow morning."

Yue Buqun was slightly disappointed, but he could only nod.

"Senior brother, Ning'er, what are you talking about?"

At this moment, Ning Zhongze also came over and asked curiously.

Yue Buqun said, "Ning'er wants to go out and travel."

Ning Zhongze was taken aback, her expression exactly the same as Yue Buqun's when he first heard it. She then tried to persuade Jiang Ning to stay, but Yue Buqun had already agreed, and Jiang Ning was not going to change his mind. Ning Zhongze had no choice but to sigh inwardly.

"Alright, I haven't finished my work here yet. Go and make your preparations."

Yue Buqun waved his hand and said.

Jiang Ning bowed and took his leave. After returning to his room at the inn, he prepared to pack his things.

Actually, he didn't have much to clean up.

……

Early the next morning.

Jiang Ning prepared to bid farewell to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze.

"Take care, Master and Mistress. Your disciple is about to depart."

Jiang Ning bowed to the two men with his hands clasped in greeting.

"Ning'er, be careful on your journey. Do not act rashly. If you encounter any danger, come back quickly."

Ning Zhongze gave his instructions.

"Don't worry, Master's wife."

Jiang Ning nodded.

Yue Buqun watched Jiang Ning fight, his gaze falling on the sword at Jiang Ning's waist.

Jiang Ning's previous sword shattered during his battle with Zuo Lengchan. This new sword has been reforged and, although it's not a good one, it's still usable.

"Master and Mistress, this disciple takes his leave."

Jiang Ning bowed to the two of them again and was about to leave when Yue Buqun called him back.

"Wait a moment."

Jiang Ning turned around and asked, "Master, is there anything else you need me to do?"

Yue Buqun said nothing, turned around and went back to his room. He came out again not long after, holding a sword in his hand.

"Take it."

Yue Buqun handed over the sword.

Jiang Ning's gaze fell upon the three characters "Gentleman's Sword" engraved on the hilt of the sword.

Jiang Ning was astonished.

"Master, what is this?"

Ning Zhongze was also very surprised at this moment.

Yue Buqun said, "This sword has been with me for more than ten years, and it can be considered a good sword. If you carry it when you travel the world, you will have more power to protect yourself."

Jiang Ning was about to refuse, but Yue Buqun insisted.

“You usually use too much force, and the swords you used before were just ordinary weapons that couldn’t withstand your martial arts style. I’m afraid the sword you’re using now will break soon. I can’t always be by your side, and I can’t get to you in time if you are in danger while traveling the world. Take my sword and let it fight alongside you.”

Chapter 407: Those who follow the evil paths should be the ones to worry about.

Although Yue Buqun's tone was light, it brooked no argument.

Jiang Ning remained silent for a moment before accepting it.

"Thank you, Master."

Yue Buqun waved his hand.

There's no need for thanks between us, master and disciple.

Ning Zhongze looked at Jiang Ning, her eyes revealing a mother's concern for her son.

"You're traveling the world alone, so be careful in your actions and remember to come back soon."

"Don't worry, Master's wife."

Jiang Ning nodded, then cupped his hands in greeting to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze.

"Take care, Master and Mistress. Your disciple is leaving now."

"Let's go."

Yue Buqun said.

Jiang Ning turned and left.

Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze watched Jiang Ning's departing figure in silence for a long time until he could no longer be seen.

"Ugh."

Ning Zhongze sighed.

“Since Ning’er went down the mountain last time, he has been gone for several months, and we see him less and less.”

Yue Buqun comforted him, saying, "The child is grown up and will eventually have to go out and make his own way in the world."

Ning Zhongze remained worried.

“Ning’er is still young, and the outside world is dangerous. I’m afraid he’ll suffer if he travels around.”

Yue Buqun couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's good enough that he doesn't let others suffer losses."

Ning Zhongze glared at him.

“Ning’er is only nineteen years old. Even if his martial arts are high, there’s always a chance of something going wrong. If he’s ambushed, we’ll be too far away to help him. Besides, Ning’er is domineering, and countless evil sects hate him to the bone. Aren’t you worried that he’ll be retaliated against by those evil sects?”

Yue Buqun chuckled.

"Shouldn't Ning'er be worried about those evil sects when she travels the martial world?"

Ning Zhongze glared at him again, but didn't dwell on it. Instead, she asked, "Have you thought about Chong'er and Shan'er's matter?"

When his wife brought up the issue of Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan again, Yue Buqun naturally understood what she meant. His smile faded slightly, and he remained silent.

Ning Zhongze instructed, "You must take this seriously. Chong'er and Shan'er are not young anymore. Now that the Songshan Sect is gone, you are under less pressure. You should start thinking about their marriage."

Yue Buqun pondered for a while and nodded.