Chapter 90

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As the cherry blossoms danced in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

Qiu Chuji turned his head in the direction Guo Jing pointed and saw four people standing ahead, all with the demeanor of mountains and rivers, their eyes sharp and fierce, exuding the aura of grandmasters. He couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart. Having roamed the martial world for many years, he was well-versed in the various sects and their experts. After a moment's thought, he understood their identities and couldn't help but bitterly smile.

Sha Tongtian of the Ghost Gate! Peng Lianhu, the Thousand-Handed Butcher! Liang Ziwen, the Immortal Elder! And Lingzhi Shangren, the Five-Fingered Secret Blade of the Esoteric Sect!

These were all powerful figures, their strength, status, and reputation on par with the Seven Disciples of Quanzhen. Although Guo Jing had said he was far inferior to these four, the tone in his voice clearly indicated that he had fought them. And this guy was clearly modest, so it seemed that this young man's strength, while perhaps not as great as these seasoned veterans of the martial world, was certainly not far off.

It looked like this martial contest was likely to end in tragedy. But it was more accurate to say that they lost due to Ma Yu's support rather than at the hands of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan.

As Qiu Chuji felt dejected, his gaze swept over and landed on Su Yi, who stood silently to the side. His heart couldn't help but feel even more fear. Who was this young expert who could face four supreme masters without falling behind? His strength was so formidable that Qiu Chuji knew he could never match it.

No matter how hard Qiu Chuji tried, he couldn't guess when such a remarkable young hero had emerged!

He had been busy tracking the whereabouts of Yang Tiexin and his daughter, and had not paid attention to the news of the martial world for a long time. So when Dugu Qiubai's name suddenly rose to prominence a year ago, he had not heard a single word about it.

Ma Yu and Qiu Chuji had come to the capital this time for the martial contest on the 24th of March, eighteen years later. With the contest approaching, as the two people from Quanzhen who were most concerned about the outcome, they naturally came together to find Su Yi's whereabouts.

Who would have thought that just as they arrived at the outskirts of the capital, they would see Wang Chuyi rushing toward Quanzhen. The three brothers, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, were naturally very excited. Before they could exchange a few words, they noticed Bao Xiruo and her husband. Although Yang Tiexin's appearance had changed greatly, with Bao Xiruo as proof, and the warning from Su Yi, as well as Qiu Chuji's own investigations, he immediately believed that this worried-looking middle-aged man was his old friend who had narrowly escaped death!

Meeting an old friend, they were even more moved!

After listening to Wang Chuyi's account, Qiu Chuji and Ma Yu learned that their disciple had quietly rescued his mother from the prince's mansion and secretly bought a house at the foot of Quanzhen Mountain, clearly planning to leave the mansion and return to the Han people.

Qiu Chuji and Ma Yu were greatly comforted. Su Yi's actions were exactly to their liking. He was not at all greedy for wealth and glory, and this child was truly a loyal and righteous man!

Unfortunately, when Wang Chuyi mentioned that Guo Jing had risked his life to find medicine for him and that Su Yi had also returned to the mansion to find Guo Jing, and Yang Tiexin mentioned that his daughter was also in the mansion...

...

Well, it was truly a mixed bag, with everyone in the mansion. Now they had no choice but to storm it!

After a brief discussion, they decided that Wang Chuyi, whose injuries were still healing, would continue to escort the Yang couple to Zhongnan Mountain, while Ma Yu and Qiu Chuji, worried about the safety of the younger generation, would use their full speed to rush to the mansion! They must not let these young people suffer any harm!

When they arrived at the mansion, they jumped over the wall and discovered a fight. At first, they thought Guo Jing had been exposed and was fighting the mansion's guards, so they shouted a warning from a distance, fearing that Guo Jing might be harmed. But as they got closer, they realized that Guo Jing was just a spectator, and the main performer was a masked man in green.

Ma Yu and Qiu Chuji, with their deep internal strength, quickly noticed someone on the high wall in the distance. Turning their heads, they saw a woman standing there, her appearance matching the description of Yang Tiexin's daughter who had been lost in the mansion...

But where was Su Yi?

Qiu Chuji's face darkened, and he said to Sha Tongtian and the others, "I am Qiu Chuji of Changchun. Greetings to all of you. Please help me call out my unworthy disciple, Wanyan Kang. Tell him his master is looking for him!"

Sha Tongtian and Peng Lianhu instinctively glanced at Su Yi, who was standing nearby, but they didn't dare say that his disciple was right in front of him! Especially Peng Lianhu, who had personally experienced Su Yi's ruthless methods! He still thought Wang Chuyi's injuries were due to Su Yi! He suspected that Su Yi was not on the same side as Quanzhen!

Lingzhi Shangren recited a Buddhist chant and said, "It is an honor to have the presence of the Venerable Changchun. Lingzhi greets the Venerable. It is only natural that you wish to see your disciple. However, it is late, and the young prince has already retired. If you wish to see him, please come back tomorrow. Visiting at night is not proper... Of course, if you have not found a place to stay, you are welcome to stay with us, and we can discuss the ways of martial arts!"

Under normal circumstances, hearing the name Qiu Chuji of Changchun would have caused everyone present to be greatly alarmed. He was the most skilled martial artist of Quanzhen. Not to mention other things, they had just witnessed Wang Chuyi's abilities, which were on par with anyone present!

But with Su Yi's presence, everyone, though extremely wary of Qiu Chuji, still wondered if his martial arts could surpass Dugu Qiubai's.

Therefore, Lingzhi Shangren was extremely welcoming of Qiu Chuji and Ma Yu. After all, since they arrived, that little demon had stopped and remained quiet. They were in a stalemate, and the arrival of these two Taoists would tip the balance.

So, in his polite response, Lingzhi Shangren subtly pointed out that their beloved disciple was the young prince, hoping to make Dugu Qiubai hesitate.

He was betting that Qiu Chuji and Wang Chuyi had not met, and thus had no reason to be enemies. After all, they were loyal to the prince's mansion, and the young prince was Qiu Chuji's disciple...

As he spoke, Lingzhi Shangren subtly tilted his head and looked in Su Yi's direction. But where Su Yi had been standing, there was only a swaying bush, as if no one had ever been there.

Su Yi had disappeared without a trace!

Lingzhi Shangren secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking his words had driven the guy away. After all, with the help of two Quanzhen Taoists, even the best swordsmanship would be hard to resist the combined strength of six people!

Hearing Lingzhi Shangren's polite words, Qiu Chuji felt relieved... It seemed that the secret of Kang secretly rescuing his mother from the mansion had not been exposed! Otherwise, they wouldn't be so polite...

Qiu Chuji was most afraid that Wanyan Honglie had discovered Bao Xiruo's disappearance and would vent his anger on his precious disciple. But hearing Lingzhi Shangren still call Su Yi the young prince, he was reassured that his safety was not in immediate danger!

With the enemy in overwhelming numbers, and their own side burdened with family, plus the presence of a young masked man with unknown strength and allegiance, it was not convenient to engage in conflict. Qiu Chuji had no choice but to reluctantly abandon the idea of helping his junior brother regain his honor!

Ma Yu and Qiu Chuji exchanged a glance. Having known each other for many years, they had great默契 (rapport). They nodded slightly, and Ma Yu said to Lingzhi Shangren, "We appreciate your invitation, but we have urgent matters and cannot stay long. We will take our leave and come back tomorrow."

Ma Yu took Guo Jing's hand, and Qiu Chuji called out to Mu Nianci, "Is that Mu Nianci? I am Qiu Chuji, an old friend of Yang Tiexin. Your father is waiting for you outside the city, worried about your safety. Do not stay here any longer. Come with me to see your father!"