Chapter 51

"What?" Luo Fan was startled, somewhat puzzled. How could Yang Guo still be poisoned by the love flower without Xiaolongnü's help?

This matter had to be traced back to when Yang Guo returned to Zhongnan from Dali. Upon his return, he learned that his master, Luo Fan, had betrayed the Quanzhen Sect and had no idea where Luo Fan had gone. Thinking that it would be difficult to find him in such a vast world, he decided to seek refuge with Guo Jing in Xiangyang. At that time, it happened to be the Hero Assembly. Without Xiaolongnü's assistance, Yang Guo was severely injured by the Dharma King of the Golden Wheel. Fortunately, Ouyang Feng arrived just in time to save him.

The Dharma King of the Golden Wheel, relying on his superior martial arts, was provoked by Yang Guo's words and engaged in a fierce battle with Ouyang Feng. However, he was only at the ninth level of the Dragon-Elephant Skill and was no match for Ouyang Feng. He was severely injured by Ouyang Feng's Toad Skill. In a critical moment, the Dharma King of the Golden Wheel broke through to the tenth level of the Dragon-Elephant Skill and managed to escape with his life.

However, Ouyang Feng had many enemies in Central China, and Guo Jing and Huang Rong had no particular fondness for him. He was soon forced to leave. When they went to rescue Guo Fu, who had been kidnapped by the Dharma King of the Golden Wheel, they faced the tenth-level Dragon-Elephant Skill. Although the Dharma King was heavily injured, he still caused them significant losses.

Later, when they were pursued by the tenth-level Dragon-Elephant Skill of the Dharma King of the Golden Wheel, Cheng Ying fought to the death to save everyone, but she herself was severely injured and went missing.

The subsequent events were somewhat similar to the original plot. Yang Guo mistakenly believed that Guo Jing and Huang Rong were his father's killers, so he joined the Mongols and tracked Zhou Botong to the Valley of Absolute Affection. There, he discovered that Cheng Ying had been saved by Gong Sun Zhi. When Cheng Ying was severely injured and her mask was lost, Gong Sun Zhi, seeing her beauty, was overwhelmed by lust and forced her to marry him.

Yang Guo and Cheng Ying were old acquaintances, so he tried to rescue her. However, Gong Sun Zhi's Yin-Yang Reversal Blade Technique was extremely advanced. When using both a saber and a sword, he could blend hardness and softness, yin and yang. When using the saber and sword in reverse, the sword, which was originally light and flexible, became as hard as a saber, while the saber, which was used for thrusting and slicing, became as light and flexible as a sword. The techniques became unpredictable, and the saber and sword complemented each other without any flaws. Yang Guo was unaccustomed to such martial arts and was defeated, being pierced all over by the love flowers. He was only saved by Gong Sun Luoye.

Originally, Gong Sun Luoye risked great danger to steal the Absolute Affection Pill for Yang Guo. However, Yang Guo thought that Luo Fan, who possessed the Nine Yang Divine Skill and was immune to all poisons, and had miraculous medicines that could bring the dead back to life, should have a way to cure the love flower poison. Therefore, he refused Gong Sun Luoye's offer and, with her help, escaped to find Luo Fan. He also went to Xiangyang to ask Guo Jing and Huang Rong to rescue Cheng Ying.

After Huang Rong's explanation and some speculation about the plot, Luo Fan quickly guessed the situation and asked, "Where is Guo'er?"

Huang Rong replied, "Guo'er has been exhausted from the journey. I've already let him rest."

Luo Fan then looked at her. She was extremely beautiful, and her demeanor was graceful and dignified. He nodded and said, "You must be Lady Guo. Please take me to see Guo'er."

The situation was urgent, so Huang Rong didn't say much. She nodded and led Luo Fan and Xiaolongnü through several courtyards to a quiet room. Yang Guo, who was wide awake, heard footsteps and quickly went out to look.

Seeing Luo Fan, Yang Guo was overjoyed and called out, "Master!"

"Hmm!" Luo Fan nodded slightly, his figure flickering as he approached Yang Guo and placed his hand on his pulse.

"How is he?" everyone asked anxiously.

Luo Fan shook his head and said, "The poison has taken deep root. I am powerless."

"Ah..." The hope that had just risen in their hearts was immediately extinguished. However, Luo Fan's face showed no urgency, and he said calmly, "Although I am powerless, I didn't say I couldn't find another way. Don't worry, Guo'er, come with me. I have some questions for you."

Guo Jing and the others were relieved to hear that Luo Fan had a way to save Yang Guo. Since it was a private conversation between master and disciple, they didn't want to intrude.

Finding a secluded place nearby, Luo Fan asked, "Guo'er, do you think your Uncle Guo is your father's killer?"

Yang Guo was startled by this question, not expecting Luo Fan to see through his thoughts. He didn't deny it and answered, "Yes."

Luo Fan shook his head and chuckled, then began to recount the story of Yang Kang. In the end, Yang Kang struck Huang Rong's soft armor and killed himself.

Although he didn't believe Luo Fan would lie about this, Yang Guo was still emotionally agitated and said, "I don't believe it! My father couldn't be such a person!"

Luo Fan sighed and said, "Some things are beyond your control. Life is sometimes so helpless. After this matter is resolved, you can find those involved to verify the truth." At this moment, Luo Fan was worried about finding the energy of fate. Thinking of Yang Guo's story in the Valley of Absolute Affection, he paused and added, "Do you know the way to the Valley of Absolute Affection? Lead the way for me. I will find a way to solve the other issues."

Although Luo Fan didn't want to explain more about Yang Kang, Yang Guo, who had followed him for many years, trusted him completely. Luo Fan's words made sense, and Yang Guo believed him even more. Moreover, he was worried about Cheng Ying and Gong Sun Luoye, so he didn't dwell on the issue of his father. He said goodbye to Guo Jing and the others and led Luo Fan to the Valley of Absolute Affection.

The Valley of Absolute Affection was not far from Xiangyang. With Luo Fan and Xiaolongnü's supreme lightness skills, they arrived at a mountain path after a short while. The path was narrow and winding, and as it got darker, they saw several fires in the distance. Luo Fan knew they had arrived.

After a short walk, they reached a flat area on the mountain peak. A large bonfire was burning brightly. As they approached, they could see a stone house behind the fire.

Yang Guo shouted loudly at the house, "Old villain Gong Sun Zhi! Your grandpa Yang Guo is back. Come and greet me!"

The stone house door slowly opened, and four people came out. Three men in green robes were behind, and a man in a new red silk robe, looking like a groom, with a handsome face and a graceful demeanor, and a mustache and beard, was in front. Seeing Yang Guo, he laughed and said, "Boy, you managed to escape last time, but I didn't expect you to come back to die. This time..."

"Are you Gong Sun Zhi?" The man's words were cut off by a cold voice.

Gong Sun Zhi was displeased at being interrupted and glared at the speaker. He saw a man in white, with a cold expression, young but with a few white hairs on his forehead, making it hard to guess his age. The woman beside him was extremely beautiful, with a clear and ethereal beauty, like a fairy. He laughed and said, "Yang boy, you came, and you even brought such a beautiful woman to celebrate my wedding. How should I thank you?"

"Big Brother Yang! Run away!" A green-robed girl ran out of the house. She had a delicate and elegant appearance, fair skin with a rosy hue, and a small mole by her mouth, making her even more charming. She was Gong Sun Luoye, who had helped Yang Guo escape. Seeing him return, she was very worried and quickly blocked Gong Sun Zhi to give Yang Guo a chance to escape.

"Bitch!" Gong Sun Zhi slapped Gong Sun Luoye's beautiful face, knocking her to the ground.

"Miss Gong Sun!" Yang Guo was alarmed and tried to help her, but a group of green-robed men with fishing nets blocked him. He shouted, "Miss Gong Sun, don't worry. I've found my master, who is very skilled and can break the Yin-Yang Reversal Blade Technique."

"Break my Yin-Yang Reversal Blade Technique?" Gong Sun Zhi laughed and said disdainfully, "Are you talking about this young brat or this beautiful woman?"

Gong Sun Luoye, seeing that the two people Yang Guo brought were young, didn't believe them and said, "Big Brother Yang, you should run. Father's Yin-Yang Reversal Blade Technique, after Mother's guidance, is at its peak. It's really..."

She wanted to say more but realized it was inappropriate to belittle her father's skills in front of others, so she stopped.

Gong Sun Zhi laughed and said, "Although you always help this brat, what you said is true." He then turned to Luo Fan and said, "You are this boy's master? You don't look much older than him. To avoid accusations of bullying, I'll give you ten moves. If you can break my Yin-Yang Reversal Blade Technique, I'll let you all go. If not, I'll have to marry two wives today!" His eyes kept looking at Xiaolongnü.

"Are you done talking?"

Gong Sun Zhi was stunned, not understanding the white-robed boy's meaning. He heard Luo Fan say coldly, "I give you ten seconds to release everyone and hand over all the secret books and treasures in the valley. I might consider leaving you a whole body!"

"Arrogant!" Gong Sun Zhi's face turned dark, and he shouted, "Set up the fishing net formation! Capture this ignorant brat!"

"Do you think these rotten fishing nets can defeat me?" Luo Fan and Xiaolongnü stood firm until the green-robed men with fishing nets surrounded them.

The fishing net formation trapped Luo Fan, and Yang Guo was able to escape. He quickly went to Gong Sun Luoye and helped her up, asking with concern, "Are you okay?"

Gong Sun Luoye, looking anxious, said, "The fishing net formation is very advanced. The nets are made of gold and steel threads, making them impervious to blades and swords. Your master was too careless to let the formation be set up."

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Thank you, Mu Xing wzx, for the support. Thank you, Qionghua Wangshu, for pointing out the bug.

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