Sword Roaring in the Sky

Chapter 249 Red Lotus's Close Friend (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

If Songyang, Shaochan, or even disciples from the major sects were here, would they believe Sun Yanwan's nonsense?
However, the three leaders of the Red Lotus Society present did not have the background to distinguish between the Crimson Essence Fire Banner and the Immovable King Divine Skill.

Back then, Xi Zhao used the Immovable King Divine Skill to dispel the cold from Hu Xiaoxianzi. This divine skill is purely forceful and vigorous, with a strong yang fire. If one were not of extraordinary birth and had a master to teach them, ordinary martial artists would not be able to recognize the difference between the fierce martial arts of Buddhism and Taoism.

Sun Yanwan then destroyed the body to cover up the crime. After a few days, the body would decompose, and no one would be able to tell the difference.

The short-bearded old man was able to recognize the Mahayana Prajna Palm, which already made him one of the more knowledgeable martial artists. However, he could only identify the moves, not the internal force that Sun Yanwan used to propel it.

Sun Yanwan delayed her attack just now because she needed to convert her internal energy. The Mahayana Prajna Palm powered by the Xuanhuang Scripture couldn't kill a second-rank master.

The girl knelt down and wept, saying, "Nan Meng Wan'er thanks the master for saving my life."

Sun Yanwan was slightly surprised. She hadn't expected that this girl was actually from the Nanmeng family. However, it was clear that she didn't come from a good background either, just like Hu Lingwei. She couldn't be compared to the little Nanmeng that he raised himself.

Sun Yanwan knew that as his martial arts skills improved, especially after his great victory in the battle for supremacy, killing the young prince of Northern Yan at Zhoujia Mountain, seizing Yang Diao'er, and taking a blow from Yang Wuji and Xuanming Daoist, the gifts from the Nanmeng family became increasingly generous and valuable. The Nanmeng family was doing everything in their power to help the Tianma Gang, placing a huge bet on this eighth young lady.

To put it another way, if Namco had returned to the Namco family a few years earlier, she would probably have been scolded or even reprimanded, and there might have been some gossip about her. Now that she's back in the Namco family, even if Sun Yanwan kicks her out, the Namco family wouldn't dare to take her lightly. They would protect her obediently, even if it meant raising her for life, so that if Sun Yanwan came to pick her up someday, they could send her back.

No one in the entire Nanmeng family dared to gamble on Sun Yanwan's joys and sorrows.

As soon as Nan Mengwan knelt down, the three leaders of the Red Lotus Society and more than ten members quickly knelt down as well, and even kowtowed to thank Sun Yanwan for avenging their old leader.

Sun Yanwan said, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning, there's no need to say thank you."

Killing a second-rank cultivator is nothing; he's already killed several innate cultivators under his command.

Grandmaster!? Hmm, I haven't killed one yet.

Martial artists of the first and second ranks are nothing special unless they need to hide their identities. However, it is quite difficult to kill a first-rank martial artist with one punch.

Just as Sun Yanwan was about to leave, a group of fast horses suddenly came galloping towards them. The leader was none other than Chen Xuange, the big boss of the Red Lotus Society. This young swordsman from the Qingwei Sword Sect shouted loudly from afar, "Brothers, don't panic! You lecherous scoundrel Yun Zhongyan, don't you dare hurt my three brothers!"

As they sped closer, they saw Yun Zhongyan lying on the ground, her body mostly charred and withered. They were stunned to see the three leaders unharmed.

The short-bearded old man hurriedly went up and explained what had just happened. Chen Xuange felt a lump in his throat. The Red Lotus Society had welcomed him to be the leader, and they had just happened to encounter Yun Zhongyan coming to Dalang. They had spent countless efforts just to show off their power to him.

If he were to take over as leader, he would kill Yun Zhongyan to avenge his adoptive father, and the entire Red Lotus Society would surely be loyal to him, thus securing his position as the leader. However, now this enemy has been killed by a monk from Shaochan Temple, which is rather shameful.

Sun Yanwan, being astute and perceptive, smiled slightly and said, "This place is full of people from the Red Lotus Society. They all congratulate the Great Leader on avenging his father. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"

The members of the Red Lotus Society had also considered this point, but Sun Yanwan had killed Yun Zhongyan with a single punch. Who would dare to steal the credit from this master? Besides, this Great Vulture Zen Master came from Shaochan Temple and had a strong foundation.

Upon hearing Sun Yanwan's words, the members of the Red Lotus Society were overjoyed, exchanging frequent glances. Chen Xuange even dismounted, insisting on inviting Sun Yanwan back. Sun Yanwan, finding it impolite to refuse, had no choice but to return with them. As for Nan Mengwan'er, the short-bearded elder had already gone over and patiently persuaded her, sincerely inviting her to join the Red Lotus Society. She was an outsider who had witnessed this event; how could the leaders be at ease if they didn't win her over?

In order to "eliminate" this eyewitness, the Red Lotus Society went to great lengths, offering her a leadership position and a branch leader position, successfully bringing Nan Mengwan'er into the Red Lotus Society.

The Red Lotus Society invited Sun Yanwan back with the highest honors and invited him to witness the ceremony, where the head of Yun Zhongyan was used to sacrifice to the Old Dragon Head.

Chen Xuange had only been in power for a few days when he retrieved Yun Zhongyan's head and was defeated before the spirit of the old leader. None of the leaders of the Red Lotus Society and countless members were dissatisfied, and he thus firmly secured his position as the leader.

As for Sun Yanwan, he received all sorts of preferential treatment, and the entire Red Lotus Society claimed that he was of great help in the battle to kill Yun Zhongyan.

Anyway, it's a harmonious affair, and no one will expose the tiny flaws in it.

Hu Lingwei was released that same day, but he was depressed and stayed indoors for several days.

Sun Yanwan accompanied the people from the Red Lotus Society to watch a memorial service for the old dragon, and then she rarely showed up. She spent a few days with Hu Lingwei, but didn't say much or offer any advice.

This is something Hu Lingwei has to get through on his own. Outsiders can't really handle things properly, and if they do, it might backfire and make things worse.

On the fifth day, Hu Lingwei sat blankly in the courtyard for half a day, then suddenly burst into tears.

Sun Yanwan immediately knew that the young man had pulled through, and said with a smile, "You can practice your martial arts again, even if it's gone. It'll just be a few years' delay."

After crying, Hu Lingwei felt much better and said, "The meridians through which I cultivated internal energy have all been destroyed by my master. Unless I find another internal energy cultivation method and cultivate other meridians, I will never be able to cultivate again."

Sun Yanwan beckoned him over, activated her Taiyi Qingling True Qi, and circulated it through his destroyed meridians.

The fourth leader of the Red Lotus Society treated this disciple well, and his actions were very measured. He only severed a few points, but in fact, even without Sun Yanwan's intervention, with proper recuperation in the future, he might be able to recover some of his strength.

However, with the Taiyi Azure Spirit True Qi, these injuries were healed by about 70-80% in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Sun Yanwan stopped and smiled, "Don't tell anyone. Let this humble monk treat you with Zen techniques every day. In three to five days, your meridians will be fully restored."

Hu Lingwei was overjoyed and knelt down, saying, "Master has already expelled me from the sect, and I don't want to stay in the Red Lotus Society anymore. I hope you will take me in."

Sun Yanwan looked fearful and said, "I used to take on disciples haphazardly and was scolded many times."

"Having no other choice, I secretly changed my two apprentices into two boys."

"I will never do it again."

(End of this chapter)