The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

That evening, Linghu Chong returned from the Cliff of Repentance.

Linghu Chong said that Yue Buqun saw him and scolded him, and so on.

Chen Qianyang found it amusing, knowing that Yue Buqun was definitely still diligently studying the sword techniques in the cave.

If these two, master and disciple, went to the Cliff of Contemplation every day, Old Man Feng would probably be driven to his death by anger.

Uncle Feng, this has nothing to do with me.

The next day, Chen Qianyang arrived at Laudenuo's residence.

The diligent second senior brother was packing his luggage, clearly having just returned not long ago.

Upon seeing Chen Qianyang arrive, he hurriedly greeted him with a smile, his face still bearing that honest and simple demeanor.

"I heard about what happened that day. Junior Brother, you are truly remarkable. I heard you were seriously injured. Have you recovered?"

Chen Qianyang did not reply, but walked into the room and closed the door behind him.

The door closed, and the light suddenly dimmed.

"What is this for?" Laudenau asked, puzzled.

"Second Senior Brother," Chen Qianyang said calmly, "I wonder what the Left Alliance Leader's instructions are this time. He must be gritting his teeth about what happened that day."

A glint of light flashed in Laudenuo's eyes, but he quickly concealed it: "Junior Brother, what are you talking about? How would I know about Alliance Leader Zuo?"

"Lao Denuo, how long are you going to keep up this act? But I'm curious, what would make a Songshan disciple give up everything and infiltrate Huashan as an undercover agent for so many years?"

Laudenau suddenly stopped, and a hint of coldness appeared in his usually calm eyes.

"Junior brother, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Defaming a fellow disciple is a serious crime."

"Oh?" Chen Qianyang remained unfazed, walking up to him and smiling. "Feng Buping told me everything. You've been meticulously plotting to infiltrate Mount Hua and pass messages to Zuo Lengchan for years. What do you think our master would do if he found out about this?"

"How could that be? Feng Buping doesn't know anything about this." As soon as Laudenuo said it, he realized his mistake: "You tricked me, kid!"

"I wasn't sure before," Chen Qianyang laughed, "but it seems I guessed right."

Laudenau's expression changed drastically, his right hand already gripping the sword hilt: "You... what do you want to do?"

"Speaking of which, I should thank my senior brother for helping me that day, otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to join the Huashan Sect." Chen Qianyang continued, "I suppose Alliance Leader Zuo hates me to the bone right now, blaming me for ruining his plans, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get the antidote either."

Laudenau was startled by his words: "What do you mean?"

"I need my second senior brother to do me a favor and introduce me to someone."

"Who is it?"

"Songshan Sect, Fei Bin, the Great Songyang Hand, if I'm not mistaken, my second senior brother probably just came from his side these past few days."

"What do you want to see him for?" Laudenau asked, becoming increasingly wary.

Could this be a test from Yue Buqun?

He had just rushed back from Fei Bin's place and was thoroughly scolded.

The reason for being scolded was Chen Qianyang, who was standing right in front of me.

Chen Qianyang stood with his hands behind his back and laughed, "Lao Denuo, your role as an undercover agent is pathetic. Has Zuo Lengchan ever truly trusted you? You are nothing more than his spy, and you may not even know the core plans."

"I'm going to prove one thing: I'm more valuable than you, more valuable than Gui Xinshu. If Alliance Leader Zuo and Uncle Fei really want things to work out, they should be looking for me. The reason I sabotaged things that day was simply because I don't like being used as a pawn, nothing more."

Laudenuo stood frozen in place, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. He felt that the junior brother in front of him was terrifyingly gloomy.

He had only ever felt this way in front of Zuo Lengchan in his entire life.

.......

Three days later, under a dark and windy sky, on a secluded cliff on the back of Mount Hua.

Fei Bin arrived as promised, with Laudenuo standing behind him looking nervous.

"Boy, you really have guts!" Fei Bin's voice was shrill. "That day at the Hall of Righteousness, you ruined Alliance Leader Zuo's plan, and today you dare to ask to meet me again. Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Qianyang bowed deeply to the ground.

"Uncle Fei, please calm down and listen to what your junior brother has to say."

This surprised Fei Bin.

"Everything I did in court was for that old fox Yue Buqun's benefit!" Chen Qianyang raised his head, his face full of "sincerity." "Otherwise, how could I have continued to lie low and gain his trust?"

"Infiltrating?" Fei Bin narrowed his eyes.

"Besides, Gui Xinshu was so aggressive that day, demanding that my nephew pay for his disciple's life. I was only trying to protect myself..."

That makes sense.

"Uncle Fei, you are wise!" Chen Qianyang spoke very quickly: "I am the last descendant of the Sword Sect. Yue Buqun has always been quite wary of me. I originally intended to go with the flow in this plan of Alliance Leader Zuo. Killing Mei Jianhe outside Huayin City that day is clear evidence. Moreover, I am poisoned and only Alliance Leader Zuo has the antidote."

"It's good that you understand. Without the antidote from Alliance Leader Zuo, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, you can't escape death."

Chen Qianyang nodded in agreement and continued, "To be honest, while Gui Xinshu's martial arts are superb, he is reckless. Mu Renqing and Yuan Chengzhi of Chaoyang Peak are not fools either. It won't be easy for them to make a fuss about this. If Alliance Leader Zuo wants to achieve the great cause of unifying the Five Mountains Alliance, relying solely on such reckless men will likely be difficult!"

Fei Bin snorted: "What are you going to do about it?"

"I am different," Chen Qianyang said proudly. "After what happened that day, I have gained Yue Buqun's trust. He has kept me in the Huashan Sect to wait for an opportunity to act. I think this is more valuable to the Left Alliance Leader."

Fei Bin's expression shifted slightly: "Words are no proof. You're a cunning fellow, I don't believe you. Let me ask you, have you seen that Feng Buping recently?"

Why are you suddenly asking about Feng Buping? Chen Qianyang's heart stirred slightly: "After the day I attacked and killed Mei Jianhe, I was punished and sent to the Cliff of Repentance. Uncle Feng did look for me, but I don't know where he went afterward."

"This letter of complaint, ostensibly written by someone in charge of the Left Alliance, is actually disobedient to his superiors. It's truly despicable," Fei Bin said. "Speaking of which, if it weren't for his intercession that day, you would have died in Nanyang long ago."

He was actually saved by Feng Buping.

It seems that what Feng Buping said was true; he probably went to his father only to ask him to come out of retirement.

The one who truly killed the original owner's entire family was Zuo Lengchan's Songshan Sect.

Chen Qianyang felt a slight stirring in his heart, as the memories of the original owner caused a surge of anger within him.

But now is not the time.

It now seems that Fei Bin probably thinks he's in cahoots with Feng Buping.

We also need to find a way to gain his trust.

Chen Qianyang considered for a moment: "Although Uncle-Master Feng Buping taught me swordsmanship and treated me well, I know that only Alliance Leader Zuo is the one who can truly help me. Therefore..."

"Like I said, I don't trust you," Fei Bin grinned. "Unless you're willing to offer a pledge of allegiance."

"A pledge of allegiance?"

"That's right, Yue family niece, you've been listening for so long, it's time for you to come out." Fei Bin's smile became even more pronounced.

"Kid, this is your pledge of loyalty. Let me see your sincerity. Just shut her up, and I'll believe you."