The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

Upon hearing this, even Guo Jing was stunned: "Rong'er, what are you saying? What Fang family patriarch?"

The atmosphere inside the inn froze instantly.

Guo Jing's gaze shifted back and forth between his wife and Chen Qianyang, his heart filled with hesitation.

Even if he's slow to understand, he can still pick up on the hidden meaning in the words.

Chen Qianyang looked at the incredibly beautiful woman in front of him.

She truly lives up to her reputation as Huang Rong.

He knew he could fool Guo Jing, but it was better to be honest with Huang Rong.

"Sister Huang, you are indeed the most intelligent woman in the world."

"You!" Guo Jing was taken aback. "Brother Chen, why did you keep this from me?"

"Hmph." Huang Rong snorted lightly, a sly glint in her bright eyes: "Brother Jing, you're just too trusting. Don't you understand? Your Brother Chen is using your influence to bully others."

Her gaze, however, was fixed on Chen Qianyang: "But I'm very curious, Fang Hongxiu hasn't seen anyone outside for many years, how did you manage to meet her, young hero?"

"It's not that I deliberately concealed it," Chen Qianyang sighed, his tone sincere. "I was entrusted by a senior member of the sect to come here to find his old friend, um, the Fang Hongxiu that Sister Huang mentioned."

"That's right, you not only met her, but you also made a deal with her, didn't you?" Huang Rong's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a hint of mockery:

"It's true that you discovered Qi Wuyai's ulterior motives, but Fang Hongxiu sent you here as an intermediary to use my brother Jing as a tool to clean up her own house, isn't that right?"

"Most importantly," Huang Rong's smile slowly faded, "why are you hiding this person's information?"

"Rong'er, why is Brother Chen doing this?"

"Naturally, it's because of Fang Hongxiu's identity. She is a high-ranking figure in the Sun Moon Demonic Sect, and as far as I know, even the elders of the sect have great awe for her."

"What?!"

Guo Jing looked at Chen Qianyang in disbelief, his eyes filled with disappointment: "Brother Chen, you...you actually conspired with the Demonic Sect to scheme against me?!"

Guo Jing was not stupid; he was just unwilling to doubt.

But he could still understand what Huang Rong was saying.

"Young Master Chen, am I right?" Huang Rong pressed, her gaze sharp as a knife.

Faced with Guo Jing's disappointed gaze and Huang Rong's compelling wisdom, Chen Qianyang met her gaze and laughed heartily.

He first cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Huang Rong: "Sister Huang, you are so intelligent and beautiful, truly better seen than heard of. I am completely humbled by your presence."

Hearing the young man's praise, Huang Rong thought to herself that he was just being glib, but she couldn't help feeling a little smug, since she had complete confidence in her beauty and intelligence.

Chen Qianyang then turned to Guo Jing, his expression sincere:

"Brother Guo, just as Sister Huang said, I did indeed meet Fang Hongxiu, and she is indeed a high-ranking member of the Demonic Sect. I know you hate evil, which is why you concealed this matter. However, Fang Hongxiu is not on the same side as Qi Wuyai and the others, and there are also great contradictions within the Demonic Sect. This is something we can take advantage of."

Guo Jing was stunned.

"That's right!" Chen Qianyang frankly admitted, "Fang Hongxiu did indeed want to use someone else to do her dirty work. I'm no match for Qi Wuyai, so naturally I wanted to rely on Brother Guo's strength. But Sister Huang, don't forget, we have a common enemy!"

Qi Wuyai and Fang Wei colluded with Murong Fu to resell military equipment and plot treason; this is irrefutable evidence!

Uncle Guo is fiercely opposed to evil, and Fang Hongxiu also wants to cleanse the sect! Although she's a member of the evil cult, on this matter, we're on the same side. Eliminating the traitors is mutually beneficial. I don't see anything wrong with it!

"What a wonderful 'mutually beneficial' arrangement!" Huang Rong was not angry at all. Instead, she clapped her hands and laughed, her beautiful eyes sparkling. "Brother Chen, you're just to my liking! I was just teasing you."

She turned to Guo Jing: "Brother Jing, Young Hero Chen is right. As long as we are united against the same enemy, we can cooperate even with members of the Demonic Sect. In fact, I also received a secret letter from a friend as soon as I arrived in Mingzhou."

"Friends?" Guo Jing asked, puzzled.

"The Holy Maiden of the Sun Moon Cult..." Huang Rong's words were astonishing.

"Rong'er! How did you get involved with the Demonic Sect?"

Chen Qianyang was also startled. Could the Holy Maiden of the Sun Moon Sect be Ren Yingying? Could the woman he met in Tingyu Pavilion last night be Ren Yingying?

"Brother Jing!" Huang Rong interrupted him: "Just as Young Hero Chen said, there are many factions within the Demonic Sect. There are shameless people like Qi Wuyai, and there are also those like Fang Hongxiu who stay out of it. This Holy Maiden Ren sent me a message. She is also investigating Qi Wuyai's betrayal of the sect. She and Fang Hongxiu have already made a plan."

However, Qi Wuyai possessed considerable martial arts skills and commanded numerous experts from the Demonic Sect, so they needed someone with superior martial arts to assist them.

Huang Rong looked at Guo Jing, her bright eyes sparkling:

She gently took Guo Jing's hand and said softly, "And who in this Jiangnan region is more suitable than Brother Jing?"

Although Guo Jing disliked such power struggles and schemes, he could still distinguish right from wrong.

He grasped Huang Rong's soft hand and nodded emphatically: "Alright! Since it's for the sake of the country, what's wrong with being used this once!"

"Alright!" Huang Rong nodded in satisfaction: "But we can't do as Fang Hongxiu says. They want us to do it on the shore, so let's do the opposite."

Besides, Fang Wei and Qi Wuyai are both shrewd individuals; fighting on land, they have countless ways to escape unscathed.

Huang Rong turned to Chen Qianyang and smiled: "Brother Chen, you said you heard that they will be trading with Murong Fu's fleet in the waters off Daqu Mountain the day after tomorrow, is that true?"

Chen Qianyang nodded: "Absolutely true."

Huang Rong leaned gently against the window frame, her exquisite curves faintly visible in the moonlight.

"Brother Jing, the winds are high and the waves are rough, and it's isolated overseas. It's the most suitable place."

"But there are quite a few pirates and Japanese pirates being raised there, and we must also be wary of that," Chen Qianyang added.

"Brother Chen, don't underestimate your sister Huang. I have a clever plan." Huang Rong smiled warmly.

"I'm going too!"

Yang Guo, who had been hiding to the side, suddenly jumped out.

He was filled with fervor, completely forgetting his fear. "I'm going to join Uncle Guo, Aunt Guo, and Brother Chen to kill all those bad guys!"

Before Guo Jing could speak, Huang Rong's face turned cold. "Swords have no eyes. Your martial arts are weak; you'd only be a burden!"

"I'm not a burden!" Yang Guo retorted stubbornly. Compared to Guo Jing, he was more afraid of Huang Rong, but he was also afraid of being looked down upon.

"...I...I can help!"

"Brother Guo, Sister Huang."

Chen Qianyang interrupted Guo Huang at this moment.

He pulled Yang Guo over and made him squat down.

"Your Aunt Guo is right, your martial arts skills are too weak to be of any help."

Yang Guo was taken aback.

"But who says it has to be a fight?" Chen Qianyang smiled mysteriously. "I have an important task for you. Yang Guo, do you dare to accept it?"

Chen Qianyang's voice was incredibly seductive.

Yang Guo's eyes lit up instantly: "What's there to be afraid of?"

How good a swimmer are you?

"I grew up in Jiangnan and lived on Peach Blossom Island for a long time, so I'm a great swimmer."

"Very good," Chen Qianyang nodded, "That Qi Wuyai is so cunning, they will definitely escape in a small boat after their defeat."

Chen Qianyang narrowed his eyes: "Your mission is to, before the battle begins, dive into the water with the Beggars' Sect's water ghost and find their hidden escape boat..."

He looked at Yang Guo and spoke slowly and deliberately:

"...pierce through them and cut off their retreat."

Yang Guo gasped.

He loves this job!

"Remember," Chen Qianyang stood up and patted him on the head, "we decide the outcome. You decide their lives."

Yang Guo clenched his fists, his whole body trembling with excitement.

His gaze as he looked at Chen Qianyang was filled with an unusual light.

"Brother Chen! I will definitely do it."

"Brother Guo, Sister Huang, let Yang Guo go too," Chen Qianyang said. "He can be of help, right? He should be involved in things that benefit the country and its people."

Yang Guo nodded vigorously, his face full of fervor.

Guo Jing hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

He always harbored resentment towards his sworn brother Yang Kang, fearing that Yang Guo would be led astray. However, this matter concerned the country, and it would be a good thing for Yang Guo to experience it.

Yang Guo is quick-witted, so having the Beggars' Sect disciples look after him shouldn't be a problem.

Huang Rong, standing to the side, witnessed everything.

She looked at Chen Qianyang's handsome profile, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

You should know that Yang Guo was a rebellious child by nature, and even she and her brother Jing couldn't control him.

They caused trouble on Peach Blossom Island, so there was no other way but to send them to the Quanzhen Sect.

But this unruly young man was so obedient to Chen Qianyang, whom he had only known for two days.

What kind of bewitching potion did Chen Qianyang give Yang Guo?

However, upon closer reflection, Huang Rong realized that Jing-gege's educational methods were ineffective in controlling Yang Guo.

As for herself, Huang Rong was also aware that she had a prejudice against Yang Guo, which was based on his father and was difficult to change.

Perhaps entrusting Yang Guo to Chen Qianyang, who is righteous, resourceful, and shrewd, is a good idea.