The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

After dealing with Lin Pingzhi's matter, Yue Buqun turned his attention to Guo Jing and his wife, as well as Yang Guo.

"Master Guo," Yue Buqun said, cupping his hands in greeting, "you must have come because of this child, Yang Guo."

Guo Jing quickly returned the greeting: "Indeed. Guo'er has had a difficult life and is somewhat unruly. I have neglected to discipline him and am truly ashamed. I have long admired Headmaster Yue's effective teaching methods and hope that Guo'er can become a disciple of Mount Hua and walk the righteous path in the future."

Yue Buqun smiled and said, "Hero Guo, you flatter me. Your nephew is exceptionally talented and a promising martial arts student. Moreover..."

He glanced at Chen Qianyang. "These past few days, Qianyang has told me that this young man has shown courage and resourcefulness, and possesses a chivalrous spirit, all the way from Ningzhou to Fuzhou. With such excellent qualities, how could I, Yue, possibly refuse him?"

"Thank you very much, Sect Leader Yue!" Guo Jing was overjoyed.

Although he harbored some resentment towards Yue Buqun for his previous act of seizing the sword manual.

But after Chen Qianyang's "explanation" and Yue Buqun's "repentance" at this moment, most of his prejudice had disappeared.

In his view, Yue Buqun was, after all, a master of his school, and it was commendable that he could so frankly admit his mistakes.

Entrusting Yang Guo to such a renowned teacher is a way of honoring my sworn brother in heaven.

"Guo'er, come and pay your respects to your master!"

Yang Guo pursed his lips. Although he didn't have a good impression of Yue Buqun, the thought of being able to be with Chen Qianyang made him less resistant.

He stepped forward and respectfully kowtowed three times: "Disciple Yang Guo greets Master!"

"Alright, get up." Yue Buqun said gently, "Those who join my sect must abide by my rules. The most important are 'respecting teachers and valuing the Way, and prioritizing chivalry.' Since you are the nephew of the great hero Guo, you must study diligently in the future, lest you tarnish the reputation of your Uncle Guo."

"Yes, disciple remembers," Yang Guo replied, but he secretly glanced at Chen Qianyang out of the corner of his eye and even made a face.

Chen Qianyang chuckled inwardly.

This Yang Guo isn't as stubborn as Linghu Chong. Now that he's entered Mount Hua, Jade Maiden Peak is going to be quite lively.

Moreover, Yang Guo's martial arts talent is among the best even in the entire Jin Yong novel series.

Chen Qianyang suddenly felt that the days to come were becoming more interesting.

"Master Guo, Lady Huang. I heard you are heading north. The journey is long, I hope you take good care of yourselves."

"Sect Leader Yue, the green hills remain unchanged, the clear waters flow on forever. Until we meet again!"

Until we meet again!

The group saw them off all the way to the gate of the Fuwei Escort Agency.

Watching Guo Jing and his wife bid farewell to Yang Guo with reluctance, Chen Qianyang couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Huang Rong glanced at Guo Jing beside her and smiled, "Brother Chen, how about you escort me and Brother Jing for a while?"

Chen Qianyang knew that Huang Rong must have something to say, so he naturally agreed.

Outside Fuzhou city, Chen Qianyang bid farewell to Guo and Huang.

"Brother," Guo Jing said sincerely, "If it weren't for your brilliant planning during this trip to Fuzhou, not only would the Lin family's orphan be in danger, but even someone as dull-witted as me would probably have perished at the hands of those villains. I won't thank you enough for this great kindness; I will remember it in my heart."

"Brother Guo, you flatter me," Chen Qianyang said, cupping his hands in greeting. "The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people. Your journey north to resist the Mongols is the true act of righteousness. I was merely doing my duty and do not deserve such praise."

Guo Jing shook his head: "We're brothers, no need for such formalities. I observe that your swordsmanship is superb, and your comprehension is unparalleled in my life, but your internal strength seems somewhat weak. No matter how high your swordsmanship, without profound internal strength to support it, it's ultimately a tree without roots, water without a source. When encountering a truly masterful internal force, you'll inevitably suffer."

Chen Qianyang knew that what Guo Jing said was true. Now he could use his Dugu Nine Swords to defend himself against ordinary masters, but he was helpless against top masters with profound internal strength. His previous battle with Duan Yanqing was a clear example of this.

"Brother's advice is correct." Chen Qianyang smiled wryly. "I am also aware of this problem, but internal strength requires slow and steady progress and cannot be achieved overnight."

"That's for sure, I had that idea the day before..." Guo Jing looked at Huang Rong beside him.

Huang Rong smiled and nodded, indicating that he should continue, without stopping him.

Guo Jing took out a booklet from his pocket and solemnly handed it to Chen Qianyang.

"This booklet contains the Qi cultivation methods from the Nine Yin Manual, which are most effective in strengthening tendons and bones and expanding meridians. I left in a hurry and did not have time to memorize the entire book, so I only copied this chapter on 'strengthening tendons and bones.' If you can diligently practice it, my good brother, you will not only make up for your lack of foundation, but also make your martial arts cultivation advance further."

This is... the Nine Yin Manual!

Moreover, it is the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Chapter" of the Nine Yin Manual, which is the general outline of the manual and the most essential part of the Sanskrit translation.

This is exactly what he needs most right now!

His internal energy is complex, containing both the Huashan Heart Sutra and now the Cold Ice True Qi.

This "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" can not only improve his internal strength, but also harmonize Yin and Yang and govern all techniques. It is simply tailor-made for him!

On the ship that day, Guo Jing intended to pass on the Nine Yin Manual to himself, but Huang Rong stopped him.

After the incident in Fuzhou, he had clearly gained the approval of Guo and Huang.

"Brother Guo, this is an unparalleled internal skill, it's too precious..." Chen Qianyang's voice trembled slightly.

Guo Jing laughed heartily, "This technique wouldn't be of much use to me, so it's perfect for you. As long as you can use this martial art to do more chivalrous deeds in the future, my good intentions will not have been in vain."

"Brother, your kindness is deeply appreciated! I will remember it forever! If you ever need my help in the future, I will go through fire and water for you!"

"Good brother! I'll be waiting for you in the north!"

After saying that, Guo Jing turned and strode away.

As Chen Qianyang was watching Guo Jing leave, he suddenly felt a fragrant breeze waft by.

"Brother Chen."

Huang Rong had appeared beside him, looking quite charming, without him even noticing.

Those seemingly expressive eyes were scrutinizing him with a half-smile.

"Sister." Chen Qianyang put on a relaxed smile.

"What? You're secretly happy because you got something good?" Huang Rong's face was unusually serious: "Brother Jing is honest. This is his most treasured possession. Don't let his good intentions go to waste."

"Don't worry, sister. Although I'm not very good at this, I can still tell who's good to me," Chen Qianyang said with a smile.

"Really?" Huang Rong smiled brightly. "Then how good am I to you, sister?"

Chen Qianyang's heart skipped a beat as he looked at the pretty face so close to his.

He chuckled lightly, "Of course I remember how good my sister has been to me. That day at the Fuwei Escort Agency, my sister risked everything to save me. I will never forget this kindness, even in the underworld."

He was referring, of course, to the "ruse" they staged that day to deceive Duan Yanqing.

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong's cheeks flushed slightly. She then glared at him and scolded, "You little rascal, I don't know who took advantage of whom back then. I haven't settled the score with you for what happened that day."

"Alright, I'm not going to banter with you anymore," Huang Rong said seriously. "The world is a long and treacherous place. You may be clever, but there are many people in this world who are more ruthless and vicious than you. After the Fuzhou incident, your reputation soared, but it also put you in the eye of the storm. You'd better watch yourself."

"Thank you for your guidance, sister." Chen Qianyang cupped his hands in thanks.

"I'm gone."

Huang Rong waved her hand and turned to catch up with Guo Jing.

In the morning light, the two figures walked further and further away, eventually disappearing at the end of the official road.

Chen Qianyang stood still for a long time.