Wuxia: Ning Zhongze, who became a disciple of Mount Hua, is shrouded in blue silver.

The intelligence personnel of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion are all highly skilled.

Zhao Qing and Hua Wuque did not notice that anyone was following them.

The intelligence agents of Tianji Pavilion successfully evaded their detection and also kept it from Dongfang Bubai, demonstrating their superb reconnaissance skills.

They observed the entire process, grasped all the details, and obtained inside information that was previously unknown to others.

The butler burst into laughter after reading the intelligence.

This intelligence is very valuable and can be sold for a high price.

The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion will make a fortune from this, and he will also be promoted.

Zhao Qing was his lucky star, uncovering a shocking secret.

Once the news spreads, I'm sure I'll get a promotion!

The deacon immediately ordered the message to be spread and the intelligence to be rewritten.

……

Suzhou, in the Jiangnan region.

After parting ways with Zhao Qing, Hua Wuque went directly to Suzhou.

He went to Suzhou to find Jiang Xiaoyu.

I wanted to investigate the truth first, but Yaoyue wouldn't speak, and Lianxing might not say anything either.

He decided to find Jiang Xiaoyu first.

Tianji Pavilion can easily find people.

Their intelligence network covers the entire continent; as long as you pay, there's no target they can't find.

Hua Wuque learned from Tianji Pavilion that Jiang Xiaoyu was in Suzhou, and immediately went to Suzhou.

Late at night, someone broke into his room.

Hua Wuque noticed the abnormality immediately.

He quickly stood up, drew his sword, and thrust it straight at the opponent's vital point; the movements were fluid and seamless.

But the other party easily caught the sword with two fingers.

Under the moonlight, Hua Wuque could see the face of the person who had come.

With stunning beauty and outstanding temperament, she was none other than his eldest aunt, Yaoyue.

Hua Wuque immediately put down his longsword and knelt on one knee: "Wuque greets Aunt."

"stand up."

Yaoyue's tone was icy.

Hua Wuque stood up and asked directly, "What does Aunt need me to do so late at night?"

"You lost to a man named Zhao Qing. Tell me the details," Yaoyue said.

Hua Wuque's heart tightened.

He knew that Yaoyue had her eye on Zhao Qing.

But daring not to disobey, he immediately recounted all the details of that day as Yaoyue instructed.

After listening, Yaoyue nodded.

What Hua Wuque said was exactly the same as the information from Tianji Pavilion.

"What are your plans to do about Zhao Qing?" Hua Wuque asked.

Yaoyue immediately replied, "If his thunder magic can truly break my Yihua Palace's Yihua Jieyu technique, then he is a great threat to Yihua Palace."

After saying that, Yaoyue turned and left.

She walked to the window and stopped, turning her back to Hua Wuque, and said, "Jiang Xiaoyu is now living at Jiang Biehe's house. Your mission is complete."

Upon hearing the mention of Jiang Xiaoyu, Hua Wuque's expression immediately changed.

He really wanted to ask Yaoyue if what Zhao Qing said was true.

But he dared not ask, knowing that asking now would harm Zhao Qing.

……

After Yaoyue left, Hua Wuque summoned Helu and Heshuang.

"Young master."

The two bowed.

Hua Wuque handed the letter to them: "Go find Young Master Zhao immediately and deliver this letter to him personally."

Yaoyue's expression indicated that she intended to harm Zhao Qing.

Hua Wuque must protect Zhao Qing and prevent her from succeeding.

Now all he can do is warn Zhao Qing.

But he was unsure whether the warning would be timely.

Zhao Qing stayed at the inn for one night and continued on his journey.

He kept thinking about what to do when he got back.

He brought two women back to Mount Hua, one of whom was the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect.

Yue Buqun would never tolerate him, and Ning Zhongze would not accept it either.

Yue Buqun was just about to get rid of him, but his current actions were tantamount to handing Yue Buqun a handle to use against him.

Zhao Qing couldn't think of a good solution.

However, given his martial arts skills, there was no need for him to be polite to Yue Buqun anymore.

Zhao Qing pretended to obey Yue Buqun because his skills were insufficient to completely turn against Yue Buqun.

Huashan has fifty or sixty disciples!

If these people joined forces with Yue Buqun to attack, Zhao Qing would be no match for them.

That's why Zhao Qing didn't fall out with Yue Buqun at the beginning, and even gave him the Changhong Sword.

However, during this trip to Blackwood Cliff, Zhao Qing's skill level increased significantly, reaching the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

Even if Zhao Qing were to return to Mount Hua now, killing Yue Buqun and seizing the position of sect leader would be very easy for him.

Of course, there needs to be a legitimate reason to vie for the position of sect leader.

This was easy for Zhao Qing.

After all, Yue Buqun had personally acknowledged that Zhao Qing was the successor of Feng Qingyang, an elder of the Sword Sect.

Zhao Qing could easily use the Sword Sect's name to become the sect leader openly and legitimately.

Revealing the truth about Yue Buqun's self-castration to cultivate the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual would ruin his reputation and completely expose his hypocritical nature.

But there's no need to rush this.

If Yue Buqun behaves himself, Zhao Qing will not make a move; but if he dares to act rashly, Zhao Qing will not be polite to him.

"Whoa~~"

Just as Zhao Qing finished thinking, the driver stopped the carriage.

Zhao Qing controlled the Sun Moon Cult and was very wealthy; he could easily afford to buy a carriage.

After the driver stopped, he immediately lifted the curtain and looked outside.

Someone is blocking the way.

The man was dressed in black, handsome, and had an extraordinary air about him; he was clearly a formidable figure.

It seems he's waiting for Zhao Qing here.

"Husband, what's wrong?" Ren Yingying asked.

She has fully accepted her current identity and calls her husband affectionately.

"You guys waiting in the car might cause trouble."

After Zhao Qing finished speaking to them, she got out of the car and walked forward.

Zhao Qing of the Huashan Sect cupped his hands and asked, "Your Excellency possesses an extraordinary bearing; have you come here specifically to see me?"

The man in black took out a token engraved with the character "天" (Heaven).

Zhao Qing did not recognize the organization that the token represented.

The man in black stated bluntly, "I am Duan Tianya, the number one fighter of the Dragon Guard Manor. I have been ordered to test your martial arts skills. Please enlighten me!"

Upon learning the other party's identity, Zhao Qing frowned.

He had heard of Duan Tianya.

The Dragon Guard Manor wielded immense power in the Ming Dynasty.

Most importantly, the master of the Dragon Guard Manor is Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis.

That old fox is very cunning!

On the surface, Zhu Wushi is ranked first on the Grandmaster list.

Duan Tianya is Zhu Wushi's adopted son, and his martial arts skills are unfathomable.

Cheng Shifei ranks ninth on the Innate Ranking, which is his true level when he doesn't use the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.

Without his indestructible Vajra Divine Skill, Cheng Shifei would absolutely be no match for Duan Tianya.

However, the fact that Duan Tianya did not make it onto the Innate Ranking indicates that he has already reached the Grandmaster level.

"I have long admired the illustrious reputation of Lord Duan of the Dragon Guard Manor."

"Since Lord Duan wishes to spar with me, I will gladly oblige."

"But my martial arts skills are lacking, please show mercy, Lord Duan."

Zhao Qing and Duan Tianya have no conflict.

Duan Tianya was merely acting under orders to test Zhao Qing's strength.

This competition was actually just a friendly exchange, which is why Zhao Qing was polite to Duan Tianya.

It's good to remain humble now.

If we're too arrogant now, we'll lose face if we can't win later.

"Young Master Zhao, please enlighten me first."

Duan Tianya beckoned to Zhao Qing, signaling him to make the first move.

But he had his left hand behind his back, showing no intention of using the sword.

Zhao Qing no longer hesitated, spread his five fingers, and immediately unleashed a palm thunderbolt!

"boom!"

Black arcs of electricity erupted, creating an astonishing display.

Duan Tianya casually waved his hand and deflected the palm lightning.

Zhao Qing could tell from Duan Tianya's effortless wave of his hand that he possessed great inner strength, and he concluded that this kid was indeed a master-level expert!

Zhao Qing dared not underestimate a Grandmaster-level expert.

He immediately drew his longsword and used the Rainbow Sword Technique to attack Duan Tianya.

The move "Rainbow Piercing the Sun" is unstoppable and extremely powerful, capable of severing everything.

Duan Tianya's movement technique was strange; it was as fleeting as wisps of smoke and disappeared in an instant.