The Condor Heroes: The Quanzhen Sect has produced a vengeful master!

Having received his orders, Wang Jiuling left Zhongnan Mountain that very day, amidst the murderous glare of his senior brother Zhao Zhijing.

"It's just that my master is too preoccupied with trivial matters; no wonder he had problems practicing his skills..."

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Meanwhile, Wang Jiuling had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the world since he came down the mountain.

My heart is filled with thoughts of my master.

Wang Jiuling walked through Jiaxing City.

For the past month, he has been extremely busy, keeping appointments for his master here and saying goodbye for his master there.

Wang Chuyi was fond of traveling and got involved in many worldly affairs.

Although it was supposed to be a hundred days, Wang Jiuling was afraid that something might happen to Wang Chuyi, so he did his best to handle things. In just over a month, he managed to get most of the trivial matters done.

He has come to Jiaxing on important business; he is going to Lujiazhuang to find Lu Liding.

It turns out that when Wang Chuyi was traveling the martial arts world, he was seriously injured in an accident and was being chased. Lu Liding helped him and hid him in Lu Family Manor.

That is also a great favor.

Lujiazhuang...

Walking down the street, Wang Jiuling was lost in memories. He remembered that the beginning of The Return of the Condor Heroes was set in Jiaxing.

Li Mochou, the Red Serpent Fairy, fulfilled her ten-year promise by going to the Lu family to cause trouble for Lu Zhanyuan and He Yuanjun, and then slaughtered the Lu family.

However, Wang Jiuling only knew the general plot and didn't quite remember the specific year and month.

It's late July now, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, but the streets are still quite lively.

Jiaxing was located within the territory of the Southern Song Dynasty and was spared from being trampled by the iron hooves. Today, it appears prosperous.

Wang Jiuling inquired along the way and eventually arrived at Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing.

From afar, I saw two young girls boating on the lake, picking lotus flowers; one was dressed in green, and the other in white.

Wang Jiuling looked around, then stepped forward to greet them, wanting to ask for directions.

The girl in white was sitting on the side of the boat, her feet on the lake, talking to the girl in green.

"Cousin, it's a rare treat to get out and have fun, don't always have such a long face..."

Wang Jiuling walked up behind them and called out, "Two young ladies? This humble Taoist priest..."

His sudden words seemed to startle the girl in white, causing her to lose her balance and nearly fall into the water.

The girl in green turned around to look at Wang Jiuling, unaware that the person next to her was about to fall into the water.

Wang Jiuling reacted quickly. Seeing that the girl in white was about to fall into the water, he suddenly stepped forward, gracefully leaped onto the small boat, and then reached out to grab the girl's shoulder and pull her back.

The girl in white screamed, and the lotus seedpod in her hand fell into the water, but Wang Jiuling caught her and she didn't fall in.

Only then did the two women realize what was happening.

"cousin!"

The girl in green stood up to help the girl in white, who stood up angrily.

"Who are you? You almost got me drowning! You know..."

The girl in white was still shaken and her face was full of anger, but when she saw Wang Jiuling's appearance, her voice gradually quieted down.

What a handsome young Taoist priest! But she quickly realized what she meant and blurted out:

"Even if you're that good-looking, you can't just scare people out of thin air!"

The girl in blue beside her remained silent, but she also sized up Wang Jiuling.

Wang Jiuling hadn't expected that he had almost scared the girl into falling into the water, and he bowed somewhat embarrassedly.

"I'm so sorry, I'm just passing by and wanted to ask for directions. I had no intention of offending you, young lady. Please forgive me!"

Only then did he have time to look at the two girls.

One had bright, lively eyes and a charmingly spoiled air. The other had delicate features, a dignified demeanor, and the air of a well-bred young lady.

The two women both looked younger than him.

The girl in white looked Wang Jiuling up and down. Seeing that Wang Jiuling had an upright and handsome appearance, she couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.

Wang Jiuling also benefited from having a "good model"; if he were an ordinary man, he would probably have been rejected long ago.

But the girl in white nodded when she heard Wang Jiuling's words.

"It's okay! I forgive you!"

"What's your name? You call yourself 'this humble Taoist priest,' are you?"

When asked his name, Wang Jiuling, who prided himself on his noble lineage, naturally stood up straight and made a gesture that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"This humble Taoist is Wang Jiuling, a disciple of the Quanzhen School of Zhongnan Mountain!"

After announcing her name, the girl, like Wang Jiuling, bowed with her hands clasped.

"So you're from Zhongnan Mountain? No problem! My name is Lu Wu..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was tugged at by the girl in green beside her.

"If you need directions, Master, why don't you ask the elders by the lake? We two don't travel often and might give you the wrong directions, causing you unnecessary trouble!"

Wang Jiuling, however, slightly widened his eyes and looked at the two girls in front of him again.

Lu Wu? Judging from the appearance and attire of these two girls... could the girl in white be Lu Wushuang?

Then isn't the one next to her Cheng Ying?

Wang Jiuling had a guess in mind, but seeing Cheng Ying's wary look, he didn't press her for details. He simply apologized again and left to ask the others.

Fortunately, this place was not far from Lu Family Village, and soon Wang Jiuling came to find him.

But he was stunned when he arrived at the Lu family's door.

All that could be seen on the wall at the entrance of Lu Family Manor were nine red handprints!

At this moment, the servants of the Lu family were cleaning up.

Wang Jiuling frowned deeply. Lu Family Village, nine bloody handprints?

Isn't this the opening scene of The Return of the Condor Heroes, where Li Mochou is about to massacre the Lu Family Manor?

Good heavens, so he just came to Jiaxing to look for the Lu family and happened to run into this mess?

Wang Jiuling found the servant at the door and announced the name of the Quanzhen School.

A short while later, a middle-aged man came out.

This man was Lu Liding, and when Wang Jiuling mentioned Wang Chuyi's name, Lu Liding was delighted and invited Wang Jiuling into his residence.

"After not seeing him for several years, Master Wang has actually taken in such a young hero as this Taoist priest!"

Lu Liding was very good at talking; the moment they met, he immediately praised Wang Jiuling as a young hero.

"Uncle, you're too kind! I don't deserve such praise!"

Wang Jiuling didn't get carried away by this; he remained incredibly composed, which made Lu Liding look at him with nothing but admiration.

He had a keen eye; with just one glance, he knew this young man was extraordinary.

His eyes were like lightning, his steps were steady, and his aura was profound. At the very least, he had opened up his meridians and cultivated internal strength.

"My dear nephew! I wonder how your master, Master Wang, is doing these days? Has he come to Jiaxing with you?"

After sitting down in the reception room, Lu Liding ordered someone to make tea and arrange a banquet, then smiled and inquired about Wang Chuyi.

Following Wang Chuyi's instructions, Wang Jiuling did not reveal that his master was injured. He only said that his master was cultivating in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain, and that he was on a mission to go down the mountain. His master instructed him to visit Jiaxing on his behalf if he passed through Jiaxing.

As the two were talking, a young girl in green brought tea to Wang Jiuling.

Wang Jiuling looked up and realized it was Cheng Ying.

Cheng Ying was clearly surprised as well. She and her cousin Wushuang had just returned home, and upon hearing that distinguished guests had arrived, the sensible Cheng Ying took the initiative to make tea for them.

"So you're from Lu Family Village, young lady. Greetings!"

Wang Jiuling got up and greeted Cheng Ying, while Lu Liding was somewhat curious.

"Oh? Ying'er, you know Master Wang?"

Cheng Ying nodded shyly, observing Wang Jiuling with curiosity. Wang Jiuling then took the initiative to tell Lu Liding what had just happened before sitting down to drink tea.

After taking a sip of tea, Wang Jiuling noticed a hint of worry between Lu Liding's brows.

Sensing the heavy atmosphere in the Lu residence, Wang Jiuling understood something.

"Uncle seems to have something on your mind? Why don't you talk to me about it? Perhaps I can help."