Wang Jiuling originally thought that, given Wang Chongyang's temper, he would berate him harshly, saying that he had violated the rules of the Quanzhen Sect and that he had disregarded everything for personal feelings.

Wang Jiuling was still a little taken aback when Wang Chongyang started talking about this.

Cheng Ying, standing beside him, was also a little nervous, and she gripped Wang Jiuling's hand tighter.

Wang Chongyang remained silent, and neither of them dared to speak, neither knowing what Wang Chongyang was thinking.

At this moment, Wang Chongyang looked at the two people in front of him, but his face showed no anger. Instead, he seemed to be questioning his existence.

If Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu in the dilapidated temple outside the city only reminded him of his past, then Wang Jiuling and Cheng Ying at this moment seemed to be destined for each other.

Wang Chongyang did not believe in fate, but he always felt that Wang Jiuling and he were truly destined to be together.

He had lived in seclusion in the mountains for many years, yet Heaven still sent him a direct disciple who could perfectly inherit the Innate Skill.

This disciple also has the surname Wang, and his name is Jiuling, which means "Nine" in Chinese, referring to the Double Ninth Festival.

He's still a genius.

Anyone who hears it will feel a connection.

Who would have thought that Wang Jiuling would also be troubled by love, and that this little girl's name also contained the character "Ying"?

Is it really just such a coincidence?

Was it truly fate? That he was able to pass on the Innate Skill, and that he was allowed to make up for the regrets of the past in another way?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and looking at the two people in front of him again, Wang Chongyang's feelings were complicated.

"What do you plan to do? As the Sword-Holding Elder, you should naturally understand the rules of the Quanzhen Sect, shouldn't you?"

Upon hearing the patriarch's question, Wang Jiuling nodded without hesitation.

"This disciple understands!"

"I came back this time intending to return to Zhongnan Mountain and give the Quanzhen Sect an explanation."

"Once a choice has been made, it will not be changed."

Wang Chongyang looked at the two holding hands and nodded.

"Even if you don't become the Sword-Bearing Elder, you'd still be willing?"

"This disciple is willing!"

"Even if I expel you from the Quanzhen Sect, you're not afraid?" Wang Chongyang narrowed his eyes.

Wang Jiuling's expression remained unchanged.

"Becoming a Sword-wielding Elder, a third-generation disciple, or any other identity, there is no essential difference; it is all just to be able to do something for the Quanzhen Sect."

Wang Chongyang's eyes flickered. "Aren't you afraid your image will crumble and you'll be ridiculed?"

"I don't care about empty fame; I will only do my best," Wang Jiuling replied with a clear conscience.

If he were after profit or fame, he would have had a hundred ways to snatch the chief position from Zhen Zhibing back then.

Furthermore, given his later martial arts skills, even if he used force to get things done, who in the entire Quanzhen Sect could stop him? He could make others sing his praises even if it went against their conscience.

Looking into Wang Jiuling's eyes, Wang Chongyang understood at that moment.

No wonder when they met again, he could tell that Wang Jiuling's Innate Skill was already close to completion.

It's worth noting that even Wang Chongyang himself took twenty years to complete this journey.

It turned out to be the case.

He wasn't as open-minded as Wang Jiuling back then. After failing to resist the Jin, he shut himself off and escaped reality.

Even though he was heartbroken, he still chose to run away from Lin Chaoying.

Even when he wanted to see Lin Chaoying's body, he only dared to sneak into the ancient tomb, afraid of being seen.

I didn't even dare to cry loudly at the time.

He was afraid of letting people know that he had "lost".

The Innate Skill is never just a simple martial art; more importantly, it is about "the Way".

How can one achieve "cultivating both mind and body" if one is not sincere to oneself?

But what about Wang Jiuling?

They dare to speak out and dare to act, never shirking any responsibility.

He dares to shoulder all the pressure himself, instead of dumping it on those around him.

Wang Chongyang stared intently into Wang Jiuling's eyes, but could not detect a trace of "fear" in them.

One can't help but sigh: If only he had had that courage back then!

but...

Wang Chongyang's eyes flickered.

However, now the same choice is presented to him again, giving him another chance to choose.

Wang Chongyang did not repeat the same mistake.

"Rest for a few days, then set off as soon as possible! If Ma Yu and the others disagree, I'll speak to them on their behalf!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Watching his master's disappearing figure, Wang Jiuling scratched his head, still finding it unbelievable.

He turned and looked at Cheng Ying, then couldn't help but laugh.

...

In front of Sword Tomb Valley.

Yang Guo was thrown into a valley by Wang Jiuling, who also forbade Xiaolongnu from following him.

"Master! Couldn't you at least bring me a couple more pancakes?"

Yang Guo held the dry rations in his bundle in one hand, his face filled with utter despair.

Today, his master suddenly said that he had brought him here to look for an opportunity, and told him to find a way to catch a kind of snake and eat its gallbladder, which would increase his power.

They also mentioned a sword tomb.

Then bring him here.

"Don't worry, you won't starve. There's plenty of food in this valley."

"Who told you not to practice my martial arts? Look at your current internal strength, I'd be embarrassed to tell people you have a disciple!"

Yang Guo was completely baffled. "But Master, why did you tie one of my hands up?"

At that moment, Wang Jiuling was using a rope to tie one of Yang Guo's arms to his side, tying knots in the rope while muttering something under his breath.

"You don't need to worry about this. Just don't untie it unless absolutely necessary, understand?"

Yang Guo could only nod.

Then Wang Jiuling pushed him into the valley.

Wang Jiuling felt that Yang Guo must have a connection with this valley, but he was unsure whether he would still have that connection if he had both arms back.

That's why they resorted to this desperate measure.

Watching Wang Jiuling's departing figure, Yang Guo helplessly used his lightness skill to head towards the depths of the valley.

Wang Jiuling watched from the shadows until Yang Guo safely entered the valley before leaving.

Last time, he caused quite a bit of trouble for the Bodhi snakes in the valley.

But fate is a mysterious thing, so let Yang go and try his luck!

Upon returning to the Guo residence, Wang Jiuling heard some big news.

Huang Rong is about to give birth.

When Wang Jiuling saw Guo Jing, Guo Jing was covered in sweat and was pacing anxiously outside the delivery room.

Seeing Guo Jing like this, Wang Jiuling found it somewhat amusing, but he was also quite nervous inside.

Guo Xiang and Guo Polu are about to be born.

Sure enough, a baby's cry was heard in the room shortly afterward.

Guo Jing was about to go in when he was told by the servants inside that Huang Rong was pregnant with another child.

Guo Jing hadn't expected this, and now he was even more anxious, peeking out cautiously.

Fortunately, another cry soon followed, and both children were finally born.

When Guo Jing was finally able to hold the two children in his arms, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. They were a boy and a girl, twins.

The older one is a daughter, and the younger one is a son.

Guo Jing had already thought of a name for his unborn child. If it was a daughter, he would name her Guo Xiang, with the character "Xiang" from Xiangyang.

If it's a son, we'll name him Guo Polu, meaning to drive out the Tartars. Now, we've got two names used at the same time.

The Guo residence was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Unexpectedly, when Wang Jiuling went to hold the two children, Guo Jing suggested that he ask Wang Jiuling to give the two children names.

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