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But she was also worried about being disappointed, so she acted very cautiously.

"Brother Chu! I wonder where that... young man is now?" Shi Qing asked nervously.

"I estimate it was at Motian Cliff. The situation at the time was..." Chu Luren recounted to Shi Qing and his wife how he had witnessed the fight between the Great Compassion Elder and the Chang Le Gang near Xuzhou Prefecture, and how he had subsequently met Brother Gou and "Xie Yanke".

“The Black Iron Token, the Sky-Piercing Cliff…” Shi Qing and Min Rou’s faces were filled with worry.

"Xie Yanke is a man of both good and evil. If that child is really stubborn, I'm afraid he might still do it even if he's bound by his oath... Senior Brother! We have to go find him quickly!" Min Rou said anxiously.

“Very few people know the exact location of Sky Cliff… Never mind! If all else fails, we’ll go to Peach Blossom Island and wait for him!” Shi Qing gritted his teeth.

Chu Luren thought to himself: It seems this alternate account isn't very well concealed.

Chapter 216 Your Father's Surname is Xie

It was only then that Chu Luren realized that he wasn't the only one who hadn't heard of the exact location of Sky-Piercing Cliff...

That makes sense, after all, Xie Yanke is not around all year round. If the location of Motian Cliff is fixed and well-known, what would happen if people frequently visited it?

Chu Luren also advised Shi Qing and Min Rou: "Brother Shi, Madam Min, that Xie Yanke is also stubborn and has extremely high martial arts skills. If you find him, there is no need to rush to confront him. Instead, try to persuade Brother Gou to 'beg' him once!"

Shi Qing found it a bit awkward, not because Chu Luren's method was awkward, but because the term "Brother Dog" was too awkward.

“Brother Chu, there’s no need to be so polite. Dog… that name was probably chosen by Aunt Mei Fang in a fit of anger. You can just call him nephew!” Shi Qing said frankly.

Although Shi Qing and his wife were much older than Chu Luren, they both followed the Seven Heroes of Wudang and were of the same generation as Chu Luren. Dong Xuan of the Xiandu Sect, who was traveling with them, also addressed Chu Luren as "senior" because his master treated Chu Luren as an equal.

"No, no, no, we don't know the relationship yet. Besides, Brother Dog and I hit it off immediately, so we each have our own opinions." Chu Luren shook his head repeatedly.

Seeing this, Mr. and Mrs. Shi became somewhat worried!

When Chu Luren described the child raised by Mei Fanggu as someone who was willing to risk his life to save strangers and who was brave enough to fight even when facing swords, the two were quite pleased—they had been worried that Mei Fanggu would raise a villain.

However, seeing Chu Luren's appearance, the two smiled but felt increasingly uncertain—it really was Chu Taisui! With such a strange temper, how could he possibly get along with a twelve or thirteen-year-old child?

Then I thought of... being compatible with Chu Taisui?

Could it be...

Is he similar in character to Chu Tai Sui?

The two did not have much doubt about Chu Luren's character, but character and morality are two different things. Who would not want their child to be an upright and honest person who can win over heroes from all over the world?

Chu Luren is... well, he's a pretty good person.

"Brother Chu said before that the child is kind-hearted by nature?" Shi Qing asked indirectly.

“That’s right, Brother Dog’s character is just like mine, that’s why we get along so well!” Chu Luren said earnestly.

Shi Qing and Min Rou exchanged a glance, both seeing the urgency in each other's eyes. They then quickly said to Chu Luren, "Thank you for informing us, Brother Chu. My wife and I will be leaving early tomorrow morning, so we'll take our leave now."

We can't delay in saving my son!

Regardless of whether Xie Yanke is in danger or not, we must bring him back quickly and educate him properly—like his brother, who is quite good. Although the couple travels around the world all year round, they have entrusted their eldest son to the Snow Mountain Sect for education. The education of their younger son cannot be neglected!

"So urgent? Then wait for me a moment. I'll go ask a friend who has some connection with Peach Blossom... cough cough, and 'Xie Yanke', to see if she knows where Sky-Piercing Cliff is." Chu Luren said, preparing to go find Huang Rong.

Huang Rong had already revealed her background to Chu Luren and Mu Wanqing.

So Chu Luren came to Huang Rong's door again in the middle of the night and banged on it: "Rongrong, are you asleep?"

A moment later, a rustling sound came from inside, and then the door opened—the person was dressed very well, but with disheveled hair.

"What is it now?" Huang Rong asked rather rudely.

"Shall we go inside and talk?" Chu Luren felt it wasn't appropriate to stand at the door of someone's boudoir in the middle of the night—even though it was just a guest room, it wasn't exactly a private room.

"Do you know that your father's surname is 'Xie'?" Chu Luren asked Huang Rong after sitting down.

Huang Rong: ...

Seeing Huang Rong's expression that seemed to say, "Your father's surname is Xie, your father is Xie Guangkun," Chu Luren finally became certain that Huang Rong probably didn't know Huang Yaoshi's alternate name!

So Chu Luren explained to her the nature of "Xie Yanke".

“I see. The old man does go out for a while every year… But I don’t know where Sky Cliff is. I’ve spent most of my time on Peach Blossom Island, and the old man only takes me to Jiaxing occasionally.” Huang Rong said in a tone that said, “That old geezer is really awkward.”

She even rolled her eyes, wondering if she'd make fun of Huang Yaoshi about it the next time they met...

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"Then think about it, do you have any clues?" Chu Luren had already given up hope.

Huang Rong pretended to think for a moment, and then said, "That's right! I saw some thin cotton clothes on Peach Blossom Island. They would definitely not be needed on Peach Blossom Island or in Jiangnan. With the old man's internal strength, he must have been staying in the icy and snowy places for a long time to need these."

If the location of Motian Cliff remains unchanged, it should be in the far north, at least in Hebei, or even in the Heshuo region, or in the Changbai Mountains and Heilongjiang River basin, the ancestral homeland of the Manchus. Huang Rong actually came up with a rough clue.

As for Kunlun and Tibet, Huang Rong felt they were too far from the seaside and didn't fit the timing of Huang Yaoshi's departures.

Just then, Mu Wanqing pushed the door open again, frowned, and asked, "What are you two talking about in the middle of the night?"

"It's nothing. Just ask where her father is. After all, it concerns the child's life," Chu Luren said frankly.

Mu Wanqing: ? ? ?

Mu Wanqing first stared wide-eyed at Huang Rong, then her gaze shifted to that of someone looking at a beast as she looked at Chu Luren…

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong blushed, then immediately chased Chu Luren out and pulled Mu Wanqing into the house.

Chu Luren was completely baffled, but he had finally learned some clues, so he went back and told Shi Qing and his wife.

Although it's a bit vague, something is better than nothing.

Afterwards, Chu Luren continued to cultivate diligently for another night. The next day, not only Shi Qing and his wife, but also Taoist masters from Wudang and other sects bid farewell to the two travelers.

When saying goodbye, Yu Erxia specially greeted Chu Luren again: "Brother Chu, thanks to you for revealing Yuanzhen's identity this time, Wudang owes you a favor! If you ever need anything in the future, you can come to Wudang to find me, Yu Erxia."

Yu Lianzhou was very honest. He didn't mention that Chu Luren used Wudang to help Qiao Feng out of a predicament, but he wasn't naive either—he deliberately put the favor on himself, rather than on Wudang.

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Second Brother Yu, I want to learn Tai Chi!"

I, a Chu Lu person, have always been straightforward. If I have a request, I will ask for it on the spot and never "later".

"Haha... let's try another one." Yu Lianzhou readily agreed.

Chu Luren: ...

"Tai Chi sword?"

Yu Lianzhou smiled but remained silent.

"Pure Yang Limitless Skill?"

Yu Lianzhou continued to smile without saying a word.

"Then... Tiger Claw Extinction Hand?" Chu Luren had already lowered his standards to an extremely low level.

Upon hearing this, Yu Lianzhou sighed and said, "In truth, I figured out this skill myself, so teaching it to you wouldn't be a problem... However, because this skill is so vicious, even when I taught it to my other fellow disciples, Master repeatedly warned us not to use it unless it was absolutely necessary, so..."

"I have always been kind by nature!" Chu Luren imagined a gentleman's smile and tried to replicate it on his own face.

"Brother Chu, if your resolve to pursue martial arts is so strong, you can come to Wudang again after my master emerges from seclusion," Yu Lianzhou said, making a promise that would never come true.

In short, now that he has discovered Yuanzhen's identity, Chu Luren will be able to meet Master Zhang next time he goes to Wudang. As for whether Master Zhang will teach him or not, that is not something Yu Lianzhou can promise.

"Does Second Brother Yu already know when Master Zhang will emerge from seclusion?" Chu Luren asked curiously.

"I don't know, but when Master emerges from seclusion, the whole world will know," Yu Lianzhou said, a look of anticipation on his face.

Chapter 217 The Freeloaders

Yu Lianzhou's final words, "When Master emerges from seclusion, the whole world will know," made Chu Luren slightly concerned—could it be that something big is about to happen?

However, upon closer reflection, given the current situation of Wudang, the very fact that Master Zhang has emerged from seclusion is a matter that will shake the martial arts world. It seems that even without doing anything, it will be known throughout the land.

Therefore, the Chu Lu people didn't think too much about it...

After seeing off the Wudang group, Xue Muhua took the opportunity to pester Chu Luren again, following him back to the guest courtyard, and whispered, "Uncle-Master..."

"No, no, no, you've all been expelled from the sect. I'm not your master's wife's disciple either. I'm just doing this on someone's behalf, waiting for the right time to deal with Ding Chunqiu," Chu Luren quickly refused.

Indeed, Chu Luren, in order to "seek medical help" from Xue Muhua, used subtle language to recount his experiences related to the Xiaoyao Sect.

In particular, Chu Luren also knew about the feud between Wu Yazi and Ding Chunqiu, and that the Eight Friends of Hangu, including Xue Muhua, were disciples of Su Xinghe, but had now been expelled from the sect...

With these factors combined, Xue Muhua naturally imagined the relationship between Chu Luren and the Xiaoyao Sect to be closer, rather than just a relationship where "they only took out the secret manual to look at it together after the silly boy kowtowed."

In particular, Chu Luren mentioned that he had gained the recognition of Wu Yazi's "orphan"—the Eight Friends of Hangu were unaware that their grandmaster was still alive, a fact that Su Xinghe kept absolutely secret.

However, now that Chu Luren has already pulled up his pants, he doesn't want to be treated as Li Qiushui's disciple anymore...

"Uncle-Master, I understand... When do you think we should go and deal with that scoundrel Ding Chunqiu?" Xue Muhua seemed to have figured something out.

The Eight Friends of Hangu Pass longed to return to Su Xinghe's tutelage, but they also understood the reason why they couldn't go back: it wasn't Su Xinghe's dislike of them, but Ding Chunqiu's coercion!

Su Xinghe expelled them from the sect for their safety.

"Do you think I can handle Ding Chunqiu right now?" Chu Luren actually wanted to know too.

Upon hearing this, Xue Muhua hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "If that scoundrel were to fight my martial uncle head-on, he would most likely be no match for my martial uncle's unparalleled skills. However, that scoundrel has always been cunning and treacherous... Even if my martial uncle were to take action, it might not be safe. Alas, I was too hasty."

"What if my elder brother and I join forces?" Chu Luren pressed.

Xue Muhua's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he continued, "Then I'm eighty or ninety percent certain! As long as that scoundrel dares to come out of the Starry Sea, he's doomed!"

"Coming out of the Starry Sea?" Chu Luren frowned.

“Indeed, Xingxiu Sea is that old thief’s long-established lair. If we go there on our own initiative, I’m afraid there will be all sorts of schemes.” Xue Muhua didn’t seem optimistic about going straight to the heart of the enemy.

"So... your master still needs to find a way to make some noise and lure him out?"

Upon hearing Chu Luren's words, Xue Muhua immediately shook his head—whoever's master it is, they'll feel the pain!

“If we do the math, in just three more years, people from Xia Ke Island will come again, and Ding Chunqiu will definitely leave his lair then,” Xue Muhua said confidently.

"Huh? I heard that Ding Chunqiu can withstand a hundred moves?" Chu Luren frowned upon hearing this.

"Uncle, you may not know this, but that fellow's hundred moves were only barely endured because of his various schemes and the strange nature of his poison skills. He can't do it again. Given his personality, he doesn't care about the foundation of any sect. He will definitely bring some sycophantic disciples and go around ostensibly to inspect the country, but in reality, he's avoiding the two envoys."

"The two envoys of Xia Ke Island who reward good and punish evil have been able to withstand a hundred moves from him before, so they won't search the mountains and seas. This is the best time for us to take revenge!" Xue Muhua was obviously not acting on a whim. He had been actively building up his reputation recently, probably to prepare for the "Hunter of Ding" three years later.

"Then... if only my elder brother comes, didn't you ever think of using the treatment of A'Zhu to directly ask my elder brother to get rid of that scoundrel?" Chu Luren asked curiously.