The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Zhou Zhiruo was initially a little embarrassed, after all, Chu Luren's salted fish jar at his waist had already scratched her.

Knowing that Chu Luren was worried about leaking secrets, he couldn't avoid it.

Especially after seeing the words on Chu Luren's unfolded handkerchief, Zhou Zhiruo even took the initiative to cover herself, preferring to be so close to Chu Luren that they were practically touching, rather than have others see it...

Chapter 421 Ancestor Moon Shadow

The moon hung high in the bright sky.

The moon's reflection shone on the dusty water.

Dark clouds obscure the moon, so the moon is no longer visible.

Where has the moon's reflection in the water gone?

The handkerchief contained a short poem, not particularly well-structured in its parallelism or clever word choice.

Upon seeing it, Zhou Zhiruo, though unaware of its meaning and the wording rather vague, knew that this thing would have a significant impact in the patriarch's coffin. So she quickly covered it as well, and the two of them stood shoulder to shoulder, each holding up a corner of their handkerchiefs to look at it.

Chu Luren found the poem familiar—wasn't this the poem that the Holy Monk recited to "Zhang Junbao," who was the young Zhang Sanfeng, when he met Qin Sirong in the TV series "Young Zhang Sanfeng"?

The holy monk's original intention was that he could tell from Qin Sirong's gait and breathing habits that she was from the lineage of the Carefree King. At that time, Zhang Junbao's father was killed by the Carefree King's men, so the holy monk secretly reminded him not to judge by appearances and to be careful of this extraordinary woman...

In fact, Zhang Junbao's father was indeed killed by Qin Sirong, but the reason she did so was because she didn't want her accomplices to humiliate Zhang the hero.

However, Qin Sirong was indeed one of those involved in the ambush, which was the fundamental reason why she ultimately chose to become a nun.

Now that this poem has appeared here, it's hard to say what its purpose is...

The moon's reflection is cast upon the dust in the water... Where does the moon's reflection in the water go?

Then, considering the Dharma name of the Emei patriarch, it is "Moon Shadow". Is this "dust and water" or "dust and heart"?

Chu Luren thinks it's better not to do reading comprehension exercises!

While feeling a mix of romantic shyness and excitement, Zhou Zhiruo was also extremely nervous, fearing that this matter would be exposed... She couldn't imagine how her master would react.

Just then, Chu Luren glanced at her, and then used the technique of the Unmarked Young Master to hide a concealed weapon, creating an illusion.

It appeared as if he was putting the handkerchief back into his pocket, but in reality, he secretly slipped it into Zhou Zhiruo's sleeve out of everyone's sight!

The movements inevitably involved some contact, and Zhou Zhiruo blushed, but she understood Chu Taisui's intention and did not resist. Instead, she cooperated fully.

Chu Luren didn't really want to take the handkerchief away, after all, placing it in the interlayer of the coffin lid was probably the choice of Ancestor Yueying.

Chu Luren took the blame for Zhang Zhenren's sake, but as for this thing... Emei can find an opportunity to put it back inside!

Zhou Zhiruo also understood Chu Luren's intention. Coupled with the indirect life-saving grace she had received before, she was still thinking to herself that this Chu Taisui was not as difficult to get along with as rumored. He would even take such a big risk for the sake of the founder of another sect.

Could it be... that this poem touched him in some way?

Does he have similar experiences, which makes him particularly empathetic?

No wonder I couldn't understand this poem...

While feeling melancholy, Zhou Zhiruo also had a headache—Chu Luren meant well, wanting Emei to return this item to the patriarch's coffin, but…

Zhou Zhiruo thought for a moment, what if she gave this to her master?

Not to mention that it would affect the master's view of Wudang, it would most likely be destroyed directly, insisting that there were no such "messages" in the ancestral master's coffin.

However, Zhou Zhiruo did not refuse. She even looked at the coffin of the Moon Shadow Ancestor and made up her mind: If even an outsider can do so much, then I... will definitely find an opportunity to put the Moon Shadow Ancestor's burial items back myself!

Chu Luren then turned around, straightened his clothes, and looked like he was saying, "I've already put the stuff away, so who cares?"

Zhou Zhiruo returned to Abbess Miejue's side and said meekly, "Indeed... it has nothing to do with the Ancestral Master's coffin."

Miejue originally wanted Zhou Zhiruo to give her further hints, but seeing that she kept her head down, she couldn't help but snort coldly and say, "Go down. Since you've made an oath, don't talk nonsense."

However, this made many people look at Chu Luren with strange eyes...

"It wasn't left by Master Yan either," Chu Luren added deliberately, to avoid damaging Yan Nantian's reputation unnecessarily.

As for what it is, you can guess for yourselves!

Indeed, many people thought it was related to the treasure, but since it fell into the hands of the Chu Lu people, they could do nothing but curse them as "hypocritical" in their hearts.

Some people had some guesses about Chu Luren's reaction to the Emei Sect—after all, it's all "rumors in the martial arts world"! Who hasn't heard some gossip?

They heard it, they guessed it, but none of them showed anything at the time.

The treasure hunt ended abruptly, with a promising start but a disappointing finish. Chu Luren had originally wanted to guide everyone to think about whose conspiracy it was, but since he had taken the blame, probably few people would listen to him now, so he didn't say much.

The righteous and the underworld figures who had gathered at Emei have scattered like birds and beasts. Even those who have some connections with Emei, such as the Venerable Shenshan, are now too embarrassed to visit, and Emei is probably unwilling to receive them.

"Should we go to Wudang again?" Murong Jiu asked Chu Luren on their way back to Jiading.

Chu Luren was surprised at first, then pretended to be innocent and asked, "What are you going to Wudang for?"

Murong Jiuzhi curled her lip—Why don't you know that yourself?

Knowing him as she did, Murong Jiu could easily deduce that the handkerchief wasn't related to any treasure or secret manual. Judging from his guilty look, after thinking about it, it could only be...

Chu Luren's exaggerated acting skills undoubtedly confirmed her guess!

Seeing her expression, Chu Luren emphasized even more, "Then we definitely can't go right away! Let's wait until after the Zhenlong Chess Game."

Well, just when everyone was having doubts, he went to visit Wudang. Wasn't that just adding fuel to the fire?

Of course, even though he put the handkerchief back, Chu Luren would still ask Zhang Zhenren to tell him the story whenever he had the chance to go to Wudang.

Back in Jiading, faced with Mu Wanqing and Azi's curiosity, Chu Luren only gave a brief account, without going into detail about the handkerchief he had seen.

I didn't mention it to anyone; the handkerchief wasn't actually on me anymore...

Chu Lu stayed in Jiading for a few days before heading north. Instead of leaving Sichuan, he went to Chengdu and stayed there for half a month!

This has left many people wondering why Chu Tai Sui has stayed here for so long.

Simply having free time and needing to rest?

Shouldn't we just go and take a look at Dali, which isn't far away?

Until rumors circulated that Lin Pingzhi was heading west, everyone had a different guess, and this time it was the Qingcheng Sect that became nervous!

Then, some previously silent elders of the martial arts world in Sichuan began to invite Chu Luren to banquets, but Chu Luren politely declined them all...

Chu Luren could guess that these people were probably sent by the Qingcheng Sect, or at least for the sake of the Qingcheng Sect, to persuade Chu Luren not to interfere in the affairs of the Qingcheng Sect and the Fuwei Escort Agency. So Chu Luren simply refused to see them.

Looking at it this way, Chu Luren's purpose becomes even clearer!

Dongdong: I'd like to write the word "miserable" in capital letters for myself...

When I woke up this morning, I felt a foreign object in my throat. When I coughed up phlegm, a piece of "flesh" felt stuck in my throat. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a part of myself, so I had to swallow it back down...

Dongdong was shocked at the time, wondering how a polyp could grow so big overnight.

My mind is torn between "If I have surgery, I'll have to stop updating for a long time" and "If I tough it out, how long will it take to finish the book? Will I suffocate in my sleep one day?"

Thankfully, it was eventually determined that it wasn't a polyp (there aren't any polyps growing there), but rather a swelling of the uvula—that is, the uvula itself was swollen!

Although it doesn't hurt or itch, Dongdong's little tongue is now so swollen that it hangs down at the base of his tongue, causing an unbearable feeling of something foreign in it, which is absolutely horribly awkward...

Hopefully it will subside in a day or two. If updates decrease recently, please understand, as I am completely unable to concentrate. However, there should be no risk of stopping updates altogether.

After all, it's just a swelling of the uvula, not related to surgery, and we can't just cut it off because it's swollen... lol

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 422 The Challenge

After leaving the Emei Cave, although Chu Luren didn't specifically cause trouble for anyone, Ouyang Ke was undoubtedly the most guilty. After leaving, he also released Tie Xinlan, the "hostage" he had captured earlier.

To prevent Hua Wuque from having no excuse not to act, Xiaoyuer and Tie Xinlan deliberately accompanied Chu Luren to the vicinity of Chengdu Prefecture before parting ways...

Chu Luren stayed in Chengdu for half a month and refused many invitations from local martial arts elders, which made the Qingcheng Sect even more nervous!

Although the Qingcheng Sect was very reputable for its reputation, the massacre of the Fuwei Escort Agency did not make the Qingcheng Sect a heretical sect or Yu Canghai a recognized evil figure in the martial arts world. However, apart from the Qingcheng Sect, no one said that it was the fault of the Fuwei Escort Agency.

What else could Lin Pingzhi be rushing to Sichuan for besides revenge?

Given such a deep-seated grudge, even if there were some urgent matter, Lin Pingzhi shouldn't have come here if he couldn't avenge his family.

Moreover, it is said that Lin Pingzhi displayed amazing swordsmanship when he was at Mount Hua, and it is very likely that he has now mastered his family's swordsmanship...

Although no one believed that Lin Pingzhi could defeat Yu Canghai, the sudden arrival of Chu Luren, who had a relationship with Lin Pingzhi, in Chengdu made many people with connections to the Qingcheng Sect restless.

Lin Pingzhi and the Qingcheng Sect undoubtedly have a blood feud...

However, Chu Luren did not. Therefore, his so-called invitation was nothing more than an attempt to act as a peacemaker. Chu Luren did not want to pay any attention to these old guys.

If Chu Luren were truly a newcomer, some might question his backdoor entry as "second on the Heavenly Ranking." However, not long ago, Chu Luren subdued all the heroes in Emei, and both the legitimate and illegitimate factions in Sichuan were still in awe of his reputation.

Otherwise, even if Lin Pingzhi came for revenge, if Yu Canghai was really no match for him, these so-called "elders" would not have watched Lin Pingzhi seek revenge. After all, Lin Pingzhi was just an unknown nobody, while Yu Canghai was the head of a prestigious sect. In this case, in terms of upholding justice, "advising" Lin Pingzhi to be lenient was very cost-effective.

You can gain fame and friendship from the Qingcheng Sect, with minimal risk!

However, now that the powerful Chu Luren has put pressure on them, the local bullies haven't dared to make any moves.

Moreover, Chu Luren's personal brand advantage came into play at this time—it wasn't exactly news that Chu Taisui didn't give people face, but it was his amiable and approachable demeanor that would seem strange to the martial arts world of Sichuan...

As June approached, Lin Pingzhi overcame numerous difficulties and arrived in Chengdu alone.

The reason for overcoming all difficulties is that along the way, there will inevitably be people who, unable to persuade Chu Luren, will try to persuade Lin Pingzhi instead.

However, this is still relatively rare. After all, Lin Pingzhi and Yu Canghai are enemies who wiped out entire families. There aren't many people who don't know this. They are mostly people who think too highly of themselves.

Besides these, there were inevitably some underhanded tactics. Whether it was Qingcheng disciples outside the sect, or underworld figures with connections to the Qingcheng sect or acting on behalf of others, they would all set out to intercept them...

The latter, on the contrary, made Lin Pingzhi's fame grow and his influence increase along the way!

Chu Luren didn't care about any of that; he just kept a close eye on Yu Canghai himself—rumor had it that Chu Luren had once said that if Yu Canghai dared to escape, then Lin Pingzhi wouldn't need to lift a finger...

Whether the rumor is true or false, Chu Luren will not refute it, and... even if Yu Canghai really wants to "escape", there is no way to verify it.

Because at this time, Yu Canghai certainly couldn't escape openly. If he escaped secretly... then who could he blame for his "disappearance" later?

Therefore, it would be safest for Yu Canghai to stay in the Qingcheng Sect. At least Chu Luren "shouldn't" come to kill the Qingcheng Sect Leader, since he wasn't the one with a direct grudge.

At most, it can control the situation and prevent others from interfering...

Yu Canghai didn't believe that Lin Pingzhi, that young upstart, could take revenge on his own!

As for why Lin Pingzhi "came alone"?