The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

"Let's see."

Yue Buqun replied.

Jiang Ning on the stage continued, "Some time ago, Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect massacred the Fuwei Escort Agency in order to seize my junior brother Lin Pingzhi's family sword manual. Later, my junior brother was hunted down by other martial arts figures in Fujian who wanted to obtain the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual in order to move his parents' graves."

Jiang Ning paused slightly, glancing at the crowd below the stage.

“I know that many people want the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual and have gone so far as to hunt down my junior brother. Now I’m telling you, the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual is not in the hands of my junior brother Lin Pingzhi.”

Upon hearing this, these martial arts figures didn't react much. It was simply that Ning Yanwang wanted to clear his junior brother's name and didn't want the martial arts world to cause any more trouble for Lin Pingzhi. But the next second, Jiang Ning's words left them stunned.

“My junior brother has already taught me the sword techniques of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, and now the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual is in my hands.”

Jiang Ning looked at the crowd below the stage.

"If you want the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, feel free to come find me."

Jiang Ning circulated his internal energy as he spoke, making his voice carry far and wide, clearly audible even from afar.

"My name is Jiang Ning, Jiang as in river and Ning as in peace."

Chapter 339: From now on, your path will be smooth sailing.

Jiang Ning's words shocked everyone, both on and off the stage.

"Senior brother?"

Lin Pingzhi stared at Jiang Ning in astonishment.

"Has Pingzhi already given the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual to Ning'er?"

Ning Zhongze was also taken aback.

Linghu Chong, Yue Lingshan, and other Huashan disciples were also shocked, only Yue Buqun slowly shook his head.

"Ning'er is going to take this hot potato from Ping'er herself."

No one knows a son better than his father. Jiang Ning is his disciple, and he has already understood Jiang Ning's thoughts.

"From now on."

Jiang Ning activated his innate internal energy, amplifying his voice to its maximum, filling the entire street with his sound.

"Anyone who wants the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual can come to me. There's no need to bother my junior brother Lin Pingzhi anymore. If anyone tries to kill him again in the future, I will personally come to his door, just like now."

Jiang Ning pointed to Zhao Tianlai's corpse behind them.

After he finished speaking, the entire arena fell silent. No one made a sound, and everyone looked up at Jiang Ning on the stage.

Some eyes burned with desire, revealing greed; some looked wary; and most were filled with dread.

Yue Buqun looked at Jiang Ning with a complicated expression.

The Evil-Repelling Sword Manual has attracted the covetous eyes of many in the martial arts world. Countless people openly and secretly want to obtain it. It is a whirlpool that can destroy countless people. Many people flock to it, while many others avoid it at all costs.

For example, Yue Buqun wasn't really interested in the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual. If Jiang Ning hadn't asked him to take Lin Pingzhi in, he wouldn't have brought Lin Pingzhi into Mount Hua. Even so, Mount Hua only provided Lin Pingzhi with protection, nothing more.

Yue Buqun is still trying to find a solution to Lin Pingzhi's troubles, but so far there is no way to solve them once and for all. However, Jiang Ning has found a solution.

This is Luoyang, a very prosperous Luoyang, where countless martial arts practitioners gather. It is conceivable that Jiang Ning's words will soon spread throughout the entire martial arts world.

Jiang Ning's current actions are telling the entire martial arts world that he will take full responsibility for this matter, and anyone who dares to pursue Lin Pingzhi again will be executed.

Yue Buqun believed that Jiang Ning was not unaware of the extent of Lin Pingzhi's troubles, and he certainly understood that the dangers he would face in the future would be even greater than before, but he still did it anyway.

Yue Buqun had to admit that although Jiang Ning was his disciple, Jiang Ning possessed something that he himself lacked.

Spirit.

"Senior brother..."

Lin Pingzhi's lips trembled, and his eyes were already brimming with tears.

For him, Jiang Ning truly lived up to the title of senior brother and the bond of fellow disciples.

Lin Pingzhi made a move to kneel down to express his gratitude, but Jiang Ning seemed to have anticipated his action and stopped him from kneeling down the next second.

"stand up."

Jiang Ning remained calm, as if he had only done something insignificant.

"A man's knees are worth gold; he should kneel to heaven and earth, to his parents, his master and mistress, and no one else."

"Yes, senior brother."

Lin Pingzhi's voice choked with emotion. The two moved discreetly and spoke very softly, so as not to attract the attention of the audience.

"This matter is settled, let's go."

Jiang Ning turned and walked off the stage.

"Yes, senior brother."

Lin Pingzhi quickly followed.

As Jiangning walked outwards, the crowd of onlookers spontaneously made way for him.

As Jiang Ning walked along this road, no one spoke; they all watched him silently.

The crowd's gazes held a mix of emotions—greed, surprise, fear, and admiration—but regardless of their feelings, no one dared to stop them at that moment.

Lin Pingzhi followed behind with his head down, and no one came out to stop him.

"From now on, your path will be smooth sailing."

Jiang Ning's voice came from ahead.

Lin Pingzhi looked up and gazed ahead.

Jiang Ning walked ahead with his hands behind his back, along the path that everyone had made way for, and Jiang Ning followed behind.

"Yes, senior brother."

Lin Pingzhi responded softly, then raised his head and straightened his back.

The two walked to the end of the road, and only then did Jiang Ning notice Yue Buqun, Ning Zhongze, Linghu Chong, and others.

"Master, Mistress, Eldest Brother."

Jiang Ning looked surprised, but not unexpected.

The commotion he's causing is too great; Yue Buqun and the others will definitely find out.

When Lin Pingzhi saw that Yue Buqun and the others had also arrived, he quickly bowed.

"Junior brother, you're a hero!"

Linghu Chong gave Jiang Ning a thumbs up, his face full of admiration.

Although he usually acted carefree and irresponsible, he was actually very proud and arrogant. There weren't many people he admired, but Jiang Ning was someone he truly respected at this moment.

Jiang Ning smiled but didn't say anything.

"Let's go back first."

Yue Buqun didn't say anything, he just turned and left.

Ning Zhongze originally wanted to say something more, but seeing that Yue Buqun had already left, she had no choice but to shut up and looked at Jiang Ning with considerable worry.

"Senior brother, Master..."

Lin Pingzhi noticed that the atmosphere seemed a bit off and looked somewhat worried.

"It's alright, let's go."

Jiang Ning calmly shook his head.

He wasn't worried at all that Yue Buqun would be angry.

"Ok."

Seeing Jiang Ning's words, Lin Pingzhi had no choice but to nod and follow the others back.

"Wait for me! Wait for me!"

A female voice sounded behind her, and Chen Lanjin quickly followed, walking behind the Huashan Sect members.

At this moment, Chen Lanjin looked at Jiang Ning in front of her, her eyes sparkling.

That was awesome! That was awesome!

So exciting!

Chen Lanjin never expected this trip to be so exciting.

She felt that she had wasted the past ten years or so.

She had been asking her grandfather what the martial arts world was, but he could never give her a clear answer. Only now did she understand.

This is what the martial arts world is all about!

"Junior Brother."

On the way back, Linghu Chong sneaked up next to Jiang Ning and whispered like a thief, "Did you really entrust Junior Brother Lin's family sword manual to you for safekeeping?"

"Oh, you're so stupid."

Before Jiang Ning could say anything, Yue Lingshan, who had come closer, rolled her eyes.

"When Junior Brother Lin returned to Mount Hua last time, he mentioned that the cassock with the sword manual written on it was stolen by the Demonic Sect. Where would Junior Brother Lin get the sword manual to give to you?"

It's one thing for outsiders not to know, but for Linghu Chong to ask this question is simply unbearable for Yue Lingshan.

Sometimes she felt that Linghu Chong was as clever as a ghost, and other times she felt that Linghu Chong was missing a screw in his head.

"oh oh."

Linghu Chong nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Jiang Ning didn't say anything more and returned to the academy in silence.

The next few days were very peaceful. After returning, Yue Buqun did not specifically talk to Jiang Ning about this matter. He just talked with Chen Yuanzhu and played chess every day, as if he did not care about this matter at all.

In the past few days, Jiang Ning has searched all over Luoyang, trying to find the whereabouts of Ping Yizhi and his wife, but to no avail. It is likely that the two of them are no longer in Luoyang.