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

"Do you think that I'm going to arrange for Shan'er and Ning'er to get married?"

Upon hearing his master's question, Linghu Chong couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment.

It's no wonder he thought that way. Yue Buqun was the leader of the Huashan Sect, and Yue Lingshan was his daughter. Normally, the position of sect leader and the daughter would be given to the same person. But unexpectedly, Yue Buqun did not do that. He gave the position of sect leader to Jiang Ning, but betrothed Yue Lingshan to him.

"..."

Yue Buqun was at a loss for words.

He was worried that the news would be a blow to Linghu Chong, but Linghu Chong didn't care. What he cared about was his daughter. This left Yue Buqun unsure whether to be happy or angry.

He was pleased that his eldest disciple had no ambition, but he was also angry that his eldest disciple had no ambition at all. In his eyes, the leader of the Huashan Sect was not as important as Yue Lingshan, and he only cared about his love for his children.

"Hey."

Yue Buqun sighed.

"You think I'm going to betroth Shan'er to Ning'er? You're sorely mistaken!"

Linghu Chong's smile hadn't faded yet when he thought Yue Buqun was angry, so he quickly apologized.

“Master, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have misunderstood you and Junior Brother Jiang Ning.”

Yue Buqun, however, looked somewhat sad.

"Do you think Ning'er will be able to get married in the future? No, he is destined to grow old alone."

Linghu Chong was taken aback by these words and looked up at Yue Buqun, puzzled as to why his master said such a thing.

Seeing him like this, Yue Buqun sighed and prepared to say something.

Originally, he didn't intend to let Linghu Chong know these things, but since Linghu Chong would soon be his son-in-law, there were some things he didn't need to hide from him and needed to let him know.

“Chong’er, remember what I told you before? My Huashan Sect was founded by Hao Datong, one of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen Sect.”

Linghu Chong nodded. "This disciple remembers."

Yue Buqun asked, "Do you know about the Innate Skill?"

Linghu Chong shook his head blankly: "This disciple does not know."

Yue Buqun stood up and said, "The Innate Skill is the unique skill of Wang Chongyang, the founder of the Quanzhen School, and it is also a treasure of our Taoism, an unparalleled divine skill."

After explaining this sentence, Yue Buqun continued, "When the Huashan Sect was weak, I once thought of going to the Quanzhen Ruins to find this Innate Skill in order to strengthen our Huashan Sect. Unfortunately, I spent many years in vain and was about to give up. It was Ning'er who found the Innate Skill after he went down the mountain and presented it to me, which prevented the Innate Skill from being lost."

It turned out to be the case.

Linghu Chong nodded in realization.

Jiang Ning retrieved the Taoist treasure for the Huashan Sect, so it's only right that he be given the leadership position.

Now his doubts were resolved. No wonder Jiang Ning practiced his skills so quickly later on, and no wonder Yue Buqun later distributed the Zixia Divine Skill.

Do you know what the requirements are for practicing the Innate Skill?

Linghu Chong shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

Yue Buqun said, "To practice the Innate Skill, one must remain a virgin to preserve one's pure yang energy so that one can cultivate the Innate Skill to a high level. Ning'er has already practiced it."

"A virgin?"

Linghu Chong was taken aback.

Yue Buqun said, "So you're wrong to think Ning'er will marry Shan'er. He's practiced the Innate Skill, so he's destined to be alone in the future."

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Chapter 475: Without a master, this disciple would not be where he is today.

"This……"

Linghu Chong was stunned.

To practice this innate skill, one must maintain pure Yang energy. Doesn't that mean one can never get married? What fun would life be like then?

For Linghu Chong, if the price for practicing the Innate Skill was that he couldn't marry Yue Lingshan, he would never practice it.

"Junior brother, he..."

Linghu Chong didn't know what to say.

“There are some things you didn’t know before, so I’ll tell you.”

Yue Buqun said, "I have long known that Zuo Lengchan is ambitious and wants to annex my Huashan Sect. I also know that Lao Denuo is a spy sent by Zuo Lengchan. In addition to the external enemy of the Demonic Sect, my Huashan Sect also has to be wary of the Songshan Sect annexing my Huashan Sect at any time. In addition, the sect's expenses are difficult to maintain. I alone cannot support it. It is Ning'er who understands my hard work. She not only found the Innate Skill for me, but also sacrificed herself to practice the Innate Skill, just to share the burden for me."

Yue Buqun sighed: "Without Ning'er, I would not have achieved the glory I have today, and the Huashan Sect would have been in dire straits long ago."

These words weren't just meant for Linghu Chong; Yue Buqun thought the same thing. He knew better than anyone what the Huashan Sect was like before and after Jiang Ning gave him the Innate Skill. Only he knew how much Jiang Ning had sacrificed for the Huashan Sect.

"..."

Linghu Chong listened, wanting to speak but holding back. Only now did he realize how much his junior brother Jiang Ning had silently sacrificed in secret.

"Chong'er."

Yue Buqun looked at Linghu Chong.

"You are my first disciple and the senior disciple of the Huashan Sect. I used to be strict with you because I had high expectations for you. I hoped that you could set a good example for your junior brothers and share my burdens. In the past, I was prepared to pass the position of sect leader to you. However, you have a free and easy personality, act impulsively, and yearn for freedom. Passing the position of sect leader to you would be a shackle for you."

With each word Yue Buqun spoke, Linghu Chong felt a growing sense of guilt.

Yue Buqun said, "The martial world will be very dangerous in the future. If you make a mistake, you will be doomed. It would not be good for you to take over as the sect leader. Therefore, I will let Ning'er take on the heavy responsibility of the Huashan Sect."

“Chong’er, Ning’er has given everything for Huashan, including her entire life. I owe Ning’er a lot, and Huashan Sect owes Ning’er a lot too. Ning’er is more suitable to be the leader of Huashan Sect than you.”

Yue Buqun sighed deeply, his expression shifting slightly.

"You, don't blame your teacher, and don't blame your junior brother either."

"Master..."

Linghu Chong had already broken down and was crying. He knelt on the ground and crawled toward Yue Buqun, saying repeatedly.

"It is I who have failed Master's expectations. I have no complaints whatsoever. I swear that I will do my utmost to assist Junior Brother Jiang Ning in taking charge of the Huashan Sect from now on. I will have no disloyal intentions. If I break this vow, may I die a horrible death!"

Linghu Chong crawled up to Yue Buqun, pressed his head against Yue Buqun's face, and wept bitterly.

Yue Buqun looked down at Linghu Chong's back, his eyes filled with conflicting emotions. After a while, he bent down, patted Linghu Chong's head, and said softly.

"It's good that you understand me. Get up."

At this moment, Linghu Chong was already crying with tears streaming down his face. Only after hearing Yue Buqun's words did he get up.

Yue Buqun observed that his appearance did not seem to be feigning.

"You're not young anymore, and neither is Shan'er. Your master and I will discuss with your master's wife when you two can get married."

Linghu Chong was still somewhat immersed in the words he had just heard and hadn't recovered yet. He didn't seem too happy when he heard Yue Buqun's words and simply nodded.

"Yes, Master."

Yue Buqun patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, go ahead."

Linghu Chong bowed respectfully. "This disciple takes his leave."

Linghu Chong couldn't hold back his tears as he left, which was seen by Tao Jun and Ying Bailu, who happened to be passing by the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion. The two couldn't help but wonder if he had been scolded by Yue Buqun again.

"What's wrong with Senior Brother? Did he get scolded by Master again?"

Tao Jun said.

Ying Bailu stroked his chin, looking thoughtful: "It seems that Master scolded Senior Brother a bit too harshly this time, making him cry."

What are you all looking around for?

Yue Buqun came out and looked at them.

"Master."

"Master."

The two immediately bowed.

Yue Buqun said, "Go and call Ning'er here. I need to speak with him."

"Yes, Master."

The two spoke in unison, and after Yue Buqun went inside, they both wiped non-existent sweat from their foreheads.

The two exchanged a glance, both feeling immense pressure from what had just happened. Not daring to linger, they quickly went to call Jiang Ning.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ning, Junior Brother Jiang Ning."

The two began calling out as soon as they arrived at their residence in Jiangning.

Jiang Ning was sitting outside the courtyard reading a book when he heard the two voices, so he got up and went over.

"Senior brothers, is there anything I can help you with?"

Ying Bailuo immediately said, "Master sent us to summon you to You Suo Bu Wei Xuan. Master has something to discuss with you."

Do you need something from me?

Jiang Ning was surprised.

Does that mean they've agreed to let him go down the mountain?

"Okay, thank you for making this special trip, senior brothers. I'll be right there."

After putting down his books, Jiang Ning went with the two of them.

Tao Jun continued to remind him along the way.

"Junior Brother Jiang Ning, our eldest brother just came out crying after being scolded by Master. Be careful."

Jiang Ning blinked and nodded. "Okay, senior brother."

The two men dropped him off at the entrance of the Suoyoubuwei Pavilion and then slipped away.

Jiang Ning went inside and found Yue Buqun sitting in the hall with his eyes closed, resting.

"Master."