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

Linghu Chong came to Jiang Ning's side and winked at him.

Jiang Ning shook his head slightly.

"Let's go back."

Linghu Chong felt a little regretful, even though he didn't actually know anything about Jiang Ning.

"it is good."

When they returned to Jianxing Peak, Abbess Dingyi was waiting for them.

How did you feel about your visit to the Hanging Temple?

Jiang Ning laughed and said, "The Hanging Temple is indeed a wonder of the world. It is hard to imagine that the ancients had such superb craftsmanship. I have to admire them."

Master Dingyi also smiled and said, "Indeed, one can only marvel at the ingenuity of the ancients."

After leaving that topic behind, Dingyi said, "Since you've come to Hengshan, then stay here a while longer."

Jiang Ning replied, "Uncle-Master, my fellow disciple and I are preparing to leave in a few days."

Abbess Dingyi asked in surprise, "So soon?"

Jiang Ning said, "My nephew went down the mountain last July, and it has been more than half a year now. He will go to the capital to visit friends and then return to Mount Hua. I'm afraid Master will be anxious if he stays down the mountain for too long. Moreover, Uncle Dingxian mentioned that the Beggars' Clan went to Shaolin to ask Shaolin for help. My fellow disciples and I should also go back as soon as possible to make preparations."

Master Dingyi originally wanted to persuade them to stay longer, but seeing what they said, she couldn't help but nod.

"That's right, that's how it should be."

However, Abbess Dingyi was somewhat curious about Jiang Ning's mention of visiting friends.

"Are you going to the capital to visit friends? Do you have friends in the capital?"

Jiang Ning sensed that the other person's tone was a bit strange, but she still nodded.

"He was just a casual acquaintance I met when I went to the capital."

Ding Yi asked curiously, "Is your friend a martial arts practitioner?"

Jiang Ning shook his head. "No, he's just an ordinary person."

Ding Yi found it even stranger. She found it hard to believe that Jiang Ning actually had an ordinary friend, and she was also curious about who that ordinary person was, that could make the famous King of Hell Ning make a special trip to visit him.

Shaking her head, Master Dingyi looked at Linghu Chong and asked curiously.

"I heard you're getting married soon?"

Linghu Chong chuckled foolishly upon hearing this. "My master has decided to betroth his daughter to my nephew, and they are preparing to choose a date for the wedding."

Master Dingyi laughed and said, "When do you plan to get married? My Hengshan Sect will definitely be there."

Linghu Chong quickly replied, "The date hasn't been set yet. Everything is up to Master's arrangement. We will definitely invite all of my senior uncles when the time comes."

Master Dingyi nodded, but her gaze was somewhat strange, shifting between Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong.

She originally thought that Yue Buqun intended to marry Yue Lingshan to Jiang Ning.

Is Yue Buqun planning to appoint Linghu Chong as the leader of the Huashan Sect?

Thinking of this, Abbess Dingyi couldn't help but frown subconsciously.

It wasn't that she had any issues with Linghu Chong, but rather that she felt Jiang Ning was more suitable.

Linghu Chong knew what she was thinking as soon as he saw her expression, and said directly.

"Uncle-Master, my master has already decided to appoint my junior brother as the head of the Huashan Sect."

Chapter 542: It's just what my master wants to know

"is it?"

Master Dingyi was taken aback, but then said nothing more.

The fact that neither Jiang Ning nor Linghu Chong objected to Yue Buqun's actions indicates that neither of them had any objections.

That's fine.

Dingyi was also worried that Yue Buqun might not handle the succession issue well, causing conflict between the two brothers in Jiangning.

"If you need anything in Hengshan these days, feel free to contact me anytime."

After saying this, Abbess Dingyi left.

For the next few days, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong simply toured the Hengshan Mountain scenery. Linghu Chong did not see Yilin again until three days later when Yilin found him with a joyful expression on her face.

"Brother Linghu, thank you for your advice a few days ago."

Yilin's words left Linghu Chong completely bewildered.

"what happened?"

Yilin no longer has the worries she used to have, and her face is full of smiles.

"Yesterday, after much thought and discussion with my mother, I confessed to my master and the sect leader. The sect leader and my master did not pursue the matter."

Since returning that day, Yilin has been torn, her mind constantly replaying Linghu Chong's words. It wasn't until yesterday that she realized she couldn't continue to hide it and chose to confess. Just as Linghu Chong had expected, Abbess Dingxian was quite surprised that the mute old woman had been disguised in Hengshan for so many years, but in the end, she did not pursue the matter. Instead, she chose to forgive the mute old woman's sins and did not expel Yilin from Hengshan. She was even willing to let Yilin and the mute old woman stay in Hengshan and let the mute old woman continue to clean the Hanging Temple every day.

This is the best outcome for Yilin.

"Really? Congratulations."

Linghu Chong was also very happy.

Yilin also laughed, her smile was incredibly bright.

"By the way, Brother Linghu, how much longer are you and Junior Brother Jiang Ning going to stay in Hengshan?"

Linghu Chong smiled and said, "Soon, I'll be preparing to say goodbye to my senior brothers the day after tomorrow."

Yilin exclaimed "Ah!"

"So fast?"

Yilin seemed somewhat disappointed, but in the end she didn't say anything more and left.

On the third day, Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong prepared to take their leave.

The two arrived at Wuse Nunnery, and Jiang Ning spoke to Abbess Dingxian, who was chanting sutras.

"Uncle-Master Dingxian, my fellow disciple and I are preparing to leave Hengshan today, and we bid you farewell."

As soon as Abbess Dingxian stopped chanting, she opened her eyes, looked at Jiang Ning, and nodded.

"Take care on your journey."

After bidding farewell to Master Dingxian, Empress Dowager Jiang Ning, and Linghu Chong, they descended Hengshan Mountain, preparing to head towards the capital.

Linghu Chong was rather listless the whole way.

"Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask.

Linghu Chong glanced at him and shook his head.

"nothing."

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Jiang Ning didn't ask any further questions.

Linghu Chong sighed inwardly again.

He had originally planned to sneak a taste of Fenjiu in Shanxi, but he couldn't find an opportunity. He hadn't touched a drop of alcohol during this time, which made him very hungry.

Linghu Chong glanced at Jiang Ning and sighed again.

He thought that without Yue Buqun's restraint, he could shout without restraint after going down the mountain, but it turned out that Jiang Ning controlled him even more strictly than Yue Buqun.

When Master is around, I can't get any wine when I go down the mountain, and I still can't get any wine when Master is not around. Isn't it a waste of time to go down the mountain?

Jiang Ning glanced at Linghu Chong's utterly dejected expression, but ignored him.

The two traveled until nightfall but failed to find a nearby town. Jiang Ning decided to rest in the wilderness for the night and continue their journey the next day.

To Jiang Ning and Linghu Chong's surprise, someone was already waiting for them.

"Master Bujie? What are you doing here?"

Linghu Chong stared at Bujie in astonishment.

Bu Jie looked at him, then at Jiang Ning.

"I know you're heading to the capital, so I'll wait for you here on your inevitable route."

Linghu Chong frowned: "Is there something you need, Master?"

Bu Jie looked at him: "Did you make my daughter confess her mother's affair to the Hengshan Sect?"

"Well... I wouldn't call it a suggestion, it's more like a recommendation."

Linghu Chong scratched his head and said.

Bu Jie nodded: "Thank you, now my daughter's mother can openly live in Hengshan."

Linghu Chong waved his hands repeatedly: "No need, no need, Master, you flatter me. I just mentioned it casually."

Bu Jie stopped looking at him and instead looked at Jiang Ning.

"I have something to tell you."

Jiang Ning narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.

Upon seeing this, Linghu Chong turned and left.

He had a premonition that he wasn't very interested in what Bu Jie was going to say next.

Where is he going?

Linghu Chong's actions surprised Bujie.

Jiang Ning said, "There are some things that my senior brother doesn't know, and he's not very interested in them either."

Bu Jie was stunned for a moment.

Jiang Ning glanced at him.