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

Yue Buqun remained silent.

Master Qingzhu looked at Yue Buqun for a while, then turned her head away.

"Alliance Leader, there is no need to worry. This is a private matter for Emei. If it is found later that Wudang was also involved, this will become a grudge between Emei and Wudang."

Master Qingzhu's words made it clear that Emei would not drag Huashan or the other three sects into becoming enemies with Wudang.

"What are you saying, nun?"

Upon hearing what Abbess Qingzhu said, Yue Buqun replied, "Back then, Abbess Qingwei of your sect traveled thousands of miles to provide assistance and made it very clear in the main hall that the Huashan and Emei sects would share the same fate. If Emei is in trouble, how can the Huashan sect stand idly by?"

Whether it was the Emei Sect's long-distance support when Ren Yingying's men besieged Mount Hua, or the Emei Sect's assistance to them against the Songshan Sect on Mount Song, the Emei Sect played a significant role. Master Qingzhu made it clear at the Fengchan Platform on Mount Song that anything concerning the Mount Hua Sect was also a matter for the Emei Sect, and anyone who was an enemy of the Mount Hua Sect was an enemy of the Emei Sect. The Emei Sect would unconditionally support the Mount Hua Sect, but when it came to Emei's own affairs, the Mount Hua Sect would stand by and watch.

Yue Buqun knew he couldn't do it.

Master Qingzhu looked at Yue Buqun in surprise: "But Alliance Leader, the Huashan Sect and the Wudang Sect have a good relationship. Your disciple Jiang Ning has also kept his gentleman's promise with Daoist Chongxu. Given the current relationship between the Huashan Sect and the Wudang Sect, there is no need for them to get involved."

"When people live in this world, there are things they should do and things they should not do."

Yue Buqun calmly said, "Emei treats my Huashan Sect with sincerity, so how could the Huashan Sect trample on them? If this matter really involves the Wudang Sect, then it is Wudang's fault. For both reason and sentiment, my Huashan Sect will not sit idly by."

"As for Ning'er's gentleman's agreement with Daoist Chongxu."

At this point, Yue Buqun laughed: "Given Ning'er's temperament, if he knew the cause and effect of this, he would rather give up the Zhenwu Sword than stand by and watch."

"Moreover, it's not just your sect. Even if the Hengshan and Taishan sects were to encounter trouble, my Huashan sect would not stand idly by. Otherwise, what would be the point of the alliance? What would be the point of me being the leader of this alliance?"

Master Qingzhu was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, and then laughed.

"Thank you, Alliance Leader."

When Emei first approached Huashan Sect seeking an alliance, it was more for the sect's reputation and the shared misfortune of the two sects. Even now, the five-sect alliance is more about Emei banding together for mutual support against the Demonic Sect and Shaolin. Neither Abbess Qingzhu nor the other Emei abbesses ever imagined that Huashan Sect would support their personal grudges.

But Yue Buqun's words were now resounding and clearly expressed his stance, like an elder brother standing by and supporting his own people without reservation. This truly gave Master Qingzhu a different feeling and made her realize the significance of the alliance.

The alliance with the Huashan Sect was perhaps the best thing they ever did.

"The alliance leader doesn't need to be so serious."

Master Qingzhu smiled and said, "This humble nun only has a suspicion in her heart. She has not confirmed whether Wudang is also involved. Perhaps in the end it has nothing to do with Wudang."

"Alliance Leader, you don't need to worry about Emei. The most urgent task is to wipe out the Demonic Sect. What we need to do now is to unite all the factions to deal with this demon, Ren Woxing. We can talk about the rest later."

Master Qingzhu's words can be seen as a statement: no matter what, the demonic sect should be eliminated first.

"it is good."

Yue Buqun nodded.

……

Wuwei Prefecture.

"You mean, your ambush at Zifeng Mountain not only failed to eliminate the Wudang Sect, but also resulted in the loss of over a thousand people?"

Lobby.

Ren Woxing's expression was cold, and his tone was neither sad nor happy.

At this moment, an elder in yellow robes was kneeling in front of him. This elder was the one who had ambushed the Wudang Sect at Yixiantian.

He was kneeling on the ground at this moment, and his voice trembled slightly when he heard Ren Woxing's voice.

"Reporting to the Master, your subordinate has failed in his duties and begs for punishment."

Ren Woxing looked at him, his eyes flickering. He wanted to drain the elder's inner strength, but considering that they needed manpower right now, Ren Woxing finally said calmly, "Get up."

The elder in yellow robes stood up, trembling.

"Since reinforcements have arrived from the other side, your decision to retreat instead of fight head-on was the right one, and I will not blame you."

"Thank you so much, Master."

The elder in yellow robes, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

"Go back."

Ren Woxing waved his hand, and the yellow-robed elder withdrew. A short while later, Ren Yingying walked in.

"Someone leaked the information."

Ren Yingying said this as soon as she entered.

"good."

Ren Woxing nodded.

If no one leaked the plan, the other side wouldn't have been able to provide support so quickly.

So who is this person?

Chapter 700: Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang

"Holy Maiden".

Qu Yang knelt on one knee and bowed to Ren Yingying.

"Uncle Qu, please get up."

Ren Yingying said.

"Yes."

After Qu Yang stood up, Ren Yingying continued, "The plan to ambush Wudang has failed. We suspect that someone leaked the information."

Ren Yingying said something first, then asked a question.

"Has Liu Zhengfeng been acting strangely lately?"

Qu Yang's expression remained unchanged, and upon hearing this, he immediately replied, "No."

Upon hearing Qu Yang's answer, Ren Yingying frowned slightly.

Did she really misunderstand Liu Zhengfeng?

Ren Yingying said indifferently, "Uncle Qu, we are about to have a major battle with the righteous path. We will be purging traitors from within the organization. Keep a close eye on Liu Zhengfeng and report any abnormalities to him immediately."

Qu Yang's expression remained unchanged as he bowed slightly: "Yes."

Ren Yingying waved her hand, indicating that Qu Yang could leave.

After Qu Yang left, he went straight to Liu Zhengfeng's residence, but was told that Liu Zhengfeng was not there. While searching around, he heard the sound of a flute coming from afar.

Upon hearing the sound of the flute, Qu Yang was startled. He followed the direction from which the sound came and soon found Liu Zhengfeng by a lake.

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng had his back to him, so his expression could not be seen. The wind blew his hair and clothes, and carried the sound of the flute into the distance.

The sound of the xiao (vertical flute) is long and drawn out, but it carries a sense of sorrow, as if a musician who has experienced the vicissitudes of life is conveying everything through the sound of the xiao.

Just looking at Liu Zhengfeng's back, one could feel a sense of desolation.

“Liu…”

Looking at Liu Zhengfeng, Qu Yang was about to speak, but didn't know what to say, so he stepped over to Liu Zhengfeng's side.

Liu Zhengfeng had already noticed Qu Yang's arrival, but he did not stop or turn his head. His gaze was fixed on the lake, his expression neither joyful nor sorrowful, as the sound of his flute came from his mouth.

Qu Yang didn't say anything more, just stood next to Liu Zhengfeng. It was noon.

After a while.

The sound stopped.

Liu Zhengfeng put down his bamboo flute, his expression indifferent.

"What's the matter?"

Qu Yang originally had something to say, but for some reason, he didn't say what he originally wanted to say. Instead, he said, "Brother Liu, your flute playing contains a sense of desolation, but it also hides a feeling of longing. Are you... missing Madam Liu and Jing'er?"

Liu Zhengfeng lowered his eyes and did not respond, but the sadness emanating from him was very obvious.

Seeing Liu Zhengfeng's aloof and detached demeanor, Qu Yang felt a pang of pain in his heart.

After a long while.

Qu Yang parted his lips slightly and murmured.

"Brother Liu, I was wrong..."

He originally thought that after turning Liu Zhengfeng to the other side, they would not only be close friends in music, but also good friends who would fight side by side in the future. He never thought that things would turn out like this.

He admitted that he was the one who ruined Liu Zhengfeng's life.

Liu Zhengfeng remained unmoved, his expression unchanged.

Qu Yang composed himself and got down to business.

"The people the leader sent to ambush Wudang failed, and the sect suspects that someone leaked the secret."

Liu Zhengfeng's expression shifted.

"What does this have to do with me? You suspect I leaked the information?"

Liu Zhengfeng's lips curled slightly, as if mocking.

Qu Yang looked at him and said, "Brother Liu, the day I followed you out, I saw you enter an alley."

Liu Zhengfeng looked at him.

"So what? How can you be sure I was the one who snitched?"

Qu Yang paused slightly and said, "Later, I staked out that alley, and soon a man came out. I found your secret letter on him."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengfeng's expression remained unchanged, but his pupils contracted slightly. He looked at Qu Yang, and after a moment, he smiled.

"Since you've discovered it, I have nothing to say. Use me to gain credit."

Liu Zhengfeng was very calm.

He had been dead since the day he retired from the criminal world. He chose to go undercover to atone for his sins. He had long been prepared to die. Now that Qu Yang had discovered him, Liu Zhengfeng felt no panic. Instead, he felt a sense of relief.

Qu Yang remained silent for a long time without making any other move, and instead turned to leave.

"The Holy Maiden is very suspicious of you. She had me secretly monitor you before. The sect will be purging and dealing with traitors later. Brother Liu, be careful."