After saying this, Linghu Chong thanked Jiang Ning: “Thank you, Junior Brother, for coming to save me.”

Jiang Ning smiled slightly and said, “We are all fellow disciples, so why should we be so formal, Senior Brother?”

“Let’s go back first.”

Ning Zhongze said at this time.

After they walked out of the woods, they happened to meet an old farmer passing by on a donkey cart. Ning Zhongze hired the old farmer’s donkey cart and let Linghu Chong lie on the thick straw, while she and Jiang Ning sat on the front seats of the donkey cart.

Chapter 75: Yue Buqun: Awesome!

Chapter 75: Yue Buqun: Awesome!

Ning Zhongze asked: “Ning’er, was the sword you used before sword energy?”

The incident happened suddenly, and she couldn’t catch up with Jiang Ning and Tian Boguang for a while, and fell behind a little, but she saw Jiang Ning’s last sword.

Jiang Ning nodded: “Yes.”

Ning Zhongze was even more surprised.

Sword Qi is a manifestation of the release of internal force. To activate the internal force to emit sword Qi requires deep internal force, which requires at least a first-class master to do. It also takes time to release the internal force to emit sword Qi, which usually takes a year or several years. However, Jiang Ning did it in just two months.

Yue Buqun had said in front of Ning Zhongze more than once that Jiang Ning was very talented, but such an intuitive feeling still made her astonished.

It took more than half an hour for Jiang Ning, Ning Zhongze and Linghu Chong to return to Hengshan City. After this period of rest, Linghu Chong’s condition had improved a lot and his face was not so pale anymore. Before, his face was so pale that it looked like he was going to die at any time.

“Let’s go, we’ll go to Liu’s house first, and then let your master use Zixia magic to heal you.”

Ning Zhongze said to Linghu Chong.

Linghu Chong said ashamedly: “I am an incompetent disciple and have brought shame to Master and his wife.”

Ning Zhongze smiled and said, “You have done very well. Tian Boguang is a first-rate master. You have been able to deal with him until now and rescued the disciples of Hengshan Sect. Your master will not blame you.”

She also learned what happened from Linghu Chong on the way there.

Although Linghu Chong was not as strong as Tian Boguang, she was already very satisfied with him because he was brave, resourceful and quick-witted.

After hearing these words, Linghu Chong not only did not feel relieved, but instead felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, which made him feel depressed.

He had to use his superior means and wisdom to survive Tian Boguang’s clutches, but Jiang Ning was able to fight Tian Boguang on equal terms and even forced him to retreat, which made him, as the eldest brother, feel very sad.

When they arrived at Liu’s mansion again, the dozen or so men who had been there before were standing at the gate. When they saw Jiang Ning, Ning Zhongze and a young man coming over, they showed joy on their faces and hurriedly stepped forward to say something.

“Miss Ning, two gentlemen, my master asked us to wait for you here, please come in.”

One of them spoke to Jiang Ning and the other two with a smile on his face, while the others ran in to report.

“Sir, let me help you.”

A man saw that Linghu Chong was pale and hurried forward to help him, but was rejected by Linghu Chong.

“no need.”

Linghu Chong declined the kindness of the people in Liu’s mansion and walked straight in, while Jiang Ning and Ning Zhong walked behind him.

Passing through the lobby and corridor and entering the inner hall, Yue Buqun, Dingyi, Tianmen Taoist, and Yu Canghai were each sitting on the armchairs without saying a word, while Yilin was standing next to Dingyi, her eyes were red, her little face was crying, and she was extremely adorable.

“Master.”

Jiang Ning walked quickly and was the first to enter the inner hall, heading straight towards Yue Buqun.

Yue Buqun had been resting with his eyes closed, but when he heard this, he opened his eyes and saw that it was Jiang Ning, a smile appeared on his face.

“Have you found Chong’er?”

“Master, I’m here.”

Linghu Chong’s voice was heard outside the hall, and then he and Ning Zhongze walked in.

“It’s senior brother!”

“Big Brother is fine.”

Lu Dayou and Yue Lingshan were extremely happy when they heard that it was Linghu Chong’s voice, but when they saw the blood and miserable condition on Linghu Chong’s body, they immediately showed worry on their faces.

“Brother Linghu.”

When Yi Lin saw that it was Linghu Chong, she cried out in surprise and wanted to go forward to support Linghu Chong, but she froze in place at Ding Yi’s cold snort.

“Big Brother, how are you? Is it serious?”

Yue Lingshan came to Linghu Chong like a gust of wind and looked at him anxiously.

“Junior sister, I’m fine.”

A smile appeared on Linghu Chong’s face.

Yue Buqun was also nervous when he saw Linghu Chong’s scars, but then he realized that Linghu Chong’s injuries were not fatal. Although they looked scary, they were not to the point where his life was in danger. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Ning Zhongze.

“Junior sister, did you meet Tian Boguang when you and Ning’er went there?”

Ning Zhongze nodded and said, “When we arrived at the woods, Ning’er and I were searching separately. I didn’t find anything on my side, but when I went to look for Ning’er, I heard a fight on his side. I hurried over and saw him fighting with Tian Boguang. Ning’er had the upper hand. When I was about to go over to help, Tian Boguang was killed by Ning’er. Tian Boguang’s left arm was seriously injured by Ning’er when he was escaping, but unfortunately he still escaped in the end.”

When Ning Zhongze said these words, his voice was particularly loud, as if he was afraid that Yue Buqun couldn’t hear clearly.

“what?”

“Can he defeat Tian Boguang?”

“That’s impossible. How old is he?”

After Ning Zhongze said this, it caused a huge reaction among other people. They all looked at Jiang Ning with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

After hearing Ning Zhongze’s words, the smile on Yue Buqun’s face became more and more intense, especially when he heard that Jiang Ning had seriously injured Tian Boguang.

All eyes were focused on Yue Buqun, and he saw the shock and disbelief in those people’s eyes.

Cool!

Although Jiang Ning did not kill Tian Boguang, Yue Buqun did not care much about it because the effect he wanted had been achieved.

Yue Buqun waved his folding fan and said to Jiang Ning, “Tian Boguang is known for his ability to travel thousands of miles alone. His footwork is extraordinary. Many masters couldn’t catch him back then. It’s normal for him to escape. Don’t be discouraged.”

Although Jiang Ning was not discouraged, Yue Buqun said he was discouraged, so he had no choice but to nod: “Yes.”

Yue Buqun looked at Linghu Chong at this time and frowned slightly.

Just now, when he was asking the Hengshan Sect disciple Yi Lin about what happened, he had already cleared the rumor that Linghu Chong and Tian Boguang were in cahoots. However, Linghu Chong’s words against the nun were really unbearable to hear. He said things like “you will lose every time you gamble when you see a nun”, “nuns are born unlucky”, and “you get annoyed when you see a nun”. These words made Dingyi furious, and Yue Buqun was also embarrassed listening to them.

Although he knew that Linghu Chong said these words in order to save people, it was really difficult for him, the leader of Huashan Sect, to face Master Dingyi.

Originally Yue Buqun wanted to scold Linghu Chong, but seeing his current appearance, Yue Buqun’s heart softened and he couldn’t bear to blame him anymore.

“Everyone, since this is a misunderstanding, let’s just get over it. I, Liu Zhengfeng, am very grateful to you for attending my retirement ceremony today.”

At this time, Liu Zhengfeng, dressed as a rich man, walked to the center of the crowd and said with a smile: “The Golden Basin Conference is about to begin. Please move.”

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun stood up and nodded to Liu Zhengfeng, then went to the lobby, and the others also left.

“Jiangning… Junior Brother.”

The Huashan Sect and the Hengshan Sect left side by side. Jiang Ning walked behind. He heard a voice from the side. He turned around and saw that it was Yi Lin who was speaking.

“Is there something wrong, Senior Sister?”

Jiang Ning glanced at her.

“No…it’s okay.”

Yi Lin shook her head quietly and said, “Thank you for saving Brother Linghu. If it weren’t for Brother Linghu risking his life to save me, I would have fallen into Tian Boguang’s hands. If he had really been killed by Tian Boguang, I really don’t know what to do.”

Jiang Ning looked at her after hearing her words, then turned his head and looked forward, not looking away: “Big Brother is my Huashan Sect disciple, it is my duty to save him, Senior Sister, you don’t have to thank me.”

After saying this, Jiang Ning quickened his pace slightly and walked ahead.

Yi Lin looked at Jiang Ning’s back, her eyes slightly stunned.

For some reason, she felt that Jiang Ning seemed to dislike her a little.

Chapter 76: Retirement Conference

Chapter 76: The Golden Basin Retirement Conference

Passing through the same corridor again, Jiang Ning, Yue Buqun, Ding Yi and other people from the Five Mountains Sword Sect came to the front yard in front of the lobby.

The front yard was full of people at this time, but the center was empty.

A tent was set up in the middle of the crowd, with a table placed under it and several armchairs placed around it. There was no doubt that it was prepared for the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

Yue Buqun, Tianmen Taoist of Taishan Sect, and Master Dingyi of Hengshan Sect sat on the throne as a matter of course, and the disciples of the sect stood behind them.

“Master, why don’t you see Mr. Mo Da?”

Jiang Ning stood near Yue Buqun and saw that two of the armchairs were empty.

These two armchairs are obviously prepared for the Songshan School and Mr. Mo Da.

Among the Five Mountains Sword Sects, except for the people from Songshan Sect who have not arrived yet, Liu Zhengfeng’s own leader of Hengshan Sect is nowhere to be seen.

Upon hearing this, Yue Buqun glanced at the two empty armchairs, shook his head slightly, and said, “I don’t know, but I heard that Junior Brother Liu seems to be at odds with Master Mo Da. I don’t know the exact reason, but it’s rumored that Master Mo Da is jealous of Junior Brother Liu’s martial arts skills, and that’s why they are at odds, so Liu Zhengfeng wants to quit the martial arts world.”

Every family has its own problems. Not only does Yue Buqun’s own Huashan Sect have a lot of problems, but other sects naturally have their own problems as well.

But if Mr. Mo Da was really jealous that Liu Zhengfeng’s martial arts skills were better than his, then Liu Zhengfeng would have already held a meeting to retire from the martial arts world, but Mr. Mo Da was unwilling to even show up and not even put in any superficial effort? Was the conflict between the two of them really that deep?

Thinking of this, Yue Buqun shook his head and said softly: “No matter what, we just come to participate in the Golden Basin Conference today, and after it is over, we will just pretend that there is no such person as Liu Zhengfeng in the martial arts world anymore.”

After hearing what Yue Buqun said, Jiang Ning didn’t say anything else and immediately started watching the Golden Basin Conference.

It has to be said that Liu Zhengfeng is really popular. The front yard, which can accommodate thousands of people, is almost full. They are all people from the martial arts world who were invited by Liu Zhengfeng. This momentum is really huge.

“My fellow heroes and friends, I am deeply grateful to you for coming from afar to attend my retirement ceremony. From today on, I, Liu Zhengfeng, will retire and no longer be involved in the affairs of the underworld. I invite you all to be here as a witness.”

After Liu Zhengfeng finished saying this, all the people in the martial arts world present congratulated him. Although they didn’t know what he was thinking in his heart, they all gave Liu Zhengfeng enough face.

Jiang Ning, who was watching this scene, glanced at this group of people from the martial arts world. Some of these people were from well-known sects in the martial arts world, some were knights who liked to travel the world alone with swords, and more were people who were at the bottom of the martial arts world.

When Jiang Ning’s eyes swept across this group of people, he suddenly noticed something unusual.

Among the crowd in the southeast direction, there was a person who was out of tune with the people around him.

While the others were dressed neatly, he was wearing a pair of straw sandals, his body was covered in mud, his clothes were a little torn, his hair was unkempt, there were dust stains on his face, and he had a hunched back, looking like a rag picker.