Beijun Mountain.
Cangjian Peak, Jujian Hall.
During the day, Lin Buyan returned to his lair first and summoned the four deans to discuss important matters.
I had planned to wait for Lu Bei to come and discuss it together, but he didn't show up until dark. I don't know where he went.
It’s better to die outside and never come back.
"Master, are you serious about the Tianjian Sect's uprising because of Qing Qian?"
The head of the Sutra Repository, Liang Bushi, exclaimed in shock. There were rumors in the outside world that Qing Qian controlled the Tianjian Sect. Since the one who spread the rumors was from the Huangji Sect, most of the sword-cultivating sects that wanted to join the Iron Sword Alliance sneered at it, and the Lingxiao Sword Sect was no exception. However, the rumor was confirmed by Lin Buyan, and he had no choice but to believe it.
"It is true, otherwise this leader would not have secretly contacted the two elders of Huangji Sect." Lin Buyan shook his head in annoyance and still hasn't figured out why the information was leaked.
"It turns out to be like this..."
Sima Buzheng, the head of Jiejian Academy, smiled bitterly. Thinking of the scene in Shuizeyuan, his thoughts suddenly became clear. It turned out that Lu Bei killed him not for revenge, but to make him leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.
Thank you for your hard work, my junior apprentice brother. I would like to take the time to thank you.
At the side, the gossip, no, it was the head of the Law Enforcement Court, Lu Buwang, who showed a happy expression.
She knew that she had not made a mistake.
Lu Bei is not a traitor to Lingxiao Sword Sect. He is not guilty of stealing Dashitian, plotting to be the leader, suppressing his senior brothers, setting up a private prison to intimidate his senior sisters, etc. His actions such as betrayal were all acting, just to lower the vigilance of Tianjian Sect and keep Lingxiao Sword Sect peaceful.
This child is so sensible, he took it all on his own silently.
He was alone and endured a bad reputation, and I don't know how much injustice he had suffered outside.
Thinking of this, Lu Buwang felt distressed and glanced coldly at Lin Buyan, this was the culprit.
Lu Bei was sensible and promising, and had grown into a responsible man. Lu Buwang was naturally happy about it. However, there was one bad thing: the child was too honest. When he heard that the mountain sect was in trouble, he was willing to become a pawn in Lin Buyan's hands and let him manipulate him.
That’s bad! Good kids shouldn’t get too close to people with the surname Lin.
Even if you don't get cheated to death, you will learn bad things.
Having been married for many years, Lin Buyan knew what Lu Buwang was thinking with just one look. He felt aggrieved and said decisively, "Madam, don't let your imagination run wild. That boy is really not a good person..."
"snort"
Lu Buwang interrupted with a cold snort. In public, to give face to Sect Leader Lin, he didn't say anything. He glared at him to indicate that they should go back to the house and talk slowly.
Lin Buyan thought to himself that he was extremely stupid. It was true that he, Lin, was good at scheming and plotting, and he was just a gentleman on the surface. But the man named Lu was not much better. Apart from his clean white skin, his whole body was black.
Just as Sect Leader Lin was organizing his words and preparing to reveal Lu Bei's true identity, the sky shook slightly, indicating that Lu Bei had arrived outside Beijun Mountain.
Lin Buyan raised his hand and made a sword gesture, using the Tianchi sword talisman to open a path and shot out a sword light towards the direction of the formation's gate.
The whole act was played out. Last time when Lu Bei caused trouble in Lingxiao Sword Sect, Lin Buyan expelled him from the sect and put him on the blacklist. As long as this guy dared to set foot in Beijun Mountain, especially Wuwang Peak where Bai Jin was, the mountain protection formation would be activated immediately.
The kind that never ends.
whoosh!
Golden light fell to the ground, and Lu Bei stepped into the Sword Gathering Hall, clasped his fists and looked at the four deans.
He looks humble and, at first glance, a little shy, just like a child who has done something wrong and been caught by his elders.
Lin Buyan: …
Disgusting, disgusting!
Sect Leader Lin didn't buy it, and the four deans were very pleased. Thinking of Lu Bei's willingness to compromise and sacrifice himself for the Ling Xiao Sword Sect, they immediately stood up and walked forward, feeling too ashamed to accept his greeting.
"Master, please don't do this. It will embarrass me."
"I am ashamed to accept this. I, nephew, accept Liang's greetings."
"In the water, I didn't know that my nephew secretly saved me, so I spoke nonsense and offended him..."
The three deans came forward with fists clasped. Sima Buzheng looked the most ashamed. He was beaten half to death and at this moment he just wanted to hold Lu Bei's hand and say thank you from the bottom of his heart.
The speed was too slow, so Lu Buwang raised his hand to push away the three roadblocks, then reached out and held Lu Bei in his arms.
"Good boy, it's all because of your uncle's fault that you have suffered so much."
As he spoke, his nose felt sore and his eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Lu Bei: …
Master, save me!
Lu Buwang was a good person in every way. The kindness shown by his elders was genuine, but he was too enthusiastic. He hugged and cuddled him and never treated him as someone else's child.
I wish Senior Sister Bai was as enthusiastic.
Thinking of this, Lu Bei stretched out his hand and grabbed Lin Buyan, telling him not to just stand there and come quickly to save people.
"What a disgrace in the Sword Gathering Hall!"
Lin Buyan scolded him, but Lu Buwang understood the situation and did not offend the head of the sect in public. He loosened his restraints on Lu Bei and protected him behind him like a chick.
The three deans then found an opportunity to either clasp their hands and express their gratitude, or smile bitterly and blame themselves, enumerating their sins to express their apologies.
Lu Bei said he didn't dare, saying that everything was planned by Lin Buyan, and he had no credit at all except for being obedient.
Also, this is purely a public matter and there is no personal grudge. Master Lin is a humble gentleman and not that kind of person, so please don't misunderstand me.
Hearing these words made the three deans feel even more ashamed. When Lingxiao Sword Sect needed people, they, as deans, were unable to be of any use. They could only watch their nephews being scolded and wronged in the front.
Lu Buwang became even angrier. She glared at her husband and went back to the house to give him a good beating.
"That's about it, let's get down to business first."
Lin Buyan slammed the table to interrupt the harmonious atmosphere. He couldn't bear to see Lu Bei winning people's hearts in his territory, so he went straight to the point and said, "You went to track down the murderer, did you find any clues?"
"Found some."
Lu Bei explained the situation in the lake, omitted unnecessary nonsense, and made a concise summary: "Looking at their hiding skills and energy-cultivation skills, they don't seem like the style of the Heavenly Sword Sect. We sword cultivators are more or less hot-tempered, and they... If it was Qing Qian, it is indeed possible, but I am not sure. I always feel that there is someone else messing up the situation."
Lin Buyan nodded. Lu Bei felt that there was an outsider messing up the situation, so he reported it truthfully to his superiors, trying to exaggerate the situation to make it more dangerous.
Fox Er once promised that as long as he was obedient and served as Xuan Yinsi's secret agent, he could ensure the long-term stability of Ling Xiao Sword Sect. Now it was time for Fox Er to fulfill his promise.
"Master, is there any way to break this situation?"
Lu Bei asked Lin Buyan, in terms of strength, Sect Leader Lin's talent in swordsmanship was really average, if he didn't have the great power to support him, he wouldn't be able to beat anyone present, but in terms of vision and pattern, the four deans combined were no match for him.
Lu Bei didn't believe that Lin Buyan had no plan for a fallback.
"Somewhat, but before that, we need to confirm some information."
Lin Buyan smiled faintly: "Tomorrow, go to the lake again and take a look. If there are any clues, follow up and investigate. This leader has many friends, and there are many capable people among them. Maybe they know something."
Two elders of the Huangji Sect died, and the blame has been taken, but Lin Buyan is not panicked at all. The reason for his confidence comes from Lu Bei. Hu Er was willing to throw his son to Beijun Mountain, so he must have made all the preparations.
Be brave enough, the death of the elder of Huangji Sect is also part of Fox Er’s plan.
If the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. He, Lin, has worked hard for Lingxiao Sword Sect all his life. Now that he has broken off relations with the Sect, he can finally enjoy the happiness of having someone above him.
The pretty boy and the middle pretty boy smiled at each other. They both saw confidence in each other's eyes, and raised the corners of their mouths at the same time, thinking that this was a sure thing.
…
In the Sword Gathering Hall, everyone discussed the matter.
Lin Buyan assigned tasks, and the four deans each took up their duties. The Lingxiao Sword Sect's formation was activated, and the whole mountain was in a state of urgency. All the disciples patrolled with swords in hand and entered a pre-war state.
The first is to hold... Bagua Academy, responsible for clearing Lu Bei's name and telling the truth to many disciples that the third generation junior brother is not a rebel of the mountain sect, and his acting is just to deceive the world and wait for an opportunity to eliminate the source of the disaster of the mountain sect.
The plan was very successful. The leader of the internal strife in Lingxiao Sword Sect, the most unstable factor, the abandoned disciple Mei Wangsu, and his rebellious disciples were all killed. Lingxiao Sword Sect no longer had the risk of internal strife.
This piece of news was exciting, and once it was spread, it immediately sparked widespread discussion among the disciples, and everyone applauded.
As a result of the feedback, Lu Bei's prestige in Lingxiao Sword Sect increased dramatically, and his influence rose steadily from a negative number, instantly overshadowing Bai Yueguang of Beijun Mountain and only second to Lin Buyan.
But soon, its influence declined rapidly, and the reason was simple.
Someone saw Lu Bei going to Wuwang Peak.
The solitary peak is shrouded in misty clouds, the mountain stream is lush and green, and the green bamboo studio is like smoke and fog, with a hint of ink-like coldness.
Lu Bei stepped into the formation barrier and sensed that the murderous intent in the foundation of the five elements was stronger than before, and there was a faint repulsion towards him.
It's understandable. It must be because she hasn't been to Wuwang Peak for a long time that the senior sister is sulking.
"Hey, blame me."
Lu Bei rubbed his hands as he walked through the defensive formation. The sword lights that came rushing out were easily blocked by his thick-skinned face.
After a hundred steps, he pushed open the door of the studio and looked over the piles of drawing paper. He saw a beautiful figure in white picking up a brush to paint. The brush moved as fast as a dragon, and his mood was extremely chaotic.
As Lu Bei got closer, the style of his writing calmed down, and with it came a sense of indifference that kept people at a distance.
"Congratulations, Senior Sister. You have cut off your ties with the worldly world, made great progress in your cultivation, and your swordsmanship is perfect and flawless."
Lu Bei exclaimed in admiration, Bai Jin was indeed a man who could make breakthroughs just by drawing. Even without his dual cultivation accelerator, his cultivation was making rapid progress.
"Junior brother didn't say it, you and the master-master have already made a thorough plan and concealed it from everyone." Bai Jin said lightly without turning back.
"This is a serious matter. The headmaster asked me not to tell anyone else. It was all his idea. I also want to tell my senior sister."
Lu Bei was an expert at shifting the blame. Hearing the complaints in Bai Jin's words, he took two steps forward, holding Bai Jin's slender waist with one hand and holding her hand that was unable to dodge with the other hand: "What did Senior Sister draw? Why is there such a strong murderous aura?"
On the drawing paper, a sword-wielding figure was dancing gracefully. The sword painting, which pursued artistic conception, had a lot of coloring on the details of the characters, which made Lu Bei exclaim that it was incomprehensible and awe-inspiring.
He can also paint with artistic conception, to the level of a stick figure.
Bai Jin frowned and pushed Lu Bei away, saying indifferently: "Junior brother, after we parted last time, I have cut off my love for the world. There is no evil fate between you and me anymore. Junior sister She is a good woman, don't let her down."
"Senior sister, what you said makes sense. I think so too." Lu Bei nodded seriously, indicating that what senior sister said was right.
Bai Jin was stunned for a moment after getting the answer easily, then smiled: "That's the best. I would like to congratulate Junior Sister She first, and wish you two a long and happy life together..."
"No hurry. There's no need to rush to give blessings. This time I came to see senior sister, actually I have a great thing to share." Lu Bei raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes staring straight at Bai Jin.
The familiar look made Bai Jin confused and he subconsciously took a step back.
But soon, she felt relieved, having cut through the mortal world, and no longer feared anything. Even if Lu Bei tempted her with his sword will and innate sword body, she could still calmly refuse, and would never lose her sword will as she did last time, and enter the Shuangxuan treasure map without knowing what was going on.
Zheng—
The sound of a silent sword passed through Bai Jin's heart. He stared at the white light that appeared on Lu Bei's fingertips, and fear flashed in his eyes for a moment.
"Sister, how about this sword?"
"Junior brother..."
"What a cruel heart."