Chapter 159: Sword Sect and Qi Sect

Outside Poyang County, six men as thin as monkeys chopped down a tree and blocked the mountain road.

One of them looked at it and asked with some concern: "Brother, is it really okay for us to rob here?"

"You're so scared!"

The leader said with a gloomy face: "I just want to make some money now, and then go to the town below to have a good meal!"

Another person also said worriedly: "What if we encounter soldiers patrolling again?"

"Wouldn't it be better if we met?"

The leader sneered and said bitterly: "We were caught by them in Anren County last time. The food in the prison was quite delicious. I mean, we are fierce bandits and bullies. Why did they only lock us up for three months?!"

"That makes sense!" The other five people also showed unwilling expressions when they heard it.

This bunch of people are just scoundrels from several nearby villages. They were born and raised like that, have no special skills, and cannot endure hardship. They can only survive with some inferior means.

At the same time, on the mountainside, Gao Kexin and Zhong Zhen had been waiting for a long time and finally saw a team of five people walking towards them.

The two saw that it was the person they were waiting for, and immediately greeted him happily: "Senior Brother Tang, Senior Brother Le, you are finally back!"

"Haha, Junior Brother Gao, Junior Brother Zhong!" Tang Ying'e and Le Hou were immediately delighted when they saw their brothers running here to pick them up.

Later, under the introduction of Le Hou, Gao Kexin and Zhong Zhen got to know the Three Musketeers of Huashan.

After hearing Gao Kexin say that Yue Buqun had arrived, Feng Buping's expression turned cold, and he said with a bit of disdain in his tone: "Humph, I haven't seen my junior brother Yue for many years, but he hasn't made any progress at all as usual."

Gao Kexin was a little confused. Aren't these two from the same sect?
Why do they feel like they hate Yue Buqun more than before?
Cheng Buyu also said: "Senior Brother Yue has been guarding Huashan for so many years, and he is really just guarding it!"

The seven of them got together and not far away they saw that the road ahead was blocked by a fallen tree.

While they were still confused, they heard a voice coming from the mountain next to them: "Wow! This mountain was planted by me, and this road was built by me. If you want to pass through here, you have to leave money for the passage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, six rogues came out. When they saw that they were facing seven strong and powerful men, each holding a sword, their faces suddenly changed and they immediately changed their words: "We can pass through here even without bribes."

Feng Buping frowned slightly, kicked off and rushed forward. The scabbard of his sword was as fast as lightning, so fast that no one could detect it. It cut through the air in an instant and knocked the six people to the ground.

Six people fell to the ground, wailing and begging for mercy.

Tang Ying'e, Le Hou and the other four masters of the Songshan School looked at each other. The expert could tell the outcome with just one move.

With just this swift sword skill, the only one in the Songshan Sect who could defeat Feng Buping in a one-on-one fight is the Sect Leader Zuo Lengchan.

"What are you yelling for?"

Feng Buping looked at the six people and said coldly: "From now on, you are Huashan's apprentices. When you have reformed, you can formally become Huashan's disciples. Now, go and prepare some things!"

Then, in the shocked eyes of Tang Ying'e and others, Feng Buping raised four long flags.

They are written as "Huashan Authenticity", "Swordsmanship is Supreme", "Controlling Qi with Swords", and "Glorious Avenue"

"Yes, my Huashan Sword Sect should be so upright!" Feng Buping took a look, very satisfied with his masterpiece, and then took the lead and walked to the right.

When Cheng Buyu and Cong Buqi were about to catch up, they heard Zhong Zhen say, "Mr. Feng, this is the road."

Feng Buping paused and calmly changed his route.
In Leting Town, Yue Buqun sat in the yard of the inn with a dazed look on his face. After learning the news last night, he still hasn't come back to his senses.

Lao Yue had a strange thought at this moment. Could it be that he was the legendary late bloomer?
At this moment, there was a noise outside. Yue Buqun looked up and saw four flags fluttering in the wind.

He was stunned and immediately realized that Feng Buping had come.

Ning Zhongze also heard the noise, and came out to see this scene. She showed an unhappy expression and said, "What do they think this place is? They are so rampant." Yue Buqun saw Ning Zhongze coming out and immediately walked to her side: "Junior sister, why are you here? Didn't Master Dingxian tell you to rest more?"

"It's better to go out and take a walk than sit in the room all day." Ning Zhongze smiled and reminded: "Brother, don't worry, it's not like I haven't given birth before."

"How can this be the same?" Yue Buqun laughed bitterly. When he gave birth to Yue Lingshan, she was really young. Although she still has her charm now,
At this time, a voice came from the door: "Senior Brother Yue, Junior Sister Ning, I haven't seen you for many years, how are you?"

The couple turned their heads and saw Feng Buping walking in with Cong Buqi and Cheng Buyou. He looked at them with a fake smile, and the one who spoke was Cheng Buyou.

"Senior Brother Feng, Junior Brother Cong, Junior Brother Cheng." Yue Buqun turned around, blocked Ning Zhongze behind him, and bowed calmly as a greeting.

Feng Buping looked at the two of them and said calmly, "Junior Brother Yue, you are still the same as always! You are acting so hypocritically that it makes me uncomfortable."

Ning Zhongze frowned slightly and said, "Senior Brother Feng, we call you Senior Brother out of respect for you. If we really talk about it, you may not be worthy of this title."

Lao Denuo, Liang Fa, and Yue Lingshan were about to rush out to defend their elders, but fortunately, Lao Denuo was quick-witted and grabbed Yue Lingshan and said, "Junior sister, leave through the back door and go find Junior sister Liu Qing!"

Yue Lingshan's eyes lit up and she immediately turned around and slipped out.

"Junior Sister Ning, we don't like to hear that."

Feng Buping sneered and said, "The Huashan Sword Sect is a sword sect, and naturally the sword is the main focus. You only practice Qi, which is the way of evil. What you practice is not the authentic mental method of our sect. Since you are not the authentic one of our sect, how can you have the face to represent Huashan?"

Yue Buqun knew that he could no longer hide at this time. This was a dispute over the orthodoxy of Taoism and he had to argue:

"Brother Feng, you are exaggerating. It is true that the Five Mountains Sword Sects all use swords, but no matter which sect or school, they all emphasize the art of 'controlling the sword with qi'. Swordsmanship is an external study, and qigong is an internal study. You must cultivate both internal and external skills to achieve some success in martial arts. According to what Brother Feng said, if you only practice swordsmanship diligently and meet an internal martial arts master, you will pale in comparison."

Feng Buping sneered and said, "That's not necessarily true! The best thing in the world is to be proficient in all nine schools of thought, three religions, medicine, divination, astrology, the Four Books and Five Classics, and the eighteen martial arts. Be proficient in everything, whether it's swordsmanship or spearmanship, all for the purpose of standing out. But people's lifespan is limited, how can you practice every skill?"

"It's hard for a person to master swordsmanship, how can he be distracted to practice other martial arts?"

"Ordinary people are greedy and practice too much, which means they practice badly, and it's all their own fault. You are now in charge of Huashan Sect, and you have gone astray like this, which will bring disaster to your disciples and cause endless harm!"

Yue Buqun smiled and said, "It may bring disaster to our children, but it may not necessarily cause endless harm."

Cheng Buyou was about to open his mouth to scold him when a pleasant voice came from the door: "Excuse me, is Madam Yue here?"

Then, Master Dingjing came in, escorting Liu Qing, accompanied by Qu Feiyan and Yue Lingshan.

"Hello, Mrs. Ou!" Everyone immediately bowed and saluted.

Jian Zong Sanbu was a little confused. Noticing that Gao Kexin, Zhong Zhen, Tang Ying'e and Le Hou had also saluted, he followed suit and bowed.

After Liu Qing returned the greeting, he said, "Seniors, please don't be polite. I am here to ask Madam Yue some questions. If I have disturbed you, I am wrong."

Yue Buqun immediately shook his head, indicating that they were just some small matters.

Just as Feng Buping was about to speak, Tang Ying'e stopped him and introduced him in a low voice: "This is Lord Ou's wife, the sixth-rank imperial lady of the dynasty."

"Madam Imperial Edict? What is that?" Cheng Buyou asked puzzledly.

Tang Ying'e explained: "It means someone who enjoys the sixth-rank salary and courtesy of the imperial court."

Jian Zongsan didn't straighten his back.

"But Lord Ou and Madam Ou are very affectionate."

Jian Zong Sanbu lowered his head slightly.

(End of this chapter)