Volume 4: Shu Zhong. Orthodox and Evil Chapter 4 That day, the sword was unsheathed and returned with blood.

  "Later, Dugu Shixiong was still worried and sent his disciples to search for us downstream of the Yangtze River overnight. Sure enough, they found the bodies of Cheng Shidi and my six fellow disciples from the Craggy Peak Sect ten miles downstream! Two were killed by swords, while the other five, including Cheng Shidi, were shot dead with short guns. It seems that there was more than one person involved, and one of them must have been the 'Bloody Silver Gun' from the demonic sect, who is notorious for his brutal killings along the Yangtze River!" Liu Hei Meng sighed again and continued: "But I don't know if the one who escaped was the Silver Gun Elder or the one who received him on the riverbank." His voice grew more sorrowful and angry, and the cup in his hand shattered with a loud "crack". The Craggy Peak Sect disciples rushed over to pour tea and replace it.

  Madam Wan Dao heard him mention the name of "Bloody Silver Gun, roaming the Yangtze River" Silver Gun Elder, and her eyes also turned red. The meticulous care of her senior brother from decades ago all appeared in front of her eyes. However, her husband Wu Gou Long Lao was even more precious to her now. Turning her head to look at Wu Gou Long Lao, his white beard was also staring intently at her own eyes, and she couldn't help but sigh that thirty years had already passed. Thinking about the danger in front of her, she slowly calmed down her emotions.

  "That white-robed man who escaped from the White Emperor Temple is indeed 'Bloody Silver Gun, roaming the Yangtze River' - Silver Gun Elder Huang Zhidong!" The middle-aged man in the plain long shirt suddenly said with a tone of certainty.

  He Zhuang suddenly looked puzzled and asked: "How can you be so sure?"

  "If it weren't for him, the Demon Sect would only have the Red Wood Hall and Black Water Hall with over 20 disciples. How could they set up the 'Six Quavers Heaven Demon Array' in a short period of time? Under the strong attack of Dugu Shidi, Heng Shidi, Cheng Shidi, and Wudang's Feisha Daoist, they were able to hold on for half an hour!" The middle-aged man in white robes slowly savored his tea, saying calmly.

  He Zhuo Bao asked again: "I heard that the 'Bloody Silver Gun' is a sharp weapon, could it be that in the Bai Di Temple, he didn't bring it out?"

  The middle-aged man in the plain long shirt nodded and said, "It seems that's indeed the case. He has an extraordinary mind, able to endure severe injuries without revealing his silver gun in the temple. Only when he reached the riverbank did he intend to make a desperate last stand and reveal his weapon."

  "Why did only five of the six disciples, including Cheng Shi-di and his brothers, die under the Silver Spear at the riverbank?" He Zhuo was about to ask, but couldn't bring himself to do so. This was a shameful matter for the Cangyan Sect, and as an outsider, he feared it would be misunderstood. Fortunately, Liu Hei-meng asked first.

  "It seems that these five people indeed died at the hands of Silver Gun Elder Huang Zhi Ci. But with him having already received two palms from Dugu Shidi's 'Frost Wind Residual Palm' and Wudang Sect's Fei Sha Daozhang's one sword, how could he have killed all of Cheng Shidi and our sect's seven disciples? It is truly inconceivable. I suppose it was because of the help of those two who used swords. His voice was intermittent, as if hesitant, yet shocking, and he even knew Silver Gun Elder's name clearly?"

  These words, Lin Meng'er and Bai Zhu Ye couldn't hear at all, and Chu Jiu could only vaguely make out a rough idea if she concentrated her mind and held her breath, but that one sentence "my disciple" was something she couldn't hear!

  But Wu Gou and his wife, Lady Wan Dao, had heard it. The couple looked at each other, and without realizing it, they trembled with fear. On the ninth day of the month, what was seen in their eyes was even more strange, why was that?

  Who is this person who speaks like this?

  On the ninth day, however, it was unclear. The middle-aged man in the white long shirt clearly knew, but didn't explain. If "Bloody Silver Spear, roaming the Yangtze River" Silver Spear Elder Huang Zhi had been ambushing by the river without getting hurt, with his mastery as a demonic cult elder, the "Bloody Silver Spear 24 Styles" was incredibly exquisite. It's likely that even if Cheng Man and the seven Qingcheng disciples were all together, they might not be his match. How could Cheng Man have killed this Silver Spear Elder?

  Besides, it is clearly stated in the Flying Letter that Yin Gun was killed by a single palm strike from Cheng Man, shattering his Tian Ling Gai, with no other fatal wounds on his body. Therefore, this middle-aged man in white robes can be so sure that Huang Zhidong had an accomplice, and the yellow-robed person who escaped is indeed Huang Zhidong.

  "Senior brother, how did you know that the demonic cult's helper who used the sword was two people and not one?" Liu Hei Meng seemed to disbelieve, as there was no mention of it in the message on the pigeon. Of course, there was also the fact that many disciples of the Cuiyun Sect had found the corpse of Silver Gun Elder after he was killed, and had chopped his body into pieces to vent their anger, but this was not mentioned in the flying letter either. He asked again.

  On the ninth day, Liu Hei Meng heard that this middle-aged man in a white long shirt was so respected, and after hearing the content, he was already greatly shocked. The words of this middle-aged man in a white long shirt were actually those of "Frosty Wind Broken Palm" Dugu Xiongxin, Liu Hei Meng's senior fellow disciple. Thinking again about Mr. Chu Qi's words that day, could it be that this person was actually the world-renowned...

  "The sword that killed my 26th junior brother was a heart-piercing, sharp sword; whereas the one that killed Huang Langzi only pierced his throat with an unparalleled sword aura, it must not be a sharp sword! It seems this person's martial arts skills are somewhat better, but since he didn't kill Cheng Shi-di, I'm afraid he still isn't a match for Cheng Shi-di!" The middle-aged man in the long white robe slowly savored another sip of tea, saying it lightly as if simply reasoning out a trivial matter, without any emotional attachment to his deceased junior brother and nephew.

  Chu Jiu couldn't help but be shocked, he clearly remembered that the man in the white long shirt was not by the river that day and did not see him and his sister kill for the first time, sword out blood return. Now listening to his analysis, it's as if he had witnessed it himself, every detail is accurate, this level of martial arts cultivation, I'm afraid it's not under Master Bo or Master.

  At this moment, although he clearly knew that the middle-aged man in the white long shirt had no suspicion of him and his fellow sister, he was still sweating profusely!

  On the ninth day, Wu Gou and his wife, Lady Wan Dao, exchanged a glance. The couple was also tense, half because they had heard the name "Bloody Silver Gun, roaming the Yangtze River" - the name of Silver Gun Elder Huang Zhi, and half because of this slender middle-aged man in plain clothes.

  "What's most hateful is that the demonic sect seems to have been on guard, after the second day, the disciples of various schools who were injured rested and recovered, on the third day early in the morning, our Wudang, Qingcheng, Kunlun, and Diancang four major sects, my fellow disciple Dugu, Hengfeng, Wudang's Liu Yun Daochang, Feisha Daochang, Kunlun's Jian Daxia, and Diancang's Lin Zhangmen rushed to another stronghold of the demonic sect in the southwestern wilderness of Chengdu Prefecture, the Heavenly Pit and Earthly Crevice, wanting to annihilate this demonic force once again!"

  "What can be done to annihilate the enemy?"

  "Alas, no! It's really strange. It seems that someone in the demonic sect has already escaped far away after receiving news in advance." Liu Hei shook his head and complained with a sigh.

  He Zhuo suddenly knew that the Kunlun School, Wudang Flowing Clouds Taoist, Flying Sand Taoist, and Lin Zongmen of the Diancang School were all top-notch masters in the world. With them together, there was nothing they couldn't accomplish. He hastily asked: "Did the Demon Cult members escape? Did Brother Dugu Xian and others catch up with them in the end?"

  Liu Hei Meng shook his head again, and said in a dejected tone: "According to the flying letter, originally, fortunately, there was Kunlun Sect's 'Flying Flower Sword Guest' who had raised a rare bird of Kunlun, the 'Three Meditations Divine Eagle'. The divine eagle is skilled at tracking by scent, so my fellow disciple Du Gu could follow the enemy for several days without losing their trail. However, three days ago, Du Gu sent another flying letter saying that he was deceived by the demonic sect's trick in Shunqing Prefecture and chased north for two days, only to find a greedy person who had received money and was desperately running north!"

  "Samadhi Divine Eagle"? I've also long heard of this extraordinary bird's great name, when can I finally see it for myself!" He Xian exclaimed.

  Liu Hei Meng didn't show the slightest bit of embarrassment, his personality was originally fiery and straightforward. After saying this, he heard He Zhuo's emotional sighs, but then paused for a moment before continuing: "Now that the Emei Sect's mountain-sealing grand ceremony and the transmission of the sect leader's position are imminent, our four major sects - Kongtong, Wudang, Kunlun, and Diancang - as well as Master Dugu, Daoist Flowing Cloud, Daoist Flying Sand, Sword Great Hero, and Lin Sect Leader will all have to return empty-handed. Let's come to Emei first and discuss it later! I estimate they'll arrive in two days!" Liu Hei Meng spoke with great indignation, yet his voice was naturally loud and unstoppable.

  Bai Zhu Ye and Lin Ming Er both wanted to laugh when they heard it, but how could they laugh out loud!

  On the ninth day, I couldn't help but admire Madame Wan's cleverness. The masters of the four major schools were all played around by her like pawns on a chessboard, truly intelligent beyond ordinary people! Looking at the couple again, they seemed to be facing a formidable enemy, cautious and fearful, without any sign of complacency!

  In about two more quarters of an hour, after another round of discussion over there, when the wine and dishes were about 60% full, He Zhuo suddenly stood up, took a few steps, and came to Bai Zhuye's table, saying: "Miss Bai Zhuye, long time no see, how have you been?"

  Bai Zhu Ye saw that he had already recognized the master and servant, his face changed, sighed, and got up, cupped his hands and said: "Haven't seen you for a long time, Master Hao of Qingcheng Sect, greetings!"

  He Zhuo nodded and asked, "Bai Niangzi, that day in the south of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, it was all a territory of the Gui Jiao, roaming freely without any restrictions. How did you finish with the Cang Pai and then come to Shu Zhong? You must have planned to go to Emei first and then find me, Qingcheng Pai!"

  Bai Zhu Ye naturally knew his reputation, knowing he was a master of the Qingcheng Sect. That day, after descending from Diancang Mountain, she had specifically asked Ding He Hua. Now hearing him say this, she couldn't help but pause for a moment, but in an instant, she smiled slightly and said: "Since ancient times, Emei has been renowned throughout the land, with travelers everywhere. This young lady has long admired its fame, and today I came to admire it. Can't I? Is Mount Emei just Mount Emei Sect's? Moreover, even if it were Mount Emei Sect's, when did the female masters of Mount Emei Sect invite you, Great Hero He of Qingcheng Sect, to be the Guardian King?"

  She was already eloquent and articulate, and when it came to giving reasons, she was much stronger than He Zhuo.

  He Jingbao didn't expect this girl to be so quick-witted. He dryly laughed and said, "Miss is indeed eloquent, but where..."

  Bai Zhu Ye didn't wait for him to continue, and took the opportunity to say: "Since Master He has said that our sect is not the Emei Sect's Guardian King, then I won't say anything more to Master He. Master He, you're welcome to stay, this small building has decent wine and dishes! You should drink a few more cups!"

  Xiao Qing also said on the side: "I've long heard that 'Qingcheng is the most secluded place under heaven', and its scenery is as famous as Emei's. I... we two will go to Emei for a trip, then we'll go to Qingcheng, won't you allow it, Da Xia?"

  She finished speaking and gave Bai Zhuye another bow, then sat down with a flourish. He Baozhen was taken aback, unable to help laughing and crying at the same time.

  "You two ignorant little girls, what kind of status is Qingcheng Sect's He Daxia? Of course, it's not the Guardian King! Where did you come from and what do you want to do here? Don't you dare to confess!" Liu Hei Meng also stood up, with a loud roar. Originally nine feet tall, he stood up straight, adding to his intimidating presence, like a black-faced door god descending into the world!

  "It's really funny, do all the people on this floor have to report to you? Do you have the right to interrogate just because of your big head?" Bai Zhuye hated those who bullied others with their power, and now she didn't smile anymore, but coldly replied, making Liu Hei look like a true tyrant.

  The surrounding tourists were mostly looking over here, and many people saw the white-clothed young master being elegant and refined, while the green-clothed youth was also gentle and elegant. Now, they heard that "they" were actually daughters, and they were shocked one after another. Seeing Liu Hei Meng, a tall and large man, bullying the smaller ones, the crowd had already had an unjust heart. Seeing this young and beautiful girl speaking with reason and evidence, if it weren't for being intimidated by Liu Hei Meng and his tens of disciples around him, someone might have already cheered loudly!

  Wu Gou and Lady Wan Dao exchanged a glance when they heard the mention of "Ten Thousand Great Mountain", seemingly suspicious. On the ninth day, seeing that the two did not know Bai Zhu Ye's background, knowing they were unaware of the younger generation in Jianghu, he covered his right hand and wrote on the table with his left: "That Miss Bai Zhu Ye is the newly appointed leader of the Yun-Gui Five Poisons Sect!"

  Born on the ninth day of the first month, he came from a famous family and was asked to change "Five Poison Sect" to "Five Immortal Sect", but it's absolutely impossible!

  He had just finished writing, Wu Gou and Wan Dao's wife looked at each other, their faces already greatly changed! They just stared fixedly at the two words "new appointment", then lowered their heads again, as if they were both thinking about something.