48: Chapter 48 I'll leave the affairs of the outer courtyard to you.

When all the Disciples turned their heads in unison, they saw a person standing atop the Zuiyue Tower like a sword immortal descending to the mortal world.

Ji Xiaofu looked at Fang Yanqing and asked in confusion, "Master, look, that person seems to be the one who saved me a few days ago."

Fang Yanqing felt a sweetness in her heart and secretly thought: This wretch finally couldn't bear to part with me and actually ran to the top of that building... It seems there is a thread of fate connecting this wretch and Xiaofu...

She then said, "Xiaofu, this person is indeed the one who saved you that day. In my view, his cultivation is likely the highest among all heroes in the world."

"I fear that even Daoist Master Zhang of Wudang cannot compare to his cultivation, let alone the Seven Heroes of Wudang."

"In the future, if you have the chance, you must repay the kindness of him saving you."

"If it weren't for him, you would have been abducted by the Devil Head Yang Xiao that day, and the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaofu nodded and said, "Master, this Disciple will strictly follow your instructions. If there is a chance in the future, Xiaofu will naturally repay him and will never forget this life-saving grace."

What everyone failed to notice was that Ding Minjun, who considered herself the top sister of Emei, looked back at Lu Chen and thought to herself: This person has truly ruined my plans. If it weren't for him, Ji Xiaofu would have been abducted by Yang Xiao long ago, and the position of the next Sect Head of Emei would surely have been mine.

Her eyes were filled with resentment, and she clenched her fists tightly, yet she remained silent.

Fang Yanqing took a deep breath, then turned her head away, no longer looking at Lu Chen. She led her Disciples to set off again. The pain of parting was gone, simply because the scene of Lu Chen waving at her from Zuixian Tower remained forever in her heart, never to be erased.

Lu Chen stood at the entrance of Zuixian Tower, watching the direction in which the Emei group had disappeared, and sighed slightly in his heart.

The gentle kiss Fang Yanqing gave him before leaving was like the spring breeze brushing against a willow, deeply imprinted in his mind.

"Sigh!" Lu Chen let out a soft sigh and turned to leave.

News quickly spread throughout the Jianghu that Abbess Miejue of the Emei Sect had broken her vows and returned to secular life, resuming her secular identity as Fang Yanqing.

From then on, the Emei Sect sealed its mountains and closed its doors, refusing all visitors. The entire Emei Sect entered a state of seclusion.

When Lu Chen heard this news, he understood in his heart. He did not expect Fang Yanqing to be so decisive in her actions.

However, he also knew that Fang Yanqing must have had her reasons for doing so.

Because Fang Yanqing knew that it would truly be inconvenient for her to move about in the Jianghu from now on.

Meanwhile, on Mount Emei, Fang Yanqing was gathering all her Disciples.

"Disciples, seeing that chaos is about to arise in the world, I have decided that from today onwards, I will officially teach you the Emei Nine Yang Technique." Fang Yanqing looked at her Disciples and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, all the Disciples cheered and were extremely excited.

"However, this Emei Nine Yang Technique is different from the Emei Mind-Cultivation Technique you have cultivated before," Fang Yanqing continued.

"Once you begin practicing it, you must be single-minded and forge ahead with determination to achieve success. In recent years, the Seven Heroes of Wudang have made a great name for themselves in the Jianghu. You must also win some credit for your Master. This Emei Nine Yang Technique will be the foundation for your standing in the world!"

"Master, is this Cultivation Technique very difficult?" Ding Minjun asked cautiously, her heart filled with joy upon hearing this.

"Is it difficult?" Fang Yanqing looked at the Disciples and smiled slightly. "Is there any true martial art that is easy?"

"If you cannot even overcome this small difficulty, how can you become a true expert?" Fang Yanqing continued.

Upon hearing this, the Disciples dared not say anything more and nodded in agreement.

"For this year, I, your Master, will also enter seclusion to Cultivate." Fang Yanqing looked at the Disciples and said slowly.

"Some time ago in Dunhuang City, I already gained some insights during my seclusion," Fang Yanqing continued.

"I hope that this year of seclusion will allow me to make even further progress." Fang Yanqing's eyes were filled with determination.

"During the period of seclusion, Jingxuan and Xiaofu will be responsible for bringing food and attending to daily needs in the backyard." Fang Yanqing looked at the Disciples and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, all the Disciples looked at Ji Xiaofu and Jingxuan.

Ji Xiaofu was a bit surprised, but she still nodded.

"Jingxuan, you are the head of the Twelve Jings of Emei." Fang Yanqing looked at Jingxuan and said slowly.

"After I enter seclusion, the affairs of the Outer Courtyard will be left to you." Fang Yanqing continued.

"Does anyone else have any objections?" Fang Yanqing scanned the Disciples.

"Jingxuan will strictly follow Master's orders," Jingxuan said respectfully.

"Xiaofu will strictly follow Master's orders," Ji Xiaofu also said quickly.

The remaining Disciples all nodded in agreement.

"Minjun, do you still remember the lesson from last time in Dunhuang City?" Fang Yanqing looked at Ding Minjun and asked slowly.

Upon hearing this, Ding Minjun was shocked.

"Master, this Disciple will strictly follow Master's orders and will not dare to act recklessly," Ding Minjun said quickly.

"It is good that you remember!" Fang Yanqing looked at Ding Minjun and said indifferently, "During this seclusion, you must forge ahead with determination and not cause any more trouble."

Upon hearing this, Ding Minjun was shocked and quickly agreed.

The other Disciples also all agreed.

Fang Yanqing said no more, stood up, and walked towards the backyard.

The Disciples respectfully saw their Master off before dispersing.

Jingxuan and Ji Xiaofu looked at each other, their eyes filled with solemnity.

"Junior Sister, during Master's seclusion this time, we must do our best and not be negligent," Jingxuan said slowly.

"Senior Sister, please rest assured, Xiaofu will definitely do her utmost," Ji Xiaofu said respectfully.

"That is very good." Jingxuan nodded and said no more.

The two tidied up a bit, then went to the backyard to start delivering meals.

Fang Yanqing's door was tightly shut, and she was nowhere to be seen.

At lunchtime, Jingxuan and Ji Xiaofu knocked gently on the door and said softly, "Master, the Disciples have brought your meal."

Immediately, Fang Yanqing taught the two of them the Cultivation Technique from inside the room through the door...

"This is the mantra for the Nine Yang Divine Skill. You two should first familiarize yourselves with it, then teach it to the other Disciples. It will be like this every day from now on," Fang Yanqing said slowly.

"Disciples will strictly follow Master's orders," Jingxuan and Ji Xiaofu said respectfully.

"Go!" Fang Yanqing waved her hand and closed the door again.

Jingxuan and Ji Xiaofu returned to the Outer Courtyard and began to practice.

Both of them had good Aptitude and quickly mastered the essentials of the mantra.

From then on, the two began to lead the other Disciples, progressing step by step.

Meanwhile, Lu Chen had already left Dunhuang City and was heading towards the capital of the Great Yuan.

He wanted to find those evil Western Region experts and get to the bottom of things.

Lu Chen inquired everywhere in the city, searching for traces of those Western Region experts.

After many days, he had gained nothing. He had not even seen a shadow of the heaven-reliant sword, and he had entered and exited Prince Ruyangs Mansion ten times, yet he had not discovered any traces.

Only on one day, when Prince Ruyangs Mansion held a grand banquet to celebrate the full month of the Prince Ruyang Mansion's princess, did Lu Chen secretly catch a glimpse of this future famous Mongol princess, Minmin Temur, who was currently just a baby girl who had just turned one month old.

Those Western Region experts did not appear at this banquet either, leaving no trace.

Lu Chen had no choice but to give up the search.

He knew clearly in his heart that those Western Region experts had likely already scattered to various places to stir up trouble.

Since that was the case, even if he waited here like a rabbit waiting for a tree stump, it would be of no use.

Helpless, Lu Chen decided to return to Jiaxing.

To find his wife!

Lu Chen tapped his toes and instantly disappeared from where he stood.

This feeling of stepping over a thousand mountains, walking through the vast sky and sea, and traveling across the beautiful rivers and mountains of China made Lu Chen feel very content.