181: Yue Buqun's secret

Sect Leader, were you able to find out the whereabouts of Sect Leader Ren from Yue Buqun?

Seeing Dongfang Bubai return with a dark expression, Xiang Wentian felt puzzled, but he still gathered his courage and stepped forward to ask.

Hmph! Everyone really misjudged Yue Buqun. I never expected him to possess such strength, enough to rival me.

Dongfang Bubai slammed the table and muttered coldly to himself.

Hearing this, Xiang Wentian was startled. He looked up in astonishment, Sect Leader, do you mean... could it be...

Dongfang Bubai only then turned to look at Xiang Wentian and said indifferently, Yue Buqun's strength is indeed no longer what it used to be. To be able to remain undefeated in my hands, this person must have found some other Opportunity.

As for news of Sect Leader Ren, naturally, I could not obtain it, but it is certainly deeply connected to him.

Dongfang Bubai's eyes flashed, but he did not reveal the secret that Ren Woxing was dead.

He was also not prepared to make Yue Buqun's secret public right now.

A secret is only a secret if it remains in the hands of a few; only then does it have value to be exploited.

Once made public, it would mean mutual destruction, which would offer him limited benefits.

Instead, keeping this secret might prove useful at a critical moment.

I wonder if Sect Leader Ren is dead or alive.

Xiang Wentian sighed without leaving a trace.

Dongfang Bubai narrowed his eyes slightly but did not respond.

Holy Maiden, should we go and pay our respects to the Sect Leader?

Meanwhile, on Mount Hua.

Qu Feiyan looked at Ren Yingying with worry.

Ren Yingying also furrowed her brows, but she could not get away at the moment.

After dinner, when everyone is resting, we will go down the mountain to see the Sect Leader.

A moment later, Ren Yingying made her decision.

Because her current identity was the Young Miss of the Liu residence, she should not know anyone from the outside.

If she went down the mountain at this time, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

Therefore, even though Ren Yingying was filled with doubt, anxiety, and curiosity, she could only suppress it for the time being.

It was late at night.

Everyone returned to their rooms one after another.

Ning Yuan's gaze swept over Madam Wang and Ning Zhongze, and both immediately understood.

Beside them, Min Rou felt somewhat unsettled.

It has been half a month, and I do not know if Mount Hua or my husband has found any leads on Yu'er. Perhaps I should find an Opportunity to ask Sect Leader Yue about this.

Min Rou thought to herself.

She wanted to ask right now, but the current occasion was not suitable for discussing her private matters, so she could only suppress the thought.

Forget it, I will wait until the banquet is over and find another Opportunity to ask.

Min Rou thought silently to herself.

Not long after.

The crowd dispersed.

Min Rou also returned to her room.

Meanwhile, Madam Wang took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention and went to Ning Yuan and Ning Zhongze's room.

On the other side, Ren Yingying, having left the banquet, also snuck down the mountain alone.

She met Xiang Wentian and...

Holy Maiden, the Sect Leader is waiting for you inside.

Seeing Ren Yingying, Xiang Wentian sighed softly, gave her a cautious look, and said.

Ren Yingying stood at the door and took a deep breath. Just as she was about to enter, she heard Dongfang Bubai's voice from inside the room, What are you still waiting for outside?

Your subordinate pays respects to the Sect Leader.

Ren Yingying said this and then stepped inside.

She saw a figure in a bright red robe sitting in the middle of the hall.

With his back to the door.

Sect Leader.

Ren Yingying called out respectfully.

Yingying, you should go back.

Dongfang Bubai did not waste any words and said directly.

Ren Yingying knelt on one knee and suddenly said excitedly, This time, I heard news about my father, so I came to Mount Hua to investigate. I wonder if the Sect Leader was able to learn of my father's whereabouts from Yue Buqun?

As she spoke, Ren Yingying looked up at Dongfang Bubai.

Dongfang Bubai's figure, with his back to her, stiffened momentarily. He then tilted his head back to drink, and only after a moment did he say, How do you know that Yue Buqun definitely knows your father's whereabouts?

Dongfang Bubai asked in return.

Ren Yingying was stunned and a little nervous. After composing herself for a moment, she explained, There have been many such rumors in Jianghu recently. Moreover, when Yue Buqun arrived in Luoyang, Zuo Lengchan died from the Star Absorbing Skill, but my father never appeared, so I guessed that perhaps...

So you guess that Sect Leader Ren reached some cooperation with Yue Buqun and is hiding by Yue Buqun's side, is that it?

Dongfang Bubai said indifferently.

Ren Yingying nodded slightly and did not say more, but the meaning was self-evident.

At the same time, her gaze swept over Dongfang Bubai, because she felt that Dongfang Bubai was guessing the same thing, which was why he had traveled thousands of miles to Mount Hua.

However, what she had not anticipated was that even Dongfang Bubai, who had dominated the entire Jianghu for many years, could not suppress Yue Buqun now.

That is right.

If he could suppress him, Dongfang Bubai would never have come down the mountain.

And since Yue Buqun was able to leave Si Guo Cliff unscathed, return to Jade Maiden Peak, and hold a celebration, it was enough to show that Dongfang Bubai had not gained any advantage over Yue Buqun on the mountain top.

Yes!

Ren Yingying pondered for a long time, nodded, and replied truthfully.

Then what did you find out?

Dongfang Bubai narrowed his eyes and asked.

Ren Yingying hesitated for a moment and then shook her head, Nothing.

I am worried...

As she spoke, a look of hidden worry appeared on Ren Yingying's face.

Dongfang Bubai naturally guessed what Ren Yingying was worried about. Although he had already clarified this point, he did not tell Ren Yingying, but said indifferently, Sect Leader Ren's martial arts are peerless, so you do not need to worry. Let's talk about you instead. Since you found nothing on Mount Hua, when do you plan to return to the Divine Sect?

This...

Ren Yingying showed a look of hesitation.

She really did not want to go back.

Returning would be like a bird in a cage, with no freedom, and still under the surveillance of Dongfang Bubai, making it inconvenient to do anything.

Dongfang Bubai's gaze fell on Ren Yingying, and she immediately felt a chill, her whole body tensing up.

Dongfang Bubai scrutinized Ren Yingying for a long time, then suddenly let out a soft laugh, Yingying, it seems you have not given up.

Please punish me, Sect Leader!

Ren Yingying quickly shouted.

What crime have you committed?

Dongfang Bubai smiled instead, As a child, you are searching for your father's whereabouts; this is filial piety. Who in the world could hold you guilty for this?

Since you want to stay, then stay. I hope you will not regret it.

Dongfang Bubai stood up, walked to Ren Yingying's side, patted her shoulder, and said with a pointed meaning.

Ren Yingying was stunned, but quickly lowered her head, Thank you for your great kindness, Sect Leader.

By the time Ren Yingying returned to Jade Maiden Peak, it was already late at night.

However, Ren Yingying did not return directly to her room, but looked in the direction of Si Guo Cliff.

Dongfang Bubai must have received some information today; he is deliberately hiding it from me.

That is why he is not worried that I will find any clues on Mount Hua.

Ren Yingying thought to herself, and then her gaze became firm.

The more he does not want me to know, the more I need to get to the bottom of it. There must be a secret on Si Guo Cliff, so I will go to Si Guo Cliff myself to investigate.

Ren Yingying made her decision and immediately went up the mountain.

Not long after, Ren Yingying arrived at Si Guo Cliff.

She saw the sword marks and signs of fighting all around.

A fierce battle really broke out here. It seems Yue Buqun was indeed not lying. He can actually rival Dongfang Bubai. How did he do it?

Ren Yingying felt incomparable confusion.

Even a hundred years ago, when Mount Hua was at its peak, it was no match for their Sun Moon Divine Sect. It was even breached by the Ten Great Elders, and in the end, it was only by using a scheme that they trapped and killed the Ten Great Elders to avoid a catastrophe.

But from beginning to end, Mount Hua never had any experts who could rival the Demon Sect, nor did it have any supreme techniques that could rival the Demon Sect.

Therefore, how could one not be suspicious that Yue Buqun could suddenly be mentioned in the same breath as Dongfang Bubai, the strongest person in the history of the Sun Moon Divine Sect?

If he had only defeated Zuo Lengchan, it would still be understandable.

After all, both sides were from the Five Mountains Sword Sect. Their Cultivation Techniques might have differences, but they would not be too great. It was possible for Yue Buqun to rival Zuo Lengchan and defeat him.

But to rival Dongfang Bubai could never be achieved by Mount Hua's martial arts.

What a sharp sword technique.

Seeing the sword marks on the ground and walls, Ren Yingying's expression was grave, These small holes were left by Dongfang Bubai. They actually penetrated several inches into the wall. With such power and speed, could he still not defeat Yue Buqun?

The more Ren Yingying looked, the more shocked she became.

She knew Dongfang Bubai's strength very well; no one in the entire Demon Sect could match him, and even in the entire Jianghu, no true opponent could be found.

But now, such a scene of battle was left behind.

And he still failed to defeat his opponent.

Is my father really here?

Ren Yingying's expression was complex.

Si Guo Cliff was not large and could be said to be unobstructed, but everything around was destroyed, and there were no valuable clues at all.

Only this place remains.

Ren Yingying's gaze fell into the cave.

After hesitating for a moment, Ren Yingying found a torch, lit it, and walked in.

There are traces of someone having lived here.

Ren Yingying saw bedding and other daily necessities, which made her heart jump with joy, Could my father have lived here?

Although she had such a guess in her heart, Ren Yingying could not be sure. After searching carefully, she had to continue walking inside.

She saw the unrecognizable walls.

It seems like something was carved on this wall before, but it was destroyed by someone.

Ren Yingying frowned, What was carved here? What secret was hidden? Could it be that Yue Buqun obtained the Opportunity that allowed him to increase his strength so quickly right here?

Ren Yingying held the torch close to the wall and tried to identify it carefully, but the handwriting on it had long become blurred, and she could not find a single complete character.

After a long time, she managed to identify a few words, but she could not make out any meaning.

There seems to be a name inside, like one of the Elders of the Divine Sect from a hundred years ago. A hundred years ago, ten Elders were buried on Mount Hua. Could this be the burial place of these Elders from the past?

Ren Yingying was incredibly intelligent and immediately made the connection.

But even so, she could not figure out why Yue Buqun's strength had increased.

Because even if the Ten Elders of the Demon Sect were resurrected, they could not be Dongfang Bubai's match. Therefore, even if Yue Buqun had obtained some supreme technique left behind by the Ten Elders of the Demon Sect, it was impossible for him to gain the strength to confront Dongfang Bubai based on that.

However, one thing is certain now: someone has indeed lived here on Si Guo Cliff, and it was recently.

Although she felt a vague uneasiness in her heart, Ren Yingying was still unwilling to think about the worst-case scenario.

She still held onto a glimmer of hope.

The next day.

Ning Yuan was preparing to head to Jade Maiden Peak, but on the way, he met Min Rou, who had been waiting for a long time.

Sect Leader Yue, please stop.

Min Rou stepped forward with a bit of embarrassment.

So it is Madam Shi. Madam Shi, you want to ask about your son, right?

Ning Yuan looked as if he had expected this.

Min Rou smiled awkwardly and nodded, I am anxious for my son. I hope Sect Leader Yue will be understanding. I wonder if the Five Mountains Sword Sect has found any clues.

As she spoke, Min Rou showed a worried look, If there are really no clues, I should go down the mountain to search myself. Every day waiting for news here is like a year; I am truly anxious and uneasy.

How about this, let's go back to the room and talk in detail.

Ning Yuan expressed his understanding, However, my wife is still resting, so it seems we can only go to your room, Madam Shi.

No problem, Sect Leader Yue, please come in.

Upon hearing what Ning Yuan said, Min Rou was immediately overjoyed, thinking there was some news.

She did not care about the gossip that might arise from a man and a woman being alone in a room.

Sect Leader Yue, has any news come from down the mountain?

Just after returning to the room and sitting down, Min Rou asked impatiently.

Ning Yuan sighed softly and nodded slightly, There are some clues, but...

Ning Yuan showed a look of hesitation.

Just what?

Seeing this expression on Ning Yuan, Min Rou's heart skipped a beat, and she could not help but feel a wave of panic. She quickly asked, Sect Leader Yue, what exactly happened? Please tell me. My Yu'er would not...

A bad feeling arose in Min Rou's heart, and her face turned pale.

No.

Ning Yuan immediately shook his head, Madam Shi, you misunderstood. It is not as you think.

Then what kind of clues did Sect Leader Yue find? I cannot bear such a shock.

After catching her breath, Min Rou said hurriedly.

It is like this: some clues have been found so far. I believe they will be confirmed very soon, so you do not need to worry, Madam Shi.

Ning Yuan comforted her gently.

Then what was that look you had just now, exactly...

Min Rou's brows relaxed slightly, and then she asked with confusion.

Sigh!

Ning Yuan stood up, turned his back, and sighed softly, It is because there is a matter that I do not know whether I should tell you, Madam Shi.

What matter?

Min Rou also immediately stood up, looking puzzled.

This matter concerns Hero Shi. I am just afraid that if I say it, it will affect the relationship between you and your husband.

Ning Yuan looked hesitant, but still said this.

Ah?

Min Rou showed a look of astonishment, and then her face changed slightly, What does Sect Leader Yue mean by that? Is something wrong with Senior Brother?

Sigh!

Ning Yuan sighed deeply, turned around, and looked at Min Rou, Actually, I should not have said this, but seeing you so anxious to protect your son and with such a sorrowful face, I could not bear to keep it from you.

Sect Leader Yue, what exactly is it? Please speak plainly. No matter what it is, I will not blame you, Sect Leader Yue.

Min Rou's expression became solemn, and she said immediately.

Because with the other party's expression like that, it must be a very important matter.

This also made Min Rou incredibly curious at this moment.

Naturally, she was impatient to know what exactly was the matter that made the other party so conflicted.