Ling Huchong carried Yingying's corpse into the room and slowly placed Yingying on the bed. He then caressed her face and said softly," Yingying, it's all my fault. If it wasn't for me, you would have died too. I owe you too much in this life, but I can't avenge you. I really can't do it." Linghu Chong recalled the moment when he saw Dongfang hit the sword. His heart ached and he was terrified. He was worried about Dongfang and wanted to help him up to check his wounds. However, when he thought about how Yingying was killed by her, he stopped in his tracks. Although he couldn't bear it, the words he said were still so heartless. Every word he said was like a sharp knife stabbing towards the east. This was far more painful than the sword wound Dongfang had suffered.
Ling Huchong sat on the floor and caressed her face, his heart in a dilemma. He sat like this for the whole night.
The next day, the sun rose as usual. A ray of sunlight shot through the window and shone on the stunned Linghu Chong. At this moment, Linghu Chong's heart was filled with regret, and his expression revealed endless sorrow. When the sun shone on his face, he came back to his senses and avoided the light. Usually, he would feel very comfortable under the morning sun, which could make him extremely relaxed. However, now, he felt that the light was so dazzling and disgusting. Linghu Chong stood up and looked at Yingying. Then, he subconsciously looked at the courtyard outside the house and realized that Dongfang was no longer there. He walked out of the room and saw a pool of blood in the courtyard. His heart turned cold.
Linghu Chong muttered,"Let's go, let's go, let's go." Then, he returned to the house. At this time, he felt that something was wrong. What was it? At this moment, he thought, where are their servants? Since last night, he had not found any traces of his servants. Originally, their servants would have woken up early in the morning to make breakfast. Moreover, they should have noticed that he and Dongfang had quarreled so fiercely last night. Could it be that something had happened to them? Linghu Chong looked around.
"There's no sign of him in the guest room, the woodshed, the kitchen, the laundry room, the storeroom, or the garden.”At this moment, Linghu Chong suddenly thought of a place,"Could it be…" After he finished speaking, he walked to the basement, which was the dungeon where Lin Pingzhi was imprisoned. When he walked to the door of the prison and saw that the steel door was tightly shut, he was relieved. Then, he saw a person sitting in a wheelchair and resting inside. He asked," Junior Brother Lin, Junior Brother Lin?”The man didn't answer him. Linghu Chong thought for a while and was about to leave when suddenly there was a 'pa' sound. Linghu Chong looked at the situation in the cell and saw that the man was lying on the ground motionless. Linghu Chong quickly took the key from the wall to open the cell door and then walked in to help the man up. He was shocked. What about Junior Brother Lin? Where did Junior Brother Lin go?" Linghu Chong noticed that there was food for Junior Brother Lin at the door. He thought that Junior Brother Lin had been rescued. Even my servant left me. It's all my fault.
Ling Huchong then blamed himself," If I didn't quarrel with Yingying, I wouldn't have taken Yingying to Ping Yizhi's residence. Yingying wouldn't have heard those words and wouldn't have died in her hands. If I were in this plum manor, the servant wouldn't have died." Ling Huchong buried the servant by the West Lake and swore," I will find Junior Brother Lin and give you justice." Then, he went to the street to buy a white curtain and decorated the mourning hall. He then placed Yingying in a high-quality coffin.
The news of the Sage Nun's death spread like wildfire in Jianghu. All the sects received the news that the wife of the Sage Nun of the Demonic Sect, Linghu Chong, had died in Mei Zhuang. Because Linghu Chong had a great influence in Jianghu, all the sects sent people to mourn. In less than three days, Mount Song, Mount Hua, and Mount Tai all sent disciples to express their condolences. Shaolin's Master Fangzheng, Mount Heng's Sect Master Yi Yu, and Mount Heng's Sect Master Mo Da personally came to mourn.
In the mourning hall, Ling Huchong was dressed in mourning clothes and a white hat. He knelt in front of Ren Yingying's body and burned joss paper while thanking the people from various sects of the Jianghu who came to mourn. Master Fangzheng and Yi Yu sighed the sorrow of the Sage Nun's early death with Amitabha. On the other side, Mo Da was playing a funeral song with his erhu, making the atmosphere even sadder. At this moment, Xiang Wentian rushed over with more than ten disciples of the Sun Moon Sect. He knelt down in front of the spirit with a thud and kowtowed heavily. Tears flowed out of his eyes as he raised his head and said," Eldest Miss, you died so tragically! I, Xiang Wentian, failed to protect the young miss. Xiang Wentian deserves to die!”After saying that, he beat his chest and stamped his feet, extremely sad. Everyone silently shed tears when they saw this. They didn't expect Xiang Wentian, the dignified leader of the Demon Cult, to have such deep feelings for Ren Yingying. At this moment, Zu Qianqiu, the old man, Ji Wushi, and the others also started to cry. In an instant, all the heroes in the courtyard started to cry. Their wails resounded through the clouds, and some of the righteous people also shook their heads. At this time, Mo Da said," It's said that these people from the Green Forest Sect usually emit evil spirits. Although they don't kill the innocent, they are extreme and despised by us, the upright people of Jianghu. Today, it seems that they are also people of temperament. Which one of them here is not a famous person? They are so sad for the death of the Holy Nun of the Demonic Sect. It seems that the difference between good and evil in Jianghu is not as rumored."
At this moment, Fang Zheng came forward to comfort Linghu Chong." Sect Leader Linghu, the deceased is already dead. Please feel sorry for her. I think we should let Miss Ren rest in peace and enter the Elysian World as soon as possible." Linghu Chong looked at Fang Zheng and nodded. He stood up and touched Yingying's face. Yingying was just asleep, and he was just asleep. Fangzheng and Mo Da worked together to slowly close the coffin lid. Linghu Chong hurriedly pushed open the coffin lid and muttered," Yingying is not dead. He is only asleep. She is not dead…" Yi Yu pulled the sorrowful Linghu Chong and said," Senior Brother Linghu, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even Eldest Miss Ren wouldn't feel at ease seeing you like this."”With that said, he wiped away the tears in his eyes. The old man, Ji Wushi, Sima Da, and Zu Qianqiu lifted the coffin. Fangzheng ordered his disciples to chant sutras behind the coffin. Xiang Wentian continued to kneel on the ground and called out to the young miss.
Everyone worked together to bury Ren Yingying, and then Ling Huchong personally carved the tombstone with a sword,"Tomb of my beloved wife Ren Yingying".
Linghu Chong sent away the disciples of Mount Song and Mount Hua. Then, Fangzheng, Yi Yu, Mo Da and Xiang Wentian comforted Linghu Chong, hoping that he would not be sad. Xiang Wentian said something he had been holding back for a long time," Young Master Linghu, who killed the Eldest Miss?”
Ling Huchong's heart ached even more. He was silent for a long time, and his eyes were filled with tears. He only coldly said four words,"Dongfang Bubai."
Everyone was shocked and speechless. Yi Yu was the first to ask," Senior Brother Linghu, are you sure it's Dongfang…?" Miss Dongfang killed Miss Ren? I don't think Miss Dongfang will…"
"I saw Yingying die under Dongfang Bubai's silver needles with my own eyes. Who else in the world knows the Sunflower Manual other than her? It was Yingying who told me that Dongfang killed her.”Linghu Chong was furious at Yi Yu. He didn't believe that Dongfang killed Yingying, but the evidence was irrefutable. Yi Yu was also speechless by Linghu Chong's roar. Xiang Wentian replied,"Master Dongfang, didn't he die from being knocked off the cliff by Hero Linghu?" Why…" At this moment, Fangzheng and Mo also cast a puzzled look. Yi Yu saw Linghu Chong's sad face and said softly,"Invincible East is not dead. She came to Mount Heng some time ago." Everyone was even more shocked when they heard that, and instantly fell silent. Xiang Wentian silently said,"I must get justice for the Young Miss." Then, he cupped his fists and said,"Young Hero Linghu, Xiang Wentian will take his leave now. Take care." Yi Yu and Mo Da also said,"Senior Brother Linghu (Martial Nephew), take care." The three of them left the West Lake Plum Manor.
Only Fang Zheng didn't leave. He said to Linghu Chong," Donor Linghu, this old monk has something to remind you. There are some things that the eyes see and the ears hear may not be the truth. I hope you can think about it yourself." Linghu Chong looked at Fangzheng with even more confusion. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Fangzheng say," Some time ago, I learned from the Beggar's Sect Elders that many people in the Jianghu died at Lin Ping's hands. Later, I heard from Patron Linghu that this person had fled to Mei Zhuang for many days. He also knows the Exorcism Swordsmanship, which is the Sunflower Manual."
"But Junior Brother Lin's meridians have been broken by me, so he should have lost all his martial arts?”Linghu Chong replied in confusion.
" Broken meridians can be reconnected. Besides, there are many martial arts in the world that can restore meridians. My Shaolin's Marrow Cleansing Classic can do the same. So, if Almsgiver Linghu sees that Almsgiver Dongfang personally killed Eldest Miss Ren, this old monk will not say anything more. Otherwise, this old monk will ask Almsgiver Linghu to investigate the truth before making a judgment. Furthermore, Almsgiver Linghu must be careful in the future. This old monk will say nothing more." " It's time for me to take my leave." The abbot of Shaolin Temple left after saying that.
On the way back, Fangzheng recalled the scene outside Hangzhou this morning." He had just arrived at a forest outside Hangzhou City with a few disciples. It was only five kilometers away from the Plum Blossom Manor. He wanted to speed up and see what was going on at the Plum Blossom Manor. At that moment, a figure flew over from behind him at lightning speed and stood in front of him. The person was dressed in a white robe and had white flowers on his head. He slowly turned his head. Fangzheng was shocked when he saw the person. This person was Dongfang Bubai, who had willingly been imprisoned in Shaolin Temple. He asked," This old monk heard that benefactor Dongfang fell off the cliff and died in the battle of Black Wood Cliff half a year ago. Why are you here? And you're dressed like this?"
Dongfang ignored his words and said," Master Fangzheng is a great figure in the martial arts world. Dongfang has a request today. Master, please agree."
Donor Dongfang, please speak. If it doesn't violate the morality of the martial world, I will definitely agree." Fang Zheng ordered his disciples to disperse and rest. He had a private conversation with Dongfang in the forest. Dongfang told Fang Zheng everything that had happened in the plum manor a few days ago. Fangzheng looked to the east and said," I didn't expect there to be someone in the world who could tie with you. I'm very puzzled. I wonder who you think this person is?”
Dongfang was very confused and said,"I don't know who this person is either. I only feel that this person also knows the Sunflower Manual, but he hasn't practiced it for a long time and is a little rusty. Moreover, his footwork seems to have the shadow of the Huashan Sect. I can't think of who this person is either."
When Fangzheng heard that, he said," In this world, other than Sect Master Dongfang, only Mount Hua Sect's Yue Buqun and his disciple Lin Pingzhi have practiced the Evil-warding Sword Art. This Evil-warding Sword Art is a remnant of the Sunflower Manual. I received news a few days ago that Lin Pingzhi rushed out of the martial arts world and killed many innocent lives. From what Patron said, it should be him."
Dongfang asked in confusion," Master, you trust me so much? Aren't you afraid that I'll lie?”
" In the cave of Shaolin Temple, I have already discovered that you still have good intentions in your heart. You probably won't kill innocent people. Besides, if you really want to kill people, there's no need for you to lower yourself to beg me. It's not difficult for you to take my life with your martial arts," Fangzheng said with a smile.
Dongfang also smiled and said,"Master, you are indeed an accomplished monk." Then, he said,"I hope Master can warn Linghu Chong to be careful and to investigate the truth." After saying that, he left. (End of Chapter)
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