Chapter 3: Back to Mount Hua!
Return to the Huashan Sect? Or not?
Lin Pingzhi was faced with a difficult choice.
If he went back, he would definitely marry Yue Lingshan. He was not the original body, so he had no hatred or feelings for Yue Lingshan. Moreover, he was now crippled. If they really got married, wouldn't it ruin Yue Lingshan's life?
Although Lin Pingzhi wasn't a good person, he couldn't do such a thing.
But if he didn't return, he wouldn't be able to continue staying on Mount Hua, because Yue Buqun wouldn't let him go.
A person like Yue Buqun could not be considered a great villain, but he was a qualified politician. For the Huashan Sect, he would do anything, even castrating himself to practice his sword.
Therefore, he would never let Lin Pingzhi, who also practiced the Evil-warding Sword Art, leave Mount Hua alive before he took down his old enemy, Zuo Lengchan, the sect master of Mount Song.
Lin Pingzhi wasn't the original body, so he was very clear that the reason why the original body could obtain the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual was actually Yue Buqun's deliberate doing.
There were many ways to destroy the sword manual. One could cut it into pieces or burn it, but Yue Buqun chose to throw it out of the window. Coincidentally, his original body was waiting outside the window.
What a coincidence!
The original body thought that it was his parents 'blessing in heaven, but Lin Pingzhi was more inclined to believe that Yue Buqun did it on purpose. He knew that the original body carried hatred and was not a good match for his daughter Yue Lingshan. However, Yue Lingshan had deep feelings for the original body and it was not good to break it up directly, so he deliberately threw the Evil Repelling Sword Manual to the original body.
As a practitioner of the Evil Repelling Sword Art, Yue Buqun knew how tempting this sword art was to those who practiced martial arts, especially those like the original owner who bore a deep blood feud. He knew that after the original owner got the sword manual, he would definitely not be able to resist cultivating it. This way, he could protect his daughter's innocence.
Therefore, the matter of castration and sword training seemed to be done secretly, but in fact, Yue Buqun knew it very well. If he stayed on Mount Hua, it would be fine. If he wanted to leave, the first thing he would have to face would be Yue Buqun's killing sword.
Moreover, even if he was lucky enough to leave Mount Hua alive, he was sure that there were more vicious people waiting for him outside Mount Hua. Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Monastery, Tuo Mu Gao Feng of the Northern Frontier Ming Dynasty, and even Old Yue's old enemy, Zuo Lengchan.
On the surface, these people looked like they were from the righteous sects and were senior experts. In reality, each and every one of them had coveted the Lin family's Evil-Warding Sword Manual for a long time. If they had the opportunity, they would definitely pounce on it like a swarm of bees.
He had been reborn with the help of a mysterious force and possessed a peerless martial body, but talent did not equal strength. Although the Evil-Warding Sword Manual was powerful, he had just started practicing it and was only at a half-baked level. He could deal with ordinary people in the martial world, but when faced with a real expert, he would definitely lose his life.
"Sigh!"
Thinking of this, Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but sigh."Principles and life are always difficult!”
He hesitated again and again, but he still couldn't break through his principles. However, he didn't want to go down the mountain and die. Therefore, after thinking about it again and again, although he finally decided to return to Mount Hua, he had already thought of an excuse to postpone his wedding with Yue Lingshan. After he mastered the Evil Repelling Sword Manual, he would think of a way to end his marriage with Yue Lingshan.
The plan had been decided. Without further delay, Lin Pingzhi left the cave and headed straight for Huashan Sect.
The Huashan Sect, along with the Mount Song, Mount Tai, Mount Heng, and Mount Heng, were known as the Five Peaks. Because most of the disciples of the Five Peaks were good at sword techniques, they were also known as the Five Peaks Sword Sect. The combined strength of the Five Peaks was no less than that of Shaolin and Wudang. Because they represented the righteous path to compete with the Sun Moon Sect, which was known as the Demon Sect, they were very famous in the Jianghu.
In the past, when the Huashan Sect was at its peak, it could be as famous as Shaolin and Wudang without the other four mountains. Unfortunately, an internal strife and a battle of sword qi later caused the masters in the sect to be killed or injured. Only two or three big cats and small cats were left. It was all thanks to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze that they managed to preserve their inheritance and not perish.
After living in seclusion for more than 20 years, although the Huashan Sect still had very few people and disciples, there were still some signs of revival. The mountain gates and halls had also been repaired.
As Lin Pingzhi walked, he looked at the well-arranged mountain gate and couldn't help but sigh. Although Old Yue was a hypocrite, he still had some talent. If it weren't for the internal and external troubles and the dangerous situation, he could actually revive the Huashan Sect.
Unfortunately, the heavens were playing tricks on him.
The successor that Old Yue had painstakingly groomed, Ling Huchong, was a wastrel. Not only did he fail to take on the responsibility of being the Huashan Sect's eldest disciple, he even got together with a pervert like Tian Boguang. Later on, he even befriended Xiang Wentian and released Ren Woxing. For the sake of Huashan Sect's hundred years of reputation, he had no choice but to expel him from the sect.
Apart from that, there was also Feng Buping, a disciple of the Sword Sect, who wanted to snatch the position of sect master. There was also Zuo Lengchan, who was ambitious and wanted to annex Mount Hua. There was even the Sun Moon Sect. Old Yue had no other choice, so he started thinking about the Evil-warding Sword Manual.
However, even though Old Yue was despicable and hypocritical, he still had some kindness to the original owner of this body, even if this kindness was filled with schemes.
Unfortunately, the original body had been blinded by hatred and could not see this.
However, Lin Pingzhi was different now. He knew this very well, which was why he wanted to stay on Mount Hua. This was the only place where he could save his life before he mastered his martial arts.
After entering the mountain gate, Lin Pingzhi went straight to Yue Buqun's residence, The Pavilion of Innocence. Along the way, he met the disciples of the sect. Everyone smiled and greeted him,"Hello, Junior Brother Lin."
"Hello, senior brothers."
Lin Pingzhi also responded with a smile. It was unknown whether it was because he had castrated himself and practiced the Evil-Warding Sword Manual, or because he had been reborn by the mysterious force, but his appearance had become more handsome. His slender figure and green robe made him look like a celestial being, and he also revealed an inexplicable charm.
When he arrived at the Pavilion of Desire, he happened to meet Yue Buqun who had just returned from his sword practice. He quickly imitated his original body, hugging his sword and bowing: "Disciple Lin Pingzhi greets Master."
"Yes."
Yue Buqun was already in his fifties or sixties, but because of his superb internal energy, he looked like a middle-aged man in his forties. His appearance was also not bad, especially after practicing the Evil Repelling Sword Art, his skin was even more delicate, showing signs of rejuvenation.
When he saw Lin Pingzhi greeting him, he nodded and replied,"Pingzhi, you've been practicing your swordsmanship in the mountains for more than half a month, and it seems that the results are not bad. It's time to marry Shan 'er. Otherwise, she'll be in a hurry to cause trouble for me.”
"This…"
Lin Pingzhi looked troubled. He hesitated for a while and finally gritted his teeth."Master, this disciple wanted to tell you about this matter.”
"Speak."
Lin Pingzhi gritted his teeth and said,"I want to postpone my marriage with Senior Sister."”
" What?!"
Hearing this, Yue Buqun immediately flew into a rage. He shouted in a low voice: "Do you know what you're talking about? Since the marriage has already been decided, how can you postpone it just because you want to?”
Lin Pingzhi calmed down when he saw him getting angry. He explained,""Master, I have my reasons for doing this. I believe you know that I have a deep hatred for you. Now, I only want to practice martial arts so that I can kill my enemies and take revenge. If I start a family with Senior Sister now, I might hurt her because of this hatred. That's why I want to postpone the wedding first.”
After Yue Buqun had castrated himself and practiced swordsmanship, although his temperament had changed greatly, he still loved his daughter. He saw the strange situation on Lin Pingzhi's body and knew that Lin Pingzhi might have also castrated himself and practiced swordsmanship. For the sake of his daughter's lifelong happiness, he saw that Lin Pingzhi had taken the initiative to postpone the wedding, so he nodded and said: "Forget it. Since you have this intention, there is no harm in letting you have it. However, as for Shan 'er…"
Lin Pingzhi quickly added,"Master, please rest assured. As for Senior Sister, I will go and persuade her. I definitely won't let her feel the slightest bit sad."”
"I believe you."
Yue Buqun waved his hand and said," You should go and find Shan 'er. She has been away for more than half a month. She misses you day and night. Now that she sees you back, she will definitely be pleasantly surprised."”
"Yes, Master."
Lin Pingzhi backed out of the Undesirable Pavilion. Only at this moment did he secretly heave a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yue Buqun still loved his daughter, and because of this, he could protect himself.
However, just as he heaved a sigh of relief, he could not help but feel a wave of worry when he thought about how he was going to look for Yue Lingshan…
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