Chapter 170: Yue Buqun Finds His Place

"Finally back!" After arriving in Huayin County, Ye Xiu smiled and stretched at the familiar accent.

Yue Lingshan's face also showed a hint of relief and joy.

Compared to the others, Huayin County was like home to them. Especially Yue Lingshan, who had grown up in Huashan and often visited Huayin County with her parents or Linghu Chong, she was so familiar with it that she could almost say it was home.

Seeing Ye Xiu's relaxed demeanor, the others couldn't help but smile.

"Ye Xiu, this woman hasn't woken up yet. What are you going to do with her?" Dongfang Bubai pointed at Liu Sheng Piaoxu and asked Ye Xiu.

"How?" Ye Xiu was stunned for a moment. "She's still in a coma and needs daily Shenzhaojing treatment. So let's have her come with me to Huashan. It'll be easier to treat her."

The others agreed with Ye Xiu's words.

In fact, Dongfang Bubai and the others also wanted to follow Ye Xiu to Huashan.

After all, they had Ye Xiu in their hearts, so naturally they wanted to be with him. Even just chatting would put them in a good mood.

As for whether the Huashan Sect would welcome them?

That wasn't even a question they needed to consider. Could it be that someone in the Huashan Sect posed a threat, preventing them from going?

Indeed, that was indeed the case. If they were to go to Huashan, no one could stop them. Neither Ning Zhongze nor Yue Buqun, who had already mastered the Exorcism Sword Manual, had any objection to their living in the Huashan Sect. At least, not in front of them.

If there was any problem, it was probably Dongfang Bubai's identity.

Dongfang Bubai was the leader of the Sun Moon Sect, and their Huashan Sect was one of the Five Sacred Sword Sects, two rival factions.

The Sun Moon Sect's leader wanting to live on Huashan seemed like a joke.

Previously, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze would have been absolutely unwilling, as that would have labeled the Huashan Sect as a cult.

But now, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze weren't so concerned. The Huashan Sect of today was completely different from the one before.

First, the Huashan Sect's current strength was vastly different from before.

Yue Buqun was now a Grandmaster, Ning Zhongze was also a Grandmaster, and even Ye Xiu's strength surpassed both of them.

Second, the Huashan Sect had become an ally of the Wudang Sect. This meant that even if the Huashan Sect broke away from the Five Mountains Sword Sect, it could still survive and thrive.

Remember, once upon a time, the Huashan Sect was one of the Five Mountains Sword Sects. Even when the Songshan Sect coveted it and Zuo Lengchan attempted to merge the Five Mountains, Yue Buqun never threatened to withdraw from the alliance.

Why not? Of course not.

At that time, the Huashan Sect boasted only two innate masters.

The Huashan Sect was able to survive despite this situation because of the Five Mountains Sword Sect's reputation. This deterred some factions from targeting the Huashan Sect.

Without the Five Mountains Sword Sect's reputation, the various factions within the Huashan Sect's territory would have united and directly targeted the sect.

The threat posed by the Five Mountains Sword Sect deterred these factions from acting rashly or uniting against the Huashan Sect. This was the reason the Huashan Sect survived the Sword Qi War.

Now, the Huashan Sect's inherent strength is sufficient to no longer fear the combined might of the surrounding factions. Furthermore, it has a backer even more powerful than the Five Mountains Sword Sect's reputation: the Wudang Sect.

Therefore, the Huashan Sect can now avoid the concerns it once had to address.

Of course, the Huashan Sect now allows Dongfang Bubai to reside on the mountain. However, they will not directly publicize Dongfang Bubai's identity.

After Dongfang Bubai moved into Huashan, he neither deliberately publicized the fact nor went to great lengths to conceal it.

Rather, he remained indifferent, unconcerned about the leaks of Dongfang Bubai's presence.

It was naturally best not to leak the news of Dongfang Bubai's presence in the Huashan Sect. The Huashan Sect would still remain one of the Five Great Sword Sects.

If it were to leak, the Huashan Sect would simply withdraw

from the group. After all, the Huashan Sect no longer needed to rely on other groups for support.

So, Ye Xiu and his group, along with Dongfang Bubai, Yaoyue, and the others, ascended Huashan.

Upon their arrival, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze, along with many other disciples, welcomed Ye

Xiu and his group. They were primarily welcoming Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue.

Of course, Dongfang Bubai's identity wasn't explicitly mentioned, but they still had to show respect. After all, both Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue were Grandmasters, and a minimum of respect was due.

"Welcome, Mr. Dongfang and Palace Master Yaoyue! The entire Huashan Sect is honored..." Yue Buqun greeted them with a smile and a bow.

Out of respect for Ye Xiu, Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue didn't ignore Yue Buqun, though their responses were a bit bland.

Yue Buqun had no objection to this. After all, both the Sun Moon Sect and the Yihua Palace were far more powerful than the Huashan Sect, and their response was already a great achievement.

Aside from Yao Yue and Dongfang Bubai, the other women around Ye Xiu couldn't help but look at Yue Buqun with a hint of unease.

"He's the Yue Buqun who castrated himself to practice swordsmanship."

"He seems strange, like he's not a man."

"I wonder what his wife, Ning Zhongze, thinks of Yue Buqun's self-castration to practice swordsmanship." "

Yue Buqun is quite ruthless, capable of such cruelty." "

After mastering the Exorcism Sword Manual, how much stronger will Yue Buqun become? If he can't even match his wife, Ning Zhongze, will he be so depressed that he wants to vomit blood?"

Huang Rong and the others looked at Yue Buqun. Most of them remained calm on the surface, but their hearts were filled with excitement.

It was a good thing Yue Buqun couldn't read minds, otherwise he might have been so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.

"Master, Madam, I'm back." After settling the others, Ye Xiu came to Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze and greeted them directly with a fist.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Yue Buqun patted Ye Xiu's shoulder with a look of emotion.

Yue Buqun still liked Ye Xiu very much. Even after he practiced the Sword Manual of Exorcism, he still had a very good impression of Ye Xiu.

Because Yue Buqun knew that although he practiced the Sword Manual of Exorcism, he still couldn't compare to Ye Xiu in terms of potential. If Huashan Sect wanted to develop better, it still had to rely on Ye Xiu.

What's more, Ye Xiu also made connections, making Huashan Sect and Wudang Sect become allies. With the protection of Wudang Sect, the crisis of Huashan Sect has passed. And all this is thanks to Ye Xiu.

Yue Buqun's lifelong wish was to make the Huashan Sect flourish, and there was no reason for him to dislike a disciple like Ye Xiu who had contributed so much to the sect's growth.

On the other hand, even though Yue Buqun had castrated himself to practice swordsmanship, he still couldn't find the slightest affection for Linghu Chong, a disciple who had no regard for the Huashan Sect, even though he had watched Linghu Chong grow up.

Perhaps it was because Yue Buqun had watched Linghu Chong grow up that he hated him even more, especially after he castrated himself. His heart had somehow become smaller, and his hatred for Linghu Chong intensified.

Ye Xiu could naturally sense Yue Buqun's concern for him, but being so close, he could detect a strong scent from Yue Buqun.

It was the scent of rouge, so rich that Ye Xiu almost couldn't help sneezing.

Forcefully suppressing the urge to sneeze, Ye Xiu felt a growing sense of strangeness. His master must have finally come to terms with his current gender. Otherwise, he wouldn't have such a strong fragrance.

Furthermore, the scent of Yue Buqun's rouge was so overpowering that it was a bit hard to get used to.

Ye Xiu had met quite a few women by now, whether it was Dongfang Bubai or Yao Yue. As women, they all wore makeup to

some degree, even if it was light. So, they all had some kind of fragrance, but it was very subtle. Though subtle, it still felt pleasant.

Yue Buqun, on the other hand, was like a little girl, curious about her mother's makeup, seizing the opportunity to smear it all over herself, creating a rich, fragrant aroma.

After smelling Yue Buqun's scent, Ye Xiu instinctively looked at Ning Zhongze.

Ning Zhongze also looked at Ye Xiu, and Ye Xiu noticed a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Obviously, Ning Zhongze also knew about Yue Buqun's situation, but she couldn't do anything to change it.

She couldn't teach Yue Buqun how to put on makeup, how to apply lipstick, etc., because that would make Ning Zhongze even more unacceptable.

So Ning Zhongze simply let Yue Buqun do it himself and explore it on his own. In the end, whether Yue Buqun turned into a charming beauty or a transvestite, it was up to him.

"Master, Master's Wife, I'm sorry, I didn't manage to bring back the Rama Internal Power." Ye Xiu said with a bit of guilt.

If he could bring back the Rama Internal Power, his master Yue Buqun might be able to return to normal, but now he has returned empty-handed. According to Yue Buqun's current condition, even if he could find a martial art similar to the Rama Internal Power that can regenerate broken limbs, it would probably be too late.

"Alright, Xiu'er, this isn't your fault. Master knows that if the Rama Internal Power truly could regenerate severed limbs, such a miraculous martial art would surely be coveted by countless people. It's only natural that you couldn't bring it back. In fact, your safe return is truly a blessing. After all, the Huashan Sect's hopes rest on your shoulders, and your safety is paramount." Yue Buqun spoke calmly. Ye

Xiu didn't know if it was an illusion, but he vaguely felt that Yue Buqun seemed relieved when he said this, even a hint of joy.

"Alright, Xiu'er, you've worked hard on this journey. Go back and rest," Yue Buqun said to Ye Xiu.

"Yes, then," Ye Xiu said, taking his leave.

"Xiu'er, let me help you pack," Ning Zhongze said, following Ye Xiu out, leaving Yue Buqun alone.

Yue Buqun, after Ning Zhongze left, breathed a sigh of relief. He always felt a sense of guilt around Ning Zhongze.

In reality, he wouldn't appear before Ning Zhongze unless absolutely necessary.

Ning Zhongze shared similar thoughts, feeling uncomfortable whenever he saw Yue Buqun.

So, if Ye Xiu hadn't returned to Huashan with Dongfang Bubai, Yao Yue, and the others, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze would never have met.

"Xiu'er, you've also noticed that your master—" Ning Zhongze hesitated.

"Well, it seems that Master has—" Ye Xiu's expression was odd.

"Alas! The Sword Manual of Exorcism is truly sinister. It can actually cause a person's personality to change. I'm afraid Senior Brother no longer wants to be a normal man. So, Xiu'er, you don't need to worry about this matter," Ning Zhongze sighed.

"…Disciple understands," Ye Xiu nodded.

He couldn't help but lament that even after traveling through time and even obtaining a cheat, he still couldn't change Yue Buqun's fate of castration.

Well, it was mainly because his cheat arrived a little late, and he hesitated when taking action, not expecting Yue Buqun to castrate himself. Whenever he thought of this, Ye Xiu couldn't help but feel strange emotions.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, Xiu'er. What's going on with you now? What are you thinking?" Ning Zhongze asked Ye Xiu.

"Hmm?" Ye Xiu looked at Ning Zhongze in confusion.

"I mean, you have so many women around you now. What are you thinking? Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue, they're probably already—besides them, have you thought about how to deal with the others? Most importantly, you should understand Shan'er's feelings for you. Whether to respond or not, I think you'd better make a decision soon." Ning Zhongze said seriously. Although

Ning Zhongze knew about Ye Xiu's situation and knew that because of the diary, Ye Xiu was bound to have women around him, Ning Zhongze still hoped that Ye Xiu would be more decisive in this regard.

Just like his daughter Yue Lingshan, should Ye Xiu accept Yue Lingshan or reject her? It's important to decide early. If you delay, who knows if something unexpected will happen.

"Junior sister, she—" Ye Xiu couldn't help scratching his head.

Ye Xiu still had a certain fondness for Yue Lingshan. After all, she was not bad looking and treated him well. Ye Xiu was delighted to be liked by such a beautiful girl.

However, the presence of Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue gave Ye Xiu a headache. Because of them, Ye Xiu had to suppress his feelings and thoughts.

Ye Xiu naturally wanted to build a harem, to take in all the beautiful women who liked him.

But Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai were so domineering, even in such a way, that they simply ordered Ye Xiu to sleep with them. Ye Xiu didn't dare sleep with anyone else.

But he was unwilling to give up the others.

So, Ye Xiu's current plan was to drag it out!

He would wait until Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue softened their stance, or until Ye Xiu became stronger than them. Then, Ye Xiu would naturally become more powerful and take them all in.

Ning Zhongze saw that Ye Xiu was silent, and knowing Ye Xiu's attitude, he did not speak any more.

In fact, Ning Zhongze just wanted to point out Ye Xiu, hoping that Ye Xiu could be more decisive. He did not really care whether Ye Xiu made the decision earlier or later.

After Ye Xiu said goodbye to Ning Zhongze, he found Lin Pingzhi again.

Before leaving Huashan for Nanjing, Ye Xiu had already decided to help Lin Pingzhi. Now that he was back, he naturally needed to take action.

"Brother Ye!"

Lin Pingzhi was a little excited when he saw Ye Xiu.

"Junior Brother Lin." Ye Xiu nodded in response.

"Senior Brother Ye, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Junior Brother Lin - how should I put it, I'm a little unsure whether I should tell you." When Ye Xiu thought about the price Lin Pingzhi would have to pay after handing over the Sword Manual of Exorcism, he felt a little reluctant.

"Senior Brother Ye, please go ahead." Lin Pingzhi looked at Ye Xiu like this, with a vague premonition of uncertainty in his heart.

"Junior Brother Lin, this time when I came down the mountain, I secretly went to Fujian -"

"Senior Brother Ye, are you -" A hint of surprise and desire flashed in Lin Pingzhi's eyes.

"Well, I found your Lin family's Sword Manual of Exorcism in their old house in Xiangyang Lane. It's just that it's a little, a little special, and I'm a little hesitant about whether to give it to you."

Lin

Pingzhi knelt before Ye Xiu and kowtowed vigorously. After just two kowtows, his head was already broken. "Brother Ye, please teach me the Sword Manual of Exorcism." "

Well, get up, get up. After all, it's something of yours, and I don't intend to withhold it. But I hope you're mentally prepared." Ye Xiu stopped Lin Pingzhi, pulled him up, and then took out a book and handed it to him.

Ye Xiu didn't teach Lin Pingzhi the cassock either, because it had been burned after Yue Buqun castrated himself, so all he could give Lin Pingzhi was a handwritten copy.

Lin Pingzhi took the Exorcism Sword Manual with a look of surprise and eagerly opened it. On the first page, there were eight large black characters: "To practice this technique, you must first castrate yourself!"

"This, this—" Lin Pingzhi was struck by lightning, and he seemed to lose his mind.

"Junior Brother Lin." Ye Xiu blocked the eight large characters with his hand.

"Senior Brother Ye, my Lin family, my Lin family's Exorcism Sword Manual—"

"Yes, this is your Lin family's Exorcism Sword Manual. This is why, apart from your great-grandfather Lin Yuantu, no one in the Fuwei Escort Agency has been able to master the Exorcism Sword Manual." Ye Xiu nodded.

"How could it be, how could it be—"

"Junior Brother Lin—how about this, you should not practice this Exorcism Sword Manual. As for the Qingcheng Sect and Yu Canghai, let me, your senior brother, help you deal with them and avenge you." Ye Xiu expressed his thoughts.

Before, Ye Xiu had been concerned about the Qingcheng Sect, Yu Canghai, and his status as a prestigious and upright sect.

But now, he is already a master, and even has two grand masters behind him. He doesn't care about the Qingcheng Sect or Yu Canghai at all.

"Thank you, thank you, Brother Ye, I--" Lin Pingzhi was grateful, but he felt a little uncomfortable asking Ye Xiu to help him get revenge after getting the Sword Manual of Exorcism.

Because as long as he practices the Sword Manual of Exorcism, he will have the strength to get revenge on his own.

Naturally, he doesn't want to ask others for help if he has the ability. But the practice method of the Sword Manual of Exorcism is so harsh that he can't make the decision to practice the Sword Manual of Exorcism.

So Lin Pingzhi has a feeling of being stuck here, unable to go up or down, which is very uncomfortable.

"Okay, if you can avoid practicing martial arts like the Sword Manual of Exorcism, don't practice it." Ye Xiu patted Lin Pingzhi on the shoulder and said.

"Well, thank you, Brother Ye!" Lin Pingzhi was touched.