Chapter 965 - 931: Return My Two Punches

It can now be basically concluded that someone among the four elders conspired with Yuanrong and Wu Yuanyi, planning to make trouble for Xiahou Mulan today. My unexpected appearance was not part of their plan, but it didn’t stop them from executing it.

Xu Chunliang looked at Wu Yuanyi and said, "Big brother, long time no see."

Wu Yuanyi sighed and said, with a sarcastic tone, "Sect Leader, you’re too kind. I’m just a discarded pawn, unworthy to be your brother!"

Yuanrong said, "Even the smallest favor should be repaid tenfold. The most important thing in Jianghu is loyalty. If it weren’t for you, he would’ve died long ago and wouldn’t be the Sect Leader now!"

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, this monk is no good either. He and Wu Yuanyi clearly have colluded long ago. Had I not come today, Xiahou Mulan definitely wouldn’t have been able to handle this situation.

Xiahou Mulan was secretly worried. She knew about Wu Yuanyi’s sworn brotherhood with Xiahou Zun, but based on the timeline, Cao Xinwei had already killed her father before they became sworn brothers. So it was actually Wu Yuanyi and Cao Xinwei who were sworn brothers. It was unclear if Wu Yuanyi knew the truth. If he knew from the beginning that the Sect Leader was fake, things would be even more complicated.

Xiahou Mulan glared at Yuanrong and said, "A monk should have some self-respect. Since when is it your place to speak of the affairs of Jianghu?"

Xu Chunliang smiled calmly and said, "Mulan, this isn’t your concern. Let him speak."

Wu Yuanyi said, "Meeting the Sect Leader was indeed a pleasant surprise. However, you already expelled me from Jianghu, so I have no right to call you the Sect Leader. I better call you by your name, Xiahou Zun. Do you remember what you promised me back then?"

Xu Chunliang now almost could conclude that Wu Yuanyi should have known about Cao Xinwei’s impersonation of Xiahou Zun. Today’s situation is starting to become tricky.

Meng Huaiyi said, "Mr. Wu, we are all here today if you want to talk. Why have them point crossbow arrows at us? This is greatly disrespectful to the Sect Leader."

Wu Yuanyi’s face changed color suddenly, and he snorted coldly, "Old Meng, shut up. I’m talking to Xiahou Zun. Since when is it your turn to interrupt?"

Six crossbow arrows simultaneously aimed at Meng Huaiyi, who spoke with a mournful face, "We’re all from the same sect, why can’t we talk?"

Xu Chunliang lifted his teacup and took a slow sip of tea, "Wu Yuanyi, I originally felt guilty for expelling you from Jianghu, since you saved me back then. Now it seems what I did was absolutely correct. Public affairs are public, private matters are private. You need to understand that what I owe you is personal, not Jianghu’s obligation."

Wu Yuanyi laughed, "Great public affairs, and private matters. Fine, let me ask you about a personal matter then. You’re Xiahou, why does your precious daughter have the surname Cao?"

Xu Chunliang and Xiahou Mulan both felt a sudden thump in their hearts. Wu Yuanyi’s question proved that he must know the truth.

Xu Chunliang sighed and said, "Old Wu, you’re really gossipy." He realized the situation was not good. Wu Yuanyi sent people today to tear the facade apart. If he exposes on the spot that he is actually Cao Xinwei, the situation will become even more chaotic.

Xu Chunliang looked at Cha Youliang and said, "What does Jianghu’s twenty-eighth sect rule say?"

As the Law Enforcement Elder, Cha Youliang knew the sect rules by heart, "Unless it’s a matter of life and death, one must not secretly attack the opponent. If there is a personal vendetta, it should only involve the person directly, not their family or children. Violators will be expelled immediately."

"What about the thirty-first rule?"

"Jianghu disciples must respect their elders, not disobey their superiors. Moreover, they must not fight or turn against senior members, violators will be killed without mercy!"

Xu Chunliang spoke slowly, "Old Wu, you think Hua Zhuyue killed your son, which is a private vendetta. According to the sect rules, you should seek revenge on Hua Zhuyue. But you involved many innocents. Was I wrong to expel you?"

Wu Yuanyi snorted coldly, "Anyone who blocks my revenge is my enemy."

Xu Chunliang said, "You want revenge, do it yourself. Why entice fellow sect members with money to help you kill? Yan Hong was actually ruined by your hands."

Yuanrong gritted his teeth. Xiahou Zun wasn’t wrong. If Wu Yuanyi hadn’t used his nephew, the situation wouldn’t have been so dire. But regardless, Xiahou Zun’s failure to save him was wrong.

Xu Chunliang said, "In front of so many people, why don’t you reveal the real reason you hired Yan Hong? If you won’t speak, I will: because you want to use this matter to drag all of Jianghu into turmoil and even provoke Jianghu and the Orchid Sect to oppose each other."

Wu Yuanyi laughed coldly, "Xiahou Zun, don’t spout nonsense. Has Yan Hong already died by your hands?"

Huang Wanglin and Zhai Pingqing exchanged a glance, both feeling a sinking feeling in their hearts. Wu Yuanyi is indeed deceitful. Expelling him from Jianghu was the right decision. If he were allowed to stay, he would undoubtedly cause more trouble, potentially endangering everyone present.

Yuanrong said, "What have you done to Yan Hong?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Yan Hong was used first, and after committing mistakes, he didn’t repent but instead infiltrated the base with enemies intending to harm me. Cha Youliang, is such a person violating the sect rules?"

Cha Youliang stated word by word, "Kill without mercy!"

Yuanrong felt a chill in his heart. He had already guessed Yan Hong’s fate was sealed but held onto some hope. Originally, he planned to join forces with Wu Yuanyi to make trouble for Xiahou Mulan today. But he didn’t expect Xiahou Zun to show up.

Chunliang stared at Yuanrong and said, "You’ve conspired with Old Wu against me, huh? Fine, fine, fine! You wanted to know the whereabouts of your precious nephew? Such a disloyal and unrighteous person, I’ve already cleansed the sect!"

Yuanrong’s face turned pale, confirming his suspicions, overwhelmed with sadness for a moment. He looked at Chunliang, nodded, and said, "Xiahou Zun, you have a ruthless heart... I sent him to seek your help, yet you killed him!"

The reason Chunliang admitted to killing Yan Hong publicly was to concentrate all hatred onto Xiahou Zun and disrupt the opponent’s rhythm.

Chunliang said disdainfully, "Do I need your approval to cleanse the sect?"

Yuanrong clenched his fists tightly, his eyes fixed on Chunliang. Everyone in the room felt the chilling cold, a sign of killing intent. The old monk went berserk after his nephew was killed, wanting to challenge authority to avenge Yan Hong.

Yuanrong was unaware he fell into Chunliang’s trap. Wu Yuanyi was also baffled, "I haven’t finished speaking, and you already stole my role?"

Huang Wanglin sensed something amiss and loudly reminded Yuanrong, "Old Yan, show some respect."

Yuanrong looked at Cha Youliang and said, "Am I part of the Fatigue Sect?"

Cha Youliang shook his head and truthfully replied, "You’ve already left the Fatigue Sect to become a monk. You have no connection to the Fatigue Sect."

Yuanrong said, "Xiahou Zun, do you owe me a favor?"

Chunliang nodded, "Indeed I owe you a favor, but how I repay it is for me to decide."

Everyone collectively voiced a thought, cunning old fox!

Yuanrong said, "Back then, I took two punches for you. Now I want you to return those two punches! Still unwilling?"

Chunliang thought it was no big deal, nodded and said, "Fine, I’ll return them to you!" If it were two cuts, I would have to think carefully. As for two punches, I’ll give you a chance.

"Pure... sheer nonsense!" Xiahou Mulan harshly scolded, almost blurting out the wrong name from nervousness.

Chunliang said, "Mulan, this is none of your business."

Wu Yuanyi noticed the situation changing on video and suddenly found himself marginalized, feeling unwilling: "Hear me out first..."

Yuanrong roared, "Shut up! This is a personal vendetta between us; no one else can interfere."

Black Swallow was also puzzled, questioning if they should aim the crossbow at the monk, since he was even insulting my foster father. We’re supposed to be on the same side.

Chunliang said, "No one can interfere, you just need to witness. Yuanrong took two punches for me before, today I’ll return those two punches to him. Regardless of life or death, no one can interfere. After these punches, our relationship is severed, paths diverged."

Sweeping over the living room, although the space wasn’t small, fighting might inevitably cause bumps and collisions, and the furniture and decor inside were quite expensive.

Chunliang said, "The place is too narrow, let’s go to the courtyard."

He led the way to stand in the center of the courtyard. As soon as he stepped out, Yuanrong immediately followed. Once they left, everyone else followed to watch the spectacle. Black Swallow and her group felt unsure, should they aim the crossbow at them?

Chunliang faced Yuanrong with a slight smile and asked, "Will you come from the front or the back?"

Yuanrong angrily replied, "Xiahou Zun, since when have I attacked from behind?"

Chunliang pointed to his chest, "I want to see if you’ve made any progress over the years."

Yuanrong let out a loud roar, gathered his inner energy, and his long sleeves moved automatically without wind, swelling like a blower, causing mixed feelings among the crowd present.

Zhai Pingqing and Huang Wanglin both deeply understood Yuanrong’s strength. Before becoming a monk, his combat power was the ceiling of the Fatigue Sect. It was this reason that earned Xiahou Zun’s trust, and when he was in the Fatigue Sect, he also served as a bodyguard for Xiahou Zun.

Law Enforcement Elders in the Fatigue Sect surely possess extraordinary combat power. Because Cha Youliang became an elder recently, others lacked precise evaluation of his prowess. Allegedly, Yuanrong nearly succeeded Cha Enxuan’s position, and if he hadn’t become a monk, it’s feared the Law Enforcement Elder position wouldn’t have gone to Cha Youliang.

No one knows for sure the strength of Sect Leader Xiahou Zun. Based on available information, he shouldn’t surpass Yuanrong. If he were stronger than Yuanrong, why would he need Yuanrong’s protection?

Curious about Xiahou Zun’s closed-door training, Meng Huaiyi wondered what he had been cultivating. Today provides an opportunity to see his results and understand his true strength.

Black Swallow and several others holding crossbows initially felt they controlled the situation, but now feel completely different, wondering if they’ve become background scenery. These people don’t even regard them.