The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 577: The False Hermit 5 Old

"Your father and mother have an extraordinary family background, and their martial arts attainments are quite high. They have been out of the martial arts world for many years, but they already have the hope of joining our small circle." Yue Buqun explained the threshold of his circle and some hidden details.

The small circle is nameless. If we must talk about it, we can define it as a hermit. There is a poem that describes it:

Matsushita asked the boy, and the teacher went to gather medicine.

Only in this mountain, the clouds do not know where.

The main character is a free and unrestrained wandering person. Although he has a place to stay, not everyone can find it. To sum it up in one sentence: the hermit cannot be found!

He added that when Bi Xiuxin and Shi Zhixuan were almost forgotten in the martial arts world, and they were strangers to their respective sects and had no causal connection, then they could officially join their small circle. After all, birds of a feather flock together. If there were too many causal connections, it would eventually implicate everyone, and gradually create rifts in their hearts that would harm both themselves and others.

In their small circle, people are more focused on pursuing the Way of Heaven and the Way of Martial Arts, yearning for the ultimate shattering of the void through martial arts. Meaningless cause and effect often represent worldly troubles, which may very well make them sink into the quagmire and unable to extricate themselves.

But this does not mean that they are really separated from the world. Dugu Qiubai relies on the Liaodong forces to challenge the Yijian master Fu Cailin, he helps Zhang Xutuo to protect the Sui Dynasty and kill the Turkic cavalry to cleanse his iron-blooded heart, and Xiaoyaozi supports the Dongming School. There are reasons for this, and they are also indispensable helpers on their respective paths.

In order to explain that he and others were not real immortals, Yue Buqun revealed a little about their origins. Xiaoyaozi had the most noble origin and was a member of the royal family of the deceased country. The Drunken Monk and the Sword Demon were both from sects and were all leaders. He and the Three Crazy Taoists had the lowest origins and were also the eldest sons of wealthy local families.

"I wonder what the relationship is between Mr. Yue and Grandpa Ba Dao Yue Shan? You two have the same surname Yue, and you are both proficient in the Taoist magic skill "Purple Qi Coming from the East." Shi Qingxuan's question made everyone excited, as if they had found some clues about this mysterious Confucian scholar.

Yue Buqun laughed heartily and said, "Perhaps they were one family five hundred years ago. This 'Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art' is a prerequisite for the 'Innate Art' and is not considered too important. I have also asked a few friends to appreciate it and told them that they would pass it on in exchange for some benefits. After all, I have also received some benefits from them, so I can't be too stingy."

"Old Master Yueshan is not a perfect master, let alone a half-step grandmaster. At best, he is Xiaoyaozi's matchmaker in contacting the Evil King and Bi Xiuxin. The Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art, which is good at regulating the body and treating injuries, is just a stepping stone. There is no need to make a fuss about it." Yue Buqun waved his hand indifferently, causing everyone to exclaim in amazement.

Wang Tong's birthday banquet was extremely lively. Although there were uninvited guests in the middle, it caused even more sensation because of Shi Qingxuan and Yue Buqun, especially the information revealed by Yue Buqun, which caused an uproar in the Central Plains martial arts world.

Following the independent man Ning Daoqi, the evil king Shi Zhixuan also entered the ranks of grandmasters a few years ago, but he kept it a secret.

There are many masters in the Central Plains martial arts world, including Xiaoyaozi, the Drunken Monk, the Three Crazy Taoists, the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, and the Gentleman Sword Yue Buqun. At least four people in this small circle have grandmaster-level combat power, and the grandmaster Shi Zhixuan and the half-step grandmaster Bi Xiuxin are candidate members.

The methods and secrets for the Perfect Grandmaster and the Half-Step Grandmaster to become the Grandmaster, and the real reason why Dugu Qiubai challenges the Master Yijian Fu Cailin.

A series of secrets almost blew up the Central Plains martial arts world. When everyone wanted to look for Yue Buqun, he had already escorted Shi Qingxuan away quietly. This member, who was said to be only the bottom member of the small circle, was still not comparable to ordinary people.

However, hermits are also human beings and cannot be completely separated from the secular world. At least they know that Xiaoyaozi is connected with Dongming Sect, and Yue Buqun is currently helping Zhang Xutuo in order to forge his iron-blooded heart. Therefore, many people found Shan Wanjing, hoping that she could introduce them to Senior Xiaoyaozi who has regained his grandmaster strength.

There were also people from the martial arts world who fled to Luokou, hoping to join Zhang Xutuo's army so that they could receive guidance from Mr. Yue Buqun.

Some smart people quietly went north to Liaodong. It was difficult to find others, but the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai would challenge the Sword Master Fu Cailin for nine days every year and would not stop for a while. He could get the support of the whole Liaodong. If he said that he had no relationship with the Duke of Liaodong, no one would believe it.

You should know that Liaodong is no longer what it used to be. It occupies two counties and has an army of 100,000. It suppresses Goguryeo in the east and intimidates the grassland tribes in the north. It opened grassland trade and made a lot of wealth, attracting countless merchants. Its prosperity was second only to Luoyang and Chang'an.

Strength means stability, and stability means wealth. While other places in the Sui Dynasty were in constant war, Liaodong was peaceful and harmonious. With the secret support of the Dongming Sect, Pegasus Ranch, Shi Zhixuan, Anlong, and even the Yingui Sect, one can imagine how fast it was developing.

Taking refuge in or settling in Liaodong has become a trend. Apart from other things, just the colleges and women's schools in Liaodong (secretly supported by the Yingui Sect) can attract countless people to go there.

The Dongming Sect's large ship was brightly lit. Two figures leaned against the massive mast, gazing into the distance. Shi Qingxuan softly asked, "Brother Bufan created the false hermit Five Elders. Are they preparing for Sun Yuankai's arrival? However, these Five Elders are incredibly powerful and skilled in martial arts. How can Brother Bufan verify them? Will he have to take the risk himself?"

Shi Qingxuan's words were filled with worry. Yang Xuyan held her in his arms and said softly, "Qingxuan, don't worry. I've made all the arrangements. I'll ask for permission to marry you this year. When that evil villain Sun Yuankai arrives, I'll have you and your brother disguise yourself as you and me and stay in Liaodong City. The two of us, along with Kankan, will travel the world, avoiding public attention."

"Uncle Yang Xuangan will then transform into the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, father-in-law Shi Zhixuan will become Yue Buqun, Lu Miaozi will disguise himself as Xiaoyaozi, and my brother Yang Ying was originally chosen to play the Drunken Monk, but now is not the time for him to come out. The sloppy old Taoist priest will be a bit troublesome, but as a hermit, it's normal for him to be elusive. We can just let him disappear for a while." Yang Xuyan sighed softly, "I can't really take the risk. Perhaps we can ask a master from the Demon Sect to impersonate one or two of them, and that might be effective."

Shi Qingxuan rolled her eyes charmingly, "Sister Kankan is pitiful. She runs around everywhere for you, and even lets you tease and ruin my master's sect."

Yang Xuyan chuckled and said, "How could you not know what's going on with the Demon Sect in this world? It's gone astray from the root. If we want to maintain long-term stability, we need to use strong medicine to be effective. At the very least, we need to wipe out all the high-ranking officials except those who are closely related to us. Only by starting from the beginning, starting from the top, and starting from the bottom up, can we save it."

"The Demon Sect is powerful and has its roots in hundreds of sects, making it unmatched by the Buddhist sect. Brother Bufan must unify the Demon Sect if he wishes to achieve great things. I just don't know who will accomplish this great feat: my father, the Evil King, or my sister, Kankan?" Shi Qingxuan posed a difficult question to him. Yang Xuyan laughed heartily and said, "Such an important task naturally belongs to Yang Xuyan, the Taoist Master of Bu Tian!"

Shi Qingxuan hugged Yang Xuyan's arm tightly and said quietly, "If that bastard keeps his whereabouts secret, Brother Bufan will take me and Kankan with him to travel around until his whereabouts are exposed. Don't take risks lightly. You are everything to us!"