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193: Embarrassed Bai Zizai (no interruption)A few days later.

The harbor.

Experts from various Schools gathered near the harbor one after another.

Bei Haishi of the Chang Le Gang also rushed over.

”The Black and White Swords are here too.”

The appearance of Shi Qing and Min Rou caused a small commotion.

Bei Haishi also turned to look; after seeing Shi Qing’s appearance, he snorted inwardly, ”As expected, that person was not Shi Qing.”

”Shi Qing, where is that little beast Shi Zhongyu?”

Just then, an angry voice rang out.

Then, a sturdy old man with a Face full of gray hair and beard walked over.

”It’s the Snow Mountain Sect’s Sir Weide, Bai Zizai. Didn’t I hear he had gone mad?”

Seeing Bai Zizai, many people showed a hint of fear.

Bai Zizai could be called a top-tier expert in the current world.

He was not much weaker than the former Five Mountains Alliance Chief, Zuo Lengchan.

It was just that the Snow Mountain Sect was located within the Great Snow Mountain and rarely appeared in the Jianghu, so not many people knew of them.

There were also fewer rumors about the Snow Mountain Sect, and they were far less famous than Schools like the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

”Sir Weide!”

Seeing Bai Zizai, both Shi Qing and Min Rou showed a trace of unease on their Faces, but they still immediately went to greet him, ”Greetings, Sir Weide.”

”Enough nonsense, hand over that little beast Shi Zhongyu!”

Bai Zizai’s Face was full of rage, ”This little beast committed such evil deeds in my Snow Mountain Sect; killing him is the only way to appease the public’s indignation.”

Shi Qing looked embarrassed upon hearing this. As a member of the Righteous Path, if Shi Zhongyu weren’t his son, even he wouldn’t have any good feelings toward him, and he truly deserved to pay the price.

But since Shi Zhongyu happened to be his son, he couldn’t just ignore him.

”I know Shi Zhongyu has committed an irreparable mistake. As the saying goes, a son’s failure is the father’s fault. Shi Zhongyu’s evil actions are inextricably linked to me as his father. If you wish to punish someone, punish me instead. It is only right for a father to suffer for his son’s sins.”

Shi Qing cupped his hands and bowed deeply.

Seeing this, Min Rou also showed a moved expression, looking at Shi Qing with a complex gaze.

Although Shi Qing might have done something to let her down, looking at it now, he still highly valued and cared for their son.

This inevitably stirred complex emotions within Min Rou.

”Do you think I won’t dare?”

Bai Zizai snorted coldly, raised his palm, his eyes bulging and his Face full of killing intent, ”Since you want to pay for his sins, then die in his place!”

Bai Zizai shouted, and was about to strike down with a palm.

At this moment, a burst of Sword Qi came flying toward him.

”Who is attacking from the shadows?”

Bai Zizai quickly retreated a few steps, while simultaneously striking out a palm force in mid-air to dissipate the Sword Qi, looking toward the opposite side.

The surrounding Jianghu people were also stunned by this sudden scene, showing curious expressions.

”Who would dare to attack Bai Zizai?”

”Although Bai Zizai isn’t considered a peerless expert, he is still one of the best in the Jianghu. He has a violent temper and is very difficult to provoke.”

”I wonder what the son of the Black and White Swords did to make Bai Zizai so angry, and yet the Black and White Swords still want to take the punishment for their son.”

”But who is it now that dares to interfere in Bai Zizai’s business?”

Many people looked toward the woods.

”Sect Head Bai’s temper is far too violent. Resorting to killing at every turn goes against the Righteous Path!”

Ning Yuan slowly walked out of the woods, smiling from a distance.

”Who are you?”

Bai Zizai snorted and looked at Ning Yuan, ”You have quite the nerve to interfere in my business.”

”Let me tell you, whatever I, Bai, do is the Righteous Path. Whoever opposes me is on the wrong path.”

Bai Zizai said with an arrogant Face.

Although his madness had been cured and he wasn’t as arrogant and overbearing as before, Bai Zizai was still full of confidence and extremely self-assured.

There were many Jianghu people here this time, so someone soon recognized Ning Yuan’s identity.

”It’s the Huashan Sect Leader, the new Five Mountains Alliance Chief, the Gentleman Sword Yue Buqun, Alliance Leader Yue!”

”What? He is Yue Buqun?”

”The one who defeated Zuo Lengchan and fought the Demonic Cult Leader Dongfang Bubai to a draw?”

The surrounding people immediately burst into discussion.

”I didn’t expect even him to come. This Xia Ke Island is truly formidable.”

”Could it be that even an expert like Headmaster Yue is afraid of Xia Ke Island?”

Some sighed, while others were puzzled.

”That might not be the case. I’m afraid Headmaster Yue’s goal in coming here is different from ours.”

Someone who knew part of the inside story said.

”What do you mean?”

Many people looked at Bei Haishi, who was speaking.

”When Xia Ke Island coerced the Jianghu people back then, it wasn’t just through force, but also through temptation. According to the information left by the Seniors in the gang, Xia Ke Island possesses peerless divine arts that one can comprehend, a great Opportunity. That was why so many experts flocked there back then.”

”It’s just that for decades, not a single expert has returned to the Central Plains. That’s why the experts of various Schools are now afraid when they hear the invitation from Xia Ke Island, fearing there will be no return.”

”There’s actually such a thing.”

Some people were clearly hearing this for the first time, and their eyes lit up.

”If that were the case, then going to Xia Ke Island wasn’t entirely harmful.”

At this time, Bai Zizai had clearly heard these voices as well. His gaze fell on Ning Yuan, and he snorted, ”So you are the Huashan Sect Leader, Yue Buqun.”

”You, a mere Huashan Sect Leader and at most the Five Mountains Alliance Chief, want to interfere in the affairs of my Snow Mountain Sect?”

”Do you think you are the Martial Arts Alliance Leader?”

Bai Zizai said with a cold laugh and an arrogant Face.

He had heard a thing or two about Yue Buqun’s deeds.

But Bai Zizai had always been conceited; he didn’t believe in any Jianghu rumors.

As for Dongfang Bubai, he had naturally heard of him, but they had never fought. He was even more dismissive of phrases like ’The sun rises in the east, only I am undefeated.’

He never believed them, treating them only as exaggerations by Jianghu people.

Therefore, he naturally didn’t care about Ning Yuan, who could fight to a draw with Dongfang Bubai.

”I am certainly not the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, nor do I have any interest in the alliance leader’s throne. I just spoke a word of justice. Everyone in the Jianghu knows that the Black and White Swords have a reputation for chivalry and helping the weak, yet Sect Head Bai wants to kill Manor Lord Shi over a disagreement. I’m afraid that’s inappropriate in terms of both reason and sentiment, isn’t it?”

Ning Yuan smiled slightly and said calmly.

”When did it become your turn to criticize how I, Bai, handle things? Shi Zhongyu has committed evil deeds and deserves to pay the price.”

Bai Zizai’s anger grew even more.

Shi Qing also stepped forward and said to Ning Yuan, ”Thank you, Headmaster Yue, but this is a matter between me and the Snow Mountain Sect. All the trouble was caused by my son, and he indeed should pay the price. I am willing to accept any punishment from Sect Head Bai!”

Shi Qing said with a serious Face.

”Brother Shi can certainly accept punishment, but don’t you consider Madam Shi’s feelings? Moreover, whatever evil deeds Shi Zhongyu committed should be spoken out directly, so that the Jianghu comrades present can judge together what kind of punishment is appropriate. How can the Snow Mountain Sect be allowed to use lynch law?”

Ning Yuan disagreed.

”This...”

Shi Qing showed hesitation and looked at Min Rou.

Min Rou also showed a moved expression, equally hesitant.

Bai Zizai was now extremely furious. This matter concerned his granddaughter’s reputation; how could such a thing be broadcasted?

Although his granddaughter hadn’t actually been harmed, once it was said, the Jianghu people who feared no chaos would surely spread it around.

By then, even if it wasn’t filth, it would be treated as such.

It would be impossible to wash away.

Therefore, Bai Zizai’s gaze toward Ning Yuan became increasingly unfriendly.

”Yue Buqun, you’re meddling in others’ business. Today I’ll let you know that there’s always a heaven beyond the heaven and people beyond the people!”

Bai Zizai drew his longsword and leaped forward, the subtlety of the Snow Mountain Sword Technique instantly on display.

Like cold plum blossoms blooming on a snow mountain, it was brilliant yet cold.

”The Snow Mountain Sword Technique is indeed somewhat interesting.”

Ning Yuan chuckled and also drew his longsword.

”I’ve long heard that the Five Mountains Sword Sect is famous for its sword techniques. Today, I shall test how powerful the sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect are.”

Bai Zizai snorted coldly. The sword points were dense; with a turn of the technique, one could see the posture of flying snowflakes and the momentum of the howling north wind. The moves were swift, like a plum tree swaying unsteadily in the wind.

The longsword in Ning Yuan’s hand whirled, easily blocking each of the dense sword glows.

Then his eyes turned cold, and his Sword Qi soared, breaking through the dense sword points and piercing toward Bai Zizai’s Face.

It was a perilously clever move; Bai Zizai’s pupils also shrank suddenly.

”What a ruthless sword strike!”

Bai Zizai dodged to the side, suddenly letting go of his longsword. His right hand grabbed toward Ning Yuan’s nape, his left hand grabbed for the chest, and his left foot tripped.

It was his lifelong proud ultimate skill, the God-Toppling Ghost-Tripping Triple Ring.

Countless heroes in the Jianghu had fallen under this move.

Even if this move couldn’t kill or even severely wound Ning Yuan, if Ning Yuan fell, his goal would be achieved.

This would heavily damage the opponent’s Face. Once he hit the ground, he would surely be too ashamed to continue interfering.

But unfortunately... ”Sect Head Bai, this martial art of yours has truly captured the essence of street thugs. Unfortunately, it’s hard to present in refined circles. It might work against ordinary people in the Jianghu, but against me, you’ll only make a fool of yourself.”

Ning Yuan easily dodged and instead gave a gentle push. Bai Zizai couldn’t stand firm and retreated several steps, both shocked and angry.

His own signature skill, the ultimate art that had toppled countless heroes, hadn’t even touched the opponent once, and he himself had almost been tripped.

”Yue Buqun, I’ll fight you to the end!”

At this moment, Bai Zizai finally understood the gap between the two.

The Jianghu rumors were by no means groundless.

The opponent’s strength was indeed unfathomable.

But Bai Zizai had always had a violent temper and was still unwilling to give up.

”Yue Buqun, this is a matter between my Snow Mountain Sect and Xuan Su Manor. Do you really intend to interfere?”

Bai Zizai questioned loudly.

”Sect Head Bai, there’s no need to beat around the bush. Everyone says you’re a crude man, but now it seems you have quite a few schemes. I just want to ask clearly what Shi Zhongyu did that makes you insist on taking his life. Just say it and let the comrades present judge. If you don’t trust me, do you not trust the Martial Forest comrades here?”

”Are you afraid they will be unfair?”

Ning Yuan retorted.

This made the surrounding Martial Forest people nod in agreement; they greatly enjoyed such flattery.

”Alliance Leader Yue is right. Sect Head Bai, if you have something to say, please say it. We will surely uphold justice for you!”

The leader of a small School shouted.

”What kind of thing are you to be worthy of upholding justice for me?”

Bai Zizai turned and cursed, his Face looking ugly as if he had been provoked.

As soon as these words came out, the person who had spoken showed an embarrassed expression, angry but not daring to speak out.

Even the leaders of other Schools, hearing this, looked at Bai Zizai with a bit less awe.

Compared to Ning Yuan’s humble attitude, the impression Bai Zizai gave was naturally very poor.

”His martial arts are average, but his temper is big enough.”

”He’s not even Alliance Leader Yue’s opponent, yet his temper is bigger than Alliance Leader Yue’s. Hmph!”

Many people thought to themselves, showing looks of displeasure.

”I think Alliance Leader Yue is right. Only by speaking out can a judgment be made.”

At this time, someone else spoke up, and after finishing, stood on Ning Yuan’s side, while looking provocatively at Bai Zizai.

”How dare you!”

Bai Zizai was furious and wanted to strike, but Ning Yuan looked at him with a smile, ”Sect Head Bai, calm down. Everyone can speak out for justice. It’s not a good thing to run a one-man show and not allow others to speak.”

Bai Zizai clenched his fists and glared at Ning Yuan.

But this time he didn’t strike.

After all, he had already experienced Ning Yuan’s strength.

Meanwhile, others also spoke up one after another to take Ning Yuan’s side.

On the other hand, Shi Qing had a complex expression, showing hesitation, not knowing what to do.

Emotionally speaking, Shi Zhongyu was his son after all, his only son, raised from childhood. Although Shi Zhongyu had committed evil, as a parent, he ultimately didn’t want his son to atone with his life.

Although he often said he would catch Shi Zhongyu and send him to the Snow Mountain Sect for punishment, it was just talk. When it came to actually doing it, he was very hesitant.

But from a moral standpoint, what Shi Zhongyu did indeed required him to pay for his actions.

Morality and sentiment left Shi Qing struggling, making it hard to choose.

”Sect Head Bai, although Yu’er was in the wrong, he ultimately hasn’t caused a great catastrophe yet. Please give Yu’er a chance to redeem himself.”

At this time, Min Rou stepped forward a few steps and suddenly spoke sincerely.

Shi Qing also reacted then, immediately cupping his hands and saying, ”Please, Sect Head Bai, give my son a chance to atone. As long as you don’t kill him, I am willing to pay whatever price is necessary.”

Bai Zizai looked at the couple, Shi Qing and Min Rou, his Face gloomy.

Finally, his gaze fell on Ning Yuan again, showing hatred.

If it weren’t for this person’s appearance, his situation would never have become like this.

Now, not only could he not defeat the opponent, but he also had to compromise and accept the proposal. Such humiliation made Bai Zizai’s anger boil.

”Well done, Yue Buqun. I’ll remember you. I’m old and no match for you, but you should know that every generation brings forth new talents, and each new wave is stronger than the last. My grandson-in-law will let you know what a true Prodigy is, and what true power is!”

Bai Zizai said loudly, his Face showing pride.

Although he didn’t know how much power Shi Potian had used to defeat him back then, it was clear that he was also unfathomable.

Most importantly, Shi Potian was still young.

He had a bright future and infinite potential.

”It is a good thing for there to be such young heroes in the world. Yue should naturally support them. If he can surpass Yue, then there is hope for the Righteous Path, and the Dao will rise while the demons recede. This is a good thing.”

Ning Yuan, however, acted extremely magnanimously.

This made the surrounding Jianghu people show expressions of admiration.

”Headmaster Yue is broad-minded and magnanimous; he is truly a role model for our Righteous Path!”

”Alliance Leader Yue is worthy of the name Gentleman Sword; his actions are open and aboveboard, truly far beyond what some people can compare to!”

”In the future, we will certainly follow Alliance Leader Yue’s lead!”

”You all overpraise me. Yue has only done what a person of the Righteous Path should do, and I do not deserve such praise.”

Ning Yuan was repeatedly humble.

Seeing this scene, Bai Zizai snorted and turned to leave, going to the other side.

I finally managed to rush this out; no need to ask for leave!