usatvline Chapter 244 Reunion
Chapter 244 Reunion
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Lü'e hurriedly shook her head vigorously and said earnestly, "I am not heartless, how could I abandon you?"
"I...I'll go back with you..."
Faced with her mother's pitiful appearance, she finally chose to compromise, even though she knew that it was mostly an act by her mother. After all, she had been separated from her mother for more than ten years.
Qiu Qianchi, having succeeded, looked coldly at Duan Zhengchun, a smug smirk deliberately playing on her lips.
Gongsun Lü'e hesitated for a moment, then slowly turned around and came to Duan Zhengchun, saying softly, "I'm sorry, Duan Lang, my mother was imprisoned underground for more than ten years. She must have suffered a lot. I..."
"I have to go back with her, but don't worry, I'll definitely come back to you after I've settled everything!"
Duan Zhengchun frowned and said, "Are you really sure? If you're not willing, with me here, no one can force you."
Gongsun Lü'e nodded seriously and said softly, "I've thought it through, but I will definitely come back."
Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun said nothing more and could only nod silently.
Gongsun Lü'e looked at Duan Zhengchun apologetically, then suddenly tiptoed and kissed him before quickly turning back to Qiu Qianchi's side.
"go!"
Qiu Qianchi glanced triumphantly at Duan Zhengchun, raised her voice and gave the order, then immediately left the mountain god temple with her daughter and a group of injured subordinates.
Duan Zhengchun stood there, watching Gongsun Lü'e's figure disappear from his sight, feeling a sense of loneliness in his heart.
He knew the Qiu family's true nature all too well, and knew that once Gongsun Lü'e left, he didn't know when he would see her again.
But since things had come to this point, there was nothing he could do; he couldn't stop the mother and daughter from being reunited.
After lingering for a long time, Duan Zhengchun led the Qingyi Guards back to the Xicheng branch to reunite with Xiaolongnu and the others.
When the women learned that Gongsun Lü'e had left with her mother, they were all reluctant to part with her, but they didn't say much and could only try their best to comfort Duan Zhengchun.
After staying for a day, the group set off again early the next morning, heading towards Zhongnan Mountain.
...
Half a month later.
Zhong Nanshan.
"Senior Brother Yin is back!"
"Quickly report to the sect leader!"
When Duan Zhengchun returned to the Quanzhen Sect with the women, it caused a sensation as soon as he entered the mountain gate. The disciples spread the news and cheered with joy.
The news that Duan Zhengchun had won the title of the Five Greats of the World at Mount Hua and become the number one in the world had already spread throughout the land, and the Quanzhen Sect had naturally received the news as well.
Although Duan Zhengchun had long been expelled from the sect, at this time, both the disciples who had never regarded him as an outsider and those who had spoken ill of him behind his back had all forgotten about it.
Because Duan Zhengchun is now a source of glory for everyone.
Seeing his disciples rushing to welcome him, Duan Zhengchun simply smiled and nodded in acknowledgment. He never held onto those unpleasant things from the past, because they weren't worth it.
The reason he still considers himself a disciple of the Quanzhen School is twofold: first, because he admires Qiu Chuji, and second, because Lin Zhiyuan will be the next leader.
"Brother!"
Just then, Lin Zhiyuan and Xiao Shiqi quickly came out to greet them, their faces both showing excitement.
"Junior brother."
Duan Zhengchun greeted the two with a smile. He hadn't told anyone in the sect about his return to the mountain, so it was a pleasant surprise.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back? I could have gone down the mountain to pick you up. The New Year is almost here, and the temple hasn't prepared anything. It seems I'll have to go down the mountain myself to buy some things tomorrow."
Lin Zhiyuan looked at Duan Zhengchun with some delight and said with a smile.
"We're all family, why be so formal? There's no need to prepare anything. I spent the New Year in the Tomb of the Living Dead. I came back this time mainly to see my master."
Duan Zhengchun waved his hand and said.
“I have already sent someone to inform Master. He will be very happy if he knows that Senior Brother is going back to Zhongnan Mountain for the New Year. We all know about what happened at Huashan.”
Lin Zhiyuan smiled, a hint of pride showing on his face.
Duan Zhengchun smiled without saying a word, raised his hand in a gesture, and walked straight into the temple.
Upon seeing this, Lin Zhiyuan immediately led the way.
"Greetings to all my sisters-in-law."
Xiao Shiqi hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands in a salute to Xiaolongnu and the others.
Upon hearing this, the women exchanged smiles and nodded in return.
Duan Zhengchun turned his head and glanced at Xiao Shiqi, who was making a face at him, and shook his head with a wry smile.
Now, Xiao Shiqi has grown into an adult. Duan Zhengchun can tell that Xiao Shiqi's skill level is already quite high, which shows that he has worked hard to practice over the years.
Soon, Duan Zhengchun led the women to Qiu Chuji's residence.
Upon hearing that Duan Zhengchun had returned to the mountain, Qiu Chuji was already waiting at the door. When Duan Zhengchun appeared in his sight, a smile of relief unconsciously appeared on his lips.
"The disciple has met the master."
Duan Zhengchun approached and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute.
"Alright, you must be tired after your long journey. Come on in."
Qiu Chuji smiled and waved his hand, then stepped aside, his eyes filled with undisguised joy.
Xiaolongnu and the others hurriedly and respectfully bowed to Qiu Chuji to greet him, and Qiu Chuji nodded in response to each of them.
"Grandmaster, do you still remember who I am?"
At this moment, Ying'er peeked out from behind Xiaolongnu, blinking her two big, watery eyes, and asked expectantly.
"Of course I remember! Aren't you Xiaoying'er? You've come back to see your master too!"
Qiu Chuji smiled and waved to Ying'er with a kind expression.
Ying'er beamed with joy, let go of Xiaolongnu's hand, and ran quickly to Qiu Chuji's side, hugging him tightly.
"Ying'er, don't be rude."
Seeing this, Xiaolongnu frowned slightly and whispered a reminder.
As the head of the sect, Qiu Chuji could not be disrespectful in front of everyone.
"It doesn't matter."
However, Qiu Chuji smiled and said something, then bent down, picked up Ying'er, and turned to walk into the room.
Duan Zhengchun smiled and gestured to Xiaolongnu, then led the women inside slowly.
Lin Zhiyuan immediately ordered someone to brew fresh tea and accompanied his master to entertain Duan Zhengchun's family.
After exchanging pleasantries for a long time, Xiaolongnu, along with Ying'er and Lu Wushuang, got up and left the room, leaving the time to Duan Zhengchun and Qiu Chuji.
"I never imagined that in just ten years you would actually become the best in the world. I am truly happy for you."
Qiu Chuji took a sip of tea, looked at Duan Zhengchun with approval, and said meaningfully.
As he spoke, he couldn't help but recall the six characters that Duan Zhengchun had carved on Chaomu Cliff ten years ago.
The most romantic man in the world!
Duan Zhengchun is now not only the best in martial arts, but also the most charming woman in the world. The women around him are all of extraordinary status and are all as beautiful as celestial beings.
In this life, it's easier said than done to live the life you want to be.
This is why Qiu Chuji felt even more gratified and proud of Duan Zhengchun.
"I am who I am today because of my master's teachings. Without you, I would not be who I am today."
"What do you mean by being the best in the world? It's all just empty titles. All I know is that no matter what, I am a member of the Quanzhen Sect, and you will always be my master."
Duan Zhengchun looked at Qiu Chuji intently and spoke with utmost seriousness.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Chuji's smile deepened, and he nodded with satisfaction.
After a long while, Duan Zhengchun slowly got up to say goodbye. It was getting late, and the Quanzhen Sect had strict rules that forbade female guests to stay overnight. Besides, he had brought back more than just Xiaolongnu this time, so it was time for him to leave.
"You have become the leader of the Five Greats, which is something to be happy about. However, now everyone in the martial arts world knows that you possess the skills of the Nine Yin Manual and the Nine Yang Manual. This may bring you some unnecessary trouble. You will need to be more careful when you travel in the martial arts world in the future."
Just as Duan Zhengchun was about to leave, Qiu Chuji gave him a meaningful piece of advice.
"Don't worry, Master, I know what I'm doing."
Duan Zhengchun nodded and, accompanied by Lin Zhiyuan, slowly turned and left.
It is no secret that he used the martial arts techniques of the Nine Yin Manual and the Nine Yang Manual during the Mount Hua Sword Tournament.
He had long heard Qiu Chuji mention how much turmoil the Nine Yin Manual had caused in the martial arts world when Wang Chongyang was still alive. Now, if there were any unscrupulous individuals, they would surely covet this extraordinary book and inevitably come knocking on his door...