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"Doesn't Senior have eyes and ears all over the north and south? You can even find out military secrets about the Jin Dynasty's plan to head south. With such powerful intelligence capabilities, finding Wu Mu's Testament should be a piece of cake. Why do you need our help?"

After Huang Rong finished speaking, Guo Jing, Mu Nianci, and Lu Chengfeng and his son were immediately filled with doubt.

Qiu Qianzhang replied, "It's true this Great Hero has many eyes and ears, but Hangzhou is, after all, the capital of the Song Dynasty, under the Emperor's nose. To prevent exposure and keep the Song court from finding out, which would delay the Great Jin's affairs, it's better to act low-key."

By this time, the food and wine were almost finished.

Qiu Qianzhang wiped his mouth and said, "The feast is almost over. This Great Hero is going back to his room to rest."

"Think about the matter of finding Wu Mu's Testament and give me an answer as soon as possible."

"This Great Hero has heavy responsibilities and won't stay here for long. I'm leaving tomorrow."

Having said that, he rose from the table.

After a few steps, Huang Rong's eyes flickered. She picked up a chopstick Qiu Qianzhang had used and threw it at him with a clever force.

Qiu Qianzhang was completely off guard and was hit squarely in an instant. He clutched the back of his head and let out a cry of pain, "Ouch!"

Then, he turned and saw it was Huang Rong's sneak attack. He couldn't help but be furious. "You brat, how dare you! You actually dared to sneak attack this Great Hero!"

Huang Rong had a strange expression. "I just threw it casually. With Senior's Martial Arts, you actually couldn't dodge it? That's not reasonable."

Guo Jing, Lu Chengfeng, and the others also thought it was strange.

Although Huang Rong's move just now was a sneak attack and used clever force, the technique wasn't particularly sophisticated. Even Lu Guanying, who had the lowest Martial Arts, was confident he could have dodged it.

Given Qiu Qianzhang's previous performance, he actually failed to dodge.

Qiu Qianzhang also realized the problem and quickly tried to cover it up. "That's because this Great Hero drank too much and, at the same time, had full trust in you all and didn't guard against you. Who knew you, a brat, wouldn't follow martial ethics? Didn't your father teach you to be open and upright?"

Huang Rong smiled and said, "He really didn't."

"My father has always done things as he pleases. Whether it's open and upright or not, he doesn't care."

Qiu Qianzhang's face stiffened, and he immediately criticized without hesitation, "Then your father must be an evil person."

Huang Rong's smile grew even wider. "You're right. My father's nickname is 'Eastern Evil'."

Qiu Qianzhang's expression changed. "You are Eastern Evil's daughter?!"

"Of course," Huang Rong confirmed, then added teasingly, "Doesn't Great Hero Qiu claim to have many eyes and ears and strong intelligence capabilities? How could you not even know I'm Eastern Evil's daughter?"

Without waiting for Qiu Qianzhang to respond, she continued, "Not only is there me, Eastern Evil's daughter, here, but there's also Senior Brother Lu, Eastern Evil's Disciple."

"And Brother Jing and Sister Mu, these two Disciples of the Northern Beggar."

"Great Hero Qiu, you didn't recognize a single one!"

Qiu Qianzhang's heart shook violently, and he secretly panicked.

To elevate himself just now, he had belittled the Five Masters. But he knew his own situation. Forget about the fact that he wasn't Qiu Qianren; even if he were Qiu Qianren, he wouldn't necessarily be able to beat Eastern Evil, Medicine Master Huang. If the other party were lured here, he would be in big trouble.

As for whether Huang Rong was lying, he could tell by the attitude of Lu Chengfeng and the others.

Lu Chengfeng's identity as the master of Guiyun Village was solid.

Since he didn't object, it meant the matter was likely true.

No, he couldn't stay in this place any longer; he had to slip away.

Panicking inside, Qiu Qianzhang only appeared slightly startled on the surface.

Soon, he regained his composure, stroked his beard, and said, "Although this Great Hero has many eyes and ears, I often go into seclusion to Cultivate the Iron Palm Divine Skill and only came out recently. As soon as I came out, I was ordered to plan big things. I haven't seen you before, so it's normal not to know your identities."

"What was said just now was just a misunderstanding. Seeing as you've hosted me well, this Great Hero won't hold your hidden identities against you."

Huang Rong was amused. "Truly strange. Clearly, you were the one deceiving us first, and now that your secret is out, you turn around and blame us."

"Where do you get your confidence?"

Qiu Qianzhang snorted, "This Great Hero's pair of Iron Palms is invincible across the Jianghu; naturally, I have plenty of confidence."

"Invincible Iron Palms?" Huang Rong chuckled, stood up directly, leaped, and attacked Qiu Qianzhang with the Bibo Palm Technique.

Qiu Qianzhang was startled and instinctively blocked, but within two or three moves, Huang Rong caught a weakness. With a palm followed by a kick to his chest, he was sent flying out the door.

The moment he landed, there was a loud clatter.

Guo Jing and the others followed to look and saw Qiu Qianzhang had fallen into the large vat he had brought, smashing it into several pieces.

Guo Jing immediately understood and said in surprise, "This vat is fake."

Seeing his secret completely exposed, Qiu Qianzhang cried out "Ouch" and quickly fled while clutching his injuries.

Seeing this, Huang Rong couldn't help but laugh loudly. "Don't forget to come to the next Hua Shan Sword Conference! The title of Number One in the World will surely be yours!"

This made Mu Nianci laugh.

Meng Li, Guo Jing, and Lu Chengfeng couldn't help but smile as well.

After this was over, Lu Chengfeng had the servants clear the feast and serve tea.

The group chatted for a while longer.

It was mainly Guo Jing and Huang Rong catching up with Meng Li and Mu Nianci.

Halfway through, Guo Jing suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Elder Brother Meng, Sister Nianci, a couple of days ago, I received a letter from my Uncle sent via a priest of the Quanzhen Sect. He said they are doing very well in Nanshan Village, and Younger Brother Kang even has a girl he likes."

Yang Kang has a girl he likes?

Meng Li and Mu Nianci exchanged a look, somewhat surprised.

Then, Meng Li asked casually, "That's a good thing. What's the girl's name?"

"Li Mochou."

"Pffft—"

Meng Li spat out a mouthful of tea.

"What did you say the girl's name was?"

He wiped his mouth and asked with wide eyes.

"Li Mochou." Guo Jing repeated, then asked, "Is there something wrong with the name?"

Huang Rong, Mu Nianci, and Lu Chengfeng and his son also looked at Meng Li with curiosity.

Since they had met, this was the first time they had seen Meng Li lose his composure like this.

Of course there's a problem!

Meng Li replied in his heart, unable to stop himself from complaining.

Yang Kang and Li Mochou as a pair?

Which genius came up with this script?

This pairing is too obscure, even bordering on wicked!

Besides, if Yang Kang really ends up with Li Mochou, what about Lu Zhanyuan and the Little Dragon Maiden?

Setting aside the fact that Lu Zhanyuan is a scumbag, the key is...

Halfway through his thoughts, Meng Li glanced at Mu Nianci.

Oh, it's already impossible for Yang Guo to appear, so it's fine.

Seeing Meng Li's expression changing and him not speaking for a long time, Huang Rong immediately tested the waters: "Could it be that this Miss Mochou has something to do with you?"

Meng Li shook his head. "She has nothing to do with me, but she has a connection to the Quanzhen Sect."

Guo Jing immediately said, "Younger Brother Kang is a Disciple of the Quanzhen Sect, and that girl has a connection to the Quanzhen Sect, so it should be a good thing for them to be together, right?"

"Perhaps." Meng Li's words were vague.

Huang Rong sensed something was wrong and speculated, "Could it be that Miss Mochou has a grudge against the Quanzhen Sect?"

Meng Li sighed and said, "It's not exactly a grudge, but her sect indeed has some grievances with the Quanzhen Sect."

"Speaking of this, we have to start with The Real Person of Chongyang..."

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