The three Taoist priests ahead are Hao Datong, Sun Bu'er, and Zhao Zhijing!
The Taoist priest behind them wore a gray mask and had gray hair.
Who is this person? Yin Zhiping? But the age doesn't match!
Li Huan first asked, "Hao Datong, where is Qiu Chuji?"
Hao Datong hurriedly said, "Brother Qiu is handling urgent matters in Shanxi and was unable to make it to Dasheng Pass!"
Li Huan then deliberately asked, "Where is Yang Guo?"
Instantly, Hao Datong, Zhao Zhijing, and Sun Bu'er's expressions changed slightly.
Li Huan said, "I understand. Yang Guo is Qiu Chuji's grand-disciple. According to seniority, he is not qualified to come to Lu Family Village with you to participate in the Heroes' Gathering, so he stays at Chongyang Palace in Zhongnan Mountain!"
"Hmph!" Zhao Zhijing sneered, "Yang Guo was arrogant and domineering in the Quanzhen Sect, bullying his fellow disciples. He escaped from Chongyang Palace, broke into the Ancient Tomb Sect, became Xiaolongnü's disciple, and even followed Xiaolongnü..."
"Bullshit!"
A furious curse interrupted Zhao Zhijing's narration.
Yang Guo stepped out from the crowd!
His clothes were disheveled, and his forehead was covered in mud and ash.
"Guo'er!" Guo Jing and Huang Rong exclaimed at the same time.
Zhao Zhijing was startled and pointed at Yang Guo: "You little bastard, you've finally shown yourself!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure flashed before Zhao Zhijing's eyes, and then, *slap*, he received a heavy slap across the face!
The person who slapped Zhao Zhijing was none other than Li Huan!
"Why...why did you hit me..." Zhao Zhijing covered his face, feeling dizzy, and tried his best to stand up.
Hao Datong and Sun Bu'er were also surprised and puzzled.
Li Huan said calmly, "If you dare to curse Guo'er again, I'll break your arm right now! Don't believe me? Try me."
Zhao Zhijing trembled a few times, and his arrogance vanished.
Yang Guo stepped forward happily and grasped Li Huan's hand: "Uncle Li! It's been so many years, I've missed you so much!"
Li Huan pretended not to know the truth and asked, "Guo'er, have you left the Quanzhen Sect?"
Yang Guo said loudly, "After I became a disciple of Master Qiu, I have been focusing on practicing martial arts at Chongyang Palace, strictly abiding by the rules, and never causing trouble!"
“But Zhao Zhijing held a grudge. While Master Qiu was away from Chongyang Palace, he had his disciple Lu Qingdu constantly provoke me and frame me…”
"I could no longer bear it, so I injured Lu Qingdu. Zhao Zhijing led the Taoists to chase after me, so I had to escape from Chongyang Palace and accidentally entered the Ancient Tomb Sect, where I was rescued by Granny Sun!"
As he spoke, Yang Guo turned and glared angrily at Hao Datong!
"You old Taoist priest surnamed Hao! Not only did you not teach Zhao Zhijing a lesson, but you also beat Granny Sun to death. What kind of hero are you? How dare you even participate in the 'Heroes' Gathering'?"
Faced with Yang Guo's accusations, Hao Datong looked ashamed.
"That day, I used too much force and accidentally killed Granny Sun. I have indeed made a grave mistake, and I have been deeply remorseful for it these past few years!"
With a clang, Hao Datong drew a long sword from Zhao Zhijing's waist and handed it to Yang Guo.
"You avenge Granny Sun, and I will not retaliate."
Click!
Li Huan used the "Finger Flicking Divine Skill" to break the longsword in two.
"Let's not pursue Granny Sun's matter any further! The dead cannot be brought back to life, so Guo'er need not be sad or grieving!"
Li Huan then changed the subject.
"However, I must investigate this matter thoroughly, as Zhao Zhijing instigated his disciple Lu Qingdu to bully Yang Guo!"
A look of fear flashed in Zhao Zhijing's eyes.
Li Huan said, "Four years ago, I swore at Chongyang Palace that if Zhao Zhijing dared to touch a single hair on Yang Guo's head, I would tear Zhao Zhijing to pieces!"
"Chief Li!" Zhao Zhijing cried out in panic, his eyebrows furrowed. "I didn't touch a single hair on Yang Guo's head! All the disciples of the Quanzhen Sect can testify to that! Uncles, please uphold justice!"
Hao Datong looked helpless and sighed.
Sun Bu'er frowned deeply: "Chief Li, Zhao Zhijing really didn't hit Yang Guo. Please calm down, Chief Li."
Li Huan scorned Zhao Zhijing: "A cunning villain! He may escape death, but he can't escape punishment!"
In an instant, Li Huan unleashed the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, attacking Zhao Zhijing!
"Master Uncle, save me! Master Uncle, save me!"
Zhao Zhijing resisted while shouting.
Bang! Li Huan struck Zhao Zhijing in the chest with a palm strike, sending him flying more than ten meters!
With a scream, Zhao Zhijing landed and rolled on the ground, blood flowing from his mouth and nose.
Li Huan said loudly, "Zhao Zhijing's meridians are severed, and his martial arts skills are reduced to only 20%. He can only defend himself from now on and will not be able to do evil!"
"Hao Datong, Sun Bu'er! If you two are not satisfied, you can challenge me to a duel and avenge Zhao Zhijing!"
Seeing that Li Huan had shown leniency, Hao Datong quickly said, "Zhao Zhijing deceived his superiors and subordinates, violated the rules of the sect, and deserves to be punished!"
Sun Bu'er kept a long face and didn't say a word.
Li Huan asked Yang Guo, "Guo'er, what do you think?"
Yang Guo said admiringly, "Uncle Li always keeps his word, I am extremely grateful!"
Li Huan then asked, "Where is your master, Little Dragon Girl?"
A look of concern flashed in Yang Guo's eyes.
"Six months ago, I had an argument with my aunt, which angered her so much that she left without saying goodbye and went to Zhongnan Mountain. I haven't heard from her since..."
Li Huan asked, "What were you two arguing about?"
Yang Guo's face flushed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Uncle Li, I'll tell you in detail after the Heroes' Gathering..."
Li Huan nodded and looked at the Taoist priest wearing a gray mask.
"Hao Datong, this imposing 'masked man' is so mysterious, he must be an undercover agent of the Quanzhen Sect, right?"
Hao Datong quickly said, "Chief Li, he is Senior Brother Qiu's disciple, Yin Zhiping!"
Li Huan was startled.
Holy crap, it turns out to be Yin Zhiping, the one who "failed to ride the dragon." No wonder he was wearing a mask.
Li Huan pretended not to believe it and laughed, "Don't be silly! Yin Zhiping is only one year older than Guo Jing, how could his hair be gray?"
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