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Chapter 43 Linghu Chong Is Expelled from Mount Hua, Xiang Wentian Kills Innocents

Luoyang, Green Bamboo Alley.

Green Bamboo Elder was surprised.

“Miss, I didn’t expect that this Young Hero Linghu has such a connection with us.”

“Mmm,” Ren Yingying responded softly and said no more.

On the screen, she was seen teaching Linghu Chong to play the qin, listening to his grievances—there was an undeniable air of intimacy. But the future was still the future.

Seeing it with one’s eyes and experiencing it firsthand were two entirely different sensations. Besides, with the live broadcast and quiz game now affecting events, that future had already changed.

Ren Yingying lifted her chin slightly and continued watching. In the next moment, her cheeks flushed red—like fire, like blood.

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After leaving Luoyang, the Mount Hua Sect headed toward Fujian. Along the way, all sorts of strange individuals from the martial world came to befriend Linghu Chong.

Some brought gifts, some offered to heal his wounds, some just wanted to drink with him. All of them treated Linghu Chong as an equal, regardless of status.

Meanwhile, Yue Buqun received barely any attention. This left him both astonished and humiliated. At Five Tyrants Ridge, a massive martial gathering was held, attracting all kinds of figures—both the righteous and the unorthodox.

They drank, feasted, and laughed with Linghu Chong.

Having suffered misfortune after misfortune since the Zixia Manual was stolen, Linghu Chong was touched by the warmth he received. He cast aside concerns over good and evil, and simply enjoyed their company.

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The real reason these martial artists were so friendly toward him? They had heard that Ren Yingying, the Saintess of the Sun Moon Sect, was deeply in love with Linghu Chong.

Wanting to curry favor with her, they lavished their kindness upon him. However, Ren Yingying was extremely shy. When the rumors of her feelings spread, she became both embarrassed and furious.

To hide her feelings, she ordered them to kill Linghu Chong. But everyone knew she didn’t mean it—only a fool would take that order seriously. So they all pretended to obey but did nothing.

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After the gathering, Ren Yingying and Linghu Chong traveled together. Suddenly, Linghu Chong’s internal injuries flared up, and he collapsed.

Two months later, when he woke up, he was in Shaolin Temple. The abbot, Master Fangzheng, told him that the Yijin Jing could save his life, but there was a condition—He had to join Shaolin as a lay disciple.

Linghu Chong refused outright.

“I am a disciple of Mount Hua. I will not change my sect.”

Then came the bombshell. Fangzheng revealed that Yue Buqun had already expelled him from Mount Hua, labeling him a demon associate and outlaw. For Linghu Chong, it was a thunderclap out of nowhere. His heart turned to ashes.

“So this is my fate… The righteous sects see me as a traitor, and the unorthodox sects want me dead as well.”

“I have nowhere to go.”

Yet, as despair set in, a strange sense of defiance also arose within him.

“If both the righteous and the wicked treat me as an enemy, then let’s see who will take my life first!”

With that, he bid farewell to the Shaolin monks and left on his own.

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On the road, he encountered a peculiar scene. A large group of both righteous and unorthodox fighters were attacking a single old man. Though he had no idea who the old man was, he saw that—Despite facing overwhelming odds, the man remained calm, unfazed, and even seemed amused.

Linghu Chong admired his composure and felt a kindred spirit. Right there, before the entire crowd, he joined the old man at his table and drank with him. Later, he learned that the old man was none other than Xiang Wentian, a high-ranking elder of the Sun Moon Sect. Even after knowing his identity, Linghu Chong did not care. Instead, he helped him fight off their enemies.

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The battle turned against them. The two retreated, eventually reaching a main road. Suddenly, three galloping horses approached.

Xiang Wentian cursed.

“Damn you!”

He leapt into the air, kicked the rider off, and landed on the horse. Then, he swung his iron chains, knocking two other riders from their horses. Their bones shattered. They died instantly. These three men were not martial artists—just ordinary civilians.

They had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time and lost their lives for nothing. Xiang Wentian, completely unfazed, continued riding with Linghu Chong.

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At this point, the livestream paused. The fourth quiz question finally appeared. The cold, emotionless voice of the system echoed in the stream.

“Question 4: After witnessing Xiang Wentian kill innocent civilians, what will Linghu Chong do?”

1. 1. 1. 1. Turn a blind eye.

1. 1. 1. 1. Immediately sever ties with Xiang Wentian.

1. 1. 1. 1. Scold Xiang Wentian, who then apologizes and admits his mistake.

1. 1. 1. 1. Scold Xiang Wentian, who refuses to listen, leading them to part ways.

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As soon as the question dropped, the chat exploded in discussion.

【Ouyang Ke of White Camel Mountain: This Linghu Chong is lucky with women! Lost his junior sister, but now he’s got a saintess and a nun—both prettier than Yue Lingshan, and both love him deeply!】

【Cheng Shifei: Envy! Jealousy!】

【Yangzhou Twin Dragons Kou Zhong: Envy my ass! Who cares if they’re beautiful? Linghu Chong only loves his junior sister!】

【Yangzhou Twin Dragons Kou Zhong: His love got stolen, and he had to watch her be all lovey-dovey with another man! His head is practically glowing green!】

【Gushan Su Ying: It’s ironic. In Mount Hua, he was doubted and ostracized, yet these ‘unorthodox’ folks are the ones treating him warmly.The world is unpredictable.】

【First Manor’s Master Shangguan Haitang: Those ‘unorthodox’ folks aren’t good people. If not for Miss Ren’s influence, they would’ve eaten Linghu Chong alive.】

【Blood Saber Patriarch: Heh! That Ren girl is so shy—how cute! Watching her makes this old man itch all over!】

【Jin Empire Prince Wanyan Kang: Linghu Chong is an idiot! If it were me, I’d take Ren Yingying right then and there!】

【Dali Prince Duan Yu: Vulgar! Absolutely vulgar! How dare you speak of a lady that way?!】

【Ming Dynasty Princess Yunluo: So, Linghu Chong was expelled just like that…】

【Yuan Dynasty Princess Zhao Min: It was inevitable. But honestly, it might be a blessing in disguise.】

【King of Thieves Sikong Zhaixing: Hahaha! Linghu Chong reminds me of you, Lu Xiaofeng! Always poking your nose where it doesn’t belong.】

【Four-Browed Lu Xiaofeng: Not the same. I wouldn’t charge headfirst into trouble without knowing the stakes.】

【Yangzhou Beauty Li Yuhu: So, which answer should we pick?】

【Yang Guo: It’s between C and D. The key is how much Xiang Wentian values Linghu Chong’s opinion.】

【Heavenly King Xiang Wentian: Haha! Never thought I’d be in this! Apologize? NEVER! What’s wrong with killing three nobodies?】

【Cihang Jingzhai Saintess Shi Feixuan: To treat human lives like weeds… You truly are a demon.】