Being Yue Buqun’s Disciple, My Master’s Wife is Teasing Me! Chapter 22: Wu Que in Defeat, Gains Fame Across the Land!

Yang Huan had already uttered everything that needed to be said, and nothing more was left unsaid.

With no lingering doubts Cloud Peak had, the two wasted no further time, resuming their fierce battle.

While there was a noticeable gap in skill between Yang Huan and Cloud Peak, the Long Rainbow Sword Technique possessed a far superior subtlety compared to the Moving Flower Pavilion Sword Technique.

Furthermore, the Water Dirty Thunder technique had inflicted a weakening effect upon Cloud Peak.

As one's strength grew, the other's waned. Yang Huan now possessed the means to directly contend with Cloud Peak.

Their exchange of sword techniques was a truly spectacular and breathtaking display.

The surrounding spectators found the unfolding duel utterly thrilling.

However, as the fight wore on, Cloud Peak began to falter.

Fueled by the Rainbow Mental Technique, Yang Huan's power surged, and his attacks grew more ferocious with each passing moment.

Meanwhile, Cloud Peak was relentlessly weakened by the persistent corrosion of the Water Dirty Thunder.

Cloud Peak's defeat in this intense duel seemed all but inevitable.

Ultimately, Cloud Peak cast aside his sword, yielding any further resistance.

He understood his impending defeat and recognized the futility of continuing the struggle.

Lowering his gaze, he resigned himself to the awaited disappointment.

He lamented that he had failed to fulfill the task assigned by his elder aunt, thus letting her down.

He also grieved his inability to rescue the young lady, thereby failing her as well.

For a fleeting moment, Cloud Peak was consumed by profound despair.

Yet, the end he anticipated, death, did not arrive.

After a short interval, he perceived a slight recovery of his depleted strength.

Upon opening his eyes, he observed that Yang Huan had already withdrawn the Water Dirty Thunder.

Yang Huan, holding Huang Rong, was now preparing to depart.

“Young Master!”

“Young Master, are you unharmed?”

Helu and Hesong rushed to Cloud Peak’s side, their voices laced with concern.

“I am well. But why did he not finish me?”

Cloud Peak expressed his bewilderment. He had not anticipated Yang Huan sparing his life.

“Looking at it this way, that individual is not entirely devoid of decency.”

At this precise moment, however, Yang Huan, who had been in front, abruptly halted his movement.

He turned, fixing his gaze upon Cloud Peak, and inquired, “Young Master Cloud Peak, are you perhaps searching for someone by the name of Jiang Xiaoyu? If so, you may follow me.”

Cloud Peak was momentarily taken aback, pondering how Yang Huan had ascertained this information.

Unable to deduce the answer himself, he gratefully followed along.

Upon reaching an inn, Yang Huan secured a private room.

Once Yang Huan had entered, Cloud Peak politely knocked on the door.

“Enter,” came the invitation.

With Yang Huan’s assent granted, Cloud Peak pushed the door open and stepped inside.

“Just you, come in.”

Immediately instructing Helu and Hesong to remain outside, Cloud Peak entered the room alone and closed the door behind him.

“Does Young Master Yang know Jiang Xiaoyu? Do you know his whereabouts?” Cloud Peak inquired.

“I neither know him nor his current location,” Yang Huan responded.

“Then why did Young Master…”

Yang Huan offered a smile and continued, “Are you not curious why your elder aunt insists that you assassinate Jiang Xiaoyu? Moreover, it must specifically be you who carries out the deed, and he must not perish by any means other than your direct action.”

Cloud Peak lowered his head. This particular matter had indeed been the most profound enigma he had encountered thus far.

He had sought answers from his elder aunt, but she remained tight-lipped. He had questioned his second aunt, who, while seemingly inclined to reveal something, ultimately dared not.

“Assist me with a certain task, and I shall disclose the truth to you.”

“However, prior to that, I can offer you a small piece of information.”

Cloud Peak’s head snapped up, his eyes gleaming with burgeoning curiosity.

“This matter is intrinsically linked to your origins.”

“Connected to my origins? Truly?”

“Indeed.”

“How did you come to be aware of this?”

“I possess my methods. Do not inquire; even if you do, I will not divulge the answer.”

Wisely choosing not to press further, Cloud Peak inquired, “What task do you require of me?”

“Accompany me to Heimu Cliff and usurp the position of the Sun Moon Cult Leader.”

Cloud Peak's martial prowess was undeniably formidable. Had Yang Huan not possessed the Water Dirty Thunder to counter the Moving Flower Receiving Jade technique, defeating him might have proven an insurmountable challenge!

Engaging in combat across cultivation realms was not solely Yang Huan’s forte; certain individuals displayed exceptional skill in cross-border confrontations.

And Cloud Peak was precisely one such individual!

Numerous formidable experts resided upon Heimu Cliff.

Dongfang Unbeaten stood as a grandmaster-level expert.

For Yang Huan, who was merely in the late stages of the innate realm, infiltration might be feasible, but seizing the position of cult leader? That presented a significant and daunting obstacle.

With external assistance from someone like Cloud Peak, this endeavor to reach Heimu Cliff should proceed with considerably greater smoothness. This was one of the primary reasons Yang Huan had chosen not to end Cloud Peak’s life!

Of course, the principal reason remained his profound apprehension of Yao Yue.

That unpredictable woman, Yao Yue, was truly terrifying when enraged!

He had no desire to be relentlessly pursued by the tempestuous Yao Yue at such a tender age!

“Very well! I believe you!”

Cloud Peak readily agreed.

Heavenly Machination Tower.

“What? The Young Master of the Moving Flower Palace was defeated by a disciple of the Huashan Sect from the Ming Dynasty?”

What sort of insignificant sect is the Huashan Sect?

No matter the era or dynasty, the Huashan Sect has always been considered a joke!

However, the Huashan Sect from the Ming Dynasty...

While possibly still subpar, the Ming Dynasty's Huashan Sect did indeed cultivate a remarkably talented disciple. Yet, it's rumored that this particular disciple has since been expelled from the sect.

Could this Huashan disciple possibly be Lin Chong?

The personnel of the Heavenly Machination Tower inquired immediately.

Lin Chong, hailing from the Huashan Sect, had previously made quite a name for himself at Shaolin, even managing to defeat his own master, Yue Buqun, and engaging in an equal fight with the former leader of the Sun Moon Cult, Ren Woxing. His accomplishments were truly remarkable.

According to the Innate Rankings, Ren Woxing and Lin Chong shared the 15th position.

Therefore, when the topic of Huashan disciples arose, Lin Chong was the first individual to come to the minds of the Heavenly Machination Tower personnel.

However, the Heavenly Machination Tower personnel quickly offered a correction: "Honored Master, the one who vanquished Wu Que was not Lin Chong, but rather an individual named Yang Huan."

"This Yang Huan is the youngest disciple under Yue Buqun of the Huashan Sect. He seldom appears in public, and this battle against Wu Que is the sole known engagement we have on record."