The next morning, Silver Sword Peak welcomed three guests. The first was an old man with a stern face and white hair, exuding an imposing aura, his eyes shining brightly.

The old man carried a large sword on his back that resembled a door panel, quite eye-catching. Following him was a young disciple with handsome features, dressed in white robes and a brocade belt, his figure lean and upright.

He also carried a broad and heavy sword on his back, though not as exaggerated as the old man’s. Lastly, there was Yun Zhaoxian, a burly man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, carrying a large halberd on his back, his expression subtle.

He looked somewhat nervous at the sight of Zhang Juque, as if he was afraid that his uncle would start a fight at any disagreement.

These three were naturally the warriors from the Heavenly Strength Sect. As expected, Zhang Juque was impatient. Chu Liang’s reply was delivered to the Heavenly Strength Sect yesterday, and he had rushed over early this morning.

The disciple following him was his personal disciple, Li Fujian, who was also one of the four core disciples of the Heavenly Strength Sect in this generation.

Yun Zhaoxian came along purely out of loyalty to Chu Liang, thinking that if the negotiations didn’t go well, his presence could help mediate and ease the atmosphere.

Chu Liang greatly appreciated Yun Zhaoxian’s loyalty, but he was confident about this conversation.

“Line up to welcome them!” He raised his hand first. Liu Xiaoyu and Jin Maoxun stood on either side, both giving a slight bow to the group from the Heavenly Strength Sect.

All the living beings on Silver Sword Peak came out to welcome them, even the flower garden was trimmed, the reception couldn’t be more grand.

Zhang Juque’s status in the martial world was worthy of such grandeur. If his visit was announced to Shu Mountain, at least the head of Zhuxin would come to receive him.

“I heard that the senior has graced us with his presence, I am terrified. If there are any shortcomings in the etiquette, please forgive me.” Chu Liang stepped forward and said loudly.

“No need for these formalities.

Zhang Juque’s gaze shifted, without wasting any words,

“I came here to investigate the death of the white ape, a beast that once belonged to my Heavenly Strength Sect. Didn’t you say you wanted to explain it to me in person? Speak now.”

“This is not the place to talk. I have prepared a hot pot with Shu Mountain’s specialty inside, using the meat of the Winged Fire Snake that was recently killed. Why don’t we go inside and talk while eating?” Saying this, Chu Liang led the three into Di Nvfeng’s loft.

To entertain guests, he naturally couldn’t use his own small house, so he temporarily borrowed Di Nvfeng’s loft. Zhang Juque sat down, but had no intention of eating, instead he said coldly:

“There’s no rush. If you are indeed innocent, we can talk about the banquet. But if you are a villain, I won’t eat your food.”

“Senior, rest assured.

Chu Liang gave a slight smile, then retold the events that had happened on Black Whale Mountain that day. From his dispute with the white ape over the Swordleaf Mysteria, to the white ape’s attempt to frame and harm people, and finally being killed by Chu Liang. Zhang Juque listened with a frown,

“That white ape has been cultivating in my Heavenly Strength Sect for many years, would it kill people at will out of resentment? Do you have any evidence?” Chu Liang said:

“The city officials in Yanbo City can testify. Moreover, since I had already left Black Whale Mountain that day, why would I return? If I wanted to kill and rob, why would I go back and forth twice, giving it time to prepare an ambush? It’s clear that the white ape wanted to use the power of the Heavenly Strength Sect to take revenge on me.” Zhang Juque listened and said:

“If that’s the case, I can’t blame you. But I still need to go to Yanbo City to verify this before I can fully believe it.

Although he said he needed to verify, he already believed most of Chu Liang’s detailed and realistic account. In fact, the white ape was just a desperate act of revenge before its death. Its master had been dead for many years, how could the Heavenly Strength Sect offend the Shu Mountain Sect for it? Only Zhang Juque, who hated evil like an enemy, would take action as long as he was sure that Chu Liang was not a villain.

“Hehe.

Yun Zhaoxian dared to laugh at this time,

“I told you that Brother Chu is a man of justice and wisdom like me, how could he do bad things?” Zhang Juque glared at him and said:

“If you dare to commit crimes in the future, I will punish you just as severely.

Yun Zhaoxian quickly laughed awkwardly. Zhang Juque sighed and said:

“Since I was young, that white ape has been under the Heavenly Strength Sect, and we have known each other for many years. I didn’t expect it to have such a temperament…” Chu Liang said:

“Senior, it may not be appropriate for me to say this, but… for humans, decades may be a long time, but for beasts, it’s just a short period of time, not enough to fully understand their temperament.” Yun Zhaoxian also sighed:

“If Brother Fujian had a spirit pet at this time, and I grew up with it, and when Brother Fujian died before me, that spirit pet left the Heavenly Strength Sect and did bad things, I might feel the same as you, right?”

“Hmm…” Li Fujian wanted to agree, but as soon as he nodded, he felt something was wrong and frowned:

“Why should I die before you?”

“It’s just a saying, don’t mind it.

Yun Zhaoxian laughed,

“Besides, your cultivation is not as good as mine, what’s so strange about you leaving before me?”

“You…you’re talking nonsense.” Li

Fujian seemed about to say some vulgar words, but thinking of his master’s presence, he immediately changed his words.

He retorted to Yun Zhaoxian:

“Even if one day I die before you, it must be because my cultivation is stronger than yours! We in the Heavenly Strength Sect always put the strongest in the front during battles! Those of you who survive are the weakest!”

“Huh?” Zhang Juque, who was sitting next to him, raised his eyebrows and looked at this rebellious disciple. Chu Liang listened to their quarrel and could only laugh along, but he couldn’t help but criticize in his heart.

It was widely rumored in the martial world that the disciples of the Heavenly Strength Sect shared a brain, and it seemed to be true… While they were arguing, there was suddenly a commotion outside, as if someone was shouting.

“Chu Liang, come out!” Chu Liang went out and saw three people standing on the open slope of Silver Sword Peak.

The two direct disciples of Elder Dan Ding, Liu Qin and Ji Xun, whom Chu Liang had met before, were standing in front of him, followed by a disgruntled young boy.

Clearly, they were not here for a friendly visit.

“Do you two brothers need something?” Chu Liang asked.

“You incited a child to provoke Hakutaku yesterday, and we are here today to seek an explanation!” Ji Xun was the first to speak.

“What explanation are you seeking?” Chu Liang asked again.

“We’re here to beat you up!” Chen Lingtong, the young boy, stood at the forefront with his hands on his hips, shouting at Chu Liang.

“Heh heh.”

Chu Liang looked at the young boy and suddenly asked, “Have you learned not to throw stones at spiritual beasts now?”

“Wa ya ya!” This remark immediately infuriated Chen Lingtong, who shouted, “You guys, beat him up now!”

“Hmph.” Ji Xun muttered darkly, “Di Nvfeng is not here, and you still dare to be so arrogant…

“Wait!” Chu Liang suddenly raised his hand and said loudly, “You can beat me, but you have to make the reason clear first! Anyway, I’m not your match. After I finish speaking, I absolutely won’t fight back.”

“What reason do you want to talk about?” Liu Qin asked coldly.

“You first indulged this child in attacking Jin Maoxun. When Jin Maoxun fought back a little, he was beaten by you. This is the truth, right?” Chu Liang pointed at Liu Qin,

“Then I took the initiative to apologize. He attacked Hakutaku and was counterattacked. Instead of going to Hakutaku, you came to me for trouble. This is also a fact, right?”

“This is clearly bullying and fearing the hard, do you admit it?” Chu Liang’s voice was firm and powerful,

“Do you act so recklessly just because your cultivation is higher than mine?!”

“Nonsense.”

Ji Xun flicked his sleeve, “So what if our cultivation is higher than yours?” After saying that, he was about to make a move. He had no interest in refuting Chu Liang’s moral high ground.

Because he didn’t come here today to talk, but to find an opportunity to do something underhanded.

He had finally incited his brothers to take action, and he didn’t want to waste any more words. If anything unexpected happened in the chaos later, he couldn’t be blamed… At this moment, Chu Liang suddenly turned slightly to face the loft behind him, and asked respectfully,

“Elder, you heard all that, didn’t you?”

“Hmm?” Before his words fell, an old man with a large sword on his back slowly walked out of the loft, his face gloomy,

“For thousands of years, Shu Mountain has been a reputable sect, but it has produced such a group of unruly disciples like you. It seems that today, I need to educate you on behalf of your master.” Ji Xun and the others looked at this obviously extraordinary old man, suddenly a little stunned.

Where did this one come from? They had never seen him on Shu Mountain before. Liu Qin seemed to recognize him first by the large sword on his back, and his eyes immediately showed fear. He raised his hand and was about to shout,

“Elder, it’s a misunderstanding…” That day, the screams on Silver Sword Peak were particularly loud.