That Year at the Cliff of Repentance (1-3)

(I)

It is said that Yue Buqun led the Huashan Sect group back to Huashan from Hengshan. Lin Pingzhi formally became a disciple of the Huashan Sect
, while Linghu Chong was punished by being confined to the Cliff of Repentance for a whole year for violating the sect rules. At first, Yue Lingshan was very puzzled and
argued with her mother, Ning Zhongze, for a whole day, but ultimately could not find a solution. On the day Linghu Chong went up the mountain, Yue Buqun forbade anyone
to see him off, fearing that this would further embolden Linghu Chong and prevent him from seriously reflecting on his mistakes.

Lin Pingzhi, having just become a disciple, was able to rest and recuperate for half a day. The other disciples all went to practice their kung fu,
leaving only Lin Pingzhi in the small room to pack his clothes.

At this time, Lin Pingzhi had changed into clean Huashan disciple clothes and changed out of the old clothes that had accompanied him on his trip to Hengshan.
Lin Pingzhi picked up the clothes and carefully tidied them up. Although they were tattered, they had been through so much, and he could not bear to part with them.
Lin Pingzhi suddenly felt a bulge at the collar of his clothes. He opened it and found a small, coarse cloth bundle.
Inside the bundle was a pile of black, flat, and dried-out things, resembling tea leaves. Lin Pingzhi smiled slightly and said, "So,
this thing is still here."

These weren't tea leaves, nor plants, but a type of small insect from the Western Regions called "Corpse
Worms," which feed exclusively on brain marrow. The Three Corpse Brain Elixir used by the Sun Moon Sect was made from these. Years ago, Lin Pingzhi had
traveled to the Western Regions with his father, Lin Zhennan, and saw many things, including these worms. It was during this journey that
Lin Pingzhi happened to see the Northern Camel, which is why he pretended to be a hunchback on Mount Heng.

But let's leave that aside for now and focus on the Corpse Worms. The Corpse Worms Lin Pingzhi bought were different from those in the Three Corpse Brain Elixir.
They resembled dried tea leaves and had a strong fragrance, suitable for use as sachets. Lin Pingzhi, then a
spoiled young master, was quite fond of this, carrying it with him all the time, even when his family suffered misfortune. This corpse worm was normally black and flat,
turning red and swollen when exposed to blood. Once inside the body, the worm quickly burrowed into the brain, initially feeding only on blood and posing
no harm. However, after hearing certain music, it began to suck brain marrow, gradually causing the person to lose their mind.

Lin Pingzhi carefully selected only three small worms from a pile, two large and one small. These small
worms were quite precious, requiring brain blood to grow and morning dew to maintain their inactive state
. Therefore, Lin Pingzhi had to get up early every day to collect morning dew, displaying it to his fellow disciples and Yue Buqun and his wife
to establish an impression of diligence, which was a pleasant surprise.

On this day, Lin Pingzhi, as usual, got up early and went to the ancient forest behind the mountain to carefully collect the dew. Suddenly, he heard
voices from within the woods.

"Sixth Senior Brother, please let me go up." The voice was clear and melodious, like birdsong at dawn, or a gentle
stream, soothing and refreshing. Lin Pingzhi was captivated. He quietly crept to the source of the voice and saw
a beautiful young girl in a green silk dress arguing with a young male disciple. Although Lin Pingzhi had only recently joined the sect, he
recognized the two. The girl was Yue Lingshan, the daughter of Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze, and the male disciple was Lu
Dayou, ranked sixth, known as Sixth Monkey.

"Master and Mistress instructed me that I must deliver meals to Eldest Senior Brother every day; no one else is allowed.
How dare I disobey their orders? Besides, besides, I want to see Eldest Senior Brother."

"Sixth Senior Brother, Sixth Senior Brother, please, please let me go this time. I haven't seen
Eldest Senior Brother for so many days, please!" Yue Lingshan pouted, grabbing Lu Dayou's sleeve and shaking it.

"No, no. Master and Mistress won't agree."

"Sixth Senior Brother..."

"Junior Sister, please don't ask me anymore."

"Sixth Monkey! You're getting angry even when I'm being polite! If you don't let me go, I'll
tell my father about your unauthorized trip down the mountain last time!"

"You..."

Before Lu Dayou could reply, Yue Lingshan snatched the lunchbox and turned to walk towards the Cliff of Repentance on the back mountain. Lin Pingzhi immediately understood
that Yue Lingshan was thinking of Linghu Chong and insisted on going to the Cliff of Repentance. Speaking of which, these two could really be considered
childhood sweethearts. Lin Pingzhi recalled Yue Lingshan's face: willow-leaf eyebrows, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes that were always watery and
blinking frequently. Although her figure was petite, it was curvaceous and could be considered a beauty even in the Central Plains.
After seeing Yue Lingshan's true appearance at Hengshan, Lin Pingzhi was captivated by her charm, but seeing her unwavering devotion to Linghu Chong,
he let it go.

The Huashan disciples were divided into male and female groups
. Yue Lingshan, being Yue Buqun's daughter, was allowed to practice with the male disciples. The male disciples were instructed by Yue Buqun, while the female disciples were taught by Ning Zhongze. One day, Lin Pingzhi
was practicing yesterday's swordplay with the other disciples when a tall, beautiful female swordsman strode in. The disciples immediately stopped practicing
and exclaimed in unison, "Master's Wife!"

This was Ning Zhongze. "Don't stop, everyone. Continue practicing. Your master has been away on the mountain these past few days managing
affairs, so I will be in charge of the recent practice."

"Yes, Master's Wife." After agreeing, they resumed their swordplay, and Ning Zhongze began instructing the male disciples. Ning
Zhongze was skilled with fast swords and often practiced herself to deepen her disciples' understanding. All the disciples benefited greatly. Lin Pingzhi, however
, lacked a solid foundation in martial arts and hadn't fully grasped the subtleties of Ning Zhongze's swordsmanship, only noticing its incredible speed. But while observing the swordplay
, he saw something else entirely.

Although nearing forty, time seemed to have left no trace on Ning Zhongze; her taut, fair skin
, tall and shapely figure, and full, rosy lips were breathtaking. Her loose-fitting training clothes
couldn't conceal her magnificent breasts, full, shapely buttocks, and long legs. Lin Pingzhi, though a wealthy young man
and having seen many beautiful women, had never seen such a perfect combination of charm and beauty. As he gazed, Lin Pingzhi became mesmerized, his eyes not focused on the swordplay but rather on the rise and fall
of Ning Zhongze's breasts . 　　While Lin Pingzhi was lost in thought, Ning Zhongze walked over and asked, "Pingzhi, are you settling in alright now that you've just joined the sect?" 　　"Ah? Thank you for your concern, Master's wife. Thanks to Master and Master's wife's care and the understanding of my fellow disciples, I'm doing very well ." Lin Pingzhi tried to conceal his already tense lower body. 　　"That's good. Come, practice the sword technique you just demonstrated." 　　"Yes, yes..." Lin Pingzhi reluctantly agreed and began practicing each move clumsily. Ning Zhongze, watching from the side, couldn't bear to watch any longer. She strode forward, grabbed Lin Pingzhi's wrist, and began teaching him move by move.

Lin Pingzhi felt his body moving rapidly along with Ning Zhongze's, his mind filled with thoughts of Ning Zhongze
's graceful figure just moments before.

After finally completing a few Huashan moves, Lin Pingzhi was flushed and at a loss for words. Ning Zhongze looked at
the blushing young master before her and smiled, saying, "Pingzhi, you don't need to be so reserved once you're in Huashan. But you can't
do things without principle. Understand?"

"Understood, thank you for your guidance, Master's Wife."

Lin Pingzhi watched Ning Zhongze disappear into the distance, swallowing greedily a few more times.

These past few days, Lin Pingzhi's mind had been filled with the beautiful images of Ning Zhongze and Yue Lingshan, but
he only thought about them in the darkness, knowing it was hopeless. Then one day, Lin Pingzhi recalled the scene in the Western Regions where corpse worms controlled others, and
an uncontrollable thought and desire surged into his heart. He began to prepare his plan day and night.

These past few days, Lin Pingzhi, as usual, went to the back mountain to collect dew every morning, but he noticed that Yue Lingshan didn't
visit Linghu Chong as often as before, which made him quite suspicious. At noon, he suddenly overheard his third senior brother Liang Fa and fourth senior brother Shi Daizi talking to each other.

Liang Fa said, "I wonder who told Master's wife about this. Could it be Sixth Junior Brother?"

"You and I already know this, we're well aware of it. Why would we specifically tell Master's wife? Besides, Master's wife
dotes on both Eldest Senior Brother and Junior Sister, why would she make things difficult for her because of this?"

"Fourth Junior Brother is absolutely right. If it were punished as disobeying Master's orders, Junior Sister wouldn't just be confined for three days
. It's strange, given Junior Sister's temperament, how could she accept confinement so easily?"

"Third Senior Brother, if you knew how Master's wife spoke to Junior Sister about this, it wouldn't be hard to understand."

"Junior Brother knows what Master's wife said?"

"I overheard a little bit. When Master's wife was disciplining Junior Sister, I happened to report the matter to her. Master's wife said, 'Shan'er
, do you think Mother doesn't want you to see Chong'er?' Junior Sister didn't say anything, turning her head away and pouting. " " Master's wife
continued, 'Chong'er's trip to Hengshan, though well-intentioned, still had its faults. If he isn't made to seriously
reflect on his mistakes at the Cliff of Repentance, he will inevitably suffer even greater losses in the future. If you keep going up the mountain, how can he truly repent?
' Junior Sister nodded after a long while. Master's wife also allowed her to go up the mountain to see Senior Brother sometimes."

"Master's wife is indeed Master's wife. Not only is her swordsmanship superb, but her persuasive skills are also first-rate. Perhaps only Master's wife can
make Junior Sister listen to her."

"It seems that Yue Lingshan is still very obedient to her mother." Lin Pingzhi thought to himself, "It seems that
we still need to start from here."

Another month passed. That evening, Lin Pingzhi reviewed the things he should prepare several times. After confirming that everything was correct, he seized
the opportunity when Yue Buqun came down the mountain and Yue Lingshan was not in her room, and brought the tea and snacks he had carefully prepared to Ning Zhongze's room
.

"Master's wife."

"Pingzhi, what is it?"

"Master's wife, I have been a disciple for over a month, and have not had the opportunity to show my respect to Master and Master's wife, which I deeply regret. I suddenly remembered that
there is a tea shop near Mount Hua owned by a friend of my late father, so yesterday I asked my senior brother who came down the mountain to bring a few boxes of tea to Master and Master's
wife. I have specially brewed a pot for you, Master's wife, and would like to invite you to taste it." After saying this, Lin Pingzhi presented the brewed tea
to Ning Zhongze.

"Pingzhi, it's good that you have this intention. Your master and I are martial artists; though we admire refinement, we are, after all,
martial arts practitioners for a living, and we don't have many desires for fine food and drink."

"Master's wife is absolutely right. This tea was my father's most cherished tea. He repeatedly instructed me that if I ever
entered a prestigious sect, I should offer this tea. Please don't refuse, lest the tea get cold."

"In that case, I won't refuse anymore, but only this once, and never again." Ning Zhongze picked up the teacup,
brushed aside the tea leaves, and gently smelled it. Her brows furrowed, and she said, "Why does this tea taste like the Western Regions?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi felt a surge of panic, his body turning cold, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "Master's wife has excellent
taste. This tea was modified by my father, who added some spices from the Western Regions. The taste is quite different from other teas."

"Yes, it is indeed more fragrant and rich. Let me taste it." Ning Zhongze parted her lips slightly and took a sip. Just
then, the corpse worms that had been sleeping in the water suddenly leaped and burrowed into Ning Zhongze's mouth. This caused Ning Zhongze to cough a few times.

"What's wrong, Master's wife?"

"Nothing, just a few tea leaves. The tea tastes really special. I thank you on behalf of your master."

"Master and Master's wife are too kind. This disciple should do as I please. This disciple will take his leave." After saying this, Lin Pingzhi left the room and
hid outside the door. He was secretly delighted. The corpse worms had entered Ning Zhongze's body and would enter her brain in just half an hour. However,
the corpse worms would remain dormant.

About half an hour later, Lin Pingzhi took out a vertical flute from his pocket, looked around to make sure no one was there, and began to play
a Fujian folk tune. Although the corpse worms were creatures from the Western Regions, for a month, Lin Pingzhi had repeatedly stimulated them with Fujian folk tunes. Finally,
the corpse worms became excited when they heard the Fujian folk tunes and began to suck the brain marrow.

Lin Pingzhi played his flute while watching Ning Zhongze in the room. He saw Ning Zhongze clutching her temples, her brows furrowed,
weakly setting down her porcelain cup, a few beads of sweat on her forehead. Ning Zhongze tried to use her internal energy to heal her headache,
but her mind seemed to become increasingly scattered. Finally, Ning Zhongze's internal energy gave out, and she collapsed heavily.

Lin Pingzhi stopped playing and quietly entered the room. Because it was his first time using the corpse worms, Lin Pingzhi was still
wary. He gently nudged the sleeping Ning Zhongze, finding that she showed no signs of waking up. He then took
out the vertical flute and began to play another piece. This piece was also used by Lin Pingzhi to control the corpse worms; its
effect was to quiet them down, but they remained active. Ning Zhongze gradually became more awake, but her mind was blank
.

"Master...Master's wife?"

"Hmm?" Ning Zhongze raised her head, her gaze vacant, leaning back in her chair.

"Master's wife, do you recognize me?"

"You are... Pingzhi?"

"Yes, I am Pingzhi. What is your impression of me?"

"Impression? A handsome young man, with a troubled past, but seemingly unsuitable for martial arts. He would be better off studying the classics and
passing the imperial examinations."

Lin Pingzhi wasn't surprised by these words, as Ning Zhongze had said the same thing when they first met. It seemed that
after several days of observation, she still didn't think he was cut out for martial arts.

"Then, who is your favorite person?"

"He is my husband, Yue Buqun, the leader of the Huashan Sect."

"What do you admire most about your master?"

"Although he is somewhat vain and too concerned with his image, he is upright and deeply respects and cares for me."

Lin Pingzhi thought that to win his master's wife's heart, he needed to make her love someone else. He lowered his voice and slowly
said, "Master's wife, you don't actually love Yue Buqun, do you?"

"I don't love... I don't love... uh, uh..." Ning Zhongze repeated Lin Pingzhi's words listlessly,
unable to finish, her heart filled with intense struggle. Suddenly, Ning Zhongze clutched her head and cried out in pain. Lin Pingzhi
understood that this was because Ning Zhongze wanted to break free from her current state, and the corpse worms in her brain were trying to suppress them. Lin Pingzhi
thought that this matter absolutely could not continue, because if the corpse worms became too active, her brain would be severely damaged, turning her
into a pile of walking corpses.

"Relax, relax, Master's wife..." Lin Pingzhi finally managed to calm Ning Zhongze down after a great deal of effort,
but what followed left him at a loss.

As he pondered, suddenly, the image of his senior brother on the Cliff of Contemplation entered his mind. Lin Pingzhi smiled mysteriously, a plan forming in his mind.

"Master's wife, why did you fall in love with Master?"

"It's..." Because she had never seriously considered matters of love before, and given their close relationship, she
had no way to answer.

"Is it because Master is an upright person and respects you greatly?" Lin Pingzhi quoted Ning Zhongze's
words from earlier, leaving Ning Zhongze no choice but to believe him.

"Yes...yes...that's about right." "

Then does that mean that someone who is upright and respects you will win your favor?"

"Yes..." Because she was in a state similar to hypnosis, Ning Zhongze seemed oblivious to the logical shifts in his words
. Although she frowned slightly, she still agreed.

"Then, Master's wife, is Senior Brother a decent person?"

"He..." Ning Zhongze suddenly recalled Linghu Chong repeatedly rescuing
people from danger despite Yue Buqun's advice. "Although he's sometimes reckless, he's absolutely a decent person."

"Hmm, very good. Then, Master's wife, does Senior Brother respect you?"

Ning Zhongze recalled the scene of Linghu Chong being
playful and carefree with others, but extremely respectful to her and Yue Buqun. "He's cynical and irreverent with others, but very polite to me."

"Hmm, so Senior Brother is a decent person and respectful to you?"

"This...this..." Ning Zhongze seemed to anticipate the logical deductions that might follow, unwilling to admit it but
unable to refute it either. "That's correct."

"Hmm, very good. Then, is Senior Brother vain and obsessed with saving face?"

"Him? Not at all." On this point, Ning Zhongze was resolute.

"Is Master vain?"

"Yes..."

"Both Master and Senior Brother are upright and respectful to you, but Senior Brother isn't vain, while Master is. Mistress,
who should you love?"

"I...I...I should..." Ning Zhongze, on one hand, logically should answer Linghu Chong, but on the other
hand, she clearly told herself she should answer Yue Buqun. "I, I..." Ning Zhongze shook her head painfully again
, and Lin Pingzhi became tense again. He spent a long time calming Ning Zhongze down, and decided
to try another approach.

"Mistress, relax, relax. Do you sometimes feel disgusted by Master's vanity?"

"This...that's true," Ning Zhongze thought of Yue Buqun's various face-saving behaviors.

"Well, now please gather Yue Buqun's similar behaviors, gather them..."

"Gather...gather..." Ning Zhongze frowned, a slight expression of disgust appearing on her face.

"Very good, now these things will recur, recur..."

"Recur..." The expression of disgust on Ning Zhongze's face grew stronger and stronger.

After another half hour of deduction, Ning Zhongze's expression was filled with dissatisfaction and disgust. "Master's wife, now
tell me your impression of Yue Buqun."

"Although he respects me very much, but...but...he cherishes his reputation too much and is vain,
which is really annoying!"

"Hmm, is Yue Buqun the person you love the most?"

"This...this...no, absolutely not!"

"Then who do you love the most? Is it Senior Brother or Yue Buqun?"

"Yes...yes..." Ning Zhongze's mind was in turmoil. Thinking of the multiple-choice question that Lin Pingzhi had guided her through,
her answer was now much clearer. "It's Chong...Chong'er."

"Yes, actually, you love Senior Brother the most. Isn't that what you really think?"

"Yes...yes, I love him, I love Chong'er."

"Actually, when you think of Senior Brother, you feel very excited and hot all over, don't you?
Isn't that a habit of yours all along?"

"Ah, yes...yes..." Ning Zhongze said intermittently, accompanied by heavy breathing.

"Hmm, very good, very good." Lin Pingzhi left the room satisfied, took out his flute, and played a calming
Western Region melody—a tune to lull the corpse worms to sleep. Satisfied, Lin Pingzhi left, looking up to see
a bright moon hanging high in the sky; a new life seemed to be beginning.

Half a month later, under a bright moon, in the courtyard, a beautiful woman held a handkerchief, gazing at the moon with sorrow, sometimes
touching her breasts, sometimes resting her hand on her face, looking like a lovesick young girl. If one hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would believe this was
the renowned martial arts master Ning Zhongze? All of this was observed by Lin Pingzhi from the nearby bushes; it seemed
the power of the Western Region corpse worms was still intact.

That day, Lin Pingzhi and his disciples came to practice martial arts, but after waiting for a while, Yue Buqun still hadn't arrived.
The disciples began to chat. Only then did they hear the third senior brother, Liang Fa, say, "Fourth junior brother, have you heard? Junior sister
has been confined to her quarters by our master's wife!"

"What? Confined? Master and master's wife love our junior sister so much, how could this happen?"

"Yes, I was also extremely surprised when I first heard about it. And I heard it's because she secretly went to
the Cliff of Repentance to see our eldest senior brother."

"Ah? Didn't our master's wife allow her to go last time?"

"Yes, it's truly baffling. Our master's wife is furious this time; I've never seen her so angry before."
" Such a huge fire. He severely reprimanded his junior sister and questioned her in detail about what happened at the Cliff of Contemplation. After hearing the details, he was
even angrier and directly confined her to her quarters. You see, she can't come to practice martial arts today."

"Yes, that's right. Is it because Master heard about this after returning?"

"That's possible. Master is so principled, it's very likely."

Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but chuckle to himself upon hearing this.

Just then, Ning Zhongze rushed in, her hair somewhat disheveled, but still retaining her charm. The
disciples were all somewhat surprised, because logically, he was supposed to be the one guiding Yue Buqun after his return. Ning Zhongze's hair was not only disheveled,
but she also seemed flustered in her speech.

"Your master today... today... entrusted me to give you... to give you some guidance." Before the disciples could
reply, Ning Zhongze picked up her fast sword and hastily wielded it a few times, without any technique or order, clearly not paying attention
. "Alright, you can start practicing now." Lacking her usual patience, Ning Zhongze dismissed her disciples after finishing her own practice and told them
to practice freely. "Dayou, come here, I have something to ask you."

Lu Dayou hurried over and said, "Master's wife, what do you want to see me about?"

"Dayou, Chong'er... how has Chong'er been doing at the Cliff of Repentance lately?"

"Senior Brother, he's doing well. He's reflecting diligently and practicing martial arts diligently."

"I'm not asking about that. I'm asking if he's settling in well with his food and lodging, and if he's in a good mood?"

"Senior Brother... he's in a good mood."

"Then, the weather is getting colder, does he have any winter clothes?"

"This... it seems he doesn't?"

"What should we do? What should we do?" Ning Zhongze suddenly felt as bewildered as a young girl
.

"Master's wife, you don't need to worry, Senior Brother will be fine."

"Then, how's his appetite?"

"Appetite... Senior Brother hasn't eaten for days."

"Days? He hasn't eaten for days? Why?"

"Maybe...maybe..."

"Maybe what?"

"Maybe...Junior Sister hasn't been up the mountain these past few days."

"What!" Ning Zhongze exclaimed, her eyes wide as if struck by lightning.

"Wh...what's wrong, Master's wife?"

"Nothing...nothing, you all continue practicing martial arts, Master's wife is leaving." After saying that, Ning Zhongze waved her hand and
left wearily, without saying goodbye to her disciples.

"It seems Master's wife misses Senior Brother..." Lu Dayou murmured, standing there.

"More than just misses him?" Lin Pingzhi, standing to the side, smiled strangely.

The next day, Lin Pingzhi went to the back mountain to collect dew as usual, only to see a woman dressed in a bright red silk dress, her breasts half-
exposed, her jade-like legs faintly visible. Even the usually upright disciples of Mount Hua, let alone
the frivolous Lin Pingzhi, would be captivated by such beauty. This woman was Ning Zhongze, and today she was dressed
exceptionally alluringly, showing none of her usual restraint. Holding a food basket, she looked around to make sure no one was watching, then turned and
walked towards the Cliff of Repentance.

"Could she be going to the Cliff of Repentance?" Lin Pingzhi wondered, and followed her to the entrance of the cave,
finding a secluded spot to hide. Although he couldn't see inside the cave from here, he could hear every sound.

Only a conversation could be heard coming from inside the cave. "Master's wife? Why have you come?"

"Lingshan can come, but Master's wife can't?"

"Yes, yes." Linghu Chong knew his master's wife already knew about his junior sister's visit, and he was slightly alarmed.

"Come, Chong'er, let Master's wife see you quickly."

"Yes, Master's wife."

"Chong'er, what hardships have you endured to become so thin?"

"Master...Master's wife, I...I'm doing alright on the mountain. My sixth junior brother brings me food every day, and my junior sister...
she also...sometimes comes to visit. Life is alright." A sound of rustling clothes and footsteps came from within, as if
Linghu Chong had taken a few steps back.

"Didn't you miss your master's wife?"

"Ah, yes, of course I did. I constantly reflect on Master and Master's teachings. Knowing
I've committed a grave mistake since descending the mountain, I should reflect deeply on this at the Cliff of Repentance, so as not to betray Master and Master's teachings."

"You have such a silver tongue, Chong'er. Your master's wife specially prepared some delicious dishes for you. Come, sit down."

"Thank you for your concern, Master's wife. I am deeply grateful."

"Grateful for what? Come, Chong'er, let your master's wife feed you."

"Master's wife…you…no…" Though he couldn't see her, he could easily imagine Linghu Chong's flustered appearance. "Master's
wife! How could I let you have her? I…I can do it myself."

"What's wrong, Master's wife? You dislike your master's wife?"

"How…how dare I?"

"That's it, come closer. I haven't seen you these past few days, let me..." The voice trailed off,
almost a whisper, "This is my good Chong'er, come, Chong'er, let's..." Then came a commotion,
the sound of chopsticks falling to the ground.

"This disciple deserves to die! I knocked over Master's wife's bowl and chopsticks! This disciple deserves to die!"

"Chong'er, why are you kneeling? Get up quickly!"

"Thank you, Master's wife!"

"Chong'er, why don't you help Master's wife pick up the chopsticks?"

"This disciple is foolish, I will pick them up."

After a short while, it was heard again, "Chong'er?"

"Master...Master's wife, this disciple heard you."

"Did you see Master's wife's legs?" "

This disciple deserves to die! This disciple deserves to die! Please forgive me, Master's wife!"

"Why are you kneeling again? Master's wife only asked if you saw them?"

"I...I saw them..." "

Is it beautiful?"

"Beautiful..."

"Do you...like it?"

"I like it...Master's wife! This disciple understands that Master's wife is using this to test this disciple, to warn me of what I did at Hengshan
. This disciple will never do it again!"

"What does this have to do with the trip to Hengshan? Come..."

"Master's wife! Now... shouldn't the junior sisters be waiting for your guidance at the foot of the mountain?"

"They... should be able to practice on their own, no need to worry."

"Well..." After several rounds of this, Ning Zhongze finally felt disappointed and left with her basket. Watching Ning Zhongze's dejected
figure, Lin Pingzhi gave a sly smile and followed her down the mountain. However, he didn't notice the dark figure following behind him.

(II)

In the following days, Ning Zhongze went to the Cliff of Repentance for two consecutive days, her clothes becoming increasingly revealing, her demeanor increasingly alluring,
but she always went excitedly and returned disappointed, especially when descending the mountain, she was quite dejected. Back in her room, she
was listless and verbally abusive to everyone else.

Two more days passed, and Ning Zhongze stayed alone in her room, looking rather bored. Taking advantage of Yue Buqun and
his daughter's absence, Lin Pingzhi used his old trick again, playing a familiar tune outside and slipping into the room. He saw Ning Zhongze with
her hair somewhat disheveled, sitting with her head down in a chair, tea spilled all over the floor.

"Master's wife?"

"Hmm?" Ning Zhongze opened her eyes weakly, staring blankly at Lin Pingzhi.

"Master's wife, have you been to the Cliff of Repentance these past few days?"

"Yes..."

"What did you go there for?"

"To...see...Chong'er.

" "You love Senior Brother, don't you?"

"Yes...I love him very much."

"But...it seems Senior Brother doesn't appreciate it."

"...Yes..." Ning Zhongze seemed unwilling to admit it, but she couldn't deny the fact.

"Then do you hate Senior Brother?"

"Yes...a little..."

"Master's wife, listen to me now. Now concentrate this hatred, concentrate it in your heart. Master's wife,
have you done it?"

"I have..."

"Very good. Now I want you to expand it, expand it, and expand it again...Master's wife, do you understand? " "Understood

... " "Very good

. Now I ask you, do you hate Senior Brother?" "

Hmm...I hate him!" Ning Zhongze frowned, seemingly gritting her teeth as she spoke.

In this world, it is difficult to hate someone without reason, and it is also difficult to love someone without reason, but turning love into hate is easy to do,
for "the fewer friends one has, the more distant they become."

"But you still love your eldest brother, don't you? You're actually torn between love and hate. Then, if I may be so bold
as to ask, mistress, who does your eldest brother have feelings for?"

"Is it...is it...Lingshan?"

"Yes, your daughter, Yue Lingshan. So, what is your opinion of her..."

"Hate! But she's my daughter..."

"But she's stealing your lover, you should..."

"I should, I should..." Ning Zhongze shook her head, seemingly flustered. Torn between a woman's jealousy and
a mother's love, the conflict was unimaginable.

"You should defend yourself, shouldn't you? You should prevent them from being together." Lin Pingzhi avoided using more pointed
words to avoid further provoking Ning Zhongze.

"Yes...we should defend ourselves..."

"But how should we defend ourselves?" Lin Pingzhi seemed to be asking Ning Zhongze, yet also talking to himself.

"How..."

"The best way is to find a good family to marry Lingshan off, isn't it?"

Ning Zhongze frowned even more upon hearing this, but murmured, "Marry...marry her off..."

"Yes, once that happens, not only will Linghu Chong be heartbroken and devastated, but you will also have the opportunity
to win him back. Isn't that right?"

These words were like a warm breeze in early spring, a cool spring in the sweltering heat, unlocking the golden lock between the beauty's brows. "Yes, all we need to do is
...all we need to do is find a family to marry Lingshan off! But which family should we find?" "

That's the key. This person must first be from the Huashan lineage. Firstly, it will be easier for Master and Lingshan
to accept, and secondly, it will benefit the transmission of the Huashan sword technique."

"Yes...this person should be from the Huashan sect..."

"Then let's look at them one by one. Our eldest disciple, Linghu Chong, is definitely out of the question. How about our second disciple, Lao Denuo?"

"No, Lao Denuo is too old, and even if I were willing, my senior brother and Ling Shan wouldn't agree."

"That's true. What about our third senior brother, Liang Fa, and our fourth senior brother, Shi Wuji?"

"No, although they are the right age, they have always held Chong'er in high esteem, so it's unlikely
they'll comply. Besides, suddenly discussing this with them might raise many suspicions."

"What Master's wife says is absolutely right. Then…" Lin Pingzhi, following Ning Zhongze's lead, named each of the senior brothers
, causing the meticulous Ning Zhongze to reject each one.

"As Master's wife said, we've already sorted through all the male disciples. Do you have any suitable
candidates?"

Ning Zhongze immediately frowned and murmured, "No… no, not a single one…"

"But, there is one more!"

"Who?" Hearing this, Ning Zhongze's heart skipped a beat.

"That is, Lin Pingzhi..."

"Lin Pingzhi... Lin Pingzhi... Lin Pingzhi..." Ning, the female knight, repeated this
name, both strange and familiar, over and over, each repetition carrying a different meaning—sometimes doubt, sometimes sudden realization, sometimes complex—
while her eyes remained vacant, staring blankly into the distance.

"Yes, Lin Pingzhi. He hasn't been a disciple for long, and Linghu Chong went to the Cliff of Repentance immediately after his entry, so they don't have a deep
relationship. He doesn't need to worry about whether Linghu Chong agrees; furthermore, because his entry is still shallow, and he's handsome and dashing, Yue Lingshan
might be attracted to him; finally, his master doesn't particularly dislike Lin Pingzhi. If his behavior is acceptable, obtaining
her consent shouldn't be difficult."

A magnificent discourse presented the reasoning logically, firmly resolving the three biggest concerns in Ning Zhongze's heart
. Ning Zhongze remained dazed, but her breathing seemed to have begun to become unsteady, clearly deeply
shaken, and perhaps making a final struggle.

"Master's wife, am I right?"

"Ah, yes...yes...but, but Pingzhi is still a novice, his martial arts are weak, and he has no real skill.
Suddenly entrusting Lingshan to him might not be convincing; moreover, although Pingzhi has behaved adequately these past few days,..."
"After all, he's from a wealthy family, so he's bound to be a bit frivolous. If Lingshan goes with him, I'm afraid..."

"Master's wife, do you still want to get your Chong Lang back?" Lin Pingzhi raised his voice, like a
strategist advising a king, or a ghost tempting someone to commit a crime. He deliberately used the ambiguous term "Chong Lang,"
leaving the hesitant Ning Zhongze completely stunned.

"I...I...want!"

"Then, are there any other good methods?"

"No...no..."

"Then, are there any other suitable candidates?"

"No...no..."

"That's right. You need to know that now only Lin Pingzhi, only he can help you get Linghu Chong back. As for your
daughter, Yue Lingshan, she's not just your daughter, but also your rival in love, the enemy who stole your Chong Lang!
Does her happiness still have anything to do with you?"

"Ling Shan...she...ah...rival in love...ah..." Ning Zhongze's expression turned extremely painful,
a fierce clash erupting between her familial love for her daughter and her romantic love for Linghu Chong.

"Indeed, you are a kind mother." Lin Pingzhi chuckled wickedly, taking out his flute and playing that
familiar Jiangnan folk tune. Ning Zhongze seemed to be in even greater pain, clutching her head with both hands. Lin Pingzhi understood that this was
a sign that the corpse worms in her brain had been awakened and were sucking her brain marrow. If asked whether such intense activity by the corpse worms could indeed harm the human brain,
the answer is yes, and quite severely. In severe cases, it's like the effect of the Three Corpse Brain-Controlling Pill of the Sun Moon Sect, where
the person has lost all consciousness, becoming nothing more than a walking corpse. Here, Lin Pingzhi had reached a point where he had no choice but to use it.
He used the corpse worms to modify Ning Zhongze, partially absorbing her brain, which
would affect her judgment and comprehension. Fortunately, Lin Pingzhi stopped in time, and the damage wasn't too great.

"Master's wife, can you hear me?"

Ning Zhongze, just emerging from her pain, opened her dazed eyes and murmured as if in a dream, "Mmm..."

"Very good. Now listen to me. Yue Lingshan is the enemy who stole your beloved Linghu Chong. Although she is your daughter
, she is even more so your enemy, understand?"

"I...I understand...enemy..."

"Yes, so, in order to win back Linghu Chong, what will you do?"

"I...I will...I will let Lingshan marry...marry...Lin Pingzhi."

"Yes, very good, but here's the problem. Making them happily married is probably just wishful thinking on your part."

"Hmm?"

"That's right. Yue Lingshan is not a problem; she is your daughter. Master's wife can patiently guide and teach
her to accept it. But Lin Pingzhi is different. Although he is your disciple, he is still a novice, and judging from his
performance at Hengshan, he will not yield to external forces, will he?"

"Yes..." Ning Zhongze, corrupted by the corpse worms, was clearly more easily tempted by the devil.

"That's right, he might disagree. Although Yue Lingshan is intelligent, beautiful, and charming, Lin Pingzhi is, after all,
a playboy who has seen countless women. Whether he's willing to date Yue Lingshan is still unknown, let alone a
harmonious and devoted marriage." Lin Pingzhi thus turned himself into the dominant force in this competition. Although Yue Lingshan
was still young, she was a rare beauty. With such a beauty by his side, Lin Pingzhi would have to accumulate countless blessings
. But now, relying on this tiny corpse worm, he had turned the tables!

"Yes..."

"So, Master's wife, you must go to great lengths to get Lin Pingzhi to accept Yue Lingshan. You will try to figure out Lin Pingzhi's hobbies,
understand his habits, train your daughter, and constantly please him. Only then will he agree, right?"

"Yes... I will try to figure out... understand... train... please..."

"Very good. To get Lin Pingzhi to accept Yue Lingshan, you will do anything, anything, because only in this way
will you have a chance to win back your Chonglang, right?"

"Yes..."

"Very good, Master's wife, you can wake up now..."

A few days later, the Huashan disciples practiced swordsmanship as usual. To the surprise of all the male disciples,
Master's wife, who hadn't appeared for several days, came to the training ground in high spirits, even though Master Yue Buqun was at Huashan
. According to custom, if Yue Buqun was present, Ning Zhongze wouldn't need to come to the male disciples' training ground to provide guidance, but today was destined
to be a special day.

After the rehearsal, Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze called Lin Pingzhi and Yue Lingshan aside. Yue Lingshan seemed to know
what they were going to talk about, constantly pouting and occasionally giving Lin Pingzhi, who was pretending to be innocent, a sidelong glance. The four of them
walked to a secluded spot amidst the puzzled gazes of their disciples. It was Yue Lingshan who spoke first.

"Father, I want to practice martial arts with Second Senior Brother and the others, I..."

"Lingshan, don't be rude." Yue Lingshan was still trying to act coquettishly, but Ning Zhongze sternly stopped her.

Although she immediately stopped complaining, she still muttered under her breath, pouting and glaring resentfully at someone else.

Yue Buqun stroked his beard, ignoring Yue Lingshan, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance and righteous indignation.
He slowly said, "Pingzhi, the reason we called you and Lingshan here today is mainly because your master's wife and I have been thinking about it repeatedly. We felt that
since you joined our sect halfway through, you haven't yet mastered many of our Huashan's basic moves. If you
practice with the other senior brothers, I'm afraid you won't be able to fully understand them. So, your master's wife and I thought it best to let Lingshan practice with you
. This way, you can quickly learn our sect's moves."

"Hmph! I..." Yue Lingshan complained loudly from the side, but when she turned her head and saw her
mother glaring at her angrily, she swallowed the rest of her words.

"Master and Mistress have shown me such care and concern, it truly...truly makes me feel incredibly humbled and overwhelmed...
My family has suffered such a terrible misfortune, it's already a great blessing that Master has taken me under his wing, how could I possibly expect Master and Mistress to go to such
lengths?"

"Pingzhi, now that you've joined the Huashan sect, you're family. There's no need for this, no need for this. These next few days
, you should learn more from Lingshan. Although she's mischievous, she's been practicing swordsmanship for several years longer than you. Lingshan, come here, these next few days you must
control your temper and practice swordsmanship diligently with Pingzhi, understand?"

"Father, I..." Yue Lingshan wanted to make one last effort, but when she looked up and saw her father's gentle yet
stern gaze, she said nothing more.

"Senior Sister's swordsmanship is already beyond my reach. If I could learn even one ten-thousandth of the profound mysteries of Senior Sister's swordsmanship, I
would be content."

These compliments pleased Yue Lingshan greatly. She smiled broadly, and no one could tell she had just been sulking.

"You shouldn't just praise her; look how happy she is," Yue Buqun said with a rare smile. "Pingzhi,
since you've practiced martial arts before, these skills might become a burden after joining our sect. Now,
practice the moves of your family's 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual,' and your master's wife and I will watch to understand your martial arts foundation."

"Yes! Then this disciple... this disciple will make a fool of himself."

With that, Lin Pingzhi picked up his longsword and began to perform the family martial arts taught to him by Lin Zhennan.
Yue Buqun remained expressionless, but his brows furrowed slightly.

"Hmph, what 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual'? It's nothing but fancy moves!" Yue Lingshan
shouted contemptuously before Lin Pingzhi could finish practicing.

"Shan'er, stop being rude! Pingzhi, stop. Did your father teach you this?"

"Yes, it was my father who taught me. I remember it well and dare not forget it."

"Is...is there...other moves?"

"I haven't heard of that."

"Is...does it require other methods like medicine to guide it?"

"I haven't heard of that either."

"Oh." Yue Buqun nodded thoughtfully. Ning Zhongze, however, kept watching Lin Pingzhi and Yue
Lingshan, saying, "Shan'er, I want to tell you, since you've become Pingzhi's senior sister, you must
teach him diligently, understand?"

"Understood, Mother! You and Father should hurry up and go. The female disciple is getting anxious." "That's true, Junior Sister, let's go. Let them practice here. You can practice here

after your morning practice ." 　　Ning Zhongze clearly didn't want to leave now, but faced with her husband's urging, she repeatedly instructed Yue Lingshan before leaving with Yue Buqun. 　　Yue Lingshan obediently watched her parents' departing figures, her big eyes darting around. Suddenly, she turned her head, feigning anger, and said, "Lin Pingzhi! Tell me, what trick did you use to deceive Father into letting me teach you swordsmanship! Tell me now!" 　　"I...I really don't know...If Senior Sister is not pleased, Pingzhi can tell Master and have him rescind his order!" 　　"Hmph, stop! You make it sound so easy. Go tell Father so he'll think I didn't want to teach you. Hmph, pretty boy, I..." After saying that, Yue Lingshan was about to strike Lin Pingzhi, but her hand hovered in mid-air. Her restless eyes darted around again, and she laughed, "I'll practice swordsmanship with you, so you won't say I didn't. Come on, pick up the sword, hurry up!" 　　Without another word, Yue Lingshan raised her sword and immediately unleashed several moves, including "White Rainbow Piercing the Sun" and "Phoenix Arrives." "White clouds emerge from the mountain peaks," Lin Pingzhi hurriedly picked up his sword to fight back. He initially used the few Huashan sword techniques he had just learned, but gradually realized he couldn't keep up with Yue Lingshan's swordsmanship. Yue Lingshan's sword moved erratically, each strike aimed directly at Lin Pingzhi's vitals. Although her swordsmanship wasn't particularly advanced, it was more than enough to deal with this novice disciple . Lin Pingzhi struggled to keep up and quickly showed signs of fatigue. 　　Yue Lingshan, however, was in no hurry, seemingly intentionally slowing her sword strikes. Lin Pingzhi gradually regained some strength, but he no longer had the energy or time to practice his Huashan swordsmanship. He could only use the "Evil-Repelling Sword Manual" he had just learned, but it was still rather mediocre. Yue Lingshan feigned an opening, luring Lin Pingzhi's slow sword straight at her. She then swiftly dodged the attack, and with a swift strike, Lin Pingzhi's sword fell to the ground. 　　The mischievous sprite did another somersault, kicking the unarmed Lin Pingzhi heavily to the ground. Lin Pingzhi clutched his chest, slowly opening his eyes to find the domineering princess in a green dress standing before him, smiling. She said, "Weren't you practicing swordsmanship? How did you fall? Get up quickly, or you'll accuse me of bullying you..." 　　"Shan'er! Stop!" 　　The two followed the sound and saw Ning Zhongze rushing over, rudely pushing Yue Lingshan aside and carefully helping Lin Pingzhi to his feet, as if he were her own flesh and blood. 　　"Pingzhi, are you alright?" 　　"Don't worry, Master's wife, I...I'm fine." 　　Then Ning Zhongze turned her head and coldly looked at Yue Lingshan, who was pretending to be innocent. "Shan'er, are you accompanying Pingzhi to practice swordsmanship?" 　　"This...he fell down on his own, no...it's not my fault." 　　Lin Pingzhi didn't bother to brush the mud off his body and bowed, saying, "Master's wife, it was indeed this disciple who accidentally fell while practicing swordsmanship just now, it's not my fault, Senior Sister." 　　"See, Mother, now you should believe me! I..." 　　"Alright, it seems that for Pingzhi's sake, I won't pursue this matter today. But, from now on, you must teach Pingzhi to practice swordsmanship seriously. Today, I will teach you how to teach others to practice swordsmanship!" 　　After saying that, Ning Zhongze leaped up, grabbed Lin Pingzhi's wrist, and an arrow had already flown into his hand. Ning Zhongze pressed herself against Lin Pingzhi and began to demonstrate her movements, each one seemingly clumsy yet incredibly precise and profound. Even an ordinary disciple would benefit greatly from Ning Zhongze 's meticulous, hands-on instruction, let alone Lin Pingzhi, who, being exceptionally intelligent from a young age, grasped multiple layers of mystery. It seemed each move could generate countless variations, each strike targeting several vital points of his opponent. 　　But what truly captivated Lin Pingzhi wasn't the exquisite technique, but the delicate fragrance wafting to his nose, the breasts pressed against his back, and the occasional glimpse of her flowing skirt. Lin Pingzhi felt a wave of weakness wash over him, his lower body gradually losing its balance, his entire body leaning even closer to Ning Zhongze. 　　Then he heard a gentle voice in his ear: "Pingzhi, watch your lower body, use your strength!" However, this sweet voice, to Lin Pingzhi, was not a warning, but rather a seductive, alluring whisper. 　　After completing the routine, Lin Pingzhi still carried Ning Zhongze's lingering fragrance on his back, but he was exhausted, wiping away sweat and panting heavily. Ning Zhongze, however, showed no signs of fatigue; her complexion was only even more rosy, making her appear even more captivating. 　　"Shan'er, did you see that clearly? From now on, teach Pingzhi to practice swordsmanship like this! This is the most effective way to practice swordsmanship. Back in the day, I used to teach Chong'er to practice swordsmanship like this..." As she spoke, a deep blush rose to Ning Zhongze's face, and she...

Like a shy little girl, she lowered her head, revealing a sweet smile, as if reminiscing about beautiful memories.

"Hmph, I won't practice like that with him! Mother, if Senior Brother were here, I'd be willing to practice like that too!"

Normally, Ning Zhongze would probably scold her for being naive and lacking manners, and she herself
thought so too. But today seemed exceptionally different. She noticed her mother's face suddenly darken, coldly staring at her
, before finally uttering, "From now on, you must practice with Pingzhi like this, understand?"

"But Mother..."

"No buts!"

"Okay..." Yue Lingshan pouted again.

"Fine, then you'll practice for me right here!"

"Now?"

"Yes..."

"But..."

"No buts!"

Yue Lingshan didn't speak further, her face darkening as she approached Lin Pingzhi, weakly grabbing his wrist,
just as her mother had done, but seemingly lacking the strength and will. Suddenly, her big eyes lit up again.
She giggled and said, "Come on, pretty boy, your senior sister will teach you how to practice!"

With that, Yue Lingshan began to dance with Lin Pingzhi. But Lin Pingzhi quickly realized this wasn't going
to be easy. Besides gripping his wrist tightly, Yue Lingshan's other hand was also busy, occasionally
pinching Lin Pingzhi's waist hard when Ning Zhongze wasn't looking. She whispered menacingly, "Pretty boy, listen to me
, don't yell, or I'll make you regret it! Humph!"

After a set of exercises, Lin Pingzhi felt unbearable pain in his wrist and waist, but he still pretended to be fine. Ning Zhongze
left, satisfied.

Watching Ning Zhongze walk away, Yue Lingshan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Alright, you practice the
'Wild Geese Descending on the Sandbank' pose I just taught you, haha, 'Wild Geese Descending on the Sandbank'. I'm going to take a break now."

Lin Pingzhi, who was also at Hengshan at the time, naturally knew the origin of this "Wild Geese Descending on the Sandbank" pose, and the sarcasm in it
was quite obvious. However, Lin Pingzhi remained unmoved, only repeatedly saying, "Senior Sister, you've worked hard!"

The two remained silent for a while, then Lin Pingzhi came with a sachet, saying, "Senior Sister, to repay your teachings
just now, I'm giving you this ancestral sachet. I hope you'll accept it."

Yue Lingshan, being a girl, didn't think much of it and happily picked up the sachet to examine it carefully. The sachet
was exquisitely sewn, the fabric was of the highest quality, and the embroidered patterns were ingenious and beautiful. Yue
Lingshan leaned in and took a sniff; the fragrance was intoxicating.

"Wow, it smells so good! And this fragrance seems quite different from that of the Central Plains."

"Senior Sister has a discerning eye. This was obtained by my father when he traveled to the Western Regions in his youth. This sachet not only has an irresistible fragrance, but it also
has something even more peculiar."

"What's so peculiar? Tell me, tell me!"

"Well, if you open the sachet and bring your mouth close to it, the fragrance will spread throughout your mouth and nose, reaching your chest and abdomen.
Then the fragrance will remain on your body for three days." "

Really? That's amazing!" After all, she was still a little girl, and she had a strong interest in new things. At the same
time, women are naturally drawn to beauty.

"If you don't believe me, Senior Sister can try it."

With that, Lin Pingzhi opened the sachet. Yue Lingshan seemed a little nervous, opening her small mouth and slowly bringing it closer.
Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, a small black shadow darted out of the sachet and into Yue Lingshan's mouth, causing her
to cough incessantly.

"Cough cough... Damn pretty boy... You... what have you done!"

"Senior sister, senior sister, are you alright? There are too many mosquitoes on this grass. You... quickly drink some water!"

"What mosquitoes... cough... you... I..." Yue Lingshan took the water, drank a few sips, and gradually recovered.
She wiped away the tears that had flowed from her cough, glared at Lin Pingzhi, and said, "Pretty boy, you just wait
!"

"Senior sister, please forgive me. To express my apology, I would like to play a folk song from my hometown for you."

Looking at Lin Pingzhi's respectful appearance, Yue Lingshan's anger had already subsided considerably. Now she didn't have to teach this guy swordsmanship,
and she could even hear a folk song—why not?

Lin Pingzhi waited respectfully for Yue Lingshan's reply, but there was only silence. Did she agree, or
disagree? Lin Pingzhi had no idea what to do, because he couldn't figure out this little sprite at all. Just then, she
heard him say, "Sing something, I'm all ready to listen!"

"Okay!" Lin Pingzhi's heart skipped a beat, and he took out his recorder and began to play a little tune. At first, Yue Lingshan was quite
interested, but soon she found that her head seemed to be getting more and more painful and dizzy. She shook her head, still
listening attentively to the music.

After a while, Lin Pingzhi stopped playing triumphantly, because he found that Yue Lingshan had already slumped
weakly on a large rock, holding her head.

"Senior Sister?"

Yue Lingshan opened her eyes weakly, staring blankly at Lin Pingzhi's excited face. "Hmm..."

"Senior Sister, you're in a very comfortable state right now. Now you have to answer my questions honestly,
understand?"

"Yes..."

"Then please tell me, who is the person you trust most in the world?"

"It's... my father and mother, and... and my eldest brother."

"Then your mother is also someone you trust?"

"Yes..."

"Very good, then does that mean everything she says is true?"

"Hmm... Hmm..." This girl, who usually often took the blame for her mother, frowned, seemingly
thinking about something. "No... no..."

(No? Oh no, what should I do? Does this mean the plan has to change? Ah? I've got it!)

"Senior Sister, please listen to me. What your mother says isn't always right, but it's definitely for your own good, isn't
it?"

"This... yes..." On this point, even the most mischievous little girl couldn't deny it. Of
course, Ning Zhongze wasn't necessarily thinking that way at the moment.

"Yes, so every word she says has a side that benefits you, doesn't it?"

"Yes..."

"From now on, you will carefully understand, thoughtfully consider, and wholeheartedly appreciate every word your master's wife says to you,
as she intends to help you. When you don't understand something, you will ask your mother, and you will seriously consider her explanations
, won't you?"

"Yes..."

"Good, very good!" Lin Pingzhi couldn't hide his excitement, because he knew that with this instruction,
Yue Lingshan would gradually accept the transformation of her most trusted mother. Of course, what she didn't know was that her mother
was also the person Lin Pingzhi trusted most.

"Also, after you wake up, you will really enjoy the little Jiangnan tune you just heard."

"Yes..."

A gentle breeze blew, blowing her beautiful hair and caressing Yue Lingshan's eyes. Her large eyes had lost their former sparkle and
were blinking blankly. Suddenly, she saw Lin Pingzhi holding the recorder.

"I... how could I have fallen asleep!" Yue Lingshan touched her forehead, puzzled.

"Did you like the tune you just heard, Senior Sister?"

"I..." She tried hard to recall the melody, but she couldn't quite remember it . Yet
, a voice in her head seemed to tell her it was beautiful.

So, Yue Lingshan thought for a moment and whispered, "I liked it..."

"That's good. If you like it, Senior Sister, I'll teach you when you're in the mood."

"Really! That's wonderful!"

"Alright, I'll teach you now!" Lin Pingzhi began teaching her, phrase by phrase. But as she learned,
Yue Lingshan felt something was wrong. Every time she sang, her head ached and she felt dizzy. And whenever this happened,
her mother's daily teachings would surface in her mind: the importance of diligent practice, the importance of honesty, the importance of
... the importance of properly teaching Lin Pingzhi swordsmanship. Wait, properly teach him swordsmanship? Why should he? Just because he's a new
disciple? Just because of his tragic past? I…

Yue Lingshan's little head was filled with countless question marks. She understood the usual teachings, but this one,
she just couldn't understand it! But for now, she should teach him first, so that her mother wouldn't be so
anxious.

Thinking this, Yue Lingshan suddenly stood up and said, "Stop learning! Quickly practice your sword! Listen to your master's wife, understand?"

Lin Pingzhi smiled strangely, responded, and followed.

Yue Lingshan grabbed Lin Pingzhi and began teaching him swordsmanship just like Ning Zhongze had done earlier.

Several days passed like this, and the news that Master and Mistress had arranged for Yue Lingshan and Lin Pingzhi to practice swordsmanship alone quickly
spread among the disciples of Mount Hua. The disciples didn't quite understand, and some were even a little angry. The most indignant among them
was Lu Dayou, who was closest to Linghu Chong. These past few days, Lin Pingzhi could clearly feel
the malice from his senior brothers, but he knew that these were nothing.

That day, after Lin Pingzhi finished practicing with his disciples, he went to the stream with Yue Lingshan to practice swordsmanship. Yue
Lingshan seemed a little different today; her usual cheerful and lively demeanor was gone, replaced by a shy and
hesitant air. Her round face was flushed, quite beautiful. Her small lips seemed to be painted vermilion, making them appear exceptionally rosy. Beneath her updo, a pair of delicate
ears were visible, adorned with two small pendants that shimmered with a captivating light.

Yue Lingshan's attire was also slightly different today; her collarbones, usually tightly covered, were now slightly exposed.
Yet, Yue Lingshan followed Lin Pingzhi with the timidness of a young girl.

"What are you looking at, you brat Lin!" Yue Lingshan snapped angrily. "Little Lin" was
the name she had changed for Lin Pingzhi these past few days, following her mother's advice.

Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but smile inwardly; this was clearly Ning Zhongze's design for her precious daughter. He
still respectfully replied, "No...nothing..."

Seeing Lin Pingzhi's smile, Yue Lingshan's face flushed even more. She said angrily, "Hmph, you...you're laughing...
what are you laughing at! You...you shameless pretty boy! Just you wait, my mother will soon see what
kind of person you really are! Hmph, you don't know, do you? My parents know everything you've done!"

"Me? What did I do?"

"Still trying to deny it! You hypocritical scoundrel, let me tell you the truth, Liu Hou and the others told me a long time ago
, and yesterday they even told my mother. You'll be expelled from the sect!"

Lin Pingzhi, though scolded, remained calm, thinking to himself, "After all, she's just a young girl, completely naive." Regardless of
whether this matter actually exists, even if it does, you shouldn't tell me so readily. Isn't that alerting the enemy? Besides
… I still have it. Lin Pingzhi calmly took out his flute and quietly played a tune. When he opened his eyes, he found Yue Lingshan
lying on the ground.

"Senior Sister, can you hear me?"

"Yes…"

"Very good. Then please tell me honestly, what did Sixth Senior Brother and the others say to you?"

"Well, Sixth Monkey told me that last night my mother suddenly came to their residence and only inquired about Lin Pingzhi's
situation. Then… then they said: 'Junior Brother Lin has only been in the sect for a short time, and we don't know him very well, but there are
a few things we must tell Master's Wife. Junior Brother Lin always likes to secretly watch Master's Wife practice swordsmanship. At first, we thought
he was amazed by Master's Wife's exquisite swordsmanship and was observing and learning on his own. But sometimes at night he… he talked to us about Master's
Wife, and… and the words he used were quite vulgar and disrespectful, really hard to bear.'" Master always taught us, "By observing
his faults, one can know a person." From this perspective, it seems Junior Brother Lin indeed has some stubborn, incorrigible spoiled brat habits. "

And what was Master's wife's reply?"

"Strangely, my mother didn't say much, nor did she blame Lin Pingzhi. Instead, she meticulously inquired about
what this hypocrite Lin Pingzhi had said. When I asked the six monkeys what Lin Pingzhi had said,
they refused to tell me, spouting only vulgarities. It's infuriating!"

Actually, all of this was within Lin Pingzhi's expectations. These past few days, his private gatherings with Yue Lingshan had
infuriated the Huashan disciples. In their hearts, Yue Lingshan and their senior brother were childhood sweethearts, innocent and pure. Now,
Lin Pingzhi had suddenly interfered, especially during their senior brother's year of reflection. They were even more furious.

At this time, when Master's wife inquired about Lin Pingzhi, they naturally did their utmost to smear this uninvited
guest. Besides, everything they said was true. Or rather, everything they said was deliberately told to them by Lin Pingzhi
.

Lin Pingzhi knew that even if Ning Zhongze heard these words, she wouldn't feel anger or disappointment, but rather joy
. She had discovered Lin Pingzhi's hobby, or rather, his weakness, which she could exploit to persuade
him to accept and love her daughter. She was willing to do anything for this.

Everything was under her control! He was now quite curious about what kind of "knowledge" Ning Zhongze had been instilling in her daughter these past few days
, but he was certain of one thing: whatever the knowledge, Yue Lingshan would faithfully absorb and contemplate it.

"Senior Sister, can you hear me?"

"Hmm..."

"Very good. Then please tell me, what has Master's Wife said to you these past few days about Lin Pingzhi?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingshan's face turned even redder. She said, "Mother told me to accompany Lin Pingzhi in practicing
swordsmanship, saying things like he's just entered the sect and his family is in dire straits. I retorted at the time, why not find other senior brothers to teach
him? Why choose me? I'm not related to him, why should I teach him? Besides, I don't want to do that."

"What did Master's Wife say?"

"After listening to me, Mother thought for a while and said, 'Shan'er, how can you think like that? Have you considered
why Pingzhi ended up like this? Wasn't it because that day at the restaurant, in order to save you, he accidentally killed Yu Canghai's son from the Qingcheng Sect?
All of this started because of you, all of this was caused by you, how can you say it has nothing to do with you?'" Lin

Pingzhi was filled with mixed emotions. Firstly, Ning Zhongze's words brought back many memories. Secondly, he
was struck by how ruthless Ning Zhongze was in pursuing her goals. Originally, it was her master who arranged for her and Lao Denuo
to go to Fujian; furthermore, Yu Canghai, that villain, was clearly "finding fault where there's no will," and even without
what happened that day, he would never have let it go. Therefore, since returning from Hengshan, no one had blamed Yue Lingshan. But now, as
a mother, Ning Zhongze hadn't considered her daughter's feelings at all, instead placing such a heavy burden of guilt firmly
on her shoulders—how vicious!

"What are your thoughts?"

"I...I initially felt wronged. I went to Fujian because I listened to my parents, but thinking back
, what Mother said makes a lot of sense, and the more I think about it, the more sense it makes. These things really did happen because of me. I
feel guilty towards Lin Pingzhi, and I must take responsibility."

"Hmm, well said!" Lin Pingzhi shook his head, secretly pleased. Ning Zhongze had just solved
the problem he couldn't solve: making Yue Lingshan obedient.

"But...but, he's such a filthy hypocrite, I...I...I would never
do that. Such a hypocrite doesn't deserve my sympathy, doesn't deserve my responsibility!"

What? His wishful thinking was destroyed just like that? You can't have your cake and eat it too. Lin Pingzhi's clever trick
of letting Ning Zhongze know about his lustful nature had become a seemingly foolish move with no solution.

What to do? What to do?

The questions swirling in Lin Pingzhi's mind left him perplexed. How could he possibly solve this problem? Should he let
Ning Zhongze handle it? But if she couldn't solve it under hypnosis, how could she? He was now
regretting using only the small corpse worm against Yue Lingshan; its power was clearly far less than its
larger siblings.

Sigh, how could he possibly get Yue Lingshan away from her senior brother?

Wait!

Senior brother, Linghu Chong! Yes, yes, that's him!

"Senior Sister, please listen to me. Do you want to go to the Cliff of Repentance to visit Senior Brother?"

"Yes! I really want to!"

"But, can you go up now?"

"No...I can't..."

"That's right, you can't go up. Why? Because Master's wife won't let you go, right? That means
you need Master's wife's permission to go, isn't that right?"

"Yes..."

"Then...how can I get Master's wife's permission? Do I have to listen to her?"

"Hmm? Yes...I need to...I need to listen to her..."

"Then please tell me, what does Master's wife want you to do?"

"Let me...let me...practice swordsmanship with Lin Pingzhi properly..."

"Right, that means only if Lin Pingzhi practices swordsmanship well and makes him happy will Master's wife be happy; only when Master's wife
is happy will she let you go to the Cliff of Repentance. Am I right or wrong?"

"Right..."

Lin Pingzhi thought back, a hint of smugness creeping in. What a terrifying chain of logic this was: the mother, for
Linghu Chong's sake, was trying to match him with her biological daughter; the daughter, wanting to see Linghu Chong, had to obey her mother, and thus had to
please him. The core of it all was Linghu Chong, currently reflecting on his mistakes at the Cliff of Repentance, the completely
oblivious Linghu Chong. Linghu Chong, when you descend the mountain, you'll find everything has changed.

Lin Pingzhi sighed softly. He actually had no grudge against Linghu Chong; in
fact, he had been kind to him. But today's events... truly what? He couldn't quite put his finger on it. In any case, the outcome
showed he was undoubtedly the winner.

Yue Lingshan woke up, and the moment she saw Lin Pingzhi, her eyes became complex. There was a hint of anger,
a hint of helplessness, and a hint of shyness. She said hesitantly, "What...what are you standing there for? Come...
come practice your sword!"

"Alright!" Looking at the shy Yue Lingshan, Lin Pingzhi was overjoyed, because he knew that
everything she was doing today was taught by her mother, the renowned Heroine Ning. And it was precisely because it wasn't her own wish that
she was so shy and unwilling. But now, she had to do it, she had to please the hypocrite before her for the sake of her senior brother
. As for Lin Pingzhi, he was even more delighted, because the shy Yue Lingshan was even
more beautiful.

Yue Lingshan hesitated, bit her lip, grabbed Lin Pingzhi's wrist, pressed her front against
his back, and began to practice the movements. Strangely enough, today Lin Pingzhi could clearly feel his back
being massaged by those two bulging breasts, even more fleshy than Ning Zhongze's a few days ago. Although Yue Lingshan
was still young, her breasts were quite impressive, truly deserving the description of a youthful face with large breasts. However, they
were still somewhat inferior to Ning Zhongze's, but today, they gave him a slightly distorted impression.

Why was that? Lin Pingzhi suddenly realized—she must not have worn a chest binder today! For female
martial artists, a large chest is not a good thing; in fact, it hinders the execution of techniques. Therefore, female martial artists usually
use chest binders to restrain those cute and mischievous breasts before practicing martial arts. But today, Yue Lingshan clearly wasn't
bound; not only that, perhaps she wasn't even wearing a bellyband! It's no wonder
Yue Lingshan seemed so shy and hesitant from the start, given that she wasn't bound by a ribbon for the first time.

Lin Pingzhi found it even more amusing, because all of this must have been arranged by Ning Zhongze; this mother
was truly thoughtful. But things didn't seem to end there.

Because Lin Pingzhi's back kept rubbing against Yue Lingshan's chest, Yue Lingshan's body couldn't help but tremble slightly, and her stance
became somewhat unsteady, causing her to perform several moves poorly. As for Lin Pingzhi, he too, due to the weakness throughout his body,
he staggered a bit. At this moment, a silvery voice reached Lin Pingzhi's ear, "You...you stand...steadier."
The voice was so soft, so shy, and what was even more wonderful was that the small mouth that made this sound was right next to Lin Pingzhi
's ear. A faint fragrance wafted over, and Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but feel even more intoxicated.

"Senior sister, your...your powder...smells so good..."

"You..." Although Lin Pingzhi couldn't see it, he could clearly feel that Yue Lingshan was extremely ashamed at this moment, and
her face must have been flushed red. Soon, Lin Pingzhi regretted his words, because until the end of the move,
Yue Lingshan didn't whisper anything more in his ear.

After finishing his sword practice, Lin Pingzhi was sitting on a large rock wiping his sweat when a bowl of water was placed in front of him.

"Here, drink it quickly!" Lin Pingzhi looked up and saw Yue Lingshan looking at him with a gloomy face and a frown. Although
her actions were so considerate, her expression was so indifferent.

"Thank you... thank you, Senior Sister!"

At this moment, under Lin Pingzhi's gaze, Yue Lingshan walked aimlessly. She had lost her usual boisterousness;
now she was so preoccupied, so helpless. She kicked at the weeds on the ground, trying to avoid Lin
Pingzhi's gaze. Suddenly, she fell.

But the fall was so exaggerated, her acting so bad it was hard to believe it was real.

Seeing this, Lin Pingzhi quickly ran over, concerned, "Senior Sister, Senior Sister, are you alright?"

"No... I'm fine, I just... I twisted my ankle."

"It's alright, that's good. Senior Sister, let me help you sit down on the other side."

"Okay..."

Lin Pingzhi helped Yue Lingshan, who seemed to have suddenly lost all her strength, move her towards a large rock nearby. Yue Lingshan
leaned against Lin Pingzhi intentionally or unintentionally, but seemed to immediately move away each time she did, as if she had been electrocuted.

"Little Lin...you...you can...you can massage my feet?" As she spoke, Yue Lingshan seemed
to be avoiding Lin Pingzhi's gaze, deliberately turning her head away and biting her lip, waiting for a reply.

"Okay...okay..." Lin Pingzhi chuckled inwardly. This was definitely a trick Ning Zhongze had taught her daughter—
using a fall as an excuse to get closer.

Lin Pingzhi slowly removed Yue Lingshan's shoes and socks, revealing her crystal-clear, smooth, and white jade feet. They
were like meticulously crafted works of art, or like lotus flowers just emerging from the water; their beauty was so unadorned,
so natural. Lin Pingzhi couldn't help but begin to caress these beautiful jade feet.

Yue Lingshan trembled as if electrocuted, and said shyly, "You...you massage my feet, what...what are you doing?"

Lin Pingzhi looked up and saw Yue Lingshan biting her lip, her face flushed red to the roots of her ears, seemingly looking away in a panic
. "Okay, okay, I'll start now."

As a playboy who frequented such places, Lin Pingzhi was certainly skilled at foot massage
, though he always massaged women's feet. Under Lin Pingzhi's practiced touch, the naive Yue Lingshan
was already trembling and numb all over from the massage.

"You...you...ah..."

"What's wrong, Senior Sister? Did I massage too hard? Or is it too comfortable?" Lin Pingzhi said, tickling the sole of her foot again
.

"You...ah...so...so shameless..." It was clear that Yue Lingshan was disgusted by Lin Pingzhi's actions
, but she showed no intention of pulling away. Lin Pingzhi understood that all of this was thanks to her
mother, the heroine Ning!

Lin Pingzhi laughed, a smug, shameless laugh. He was oblivious to the two pairs of
eyes watching him.

Several days of solo training with Yue Lingshan had given Lin Pingzhi ample opportunity to tease the young girl, especially since she was shyly
and clumsily seducing him. However, he knew he still needed to go to Ning Zhongze's residence, or rather,
he needed to wait for Ning Zhongze to summon him.

That evening, he leisurely returned to his quarters. Ning Zhongze had arranged for him to have a private
guest room, which undoubtedly fueled the discontent of many disciples. Strangely, Yue Buqun, who always valued equality,
tacitly approved the suggestion. In a good mood, he decided to take a shortcut back to his quarters.

This casual change of route led him to discover a secret. As he neared home, Lin
Pingzhi looked up and noticed what appeared to be a dark shadow in a tree near his quarters. This shadow was
incredibly well-hidden, its concealment impeccable; not a sound could be heard. If Lin Pingzhi had followed the usual route, he would have
been completely unable to see it. But on this path, this little path he had never walked before, he found
him! And by the moonlight, lying on the ground, he could actually make out the shape of this dark figure!

He was burly, dressed in black, his head and face covered by a black cloth, but he could still see that
his temples were already streaked with gray.

Who was he? What was he doing here?

Lin Pingzhi pondered. Was he a disciple of Mount Hua? Although his recent actions had indeed provoked considerable anger,
in his opinion, Mount Hua was indeed a prestigious and righteous sect; even if these disciples were furious, they wouldn't do such petty theft
. Could it be one of Yu Canghai's men? He still wanted that "Evil-Repelling Sword Manual," that's right! It must be
them! Even if it wasn't him, it was one of those villains in the martial world who wanted my family's sword manual!

I... I have to tell my master. No, if he comes to protect me again, then my master's wife and senior sister...
Wouldn't he find out? No, no. Then I... then I... that's it! Let's do it this way!

(III)

These past few days, Lin Pingzhi's behavior has been baffling Yue Lingshan. Usually, this纨绔子弟 (playboy)
would press his frail body against her before she could even speak, making her feel disgusted but helpless. But these past few days, Lin Pingzhi seemed like
a different person. When practicing his martial arts, he seemed preoccupied with endless thoughts, absent-minded, and quite cold towards her. Although she was overjoyed
, when she returned home and talked to her parents, both of them frowned, and even Yue Lingshan herself felt somewhat worried.
This situation lasted for half a month. Several times during this period, Ning Zhongze asked Yue Lingshan three times a day and offered
suggestions to encourage her, but all to little avail. Even Lu Dayou and the others were puzzled.
Lin Pingzhi, who used to always cling to Yue Lingshan, had recently been leaving hastily after practice. Yue Lingshan heard them say that they often heard Lin
Pingzhi sighing, seemingly lamenting his background and parents, and sometimes even viciously desiring revenge.

That day, the moon was bright. Lin Pingzhi returned to his thatched cottage along the path. He looked up at the small tree beside the house; the bright moon
seemed to hang right on its branches. The wind blew through the cold branches, the moonlight flickering, as if in pain, the wind howling.
He gave a bitter smile, cautiously looked around, and after confirming no one was there, returned to his room. He repeatedly checked if the door
was locked, as cautiously as he had been lately. He secretly took out a small book from under a thousand layers of clothes, and then
took out a box of withered grass from deep within the cupboard. He murmured, "I never imagined that Father, the reason you couldn't master this unparalleled martial art was
because you didn't know the medicinal ingredient. Finally, I found it in the Yin area of Mount Hua. I'll master it in a few more days, and watch me
avenge Father and Mother!" With that, he ate a withered blade of grass and began studying his little book.

Suddenly, Lin Pingzhi heard a rustling sound outside the door. Alert, he hid the book and the withered grass and slowly walked to the door
to listen carefully. But he still seemed uneasy and went out to investigate, seemingly discovering something as he walked further and further away.

The night was unusually quiet, only the sound of the wind growing louder. Suddenly, a melodious Jiangnan folk tune rang out outside, and
a sound came from inside the house, as if someone had fainted and knocked over an inkstone on the table. The tune continued to play, and
Lin Pingzhi, who seemed to have gone far away, now appeared as if by magic in a corner outside, playing a flute.

He slowly opened the door, only to find a man in black lying beside the table,
a box of withered grass and an overturned inkstone scattered around him. This man was tall and thin, with black hair, a long beard, and an imposing presence; he seemed different from
the man in black he had seen that day. But he couldn't care less now. He
was about to play his flute again when the man in black suddenly sprang to his feet, his eyes wide with rage, and lunged at him. In the blink of an eye, the man in black's attack caught Lin Pingzhi off guard,
but fortunately, he was far enough away, and the man in black was still somewhat dazed, so the attack missed. Lin Pingzhi finally recovered
and turned to run.

Panic gripped him; he knew that anyone who could withstand the attack of these corpse worms possessed extraordinary internal strength,
and the man's earlier moves were even more formidable. He dared not look back, only running towards the back mountain,
the sounds of breaking branches and trampling grass filling him with even greater terror. Meanwhile, the man in black, his mind clearing slightly in the room,
looked up and saw Lin Pingzhi several feet away. He tried to use his lightness skill, but found his strength hadn't recovered. He immediately
realized Lin Pingzhi must have been drugged. He got up and gave chase, but due to his confused state and impatience,
he couldn't catch up.

Suddenly, he heard a "crack," and his foot slipped, landing in a pit. The pit was clearly set up
, and he was quickly surrounded by vines and withered branches, unable to move for a moment. At that moment, laughter rang out from the pit's entrance.
It was none other than Lin Pingzhi.

"You think I just wandered off like that? To be honest, I dug this pit three days ago, just waiting for you," Lin Pingzhi
said, laughing again. But remembering the earlier incident in the room, he dared not linger, for he could already
hear struggling sounds coming from the pit, growing increasingly intense. He immediately took out his flute and began playing a Jiangnan
folk tune. He played for a full half hour, and the struggling sounds in the cave gradually subsided and fell silent. Only then did Lin Pingzhi breathe
a sigh of relief. He knew he needed to quickly issue a command to protect himself.

"Man in black, I know you can hear me." In the dead of night, with the back mountain unusually empty, Lin Pingzhi
's words were like a bolt of lightning, shattering the midnight tranquility. "Man in black, listen carefully. When I ask you a question,
you will move the vine beside you to show your agreement, understand?" Because he was worried that speaking loudly might suddenly
wake the man in black, he only made him move his hand.

Seeing the vine move, it was clear he had entered a state of concentration.

"Very good. You will answer my questions truthfully. Do you now desperately want to obtain the *Evil-Repelling Sword
Manual*?"

The vine moved.

"Okay, now you need to amplify that desire tenfold, do you hear me?"

The vine moved.

"Very good, now expand it 100 times. Tell me, is obtaining
the *Evil-Repelling Sword Manual* the most important thing in your life?"

The vines moved.

"Very good, then in order to obtain the *Evil-Repelling Sword Manual*, you must guarantee Lin Pingzhi's safety. That is to say,
you will never think of harming him, understand?" Lin Pingzhi knew this was like a tight band; even if
the man in black could escape, he wouldn't harm him.

The vines moved.

Lin Pingzhi turned to leave, but a mischievous thought arose in his mind. He wanted to punish
the man in black, so he came up with a slightly vulgar command.

"Man in black, listen carefully, you are actually a voyeur. You would very much like to see the women around you,
especially your wife, having sex with other men, especially… Lin Pingzhi." Thinking of this, Lin Pingzhi
couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

But after a long time, the vines didn't loosen. Lin Pingzhi understood that such a direct command would be difficult for
the man in black to accept, so he decided to change his approach.

"Man in black, listen to me, did you secretly look at erotic pictures when you were young?"

The vines still didn't budge.

"Listen to me, there's no one else here. These are just questions in your mind; you don't need to worry about them at all."

The vines moved.

"Very good. Do you remember the first time you saw erotic pictures? Weren't you incredibly excited?"

The vines moved.

"That's right, the pleasure was unparalleled. Now, in your memory, you're going to amplify that pleasure
100 times, understand? This is the greatest sexual pleasure you've ever experienced, isn't it?"

The vines moved.

"Very good. Actually, the pleasure you get from erotic pictures is even greater than actual sexual activity, isn't it?
So, you developed a habit of voyeurism from a young age, because it gives you the same pleasure as looking at erotic pictures.
Right?"

After a long while, the vines slowly moved.

"Furthermore, you have a strong aversion to germs. You don't want your lower body to be contaminated by anything else, especially women's
things, which you consider very dirty. Understand?"

The vines moved.

"You'll often feel distressed because you can't obtain the *Evil-Repelling Sword Manual*. At that moment, you'll transfer that desire
to your sexual desires, and that will make you feel better. Do you understand?"

The vines swayed.

At this moment, Lin Pingzhi revealed a sly smile, strode away, unaware of the
intense purple light emanating from the pit after he left.

On a summer afternoon in Mount Hua, amidst lush vegetation, in a simple yet exquisite little house, a
beautiful woman dressed in martial arts attire, exuding elegance and grace, picked up a teacup from the table, took a sip, and looked at the humble yet
occasionally mischievous young man before her with a smile.

"Master's wife, you wanted to see me?"

"Pingzhi, come, please sit down. I've called you here today for nothing much, just to chat."
Ning Zhongze gently raised her jade arm, gesturing for Lin Pingzhi to sit down. "Thank you, Master's wife." Lin Pingzhi sat down properly, but he had a pretty good idea

of Ning Zhongze's purpose for today . Clearly, Lin Pingzhi's previous actions of focusing on preparing the trap to eliminate the man in black, and consequently neglecting Yue Lingshan, had achieved two goals at once. Ning Zhongze was definitely confused by his unusual behavior and worried that her relationship with Yue Lingshan wouldn't progress further, thus disrupting her entire plan . Therefore, she needed to understand the truth of the matter from him today. 　　After exchanging pleasantries, the two chatted amiably but in reality, their conversation was disjointed, with Ning Zhongze repeatedly stopping herself from speaking. 　　"Pingzhi, I heard from Shan'er that you've been practicing your swordsmanship quite diligently lately, and you've made rapid progress." 　　"It's all thanks to Senior Sister's meticulous help that this dull disciple has been able to grasp some of the basics of swordsmanship." 　　"That's also because you're naturally gifted, Pingzhi, um..." Ning Zhongze picked up her teacup but didn't drink from it, silently playing with it. "What do you think of Ling Shan?" After saying this, she looked at Lin Pingzhi meaningfully. 　　"Senior Sister, she's so good to me, she's a wonderful teacher." 　　"Hmm, don't be so formal with her. She's still a child, after all. You're about the same age, there's no need for such formalities." 　　"Yes." 　　"Speaking of which, Shan'er isn't young anymore, she needs a good match." Ning Zhongze pretended to be troubled, rubbing her head. "Look, we've been chatting so much today, why did I bring this up?" 　　"Yes, Senior Sister is beautiful and kind-hearted, she really deserves a good match. I think she and Senior Brother have already secretly fallen for each other, they're a perfect couple, a match made in heaven, truly enviable. I…" Lin Pingzhi deliberately mentioned Yue Lingshan and Linghu Chong's relationship, trying to provoke the beautiful woman opposite him. 　　"Enough!" Her angry shout nearly caused her to lose her composure, and Ning Zhongze seemed to tremble, but she quickly regained her composure . She turned her head, forcing a smile, and said, "What I mean is, the two of them aren't really that suitable. Chong'er is, after all, quite a bit older than Shan'er. He... is more suited to a more mature woman." Ning Zhongze said thoughtfully . 　　"But the two of them are mutually in love. They grew up together, childhood sweethearts, innocent and pure. Senior Sister admires Senior Brother, and Senior Brother also deeply loves his Junior Sister." She deliberately emphasized the last sentence. 　　Ning Zhongze maintained a forced smile and said, "Shan'er...she probably doesn't know what love is yet. She still needs to find a man around her age. Hey? Pingzhi, how old are you this year?" 　　"I...I've wasted nineteen years of my life." 　　"Nineteen years old, and Shan'er is exactly eighteen this year. You two are quite suitable. Look at me today , what's wrong with me? I'm even acting like the matchmaker, randomly pairing people up." Ning Zhongze covered her face and laughed, but kept watching Lin Pingzhi's reaction. 　　"Master's wife is really joking. My family has suffered a calamity, and the family feud is not yet avenged. How dare I talk about marriage?" 　　"Pingzhi, this matter is not something to be troubled by." "Saying this, Ning Zhongze walked behind Lin Pingzhi and gently patted his shoulder. "Your master and I are both martial artists, and we don't stand on ceremony. If you were a villain, even if you were royalty, my brother and I would never be tempted. Although your parents are no longer here, now that you've joined my Huashan Sect , you call me 'Master's Wife,' and we are your parents. Moreover..." Ning Zhongze patted Lin Pingzhi's shoulder as well, "If you and Shan..." " My son is happily married, so how could your master and I stand idly by while your father is murdered ? The Qingcheng Sect and the Huashan Sect are sworn enemies." 　　Ning Zhongze knew that Lin Pingzhi's greatest wish at this moment was revenge, so she used this to tempt him. Lin Pingzhi was somewhat moved, but at this moment, he wanted the beautiful woman in front of him even more. "Thank you for your concern, Master's wife. I am indeed very touched, but..." Lin Pingzhi suddenly stood up, turning his back to Ning Zhongze. 　　"But what?" Ning Zhongze asked urgently. 　　"It's just that my senior sister is too willful, I'm afraid I can't..." 　　"I will teach her!" Ning Zhongze said urgently, but then realized that her words were almost inappropriate, and changed her words: "I mean, Shan'er is still too young, and her personality is a bit capricious. I'm reminding her about that." 　　"Master's wife, I still prefer a mature female warrior." 　　"You must have faith in Shan'er." 　　"I still feel that there is absolutely no possibility between my senior sister and me, it's just..." From this point on, Lin Pingzhi knew that he was finished.

Having seized the initiative, Ning Zhongze was now actively promoting her daughter, while she reaped the benefits.

"What is it?" Hearing Lin Pingzhi's slight reluctance, Ning Zhongze quickly asked.

"It's just that, if she had a mature and charming mother, that would be acceptable."

Upon hearing this vulgar remark, Ning Zhongze was initially furious. She stood up, turning her back to Lin Pingzhi. Normally, she would have
drawn her sword and killed him, but now, she was somewhat confused. Her original plan was to marry her daughter to Lin Pingzhi
, but she never expected this纨绔子弟 (a spoiled, dissolute young man) to be so lawless, making such an immoral
proposal.

But if she didn't grant his request, her entire plan would fail.

But if she did grant it, where would she stand?

Just as she hesitated, a pair of hands gently embraced her slender waist, followed by Lin Pingzhi's devilish words:
"Master's wife, you don't know how beautiful you are. Your daughter, Yue Lingshan, can't compare to you at all. You shouldn't be denied
what is rightfully yours. And all you need to do is satisfy one person."

Lin Pingzhi was extremely uneasy as he did this, but he was confident of his success. After all, based on previous hints
, Ning Zhongze had already accepted his logic and would offer herself this time. He slowly brought his arms closer together, and
he could feel his master's wife trembling all over—perhaps with excitement, perhaps with inner turmoil, or perhaps with fear. This
behavior resembled that of a shy girl, which instinctively excited a seasoned rich young man like himself
. He couldn't help but quicken his pace, then pressed his entire body against hers. He could already feel the beautiful woman's heavy
breathing.

Suddenly, Lin Pingzhi's arms were freed by the seemingly within-his-hand female warrior, and he was pushed to the ground. Before he could even
react, a gleaming sword was already hanging before him. Indeed, Ning Zhongze
was holding the sword, glaring angrily. She didn't say anything, but her anger was palpable in her eyes.

"Master...Master's wife, this is a misunderstanding, you won't kill me, will you?" Lin Pingzhi was shocked
, but quickly regained some composure.

Time seemed to stand still, but the sword still hung over Lin Pingzhi's head. Ning Zhongze was also thinking,
"Having suffered such humiliation today, I have no choice but to die!" With that, she thrust her sword forward like the wind. In

the blink of an eye, a pebble flew in from outside the door, knocking the sword away. The force of the impact also caused
Ning Zhongze to lose her grip on the sword, which fell to the ground with a thud.

"Junior Sister, what are you doing?" A refined elder rushed over in a panic, gracefully approaching Ning Zhongze
and tightly grasping her wrist.

"Senior Brother, I..." Ning Zhongze wanted to tell him what had just happened, but found it difficult to speak. "Senior Brother, don't
stop me, let me kill him."

But Ning Zhongze found her hand was controlled and she couldn't move it. "Junior Sister, you need to calm down. Pingzhi is still young. No matter
how big his mistake was, we must give him a chance. You wicked disciple, get out of here!"

Lin Pingzhi was too shocked to move by what had just happened, but seeing his master come to his rescue, he got up and
fled in a huff. He didn't notice his master's slightly disheveled clothes.

Back at his residence, Lin Pingzhi was very depressed and worried. He didn't know what Ning Zhongze would say to Yue Buqun
, and he didn't know how his master would deal with him after finding out. He wanted to leave, but he thought things might
not be so bad, but a terrifying atmosphere hung over him.

Things didn't take him long. The next day, Yue Lingshan came to him and invited him to their
family banquet, which only included Lin Pingzhi and her family. Clearly, she harbored many grievances.

"Come, Pingzhi, please sit down," Yue Buqun said with a smile, gesturing for Lin Pingzhi to sit.
Ning Zhongze, still somewhat disgruntled, was also present.

"Thank you, Master and Mistress, and Senior Sister. I am honored to have you at this table. I am truly humbled

." "Hmph, hypocritical," Yue Lingshan muttered under her breath

. "Pingzhi, don't stand on ceremony. Treat us as your family. Your Mistress cooked today herself. To be honest,
her cooking skills are superb."

"Thank you, Mistress," Lin Pingzhi stood up and bowed to Ning Zhongze, who returned a smile. Lin Pingzhi
felt much relieved. It seemed Ning Zhongze had overcome her impulsiveness. She hadn't told Yue Buqun everything
; she still intended to continue her plan.

The four exchanged pleasantries for a while. Thanks to Yue Buqun's enthusiasm, the atmosphere at the dinner was quite pleasant, and Ning Zhongze smiled more
often, but remained calm and composed. About half an hour later, Yue Buqun stood up and said, "Pingzhi, I am very sorry
, but I still have matters to discuss with other sects and need to leave now. You, your master's wife, and your junior sister should
have a good meal."

"Father, it's senior sister, senior sister!"

"Alright, alright, with your senior sister. Pingzhi, I'm leaving now. Talk to your senior sister and master's wife some more."

Watching the departing Sect Leader Yue, Yue Lingshan couldn't hold back and stood up, saying, "Lin Pingzhi! You hypocrite!
Don't think that just because my father is protecting you, you can do whatever you want! I... I won't let you get away with this!"

"Senior sister, senior sister, don't be angry. There must be some misunderstanding." "

Shan'er, don't be rude! Sit down! What kind of behavior is this?" Ning Zhongze shouted sternly, "Pingzhi
isn't like what you say. He... he's just... like you, a little immature."

"Mother, why are you like this too!"

"Shan'er, sit down. You still need to get along well with Pingzhi, understand?"

"Mother, you..."

"Master's wife, Senior Sister, Pingzhi knows he has done many wrong things, causing you to misunderstand him. He is truly remorseful and
deeply regrets it. I don't have any other special skills, so I'll take this opportunity to play a folk song from my hometown for you both. I hope
you like it."

"Who wants to hear you play any tune!"

"Shan'er, this is Pingzhi's kind intention; let him play."

When Ning Zhongze woke up again, she felt dizzy and only a little sunlight was shining through; the whole
room was dark. She tried to get up but found herself tied to a large chair, her legs spread in an M-shape.
This position was extremely shameful, especially for a decisive female warrior. She tried to break free of the ropes
but found them tightly bound, and the entire chair was also tied to a pillar, making it impossible to move.
Her hands were tied above her head.

What made her uneasy wasn't just that; she suddenly felt a chill in her chest and lower body, only to realize that
her pants had been pulled down and her undergarment was gone, leaving her only a long robe covering her private parts.

Who could be so bold? She tried to recall the events before she fainted. Lin Pingzhi had been eating with her; could
he have secretly drugged her drink or food? But she had prepared all the food; how could he have had the time to add drugs?

Just as she was wondering what was going on, she saw a tall, handsome man approaching. "Chong...Chong'er, what are you
doing here? Why did you come down the mountain?" Suddenly seeing her lover, Ning Zhongze was both surprised and delighted. "Chong'er,
quickly help your master's wife untie me. Your master's wife has so much to say to you. Chong'er, come here quickly, Chong...you...
what are you going to do?"

Linghu Chong seemed not to hear what his master's wife was saying at all. He walked directly in front of her and lifted the only thing covering her—the long robe. In an instant, her firm breasts and alluring private parts were displayed before Linghu Chong's eyes, and a lewd smile appeared
on his face . Ning Zhongze was stunned by what she saw. It took her a long time to react. She said, "Linghu Chong, you...what do you want to do! Let me go right now, or...or I won't let you off!" 　　But these words seemed to have no effect. Linghu Chong bent down, and his large hands pressed tightly against her breasts . Ning Zhongze trembled all over, her voice trembling even more as she said, "Linghu Chong, what are you... ah ... what are you doing! Stop it, stop... ah... stop... ah." As Linghu Chong's hands rubbed her passionately, Ning Zhongze felt waves of pleasure wash over her. This wasn't just the longing she felt for Linghu Chong in the past, but also an indescribable tingling sensation spreading throughout her body. She even began to moan softly. 　　What's wrong with me? Why is my body so sensitive? 　　A series of questions appeared in Ning Zhongze's mind, but they were quickly overwhelmed by another wave of pleasure. She quickly felt her lower body being violated. She tried to stop it with her hands, but found herself bound and unable to move. But what shamed her even more was that her whole body involuntarily tensed up as her lower body was touched by a large hand. A lightning- like pleasure spread throughout her body, and she couldn't help but let out a soft moan. The man before her seemed to possess magical hands; his mere caresses were enough to arouse her completely. 　　His tongue began to roam over Ning Zhongze's body, its tip lightly touching her jade-like neck, her soft breasts, and her lower abdomen, leaving a trail of messy marks and increasingly loud moans. "Chong'er, Chong'er, ah, no, ah, you… you…" Ning Zhongze subconsciously changed her address to the man, betraying her true feelings. 　　Their lips quickly intertwined, their tongues glistening with a few strands of sticky fluid. "No…no…Chong'er …no…" Ning Zhongze turned her head away from the dance of their tongues, frowning and panting, "Chong'er, no, we…ah…" But she was quickly rendered speechless by the pleasure of having her earlobe licked. 　　After another groan following a tremor, Linghu Chong showed his wet right hand to Ning Zhongze, whose face was flushed. "Look, you can't even handle a few strokes, you lewd master's wife." 　　"You, you're talking nonsense..." Ning Zhongze cursed, but dared not look Linghu Chong in the eye. 　　Suddenly, Linghu Chong stopped what he was doing. Ning Zhongze felt a sudden emptiness all over her body, but was too embarrassed to say it. She shyly opened her eyes and couldn't help but gasp. A huge object was standing erect in front of her, trembling. 　　At this moment, she was burning with desire and couldn't look away. Her eyes became hazy, and she unconsciously licked her lips. But Linghu Chong didn't take another step. Instead, he turned and walked away. "Ah, Chong'er..." She wanted to call her lover back, but was too shy to say it. 　　But she noticed that there was another woman in the room, just a meter away from her, also bound in the same way. She stared intently, "Shan'er, Shan'er! You... what are you doing here?" This girl was none other than Yue Lingshan. She called out to her daughter, yet worried that her daughter would see her in such a state. Although she had calmed down briefly from the shock, she knew her lower body was unbearably itchy , as if ants were crawling on it, and her juices were flowing freely. 　　What shocked her even more was that Linghu Chong treated Yue Lingshan the same way he treated her, lifting her clothes. Yue Lingshan, terrified, burst into tears, "Big... Senior Brother, what... what are you doing? What ... what are you doing?" 　　"Chong'er, Chong'er, you... you let her go!" Ning Zhongze's eyes widened, her breath ragged, and she shouted sharply . 　　Linghu Chong seemed not to hear her words, continuing to knead Yue Lingshan's large breasts. "These big tits of yours are obviously meant for men to grab, aren't they, my little junior sister?" 　　"Senior brother, let go, ah, ah, it's so swollen, such a strange feeling." Yue Lingshan, who had never experienced the ways of men and women, groaned, but was terrified by the sight of her senior brother's bestial behavior. At this moment, Linghu Chong leaned in with his rough lips, wanting to force a kiss on Yue Lingshan. Yue Lingshan tightly closed her eyes and mouth, turning her head away, not letting Linghu Chong get close to her. The image of her senior brother, which she usually held in high esteem, was gradually crumbling. 　　Seeing Linghu Chong's escalating bestial behavior, Ning Zhongze felt a mix of emotions : maternal love for her daughter being bullied, jealousy and hatred at seeing her lover making love with her rival in front of her, and shame and remorse. These emotions mingled together, making her furious. She screamed, "Linghu Chong! You bastard, let go of my daughter! Let her go!" 　　"Linghu Chong! You beast, let her go! Stop!" 　　she yelled hysterically, but she slowly realized that with each scream, her maternal love and shame diminished, while her jealousy and hatred increased. At the same time, her desire also intensified . Gradually, her screams subsided, and all she felt was jealousy towards Yue Lingshan. She watched with increasing focus, as if everything Linghu Chong did to Yue Lingshan was affecting her. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and her fluids flowed freely. 　　"Ah, ah, Linghu Chong, you, bastard, ah, so good… Chong'er…" 　　Linghu Chong, however, paid no heed and directly thrust his penis into Yue Lingshan. Yue Lingshan thought…

Terrified, her hatred for Linghu Chong grew stronger. She felt her lower body being filled; because
there was little foreplay, a sharp pain shot through her, growing stronger and stronger.

"Ah, stop, stop, it hurts so much, ah..." She opened her eyes in pain and saw
Linghu Chong's ugly face, an image deeply etched into her mind.

"Ah!" A loud scream filled the room as Yue Lingshan's virginity was violated.

Strangely enough, after her virginity was broken, a wave of pleasure washed over her, growing stronger and
stronger. "Ah, ah, so good, ah, you... let me go... ah... so good..."

Yue Lingshan opened her eyes, only to find that the man before her was no longer her senior brother, but Lin Pingzhi!

"Little Lin! How... ah... how is it you... ah, so good..."

Lin Pingzhi did not loosen his pace, continuing to thrust.

Ning Zhongze gradually entered a state of blissful ecstasy. "Ah, Linghu Chong, you, ah, you...
come here, give it to me... give it to me..." She seemed to be unconsciously licking her lips. At this moment, she realized that the
huge thing was right in front of her. Her eyes focused instantly, and she began to lick it passionately.

"Mmm... mmm... so big... so thick... Chong'er, so amazing..."

"Look who I am!"

"You are... you are... Lin Pingzhi..." Although Ning Zhongze recognized Lin Pingzhi at this moment, she
was burning with lust and could not extricate herself. "Pingzhi, Pingzhi... good Pingzhi, quickly give it to your master's wife... give it to your master's wife..."

"This aphrodisiac is really powerful..." Lin Pingzhi thought to himself.

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