Chapter 144

The banquet did not start until the evening. Zuo Xuanzhen took Pang Jun for a walk around the mountain gate of Songshan Mountain before bringing him into the reception room for tea and chat. Pan Tong was taken to another place by Yan Dai to chat. As for Yue Siwan, she returned to Songshan Mountain, and since Yu Lingfeng was dead, most of the threats in her heart had disappeared, so she went back to visit her master Mu Qi by herself.

　　During the conversation, Zuo Xuanzhen suddenly sighed and said, "Alas, Ling Feng is the most talented disciple of the next generation of our Songshan Sect. How could he disappear without a trace? Lord Liu, you told my senior brother about the "Tianyi Sect". I have never heard of this sect before. What is going on? Is it the remnant of the Demon Sect?"

　　Pang Jun shook his head and said, "I'm not very clear either. Although I've never met anyone from the Demon Cult, I've heard from many elders that most of the people in the Demon Cult are unruly and keep to themselves, while most of the followers of the 'Tianyi Cult' are rural folks. I don't know much about their leaders, but most of the people in the Demon Cult just act erratically, do whatever they want, and even act lawless. The people in the 'Tianyi Cult' are like a secret organization, and they follow orders strictly. It seems that their purpose is not just in the martial arts world."

　　Zuo Xuanzhen's face changed when he heard this and asked, "Could it be that these people are traitors?"

　　"I'm not sure. I've only dealt with them once or twice. Some of their senior leaders have unfathomable martial arts skills and are not afraid of being laughed at by Sect Leader Zuo. I have suffered losses at their hands twice. Times have changed. More than a year has passed. Although my martial arts have improved slightly, I'm afraid I won't get much good if I meet them again." Pang Jun said.

　　Zuo Xuanzhen frowned. He had once asked Mu Qi about Pang Jun's martial arts skills, and Mu Qi's answer was: There is no one better among the younger generation. In addition, Pang Jun fought against the second person of the "36 Swords of Jianlu" who had long been famous in the world in Snow Wolf Valley, and was only slightly inferior to "the strongest soldier in Japan" Sanada Yukigen. In the Central Plains martial arts world, except for a few top masters from various sects, who can say that they can definitely beat Pang Jun? Even such an outstanding Pang Jun was so afraid of the people from the "Tianyi Sect" he met. If Yu Lingfeng really met these people, I'm afraid he would be in danger.

　　Seeing Zuo Xuanzhen's regretful look, Pang Jun sneered in his heart: Others may not know who you, Zuo Xuanzhen, are, but I know it very clearly. In order to please you for the position of the head of the sect, Yu Lingfeng seduced Yue Siwan and gave her to you for rape, but you went back on your word and promoted your son Zuo Shaoyu to the position. Yu Lingfeng had no choice but to leave Songshan to participate in the martial arts examination. It was you, Zuo Xuanzhen, who found Gong Qinxue and offered a high price to assassinate Mu Qi. After Yu Lingfeng's death, I'm afraid one of the happy people will be you, Zuo Xuanzhen.

　　At this time, Zuo Xuanzhen said again: "Wan'er is a child I have watched grow up. Although her talent is not outstanding, she is well-behaved and hardworking. Now that I see that she has found a good home, I am also very relieved. As for Junior Sister Pan, although she was born in Taishan Sect, the Five Mountains Sword Sects are of the same blood. I also hope that she can live a good life."

　　Pang Jun smiled meaningfully and said, "Of course, Sect Leader Zuo, you don't have to be polite. We are all family. If the Five Mountains Sword Sect has any problems, I will do my best to help."

　　Even though Zuo Xuanzhen was cunning and sly, he couldn't figure out what Pang Jun was up to. He knew Pang Jun was not a simple person, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong with him, so he had to give up.

　　People of status and position from all over Songshan attended the dinner, including Song Mengtu and others who had conflicts with Pang Jun, and Yue Siwan's mentor Mu Qi. There were not too many waves at the banquet. Song Mengtu also knew that Pang Jun's current status and position were not something that a small gangster like him could offend, so he had to apologize in a muffled voice, and all the previous unpleasantness seemed to have never happened.

　　After the dinner, Zuo Xuanzhen, the head of the sect, needed to go to the study to deal with some things. He would probably stay in the study or rest with his concubine nearby tonight. Lady Yan Dai returned to the bedroom as usual, ready to take a bath and rest. Suddenly, there was a sound of breaking air, and with a "pop", a stone was thrown in from the window.

　　"Who is it?!" Yan Dai immediately went to the window to look, but found nothing. She returned to the room, picked up the stone, and found that the stone was wrapped in a piece of paper, which read: Yan Hao, Siguo Cliff in the back mountain.

　　Yan Dai's face changed drastically when she saw it. Yan Hao was Yan Dai's nephew and also the disciple from Songshan with whom she had an affair. Back then, Yan Dai's brother sent his son Yan Hao to Songshan to learn martial arts. Yan Dai loved him very much. Five years ago, for nearly two years, Zuo Xuanzhen had been in seclusion for a long time to practice. Yan Dai, who could not bear the loneliness, had a relationship with her nephew Yan Hao half-heartedly while drunk. After that, it was out of control. The Siguo Cliff in the back mountain was their rendezvous place.

　　Just as Zuo Xuanzhen was about to come out of seclusion, Yan Dai discovered that she was pregnant. There was no doubt that this was her nephew Yan Hao's child. Yan Hao was young and energetic, and he even proposed to elope with Yan Dai to live together.

　　As the wife of the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, Yan Dai would certainly not give up her current status and position because of Yan Hao. In order to keep the secret, she hardened her heart and aborted the child. She then asked Yan Hao to go out on a mission with another disciple from Songshan. On the way, she had the killers from the "Exiled Immortal Sect" eliminate the two of them. She announced to the public that Yan Hao was killed by his enemies, and she personally returned to her parents' home, knelt in front of her brother and sister-in-law, and kowtowed to apologize. Although the relationship between the brother and sister became cold because of this, at least the secret and status were kept.

　　Now, the appearance of this note has awakened Yan Dai's long-dormant nightmare. She was terrified. The note meant that she should go to the Cliff of Repentance in the back mountain in person. No matter what, she had to go if she wanted to know the truth. Moreover, in the Songshan area, there was nothing to be afraid of except her husband Zuo Xuanzhen.

　　After making up her mind, Yan Dai packed up, took her sword, blew out the lights, left her room, and walked towards the back mountain in stealth.

　　About quarter of an hour later, Yan Dai followed a winding path and came to a cliff on the back mountain of Songshan. There was a cave halfway under the cliff. A man was standing in front of the cave entrance with his back to Yan Dai. Yan Dai looked around and found that there was no one else. She gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, intending to launch a sneak attack and kill the man in front of her.

　　However, just as she quietly approached this person, he spoke: "Is Madam Zuo here?"

　　Yan Dai was shocked, and at this time the person with his back to her turned around. Whether it was from the voice or the moonlight, she recognized that this person was the Marquis of Changning who was invited by her and her husband as a guest. However, she did not show up rashly, but continued to hide.

　　Pang Jun smiled and said, "Madam Zuo, I cannot deny that you are good at stealth martial arts, but your charming body fragrance has already betrayed you. Since I have invited you here, I am sure I can handle any situation. You'd better not be petty, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

　　At this point, Yan Dai had no choice but to walk out of the darkness, looked at Pang Jun and said, "Marquis Changning, why did you ask me out in the middle of the night? It's forbidden for men and women to touch each other, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

　　Pang Jun said, "Madam Zuo, if you have nothing to hide, why would you come here as promised?" He ignored Yan Dai and walked into the cave of Songshan Sect's Siguo Cliff. Looking at the furnishings in the cave, he smiled and said, "This place is indeed a Feng Shui treasure land. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and there are few people. No wonder Madam Zuo and Brother Yan would spend a good night here."

　　Pang Jun's words made Yan Dai feel as if she was falling into an ice cellar. She forced herself to remain calm. She had already made up her mind to leave Pang Jun's life here. She secretly put her hand on the hilt of the sword and said calmly: "Marquis Changning, please respect yourself. Yan Hao is my nephew, and you will not be allowed to slander him with false words!"

　　Pang Jun asked back, "Madam Zuo, I only mentioned Brother Yan. Did I mention Yan Hao?"

　　"You used Yan Hao's name to invite me. Who else could it be if not Yan Hao? Also, who are you? When Yan Hao died, you were just a young girl. How did you know Yan Hao? What's your intention in using Yan Hao to slander me? Speak!" Yan Dai, her breasts heaving, questioned Pang Jun sternly.

　　Facing the timid Yan Dai, Pang Jun remained calm and said, "Me? The legitimate son of the Qinzhou Liu family, Liu Jun, Marquis of Changning in the Jin Dynasty, and the governor of Songzhou. As for whether I am slandering Madam and Yan Hao, Madam knows it well. Five years ago, Chuzhou..."

　　Before Pang Jun could finish, the sword was unsheathed with a "clang" sound, and Yan Dai held the sword and stabbed it straight into Pang Jun's chest. The sword whistled through the air, but Pang Jun was not in a hurry. He dodged Yan Dai's sword with a strange move. He flicked his thumb and middle finger, and with a "ding" sound, a huge force came from the sword, which directly shook Yan Dai's knuckles open. The sword fell to the ground, and her right hand was paralyzed. Then Pang Jun, with lightning speed, "popped" twice and pressed her acupoints, making her unable to move and collapse to the ground.

　　Yan Dai's martial arts skills are considered to be above average among Songshan's generation, but she underestimated Pang Jun's martial arts skills. She did not learn more information about Pang Jun from her husband Zuo Xuanzhen. She only knew that this young man's martial arts skills were stronger than Yu Lingfeng's, but she did not know how much stronger. She thought he was only slightly better, but she did not expect it to be so terrifying. Even among the Five Mountains Sword Sect, there would probably be no more than ten people with better martial arts than him. In addition, he was well prepared, so he was subdued at the first sight.

　　Yan Dai was horrified, with a hint of despair in her beautiful eyes. She thought she could solve the problem, or at least escape unscathed, but she ended up in the hands of the enemy. She asked in a trembling voice, "You...what do you want? This is Songshan... We won't allow you to do whatever you want!"

　　"Okay, Madam Zuo can scream here until dawn. When the disciples patrolling the mountains come here and see you naked in this place, they will go back and report to Sect Leader Zuo. When you come back, you will be full of anger and accuse me of defiling your pure body without any evidence. I am also very curious to see how Sect Leader Zuo will handle this matter." Pang Jun said.

　　After Pang Jun said this, Yan Dai immediately shut up. After more than 20 years of sleeping with him, she knew very well how Zuo Xuanzhen would handle this. This was definitely not something she could accept, so she asked in a low voice: "Then, what are you..."

　　"I like smart women the most, like you, Madam," Pang Jun lifted Yan Dai's chin with his hand and said without any emotion, "Zuo Xuanzhen invited me here just to borrow my influence to suppress other opposing voices of the Five Mountains Sword Sect. I will help him as he wishes. However, I am not a nobody. If I let Zuo Xuanzhen use me alone, I will definitely get some return. What's more, I know everything about what Zuo Xuanzhen did to Wan'er!"