It was said that the Demonic Sect had been growing in power for the past two years. They no longer cared about the righteous path of the martial arts world and the imperial court. They were becoming more and more arrogant.
In the past, they had only done some small things outside. Now, they were openly killing people.
On the 15th of last month, the Demonic Sect massacred thousands of people in a small town overnight. Their methods were so cruel that it made one's hair stand on end. It was said that the righteous people of the martial arts world sent out invitations saying that they were going to hold a martial arts convention to choose a leader of the martial arts world.
Even Master Bai, who did not care about outside matters, knew about it. Naturally, Duan Zhengyang knew about it as well.
Although Duan Zhengyang had no interest in being the leader of the martial arts world, he could not help but feel compassion when he heard about how cruel the Demonic Sect was. Although he did not say anything, he would listen to the Bai family's servant talk about the martial arts convention every day.
Jiujiu saw how Duan Zhengyang was in his camp, but his heart was elsewhere. The next day, she packed her bags and dragged Duan Zhengyang along to explore the martial arts world with her.
Duan Zhengyang was instantly frightened by Jiujiu's request to explore the martial arts world.
It did not matter if he went, but Jiujiu's body was weak. What if she tripped?
Duan Zhengyang resolutely rejected Jiujiu's request to explore the martial arts world. However, it did not matter if Duan Zhengyang rejected Jiujiu's request. There was nothing he could do if Jiujiu insisted.
After Jiujiu persisted for a few days, Duan Zhengyang could only give in and take Jiujiu to Mount Song, where the martial arts convention would be held. Of course, Jiujiu changed into men's clothes.
Jiujiu was only around 13 years old. Although she had started to develop, she was still a little lotus. Real men would not be interested in a little fruit like Jiujiu. Only Duan Zhengyang, who was a die-hard fan of Jiujiu, would blush when he saw Jiujiu.
However, because Jiujiu's body had not developed yet, when Jiujiu wore men's clothes, she looked like a little prince carved from jade. At first glance, people could not help but like her.
Jiujiu said that she wanted to explore the martial arts world with Duan Zhengyang, so Master Bai was naturally informed.
Of course, Jiujiu now that the martial arts world was so chaotic, Jiujiu naturally did not dare tell Master Bai that she wanted to explore the martial arts world with Duan Zhengyang. Instead, she said that she wanted to explore the martial arts world with Duan Zhengyang before she got married.
Jiujiu was about to become of marriageable age. After Duan Zhengyang returned, Master Bai went to find someone to calculate an auspicious date for the two of them. It was the second month after Jiujiu became of marriageable age, which was the most suitable date for marriage. Therefore, there was not much time left before Jiujiu's wedding.
Master Bai only had one daughter, Jiujiu. Although Jiujiu's reason was a little ridiculous, he saw that Jiujiu really wanted to explore the martial arts world. Moreover, he trusted Duan Zhengyang very much. After thinking about it, he gave some banknotes to Jiujiu and Duan Zhengyang. He reminded them to write letters wherever they went and to return as soon as they were done. Then, he let Jiujiu and Duan Zhengyang leave.
Jiujiu knew how to ride a horse, but she did not like it. Riding a horse was too uncomfortable, especially when the horse was jolting. It was simply too uncomfortable.
Duan Zhengyang was willing to pamper Jiujiu, so he suggested driving the carriage.
However, there was only half a month left before the martial arts circle convention. If Duan Zhengyang really drove the carriage to Mount Song, the martial arts circle's chief would probably have fought with the Demon Sect several times before they reached the foot of Mount Song.
Therefore, Jiujiu naturally rejected the idea of driving the carriage.
Jiujiu was unwilling to ride a horse, and driving a carriage was not an option. Duan Zhengyang thought about it for a long time, then made a thick cushion on the saddle and let Jiujiu sit on it.
Firstly, it would not be too uncomfortable. Secondly, it would be faster.
When Jiujiu saw the cushion on the saddle, although she was unwilling, she reluctantly accepted it.
Jiujiu sat on the cushion and leaned on Duan Zhengyang's chest all the way to Mount Song.
Since they were in a hurry, it was common to have to sleep in the open. However, Duan Zhengyang was very meticulous, especially when it came to Jiujiu. Every time they arrived at a town, he would find a big restaurant to prepare exquisite food for Jiujiu. When they left, he would buy many snacks for Jiujiu to relieve her boredom.
Even if they had to sleep in the open, Duan Zhengyang would find a suitable place. Even if they were in the open, he would make Jiujiu comfortable.
By the time they reached the foot of Mount Song, Jiujiu's face was neat. Apart from the wrinkles on her clothes from riding the horse, she did not look disheveled at all. On the other hand, Duan Zhengyang had not only become darker, but he had also become thinner. However, his eyes were still bright because of his inner strength.
After traveling for more than half a month, the horse was already exhausted. Duan Zhengyang carried Jiujiu down from the horse and ordered the waiter to take good care of the horse. Then, he brought Jiujiu into the inn.
Since the Martial Arts Circle Convention would be held in five days, the inn was not only packed with people, but there were also all kinds of people.
There were monks, nuns, swordsmen dressed in kung fu, and even those ugly and ferocious-looking men who made people feel disgusted at first glance.
When Jiujiu and Duan Zhengyang walked in, they were like two light bulbs that shone brightly.
When Duan Zhengyang saw all kinds of people in the hall, especially when he sensed that they were looking at Jiujiu, he frowned slightly.
During the half a month of traveling, Duan Zhengyang had seen many people who would smile at you on the surface but stab you in the back. He did not have a good impression of people in the martial arts circle.
As for Jiujiu, there was no need to talk about her. If it were up to him, he could not be sure who had massacred the town.
Although the Demonic Sect was powerful, it was far from that. Moreover, 1,000 people were too much.
Moreover, Jiujiu did not feel anything about the so-called Demonic Sect or the so-called righteous sect. Sometimes, righteous people could not compare to the Demonic Sect.
At the very least, the people from the Demonic Sect were magnanimous, while righteous people were hypocritical.
Without needing Jiujiu to ask, Duan Zhengyang asked for a private room. Naturally, the two of them had their meal in the private room.
After the meal, Duan Zhengyang asked the waiter to book a room. Then, he took Jiujiu outside for a walk.
After traveling for half a month, Jiujiu felt that her legs were about to degenerate. She could not walk anymore. It felt really good to walk with Duan Zhengyang outside.
Jiujiu was so happy that her eyes almost narrowed.
Jiujiu and Duan Zhengyang stayed in a small village at the foot of Mount Song. The small village was usually empty. Although it was lively because of the Martial Arts Circle Convention, other than the center of the village, the outside of the village still seemed a little desolate.
Jiujiu followed Duan Zhengyang outside for a walk. After seeing the haggard faces of the children who were obviously malnourished, Jiujiu asked Duan Zhengyang to distribute the pastries that he had bought for her to the children. She chuckled and said, "The sect leader of Mount Song is really funny. He hasn't even solved the problem at the foot of the mountain, and he still has the nerve to say that he wants to get rid of evil for the people?"
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