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Zhu Yu said sternly, "I don't care about the East or West bells. This is none of your business. Get out of here!"

Seeing the fierce and unwilling look on Pang Ban's face, Jun Yu knew that he was acting on the orders of Prime Minister Zhu and might not be willing to completely obey Zhu Yu. He immediately said, "There are only murals on the walls inside, nothing else."

Pang Ban chuckled sinisterly twice: "Flying General of Phoenix City, you are mistaken. Young Master Zhu risked his life to rescue you. Now that the secret passage has been opened, it is not unreasonable for us to go in and take a look."

"Since Junyu says there's no such thing, then there's definitely no such thing. What are you all doing, making things up?" Zhu Yu was furious and slammed his sword, Zhaodan, down heavily on the stone.

Pang Ban knew that this young master Zhu was cunning and had a terrible temper. Although he was acting on the orders of the Prime Minister, he could not openly oppose him, so he immediately took a step back.

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Chapter 44: The extremely bad-tempered Young Master Zhu (2)

At this moment, the group of believers had already stepped forward to pay their respects to Tuosang, but soon, intentionally or unintentionally, the group split into two factions based on the color of their clothing.

Master Danba stared at Junyu in astonishment, seemingly unable to believe his eyes. The boy who had been seriously injured and on the verge of death had only been gone for six or seven days. Now, apart from being extremely pale, he looked no different from an ordinary person.

The leader of the group of red-robed cultists was a very imposing figure. He kept staring at the entrance to the secret passage, muttering a few words. When Danba Shangren heard him speak, he turned and stared back, muttering a few words in return, his face filled with rage. A few days ago, Danba Shangren's left arm had been torn off by that monstrous creature, leaving one sleeve empty and his expression terrifying. The two seemed to be arguing about something when Danba Shangren suddenly flew into a rage, grabbing his golden cymbals and heading towards the secret passage.

Pang Ban sneered and leaped in front of him.

Master Danba was furious. He picked up his golden cymbals and was about to smash them at Pang Ban when he suddenly heard a soft shout: "Stop!"

Master Danba was furious, but dared not disobey, and took a step back while dragging the golden cymbals.

The monks from the Western Regions, having guarded the area for so many days, were unwilling to give up easily. They all looked towards Tuosang, waiting for his order, at which point they would likely fight the guards to the death.

Tensions rose instantly. Jun Yu stepped forward and declared loudly, "Aside from the murals covering the walls, there are no treasures or weapons you're hoping for in this secret passage. There are only some things in the secret room where the Demon of Passion once stayed, but those things are mostly not what you expect. If you don't believe me, you can each send a representative down to retrieve these items for your appraisal..."

With no other choice, Pang Ban and Danba Shangren exchanged a glance and immediately rushed towards the secret passage. The entrance to the passage was not wide, and the two of them almost bumped into each other when they jumped down at the same time. Danba Shangren seemed to be slightly more skilled and finally made it to the front.

The sun was blazing overhead, and even though everyone was standing in the woods, they felt waves of heat. Everyone was waiting for the two to return. Although there were nearly a hundred people around, no one made a sound; only their rapid breathing could be heard.

After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Pangban and Venerable Danba leaped up one after the other. Everyone looked over and saw that Pangban's hands were empty, while Venerable Danba held the guardian monk's armor in his right hand and a package in his left.

Tuosang said, "Open the package."

Master Danba immediately opened the package, and everyone saw that it contained only vajras, ox horns, and other miscellaneous items—clearly things only found in temples. Pang Ban sneered twice, but Zhu Yu interrupted him, coldly saying, "Now that things have come to this, what else do you have to say? Get out of here!"

Pang Ban turned and fled in a huff, followed by his guards.

Pang ran for about ten feet and saw that Zhu Yu was still standing there blankly. He said loudly, "Young master, we have been delayed for a long time. Let's get going quickly."

Zhu Yu glanced at Jun Yu a few times, then leaped out. He had been injured by Danba Shangren's golden cymbals and was clearly not yet recovered, so he ran with a limp. The guards automatically stepped back a few paces and followed behind him.

After Danba Shangren descended into the secret chamber, his gaze towards Junyu became even more peculiar. He pointed at Junyu, his expression one of extreme fear: "Bokdo, this boy, this boy..."

"Let's go, no need for further words."

Master Danba took a few steps, then turned back to look at Junyu, his eyes filled with disappointment and resentment. The group of Western Region monks immediately filed out.

"Junyu, I'm leaving!"

On Tuosang's haggard face, his eyes shone with a burning yet painful light. After a long while, the burning light slowly dimmed, and he whispered, "Junyu, I'm going back to where I belong. Take care of yourself."

Junyu stepped forward, a thousand emotions welling up in her heart, but she couldn't express them in words. She could only say, "Tuosang, take care of yourself too."

Tuosang turned around, and soon his figure was already several feet ahead.

The vast Hanjing Garden suddenly fell silent. Meng Yuanjing watched Tuosang's figure disappear completely before turning his gaze away and taking a breath.

Junyu said sincerely, "Yuanjing, I feel really bad for causing you all so much worry this time."

Meng Yuanjing remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said loudly, "I always thought I was your best friend, and everything I did was not meant to make you feel bad."

Junyu looked at him in surprise, a vague unease rising in her heart, and immediately changed the subject: "How is Lanni?"

“Lan Ni is fine.” Meng Yuanjing hesitated for a moment before saying, “My aunt came to Sichuan in person, and they are currently staying at the Huanhua Inn.”

With Fang Gege taking action, Shi Lanni's safety can naturally be guaranteed.

Meng Yuanjing felt his face burning: "Junyu, I feel so sorry for you."

"What have you done to wrong me?" Jun Yuqi asked.

"That's how my aunt treated your mother..."

Junyu laughed: "That's just the opinion of the Demon of Love. Besides, my parents are already in the afterlife, so why would they care about so many past events? I think we shouldn't have any estrangement because of this."

Meng Yuanjing stared at her with a very strange look in his eyes: "Junyu, was it that mysterious 'Bokdo' who entered the secret chamber to save you?"

Junyu nodded, but suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Under the sunlight, Junyu's face was very pale. Shu Zhenzhen said, "Let's find a place to rest."

Junyu nodded and looked at Meng Yuanjing: "Yuanjing, you should go back to the inn. Your aunt and Lanni need someone to take care of them."

Meng Yuanjing was somewhat disappointed, but he couldn't insist, so he said, "I'll wait for you at the inn. We'll come and go together. That's our promise. Don't forget it."

"Okay. I will definitely come to find you."

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Chapter 45: Destroying the Treasure Map

The sun had already dipped low behind the treetops in Hanjing Garden, but the heat hadn't subsided at all; the ground felt slightly hot to the touch. Especially pungent was the humid air, thick with the stench of blood, almost nauseating. Shu Zhenzhen's face was already beaded with sweat. She looked at Junyu; Junyu was wearing two layers of clothing: the Demon of Love's shirt underneath and her own blood-stained blue robe on top. Yet, Junyu's face was completely dry, her cheeks almost translucent.

"Sister Shu, let's go to the Sword Pavilion."

Shu Zhenzhen nodded immediately. Although Hanjingyuan was her hometown, she was unwilling to linger there any longer under the circumstances.

When the two returned to the Sword Lodge, it was already dusk. The Huanhua Stream flowed gently, and the wooden house, nestled among towering ancient trees, was refreshing and pleasant.

Shu Zhenzhen said, "You rest for a bit, I'll go get something to eat."

Junyu sat down on the chair, circulated his internal energy for a while, and then sat quietly with his eyes closed for an hour. When he stood up, he felt relaxed all over, full of energy, and his internal energy was far superior to usual. He thought it was because he had taken most of Tuosang's internal energy when he was seriously injured.

Just then, a huge dark cloud loomed overhead, followed by a clap of thunder and a torrential downpour. Junyu looked ahead and saw Shu Zhenzhen carrying a huge lotus leaf on her head, along with food, vegetables, and a bundle in her hands, hurrying towards him. Upon seeing Junyu, she beamed, "I bought you a dress, see if it fits."

Junyu accepted the gift with a smile and took it out. Shu Zhenzhen saw that the young man in front of her was radiant and much better than before, and did not look like he had suffered a fatal injury at all. She couldn't help but feel happy for him.

Summer rains come and go quickly. After the rain, the water outside Jianlu is clearer and the trees are more lush.

A full moon climbed into the sky, and the two exchanged martial arts insights. Although Shu Zhenzhen had made significant progress in her recent study of the *Xi Sui Jing* (Marrow Cleansing Classic), she still had many questions about its key aspects and applications. Junyu, having carefully read the *Xi Sui Jing* twice, was deeply impressed by the profound levels of martial arts within. She explained the crucial points to Shu Zhenzhen one by one, and both of them gained much from the experience.

Shu Zhenzhen only learned the first five moves of "Playing the Five Strings with Hands". Junyu told her that the secret of the last two moves lies in the great power of "Double Swords Combined". Shu Zhenzhen was a little disappointed: "It seems that I will not be able to use these two mysterious moves."

Junyu's eyes flashed, and he smiled slightly. Suddenly, he raised his sword and unleashed a move called "Mo Ma Hua Shan" to attack Shu Zhenzhen. Shu Zhenzhen was a little surprised and immediately countered with a move called "You Xin Tai Xuan". The two swords combined, and although there was a whooshing sound of wind and falling leaves and sand all around, the power was far less than that of Junyu and Meng Yuanjing's attack.

When Lan Xisi created this sword technique, it was based on the "Nieying" and "Zhuifei" swords. It's important to know that swords possess a spirit; Ji Kang forged these two swords for his close friend Ruan Ji, imbuing them with immense effort and deep affection. Shu Zhenzhen and Jun Yu have developed a bond that transcends life and death over the years, but because she uses a different sword, its power is significantly reduced.

Shu Zhenzhen understood this and no longer felt depressed.

On the morning of the third day, Junyu received a message from Phoenix Village via carrier pigeon. It was a report from Dongfang Jiong, the intelligence chief of Phoenix Village, detailing several major events that had occurred since her departure: First, scouts reported that the Crimson Gold Clan had pacified several vassal states and was gradually becoming the second largest power in the north, second only to the Hu tribes. Second, Lu Ling reported that they had just signed a huge porcelain order with the Yue Kiln in Jiangnan and were preparing to trade with Persian merchants. Because the order was so large, Lu Ling was undecided and hoped that Junyu could personally go to Jiangnan to make a decision.

Junyu carefully examined the date; the information was already seven or eight days late, precisely because she had been injured in the secret chamber. She said, "Sister Shu, it seems I can only accompany you to tour the famous scenic spots of Sichuan next time."

Shu Zhenzhen sighed, "After this departure, I really don't know when we will meet again."

Junyu smiled: "If Sister Ruoshu is happy, she can come to Phoenix Village anytime."

Shu Zhenzhen nodded, her eyes suddenly becoming a little moist.

From the moment Junyu first met her, she felt a deep sense of familiarity. This feeling stemmed not only from the fact that she was her mother's old friend, but also from the motherly affection Junyu showed her in the days that followed.

Junyu walked a long way, then turned back and saw Shu Zhenzhen still standing there. Although she had fought for many years and experienced many separations and deaths, she couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

As they approached Qingyang Palace, Junyu suddenly saw a figure flash by ahead—a monk from the Western Regions. A thought struck her, and she immediately gave chase. The monk ran faster and faster, heading towards Zhaojue Temple.

Junyu followed him at a leisurely pace, and soon the Western Region monk had reached the small hill near Zhaojue Temple. At this moment, another very tall monk suddenly appeared from the opposite side; it was none other than Abbot Danba, who seemed to have been waiting there for some time.

Upon seeing the Venerable Danba, the monk from the Western Regions immediately stopped, took out something, and respectfully handed it over: "This was found in the secret passage."

Junyu hid under a large tree and couldn't see what it was. He only heard Danba Shangren snort, seemingly quite disappointed.

The monk whispered, "Bokdo has been meditating for three days. Has he come out yet?"

Master Danba nodded and turned to walk towards the secluded meditation room at the foot of the hill.

This courtyard is where Zhaojue Temple entertains distinguished guests from outside the region, and it was here that Tuosang stayed when he came to Sichuan.

At this moment, the sun was high in the sky, making it quite difficult to be a thief. Fortunately, the surrounding trees were lush, secluded, and quiet, with no monks around. Jun Yu leaped onto a huge banyan tree, and the lush branches and leaves immediately concealed her figure completely.

Looking down from the banyan tree, the meditation room in the detached courtyard was full of monks in yellow robes. All the faces that Junyu had seen before were there, but none of the monks in red robes were visible. The person sitting in the highest position was Tuosang.

All the monks were solemn. Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Danba Shangren and the Western Region monk walked in.

Master Danba bowed to Tuosang, stepped back two paces, took out the object, unfolded it, and it was vaguely a rubbing of the mural of the Himalayan prince.

Master Danba said, “Bokdo, the prince’s mural is here, and the key to it has been taken. The Buddha’s tooth should naturally be in that secret chamber. I think we should search for it again. What if the Zanghan Chi sect finds it first…”

"No need to look anymore, there are no more Buddha teeth," Tuosang said.

"That map?"

"It was destroyed immediately after I left the secret room."

Ever since seeing Junyu emerge unharmed from the secret passage, Master Danba had harbored a nagging suspicion that it was due to the Buddha's tooth relic. However, unwilling to give up hope, he returned to the secret chamber during the three days Tuosang was meditating in the meditation room, to investigate thoroughly, only to find nothing. Master Danba stared at him, his expression a mixture of fear and anger: "Bokdo, you destroyed the Buddha's tooth relic? For that boy?"

Tuosang nodded calmly.

All the monks from the Western Regions looked terrified. Junyu had fought with them many times before, but he had never seen them look like they were facing a great calamity. He was also very nervous.

Although Junyu didn't know much about their religious affairs, he did know that in recent years, the Yellow Sect and the Tibetan Buddhist sect had significant differences, and the conflict was becoming increasingly intense. Unlike the heroes of the Central Plains who were after treasures, the two sects entered Hanjing Garden solely to compete for the "Buddha's Tooth." Now that the Buddha's Tooth had been destroyed, who knew what kind of bloodshed would ensue?

There was a long silence, and beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of the Venerable Danba: "This time, the envoys of the Zanghanchi sect have also been dispatched, and we have lost the Buddha's tooth again... The Zanghanchi sect has been looking for a pretext against us for a long time..."

Tuosang immediately stood up: "The matter is urgent. Everyone should set off immediately. I will give instructions after we return to the palace."

The group of monks from the Western Regions filed past the large tree where Junyu was hiding, moving with remarkable speed. Junyu remained motionless, concealed within the dense foliage of the treetop. When he saw Tuosang pass by, he suddenly stopped and stood still for a moment before disappearing into the distance.

Junyu leaped down from the tree, but the group of people had already vanished without a trace.

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