After Qiu Chuji launched a sudden chop attack, he immediately withdrew and stood three meters away from Li Boyang, watching him with a half-smile.
"Master Qiu, why are you fighting with your master?"
Zhang Junbao looked at Qiu Chuji with a puzzled expression.
He didn't notice that Li Boyang, who was sitting next to him, suddenly blushed and looked very embarrassed.
Zhang Junbao didn't realize it, but he knew perfectly well that Qiu Chuji had suddenly made a move to test him, and he had given himself away before he could react.
Qiu Chuji already knew that the one who stormed into the Quanzhen Sect's scripture pavilion and ultimately stole the Nine Yin Manual at the blessing ceremony was none other than Li Boyang, which is why he looked so embarrassed.
Qiu Chuji looked at Li Boyang with amusement and said calmly, "Mr. Boyang, are you not going to say anything?"
"Yes, I did it."
Li Boyang was quite straightforward. Since he had been discovered, what was the harm in admitting it? After saying that, he took out a wooden box from his pocket and tossed it to Qiu Chuji. This wooden box contained the Linglong Grass that Qiu Chuji had asked Zhang Junbao to obtain from Peach Blossom Island.
In fact, after passing on the Nine Yin Manual to Zhang Junbao, Li Boyang knew that this matter could not be kept secret any longer. His purpose in coming to Quanzhen was to explain this matter.
“Mr. Boyang is quite honest; he’s not afraid of this old man getting angry at all.”
Qiu Chuji smiled and sat down opposite Li Boyang.
"Master, what are you two talking about?"
Zhang Junbao, being rather dim-witted, still doesn't understand what the two are talking about in such a cryptic way.
"Alright, even if I give it back to you now, you won't dare to take it."
The source of the theft of the Nine Yin Manual can be said to be Qiu Chuji. However, he originally intended to steal it himself, but it turned out to be a real theft. So even if they knew that the Nine Yin Manual was on him, they wouldn't do anything to him.
If Qiu Chuji wanted the Nine Yin Manual back, he could return it, but he estimated that Qiu Chuji had no such intention, which conflicted with Qiu Chuji's original intention of having the Nine Yin Manual stolen.
Li Boyang had no obligation to keep the secrets of the Quanzhen Sect. If the Nine Yin Manual was returned and the martial arts world found out, what difference would it make if the prayer ceremony hadn't happened?
Qiu Chuji laughed and said, "Mr. Boyang is quite straightforward. Do you know how I figured it out?"
Li Boyang was taken aback by what the other person said and asked in confusion, "Isn't it Zhang Junbao?"
In his opinion, Zhang Junbao probably revealed his secret unintentionally when he went to Quanzhen Temple to learn martial arts. But it didn't matter, since he had already made preparations after sending Zhang Junbao out of the mountains.
Qiu Chuji shook his head and smiled, "It seems that Mr. Boyang is still completely unaware of the rumors circulating in the martial arts world over the past month."
"Rumors from the martial arts world?"
Li Boyang was completely dumbfounded.
"The story of Mr. Boyang's forced entry into Peach Blossom Island and his defeat of the island's master, Bai Langfei, has spread throughout the martial arts world. Your reputation as the 'Human Butcher' is growing ever stronger."
"Although Bai Langfei was defeated by you, he made it public that you knew the Nine Yin Manual."
During the month he was on the road, Li Boyang naturally did not inquire about news in the martial arts world, so he did not intend to fight. After he left Peach Blossom Island, Bai Langfei personally admitted his defeat and praised him to the skies, claiming that he was defeated by the Nine Yin Manual.
"This guy is trying to use someone else to do his dirty work."
This was Li Boyang's first reaction: Bai Langfei wanted to use Qiu Chuji to get rid of him.
Everyone in the martial arts world knows that the previous owner of the Nine Yin Manual was the Quanzhen Sect. After the Nine Yin Manual was stolen during the prayer ceremony, the Quanzhen Sect pretended to be investigating the person who stole it.
The Quanzhen Sect is a top sect in the martial arts world. If they knew that the true scriptures had been stolen by Li Boyang, they would have to take action, as it was a matter of face for the Quanzhen Sect.
Bai Langfei knew this, so after his battle with Li Boyang, he decisively leaked the information that Li Boyang was using the Nine Yin Manual, hoping to take over the Quanzhen Sect's efforts to eliminate Li Boyang.
Bai Langfei hadn't expected that his relationship with the Quanzhen Sect was not so simple, nor that the theft of the Nine Yin Manual was so straightforward.
Qiu Chuji said half-jokingly, "Island Master Bai probably thinking this way: the thief is right in front of me now, so tell me, should I make a move or not?"
Li Boyang coughed a few times and said bluntly, "Just tell me your conditions. Don't beat around the bush; it's tiring to listen to."
"It really is the Linglong Grass."
Qiu Chuji didn't respond to Li Boyang's words. Instead, he opened the box, looked inside, confirmed it contained the Linglong Grass, closed the box again, carefully hid it in his bosom, and then asked, feigning ignorance:
"Mr. Boyang, do you know why I want this Linglong Grass?"
"Didn't Junbao say that you suffered internal injuries after your battle with Chi Bilie, and that's why you needed the Linglong Grass to save your life?"
As soon as Li Boyang finished speaking, he shook his head and asked in confusion:
"No, judging from your movements just now, it doesn't look like you have internal injuries at all."
Qiu Chuji explained:
"Yes and no."
"This exquisite grass is indeed extremely precious to me, but it is not a life-saving measure, but rather a means to prolong my life."
Hearing this, Li Boyang was even more puzzled, but he didn't press for details. Instead, he waited for Qiu Chuji to continue.
"I already had internal injuries. The battle with Chi Bilie depleted my vital energy, and I am beyond saving. If it weren't for this Linglong Grass, I would have passed away in at most six months."
Li Boyang's mind sharpened upon hearing this. He had experienced Chi Bilie's Sun God Technique firsthand; it was extremely powerful. Even if they were at the same level, he feared he would be at a disadvantage in a head-on confrontation.
"My life is of little importance, but if I die, the martial arts world of the Central Plains will be in serious turmoil. Therefore, I cannot die anytime soon."
"you mean?"
"I also need Mr. Boyang's help. I want to invite all martial arts practitioners in the world to go to Dajing to besiege and kill Shi Le, the Grand Preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty."