freenovelworld Chapter 205 Heavy losses
Chapter 205 Heavy losses
Upon hearing this, Qiu Chuji frowned and hesitated before saying, "Miss Long, please come with me."
Then, Qiu Chuji led Duan Zhengchun and Xiaolongnu directly to the backyard.
Seeing Qiu Chuji's expression, Duan Zhengchun knew that Granny Sun was probably no longer alive.
Looking at the signs of fighting everywhere in the temple, Duan Zhengchun frowned. Many of the disciples accompanying him were also injured.
Soon, the group arrived at a side room in the backyard.
As soon as she entered the room, Xiaolongnu saw a coffin and was shocked, instantly freezing on the spot.
Behind the coffin, against the wall, there was a memorial table with a plaque bearing the words "Grandma Sun" prominently displayed.
Qiu Chuji, Lin Zhiyuan, and other Quanzhen disciples all lowered their heads and bowed in respect towards the memorial tablet, a trace of sorrow showing on each of their faces.
Grandma Sun is dead.
Duan Zhengchun slowly stepped forward, gently took Xiaolongnu's hand, and led her towards the coffin.
As she got closer to the coffin, Xiaolongnu's eyes grew redder and redder, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Inside the coffin, Granny Sun's body lay quietly, a faint smile even on her lips, looking very peaceful.
However, Xiaolongnu clenched her fists tightly, her whole body trembling slightly. Although Granny Sun was just her maid, she was a relative who had watched her grow up before she met Duan Zhengchun.
Although she never told Granny Sun about her feelings for her, she kept them deep in her heart. Who would have thought that when they met again, they would be separated by death, and she didn't even get to see her one last time.
"How did Granny Sun die?!"
After trying to calm herself down, Xiaolongnu asked a question coldly.
Qiu Chuji slowly stepped forward two steps and said solemnly, "When the Golden Wheel Monk led his men up the mountain, Granny Sun was the first to discover it. She originally wanted to come and warn the Quanzhen Sect, but she didn't expect to be discovered by the enemy in advance!"
"Even so, Granny Sun still tried her best to notify the Quanzhen Sect, but by the time she arrived, she was already seriously injured and beyond saving."
“She should have been laid to rest much earlier, but I felt it was better to let Miss Long see me one last time, so I placed her here and set up a temporary mourning hall.”
Everyone in the Quanzhen Sect felt guilty about Granny Sun's death.
Little Dragon Girl clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh without her realizing it. At this moment, she directed all her resentment at Golden Wheel Monk and secretly vowed that one day she would kill him with her own hands!
Duan Zhengchun's eyes were full of heartache. He took Xiaolongnu's hand again, trying to calm her down with his warmth.
"I'm going to kill him with my own hands!"
After a long while, Xiaolongnu slowly turned around and looked at Duan Zhengchun, her voice extremely firm.
"Okay, let me help you."
Duan Zhengchun gazed at Xiaolongnu with deep affection, slowly nodded, his eyes filled with heartache.
Afterwards, everyone left the mourning hall, leaving Xiaolongnu alone inside. Duan Zhengchun also left, knowing that Xiaolongnu must have a lot to say to Granny Sun.
Outside the mourning hall, Duan Zhengchun and Qiu Chuji stood side by side, both with solemn expressions.
How many disciples died?
After hesitating for a moment, Duan Zhengchun untied the wine gourd from his waist and asked a question in a low voice.
His tone sounded calm, but his heart was already filled with murderous intent.
He guessed that Kublai Khan might take action against the Quanzhen Sect, but he did not expect Kublai Khan to act so quickly.
Qiu Chuji frowned and said gravely, "Fifty-seven men died in battle, and over a hundred were wounded. Even your Uncle Liu, Uncle Hao, and Uncle Sun were seriously injured..."
Upon hearing Qiu Chuji's reply, Duan Zhengchun paused for a moment with his right hand, which was holding a wine gourd, and then tilted his head back and gulped down two mouthfuls of wine.
Qiu Chuji continued, "The Quanzhen Sect was indeed caught off guard by this sudden disaster. Fortunately, a group of women in green robes appeared to help, otherwise the casualties might have been even greater."
"Those women in green said they were on your orders to guard Zhongnan Mountain?"
"Who are they? Judging from their martial arts styles, many of their moves have the influence of my Quanzhen Sect's martial arts."
Duan Zhengchun nodded and said, "They are all my subordinates. During the three years of traveling the world, my disciple has not been idle. She has established an organization composed entirely of women, called the Green Robe Guard, which is spread throughout the world."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Chuji was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Duan Zhengchun with approval and nodded, his eyes full of satisfaction.
"You truly deserve to be my disciple, Qiu Chuji! I was right about you!"
Qiu Chuji couldn't help but praise him, and the expression on his face finally softened a bit.
"Don't worry, I will personally avenge the Quanzhen Sect for this debt sooner or later!"
Duan Zhengchun tilted his head back and took two more sips of wine, then said decisively.
Qiu Chuji said solemnly, "When the Golden Wheel Monk climbed the mountain, he said that he would first destroy the Quanzhen Sect and then the Shaolin Sect! But due to the appearance of the Green-Clad Guards, they did not succeed in Zhongnan Mountain!"
"Perhaps fearing your arrival, and seeing that they couldn't break through after a long siege, the Golden Wheel Monk hastily led his men to retreat! They didn't gain anything either!"
"However, I suspect their next target will be the Shaolin Temple!"
Duan Zhengchun frowned and said, "The Shaolin Temple in the Central Plains has disappeared for many years and has not been involved in the affairs of the martial arts world for a long time. What does it have to do with the Shaolin Temple?!"
Qiu Chuji said, "The Mongol Tartars have gone mad. Their goal must be to deal with the martial arts world in the Central Plains first, create turmoil in the martial arts world, and then launch a large-scale invasion of the Song Dynasty!"
Duan Zhengchun snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "A bunch of clowns, I will never let them succeed so easily!"
Qiu Chuji nodded heavily, his heart filled with unwavering trust in Duan Zhengchun.
Before you leave, go and visit your senior uncles.
Qiu Chuji knew that Duan Zhengchun would leave soon. After pondering for a moment, he slowly gave a word of advice and then left.
After watching Qiu Chuji leave, Duan Zhengchun turned back to the mourning hall and stayed with the heartbroken Xiaolongnu for a long time. After settling Xiaolongnu in the back garden, he personally went to the residence of Liu Chuxuan and the other two.
Now that he's back at the mountain gate, he should at least go and visit him, since he's nominally his elder.
When Duan Zhengchun finally came out of Hao Datong's residence, he ran into Lin Zhiyuan, whose shoulder was wrapped in gauze. After seeing Lin Zhiyuan briefly on his way back to the mountain, he hadn't seen him much since.
With Chongyang Palace suffering such a great calamity, Lin Zhiyuan, as the chief disciple, naturally had many things to deal with in order to clean up the mess.
"Senior brother, have you visited your three senior uncles?"
Lin Zhiyuan clasped his hands in a salute and asked softly.
Duan Zhengchun nodded, and slowly walked to the mountain gate with the wine gourd at his waist. Under the moonlight, he could still vaguely see the bloodstains left on the bluestone floor.
“When my senior brother was around, they caused him a lot of trouble. Actually, I never liked them. But when Chongyang Palace was in great danger this time, none of them flinched. Each of them rushed to the front.”
"If it weren't for them, it would probably be Master who got hurt. Just for that, the past can be wiped clean."
Lin Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, then spoke seriously.
Duan Zhengchun tilted his head back and took a sip of wine, saying calmly, "Although they have used many schemes and tricks to get the position of sect leader, they can still distinguish right from wrong when faced with a great enemy."
"That's why I haven't taken it too seriously, except for Zhao Zhijing."
"Did he cause any more trouble during this attack?"
Lin Zhiyuan shook his head and said seriously, "He wouldn't dare! I've been secretly having people keep an eye on him. If he dares to act recklessly again, I will never let him off!"
Duan Zhengchun smiled and nodded, then continued, "Grandma Sun will be buried early tomorrow morning, and then I will head to Shaolin Temple on Mount Song."
"The Golden Wheel Monk is likely to lead an attack on Shaolin, and I can't ignore it."
He owed the Shaolin Temple in the Western Regions a favor, and since the Shaolin Temple in the Western Regions was of the same lineage as the Shaolin Temple in the Central Plains, it was time to repay that favor.
Moreover, he would never sit idly by while Kublai Khan plotted to disrupt the martial arts world of the Central Plains!
"The Golden Wheel Monk has brought many experts with him, Senior Brother, you must be careful!"
"There are still many follow-up matters to be handled within the sect, so I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany my senior brother this time."
Lin Zhiyuan nodded silently and said with concern.
Duan Zhengchun smiled, patted Lin Zhiyuan on the shoulder, and turned to walk towards the back garden...