Chapter 176

That's right, this black-clad man was none other than Qiao Feng's biological father—Xiao Yuanshan, now a member of the Watchmen.

"I hear the former Sect Master Qiao has been searching for the whereabouts of the 'Leading Big Brother'."

"Why not ask Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci?"

"He was one of the few survivors of the great battle at Yanmen Pass back then."

Xiao Yuanshan said.

Qiao Feng's expression turned extremely surprised.

Ever since he left the Beggar Sect and learned about the 'Leading Big Brother',

he had been searching for him all the way to Tianning Temple, hoping to uncover the truth of his own lineage.

He had planned to continue his search after the matters at Tianning Temple were settled.

He never expected that Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci had also participated in that battle.

"Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci, is what this person says true?"

"Do you really know who the 'Leading Big Brother' is?"

Qiao Feng frowned and asked in a cold voice.

This matter concerned his own identity, so he had to treat it with the utmost seriousness.

He wanted to know who had killed his biological parents back then,

and who had orchestrated the great battle at Yanmen Pass.

"I am he!"

Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci said, his expression as calm as stagnant water.

Back then, he had listened to the slanderous words of Murong Bo, mistakenly believing that Khitan warriors were planning to raid the Shaolin Temple.

As a result, he had targeted Xiao Yuanshan's family, who were merely on their way to visit his in-laws.

The battle at Yanmen Pass had been tragic; only Zilan Xuan Ci, Wang Jiantong, Zhi Guang, and Zhao Qiansun had survived from the Northern Song martial arts side.

Xiao Yuanshan's wife had died, and in his despair, he had leaped off the cliff holding her remains.

Filled with regret and hopelessness, Zilan Xuan Ci had sent Xiao Yuanshan's son, Xiao Feng, to be raised by the Qiao family at the foot of Mount Shaoshi.

He admitted this so readily because he had already decided to confess all the sins he had committed back then today.

This way, he could finally speak of the matters he had kept buried in his heart for so many years.

Even if he were to die for it, he would have no regrets.

"Shameless!"

Qiao Feng gritted his teeth.

No wonder that during his investigation, those martial artists would rather die than reveal the identity of the 'Leading Big Brother'.

The dignified Abbot of Shaolin had actually committed such an absurd act.

If this were to get out, the Northern Song martial arts world would become the laughingstock of the Nine Provinces.

"I never imagined that the dignified Abbot of Shaolin would commit two such acts in a row."

"Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci, it seems your Chan Sect is nothing more than this!"

Jiu Mozhi seized the opportunity to continue his verbal assault.

Zilan Xuan Ci remained unmoved, his face still very calm.

The martial artists of Northern Song felt their hearts heavy with complex emotions, not knowing how to express what they were feeling.

"Jiu Mozhi, stop stirring up trouble here!"

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After Murong Fu calmed his emotions, he still chose to stand on Abbot Zilan Xuan Ci's side.

He had already firmly spoken up for Zilan Xuan Ci earlier,

so he could not easily change his stance now.

Otherwise, his reputation would truly be ruined.

Seeing this, Murong Bo nodded in satisfaction, feeling that his son had handled the situation quite well.

"Since Young Master Murong finds my words unpleasant,"

"why don't you and I have a bout?"

Jiu Mozhi said coldly.

He had never once held Murong Fu in high regard.

"Jiu Mozhi, you are courting death!"

Murong Fu felt he had been subjected to the greatest humiliation.

He drew his sword and attacked Jiu Mozhi without a second thought,

his strikes fierce and aimed directly at vital points.

Against an ordinary opponent, Murong Fu's sword techniques might have been difficult to parry.

But in Jiu Mozhi's eyes, Murong Fu's entire sequence of movements posed no danger whatsoever.

He dodged them with ease and struck Murong Fu's back with a single palm.

Murong Fu spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"The 'Southern Murong' is nothing more than this!"

Jiu Mozhi continued to provoke Murong Fu with his words.

In truth, Murong Fu's own strength was not weak; he was considered a 'unit of measurement' in the Northern Song martial arts world.

Those who could defeat him were top-tier experts, and those who couldn't were mediocre.

Had Murong Fu fought with a cool head, Jiu Mozhi would not have been able to handle him so easily or injure him so quickly.

Jiu Mozhi had provoked Murong Fu before the fight to make him impulsive, leading him to reveal openings in his attacks.

As the two continued to trade blows, Qiao Feng, having learned the identity of the 'Leading Big Brother', felt an intense surge of anger.

His heart was in a state of extreme conflict.

He wanted to kill Zilan Xuan Ci to avenge his biological parents,

but he found himself unable to strike, for he had grown up in the Shaolin Temple and had even learned martial arts there in his youth.

Qiao Feng's emotions were also incredibly complicated.

With Xuzhu's help, Duan Zhengchun was able to trade blows with Duan Yanqing.

Duan Yu wanted to use the Six Meridian Divine Sword, but he couldn't seem to manifest it.

This made Duan Yu feel extremely anxious.

Seeing this, Duan Yanqing seized the opportunity and used the One Finger Zen, aiming directly at Duan Yu's vital point.

"Yu'er!"

Duan Zhengchun shouted.

He rushed forward in a hurry to block the attack for Duan Yu.

Blood sprayed from his mouth, splashing onto Duan Yu.

"Father!"

In his desperation, Duan Yu finally unleashed the Six Meridian Divine Sword.

A sword Qi shot out; Duan Yanqing's expression changed drastically, but he was already unable to dodge in mid-air.

He used his staff to strike out with another One Finger Zen.

As it turned out, the One Finger Zen was nothing compared to the Six Meridian Divine Sword.

The Six Meridian Divine Sword slammed into Duan Yanqing's specialized staff, shattering it instantly, and sending him flying backward to crash heavily onto the ground, severely injured.

Duan Yu began to check on Duan Zhengchun's injuries.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Yuanshan laughed and said, "What a display of deep father-son affection."

"Duan Zhengchun, if you knew that Duan Yu was not your biological son, would you still have performed that act just now?"

The task given to him by the Watchmen was to expose the identities of Xuzhu and Duan Yu.

As a member of the Watchmen, Xiao Yuanshan knew that the organization prioritized the mission above all else.

Therefore, even with his son and his enemy right before his eyes, he had to complete his mission first before attending to anything else.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

"How could Yu'er not be my child?"

Duan Zhengchun endured the intense pain and roared sternly at Xiao Yuanshan.

Duan Yu was his only son, the one he intended to inherit his throne.