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Chapter 558 The purpose of the People's Protection League is to serve the people.

Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi exchanged a wry smile, then nodded slightly to Yuwen Yi in agreement.

The two men looked at Yuwen Yi with a subtle sense of closeness that they themselves were unaware of. Perhaps it was the bond deep in their blood that made them feel a strange sense of familiarity with this unruly young man.

Lu Wangyou glanced thoughtfully at Luosha, then looked at Bai Yue who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, and had already guessed what was going on.

There must be an even bigger secret hidden within this, and Yuwen Yi is probably the most crucial link in that secret.

Just then, Mo Qingyan also came out of the house.

His gaze immediately fell on Bai Yue. Seeing that she had a rosy complexion and was not seriously injured, he walked straight up to her and asked her directly.

"Xiaoyue, now that you are in good health, what are your plans for the upcoming martial arts tournament?"

Bai Yue raised her eyes and answered without hesitation.

"I am determined to win the position of leader of the martial arts alliance, so I will naturally participate."

Mo Qingyan nodded and then extended an olive branch.

"To participate in the martial arts tournament, you must register in the name of your sect. If you have no suitable place to go, the gates of my Sword Forging Manor are always open for you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yuwen Yi immediately objected, stepping forward to block Bai Yue and speaking with a smile.

"Oh! Grandma Mo, what are you saying! I am the royal consort whom my wife married through proper channels! Feiyun Manor is her home. If she wants to participate in the competition, she should do so in the name of Feiyun Manor. Why should she join another sect?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Xiaoye stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

"Young master is the rightful heir of Heroic Manor. Even if he participates in the martial arts tournament, he should do so in the name of Heroic Manor!"

"If that's the case, then Yue'er can also represent our Tianyi Manor, since she is also a successor of my Tianyi Sword Technique!"

Ming Jingxing appeared at the courtyard gate at some point. He stroked his beard and laughed loudly, his voice so loud it made people's ears ring.

"Besides, I am her rightful uncle-in-law! I'm putting my words here today: I will pass the position of head of Tianyi Manor to her right now!"

"Alright, Uncle Ba, stop drawing attention like that!"

Fu Wenzhu led Fu Xiuyu out and joined the "talent grabbing" battle with a smile.

"According to you, my grandson is at least half a father to Xiaoyue, right? By that logic, shouldn't Xiaoyue also be considered a member of our Forget-Worry Valley?"

Ming Jingxing glared at him irritably, his beard bristling and eyes wide with annoyance.

"Old Fu, what are you doing here! Your Forget-Worry Valley is just a bunch of quack doctors, what are you doing participating in a martial arts tournament?"

Fu Wenzhu snorted coldly, her chin slightly raised, with a hint of arrogance.

"Old Ming, don't look down on me! I may not be very talented, but I was also from Zixiao Temple back in the day. If Yue'er doesn't want to enter Wangyou Valley, then she can still be considered a disciple of my Zixiao Temple! With my connection, she should be qualified to participate, right?"

"Hey! Fu Wenzhu! Are you determined to go against me today, you old son-in-law?"

Ming Jingxing rolled up his sleeves, looking ready to fight at any moment.

"Isn't your Zixiao Temple known for its bull-like behavior? Come on, I'd like to learn a thing or two today!"

Fu Wenzhu was equally defiant, pointing at Ming Jingxing and cursing back.

"Fine, I've had my eye on you for a long time! If you've got the guts, let's have a go! Whoever wins, Xiaoyue will listen to them!"

Seeing that these two highly respected elders were about to fight over who would let Bai Yue join their sect, the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became tense.

Shen Xingmian, who had been quietly observing, finally couldn't help but speak up. She walked to Bai Yue's side, gently took her hand, and spoke in a soft voice that carried a calming power.

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around."

She glanced at the arguing crowd and said softly.

“Xiaoyue has grown up. She has her own thoughts and decisions, and she is capable enough to choose her own path. Why don’t we listen to Xiaoyue’s own thoughts and see what she plans to do?”

Shen Xingmian's words were like a basin of cool spring water, instantly extinguishing some of the anger on the scene.

The crowd exchanged glances and stopped arguing. All eyes once again focused on Bai Yue, awaiting her final decision.

Lu Wangyou stood beside Bai Yue, his gaze gently falling on her face, and said softly.

"Sister Yue, whatever choice you make, I will support you."

Ling Xuzi and Hua Mu'an nodded in unison.

"We listen to you."

Yuwen Yi was extremely anxious, tugging at Bai Yue's sleeve and muttering to himself.

"My wife, choose Feiyun Manor! It's our own sect, so everything will be convenient!"

Looking at the group of people in front of her, who were arguing heatedly for her sake but whose hearts were full of concern for her, Bai Yue couldn't help but smile.

She took a deep breath, looked up at everyone, and spoke in a clear and firm voice.

"Thank you all for your kindness and support, but after thinking it over, I have decided not to rely on any existing sect."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, wondering what Bai Yue was planning to do by not choosing a well-established and prestigious sect.

Shen Xingmian stepped forward and looked at the other person, asking softly.

"Xiaoyue, so what you mean is..."

"I intend to establish my own sect and participate in this martial arts tournament!"

Bai Yue straightened her back and spoke in a clear voice.

"Create your own sect?"

Mo Qingyan raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which quickly turned into intense admiration.

"At such a young age, you possess such courage. I wonder what the name of your newly established mountain gate is?"

Bai Yue met the curious gazes of the crowd and announced, word by word.

"My sect is called the People's Protection Alliance."

"The Democratic Alliance?"

Ming Jingxing frowned, his face full of doubt.

"That name is quite straightforward. So... what is the mission of the People's Protection Alliance?"

Bai Yue smiled slightly and uttered five words with a firm and resounding tone.

"To serve the people."

"Serving the people?"

These five words resounded like thunder in the courtyard.

For those present who were accustomed to the grudges of the martial arts world, the conflicts between sects, and even the struggles for imperial power, it was all too unfamiliar and novel.

Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Bai Yue knew that this advanced concept needed to be explained in detail, so she looked around at everyone and asked.

Have any of you ever thought about what "chivalry" truly means?

"A chivalrous person, of course, is someone who roams the world with a sword, seeking justice and settling scores!"

Yuwen Yi spoke first, his eyes filled with the burning yearning of a young man for the martial world. As he spoke, he subconsciously squeezed closer to Bai Yue, his elbow rubbing affectionately against her sleeve, his tone carrying a hint of smugness.

"Just like me, following my wife to roam the world, beating up bad guys and standing up for what's right when there's injustice—that's what I call exhilarating!"