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Chapter 72: A Thousand-Year House
Chapter 72: A Thousand-Year House
Bright Sun Prefecture.
The Evil Suppression Bureau.
Jiang Qin returned.
Lu Wuxuan asked, "How did it go?"
"He refused."
Jiang Qin shook his head slightly, his eyes flashing with a cold, sharp light.
"However, the rumors in the martial world are not entirely accurate. This man is not at the Bone Purification stage but has already reached the Internal Organs Refining stage, making him a Minor Grandmaster."
"That’s why I didn’t make a move against him. An Internal Organs Refining Minor Grandmaster, and a pure martial artist at that, could be a useful thorn in Taishan Dao’s side."
"Various sects and noble houses won’t tolerate the Gu Estate dominating Taishan Dao. But if the estate’s head is a Minor Grandmaster, that changes everything."
"Such a powerhouse is not easily matched even by a Spirit Mastery realm practitioner. How many Spirit Mastery practitioners are there in the entire Bright Sun Prefecture?"
Jiang Qin ended with a cold smile.
Lu Wuxuan’s eyes narrowed. "An Internal Organs Refining Minor Grandmaster!"
He hadn’t expected it.
A place as small as White Island could produce an Internal Organs Refining Minor Grandmaster.
Not to mention White Island, even in Taishan Dao, where martial arts are widespread and numerous sects and powers vie for dominance, it’s rare to see a Minor Grandmaster.
And yet, a small place like White Island has produced one, which is truly unexpected.
Among the seventy-two Dao Regions of Bright Sun Prefecture, Taishan Dao’s strength ranks in the top ten.
In the past, Taishan Dao was under the control of Clear Sun Sect. Now that Clear Sun Sect has been destroyed, Taishan Dao is nominally in the hands of the Gu Estate.
Given this situation, the various sects in the martial world will not sit idly by.
As Jiang Qin said, the people of Bright Sun Prefecture have underestimated him.
If he were only at the Bone Purification stage, it wouldn’t be a big deal. But an Internal Organs Refining Minor Grandmaster is a different story.
"You did the right thing."
"A Minor Grandmaster is already a formidable force, and in Bright Sun Prefecture, they are considered top-tier powerhouses."
"Let them fight among themselves. Our Evil Suppression Bureau will remain neutral. Our top priority is to locate that evil spirit."
"Once we suppress that evil spirit, all other problems will be resolved."
Lu Wuxuan nodded in agreement, deciding to let the matters in the martial world play out.
Two tigers fighting will inevitably result in one being injured. No matter who wins or loses, it will benefit the Evil Suppression Bureau.
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Gu Estate.
A few days after Jiang Qin’s departure, another visitor arrived.
"I am Zuo Feng, paying my respects to Estate Lord Gu!"
In the grand hall of the Gu Estate, a young man in white stood with an ethereal presence, a faint smile on his face.
Gu Qingfeng’s calm gaze fell on Zuo Feng, and in an instant, all the information about the Zuo Family flashed through his mind.
The Zuo Family!
A thousand-year-old noble house in Bright Sun Prefecture, with a foundation far stronger than that of Clear Sun Sect.
Zuo Feng appeared young, with a concealed aura, but with Gu Qingfeng’s keen eyes, he could sense the Timeless aura (replacing "cangsang" to convey "vast and ancient") and the faint, sinister energy emanating from him.
A sorcerer!
This was a sorcerer on par with the old ancestor of Clear Sun Sect!
In an instant, Gu Qingfeng formed his thoughts and said calmly, "May I ask what position you hold in the Zuo Family?"
"Forgive me for jesting, but I am currently an elder of the Zuo Family."
"Ah, Elder Zuo!"
Gu Qingfeng nodded, then cut to the chase.
"Gu Family Manor has no connection with the Zhuo Family. Elder Zhuo, what brings you here today?"
Zhuo Feng’s expression remained calm, a faint smile always on his face.
"I’ve heard that Manor Lord Gu destroyed the Qingyang Sect, and your reputation has spread throughout Guangyang Prefecture. I have long admired you, and today I see that the rumors are true."
He paused, then his tone turned more serious.
"Firstly, I’m here to congratulate Manor Lord Gu on your fame in the martial world. Secondly, I would like to ask for your thoughts on the Taishan Dao."
"Lord Gu is not quite sure what Elder Zhuo means."
Gu Qingfeng picked up his teacup, his eyes narrowing slightly, and he spoke without showing any emotion.
Hearing this, Zhuo Feng spoke frankly: "If that’s the case, I’ll be direct. I’m here to ask if Manor Lord Gu has any intentions of taking control of the Taishan Dao."
"What if I do? What if I don’t?"
"If Manor Lord Gu truly has intentions of controlling the Taishan Dao, the Zhuo Family will certainly offer its blessings. However, the Taishan Dao is a complex place, with many forces keeping a close eye on it. While your strength is indeed sufficient to take control of the Taishan Dao, there is one issue: you are a martial artist, not a sorcerer!"
Zhuo Feng glanced at Gu Qingfeng’s expression, seeing no change, and continued.
"I’ve heard that recently, someone from the Exorcist Bureau visited the Gu Family Manor. I’m sure Manor Lord Gu understands the differences between sorcerers and martial artists.
"The Zhuo Family, originally a martial arts lineage, has never looked down on martial artists."
"However, the current situation is such that sorcerers are held in higher regard, and martial artists are somewhat inferior. The Taishan Dao is different from the Baishi Dao; among the seventy-two Dao in Guangyang Prefecture, the former ranks in the top ten.
"If Manor Lord Gu intends to take over the Taishan Dao and replace the former Qingyang Sect, you must be prepared to face the challenges from various sects and noble families.
"Unlike the Qingyang Sect, some of the more established sects and noble families in Guangyang Prefecture have far greater resources. The Qingyang Sect was only established a few hundred years ago, but there are sects and families in Guangyang Prefecture that have existed for over a thousand years."
"These sects and families have at least one Spirit Master, if not more, and Manor Lord Gu’s strength might not be enough to match these ancient powers!"
Zhuo Feng laid out the stakes, but Gu Qingfeng’s expression remained unchanged.
He had heard similar words from Jiang Qin, and Zhuo Feng was merely repeating them.
So, when Zhuo Feng finished speaking, Gu Qingfeng spoke directly.
"There’s no need for so much formal talk. The Zhuo Family is also a thousand-year-old lineage, and I’m sure you have your own plans for the Taishan Dao."
"Furthermore, Elder Zhuo’s visit today is not just a casual conversation. What is your true purpose? Why not be straightforward?"
Zhuo Feng was taken aback for a moment, then he smiled again. "You are correct. The Zhuo Family does have plans for the Taishan Dao, after all, it ranks in the top ten of Guangyang Prefecture, and the resources it holds are significant."
"As for my true purpose today, I wanted to gauge Manor Lord Gu’s thoughts on the Taishan Dao."
"If Manor Lord Gu has no intention of vying for control of the Taishan Dao, then the Zhuo Family will send our own experts to take control of the area.
"However, since the Qingyang Sect was destroyed by Manor Lord Gu, the Zhuo Family is willing to offer some compensation."
(End of Chapter)
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