Chapter 73: The True Intent of the Grandmaster
Chapter 73: The True Intent of the Grandmaster
This.
This was the true purpose of Zuo Feng's visit.
Gu Qingfeng gave him a meaningful look.
"From what I understand, families like yours, who have existed for a thousand years, have always looked down on martial artists. If the Zuo Family wants to take control of Mount Tai Dao, why would you need to ask for my opinion?"
"Indeed, there are voices within the Zuo Family that advocate for directly taking control of Mount Tai Dao, and even for wiping out the Gu Family Manor. However, I have rejected all these proposals."
Zuo Feng was straightforward.
"If the Gu Family Manor were just an ordinary force, it would have fallen long ago. However, a deputy commander of the Evil Suppression Bureau personally came to the Gu Family Manor and then left without taking any action against it. This clearly shows that the strength of the Gu Family is not as simple as the rumors suggest."
"Dealing with a martial artist of unknown strength is not something the Zuo Family wants to do. While Mount Tai Dao is a good place, the Zuo Family has the resources to thrive with or without it."
"So, if the head of the Gu Family Manor has any intentions of taking control of Mount Tai Dao, the Zuo Family will step back. However, many forces are eyeing Mount Tai Dao. Even if the Zuo Family doesn't act, other sects and noble families might not sit idly by."
"Therefore, I believe that instead of the Gu Family taking control of Mount Tai Dao, it would be better for the Gu Family to let the Zuo Family have it. Even if it means the Zuo Family has to pay a price, it's not a problem."
With that, Zuo Feng awaited his response.
In the grand hall, silence reigned.
After a moment of contemplation, Gu Qingfeng finally spoke.
"What price can the Zuo Family offer?"
"Whether it's rare treasures or martial arts techniques, as long as the Gu Family head asks, and as long as the Zuo Family has it, it will not be a problem. Even the secret method for absorbing evil into the body, the Zuo Family can provide you with a copy!"
Zuo Feng's face immediately broke into a smile.
He knew his words had taken effect.
Otherwise, the Gu Family head would not have been so quick to show interest.
"Does the Zuo Family have any techniques for refining the organs to the Fifth Realm?"
"Of course, we do."
"Do you have any Grandmaster-level techniques?"
"Grandmaster techniques are rare, but the Zuo Family once obtained a true intent left behind by a Grandmaster. It is said that the person who left this true intent was a top-tier martial artist on the verge of breaking through to the Great Grandmaster realm. This true intent contains a fraction of martial arts essence, but I cannot say more about it. After all, no one in the Zuo Family has ever been able to comprehend the essence of martial arts!"
Zuo Feng shook his head.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng immediately said, "The Gu Family Manor can let go of Mount Tai Dao, but I need three techniques for refining the organs to the Fifth Realm, as well as the true intent of a Grandmaster that you mentioned!"
"Techniques for refining the organs to the Fifth Realm are extremely rare. The Zuo Family can offer you one technique for refining the organs to the Fifth Realm and one for the Fourth Realm. In addition, we will provide you with the true intent of a Grandmaster."
"Agreed."
Gu Qingfeng nodded.
Seeing his quick agreement, Zuo Feng was in high spirits and laughed.
"Gu Family head, you are straightforward, but I must remind you that the path of martial arts is limited. Throughout history, only a few have managed to break through to the Grandmaster realm, and even fewer have reached the Great Grandmaster realm. In this world, only sorcerers can achieve the ultimate path. If the Gu Family head has any thoughts in the future, you can come to the Zuo Family to seek the secret method for absorbing evil into the body. Joining the Zuo Family will give you much more freedom than joining the Evil Suppression Bureau."
"We'll see about that in the future."
Gu Qingfeng shook his head.
Zhuo Feng said, "Very well, let's discuss it another day. I will have my people deliver the items Gu Manor needs within five days. I'll take my leave now."
"Alright."
—
Leaving Gu Manor, Zhuo Feng’s smile vanished from his face.
Beside him, an unknown middle-aged man had appeared.
"Should we make a move against Gu Manor?"
The man asked.
Zhuo Feng shook his head slightly. "Since the head of Gu Manor is willing to cooperate, there's no need to turn things sour. The people of the Evil Suppression Bureau are not as simple as you think. From our conversation, it's clear that Gu Manor has not joined the Evil Suppression Bureau. Jiang Qin's previous visit here was undoubtedly to recruit Gu Manor, but even after being refused, he didn't show any anger. This shows that Gu Manor is not ordinary."
"Besides—"
"I just met with Gu Qingfeng, and his aura is extremely robust. It's likely that he's not just a regular Bone Washing Realm martial artist. I even suspect he might have already reached the Organ Refinement Realm."
"Such a potential Grandmaster, if we can avoid provoking, we should. Secret martial techniques are nothing special to our Zhuo family. If he wants them, let him have them. In exchange for a legitimate opportunity to enter the Taishan Path, it's a fair deal!"
Zhuo Feng smiled calmly, as if everything was under his control.
The middle-aged man looked worried. "I fear that even if Gu Manor agrees, other forces won't let our Zhuo family take control of the Taishan Path so easily."
"Hmph, if they don't agree, we'll just have to settle it by force."
Zhuo Feng sneered. He only needed the nominal right to control the Taishan Path, at least to maintain the moral high ground. In a world where true power wasn't absolute, having the moral high ground was crucial.
Furthermore, Zhuo Feng had another goal: to befriend Gu Qingfeng. A potential Grandmaster at such a young age would likely reach that realm in the future. Although martial artists are generally low in status, a Grandmaster-level existence is not to be underestimated in the entire martial world. Such a powerful individual can suppress many Spirit Manipulation Realm sorcerers. If the Zhuo family could recruit a Grandmaster, it would be a significant benefit. If such a powerful individual were to cultivate evil and become a powerful sorcerer, it would be even better.
The Zhuo family, a thousand-year-old clan, has survived many great calamities by befriending various powerful figures. Therefore, controlling the Taishan Path is one goal, and befriending Gu Qingfeng is another.
Of course, if Gu Qingfeng were just a regular Bone Washing Realm martial artist, it would be a different story.
In the end, this martial world still speaks in terms of power.
—
Although it was supposed to be five days, the Zhuo family sent the items on the fourth day.
Two Organ Refinement martial techniques.
A Grandmaster-level true intention map.
Gu Qingfeng was quite satisfied with the Zhuo family's speed.
To him, the Taishan Path was not important. On the contrary, high-level martial techniques were crucial. With sufficient strength, even if he gave up the Taishan Path now, Gu Qingfeng was confident he could conquer the second and third Taishan Paths. Without enough strength, everything was just empty talk.
"Two Organ Refinement martial techniques. At least before I reach the Grandmaster realm, I won't be lacking in martial arts!"
Gu Qingfeng thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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