In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 374 In the Name of the Young Master of the Emei Sect

Gu Shaoan was also raised under the watchful eyes of Abbess Juejue, so Abbess Juejue and Abbess Juechen knew him no less than Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen. Looking at Gu Shaoan's expression, she knew that Gu Shaoan already had a plan in mind.

He immediately asked, "What are you planning to do?"

Gu Shaoan responded, "Since the cause is most likely related to the White Sand Gang, the White Sand Gang should naturally be responsible for the matter."

The nun raised an eyebrow: "You want Bai Sha to help you investigate this matter?"

“That’s right!” Gu Shaoan responded and continued, “Judging from the current situation, the cause of this matter is most likely within the Baisha Gang. Since the matter originated from the Baisha Gang, they should naturally be given a chance to resolve it themselves and come up with an answer that satisfies my Emei Sect.”

The nun looked worried and said, "Isn't this too forceful? After all, we don't have any concrete evidence."

If we could capture that member of the White Sand Gang in the mountain stronghold and bring him to the White Sand Gang, that might work.

But right now they only have a token from the White Sand Gang, which doesn't prove anything.

If Gu Shaoan were to go up now and throw out the White Sand Gang's token, demanding an explanation from the White Sand Gang, it would seem rather forceful.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan said, "Those who are not in a position should not meddle in its affairs. Different positions require different approaches to handling matters."

"Moreover, this time it involves poisoning, which not only affects my Emei disciples, but also Emei elders like you, my senior uncle."

"Right now, this matter has caused quite a stir in Tiannan Prefecture. If we let such a heinous thing go unpunished, how will other forces in the martial arts world view Emei?"

"How many other martial arts factions in other prefectures will follow suit? That will only lead to endless trouble."

The Abbess sighed and said, "I've heard of Hao Baitong. He's greedy for money and power, and his reputation in the martial arts world isn't very good. I'm worried that your attitude is too tough, which will make the conflict irreconcilable later."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan chuckled softly, his voice sounding somewhat nonchalant.

"If it really comes to this, at worst, I will let my disciple, in the name of the young master of the Emei Sect, ensure that the White Sand Gang will never exist again in the martial arts world."

The domineering air emanating from his light voice clearly reached the ears of everyone in the courtyard.

This caused the Emei disciples in the courtyard to gasp for breath, their hearts filled with ripples of emotion.

Then, Gu Shaoan changed the subject and said, "Now, my Emei Sect is no longer the weak second-rate force it once was. For many things, a suitable reason is enough. Even if the matter is publicized in the future, after understanding the specific reasons, other fellow practitioners in the martial arts world will not be able to find fault with my Emei Sect."

Seeing that Gu Shaoan had made up his mind, Abbess Juejue said, "I'll go with you."

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "Uncle-Master, the poison in your bodies has just been removed, so there is no need for you to travel a long distance. Besides, you are currently stationed in Tiannan Prefecture, so it is not appropriate for you to leave directly."

After saying that, seemingly aware of Abbess Juejue's concerns, Gu Shaoan said softly, "Besides, I'm not facing forces like Wudang or Shaolin. This time, I'm only going to Baisha Gang to hold them accountable and investigate and reason with them. Without solid evidence, I won't do anything to Baisha Gang for this reason alone."

Domineering and immoral are two completely different things.

Not to mention Gu Shaoan's current strength, there are only a handful of people in the entire Great Wei Kingdom who can compare to him.

Even if one's strength has reached the level of the greatest in the world, it is impossible to make oneself and the Emei Sect enemies of the entire world.

After a few moments of contemplation, Abbess Wu Jie sighed and changed the subject, saying, "Then I'll have someone arrange a room for you to rest now?"

Gu Shaoan waved his hand dismissively: "Never mind, since you uncles are all alright, I'd better set off sooner rather than later."

The nun exclaimed in surprise, "So rushed?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "This time, I went to Baoding Prefecture because there is a special medicinal herb there. To avoid any unforeseen complications, it's best to resolve the matter as soon as possible."

Zhanjiang Prefecture was not on Gu Shaoan's route to Baoding Prefecture, so Gu Shaoan had to take a detour.

Afterwards, Gu Shaoan looked at Abbess Wujue and Mei Jiangxue and transmitted his voice through his internal energy, saying, "If you encounter this kind of poisoning situation again next time, there is no need to waste the pills. Safety comes first when you are out and about." Gu Shaoan then patted Mei Jiangxue's head and said, "Remember to be careful when you are out and about."

Although Gu Shaoan hasn't obtained many medicines to increase his power or special poisons from the lottery over the years, he has acquired quite a few rare and exotic flowers and herbs for detoxification.

The pills, crafted using Gu Shaoan's own medical skills, were more than ten times more effective than the detoxification pills used by other disciples of the Emei Sect.

It is sufficient to deal with nearly half of the poisons in the martial arts world.

Even if the remaining 50% of the poison cannot neutralize the toxicity in the body, it is enough to suppress the toxicity after ingestion, preventing it from taking effect for at least several months.

Such life-saving and detoxifying pills were possessed by Abbess Miejue, Juechen, Juejue, and even Zhou Zhiruo, Yang Yan, and Mei Jiangxue.

For poisons like the Heart-Severing Powder, Abbess Wujue and Mei Jiangxue only needed to take the antidote pills, and the effect would be immediate. Why would they have to endure the harm of the poison for several days?

Hearing Gu Shaoan's words, Abbess Juejue coughed lightly and said, "I just wanted to train Jiangxue, to let her know the dangers of the martial world, and to understand how painful it would be if she were poisoned. With this experience, she will definitely be more careful in the future."

Upon hearing this, Mei Jiangxue said softly, "Then this disciple is truly grateful for Master's good intentions. You have suffered with me these past few days."

When Abbess Wuzhu turned her head and saw the smile in Mei Jiangxue's eyes, she immediately patted Mei Jiangxue's head lightly and said in an annoyed tone, "You child, you don't give your teacher any face in front of your senior brother."

"No, this disciple is just thanking Master!"

Seeing their reactions, Gu Shaoan smiled, then greeted them before turning and walking towards the gate.

As Gu Shaoan turned around, the Emei disciples in the courtyard all bowed their heads in a disciple's salute.

Only after Gu Shaoan's figure left the backyard did she stand up. After watching Gu Shaoan leave, Abbess Juejue slowly said, "The White Sand Gang, Hao Baitong... I hope they can be sensible and give a decent explanation. Otherwise, I'm afraid the White Sand Gang will truly cease to exist in the martial world."

Given Abbess Wujue's understanding of Gu Shaoan, she naturally knew the weight of his words. With Gu Shaoan's current strength, they were by no means empty threats.

After giving a few instructions and arranging the tasks for her disciples, Abbess Wujue led Mei Jiangxue back to the main house.

After a short while, he took the teacup handed to him by Mei Jiangxue, gently blew away the floating leaves on the water, took a sip, and said, "Do you know why your senior brother was so tough on the White Sand Gang today? He even went so far as to say that he would destroy the White Sand Gang?"

Mei Jiangxue replied casually, "Senior brother regards the sect leader, Uncle-Master Juechen, and Master as his own family. Now that he sees Master being poisoned by someone, he will naturally not let it go."

The nun nodded and said, "Given Shao'an's character, he might have this intention to stand up for his master, but that's not the whole reason."

Mei Jiangxue straightened her posture slightly and said earnestly, "Please enlighten me, Master."

The Abbess said in a deep voice, "In the martial world, martial artists can often act on their own whims and seek revenge. Even if you are a disciple of Emei, as long as you do not violate your chivalrous principles and do not tarnish the reputation of Emei, whether you choose to endure and back down or to fight back swiftly depends on your personal temperament, strength, and circumstances. The sect rules will not interfere too much with your personal choices."

"But once a sect is involved, the nature of the matter changes completely."

She put down her teacup, her tone becoming more forceful.

"A sect is not only a place to teach martial arts and provide protection, but also the most solid and inviolable foundation and reliance for all disciples when they travel outside."

Why do those wandering martial artists often show more politeness, or even fear, when they meet disciples of famous sects? Why do local tyrants and bandit gangs usually restrain themselves when dealing with disciples of major sects? It's not just because our personal martial arts skills may be higher than theirs, but also because they have sects backing them up.

The Abbess continued, "On the contrary, as the disciples' support and backing, the sect itself must be strong and powerful enough. This is not to bully the weak, but to establish rules, clarify the bottom line, and deter villains."

"If someone were to plot poisoning and assassinate my Emei elders and disciples today, and we were to find clues but choose to remain silent or gloss over the matter because of a lack of concrete evidence or concerns about escalating the conflict, how would people in the martial arts world view us?"

With Mei Jiangxue's intelligence, how could she not understand? She asked herself and answered, her voice carrying a chilling tone: "They will think that the Emei Sect is all bark and no bite, easy to bully! They will think that even if they use underhanded methods to deal with Emei disciples, the cost may be very small. Today it's the White Sand Gang, tomorrow it may be the Black Sand Gang, the Yellow Sand Gang, or some other unscrupulous force, trying to test, provoke, or even frame my Emei disciples."

“If this continues, our Emei disciples will face thorns at every turn and be bullied by everyone. Our standing in the martial arts world will plummet.”

"Your senior brother's attitude today may seem to be targeting the White Sand Gang, but in reality, it is upholding the dignity and bottom line of the entire Emei Sect."

"He wants everyone to know that anyone who harms Emei will pay the price. Even if they are only suspected, they must give a convincing explanation. This is not only an explanation to the fellow disciples who were harmed this time, but also a warning to all onlookers in the martial arts world."

"That's why your senior brother said earlier, 'A suitable reason is enough,' and that's true."

"The martial arts world is not like the government's trial, where irrefutable evidence is required. 'Strong suspicion,' 'involving the core interests of our sect,' and 'having a bad influence' can all be 'reasons' for us to take a tough stance. As long as the 'reason' is tenable in the martial arts world's generally accepted moral principles and can withstand scrutiny afterward, then it's fine."

"This is the 'power' and 'principle' at the sect level."

At this point, Abbess Insulation suddenly looked at Mei Jiangxue with a serious expression.

"Therefore, Jiangxue, you must always remember this when you are out in the future. You can be lenient and leave room for maneuver in personal matters, but when it comes to matters of the sect, you must sometimes show an inviolable edge. Only in this way, and only when all the disciples protect the name of Emei, can the name of Emei deter villains and protect our fellow disciples."

After listening to Abbess Wujue's words, Mei Jiangxue recalled Gu Shaoan's earlier words and suddenly understood why Gu Shaoan had said, "This matter will be handled in the name of the young master of the Emei Sect."

After taking a deep breath, Mei Jiangxue nodded solemnly and said, "This disciple will certainly keep Master's teachings in mind."

Looking at Mei Jiangxue, who was sitting in front of her with a serious expression and had clearly taken her words to heart, Abbess Wujue nodded gently.

Immediately afterwards, the abbess sighed.

"I only had a vague understanding of these principles before. I just listened to my senior sister and master and did what they said, but I didn't know why I should do it. I only really understood it when your senior brother mentioned it when he was teaching Zhiruo and Yang Yan a few years ago. I overheard it by chance and finally understood the reasons."

Thinking of Gu Shaoan's past deeds, Mei Jiangxue sincerely said, "Yes! Although Senior Brother seems gentle, he is actually very principled. He plans things out before acting, and his words and actions are full of profound reasoning."

Abbess Wujue smiled at Mei Jiangxue and said, "That brat is meticulous. Don't be fooled by how well your senior sisters Zhiruo and Yangyan behave around him. When they encounter problems outside, they are very composed and show the demeanor of disciples of the Emei Sect."

"Most of this is thanks to that kid Shao'an. Moreover, Shao'an is meticulous and much better at teaching than us old fogies."

"Your 'Emei Nine Yang True Scripture' has already reached the third level of perfection. With the Bodhi Exquisite Pill that kid gave you to increase your power, as long as you step into the fourth level of the 'Emei Nine Yang True Scripture,' you should be able to advance your internal energy to the realm of condensing qi into yuan. At that time, I will arrange for that kid to personally take you to train."

Mei Jiangxue smiled sweetly: "Master, do you want to hand me over to your senior brother so you can be a hands-off manager?"

The nun, annoyed, said, "Am I that kind of person?"

"Can this disciple tell the truth?"

"Not in this matter."

"Oh!"

Seeing Mei Jiangxue's silent smile, Abbess Wujue found it amusing as well.

At the same time, Gu Shaoan had already stepped out of the gate of the residence.

The moment he stepped across the threshold, Gu Shaoan could clearly feel all eyes on him.

Ignoring these spies in the shadows, Gu Shaoan circulated his internal energy.

Amidst the surrounding gazes, the figure standing at the entrance of the camp gradually blurred and faded in the sunlight until it disappeared completely. For a moment, countless people couldn't help but rub their eyes as they watched the disappearing figure.

(End of this chapter)