In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 404 Helping the Ancestor Get Back at Him

Upon hearing Gu Shaoan's question, Lü Tengkong seemed to understand his meaning and quickly replied, "Convenient, of course convenient. I will take you to the inner quarters now."

Gu Shaoan waved his hand and said, "It's alright. Chief镖师 Lü will look after the other guests first, and your son will take us there."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan raised his hand, and in the instant the Yin and Yang energies circulated, he pulled the zither case on the ground in the front yard to his front as well, and then smoothly pushed it in front of Huang Xuemei.

After Huang Xuemei nodded in acknowledgment, she put the Heavenly Demon Harp into its case.

Lu Tengkong glanced at Lu Lin, then nodded and said, "Alright, I'll do as you say, young master."

As he spoke, Lü Tengkong turned to Lü Lin and said, "Lin'er, take the young master and the others to the garden pavilion. If there are other people around, remember to disperse them so as not to disturb our distinguished guests."

As soon as the voice fell, Lü Tengkong transmitted his voice secretly, saying, "That is Gu Shaoan, the young master of the Emei Sect. He is a top-notch figure to us. Destroying the Flying Tiger Escort Agency would be a piece of cake for him. We must treat him well and not speak carelessly to avoid offending or offending them."

Upon learning Gu Shaoan's identity, Lü Lin first showed surprise, then nodded emphatically.

He then quickly walked over to Gu Shaoan, bowed, and said, "Please come in, everyone."

As Gu Shaoan, Huang Xuemei, Fan Sanshan, and Cheng Shifei stood up one after another, everyone in the courtyard couldn't help but turn their attention to them.

Huang Xuemei, holding her zither case, was dressed in white with a cold and aloof air. The lingering power of her ruthless actions from earlier still made it difficult for anyone to look directly at her.

Gu Shaoan, who was walking alongside her, did not show any imposing manner, but he possessed a dignified and imposing presence.

Just as Gu Shaoan turned and took a step, his left hand, which was hanging down naturally, and the long sword he had been casually holding, came into clear view of everyone.

When they saw the words "Yitian" on the scabbard of Gu Shaoan's sword, some quick-witted people immediately guessed Gu Shaoan's identity, and their hearts were filled with shock.

Only after Gu Shaoan and his group left did everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.

Looking at the bloodstains and bits of flesh on the ground in the front yard belonging to He Qinghua, Ghost Saint, and Fiery Ancestor, a feeling of surviving a catastrophe welled up in his heart.

On the other side, Lü Lin led the way, his attitude completely lacking the toughness he had shown when facing He Qinghua and the other two, appearing quite respectful and cautious.

Led by Lü Lin, the group passed through the corridor between the front yard and the central courtyard, and soon arrived at the more secluded backyard area.

The moonlight spilled down, and the flowers and trees were lush and verdant, creating a scene that was completely different from the desolate atmosphere of the front yard.

As you approach a moon gate, the outline of an exquisite pavilion in the garden becomes faintly visible ahead.

It's hard to imagine that such an elegant setting would appear in a security escort agency.

Just then, Fan Sanshan, who had been following behind Gu Shaoan, paused slightly, reached out and gently pulled Cheng Shifei, who was curiously looking around, and then smiled at Gu Shaoan, saying, "Brother Gu, I think the night view here is quite nice. I'll show Brother Cheng around here and wait for you. If you have important matters to discuss, it will be quieter."

He spoke these words casually, clearly indicating that he had discerned the long-awaited reunion between Gu Shaoan and Huang Xuemei, as well as other matters.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan paused slightly, looked at Fan Sanshan, and said gently, "Very well, thank you for your trouble, Brother Fan."

Fan Sanshan laughed and patted Cheng Shifei on the shoulder: "Don't mention it, make yourselves at home."

As he spoke, he pulled Cheng Shifei, who was still somewhat confused, toward a path leading to the artificial hill.

Cheng Shifei uttered "Hey, hey" twice, somewhat confused, but obediently followed Fan Sanshan.

Then, led by Lü Lin, Gu Shaoan and Huang Xuemei continued forward.

As they continued walking, Gu Shaoan suddenly spoke up: "Young Master Lu, have you considered what consequences your words to He Qinghua and the other two would have had on you, Chief Escort Lu, and even the entire Flying Tiger Escort Agency if it weren't for me and this friend here today?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Lin abruptly stopped, his body stiffening instantly. He turned his head, instinctively wanting to speak, but the moment he turned and met Gu Shaoan's eyes, which seemed to see right through people's hearts, the words that were about to come out of Lü Lin's mouth caught in his throat.

Huang Xuemei stood to the side, holding the violin case, and glanced at Lü Lin with a cold look, without saying a word.

To her, the life or death of this young man or the survival of a security escort agency was none of her concern. She simply stood quietly beside Gu Shaoan, as if everything around her was isolated from her.

After a short while, Lü Lin spoke up: "I... I only wanted to protect the reputation of the escort agency at the time, I didn't think about the consequences."

Lu Lin was no fool; even now, belatedly realizing the situation, he could easily have foreseen what would have happened if things had unfolded as they normally would.

Whether it's He Qinghua, the Fiery Ancestor, or the Ghost Saint, each of them can be described as ruthless killers.

Given the situation at the time, the Ghost Saint had already revealed his killing intent. Once the Ghost Saint made a move, He Qinghua and the Fiery Ancestor would not stand idly by either.

At that time, not only him, but also Lü Tengkong and the entire Flying Tiger Escort Agency will be implicated.

Gu Shaoan gently shook his head, his voice still calm, yet each word clear, striking Lü Lin's heart: "To do something knowing it is impossible is sometimes a matter of integrity, but sometimes it is unwise."

"A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. If a wall is about to collapse but has not yet collapsed, a wise man can see the signs and stay away from it, rather than waiting for the wall to collapse and testing its strength with his own body, gambling on that one in ten thousand chance. Young Master Lu should know the character of He Qinghua and the other two. Your martial arts are not yet perfected, and your Flying Tiger Dart situation is weak. In their eyes, you are no different from a lamb to the slaughter."

"Your momentary verbal sparring may cost Chief Escort Lü and the entire escort agency. Is such a verbal triumph worth it?"

Although Gu Shaoan's voice was soft, every word was like a heavy hammer blow to Lü Lin's chest, making his face turn pale.

Gu Shaoan continued, "Chief镖头 Lü has retired from the business, and you will be the one to take over the Flying Tiger Escort Agency. In the future, traveling all over the country and escorting goods and merchants will be a regular occurrence for you."

"In the future, it will be commonplace to encounter all sorts of people, eccentric individuals, reclusive masters, and evil giants. You may encounter people who are even more ruthless than He Qinghua and others, and who are even more unreasonable and disregard rules."

"When one's own strength is insufficient, temporary forbearance and retreat are not signs of cowardice, but rather the wisdom to preserve oneself and plan for the long term. If one does not consider the occasion, does not understand the times, and stubbornly resists, today may be a stroke of luck, but does Young Master Lu think that one can always be so lucky?"

"When navigating the world, strength is certainly fundamental, but the ability to assess situations and weigh the pros and cons, as well as the mindset, are equally indispensable."

"Otherwise, reckless courage will not only bring disaster upon oneself, but also implicate relatives and friends, and even cause the entire escort agency to perish."

Lu Lin remained silent for a long time after hearing what Gu Shaoan said.

After a long silence, Lü Lin bowed deeply to Gu Shaoan and said sincerely, "I will always remember your teachings, Young Master Gu. I will reflect on my actions and words and never dare to act so impulsively again."

Seeing that his expression didn't seem feigned and that he had indeed understood, Gu Shaoan nodded slightly: "Good, remember that. Lead the way!"

Lu Lin took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. As he stepped aside to lead the way, he did indeed appear less impetuous at first glance.

After passing through a small bamboo grove, the view suddenly opened up. A small but very elegant garden came into view, with a small octagonal pavilion in the middle. The stone table and benches inside the pavilion had been wiped clean, and the lanterns hanging around it were lit. The soft light enveloped the pavilion, making it look quiet and comfortable.

After the people from the escort agency brought some fruit and tea, Lü Lin respectfully left.

After glancing in the direction Lü Lin had left, Huang Xuemei said, "This is the first time I've seen you so attentive to someone you've just met." Hearing this, Gu Shaoan glanced at Huang Xuemei, then shook his head and said, "The main reason I said those things to him is because of you."

Huang Xuemei looked at Gu Shaoan with a puzzled expression, clearly not understanding what he meant.

Seeing this, Gu Shaoan didn't hide anything and said directly: "More than ten years ago, there was a monk named Cilai, who was a lay disciple of Shaolin. He was the one who rescued your brother when he passed through Xinyang Prefecture."

"And this Master Cilai happens to be a close friend of Lu Tengkong, the chief镖头 (bodyguard) of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xuemei's body trembled. Recalling what Gu Shaoan had just said, Huang Xuemei said urgently, "You mean, that person just now was him?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "That's right, this Chief Escort Lü is your younger brother who has been missing for many years."

Looking at the world, nowadays, if we were to ask who Huang Xuemei trusts the most, it would undoubtedly be Gu Shaoan.

Moreover, after spending nearly half a year together, Huang Xuemei had come to understand Gu Shaoan's character and knew that he would never speak without reason.

Since he took the initiative to tell her these things, he certainly wasn't trying to deceive her.

When it came to her only relative, even Huang Xuemei almost lost her composure.

He stood up and walked back and forth in the pavilion.

After a while, Huang Xuemei finally asked, "Then why didn't you remind me just now?"

In response to Huang Xuemei's question, Gu Shaoan said slowly, "Now is not the time for you to acknowledge her. Don't forget, he doesn't know his own identity yet, and you just showed murderous intent towards Lü Tengkong."

Having said all that, Huang Xuemei knew exactly what Gu Shaoan meant.

She murmured softly, "You're right, it's indeed not the right time. Moreover, Ren Donghai, who ordered Old Ancestor Liehuo and others to seize the Heavenly Demon Harp and caused the death of my parents, is still in the Round Moon Sect. If Ren Donghai doesn't die, with his current strength, once people find out about my identity, it will be more harmful than beneficial to him."

Then, Huang Xuemei looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "I will find a way to verify his identity later. If he really is my brother, I will owe you a favor."

After taking a sip of his fragrant tea, Gu Shaoan smiled and replied, "I haven't even finished repaying the favors I owed you before, and now there's another one. I'm afraid Miss Huang will have a hard time repaying the favors I owe you."

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

In response to Gu Shaoan's statement, Huang Xuemei nodded first, then pondered for a moment before saying, "So, having more debts is not a burden. If possible, I'd like to owe you another favor."

Gu Shaoan looked up, seemingly intrigued.

Huang Xuemei said, "I want to get rid of Ren Donghai, and I would like to ask you for help."

Gu Shaoan asked, "Miss Huang has already reached the Condensing Yuan and Forming Gang realm, and her cultivation is approaching two hundred years old. She also possesses the 'Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds' and the Heavenly Demon Qin. She is still no match for Ren Donghai?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Xuemei shook her head and said, "It might be better if we were only facing Ren Donghai, but during my investigation last year, I discovered that there was another expert inside the Round Moon Sect."

Under Gu Shaoan's gaze, Huang Xuemei said in a deep voice, "Ren Zhenbei."

Gu Shaoan raised an eyebrow: "The previous leader of the Round Moon Sect, Ren Donghai's grandfather, Ren Zhenbei? Didn't he die ten years ago because his old injuries recurred after being injured by Master Zhang?"

Huang Xuemei said in a deep voice, "Not yet. He has been in seclusion inside the Round Moon Gate for the past few years, probably trying to break through to the Celestial Realm. As for the news of Ren Zhenbei's death, it was also intentionally done by Ren Donghai."

Gu Shaoan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "You've hidden it quite well."

Huang Xuemei continued, "Ren Zhenbei is over ninety years old, and I don't know his exact strength, nor am I sure."

Huang Xuemei originally wanted to wait a few years until "Tianlong Bayin" reached the level of transforming form into meaning before considering revenge against Yuanyuemen.

But today, because of Gu Shaoan, she found her younger brother, and Huang Xuemei's desire for revenge became somewhat urgent.

Furthermore, with Gu Shaoan by my side now, that's why I have this idea.

Having learned about the people inside the Round Moon Gate, Gu Shaoan now understood why Huang Xuemei wanted to find his help.

Decades ago, it was said that Ren Zhenbei's "Divine Blade Slash" had already reached the level of transforming form into meaning.

Even with Zhang Zhenren's strength, he could only injure him, not defeat him, which shows how high his strength was. Now that he has disappeared for so long, his strength must have reached a higher level.

Even in a one-on-one situation, Huang Xuemei might not be a match for him, let alone Ren Donghai, who had also reached the level of Condensing Yuan Qi.

Even Gu Shaoan, fighting two against one, needs to be extra careful.

As Gu Shaoan's thoughts raced, his fingers unconsciously tapped on the scabbard.

After a few moments, Gu Shaoan asked, "When do you plan to set off?"

If it were an ordinary force, Gu Shaoan might have given Huang Xuemei's request some thought.

After all, Gu Shaoan's identity is that of the young leader of the Emei Sect, representing the entire Emei Sect.

If they attack other factions at the slightest disagreement, the reputation of the Emei Sect will inevitably be damaged when the news gets out.

However, this does not include the Full Moon Gate.

First of all, the Round Moon Sect is a recognized demonic force in the martial arts world.

It is also the representative of the demonic forces within the Great Wei Kingdom today.

Secondly, the Yuanyue Sect and the Emei Sect already had a long-standing feud.

Decades ago, Grandmaster Guo Xiang suffered a loss and was injured at the hands of the Round Knife Sect.

Coincidentally, it was this very same Zhenbei who injured Guo Xiang at that time.

Previously, the Emei Sect lacked sufficient strength, so Zhang Sanfeng could only secretly find a pretext to deal with the Yuanyue Sect.

But now, the Emei Sect is not what it used to be.

If the descendants become powerful, it is perfectly reasonable, justified, and justifiable for them to help their ancestor get revenge and settle scores.

When the news reached the Emei Sect, even Abbess Miejue had to praise Gu Shaoan.

(End of this chapter)