The deepest affection in Gu Long's world

Chapter 33 T3
Fang Yunhua didn't care that Wuhua and Nangong Ling had already plotted against him.

This was originally a calculated scheme driven by the prevailing trend.

If Fang Yunhua knew that Nangong Ling had thrown over the infamous Bai Yu Mo Gai, he would even thank his old friend for sending the reward from afar.

With this person taking the lead, it's as if the Beggars' Sect is deliberately highlighting the righteousness of the Huashan Sect's actions.

Thinking about it carefully, both Master Tianfeng, who chose to adopt Wuhua, and Ren Ci, who was killed by the backlash after adopting Nangong Ling, were seriously ill.

Could these two, who possess half the blood of a madman and half the blood of a madwoman, be normal? It was all because that day, Feng Shisi Lang, feigning heroism and righteousness, used his life to scheme against these two.

This led them to risk the future of the Beggars' Sect and the Southern Shaolin Temple.

If this little scheme goes well, and Wu Hua becomes the leader of the Southern Shaolin Temple and Nangong Ling becomes the leader of the Beggars' Sect, wouldn't having these two traitors cause a repeat of the great calamity in the novel "Storm Riders," where Japan launches a plundering campaign against China?

That's utterly terrible!

However, now is not the time for the patriotic and concerned young sect leader Fang to pay attention to the future situation of the martial arts world. He is looking at Jin Lingzhi, who is about to leave, with reluctance.

Are you really leaving?

"Yes, after all, it's my aunt's fortieth birthday."

"There's still some time left, why not stay a few more days?"

"Women shouldn't interfere with men doing their important work!"

"I've been waiting for news lately, nothing important has come of it!"

Mentioning this, Jin Lingzhi blushed, whether from anger or embarrassment.

"You're always picking on me when there's nothing important to do! It was fine at night, but now it's during the day too! Do you know I went to the doctor yesterday? He said I've been too frequent lately and I'm getting kidney deficiency!"

Fortunately, the two were in the backyard of the residence arranged for Fang Yunhua by the Huashan Chamber of Commerce. If Jin Lingzhi had shouted such a sentence on the street, even Fang Yunhua, with his thick skin, would have found it hard to bear.

"Then I promise, okay?"

"Pah! I don't believe you! The day before yesterday you promised not to do it again, and yesterday you promised to hold back. How many times have you promised? I have to leave today. If I don't go back and rest, how will I have children in the future!"

Only Jin Lingzhi could utter such bold words.

All Fang Yunhua can do now is learn from his idol, Chu Xiangshuai: remain silent, smile, and touch his nose.

"Alright, I'm going back to help you this time too."

The three-pronged attack from Xiang Shuai worked, and Jin Lingzhi's tone softened.

"Didn't you say before that you had already taken action against the Beggars' Gang? I can also lend a hand and do my part on the sidelines. And, as you said, I can take the opportunity to siphon some benefits off them. These stinking beggars have quite a few private businesses."

"Alright." When it came to business, Fang Yunhua had no choice but to let the other party leave.

Jin Lingzhi smiled happily, gave him a kiss on the cheek, and then skipped away.

That afternoon, Fang Yunhua received an invitation from the Prince An's residence.

The location was a famous teahouse in the capital, which only catered to regular customers. It was likely one of His Highness Prince An's properties in the capital, as this was the only way to ensure the privacy of the conversation between the two parties.

During his time in the capital, Fang Yunhua discovered that this prestigious city was indeed a place where hidden talents resided. For example, he encountered more than one expert who posed a threat to him.

Fang Yunhua now assesses his own strength as being at the top level of T3.

According to the original work's ranking, there are only two T0 level characters: Jellyfish Yin Ji and Sea King Chu Liuxiang.

That's right, Chu Liuxiang needs to be given the title of Sea King, which means that only Chu Liuxiang in his naval combat state can be on par with the Water Mother Yin Ji.

There are four people in the T1 level: Shi Guanyin, who has a blood feud with the Huashan Sect; Xue Yiren, who has a blood feud with Fang Yunhua; Master Tianfeng, Wuhua's blind master; and the old man with the tattered crown, who completely put Chu Liuxiang at a disadvantage when competing in internal strength in the Peach Blossom Legend chapter.

In reality, there might be a few hidden masters of this level in the martial arts world, but there are definitely no more, because it takes extremely rare talent to reach this level of skill.

Then there are many more top-tier players at the T2 level.

Among them, those at the top are Chu Liuxiang, who has honed his skills through various real-world battles; Yuan Suiyun, who reached his peak four years later; Hua Zhenzhen, who also reached his peak four years later; Xue Xiaoren; Shi Tianwang; and Li Guanyu.

The rest are also in T2, but they are still half a level below the above. For example, the leaders of the seven major sects, and a few of their elders, Shuai Yifan who can unleash sword energy, Ling Feige, Xiao Shi, Tieshan Daoist, Huang Luzhi, Xiong Niangzi who can form a six-person combined sword formation, and Jin Lingzhi's fourth uncle.
Some powerful princes would have at least one T2-level expert guarding them, otherwise, given the current level of danger in the martial arts world, they would feel very unsafe traveling around.

Among the top players in T3, the most iconic is Wuhua.

He was also half a level above other T3 level experts, such as Nangong Ling, Zhongyuan Yidianhong, Hu Tiehua, Ji Bingyan, and Zuo Qinghou, one of Fang Yunhua's vengeful father-in-laws, none of whom could shake Wuhua's position as the top T3 expert.

This level is actually the threshold for becoming a strong person widely recognized in the martial arts world.

Reaching T3 will grant you a certain reputation in the martial arts world and you will be recognized as a master in terms of martial arts skills.

While strolling around the capital, Fang Yunhua sensed more than one T3-level expert through the interaction of their auras.

And then we entered this teahouse.

He sensed a completely different atmosphere.

There were no more tea drinkers inside. Only a middle-aged man dressed as a shopkeeper was sitting at a table in the middle, and behind him stood a man who attracted Fang Yunhua's attention even more.

His features were chiseled, with narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes that were half-closed. He possessed an aura of majesty that came from his very bones, yet he also had a relaxed demeanor that was completely different from his appearance.

Of course, the key to attracting Fang Yunhua's attention was the weapon that he casually placed on a wooden chair behind him.

That was a rare weapon used by few martial arts practitioners. As the saying goes, "An inch longer, an inch stronger; an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous." This weapon was even more dangerous than that!
It appears to be forged from black iron and quenched cold steel, its entire body as black as ink, yet dark gold patterns are faintly visible at the blade edge, resembling overlapping dragon scales and phoenix feathers.

These two rings are divided into a dragon and a phoenix. The outer edge of the dragon ring is serrated, and the inner circle of the phoenix ring contains seven barbs. When closed, they can fit together perfectly to form a complete round wheel.

"This is... a dragon and phoenix mother-and-child ring?!"

"Young Master has a good eye."

After bowing respectfully, the man gestured for Fang Yunhua to sit down. The middle-aged man, who had been resting with his eyes closed, also raised his eyebrows to look at Fang Yunhua and gave him a friendly smile.

"Young Master Fang, please introduce yourself. I am Lin Yi, the steward of the outer palace, and also the representative of the Prince An's Mansion who is cooperating with the Huashan Sect this time."

He then pointed to the man using the dragon and phoenix mother-and-child rings.

"This is Shangguan Cangxing, the head instructor of my Prince's Palace."

Is it Shangguan?
(End of this chapter)