Starting with a blind date with a female constable, you acquire the Nine Swords of Dugu.

Chapter 222 Since We're Already Here (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Shen Qingqiu maintained his smile, but inwardly he cursed, "You, Xu Zhiwei, are you implying I'm jealous?"

Xu Zhiwei looked at Shen Qingqiu with a completely honest expression.

Shen Qingqiu narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It's truly an honor to receive a compliment from Master Xu. I grew up listening to Master Xu's stories and have always held you in high esteem!"

Xu Zhiwei:

Get lost! Are you trying to insult me ​​in a sarcastic way?

"What stories could I possibly have?" Xu Zhiwei said. "They can't compare to Governor Shen's legend. The Six Doors' Famous Detective Program is said to be a man's stage, but Governor Shen is no less capable than any man; she's even more valiant and extraordinary!"

Shen Qingqiu immediately understood that Xu Zhiwei was indirectly calling her a tomboy!

Shen Qingqiu immediately said, "I was just lucky. Master Xu is the one who is truly capable. Five years ago, at the Yanzhou Drinking Competition, Master Xu won first place, and all the men of Yanzhou were in awe of him!"

I'm a tomboy, but you're a different kind of tomboy—you're also an alcoholic!

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "My small achievements are nothing to mention. They came with great difficulty and can't be considered real skills. If we're talking about real skills, Governor Shen is much more capable. He became the governor of the Six Doors at a young age, protected the emperor with Gu Lang, and won the merit of suppressing the rebellion, reaching the highest position in the court!"

"I'm no good. I've been in the martial world for so many years and haven't made a name for myself. I can only stick to my little corner of the Heavenly Dao Sect."

All my achievements are the result of my own hard work. Your greatest achievement was something you picked up by someone else. What right do you have to compare yourself to me?

Shen Qingqiu said, "Master Xu is too modest. My official position was just an extra one given to me by His Majesty. It was mainly to win over Guan Qi, since we are engaged and Guan Qi also said that we share the same fate."

You may be capable, but Gu Guanqi and I are a legally recognized engaged couple in both the martial arts world and the imperial court. Gu Guanqi himself has admitted it. You are just a nobody on the street.

Xu Zhiwei said, "Although it was through watching chess that you got this position, you still have to have the ability yourself! Look at the three vice leaders of the martial arts alliance in Qingyun and Hongzhou, they also got this position through watching chess, but their achievements are not as great as Governor Shen's. For example, if Gu Lang were to find me an official position, I wouldn't be able to get it!"

Legitimate engaged couples? There are tons of them, where are you in the queue? It's not like anyone can't get that title!

Shen Qingqiu: "I believe Master Xu is fine. You just met Guan Qi a little late. He doesn't need anyone else to assist him for the time being. Otherwise, Master Xu would definitely be able to stand on his own for him."

No matter how many titles you have, if you don't have them now, you'll have to be ranked at the back.

Xu Zhiwei: "That's true. Governor Shen and Gu Lang met when they were both struggling, and then met again at the peak of their careers. Gu Lang must have helped them a lot."

You arrived early, so why are you at the back of the line?

Gu Guanqi listened to Xu Zhiwei and Shen Qingqiu's conversation, breathed a slight sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

The situation was different from what they had imagined; the two of them actually admired each other and kept praising each other.

"You two are such kindred spirits!" Gu Guanqi exclaimed. "Why don't I go buy you some joss paper, and you two can just become sworn brothers later!"

Shen Qingqiu and Xu Zhiwei both turned their heads to look at Gu Guanqi.

Gu Guanqi suddenly shivered and thought to himself: What's going on? My constitution has long been immune to heat and cold, this little rain shouldn't be enough to cause this, right?

"Guanqi," Shen Qingqiu said with a smile, "I've noticed you haven't been feeling well these past few days. Let's head back first; it's getting dark. I'll stew a chicken for you so you can nourish yourself later."

"Huh?" Gu Guanqi looked bewildered.

Xu Zhiwei also said, "Is Gu Lang feeling unwell? I'll brew you some medicine to help you recover later!"

Gu Guanqi: "??"

Before long, Gu Guanqi, Shen Qingqiu, and Xu Zhiwei returned to the government office.

Shen Qingqiu immediately ordered people to set up a location for Xu Zhiwei to track Su Qingzi's whereabouts in real time, while she quickly arranged for people to search for Su Qingzi throughout the city.

As for Gu Guanqi, he couldn't get involved in either of these matters, so he returned to his temporary residence to rest and review his encounter with Su Qingzi that day.

Before long, it got completely dark, the rain outside gradually stopped, and the government office became quiet.

Gu Guanqi took off his coat and prepared to go to bed.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the courtyard, and a moment later, Shen Qingqiu's voice came from the doorway: "Guanqi, are you resting?"

"not yet."

Gu Guanqi walked over and opened the door, saying, "I was just about to rest. Have you finished your work? Did you achieve anything?"

Shen Qingqiu entered the room, took the two swords from his waist and placed them on the table, saying, "Nothing was gained, but a letter came from the Martial Alliance."

Gu Guanqi poured Shen Qingqiu a cup of tea.

Shen Qingqiu took the teacup, slowly sat down, and said, "The origin of the Four Directions Sword Sect has been investigated. It is a local second-rate martial arts sect in Baiyi County, located not far outside Baiyi City, only thirty or forty miles away."

Although this sect is not a major sect, it has a long history of several hundred years. It is a sect that mainly practices swordsmanship. However, this sect has a unique feature: their sect's inherited sword technique is called the Listening Sword Technique, which is a very distinctive martial art.

One can predict an opponent's next move while fighting; theoretically, as long as one's skill level is high enough, one can counter all martial arts techniques. The Four Directions Sword Sect has produced grandmasters in the past, but it has declined considerably in the last century.

Gu Guanqi thought for a moment and said, "Being able to deduce an opponent's moves while fighting means you need strong calculation abilities. Can this sect's martial arts cultivate mental power?"

"Yes," Shen Qingqiu said, "The Listening Sword Technique of the Four Directions Sword Sect is a mysterious art that is presented in the form of swordsmanship."

Gu Guanqi said in a deep voice, "Su Qingzi's crazy state is obviously a sign of mental problems, which means the Four Directions Sword Sect has a serious problem."

Shen Qingqiu nodded and said, "I've decided to go to the Four Directions Sword Sect first thing tomorrow morning to investigate. Um, on your end, has Master Xu said anything about any changes in Su Qingzi's whereabouts?"

"No," Gu Guanqi said, "Weiwei hasn't come to see me. Su Qingzi should still be in Baiyi City."

Shen Qingqiu said, "Then I will increase the number of people searching tomorrow. However, Su Qingzi's cultivation level is too high, so she is not easy to find."

"Not entirely," Gu Guanqi said. "Although Su Qingzi has a high level of cultivation, he is now completely insane, making it easier for his whereabouts to be exposed."

Shen Qingqiu nodded, then slowly got up, took off his outer coat and hung it on the hanger, saying, "It's getting late, let's rest early and get up early to get things done tomorrow."

"Um."

Gu Guanqi responded and prepared to close the door.

It's perfectly normal for Shen Qingqiu to stay overnight here, since the two of them have been eating and living together most of the time during this period.

Just as Gu Guanqi reached the door and was about to close it, a figure suddenly flew in from outside the courtyard; it was Xu Zhiwei.

Xu Zhiwei possessed superb lightness skills, moving like a leaf, and in the blink of an eye, she floated to the doorway. She placed one hand on the door and said with a smile, "Gu Lang, I heard you're not feeling well. I'm quite skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, so let me examine you!"

"Well----"

Gu Guanqi was slightly taken aback.

Xu Zhiwei untied the wine gourd from her waist, chuckled, and said, "Good wine indeed! It cures all ailments; one sip and you're cured!"

As she spoke, Xu Zhiwei walked straight through the door. Then, she saw Shen Qingqiu in the room, her expression stiffening slightly before she quickly regained her composure and said, "What a coincidence, Governor Shen is here too!"

As she spoke, Xu Zhiwei's gaze involuntarily fell on Shen Qingqiu's chest.

Shen Qingqiu was only wearing a bellyband, and her breasts were about to burst out, with a hint of snow-white skin showing.

A hint of envy flashed in Xu Zhiwei's eyes.

Shen Qingqiu's cheeks flushed slightly. He coughed lightly and said, "Unfortunately, I live here. But Master Xu, what are you doing here so late instead of resting?"

Xu Zhiwei looked away at Gu Guanqi and noticed that Gu Guanqi was also only wearing an undergarment. It was obvious that the two were preparing to sleep together in bed.

She suddenly felt her whole body burning up. Despite her sharp exchanges with Shen Qingqiu during the day, she was still a virgin who had never experienced anything like this before.

Suddenly, she felt a pang of guilt and quickly said, "No—nothing, it's just that I heard you say Gu Lang wasn't feeling well during the day, so I thought I'd come and take a look at him. Since—since you're taking care of him—I'll leave right now, I'll leave right now!"

As she spoke, she lowered her head and walked out silently.

Seeing this, Shen Qingqiu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She was genuinely afraid that Xu Zhiwei wouldn't be ashamed and would insist on staying there. Although she and Gu Guanqi had already shared a bed, it was a private matter between the two of them. Being caught like this made her feel a little flustered.

If Xu Zhiwei were to confront her directly at this moment, she would have no choice but to admit defeat.

Therefore, when faced with Xu Zhiwei's voluntary retreat, she had no intention of pressing her advantage.

But just then, with a "bang," Gu Guanqi suddenly slammed the door shut.

Xu Zhiwei walked over with her head down and bumped directly into Gu Guanqi's arms. She was startled and looked up abruptly, saying in a panic, "Gu—Gu Lang, why—why did you close the door?"

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly and said, "Since you're already here, why are you in such a hurry to leave? You said you were here to treat my health, and you haven't even done it yet!"

"No, no, no."

At this moment, Xu Zhiwei was no longer the carefree girl she always was; she was like a flustered young girl, saying in a panic, "Governor Shen—Governor Shen is here to help you recover—I won't disturb you any longer, I—"

Gu Guanqi said, "It's alright, you two can finish it for me!"

Shen Qingqiu wasn't some clueless novice; she immediately understood Gu Guanqi's intentions. She jumped to her feet, her face flushed, and said, "Guanqi, don't talk nonsense! You—you—then let Master Xu treat you! I—I'll go handle official business!"

As she spoke, she quickly walked towards the coat rack, intending to retrieve her coat.

At this moment, Gu Guanqi took Xu Zhiwei's hand and pulled the bewildered Xu Zhiwei over. Then he reached out and grabbed Shen Qingqiu's hand, pulling her forcefully into his arms, and said, "No, I need both of you to treat my illness right now."

"No, no, no," Xu Zhiwei immediately struggled to pull her hand away, stammering, "I think—I came at the wrong time—"

Gu Guanqi pulled Xu Zhiwei into his arms, holding them on either side, and said, "You've come at just the right time."

Shen Qingqiu pushed Gu Guanqi forcefully, but to no avail. He quickly said, "Guanqi, no—you can't do this! Everything else—I'll do whatever you want. Next time, you can make me do whatever embarrassing position you want, but—but this is absolutely not allowed!"

"Why not?"

"This isn't right, I—I'm not used to it—"

You'll get used to it eventually.

Immediately, Gu Guanqi picked them up in each hand and carried them to the bedside. With a slight lunge, he knocked Xu Zhiwei and Shen Qingqiu onto the bed.

Shen Qingqiu struggled slightly, but to no avail, her pretty face turning bright red. She had always been used to indulging Gu Guanqi, and although she could be a little arrogant at times, she had never been able to refuse him.

Despite her imposing presence as the Grand Governor of the Six Doors during the day, deep down she cares more about being Gu Guanqi's woman, especially after her feud with the Tie family ended, at which point she no longer cares about the title of Grand Governor.

She only thought that this identity would make her competitive among Gu Guanqi's other women and help Gu Guanqi as much as possible, so she did not have the idea of ​​resigning.

Even after resolving her feud with the Tie family, she often regretted her time in Qingyang County, because in her heart...

Hesitation prevented him from facing his true feelings, and he missed out on Gu Guanqi.

Therefore, she always wanted to make amends, and as a result, she didn't have the courage to refuse any of Gu Guanqi's requests, whether they were big or small.

At this moment, Shen Qingqiu's mind was in turmoil.

"Guanqi—Guanqi, why are you acting so recklessly—I—I—what should I do—" She couldn't help but look at Xu Zhiwei, thinking to herself, "Master Xu—she probably won't let Guanqi act like this—you should refuse quickly, and I won't hold it against you later!"

However, at this moment, Xu Zhiwei was lying on the bed, feeling Gu Guanqi's body temperature and the close contact. She felt weak all over and couldn't muster any strength. Her head was buzzing. In fact, she was also very much looking forward to it.

"So—after that, can I legitimately ask him to come see me more often?"

"I can't leave the Heavenly Dao Sect and can't stay with him for long. If I refuse him everything he wants, he'll definitely get angry."

"Since I've already decided to be his woman, and I already knew he had other women, it doesn't matter anymore. Let him be!"

Thinking of all this, Xu Zhiwei calmed down instead. Looking at Gu Guanqi, she said softly, "Gu—Gu Lang, let me take off my clothes first, I—"

—”

"No,"

Gu Guanqi looked at Xu Zhiwei in her Taoist robe and chuckled, "You can wear it like this."

"Huh?" Xu Zhiwei asked, full of doubt.

Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but recall the time when she was with Gu Guanqi, when Gu Guanqi would always make her wear all sorts of clothes: constable's clothes, civilian official's robes, governor's python robes, and even prison clothes.

Although Xu Zhiwei didn't understand, she still obediently hummed in agreement and said, "Then—then I'll wear it, but—but this is my first time doing something like this, I—I don't know what to do?"

Hearing Xu Zhiwei's words, Shen Qingqiu resigned himself to his fate, sighing inwardly, "Well, another woman who can't refuse. Oh well, let him do as he pleases!"

"Gu Lang, aren't you going to turn off the lights?"

"What am I supposed to see if the lights are off?"

"Ah, um————"

Soon, soft, seductive music filled the room.

The rain, which had stopped, started again, accompanied by gusts of wind, and it didn't gradually subside until the middle of the night.

As dawn broke, the sky gradually brightened.

Shen Qingqiu woke up early. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Gu Guanqi, and then she saw Xu Zhiwei, who was still sleeping next to Gu Guanqi.

Xu Zhiwei opened her eyes at that moment.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a complex mix of emotions.

Yesterday during the day, the two were still arguing, but by night they were lying in the same bed sharing a husband.

This feeling was a very special experience for both of them.

Needless to say, Xu Zhiwei's first experience with intimacy was in such a setting.

Although Shen Qingqiu had already consummated his marriage with Gu Guanqi, he never imagined that he would one day be with another woman.

Especially when she thought about how she had cooperated with Gu Guanqi's request and done some things with Xu Zhiwei last night, her face immediately turned red, and she dared not look at Xu Zhiwei anymore.

Upon seeing Shen Qingqiu's expression, Xu Zhiwei couldn't help but recall the scene of her frank interaction and intimate contact with Shen Qingqiu last night.

I suddenly felt very embarrassed.

"I'll get up first; I still need to check the magic array over there later."

Xu Zhiwei blushed, quietly got up, and quickly went to the floor to pick up her clothes.

Shen Qingqiu also tiptoed up, trying not to disturb Gu Guanqi's sleep, and then came out from the inside, picked up her clothes and put them on.

She dressed quickly, while Xu Zhiwei was clearly embarrassed and was in a bit of a daze.

Shen Qingqiu looked at Xu Zhiwei's face, which was still slightly flushed and looked somewhat tired, so she moved closer and reached out to help Xu Zhiwei straighten her clothes. As she straightened them, she whispered, "You too, you're clearly a virgin, yet you're still fooling around with him!"

Xu Zhiwei tilted her head slightly to look at Shen Qingqiu, and argued, "I—I don't understand, of course I'll listen to him!"

Shen Qingqiu rolled her eyes and said, "Don't you understand? Last night you were helping him by holding me down, and you even listened to him and touched me—"

"Stop talking!" Xu Zhiwei quickly reached out and covered Shen Qingqiu's mouth, her face flushed with embarrassment. "I know I was wrong. I'll call you 'sister' from now on. I'll listen to you. Please don't say anything more!"

Shen Qingqiu chuckled, glanced at Gu Guanqi who was still sleeping, and said, "Let's go, let's go out first. He rarely sleeps, he usually meditates, so let him sleep a little longer!"

"Okay." Xu Zhiwei nodded, glanced at the belt that Shen Qingqiu had just tied for her, and said softly, "Thank you."

Shen Qingqiu smiled slightly and said, "I have another room over there with some dressing utensils. Come with me, and I'll help you comb your hair."

"Okay, sure."

Then, the two of them tiptoed out the door.

Stepping outside, Xu Zhiwei let out a long sigh of relief. She glanced at Shen Qingqiu beside her, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Actually, there's no need for us to be at odds. I'll soon be taking over the Tianyi Sect, and at that time, I'll basically not be going down the mountain. I'm also not interested in other worldly affairs, so I won't compete with you for anything."

Shen Qingqiu nodded slightly and said, "I know."

Xu Zhiwei added, "Actually, from another perspective, Yanzhou will become your base now, and I have been in Yanzhou for many years. We can still be allies."

I've looked into it. In Qingzhou, Jiang Baili and Lin Yourong are allies. In Yunzhou, An Yi and Xue Fuling are fellow disciples, so they're natural allies. There's also the white-haired girl, Han Youniang. As for Fang Cunxin in Hongzhou, she appears to be the same person, but in reality, the heir of the Rong Prince's Mansion, Zhao Mingxuan, is actually a woman named Zhao Lingyuan. There's also the Gu God Cult leader, Mu Jianjia, who has an ambiguous relationship with Gu Lang.

Shen Qingqiu asked in surprise, "You even know that Zhao Mingxuan is actually a woman?"

Xu Zhiwei said, "The Heavenly Dao Sect just doesn't get involved in the affairs of the martial world, but it is still the leader of all the Daoist sects in the world. What information can't they know? I also know that in the capital, not only is the female PhD Wen Shuyi in love with Gu Lang, but there is also a princess, Zhao Qingci, who has also been on a blind date with Gu Lang."

Shen Qingqiu said, "I really underestimated the strength of your Tianyi Sect. I always thought that the Tianyi Sect was not involved in worldly affairs and had never interfered in the affairs of the martial arts world. It may have influence, but not much actual power."

Xu Zhiwei said, "There is indeed no direct power, but there are quite a few martial arts giants and even high-ranking officials who have come out of the Tianyi Sect."

"I understand." Shen Qingqiu nodded slightly and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Go and wash up, and then I'll prepare some food."

"Hmm." Xu Zhiwei nodded, then suddenly turned her head to look at Shen Qingqiu's chest and asked, "Have your breasts always been this big?"

"Huh?" Shen Qingqiu was slightly taken aback and said, "Why are you asking this?"

Xu Zhiwei looked down at her chest and said, "I heard that having sex can make your breasts grow bigger, and I'm wondering if I still have a chance to get bigger."

Shen Qingqiu:

The two walked out of the courtyard while talking.

About half an hour later, Gu Guanqi slowly woke up.

He knew that Shen Qingqiu and Xu Zhiwei had gone out, but seeing that their relationship had clearly improved after spending the night together and that they had overcome their initial misunderstandings, he continued to sleep.

After he finished washing up and went out, a maid came to inform him that Xu Zhiwei and Shen Qingqiu had prepared a meal and were waiting for him.

Immediately, Gu Guanqi followed the maid to a side hall.

As soon as he entered, he saw Xu Zhiwei and Shen Qingqiu sitting together waiting for him.

Xu Zhiwei did not wear a Taoist robe, but changed into a set of Shen Qingqiu's ordinary clothes. She also changed her hairstyle, slightly updoing it, but it was not very obvious. If you looked closely, you could tell that she was dressed as a woman, but not entirely. It was the kind of thing that could be explained in any way.

Gu Guanqi was already used to this kind of scene.

Shen Qingqiu and An Yi were the same; they had already accepted that they were married, but they hadn't officially gotten married yet, so they all used this trick in their attire.

Xu Zhiwei looked up at Gu Guanqi, then immediately looked away.

Although Xu Zhiwei has a very carefree personality, the situation is different after all, and she still feels a little embarrassed in front of Gu Guanqi at this moment.

Gu Guanqi walked over, reached out and took the wine gourd from Xu Zhiwei's waist, opened it, took a sip, and then handed it to Xu Zhiwei.

Xu Zhiwei took the gourd of wine and drank a sip herself.

This dispelled her embarrassment, and she said, "Let's eat quickly. Later, Sister Shen—we still need to investigate the Four Directions Sword Sect!"

Gu Guanqi asked, "Want me to come along?"

Shen Qingqiu said, "No need. It's safest for you to stay in Baiyi City. Su Qingzi is currently out of his mind, and no one can guarantee that he won't suddenly go crazy and start killing people. If you leave, no one will be able to control him."

After saying that, Shen Qingqiu added, "I'm just going to investigate. The martial arts alliance leader, Qian Sansi, will also be going, and I will bring along experts from the Six Doors. In addition, I have a lot of divine weapons on me, so you don't need to worry about my safety. The Four Directions Sword Sect is just a small sect and can't threaten me."

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "Take the Heavenly Demon Harp with you. You've already mastered the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds these past few days. You'll be able to use the Heavenly Demon Harp when necessary."

Shen Qingqiu felt it wasn't necessary, but she knew Gu Guanqi was concerned about her, so she smiled faintly and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

"Uh-huh."

Gu Guanqi nodded, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

Just then, Xu Zhiwei, who was drinking porridge, suddenly changed her expression, raised her head abruptly, and said, "Something's wrong, the magic array has changed."

She immediately put down the bowl, stood up, and ran outside.

"Slow down!"

Shen Qingqiu called out immediately and hurriedly followed.

Gu Guanqi picked up the porridge, took a big gulp, and then followed him out.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a small courtyard.

Inside the hall, there was a magic circle made up of dozens of oil lamps, with special talismans strung together with cinnabar thread.

At that moment, several oil lamps went out, while others flickered on and off despite the absence of wind.

Xu Zhiwei immediately made a hand seal, then pointed in the air, and the oil lamps instantly burst into flames, flashed by, and then returned to calm.

"How is it?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

Xu Zhiwei said, "Su Qingzi has left the city, heading south!"

Shen Qingqiu's pupils contracted, and he said, "South, that's the direction of the Four Directions Sword Sect. Is he going to the Four Directions Sword Sect?"

"It's very possible," Xu Zhiwei said. "That guy is acting crazy right now, and he always thinks he's from the Four Directions Sword Sect, so it's reasonable for him to go there."

Shen Qingqiu said, "Then we should not delay and should hurry up and chase after them."

Xu Zhiwei nodded, looked at Gu Guanqi, and asked, "Gu Lang, what do you say?"

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "Then let's go!"

Immediately, Shen Qingqiu went out to gather people, while Xu Zhiwei quickly carried the Dao sword she had kept in the room on her back and followed Gu Guanqi back to their residence.

Gu Guanqi went back to retrieve the Heavenly Demon Harp.

Afterwards, he left the government office with Xu Zhiwei.

When they arrived at the government office, Shen Qingqiu had already gathered her men, including more than a dozen experts such as Meng Shu and Xia Yuan, whom she had brought from the capital. All of them were experts, and two of them even possessed the combat power of a grandmaster, but because they had always worked at the headquarters of the Six Doors, their reputations were not well-known.

Then the group quickly set off.

Not long after they left, they saw Qian Sansi leading a group of martial arts experts on horseback towards them.

Shen Qingqiu didn't waste any time and briefly explained the situation. Qian Sansi didn't waste any more time and immediately turned his horse around to leave the city together.

As the group headed south, Xu Zhiwei used her tracking technique throughout. Although she couldn't pinpoint Su Qingzi's exact location, she could ascertain his general direction and monitor whether he had changed course.

However, Su Qingzi did not change direction along the way; she stayed in the south and had not moved much for a long time.

Sure enough, when the group had traveled about forty miles outside the city, they arrived at a place called Xiaozhushan. On Xiaozhushan was a little-known martial arts sect, namely the Sifang Sword Sect.

With a general idea in mind, everyone headed straight up the mountain and soon arrived at the gate of the Four Directions Sword Sect.

Although the Four Directions Sword Sect is not well-known, its mountain gate is quite imposing and has a strong sense of history, which shows that it has a long history.

However, what made everyone wary was that although their group of more than twenty people rode in with great fanfare, the Four Directions Sword Sect was unusually quiet. Not a single person came out, and there were no disciples guarding the mountain gate. The gate was tightly closed, and there was no movement inside.

Shen Qingqiu's expression darkened slightly, and he said, "It seems something has happened to the Four Directions Sword Sect!"

Gu Guanqi narrowed his eyes slightly, released his divine sense to investigate, and said, "There is no smell of blood, and there are no living people."

Immediately, everyone dismounted and used their lightness skills to fly over the courtyard wall.

Upon entering the courtyard, they witnessed a scene that sent chills down their spines.

The square was littered with corpses, but strangely, there was no blood or signs of a struggle.

"Check it out!"

Shen Qingqiu gave the order, and immediately all the members of the Six Doors went to investigate.

Soon, Meng Shu shouted, "They're all dead, but there are no wounds. It's like they suddenly lost all signs of life."

Gu Guanqi, Qian Sansi, Shen Qingqiu, Xu Zhiwei and others also went to check. They examined many corpses and found that, just as Meng Shu had said, there were no wounds or signs of struggle, but they were indeed dead.

Gu Guanqi squatted down next to a corpse and examined it carefully for a while. He found that the manner of death was somewhat similar to when he used the Fifteen Deadly Swords to kill someone.

In his hands, the Fifteen Deadly Swords could strike the soul without harming the physical body.

He then used his mental power to investigate, and immediately frowned, saying, "It's not a purely mental attack, but rather a kind of—how should I put it?"

Xu Zhiwei, Shen Qingqiu, and others came over.

Gu Guanqi pointed a finger at the corpse's forehead, pondered for a moment, and then said, "You know about the Blood-Sucking Divine Skill, right?"

Xu Zhiwei said, "Yes, I know. It can absorb people's essence and even their power from a distance, but it won't leave any wounds on the outside."

Previously in Wu Family Town, the demonic clone of the Crimson Sky Demon King that we encountered used the Blood-Sucking Divine Skill in an attempt to recover its power.

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "The cause of death of these people is very similar to that of the Blood-Sucking Divine Skill. However, the Blood-Sucking Divine Skill absorbs essence and power, while the cause of death of these people is that their spirit and will were stripped away. Their bodies have no soul and are just empty shells, so there are no wounds."

Xu Zhiwei quickly said, "So, Su Qingzi might have used some kind of evil cultivation method to plunder the mental will of these people, and as a result, he was backfired, causing his current mental state to be unstable, turning him into a madman who thinks he is all sorts of people?"

Gu Guanqi slowly stood up and said, "That should be it. The martial arts passed down by the Four Directions Sword Sect are spiritual secret arts. The spiritual power of the people in this sect far exceeds that of ordinary martial artists. If Su Qingzi wants to plunder spiritual will, this sect is indeed very suitable."

Shen Qingqiu said in a deep voice, "This is an extermination of the entire family, leaving no one alive!"

"It hasn't been long," Gu Guanqi said. "These people died yesterday. Su Qingzi must have come here yesterday to slaughter the Four Directions Sword Sect before rushing to Baiyi City."

"Search, split up and search," Shen Qingqiu immediately ordered. "Prepare signal flares, do not act alone, and report any sightings immediately."

"Signal immediately after learning Su Qingzi's whereabouts!"

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