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

Chapter 243 Divine Blade Gang, God of Wealth Inn

Feng Meiniang trembled, her expression turning unnatural. She looked at Gu Guanqi, swallowed hard, and said, "Young master, this is no joke!"

Gu Guanqi walked straight into the inn without expression, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea. He glanced at Feng Meiniang and calmly said, "I don't believe anyone in this world would dare to impersonate me, Gu Guanqi."

Feng Meiniang glanced at Gu Guanqi and cautiously said, "Generally speaking, no one would dare to impersonate the renowned Sword Immortal, but this is the Northern Frontier. There are all sorts of people here, including some incredibly audacious ones. Do you have any proof, young master?"

Gu Guanqi said calmly, "Do I need to prove myself?"

Looking at Gu Guanqi's calm and composed demeanor, Feng Meiniang began to have doubts, thinking to herself, "Could he really be Gu Guanqi? He doesn't seem to be faking it!"

"However, we can't trust them too easily. There have been quite a few people impersonating Gu Guanqi in the past two years, but the demeanor and appearance of the person in front of us are not something that ordinary people can imitate. At least his appearance far surpasses those who impersonated Gu Guanqi before."

This is getting complicated. If he really is Gu Guanqi, not only can I not afford to offend him, but even the God of Wealth Inn can't afford to offend him! For now, we'll keep an eye on him and observe whether he's telling the truth!

Thinking of this, Feng Meiniang covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "Young master, I must first tell you the rules of our Fortune Inn: we must collect a deposit before we can do business."

Gu Guanqi asked, "How much?"

Feng Meiniang said, "Normally, half must be paid first, but with your elegant demeanor, young master, I was immediately filled with admiration. So, paying 30% first will suffice. However, the God of Wealth Inn only accepts cash, not banknotes. After all, only the Qian Kingdom has banks in the world today, so banknotes would be useless to us."

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly and said, "Sure, but you have to give me a timeframe. How long will it take to find the person who possesses this jade pendant?"

Feng Meiniang chuckled, "That depends on what price you're willing to offer, young master!"

"Just like you said, 100,000 taels!" Gu Guanqi said.

Feng Meiniang's breathing quickened slightly as she asked, "Is Young Master really willing to pay this price?"

"I don't like joking," Gu Guanqi said.

Feng Meiniang quickly said, "Please let me take a look at the jade pendant, young master."

Gu Guanqi immediately handed the jade pendant to Feng Meiniang.

Feng Meiniang held it in her hand and examined it for a while, then said, "This jade pendant is of very ordinary material and quality. Only its design is somewhat unique, but it is not a rare treasure. It will not be well-known in the martial arts world and will be hard to find."

"Mm." Gu Guanqi nodded slightly.

Feng Meiniang then asked, "Young Master, are you certain that the other person holding this jade pendant is in the northern frontier? If not..."

"Then there's nothing we at the God of Wealth Inn can do. No amount of money will help. We can only do business within the northern borders."

Gu Guanqi said, "It must be in the northern frontier."

Feng Meiniang immediately replied, "As long as it's in the northern frontier, that's fine. I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer within half a month."

Gu Guanqi said, "Half a month is too long. Ten days, I'll only give you ten days."

Feng Meiniang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ten days it is, but the deposit must be given to me today. It's not that I don't trust you, young master, but I'm just a small shopkeeper, doing what I'm told!"

Gu Guanqi said, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. I'll give it to you today."

Feng Meiniang said softly, "Young master, thirty thousand taels of silver is no small sum. Are you currently on hand? Would you like to prepare some funds?"

Gu Guanqi asked, "Are you afraid I can't give it to you?"

Feng Meiniang quickly replied, "No, no, no, it's not that I doubt your ability, young master. It's just that thirty thousand taels of silver is quite a large sum. I noticed you came alone, which is why I asked!"

Gu Guanqi waved his hand and said, "I don't have that much money on me, but now that we've agreed, I can get the money for you right away."

Feng Meiniang was slightly taken aback and asked, "Where is the money? Would you like me to send someone to accompany you to retrieve it?"

"No rush," Gu Guanqi took a sip of tea and asked, "Answer me a question first. Your Han Ya Ferry is such a big city with so many people, there must be quite a few casinos, right?"

Feng Meiniang asked suspiciously, "Young master, are you perhaps planning to go to the casino right now to earn those thirty thousand taels?"

"It's not thirty thousand taels, it's one hundred thousand taels," Gu Guanqi said.

Feng Meiniang looked at Gu Guanqi and thought to herself, "Could this person really be Gu Guanqi? If it weren't him, how could he dare to be so arrogant? This is good, it can indirectly verify his identity!"

Immediately, Feng Meiniang said, "This servant is willing to lead the way for you, young master. There are quite a few gambling dens in Han Ya Ferry, but only the largest Sanyuan Gambling Den has the capacity to pay 100,000 taels of silver. Sanyuan Gambling Den is not far from my Caishen Inn, only a mile or two away."

"Alright," Gu Guanqi stood up and said, "Lead the way."

"Young master, please don't be in such a hurry." Feng Meiniang smiled and said, "Before we go, I must make it clear to you that this Sanyuan Gambling House is no ordinary gambling house. It is owned by the Divine Blade Gang, the largest gang in Hanya Ferry. The leader of the Divine Blade Gang, Wan Yidao, is the top swordsman in our Northern Frontier, and his background is even more extraordinary. He is the largest force in the Northern Frontier."

Gu Guanqi asked, "What power?"

Feng Meiniang slowly said, "The Blood Blade Sect, one of the six major sects of the demonic path."

Gu Guanqi said, "Oh, so it's the Blood Blade Sect. If it were some righteous force, I'd be a little embarrassed. Since..."

"Since it's this kind of demonic force, then it doesn't matter. Lead the way."

Feng Meiniang narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking to herself, "Now it seems to be almost certain that he really is Gu Guanqi. Otherwise, if he were an imposter, how could he dare to disregard the Blood Blade Sect like this?"

But if it really is the Sword Immortal Gu Guanqi, then his appearance in the northern frontier is something to be taken seriously, for he is a true killing god.

I'm going with him now to confirm his identity. If he really is Gu Guanqi, then I can't make the decision on this deal anymore; I'll have to inform the main boss.

Feng Meiniang stood up and said softly, "Then please follow me, young master."

Gu Guanqi then followed Feng Meiniang out the door.

Feng Meiniang was beautiful and slender, and her every move was full of charm, making her very eye-catching when she walked down the street.

However, those who can make a name for themselves in the northern frontier are not to be trifled with. Therefore, although Feng Meiniang is very charming and beautiful, no one dares to be so foolish as to cause trouble for her.

Before long, Feng Meiniang led Gu Guanqi to a large building.

This building is very impressive, with three floors.

Even from a distance, you could hear all sorts of noises coming from inside; it was very lively, with people coming and going in a constant stream.

Above the entrance is a plaque that reads "Sanyuan Gambling House," and above it hangs a ghost-head knife, which is the symbol of the Divine Knife Gang.

"Young master, we've arrived!"

Feng Meiniang beckoned Gu Guanqi into the gambling den.

The gambling den was indeed very lively, bustling with noise.

Just as Feng Meiniang and Gu Guanqi entered the room, a middle-aged man dressed in brown came out to greet them with a big smile, saying, "Oh my, what brings Manager Feng here? You didn't even have someone tell me so I could have come to welcome you."

Feng Meiniang smiled and said, "Master Chen is very welcoming to this money-giving girl. However, I'm not here to give you money today. I'm here to accompany this young master Gu for some fun."

Master Chen bowed to Gu Guanqi and said, "This young master looks unfamiliar; please forgive my poor eyesight. May I ask who this gentleman is?"

Feng Meiniang laughed and said, "Master Chen, haven't you heard that the rules of your Sanyuan Gambling House have changed? Do I have to introduce myself when I come to gamble here?"

Master Chen quickly replied, "No, no, no, I was just asking casually. Are Manager Feng and this young master going to the VIP room upstairs, or would you like to relax and have some fun down here?"

Feng Meiniang looked at Gu Guanqi and said softly, "What do you say, young master?"

Gu Guanqi glanced around and frowned slightly.

He disliked the smoky and chaotic environment of the gambling den. However, he was only there to collect some money, not to gamble. He figured that betting against the dealer in the main hall would be the quickest way to finish the game.

So he said, "Let's just stay here. I'm too lazy to go anywhere else."

Master Chen quickly said, "Please, both of you. If you need anything, please let me know."

Feng Meiniang said with a smile, "Alright, Master Chen, you go ahead with your work. I'll keep the young master company and have some fun."

Master Chen cupped his hands in greeting, turned and left. As he reached the inner doorway, he glanced back at Feng Meiniang and Gu Guanqi, then whispered to a servant beside him, "Keep a close eye on Feng Meiniang and that young man."

The servant asked doubtfully, "Master, is there something wrong with them? Feng Meiniang has been doing business in Han Ya Ferry for many years and has always been very knowledgeable about the rules. She shouldn't be cheating, right?"

Master Chen said, "I'm not worried about Feng Meiniang cheating; no one would dare cheat on our Divine Blade Gang's territory. But that young man doesn't seem simple; we need to be careful."

The servant glanced at Gu Guanqi and whispered, "He doesn't seem to have anything special about him except for his good looks. However, this person is definitely from out of town. If there were such a handsome man in our Cold Crow Ferry, he would be famous long ago. An outsider shouldn't dare to cause trouble on our Divine Blade Gang's territory, right?"

Master Chen said, "We need to be careful of outsiders. This Feng Meiniang seems flirtatious and provocative, but in reality, no man has ever gotten the better of her in all these years. But look at her now, she's practically glued to that young man. It's definitely not normal."

The servant said, "Is it possible that Feng Meiniang has taken a liking to that young man? After all, he's really handsome, Feng..."

"Meiniang is a woman, it's perfectly normal for her to want to sleep with that young man!"

Master Chen said, "That's not how it is. She was too respectful to that young man, which is not like her usual behavior."

Despite her polite demeanor towards everyone, Feng Meiniang is actually incredibly arrogant because she has the backing of the God of Wealth Inn.

If she were truly only interested in that young man, she would definitely find a way to win him over. She wouldn't be acting like a submissive young woman. Look at her attitude now; she's clearly fawning over him. Therefore, that young man is definitely not a simple person.

The servant quickly replied, "Understood, I will keep a close eye on them and inform you immediately if anything goes wrong."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Gu Guanqi looked around, randomly picked a table, and said, "This will do."

"Alright." Feng Meiniang smiled slightly and said, "Then this servant will watch as you dominate the battlefield today and cheer you on."

Gu Guanqi said, "Thank you for your kind words, but Manager Feng, I need to ask you for a favor before that."

Feng Meiniang said, "How can I help? Please feel free to ask, young master."

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "It's not a big favor, it's just that I don't like to carry money when I go out, and I'm penniless right now, so I have to ask Manager Feng to lend me some capital."

Feng Meiniang was slightly taken aback, then chuckled, "So, young master is planning to get something for nothing! You truly are the most interesting person I've ever met!"

Gu Guanqi said, "I won't let Manager Feng help me for nothing. I'll repay you double whatever you lend me later."

Feng Meiniang said, "That's an incredibly good deal!"

As she spoke, she took out a gold hairpin from her bosom and said, "This gold hairpin can be pawned for five hundred taels here. Young master, please take it and use it."

Gu Guanqi accepted the gold hairpin, cupped his hands in thanks, and said, "Thank you very much."

Immediately, Gu Guanqi went to the counter and pawned the gold hairpin.

Just as Feng Meiniang said, there were exactly five hundred taels of chips, no more and no less.

Then Gu Guanqi took five hundred taels of chips and went to the gambling table.

He chose the simplest way to gamble, betting on big or small, and placed all five hundred taels of chips.

He was absolutely confident that even if the other party cheated, he could easily turn the points into what he wanted.

So, the first bet doubled to one thousand taels, and the second bet became two thousand taels.

Then, and so on, by the sixth round, he had accumulated 32,000 taels of silver in front of him.

On the seventh round, Gu Guanqi, as before, bet everything.

The casino dealer was sweating profusely and dared not open the dice.

Because the other gamblers also followed Gu Guanqi's lead and placed bets. If the outcome of this round is decided, the gambling house will have to pay out at least 50,000 taels of silver.

Most importantly, these people might continue to go all in on the next round.

The dealer was a skilled gambler; he knew exactly what was in the cup, so he didn't dare to open it.

At this point, the gamblers started making a fuss, shouting for the dealer to open the bowl quickly, and some even banged on the table.

The croupier was sweating profusely and his face turned deathly pale.

Just then, a large group of members of the Divine Blade Gang rushed down from upstairs, all of them armed with weapons.

The leader was none other than Master Chen, the person in charge of the Sanyuan Gambling House. He cupped his hands to the crowd and said, "Gentlemen, this game cannot be played today. Everyone should take your chips back. You can exchange them all for an extra 10%, as an apology from the Divine Blade Gang. Please give the Divine Blade Gang some face."

As soon as Master Chen finished speaking, all the gang members drew their swords.

The clanging sound echoed throughout the gambling den.

The gamblers' expressions changed slightly. In this place called Cold Crow Ferry, no one was unaware of the power and prestige of the Divine Blade Gang.

For a moment, everyone was intimidated by the power of the Divine Blade Gang and dared not speak. Some of the more timid ones were already preparing to take back their chips.

Just then, Gu Guanqi, who was sitting in the chair, slowly spoke up: "What? The Divine Blade Gang's gambling den only allows you to lose and not win?"

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When the gamblers heard that Gu Guanqi dared to disrespect Master Chen, they immediately stopped and stopped taking their bets.

Master Chen looked at Gu Guanqi with a forced smile and said, "Young master, we, the Divine Blade Gang, have been remiss in our hospitality today! There's a problem with the table, so we can't serve this wine for the time being. To express our apologies, I've specially prepared a private room for you upstairs. Please make your way there!"

After saying that, Master Chen cupped his hands to Feng Meiniang and said, "Manager Feng, please give me some face."

Feng Meiniang stood beside Gu Guanqi, smiled slightly, and said, "Master Chen, I didn't even sit at the gambling table, why should I give you face? If anyone should give face, it should be my young master. Telling me won't do you any good!"

Master Chen's pupils contracted slightly. He said, "Manager Feng, I'll go and invite our gang leader over right away. He was just saying yesterday that he hasn't seen you in a long time and that he has some business to discuss with you!"

Feng Meiniang waved her hand and said, "Oh dear, I already said, I can't make the decisions today. I'm just here to accompany this young master for some fun. It's not that I don't respect the Divine Blade Gang, it just depends on how much face your Divine Blade Gang has in front of this young master!"

Master Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, then cupped his hands to Gu Guanqi and said, "Young master, we really can't start this game today. If you're still not satisfied, I'll personally play with you later, how about that?"

Gu Guanqi turned slightly to look at Hall Master Chen and said, "I won't make things difficult for you. Go tell your gang leader to prepare 100,000 taels of silver, and I'll leave. Otherwise, I'll gamble however I want."

Master Chen quickly replied, "Alright, I'll go inform our leader right away. Please wait in the private room upstairs, young master!"

"lead the way."

Gu Guanqi stood up.

Master Chen immediately extended his hand and said, "Please!"

Afterwards, Gu Guanqi and Feng Meiniang followed Master Chen upstairs to a private room.

Master Chen cupped his hands and said, "Young master, Manager Feng, please rest here for a while. I will go and inform our leader to prepare the money. There are people waiting outside. Please feel free to give any instructions!"

Gu Guanqi waved his hand.

Immediately, Master Chen went out.

At this moment, Feng Meiniang poured Gu Guanqi a cup of tea and said softly, "Young Master Gu, the Divine Blade Gang is not someone to be trifled with. Ten thousand taels is no small sum, and even the Divine Blade Gang might not be able to raise that much money in a short time. Aren't you worried about..."

Have they pushed them to the brink?

Gu Guanqi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and chuckled, "It seems Manager Feng still doubts my identity!"

Feng Meiniang quickly replied, "No, no, I just can't quite believe it. I'm so fortunate to have met a sword immortal from the mortal realm, the leader of the Three Continents Alliance, and even more fortunate to do business with you. It all feels like a dream!"

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Sit down. Wait here with me and see if the Divine Blade Gang will throw money away or their lives!"

Feng Meiniang slowly sat down, tilting her head slightly to scrutinize Gu Guanqi, thinking to herself, "If it's fake, it's unlikely they could fake it to this extent. If it's real, then the world in the North is probably going to change drastically. If I could get on the Sword Immortal's side, I'd be willing to be a bed warmer or a foot-washing maid!"

Thinking of this, Feng Meiniang felt a surge of excitement. She slowly rose and said, "Young master, my massage skills are quite good. Why don't you let me serve you to pass the time?"

"Okay," Gu Guanqi replied.

Feng Meiniang immediately walked behind Gu Guanqi, gently placing her hands on his shoulders and kneading them. Then, she leaned forward slightly, a fragrant breeze wafting into Gu Guanqi's nose. At the same time, her soft breasts pressed against Gu Guanqi's back, and she softly asked, "Young master, is this pressure alright?"

"Um."

Feng Meiniang then asked in a low voice, "I have heard that you, sir, have created a cultivation path unprecedented in history called the Path of Passion. It takes the opportunity of meeting a woman and the attraction of one's heart as the guide to directly enter the path. I am also unmarried and still a virgin. I wonder if I could have the honor of assisting you in your cultivation?"

Gu Guanqi said softly, "Sure, thank you very much, Manager Feng."

"If you don't mind, young master, you can just call me Meiniang!" Feng Meiniang said softly, "I am twenty-eight years old this year. I have lived in the northern frontier since I was a child. I was taught by a reclusive master and have been cultivating for many years. Until eight years ago, my master passed away, and I followed his orders to join the God of Wealth Inn."

After that, she came to Han Ya Ferry and took over the Fortune Inn there, where she stayed for eight years. During those years, she saved up 30,000 taels for her dowry, but she still hadn't met the right person!

Just then, a system notification sounded in Gu Guanqi's mind:

[Player has started the matchmaking event]

[Detected blind date candidate - Feng Meiniang]

Rating – Four Stars

[Blind Date Reward: Max Level Six Meridian Divine Sword]

The matchmaking event has begun. Players are encouraged to complete it. Rewards will be distributed after the event concludes.

The Six Meridian Divine Sword is the supreme martial art of the Dali Duan family. It uses internal energy to create invisible sword energy, which is then emitted from the acupoints on the fingers. It is a sword technique that can be released from a distance without holding a sword; the hand is used as the sword.

Sword energy is formless and intangible, ever-changing. When all six meridians are activated simultaneously, it can transform into a sword formation, capable of both ranged and melee attacks. Its upper limit depends entirely on the user's internal energy level.

In the ordinary world of martial arts, this is an extremely rare and divine skill.

However, for Gu Guanqi now, it is somewhat of a double-edged sword. He can unleash powerful sword energy at will, and even his innate body-breaking formless sword energy can roam freely in an instant.

Therefore, the Six Meridian Divine Sword is of little significance to Gu Guanqi at present. However, every martial art has its own unique martial arts philosophy, which is unrelated to the level of the martial art.

Therefore, while its practical effects are limited, the martial arts philosophy is still worth exploring.

Gu Guanqi tilted his head slightly to look at Feng Meiniang and said, "With your qualities, what kind of person wouldn't you be able to find?"

A blush crept across Feng Meiniang's face as she softly said, "Perhaps the reason I haven't met you yet is Heaven's arrangement for me to wait for your favor?"

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly.

Feng Meiniang then asked in a low voice, "Young Master, what can I do to help you with your cultivation?"

"It depends on fate!"

Cold Crow Crossing, Divine Blade Gang.

Inside a grand hall, a burly, white-haired old man was chatting with a middle-aged man in blue.

The white-haired old man was none other than Wan Yidao, the leader of the Divine Blade Gang.

The middle-aged man in blue was a guest retainer recently recruited by the Divine Blade Gang. He came from the Central Plains and his name was Si Jian.

This Si Jian was a master that Wan Yidao encountered by chance. Initially, Si Jian had a conflict with the Shen Dao Gang and injured many of the Shen Dao Gang disciples.

Wan Yidao went to settle scores, but was defeated after only one move against Si Jian.

Wan Yidao was defeated and developed a deep respect for Si Jian. He befriended Si Jian and learned that Si Jian had encountered a powerful enemy in the Central Plains and had no choice but to flee to the northern frontier for refuge, having no allegiance to any faction.

So they invited Si Jian to the Divine Blade Gang and promised him the position of vice leader.

However, Si Jian felt that he was new to the place and had not yet made any contributions, so he declined the position of deputy leader and only served as a guest elder.

Afterwards, in order to win over Si Jian, Wan Yidao not only spent a huge sum of money to buy him a manor and arranged for many maids and servants, but also married his youngest daughter to Si Jian.

These days, Wan Yidao often seeks out Si Jian for tea and meals to cultivate their relationship and get closer.

Today is no different.

Just as the two were chatting, a servant came in, cupped his hands and said, "Master, Master Chen of the Sanyuan Gambling House requests an audience."

Wan Yidao waved his hand and said, "Tell him I'm busy right now and to come later!"

Now, the most important thing in Wan Yidao's heart is to get closer to Si Jian. Now that the two have a father-in-law and son-in-law relationship, he even has the idea of ​​letting Si Jian inherit his mantle. In this way, with Si Jian around, he can rest easy even if he retires from the criminal world!

Therefore, nothing else matters to Wan Yidao as much as getting closer to Si Jian.

However, the servant looked troubled and said, "Master, Hall Master Chen said the matter is extremely urgent and he must see you immediately!"

Wan Yidao frowned, about to speak, when Si Jian quickly said, "Father-in-law, Hall Master Chen has been with you for many years. He wouldn't bother you unless it was something urgent. Since he's here, things must be complicated. We should meet him first."

Bar!"

Hearing Si Jian's words, Wan Yidao said, "Then let him in!"

A moment later, Hall Master Chen rushed to the door in a panic. As soon as he saw Wan Yidao, he immediately said, "Chief, something bad has happened!"

Seeing Chen Tangzhu's flustered appearance, Wan Yidao realized that something was wrong and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

Master Chen hurriedly said, "Just a short while ago, Feng Meiniang, the manager of the Fortune Inn, brought a young man to our gambling den. That young man is a master; he won tens of thousands of taels of silver from us in just a few rounds. If he keeps winning like this, our gambling den won't even have enough to cover our losses!"

Wan Yidao frowned and said, "Is Feng Meiniang here to cause trouble? Her God of Wealth Inn has no conflict of interest with our Divine Blade Gang, what is she trying to do?"

Master Chen hurriedly said, "It doesn't seem like Feng Meiniang is in charge. She herself said that she was just accompanying that young man to have fun. The main problem lies with that young man."

Wan Yidao asked in a deep voice, "Who is that young man?"

Master Chen replied, "We don't know yet. There's been too little time; we haven't had a chance to investigate the other party's identity. However, I estimate that the person is not from Han Ya Ferry, and may not even be from the Northern Frontier."

Wan Yidao asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"

Master Chen said, "Because that person is extremely handsome, the most handsome I have ever seen in my life, so handsome that he doesn't seem like an ordinary person. If there were such a handsome man in Han Ya Ferry or the northern frontier, he would have been famous long ago. At the very least, he would have been captured and taken as a male concubine. There is no way he could have come here. The man's accent is that of the Central Plains. Therefore, I guess he must be from the Qian Kingdom."

Wan Yidao frowned and asked, "Could it be reinforcements hired by those rival forces?"

"That's unclear," said Master Chen again. "The man is demanding 100,000 taels of silver; otherwise, he'll continue gambling!"

Wan Yidao slammed his fist on the table, angrily shouting, "One hundred thousand taels? That's outrageous! Do you think our Divine Blade Gang is a charity?"

Master Chen asked, "Then, Chief, what do we do now? That man doesn't seem simple either. And he's accompanied by Feng Meiniang. We still don't know what his relationship is with the God of Wealth Inn."

Wan Yidao said coldly, "I'm going to go see who that person is right now, daring to make such an outrageous demand and bully my Divine Blade Gang."

At this moment, Si Jian, who was sitting to the side, stood up and said, "Father-in-law, let me go with you. If the other party really is from the Qian Kingdom, then perhaps I know them. If they really have a powerful background, I can mediate between them. If the other party is unreasonable and determined to cause trouble, having me there can be a precaution!"

Wan Yidao was immediately overjoyed.

He is now old, his martial arts skills are far from their peak, and his spirit is almost gone.

He was fine against ordinary people, but he wasn't confident against a true master. However, he knew Si Jian's martial arts skills very well; in the entire northern frontier, he was among the top tier, and he was in his prime.

With Si Jian there, he felt completely at ease.

Si Jian, however, didn't feel much pressure. He had been in the northern frontier for some time and was well aware of his own martial arts skills.

In the Central Plains, he was a grandmaster, and here he remains a grandmaster.

Moreover, although the northern frontier is chaotic, it is much smaller than the central plains, only about the size of a state. There are many people in the central plains who can rival him, but in the northern frontier, the number is much smaller. He doesn't believe he can easily encounter an opponent.

The three of them then quickly headed to the Sanyuan Casino.

Upon entering the gambling den, Master Chen immediately led Wan Yidao and Si Jian upstairs.

But Chief Chen was still somewhat unsure, and whispered, "Chief, the other party's identity might not be simple. Judging from his demeanor, he's definitely not an ordinary person. We should try to be courteous first, then resort to force, and proceed with caution!"

"Hmph!" Wan Yidao snorted coldly, then looked at Si Jian and asked, "Son-in-law, what do you say?"

Holding a steel sword in his arms, Si Jian calmly smiled and said, "Father-in-law, please rest assured. Let me go and see who this person is."

Immediately, the three switched places, with Si Jian walking in front and storming into the private room.

Upon entering, one could see Feng Meiniang serving Gu Guanqi like a maid.

Immediately, all three of them put away their contempt.

Feng Meiniang's identity is not simple. She has extremely high martial arts skills and is backed by the God of Wealth Inn. The fact that she can make such a gesture shows that the other party's identity is definitely not simple.

Immediately, Si Jian spoke up: "May I ask which friend you are? Coming to my Divine Blade Gang to joke around? Please explain your intentions."

At this moment, Feng Meiniang, who was massaging Gu Guanqi, whispered, "Young master, this man is called Si Jian, and he is Wan Yidao's son-in-law."

He was a master from the Central Plains, whose swordsmanship was superb, and he already held the title of grandmaster.

"Oh? From the Central Plains?"

Gu Guanqi slowly turned his head with great interest.

In that instant, Si Jian felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body trembled, and then he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

This scene stunned everyone present.

Wan Yidao exclaimed in surprise, "Son-in-law, what are you doing?"

Si Jian reached out and pulled hard, dragging Wan Yidao to his knees as well. Then, he kowtowed forcefully to the ground, shouting, "Greetings, Alliance Leader Gu!"

Gu Guanqi glanced at Si Jian and asked, "You know me?"

Si Jian slowly raised his head, swallowed hard, and stammered, "I dare not deceive Alliance Leader Gu, this humble one—this humble one's full name is Situ Jian, and I was originally the leader of the Tianhe Gang in Qizhou!"

"Oh, it's you!"

Gu Guanqi immediately remembered the other party when he heard their name number.

Previously, on his first trip to Qizhou, he encountered the Tianhe Gang using the Dragon King sacrifice to amass wealth. The leader of the Tianhe Gang was Situ Jian, one of the grandmasters of Qizhou and a disciple of the Grand Priest of the Temple of Heaven, one of the eight major sects.

Afterwards, he led Tang Batian and others to investigate the Tianhe Gang, but the gang leader, Situ Jian, simply ran away.

Later, after he stormed the temple and took control of Qizhou, he learned that Situ Jian had fled to Lingnan.

He had no direct grudge against Situ Jian, so he didn't pursue him. By now, he had almost forgotten about the matter; if Situ Jian hadn't confessed, he wouldn't have even remembered him.

"Didn't you go to Lingnan?" Gu Guanqi asked in confusion.

Situ Jian looked distressed and said, "That was my original plan, but after arriving in Lingnan, I became restless, worried that you would follow the trail and find me. So, I fled from Lingnan to the north, changed my name to Si Jian, and hid. I didn't expect you to find me anyway!"

"You're overthinking it. If I were looking for you, you'd be dead already!" Gu Guanqi said.

Situ Jian's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Alliance Leader Gu, is there important business to attend to in the Northern Frontier? I am willing to serve you faithfully, even at the cost of my life!"

Gu Guanqi smiled and said, "You're quite sensible."

Situ Jian knelt and took a few steps forward, reaching Gu Guanqi. He then prostrated himself on the ground, saying, "As long as I can share Alliance Leader Gu's burdens, I would gladly die a thousand deaths, even if it meant going through fire and water. Whatever Alliance Leader Gu commands, I will do my utmost! To serve Alliance Leader Gu is a blessing I have accumulated over three lifetimes!"

Standing behind Gu Guanqi, Feng Meiniang's eyes widened, and she sighed inwardly, "It would be an injustice if someone like him didn't succeed!"

Wan Yidao, who was also kneeling, was stunned. Chen Tangzhu, who was standing at the door, felt weak all over when he saw this, and silently knelt down as well, not daring to raise his head.

Gu Guanqi looked at Situ Jian and said, "I heard that the Blood Blade Sect is the backer of the Divine Blade Gang?"

Situ Jian quickly replied, "I am reporting to Alliance Leader Gu that we are from the Blood Blade Sect, one of the six major sects of the Demonic Path."

"Alright," Gu Guanqi said, "Two things: First, prepare 100,000 taels immediately; second, summon the Blood Blade Sect Master to see me!"