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

Chapter 245 Mature People Have Limitless Essence and Blood

Early in the morning, Feng Meiniang left Gu Guanqi's room and returned to her own boudoir.

Just as she finished her makeup, a maid's voice came from outside the door: "Miss, a letter has arrived from the master!"

Feng Meiniang walked to the door, took a letter from the maid, and immediately opened and read it. She finished reading the letter in no time.

The maid asked, "Miss, what did the master say?"

Feng Meiniang smiled slightly and said, "What else can I say? Upon hearing that it was Young Master Gu who had come, I decided to pay him a visit in person."

The maidservant quickly replied, "Young Master Gu certainly has a lot of influence! How many years has it been since the head of the household has left his residence?"

With a proud smile, Feng Meiniang said, "Of course! My man is the most powerful in the world!"

The maidservant flattered her with a beaming smile, "Congratulations, Miss! You've finally overcome all your hardships. With Young Master Gu backing you up, you should have a chance to run for the next head manager, right?"

Feng Meiniang waved her hand slightly and said, "It doesn't matter. I just want to serve you well now. My biggest dream used to be to become the manager of the God of Wealth Inn. But now that I have the chance, I don't have much of an interest in it anymore."

The maid asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Feng Meiniang smiled slightly and said, "To be honest, it's quite pathetic. I shamelessly clung to Young Master Gu, which was already..."

It was all so I could find a powerful backer. But now that I'm actually his woman, I don't want to have gotten close to him with any ulterior motives.

"Oh dear, Miss!" the maid exclaimed in surprise. "You've really fallen for him? It's only been a few days! Is Young Master Gu really that charming?"

Feng Meiniang's cheeks flushed slightly as she said, "That's why I said I'm so pathetic! The feeling I have with him is something I've never experienced before in my entire life. It's like—it's like I'd give him my life for no reason!"

The maid sighed and said, "Well, thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Gu Guanqi is like an immortal; which woman could remain rational and unmoved after getting close to him?"

Feng Meiniang smiled and said, "Oh, let's not talk about that anymore. Anyway, I'm quite content with things as they are now. Let's go to the market; I still need to buy groceries. Young Master likes fish, so I'll pick out some fresh ones for him. If we go too late, they'll be gone!"

The maid chuckled and said, "Miss, you're becoming more and more like a virtuous wife and loving mother. I never imagined you'd turn out like this!"

Feng Meiniang said with a slight hint of annoyance, "You talk too much!"

The two chatted as they went out and soon found themselves on the street.

The streets were bustling with people in the early morning.

Feng Meiniang arrived at a fish stall and carefully selected fish. Soon she chose a very lively carp and said, "Boss, I'll take this one."

The shopkeeper immediately picked up a net, scooped up the fish, and asked, "Manager Su, would you like it sliced ​​or whole?"

Feng Meiniang thought for a moment and said, "Slice it."

"Okay, please wait a moment!"

The boss gave a signal and began processing the fish.

Just then, another young man who was picking out fish nearby pulled out a dagger from his sleeve and stabbed at Feng Meiniang.

The dagger pierced the air with a flash of light, moving with incredible speed, and aimed directly at Feng Meiniang's throat.

In that instant, Feng Meiniang slightly raised her hand, pinched the dagger between two fingers, then gently pulled it away, and thrust it out with her other hand. With a soft thud, the dagger pierced the young man's chest.

The young man screamed and collapsed to the ground, his blood splattering and staining the ground red.

Immediately, the surrounding crowd erupted in uproar.

Feng Meiniang snorted coldly and said, "How dare you lay a hand on me here at Hanya Ferry!"

Just then, out of the corner of her eye, Feng Meiniang noticed several figures rapidly squeezing in from around her.

In the next instant, all of them drew their weapons and attacked from several directions.

"Miss, be careful!" the maid exclaimed in alarm.

Feng Meiniang lightly tapped her foot, took a few steps back, reached out and grabbed her maid, leaping up to dodge the attack. At the same time, several throwing knives appeared in her other hand and she threw them out.

In that instant, the throwing knives, gleaming with a cold light, flew in all directions, aiming straight for the vital points of those people.

However, those men were no pushovers either; they quickly swung their weapons and knocked the flying knives away.

At this moment, Feng Meiniang had already landed on the street with her maid.

The assassins charged forward again.

This time, however, Feng Meiniang did not dodge. Instead, she quietly watched the assassins without making a move.

In the next instant, dozens of figures flew out from the shadows.

They instantly surrounded the assassins.

Feng Meiniang said calmly, "Make sure to leave some survivors. I want to see who is so bold as to dare to lay a hand on me in Han Ya Ferry."

Someone immediately replied, "Don't worry, boss, we will definitely spare them."

Immediately, dozens of figures rushed towards the assassins and instantly became entangled in battle; a great battle was about to break out!

At this moment, in an inn beside the long street.

Several people were watching the scene unfolding on the street through the crack in the open window.

The leader was a tall, thin, refined-looking middle-aged man. His expression was grave as he said, "This is troublesome. Why does Feng Meiniang bring so many people with her when she goes out?"

Another young man with a sinister look in his eyes whispered, "We underestimated Feng Meiniang's power. She's no ordinary person; she's managed to gain a foothold in Han Ya Ferry. But should we still make a move?"

The tall, thin middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "She doesn't need our help right now. If we intervene now, it will be too conspicuous."

The gloomy young man said, "Then what should we do? The deputy sect leader told us to go and rescue Feng Meiniang, and take the opportunity to nail the dirty water to Xue Wuyai."

The tall, thin middle-aged man said, "This unexpected turn of events left us with no other choice but to send a message to the deputy sect leader to apologize. However, having those assassins kill Feng Meiniang will also achieve our goal of smearing Xue Wuyai, since they all believe that Xue Wuyai is their master!"

The gloomy young man nodded and said, "This is the only way for now. Although the effect is diminished, as long as the goal is achieved, we can still give an explanation to the deputy sect leader."

"Hmm," the tall, thin middle-aged man responded, "Since we can't take action, let's retreat immediately to avoid being detected."

After saying that, the tall, thin middle-aged man closed the window, and the group quickly went downstairs and left the inn.

However, just as they stepped out of the inn, they suddenly found the long street suddenly quiet, and dozens of knife-wielding men emerged from the crowd, blocking their way.

The group immediately realized something was wrong and tried to retreat back to the inn.

Just then, with a loud bang, the inn door slammed shut.

The tall, thin middle-aged man's pupils contracted, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He looked at the dozens of knife-wielding men, a smile spreading across his face. He cupped his hands and said, "I wonder which friends we have offended? What do you all want? Please speak plainly, lest we ruin our harmony."

A bald, burly man stepped forward, carrying a large cleaver, and said, "Gentlemen, while our manager is indeed a stunning beauty, it's hardly warranted such a large commotion. Sending assassins? And having so many people secretly watching her? What? Are you planning a hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress act?"

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the tall, thin middle-aged man. He cupped his hands and said, "Sir, you must have some misunderstanding. I don't know what you are talking about. My brothers and I are just doing business and passing through this place. We didn't do anything. We don't even know who the manager you mentioned is."

The bald, burly man sneered, "Is that so? You guys arrived at our Cold Crow Ferry the day before yesterday afternoon and asked thirty-two people about our manager's habits and whereabouts."

He's been lingering around our Fortune God Inn since noon yesterday. Do I need to elaborate?

The tall, thin middle-aged man's expression changed slightly: "Brother, there must be some misunderstanding here."

The bald, burly man sneered, "You won't shed a tear until you see the coffin. I don't know what you people are thinking, attacking our manager at Han Ya Ferry. If you can succeed, then our Manager Su of Caishen Inn will have no face left at all."

The tall, thin middle-aged man frowned slightly, then suddenly shouted, "Charge out!"

The group immediately drew their weapons and began to charge.

"Hmph," the bald, burly man snorted coldly, then shouted, "Leave two alive, and hack the rest to death!"

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As soon as he finished speaking, the bald, burly man rushed out first.

Immediately, a fierce battle broke out, with swords flashing and blood and flesh flying everywhere, and screams echoing all around!

Meanwhile, the battles on the other side of the long street did not last long.

Of the assassins who tried to kill Feng Meiniang, four or five were killed on the spot, and three were captured alive.

At this moment, the fishmonger had already sliced ​​and packaged the fish, calling out, "Manager Su, the fish is ready. Would you like to take it home now, or should I deliver it to you later?"

Feng Meiniang walked up to the fish stall, took out a handful of copper coins, handed them to the fishmonger, and said with a light laugh, "I'm sorry to have startled you, sir."

The shopkeeper chuckled and said, "What's there to be scared of? If I were scared, I wouldn't be here cutting fish. Isn't this kind of thing very common in our Cold Crow Ferry? People die every few days, it's always one fight after another, we're used to it."

Feng Meiniang smiled, picked up the packaged fish, and didn't say anything more.

Indeed, just as the fishmonger said, such scenes of fighting and killing are very common in Hanya Ferry, and even throughout the entire northern frontier.

Few people living in the northern border region are truly ordinary; even a random street vendor might have a bloody past.

Feng Meiniang, carrying the fish, did not go straight home. Instead, she bought a few more dishes on the street before returning to the God of Wealth Inn.

As for her men, they had already carried away the body and taken the prisoners the moment they captured the assassin.

Before long, Feng Meiniang returned to the inn.

At this moment, Gu Guanqi had already gotten up and was drinking tea in the courtyard.

As soon as Feng Meiniang saw Gu Guanqi, she immediately put on a pitiful look, quickly ran to his side, clung to him, and said in a sweet voice, "Young master, I was terrified! Someone tried to assassinate me on the street just now!"

Gu Guanqi put down his teacup, gently patted Feng Meiniang, and then chuckled, "Were you really scared?"

"Mmm, mmm, mmm," Feng Meiniang pressed herself against Gu Guanqi's chest, nodding vigorously, and said pitifully, "Really? I was so scared! I was afraid I'd never see you again, young master!"

Gu Guanqi laughed and said, "What I heard is completely different from what you said."

Feng Meiniang slightly raised her head, blinking her large eyes. She pouted and asked, "What did you hear, young master?"

Gu Guanqi said, "What I heard was that Manager Su slaughtered everyone, easily subduing all the assassins. Afterwards, she calmly continued shopping for vegetables!"

"Hmph," Feng Meiniang pouted and said, "Young Master is too boring. I just want you to coax me a little. I'm just a weak woman!"

Gu Guanqi laughed and said, "If you want to play the role of a weak woman, you can't fake it in this aspect. If someone could easily attack you in Han Ya Ferry, then the God of Wealth Inn wouldn't have been able to exist all these years."

"Hehe," Feng Meiniang chuckled, slowly standing up, and said, "How embarrassing that you've seen through me, young master! I'd better go cook for you!"

Gu Guanqi smiled and said nothing more.

Feng Meiniang then carried the groceries into the kitchen, and soon the meal was ready.

It happened during their meal.

A bald, burly man walked in from outside the courtyard, cupped his hands, and said, "Young Master Gu, Manager Su, the investigation is almost complete."

Feng Meiniang asked, "Who are they?"

The bald, burly man cupped his hands and said, "We are from the Blood Blade Sect."

"Hmm?" Feng Meiniang frowned and asked, "Why is the Blood Blade Sect attacking me?"

The bald, burly man said, "Those two groups are not working together. The assassination attempt on you was arranged by Xue Wuyai, the leader of the Blood Blade Sect. They said it was because Young Master Gu disrespected them, so they were retaliating and giving Young Master Gu a warning. They wanted to make Young Master Gu understand that this is the Northern Frontier, the territory of the Blood Blade Sect."

The other group were men of Yin Wuhen, the vice sect leader of the Blood Blade Sect. According to them, they were ordered to protect you. They said Yin Wuhen received information that Xue Wuyai intended to retaliate against Young Master Gu. He feared Young Master Gu would take his anger out on the entire Blood Blade Sect, so he sent men to secretly intercept you.

Feng Meiniang nodded slightly and asked, "Is there any other news?"

The bald, burly man continued, "There's another piece of news: Xue Wuyai is already on his way, which is why he's giving Young Master Gu a warning first. That's all."

Feng Meiniang nodded slightly and said, "Alright, I understand. You can go out now. Keep a close watch on everyone, don't let them commit suicide!"

The bald, burly man quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your subordinate understands."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Feng Meiniang served Gu Guanqi some food and asked, "Young Master, what do you think?"

Gu Guanqi asked, "What's the situation with the Blood Blade Sect? Are the sect leader and deputy sect leader at odds?"

Feng Meiniang nodded and said, "That's right. This matter isn't exactly a secret in our Northern Frontier. The Blood Blade Sect's leader, Xue Wuyai, and deputy leader, Yin Wuhen, used to be very close, but ever since the Heavenly Demon Sect split up and the Blood Blade Sect became the number one power in the Northern Frontier, something fishy has started to happen between them."

Internally, various power struggles, both overt and covert, have begun, with clear factions emerging. Now, the conflict between the two is almost out in the open. Yin Wuhen is young, and his cultivation is not much worse than Xue Wuyai's, so many people in the Blood Blade Sect have pledged their allegiance to him.

As for Xue Wuyai, he has high prestige, after all, he was the one who brought the Blood Blade Sect to its current state, and he still has many loyal followers.

Therefore, the Blood Saber Sect has been quite turbulent these past two years.

Gu Guanqi nodded and said, "Indeed, this is how all the powers and even nations in the world are. When there are external enemies, they deal with them; when there are no external enemies, they deal with their own people. In any case, things never stop, and the conflicts never disappear; they just shift."

Feng Meiniang nodded and said, "This kind of thing is unavoidable. When there are external enemies, everyone has the opportunity to make contributions. When there are no external enemies, friction between the old and new generations is inevitable. The older generation occupies high positions, while the younger generation is eager to make contributions to get promoted. This is something that cannot be resolved."

Our Fortune God Inn is actually quite similar, with the same problems. However, the Fortune God Inn's nature differs from that of the Blood Blade Sect, so the conflicts are relatively less severe.

Gu Guanqi said, "Since the internal strife within the Blood Blade Sect is so severe, the truth is not so certain. After we finish eating, I will personally go and interrogate them."

Feng Meiniang asked, "Does Young Master mean that Yin Wuhen might be trying to use someone else to do his dirty work?"

Gu Guanqi nodded and said, "That possibility cannot be ruled out, so I need to investigate it myself."

Feng Meiniang nodded, then said, "By the way, young master, I haven't asked you yet, why did you send Xue Wuyai to see you?"

Gu Guanqi said, "There are two reasons. First, I need the Blood Blade Sect's help to find the person holding the jade pendant. I'm pressed for time, and relying solely on the Fortune Inn to inquire might take too long."

Secondly, I want to talk to Xue Wuyai. A major upheaval is about to occur in the world, and the northern frontier has a rather unique geographical location. This could play a significant role.

Feng Meiniang nodded and said, "I understand."

Soon, the two finished their meal, and Feng Meiniang led Gu Guanqi to an underground chamber where they met the survivors from the two groups.

Gu Guanqi didn't waste any words. He immediately used the Heavenly Demon Secret Technique to control the minds of the survivors and easily learned the truth from them.

"Young Master, you guessed it right. It really was Yin Wuhen who plotted behind the scenes to kill someone using someone else's knife. What are you going to do?" Feng Meiniang asked.

Gu Guanqi said, "We'll go to the Blood Blade Sect then. But before that, let's see Xue Wuyai and see if we can talk."

Feng Meiniang asked, "What if he can't talk?"

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Then the Blood Blade Sect should change its sect leader."

Evening in a small market town in northern China.

Xue Wuyai was arriving here with his men, intending to rest for the night.

The group arrived at the inn.

Xue Wuyai stepped down from the carriage, and the Left Protector quickly went over to help him up, saying, "Sect Master, this place is simple, so we can only trouble you to stay here for the night. We'll set off early tomorrow morning and should arrive at Hanya Ferry by the afternoon."

"Um."

Xue Wuyai responded and walked straight towards the inn.

Just then, a Blood Blade Sect disciple rushed over and reported, "Sect Master, something terrible has happened! We just received news from Cold Crow Ferry..."

News has arrived that Feng Meiniang, the manager of the Fortune Inn's Cold Crow Ferry, has been assassinated.

Xue Wuyai frowned slightly and said, "The people from the God of Wealth Inn were assassinated? What does that have to do with our Blood Blade Sect?"

The disciple hurriedly said, "It is said that Feng Meiniang is Gu Guanqi's woman, and according to our intelligence, the person who assassinated Feng Meiniang was from our Blood Blade Sect. Moreover, it is said that you sent them to give Gu Guanqi a warning."

Xue Wuyai's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Someone is trying to smear me, trying to use me as a tool to kill someone—"

As he spoke, his pupils contracted, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and he said, "It must be that ingrate Yin Wuhen!"

The Left Protector quickly said, "Sect Master, there's no need to guess. It can't be anyone else but him. Yin Wuhen wanted him to go and pay respects to Gu Guanqi in your place, but you didn't agree, so he must have come up with other tricks. Therefore, this matter was definitely his doing, which is very much in line with his style."

Xue Wuya nodded.

"Sect Master, what should we do now?" the Left Protector asked.

Xue Wuyai looked at the disciple and asked, "Are there any survivors?"

The disciple said, "There are survivors. The information came from the Fortune Inn through interrogation of those survivors."

Xue Wuyai quickly asked, "Is Feng Meiniang still alive?"

The disciple said, "Feng Meiniang is unharmed. She wields considerable power in Han Ya Ferry, and ordinary assassinations cannot harm her."

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Xue Wuyai breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "That's good, that's good. As long as Feng Meiniang isn't dead, there's still room for things to change. If Feng Meiniang were dead, then we'd have no choice but to run away."

Immediately, Xue Wuyai turned to the Left Protector and said, "I'll head to Han Ya Ferry to see Gu Guanqi right away. You hurry up and deliver the Dragon Blood Crystal and those rare treasures over there. Don't delay!"

The Left Protector hurriedly asked, "Sect Master, are you going to rush there tonight?"

Xue Wuyai said, "This matter cannot be delayed any longer. If we go any later, Yin Wuhen might have some other tricks up his sleeve. If he really tries to frame me, I will have no way to defend myself."

Gu Guanqi wasn't investigating a case. He didn't need any evidence or the truth. As long as he believed things were as they were, that was that. Even if I was wrongly killed, no one would seek justice for me!

After saying that, Xue Wuyai stepped on the ground and transformed into a streak of light, quickly flying out and disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

Night falls at the God of Wealth Inn.

Feng Meiniang was handling official business in her study when footsteps sounded outside the door. Her personal maid rushed in and said, "Miss, the Blood Blade Sect—the sect leader has arrived and is requesting an audience!"

"Request an audience?" Feng Meiniang was slightly taken aback and asked, "How would you request an audience?"

"They were very polite, even humble!" the maid said. "I was also very surprised, but the Blood Sect Master treated me with utmost respect. He asked me to inform you that he absolutely had to see me."

Feng Meiniang smiled slightly and said, "That's really too kind of you. I never dared to imagine that such an important person would be so polite to me before."

Immediately afterwards, Feng Meiniang followed her maid to a side hall.

Upon entering, Feng Meiniang saw Xue Wuyai sitting inside, looking very nervous.

She had seen Xue Wuyai before, once at a martial arts tournament, from afar. She only managed to stand in a relatively prominent position at the tournament because she was with a high-ranking member of the Fortune Inn. But she wasn't qualified to speak to Xue Wuyai, and he wouldn't even notice her.

"Sect Master Xue, I am Feng Meiniang," Feng Meiniang greeted with a bow as she entered.

Xue Wuyai quickly stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Madam Gu, you must hear my explanation. Your assassination attempt was absolutely not my doing. I only just received the news and rushed over overnight. Please believe me. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation."

Xue Wuyai rambled on and on, but at this moment, Feng Meiniang only had the word "Madam Gu" in her mind. She was so stunned by that word that she couldn't help but smile with joy.

Looking at Xue Wuyai's old face, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity and quickly said, "Sect Master Xue, please sit down. You can rest assured, I trust you completely."

"Oh dear, Madam Gu," Xue Wuyai said with a bitter expression, "I can't rest easy. Please listen to me. I have been friends with Sister Fan, the owner of the Fortune Inn, for many years. Madam Gu, you are Sister Fan's niece. We are practically family. There is absolutely no way I would lay a hand on you."

Feng Meiniang said, "Sect Leader Xue, you can really rest assured. This matter has been clarified, and it was Young Master Gu who personally interrogated the person. It turned out that Yin Wuhen was trying to use someone else to kill him, sending someone to assassinate him, trying to cry wolf!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Wuyai breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "That's good, that's good! However, Madam Gu, after all, it was our Blood Blade Sect that was in the wrong first—"

He then rose and bowed deeply to Feng Meiniang, saying, "This old man apologizes to Madam Gu. I will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation for this matter!"

Feng Meiniang quickly rose, cupped her hands in return, and said, "Sect Master Xue, you are too kind to this junior!"

Xue Wuyai added, "I dare to ask Madam Gu, for Sister Fan's sake, to introduce me to Alliance Leader Gu. I humbly beg Madam Gu!"

Hearing Xue Wuyai repeatedly address her as Madam Gu, Feng Meiniang could barely suppress the urge to smile. She immediately replied, "Sect Leader Xue, please wait here for a moment. I will go and inform the young master."

Xue Wuyai quickly replied, "Yes, yes, thank you, Madam Gu, thank you, Madam Gu!"

Feng Meiniang smiled, bowed, and turned to leave.

As soon as Feng Meiniang stepped out of the side hall, the maidservant waiting outside greeted her, asking with a puzzled look, "Miss, what did the Blood Sect Master say that makes you so happy!"

Feng Meiniang said happily, "He called me Madam Gu! Madam Gu, hahaha, Madam Gu sounds so nice, Madam Gu, oh, I am Madam Gu!"

Maid:

Feng Meiniang moved with lightning speed, quickly heading to the backyard.

At that moment, Gu Guanqi was reading a book.

Seeing Feng Meiniang stride in with an irrepressible smile, he asked, "Meiniang, what's making you so happy?"

Feng Meiniang quickly walked to Gu Guanqi's side, put her arm around his neck, and whispered, "Young Master, Xue Wuya has arrived."

"So fast?" Gu Guanqi asked.

Feng Meiniang said, "When he received the news of my assassination attempt, he rushed over alone overnight."

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "I see. Then why are you so happy? What's wrong? What great benefit has Xue Wuyai given you?"

"Is that all?"

Feng Meiniang said with a smile, "He didn't offer any substantial benefits, but he called me Madam Gu. Hehe, young master, I think Xue Wuyai is a decent person. He should be someone we can talk to."

Gu Guanqi laughed and said, "So you've been won over?"

Feng Meiniang kissed Gu Guanqi on the cheek and said, "This makes me happier than if I were given ten thousand taels of silver! Those repeated calls of 'Madam Gu' made me so happy!"

Gu Guanqi sighed with emotion. He had to admit that Xue Wuyai was indeed capable to have survived in the northern frontier for so many years and climbed to his current position. He was able to accurately hit Feng Meiniang's heart with just a title, making her willing to speak well of him.

This ability seems simple, but it's actually not something that just anyone can do.

Gu Guanqi then put down the book in his hand and said, "Alright, then I'll go see him."

In the side hall, Xue Wuyai held a cup of tea, looking somewhat nervous, glancing towards the door every now and then, his heart filled with unease.

Just then, he heard footsteps, and he trembled and looked up sharply.

Then, under the dim light of the night, a figure appeared.

The lights were dim and the light was pale, but when that figure appeared, it was as if the clouds in the sky had collapsed and dispersed, and the moonlight suddenly shone down, bright and dazzling.

That aura alone made him feel that this was how an immortal should be.

If immortals are not like this, then it is the immortals' fault.

Immediately, Xue Wuyai stood up, strode to the door, and knelt down before Gu Guanqi with a thud, shouting, "Xue Wuyai of the Blood Blade Sect is willing to be a lackey of the Sword Immortal Sect, serving him with utmost loyalty and devotion, even unto death!"

Gu Guanqi was somewhat taken aback by Xue Wuyai's posture.

He knew this person would be humble, but he never expected him to be this humble.

Regardless of the circumstances, Xue Wuyai was undoubtedly the number one expert in the Northern Frontier, a master at the Dao Realm, and a renowned grandmaster on the Heavenly Ranking of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. Even in the Qian Kingdom, he would be a top expert on par with the leaders of the six major sects.

His ability to be so flexible and adaptable was truly an eye-opener for Gu Guanqi.

"Sect Master Xue," Gu Guanqi said, "you are a supreme grandmaster, a master of the Dao, how could you have fallen to this state?"

Xue Wuyai slightly raised his head to look at Gu Guanqi and said, "In front of a sword immortal, what difference does it make whether one is a grandmaster or an ordinary person?"

Is there a difference?

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Isn't the Blood Sect Master afraid of becoming a laughingstock in the martial arts world if word gets out?"

Xue Wuyai quickly replied, "Alliance Leader Gu, I started wandering the martial world in the northern frontier when I was eleven years old. At that time, I realized a truth that has benefited me for life. That is, dignity is the least important thing in the martial world. As for face, only you care about it."

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly, walked into the side hall, slowly sat down, and said, "What Sect Master Xue said makes some sense. But a master like Sect Master Xue, just because of my reputation, you're so impressed? Don't you even bother to test me?"

Xue Wuyai remained kneeling on the ground, turned around, and said, "I know very well what level I am at. Before me, many experts stronger than me have already tested me."

Zhang Jiexi, Yan Kunlun, Qi Tianyang, Mo Xun, and even the legendary Crimson Sky Demon King—weren't they all far, far stronger than me? They all died at your hands. Why would I come to test you? Wouldn't that be courting death?

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "When I first entered the martial world, I met a senior named Yan Wangchuan. He told me a saying: 'Those who can live to a ripe old age in the martial world are all shrewd and experienced.' Today, the Blood Sect Master has made me understand this saying even more deeply."

Xue Wuyai quickly replied, "Alliance Leader Gu flatters me, but if I have the opportunity, I will definitely go and get to know this esteemed person surnamed Yan you mentioned."

"I'll introduce you if I have the chance," Gu Guanqi said.

Upon hearing Gu Guanqi's words, Xue Wuyai felt a weight lifted from his heart, knowing that his life was spared. He immediately replied, "It is my honor!"

Gu Guanqi slightly raised his hand and said, "You can get up now."

Xue Wuyai quickly replied, "Thank you, Alliance Leader Gu."

Gu Guanqi said, "I invited you here today for two main reasons."

As he spoke, Gu Guanqi took out the jade pendant and said, "First, I hope your Blood Blade Sect can help me find someone else who also possesses this jade pendant. But be careful, you have to be polite and not offend them. Just tell me their whereabouts."

Xue Wuyai immediately assured him, "Alliance Leader Gu, please rest assured, leave this matter to me, I will definitely handle it well!"

Gu Guanqi nodded and said, "The second thing is that I'd like to ask what the Blood Blade Sect's attitude is towards the Qian Kingdom? I'd like to establish a commercial and information liaison hub between the northern frontier and the Qian Kingdom. I wonder if that's possible?"

Xue Wuyai immediately understood Gu Guanqi's stance and hurriedly said, "We can talk, we can talk, Alliance Leader Gu. I am patriotic, and my heart is with the Central Plains. In fact, I am a citizen of Qian Kingdom. Although I grew up in the northern frontier, I have always firmly believed that I am a citizen of Qian Kingdom. As long as the court needs me, I will do my duty without hesitation!"

"Alright," Gu Guanqi said, "I'll also talk to the God of Wealth Inn later. You'll be in charge of the commercial center in the north, and Meiniang will be in charge of the information center. As for the Qian Kingdom, I'll arrange for someone else to liaise with you."

Xue Wuyai quickly cupped his hands and said, "To be able to obey Alliance Leader Gu is a blessing I earned in my past life!" He then bowed to Feng Meiniang.

He replied, "It is my honor to work with Madam Gu!"

"You flatter me, Blood Sect Master," Feng Meiniang said with a smile. "Young Master, I believe you will be able to carry out your orders well."

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Xue Wuya looked at Feng Meiniang with eyes full of gratitude.

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "In that case, let's go do other things. Blood Sect Master, lead the way now, I need to go to your Blood Blade Sect. I think your Blood Blade Sect should change its deputy sect master, what do you think?"

Xue Wuyai quickly said, "From now on, all the Blood Blade Sect's operational guidelines and policies will be based on Alliance Leader Gu's will!"

Gu Guanqi turned to look at Feng Meiniang and said, "I'll go first and come back soon. You should also do your best to find the jade pendant."

Feng Meiniang bowed and said, "Please rest assured, young master."

At this moment, Xue Wuyai said to Feng Meiniang, "Madam Gu, I have prepared some gifts for you and Alliance Leader Gu, which will be delivered tomorrow. Please check them when they arrive."

Feng Meiniang nodded slightly.

Immediately, Gu Guanqi took a step forward, transforming into a streak of light and flying away, with Xue Wuyai following closely behind.

The two of them, one in front of the other, quickly left Hanya Ferry.