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

After Xue Fuling left,

Gu Guanqi also left the medicine shop and returned to Pear Blossom Lane.

however,

He was forced to move after only a few days.

Because the events in Qiandeng County have spread over this period of time, causing a huge uproar in Qingyang County, Gu Guanqi is now completely at the center of the storm in the Qingyang martial arts world.

After the battle at Qingfeng Temple, no one questioned whether he was qualified to be a towering figure in the Qingyang Jianghu. He is still on the eleventh floor now, with Wang Changfeng dead and Gu Guanqi in his place.

In the martial arts world, many people are discussing that battle, believing that Gu Guanqi's performance in that battle was enough to make him the second best in Qingyang.

Many people are discussing who in Qingyang County could escape unscathed from that battle. In the end, everyone felt that apart from Yan Wangchuan, the number one expert in Qingyang, no one else could do it. Gu Guanqi did it, so his strength is definitely superior to the other experts.

This time, there was little controversy.

just,

This caused Gu Guanqi a lot of trouble.

As his fame grew, his identity naturally spread, attracting many martial arts practitioners every day. Some came for medical treatment, some to become his disciples, some simply to see him for themselves, and many spirited and ambitious young people came to challenge him, hoping to become famous overnight by stepping on Gu Guanqi.

This severely impacted the lives of the neighbors in Pear Blossom Lane. After all, with so many people from the martial arts world around, fights could break out at any moment, which also seriously affected Gu Guanqi's life.

He was extremely annoyed.

I simply closed the door and left.

He was increasingly understanding why, after he saved Lin Yan'er and revealed his extraordinary martial arts skills, the Lin family patriarch was so eager to sever ties with him.

Ordinary people really shouldn't mess with people from the martial arts world.

Fortunately, after the battle at Qingfeng Temple, he had looted the corpses and found a lot of silver notes, making him a nouveau riche. He then rented a new house in an inconspicuous and secluded place to live.

Anyway, that's how the world is; it rises and falls. Before one storm has even subsided, another will soon arise, and people's attention will be drawn away again.

The location of the new home

Gu Guanqi only told Shen Qingqiu, the Poison Immortal, and the Zhao brothers, Zhao Shan and Zhao Shi. He didn't mention his former neighbors or say goodbye to them. They were all ordinary people, and given his current situation, it wasn't appropriate to bother them. Of course, they probably didn't want to have any further contact with him either.

After moving to the new house

Gu Guanqi naturally stopped opening his clinic and spent his days practicing swordsmanship, martial arts, or lying under a tree feeding fish.

There is a small pond in this house, where several koi carp are kept. You can feed the fish to pass the time when you have nothing to do.

Gu Guanqi rarely goes out.

He just wants to keep a low profile as much as possible and let the controversy surrounding him dissipate as soon as possible.

Time flies, and two or three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Summer turned into autumn.

That noon,

Gu Guanqi was lying on a rattan chair in the courtyard, playing with two steel balls in his hands. These were steel balls that he had specially commissioned at a high price to be made so that he could carry them with him and use his finger-flicking magic at any time.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Gu Guanqi stepped forward and opened the door, only to find the long-lost Poison Immortal standing there. Gu Guanqi was slightly surprised, because the Poison Immortal had left Qingyang City two months ago after receiving a mission from the Six Doors.

"When did Senior Poison return?" Gu Guanqi asked.

"I've been back for a few days," the Poison Immortal said with a chuckle as he walked into the courtyard carrying a small wooden box. He jumped onto a stool and said, "Quick, quick, Gu Guanqi, what's wrong with you, young man? A guest has arrived, and you haven't even poured him a cup of tea!"

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly, went inside and brought out a pot of tea.

Since Xue Fuling met the Poison Immortal during the kidnapping incident, the two have been in frequent contact. The Poison Immortal often went to the medicine hut to have Xue Fuling help him refine medicine, and Gu Guanqi spent almost every day at the medicine hut during that period, so they naturally became familiar with each other.

The Poison Immortal's personality is like his size—childlike, yet he likes to put on an air of maturity and sophistication.

Gu Guanqi poured a cup of tea for the Poison Immortal.

"That's more like it. You've been quite polite today!"

The Poison Immortal put on a gratified expression, then drank it all in one gulp. He then placed the box in his arms on the table and said, "This is a gift from that girl, Fuling."

Gu Guanqi was puzzled. He opened the box and found a box of silver needles. The workmanship was extremely fine. These were high-quality silver needles that even money couldn't necessarily buy. Compared to the silver needles he used before, they were worlds apart.

The Poison Immortal continued, "This was specially prepared for you by Fuling a few months ago, before you went to Qiandeng County. She went to great lengths to have our Six Doors' weapon-refining master craftsman specially made for you."

Originally, she was planning to give you this box of silver needles after you returned from Qiandeng County, regardless of whether you two got together or not. However, before the needles were even applied, she returned to Medicine King Valley and didn't have the chance to give them to you in person.

I remembered this, so when I got back yesterday, I went to ask the master craftsman. It was forged a month ago, but he didn't know who it was for, so it's just been sitting there ever since.

Gu Guanqi cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much, Senior Poison!"

The Poison Immortal waved his hand and said, "Why thank me? It's not like I gave it to you." After saying that, the Poison Immortal sighed and said, "It's a pity. You and Doctor Xue are quite a good match, but it's a pity you two are not destined to be together."

Gu Guanqi closed the box and said, "No one can explain fate. Sigh, I just want to start a family, but it turns out it's quite difficult."

The Poison Immortal curled his lip and said, "What's so difficult about you? You're good-looking and your martial arts are so high. If you just spread the word, plenty of people would be willing to marry you. I'm not bragging, I could easily introduce you to ten or eight!"

"That's wonderful!"

Gu Guanqi immediately poured another cup of tea for the Poison Immortal, then cupped his hands and said, "I've long heard that Senior Poison Immortal has extensive connections and countless friends, and today I've witnessed it firsthand. I'll now entrust my marriage to you!"

Poison Immortal: "??"

Gu Guanqi asked suspiciously, "Senior Poison Master, you weren't just bragging, were you? You're a highly respected elder, surely you wouldn't?"

After saying that, Gu Guanqi looked at the Poison Immortal with anticipation.

The Poison Immortal immediately replied, "How could I, the dignified Poison Immortal, possibly be boasting? I always keep my word."

As he spoke, the Poison Immortal's eyes darted around, and he slammed his hand on the table, saying, "I can actually introduce you to a pretty good match right now. You tell me your requirements first, and I'll make it clear to you: if you want someone who can compare to Doctor Xue, then I can't introduce you to anyone."

"Medical Master Xue possesses unparalleled medical skills, is a disciple of Medicine King Valley, and is kind, beautiful, highly skilled in medicine, and has a good personality—the combination of these qualities is incredibly difficult to find. Besides, don't even think about finding someone of equal standing in the martial world; in the entire Qingyang County, besides Commander Shen, there's no one else quite like him. Oh, right, Commander Shen is quite good. Aside from being a few years older than you, in other aspects, you two are quite well-matched!"

Gu Guanqi smiled and said, "I met Qingqiu first, but she didn't like me. I met Fuling, and she was the one who introduced us as a couple."

"I see..." the Poison Immortal said, "Then tell me your requirements? Anyway, I'll say it again, I can't find anyone whose status in the martial world is equal to yours!"

Gu Guanqi waved his hands repeatedly and said, "What kind of status do I have in the martial arts world? I just know a little martial arts. I'm not a member of the martial arts world, so it doesn't matter whether I'm a member or not, as long as the person is suitable."

The Poison Immortal nodded and said, "That's fine then. But don't worry, since I'm introducing you to someone, she's definitely one in a hundred."

The young lady's surname is Yan, and her given name is Yan Caiwei. She is nineteen years old this year, a year younger than you, which is a suitable age. This girl has been well-versed in literature since childhood, and is a cultured and reasonable person. She is beautiful and dignified, no less so than Doctor Xue. In addition, she comes from an distinguished family; you must have heard of her father.

Gu Guanqi asked curiously, "Who?"

The Poison Immortal said, "Iron Palm Yan Sihai is from the Eleventh Floor of Qingyang."

Gu Guanqi raised an eyebrow.

During this time, he had learned a lot about the affairs of the martial arts world and had heard of Yan Sihai, who was the leader of the Nanshan Sect, one of the four most powerful sects in Qingyang County.

However, now only three of the four major sects remain, because the Golden Saber Sect has been completely destroyed.

Yan Sihai was nicknamed "Iron Palm" by people in the martial arts world because he was extremely skilled in palm techniques. It is said that his hands had been cultivated to the point where they could break metal and stone.

Gu Guanqi asked doubtfully, "Since she's Yan Sihai's daughter, her martial arts skills should be quite good, right? Why don't you mention her martial arts skills?"

The Poison Immortal sighed and said, "This is the only flaw in this girl. Her aptitude is too poor. Yan Sihai only has this one daughter, and he has doted on her since she was a child. He didn't want to force her to suffer, so he didn't force her to practice martial arts. That's why the girl doesn't know martial arts."

"I see." Gu Guanqi nodded.

The Poison Immortal continued, "Yan Sihai and I have been friends for many years. Earlier this year, I was invited by him to visit the Nanshan Sect for a while. At that time, he mentioned to me that he asked me to help him find a suitable son-in-law."

After all, his daughter was growing up, and he was a man of the martial arts world, with all sorts of people coming and going in his sect. He was worried that his daughter would be attracted to disreputable people, so he wanted to find her a suitable husband as soon as possible so that he could have peace of mind.

However, Yan Sihai is a江湖人 (jianghu person, a person of the martial arts world), and he hopes that his daughter will also marry a江湖人 so that she can inherit his family business. But I am now in the public service, and I really have no idea how to find a suitable江湖人 for him.

In addition, the girl herself is also very good. Apart from her martial arts skills being a bit lacking, in every other aspect, whether it is family background, knowledge or appearance, she is top-notch. I can't just introduce her to anyone; it has to be a promising young man.

Gu Guanqi smiled and said, "Then I'm quite honored that I have such a high opinion of you, Senior Poison!"

The Poison Immortal curled his lip and said, "You young man, apart from being impolite at times, you are otherwise impeccable. Your martial arts are also so high. You are the second best in Qingyang County. I'm afraid you will reach the level of Commander Yan before you turn thirty."

Furthermore, you are a person of good character; you are not greedy for money or lustful, and you treat people sincerely. Moreover, although you don't have many ambitions, you still have a chivalrous heart.

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly and said, "Alright, thank you for your kind words. However, that all happened in the first half of the year. Has she already promised herself to someone else?"

"No," said the Poison Immortal. "It was agreed before that if you promised someone, you should write to me immediately. It takes at most half a month for the letter to arrive from Zhenwu County to here. If you don't write, it means you haven't promised anyone yet."

Gu Guanqi asked, "Then, when are we going to the Nanshan Sect?"

"It's you, not us," the Poison Immortal said. "I'm a member of the government, how can I just run around like this? I'll write a letter to Yan Sihai, you can take it with you."

"Okay." Gu Guanqi nodded.

The Poison Immortal then said, "You will now come with me to the Zhenshan Escort Agency."

Gu Guanqi asked疑惑地问道, "What are you going to the Zhenshan Escort Agency for?"

The Poison Immortal rolled his eyes and said, "Find someone to show you the way, young man. Do you even know how to get to Zhenwu County? If you walk by yourself, you probably won't get there in a month."

Gu Guanqi smiled wryly, forgetting that there is no navigation in this world, and you can't go far without someone to guide you.

Immediately,

The two then went out.

As they walked, the Poison Immortal said, "Speaking of which, the Zhenshan Escort Agency has a deep connection with the Nanshan Sect."

"How so?" Gu Guanqi asked.

The Poison Immortal said, "You should know who the owner and chief镖师 (chief镖师) of the Zhenshan镖局 (Zhenshan Escort Agency) is, right?"

Gu Guanqi nodded and said, "Fang Shiyang is the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the eleventh floor of Qingyang."

"That's right," said the Poison Immortal. "Fang Shiyang's sister, Fang Ying, is Yan Sihai's wife, and also the wife of the Nanshan Sect's leader. Don't you think that connection is deep? Perfect, I'll take you to meet Fang Shiyang first. He has influence in the Yan family. I'll speak to him first. If he's satisfied with you, then this matter is basically a done deal."