Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

Gu Shuxian hesitated for a moment, then decided to try to distance himself from the matter, saying:

"I don't understand military affairs. The descriptions of conquering cities and seizing territories in the books are just exciting, but I don't understand the advantages and disadvantages involved."

Unexpectedly, Huang Ziyi didn't seem to care about his coldness at all and began to talk non-stop:

"I think this author is quite skilled; he has clearly done his research. Choosing Xiaozexiang as the first battleground is a brilliant move! Xiaozexiang is surrounded by water on three sides, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is also a vital waterway for grain transport..."

"...The soldiers of the Great Yan were nothing but a bunch of mindless zombies who obeyed orders, while Dong Sheng's righteous army fought for themselves..."

I don't want to hear this, senior brother, aren't you afraid of being overheard?

Gu Shuxian's lips twitched; he really wished he could turn into a bird and fly away as quickly as possible.

"...A true man born in chaotic times should wield a three-foot sword and achieve unparalleled feats! How can he waste his time in this small place!"

Huang Ziyi spoke with great passion and enthusiasm.

No wonder! No wonder!

Gu Shuxian finally understood something.

No wonder Huang Ziyi was confined here by his master!

The sect leader established the guiding principle that "the martial world is the martial world, and the imperial court is the imperial court."

You're still here contradicting me!

No wonder he was put in solitary confinement!

After criticizing the state of the world, Huang Ziyi suddenly changed the subject:

"Hmph! Our sect leader possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, yet he only cares about this small patch of land! In chaotic times, seeking only to remain aloof is tantamount to aiding a tiger! If our Suishan Sword Sect were willing to intervene..."

It's one thing for you to criticize the Great Yan Dynasty, but why are you also criticizing your own sect?

Gu Shuxian was terrified.

Do you think I, a lowly servant, should be listening to these things?

Gu Shuxian remained silent, offering no emotional support whatsoever, but Huang Ziyi couldn't stop talking.

Seeing how eloquently he spoke, Gu Shuxian roughly understood.

This senior brother Huang didn't actually care what his opinion was.

Huang Ziyi was simply holding back for too long, so he randomly picked someone to listen to him talk about his grand plans.

The outer disciples rarely come here, and the servants, apart from themselves, dare not speak to him.

I became the one who confided in them.

Gu Shuxian felt that she was bearing pressure that she shouldn't have at her age.

"Great! Junior Brother Gu, let's chat again next time!"

Huang Ziyi finally stopped talking because his mouth was dry.

Gu Shuxian felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He borrowed a book and left in a hurry.

……

The excitement is over; it's time to settle down and live a peaceful life.

That's what Gu Shuxian thought, but unfortunately things didn't go as planned.

As soon as he returned to Jiazi Courtyard, he sensed that something was wrong.

A number of servants stood in the courtyard, whispering among themselves in twos and threes.

What happened?

Usually, everyone is at the training ground around here, right?

As Gu Shuxian walked towards house number 9, before she even reached the door, she heard an angry voice coming from inside.

"How could he be unharmed? Two inner-level disciples simply vanished without a trace! He was the last person to see Zhao Kui and Luo Lie! This matter isn't over until he gives a clear explanation!"

"Explain what? Deacon Guo, I should be asking you that. Since you keep saying those two are inner cultivation disciples, why didn't you take them to the outer sect, but instead sent them to the firewood field to ambush their fellow disciples? Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Another voice came from inside the house. Gu Shuxian recognized this voice: Sun Desheng!

Looking inside, a group of people had already gathered around the room.

Most of my roommates are here.

Qian Le and Deng Shifan hid on the bunks at the back, not daring to breathe. Sun Desheng stood in the center of the room, opposite Guo Xunzhen, the master of martial arts transmission.

Guo Xunzhen hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"...I don't know why those two went to the firewood yard, but I already took them to register at the outer gate, so I know they've already mastered internal energy!"

"That's even more ridiculous. What does the disappearance of two outer disciples have to do with our miscellaneous servants' quarters?" Sun Desheng said coldly.

Sun Desheng wouldn't cause trouble for other stewards because of his menial duties, but he wouldn't give other stewards a friendly look if they came up to him.

Guo Xunzhen's face was ashen. He had indeed registered with Zhao Kui and Luo Lie, but the process was not yet complete when the two said they had some things to take care of. He allowed them to, and upon closer examination, he bore a great deal of responsibility.

It was precisely because the process wasn't finished that he was so anxious. If these two had already become outer disciples and their achievements had been refined into his own, he wouldn't care about their lives. After all, they were just two-year-old inner cultivators with little potential. But the key problem now was that they weren't!

The cooked duck flew away!

At this moment, Guo Xunzhen noticed Gu Shuxian eavesdropping outside the door. She immediately stormed over angrily, her eyes like knives, pointing her finger at him:

"It's you! Where did Zhao Kui and Luo Lie go?! Tell me now!"

"Reporting to the steward, this disciple does not know." Gu Shuxian was too lazy to say more. He knew that no matter how he tried to explain, the steward of the transmission of skills would doubt him.

It has nothing to do with whether it's true or not; it's simply a matter of one's self-interest determining one's perspective.

"You don't know? Did you and your group frame them? If I can find out the truth..."

"Deacon Guo, if you have evidence, you can arrest him now. If not, then it's just a baseless accusation. Even a menial disciple is a disciple of my Suishan Sword Sect, not a soft persimmon for you to knead at will," Sun Desheng interrupted.

The courtyard was already crowded with servants, who craned their necks to look inside.

They're not practicing their skills today; they're just here to watch the show!

"Zhao Kui has disappeared? Wasn't he almost inside the outer gate?"

"Not only Zhao Kui, but also Luo Lie from Courtyard C, I heard they had already reached the Inner Qi stage! And just like that, they disappeared!"

"Internal energy? For such a master to get lost in the forest, he's probably been carried off by some jackal, wolf, or tiger!"

"Are you stupid? What kind of jackals, wolves, tigers, or leopards could kill someone with internal energy? Only demonic beasts could do that! Where would we find demonic beasts in our Suishan territory? They've been wiped out long ago!"

Whispers rose and fell as the two butlers argued, while the others watched the spectacle unfold.

"Deacon Guo is truly panicked this time; two Inner Breath Realm experts are gone!"

"Doesn't he deserve it? He's always so arrogant, only caring about those in the Bone Forging Realm. We're like air to him!"

"You can't say that. Those two are also from the servants' quarters. We have to give them an explanation."

"Explain what? How old is that kid surnamed Gu? You don't really think he can do anything to two Inner Qi Realm cultivators, do you?"

"I think it's just that Deacon Guo couldn't find anyone, so he panicked and started making baseless accusations!"

"Exactly! Deacon Guo always picks on the weak!"

"That kid surnamed Gu was really unlucky; he just had to see those two last."

Some people gloated, some marveled, and others were worried for Gu Shuxian.

As the two deacons clashed, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

At that moment, the courtyard suddenly fell silent for a moment, followed by a clear voice.

Is Gu Shuxian here?

The servants in front instinctively turned around. A young man in his early twenties walked into the courtyard, wearing the standard uniform of the Enforcement Hall and an iron badge around his waist.

Enforcement Hall!

The servants who were originally piled up in the yard instinctively made way for them.

The newcomer walked straight through the crowd, his gaze sweeping lightly over Sun Desheng and Guo Xunzhen before finally settling on Gu Shuxian's face.

"You're Gu Shuxian?"

"Come with me."