From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

In the study, a man in his forties or fifties sat in a grand chair. He had a broad frame but a slightly thin figure, high cheekbones, and slightly graying temples. He was none other than the patriarch Gu Tingshu, also known as the Marquis of Jing'an in the present day!

Gu Tingshu had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, but clearly, he was deeply affected by Gu Chengen's death, as his eyes showed a hint of weariness.

"Master, Chen Shi has arrived."

Steward Jin spoke a few words and stood aside.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Chen Shi stepped forward, bowed, and waited for instructions.

Gu Tingshu looked at Chen Shi with a deep gaze, and after a long while, he finally asked a question.

"What is your current cultivation level?"

"Reporting back to the Master, the rank is eighth."

"Hmm, that's enough."

Gu Tingshu nodded, then asked in a cold voice.

"Do you know how Cheng'en died?"

"He was killed by an assassin!"

As Chen Shi spoke, he made an indignant expression.

Even though everyone knows he's faking it, the pretense can't be ignored.

"That's right! It was those wicked people from the Fufeng Society who caused this!"

Gu Tingshu slammed his hand on the table, his face ashen.

It really is the Fufeng Association!

After the assassin killed Gu Chengen, he was quickly captured, but the master himself sent people to interrogate him about the assassin's background, motives, and how he succeeded. No one else knew anything about it.

Chen Shi frowned inwardly. It was the Fufeng Society again. They had previously attempted to assassinate Gu Chengze, and now they were trying to assassinate Gu Chengen. What exactly were they up to?

However, that's not the point right now.

The key point is that he was just a minor manager, so why would Gu Tingshu tell him such a secret?

He originally thought that Gu Tingshu had summoned him to instruct him to procure some medicinal herbs, since the masters had been quite exhausted from dealing with the funeral these days.

Now it seems that it's not that simple.

For a moment, Chen Shi couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Could it be that Gu Tingxu knows his hidden identity as a member of the Fufeng Society?

If that's the case, he's probably doomed.

But facing Gu Tingshu and with Chief Steward Jin by his side, Chen Shi dared not make the slightest rash move.

Have you ever heard of the Fufeng Association?

Just as he was filled with anxiety, Gu Tingshu suddenly asked another question.

"no."

Chen Shi quickly denied it, trying his best to keep his composure and not reveal anything.

"It's normal that you haven't heard of it, after all, this organization operates in a very secretive manner."

Gu Tingshu frowned and said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Chen Shi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that Gu Tingshu was unaware of his identity as a member of the Fufeng Society.

While relieved, Chen Shi was also puzzled.

If that's the case, what exactly did Gu Tingshu want to do with him?

"The Fufeng Society is audacious and reckless, and has committed numerous crimes. The imperial court has long wanted to eliminate them. However, their power is considerable and their whereabouts are secretive, so an opportunity has not yet been found."

"This time, the Fufeng Society dared to defy me and attempt to assassinate Cheng En. How can I let them get away with this! Even if I can't eradicate them completely, I must at least wipe out their influence in Yongqiu!"

Gu Tingshu suddenly became unusually serious and looked at Chen Shi again.

"If we don't act now, we won't act now; but if we do, we'll finish it off in one fell swoop! In order to eradicate them completely, I need you to infiltrate the Fufeng Society and gather intelligence!"

"Me? I've infiltrated the Fufeng Society!"

Chen Shi, who was making wild guesses, suddenly opened his eyes wide, his face full of shock and astonishment.

This is no joke!

Does he need to infiltrate? He's already a member of the Fufeng Association.

"I know this is difficult and dangerous, but it's the only way to eliminate the Fufeng Society."

Assuming Chen Shi was frightened, Gu Tingshu offered a reassuring remark, then asked in a deep voice.

"Don't you want to avenge Cheng En?"

"Uh, yes."

Chen Shi wiped his sweat and forced a reply.

In his heart, he was shouting, "Gu Chengen isn't his son! He's barely even met Gu Chengen! Why should he be the one to take revenge?"

Why risk your life for just one or two taels of silver a month?

"I have always been fair in my rewards and punishments. As long as you can infiltrate the Fufeng Society, you can ask for whatever reward you want."

"reward……"

Just as he was internally complaining, Chen Shi was startled again when he heard Gu Tingshu's words.

After a moment's hesitation, he raised his head. At this point, there was no need for him to be polite with Gu Tingshu.

"I dare to ask if I can go to Yongqiu Mountain to cultivate for a period of time."

"Go to Yongqiu Mountain?"

Hearing this request, Gu Tingshu was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but take another look at Chen Shi.

He originally thought that Chen Shi would demand money, women, or even take back his indenture.

But to my surprise, Chen Shi actually made this condition.

Chen Shi wanted to enter Yongqiu Mountain, naturally with the intention of hunting down those strange beasts. After the north wind stopped, the rare and precious materials in the mountain disappeared, but the strange beasts remained.

Applying beast blood to one's body can rapidly enhance one's cultivation level, something many martial artists dream of.

But it's also important to know that strange beasts can also represent danger!

Even with a large search team, only two or three out of ten returned. The danger of Chen Shi going into the mountains alone is unimaginable.

"You do have some ambition."

To improve his cultivation, he was not afraid of any hardships, and Gu Tingshu couldn't help but nod.

"Alright, as long as you can successfully infiltrate the Fufeng Society, I will grant you permission to enter Yongqiu Mountain for a period of time."

"Thank you, sir!"

Chen Shi's face lit up with joy, and he quickly expressed his gratitude.

Gu Tingshu waved his hand and said no more.

Having explained everything, Chen Shi was now free to leave.

"I'll take my leave."

Chen Shi said one sentence, bowed, and left the study.

I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if I had been granted a pardon.

After Chen Shi left, Steward Jin walked up to Gu Tingshu and said with some concern.

"Master, the Fufeng Society is not like other societies. Can they handle sending such a greenhorn?"

"Hmph, although this young man is young, he is deep-thinking, meticulous in his work, quick-witted, and eloquent. He is the perfect person to do this job."

Gu Tingshu snorted and a cold smile appeared on his face.

Although Gu Chengze was despicable, he was still his biological son!

Chen Shi, a mere lackey, dared to outwardly comply while inwardly defying orders, and conspired with Xiao Fengxiao to harm Gu Chengze; he was truly audacious.

However, if it weren't for this, Gu Tingshu wouldn't have known that there was such a talented person in this mansion.

But he is ultimately rebellious and unsuitable for important tasks. Sending him to spy on the Fufeng Association this time is a good thing if he succeeds, but it wouldn't be a pity if he is exposed and killed.

"Yes, since Master thinks it's suitable, then it is suitable."

Steward Jin nodded, paused slightly, and then continued.

"Should we remind him that someone in our household is a member of the Fufeng Society?"

"Didn't I tell you? This matter must not be revealed to anyone!"

Gu Tingshu shouted, his face extremely gloomy.

After severely torturing the assassin, in addition to learning about the Fufeng Society, Gu Tingshu received another piece of news that greatly shocked him.

There are actually members of the Fufeng Society hidden in this Marquis's mansion!

It was because that person had taken precautions beforehand that the assassin was able to succeed so easily. Poor Gu Chengen, with his seventh-rank cultivation, had his head chopped off in his sleep!

"I will definitely find that person and tear him to pieces!"

Gu Tingshu, his face full of resentment, pinched the paperweight next to him, leaving two deep finger marks.

A sneeze!

Not far from the study, Chen Shi suddenly sneezed, and for some reason, he felt a chill run down his spine.