The chivalrous spirit is fickle

"Drink it yourself if you want."

Shen Yue immediately begged for mercy repeatedly, but after Shi Gu let go of her cheek, she glared at Shi Gu with an indignant look on her face, holding the teacup, and refused to leave.

Shi Gu was a little amused when he saw this. When he first met Shen Yue, she was obviously a cold-tempered person. How come she became like a naughty child now?

However, this is not surprising.

During his many years in the martial arts world, Shi Gu had seen many cold beauties, and without exception, they were all pretending.

In this world, how many people can really be like an iceberg, and who wants to live in loneliness?

Just like when he first met Dan Xiu, Dan Xiu was so beautiful that she seemed otherworldly, like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world.

But after they became familiar with each other, Shi Gu discovered that Dan Xiu could understand all the dirty jokes he told.

Thinking of this, Shi Gu suddenly became interested and said to Shen Yue and Su Xue.

"It's just right. Today I have accepted Su Xue as my new disciple. I will talk to you two about the principles of living in the underworld."

Hearing this, Shen Yue immediately perked up. What she liked to hear most were the things happening in the martial arts world, but Shi Gu usually didn't talk to her about these things.

Shi Gu looked at the two girls in front of him, smiled slightly, and asked in a mysterious tone.

"Do you two know how to quickly make a name for yourself in the underworld?"

Hearing this, Su Xue hesitated for a moment and then replied.

"If you want to become famous in the martial arts world, you should have good strength."

Shen Yue blinked and fell into deep thought. After thinking for a long time, she spoke softly.

"If I want to become famous, I must challenge famous masters, and then do justice and help the weak."

Shi Gu smiled and shook his head, cleared his throat, and spoke slowly.

"Neither. If you want to make a name for yourself in the world, the first thing you need to do is to attract other people's attention."

"A unique technique, a unique style of doing things, or a gossip story that is bloody enough."

"For example, a resounding title. A title is something that you have to shout out yourself. A special title can make people unforgettable after hearing it."

Having said this, Shi Gu paused, then asked Shen Yue and the others.

"Have you two ever heard of the Demon Cult?"

Shen Yue and Su Xue nodded at the same time and spoke together.

"I heard."

The Demon Cult is very famous in the martial arts world, even surpassing the so-called Yulin League, and is unrivaled in its popularity.

Shi Gu asked Su Xue and the other person again.

"Then you know about the Demon Cult, why do you want to join the Demon Cult?"

Hearing this, Su Xue and Shen Yue both felt that this question was a bit stupid. To be called a demon cult, it must be committing all kinds of evil and killing innocent people indiscriminately. Only then could it be called a demon cult.

However, when the two were about to answer, they were stunned at the same time. After thinking carefully, they found that they could not think of any evil things that the Demon Cult had done.

As for the story about the Demon Cult, the two of them could only think of the hot pot restaurant that was monopolized by the Demon Cult. Other than that, they had never heard of the Demon Cult doing any evil things.

Shi Gu looked at the two people who were looking at each other in bewilderment, raised the corner of his mouth and smiled.

"Can't remember what bad things the Demon Cult has done?"

"That's right. The Demon Cult is like most of the sects in the martial arts world. They don't kill innocent people indiscriminately. So over the years, no sect has said anything about wanting to attack the Demon Cult."

Su Xue and Shen Yue became even more confused after hearing this and asked Shi Gu.

"Then... why is the Demon Cult called the Demon Cult?"

Shi Gu's eyes dazed, he remembered the stubborn woman, and said softly.

"Because this name sounds powerful and sounds like a name that will become popular."

"At least, that's what the Demon Cult leader said."

Shen Yue and the other person's expressions froze, as if they couldn't accept such a hasty way of naming.

"Don't be surprised, you two. This kind of thing is nothing strange in the martial arts world."

"Go out and ask around. There are countless evil ghosts, Rakshasa, and other bad-sounding names in the martial arts world."

"A Buddhist disciple called himself the Thousand-Faced Tathagata after leaving the sect. If you ask him why he is called the Thousand-Faced Tathagata, he will tell you that his skin is thicker than that of a thousand people, so he is called the Thousand-Faced Tathagata."

"There was also a person who rebelled against Buddhism and called himself Demon Tathagata. I asked him why he was called Demon Tathagata, and he told me that because the title of Thousand-Faced Tathagata had been taken away by someone else, he had no choice but to call himself Demon Tathagata."

Chapter 68 Dinner Party (Part 4)

"Before the Demon Sect changed its name to the Demon Sect, it actually did a lot of great things. It's just that the original name was too ordinary, so the sect has never been too famous."

"Later, when the current leader of the Demon Cult changed the name of the sect to the Demon Cult, the entire sect became more prominent in the martial arts world and its reputation grew."

As Shi Gu spoke, he raised a finger towards Su Xue and Shen Yue and said with a smile.

“Traveling in the world is all about pursuing fame and fortune.”

"A famous name, outstanding skills, or a beautiful appearance."

"If a man is born with an ordinary appearance, he should pretend to be free and easy, be bold and careful. If he is born handsome, he should pretend to be cool and unrestrained."

"If a woman is ordinary-looking, she should be gentle and considerate. If she is beautiful, she will usually act like an iceberg, untainted by mud."

"In fact, if those ice beauties go crazy, they can be very scary."

Su Xue and Shen Yue looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Although neither of them had ever really been in contact with the martial arts world, they still felt that Shi Gu's perspective on the people in it was a little strange.

Shi Gu saw that the two of them seemed to understand but didn't care. He just said some crazy things to the two girls on a whim.

"Forget it, Su Xue, come here and let me see your roots."

Hearing this, Su Xue's heart skipped a beat. She stepped forward and looked at Shi Gu nervously. When she was young, her father had also checked her bones. However, that time, her father did not tell her what her bones were like. He just looked at her with a very complicated look.

Shi Gu looked at Su Xue standing in front of him, stretched out a finger, and gently touched her brow. In an instant, a ray of light jumped out from Shi Gu's finger and landed on Su Xue's brow.

The light flowed, and a vortex of true energy flowed through Su Xue's veins. After circulating around, it fell back to Shi Gu's fingertips from between her eyebrows.

Shi Gu frowned and his eyes became strange.

Bad, too bad. Su Xue's bones were extremely poor. Her tendons and veins were blocked everywhere, like dried-up rivers. It was extremely difficult for her true energy to flow.

With such a foundation, it can't be said that it is bad, but it is completely impossible for her to practice martial arts. Even if she uses countless elixirs, Su Xue will probably only be able to stay in the first-grade martial arts realm for the rest of her life.

Su Xue looked at Shi Gu's frown and felt more and more uneasy. She was not a fool. Her father's silence back then and Shi Gu's frown now were the most obvious answers.

"master……"

Su Xue's voice was dry and weak, and her body was shaking slightly, as if she would fall down at any time.

"My roots...are very poor?"

Su Xue's voice became weaker and weaker, and in the end it was as thin as a mosquito's buzz and almost inaudible.

She originally didn't care whether she could practice or not. Living a peaceful life was already a luxury, so why should she force anything else?

But now it's different, she wants revenge,

For myself and for my deceased uncle.

Shi Gu slowly withdrew his fingers, but his frown slowly relaxed. He did not hide anything and spoke directly.

"Yes, your roots are very poor. According to common sense, you may not be able to enter the second-grade martial realm in your lifetime."

Hearing this, Su Xue's face turned pale, her body swayed, and she staggered backwards. If Shen Yue hadn't supported her, she would have fallen to the ground.

Shi Gu turned a blind eye to this, paused, then smiled gently and spoke softly.

"But you are lucky. Your father Shu Rui has found a way for you."

Su Xue was startled when she heard that, and hope lit up in her eyes again. Shi Gu did not keep her in suspense, but slowly stood up and spoke softly.

"Your father once found a piece of what is called a dragon bone. After the dragon bone is moved into your body, it can change your bones."

"Of course, this is also a gamble. How much your root bones can be improved after the dragon bone transplant depends entirely on your luck."

Su Xue had never heard of dragon bones. After she came to her senses, she asked in confusion.

"But... I have never heard my father talk about the dragon bone. Where is the dragon bone now?"

Shi Gu looked at Su Xue meaningfully, lowered his voice, and spoke slowly.

"That piece of dragon bone is inside your half-brother."

Su Xue's pupils shrank slightly, but she reacted quickly and blurted out.

"Zhou Ming? How did that dragon bone end up in his body?"

Shi Gu waved his sleeves lightly and spoke evasively.

"Don't think about it for now. Just know that you are indeed lucky. Your brother is in Lin'an City right now."

"According to the rules of the martial arts world, when a master accepts a disciple, he must give the disciple a gift."

"Let me ask you, are you satisfied with the dragon bone as a gift?"

At this time, Su Xue was so shocked that she couldn't speak, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings. In the end, the complicated emotions dissipated, and only gratitude remained.

Everything in the past seemed like a big dream. She could no longer remember how many years it had been since anyone had asked her if she wanted anything like they did now.

Over the years, everyone has been advising her to be patient, to give in, and to just live, even though her tolerance would only make her life more miserable.

Being patient for a while will not lead to peace, but a storm that is gradually brewing.

Taking a step back does not mean a bright future, but a bottomless abyss with no way out.

Whether it is tolerance or retreat, it is only used to deal with those who still have a bottom line. If the other party has no bottom line, tolerance will only leave you with no way to retreat.

Su Xue took a step back, knelt on her knees, and bowed solemnly to Shi Guxing, calling out softly.

"master……"

Su Xue lowered her head, looking at the soil beneath her, her eyes dazed, and spoke word by word.

"No matter what the future holds, no matter life or death."

"As long as the master is willing, the disciple will never leave and will share life and death with him."

After saying that, Su Xue was about to bow again, but before she could move, Shi Gu hit her on the head without any hesitation.

"I can't stand hearing this kind of talk. It's so creepy. Don't say it again."

"Of course, I can't stand hearing corny words either."

Su Xue covered her head with her hands, looking confused, while Shi Gu put away his hands, sat back in his chair, squinted at Su Xue, and a hint of incomprehensible complex emotions flashed across his eyes.

A long time ago, there was a man who said something similar to him, but he did not accept him as his apprentice, and that man died early.

Shi Gu did not indulge in sadness, he just felt a little pity and regret. He put his hand on his brow, gently rubbed his frown, and spoke slowly.

"You two should get some rest today. We are going to meet someone tonight."

Hearing this, Shen Yue, who had not interrupted the conversation, asked.

"Who are you going to meet? What are you going to do with him?"

Shi Gu suddenly felt a little tired and spoke briefly.

"Go meet Zhou Ming, then kill him and take his bones."

Chapter 69: Education on Killing (I)

"Go meet Zhou Ming, then kill him and take his bones."

Shi Gu said this lightly, as if he was just talking about something extremely ordinary. After saying this, he leaned back, closed his eyes and rested, and whispered instructions to the two of them.

"You two should change into some clothes. Choose darker colors to avoid getting blood on them and making it difficult to wash."

Shen Yue had gotten used to Shi Gu's strange behavior in recent days and didn't take it seriously. However, Su Xue stood there in a daze, unable to react, and had to be pulled away from Shi Gu by Shen Yue.

Killing is not an easy thing, at least for most people.

In those sects that have been passed down to this day, when a new generation of disciples is allowed to kill someone for the first time, some preparations must be made.

The underworld is a cannibalistic place, but not everyone is born into the habit of killing. It is not something you should get used to like eating or drinking.