49: Chapter 49 The Great Xia Emperor

Lu Changtian nodded.

"Young Master Gu is right. This old man has been like a frog at the bottom of a well."

Lu Changtian slowed his speech.

"However, whether I have heard of it or not is no longer important."

Lu Changtian looked straight at Gu Sheng.

"The Golden Great Era is approaching, and the heavenly secrets are in Chaos. The rules of this game in the Central Plains are about to be discarded. Every major force is looking for a way out. You have given the Lu Family a foundation for survival, providing the Lu Family with the confidence to survive this chaotic situation."

Lu Changtian stood up.

"Therefore, the Lu Family is willing to trust you once. To trust the Everlasting Gu Family once."

Gu Sheng tapped on the mahogany tabletop.

"How do you intend to trust me?"

"The Lu Family is willing to form an alliance with the Gu Family." Lu Changtian gave his promise, "If the Gu Family has any commands in the Central Plains, the Lu Family will assist with all its strength. The Lu Family's resources, intelligence, and connections are all at the Gu Family's disposal."

A Hidden Family possessing a Saint, actively offering their allegiance.

This bargaining chip was heavy enough.

Gu Sheng leaned back against the chair.

"Senior Lu is a straightforward person. Since the Gu Family has just entered the Central Plains, we indeed need some errand runners. Since the Lu Family has this intention, the Gu Family will naturally not treat its own people poorly."

Gu Sheng called up the System store.

"System, find a Cultivation Technique suitable for a Saint to Cultivate. Something cheaper."

[ "Taiyi Divine Thunder Art" (Incomplete Manual), price: 500,000 destiny points. Points directly to the Origin of the Dao. ]

"Buy it."

An ancient-looking Jade Slip appeared in Gu Sheng's hand.

He tossed the Jade Slip onto the tabletop.

"This item, consider it a greeting gift from the Gu Family."

Lu Changtian picked up the Jade Slip. His Divine Sense probed inside.

His hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

An ancient Cultivation Technique that points directly to the Origin of the Dao. Even if it was just an Incomplete Manual, it was enough for him to stabilize his Saint Realm and perhaps even glimpse a higher level.

A Cultivation Technique of this level, if placed in the Central Plains, would be enough to trigger a massacre that could wipe out a sect.

The other party had just tossed it out casually.

As if throwing away a worthless stone.

Lu Changtian put away the Jade Slip.

He stepped back and bowed deeply to Gu Sheng.

This time, it was a grand bow from a Junior to a Senior.

"The Lu Family will follow Young Master Gu's lead in all matters."

Gu Sheng accepted this bow.

"Go back and stabilize your Realm. The Central Plains will soon become lively; when that time comes, there will be a place for you to contribute."

"This old man will take his leave."

Lu Changtian turned around. Ripples appeared in the space, and he vanished from the private room.

Coming and going without a trace.

Xuan Kong let out a long breath. His back was already soaked with cold sweat.

"Young Lord, this old man's strength is extremely formidable," Xuan Kong commented.

"No matter how strong, he is now a hired hand for the Gu Family." Gu Sheng stood up and walked to the window.

The Crown Prince of the Great Xia Imperial Dynasty, the Saint of the Lu Family.

Two chess pieces had already been placed.

This stagnant pool of the Central Plains had been stirred by him.

The System notification sound rang out.

[ Host, Ji Ruxue has arrived. ]

Gu Sheng pushed open the window.

At the end of the street, a young girl dressed in moon-white activewear, carrying a long sword on her back, was walking toward the Star-Plucking Tower.

Her steps were steady.

The surrounding commotion had nothing to do with her.

Gu Sheng stretched lazily.

"Let's go, let's go pick up our head Disciple of Tianxuan Peak."

The main street of Heavenly Saint City. The bluestone road was wide and smooth.

Ji Ruxue carried frosty nine provinces on her back, avoiding the crowded flow of people. Her moon-white activewear was eye-catching.

Several young Cultivators in brocade clothes blocked her path. The leader was a Young Master waving a folding fan, with Golden Core Early Stage cultivation, and a four-clawed golden dragon jade pendant from the Great Xia imperial family hanging at his waist. It was the Third Prince of Great Xia, Xia Qingyu.

Xia Qingyu set his sights on frosty nine provinces.

"This sword is not bad. Name your price." Xia Qingyu reached out with his folding fan to flick the sword hilt.

Ji Ruxue raised her hand. The sword did not leave its sheath, but Sword Qi erupted through her body.

The folding fan broke into two pieces. Wood shavings fell to the ground.

Xia Qingyu stepped back, losing Face.

"Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Take her down."

Two guards at the Nascent Soul Stage lunged forward.

Ji Ruxue drew her sword. frosty nine provinces was unsheathed. An extremely cold Qi spread out.

Sword light flashed. The arms of the two guards were severed simultaneously. Before the blood could hit the ground, it was frozen into red ice shards.

The surrounding passersby scattered, clearing a large circle of space.

Xia Qingyu was furious and pulled a jade talisman from his storage ring, preparing to crush it.

A hand pressed down on his wrist.

Gu Sheng walked along the street. Ye Yuan followed on his left, and Xuan Kong squatted on his right, smoking a dry pipe.

"Revered Master." Ji Ruxue sheathed her sword.

Gu Sheng glanced at the severed arms on the ground and asked, "What happened?"

"He wanted to buy the sword," Ji Ruxue replied.

Gu Sheng turned to Xia Qingyu and asked, "Can you afford it?"

Xia Qingyu broke free from his wrist and brought up his background: "I am the Third Prince of Great Xia. In this Heavenly Saint City, there is nothing I have set my eyes on that I cannot obtain. What kind of thing are you, daring to meddle in this Prince's business?"

Gu Sheng turned his head.

"Ye Yuan."

Ye Yuan stepped forward. His dark bronze-colored muscles tightened.

"Break his legs," Gu Sheng commanded.

Ye Yuan did not use a shred of Spiritual Qi. He relied purely on the strength of his Physical Body. With one punch, he shattered Xia Qingyu's defensive Magic Treasure. The sound of the shield shattering was crisp. Immediately after, he raised his foot and kicked Xia Qingyu's knee.

The sound of bones breaking rang out.

Xia Qingyu fell to his knees and let out a miserable scream.

[ Ding. Host, this is the Third Prince of Great Xia. One of Xia Qingyue' competitors for the throne. With this kick, you have cleared an obstacle for Xia Qingyue. Obtained 5000 destiny points. ] The System's mechanical voice rang out, carrying a hint of teasing, [ This is a profitable deal, breaking two legs earns you five thousand. ]

Gu Sheng retorted in his mind: Only five thousand? Stingy.

Gu Sheng ignored Xia Qingyu, who was rolling on the ground, and waved to Ji Ruxue: "Let's go. Back to the restaurant."

The three turned and left, leaving Xia Qingyu wailing on the spot.

The top-floor private room of the Star-Plucking Tower.

Gu Sheng sat down. Ji Ruxue stood by the table. Ye Yuan stood guard at the door. Xuan Kong continued to squat in the corner, smoking.

"Have you adapted to the environment of the Central Plains?" Gu Sheng poured a cup of tea.

"I have," Ji Ruxue nodded, "The Spiritual Qi is denser than in the Eastern Wasteland. The Laws are more complete."

Gu Sheng pushed the teacup over. "Drink your tea. We have work to do next."

Ji Ruxue picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

"The situation in the Great Xia Imperial Dynasty is about to become chaotic," Gu Sheng tapped the table, "Xia Qingfeng was crippled in Baicao Valley. Xia Qingyu had his legs crippled today. Xia Qingyue, that Crown Prince, has a more stable position, but is also more conspicuous. The Human Emperor of Great Xia will not sit idly by."