Published: December 26, 2024
Quietly leaving, how could this be possible?
Ao Lie stared in disbelief, this was completely beyond his expectations.
A person with such strength wouldn't be unable to recognize the identities of Cai Gaofeng and the others; he must know he had saved the daughter of the city lord. Normally, upon encountering such a situation, one would think of flattering the city lord's residence and asking for benefits.
Yet, that person quietly left, clearly not wanting to have any entanglement with their city lord's residence.
“Could it be that I guessed wrong? The other party really saved Qingling by accident without any conspiracy?”
Ao Lie furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice, “Are you sure that person left quietly and did not intend to lure us in?”
If it was to lure them in, then it further indicated that the other party had ulterior motives and needed to be investigated thoroughly.
“My lord, he indeed left quietly.”
Cai Gaofeng replied respectfully, “After that person left, the young lady instructed this old servant to find out the identity of her savior; she wanted to personally express her gratitude. This old servant tried every means possible and finally obtained some intelligence. It is said that the three of them are from the Gu Zhong Sect. This woman is the eldest disciple Qin Tingting, and these two claim to be the Supreme Elders of the Gu Zhong Sect.”
“Gu Zhong Sect?”
Ao Lie frowned, “Isn't that a small sect within the Tian Mang Mountain Range? Among the many sects in the Tian Mang Mountain, it can only be considered middle-tier. When did they have such a formidable expert?”
Ao Lie had a vast knowledge; although the Gu Zhong Sect was inconsequential in Cang Xuan City, it was still a force of the Earth Saint level, and he had naturally heard of it. However, someone like Qin Chen, even if placed within his city lord's residence, would hold an unusual status; how could he be a Supreme Elder of the Gu Zhong Sect?
“There’s something strange about this.”
Ao Lie said solemnly, “Could it be that they are impersonating the Gu Zhong Sect? If so, we need to be even more vigilant.”
However, Cai Gaofeng laughed from below, “My lord, look closely at this one.”
The scene immediately switched to the moment the assassin attacked, where Shang Gu Kong stood in front of Qin Tingting, blocking the terrifying sword energy of the assassin.
“Earth Saint.”
Ao Lie's gaze sharpened, “Hmm, this Sacred Element Transformation Technique seems similar to the Gu Zhong Sect's Sacred Element Transformation Bell Technique?”
“My lord, this is indeed the Sacred Element Transformation Bell Technique. If this old servant is not mistaken, this person should be Shang Gu Kong, the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect, just in disguise.”
Cai Gaofeng smiled.
“So, you’re saying they are indeed from the Gu Zhong Sect?”
Ao Lie was also surprised. If this person was Shang Gu Kong, then the other party really might not have any malicious intent. After all, the Gu Zhong Sect was an old sect in Cang Xuan City, with a history spanning tens of thousands of years. Although the sect was not very powerful, it was indeed one of the most established forces in Cang Xuan City.
If one were to say that the Gu Zhong Sect dared to plot against the Ao family, Ao Lie completely did not believe it.
“Where are they now?”
Ao Lie inquired.
“My lord, after further investigation, this old servant finally found out that the three of them went to the Gu Yao Hall in Cang Xuan City. Later, they even met with the hall master, Master Gu Yao, and surprisingly, they remained in the Gu Yao Hall. As for what the Gu Zhong Sect discussed with the Gu Yao Hall, this old servant is still unclear. However, I have found out that the Gu Yao Hall has been the Gu Zhong Sect's partner for thousands of years. Throughout these thousands of years, all the pills of the Gu Zhong Sect have been purchased from the Gu Yao Hall.”
“Gu Yao Hall?”
Ao Lie smiled lightly, “This city lord has heard of it; it is an ordinary alchemical force in Cang Xuan City. Its hall master, Master Gu Yao, seems to have once obtained some ancient alchemical inheritance, which led him to establish the Gu Yao Hall, gaining some renown and living in a tepid manner in Cang Xuan City.”