NOVPUB"Unlike Evil Spirits, which are almost unkillable by Martial Artists, strange entities can be killed, but finding and truly eliminating such beings is absolutely not easy.
Whenever a natural disaster or catastrophe strikes, strange entities are spawned."
"Decades ago, a strange entity appeared and wiped out a city’s population, causing shockwaves throughout the world. It was only after the intervention of a powerful figure from the Evil Suppression Bureau that the entity was slain."
"And upon the collapse of a strange entity, it leaves behind this black powder."
Jiang Qin’s words made Gu Qingfeng’s expression clear.
So, the thing he had slain was a strange entity.
It was apparent that the strange entity might be related to Mingri Manor.
After all, Mingri Manor was destroyed overnight, and the formation of a strange entity was not impossible.
Afterward, Jiang Qin glanced at Gu Qingfeng. "You’ve asked all that you wanted to ask, so now, are you willing to join the Evil Suppression Bureau?"
"What would be required of me if I joined the Evil Suppression Bureau?"
"What one offers to join the Evil Suppression Bureau is hard to define, but to put it simply, just obey orders. Similarly, once you join the Evil Suppression Bureau, besides the benefits I’ve already mentioned, your Gu Family Manor need not worry about invasions from other sects or noble families. Otherwise, your destruction of the Green Sun Sect has already roused dissatisfaction among many, and without our bureau’s protection, I fear there will be endless troubles ahead!" Jiang Qin said in a grave voice.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng’s eyebrows immediately furrowed. "What business is it of other forces that my Gu Family Manor destroyed the Green Sun Sect!"
"If you were a Magician, it would not matter, but you are a Martial Artist, which is different. This world is ultimately a world of Magicians, with Martial Artists being inferior!" Jiang Qin said with a look of disdain.
"Even the strongest Martial Artist is but a Master, and it is rare to encounter a Great Grandmaster once in a hundred years."
"Guangyang Prefecture may not be huge, but it’s not small either. Although in name, the court is the overlord of the world, the various Martial World forces are like feudal lords, each with their own territory. Now that you have destroyed the Green Sun Sect, you are eligible to take over the territories that belonged to the Green Sun Sect. And yet, your Gu Family Manor is after all a power founded by a Martial Artist, other sects will not tolerate this, for it is different from the domain of White Stone Dao!"
At these words, Gu Qingfeng fell silent for a moment.
After learning about Magicians, he had thought that Martial Artists had a low status, but he hadn’t realized it would be this low. In the face of Magicians, mere Martial Artists had no right to rule over anything.
Even though Gu Family Manor had already annihilated the Green Sun Sect and displayed impressive power, the result was the same.
After a while, Gu Qingfeng suddenly smiled. "I thank Commander Jiang for his kindness, but I have always enjoyed being carefree and have no immediate plans to join the Evil Suppression Bureau. I’m afraid I must decline this time!"
"Have you thought this through? Right now, Gu Family Manor may seem calm, but in truth, it has already become the target of many sects and noble families. If you join the Evil Suppression Bureau, other families and sects will not take action. But if you insist on this path, the consequences will not be so simple!"
Jiang Qin’s brow furrowed, and his expression grew cold. He believed he had stated all the advantages and disadvantages clearly, and if Gu Qingfeng was not foolish, he would have no reason to refuse.
But unexpectedly, the other party indeed refused.
"I understand the stakes very well, but I also want to see whether Martial Artists truly are no match for Magicians," Gu Qingfeng declared, a tremor in his breath as his robust vitality burst forth.
Boom!
The energy of his blood shook, like the surging of rivers.
At that moment, Jiang Qin’s complexion changed. "Refining Organ!"
"It seems everyone has underestimated you!" He had already estimated Gu Qingfeng’s strength as high as possible but realized he had still underestimated him.
Refining Organ! Moreover, such vitality and strength were far from what an ordinary Refining Organ Martial Artist could compare with.
No wonder.
Gu Qingfeng was so confident.
After all, martial artists of the Refining Organ level were few and far between in the entire Guangyang Prefecture.
Seeing the resolute attitude of Gu Qingfeng, Jiang Qin snorted coldly.
"Fine, since Manor Master Gu is so confident, then I will say no more. However, being in the Refining Organ Realm does not make one invincible. Should any problems arise, do not blame me for not warning you."
Having said that,
Jiang Qin rose to his feet, brushed off his sleeves, and left.
Since Gu Qingfeng was unwilling to join the Evil Suppression Bureau, there was no longer any need for him to stay.
Originally,
according to what Jiang Qin had thought,
if Gu Family Manor was reluctant to join the Evil Suppression Bureau, he would have destroyed the manor and supported another force instead.
But now,
Jiang Qin had abandoned that idea.
For a simple reason:
because Gu Qingfeng was a Refining Organ Martial Artist.
Even if he was merely at the First Realm of the Refining Organ level, he was nonetheless a formidable figure who had stepped into the Refining Organ Realm.
In the whole of Guangyang Prefecture, there were not many Refining Organ martial artists, such strong individuals were on par with Magicians of the Spirit-controlling Realm. If things really turned sour, he himself might not necessarily come out on top.
Watching Jiang Qin’s retreating figure, Gu Qingfeng’s eyes narrowed slightly before he spoke.
"Come here."
"Your servant is present!"
A servant responded to the call.
Gu Qingfeng said, "On behalf of the master of this manor, see Commander Jiang off for a stretch."
"Yes!"
The servant bowed respectfully and withdrew.
Gu Qingfeng looked in the direction where Jiang Qin had departed, his expression gradually turning indifferent.
"Evil Suppression Bureau!"
"It seems that after annihilating the Green Sun Sect, there will still be plenty of lingering troubles."
"I do not wish to invite trouble, but I do not fear it either. If other sects or families really do come to attack, then they can hardly blame me!"
A common man’s rage!
Blood splatters within five steps!
Gu Qingfeng would let those people understand that even a martial artist could not be trifled with at their whim.
He had reached this point not by groveling or kowtowing.
The purpose of Jiang Qin’s visit was to convince him to join the Evil Suppression Bureau, but in reality, it was to turn him into a lapdog for the bureau.
The so-called obedience
was naturally to put the Evil Suppression Bureau first.
To really join the Evil Suppression Bureau, his life might not be his own to control.
Therefore,
from the beginning, Gu Qingfeng had no intention of joining the Evil Suppression Bureau.
Thinking back on the recent conversation, a glint of coldness flashed in Gu Qingfeng’s eyes.
"Put plainly!"
"It’s all a question of strength!"
"If I were a Master, or even a Great Grandmaster, or had stepped into a level even higher than that of a Great Grandmaster, even as a mere martial artist, who would dare to look down on me..."
After that,
Gu Qingfeng calmed his inner thoughts.
He didn’t need to think too much at the moment.
Face the soldiers with a general,
and stem the flood with earth.
Right now, he still needed to focus on increasing his own strength.
However,
to be cautious,
Gu Qingfeng called over Gu Peng and instructed him to lead the disciples of the Outer Hall to guard the vicinity of Gu Family Manor closely, staying vigilant for any sudden occurrences.
Furthermore,
he needed to keep close watch on the movements of the Martial World.
By doing so,
even if there were any problems, Gu Qingfeng would be able to respond at the first opportunity.
