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was Zhuo Feng’s true purpose for coming here.
Gu Qingfeng looked at him meaningfully.
"From what I understand, families like yours that have existed for a thousand years have always looked down on martial artists. If the Zhuo Family wants to take over Taishan Road, why should you care about my opinion?"
"Indeed, within the Zhuo Family, there are voices suggesting taking over Taishan Road directly, even proposing the eradication of Gu Family Manor. However, these proposals were all rejected by me."
Zhuo Feng didn’t hide anything.
"If Gu Family Manor were merely an ordinary force, it would probably have fallen by now. But the fact that a deputy commander of the Evil Suppression Bureau came to Gu Family Manor personally, and then left without taking any action, shows that Lord Gu’s strength must be far more complex than the rumors suggest."
"For a martial artist whose strength is unknown, the Zhuo Family does not wish to break ties either. Taishan Road is desirable, but for a family like ours, having one more or one less Taishan Road does not make a big difference."
"Therefore, if Lord Gu wishes to take over Taishan Road, the Zhuo Family will naturally withdraw. But I must say, there are many forces eyeing Taishan Road.
Even if my Zhuo Family doesn’t act, other clans and sects might not sit idly by."
"So, I think, rather than Lord Gu taking over Taishan Road, it would be better to let my Zhuo Family have it. Even if we have to pay a price, it is not a problem."
The discussion had reached this point.
Zhuo Feng was now waiting for a response.
Inside the hall.
It was silent.
Gu Qingfeng pondered for a long while before speaking.
"What price is the Zhuo Family willing to pay?"
"Whether it’s heavenly materials and earthly treasures or the ultimate martial arts techniques, as long as Lord Gu asks, as long as the Zhuo Family has it, there’s no problem.
Even the Refining Evil Secret Technique, the Zhuo Family can provide one to Lord Gu!"
Zhuo Feng’s face immediately revealed a smile.
Because he understood.
His words had taken effect.
Otherwise.
This man would not have spoken so easily.
"Do you have the Refining Organ ultimate technique?"
"Of course, we do."
"Do you have the Grandmaster ultimate technique?"
"Grandmaster ultimate techniques are rare, but in the past, the Zhuo Family obtained a True Intent Map left by a Grandmaster on the brink of breaking through to Great Grandmaster status.
This True Intent Map contains a part of Martial Arts True Intent, but exactly what, I too do not know.
After all, no one in the Zhuo Family has yet been able to comprehend the so-called Martial Arts True Intent!"
Zhuo Feng shook his head.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng immediately said, "Gu Family Manor can relinquish Taishan Road, but I need three ultimate techniques related to the Fifth Realm of Refining Organ, as well as the Grandmaster True Intent Map you mentioned!"
"Refining Organ ultimate techniques are rare, and those that reach the Fifth Realm of Refining Organ are even rarer. My Zhuo Family can provide one Refining Organ Fifth Realm ultimate technique and one Refining Organ Fourth Realm ultimate technique.
In addition, there is the Grandmaster’s True Intent Map mentioned by Lord Gu!"
"Alright—"
Gu Qingfeng nodded his head.
Seeing his straightforward agreement, Zhuo Feng was also in high spirits, and he smiled.
"Lord Gu speaks directly, but I still need to remind you, the path of Martial Arts is ultimately limited. Over the years, those who have broken through as Grandmasters are few and far between, and those transcending to Great Grandmaster are even rarer.
In this world, only magicians have the true path.
If Lord Gu has any considerations in the future, you can come to my Zhuo Family to seek the Refining Evil Secret Technique.
Joining my Zhuo Family would offer much more freedom than joining the Evil Suppression Bureau."
"Let’s talk about future considerations when the time comes."
Gu Qingfeng shook his head.
Zhuo Feng said, "Alright, we’ll discuss it later then. The items Lord Gu requires will be delivered by my people within five days, and so I will take my leave for now."
"Alright."
——
Leaving Gu Family Manor.
The smile on Zhuo Feng’s face had disappeared.
Beside him, an unknown middle-aged man had appeared.
"Should we take action against Gu Family Manor?"
The man asked.
Zhuo Feng slightly shook his head, "If the lord of Gu Family Manor is willing to cooperate, there’s no need to turn hostile. The people from Evil Suppression Bureau are not as simple as you think.
From the conversation just now, it seems that Gu Family Manor has not joined the Evil Suppression Bureau.
Jiang Qin’s earlier visit here must have been to win over Gu Family Manor, but even after being refused, he didn’t get angry, which shows that Gu Family Manor is not simple."
"Not to mention—"
"I just met with Gu Qingfeng, whose vigor is tremendously robust, likely beyond what ordinary Marrow Cleansing Realm martial artists can possess.
I even suspect that he has stepped into the Refining Organ Realm."
"Such a powerhouse, suspected to be a Little Grandmaster, should not be provoked by our Zhuo Family if possible. The so-called ultimate techniques of the Martial World are merely common for our Zhuo Family.
If he wants them, let him have them.
Exchanging some Martial Arts secrets for a justified chance to enter Taishan Road is indeed a favorable trade!"
Zhuo Feng smiled faintly, as if all matters were within his grasp.
The middle-aged man looked worried, "Fear is, even if Gu Family Manor is willing to yield, other forces will not let our Zhuo Family take over Taishan Road easily."
"Hmph, if they are unwilling, then we’ll deal with that when the time comes."
Zhuo Feng scoffed disdainfully.
All he wanted was a pretext to take over Taishan Road, which at least would allow the Zhuo Family to seize the narrative of righteousness.
When true power hasn’t yet dominated everything, holding the narrative of righteousness is also particularly crucial.
Furthermore.
Zhuo Feng had another aim, which was to win over Gu Qingfeng.
A powerhouse who, at such a young age, is suspected to be a Little Master entering the Grandmaster Realm soon, wouldn’t be an issue.
Although the status of martial artists is lower, a grandmaster-level presence is not to be underestimated across the entire Martial World.
After all.
Such a powerhouse could suppress many Spirit-controlling magicians.
If the Zhuo Family could recruit a grandmaster, it would greatly benefit them, especially if this powerhouse could undertake the Refining Evil in the future and become a formidable magician.
The Zhuo Family had survived a millennium as a prestigious family, enduring great catastrophes partly by maintaining good relationships with various strong forces.
Therefore.
Taking over Taishan Road was one goal, winning over Gu Qingfeng was another.
Of course.
If Gu Qingfeng were just an ordinary Marrow Cleansing Realm martial artist, that would be a different matter altogether.
Ultimately.
The Martial World still respects strength above all.
—
It was supposed to be five days.
In reality, on the fourth day, the Zhuo Family had already delivered everything.
Two Refining Organ ultimate techniques.
One True Intent Map of a Grandmaster.
For this efficiency, Gu Qingfeng was quite satisfied.
For him.
Taishan Road wasn’t important.
On the contrary.
Higher-grade Martial Arts were crucial. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
As long as he was strong enough, even if he gave up Taishan Road now, Gu Qingfeng was confident he could secure the second or even third one.
If the strength was insufficient, everything else was just empty talk.
"Two Refining Organ ultimate techniques, at least before breaking through to Grandmaster, I won’t lack in the martial aspect!"
Gu Qingfeng mused to himself.
