"So, that's why I indulged you in wiping out those few families in Cao County, even slaughtering the county government. You have no idea how happy I was when I heard the news!"

"Actually, I arrived in Nanling Prefecture a long time ago, but I deliberately hid from you until the Cao County incident blew up. Only then did I 'coincidentally' block you outside Nanling Prefecture." (It was mentioned earlier that Gu Hao had already arrived in Nanling Prefecture, you can check the chapter where Chen Yuan and Ye Chenbai talked.)

"Because I knew that the murderer of your father was in Nanling Prefecture City, you definitely couldn't resist... Hahaha, Junior Brother Liu, you're really stupid!"

"Didn't you have any suspicions at all?"

"Really, you didn't bring me any surprises. But you do have a little bit of cleverness, leaving yourself a way out, and even wanted to commit suicide to escape.

"You're thinking too simply. Even if Chen Yuan didn't kill you, I would have killed you. Anyway, on the surface, you already died at Chen Yuan's hands, what does it have to do with me, Gu Hao?"

"Even, Senior Brother will greatly increase his reputation through this matter, after all, he's a good Senior Brother who almost fought with the Hunting Sky Division's dogs for his Junior Brother."

Gu Hao squatted down, staring at Liu Changkong's closed eyes, and continued to say:

"This time, not only has my prestige greatly increased, but in the future, whether I'm competing for the position of Sect Leader, or traveling in the Jianghu, people will admire my righteousness.

"And Junior Sister Xiao will also greatly change her view of me, and even can't help but fall in love with me..."

"Tell me, you've helped me so much, how should I thank you? How about I tell you another good news, your dear younger brother... didn't escape successfully.

"My people have been watching the Liu family, and they were cremated as soon as they left Cao County... Your Liu family, has truly been exterminated!"

"How about that? Surprised? Unexpected?"

"Sigh... it's so boring when you're dead. If Chen Yuan hadn't shattered your internal organs and crushed your heart meridians, you could have heard this heartfelt words from your Senior Brother while you were still alive."

Gu Hao felt a little unsatisfied. This feeling of venting everything was greatly reduced due to Liu Changkong's death.

He was a little listless...

After speaking for a while, he lost interest in continuing.

"Junior Brother, this is a good burial place that Senior Brother has chosen for you. Rest in peace here, don't blame Senior Brother, Senior Brother had no choice but to do so."

"Who told you to block Senior Brother's path?"

After saying that, Gu Hao placed his palm on Liu Changkong's face and pressed down hard. A huge surge of Gang Qi instantly shattered Liu Changkong into a cloud of blood mist.

Completely disappearing from this world!

And Gu Hao's body was still spotless. With the protection of his body's Gang Qi, it couldn't stain him at all.

Looking back, Gu Hao turned his gaze towards Nanling Prefecture City. Although he paid some price this time, he was still very satisfied with the result. He didn't get involved in Liu Changkong's death, and he also left a good reputation.

As for that Chen Yuan...

Gu Hao was also hesitant, should he kill him to avenge his Junior Brother Liu, and get an even better reputation? But after thinking about it, Gu Hao shook his head again.

This time, he had already touched the Hunting Sky Division's bottom line a little. If Chen Yuan died inexplicably, he would lose a lot...

"Consider yourself lucky!"

Gu Hao chuckled.

Suddenly, he frowned. In the distance, a figure was flying through the air, approaching him from afar.

Gu Hao straightened his mind, used his Gang Qi to clear all the blood stains on the boat, and resumed his calm and contemplative appearance, as if he was mourning for his Junior Brother Liu Shuanghe.

That voice was the old servant beside Ye Chenbai. After discovering Gu Hao, his figure stiffened and he slowly landed on the boat:

"Young Hero Gu!"

Regardless of whether he had any ill feelings towards Liu Changkong, he still admired this Senior Brother who risked his life for his Junior Brother. This kind of sincere brotherhood was not very common anymore.

"Who are you?"

Gu Hao asked, looking the old servant up and down.

He had already noticed him when he was watching the battle earlier, but he only thought he was some Jianghu martial artist watching the show, and didn't pay much attention. Now it seemed that his strength was at least at the Profound Realm.

"This old man's surname is Wang, and I am an old servant of Ye Chenbai, the owner of the Nanling Ascending Immortal Tower."

"Old servant?"

Gu Hao was a little shocked.

To have a Profound Realm expert as a servant, what kind of background is this?

Even he didn't have such treatment.

As far as he knew, most of the Ascending Immortal Tower owners in a prefecture were only at the Core Forging Realm, and very few were Profound Realm experts, unless it was in the center of a state, or a famous great state.

Although White Emperor City was strong, it was impossible for it to have so many experts scattered throughout the world.

It seemed that this Tower Owner Ye's identity was very extraordinary.

"Does Your Excellency have any important matter to seek Gu?" Gu Hao asked.

"The Tower Owner wants to invite Young Hero Gu to drink a cup of spiritual tea and get to know you." The old servant directly stated his intention.

"Drink spiritual tea..." Gu Hao had been invited to drink tea when he entered the top 100 of the Hidden Dragon Rankings before, so he wasn't very enthusiastic about it. He refused, "Junior Brother Liu has just passed away, Gu really doesn't have the leisure to drink tea."

"I hope you will forgive me and decline Tower Owner Ye's kindness on Gu's behalf."

"This..." The old servant hesitated a little.

"After Gu leaves seclusion, if there is a chance, I will come to Nanling Prefecture again." Gu Hao shook his head.

Although he created a reputation this time and also framed Liu Changkong to death, he would have to pay the price for it. He didn't think that a single sentence of being a disowned disciple could turn things around.

Did he really think others couldn't see through it?

It was just that the situation at the time was not good to say it out loud.

He guessed that Tao Qingyuan had probably already submitted a memorial reporting today's events, and the State Duke and the Hunting Sky Gold Envoy would definitely put pressure on the Azure Cloud Sword Sect.

Of course, this time Chen Yuan didn't die, and instead Liu Changkong died. This was equivalent to the Azure Cloud Sword Sect losing a lot, so even if there was some punishment, it wouldn't be too severe.

Moreover, his father was still a very powerful elder in the sect. With him protecting him, Gu Hao would at most be confined for a period of time, which wouldn't be considered a serious punishment.

Compared to this time's gains, it was still very worthwhile!

To gain a foothold in the Jianghu, in addition to strength, you also need a commendable reputation, and that was exactly what he lacked. He didn't travel in the Jianghu much before, so his reputation was weak.

Compared to another strong competitor, he was too low, so he needed to overtake on a curve...

This time was his chance!

If you were to say how to become famous the fastest in the Jianghu, the first thing that comes to mind is to kill Demonic Path villains and create a reputation for chivalry, and the second is to oppose the imperial court.

It's not that he didn't dare to kill Demonic Path villains, but the risk was too high, and it was also troublesome to find suitable villains, which was far less simple than this.

With this opportunity, perhaps he could also gain a reputation for being chivalrous, righteous, and unafraid of power.

"Well, since Young Hero Gu has made up his mind, then this old man will not persuade you any further." Since Gu Hao refused, he couldn't possibly kidnap him, which would make things look bad.

He could only say that he would look for another opportunity.

"I wonder where your Junior Brother is?"

The old servant looked around and asked suspiciously.

He had clearly seen Gu Hao grab Liu Changkong's body and leave, but now he was gone, which was really strange.

Hearing this, Gu Hao turned his back and said in a low voice:

"Junior Brother Liu is no longer a member of my Azure Cloud Sword Sect, so it is not appropriate to bring him back. The Liu family has also been destroyed by Chen Yuan, which is even more inappropriate. Therefore, Gu has taken the liberty of burying Junior Brother Liu at the bottom of this Yun River."

"It can be considered as an end to it all."

In his words, Gu Hao revealed a sense of sadness. If you didn't know better, you would really think that their brotherhood was very deep. At least the old servant couldn't see through it.

Of course, the main reason was that he didn't think about it in that direction, after all, Gu Hao's performance was too realistic, and anyone could sense the friendship between him and Liu Changkong.

"Condolences... It was originally..." The old servant said in a low voice.

Gu Hao: "Hehe, it's okay, this is Junior Brother Liu's own choice. He didn't hesitate to risk his life for revenge for his family, but unfortunately, he didn't get his revenge after all."

"Since Young Hero Gu has no intention of attending the banquet, then this old man will take his leave." The old servant cupped his hands and said.

"Please help yourself!"

After that, the old servant's figure flew away and disappeared from Gu Hao's sight. He stared for a while, his face as usual, and went down the Yun River.

......

......

Nanling Prefecture, inside the Ascending Immortal Tower.

Ye Chenbai raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in surprise:

"He doesn't want to attend the banquet?"

Generally, when the Ascending Immortal Tower holds a banquet, very few people are unwilling to attend, especially those in the top 100 of the Hidden Dragon Rankings, who all know that spiritual tea will be offered as a matter of routine.

Although the higher the realm, the lower the effectiveness of the spiritual tea, it is still better than bitter cultivation.

The old servant explained:

"Gu Hao seems..."

After listening, Ye Chenbai nodded and didn't force it:

"If he doesn't come, he doesn't come, it's not a big deal."

He just wanted to make friends, and if he couldn't, he couldn't force it. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Gu Hao probably doesn't have the leisure to attend the banquet either. In addition to the death of his Junior Brother Liu Changkong, he will inevitably be punished after going back this time."

"The Tower Owner is right..." The old servant smiled.

The imperial court is still the strongest force on the surface today, with countless experts, but it is just that the territory is too large and they are scattered. Of course, the Jianghu forces are also powerful.

The top few major forces are not afraid of turning against the imperial court at all.

The current Great Jin is not the previous Great Chu. There are Northern Barbarians invading the border, with hundreds of thousands of troops stationed there, and there are vassal kings who hold their own troops, and Jianghu forces encroach on the interests of the imperial court.

It can be said that in this situation, it is already good enough for the imperial court to maintain stability.

The Ascending Immortal Tower is all over the world, with unparalleled intelligence, and has the clearest grasp of the situation in the world.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the imperial court is weak and can be bullied, at least the Azure Cloud Sword Sect doesn't have the qualifications.

"Go and send a message to the higher-ups, Chen Yuan's strength has greatly increased, his potential has also improved, and the Nanling Ascending Immortal Tower believes that this person can enter the top 300 of the Hidden Dragon Rankings..." Ye Chenbai said after a moment of silence, smiling.

"Yes, this old man will go now!"

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