The Great Martial Saint!

"Did you hear that?"

"what's up?"

"The love-hate relationship between the Gu family elder and the black-robed old monster."

"Is this happening!?"

The listeners, who had originally shown little interest, suddenly became interested after hearing this.

"Which elder of the Gu family is it?"

"Who else could it be? Of course it's Gu Qingchan, the Ice Soul Divine Needle!"

"Shh~ You're calling the Gu family elder by his name! You're really not afraid of trouble!"

"It doesn't matter, everyone calls me that. Besides, listen, do you think I'm the only one talking?" The person who spoke had a calm face and looked like he had everything under control.

The listener held his breath and listened attentively for a while, and found that it was indeed as the other party said. Half of the discussions around him were about this.

Before the two of them had finished talking for a few words, someone suddenly came over. He was listening in on the side, and the worm in his heart was immediately aroused.

"Brother, please tell me more and explain in detail."

The person who spoke glanced at the visitor with a calm expression, and obviously had no intention of continuing.

The visitor was also very considerate. He immediately called a waiter and brought a pot of good wine.

The person who spoke nodded in satisfaction, glanced at his former friend, and continued.

"Listen carefully, both of you. I heard that on that night, Gu Qingchan and the old monster in black robe had a secret meeting under the moon. They were just being affectionate when someone accidentally saw them. That's how the story got out."

"Meeting under the moon is so exciting!" The visitor's eyes widened with excitement.

"And then."

"Then"

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"The story that the Gu family elder and the black-robed old monster had to tell."

"Shocked! The elder of the Gu family secretly met with the black-robed old monster under the moonlight, and was brutally...

"The happy life of the old monster in black robe!"

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No one knew where the rumor came from, but the news about Gu Qingchan and the black-robed old monster spread everywhere. Anyone who stayed in Canglongzhou City for two days would have heard related rumors.

As time went by, people occasionally mentioned it in important places like the State Pacification Office and the State Qiankun Office.

Inside the Provincial Pacification Office, several adjutants from the office were gathered together to discuss this matter.

"Hey, hey, hey, tell me, are the rumors true?!"

"It's just a rumor, so it must be false!"

"Haha, that makes sense. The rumors are too exaggerated. If it is true, then..."

"But even if it's fake, it's not groundless. It has some basis."

"Indeed, this is about the anecdotes of the Grand Master. If it were all made up, no one would dare to tell the truth!"

"Hehehe, are you saying that the secret meeting under the moon is true? I heard that the old monster in black robe looks extremely ferocious, like an old man. If that's true, then wouldn't it be a beautiful woman and an old man? What a feeling. Tsk tsk"

"???"

"Master Ye, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm ashamed to be associated with you! Ahem. Why don't you elaborate on it in detail?"

"Tell me, will Gu Qingchan really like this one? Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

"Shh, don't say it, don't say it!"

"This is really exciting. When you think about it carefully, it has a unique flavor. What Lord Ye said just now has inspired me."

"Oh? What do you think, Lord Li?"

"Look, that old monster in black robe."

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The few of them were chatting animatedly when they suddenly felt something was wrong. They looked up and found that Lord Feng was standing not far away, looking at them coldly.

Several people were startled, their faces turned pale, and they quickly stood up, bowed, and called out in panic, "Master Feng."

Yunyinjian, Feng Wuhen, the powerful minister of the Canglongzhou Pacification Office.

In terms of status and position, he is even half a level higher than the average candidate for the position of chief executive.

"While on duty, you ignored your official duties, talked about nonsense rumors in the community, neglected your duties, and failed to use public funds." Feng Wuhen's face was as cold as frost, and he glanced at everyone coldly, his eyes as cold as winter ice.

"Deduct one year's salary and confine him for ten days! If you do it again, we will review your impeachment and wait for your punishment!"

Several people secretly complained, but did not dare to feel uneasy at all.

"Thank you, Lord Feng, for your kindness."

Feng Wuhen glanced at them coldly and left, leaving only a few people bowing respectfully.

Not until Feng Wuhen had gone far away did they slowly stand up, look at each other, and complain bitterly.

If they had known that Lord Feng was here, why would they have come?

Everyone knows that Master Feng is deeply in love with Gu Qingchan, the elder of the Gu family. The fact that he was willing to marry into her family caused a sensation in the state.

Mentioning this matter in front of him would be like walking into a trap!
Thinking of this, several people couldn't help but feel a little scared.

Feng Wuhen had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his figure was graceful, which was really a good demeanor. Even at this moment, his demeanor did not diminish in the slightest.

After adjusting his mood for more than a month, he finally calmed down the waves in his heart and regained some of his previous spirit.

Of course, he had also heard about the recent rumor about Gu Qingchan.

However, these rumors are not credible.

The secret meeting under the moon is nothing but a rumor. There must be some misunderstanding.

Who is Qingchan? How could she like that old monster in black robe?
He didn't believe it at all.

"Qingchan."

After returning to the public housing, Feng Wuhen's eyes were full of warmth, as if he was lost in reminiscence.

Over the past few days, rumors about Gu Qingchan have been rampant, and many people are curious about the identity of the old monster in black robe.

Most of those who can become a Grandmaster are well-known, especially such senior Grandmasters in the middle stage of Yuheng.

Some curious people began to summarize the characteristics and details, comparing them one by one, and guessing who the old monster in black robe was.

This matter has caused a stir among the public, and many speculators have followed suit to attract attention and share the profits.

Female masters are rare, let alone female grand masters.

With Gu Qingchan's previous reputation, not only in Canglong Province, but also in the surrounding Yanlie Province, Xuanling Province, Bi Cang Province and other places, she enjoyed a very high status.

Coupled with the comparison with the previous Feng Wuhen incident, this matter has become even more heated.

Many versions of the story, such as the "Must-Tell" series, "Shocking" series, and "Secret" series, came into being and circulated wildly in the market.

However, the latter's content was extremely exaggerated and was banned. It is said that the author was also severely punished.

In today's world, martial arts are flourishing, and many people write biographies and reviews on martial arts hot topics to attract attention and make money. Most of these people have ordinary talents, but they have good writing skills and unique thinking. Most of them rely on this to support their families. Some outstanding people can even use this to earn spiritual practice resources.

In short, the three most popular events in Canglongzhou City in recent days are: one is the promotion ceremony of Gu Qingchan, the elder of the Gu family. Representatives from the state and even from several surrounding states will come to celebrate.

The second thing is the Hundred Flowers Banquet that will be held at Yanyu Ferry soon.

The last thing is the rumor just mentioned.

Among the three things, two are related to Gu Qingchan, the Ice Soul Divine Needle.

This already well-known female Grandmaster's reputation has risen to a new level. In terms of reputation alone, the top Grandmasters who are famous across several states are far inferior to her.

However, regarding the rumors, there are also many sensible people in the market who know that most of the rumors are exaggerated. For example, the rumors of a secret meeting under the moon are pure nonsense.

This is also the view of most masters and core members of powerful forces.

If this is true, with the power of the Gu family, how could they allow the outside world to spread it like this? I'm afraid they would have already taken action to rectify the situation and calm it down.

The Gu family did not take any action, most likely because they were innocent, or they wanted to use this incident to boost the popularity of the company. Rumors spread among the people, and it was under such circumstances that Chen Pingan received an invitation from Gu Qingchan, inviting him to visit her again for a chat.

When receiving the news, Chen Pingan was thinking to himself, why is this woman looking for him again?

After the test that day, he reviewed it later and roughly figured out how Gu Qingchan suspected him.

Although he tried to cover up, used different vests, and displayed different methods, it seems that he could not hide it from those who were interested.

Although he had temporarily dispelled Gu Qingchan's doubts, if there were any more coincidences in the future, it would be difficult to cover up for a while.

Not as good
Chen Pingan thought about it and accepted the invitation.

I wonder why Gu Qingchan is looking for him this time?

Chen Pingan was thinking in his heart, sitting in the Gu family's rosewood carriage, and soon arrived at the Canglong Gu family.

This time when he came to Canglong Gu's house, he thought that it would be the same as usual, meeting with Gu Qingchan and leaving quickly.

But I never thought that this time it would be very different.

When he saw Gu Qingchan, he bowed respectfully with no strange expression on his face.

Gu Qingchan opened her red lips and said, "Get up." Her eyes were like stars, her expression was calm, and there was nothing unusual about her.

The two of them greeted each other as if what happened before never happened.

However, excluding the omniscient perspective, the previous events did seem a bit confusing from Chen Ping'an's perspective alone.

If he didn't ask anything, it would be totally inconsistent with his character, Chen Ping'an.

So, after a few pleasantries, Chen Pingan spoke hesitantly.

"Senior Gu, the night owl you mentioned earlier."

Before Chen Pingan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Gu Qingchan.

"There's no need to mention this matter anymore." Gu Qingchan fluttered her wide sleeves, the white silk ribbons rolled like cold smoke, and said with a cold expression.

Chen Ping'an showed confusion at the right time, with a look of puzzlement on his face, his Adam's apple rolling, and was about to speak.

But before he could finish his words, he saw Gu Qingchan suddenly raise her eyes, with cold stars in her eyes.

Chen Pingan immediately shut up and said no more.

This little girl has even learned how to threaten.

Fortunately, his concern this time was just a show, and his mind was as clear as a mirror, without any doubts.

Gu Qingchan lowered her eyes slightly, and a few ripples appeared in the depths of her eyes.

In the previous test, she was too confident and almost lost her manners in front of the younger generation, which made her feel a little unnatural. However, after all, he was a great master, so the ripples soon subsided.

After several conversations, just when Chen Pingan thought that the meeting was over today, who would have thought that Gu Qingchan's skirt brushed against the green jade steps, and she slowly walked down the high platform and walked in front of Chen Pingan.

"Chen Ping'an, please come with me."

Gu Qingchan's voice is like a clear spring, crisp with a hint of sweetness, and sweet with a hint of irresistible majesty.

Anything else?
Chen Pingan was startled.

As she spoke, Gu Qingchan had already passed Chen Pingan. She walked behind Chen Pingan, paused slightly, and her eyes, like autumn water, trembled slightly, as if there were waves of light flowing. She turned her head slightly and her eyes fell on Chen Pingan's back.

Chen Ping'an's back is straight and upright, like a green pine tree, outlining a firm outline.

Gu Qingchan gazed quietly, a hint of expectation emerging in her starry eyes. Her thoughts drifted, and scenes from the past emerged in her mind one by one like a dream.

After a moment, her expression darkened and she slowly turned and left, leaving only a faint fragrance that gradually dissipated in the air.

Although Chen Ping'an's back was tall and straight, it was not the scene in her memory, nor was it the person she thought about day and night.

"Not bad! It's a good seedling!"

In a square pavilion, Chen Ping'an and several old men and women stared at each other for a long time before a silver-haired old woman smiled and spoke.

It is a bit of an exaggeration to call her an old woman. Although her hair is white, her face is well maintained and her skin is delicate. She looks like she is in her forties or fifties.

"This is Elder Lan." Gu Qingchan introduced him from the side: "In terms of seniority, Elder Lan is the ancestor of Qingcheng. It's not an exaggeration to call him Lan Zu."

"Hello, Lan Zu." Chen Pingan asked respectfully.

"Good boy." Old Lan said with a kind smile.

"He is less than twenty-four, but his fighting power surpasses that of ordinary masters. That's really good." The speaker was an old man with white hair hanging down to his shoulders and a kind face like a neighbor's old man.

"This is Elder Heng, the great ancestor of Qingcheng." Gu Qingchan introduced.

"Hello, Hengzu." Chen Pingan continued to greet.

Unlike Lan Zu, he felt a hint of threat from Heng Zu. He was full of spirituality and had sharp six senses. Generally speaking, his feelings would never be wrong.

This Hengzu is probably at least a top grandmaster.

In addition to the two people, there were three people sitting nearby, but they did not speak at this time. They just looked at Chen Pingan with scrutiny.

One had a full beard that looked like a steel needle, and he looked extremely hot-tempered. Another had a calm expression, and seemed a bit old-fashioned. The remaining one had three strands of green beard on his chin, and he was wearing a yin-yang Taoist robe, and he looked a bit like an immortal.

This person was the only one among all the people that Chen Ping'an could not see through. From the feeling, he should be above the level of the top grandmaster. This feeling was even more exaggerated than Ning Zhengyue, the master of the Five Thunders.

"This is Master Xuan, and this is..."

During the conversation, Gu Qingchan introduced everyone to Chen Pingan one by one.

It must be said that Chen Pingan was still very impressive at this time. Many grandmasters were watching, and the female grandmaster introduced him personally.

Those sitting here are all elders of the Canglong Gu Family’s Elder Hall, and they are also the decision-makers of the Gu Family.

Including Gu Qingchan, there are six people in total.

Six grand masters!
Chen Pingan had a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the Gu family's strength and foundation.

I just don’t know whether all the elders have arrived, or only some of them.

The Gu family's industries are spread throughout the Canglongzhou territory, and their influence also radiates to several surrounding states. In addition to the Grandmaster who is stationed in the ancestral land of Canglongzhou City, there are also Grandmasters in some core areas of interest.

Places like the Thunder City and the Northland will have the Gu family's grandmaster in charge.

Strictly speaking, there are not too many Grand Masters in the clan. More of them need to be deployed to other occasions to ensure their interests are not lost.

"Based on this calculation, the number of grandmasters of the Gu family must be at least twelve or above!" Chen Pingan deduced secretly in his heart.

As the first family in Canglongzhou, the Gu family's strength is incomparable to that of ordinary families. For example, the Wang family and the Xue family are listed as the three major families in Canglongzhou together with the Gu family.

But in reality, the overall strength of the Gu family is half a level stronger than the other two!

Chen Ping'an got a glimpse of the Gu family's strength and foundation.

"I wonder if there is anyone in the Gu family who is above the Grand Master?" Chen Pingan guessed secretly.

Perhaps because of Gu Qingchan's presence, the overall atmosphere of the conversation was quite harmonious. Although most of the time, only the silver-haired old woman and the white-haired old man were talking, and the others were just spectators.

The main content of their conversation was some words of encouragement to the younger generation, asking them to practice well, break into the Yuheng realm as soon as possible, and become a master, and so on.

Chen Pingan responded with a smile and showed great respect.

Although he rose to prominence due to his own strength, he also had the help of the Gu family. The people present were also considered half of his elders. In the absence of a conflict of interest, Chen Pingan was happy to give them some face.

With the talent that Chen Ping'an has shown now, it is obvious that he has already caught the eyes of these Gu family elders. Otherwise, they would not have gone to so much trouble to take the time to meet Chen Ping'an.

An ordinary marriage would not attract such attention from the Gu family. This was also a sign of their respect for Chen Pingan.

With his current situation, he can be regarded as a grand master. With time, he should be able to stand on equal footing with everyone here.

However, despite this, the people present did not show too much enthusiasm. In addition to personality factors, there were also some hidden status considerations.

After all, even if Chen Pingan grew up, he was only on an equal footing with them. In this situation, at most, he valued them a little more, but it was not enough to say that they were friendly. This meeting was more of an inspection, rather than a show of encouraging the younger generation.

However, elders like Lan and Heng were quite enthusiastic, and after several exchanges, they became very familiar with each other.

Later, Mr. Lan said a few words sincerely, "Ping An, Qing Cheng is entrusted to you, and I feel relieved. I hope you can support each other and protect each other all the way, and live up to everyone's expectations."

Elder Heng also said a few words on the side, saying that he had heard that Mang Dao acted rashly before and was still worried, but after seeing him today, he was completely relieved. He was indeed a handsome and heroic young man, and he would be a perfect son-in-law for my Gu family.

In response to this, Chen Pingan smiled modestly, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you for the praise from Ancestor Lan Heng. Pingan does not deserve such praise."

The conversation came to an end. Just when Chen Pingan thought that this was just a pre-marriage ceremony and should end here, he unexpectedly received a surprise.

A light blue light flashed, and two ancient jade books of inheritance slowly emerged in front of Gu Qingchan.

Gu Qingchan raised her eyes slightly, with a little tenderness in her eyes: "Chen Ping'an, here are two skills passed down. According to what I said before, you can choose any one."

"It can be considered as such." Gu Qingchan's voice was like the gurgling of a spring and the falling of jade beads on a plate: "It is a dowry for Qingcheng." (End of this chapter)