Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 132 It wouldn't hurt to tell you.
After making the arrangements, Gu Changzhou and the others flew on their swords and quickly headed towards the abandoned mansion outside the city.

Before long, Gu Changzhou and the others arrived.

Su Jinghuan was already waiting there. Upon seeing Gu Changzhou, he immediately stepped forward and reported, "My lord, I also discovered something unusual about this place by chance. This residence looks like it has been abandoned for a long time, but I sensed a faint aura of evil cultivators, and there are also some strange footprints and traces nearby, which do not seem to have been left by ordinary passersby."

Gu Changzhou nodded, signaling Su Jinghuan to continue.

At the same time, the shadow guards quickly dispersed and began a thorough search of the courtyard, their sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

Su Jinghuan continued, "During my search, I found some directional markers that I thought could be left behind. Following these markers, I found a hidden underground entrance. However, considering the potential danger and the fear of alerting the enemy, I did not rush in. I await your decision, Your Excellency."

Gu Changzhou made a decisive decision: "Gao Kuo, you lead the brothers of Wuji Tower to set up a defensive line around the mansion to prevent any escapees or interference from other evil cultivators. Commandant Su, you will come with me into the basement. The rest of the Shadow Guards will follow behind, remain vigilant, and be ready to act at any time."

The men accepted the order, and Gao Kuo quickly led the brothers of Wuji Tower to set up a tight defense line around the residence.

Gu Changzhou and Su Jinghuan led the way, followed closely by the other shadow guards, and the group carefully made their way to the underground entrance.

The entrance was partially hidden by a huge stone slab, covered with moss. Without careful observation, it would be difficult to discover that this was actually an entrance to the underground.

Upon entering the basement, a pungent, putrid stench assaulted the senses, almost making one want to vomit.

The passageway was dark and damp, with eerie glows emanating from the walls, as if countless eyes were watching them from the shadows.

Gu Changzhou held a ball of light formed from spiritual energy, illuminating the road ahead, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings.

As they ventured deeper, they gradually heard low, chanting sounds coming from ahead. The voices were obscure and difficult to understand, yet they exuded a chillingly evil aura.

Gu Changzhou and Su Jinghuan exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

They quickened their pace and followed the direction of the sound.

At the far end of the basement was a spacious stone chamber. In the center of the chamber, a figure stood with his back to them, surrounded by black mist, within which dark red runes flickered faintly.

This person was none other than Uncle Yun.

Uncle Yun seemed to sense their arrival, and slowly turned around, a sinister smirk appearing on his face.

"Gu Changzhou, you've finally found me. But do you think you'll leave here alive today?"

Yunbo's voice seemed to come from the deepest hell, icy and chilling.

Gu Changzhou sneered, "Uncle Yun, your evil deeds end today. You colluded with evil cultivators, attempting to disrupt Zhongzhou City and harm my father. Today, I will make you pay for your crimes in blood!"

After speaking, Gu Changzhou drew his longsword, its blade flashing with dazzling blue light, its sword energy surging outwards.

Yun Bo smiled disdainfully, waved his hands, and the surrounding black mist instantly condensed into several black pythons, their blood-red mouths wide open, rushing towards Gu Changzhou and the others.

The shadow guards quickly formed a sword formation, gathering spiritual energy to create a blue light barrier that blocked the python.

The python crashed into the light screen, hissing and kicking up plumes of black smoke.

Su Jinghuan was not to be outdone. His long sword gleamed with golden light. He shouted and leaped into the air, charging towards Uncle Yun.

A ruthless glint flashed in Yun Bo's eyes. With a wave of his hand, a black beam of energy shot towards Su Jinghuan.

Su Jinghuan spun in mid-air, skillfully dodging the beam of light, and then slashed down with his sword, the golden blade flashing like lightning towards Yun Bo. Yun Bo vanished from his spot in a flash, only to reappear behind Su Jinghuan the next second, throwing a punch. Su Jinghuan sensed the attack from behind and quickly turned to defend himself.

This punch contained immense power, and Su Jinghuan was sent flying, crashing heavily into the wall.

Upon seeing this, Gu Changzhou's heart tightened. He twirled his longsword several times, unleashing a fierce sword technique. Streams of sword energy shot towards Yun Bo like meteors.

Yunbo quickly formed hand seals, and black mist rapidly condensed into a shield, blocking the sword energy.

The sword energy struck the shield with loud "bangs," sending up a shower of black sparks.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a shadow guard seized the opportunity and launched a sneak attack on Yunbo from the side.

Uncle Yun sensed the danger and dodged to the side.

Yet, he was still slashed on the arm by the shadow guard's sword. Enraged, he muttered incantations, and the black mist in the stone chamber instantly thickened, enveloping everyone.

In the fog, the Shadow Guards lost their way and lost contact with each other.

Gu Changzhou circulated his spiritual power, forming a protective light shield around his body, and cautiously observed his surroundings.

Suddenly, a black tentacle emerged from the mist and reached out to grab Gu Changzhou.

Gu Changzhou swung his sword and slashed, severing the tentacles, which turned into a pool of black liquid.

Gu Changzhou knew that this couldn't go on, so he focused his mind and sensed Yun Bo's aura.

Finally, he located Yunbo's position and rushed towards it without hesitation. In the fog, he clashed with Yunbo once again.

Gu Changzhou unleashed his unique skill, his sword moves flowing like clouds and water, each strike containing immense power.

Yunbo also went all out and engaged in a fierce battle with Gu Changzhou.

The clash of their spiritual energies triggered a violent explosion, causing the entire stone chamber to tremble. As the battle continued, Yun Bo gradually showed signs of defeat.

Gu Changzhou seized the opportunity and thrust his sword into Yun Bo's chest.

Yunbo was unable to dodge in time and was pierced through the chest by the long sword.

Yun Bo collapsed to the ground, the black mist gradually dissipated, and the shadow guards regrouped. Gu Changzhou stepped forward, stomped on Yun Bo, and coldly asked, "Tell me, how exactly did my father die back then? What unspeakable secret do you have with Xiao Qianrui?"

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of Yunbo's mouth as he gave a bitter laugh: "Haha, since you've already found this place, telling you won't hurt."

Back then, Xiao Qianrui was only seventeen years old. She went out to gain experience with her family members and was rescued by Uncle Yun when she encountered danger. The two fell in love and pledged their lives to each other.

After returning to the Xiao family from her training, Xiao Qianrui told her parents about her relationship with Yun Bo, hoping that they would agree to her marriage. However, her parents disliked Yun Bo's humble background and did not agree to their being together.

Not only that, but they also pressured Xiao Qianrui to marry Gu Boyu, the former heir of the Marquis's mansion.

Gu Boyu was young and impetuous. He originally wanted to help Yunbo and Xiao Qianrui get married, but the elders of the Marquis's Mansion and the Xiao family tried their best to pressure him, and in the end, they still made the marriage happen.

“Your father said nice things, that he would help us, but in the end he went back on his word.”

(End of this chapter)