Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 319 Famous
As soon as the other party knocked on the door, Gao Wu could already "see" the people outside.

Bai Yucheng and Bai Dishan are both outstanding members of the Bai family.

To be honest, he does have some connection with the Bai family; he met Bai Yushuang at the Xuetao Cup. Back then, Bai Yushuang was trying to woo Xiao Song, acting like a rebellious young girl—it was quite amusing…

Looking back now, Gao Wu feels as if it were a lifetime ago.

Actually, if you do the math, it's only been two years since Xuetao Cup met Bai Yushuang.

Faced with Bai Yucheng's fawning expression, Gao Wu still got up to greet him, "Senior Bai, what a coincidence that you're eating here too."

Gao Wu was unaware of the minor conflict outside. Although his senses were sharp, he didn't constantly pay attention to useless information around him.

But when he saw Bai Yucheng arrive, he probably guessed the other party's purpose.

In this generation of the Bai family, Bai Yushuang and Bai Dishan are both very talented in martial arts, but when it comes to interpersonal skills, Bai Yucheng is the most shrewd and worldly-wise.

Back then on the Longjiang Bridge, Bai Yucheng held a firm advantage, but he did not abuse his power, which was quite commendable.

He had a pretty good impression of this senior.

Seeing Gao Wu's politeness, Bai Yucheng's facial muscles, which had been contorted, relaxed, and his smile became much more natural.

Bai Yucheng knew that it wasn't that Gao Wu was easy to talk to, but rather that Gao Wu had reached a higher level now and could remain calm and composed in the face of any person or situation.

Anyway, Gao Wu is not afraid of reasoning, nor is he afraid of being unreasonable.

"Brother, it's like this. My younger brother was being rude and said something inappropriate. It was really disrespectful to treat a lady like that."

Bai Yucheng bowed deeply to Zhou Hongying and said, "Ms. Zhou, I want to apologize sincerely. It was my fault for not disciplining her properly. It's really embarrassing."

Zhou Hongying was a little surprised. It was originally a small matter, but Bai Yucheng apologized so formally. She waved her hand, feeling a little lost, and looked to Gao Wu for help.

Gao Wu smiled reassuringly at Zhou Hongying, indicating that she didn't need to be too polite or pay too much attention to the other party's behavior.

He said to Bai Yucheng, "It was just a rude remark, Senior Bai, there's no need for that. Just be more careful in the future."

As Gao Wu spoke, he glanced at the young man who looked nervous and embarrassed. The other man was probably in his twenties, and definitely older than him.

The scions of aristocratic families are often arrogant and flamboyant, which fits the stereotype of them.

In fact, aristocratic families still prefer to follow the rules, since they are the ones who set them, and following the rules is more beneficial to them.

However, with so many people in a family, there will always be a few bad ones and a few stupid ones.

Bai Yucheng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Gao Wu's gentle tone and that he didn't seem to be pressing the issue.

He coldly stared at Bai Yulin, who was standing there in a daze: "Aren't you going to apologize?"

If it weren't for Gao Wu's presence, Bai Yucheng would have slapped his cousin twice across the face to teach him a lesson.

He can't hit someone in front of Gao Wu; who would he be trying to impress? He doesn't have the right to lecture someone in front of the other party, even if it's just a junior in his own family.

We'll have to wait until we get back to discuss this.

Bai Yulin probably guessed Gao Wu's identity, after all, this guy was too famous.

Others might think Gao Wu is just an internet celebrity, but as a member of the Bai family, Bai Yulin knows the true value of Gao Wu's achievements, as the official media of the alliance reported on him repeatedly a few months ago.

He offended such an important figure, and to put it bluntly, he will never have a good life again.

Too many people want to curry favor with Gao Wu; he's not easy to control. Even his family will inevitably abandon him...

Bai Yulin realized the seriousness of the consequences and was completely numb. Amidst his cousin's scolding, he dazedly bowed to Zhou Hongying and apologized, "I'm sorry, it was my fault for being so talkative."

Zhou Hongying waved her hand magnanimously: "Never mind."

Even if you don't know the other person, it's not worth making a fuss over such a small matter. It's the other person's elaborate apology that changes the nature of the situation. What she thinks is irrelevant.

Gao Wu nodded, then turned to Bai Yucheng and introduced Shang Hongyi, who was sitting in the main seat: "This is my grandfather."

"Hello, Grandpa." Bai Yucheng, being a man of principle, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed deeply to greet him.

"Hello, hello." The old man didn't know who the other person was, but he greeted them politely.

While Bai Yucheng was trying to get closer to the old man, Gao Wu smiled at Bai Dishan and said, "Brother Bai, it's been a long time."

Bai Dishan forced a smile: "Yes."

Gao Wu knew that Bai Dishan wasn't very good at conversation, so he didn't make things difficult for him.

If someone else, like Li Chunyi or Wei Yue, were here, they would definitely seize the opportunity to say something nice.

However, seeing Bai Dishan looking somewhat uneasy, completely unlike his arrogant self two years ago, Gao Wu felt quite pleased.

Bai Yucheng was very sensible. After exchanging a few polite words, he left with Bai Yulin and Baidishan.

Back in the New Year's private room, Bai Yucheng went straight to the main room. The private room was actually divided into three rooms, one of which was a huge main room with a huge table that could seat thirty people.

The elders and important figures of the Bai family were all at this table, while the other two tables were for the younger generation and female members of the Bai family.

Today is a family reunion dinner for the entire Bai family, and all the important figures in the family are present.

Bai Zhengren, the patriarch of the Bai family, sat in the main seat. He was the eldest son of the Bai family's eldest branch and was very capable. He became a martial arts master at a young age and successfully took over the Bai family.

Bai Zhengren is seventy years old this year, but fortunately he is in good health and looks like a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties.

He has a round face, looks amiable, and always values ​​harmony in his actions, which makes him very respected in the family.

Sitting in the second seat was Bai Yunfei, a martial arts master who taught at Anjing University and was very influential in Anjing. He was also the face of the Bai family.

Next is Bai Yan, the vice president of the Hunter Association and a martial arts master.

Other members of the Bai family are also elites in various industries, many of whom hold important positions and are very influential.

By now, the meal was almost over, and everyone had settled into post-dinner conversation. The wine glasses in front of each person had been replaced with teacups.

Several highly regarded younger members of the Bai family were serving tea and water. Bai Yushuang was among them.

Bai Yushuang was overjoyed to see Bai Yucheng enter. She hurriedly went up to him and whispered, "Third Brother, please stand in for me for a moment."

Bai Yucheng rolled his eyes at Bai Yushuang, who was quite annoyed. This cousin could be considered a genius; she was once able to compete with Gao Wu.

Gao Wu is now famous throughout the alliance and holds immense power in the state, while Bai Yushuang is still a child who hasn't grown up and is still thinking about how to avoid serving tea and water.

The difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs...

"I have business."

Bai Yucheng lowered his voice to dismiss Bai Yushuang, then quickly approached Bai Yunfei and bowed cautiously, saying, "Auntie, Gao Wu is eating next door. His grandfather is there too. There was a little accident just now..."

He followed Bai Yunfei at Anhui University and both respected and feared this young aunt. He dared not hide anything and recounted the whole story in detail.

"Gao Wu is young, but he is quite magnanimous. He won't hold such a grudge against you."

Bai Yunfei had given Gao Wu swordsmanship instruction, and she had a deep impression of Gao Wu.

When Gao Wu returned to Anhui University last time, he asked Lu Yuan to give her two vials of Golden Elixir. The Golden Elixir's potent effects greatly benefited her.

She only took one dose; she planned to save the other for when she broke through to level seven. If there was no possibility of breaking through, she would leave it for her younger relatives.

This precious gold elixir is worth a hundred times more than the resources she gave Gao Wu. This incident clearly demonstrates Gao Wu's kind and honest character.

Bai Yunfei said, "It's nothing, it's just that Gao Wu's elders are here, and I should go and greet them."

Seeing Bai Yunfei stand up, Bai Yan asked with a questioning look, "What's wrong?"

"Gao Wu is having a family dinner next door. His grandfather is there too."

Bai Yunfei knew that Bai Yan had also met Gao Wu and seemed to have helped Gao Wu once, so she briefly explained the situation.

"Oh, then I'll have to go and meet him." Bai Yan liked making friends and had some connection with Gao Wu.

Today, Gao Wu is already at the top, wielding immense power. The more powerful he is, the more important it is to maintain this relationship.

Given their relationship, it would be a bit presumptuous to visit them in person. But since we bumped into each other at the restaurant, I felt I had to go over and say a few words.

They told Bai Zhengren about it, and Bai Zhengren was very supportive.

If he hadn't had no connection with Gao Wu and wasn't too old to be polite, he would have gone along.

Other important members of the Bai family shared the same thought. However, they also knew that it would be too presumptuous for them to all rush to see Gao Wu in this chaotic manner.

To be honest, they weren't really qualified to try and befriend Gao Wu. A group of important figures from the Bai family might not be able to meet with Gao Wu, but teaching Bai Yulin and a few other youngsters a lesson was no problem.

He immediately called several people in, made them kneel at the entrance of the hall, and the crowd stood aside, scolding and reprimanding them.

"A bunch of idiots! You almost wiped out the Bai family! You deserve to die!"

“That’s so stupid, send them all to the front lines…” Although the clan chief Bai Zhengren was amiable, he was very rude to such ignorant juniors.

Gao Wu may not care how he is dealt with, but the Bai family must show a sincere attitude of admitting their mistakes.

The boys were all ashen-faced. They'd rather be beaten up; a broken leg would only hurt for a few dozen days. Sending them to the front lines meant endless suffering and even death—that was the most terrible punishment…

Bai Yulin was filled with remorse. Why had he been so rude? A few words had completely changed his fate!
It's too late to say anything now!

Bai Yushuang, who was standing nearby, understood what was happening, and her feelings were also very complicated.

No one knows when Gao Wu's power and martial prowess have reached such a level. Just by accidentally offending Gao Wu's female companion, the entire family is filled with unease, fearing that it will bring about their annihilation...

Based on her understanding of Gao Wu, she thought the other party wasn't that petty. But, who could say for sure!
Just look at Gao Wu's ruthless methods in Yunling, who in the entire Northern Continent doesn't respect him!
In today's world, no amount of attention to martial arts is excessive!

Hearing footsteps outside the door, Gao Wu immediately recognized Bai Yunfei and Bai Yan as the visitors.

Within the secret realm of Dacang Mountain, Bai Yan gave him the phase change alloy battle armor. At that time, he was still very weak, and this was Bai Yan's true care.

When he was studying at Anjing University, Bai Yunfei guided him in his training for seven days and devoted himself to teaching him the way of the sword. He has always remembered this kindness.

Seeing the two approaching, Gao Wu took the initiative to open the door to greet them.

"Master Bai, Uncle Bai."

Gao Wu smiled and nodded in greeting, "I didn't know you were here. I should be the one going over to pay my respects."

His status and position are different now, so he has to be even more polite and courteous to these former teachers and mentors.

In the past, people wouldn't mind if I made a joke. Now, when I joke with others, especially people I'm not that close to, it's easy for them to misunderstand me as arrogant and impolite.

Bai Yunfei and Bai Yan were indeed very pleased with this. Given Gao Wu's current status, his polite and courteous manner towards them was not out of fear, but out of genuine respect.

Neither of them would put on airs of seniority in front of Gao Wu, after all, Gao Wu was now a disciple of the Martial Saint, served in the Security Headquarters, and his martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of level six.

In every respect, they are superior to them. It's fine to reminisce based on past relationships, but it would be foolish to put on airs as elders.

"Young and promising, surpassing his teachers. Gao Wu, you are now the pride of Anhui University and the pride of Beizhou!"

Bai Yunfei wasn't just praising Gao Wu; Gao Wu is now practically the spokesperson for Beizhou.

No matter where you go, as long as you say you're from Beizhou, the other person will immediately look at you with an "aha!" expression. "Gao Wu's Beizhou, I know, I know..."

Such a huge influence far surpasses even that of Song Xuetao. It played a very important role in the positive publicity for Beizhou.

Bai Yan also praised, "It's only been a few days, and you're already an officer. Don't call me uncle, I can't accept that."

“That’s different. I’ve always remembered how Uncle Bai and Teacher Bai took care of me.”

Gao Wu said earnestly, "This sentiment cannot be compared to any official position or status."

Bai Yan couldn't help but burst into laughter: "I always thought you were a kind and righteous guy, and I was right about you!"

Benevolence and righteousness are the highest "reputation" in Beizhou. Of course, Bai Yan was actually joking.

He was naturally unrestrained and carefree, quite different from Bai Yunfei. After exchanging a few words, seeing that Gao Wu was still the same as before, he immediately reverted to his old ways and started joking around.

Gao Wu laughed heartily, "Uncle Bai understands me!"

Bai Yunfei smiled. Although their banter was a bit too casual, it brought them closer.

The two experts from the Bai family entered the room and politely greeted Old Master Shang.

After all, he was Gao Wu's grandfather, and could be considered their elder.

Grandpa Shang had never met these two men before, but he could tell they were of extraordinary status. He didn't really care about their respect, but he was very happy for his grandson's achievements.

Bai Yunfei and Bai Yan didn't linger. After exchanging greetings with the old man and expressing their goodwill, they left quickly.

Gao Wu saw the two to the door. Before leaving, Bai Yan said, "Since you're in Anjing, there's a security meeting on the 16th, mainly to discuss how to deal with the increasingly rampant Demonic Sect. Since you're here, you might as well come along."

The security conference is of a very high level, with representatives from all parties participating. The conference will formulate a series of policies and guidelines targeting the evil cult.

This includes important reward and punishment measures, as well as the division of powers and responsibilities among various law enforcement agencies.

Although Gao Wu did not hold an official position in Beizhou, he was the representative of the Security Headquarters, acting as the military's inspector of Beizhou.

They caused quite a stir in Yunling recently, completely uprooting the Yunling Demonic Cult. A very well done job.

It was precisely because of Gao Wu's major actions that the entire Northern Continent began to pay attention to the problem of the Demonic Sect.

Bai Yan was very dissatisfied with the current slow pace of law enforcement. He felt that Gao Wu's participation in the meeting would put some pressure on the incompetent bureaucrats.

Anjing is not very stable now, with a large number of cultists emerging, which he deeply abhors.

Although the Hunter Association is a semi-official organization, it lacks law enforcement power. Bai Yan was anxious, but could only act as an assistant.

Gao Wu returned to Anjing on vacation and hasn't contacted headquarters yet. He also doesn't know the specific situation in Beizhou.

Hearing Bai Yan say that, he also became somewhat interested in the security meeting.

Qin Liuhe ordered him to capture Shi Potian and Han Dalin, but he didn't know where to begin. Attending the highest-level meeting might yield some important information.

Back home, Gao Wu contacted Qi Tian.

With encrypted mobile phones and special communication software, online video also has extremely high security.

Qi Tian didn't seem to be acting strangely. After all, he was a level seven expert. No matter how sad he was, he couldn't show it on his face after so long.

Upon hearing Gao Wu's inquiry, Qi Tian stated that he could authorize Gao Wu to fully oversee relevant matters in Beizhou.

This authorization isn't just verbal; it will be formally documented and filed. If Gao Wu causes any trouble, Qi Tian will bear significant responsibility.

For the sake of convenience, Gao Wu included Song Mingyue in the third group.

With remote authorization from Qitian, the next day, Gao Wu took Song Mingyue to the security headquarters' office in Anjing and resolved Song Mingyue's identity issue.

A Level 6 Martial Arts Grandmaster is directly awarded the rank of Colonel. The associated benefits are extremely generous. Most importantly, they possess special law enforcement powers, which can prevent a great deal of trouble.

On the night of the fifteenth, the family ate glutinous rice balls and admired the moon...

At 10 a.m. the next day, Gao Wu brought Song Mingyue to the conference room of the supervisory headquarters office building.

Upon entering the conference room, Gao Wu saw Zhang Yunyi, an old acquaintance and deputy director of the Ministry of Supervision.

Zhang Yunyi was not surprised to see Gao Wu, because he had already received a notification from the security headquarters that Gao Wu would attend the meeting as a representative of the headquarters.

On the front of the stage, Gao Wu's nameplate was placed next to Tie Qi, the Minister of Supervision.

While Gao Wu and Zhang Yunyi were exchanging pleasantries, the meeting attendees began to arrive one after another. Acquaintances such as Bai Yan, Bai Yunfei, and Shen An greeted Gao Wu warmly.

Gao Wu also saw Ye Qiancheng and Tie Qi. Ye Qiancheng was the president of the Hunter's Guild, a tall, white-haired old man with a cheerful personality. He took the initiative to come over and greet Gao Wu.

Tieqi was a silent old man with dark skin, a tall stature, and a serious demeanor. His black uniform made him appear even more solemn.

Tieqi simply shook hands with Gao Wu, exchanged a brief introduction, and then never spoke to Gao Wu again.

Gao Wu, however, developed a strong interest in the head of the Inspection Department. It wasn't that the man was cold and unyielding, but rather that he sensed a trace of negative demonic energy emanating from him…

Participating in blood sacrifices or receiving the blessing of demonic power will leave behind some scattered traces of demonic energy for a short period of time, or rather, some abnormal negative energy aura originating from the demonic god.

In this way, most of the energy will quickly dissipate or be completely absorbed by the believers.

Because of these enormous limitations, the Yin God can only determine the identity of the demon god's followers under specific conditions.

Today, Tie Qi carried an extremely faint aura of a demon god.

If Gao Wu hadn't advanced his Yin God to the God-level realm, he wouldn't have been able to detect this trace of aura.

As the head of the Inspectorate, it's normal for Tieqi to come into contact with demonic artifacts and believers, and it's not impossible for him to have been tainted with some demonic aura.

However, Gao Wu still found Tie Qi very suspicious...

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