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Chapter 250 The Money Gang, Shangguan Jin Hong
When Gu Shaoan asked him a question, Sun Baifa looked at Huang Xuemei standing to the side.

Feeling Sun Baifa's gaze, Huang Xuemei knew exactly what he meant.

He immediately said to Gu Shaoan, "I'll wait for you at the city gate."

Gu Shaoan did not force Huang Xuemei to stay, and nodded in acknowledgment.

Huang Xuemei used her lightness skill, her figure moving like lightning as she quickly headed towards the city gate.

After Huang Xuemei left, Gu Shaoan spoke again: "Senior, you can speak now."

Sun Baifa said, "Have you heard of Shangguan Jin Hong?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "In recent years, the leader of the Money Gang, a first-class force that has risen in the martial arts world, is nicknamed 'Dragon and Phoenix Rings' because his weapon is a pair of mother and son dragon and phoenix rings. He ranks second on the Bai Xiaosheng Weapon Ranking."

Unlike ordinary martial arts forces, many years ago, no one in the martial arts world had ever heard of the Money Gang.

But just five years ago, the name "Money Gang" seemed to have suddenly appeared overnight.

In just a few months, they eliminated more than a dozen second-rate forces and one first-rate force, making the Money Gang famous.

When it comes to underworld forces, the most famous in recent years is undoubtedly the Money Gang.

He also recruited masters such as Jing Wuming, the swift swordsman, and Zhuge Gang to his side.

In particular, Jing Wuming was the top expert under Shangguan Jin Hong.

He is skilled with a fast sword.

It is said that he once used this swift sword technique to kill seven martial artists who had also reached the Qi Condensation stage in a single encounter, thus becoming famous throughout the world.

Sun Baifa said with a hint of helplessness, "That scoundrel Bai Xiaosheng created a weapons ranking list and even put the old man in first place, which is like putting the old man on the fire to roast."

"Over the years, as the reputation of the Weapon Ranking has grown, not to mention ordinary up-and-coming talents, even those ranked lower on the Weapon Ranking are all restless."

"Especially Shangguan Jin Hong, who ranks second on the weapons list, has been inquiring about the old man's whereabouts all these years."

"The old man didn't want to fight anyone, so he could only hide and run away."

At this point, Sun Baifa sighed again: "Although the Money Gang is now a first-class force, the old man and Xiao Hong have been hiding their identities all these years, so we were not worried that the Money Gang would be able to find us in the vast sea of ​​people."

"But six months ago, I suddenly discovered that the Money Gang was working for the Azure Dragon Society. In other words, Shangguan Jin Hong is very likely a member of the Azure Dragon Society as well."

"Shangguan Jin Hong is extremely ambitious and would not easily submit to others. If Shangguan Jin Hong is really a member of the Azure Dragon Society, his position in the Azure Dragon Society is definitely not low."

"Considering the speed at which the Money Gang has risen, I surmise that if Shangguan Jin Hong is indeed a member of the Azure Dragon Society, he must be one of its leaders."

The Azure Dragon Society operates meticulously and secretly, yet Sun Baifa was able to deduce that Shangguan Jin Hong was the leader of the Azure Dragon Society through his connection with the Money Gang.

This made Gu Shaoan sigh that Sun Baifa truly lived up to his reputation as a seasoned veteran who had lived for so many years.

His shrewdness is truly unmatched by ordinary people!
Sun Baifa continued, "Since you know the name of the Azure Dragon Society, you must also know about this force. A hundred years ago, it was something that even a top-tier force like Shaolin was wary of."

"Now that they've made a comeback, even if their strength isn't what it used to be, they're still far beyond what ordinary first-rate forces can match."

"What is most terrifying about the Azure Dragon Society is its all-pervasive intelligence network."

"If Shangguan Jin Hong really joined the Azure Dragon Society, with the power of the Azure Dragon Society, it's only a matter of time before this old man and his granddaughter are discovered."

At this point, Sun Baifa's expression became even more solemn.

He kept taking puffs of his pipe.

Gu Shaoan asked, "So, senior wants me to help you?"

Sun Baifa nodded first, then looked at Sun Xiaohong beside him with a hint of regret on his face.

"Over the years, I've been hiding with Xiaohong, like two rootless duckweed. After a while, we got tired of it."

"Furthermore, given the current relationship between Shangguan Jin Hong and the Azure Dragon Society, even if he tries to hide, he won't be able to hide for long."

"So I thought I'd find a place to settle down, at least to live a few years in peace, and also to find a way out for my granddaughter."

Gu Shaoan's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his lips as he asked, "So, Senior, you chose Jiading Prefecture?"

Sun Baifa glanced at Gu Shaoan, shook his head and said, "You rascal, you're as cunning as a fox."

Shaking off the soot from his clothes, Sun Baifa said, "I've been looking for a place to go for the past few years. Originally, I wanted to go to the Angry Dragon Gang to find that brat."

Gu Shaoan asked in surprise, "Senior, you also know Lang Fanyun?"

Sun Baifa hummed in agreement and said slowly, "The advantage of living a long life is that you can travel to more places and meet more people."

"In addition, I have some knowledge of martial arts, so if I see someone who looks pleasing and has a good heart, I'll give them a few pointers as a way of making good connections."

Gu Shaoan was not surprised by Sun Baifa's action.

The world is bustling with activity, all driven by profit.

It's not uncommon for people like Sun Baifa, who live in seclusion, to travel around, casting a wide net, helping others and themselves in the process.

Take Hong Qigong, the leader of the Beggars' Sect a hundred years ago, for example; he was just like Sun Baifa.

"Unfortunately! In my secret observations, I discovered that the members of the Angry Flood Dragon Gang are too cunning and a mixed bag, making it far from the most suitable place to go."

"It was around this time that news of the Emei Sect reached my ears. I unexpectedly learned about your defeat of Pang Ban, and then I started to have some ideas."

Gu Shaoan glanced sideways and said, "So, senior, you were deliberately waiting for this junior?"

Sun Baifa nodded: "However, today's events were an accident. This old man doesn't have the ability to predict your movements."

"I was originally planning to visit you in a few months."

Then, Sun Baifa changed the subject and said, "Next, this old man wants to settle down in Jiading Prefecture. Jiading Prefecture is not far from Emei, so even if something happens, we can help each other."

If it were Emei from seven years ago, Sun Baifa wouldn't have had these thoughts.

But now, having personally experienced Gu Shaoan's strength, Sun Baifa is certain that as long as Gu Shaoan is still around, the Emei Sect will inevitably become the second Wudang Sect.

If something were to happen, Gu Shaoan's help would give him a greater sense of security.

Thinking this, Sun Baifa looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "Next, let's see if your Emei Sect will look down on this old man who's already half buried."

In response to Sun Baifa's words, Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "The Heavenly Mystery Elder, ranked first on the Weapon Ranking, is willing to take charge of Jiading Prefecture. My Emei Sect is more than happy to welcome him. How could we refuse? Moreover, even if you hadn't said anything, I was thinking of inviting you to live near my Emei Sect for a few years."

Sun Baifa asked, "Hmm? What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?" Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "Just being prepared! After all, the reputation of the Azure Dragon Society was clear to the elders a hundred years ago. Now that they've made a comeback, nobody knows what the Azure Dragon Society will do next."

"The incident involving Pang Ban has also caught the attention of the Azure Dragon Society, which has sent people here today to recruit me."

"The Azure Dragon Society is recruiting experts everywhere; their ambitions are probably not small."

"Prepare early, so that if we encounter unpredictable changes in the martial world, we can at least protect our small territory of the Emei Sect."

Sun Baifa thought for a moment and said, "That's true! I didn't expect you to think so far ahead."

Immediately afterward, Sun Baifa asked, "What brings you to Nantong Prefecture this time?"

Gu Shaoan did not hide it.

"This junior is preparing to go to the capital to handle the matter of the promotion of the Emei Sect's status."

Sun Baifa glanced at the Yitian Sword in Gu Shaoan's hand and suddenly realized, "That's right. You've already condensed your Yuan Qi into Gang Qi, and now you're also the young master of the Emei Sect. It wouldn't make sense if the Emei Sect were still a second-rate force."

"Would you like this old man to come with you?"

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "The capital is far away, and I am becoming more and more famous. It would be too conspicuous for you to be by my side."

"Now that things are settled, it is more important for you to take Miss Sun to Jiading Prefecture first and find a suitable place to settle down."

Sun Baifa thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, then this old man will set off with Xiao Hong right now."

Gu Shaoan asked in surprise, "Senior, won't you rest for the night?"

Sun Bai shook his head and said, "If it weren't for what happened to you today, we could have rested here in Nantong Prefecture for the night. But there are probably quite a few spies from the Azure Dragon Society in the city now. Going back now would be too risky."

Upon hearing Sun Baifa's words, Gu Shaoan understood why Sun Baifa had not been discovered for over a decade.

Such caution, unless by sheer coincidence, would make it impossible for anyone to know Sun Baifa's whereabouts.

Gu Shaoan took out a token from his pocket.

The token is Gu Shaoan's identity token; every Emei disciple has one.

However, after Gu Shaoan became the young master of the Emei Sect, the token was changed and became the Emei Sect Young Master Token.

"After you go to Jiading Prefecture, you can take this token to the residence of my Emei Sect disciples in the city. If you have any requests, the elders and senior sisters in the residence will do their best to fulfill them. After I return to Jiading Prefecture in a few months, I will come to visit you again."

After Sun Baifa received the young sect leader's order, Gu Shaoan nodded to Sun Xiaohong, then circulated his internal energy and moved swiftly towards the city gate.

"Alright! Stop looking, that kid's already disappeared."

Just as Gu Shaoan's figure disappeared from Sun Xiaohong's sight, Sun Baifa's voice, tinged with bitterness, rang out.

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaohong blushed and immediately lowered her head, saying, "Grandpa~"

Looking at Sun Xiaohong, who now seemed a little shy, Sun Bai sighed and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "What's the point of this kid being so good-looking? Couldn't he be uglier like that rascal?"

As if to change the subject, Sun Xiaohong glanced at the traces left by Gu Shaoan and Sun Baifa's battle and asked, "Grandpa, you said Brother Gu is already so strong, why does he still work so hard to improve his strength?"

Sun Baifa glanced at Sun Xiaohong and said, "Since you've started practicing martial arts, who wouldn't want to become stronger? If that kid didn't have that drive, he wouldn't have reached this level of strength at such a young age."

As he spoke, the scene of his battle with Gu Shaoan flashed through Sun Baifa's mind.

"Judging from the time, this little monster should have entered the Qi Condensation Realm in the last year or two, but its strength has already reached this level."

"If we give this kid a few more years, his strength will be truly frightening."

Sun Xiaohong asked, "If Brother Gu's swordsmanship also reaches the level of oneness with the sword, how much will his strength increase?"

Faced with Sun Xiaohong's question, Sun Baifa thought carefully for a moment and then said honestly, "Perhaps he will become the number one person below the Celestial Realm."

Thinking it over, Sun Baifa shook his head and looked at Sun Xiaohong on the side, saying, "Look at him, his strength has caught up with your grandfather's. And look at you? Even now, the 'Heavenly Secret Staff Technique' I taught you has only been 'fully understood', and your internal energy realm is only at the post-innate level. All the medicine I've found for you over the years has been wasted."

"Once we settle down in Jiading Prefecture, your daily cultivation time will be increased by two hours."

"Ah~"

On the other side, when they were still a mile away from the city gate, Gu Shaoan also saw Huang Xuemei waiting for him.

On the official road, the zither case that Huang Xuemei had been carrying on her back was now standing on the ground. Huang Xuemei gently pressed the top of the zither case with her fair hand, while she had her other hand behind her back.

The moonlight, like a veil, fell upon Huang Xuemei, giving her not only an air of disdain but also a sense of aloofness and isolation.

However, as he drew closer, Gu Shaoan narrowed his eyes slightly.

During this period, due to the difference in their lightness skills and internal strength, Huang Xuemei had to exert all her strength to barely keep up with Gu Shaoan's speed every day when the two traveled.

This also resulted in Huang Xuemei having her true energy completely depleted several times almost every day.

But it was also for this reason that Huang Xuemei's originally weak internal energy was completely stabilized.

However, as they drew closer, Gu Shaoan could clearly sense that the intense and fierce energy emanating from Huang Xuemei's true essence seemed to have intensified.

When Gu Shaoan landed from the air, Huang Xuemei sensed the movement beside her and instinctively became wary.

However, the moment Huang Xuemei's gaze met Gu Shaoan's, all the wariness in her eyes melted away.

After glancing behind her, Huang Xuemei asked, "Where are the other two?"

Gu Shaoan replied, "Senior Sun and the others are not returning to the city."

After saying that, to Huang Xuemei's surprise, Gu Shaoan slowly reached out his hand and placed a few fingers on Huang Xuemei's wrist.

A few breaths later, Gu Shaoan frowned slightly.

"Miss Huang, you've just broken through in your internal energy cultivation?"

Although she didn't understand, Huang Xuemei still answered truthfully: "No."

Upon receiving this answer, Gu Shaoan's doubts only increased.

"Even though her internal cultivation hasn't improved, why is Miss Huang's true energy aura more powerful and domineering than it was a month ago? And it even carries a hint of burning intensity. That's strange."

　The transition is almost complete! The plot will speed up a bit from here on out!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)