In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 340 Is he willingly offering himself up to be played like a fool?

West of Mount Emei.

As Gu Shaoan moved to the villa, he saw that the area around the villa was deserted, just as it had been when Gu Shaoan and the two women left that morning.

Just as Gu Shaoan reached the entrance of the villa, a soft breathing sound suddenly reached his ears.

Upon hearing the sound, Gu Shaoan turned his head sharply.

But now, a person has appeared out of nowhere in the pavilion that was supposed to be empty when they passed by before.

He wore a brand-new Taoist robe that looked as if it had just been tailored, and had a round belly and a plump figure.

Who else could it be but Zhang Sanfeng?
Upon seeing Zhang Sanfeng, Gu Shaoan paused slightly, then instantly entered the main house with a light step.

The next moment, as Gu Shaoan returned to the pavilion from the main house, the energy swirling around his raised right hand revealed three plates of pastries, a wine pot, and wine cups.

As he put down the Heaven-Slaying Sword, Gu Shaoan controlled the pastries and wine pot, placing the wine cups on the pavilion table.

He then bowed to Zhang Sanfeng and said, "This junior greets Master Zhang."

Zhang Sanfeng lightly raised his right hand and tossed a red envelope to Gu Shaoan.

Accepting the red envelope handed over by Zhang Sanfeng, Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "Thank you, Master Zhang."

"Just don't complain about the small amount!"

As he spoke, Zhang Sanfeng picked up a piece of pastry and began to eat it.

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "Being able to come all this way, even if the red envelope only contains a copper coin, is enough."

Gu Shaoan picked up the wine pot, poured two cups of wine, handed one of them to Zhang Sanfeng, and then sat down.

Looking at Gu Shaoan, who was still impeccably polite and humble even now, Zhang Sanfeng felt increasingly uncomfortable.

After scanning the surroundings, Zhang Sanfeng sighed and said, "If I had known that your Emei Sect had such good feng shui, I should have shamelessly exchanged mountain gates with your sect's founder back then. If I had a successor like you, I would probably be laughing in my dreams."

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "It seems that the Holy Maiden of Cihang Jingzhai is indeed giving Master Zhang a real headache."

Zhang Sanfeng sighed and said, "It's all my fault."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan paused slightly, a look of confusion appearing on his face.

However, Zhang Sanfeng did not rush to answer Gu Shaoan's question, but instead asked, "The saying 'If you can grow your own wings, why rely on a ladder to the clouds' was something you said to that holy maiden of Cihang Jingzhai?"

Gu Shaoan paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Qin Mengyao came to Emei once and we sparred. I mentioned it to her then."

Zhang Sanfeng sighed, "Indeed, I knew it was you who had the spirit to say such a thing."

Then, before Gu Shaoan could speak, Zhang Sanfeng changed the subject: "I won't hide it from you, as soon as the Cihang Jingzhai people arrived at the foot of Wudang Mountain, I smelled their unique aura."

With just one sentence, Gu Shaoan understood that Zhang Sanfeng was indeed aware of the situation at Cihang Jingzhai.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a disdainful tone in his words.

Gu Shaoan asked in bewilderment, "Since Master Zhang already knew beforehand, why did he allow the people of Cihang Jingzhai to cause trouble?"

After a few moments of contemplation, Zhang Sanfeng replied, "I acted impulsively at the time, thinking I would use a move that went with the flow."

"Go with the flow?"

Gu Shaoan thought for a moment and quickly understood the meaning behind Zhang Sanfeng's words.

He then asked with a hint of uncertainty, "Master Zhang, do you intend to use Qin Mengyao to train Young Hero Zhang and Young Hero Song?"

Zhang Sanfeng gave a muffled "hmm".

Gu Shaoan: "."

After receiving confirmation from Zhang Sanfeng, Gu Shaoan's expression turned strange.

Seeing Gu Shaoan's expression, Zhang Sanfeng also looked somewhat depressed.

Zhang Sanfeng was naturally aware of Cihang Jingzhai's virtuous character.

However, as the saying goes, it is better to guide than to block. When Zhang Sanfeng was alive, he was able to keep an eye on Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu, and provide them with a comprehensive understanding of everything.

But you can't manage Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu forever, can you?

Considering that the source of the conflict between Song Qingshu and Gu Shaoan was Zhou Zhiruo, Zhang Sanfeng also had an idea after guessing Cihang Jingzhai's intentions.

If Cihang Jingzhai wants to use his Wudang Sect successor as the Holy Maiden's protector of love, then why can't he use Qin Mengyao, the Holy Maiden of Cihang Jingzhai, to train the character of Song Qingshu and Zhang Wuji?
Therefore, when the people from Cihang Jingzhai came to his door, Zhang Sanfeng used the excuse of going into seclusion to let them do whatever they wanted.

But who knew that things would go wrong so easily?

In just a few days, Zhang Sanfeng witnessed the Holy Maiden of Cihang Jingzhai treating her two precious grand-disciples like dogs.

Unfortunately, his two idiots were completely unaware that Qin Mengyao had bewitched them so much that they were laughing like fools in their dreams.

"We were so relieved to see the Cihang Jingzhai people leave, but then a plague broke out on the mountain. Not long after, Wuji and Qingshu brought them back. The old Taoist was furious!"

Looking at Zhang Sanfeng, who was already quite visibly agitated as he spoke, one could see that he was now quite glaring and fuming.

Gu Shaoan rubbed his temples.

He couldn't help but sigh, wondering where Zhang Sanfeng, this hundred-year-old virgin who still thinks about the White Moonlight Picture from time to time, got the courage to encourage Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu to play the field with other people's feelings?

Encouraging it is one thing.

They insisted on taking on the most difficult challenge.

Go find Qin Mengyao, the saintess of Cihang Jingzhai, to play with.

Are these professional gamers even someone they can mess with?

Do you really think that others' centuries of accumulation and research are fake?
The two of them were already stupid, yet they willingly offered themselves up to be played like fools?

Now things have gotten out of control.

After a moment, Gu Shaoan asked, "How far have those two foolish young heroes, Zhang and Song, gotten into trouble?"

Zhang Sanfeng ignored the truth that Gu Shaoan almost blurted out and said bluntly, "To the point that he smiles like an idiot even in his dreams."

Gu Shaoan: "."

After pondering for a moment, Gu Shaoan asked, "Master Zhang, did you come here this time to ask me for help?"

Zhang Sanfeng nodded.

Gu Shaoan rolled his eyes and said, "Master Zhang, have you ever heard the saying, 'Man has three thousand illnesses from birth to old age, but only lovesickness is incurable'? Although I am of decent medical skill, I have no solution when it comes to matters of the heart. Master Zhang, you should seek help from someone else."

They were even smiling foolishly in their dreams; Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu had clearly taken the bait.

Moreover, they've only just taken the bait, and Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu are currently in a state of overthinking.

Now, eight or nine out of ten would be willing to sacrifice themselves for Qin Mengyao.

Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said, "No, perhaps only you can handle this." Gu Shaoan blinked: "What do you mean?"

At this point, Zhang Sanfeng chuckled and said, "You're no stranger here, so I won't hide anything from you."

"When Qin Mengyao was at Wudang, the old Taoist priest unexpectedly discovered that after Qin Mengyao parted ways with Wuji and Qingshu several times, she would gaze at the moon and mutter to herself, clearly thinking of someone."

"Once, I even recited the phrase, 'If you can grow your own wings, why do you need a ladder to the clouds?'"

"I didn't think of you at first, until Yuanqiao returned to Wudang and told me that the Cihang Jingzhai people came to Wudang first, and then came to your Emei Sect. After they were thwarted by you, I thought of you."

Hearing Zhang Sanfeng's words, Gu Shaoan keenly sensed that something was amiss.

Then, Zhang Sanfeng continued, "In my opinion, Qin Mengyao is most likely interested in you, kid."

"So, this is something only you can handle."

Gu Shaoan leaned back strategically, his expression becoming more wary, and said, "Master Zhang, do you want this junior to sell his body?"

Zhang Sanfeng smiled, a hint of anticipation appearing on his face.

Gu Shaoan squinted and said, "Master Zhang, don't be silly, it's inappropriate."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng slammed his fist on the table.

"Young man surnamed Gu, don't force this old Taoist to beg you."

Gu Shaoan: "."

Gu Shaoan said with a hint of helplessness, "I have just gotten married, and if I were to do this, how would I be any different from the people of Cihang Jingzhai?"

Moreover, Gu Shaoan scoffed inwardly at Zhang Sanfeng's claim that Qin Mengyao was in love with him.

All told, Gu Shaoan and Qin Mengyao had only met twice.

Gu Shaoan didn't think that someone like Qin Mengyao would fall for a man she had only met once.

At most, he felt resentful after being humiliated by Gu Shaoan and then turning to Zhang Wuji and Song Qingshu as a second choice.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng seemed deflated.

Then he said helplessly, "Then you can think of a solution, right? Now Cihang Jingzhai has taken over both of my disciples and grand-disciples. If this continues, Wudang will probably have to change its name to 'Cihang' in the future."

"Why don't you, Master Zhang, take advantage of your advanced age and good health to go into the martial arts world and find a talented successor?"

Master Zhang raised an eyebrow and asked, "You want to switch your allegiance to the Wudang sect?"

Looking at Zhang Sanfeng opposite him, Gu Shaoan suddenly felt a terrible headache.

What happened to being the number one martial arts master? Where's your shame?
"I should have called Master over as well."

After sighing inwardly, Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "Let's choose the former option. I'll think of a solution when I come to Wudang next year."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng asked in confusion, "You're coming to Wudang? What are you coming to Wudang for next year?"

Gu Shaoan said irritably, "What else could we be doing? Of course, we're here to watch the show at Wudang and see how the Azure Dragon Society deals with you, the number one martial artist?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng's expression became more serious.

"what happened?"

In response, Gu Shaoan recounted the story of the Azure Dragon Society and even Gongzi Yu's identity to Zhang Sanfeng.

As Gu Shaoan recounted some details about the Azure Dragon Society, Zhang Sanfeng's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Even Zhang Sanfeng, upon learning that Gongzi Yu was actually an alias of Zhu Houzhao, the current emperor of the Great Wei Kingdom, took a while to calm down.

After a long silence, Zhang Sanfeng asked, "From what you're saying, that young master Yu's goal isn't to make this old Taoist priest the nourishment for Zhu Wushi to enter the Celestial Realm?"

As the saying goes, old age makes one wiser, and as long as it doesn't involve matters of love and romance, Zhang Sanfeng's reactions are still very quick.

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have waited until now to inform Master Zhang about this matter."

After closing his eyes and pondering for a moment, Zhang Sanfeng asked again, "If you're not here to deal with this old Taoist, why bother causing trouble at Wudang?"

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "I'm not entirely clear about this matter either."

"However, the fact that our Emperor was able to quietly rebuild the Azure Dragon Society and manipulate Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi as a pawn for so many years shows that he is no pushover and would not have done anything in vain."

"No matter what, it's always good to be cautious."

Zhang Sanfeng stroked his beard: "I never expected that the Great Wei Kingdom would produce such an emperor. It seems that the martial arts world of the Great Wei Kingdom is about to experience some upheaval."

Gu Shaoan nodded slightly.

Everyone has ambition.

If an ordinary person has ambition, the impact won't be that significant.

However, when an ambitious person, especially one in a high position, harbors inappropriate thoughts, it is definitely not a good thing.

Some things are better left unsaid.

Saying too much or going too far isn't necessarily a good thing.

Therefore, after informing Zhang Sanfeng of the Azure Dragon Society's arrangements in advance, Gu Shaoan asked, "Does Master Zhang know the specific methods for condensing 'Qi Seeds' and 'Essence Seeds'?"

In response to Gu Shaoan's question, Zhang Sanfeng said, "To condense the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, one must first complete the opening of the middle and upper dantian within a martial artist's body."

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "I know this. I am now in the final stage of opening up my middle dantian. I should be able to complete the opening of my middle dantian in about a month. That is why I want to know the method of condensing the 'essence seed' and the 'qi seed'."

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Sanfeng's eyes.

For ordinary martial artists who have condensed their vital energy to form a powerful aura, opening up their middle dantian often takes ten years or even longer.

But Zhang Sanfeng remembered that Gu Shaoan had only been at the Condensing Yuan Formation stage for less than two years.

The middle dantian is now almost fully developed.

Even Zhang Sanfeng was somewhat alarmed by this progress.

In response, Zhang Sanfeng explained, "The lower dantian is the essence, and therefore the place where the seed of qi is condensed. The middle dantian belongs to the vital energy. So, when a martial artist condenses the essence, qi, and spirit, he usually first condenses his own vital energy into a seed of qi, then transfers all of his vital energy to the middle dantian, leaving the lower dantian empty. Then, he circulates his own qi and blood, using the vital energy as a guide, to condense the qi and blood into a seed that resides in the lower dantian."

"As for the specific method of condensation, once your middle dantian is fully developed, your body will naturally react. Just follow your instincts."

"However, condensing the 'essence seed' is a bit more troublesome. It requires using the Qi Yuan as a guide to encourage the Qi and blood in one's body to gather at one point. If the power of Qi and blood is condensed and does not disperse, then it is considered successful."

Upon learning the specific method of condensation, Gu Shaoan smiled.

If Gu Shaoan did not understand the method, he would never have imagined in a short time that after condensing the "Qi Seed", he would have to move all his own Gang Yuan to the middle Dantian to make room in order to condense the "Qi Seed".

It's inevitable that things will be delayed for a while.

With Zhang Sanfeng's guidance, it became much easier for Gu Shaoan to condense the "essence seed" and "qi seed".

Therefore, in the path of martial arts, the advantage of having a guide at crucial moments becomes apparent.

(End of this chapter)