In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 519: Lure the snake out of its hole
After a series of thoughts flashed through his mind, he suddenly spoke, "Miss Shang."

The gentle, soothing voice reached her ears, and Shang Xiufang immediately looked up at Gu Shaoan.

Meeting Shang Xiufang's gaze, Gu Shaoan calmly said, "I have something I need Miss Shang and Xiufang Pavilion to help me with."

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiufang immediately composed herself and replied, "Please speak, Young Master Gu. I will not refuse any task that I can do."

Gu Shaoan said, "I wish that after I leave tomorrow, Miss Shang will spread the word about giving away the map of Yang Gong's treasure vault, so that people from all the major powers in the Sui Dynasty will know about it in a short time. I wonder if Miss Shang has any way to do this?"

Shang Xiufang was taken aback when she heard about the matter Gu Shaoan had entrusted to her.

Even Zhou Shuxian and Mei Jiangxue couldn't help but look at Gu Shaoan with suspicion.

The wealth in Yang Gong's Treasury was built by Grand General Yang Su in his quest to seize the throne. It contains the wealth that Yang Su secretly amassed after his campaigns, and it is said that the wealth inside far exceeds the national treasury of the Sui Dynasty.

In addition, it is said that there are a large number of weapons forged by skilled craftsmen inside.

If any of the four major clans obtained this money, they could use it to recruit soldiers and build their own private army.

It can be said that once one obtains the treasures in Yang Gong's treasury, one will have the qualifications and confidence to contend for the throne of the Great Sui Dynasty.

Once the news gets out, the people of the four major clans will definitely be restless.

At that time, even the Celestial Realm experts from the four major clans will gather here.

Furthermore, the Yang Gong Treasure Vault also contains the Demonic Sect's supreme treasure, the Evil Emperor's Relic, which contains the power of successive Evil Emperors. Not to mention the Demonic Sect's giants, even other experts from the Great Sui Kingdom would inevitably be drawn to it to compete for it.

It can be said that once Shang Xiufang spread this news as Gu Shaoan had suggested, it would undoubtedly add fuel to the fire, drawing all forces of the Sui Dynasty to Chang'an.

The map of Yang Gong's treasure vault has already fallen into Gu Shaoan's hands.

In the eyes of Shang Xiufang and the others, such an action would not benefit Gu Shaoan in the slightest.

The group couldn't understand why Gu Shaoan would take the initiative to spread the news.

After a moment, Shang Xiufang, who had come to her senses, said, "News involving the Yang Gong Treasury, even if it is casual, is enough to attract the attention of others. It is not difficult to let the various forces of the Great Sui Kingdom know about this matter in a short period of time."

"But is Young Master Gu sure he wants to do this?"

"nature!"

Gu Shaoan did not hesitate at all.

Gu Shaoan was basically certain that the news about Yang Gong's treasure trove within the Sui Dynasty was most likely spread by the Bad Commander.

Previously, through Shang Xiufang, Gu Shaoan also learned that the Bad People were still hiding in the shadows.

Even Gu Shaoan didn't know where the Hidden Soldier Valley where the Bad People were located was.

I have no idea where that bad leader is.

Rather than having Gu Shaoan search for the treasures based on his memories like looking for a needle in a haystack, it would be better to use the Yang Gong Treasure Vault incident to lure out the Bad People and the Bad Commander.

As for whether the Bad Commander and the Bad People would come, Gu Shaoan had no worries about that at all.

The Yang Gong Treasure Vault was not only where Yang Su hid his treasures, but also an altar built by the Great Xia Dynasty in the land of Kyushu for the people of Kyushu to communicate with the Great Xia Dynasty.

Since the Bad Commander is Xiang Yutian's man, he must also know about the existence of this altar.

When Yang Gong's treasure vault is opened, the Bad Commander will definitely lead people to keep a close watch on it in order to prevent the altar from being discovered or even destroyed.

As for whether the news of Yang Gong's treasure vault would attract the Celestial Realm warriors of the four great clans and other experts from the Great Sui Kingdom, Gu Shaoan did not care.

His targets this time are only the Bad Commander and the Bad People.

I'm not very interested in other people.

If these people know what's good for them, that's fine. But if there are those who are oblivious to their own mortality and insist on interfering in his affairs, then he can simply deal with them.

However, Gu Shaoan did not reveal these details to Shang Xiufang and Zhou Shuxian.

Gu Shaoan glanced at Shang Xiufang and Zhou Shuxian, whose expressions were filled with surprise and uncertainty, and then reached into his robes.

He took out a small jade bottle about two fingers tall.

He casually placed the jade bottle on the table.

"The pills in this bottle were made by me using a secret method and some rare medicinal ingredients. Just one pill can quickly heal even the most vital organs, such as the heart meridian and dantian, if damaged."

"If all three are taken together, as long as the head is not injured, even if the heart meridian is completely severed, it can be restored to its original state in a short time if taken within a hundred breaths."

With his gaze fixed on Shang Xiufang's face, Gu Shaoan continued, "If the injuries suffered by Miss Shang's grandfather do not involve damage to his innate essence or some extremely rare and special hidden ailments, these three pills are enough to heal his injuries completely, restore his cultivation to its full extent, and leave no flaws whatsoever."

"If her injuries are indeed unique and beyond the scope of medicinal repair, these three pills will be enough to protect her life for three years and prevent her injuries from worsening. At that time, Miss Shang only needs to take people to the Emei Sect of the Great Wei Kingdom to find me, and I will personally treat her."

"These three pills are to be considered as payment for Miss Shang for spreading the news for me."

Unrefined Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom is already a rare healing elixir in the world, let alone these three pills refined by Gu Shaoan with his superb skills and other rare medicines.

Its effects far surpass those of ordinary cardamom, by several times.

Shang Xiufang's gaze was fixed on the small jade bottle, her eyes flickering slightly. Based on her interactions with Gu Shaoan over this period, she knew that he was not one to speak carelessly.

If the medicine in this bottle is truly as miraculous as he described, then each of these three pills is a rare treasure, enough to completely cure my grandfather Yue Shan's chronic illness that has plagued him for many years.

She was willing to go to great lengths to obtain these three pills, no matter how difficult the task.

Not to mention what Gu Shaoan asked her to do, it was just a small favor, how could Shang Xiufang refuse?
She took a deep breath, as if to suppress all the excitement and gratitude in her heart, and once again bowed deeply to Gu Shaoan with utmost solemnity.

"Young Master Gu's kindness is deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. Once the ship docks at Bailin Mansion tomorrow, I will use all available means to complete the task entrusted to me by you as soon as possible!"

Gu Shaoan nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Shang."

The next day, around noon, the massive Shangxiu Pavilion ship smoothly entered the Bailin Mansion dock.

As the ship gently swayed as it approached the shore, Gu Shaoan, who was sitting cross-legged in the quiet room of the cabin, slowly opened his eyes. A glint of light flashed in his eyes, which then returned to calm.

He stood up, and as soon as he pushed open the door and stepped out of the room, he saw Mei Jiangxue already waiting outside.

She was dressed in a blue robe, with a small bag on her back, a long sword in one hand and two wide-brimmed bamboo hats in the other.

Upon seeing Gu Shaoan emerge, she stepped forward and called out in a clear voice, "Senior Brother."

Gu Shaoan nodded. "Let's go."

A moment later, when the two stepped onto the deck, they found that Shang Xiufang and Zhou Shuxian were already waiting there.

The morning sun shone on the deck, illuminating Shang Xiufang's carefully made-up face, making her radiant.

She looked at Gu Shaoan and Mei Jiangxue and said softly, "Young Master Gu, there is a restaurant called Songhelou in Bailin Prefecture. Its dishes are quite unique and famous far and wide. Why don't you and Miss Mei have lunch before you set off?"

Faced with Shang Xiufang's invitation, Gu Shaoan shook his head slightly and looked at the bustling crowd on the dock in the distance: "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Shang. However, since there is still some time, I have another important matter to attend to and cannot stay any longer."

Finally, looking at Shang Xiufang's gentle face, he added, "It is fate that we met. In the future, if Miss Shang's Xiufang Pavilion is fortunate enough to enter the territory of my Great Wei Kingdom, Miss Shang can write a letter to the Emei Sect in advance. If I have time at that time, I may have the opportunity to come and listen to Miss Shang's zither music again."

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiufang's eyes flashed with a hint of light, and a sincere smile appeared on her lips: "The people of Great Wei are simple and honest, and their mountains and rivers are beautiful. I have heard that their martial spirit is even more than that of my Great Sui."

"Although Xiufang is just a woman, she also yearns for it. If one day she can bring Xiufang Pavilion to Wei, she will definitely inform Young Master Gu in advance."

Gu Shaoan also revealed a faint but clear smile, and nodded to Shang Xiufang in greeting: "In that case, take care."

The moment he finished speaking, he raised his hand and gently placed the bamboo hat that Mei Jiangxue handed him on his head. The shadow cast by the wide brim partially obscured his handsome features.

The next moment, the two used their lightness skills one after the other, their bodies as if lifted by an invisible wind, lightly floating off the deck. With their clothes fluttering, they landed on the dock.

In just a few breaths, the two figures disappeared into the vast, bustling crowd like fish, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

On the deck, Shang Xiufang stood by the railing, her gaze following the two figures disappearing into the crowd, lingering there for a long time.

The river breeze ruffled her hair and skirt, bringing a slight chill. For some reason, a faint, indescribable sense of loss welled up in her heart.

Seeing her absent-minded look, Zhou Shuxian gently stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Miss, have you fallen for that Young Master Gu?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiufang did not answer immediately, nor did she turn her gaze away; she simply stared in the direction of the surging crowd.

After a few breaths, Shang Xiufang slowly and honestly shook her head: "I don't know."

After a pause, Shang Xiufang continued, "However, having him on the ship for a month really gave me a sense of peace that I hadn't felt in a long time."

She paused slightly, her voice tinged with a hint of etherealness, "Moreover, how many people in the world can be as talented and peerless as him? As a woman of the mortal realm, how could I not be moved at all upon seeing such a person?"

Zhou Shuxian nodded in deep agreement, her aged eyes filled with a knowing understanding of the world.

"In my life, I have seen many remarkable figures and outstanding talents, but when it comes to demeanor, elegance, appearance, and cultivation, I cannot find anyone who can compare with this Young Master Gu. Not to mention you, Miss, even an ordinary woman would be moved by him."

“These days, I have seen it all clearly. Most of the maids on the ship get ready early every morning, eagerly hoping that Young Master Gu will come out of his room and walk around on the deck so that they can catch a glimpse of him from afar.”

At this point, Zhou Shuxian's voice lowered, carrying a complex and indescribable meaning, and she sighed softly. "It's just that... after those maids have seen someone like Young Master Gu, their horizons have been broadened, and for these maids, they're likely to suffer in the future."

Her words didn't explicitly state the situation, but the worry and helplessness within them spread like invisible ripples in the air.

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiufang remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly and sighed silently.

When a person's vision has been illuminated by the true moon, and they have lingered in such awe-inspiring light, how can they not find the ordinary candlelight and firefly light of the world dim?

Once you've seen the breathtaking scenery from the mountaintop, how can ordinary hills and slopes still hold any appeal?
Gu Shaoan's existence was an accident in itself.

Her outstanding looks, gentle and pleasant temperament, appropriate speech, and awe-inspiring strength are all enough to captivate the hearts of young girls in love.

Not to mention that all these qualities combined in one person make him incredibly attractive to women.

The short month he spent on the ship left an indelible mark on everyone who met him, especially on the young women in their prime.

A fleeting glimpse is enough to surpass countless others in the world.

When someone has met an amazing person, they will find everyone else to be ordinary. But how many people in the world can be like Gu Shaoan?
After spending a month together, it will be difficult for ordinary men to win the hearts of the girls in Xiufang Pavilion, and these girls will probably find it hard to be interested in ordinary men. It's all beneficial and harmless.

　You were on time today!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)