In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

"My daughter? Hahaha... What tricks is Zhengdao up to now!"

Inside the Gates of Hell, upon receiving the news, Gu Jianhun's first reaction was disbelief.

I think this is yet another trick played by the righteous sects.

But as the details became more detailed, Gu Jianhun's expression grew increasingly somber.

He could be certain that Tu Xuehua was his daughter, but so what?

In Gu Jianhun's heart, his only true wife and children were his beloved wife and son who were killed by the righteous path.

This suddenly appearing daughter is undoubtedly the weakness that the righteous path has given him.

"Help me arrange a meeting with the Golden-Faced Buddha. Since this news came from the Zhang family, the Golden-Faced Buddha must know something."

A mere bastard dares to try and control my Ancient Sword Soul? They think too highly of themselves.

This bastard child should never have existed in the first place. Do you think it's possible for me, Gu Jianhun, to stop my revenge?

"Yes, Master!"

Feng Zhang, the master of the Three Absolute Palms, also realized that the news was not fake.

If true, this righteous move will definitely have a surprising effect on Gu Jianhun.

This incident caused a great stir throughout the land.

The islands in the East China Sea are far from the religion.

At this moment, Bi Gu, the leader of the Changli Sect, also received the news. Upon seeing the news, his face turned ashen and he was filled with worry.

The Donghai Changli Sect rarely appears in the martial arts world and is considered a reclusive sect.

Bi Guneng was able to become the master of Tu Xuehua, the young lady of Yanxia Manor. He was also a top-notch expert in the martial arts world, reaching the pinnacle of skill. His ultimate technique, the Seven-Spinning Slash, was no weaker than the Three Absolute Palms.

Even so, Bi Gu still sensed that a storm was brewing.

Tu Xuehua could no longer stay on Changli Island.

"Someone, bring Xuehua here!"

"Yes, Master!"

Soon, a beautiful young woman, her face as lovely as a peach blossom, entered the hall. Seeing Bi Gu's troubled expression at the head of the table, she quickly and respectfully stepped forward and said:

"Disciple pays homage to Master!"

"Xuehua, about this matter..."

Bi Gu looked at his beloved disciple. Influenced by Tu Jin since childhood, the disciple lacked the liveliness of a young girl, but was impeccable in his conduct, work, and diligent martial arts training.

At a young age, he was already a top master in the martial arts world.

Aside from his still shallow skill level, his martial arts and abilities make him the most outstanding disciple in the Changli Sect.

But at this moment, the young girl was carrying an immense burden.

"Master, is there anything you need to tell me?"

"Well... well, you'll have to see for yourself!"

Bi Gu didn't want to tell this disciple, but the whole martial arts world had already heard about it, and with the Ancient Sword Soul wreaking havoc, if he didn't tell Tu Xuehua, he might be ambushed and die without even knowing how.

Tu Xuehua took the letter and knew it wasn't a family letter.

Soon, disbelief filled Tu Xuehua's beautiful face, and her pupils went blank.

"Master, this can't be real?"

Seeing his disciple, who was distraught and on the verge of a mental breakdown, Bi Gu, though reluctant to speak, still said:

"Xuehua, the reason why Master Tu sent you here back then was because Sun Biyun disliked you and constantly beat and scolded you."

With the information above, it's almost certain that you are Gu Jianhun's daughter.

Moreover, this news spread throughout the martial arts world.

If it's anything else, the Changli Sect can still protect you.

But now that you're on Changli Island, there's nothing I can do to help you.

So go pack your bags. Tomorrow, your master will send you away from Changli Island to Lin'an Prefecture.

This news came from the Zhang family. Go there and seek justice; they are the only place that can protect you.

"Zhang family?"

Tu Xuehua looked somewhat surprised, not expecting that the Zhang family was involved.

"It's because a group of people couldn't deal with the Ancient Sword Soul, so they wanted to ask the Zhang family for help."

But the Zhang family is not someone they can easily manipulate. So the Zhang family revealed your existence, which must be part of their scheme.

However, the Zhang family's reputation will ensure your safety as long as you seek justice.

"But···"

"It's nothing.

The Misty Cloud Manor has been razed to the ground by the Ancient Sword Soul. Although the Manor Master and his wife were not injured, they are now wandering the martial world.

By going to the Dragon Guard Manor, you've walked right into their trap. Those seemingly righteous martial arts practitioners are actually just using you to control the Ancient Sword Soul and seize the Tathagata Palm.

Aside from Master Tu, you can't trust anyone in the martial world now, not even Sun Biyun.

"…Disciple understands!"

Tu Xuehua knew that there were only one or two people in this world who were truly good to her.

Her master would never harm her, and she had heard about the Zhang family's reputation when she last went back—mysterious and unpredictable, a true family of philanthropists.

"Okay, don't be too sad."

Master Tu already knew your identity, but even so, he still treated you as his own son.

And since you consider Master Tu your biological father, what do these gossips matter? You are father and daughter, that's an undeniable fact.

As for the Ancient Sword Soul?

If you can resolve his hostility, it will be a great merit for the entire martial arts world, which may also be the Zhang family's goal.

Otherwise, it might have been easier for the Zhang family to kill Gu Jianhun!

"Is the Zhang family that terrifying?"

"It's more terrifying than you can imagine."

Rather, the Zhang family and the Golden-Faced Buddha are an unbreakable alliance in Ghost Street. Given the Golden-Faced Buddha's strength, just as the Ancient Sword Soul suffered a crushing defeat at his hands last time, the Zhang family is also capable of killing the Ancient Sword Soul.

But when two tigers fight, one will inevitably die and the other will be injured. Who knows if Gu Jianhun will launch a counterattack before he dies?

This is also why the Zhang family is unwilling to take direct action.

Don't regard those righteous sects of the martial arts world as something good. The tragedy of Gu Jianhun was caused by these very same righteous sects.

"Disciple understands!"

At this moment, Tu Xuehua also understood Bi Gu's scheme.

With the Zhang family protecting her, she naturally had an extra layer of security. Moreover, Tu Xuehua also wanted to see what mysteries the legendary Zhang family held.

As for the righteous path of the martial arts world?

Despite Bi Gu's repeated reminders, Tu Xuehua was not naive and understood that Bi Gu was worried about her being used and deceived by the righteous sects of the martial arts world.

···

"Disciple bids farewell to Master! Fellow senior brothers, junior brothers, and junior sisters!"

The next morning, with great reluctance, Bi Gu had Tu Xuehua sent to Lin'an Prefecture.

Those in the martial arts world would never have imagined that he would send Tu Xuehua to the Zhang family.

After all, the landing on Dongli Island is near the mouth of the Huai River, so the martial arts heroes naturally came from there and would never have thought of his move.

Just as Bi Gu had feared, the group of martial arts heroes arrived in just two days.

Divided into two paths: light and dark.

Ostensibly, these are masters of the righteous path in the martial arts world who have come to find Tu Xuehua to dispel the murderous aura of the ancient sword spirit and save the martial arts world from peril.

Meanwhile, several experts captured a few disciples on the island and questioned them about Tu Xuehua's whereabouts.

However, these disciples only knew that Tu Xuehua had left, but they did not know where Tu Xuehua had gone. Even the heroes of the martial arts world sighed in despair, thinking that they had missed her.

As for making things difficult for those who have left the religion?

As a master of the highest level, Bi Gu possessed the Seven-Spinning Slash, and no one wanted to be his enemy.

They had no choice but to turn back and leave, leaving behind several experts to watch whether Tu Xuehua would return.

Chapter 358 Iron Battle Passes on Skills, Schemes and Thunder Palm

"Your master certainly dares to gamble!"

New Mansion Villa!

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the woman in front of him, never expecting that Tu Xuehua would actually find the Zhang family.

It should be noted that it was he who leaked Tu Xuehua's identity.

Similarly, Tu Xuehua also sized up the legendary young man before her.

If Zhang Xiaoshan weren't the only man in the villa, she would find it hard to believe that the renowned young master of the Zhang family was such a young man.

He doesn't even look as old as her!

Moreover, this luxurious and elegant villa is truly refreshing.

The various fluffy, soft chairs, the celadon floor, the marble coffee table, dining table, stairs... all exceeded his expectations.

"My master said that the Zhang family's reputation would surely give me an explanation."

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded at Tu Xuehua, while Liu Sheng Piaoxu handed her a cup of milk tea and placed it in front of her.

"This is bubble tea, which is one of the Zhang family's signature drinks."

"Thank you!"

Tu Xuehua wasn't worried about Zhang Xiaoshan poisoning her; instead, she looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, needing an explanation from him.

"To be honest, you were part of my plan."

Even the Ancient Sword Soul is just one part of the whole thing. Of course, I also have two purposes in scheming against you.

First, the Ancient Sword Soul has been blinded by hatred and needs your help to dispel his resentment. I won't go into the noble reasons, but you know the purpose.

Secondly, I want you to join the Demonic Path and help me protect someone.

You are the daughter of the Ancient Sword Soul. Now, in the entire righteous path, apart from the Gentleman Tu Jin, everyone else is approaching you with ulterior motives, plotting to seize the Tathagata Palm.

Therefore, the path of the demon is your final choice.

Hellgate is not your destiny, and you cannot join Hellgate.

Therefore, the escape route I've arranged for you is the most suitable for you.

"Join the demonic path?"

Tu Xuehua never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan's ultimate goal was to recruit her into the demonic path to protect someone.

"Isn't the Zhang family full of experts? Why choose me?"

"Because you are the daughter of Gu Jianhun and Tu Jin."

The bloodline of the Ancient Sword Soul is not tolerated by the righteous path; Tu Jin's personality influences me, but at least I trust your true nature.

As for why I didn't call upon the Zhang family's experts? It's because I didn't want to expose my relationship with that person, but I needed a peerless expert to protect her. So, after receiving Gu Jianhun's message, I chose you!

Hiss...

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's reasons and schemes, even Tu Xuehua was surprised to find that there were such terrifying people in the martial arts world.

Why? You ruined my life!

"You're wrong. You were never meant to live a peaceful life."