Master of Martial Arts, please enjoy a drunken revelry in the martial world.

Protect yourself!

Wan Sanqian spoke with utter helplessness.

This is also his true feeling.

In such a world, merchants are a piece of fat meat; the slightest flaw can turn them into nourishment for the imperial court.

Should we follow Zhu Wushi in rebellion?

Wan Sanqian wasn't really willing, otherwise Zhu Wushi wouldn't have used Haitang to scheme against him.

The reason Wan Sanqian helped Zhu Wushi before was simply to protect himself.

As the richest man in China, he would have been swallowed up long ago if he didn't have the support of the imperial court.

Do you really think you can rest easy just by relying on the Four Devils of Western Hunan?

Even if Wan Sanqian had twice the popularity in the martial arts world, it would still be extremely easy for the imperial court to deal with him.

It's simply a matter of whether you want to or not.

Zhu ignored the olive branch extended to Wan Sanqian, and Wan Sanqian had no choice but to accept it.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be the richest man in the Ming Dynasty now.

But helping someone with their work and joining in a rebellion are two different things.

After Zhu ignores the truth, Wan Sanqian will definitely hesitate.

At this point, having a piece that can control 13,000 pieces becomes very important.

Haitang was a pawn arranged by Zhu Wushi.

However, in the end, all their efforts were in vain.

After all, people's hearts are not so easy to fathom.

Who can devise a plan without missing a beat?

Looking at the 13,000 people in front of him, Gu Qianbei sighed inwardly.

Even the seemingly glamorous richest man appears so pale and powerless in the face of the enormous machine that is the imperial court.

The most terrifying thing in this world is indeed always power.

"Manager Gu, now that I've said this, you must understand what I mean."

If we join forces, we can give the crabapple a glimmer of hope.

Otherwise, she would have surely died in this vortex.

Wan Sanqian looked at Gu Qianbei with sincerity in his eyes.

Gu Qianbei thought for a moment and said, "Even if we form an alliance, what can I do for you?"

Seeing Gu Qianbei loosen his grip, Wan Sanqian was overjoyed.

"Manager Gu underestimates himself. With your current abilities, there are so many things you can do."

"Oh? For example?"

Gu Qianbei raised an eyebrow slightly.

"For example, training a powerful secret squad to eliminate all obstacles for us in the shadows."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianbei narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You want me to train assassins for you? Aren't these four beside you more suitable?"

"They naturally have their own experts to train, but I also need you to train a group of them."

Different martial arts can cultivate more choices.

This is what I want.

Gu Qianbei smiled.

After all that talk, it turns out he came for my martial arts skills.

That's a clever plan.

"I don't think this is a good idea."

After Gu Qianbei finished speaking, he stood up.

"Master Wan, everything you just said makes perfect sense."

The world is a giant vortex, and the closer you get to the center of power and money, the stronger the vortex becomes.

And I have been avoiding getting close to this vortex.

Because I know that this means endless trouble.

I'm not afraid of trouble, but I hate trouble.

All I want to do is live a carefree life in the martial world; I have absolutely no interest in your struggles.

Whether you die, or Zhu Wushi dies, or even His Majesty the Emperor dies, it makes no difference to me.

The world is vast, and it won't change just because one person dies.

You're right, Haitang is in a dangerous situation now because she has an ambitious adoptive father.

One day, perhaps she will be sacrificed as a pawn.

But when that day comes, I believe I will have enough power to save her.

If she is determined to die, I will grant her wish.

Living is not the ultimate goal of everything.

Death is not necessarily the worst outcome.

There are many things in this world that are more important than life and death, at least in my opinion.

You're a businessman, so there's nothing wrong with measuring everything by profit and loss.

But I'm not a businessman; I'm still a naive guy.

I still believe in right and wrong, good and evil, and I still believe in justice.

It's stupid, I know, but I don't want to give up.

Because if I were to give up even these things, I would feel that the world is meaningless.

If everyone in the world were like you and Zhu Wushi, that would be true despair.

Therefore, I don't want to help you, nor do I want to help Zhu Wushi, and I certainly don't want to help this court that is destined to be a quagmire.

I was born with no great ambitions, I only wish to live a peaceful life.

Based on this, all I seek is peace of mind and the freedom to do as I please; that's all.

I have no interest in your plans and schemes, nor do I want to participate.

So, you've wasted your time coming here today.

please!"

Gu Qianbei extended his right hand to see the guest off.

Wan Sanqian was stunned. Looking into Gu Qianbei's bright eyes, he finally smiled.

"We all misjudged you."

Okay, I hope you remember everything you said today and stay away from this mess.

After Wan Sanqian finished speaking, he got up and left.

The Four Ghosts of Western Hunan followed closely behind.

Thousand Sorrows Palace returned to silence once more.

Gu Qianbei sat back down in her seat and poured herself a glass of wine.

"Looks like Zhu Wushi has his eye on us after all."

Gu Qianbei murmured to himself.

Wan Sanqian's arrival was suspicious. He seemed to be making his situation sound very difficult, but in reality, it was a test and a calculation.

His entanglement with Zhu Wushi is probably quite deep.

"This is really troublesome."

I wonder what Zhu Wushi and Haitang will say about me.

I'm afraid it won't be anything good.

Gu Qianbei smiled, a glint of something sinister in his eyes.

The capital city is likely to become even more chaotic in the future.

On the other side, at the Dragon Guard Manor.

"Godfather!"

When Haitang returned in joy, Zhu Wushi, who was processing files, looked up at her, a mixture of delight and guilt appearing in his eyes.

"Haitang, I misunderstood you this time, and I apologize to you here."

Haitang was flattered and quickly said, "Godfather, there's no need for that!"

You were too emotional at the time, which is why you made that decision. I don't blame you.

"That's good."

Upon hearing Haitang's words, Zhu Wushi's smile deepened.

"I heard you've been getting quite close to Gu Qianbei lately."

What's wrong? Something's happened?

Zhu Wushi laughed and teased.

Haitang blushed slightly and said, "Qianbei and I are mutually in love, and we have indeed confirmed our relationship."

"Okay. Gu Qianbei is indeed a good choice."

Since he's with you now, why not let him join the Dragon Guard Manor and become the number one secret agent?

This position has been vacant for so many years; he's perfect for it.

"this……"

Haitang immediately hesitated.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Zhu Wushi's voice carried a newfound authority.

"Godfather, Qianbei is a lazy person. I'm afraid he won't be willing to serve the Dragon Guard Manor."

Haitang explained.

"What? You want the people from my Dragon Guard Manor, but you're unwilling to serve them?"

"Where in the world is there such a cheap thing as a free lunch?"

Zhu ignored it and said coldly.