Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 3
"Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 3: She's Foolish, But Does That Mean You Can Bully Her?"
Chapter 3: She's Foolish, But Does That Mean You Can Bully Her?
"Want medicine?"
Inside a medicinal pill shop, the fat shopkeeper sneered at A Sha, who looked desperate.
"Sure, you can buy it with spirit crystals. I have as much as you need!"
Spirit crystals.
Condensed and concentrated from the essence of spiritual energy, they were not only used for cultivation but also served as the most fundamental currency in the cultivation world.
"I..."
A Sha shook her head sadly.
"I don't have any spirit crystals..."
"Then get lost! Don't waste my time!"
"But I have this!"
As if remembering something, A Sha extended her small hand, revealing three or four thumb-sized, irregularly shaped transparent crystals.
"The Young Master said these could be exchanged for spirit crystals."
"Beast cores?"
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up with greed, though he didn't show it on his face.
"These are just first-tier beast cores—they're worthless!"
Beast cores.
The essence of demonic beasts condensed within their bodies, they were indispensable materials for both alchemy and artifact forging.
Although first-tier beast cores were the lowest grade, they were still worth quite a bit of money.
The reason Gu Han had sustained even more injuries was that he had encountered several first-tier demonic beasts outside the city.
"What should I do..."
A Sha was at a loss.
"This is all I have..."
"Forget it, forget it!"
The fat shopkeeper snatched the beast cores from A Sha's hand and casually tossed her a bottle of pills.
"I'm a kind-hearted man. Seeing how pitiful you are, I'll take the loss. Take it!"
"Thank you! Thank you!"
A Sha was overjoyed, treating the bottle of pills like a priceless treasure. Ignoring the pain in her body, she hurriedly left the shop.
Spit!
The onlookers, seeing the shopkeeper's smug expression, cursed under their breath.
What a despicable man!
He even scams fools!
Those few beast cores could have been exchanged for at least ten bottles of high-quality healing pills, yet he only gave her one bottle of the lowest-grade pills—his heart was truly blackened!
The shopkeeper ignored them.
Glancing at the beast cores in his hand and then at the direction A Sha had left, his eyes gleamed with greed.
***
After running a distance, panting heavily, A Sha spotted Gu Han's figure again.
"Young Master!"
She waved her small hand and called out incessantly.
"I found medicine..."
At that moment.
A foot suddenly shot out from the side.
"Ahh..."
A Sha lost her balance, cried out in surprise, and fell to the ground.
The jade bottle slipped from her hand and shattered into pieces on the ground. A black pill rolled out, covered in dust.
"Oh?"
A mocking voice rang out.
"Isn't this A Sha?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"
Another voice followed.
"Look at this foolish girl, walking so carelessly. Are you really that worried about that useless guy?"
It was two men dressed as servants—one tall and one short.
"The medicine!"
A Sha seemed oblivious, ignoring the pain and wounds on her body. She reached out her small hand, grabbing the pill tightly along with the broken porcelain shards.
"We're talking to you!"
The tall man's expression turned cold.
"Are you deaf?!"
As he spoke, he walked over and stepped on the girl's hand.
In an instant, the sharp porcelain shards pierced through her palm, and blood flowed continuously from her small hand.
"The medicine..."
The girl's tears streamed down her face, but she still clutched the pill tightly, refusing to let go.
"The Young Master's medicine..."
Spit!
The tall man sneered mockingly.
"Indeed, she's a fool!"
"Foolish or not, she's still pretty. Let's deal with that useless guy first, and then..."
"Hahaha! Good idea, good idea! The Young Master has given us quite the task!"
As they spoke, the two men's faces filled with lewdness as they approached A Sha, who was now in despair, her eyes empty.
"Get your filthy leg..."
Suddenly.
An icy, murderous voice came from nearby.
"Off her!"
"Hmm?"
The tall man shuddered involuntarily, quickly retracting his foot and instinctively turning toward the source of the voice.
"Gu Han?"
"Tsk, tsk, you're still alive despite such severe injuries. What a stroke of luck!"
Seeing that it was Gu Han,
The two men immediately relaxed.
This infamous cripple, gravely injured and disgraced—did he still think he was the former young master of the Gu Family?
"A Sha."
Ignoring the two, Gu Han quickly approached A Sha, his face filled with concern.
"Are you alright?"
Nourished by the mysterious sword intent, not only had his meridians been remodeled, but his cultivation had partially recovered. Though far from his peak, he now possessed the strength of Qi Condensation levels four or five.
"Young Master..."
A bloodied little hand reached out.
"I found medicine. You won't die."
"Silly girl!"
Seeing A Sha's pitiful state, Gu Han's heart ached. He carefully took the pill and stored it away.
"My life is important, but yours is far more precious!"
He naturally understood that the quality of the pill was extremely low and would do nothing for his current injuries. He didn't know where A Sha had gotten it from.
"Zhang Fu, Li Liu!"
His gaze filled with killing intent, he fixed his eyes on the two men.
"You two dogs, were you sent by Gu Yang, weren't you?"
The two were servants of Gu Yang—he recognized them at a glance.
"How dare you!"
Qian Fu sneered.
"The Young Master's name is not something you..."
Before he could finish.
A streak of sword light flashed, followed by a piercing pain.
"Ahh..."
A blood-curdling scream.
His body swayed, and he collapsed to the ground, staring at his severed leg in horror.
Pfft!
The cold light flashed again!
A spray of blood erupted from his neck. He gurgled twice, his head slumped to the side, and he fell silent.
Gu Han instinctively glanced at his sword.
This sword... seemed much sharper than usual, and heavier too.
However.
Now wasn't the time to dwell on it.
"Now."
He swung his sword, pointing it directly at Li Liu.
"It's your turn!"
"You... you..."
Li Liu, seeing Gu Han's ferocity, had completely lost his earlier arrogance. Trembling uncontrollably, his soul nearly fled his body.
"You were supposed to be crippled! How could you..."
"For bullying A Sha, you must die!"
"Gu Han... no, no! Young Master, spare me..."
Pfft!
The sword light flashed again!
The head fell to the ground!
Rip!
Without sparing a glance at the two corpses,
Gu Han tore off a piece of his clothing and carefully bandaged A Sha's wounds.
"Young Master..."
Only now did she come to her senses.
"You're okay?"
"Mm."
Gu Han gently patted her little head, speaking softly: "I won't die for now."
"Great!"
She threw herself into Gu Han's arms.
"The Young Master doesn't have to die!"
"Yes!"
Gu Han gently hoisted her onto his back.
"I'm not dead. Give me some time, and those who should die will be the ones lying in their graves!"
With the mysterious sword scripture in hand and his injuries mostly healed, he had boundless confidence. With just a little more time, his cultivation would surely soar!
When that day came...
It would be the day of vengeance!
Casting a deep glance in the direction of the Gu Family, he carried A Sha on his back and strode resolutely toward the outskirts of the city.
***
Gu Family.
Training Ground.
"Gu Han!"
Seeing the two brought-back corpses, Gu Yang's rage burned fiercely.
They were naturally sent by him to humiliate Gu Han, but instead of succeeding, they ended up losing their lives.
"I will definitely kill you!"
"Commander Gu."
Taking a deep breath, he turned to the man behind him.
"What do you think?"
"Not simple!"
The commander made his judgment after just one look.
"They were both at the third level of Qi Condensation, yet judging by their wounds, they were killed without any resistance. Given Gu Han's current state of near-death, it's impossible for him to possess such strength!"
Golden seal!
Gu Yang's heart skipped a beat.
He subconsciously recalled Gu Tian's condition on that day.
Could it be...
That the golden seal was in Gu Han's possession?
A sudden unease arose in his heart.
"Go!"
"Quickly gather men and chase after him! I want... him dead!"
"But..."
The commander hesitated.
"But Elder Gu said..."
"The situation has changed. I'll go discuss this with Grandfather right away! Leaving Gu Han alive is bound to be a disaster. In one month, there will be the competition for the Martial Academy qualification. During that time... I don't want anyone interfering, understand?"
"Yes! I'll go at once!"
"Gu Han!"
Gu Yang's face twisted slightly.
"This time, let's see how you escape!"
***
Outside Tianwu City.
Gu Han's footsteps never stopped as he hurried along the road.
As for A Sha, she had long since passed out from exhaustion, sleeping soundly on his back.
The outskirts were sparsely populated and close to the Wilderness Forest, where demonic beasts often appeared. But to Gu Han, the outskirts were still much safer than the city itself.
No matter how terrifying demonic beasts were,
They couldn't compare to the cruelty of human hearts!
If he stayed in the city, the Gu Family would surely not let him live once they learned his injuries had healed!
Through this ordeal, his mind had matured even further.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly.
He seemed to notice something and paused his steps.
In the distance.
A man and a woman walked together.
The woman was breathtakingly beautiful, her demeanor elegant and refined. She laughed and chatted with the man beside her, looking like a perfect pair.
It was none other than Liu Ying!
Liu Ying also saw him.
Their eyes met.
Gu Han's face was indifferent, while Liu Ying's delicate brows furrowed slightly, as if surprised.