Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 20

"Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 20: Visiting Elder Xue, Reencountering Liu Ying!"

Chapter 20: Visiting Elder Xue, Reencountering Liu Ying!

Who?!

The crowd was stunned once again.

How dare someone speak to City Lord Liu like that?

And...

What an unpleasant voice!

Liu Yuan's expression shifted.

The family heads also grew restless.

Others might not know, but they were aware that a distinguished guest sat inside the quiet room. To think he would intervene in this matter!

"Chief Steward Li."

Liu Yuan hastily bowed.

"How did I disturb you?"

Seeing Chief Steward Li's appearance,

And Liu Yuan's respectful demeanor,

The crowd's hearts skipped a beat.

Good heavens! Could this person be...

"Oh!"

While others were cautious,

Only A Sha waved happily. "It's you! We meet again!"

Clink!

Liu Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be... she knows Chief Steward Li?

"Little girl!"

Chief Steward Li forced a smile.

"We're not acquainted—don't try to cozy up to me!"

"Oh."

A Sha looked somewhat disappointed.

"Chief Steward Li."

Seeing this, Liu Yuan let out a sigh of relief.

"What does... that person wish to command?"

He naturally understood.

Chief Steward Li's appearance surely meant he had received instructions from the Seventh Prince.

"City Lord Liu."

Chief Steward Li glanced at him.

"I ask you—has the Martial Academy Qualification Battle concluded?"

"It has ended."

"Who won?"

"It's... him!"

Liu Yuan reluctantly pointed at Gu Han.

"Oh."

Chief Steward Li didn't even glance at Gu Han.

"Then there's nothing more to discuss."

At this point,

The message was crystal clear.

Gu Han's qualification for the Martial Academy was secured.

"Chief Steward Li!"

Liu Yuan felt reluctant.

"But he committed multiple murders, disregarding the rules of Tianwu City..."

"I've said it!"

Chief Steward Li emphasized his words.

"This matter ends here—do you understand?"

"Yes, yes!"

Tch!

After glancing at Gu Han, Chief Steward Li's face darkened further.

Damn brat!

He got lucky again!

"Wait!"

As he was about to leave, Gu Han suddenly spoke up.

"What do you want?!"

Chief Steward Li's face was full of impatience.

"Where is Elder Xue? I wish to pay him a visit."

Now that

Gu Han had avenged his father, he naturally needed to find a way to treat A Sha's soul deficiency. Naturally, someone like Elder Xue, who excelled in alchemy and medicinal knowledge, was the best choice.

Chief Steward Li impatiently gave an address and turned to leave.

The longer he looked at Gu Han, the worse his mood became.

"Your Highness."

Back in the quiet room, Chief Steward Li still felt some resentment.

"The matter you instructed has been handled."

"You... cough, cough!"

The Seventh Prince shook his head, about to tease him, but suddenly began coughing violently.

At the same time,

Visible cold air continuously emanated from his body, quickly forming a thin layer of frost on him.

"Your Highness!"

Chief Steward Li hurriedly used spiritual energy to protect his vitality.

"Hold on!"

"This servant will take you to Elder Xue immediately!"

...

Outside.

Liu Yuan's mood was extremely sour at this moment.

The Seventh Prince's words were absolutely not something a city lord of a border town like him could defy. No matter how much he hated Gu Han, he couldn't make another move.

Unless he wanted to die!

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, he didn't spare a glance at the crowd and prepared to leave with the city guards.

"Wait."

Gu Han suddenly spoke up.

"My Martial Academy qualification!"

"Wait for it!"

Liu Yuan gave him a deep look.

"It will be delivered to you soon enough!"

Once he left,

The scene erupted into chaos again.

"Could it be that just now...?"

"Nonsense, didn't you hear the City Lord call him Chief Steward Li? He must be from the capital!"

"Tsk, tsk, a big shot, a big shot indeed! How many years has it been since such a big shot came to our Tianwu City?"

"Don't even think about it—you're not worthy!"

"..."

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

Today's events were too thrilling, with twists and turns, leaving them breathless. In a small border town like this, such a major event would be talked about for eight to ten years.

In comparison,

The Martial Academy Qualification Battle seemed insignificant.

Gu Han ignored them.

After stowing away Gu Tian's memorial tablet and the Firecloud Spear, he exhaled deeply, dispelling much of the pent-up malevolence within him.

"Young Master."

A Sha gently asked, "Where are we going next?"

"To find Elder Xue."

Gu Han patted her head.

"To treat your illness."

"Young Master."

A Sha's eyes dimmed.

"My illness... can't be cured, can it?"

"Nonsense."

Gu Han's expression softened.

"I will definitely find a way to save you. All you need to do is stay by my side and help me search for treasures peacefully."

"Mm!"

Hearing the word "treasures,"

A Sha's eyes lit up.

After all, this was the only thing she could do to help Gu Han.

Amidst their casual conversation,

Master and servant gradually walked further away.

Watching Gu Han's retreating figure, the crowd wore envious expressions.

Clearly,

Regardless of attitude, Chief Steward Li appeared specifically to help Gu Han. Aligning with such a powerful figure—it was obvious that Gu Han's future was boundless!

Unlike the crowd's excitement,

The Gu Family members were as if mourning the loss of their parents, faces filled with despair and confusion.

Not only had their family's reputation been ruined,

But their leader was also dead.

Within days,

The vast Gu Family estate would undoubtedly be completely divided among the other families.

At that time, the fate of these Gu Family members, who had previously flaunted their power in Tianwu City, was predictable.

...

City Lord's Residence.

"Damn it!"

In the main hall, Liu Yuan's face turned ashen with anger.

"Damn brat!"

"Father?"

Such a commotion drew Liu Ying over.

"What happened?"

"Gu Han!"

Liu Yuan gnashed his teeth.

"That damn brat is truly hateful!"

"Gu Han?"

Liu Ying was startled.

"Isn't he in the Wilderness Forest, being hunted by the Gu Family?"

"Hunted?"

Liu Yuan sneered and recounted today's events.

"Because of him, I lost all face today!"

Liu Ying's heart trembled.

She had long heard that Gu Han had gained a fortuitous encounter and restored his cultivation, but she never imagined he had become so powerful, single-handedly destroying the Gu Family.

Though the Gu Family had its own faults,

Gu Han's combat strength was absolutely not to be underestimated!

"By the way."

Liu Yuan seemed to recall something.

"How is your relationship with the Seventh Prince? Why didn't I see you go with him today?"

Liu Ying's expression turned somewhat gloomy.

After spending a few days with the Seventh Prince, she had intentionally won his favor. However, after Chief Steward Li returned, he treated her coldly, not only with indifference but also with sharp-tongued remarks. Today, she hadn't attended the Martial Academy Qualification Battle because Chief Steward Li had mocked her into staying behind.

"Father."

For some reason,

Thinking about Gu Han regaining his former genius status made her feel uneasy.

"You just said—the Seventh Prince helped Gu Han out of trouble?"

"Yes."

Liu Yuan frowned deeply.

"It's strange—though he helped him, Chief Steward Li's attitude toward him was extremely cold."

Cold?

Liu Ying inexplicably felt relieved and immediately formed a guess.

Could it be that Gu Han...

Had pledged allegiance to the Seventh Prince?

"Father."

Thinking of this, she immediately had an idea. "I'll go see the Seventh Prince—I might be able to extract some useful information."

"Alright."

Liu Yuan nodded.

"You're about to enter the Martial Academy. Even if the Seventh Prince isn't highly regarded, he's still royalty. Gaining his friendship is a good thing."

Though there was only one spot for the Martial Academy,

As the City Lord, he naturally had other ways to send Liu Ying there as well.

...

South of Tianwu City.

In a secluded and quiet alleyway,

"Young Master."

A Sha looked up with her little face. "Are we here to see Grandpa Xue?"

"Mm."

Gu Han smiled.

"Elder Xue helped us greatly last time. Come to think of it, we haven't properly thanked him yet... Hmm?"

Before finishing,

He paused.

In the alley, five or six people stood respectfully in front of a small courtyard, eagerly awaiting a chance to meet the person inside.

From their attire,

Gu Han immediately recognized them.

These people were managers from various guilds in the capital.

The Wilderness Forest was rich in resources, and the guilds in the capital sent large numbers of people to the frontier every year to collect medicinal herbs, beast cores, and other cultivation resources from wandering cultivators. Tianwu City was naturally one of those places.

"Hmm?"

Upon seeing Gu Han,

The person at the back looked somewhat surprised.

"Little brother, are you here to see Divine Physician Xue?"

"Yes."

As he spoke,

Gu Han stepped forward to knock on the door.

"What are you doing?!"

The person at the front immediately blocked Gu Han.

"Boy, do you understand the rules?"

"Rules?"

"Nonsense! If Divine Physician Xue hasn't said he'll see you, and you knock without permission, what if it displeases him? Can you bear the consequences?"

"Look at your ragged clothes—did you come empty-handed? Do you really think Divine Physician Xue will see you?"

"Even if he does, there's a proper order—go wait at the back of the line!"

"Hmph, small townsfolk always lack manners!"

"..."

These people, coming from the capital, naturally looked down on those from Tianwu City and mercilessly mocked Gu Han.

Gu Han's expression darkened.

"Don't look down on people!"

A Sha angrily exclaimed, "I know that grandpa!"

"Oh? You know Divine Physician Xue?"

"Little girl, don't let the wind snap your tongue with such big talk!"

"Exactly! Divine Physician Xue is of such high status—even the leaders of our guilds treat him with utmost respect. Would he know a little wild girl from a small place like you?"

"..."

Their sarcastic remarks made A Sha clench her fists tightly.

"You!"

A chilling glint flashed in Gu Han's eyes.

"You'll pay..."

"Little brother!"

Still, the person at the back, Chen Ping, hastily pulled Gu Han aside and whispered, "Bear with it. They're from the capital, and they're all Spirit Mastery experts—you can't afford to offend them! Listen to me—if we patiently wait, we'll eventually get to see Divine Physician Xue."

"Tsk, tsk, Chen Ping, aren't you kind-hearted."

"What's your situation anyway? Still meddling in others' affairs?"

"I heard that your contribution points at the Treasure Pavilion have ranked last for two consecutive years—you're about to be kicked out!"

"No one keeps useless freeloaders around!"

"..."

Having their secrets exposed,

Chen Ping's face turned beet red.

"You..."

Gu Han's anger flared.

Just then,

From the other end of the alley, a beautiful woman slowly approached.

Wearing a light yellow dress, her face veiled, her figure slender and graceful, her aura icy and ethereal—like a fairy.

"Liu Ying?"

"Gu Han?"

The two instantly noticed each other.

Their eyes met.

No tenderness, only coldness.