Chapter 361: Chapter 108: Fang Che’s Social Death, Volcanic Eruption [Ten Thousand Words]
Ningxue Sword spoke urgently: "Ninth Brother! Ninth Brother! It’s a big deal! It’s a major event! Gu Changhan has come! The reason for coming is..."
Not only Ningxue Sword, but even Dongfang Sansan attached great importance to this matter after hearing it. He immediately canceled all other engagements to meet with the man in white.
...
"I have long heard of Elder Gu’s illustrious name, and today I finally have the fortune to meet you. It is truly an honor."
Dongfang Sansan smiled, carrying himself with a demeanor that was composed and elegant.
In contrast, the man in white, Gu Changhan, although accustomed to being a top figure in the world, exuding an aura of being above worldly matters, nevertheless felt somewhat constrained upon meeting Dongfang Sansan.
Because of Dongfang Sansan’s aura of protecting the world and caring for the people, filled with righteousness and integrity, Gu Changhan felt his own narrow-mindedness and sensed his inferiority in comparison.
"I dare not. I have long heard of Ninth Lord’s name and have always wished to come for a visit, but as a recluse from the mountains, I feared delaying Ninth Lord’s important matters."
Gu Changhan hesitated for a moment, in the end lacking the confidence to address him directly as ’Brother Dongfang’, instead opting to address him as ’Ninth Lord’.
He felt a wave of regret in his heart.
He originally planned to call him Brother Dongfang—why did he change his mind at the last moment?
Now entering the Guardian Headquarters, he had added a ’Lord’?.
Yet these words ’Ninth Lord’ came out very smoothly, and now that they’ve been spoken, they could not be taken back.
Dongfang Sansan laughed heartily and said, "Brother Gu, there’s no need to be polite... Hmm, I wonder what actions your Sect is planning this time... It is a bit unclear!"
Gu Changhan felt a twinge of remorse.
He hoped Dongfang Sansan would say, ’Just call me Dongfang’, so he could smoothly follow his lead and change his address.
But who would have guessed that Dongfang Sansan wouldn’t mention it?
He accepted it directly.
Who is Dongfang Sansan? Once you addressed him as Ninth Lord, that basically acknowledged a subordinate status. Would he give you a chance to change your address?
A big cake delivered right to the door, why not swallow it all in one go?
After all, it’s the Hanjian Mountain Gate.
Gu Changhan is the Supreme Elder of the Hanjian Mountain Gate, his words hold more sway than the Sect Leader. How could Dongfang Sansan let such a big fish slip away?
Calling me Ninth Lord? Ah, that sounds nice!
Ningxue Sword beside them felt inexplicably elated, feeling as if they had gained a title, and cheerfully said, "Ninth Brother."
Dongfang Sansan turned his head: "Is there something wrong?"
"No, just wanted to call you Ninth Brother."
Ningxue Sword rejoiced internally.
Indeed, it’s Ninth Brother, this cooperative turn of the head was simply magical.
It turned Gu Changhan, the experienced elder, into a nephew.
Gu Changhan’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, glaring at Ningxue Sword with eyes like daggers.
This scoundrel!
Once I’ve concluded things today, I must have a sword match with him!
"It’s like this, the mountain gate has been recuperating for many years, recently, during my nightly observation of the heavens, I noticed signs of the universe being overturned; in other words, the era of great strife has arrived!"
Gu Changhan said, "In such a time when heroes of the righteous and evil sides gather, naturally talents will emerge, heroes will arise, and batch after batch of talents will come to the forefront amidst the gathering storm. Eventually, they will gradually ascend to high positions."
Dongfang Sansan nodded slowly.
He acknowledged the accuracy of Gu Changhan’s words.
Indeed, in this era, it is just like he said, and the signs have already manifested.
However, regarding Gu Changhan’s mention of ’Nightly Observation of the Heavens’, Dongfang Sansan inwardly sneered.
Putting scallions in a pig’s nose, what are you pretending to be?
Heavenly secrets are blurred, yin and yang are dim, the Great Dao has been without light for thousands of years... I have studied this for thousands of years and still cannot understand the current omens, yet you, merely a sword-wielder, can discern the turning of the universe... Truly remarkable.
"Therefore, in this great worldly momentum, our Hanjian Mountain Gate cannot stand aloof. Otherwise, we might be washed away by the tide of this era. Hence, disciples are to descend into the Jianghu, doing their part for the world and its people."
Gu Changhan spoke with an air of righteousness.
Dongfang Sansan smiled and nodded, saying, "No problem at all, let the seventeen thousand people come to the headquarters directly after descending the mountain. I’ll take responsibility for arranging everything."
After pondering for a moment, he said, "Do we need to send someone to receive them?"
Gu Changhan confidently replied, "When my Hanjian Mountain Gate descends, who would dare have designs? No reception is necessary."
Dongfang Sansan sighed, "Alright, then take care along the way."
Ningxue Sword admired Dongfang Sansan’s nonchalant acceptance of the seventeen thousand people with a mere word.
Ninth Brother is truly Ninth Brother.
Such dominance.
Things that make my head ache and leave me helpless, he handles without blinking an eye.
Then he saw Dongfang Sansan turn his head and say, "Qianshan."
"Ninth Brother!"
Ningxue Sword called particularly loudly, "I’m here! What’s your command?"
"You’ll take the lead, coordinate each department, and establish a Han Jian Pavilion dedicated to liaising with the people of Hanjian Mountain Gate. Distribute disciples to various departments, send them to Guardian Hall for training, or let them act freely in Jianghu, among other duties... All arrangements are to stem from here. Ensure full cooperation with Hanjian Mountain Gate, avoid making anyone feel mistreated."
Dongfang Sansan instructed, "All treatment and necessary items must not be lacking, and they must not be neglected."
He paused for a moment and said, "They are to be treated equally, just like our own people."
"Understood! I’ll handle it immediately."
Ningxue Sword agreed promptly.
"There’s still plenty of time, right? How has that young disciple of yours been polishing his skills?" Dongfang Sansan asked.
Mentioning Ding Jie Ran invigorated Ningxue Sword, and he responded spiritedly, "That boy has a decent foundation, with an Innate Sword Bone. Then I used Sword Qi to align him, shaved his bones, cleared his marrow and organs, restructured his skeleton, and even... "
