Stronger by Killing

Chapter 439: Chapter 290: Martial World’s Public Enemy and the Master Plan of Death Spies (15,000-Word Special) (Part 6)

I also know you must have many doubts in your heart now, but the person who will solve them for you is not me. Hmm, the person who will solve them should already have entered the city, and you should be more eager to see him. I bid farewell first, so as not to disturb!"

Gu Zhan escorted Qin You and Yang Ge out of the manor gate.

After the two had gone far away,

Nangong Weiyang came out of the yard and said, "Lord, this matter is a bit strange. Although the Court has become increasingly corrupt over the years, it has always strictly controlled titles and military power, as it is the foundation of the nation. It’s unlikely to be given away easily. Years ago, to pacify Yunxi, Yang Yuzhi proposed stabilizing Yunxi with noble titles, nearly causing an uproar in the Court. Yet even so, the Court only released a few count titles. This time, things are too bizarre!"

Gu Zhan nodded and said, "Indeed, it’s very strange. However, for us, it should be a good thing — someone must be helping me from behind the scenes."

Nangong Weiyang raised an eyebrow and said, "Who could have such great power?"

Gu Zhan smiled slightly and slowly said, "It should be him."

Nangong Weiyang was puzzled.

"Someone who does not differentiate between light and darkness, only seeks to catch up with my pace, and has successfully caught up!"

With that, Gu Zhan stepped out the gate.

...

Yu City was originally one of the most prosperous cities within Lu Yuan Dao. However, it has seemed somewhat deserted recently; the merchants once bustling in from the south and north have disappeared, Martial World people that were easily spotted along the streets also vanished, even the wealthy young masters, who usually parade around ostentatiously, haven’t been seen much, and most of the long-standing businesses like brothels and gambling houses are closed.

Beidou Bang’s banners were planted everywhere, fluttering grandly in the breeze.

A team escorted a plain carriage into the city.

Beside the carriage was a sword-wielding woman, with elegant and capable features.

This woman was indeed the Direct Lineage’s Miss Gu Qiao, also known throughout the Capital City as a prodigy.

Gu Qiao glanced at the emptiness of the street, lightly furrowing her brows, and softly said, "Mr. Rong, this Gu the God of Slaughter you highly praise, his style of doing things is not very mature."

The carriage’s curtains were slowly lifted, and Rong Yichu revealed a faint smile, saying, "Why does Miss Gu say so?"

Gu Qiao said, "He who wins over the people gains the world. Yet on this journey, all I have seen is the fearsome might and oppression of this Gu the God of Slaughter. Look at this Yu City; how prosperous it was originally, now controlled by Beidou Bang, it has become virtually empty, everywhere are the banners of Beidou Bang, don’t they realize that the more they oppress, the more likely they cause rebellion?"

Rong Yichu chuckled softly and said, "Miss Gu is right, but you were born noble, living untouched by smoke in the Human World. Your knowledge of the people’s hearts is only words from books, yet the true hearts of the people... Alas, Miss Gu has never seen real ordinary citizens, how could you talk of the people’s hearts?"

Gu Qiao was momentarily stunned and said, "But I know fear and intimidation are ultimately not long-term solutions!"

Rong Yichu smiled and said, "Miss Gu, in Lu Yuan Dao, do you think those who fear my Lord are nobles or commoners?"

Gu Qiao asked puzzledly, "What’s the difference?"

"The difference is substantial," Rong Yichu said, "Miss Gu thinks nobles are the people, in fact, the true people are those you can’t even see, and they won’t fear my Lord because he is too far removed from them, fear only comes from what’s directly in front of you!"

Gu Qiao furrowed her brow, clearly unable to understand.

However, just as she was about to inquire further,

The guards in front suddenly halted.

"Miss, there’s someone blocking the road ahead!" a guard reported.

Gu Qiao rode her horse forward in confusion, and saw a young man in black brocade, his head adorned with a Jade Crown, riding a Red Fire Dragon Steed, standing in front.

"Who goes there?" Gu Qiao asked in a deep voice.

The young man in black did not respond. Instead, he sized up Gu Qiao before shifting his gaze to the carriage behind.

Gu Qiao furrowed her brows, somewhat displeased, as such a gaze was blatantly ignoring her. Just as she was preparing to inquire again,

From the carriage, Rong Yichu hastily rushed out, looking very excited, quickly running towards the young man in black, tidying his appearance as he ran.

As he approached, Rong Yichu bowed:

"Student Rong Yichu, pays respects to the Lord!"

Gu Qiao was momentarily stunned, suddenly realizing.

"Is he Gu Zhan?"

The rider blocking the way was indeed Gu Zhan.

He leaned down to look at Rong Yichu, a smile appearing on his face, dismounted, patted Rong Yichu on the shoulder, and said, "I guessed it was you, indeed my guess was right, tsk tsk tsk, not seen for two years, you’ve become even more handsome!"

Gu Zhan looked at Rong Yichu’s face, somewhat emotional.

Over the years, he had met many people, but those who could rival Rong Yichu’s looks were only Mo Beiyan, who has now become the Patriarch of the Mo Family. However, their temperaments were entirely different; Mo Beiyan seemed unreliable, while Rong Yichu felt exceptionally steady.

Rong Yichu showed a faint smile, grasped Gu Zhan’s hand, and gazed at him for a while, before taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, softly saying, "Lord, I... I really missed you!"

Gu Zhan grinned, shook his head, and said, "If I didn’t know you took a concubine back in Linjiang City like a regular man, I might’ve pinned you down and beaten you up right now."

Rong Yichu chuckled and said, "Lord, my words are truly heartfelt, my genuine longing for you is as clear as the sun and moon!"