Chapter 69: One Clap, One Legend

It must be said that when Gu Duxing opened that cabinet, he, who had seen countless treasures, was also greatly startled!

Golden light dazzled, gold! Gold bars! Gold ingots! All gold... and there were also huge amounts of silver bills, more than a foot thick...

For a moment, Young Master Gu was a bit dazed, thinking he had entered the treasury of some wealthy man.

And then... Chu Yang had actually arranged for him to stay in the treasury, and did not restrict him... Oh, the feeling of being trusted in a desperate situation was truly too wonderful, too warm...

Chu Yang waved his hand earnestly, "Brother Gu, you and I hit it off at first sight, so let's not be so formal." He thought to himself, I have several more cabinets like this, enough to have plundered dozens of wealthy men, how could it be just this much? But I still have great use for those...

Gu Duxing nodded repeatedly. Suddenly, a question arose in his heart, "Brother Chu, since you have so much money, why do you still sell... such famous swords?"

Last night, this guy said he couldn't eat if he didn't sell them. But how to explain this cabinet full of gold and silver bills? This amount of gold is enough for a wealthy man to live a life of luxury for three lifetimes, and he can't eat? How ridiculous is that?

"Please forgive me, Brother Gu. Last night, I deceived you," Chu Yang said with a look of triumph. "Brother Gu, do you really think I would casually sell such famous swords? I just felt it was a pity to see these fine swords covered in dust. So, I went to great lengths to find them a good home..."

Chu Yang sighed, "Such fine weapons should be in the hands of the right people, to slaughter the world and laugh at the江湖 (jianghu). To show their unparalleled brilliance in the storms and blood, that is the ultimate destiny of a famous sword."

"How difficult it is for a person to find a suitable sword? But for a sword to find a suitable owner is even more difficult! It's rare that Brother Gu and I share the same ideals, so I might as well take a break, hehe..."

"Is that so." Gu Duxing laughed, his heart at ease, and he smiled contentedly. In his heart, a sense of "heroes see eye to eye" arose. Such famous swords were not meant to be bought and sold. Even if Chu Yang had some ulterior motives, it was because he valued him.

It must be said that the mindset after developing a good impression is different. Once this warm feeling appears, even if the other party does something wrong, one would find an excuse for them, and it would be a comfortable excuse...

"Of course, finding a true master for a famous sword is a wish. But we also need to earn enough silver to eat," Chu Yang smiled. "Moreover, if the owner of a famous sword does not pay a certain price, even if he gets it, he may not cherish it."

Gu Duxing nodded, deeply agreeing, "That's right. I remember when I first obtained Black Dragon, it was through great hardship..."

The two smiled at each other. Compared to the Dragon Sword Emperor who dominated the world in his previous life, the current Gu Duxing undoubtedly lacked the wisdom to see through everything, but had more of a young man's impulsiveness and naivety.

Chu Yang naturally knew the value of the person in front of him. Gu Duxing's stubbornness, his obsession with swords, his persistence in life, and his obstinate actions never changed in his previous life.

Such a person was absolutely worth befriending.

Chu Yang did not have the same sword-like stubbornness as Gu Duxing; to him, such stubbornness was almost foolish. But this did not stop his admiration for Gu Duxing.

This difference in character was the reason why the Chu Yang of his previous life became a "Martial Venerable" but not a "Sword Venerable." Because although he used a sword, his entire skill set was not just about the sword.

"Brother Gu, how do these swords of mine compare to your Black Dragon?" Chu Yang asked.

"In terms of sharpness, they surpass my Black Dragon. In terms of hardness, they also surpass my Black Dragon," Gu Duxing thought seriously and answered seriously, "But in my heart, my Black Dragon is still unique. These swords, although rare and divine weapons, always seem to be missing something! If I had to choose, I would still choose my Black Dragon."

His fingers lovingly caressed the hilt of the sword at his waist, and the emotion in his eyes at that moment was so sincere. It was like a deeply devoted young man looking at his lover. Although his lover was not the most beautiful, and there was a significant gap compared to top beauties, the one who could touch his heart was always this person.

Other beauties could make him admire and marvel, but if he had to choose a lifelong partner, it would only be this one person!

What is missing? Chu Yang's heart skipped a beat.

Gu Duxing's feeling was correct. These swords looked incredibly sharp, but they were truly missing something. Because the iron essence had been devoured by the Nine Tribulations Sword! And that was the true essence of a sword.

Without the iron essence, these swords were just blocks of iron with an incredibly high density, and they could never become legendary divine weapons! Because they would never have a spirit.

A precious sword has a spirit, and the more it drinks blood, the more it becomes filled with spiritual energy. But even if these swords slaughtered the entire world, they would still be just ordinary iron.

This subtle difference would only be truly revealed in battle by high-level swordsmen above the Sword King level. Before that, no one would notice the difference!

But although Gu Duxing was only a Sword Master, he had already sensed something amiss with these swords through his keen intuition!

"Brother Gu, I didn't set up this Heavenly Armory just for this," Chu Yang pondered for a moment, "I have other purposes. But this Heavenly Armory is also necessary. It's very complicated and dangerous, and I need your help."

Chu Yang smiled, "Actually, I didn't think anyone like you would come. But since you're here, I won't let you go. I trust you, and I trust my judgment."

Gu Duxing's eyes sparkled with genuine joy, "Alright."

Just one word, but it was Gu Duxing's promise. He could tell that Chu Yang's words hid many things, but they were sincere, from the heart!

So he agreed without hesitation.

No matter what, just for the sake of the person in front of him being pleasing to the eye. Secondly, this person helped him in his most difficult times!

The two smiled at each other, and their palms clapped together heavily.

No one could have imagined that this one clap on this day would create a legend on the Nine Heavens Continent!

"I come from a large family, the Gu Family. If I tell you this, you might not understand the weight of the Gu Family. To be honest, in the entire Lower Three Days, there might not be anyone who knows the terror of the Gu Family," Gu Duxing held his wine glass, his eyes filled with nostalgia and deep emotion, "I am the adopted son of the family's patriarch. After my biological parents died in an accident, my adoptive father took me in and raised me carefully."

Chu Yang nodded, thinking to himself, who doesn't know the Gu Family? If I didn't know such a behemoth family, I might as well bash my head in!

Hmm, it turns out the rumors were wrong. The future successor of the Gu Family is actually the adopted son, not the legitimate son.

"My adoptive father has a daughter and two sons," Gu Duxing said, "My two adoptive brothers have always been hostile to me, and I have never thought of competing or fighting with them for anything. So I have always endured. I am very clear that I am just the adopted son of this family; the core of this family's power does not belong to me."

"Even if I achieve something in the future, I will protect this family and ensure no one in the family is harmed, but I will never become the master of this family," Gu Duxing smiled, and such a smile on his chiseled, cold face seemed out of place.

"But why did you run away from home?"