Chapter 95: By the Flowing Emerald Lake

Since the matter at the Sky Patch Pavilion was settled, I left through the secret passage and rushed to the Crown Prince’s residence at the fastest speed possible. I then recounted the events in the shortest time and returned at the peak of my speed. The entire process took less than a quarter of an hour!

But Chu Yang already knew everything, even waiting for me here. Even if Iron Sky Patch had informed Chu Yang, it wouldn’t have been this fast!

Cheng Ziang suddenly realized that the thoughts of this young man before him were as deep as the sea. In front of him, no one could hide!

This time, even though he didn’t say anything, it was clearly a warning to me.

Your every move is in my palm. Don’t even think of any tricks, or you’ll regret it!

That was the message.

Watching this figure leave with a calm demeanor, Cheng Ziang sighed deeply.

Chu Yang walked in the night breeze, feeling very comfortable. He had been paying attention to Cheng Ziang all along. He was 100% sure that Cheng Ziang was Iron Sky Patch’s representative in the Sky Patch Pavilion.

Cheng Ziang might be a skilled expert, but he was definitely not a qualified leader! The reason he became the Pavilion Master before my arrival was, first, because his strength was the highest among the current members, and second, because he was reliable!

Otherwise, Iron Sky Patch would never have allowed an outsider to become the Pavilion Master of the Sky Patch Pavilion. Moreover, Iron Sky Patch, the founder, did not hold any nominal leadership position in the Sky Patch Pavilion.

That was because Iron Sky Patch trusted Cheng Ziang.

Chu Yang didn’t believe that Iron Sky Patch would just let the Sky Patch Pavilion be. So, after the matter was settled, when Cheng Ziang disappeared, Chu Yang knew for sure that he had rushed to report to Iron Sky Patch.

After all, such a significant change in power at the Sky Patch Pavilion had to be immediately reported to Iron Sky Patch!

So, Chu Yang had preemptively hidden in Cheng Ziang’s room to wait.

This feeling was not pleasant. Chu Yang wanted complete control, and having an informant around was not a good feeling. However, directly removing him was clearly impossible, so Chu Yang had to minimize this feeling and its impact!

You are the Crown Prince’s man, fine! But here, you have to lie low, whether you’re a dragon or a tiger! Without my approval, you won’t be able to stir up any trouble!

Don’t think that just because you are the Crown Prince’s most trusted person, you can do whatever you want. Once I take over, this is my territory!

Chu Yang snorted, letting out a fierce laugh, the sound of which echoed in the night breeze. A baby crying in a nearby house suddenly fell silent...

Walking all the way to the Flowing Emerald Lake, even with Chu Yang’s extraordinary composure, he was still stunned by the scene before him!

The wall, like a city wall, was already taking shape. The originally quiet and elegant Flowing Emerald Lake was now bustling with activity even at night.

Many burly men with whips were supervising the workers. On the pavilion in the middle of the lake, Gu Duxing stood with his arms crossed, his gaze cold and piercing, unmoving like a statue.

Just standing there motionless, he made the entire Flowing Emerald Lake seem to enter a cold autumn.

In the pavilion below, bodies were scattered in disarray. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that dozens of people had been thrown there, not dead but half-dead, groaning weakly, yet no one dared to curse.

One person groaned a bit louder, and Gu Duxing on the pavilion frowned, coldly saying, "Noisy!" With a bang, a piece of tile fell from the sky, hitting the guy’s broken leg, causing a sharp intake of breath, the extreme pain making him unable to cry out...

The people around shivered.

Chu Yang, puzzled, walked closer and suddenly slapped his head: It’s my fault, I didn’t clearly tell Gu Duxing that we only needed to occupy the central island, and he ended up occupying the entire Flowing Emerald Lake!

But this... this is a bit too much, isn’t it?

"You’re here?" Gu Duxing floated down from the pavilion like a cloud, standing before Chu Yang. Except for the one time when his face melted from drunkenness, he immediately returned to his usual cold and rigid expression after sobering up.

"Um, what’s going on here?" Chu Yang pointed around.

"Hmm, I occupied the entire Flowing Emerald Lake!" Gu Duxing said casually, "There was a lot of money, and we also needed speed, so I basically hired all the construction teams I could."

Chu Yang stumbled, "What about these people?" He pointed to the group on the ground, who had been beaten by Gu Duxing.

"It’s a minor issue, not worth mentioning," Gu Duxing said calmly, "They were originally from several high-ranking officials’ families, and these are their servants. Most of them were managers; many more came, but I sent them all back."

Gu Duxing rolled his eyes, coldly saying, "A few officials from a secular country dared to obstruct us, they are simply too bold!"

Chu Yang rubbed his forehead, cautiously asking, "Did you kill anyone?" He silently prayed that this guy hadn’t killed too many people, as that would be really hard to clean up. Even if Iron Sky Patch had to clean up the mess, there had to be some reason. Occupying someone’s land and then killing their people... it didn’t seem like we were in the right.

Looking around, there were many injured, but no corpses... apparently.

"Relax, I have a handle on it," Gu Duxing’s words reassured Chu Yang. He continued, "I only killed about ten, it’s not a big deal; besides, leaving the bodies here would be inauspicious, so I had them removed."

Chu Yang’s body trembled, his face darkening. Finally, he raised his thumb speechlessly, "You’re ruthless!"

"A petty person is not a gentleman, and a man without poison is not a hero!" Gu Duxing said calmly, "Whoever is the most ruthless can survive!"

Chu Yang was speechless, waving his hand, "I’m going to sleep."

"Wait."

"What?"

"It’s your turn to watch for a while, I’ve been watching all day. Go practice your sword and then rest." Gu Duxing walked away without turning back, adding, "There’s nowhere to sleep here; I’ve already demolished everything. Just meditate."

Chu Yang: ...

Chu Yang ordered the injured to be taken to the shore. When he looked for Gu Duxing again, he was nowhere to be found.

Chu Yang stood quietly for a moment, shook his head, and found a secluded spot by the water, sitting cross-legged. He began to practice the Nine Tribulations and Nine Heavens Divine Technique.

For Chu Yang, the time for daily sleep was also the best time for cultivation! He wouldn’t waste a single moment.

As his thoughts sank into his mind, Chu Yang’s long, deep breaths made the world around him seem to fall silent! Gradually, his mind became free of distractions, and his heart was calm and peaceful.

Amidst the noisy construction site, he found a tranquility that seemed to transcend the world!

On the other side, Gu Duxing, who was practicing his sword, suddenly jumped up, looking far away at the direction where Chu Yang was meditating, his heart filled with shock.

How is this possible? Only a Fourth Rank Warrior?!

Although Gu Duxing was practicing his sword, he had been paying attention to Chu Yang’s movements. Since the day he said the word "brother," Gu Duxing felt a sudden sense of reliance, feeling that he had a relative in this world: Chu Yang!

The two had not discussed who was older, but Gu Duxing knew that Chu Yang was younger. Despite being strangers, Chu Yang had given him hope, helped him when he was at the end of his rope, and shown him the path to the peak...

Since the day Chu Yang said, "Gu Miaoling cannot be let down, so I will help you," in Gu Duxing’s heart, Chu Yang was not only his benefactor but also his brother! A brother who would entrust his life to him!

Because he understood him! Knew him!