Chapter 46

Within the city of Yuecheng, if one were to speak of the strongest individual, it would undoubtedly be the General of the South, Zhen Nan. However, this person of exceptional status, whose family resided in Wujing, was usually very measured in his actions. Apart from guarding the city and overseeing the hundreds of thousands of troops to repel the beast tide, he did not interfere in any other matters of Yuecheng.

Below him were Gu Yue Tianfang and Beiting Cangjue, along with another person, whose strength was roughly equal, making it difficult to distinguish who was superior.

It was precisely because of the existence of Gu Yue Tianfang that the Beiting family did not manage to completely destroy the Gu Yue family a few years ago.

"Since a moment ago, he has been playing the zither in the courtyard opposite. With such a beautiful gesture, what else can I do but listen and enjoy? This old fox truly plays a fine zither, and it's rare for him to have such a refined interest."

Beiting Cangjue sipped his tea and sighed slightly, implying that he was now unable to move.

Beiting Wan'er, upon hearing this, drew a sharp breath, her eyes filled with confusion: "How could it be like this?"

To resolve a matter involving a person who had not yet reached the Qi Cultivation stage, Gu Yue Tianfang himself had to personally intervene. Was it really necessary for the Gu Yue family to make such a big fuss?

"It's because our family has revealed our intentions."

Beiting Cangjue stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, gazing at the place where the zither music was coming from.

"For our family, Zhuang Wudao is just an opportunity to strike at the Gu Yue family. If we succeed, it's the best outcome; if we fail, it won't harm our foundation. However, in the eyes of the Gu Yue family, it's a matter of life and death. The Dust Departure Sect's competition is the key to the rise and fall of their family. How can they allow any unexpected events? Therefore, today's matter is not exaggerated. They cannot afford not to fight, and they must fight with all their might!"

Beiting Wan'er's face turned pale, and gradually a look of guilt appeared: "It's my fault. I shouldn't have made such a big fuss by sending so many things beforehand."

While it was a sign of respect, it also made the Gu Yue family wary. Zhuang Wudao's current predicament is likely due to this.

Learning from this experience, she realized she was still too young. If there were another time, she would certainly not act so rashly.

However, at this moment, Zhuang Wudao was facing a life-or-death crisis.

"It has nothing to do with you; it's because of me."

Beiting Cangjue chuckled, his eyes filled with relief as he turned his head: "I am far more concerned about Zhuang Wudao than you can imagine. I value him so much that even if Gu Yue Tianfang were to act personally, I could intercept him. I just didn't expect the Gu Yue family to be so resolute."

Beiting Wan'er's eyes widened in surprise. She only knew that Beiting Cangjue had left everything to her, but she had no idea that he had made such astonishing arrangements behind the scenes.

She felt even more disheartened, as this was something she had not anticipated. She wished her father were in the city. Her father was also a Qi Cultivation practitioner of the tenth level and, as the head of the Beiting family, his strength was second only to Beiting Cangjue.

If her father were in the city, the Gu Yue family would not have been able to achieve their goal today!

"Your strength is on par with that of the young man from the Gu Yue family, and you are slightly superior. Even if you are injured, you are not much worse. Since Zhuang Wudao could defeat you on the ferry, he might also defeat Gu Yue Ming. How could I not take him seriously? This time, the Dust Departure Sect's competition is different from the usual. The rise and fall of the various families in Yuecheng over the past few decades will be determined by this. Zhuang Wudao is far more important to me than you think. However, that old fox, after several years, still has such keen senses, which is truly admirable."

At this point, Beiting Wan'er slowly understood. Her actions were likely seen by everyone as a child's mischief, and Beiting Cangjue had used them as a smokescreen to mobilize his forces. However, the Gu Yue family had not been careless and had promptly detected Beiting Cangjue's plans.

Beiting Cangjue said helplessly, "If I had just half a month more, I could have recalled two Qi Cultivation practitioners of the eighth level. At that time, even if the Gu Yue family were to use all their strength, they could not touch Zhuang Wudao. However, I can do nothing now, and can only see how lucky Zhuang Wudao is. I hope he can hold on for half an hour—"

In just half an hour, whether it's the troops from the city patrol or the Beiting family's private army, they should arrive. The Gu Yue family, no matter how well-prepared, cannot stop them.

Beiting Wan'er remained silent, and after a moment, she took out a green whistle and blew it.

As the sharp whistle echoed through the sky, a white eagle with a ten-meter wingspan immediately dove from the clouds.

Just as it descended to four meters above the ground, Beiting Wan'er leaped into the air, like a wisp of green smoke, and landed on the eagle's back.

"Fly to the north!"

Beiting Wan'er tapped the eagle's back with her foot, and the white eagle, understanding her intent, flapped its wings and was already dozens of meters away.

In the pavilion below, Beiting Qin watched the eagle's shadow gradually disappear, feeling both anxious and surprised. She finally spoke to Beiting Cangjue, "Mr. Cangjue, Miss is still injured. The Gu Yue family has sinister intentions. If she goes alone and encounters any danger, what should we do?"

The white eagle was a gift from Beiting Wan'er's master, a spirit beast. No one except Beiting Wan'er was allowed to approach it, let alone ride it. It was extremely fast and could reach Dongchuan Lane in just ten breaths. However, that place was a battlefield.

"It's fine, let her go. As long as I am in Yuecheng, anyone who dares to harm a hair on her head will not live to see another day! Even the Gu Yue family is no exception. Gu Yue Tianfang should know his limits."

Beiting Cangjue's eyes flashed with a sharp light, then gradually faded. He sat back on the stone bench, continuing to sip his tea, and casually asked, "What does your young lady think of Zhuang Wudao? Has there been any unusual behavior?"

Beiting Qin was initially stunned, then realized, and felt an urge to laugh. Beiting Wan'er, liking Zhuang Wudao? Don't be ridiculous.

"Ordinary, just a pawn. Mr. Cangjue, you are overthinking it!"

Beiting Cangjue laughed, hoping he was overthinking it.

However, he had watched Beiting Wan'er grow up and had never seen her so focused on anyone.

Beiting Wan'er was always proud. Would she be particularly concerned about a man who could defeat her?

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At the same time, in a three-story pavilion with a beautiful environment opposite the Beiting family's green garden, Gu Yue Tianfang paused his zither playing and looked out the window, where the eagle's shadow had just passed.

"It's Beiting Wan'er from the Beiting family!"

The one speaking was a middle-aged man in his forties, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, his face as red as cinnabar.

"From the looks of it, she is heading to the east of the city, alone. This girl has quite a lot of courage."

"Beiting Cangjue is confident that no one in the northern part of the city would dare to touch her."

Gu Yue Tianfang shook his head slightly, "If she is injured or harmed, it will not only offend the Beiting family to the point of death but also provoke the anger of the Dust Departure Sect's Golden Core Elder. At that time, the fall of Yuecheng will not be limited to just a few families."

The middle-aged man with thick eyebrows frowned, "It doesn't have to be at the hands of our Gu Yue family."

"What's the difference?"

Gu Yue Tianfang's eyes were cold, with a hint of regret, "Qingrong, if the Beiting family decides to fight us, they won't care about evidence or reason. It's also true that most of our people are in the northern part of the city."

Decades ago, during the peak of the Gu Yue family, they also did similar things, acting without restraint.

"In other words, if Beiting Wan'er goes to the north of the city, we not only cannot do anything but must also protect her."

Gu Yue Qingrong finally understood the true meaning of Gu Yue Tianfang's words and coldly snorted, "Truly overconfident!"

Gu Yue Tianfang sighed inwardly, thinking that this son was not too stupid. He was very skilled in business, and in just a few years, he had brought the Gu Yue family back to prosperity. Wealth increased, and the number of Qi Cultivation practitioners also grew, restoring about 70-80% of their strength. His cultivation talent was also decent, and he had already reached the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, just one step away from the later stage.

His only flaw was that he was too slow in strategy, often unaware of being outmaneuvered.

Fortunately, Gu Yue Qingrong had a good son who could support the Gu Yue family for a hundred years.

"Fortunately, it was Uncle. If Ming had been obstructed by Zhuang Wudao and failed to enter the top three, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

Gu Yue Qingrong's face grew darker as he spoke, "The Beiting family's intention to destroy us has never ceased. They are using any means to crush us into the dust, never allowing us to rise again. It's infuriating and hateful!"

Gu Yue Tianfang showed no expression, his face calm, and even his zither playing remained unchanged. He found Gu Yue Qingrong's presence here somewhat annoying, hindering his musical inspiration.

If one does something, others will do something even more. When the Beiting family was suppressed by the Gu Yue family, they also plotted to bring down the Beiting family.

However, in this generation, the Beiting family produced two outstanding figures, while the Gu Yue family unfortunately had a stubborn and self-righteous head of the family, leading to the near destruction of the entire clan a few years ago.

"This is not my achievement, but Ming's determination to have the clan use all its strength to eliminate this person. If not for this, I would not have detected Beiting Cangjue's hidden arrangements."

Speaking of Gu Yue Ming, Gu Yue Qingrong's face was filled with pride and a smile.

"Ming is indeed excellent. He broke through to the Qi Cultivation stage yesterday. In my opinion, with Ming's abilities, why should he care about this Zhuang Wudao? Even with the Beiting family's support, Gu Yue Ming can defeat him honorably."

Gu Yue Tianfang couldn't help but hold his forehead, his eyes full of helplessness. With such a head of the family, what would happen to the Gu Yue family if he were to pass away one day?

To be so highly regarded by Beiting Cangjue, Zhuang Wudao must be no ordinary