CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: WEAKNESS! THE STRANGER!

Gu Yuan pointed his sword at Butler Wu’s throat: "Old thing, what do you have to say now?"

"Heh... good, good!"

Struggling on the ground for a moment and looking at the cold sword blade in front of him, Butler Wu felt bitterly in his heart and glared at Gu Yuan, grinding his teeth:

"I’ve really underestimated you! Who would have thought that a moment’s lapse back then would lead to such a great disaster for myself!"

His mind was swift, and he quickly figured out some things.

Two months ago, Gu Yuan was severely injured by a vicious dog, and at that time, Gu Yuan surely hadn’t begun to practice martial arts.

But now, Gu Yuan’s strength had greatly improved, and he also possessed the ability to command demons.

It was imaginable that during these two months, Gu Yuan must have encountered some kind of fortuitous encounter.

At this moment, he deeply regretted it, regretting so much that his intestines turned blue!

Who would have thought that a mere country bumpkin would flip the situation completely in just two short months, possessing this kind of strength and means.

If he had valued this kid from the beginning and eliminated the threat completely, such a situation wouldn’t have happened at all!

Unfortunately, there is never an "if" in this world!

The matter had already occurred, and it was too late for regrets.

The sword in Gu Yuan’s hand was very steady, the sharp sword point motionless, already touching the skin of his neck, creating a thin bloodline. He said straightforwardly: "You should be clear about your situation, but if you just answer a few of my questions, I can give you a quick end."

Letting this old man go is impossible, he wouldn’t believe it even if said, but allowing him to die swiftly, Gu Yuan didn’t mind.

Butler Wu was silent for a moment, already aware that he couldn’t escape death, so he decided to let it go, chuckling coldly:

"If you want to kill, then kill. I have been working at the Qian Mansion since I was young, the master and madam have always treated me generously, do you think I would fear death and betray the Qian Mansion?"

Seeing this old thing remain stubbornly defiant, Gu Yuan wasn’t surprised, responded calmly: "Perhaps you really aren’t afraid of death, but... after your death, what about your sons and grandsons? Are they also not afraid of death?!"

"..."

Butler Wu was immediately silent.

Yes, he wasn’t afraid of death, but he still had sons, grandsons, and these were his weaknesses.

To provoke this fierce Gu Yuan, if the opponent decided to eliminate consequences, then it would all be too late.

"Alright..."

After a while, Butler Wu said with a hoarse voice: "I can tell you some things, but you have to swear not to extend harm to my family, and don’t involve my relatives. Besides, they are innocent."

Innocent, huh... Gu Yuan snorted, inwardly disagreeing with these words.

Yes, before this, Butler Wu’s family truly had no enmity with him.

But things weren’t calculated like that.

Today alone proves, as Butler Wu served as the Qian Mansion’s lapdog, dirty deeds and evils were surely not few.

His family, benefiting from Butler Wu’s advantages given to them, were absolutely not innocent!

Under the backlash of cause and effect, once Butler Wu invited disaster and enemies, implicating them would be reasonable.

Having stepped into the Jianghu, one must have this realization and make certain preparations.

Even in worldly dynasties, if someone commits serious crimes, violating laws, family and relatives would still be implicated, some even exterminating nine generations!

Especially when it comes to personal enmities?

As for zero harm to family, that talk is just to hear, but there are countless people in this world who disregard it, if one blindly believed, they wouldn’t know how they died.

Even now, Gu Yuan was considering relocating his parents to Beiliang City to prevent further matters affecting the elderly.

Especially after hearing from Xia Xiuxue that Shengyang Prefecture was recently unstable, facing certain troubles, this thought became more urgent.

"Fine, I can promise not to trouble them, but if they really seek death themselves, then it can’t be blamed on me."

Gu Yuan made a promise.

Butler Wu opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Gu Yuan didn’t waste words, pointed to the fierce-looking man behind: "First question, who is this person?"

"The Second Gang Leader of Cyan Bamboo Gang, Zhang Meng, hired by me with money, he had also helped Qian Mansion with some matters before."

Butler Wu answered very straightforwardly.

As for what matters, Gu Yuan didn’t need him to explain, it was no more than some shady and evil tasks.

Cyan Bamboo Gang... Gu Yuan couldn’t help but recall the Third Gang Leader of Cyan Bamboo Gang whom he had killed before.

This Cyan Bamboo Gang, seemed to have quite the connection with him!

Of course, it was a troublesome relationship.

Two gang leaders consecutively, were killed by him.

If that’s not a troublesome relationship, what is?

Gu Yuan asked the second question: "What formidable figures are there at Qian Mansion now?"

Regarding this question, Butler Wu paused briefly before revealing: "With your strength, you need to be mindful of those dozen Martial Masters and the two Tributors."

"Most of those dozen Martial Masters hold key positions under Qian Mansion’s industries, scattered everywhere, the rest serve as nursing home guards, but their strength is generally average."

"As for the two Tributors, they’re both difficult characters; one is Qian Fengping, also from the Qian clan, skilled in Palm Technique, with one fierce Big Stone-Throwing Hand, now already reaching the Bone Refining phase. The other, named Qing Ping, originally a lone Martial Master, reportedly a notorious Jianghu bandit, later recruited by Qian Mansion, skilled in a pair of Iron Claws, especially coated with deadly poison, sealing blood upon sight, quite infamous within Qian Mansion."

He hesitated a bit before continuing: "Also, Qian Yunjie is only the sixth young master of Qian Mansion, although somewhat arrogant, he actually isn’t taken seriously within the Qian family."

"Only the third young master Qian Yunfeng is different, this young master was accepted as a disciple by a mysterious mentor in his youth, and that mentor’s Cultivation is unfathomable, even mastering Magical Divine Techniques, though roaming the seas and seldom seen, because of this, young master Yunfeng holds a supercilious status within Qian Mansion."

"Qian Yunfeng..."

Gu Yuan silently recited this name.

He had previously specially inquired about the various matters concerning Qian Mansion, and the information Butler Wu revealed matched with what he had heard, except for Qian Yunfeng, about whom he hadn’t heard a single related rumor.

However, given Qian Yunfeng’s mentor was proficient in Magical Divine Techniques, he was clearly extraordinary.

Gu Yuan was no longer a novice, having gained some understanding of the Cultivation Realm’s basics.

Magical Divine Techniques aren’t means a regular Martial Master could manifest easily, those capable must at least be Innate Martial Masters, possibly struggling still.

Even if this mentor were a Celestial Human Realm cultivator, Gu Yuan wouldn’t be surprised.

"Give detailed account regarding this mentor’s affair...."

Gu Yuan spoke solemnly.

"This person is quite mysterious, even having worked at Qian Mansion for many years, I’ve only heard a few vague rumors, only knowing that after taking Qian Yunfeng as a disciple over a decade ago, this mentor drifted away, roaming the seas, and no one knows his specific whereabouts."

As his blood continuously flowed away internally, Butler Wu’s face grew increasingly pale and ghastly.