CHAPTER 231: CHAPTER 121: FIRE BURNING RED CLIFF 3.0! EPIC COLLAPSE! (6K)_4

"What are you all surrounding me for? Sir, what’s going on?" Qin Shou’s expression was bewildered, completely clueless about the situation.

"You’ve been poisoned with a Gu worm, nearly sucked dry... Have you offended anyone lately?" Chen Mo inquired.

"Poisoned with a Gu?"

Looking at the fleshy worm on the ground, Qin Shou felt his scalp tingle and shook his head, "In our line of work, offending people is commonplace, but they’re all small fry. Who would have such means?"

Chen Mo’s gaze darkened.

To take someone’s life without leaving a trace, silently and unknowingly... such vicious methods only reminded him of the Gu God Sect.

But the question is, why would the Gu God Sect target Qin Shou?

The two sides had no interactions at all...

"Think carefully, have you had any altercations with anyone recently?"

"Recently?"

Qin Shou thought for a moment, then pondered, "Last night, I went to the Imperial Music Bureau to enjoy some entertainment, and exchanged words with a couple of guys, but there was no physical confrontation..."

Chen Mo’s heart stirred, "Which house did you go to?"

Qin Shou replied, "The Cloudwater Hall. I have a love interest who works there as a dancing girl. We were having a good time when suddenly, two cloaked Jianghu people burst in, yelling to reserve the place and drove all the guests out."

"I couldn’t stand it, so I argued with them a bit."

The General beside him asked, puzzled, "Qin, didn’t you reveal your identity? What kind of Jianghu people dare to provoke the Sky Scale Guard?"

Usually, they are the ones bullying others; how could they possibly be the ones being bullied?

Qin Shou glanced at Chen Mo, snickered but said nothing.

Under normal circumstances, he definitely wouldn’t swallow such pride.

But the Cloudwater Hall was special; the Oiran Miss Yu’er was Chen Mo’s old flame, and those two seemed strong enough too. He didn’t want to cause trouble for Yu’er, so he cursed a few times, finished his drink, and left with the girl.

Was that enough to warrant taking a life?

Isn’t that too ruthless!

Hearing this, Chen Mo had a clear idea and stood up, "Let’s go."

Qin Shou asked, puzzled, "Where to?"

"Imperial Music Bureau, The Cloudwater Hall!"

Chen Mo’s gaze was somber, with a cold glint seemingly flashing.

Fools, shamelessly continue their skulduggery, daring to come seeking trouble? It was clear they sought their own doom!

...

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The Imperial Music Bureau, The Cloudwater Hall.

In the tea room, two brawny figures sat at the table.

Their figures were shrouded in pitch-black robes, and their faces were hidden in shadows, only a pair of withered and lean hands visible, holding teacups, sipping slowly.

Gu Manzhi and the man in the grey robe sat opposite them, with a hint of heaviness in their eyes.

Zhu Hui and Zhu Ming from the Gu God Sect’s Southern District, both protectors, are Fourth-Level Mages, their strength surpassing even Elder Yu’s.

Unexpectedly, the Gu God Sect would dispatch two protectors... It seems this matter will be hard to resolve peacefully!

Zhu Hui set down his teacup, and from under the hood came a sinister voice, "Yu Jie was one of our Gu God’s people, can’t just die without clarification. If there’s no explanation, don’t even think about brushing us off."

Gu Manzhi frowned, "I already said, Yu Jie died at the hands of the Demon Clan, and that demon is now deceased. How am I supposed to give you a murderer?"

Zhu Hui shook his head, "Just relying on the Holy Daughter’s empty words, without witnesses or evidence, we can’t report back to the Sect Hierarch."

Gu Manzhi said, seriously, "So what do you propose?"

Zhu Hui tapped the table, smiling, "Last night, we made a proposal. Has the Holy Daughter given it real consideration? Either relinquish the ’Green Jade Scripture’ to us or cultivate Gu worms for our sect for three years."

"Choose one of the two, the Holy Daughter can decide on her own."

A trace of anger flickered in Gu Manzhi’s eyes.

The Green Jade Scripture is the foundational text of the Moon Brilliance Sect, absolutely cannot be leaked, and besides, she doesn’t have the authority.

As for the second option...

It’s not about helping to cultivate Gu worms, but using her body to nurture them!

Innate Extreme Yin Body, containing pure Yin Cha Qi, is an exceptional nourishment for Gu Poison Worms of the yin attribute, used for raising Holy-grade Gu Worms "Yin Extremity Gu," achieving double results!

Using her body as a Gu Vessel is an utmost insult to her!

The atmosphere around the grey-robed man surged with energy, he raged, "Impudence! Do you really think our Moon Brilliance Sect has no one?!"

Zhu Hui sneered dismissively, "Isn’t it so? Besides Ji Lianxing being worth mentioning, the rest are mere riff-raff, easily crushed insects, daring to challenge us..."

"Is that so?"

A low, deep voice echoed just then.

From having remained silent, Zhu Ming suddenly raised his head, the mist on his face swirling with astonishment and gravity.

Boom!

The door crashed into shards.

A tall silhouette strode inside.

The handsome face slightly contorted, raising a vicious smile, suppressing intense intent to kill in his voice:

"I am right in front of you, crush one for me to see!?"