This man was Elder Gu Zhengtai of the Gu Family, Gu Xiaoyou’s granduncle.
After returning to Saint Martial City, Gu Xiaoyou, feeling humiliated, burst into tears before the Family Elders, recounting how all her subordinates had been annihilated and how she herself had nearly been killed.
This situation enraged the Gu Family; it wasn't about how many people had died, but about others not putting the Gu Family in their eyes, which was a provocation.
With Gu Zhengxiong in closed-door Cultivation, the enforcers from the Heaven Sword City Alchemist Guild dispatched by Yuan Qi had no one to report to, thus unable to prevent the situation from escalating.
The Gu Family’s forces gathered and came to Heaven Sword City. They were here to deal with Qin Chu and the power behind him. Even if they couldn't capture the power behind Qin Chu, they still had to come, because they needed to show their attitude and Aura. If Gu Family members were killed and there was no reaction, how would the world view the Gu Family?
The Gu Family’s forces arrived in Heaven Sword City, not going to the Alchemist Guild, but instead staying at the largest inn in the city.
Gu Zhengxiong, the Patriarch of the Gu Family, was the Vice President of the Alchemist Guild, but the Gu Family was the Gu Family; they were two separate matters. Although they were two separate matters, Alchemist Guilds in various places would still give the Gu Family some Face.
Lin Qing, upon learning of the situation, immediately rushed to the inn to deliver the message to Qin Chu.
“Qin Chu, leave quickly! The Gu Family’s forces this time are very strong. The leader is Gu Family Elder Gu Zhengtai, who is the younger brother of Gu Zhengxiong, the Vice President of the Alchemist Guild. He has come this time to vent anger for Gu Xiaoyou and to avenge the Gu Family members who died,” Lin Qing said anxiously upon seeing Qin Chu.
“I probably can’t leave now; this place might already be under surveillance,” Qin Chu said.
That was the truth. After entering Heaven Sword City with his forces, Gu Zhengtai immediately arranged for people to gather information.
Once the information was obtained, Qin Chu’s inn was targeted by the Gu Family. The Gu Family did not act directly because they were waiting for the forces behind Qin Chu to appear. Gu Zhengtai was very confident; perhaps this was the fearlessness of the ignorant.
Qin Longxuan also learned the news. He gathered his forces near the inn where Qin Chu was staying. If the Gu Family didn't move, fine, but if they dared to act, then kill them directly. Although the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan was somewhat in decline, its prestige could not be challenged.
Yuan Qi, knowing the situation, became somewhat agitated. He had also received reports from the forces he sent to Heaven Sword City, stating that they hadn't seen Gu Zhengxiong at all.
Yuan Qi and Chu Shan discussed it, and they decided to try and persuade Gu Zhengtai. At the very least, they had to make an effort. As for whether it would work, they would do their best and leave the rest to fate!
Upon seeing Yuan Qi and Chu Shan, Gu Zhengtai's attitude was very poor. He immediately questioned why the Alchemist Guild had not reacted when Gu Xiaoyou, a member of the Alchemist Guild, had such a major incident occur.
“It was Gu Xiaoyou who didn't listen to the Alchemist Guild’s arrangements and disrupted our Heaven Sword City Alchemist Guild’s plans. It was your Gu Family who acted willfully and went to rob others without listening to advice! When you failed to rob others and were killed instead, who can you blame? You won’t listen, will you? If you don’t listen to advice, then you will die in Heaven Sword City!” After hearing Gu Zhengtai’s words, Chu Shan immediately exploded. Qin Chu was someone he thought highly of, and it was the Gu Family’s reckless actions that caused Qin Chu not to visit the Alchemist Guild for a month.
“Chu Shan, you are not qualified to shout at this Seat. When the Gu Family acts, it is not for you to question!” Gu Zhengtai was very angry, because no member of the Alchemist Guild had ever shouted at the Gu Family. Chu Shan’s behavior was an offense to Gu Zhengxiong and also to the Gu Family.
Chu Shan looked at Yuan Qi, “Junior Brother, let’s go! The era of a Family will soon pass. Without the Gu Family as a backing, Gu Zhengxiong’s influence will plummet. A Gu Zhengxiong without prestige cannot protect a Family.”
Yuan Qi nodded. He knew Chu Shan’s words were unpleasant, but they were also true. If Gu Zhengtai acted, the Gu Family’s forces might not be able to return, and the Gu Family’s strength would be greatly damaged. Without the Family’s backing, Gu Zhengxiong’s Face would not be worth much either.
Yuan Qi and Chu Shan left. They had tried their best with this matter, but if they couldn't succeed, there was nothing they could do. Let the Gu Family do as they pleased; those who do much injustice will perish by it!
Watching Chu Shan and Yuan Qi leave, Gu Zhengtai was extremely annoyed. He hadn't even made a move yet, and Yuan Qi and Chu Shan had directly poured cold water on him, which greatly dampened his Aura.
At the same time, Gu Zhengtai also realized that things were not simple. He was not a brainless person and understood that Yuan Qi and Chu Shan would not speak without reason. Their identities would not allow them to do such things, which indicated that the power behind Qin Chu was indeed very strong.
To retreat in shame? Gu Zhengtai was unwilling. If he retreated, in addition to Gu Xiaoyou being beaten and a team being killed, he would be humiliated again.
After some thought, Gu Zhengtai made a decision: not to dig into the power behind Qin Chu, but to capture Qin Chu and leave directly. After saving Face, he would slowly investigate. Returning to Saint Martial City would be much safer.
Upon returning to the Alchemist Guild, Yuan Qi and Chu Shan arranged for people to keep an eye on the Gu Family and also on the inn where Qin Chu was staying.
Soon after dispatching the forces, Yuan Qi received news that the Gu Family’s forces had moved and were heading towards the inn where Qin Chu was staying.
Inside the inn, Qin Chu had sent Lin Qing away. He didn’t want Lin Qing to get involved in these matters, as Lin Hanyue was a member of the Saint Martial Sect and had a different stance.
Not long after Lin Qing left, Gu Zhengtai appeared with his forces.
“Qin Chu, get out!” Upon reaching the entrance of the inn, Gu Zhengtai instructed a person beside him, and the Gu Family’s forces immediately challenged him.
Standing up and tidying his robes, Qin Chu came to the entrance of the inn.
“Who are you, and what is your purpose!” Qin Chu asked Gu Zhengtai after stepping out of the inn’s main door.
“The Gu Family of Saint Martial City. We are here to ask for an explanation. If you come with us, perhaps there is a way to live!” Gu Zhengtai said, looking at Qin Chu.
“I have no explanation to give you. Do you think that because your own strength is relatively strong, you can do whatever you want without having to be reasonable?” Qin Chu asked, looking at Gu Zhengtai.
Looking at Qin Chu, Gu Zhengtai snorted, “What qualifications do you have to talk about strength? And what qualifications do you have to talk about reason? Men, take him down! If he resists, break his limbs!”
With his Face challenged by Qin Chu, Gu Zhengtai issued the command to attack.
Two men walked out from behind Gu Zhengtai. They approached Qin Chu, drew their swords, and said, “Will you surrender, or wait for us to break your limbs?”
“Gu Xiaoyou came to snatch my resources, and I spared her life, yet what I got in return was your Gu Family’s intensified revenge. Then let’s fight!” Qin Chu drew the Azure Spirit Sword from his back. He could no longer suppress his anger.
At this moment, the two Fifth-stage Heaven Origin Realm Cultivators from the Gu Family attacked Qin Chu.
Clang! A sword cry rang out, and the Sword Intent from Qin Chu’s body erupted.
