The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 716 The Heart Without a Trace, the Merit of the Wild Blade (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

Seeing Gu Qingchan again after so many days was undoubtedly extremely exciting for Feng Wuhen.

Qingchan has been gone for so long, I wonder how she is doing?

His eyes shone with gold, and his handsome face was filled with anticipation and joy.

Hidden by clouds, hidden by clouds, like clouds concealing themselves.

But when it comes to Qingchan's affairs, he has never been able to remain completely hidden.

From the joy he felt in his youth until now, his feelings have never changed.

Whether they both made it onto the rookie list or he became a Grandmaster of Jade Balance first, his intention has always been the same.

"Qingchan."

Feng Wuhen walked towards the vehicle frame, his heart filled with joy, anticipating the moment of their meeting.

"Master Feng."

An elder of the Gu family recognized Feng Wuhen and greeted him with clasped hands.

Feng Wuhen smiled and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

He has always been like this, a gentleman of impeccable manners, gentle and warm. Even with his meeting with Qingchan imminent, he would not be impolite.

Feng Wuhen came to meet him all the way, but the carriage did not stop in front of him. Instead, it passed him and drove straight towards the Gu family's residence.

Feng Wuhen's smile remained unchanged, showing no sign of anger.

He approached Qingchan's carriage, never expecting it to stop there.

Without expectations, there is naturally no disappointment.

That's just Qingchan's personality; he's gotten used to it over the years.

If she were to stop here, she wouldn't be Qingchan.

Feng Wuhen thought to himself.

In his heart, Qingchan would always be that aloof fairy, untouched by worldly affairs. She was uninterested in anything and indifferent to everything.

No matter what he did, it was impossible to cause the slightest emotional ripple in Qingchan.

This was true then, and it is true now!
The vehicle slowly came to a stop in front of the Gu family's residence, and the joy in Feng Wuhen's eyes grew even stronger.

He gazed at the magnificent carriage frame before him, anticipating the moment Qingchan would emerge from it.

"Qingchan."

After not seeing each other for many days, his longing for her had reached its peak.

Some people, just by standing in front of you, are enough to heal your entire life.

Simply standing there surpasses countless others in the world.

Feng Wuhen hoped that, although he could use his spiritual sense to investigate, he naturally couldn't do so in front of Qingchan.

He waited for Qingchan to get off the carriage, and he went up to her to greet her warmly, just like always.

If he could get even a slight response from Qingchan, then his trip today would not have been in vain.

As he expected, the carriage curtain was slowly lifted, but it was not Qingchan who stepped down first!

Um! ?

Feng Wuhen was stunned, frozen in place.

Chen Ping'an?
How did he end up on the chassis?!

"Lord Feng." Chen Ping'an greeted him with a warm smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

Based on the previous incident, he had a good impression of Feng Wuhen and considered him someone worth befriending.

In addition, as a swordsman, that kind of heroic and dignified demeanor is the image he aspires to.

He has now mastered the Guanghan Sword Technique and is working hard to master it. Although he hasn't achieved much yet, interacting more with swordsmen of such noble character and spirit will help him achieve his dream!

"Lord Chen." Feng Wuhen's smile was somewhat stiff.

Previously, he was so immersed in the joy of seeing Qingchan that he neglected the matter of Mangdao Chen Ping'an.

According to intelligence, Chen Ping'an entered the city together with Gu Qingchan!

He hadn't seen Chen Ping'an outside before, and assumed that Chen Ping'an had gone to take care of something after entering the city. But he never expected that Mang Dao would be on Qing Chan's carriage.

A man and a woman were riding together in one vehicle.
Feng Wuhen was somewhat bewildered.

Although Mang Dao is Gu Qingcheng's future husband and is considered a junior member of the Gu family, the carriage is like a boudoir. Riding in the carriage with Gu Qingchan is like entering a woman's boudoir.

Although Mang Dao is a junior, his actions are indeed somewhat inappropriate.

How could Qingchan let Mangdao be mounted on the carriage?!
Feng Wuhen couldn't figure it out, but soon he didn't need to think about it anymore.

Because he saw a beautiful, ethereal figure step down from the vehicle.

Her long dress swayed, exuding a delicate fragrance. Her jade-like face was filled with a cool and ethereal beauty, and her graceful demeanor was unparalleled.

"Qingchan!"

Feng Wuhen wanted to shout it out loud, but the words stuck in his throat and remained unspoken.

"I, Feng, have met the Grandmaster."

When he visited before, he addressed her as an elder, but Qingchan disliked him.

Say to him, "Master Feng, you are not someone I care about, so there's no need to address me like that," and let him remember it well.

That's exactly why they've changed their tune now.

He always kept Qingchan's words to himself.

"Lord Feng." Gu Qingchan's voice was delicate as she raised her hand slightly. "You are from the Zhenfu Division, so you don't need to perform such a grand ceremony for me."

"I was negligent, please forgive me, Grandmaster." Feng Wuhen hurriedly bowed and admitted his mistake.

"Greetings, Elder!"

Gu Qingchan stepped down from the carriage, and the Gu family members greeted her respectfully with loud shouts.

"I just returned to the city today and am busy with many affairs, so I cannot entertain Lord Feng." Gu Qingchan's voice was delicate, but her words conveyed a deep sense of distance: "If Lord Feng has nothing else to do, please make yourself at home."

"Understood, understood. The Grandmaster has just returned to the city and has many important matters to attend to, so I, Feng, would not be able to trouble him. I am content to see the Grandmaster return safely." Feng Wuhen cupped his hands in agreement, taking the initiative to excuse himself.

This was the first time Chen Ping'an had seen Feng Wuhen and Gu Qingchan interacting in a proper manner, and Feng Wuhen's demeanor was quite an eye-opener for him.

“In that case, I shall take my leave.” Feng Wuhen bowed and was about to leave: “Lord Chen, I shall take my leave now. Once you are done with your business, I will certainly host a welcome dinner for you and have a proper chat.”

Although they didn't talk for long during their meeting, he was already satisfied just to see Gu Qingchan.

A few trivial matters, not worth mentioning.

"Is Lord Feng returning to the Zhenfu Division?" Chen Ping'an asked at the opportune moment.

“Exactly,” Feng Wuhen said with a smile.

After saying this, he bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

"Lord Feng, please wait. I, Chen, will go with you," Chen Ping'an said gently.

"Lord Chen, what's this all about?" Feng Wuhen looked surprised and doubtful, not expecting Chen Ping'an to have gone with him.

Gu Qingchan stood aside, not expecting the two to be so familiar with each other.

"Ping An, come in with me. I have something to tell you." Gu Qingchan said calmly, her beautiful face composed, showing no sign of anything amiss.

"Lord Chen, then I'll take my leave now."

Feng Wuhen smiled and was about to leave with his hands clasped in a gesture of respect.

Since Gu Qingchan had already spoken, Chen Ping'an naturally couldn't go with her.

However, Chen Ping'an's reaction was somewhat unexpected as soon as he finished speaking.

"It's alright, we can go together," Chen Ping'an said with a faint smile.

After saying that, he turned around, his face calm, and said to Gu Qingchan, "Could we wait until you return safely before discussing Senior Gu's matter?"

"If that's the case, then so be it." Gu Qingchan's face was delicate, and she said in a cool tone, "However, I am very busy with affairs, and I may not have time later."

Chen Ping'an smiled without saying a word, only gazing intently.

Looking into Chen Ping'an's eyes, Gu Qingchan felt inexplicably nervous. She waved her hand and said, "You may go now. My matter is not urgent. We can discuss it tomorrow."

"Thank you, Senior Gu." Chen Ping'an bowed and then turned around to say, "Lord Feng, let's go."

"Ah! Okay." Feng Wuhen suddenly came to his senses.

He didn't expect Gu Qingchan to agree so easily. It seemed that she was unwilling to let Chen Ping'an leave with him before, so why did she compromise so easily later?

Is Qingchan someone who compromises so easily?
Feng Wuhen couldn't quite understand it.

Also, although everything seemed normal in what I said just now, I still felt that something was amiss.

However, since the two had already left, there was no point in thinking about it anymore. After seeing Qingchan, his most urgent task was to plan the key to cultivation. This matter concerned his cultivation and, more importantly, his future, so he naturally couldn't afford to be careless in the slightest.

Now that my mind is at peace and my thoughts are clear, it is time to break through to a higher level.

In addition, regarding the time when Chen Ping'an and Qing Chan rode together in the carriage, he has now recovered.

After all, Mangdao was discovered by Qingchan earlier, and the two have known each other for many years, having become acquainted back in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. Furthermore, Qingchan was the one who spearheaded the marriage alliance between the Gu family and Mangdao, so it's only natural that their relationship is closer now.

In truth, he should breathe a sigh of relief, for the person riding in the carriage with Qingchan was none other than Mangdao.

Feng Wuhen composed himself and exchanged pleasantries with Chen Ping'an.

Having been curious before, now that the opportunity is right, I might as well ask Mangdao where Qingchan has gone?

"I see."

Feng Wuhen smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your explanation, Brother Chen."

When the two were alone, Feng Wuhen addressed him as Brother Chen, and Chen Ping'an did not stand on ceremony, responding with Brother Feng in return.

Faced with Feng Wuhen's questioning, Chen Ping'an didn't hide anything. His and Gu Qingchan's trip to Xuanling wasn't exactly a secret. If someone wanted to investigate, they could find some clues.

Besides
He has other matters to attend to, so there's no need to hide this trip.

"Brother Chen and Qingchan seem to have a very good relationship?" During the exchange of pleasantries, Feng Wuhen asked casually, inquiring about the relationship between the two.

Chen Ping'an smiled slightly at this and said, "Senior Gu is a person of excellent character. He was kind to me in my early years and I am very grateful."

Feng Wuhen, with his bright eyes and prominent eyebrows, looked directly into Chen Ping'an's gaze. Seeing that Chen Ping'an showed no sign of abnormality, Feng Wuhen didn't think much of it.

It was just a casual question asked at a suitable time, so there was no need to follow up.

In fact, the two get along quite well. Besides their shared family background, it's likely also due to their compatible personalities.

In the previous incident involving thunder, Qingchan acted swiftly and decisively, without any unnecessary words or maneuvering. Her actions were as graceful as a phoenix's decree and as shrewd as a mirror. Ultimately, the two are the same kind of people.

As they were talking, Chen Ping'an and Feng Wuhen arrived at the Thunderous Town Pacification Division.

Despite not having been there for many days, the Thunderous Garrison remained as imposing as ever, with a constant stream of people coming and going at its gates.

"Lord Feng!"

"Greetings, Lord Feng!"

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Feng Wuhen's return quickly attracted everyone's attention, and they all bowed and greeted him respectfully.

"Lord Chen?"

At the same time as the greetings and welcomes were being exchanged, some sharp-eyed people spotted Chen Ping'an traveling with Feng Wuhen and were immediately surprised, their expressions showing astonishment.

Wasn't Lord Chen supposed to have stepped down from Leiming? Why is he here?
News spreads incredibly fast within Thunder City, but it's clearly not something that ordinary people in the lower and middle classes can access.

It's quite normal that the people on the outskirts of Leiming Town were unaware of Chen Ping'an's arrival.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed as he walked into the Thunderous Town Pacification Division with Feng Wuhen.

"Lord Chen is back?" Some people stared at the departing figure with expressions as if they had seen a ghost, while others were in a daze and only realized what was happening at this moment.

His colleagues next to him also had strange expressions and were staring blankly into space.

"Do you think Lord Chen will..." Before the man could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a sharp hiss from the side.

"Shut up! Are you out of your mind?!"

The person who was speaking looked flustered and immediately shut up.

Although Lord Chen is gone, his prestige still lingers in the Thunderous Garrison.

Lei Ming and his men, all heroes bowed their heads. With a rage, the tyrant was slain!
Outside the Zhenfu Division, everyone stood ramrod straight, afraid of making the slightest mistake.

The news of Chen Ping'an's entry into the Thunderous Garrison spread within the Garrison at an extremely rapid pace.

"Lord Chen is back?"

"What? A katana!?"

"When did this happen?"

"Just now?"

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Gu Luping and Wu Benqing, who were sitting in the public housing, also received the message that Chen Pingan had come.

"The 'Wild Blade' is back?" Gu Luping's gaze sharpened, a hint of coldness creeping into his expression.

Mang Dao stepped down from Lei Ming, and the biggest share of the profits was given to him. Now that he has suddenly returned, I'm afraid he has ill intentions.

"Where are we now?" Wu Benqing sat high in his office, and was somewhat taken aback when he learned from his trusted subordinate that Chen Ping'an had returned to the Thunderous Garrison.

He was still considering whether or not to make contact when he learned that Mang Dao had come to the Zhenfu Division.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, we should have arrived at the inner courtyard."

"I understand, you can go now." Wu Benqing waved his hand.

"Yes, sir." The visitor respectfully took his leave.

"Looks like you'll have to meet him whether you want to or not." A voice came from the shadows.

Wu Benqing didn't speak, but remained silent for a moment before suddenly standing up: "Then it will be for a while!"

"Brother Chen, why don't you come and sit with me for a while?" Feng Wuhen invited.

"No, thank you." Chen Ping'an refused. "I have some business to attend to at the Zhenfu Division. I'll be leaving once I've taken care of it."

"So that's how it is." Although Feng Wuhen was curious about what Chen Ping'an was talking about, he didn't press for details. At the moment, his breakthrough was the most important thing.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two prepared to part ways. Then they heard a sound coming from the corridor beside them.

"Lord Chen, Lord Chen, it's been a long time! I've missed you terribly." Gu Luping walked quickly from the corridor with a smile on his face. "Why did you leave in such a hurry before? You didn't even inform me. By the time I found out, Lord Chen had already left. It was my fault."

As they were talking, Gu Luping walked up to the two of them.

"Lord Gu," Chen Ping'an said, his voice calm and revealing no emotion.

“This time I’ve seized the opportunity, Lord Chen, you must let me make it up to you!” Gu Luping said with a smile.

"Since Lord Gu has this intention, I, Chen, will not disappoint you," Chen Ping'an said calmly.

Gu Luping sensed that Chen Ping'an's words had a hidden meaning, but his smile remained unchanged. Just as he was about to exchange a few pleasantries, he saw someone walk over from the side, followed by several people.

"Lord Wu." Gu Luping recognized the person who came.

"Lord Chen, it's been a long time. How have you been?" Wu Benqing's voice was bold, powerful, and resonant.

"Thanks to Lord Wu, things have been going quite well lately," Chen Ping'an said calmly.

"Haha, I see, that's good, that's good!" Wu Benqing said with a smile, "It's been several months since I've seen Lord Chen, what brings you back to Leiming this time?"

As they spoke, Wu Benqing walked up to the group, followed by several people with varying expressions: "Is there something important?"

“Yes, Lord Chen, if there is anything I can do to help you, please feel free to ask,” Gu Luping added with a smile.

"It's nothing major," Chen Ping'an said calmly. "However, there is one matter that I need to trouble Lord Wu with."

Gu Luping's smile faded slightly; Chen Ping'an's dismissive words had displeased him somewhat. However, having cultivated his composure for many years, he naturally wouldn't lash out on the spot.

"Oh?" Wu Benqing's expression turned strange, a hint of interest appearing on his face. "What is it that you would go to the trouble of our Hidden Dragon Prodigy personally requesting this?"

Feng Wuhen stood aside without saying a word; the words "please" sounded rather harsh to him.

"It wouldn't be accurate to say I'm asking for something." Chen Ping'an gently raised his hand, and in a flash of inspiration, a square box appeared in front of him: "As Lord Wu knows, I am currently unemployed and have no official position, so..."
"This matter of reporting the merits will have to be handled by Lord Wu!"

hum~
A faint light trembled, and the box slowly opened, revealing a mottled head stained with dark blood.

The head looked terrified, speechless with horror. Fear was frozen on its face, and deep terror was embedded in its wide-open eyes.

what! ?

Wu Benqing's expression froze, and the smile on his face completely vanished.

Until he recognized the owner of the head, his eyes were filled with horror.

"An evil master, the Golden Ring Protector!?"

Gu Luping's smile froze, and he stood there stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Golden Circle Protector, Top Grandmaster!

How did he do that?
Feng Wuhen's gaze sharpened, filled with disbelief, as he stared blankly at Chen Ping'an.

The surrounding crowd stood frozen, their expressions filled with unspeakable fear. Their gazes towards Chen Ping'an were now tinged with terror.

The head of a top-tier grandmaster appeared right before their eyes!
Completely unprepared, caught us off guard.

The Golden Circle Protector has been wreaking havoc across the state, committing all sorts of evil deeds, and is intolerable to Heaven and Earth. Now, we are borrowing his head to report his merits and achievements, and through the channels of the Thunderous Garrison Division, we will send the message to the Garrison Division of Azure Dragon State.

Kill the Golden Circle Guardian, the reckless Chen Ping'an!
The power of the Brute Blade can slay even a top-tier Grandmaster!

(End of this chapter)