I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 133: Return

Shang Xiong hired two assassins; was he planning to target their Golden Phoenix Bank branch and wipe them out in a bloodbath?

But this is against the rules.

Qingfeng Baoxing and Jinhuang Baoxing are both behemoths with businesses spanning the entire Xuantian Realm. When businesses reach this level, sometimes strength is not the most important factor; rules are.

If people disregard all principles in their pursuit of profit, it will eventually turn into a situation where one person intercepts another's goods, and the other kills the other's people. The conflict will escalate, and no one will be able to do business.

However, there are many more chambers of commerce and trading companies in the world that can do business than just those two.

Therefore, in order to ensure that everyone does not go too far and disrupts everyone's business, the Xuantian General Chamber of Commerce has established strict rules.

One of the rules is that "each branch and sub-branch shall not violently slaughter its competitors."

If the Qingfeng Baoxing branch in Yunling City was completely destroyed in its operations, that's plausible.

But if Shang Xiong dares to hire assassins to massacre their branch, that would violate the rules of the Xuantian General Chamber of Commerce!

Those who break the rules will face certain death.

Therefore, even if Shang Xiong wanted to turn his life around, he would never allow the assassins to target the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop.

If he dares to do this, the end result will be that he will be dealt with by someone of a higher rank.

Then there is only one possibility...

Even so, this possibility seemed terrifying and horrifying to Feng Wuxin and Aunt Yuan.

How can Qingfeng Baoxing reverse its disadvantage? There is only one way.

Completely cut off the source of Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop's Golden Spirit Liquid.

Moreover, they used the simplest and most brutal method to completely cut off their supply of Golden Elixir.

"Aunt Yuan, it seems that Shang Xiong is about to make a move against Young Master Gu's beloved disciple!"

After Feng Wuxin figured this out, his face immediately darkened.

"That... isn't impossible."

After thinking it over, Aunt Yuan felt that the matter was completely plausible!

Qingfeng Baoxing probably never knew that Young Master Gu's true identity was that of a reclusive expert.

Those who frequently interact with the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop are actually his disciples.

If Qingfeng Baoxing sees her as a weak and easily bullied little girl with no powerful backing, then Shang Xiong might really have wicked thoughts and want to get rid of Qin Yiyao!

Qin Yiyao is Gu Heng's only disciple!

They had also figured out a bit about Gu Heng's temperament during this time.

This young master Gu appears refined, easy-going, and otherworldly on the surface, but what would happen if someone really crossed his bottom line?

“Aunt Yuan, send some more spies to find out what level the assassins who came to Qingfeng Baoxing are, and how many there are. Give me the information, and I will go to see Young Master Gu and tell him about it.”

Feng Wuxin made a quick decision and gave the order.

"Alright, Miss, don't worry, I'll take care of this personally."

……

Gu Heng was sitting in the courtyard drinking tea.

Today is the day Qin Yiyao and Bai Feier are returning. He has made all the preparations and will cook a delicious meal tonight to reward them.

After all, in the desolate wilderness, there are no delicious dishes to eat besides the wild game you hunt yourself.

It's not as good as what he did.

Gu Heng thought they would come back quite early. He had been waiting here since morning, but they hadn't returned. Now it was already afternoon, and they still hadn't come back. He wondered if the two girls had gone off to see the scenery on the way.

With nothing to do but wait, Gu Heng decided to do something to relieve his boredom.

He has many skills, but few of them are actually useful.

However, if you want to relieve boredom, you can paint or practice calligraphy.

Gu Heng chose to practice calligraphy.

Cultivate your mind and character.

He acted on his thought immediately. Gu Heng took out paper, pen, and ink from his system inventory and began to write.

Of course, he couldn't write any poetry, he only needed to write characters. After he casually wrote a few large characters, there was a knock on the door.

He thought Qin Yiyao and Bai Feier had returned, but when he opened the door, he saw an old face.

"Oh, Mr. Old?"

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow.

The person who came was the old man who had carved the signboard for his clinic. It had been more than a month since he last saw him, but the old man looked very energetic!

His beard and hair were well-groomed, and he walked with a brisk, energetic stride, looking exceptionally radiant.

Old Gu walked in with a smile, "Hehe, Young Master Gu, this old man has come to bother you again."

Since it was rare for someone he knew to visit, Gu Heng immediately invited him in and served him tea without further ado.

"Hehe, you've changed quite a bit in the past month."

Gu Heng sized him up.

It seems that having an apprentice has given me more motivation.

Like him, having a little girl at home suddenly gave him a new motivation.

"Young Master Gu has a good eye."

Old Gu knew in his heart that he could not hide the fact that he had broken through his cultivation level from this "young man" who was several orders of magnitude stronger than him.

Because of the scroll of calligraphy that Gu Heng gave him, the old man finally understood the Dao that he had been lost for so long!

Without Gu Heng, he probably would never have reached a higher realm in his life.

However, breaking through from the fifth to the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending Stage... this doesn't seem to be anything that should surprise Young Master Gu.

He wasn't surprised at all.

If, after receiving that scroll of calligraphy, one still cannot grasp its meaning, then Young Master Gu will likely be truly disappointed.

"How is your apprentice?"

Gu Heng asked.

"You mean Lu Yan? He's alright, quite persistent, and he's doing well in his studies."

Old Gu was also happy, as he was able to make a breakthrough and his apprentice's talent was also very good, so it could be said that he had double happiness.

"I knew it! Taking him as your disciple would definitely be a good deal for you."

Gu Heng recalled what he had said to Old Man Gu before and smiled.

"There's nothing much to say. Come on, let's practice our handwriting."

After drinking a few cups of tea, he pulled Old Gu to practice calligraphy. Although Old Gu's calligraphy was far inferior to his, he believed that sharing the joy was better than enjoying it alone.

Walking to the table, Old Gu looked at the few bold and vigorous characters on it and couldn't help but sigh.

To reach the level of Young Master Gu...

He's probably in a difficult position.

Half an hour later, another sound came from outside the door. This time, when Gu Heng went to answer the door, he found that it was the two old servants from the Bai family who had come a few days ago.

"Young Master Gu, we apologize for disturbing you."

Bai Chong and Bai Mo looked very reserved, bowing and speaking politely.

"You've arrived! Please come in."

Gu Heng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed.

Oh dear, I told them before that Bai Feier and her apprentice had gone out and would be back today, but Bai Feier and Qin Yiyao are nowhere to be seen. I can only ask these two old servants to wait.

After entering, the old man only glanced at them before continuing to write. The two men were both startled when they saw him.

The Tribulation Transcending Stage, yet another Tribulation Transcending Stage!

But as surprised as they were, what else in this clinic could possibly not surprise them?

"Since my apprentice and I haven't returned yet, I'll have to trouble you two to wait a little longer."

Gu Heng said apologetically.

"no problem, no problem."

The two of them waved their hands quickly.

We've already waited for several days, so a little longer won't hurt.

After waiting for another half hour, there was finally movement outside the gate. However, this time it was pushed open.

Gu Heng looked at the front yard, and his face immediately froze.

Because the two beautiful figures who walked in were covered in blood.