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News of the great battle on the Grey Wolf Plain in Ice State reached Gu Mingyue, the Protector Guest Elder of the Iron Banner Gang, only at noon the next day.
At that ti, Gu Mingyue was dealing with the tasks assigned by Chu Xisheng, cleaning up all those in the Iron Banner Gang’s Taishan Hall who violated gang rules, committed nurous evils, oppressed the villagers, or bullied other gang mbers.
Flag Leader Chu Xisheng was evidently soone who couldn’t tolerate any speck of dirt in his eyes and had resolved to clean up the Iron Banner Gang thoroughly.
Even if it might provoke backlash or even rebellion from the lower ranks of the gang, he was willing to take the risk.
Gu Mingyue, not only highly skilled in Martial Arts but also capable and efficient,
proceeded with the necessary killings and arrests in Taishan County, always keeping a sense of asure. He let no criminal go unpunished, nor did he indulge in excessive slaughter.
The key lay in that Corpse Dog Li Manshan, who was in charge of Taishan Hall, was very rule-abiding himself.
After finishing these tasks, Gu Mingyue couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride.
The several tasks he had on hand were completed beautifully, which would surely make him stand out a bit among the Protector Guest Elders.
This effort, naturally, couldn’t win Chu Xisheng’s trust.
However, he had Mad Sword Feng San as a stepping stone.
It was clear that Chu Xisheng trusted and was very close to Feng San.
As long as Feng San could say a few words in Chu Xisheng’s ear, he might have a few more chances.
Just as Gu Mingyue was maneuvering his flying boat along the river towards Xiushui County, his contact suddenly appeared in front of him.
Gu Mingyue was initially very dissatisfied.
The other party’s actions were extrely risky.
Although the Internal Affairs Hall of the Iron Banner Gang was leaking from all sides and not worth much ntion,
nevertheless, Chu Xisheng could still rely on the ’Sky Listening Institute’ of the Formless Divine Sect.
He also maintained a close relationship with the Tianji Pavilion, from which he could purchase intelligence.
Therefore, the two eting privately was a risky affair, and if discovered, all previous efforts would be for naught.
Yet when Gu Mingyue saw the token the contact handed him, he felt as if his brain was about to explode.
"Flag Leader—Chu Xisheng has already mastered the Divine Intent Blade Heart?"
According to the news recorded in this token,
this person single-handedly defeated an army of five million Giant Spirits in the Northern Grey Wolf Plain using the Divine Intent Blade Heart.
The suppression of the nurous giant gods in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave is likely related to this person as well.
He is also highly suspected of being one of the perpetrators who entrapped and killed ’Supre Blade’ Shu Huai Shi.
The most critical thing is—
"In other words, at the Incense Hall Assembly in West Mountain Town, when we first t, he already sensed my kill intent?"
"Chu Xisheng mastered the Divine Intent Blade Heart certainly not in a day. However, with your superior skill in Martial Arts, your enemy intent and kill thoughts kept at bay, the Infinite Blade Lord may not perceive it."
The black-clothed contact said so, yet his face was equally ashen, as though he had lost an elder in the family.
Gu Mingyue couldn’t help but gnash his teeth.
Chu Xisheng clearly knew his intentions, yet pretended not to, commanding them to work for him.
This brat probably had a heart as black as coal.
He took a deep breath, calming himself down: "So what are the sect’s current plans? Chu Xisheng’s mastery of the Divine Intent Blade Heart makes my purpose abundantly clear to him. If before, I had about twenty to thirty percent chance of completing the task, now I have none."
Gu Mingyue actually didn’t care whether he could win Chu Xisheng’s trust.
He wasn’t there to be Chu Xisheng’s servant.
The purpose of Gu Mingyue coming here was simply to track the whereabouts and news of this Infinite Blade Lord.
If possible, it would be best to eliminate this future potential ’Blood Revenge’ without attracting attention or leaving any trace.
At the very least, they wanted to sever Chu Xisheng’s chances of being promoted to Fourth Grade.
If this person were to rise, it would not be good for any party.
Besides, he had to search for clues about the Rebellious God Flag and the Lie King’s Treasure.
However, now, Gu Mingyue felt his prospects were dim.
Having a kill intent and being of unknown origin are two different situations.
If he were rely of unknown origin, joining the Iron Banner Gang at a delicate ti, he might have a way to make Chu Xisheng lower his guard.
Gu Mingyue could use the technique of wearing down the opponent slowly to gradually gain what he wanted.
The problem was, since Chu Xisheng already knew of his kill intent, how could he give him any opportunity?
"No, wait!" Gu Mingyue squinted his eyes, falling into deep thought: "Could it be that he is still foolishly hoping to recruit us?"
He couldn’t help but laugh angrily, his hand pressed against the sword: "This person has enormous audacity. Is he trying to climb to heaven on a ladder?"
"Indeed, he is quite daring; you dared to commit to the Iron Banner Gang, and he dared to use you."
The contact’s deanor had reverted to calmness: "He doesn’t even care about recruiting you; he can use you as long as you are of use to him. This person doesn’t care whether you are loyal. If any of you dare not heed his orders, then you’ll face disciplinary actions according to gang rules. Hence, after much contemplation, the sect still decided to let you remain."
Gu Mingyue had anticipated this, yet still snorted coldly: "Is this wanting to turn the tables?"
The contact gave a wry smile: "Junior Brother, after the battle on the Northern Grey Wolf Plain, this Infinite Blade Lord’s status on the chessboard has beco more significant and weighty. Now, this person’s every move, rise and fall, life and death, all affect the overall situation of the world. The Iron Banner Gang is indispensable and should not be easily abandoned. I predict that after today, forces from all sides will act on the news, and surely more experts will co forward to join.
Junior Brother, since this brat is so arrogant and has intentions of recruiting you, why not go along with it and let him gradually recruit you step by step?"
As he spoke, he handed over a Jade Scroll: "This is from the sect for you, be mindful to proceed step by step."
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