Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Hundred Refinement Golden Body

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    After finishing these tasks,

    Gu Qingfeng looked down at the other with an indifferent expression.

    "Speak, what''s your purpose for coming here?"

    "Gu Qingfeng, I am a man under the Divine Martial King. By laying a hand on me, you''re offending the Divine Martial King... Ahhh!!!"

    Sitian had just coldly issued a warning when he saw Gu Qingfeng''s right foot stepping on one of his palms, grinding the sole of his shoe fiercely, instantly turning the palm into a bloody pulp, even crushing the bones beneath the force.

    The severe pain elicited a piercing, tragic scream.

    Gu Qingfeng''s gaze was icy cold.

    "It seems you haven''t grasped the situation; I ask, you answer. Any needless talk and I''ll make you wish you were dead!"

    "Speak."

    "What''s your purpose for coming here?"

    This time,

    Sitian dared not speak carelessly or make threats, his expression fraught with panic as he said, "The king has heard of your deed in wiping out the Iron Bone Gang, unifying the entire White Stone Dao, and wishes to have you serve him!"

    "The Iron Bone Gang was backed by the Divine Martial King. I killed Luo Yu and destroyed the Iron Bone Gang; does Pei Jing not wish to seek revenge for them?"

    "The insignificant Iron Bone Gang isn''t worth the king''s effort for revenge. Gu Family''s ability to eliminate the Iron Bone Gang and unify White Stone Dao shows that Gu Family has more potential.

    As long as the Gu Family is willing to serve the king, he will surely not stint on rewards.

    With the Gu Family Master''s talent, if he receives the king''s resources, maybe he could even break through to Marrow Cleansing and maybe even step into the Refining Organ Realm!"

    Sitian didn''t hold anything back, spilling all the details.

    In the end,

    he still wanted to win over Gu Qingfeng.

    After all, given the current circumstances, if he couldn''t win him over, he might not be able to leave Gu Family alive.

    Sitian''s answer

    didn''t surprise Gu Qingfeng.

    From this, it was apparent that the Divine Martial King was somewhat callous and mercenary, only valuing capability without much regard for relationships.

    But on second thought, it seemed normal.

    Those destined for great things do not get caught up in trifles.

    There was a reason why the man could command several counties.

    Gu Qingfeng asked, "If I refuse, what then is Pei Jing''s plan?" "This..."

    Sitian hesitated momentarily, but under more force from Gu Qingfeng''s shoe, his face turned much paler and he dared not delay any further.

    "The king''s intention is, if the Gu Family is unwilling to submit, then there''s no need for its existence!"

    "How much force does Pei Jing have in Guangyang Prefecture?"

    "I am not clear on that..."

    Sitian started with that, but then, fearing Gu Qingfeng would not believe him, quickly added,

    "I really don''t know. The movements of the Black Xuan Guard are known only to the commander. We hundred householders can only comprehend a very small portion of the rest of the Black Xuan Guard''s affairs.

    However, the Prefectural Governor of Taishan County has always been wiping out the Black Xuan Guard, and it''s not so easy for us to act within Taishan County."

    "How many experts are under Pei Jing''s command?"

    Both martial arts were of high quality, belonging to the top tier, aiming directly for Bone

    Refining Perfection.

    The Hundred Refinement Golden Body focused on breakthrough by tempering, while the Seven Killings Blade Skills were combat-oriented.

    The intricacy of the latter was far superior to the Heavenly Thunder Sword Skills, purely a

    military martial art designed for slaughter.

    Normally speaking. Such superior martial arts would not be accessible to the average person.

    Now having obtained two superior martial arts from the Black Xuan Guard was an unexpected

    gain.

    "The martial arts are fine, you may leave."

    "Thank you, Gu Family Master!"

    Sitian''s anxious heart finally settled, and he leaped up, ready to leave the Gu Family''s place. Yet, a sword light tore through the night and pierced straight through his chest.

    Thud!

    Sitian''s body, having just jumped up, plummeted to the ground.

    Then, with a palm strike, Gu Qingfeng blew up his head under his disbelieving gaze, and the

    headless corpse struggled briefly before growing still.

    "I only agreed to consider sparing your life, but upon reflection, you''re better off dead here!"

    Gu Qingfeng''s expression was frigid.

    Since the moment the Iron Bone Gang was destroyed, he and the Divine Martial King had torn

    their masks off.

    Even if he followed Sitian''s words and served the Divine Martial King, it would not necessarily

    result in any benefit.

    Very simply.

    Because this is Guangyang Prefecture.

    To this day, Taishan County is still under the control of the court. If news of the Gu Family

    siding with the Divine Martial King were to leak, it could only lead to a grim end.

    Furthermore.

    Given the Divine Martial King''s unfeeling and unloyal nature, serving him would not

    guarantee any significant advantages for the Gu Family.

    Another point.

    Gu Qingfeng did not have the habit of being anyone''s lapdog.

    Therefore, from the moment Sitian appeared, his demise was sealed.

    Gu Qingfeng did not torture him due to Sitian''s forthrightness, granting him a swift end

    instead.

    This time, with Sitian''s death, Gu Qingfeng openly stood against the Divine Martial King. But none of these matters concerned Gu Qingfeng.

    If the Divine Martial King wished to deal with him, he would have to conquer Guangyang

    Prefecture first.