115: Chapter 115 A Flick of the Finger Shatters the Heart-Controlling Gu, Gu Han Grants Chu Ming a New Life

"Commander, your subordinate... your subordinate is willing to tell you everything!"

Chu Ming knelt down abruptly, cold sweat streaming down his forehead like rain, his voice trembling.

"Your subordinate... my real name is Chu Yun, and I am a descendant of a branch family of the Chu Clan."

"Since childhood, I was sent into the Zhenwu Division to undergo training and serve the Chu Clan."

"Although I hold the title of a royal clansman, I am nothing more than a dog to their royal family."

"They don't treat us branch members as family at all."

"A branch member of the Chu Clan?" Gu Han raised an eyebrow. "Continue."

"Yes, Commander!" Chu Yun nodded hurriedly and continued.

"Although I am a branch member of the Chu Clan, I displayed exceptional talent from a young age and was valued by the Chu Clan's Old Ancestor, who personally trained me."

"However... however, as my strength grew..."

"To control me, they actually killed my parents and framed others for it."

"If I hadn't found out by accident, I would still be in the dark."

As he spoke, killing intent surged from Chu Ming's body, and his eyes became bloodshot.

"Especially... especially with the princes vying for the throne, they have dragged the branch members of the Chu Clan into it, unable to extricate ourselves."

"Exterminated, framed, controlled—you are indeed a pitiful person."

"However, there are countless pitiful people in this capital. Why do you think I would help you?"

Chu Ming trembled, suddenly looking up at Gu Han, his eyes filled with determination.

"Because your subordinate knows, Commander, you are not an ordinary person!"

"You have ambition, strength, and even more, you have methods!"

"You will not be content to live under others, nor will you let others manipulate you!"

"Therefore, your subordinate is willing to follow you, Commander, and will serve you faithfully, braving any danger without hesitation!"

Hearing this, Gu Han curled his lips in amusement, his gaze sweeping over Chu Ming, his tone cold.

"Serve me faithfully? Braving danger?" "Just based on you?"

"Commander, although your subordinate lacks talent, I do have some methods." Chu Ming gritted his teeth, suddenly looking up at Gu Han, his eyes full of confidence.

"Your subordinate is quite knowledgeable about the capital, the Chu Clan, and the various princes."

"If you, Commander, wish to gain a foothold in this capital, or even advance further, your subordinate is willing to be your pawn and clear the obstacles for you!"

Gu Han's eyes flashed, and a cold smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Clear obstacles? Just based on you?"

"Commander, why don't you give your subordinate a chance?"

Chu Ming knelt abruptly, his forehead slamming against the bluestone floor with a dull thud. "If your subordinate cannot satisfy you, Commander, I will accept any punishment!"

Gu Han's gaze was like a torch, staring at Chu Ming, calculating in his heart.

"This Chu Ming is indeed a person who can be used."

"As a branch member of the Chu Clan, he is quite knowledgeable about the capital, the Chu Clan, and the various princes."

"If he can be recruited for my own use, he will be a great help."

"Moreover, he bears a deep blood feud and is full of resentment toward the Chu Clan and the princes."

"Such a person is reliable to use."

"Furthermore, I have just arrived and am not very familiar with the situation in the capital or the various factions."

"Having Chu Ming by my side will save me quite a bit of trouble."

Thinking of this, Gu Han curled his lips into a cold smile, his gaze sweeping over Chu Ming, his tone chilling. "Chu Ming, get up."

"Commander, you... you agreed?" Chu Ming looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

"Tell me your objective."

"Your subordinate... wants to borrow your blade, Commander, to break the shackles of the Chu Clan!"

"At the same time, your subordinate wants the life of that Second Prince."

"He was the one who brought people to kill my parents."

"Borrowing a knife to kill?" Gu Han gripped the hilt of his saber, his Saber Qi as cold as frost, causing goosebumps to rise on Chu Ming's neck. "Why do you think This Commander would risk his life for you?"

"Because you need a chess piece, Commander." Chu Ming looked up abruptly, his pupils reflecting Gu Han's suddenly narrowed eyes.

"The Second Prince is hosting a banquet tonight; on the surface, it is to win you over, but in reality, he intends to put Heart-Devouring Gu in the wine."

"If you die, Commander, he can arrange for someone else to take over your position."

"Or, you will be controlled by the Second Prince and become a Puppet and an executioner."

The Saber Qi suddenly surged, slicing through Chu Ming's hair at his temples. "How do you know this?"

"Because I have the mother Gu in my hand." Chu Ming trembling opened his palm, where a blood-colored Gu was frantically gnawing at his flesh.

"Just now, the Second Prince's attendant found me first."

"He ordered me to mix this Gu into your wine cup, Commander."

"But they don't know that we, the branch members of the Chu Clan, are planted with a mind-controlling Gu from childhood."

He tore open his lapels, revealing a dark blue Gu at his chest, tearing at the blood-colored Gu.

Gu Han's pupils constricted slightly. Then, his five fingers hooked into Chu Ming's lapels, and the dark blue Gu suddenly let out a sharp hiss, turning into a stream of light that burrowed into his palm.

"Commander, be careful!" Chu Ming retreated in terror, only to see several strands of True Qi emerge from Gu Han's palm, crushing the Gu into dust.

"Mind-controlling Gu?" Gu Han curled his lips into a chilling smile. "It is nothing more than a domesticated ant."

He tapped his fingertip on the center of Chu Ming's brow, and Heavenly Prison True Qi surged in like a tide. "Now, you are truly a chess piece."

"This is the first gift I give to you."

Chu Ming's whole body trembled violently, but his eyes exploded with wild joy. He clearly felt that the shackles that had bound him for twenty years had shattered.

"Thank you, Commander!" He kowtowed heavily, his forehead hitting the bluestone floor with a thud. "Your subordinate is willing to brave any danger for you!"

"Brave any danger?" Gu Han turned around, his robes flapping in the night wind.

"Tonight, This Commander will teach you how." He flicked his fingertip, and a beam of fire shot into the sky. "To slay a monarch!"

"If the Second Prince is sensible, then everything will be peaceful."

"If not, then we shall just cause a scene at this banquet."

The Second Prince's residence was brightly lit. When Gu Han stepped into the banquet hall, twelve Mortal Transformation Realm death soldiers emerged from the shadows, their blades gleaming with a dark blue light.

"Commander Gu, I have finally waited for you." The Second Prince Chu Li sat at the head of the table, his gaze like a torch, sweeping over Gu Han, a gentle smile curling the corner of his lips.

He raised his hand in a gesture, signaling Gu Han to take his seat, his posture elegant, fully displaying the demeanor of royalty.

"With Commander Gu's arrival, my residence is honored with your presence!"

Chu Li's voice was loud and clear, carrying a touch of intimacy, but also hiding an imperceptible scrutiny.

"The Zhenwu Division has many matters to attend to. I originally thought you could not get away, Commander Gu, but I didn't expect you to grace me with your presence. It truly surprises me."

Gu Han did not speak, only curling his lips in amusement.

He walked slowly toward the guest seat, his pace calm. The token at his waist and his saber collided slightly, making a clear, crisp sound that seemed exceptionally sharp in the brightly lit hall.

The twelve Mortal Transformation Realm death soldiers seemed to have turned into statues, their eyes cold, staring closely at Gu Han's every move. The dark blue cold light on their blades flickered, as if giving a silent warning.

After sitting down, Gu Han picked up the wine cup offered by the maid. The amber liquid shimmered with an alluring luster under the light. He swept his gaze, then quietly infused the wine with Heavenly Prison True Qi. A trace of blood-colored mist, extremely difficult to detect, rose from the wine and immediately dissipated into nothingness.

"You are too kind, Second Prince." Gu Han's voice was flat, yet carried an unquestionable authority.

"It is the duty of the Zhenwu Division; the safety of the capital is paramount."

"With the Blood God Cult's evil spirits running rampant, This Commander naturally must do his utmost to investigate the truth and return the capital to a bright and clear state."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the twelve death soldiers, the smile on his lips growing deeper.

"Moreover, This Commander has just arrived and is not yet familiar with the many factions in the capital."

"To be invited by the Second Prince today is truly a fortunate event."

A trace of imperceptible surprise flashed in Chu Li's eyes. This Gu Han was calmer than he had imagined, and his words were watertight.

He smiled and raised his cup.