127: Chapter 127 Acting Based on

His purpose for this trip had been achieved, and he had even unexpectedly gained Gu Han's trust.

However, there was one thing he hadn't mentioned yet.

"Commander Gu,"

Chu Tiankuo spoke in a deep voice, with a hint of imperceptible anticipation in his tone.

"The Saber Technique you used when you sparred with this old man earlier, could you let me take a look at it?"

Gu Han raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of amusement flashing in his eyes.

This old fox truly had remarkable insight; he had actually managed to detect the clues of the "Luck Slash."

However, he had no intention of showing his true trump card so easily.

"Senior, you flatter me."

Gu Han replied nonchalantly, his tone carrying a touch of humility.

"This Gu's Saber Technique is merely ordinary saber arts; it is only thanks to tempering with True Qi that it is barely presentable."

"As for what Senior mentioned about 'slashing through all obstacles in the world, and even being able to sever Luck'—"

"That was merely Senior's misconception."

"This Gu was merely relying on True Qi that is extremely Yang and rigid, forcing it to happen."

His words sounded like an explanation, but in reality, they were watertight.

He completely concealed the profundity of the "Luck Slash" under the power of True Qi.

Upon hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed in Chu Tiankuo's eyes, but it was not appropriate to delve deeper.

Although he had sensed the peculiarity of that Saber Technique, Gu Han's explanation was not without reason.

The True Qi Gu Han cultivated was indeed domineering, and coupled with Gu Han's strength, which far exceeded those of the same realm, it was not impossible for it to have such an effect.

"So that is how it is; this old man has overthought it."

Chu Tiankuo smiled, a look of regret appearing on his face.

He had intended to seize the opportunity to probe the mysteries of Gu Han's Saber Technique, but he hadn't expected Gu Han to be so watertight, leaving him with no way to proceed.

Chu Tiankuo's figure had just stepped out of the courtyard gate, but he suddenly paused, turning back to look at Gu Han with a complex gaze flashing in his eyes.

"Commander Gu, regarding tonight's events, this old man has a few heartfelt words that must be spoken."

He spoke slowly, his tone carrying a touch of depth and solemnity.

Gu Han did not speak, simply looking at Chu Tiankuo calmly, signaling him to continue.

He knew that this old fox bringing up the past again at this moment was definitely not without purpose.

"The Second Prince, Chu Li, his mother is Noble Consort Zhaode."

Chu Tiankuo's voice lowered a fraction.

"Noble Consort Zhaode hails from the Huang Clan of Yuan Province."

"The Huang Clan of Yuan Province is a thousand-year-old aristocratic family with a deep foundation and countless experts within the clan."

"Especially in the Dao of Alchemy and the Dao of Gu, they are unrivaled in the world, rarely meeting an opponent."

"They have long been known as the 'Huang Clan of Yuan Province, wealthy enough to rival a nation.'"

Gu Han raised an eyebrow slightly, sneering inwardly.

As expected, Chu Li had a backer, and not a weak one at that.

The Huang Clan of Yuan Province acted eccentrically and was neither purely righteous nor evil, yet no force dared to easily provoke them.

Seeing Gu Han's expression remain unchanged, Chu Tiankuo continued.

"As for those three guest experts tonight,"

"Song Hong hails from the Qinghe Sect, a first-class Sect near the capital, famous for its Formation."

"Li Feng is the master of the Azure Dragon Martial Hall, skilled in using a long sword, and quite renowned in the Martial Forest of the capital."

"It is rumored that Li Feng once joined the Sword Pavilion to cultivate."

"To this day, no one has verified the truth, and the Sword Pavilion is the same."

"Wang Fei is a member of the Wang Clan of the capital; the Wang Clan has guarded the city gates for generations and controls a portion of the City Defense Army."

"Their Clan Chief, Wang Zhen, is one of Your Majesty's confidants, with the cultivation of the Eighth Layer of the Dharma Aspect Realm and formidable strength."

Chu Tiankuo's voice was low, peeling back the layers of these intricate power backgrounds and presenting them before Gu Han.

He stared at Gu Han's calm face, wanting to find a trace of shock, or even the slightest solemnity.

However, Gu Han's expression was like an ancient well without waves; in his deep eyes, there was not the slightest ripple.

"So, Senior, are you saying this to make This Gu understand how deep the waters of this capital are, and how troublesome these forces are?"

Gu Han's lips curled into a sneer, his voice carrying a hint of nonchalance.

"Or are you saying that Senior wants to remind This Gu that these people are not to be trifled with, and want me to retreat in the face of difficulties?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo frowned imperceptibly.

This Gu Han's temperament was even more stubborn than he had imagined, arrogant to an infuriating degree.

But he had to admit that Gu Han had the capital to be arrogant.

"Commander Gu has misunderstood."

Chu Tiankuo took a deep breath, suppressing the trace of displeasure in his heart.

"This old man just wanted Commander Gu to know that these forces are intertwined, and moving one affects the whole."

"If one wants to take action against them, one must plan before acting and not be too hasty."

"Heh."

Gu Han chuckled, the laughter echoing in the hall, carrying a kind of domineering aura that looked down on the world.

"Plan before acting?"

"This Gu's dictionary has never contained that word."

"My saber only follows my own heart, and asks nothing else."

He suddenly took a step forward, the killing intent around his body like materialized saber blades.

Even sharper, even purer.

"This Gu has always acted based on one word: 'satisfaction'!"

A cold light flared in Gu Han's eyes, his voice echoing in the hall like a thunderclap.

"Those who block me, die."

"Even if the King of Heaven himself comes, he must make way for me."

Chu Tiankuo's expression changed slightly; he saw a near-mad obsession in Gu Han's eyes.

This was a pure Martial Artist's will, unmoved by external things, only seeking what was in one's heart.

Such a person would either fall or ascend to the very pinnacle.

A monstrous wave rose in his heart, and his speculation about Gu Han deepened once more.

To be able to cultivate such a pure Martial Artist's will, the person behind Gu Han was definitely no ordinary figure.

"Good, good, a 'based on one word: satisfaction'!"

Chu Tiankuo said 'good' twice, and the solemnity on his face completely dissipated.

Replaced by an irrepressible excitement.

"Since Commander Gu has made up his mind, this old man will say no more."

"This old man can guarantee to you that the Imperial Clan will not pursue this matter."

"As for your grievances, that is a matter of Jianghu."

"As the saying goes, Jianghu matters are settled in the Jianghu."

He suddenly flicked his sleeve, and a majestic surge of True Qi surged wildly from within his body.

"This old man will take his leave."

"As for that Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique, this old man will order someone to send it over as soon as possible."

Chu Tiankuo said in a deep voice.

"However, this Cultivation Technique is a secret of the Imperial Clan that is not to be passed on; do not let it leak out."

"Rest assured, Senior." Gu Han replied indifferently, but a trace of imperceptible cunning flashed in his eyes.

Would he leak it?

Of course not.

It had always been Gu Han robbing others; no one had ever been able to rob him.

Those who harbored ill intentions toward him were now all just a pile of yellow earth.

Chu Tiankuo nodded and did not say anything more.

He took a deep look at Gu Han.

Then his figure flickered, turning into an afterimage, and he disappeared into the night.

After Chu Tiankuo completely left, Gu Han slowly retracted the killing intent around his body.

He walked to the window and pushed it open; the cold night wind poured into the room, blowing the messy hair on his forehead.

"heavenly mandate dragon vein, Nirvana Cultivation Technique..."

Gu Han murmured to himself, his lips curling into a deep smile.

"It seems that the waters of this capital are truly getting murkier the more they are stirred, and the murkier they are, the more interesting it gets."

"To be able to make the Chu Clan pay such a price just to win me over,"

"It seems this Great Chu is already rotten."

"It seems I can also confidently and boldly start causing trouble."

"The Chu Clan wants to use me as a saber,"

"It just depends on whether you still have the price to pay."

Gu Han sneered, his heart inevitably beginning to calculate.