Chapter 121 The Grand Master Has Arrived...

Longhua Prefecture, Qiushui Villa.

This was a stronghold of the Holy Lotus Sect, and the villa master, Qiu Luyang, was one of the renowned figures in Longhua Prefecture, possessing a Fifth Realm cultivation.

With the Raging Flood Dragon Gang currently dominating Longhua Prefecture, the fact that no one had ever forced Qiushui Villa to merge into the Raging Flood Dragon Gang left many in the Jianghu secretly amazed.

Some even speculated that the master of Qiushui Villa must have hidden his cultivation, perhaps making even Blade Demon Yan Chu somewhat wary, which was why he dared not push too hard.

For this reason, some had even come to investigate in secret.

However, these people ultimately found nothing, and Qiushui Villa remained as it always had, sitting unremarkably by the side of Qiushui Lake.

Tonight, there was no moon in the sky.

The area around Qiushui Lake was pitch black and desolate, with not a soul in sight.

Yet, the gates of Qiushui Villa were wide open, with two bright red lanterns hanging high, and the villa master, Qiu Luyang, had been waiting outside for a long time.

Two rows of Qiushui Villa Core Disciples were lined up in order, each with a slightly youthful face, gazing ahead.

The Disciples of Qiushui Villa were publicly claimed to be adopted beggars, but in reality, they were all sent by the Holy Lotus Sect's Cangzhou Prefecture main branch, and their loyalty to the Holy Lotus Sect was unquestionable.

All of them could roughly guess who the villa master was waiting for at such a late hour.

Therefore, many of them felt a sense of excitement in their hearts.

Before long, at the end of the road ahead, three figures were seen walking slowly.

The speed of the three figures was not fast.

But in the eyes of everyone, one second the figures were on the horizon, and the next, they appeared right before them.

Furthermore, each figure seemed to be enveloped in hazy, intersecting light, making it impossible to see their true faces clearly.

That was the light of the Primordial Spirit!

Even the dark night could not conceal it, and in an instant, it drew everyone's gaze.

The Chief Helmsman has arrived!

"Whoosh!"

Everyone knelt down in unison, their voices echoing throughout the entire Qiushui Villa in the night.

"The Holy Lotus Sect Iron-Blooded Youth Corps respectfully welcomes the Chief Helmsman!!!"

"Chief Helmsman!"

Qiu Luyang's expression was excited; the heart he had been holding in his throat for over a month finally settled!

Heavens have mercy, how afraid had he been during this time?

Yan Chu had killed so many experts of the Holy Lotus Sect; compared to those experts, he, Qiu Luyang, was just a small fry.

Others thought he acted low-key and kept his true abilities hidden.

In reality, he was terrified every single day, fearing that one day the people from the Raging Flood Dragon Gang would come knocking.

Now it was fine; the Chief Helmsman had arrived.

A mere Yan Chu was nothing to fear!

"Everyone, rise!"

Xu Chuo was powerfully built and possessed an imposing manner without even needing to be angry.

As he waved his hand gently, a layer of faint blood-colored light fell upon everyone in Qiushui Villa, and instantly, their eyes turned crimson, and they felt their True Qi surge significantly.

Such a method... it was nearly divine!

Qiu Luyang said with great joy, "Chief Helmsman, could it be that you..."

Xu Chuo smiled with self-satisfaction and said with an arrogant expression:

"I have recently achieved a Breakthrough in my Realm and have become a Celestial Phenomenon Great Grandmaster!"

"Blade Demon Yan Chu is an enemy of our Holy Sect. If it were not for me being in seclusion for a Breakthrough, how could I have let him run rampant for so long?"

"Even if the people from the Hidden Sword Palace did not come this time, I would have come to Longhua Prefecture myself to take his head!"

Qiu Luyang asked respectfully, "Then, what is the purpose of your visit this time?"

Xu Chuo revealed a cold sneer and said in a chilling voice:

"Now that I have achieved a Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster, our Holy Lotus Sect naturally does not need to hide and skulk as we did before."

"After Yan Chu dies, our Holy Lotus Sect will take the territory of Longhua and Linshui Prefectures. Even if Hong Wei comes, we will have to see who is truly superior in a fight!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Luyang was filled with joy and immense excitement.

Judging by the Chief Helmsman's words, from now on, this Longhua Prefecture would become the location of the Holy Lotus Sect's Cangzhou Prefecture main branch!

...

"So, you intend to go and kill the people from the Hidden Sword Palace now?"

Inside the carriage that Wang Ping had prepared in advance, Yan Chu leaned against the backrest, his posture lazy.

Opposite him, Zhao Jiyao's cherry lips parted slightly, still finding it hard to believe.

Although Yan Chu had glorious battle achievements, and even Monk Xinyong had died at his hands, compared to a Great Grandmaster, the gap was still like the difference between clouds and mud.

Where did he get the confidence? To dare to face a Great Grandmaster?

Zhao Jiyao shook her head slowly and said with a solemn tone:

"Yan Chu, the Jianghu always says you are arrogant, but today I realized you are even more arrogant than the rumors suggest!"

"I am a few years older than you, so I must still advise you: young people should not be too arrogant!"

"If one isn't arrogant, can they still be called a young person?"

Yan Chu's gaze was full of aggression, seemingly carrying a strong penetrating power, as he unabashedly looked up and down at the young lady before him.

Although the other party was wearing men's clothing, it still could not conceal her exquisite curves.

Instead, it added another kind of strange temptation.

Zhao Jiyao snorted lightly and said coldly:

"The best way out for you right now is to become one of the Empress Dowager's people. If you wait until you see the people from the Hidden Sword Palace, even if you agree to this condition, it will be too late by then!"

Yan Chu smiled with disdain.

He did not want to have too deep a connection with the Great Jin Imperial Court right now.

After these days of understanding, he had learned a little about the true strength of the imperial court.

Experts emerged in droves; it was unfathomable!

The first-class Sect forces known currently, such as the Hidden Sword Palace and the Changle Gang, were simply not worth mentioning in front of the imperial court.

With his current strength, even if he got involved, he would only be a small chess piece.

He was not willing to be a chess piece; what was he mixing in the Jianghu for?

First, to settle grudges with pleasure! Second, for soft jade and warm fragrance!

How could he possibly be bound by the imperial court?

Seeing Yan Chu's expression, Zhao Jiyao's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she wanted to advise him further, but she saw Yan Chu's expression shift, revealing a faint smile.

"What is going on tonight?"

"Is Yan's fortune with beauties so profound? To actually attract another beauty waiting here?"

Wang Ping and Liu Dayuan, who were driving the carriage, looked ahead.

They saw that beside a large blue stone ahead, a graceful woman wearing a thin veil was waiting quietly.

She was dressed in a purple silk dress, and her demeanor was graceful.

There was mystery in her elegance, and a sense of detachment in her beauty.

"Miss Zhu, please, get in the carriage!"

Yan Chu's calm voice came from inside the carriage, and the two men, Wang Ping and Liu Dayuan, hurriedly got off to respectfully invite her to board.

The two couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

"The Young Master's fortune with beauties is enough to make a person die of envy; one stunning beauty after another is fighting to throw themselves at him!"

Zhu Qingluan hesitated for a moment, but still lifted the carriage curtain and stepped inside.

Inside the luxuriously decorated carriage, it was lined with thick fur.

She saw that inside, apart from Yan Chu, there was also a noble Young Master dressed in men's clothing, with features as beautiful as a painting and a heroic spirit.

Zhu Qingluan's beautiful eyes flashed, and she sat down composedly on the other side.

Yan Chu chuckled, "Miss Zhu, why did you stop us here? Could it be that you are also here to advise me?"

"I don't have much interest in joining the Wind Listening Pavilion!"

Wind Listening Pavilion?

Zhao Jiyao was stunned and took a deep look at Zhu Qingluan.

Zhu Qingluan sighed softly, her voice soothing as she said:

"I thought that after you saw that information, you would choose to break up the Raging Flood Dragon Gang, temporarily avoid the sharp edge, and reappear only after your cultivation had improved in the future."

"I never expected you to make this choice!"

"In my opinion, this is not smart!"

Yan Chu smiled fearlessly and said, "I, on the other hand, think you are quite smart!"

"Oh? Why?"

"Because if you hadn't appeared today, you would have missed a good show!"

"A battle between Great Grandmasters—you probably haven't seen one in a long time, have you?"