Chapter 151 To survive in this world, you need power and connections.

"Brother Qin, now that we've finished with business, we should chat about some personal matters!"

She Zhijiu spoke, looking slightly embarrassed.

"It is truly heartbreaking that the child Gao Yang has met with such misfortune, but we must all look to the future."

It's happening, it's happening!

Ma Jiangbo felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

He had guessed correctly; the Governor really had come to discuss the marriage between Lady She and Gao Yang.

With Gao Yang dead, it was only natural for him to step in.

At this moment, he unconsciously straightened his back and puffed out his chest, presenting himself in his best state.

She Zhijiu and his daughter had their attention focused entirely on Venerable Wen Jian and did not notice him.

Eunuch Wang, however, was feeling somewhat bored and caught his expressions and movements.

He felt a bit puzzled; what was this person trying to do?

Why was he so eager to show off?

Hearing She Zhijiu mention Gao Yang, a trace of coldness appeared on Venerable Wen Jian's face.

Although he had only taken Gao Yang as his Disciple for a few years, the bond between Master and Disciple was actually very deep; otherwise, he would not have designated Gao Yang as the next Palace Master.

Nor would he have gone to the Prefectural Governors Mansion to propose marriage on his behalf.

Now, his favorite Disciple had died at the hands of Yan Chu, along with his Junior Martial Uncle Chen Fenghua and several other Grandmaster Elders.

Such deep hatred—if not for the news that Yan Chu had been appointed as the cangzhou assistant administrator, he would have brought his sword to his doorstep right then and there to cut off his head as a sacrifice to his Disciple.

When the news of the deaths of Chen Fenghua and the others reached the Hidden Sword Palace, the entire palace was in an uproar.

His Junior Martial Uncle, Southern Sky Sword Elder, who was in the midst of seclusion, broke out of his retreat immediately, his Sword Intent sweeping across the entire Biquan Mountain, intent on descending the mountain to eliminate the Devil Head.

Had he not persuaded him otherwise, Yan Chu would have already been decapitated.

Of course, killing a high-ranking imperial official would bring some trouble to the Hidden Sword Palace, which was the reason he had dissuaded his Junior Martial Uncle.

He had originally planned to take his time, finding a good opportunity to eliminate Yan Chu without anyone knowing.

Who knew that this child would be so arrogant and ignorant as to issue a challenge to Sima Tao.

He was simply courting death, completely overestimating his own capabilities!

With things as they were, the Hidden Sword Palace was no longer in a rush to act.

They could just wait for Yan Chu to die at the hands of Sima Tao; after all, Sima Tao's strength was almost on par with his own.

They could send people to watch the battle when the time came.

If Yan Chu was lucky enough to survive, they could just take the opportunity to finish him off.

"This was also Yang'er's fate. Even I did not expect that the Blade Demon Yan Chu could kill a Great Grandmaster."

"It is a pity for this child; he had entered the top ten of the heavenly pride ranking and had a limitless future."

Hearing this, She Manman, who was behind She Zhijiu, curled her lips imperceptibly.

Woof woof!

The corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

In her mind, she recalled how, at the Prefectural Governors Mansion, Gao Yang had been forced by her to kneel on the ground and bark like a dog to please her.

Perhaps Venerable Wen Jian was the only one who didn't know about that.

Calling him a top Prodigy? A top Prodigy was still just a dog to her, She Manman.

A slave of lowly birth—what right did he have to be her husband?

Even if Gao Yang hadn't died, she would have found another opportunity to get rid of him.

What the hell is talent good for?

To make it in this world, what matters is having power and connections. What kind of path was Gao Yang even on?

He was lucky enough to join the Hidden Sword Palace, but when it came to connections, he wasn't even fit to carry her shoes.

Just as she was recalling those past scenes, she heard her father, She Zhijiu, sigh and say:

"Indeed! If Gao Yang had not died, he would surely have become an existence like you and me in the future."

"However, Brother Qin, you don't need to have any scruples about taking revenge now!"

"I received news from the imperial court that Yan Chu has defected to the Empress Dowager's faction. We can kill him directly; it would just be clipping the Empress Dowager's wings."

"There's no need to wait for his battle with Sima Tao!"

"This..."

Hearing this, Venerable Wen Jian hesitated slightly.

Yan Chu was, after all, a high-ranking imperial official now; killing him might bring some trouble to the Hidden Sword Palace.

So he shook his head slowly and said:

"No matter. If he survives his battle with Sima Tao, it won't be too late to kill him then!"

"In any case, he must die sooner or later!"

"Besides, Brother She, do you think he can survive?"

"That is impossible!"

She Zhijiu shook his head with a smile.

They all knew Sima Tao quite well.

Let alone the fact that Yan Chu was only a Great Grandmaster, even if he were to advance to a Supreme Grandmaster, he could never be a match for Sima Tao.

After all, Sima Tao was already over one hundred and eighty years old.

With over a hundred years of cultivation, could a kid like Yan Chu, who didn't even reach a fraction of his age, withstand him?

"Uncle Qin, I heard that Yan Chu and Lord Sima have agreed to a battle at Yellow Dragon Mountain in Cangzhou Prefecture."

"If your palace goes to watch the battle, could you allow me to go along as well?"

"I also want to see how the Blade Demon who killed Brother Gao will end up dying!"

She Manman spoke, her voice crisp and sweet, maintaining the image of a well-behaved young lady.

"That is easy to arrange!"

Qin Hexuan nodded and said:

"It has already been half a month since the date they agreed to battle. Tongzhou Prefecture is thousands of miles away from Cangzhou Prefecture, so I intend to ask Junior Martial Uncle to set off in a few days to head to Cangzhou Prefecture to watch the battle."

"You can go along with us, Manman."

"Thank you, Uncle Qin!" She Manman said obediently.

"Ahem!"

She Zhijiu gave a light cough at this moment, finally catching an opportunity to speak:

"Brother Qin, what about the marriage between Manman and Gao Yang?"

"Ah, so that is what you were referring to, Brother She."

Qin Hexuan shook his head with a smile; he had been wondering why the other party kept beating around the bush and hesitating.

"Since Yang'er is no longer with us, the marriage is naturally called off!"

"I couldn't possibly hold Manman back, could I? Hahaha!"

"Hahaha!"

She Zhijiu laughed along with him, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed for a moment.

He had just agreed with the First Prince to let She Manman marry him as a secondary consort.

Naturally, he had to quickly finalize the cancellation of the engagement with Venerable Wen Jian.

After laughing, Venerable Wen Jian suddenly realized something and asked curiously:

"Could it be that Manman already has someone in her heart?"

"This..."

She Zhijiu was momentarily speechless and looked at his daughter.

She Manman was quick-witted and replied without hesitation:

"Your niece is still thinking of Brother Gao Yang; how could I have the mind to consider anyone else?"

In her heart, however, she thought: One dog has died, but there are thousands more.

For instance, that person standing behind Venerable Wen Jian looks like a dog not much worse than Gao Yang; he should be able to bring her some more amusement.

Seeing She Manman look at him while she spoke,

Ma Jiangbo was instantly excited.

It seems Lady She is interested in me?

In his excitement, he suddenly spoke to Venerable Wen Jian,

"Master, when the time comes to set off, may this Disciple accompany you?"

"Junior Brother Gao died at the hands of Yan Chu. As his Senior Brother, I want to see that Devil Head dead with my own eyes to set my heart at ease!"

"If possible, I want to execute him with my own hands to avenge Junior Brother Gao!"

This way, I can show off in front of Lady She.

She will certainly look at me differently.

Besides, traveling together with a lady—with his unique charm, perhaps he could win the beauty's heart.

Venerable Wen Jian raised an eyebrow, nodded slowly, and said:

"What you say is correct!"

"Yang'er was originally the successor of my Hidden Sword Palace. Now that you have taken his place, it would be best if you could avenge him!"

"In this way, the new successor of the Palace Master personally executing the enemy to avenge the previous successor—it will be a fine tale when it gets out!"