Tough decisions

"Disciple, greetings, Master!"

Gu Man hardly hesitated.

She immediately performed a Disciple-bowing ceremony to Zhong Qing.

"Good, good, good!"

Zhong Qing called out "good" three times, showing that he was in a very good mood.

He could tell that his Disciple had exceptionally high talent, and his future achievements would be immeasurable. If he gave him another push, he might one day become a person famous throughout the world.

Although a nominal Disciple could only return one times his cultivation, this was just the beginning.

He believed that it wouldn't be long before, as long as he widely accepted Disciples, the cultivation he received in return would not be much inferior to that of a true Disciple.

The news of Zhong Qing accepting a Disciple soon reached City Lord Gu Yan's ears.

This caused him some worry.

To be honest, deep down, he did not want his daughter to be too deeply involved with Zhong Qing.

Undeniably, Zhong Qing was very extraordinary.

His strength was also very powerful.

But don't forget, he was a major criminal wanted by the Phoenix Feather Sect!

If it were him, even if he gave his life back to Zhong Qing, he would have no complaints.

But Gu Man was the apple of his eye.

Gu Man's mother died early, and after her mother passed away, he had no mind to remarry.

Only father and daughter depended on each other.

It could be said that Gu Man was his lifeblood, and he would never bear to see her suffer any involvement or persecution.

However, he quickly realized.

From the moment he started helping to hide Zhong Qing's tracks, he was already tied to Zhong Qing on the same boat.

If the people of the Phoenix Feather Sect knew about this, how could Gu Man stay out of it?

It seemed that whether Zhong Qing accepted Gu Man as a Disciple or not, it would not change the fact that he and the Phoenix Feather Sect would become adversaries.

Thinking this way, it seemed that Zhong Qing accepting Gu Man was actually a good thing for Gu Man.

However, just thinking that he and Gu Man might be targeted by the Phoenix Feather Sect, City Lord Gu Yan felt his scalp tingle.

Not everyone had Zhong Qing's fearless attitude when facing the Phoenix Feather Sect.

In fact, many people, when they felt they would be targeted by a giant, would unconsciously feel weak and their legs would go soft.

Ultimately, all of this was a change brought about by the difference in strength.

If it were an ordinary person who knew that Zhong Qing was the target of the Phoenix Feather Sect's pursuit, they would probably have long ago revealed his whereabouts and reported it to the Phoenix Feather Sect.

On the contrary, City Lord Gu Yan, being able to help hide Zhong Qing's tracks out of gratitude for saving his life, already showed that his character was quite upright.

Zhong Qing had just accepted Gu Man as a Disciple in the morning, and in the afternoon, City Lord Gu Yan came to visit Zhong Qing's courtyard.

The City Lord's Mansion was very large!

The place where Zhong Qing resided was an independent small courtyard with its own living room.

The two entered the living room.

The maidservant nearby, with great perceptiveness, poured tea and water for them.

City Lord Gu Yan sat at the tea table and took a light sip.

Then he said straightforwardly: "I heard that my humble daughter has become your Disciple. That is my humble daughter's honor."

"Originally, the Disciple-acceptance ceremony should be grand, but given the special circumstances, it is not appropriate to make a big fuss about this matter. I hope you can understand."

He said with an apologetic look.

Zhong Qing smiled and also took a sip of tea.

He found that City Lord Gu Yan was quite an interesting person.

"Special circumstances"—this particular phrase was well used.

Now, the outside world was full of people trying to catch him, so wasn't it a special situation?

He believed that the other party must have already known about him being wanted by the Phoenix Feather Sect.

But the other party did not expose him, nor did he leak any information. Just this alone made him look at City Lord Gu Yan with new respect.

Zhong Qing said loudly: "When I accept a Disciple, it depends on my mood and fate. There aren't so many formalities."

"This Disciple-acceptance ceremony is unnecessary!"

"However, I thank Brother Gu for everything these past few days!"

City Lord Gu Yan naturally knew what Zhong Qing was thanking him for.

He quickly waved his hand and said: "You saved my life, Master. This is just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

"It's just that the wind is tight these days, and the commotion is big. Unless absolutely necessary, it's best for you not to go out!"

As he spoke, his face showed some worry.

At this time, Zhong Qing was concerned not only with himself but also with the lives of the entire City Lord's Mansion.

He couldn't help but remind him solemnly.

Zhong Qing drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

"Don't worry, Brother Gu, the Phoenix Feather Sect won't be able to jump around for much longer!"

During this time, although Zhong Qing had been oblivious to outside affairs, he had learned from the servants of the City Lord's Mansion the extent of the Phoenix Feather Sect's desperate efforts to find him.

To say they dug three feet deep was truly to dig up all the nearby land without any discount, wishing they could turn the entire Wanbian City upside down.

It wasn't a solution to keep hiding like this forever.

Moreover, he also wanted to accept Liu Yun as a Disciple.

With her arrogant personality, perhaps only absolute strength could subdue her.

Now, the Phoenix Feather Sect was jumping around so much.

Wasn't this a ready-made opportunity to show off his power?

It was time to settle the grievances between them. He could also take this opportunity to give his future Disciple a small shock.

So, he planned to teach this newly accepted Disciple for a while longer before making his move.

And City Lord Gu Yan, upon hearing that the Phoenix Feather Sect wouldn't be able to jump around for much longer, almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

"Master, are you... are you serious?"

What kind of existence was the Phoenix Feather Sect?

That was the supreme overlord of the Chaotic Land.

An existence that no one could defy.

Now, what did Zhong Qing's words mean?

Was this a rhythm to confront the Phoenix Feather Sect directly?

But how dare he!

Zhong Qing smiled and said: "Do I look like I'm joking?"

City Lord Gu Yan, having received confirmation, not only did not relax at all, but his heart became even more flustered.

It could be said that the Phoenix Feather Sect's invincible reputation had long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts.

Throughout countless years, how many who dared to oppose the Phoenix Feather Sect had a good end?

It could be said none, not a single one.

For a moment, this City Lord of Wanbian City, City Lord Gu Yan, who held the lives and deaths of millions of people in his hands, was more panicked than ever before.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But he couldn't say anything.

Although he and Zhong Qing had not been in contact for long, he knew that Zhong Qing was a very opinionated person.

Such a person, once he made a certain decision, would not easily change his mind.

City Lord Gu Yan's face was cloudy and uncertain.

After a long time, he made a difficult decision.

"If you need anything, please just say so."

"As long as it is within my power, City Lord Gu Yan will surely give his full support!"

These words meant that City Lord Gu Yan had completely tied himself to Zhong Qing's war chariot, leaving no room for retreat.

And this stance made Zhong Qing look at the other party with even greater respect.

He smiled and comforted him: "This level of dispute is not something Wanbian City can interfere with."

"During this time, just do what you need to do."

"There's no need to feel any pressure!"

"The storm may come quickly, but it will also disappear quickly!"

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