Chapter 120

"Young Master Gu is right; if Southern Murong Bo is truly feigning death, then he is my greatest enemy."

Qiao Feng agreed with Gu Gu Hanyuan’s words, and after glancing at the Northern Beggar Sect members, he said:

"Since the truth is clear, I will be Xiao Feng from now on. This position of Northern Beggar Sect Master is indeed not suitable for me to continue holding."

As he spoke, he took out the Dog-Beating Staff, the token of the Northern Beggar Sect Master.

Speaking of this Dog-Beating Staff, because there were two Beggar Sects in the Ming and Song Kingdoms in this world, there were four Dog-Beating Staffs as tokens of the Sect Master, each different; for example, Huang Rong was currently carrying the Dog-Beating Staff of the Southern Beggar Sect of the Song Kingdom.

Quan Quan Guanqing’s eyes burned when he saw the Dog-Beating Staff; everything he had done was for the position of Northern Beggar Sect Master.

The four Elders of the Northern Beggar Sect and the Law-Enforcement Elder Bai Bai Shijing tried to persuade him, but Xiao Feng’s mind was made up and could not be changed.

"Sect Master Xiao, wait."

Gu Gu Hanyuan had changed the surname he used to address Qiao Feng, but the title of Sect Master remained the same.

"Brother Gu, what do you have to say?"

Xiao Feng was most respectful to Gu Gu Hanyuan, who had let him know the full truth, and seeing him speak, he also called him "Brother Gu" to show closeness.

"I believe that the Song and Liao are currently weak and are natural allies. Sect Master Xiao’s identity as a Khitan is not a hindrance, but rather should be an asset. With the status your father had during his lifetime, it would be easy to gain a voice in the Liao court, and wouldn't it be better to lead a Song-Liao alliance then? Moreover, with the status of Northern Beggar Sect Master, both the Song and Liao will trust you more; Sect Master Xiao can completely become a bridge for dialogue between the Song and Liao."

Before saying this, Gu Gu Hanyuan deliberately glanced at Huang Rong.

Huang Rong also saw the meaning behind this glance, knowing that it was said for her sake.

If the Song and Liao were to form an alliance, Xiangyang City would benefit the most, and it could even relieve her pressure from then on.

After hearing Gu Gu Hanyuan’s words, Xiao Feng looked at the expectant eyes of the Northern Beggar Sect members and was indeed shaken, but his parents had been killed by Han people, so it was impossible to say he had no resentment in his heart.

In the end, he still stated that he wanted to avenge his parents first, politely declining Gu Gu Hanyuan’s suggestion.

Hearing this, Gu Gu Hanyuan walked back to Huang Rong’s side and said softly:

"Lady Guo, I have done my best."

"I know, thank you."

Huang Rong’s face was dark, her eyes lowered, looking preoccupied.

Huang Rong naturally knew that Gu Gu Hanyuan had done his best, but hearing his self-reference, she couldn't stop feeling sad in her heart.

Having spent a long time with Gu Gu Hanyuan, she had already learned his habits.

When he referred to himself as "Gu Mou," it was usually when facing strangers or those in an opposing stance.

When he referred to himself as "Zai Xia," it was with respect mixed with distance.

Only when he referred to himself as "I" was he truly facing someone close to him.

When she looked up and met Gu Gu Hanyuan’s eyes, the sorrow in her eyes seemed to make him misunderstand.

Gu Gu Hanyuan suddenly revealed an ugly expression that would absolutely never appear on his face, gritted his teeth, and said:

"Lady Guo, I will help you one last time."

Saying this, he walked back into the clearing.

"Gu Hanyuan! What are you going to do!"

Seeing Gu Gu Hanyuan’s expression, Huang Rong felt a sense of foreboding, and not caring about exposing their close address in front of everyone, she called out.

Everyone looked in surprise at Gu Gu Hanyuan, who had suddenly walked back into the clearing.

"Sect Master Xiao, do you know what will happen after you leave the Northern Beggar Sect?"

Xiao Feng did not understand.

Gu Gu Hanyuan drew his Hero Sword and pointed it at the Beggar Sect members.

"Just like this; I have long heard of the great name of the Northern Beggar Sect, and today I want to challenge you all."

The Beggar Sect members were startled by Gu Gu Hanyuan’s actions, never expecting such a development.

"Brother Gu, what are you doing?"

Xiao Feng never expected Gu Gu Hanyuan to come into conflict with the Northern Beggar Sect.

Although he did not intend to continue as Northern Beggar Sect Master, it did not mean he had no feelings for the Northern Beggar Sect.

"Heh, without Xiao Feng, the Northern Beggar Sect is just a second-rate sect; what qualifications do you have to make me take you seriously?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Northern Beggar Sect members were immediately annoyed.

The most hot-tempered Elder, Wu Changfeng, said angrily:

"Young Master Gu, we respect you for clarifying the truth for Sect Master Xiao, but that does not mean you can insult our Northern Beggar Sect."

"Heh, insult? Today I will learn the high-level moves of the Northern Beggar Sect."

Gu Gu Hanyuan said this and rushed into the crowd of Beggar Sect members.

"Gu Hanyuan! Don't!"

Huang Rong had already understood his plan when Gu Gu Hanyuan said those provocative words.

She never expected Gu Gu Hanyuan to use such a provocative way to force Xiao Feng not to leave the Northern Beggar Sect.

Because the Apricot Forest Ceremony was of great importance, there were hundreds of Northern Beggar Sect disciples gathered here.

If the few Elders could not deal with Gu Gu Hanyuan, they would definitely organize into the Dog-Beating Formation to attack him.

But Gu Gu Hanyuan could not kill anyone, otherwise, it would get out of hand.

What was the difference between defeating hundreds of people without killing anyone and seeking death?

Of course, Gu Gu Hanyuan was actually not worried about this.

Although the Dog-Beating Formation was indeed very powerful when there were many people, how could it compare to a military formation?

Moreover, Gu Gu Hanyuan’s true cultivation was at the Grandmaster realm, he had the immortal cultivation technique "Yin-Yang Art," his internal strength was deep and he was not afraid of consumption in the short term, he had world-class light-body techniques, and the divine weapon Hero Sword in his hand broke people’s weapons as if it were nothing.

At the Golden Basin Hand-Washing Ceremony, when he only defeated the three of Fei Bin and the Songshan Sect chickened out, Gu Gu Hanyuan had felt some regret.

In such a big scene, if he didn't farm reputation now, when would he?

Gu Gu Hanyuan had already rushed into the crowd, first splitting Wu Changfeng’s broadsword with one strike, then cutting the iron chain connecting Chen Guyan’s three-section staff, and the two Elders Xi and Song couldn't even get close before losing their weapons and falling to the ground.

Even Quan Quan Guanqing, who tried to hide as far back as possible, was kicked by Gu Gu Hanyuan and flew backward.

Bai Bai Shijing also didn't last many moves in his hands before the Hero Sword was held against his neck, and he dared not move.

In the blink of an eye, the four Elders plus Quan Quan Guanqing and Bai Bai Shijing were defeated cleanly and neatly.

Gu Gu Hanyuan’s martial arts made them feel horrified; it was strength not at all weaker than Xiao Feng’s.

Quan Quan Guanqing saw the clue at this time, knowing that Gu Gu Hanyuan would not kill anyone, so he decided to use human-wave tactics.

"Beggar Sect disciples, take orders! The time to maintain the prestige of the Northern Beggar Sect has come; form the Dog-Beating Formation and take down this arrogant fellow!"

Seeing that it was indeed as she expected, the Northern Beggar Sect used the sect-protecting formation, the Dog-Beating Formation.

If it weren't for the threat of the Dog-Beating Formation, she wouldn't have worried about Gu Gu Hanyuan’s safety at all.

Gu Gu Hanyuan’s eyes narrowed, and he didn't care about the released Bai Bai Shijing.

Waving the Hero Sword, he used the "Unexplained Sword Technique" and killed his way into the Dog-Beating Formation.

Flashing and moving, he broke bamboo staffs and kicked Beggar disciples.

Even if the Dog-Beating Formation was exquisite, it could not match the sharpness of the Hero Sword.