Chapter 265

Great Ming Capital.

Eastern Depot.

Gu Qing, dressed in a deep blue Daoist robe and wearing a crescent crown, looked like a true Daoist master. He arrived at the Eastern Depot together with Zhu Wushi. Cao Duan Zhengchun came out to welcome them early, bowed respectfully upon meeting, and then invited the two to enter the Eastern Depot.

"The Eastern Depot's status is humble and not as magnificent or towering as the Dragon Protection Shanzhuang; I hope the Divine Marquis will not take offense."

Cao Duan Zhengchun led the two with a humble demeanor.

"The Eastern Depot uses all its money internally; it is said that there are layers of mechanisms inside, and not even a fly can fly out."

Zhu Wushi said lightly.

Cao Duan Zhengchun smiled gently and said, "The Divine Marquis would certainly be able to fly out."

These words seemed to compare the Iron-Clad Divine Marquis to a fly, but the Iron-Clad Divine Marquis remained unmoved. He entered the inner chamber with Cao Duan Zhengchun, sat down as host and guest, and Cao Duan Zhengchun introduced several martial arts experts and served tea to Gu Qing and Zhu Wushi.

"Gu Guo Guo Daxia."

Cao Duan Zhengchun said to Gu Qing, "The Japanese pirates on the coast are indeed retreating, and Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami of Japan has even submitted a memorial to our dynasty to express his heart. The ninjas who attacked the Eastern Depot have no connection to the Yagyu family; I shouldn't have suspected you that day..."

Cao Duan Zhengchun apologized to Gu Qing.

Gu Qing drank his tea without speaking, leaving the stage to Cao Duan Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi.

"Divine Marquis."

After Cao Duan Zhengchun and Gu Qing cleared up the misunderstanding, he looked at the Iron-Clad Divine Marquis and said, "I have also heard about Miss Suxin's awakening; as for the third Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou, it just so happens to be with me..."

Cao Duan Zhengchun's voice trailed off, leaving more to be said.

"The third Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou should have been in the Imperial Palace's treasury."

Zhu Wushi said coldly, "If this Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou appears here with Eunuch Cao, I'm afraid Eunuch Cao will not be able to bear the consequences if the Emperor blames you."

Zhu Wushi used righteousness to bargain with Cao Duan Zhengchun.

Cao Duan Zhengchun chuckled.

At this moment, Zhu Wushi lowered his attitude and began to haggle with Cao Duan Zhengchun. What Cao Duan Zhengchun sought was the secret intelligence inside the Dragon Protection Shanzhuang; this intelligence involved court officials, the ten great generals who held military power, and so on. Whoever obtained this secret intelligence could seize great power.

Zhu Wushi claimed to be for the country and the people; facing Cao Duan Zhengchun's various threats, he refused to yield even in death. The two pulled back and forth, letting Gu Qing drink two cups of tea.

"That's enough."

Gu Qing interrupted directly, looked at Cao Duan Zhengchun, and said, "I have handled a Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou and know what it looks like. You say you have one; take it out and let me see."

Cao Duan Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi had been pulling back and forth, neither willing to yield. Hearing Gu Qing's words, Cao Duan Zhengchun chuckled, reached into his bosom, and took out a pill.

"Swish!"

In that instant, Gu Qing grabbed Cao Duan Zhengchun's wrist, his five fingers gripping Cao Duan Zhengchun's "Outer Pass" and "Lieque" acupoints, using internal energy to wrestle with Cao Duan Zhengchun.

"Gu Guo Guo Daxia, what are you doing?"

Cao Duan Zhengchun used his "Heavenly Gang Child Art," and a circular Qi shield appeared around his body. He was also furious at Gu Qing's attempt to snatch it.

In *World's Number One*, Zhu Wushi absorbed Cao Duan Zhengchun's Heavenly Gang Child Art internal energy before he could compete with Cheng Shifei's Vajra Indestructible Divine Art. This Heavenly Gang Child Art was also an extremely powerful defensive art.

"Of course I'm here to take the Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou."

Gu Qing didn't want to drag it out; he snatched it directly and said, "Anyway, this thing can't see the light of day. Even if we turn the Eastern Depot upside down today, you two are just kicking the quilt at each other; you won't be able to reveal anything."

Besides, what if it was revealed to the Emperor?

Gu Qing didn't care at all.

Zhu Wushi, hearing Gu Qing's words, felt like a fish released from a hook. He was already a mortal enemy of Cao Duan Zhengchun; fighting a battle here today wouldn't matter. As long as he could bring back the Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou, everything would be fine. His face turned cold, and he prepared to act.

"Give me your life!"

"Seeking death!"

"Coming to the Eastern Depot to run wild!"

There were many martial arts experts in this room. Seeing Gu Qing actually attack directly, they were furious. Reaching out, they suddenly drew their weapons and slashed at Gu Qing, who was wrestling with Cao Duan Zhengchun.

Zhu Wushi should have acted, but at this moment, his gaze was cold, watching as various weapons converged on Gu Qing.

Gu Qing stood where he was, facing the blades, not moving at all.

Zhu Wushi watched Gu Qing, just about to see how Gu Qing would act, when a flash of surprise and terror suddenly appeared in his eyes.

How could Gu Qing... Vajra Indestructible Divine Art!

In that instant, Gu Qing's hair turned golden, his skin bronze, and even his face had a layer of gold, just like a Buddha or Bodhisattva gilded in a temple. The blades struck him and snapped; Gu Qing, who was in the middle of it, remained unmoved by the blades, as if he were being scratched by ants.

Cao Duan Zhengchun stared at Gu Qing, looking at his changed face, and was about to use the Heavenly Gang Child Art to fight Gu Qing head-on, but Gu Qing exerted force with his hand, and the Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou naturally fell and rolled into Gu Qing's hand. "Bang!"

Gu Qing waved casually at Cao Duan Zhengchun; this light strike sent Cao Duan Zhengchun crashing through the wall and rolling to the ground.

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Art in *World's Number One* was the number one martial art in the world. After transforming into a golden man, not only was his defense nearly invincible, but he himself was also greatly strengthened.

Gu Qing's original various skills were all above Cao Duan Zhengchun's, but the Heavenly Gang Child Art was too formidable, preventing Gu Qing from succeeding for a time. After Gu Qing unleashed the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, he overturned Cao Duan Zhengchun with a wave of his hand.

Inside the room, many experts attacked together, slashing and hacking at Gu Qing.

Gu Qing transformed into a golden man, raising his fists and palms, striking the unknown old man on the left and hammering the unknown woman on the right. Under the blessing of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, in a few moves, he knocked all of Cao Duan Zhengchun's men to the ground, scaring the Eastern Depot men into fleeing repeatedly and clearing the area around the room.

Gu Qing jumped out the door. Zhu Wushi, inside the room, only heard *thump-thump* sounds. After he collected his thoughts and walked out the door, he saw the men of the Eastern Depot lying on the ground in disarray, while Gu Qing, with golden hair, was walking toward Cao Duan Zhengchun.

Gu Qing, having opened the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, mowed down the men of the Eastern Depot like grass.

"Heavenly Gang Child Art!"

Cao Duan Zhengchun struck Gu Qing's heart with a palm, only to hear a *thump-thump* sound, as if hitting iron. Gu Qing's defense was not broken; instead, he hammered Cao Duan Zhengchun against the wall with one hand.

!

After entering the Vajra Indestructible state, Gu Qing not only had increased strength but also, because of his invincible defense, could use many moves that involved trading injury for injury or life for life.

Gu Qing unleashed his fists and feet, which were dazzling, beating Cao Duan Zhengchun fiercely.

Cao Duan Zhengchun initially wanted to fight back, but he really couldn't break Gu Qing's defense and could only cover his head, letting Gu Qing's fists ravage him.

"Thump, thump, thump!!!"

The Eastern Depot had a deep foundation, and several more experts jumped out nearby, but after hitting Gu Qing, Gu Qing felt no pain or itch, and the counter-shock force knocked them to the ground one by one.

I am invincible; you do whatever you want.

"Eunuch Cao."

Gu Qing picked up Cao Duan Zhengchun, pointed at the road outside, and asked with a smile, "Can I go now?"

This round of beating was enough for Cao Duan Zhengchun to learn his lesson.

Yes!

Of course!

Cao Duan Zhengchun nodded repeatedly.

It was rumored throughout the world that the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art was the best in the world; Cao Duan Zhengchun didn't believe it at first, but now he had to believe it.

The Vajra Indestructible Divine Art is just strong!

Gu Qing chuckled, his golden hair gradually turning black. He looked at Zhu Wushi and said, "Little Zhu, let's go!"

The gold content of this Vajra Indestructible Divine Art had once again been witnessed by Zhu Wushi; this "Little Zhu" really wasn't a problem for Gu Qing.

Zhu Wushi followed Gu Qing with complex emotions. He hadn't expected to take the Heavenly Fragrant Tianxiang Doukou so easily, nor had he expected Gu Qing to possess the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art.

But at this moment, many things were figured out by Zhu Wushi.

"I didn't expect you to be Gu Santong's successor."

Zhu Wushi's voice was heavy.

Because Gu Qing was Gu Santong's successor, he was knowledgeable in martial arts and powerful; that was why Gu Qing would hide in the capital and target him in every matter...

"Who is Gu Santong's successor?"

Gu Qing said flatly, "This Vajra Indestructible Divine Art was given to me by Gu Santong to thank me after I sent Suxin to the Celestial Prison to meet him."

So that's how it was...

Zhu Wushi felt that what he had thought he understood was becoming blurred, because a great suspicion hung over Zhu Wushi's heart. He looked at Gu Qing and asked seriously, "Are you still a virgin?"

Zhu Wushi wanted to ask if Gu Qing was still a virgin.

This Vajra Indestructible Divine Art was said to be cultivatable only by virgins; Zhu Wushi himself hadn't chosen the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art back then because he wasn't a virgin, choosing instead to cultivate the "Sucking Power Art."

"I think I am!"

Gu Qing answered proudly.

You can't be!

Zhu Wushi knew about Gu Qing's relationship with Yagyu Xueji and Yagyu Piaoxu, but looking at Gu Qing's expression, he suddenly felt a great pain in his heart.

"Gu Santong... how dare you..."

Zhu Wushi was so angry he wanted to vomit blood. He had always thought he had Gu Santong in the palm of his hand, but he hadn't expected to be played for a fool by Gu Santong.

At this moment, Zhu Wushi knew what he had missed back then, and at this moment, Zhu Wushi felt that he was the one most hurt by Gu Qing's Vajra Indestructible Divine Art.

Cao Duan Zhengchun could only be considered to have suffered superficial injuries.

(End of chapter)