Chapter 267: Because I Am Naturally Good!

"Hahaha…"

"That's not funny."

"No, child, this is too funny."

Gu Qing and Cheng Feishi stepped out of the imperial prison; Gu Qing's face was full of smiles, while Cheng Feishi's was heavy with gloom.

The Yuan Gui Qi Gong was indeed an elite healing qi art; with Cheng Feishi's help, Gu Santong's blocked meridians had been unblocked, and the remaining injuries could now be healed by Gu Santong's own Golden Invincible Divine Art.

"Husband, is it done?"

At the prison gate, Liu Sheng Piaoxu waited there; seeing Gu Qing, she immediately asked.

"Done. Gu Santong's internal injuries have recovered."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Cheng Feishi is truly an exemplary filial son."

Cheng Feishi said nothing, and instead let his mind wander, pondering martial arts.

Cheng Feishi was also a martial genius; in the story, he initially relied solely on Gu Santong's internal qi and the techniques recorded in the book, but later he mastered all the techniques he carried—except for one left-hand sword method, which he never learned due to its improper positioning.

Now that Cheng Feishi has a living father, his future achievements in martial arts will likely be even greater.

"Husband."

Liu Sheng Xueji descended gracefully from a tall tower and said to Gu Qing: "The Eastern Depot has been attacked by Japanese ninjas—it's in chaos, with fires breaking out everywhere."

Gu Qing leapt onto the tower and gazed toward the Eastern Depot; indeed, he saw crimson flames rising and thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

"The inherently evil Zhu Wushi…"

Gu Qing spoke without thinking.

In The First Hero, among the Japanese who stood out in the Central Plains, besides the Liu family, there were only the fake Wulan and the fake Lixiu—those two Japanese ninjas, acting on Iron Palm Divine Marquis's orders, killed Wulan and Lixiu of the Urami Kingdom, pretended to seek marriage, but actually kidnapped the Empress Dowager to set a trap, causing the Emperor to lose trust in Cao Zhengchun and instead favor the Protecting Dragon Mountain Villa.

So Gu Qing immediately blamed the Iron Palm Divine Marquis for this ninja attack.

Meanwhile…

Gu Qing thought of Cao Zhengchun, whom he had severely injured; if Zhu Wushi intended to strike at Cao Zhengchun, now was the perfect moment.

"Let's go to the Eastern Depot."

Gu Qing rushed toward the Eastern Depot; as he neared, he saw swords and spears everywhere—Japanese ninjas, Eastern Depot guards, and even members of the Protecting Dragon Mountain Villa were assisting in extinguishing fires and helping eliminate the ninjas.

Duan Tianya used his Illusionary Sword, Shangguan Haitang coordinated the various departments, while Guihai Yidao, at this moment, was fighting fiercely against the Eastern Depot guards, ignoring Haitang's pleas and insisting on battle.

"Absorb Power Great Art!"

Gu Qing's hand turned purple; he reached out and drew Guihai Yidao through the air. With a rustling sound, Guihai Yidao, mid-leap to strike, was forcibly pulled back and landed beside Gu Qing.

"Yidao, what's going on?"

Gu Qing asked.

"These things…"

Guihai Yidao's face was filled with grief and fury; he unbound his package, revealing a set of clothes. He spoke gravely: "These are my father's relics—I found them inside the Eastern Depot. On these clothes are my father's 【Dominating the World】 and 【Three Paths of Avici】."

After discovering these items inside the Eastern Depot, Guihai Yidao concluded the Eastern Depot had murdered his father, and in a rage, drew his blade against them.

"This is another of Zhu Wushi's schemes!"

Gu Qing thought instinctively.

【Dominating the World】 and 【Three Paths of Avici】 were both demonic arts; Zhu Wushi had planted them in the Eastern Depot, killing multiple birds with one stone.

"Your will cannot control these things."

Gu Qing read through 【Dominating the World】 and 【Three Paths of Avici】, then brushed his hand across them, erasing the characters of 【Dominating the World】 and shattering the paper recording 【Three Paths of Avici】. He said: "Practicing these will lead you down your father's path." Guihai Yidao, knowing his father had fallen to demonic madness through the sword, fell silent.

Gu Qing looked at the flames and asked: "Has Cao Zhengchun not come out?"

The fire raged everywhere, engulfing the entire Eastern Depot, yet under Shangguan Haitang's command, Cao Zhengchun had not shown himself.

"He's hiding with a few captains."

Guihai Yidao said matter-of-factly.

Hiding?

Gu Qing frowned and said: "You all manage things here—don't let the fire spread further." After giving this instruction, he immediately flew toward the Imperial Palace.

No matter what Zhu Wushi was plotting tonight, as long as Gu Qing protected the Emperor, he could clear Gu Santong's name and bring Zhu Wushi down.

Within the Imperial Palace, security was tight; as soon as Gu Qing landed, he sensed something was wrong.

A series of figures appeared, surrounding Gu Qing completely.

!

"Phantom Shadow Qi Gong… Thirty-Six Heavenly Stems?"

Gu Qing looked at the thirty-six men surrounding him and recognized their identities.

Wan Sanqian and the Iron Palm Divine Marquis had trained the Thirty-Six Heavenly Stems and Twenty-Four Earthly Spirits in Qingcheng Mountain—these were Zhu Wushi's private soldiers and death cultists. Now they encircled Gu Qing, their intent unmistakable.

"Zhu Wushi, come out."

Gu Qing called out to Zhu Wushi.

Gu Qing's threat to clear Gu Santong's name had pushed Zhu Wushi into a corner; with no other choice, Zhu Wushi chose to fight to the death tonight.

Zhu Wushi stepped forward from the crowd; it was deep night, and under the moonlight, he looked even more sinister.

"Gu Qing, you take your bright path, I take my narrow bridge—but why do you persist in opposing me?"

Zhu Wushi's voice echoed slowly across the palace gate.

"I'm not opposing you."

Gu Qing said calmly: "I, Gu Qing, am naturally good. When I see injustice, I feel compelled to intervene; when I see wrongdoing, I feel compelled to correct it. You, Zhu Wushi, are inherently evil—we were destined to clash."

Inherently evil…

Zhu Wushi had never imagined he was viewed this way by Gu Qing.

"I'm only reclaiming what belongs to me."

Zhu Wushi said grimly.

"What belongs to you?"

Gu Qing tilted his head, studying Zhu Wushi, and smiled: "Your power was stolen, Su Xin was stolen—tell me, what is truly yours?"

Lies don't wound.

Truth is the sharp blade.

Gu Qing's simple words shattered Zhu Wushi's composure; he raised his hand and gave the order. The Thirty-Six Heavenly Stems surrounded Gu Qing, four per group, capable of nullifying internal qi and launching coordinated attacks. With thirty-six men, their combined Phantom Shadow Qi Gong was stronger than the Xiangxi Four Ghosts.

Gu Qing let out a long roar and unleashed the Wedding Garment Qi Gong, gazing at the thirty-six…

Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms!

Gu Qing struck with ferocity!

(End of Chapter)