Gu Sheng’s thoughts were racing.
These four individuals arrived one after another, all of them disciples of the Holy Sect of Fire Worship. Among them, three were in the Blood Refining Realm - Great Success, while the other was at Blood Refining Realm - Perfect. He silently evaluated the situation.
"With my current strength, I can handle them."
Back when Gu Sheng had first broken through to the Blood Refining Realm - Perfect, his combat strength was already comparable to that of someone in the Bone Refining Realm. Now, with the mastery of the three styles of "Angry Blood Technique" and the Thirst Blood Axe in hand, his combat prowess had surged. Dealing with a few opponents at Blood Refining Realm - Perfect wouldn’t pose a problem.
Moreover, the cautious behavior of these individuals also revealed to Gu Sheng that the Holy Sect of Fire Worship likely had no Bone Refining Realm experts stationed in Canghe County. Otherwise, they wouldn’t need to postpone and scheme; they could simply deploy a single Bone Refining expert directly.
"It makes sense. The Holy Sect operates in secrecy, and no matter how strong they are, they wouldn’t assign Bone Refining Realm experts to a single county unless it’s a critical location."
Gu Sheng mused inwardly, further concealing his movements with the Snake Breath Skill. Even at the first-level mastery of Snake Breath, it was impossible for Bone Refining Realm experts to detect Gu Sheng’s presence, let alone the current four adversaries.
These people were lurking in the shadows; if conflict erupted later, Gu Sheng could use this situation to his advantage.
Quietly, he withdrew without making the slightest sound.
Around 1 a.m., Gu Sheng sprinted toward Qingping Lake and respectfully called out in a low voice:
"Subordinate Wang Daniu greets the Lord!"
The man in black turned his head. This time, the man wasn’t wearing a mask, and Gu Sheng could see him clearly. The man had a broad and flat nose resembling that of an ox. The bull-nosed man in black cast a glance at the box behind Gu Sheng before withdrawing his gaze and said:
"Brother Daniu, no need for formality. Just call me Black Eagle in the future."
"Understood, Lord Black Eagle."
"Brother Daniu, how well have you probed Zhao Honglie? What is his stance?"
Gu Sheng bowed his head and replied:
"In the past few days, I sought opportunities to test him several times and suggested that he could be introduced to the Holy Sect. He expressed a desire to meet the highest-ranking official of the Holy Sect in Canghe County."
Black Eagle frowned.
"Did he truly say that?"
"Absolutely. Subordinate suspects Zhao Honglie has concerns, worrying about whether our Holy Sect has sufficient support. After all, he is also a Bone Refining Realm expert. If the Holy Sect cannot provide assistance at the Bone Refining level, then..."
"What nonsense! A mere Bone Refining Realm expert dares question the power of the Holy Sect? Even Marrow Refining experts are insignificant within our ranks!"
Black Eagle roared in anger.
Gu Sheng shivered internally but perceived crucial information from Black Eagle’s words: the Holy Sect likely did not have Bone Refining Realm experts stationed in Canghe County. Quickly, he reassured:
"Lord, please calm your anger. People in small territories have limited vision. Once the Holy Sect’s core leaders arrive, Zhao Honglie will definitely bow like a dog!"
Black Eagle slowly nodded. freewёbnoνel.com
"Fine. In that case, inform him that half a month from now, the Holy Sect’s core leader will visit the Black Sand Gang’s base to meet him. If he sincerely wishes to join, naturally we will help him solve the trouble caused by Liu Yuanhu."
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