Universe Infinite Canteen-Chapter 425: Old Grudges of Jianghu

Gu Qingyi handed over Cai Die’s corpse along with the hidden weapons she had used to Yit.

The face of the Barbarian Big Man showed surprise. "You said she is the daughter of Tie Zheng of the Shattered Jade Knife and Ice Demon Qiu Susu?"

"Has Left Emissary Yi also heard of these two?" Ma Lu asked.

Yit nodded. "Twenty years ago, these two were already renowned masters in Jianghu; one righteous and one evil. Qiu Susu’s mother was the head of the Profound Yin Sect, and she died during an attack by the righteous forces of martial arts circles, which led to the destruction of the Profound Yin Sect as well.

"But who knew she had left behind a daughter, a rare martial genius among ten thousand? Qiu Susu only came into Jianghu after fully mastering the Charming Lady’s Profound Yin Technique to avenge her mother.

"Many elders and sect leaders from various sects fell to her hand, slain by her. For a time, everyone in Jianghu felt threatened, until a blacksmith apprentice named Tie Zheng stepped forward. Armed with an unsharpened iron saber, he defeated her in that earth-shattering battle, after which both of them disappeared."

"However, the friends and family of the righteous masters slain by Qiu Susu never ceased their search for her, and Xu Deputy Gate Master was among them. His close friend, the Fire Judge, was killed by Qiu Susu."

"Later, Xu Deputy Gate Master and a group of martial artists found the hidden valley where Qiu Susu was living, but they were stopped by a masked person before meeting the Ice Demon. This masked person sparred with Xu Deputy Gate Master and his group, and shockingly, none could withstand him for more than three rounds.

"He defeated all the vengeance-seeking martial artists single-handedly and did not kill anyone. In the end, only Xu Deputy Gate Master was left standing. He felt certain of his impending defeat but unwilling to retreat.

"So, he fought desperately with that person, who surprisingly did not use his Body Protection Card in the latter matches. Ultimately, he was killed by Xu Deputy Gate Master, who told Xu Head with his dying breath that he hoped his death could bring an end to this grudge in Jianghu.

"Xu Deputy Gate Master then realized that the man had been seeking death all along and had not fought with his full strength. Alas, by the time he realized this, it was too late. After the man’s death, Xu Deputy Gate Master uncovered the mask from his face, only to find, shockingly, that he was Tie Zheng, the hero who had saved the martial arts circles years ago."

"Discovering that he had accidentally killed Tie Zheng, Xu Deputy Gate Master was overwhelmed with remorse and recalling Tie Zheng’s dying wish, he decided not to pursue the Ice Demon any further."

"Just when he thought the past had settled, five years later, the Ice Demon suddenly appeared, seeking revenge for Tie Zheng. It was then that Xu Deputy Gate Master came to know that Tie Zheng and Qiu Susu were husband and wife.

"They had cherished each other since the battle years ago, but knowing well that good and evil cannot coexist, their love was too shocking and taboo, so they both retired from Jianghu and quietly settled in a secluded valley.

"Unexpectedly, they were still found. Qiu Susu then killed Xu Deputy Gate Master’s senior disciple and was about to take his life as well, when Head Li, who was passing by nearby, heard the fight inside the courtyard. Out of curiosity, he entered, and happened up on the Ice Demon committing murder.

"Thus, Head Li joined forces with Xu Deputy Gate Master, and together they narrowly managed to kill Qiu Susu. Grateful for Head Li’s life-saving intervention, Xu Deputy Gate Master then joined our Heavenly Dragon Sect.

"Yet, it turns out that there was a daughter between Qiu Susu and Tie Zheng. It seems the Ice Demon waited five years before seeking revenge on Xu Deputy Gate Master likely for the sake of raising their daughter, alas."

Gu Qingyi was utterly astounded as she listened, not expecting such a twisted tale behind Cai Die’s killing of Xu Deputy Gate Master.

"It seems Miss Cai Die’s background is indeed quite tragic."

"Such is the nature of Jianghu, filled with disputes and grievances, rights and wrongs, hardly distinguishable. How many in this world can truly escape or hide from this?"

Feeling poignant, Yit then said to Gu Qingyi, "Catcher Gu, our Heavenly Dragon Sect deeply appreciates your effort in finding the real murderer of the Master of Xu Mansion. From now on, we will not hesitate to assist whenever you need us.

After a pause, he continued, "Additionally, I have two thousand taels of gold to offer you."

Gu Qingyi instinctively wanted to refuse, but remembering Ma Lu’s instructions, she hesitated and, blushing, stammered, "Then, then I thank you, Left Emissary Yi."

"Catcher Gu need not be polite. If there is anything else you need, just speak,"

"Well, I won’t be polite then."

"Hmm?" Yit had only spoken casually and hadn’t expected Gu Qingyi to actually have a request, but he reacted quickly and continued, "But do say, Catcher Gu, it’s no trouble."

"I, I would also like some secret medicine, preferably the unique secret medicine of the Heavenly Dragon Sect. You can deduct the corresponding value from those two thousand taels of gold."

"Catcher Gu wants our Heavenly Dragon Sect’s secret medicine?"

Yit pondered for a moment, then slapped his forehead and realized, "I see, it’s for Young Master Ma, isn’t it? I was inconsiderate. He is a disciple of Xu Deputy, and indeed needs secret medicine to cultivate Xu Deputy’s martial arts."

"However, the Delicate Cloud Chasing Moon Skill is the divine technique of the Xu Family. Apart from Young Master Ma, Xu Deputy hasn’t taught this martial art to a third person. Thus, we in the Heavenly Dragon Sect don’t have the corresponding secret medicine. But, for the several martial arts that Xu Deputy later created himself, we do have plenty of medicinal materials to aid in their cultivation."

"Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll go and ask Madame Xu if there’s any surplus secret medicine in Xu Deputy’s house. Moreover, I can also give Young Master Ma some of the secret medicine needed for cultivating other martial arts, and along with that, I’ll pass on the oral formulae for the techniques as well."

"Ah?" Ma Lu was taken aback.

Yit misunderstood his reaction and patted Ma Lu on the shoulder again, "You are now Xu Deputy’s only disciple. It’s only natural for you to learn his martial arts."

"Er, there’s no need for the oral formulae," Ma Lu hastily said, "Left Emissary Yi can give me the manuals, and I can practice on my own."

After the Dragon Capture Skill, he didn’t want to memorize another set of verbose classical Chinese texts.

But Yit said, "Learning from a manual surely won’t be as fast as being taught by a master, and to prevent our sect’s martial arts from being learned by outsiders, it’s also rare for sects to transcribe their manuals; they are usually passed down orally."

"It’s mainly because I have other matters to attend to," Ma Lu quickly found another excuse, "Later, Catcher Gu and I plan to make another trip to the Beggars’ Sect to see if we can resolve the disputes between the two sects, or at the very least, buy some more time to find out who the mastermind is behind the scenes."

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"Then I can first provide you with the secret medicine needed for cultivation. You can come back to learn the oral formulae when you have time."

"Good, then it’s settled."

Ma Lu agreed immediately. After all, whether the Heavenly Dragon Sect would still exist in the future was uncertain. It was best to get the secret medicine first, and as for the martial arts, it could be put off for later.

Perhaps because the Heavenly Dragon Sect was now at a critical moment of life and death, Yit was exceptionally generous, giving Ma Lu a whole four hundred and twenty jin of secret medicine, effectively underwriting all the medicinal materials he would need for his entire life of cultivation.

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Among them were even 4-star and 5-star rare varieties.

This was also the first time Ma Lu had acquired such rare ingredients in this plane, knowing well that if he were to buy them at a medicine shop opened by the Hundred Herbs Sect, a mere qian might cost dozens, if not hundreds of taels of silver.

And he might not even be able to buy them.

And in addition to these secret medicines, Yit also gave Gu Qingyi the promised two thousand taels of gold without any deduction.