CH 11

The fog shrouded everything in white.

Seeing the city from a distance, the word “Black River” was written on it.

Three days later, Gu Qing’an and her party finally arrived at Black River City.

As soon as she entered the city, the memories in Gu Qing’an’s mind matched with reality and came alive.

Most of the group of Qinghe County Caravan Escorts dispersed, leaving only Chief Lin and a few escorts including Lin Yao, who took Uncle Zhao’s body to Gu’s manor.

The Gu Manor was located in the wealthy area on the west side of the city. It was separated from the outside world by a grey-white stone wall, as if it were separated from the world.

Gu Qing’an rode on horseback and stopped at the gate of Gu’s manor.

Two lions statues stood majestically, and two red lanterns hung on the dark courtyard walls. The entire Gu Manor looked deep and quiet.

Gu Qing’an walked to the door, picked up the brass door knocker, tapped it twice, and a servant opened the door.

“Ah! Miss, you are back.”

“Miss, the master asked you to go to see him directly as soon as you come back.” The servant greeted and led the way.

Gu Qing’an waved her hand and asked the servant to receive everyone in the escort.

She turned her head and smiled at everyone in the caravan escorts who followed. “I’ve been fortunate enough to meet with you all on the road this time, so let’s just say goodbye.”

“Sister Gu…” Lin Yao’s eyes were a little red.

Gu Qing’an approached and rubbed her head, then smiled gently. “If you have any trouble, you can come here to find me.”

Lin Yao watched Gu Qing’an’s figure until she disappeared from sight.

The servant guided them to a side room and smiled at them. “Everyone, please.”

After the handover was over, everyone in the caravan escorts could not help but breathe a sigh of relief when they walked out of the Gu manor.

“Huh! As expected of the Gu family, the sense of oppression is too strong.”

“The Gu family is really generous, and they gave two hundred taels of silver all at once.”

Several escorts talked a lot, and for them, the fact that they had entered the Gu Manor was a great deal of discussion.

Lin Yao walked at the end of the team, feeling a little down.

“Yao’er, don’t think about it, Miss Gu and we are from two different worlds.” Lin Yao patted her shoulder.

“I know… it’s just… woohoo…”

Chief Lin looked at it and sighed, and said nothing more.

Lin Yao looked back at the closed door of the Gu manor, “Sister Gu…”

…

Gu Qing’an walked in the gardens of the manor, surrounded by rockery towering and flowing water, which was quite poetic.

The space in the manor was huge. Fortunately, the servants were very skilled in leading the way, and they walked to a room in a short time.

At that time, Gu Qing’an’s ears moved slightly, and she heard the conversation in the house.

“Brother Gu, don’t worry, I will definitely secure one Black Tortoise quota of the Calm Demon Division for you this time.”

“Thank you, Brother Lin, then.”

One voice was very unfamiliar, the other was more familiar, the father of this life, Gu Yongning.

“Black Tortoise?” Gu Qingan moved with slow steps.

Could it be that the father of this body hurriedly called me back because of this Black Tortoise quota?

Thinking too much was useless, Gu Qing’an knocked on the door twice.

Dong! Dong!

“I am back.”

The conversation in the house stopped, and soon Gu Yongning’s voice sounded with a hint of joy. “Qing’an, come in quickly.”

Gu Qing’an pushed open the door and entered, only to see two people in the room looking at her.

Gu Qing’an’s father, Gu Yongning, was sitting on the throne.

His face was peaceful, his figure was slightly fatter, and he had a calm demeanour.

In the second seat sat a heroic man in his forties. He was tall, and his temples were stained with mottled whites, his eyes were full of light, and he appeared extraordinary.

He opened his mouth and said in admiration, “This is your family’s Qing’an. She really is a beautiful lady, a beauty that could lead to the downfall of countries.”

Gu Yongning stroked his beard and smiled, obviously enjoying the praise very much.

He opened his mouth and introduced to Gu Qing’an, “This is your Uncle Lin, the inspector of our Black River City Jingyao Division, Lin Xin.”

“I have seen Uncle Lin.” Gu Qing’an bowed according to the etiquette she remembered.

She took the opportunity to lower her head to hide the shock in her heart.

Without him, the sense of crisis that the inspector Lin gave her was too strong. Just standing in front of him, the faint sense of coercion made Gu Qing’an’s heart jump wildly.

Even though Inspector Lin did not deliberately release his aura, the sense of crisis it gave her was still more than ten times that of Liu Xingxiu.

“So powerful! Is this what he said before about the power of true martial arts?” Gu Qing’an thought silently.

Lin Xin smiled and stood up. “Brother Gu and his beloved daughter haven’t seen each other for a long time. There must be a lot to say. I, an outsider, will not disturb your father and daughter gathering.”

Gu Yongning said, “If that’s the case, then Brother Lin, we’ll talk later.”

Gu Qing’an turned slightly to give way. Lin Xin walked to the door and took out a jade pendant and handed it to her.

“This is?” Gu Qing’an took the jade pendant, only to feel a cool feeling coming from her hand, and her spirit was lifted.

Lin Xin smiled softly. “Just a little greeting gift from the elders.”

“Thank you, Uncle Lin.”

Lin Xin waved his hand and walked out of the room.

Gu Yongning walked to Gu Qing’an’s side, closed the door, and sighed.

“You have suffered on this journey.” There was only the father and daughter in the room, and there was a look of worry in his eyes unconsciously.

“What happened in the manor?” Gu Qing’an asked casually as she walked into the room.

Gu Yongning smiled bitterly. “It’s more serious than this.”

He sat back on the main seat, motioned for Gu Qing’an to sit aside, and said solemnly.

“Your second uncle… died on the outer battlefield a few days ago.”

“The outer battlefield?” Gu Qing’an was startled, but Gu Yongning never mentioned this in her original memory.

As for the second uncle in her memory, she only knew that he served in the army.

Gu Yongning had a wry smile on his face again. “I didn’t want you to know this, it’s good to live a peaceful life.”

He went on to say, “My Gu family started too fast, and the foundation is too shallow. Apart from your second uncle, there is no true martial artist. Now your second uncle has suddenly fallen, as if the family’s spine has been taken away.”#pleasereadthischapteratwondernovels.com

“Right now, the other three families in Black River City are all about to make a move. I don’t even dare to send someone to pick you up with a big fanfare, just because I’m afraid they will kill you.”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Gu Qing’an with concern. “Was it still safe on the way?”

Gu Qing’an nodded. It was safe, but she just met two demons, and they were both killed by her.

Gu Yongning said sternly, “In just 20 years, the Gu family has risen to become the four great family of Black River. There are too many people we offended. Even if our Gu family is willing to be suppressed, I am afraid they will not give up.”

“For today’s plan, only another true martial artist can protect the family. It just so happens that this year, the Jinggyao Division will recruit new people to teach true martial arts.”

“I made a deal with inspector Lin and gave him a full 20,000 taels of silver, plus a little favour from your second uncle before I got a true martial arts quota.”

“Qing’an, I know that you have a gentle temperament and don’t like fighting. I have always protected you, but I hope that you can join the Jingyao Division now, because, Qing’an, your qualifications are already the best in this generation.”

“Okay.” It was a simple reply.

“Oh, I know it’s too much to fight the demons… What?!” Gu Yongning felt that he heard it wrong.

The corner of Gu Qing’an’s mouth curved slightly. “Join the Jingyao Division? No problem !”