Gu Cheng has finally solved the problem of Mrs. Bones, and also solved the problem of inheritance of Xiao Yi's skills.
However, as Gu Cheng came out of the mountains in the southwest, it caused an uproar in the southwest.
The whole southwestern spiritual world has known about Madam White Bone's temper for hundreds of years. How could she let Gu Cheng go? This made them all puzzled.
Therefore, there are only two explanations for Gu Cheng's ability to come out of the deep southwest mountains safely. One is that Gu Cheng was just pretending, and he never went to the Bone Realm at all.
The second is that Gu Cheng went to the White Bone Absolute Realm, but did not see Mrs. White Bones. Because Mrs. White Bones was probably practicing, she sealed the White Bone Absolute Realm.
The possibility of the former is very small. Gu Cheng could fool others but not himself. There is no point in doing so.
The possibility of the latter is much greater. They also know that Madam White Bones has taken a different path, which is different from most ghosts. It is possible for her to be in seclusion for several years or even decades. Gu Cheng is probably lucky this time.
, happened to catch up with Madam Bones who was retreating, so she didn’t come to trouble him.
Although Madam White Bone did not come to trouble Gu Cheng, the leftist forces in the southwest would not give up just like that. The first one to attack was the Wu family, who was engaged in the art of cutting off pulses and refining ghosts.
The reason is very simple. The Wu family was once a branch of the Liangui lineage, but later became independent.
The second reason is that the Wu family's move is also for their own benefit. They want to become the spokesperson of the Liangui lineage.
The ghost-refining lineage refines ghost objects, but these are always external objects, so the left-right practitioners of the ghost-refining lineage themselves are actually very fragile.
The ancestors of the Wu family saw this flaw and decided to change it, so they created the art of ghost refining by transplanting the body of a ghost to make themselves stronger.
The only difference is that the normal ghost-refining lineage of left-field practitioners refines complete ghosts, while what they refine is a part of the ghost's body.
After so many years of development, the ghost refining line has been constantly experiencing various accidents, and now it has completely declined. On the contrary, the Wu family's method of refining part of the body of ghosts has much less backlash, but it has become more and more prosperous as it develops, far surpassing the orthodox refining method.
Ghost lineage.
However, the ghost-refining lineage is not completely extinct. There are actually many of them, but they cannot form a sect. There are quite a few casual cultivators of the ghost-refining lineage in the entire southwest.
There was the Ghost King Sect before, so these people naturally respected the Ghost King Sect. Even if the Wu family coveted the orthodox reputation of the ghost refining lineage, they would not dare to do anything. After all, when it comes to reputation, they are the authentic ones.
And now that the Ghost King Sect has been destroyed by Gu Cheng, the Wu family can take this opportunity to stir up public opinion, and in the name of helping the Ghost King Sect to rehabilitate the reputation of the ghost refining lineage, they can avenge Gu Cheng and become the leader of the entire ghost refining lineage.
Don't underestimate the reputation of this leader. Although it is just a false name, it is this false name that is the most useful.
If there are some talented people among casual cultivators who want to join a sect, their priority will definitely be these sects with false reputations, not those low-level sects whose names they have never heard of.
So a few days after Gu Cheng came back, the Wu family had already taken action.
The Wu family is located in Xiangxi County. The area of Xiangxi County is the largest among the four southwest counties. Of course, most of them are deep mountains and dense forests.
This huge Xiangxi County was divided into three places by the leftist forces. The Wu family, the zombie lineage, and the Miao witchcraft each occupied three parts.
At this time, the Wu family stirred up public opinion, and a large number of practitioners of the Liangui lineage responded. Although they did not openly rebel, they caused a smoky atmosphere in one-third of the entire western Hunan area. It was like a group of demons dancing wildly and a hundred ghosts walking at night.
But these were only targeted at one person, and that was Gu Cheng.
The Wu family claimed to the outside world that Gu Cheng would be executed for not teaching, and the Ghost King Sect was destroyed. The Wu family is one of the branches of the ghost refining lineage, and since the Ghost King Sect has been destroyed, the Wu family must shoulder the obligation to avenge the Ghost King Sect, so Gu Cheng
An explanation must be given!
In Nanli Mansion, Gu Cheng looked at the information with a sneer on his face.
He was sure that Lin Tengyun was definitely involved in this.
The Wu family is just a group of low-level cultivators. How do they know about the twists and turns of the imperial court?
The Wu family has gone too far, which is a trouble for the entire southwestern court. If they dare to openly rebel, it will be a big trouble, and it will also be a trouble for themselves.
But they chose to target Gu Cheng. No matter what happened afterwards, Gu Cheng would not be able to escape the involvement.
Qin Ming was sitting next to Gu Cheng. He had also read the information in the intelligence. At this time, Qin Ming couldn't help but shook his head and said: "They have used this trick countless times in the southwest. The people in power in the southwest
If you don't cooperate with them or cause trouble with them, then this will be your fate.
It’s just that those were warnings before, but I didn’t expect that the Wu family would make such a big fuss this time, sweeping up a third of western Hunan.”
Gu Cheng put down the information and said calmly: "After all, I destroyed the Ghost King Sect, so their reaction is quite normal.
In fact, I expected their reaction to be more violent."
At this time, Chen Danggui walked in and said, "Sir, there is a guy who claims to be the governor of Xiangxi County and wants to see you."
"Bring it in."
After a while, a tall, thin, and somewhat haggard middle-aged man walked in, reluctantly raised his hand to Gu Cheng and said, "Xu Youming, the governor of Xiangxi County, has met Mr. Gu."
Gu Cheng frowned and said: "The rebellion in Xiangxi has been going on for so many days, why did you come here? Moreover, the Wu family is so arrogant and has made a mess in Xiangxi. As the governor of Xiangxi, why don't you even do anything?
No response?"
Xu Youming said helplessly: "Sir, that's the Wu family in Xiangxi. They launched their attack so suddenly. What do you want me to do? The power of Jingyesi in Xiangxi County is only so little. Let alone suppress the Wu family, even those who are practicing
Even the casual cultivators of the ghost lineage can't suppress it."
Of course Xu Youming didn't say a word, but it was you, Gu Cheng, who brought this trouble on your own.
If you hadn't wiped out the Demon Refining lineage, where would there be so many things happening now?
Gu Cheng frowned and said, "So this is your excuse for sitting on the sidelines?"
When Xu Youming heard this, he suddenly became excited: "Am I just going to stand by and watch? Sir Gu, I want to take care of it, but why should I take care of it? With my life?"
Among the entire Xiangxi Ghost Refining and Wu Family, the Corpse Exorcist lineage, and the Miao Border Witch Gu family, which one is more fuel-efficient? Which one is easier to manage?
Believe it or not, sir, the orders from Jingyesi of Xiangxi County cannot even leave the state capital, let alone the entire Xiangxi!
Among all the governors of the forty-nine counties of Daqian, I, the governor of Xiangxi and Liaodong, are the two most difficult ones to serve as, and they are almost becoming a joke to the Yessi of Daqian!"
After venting his anger, Xu Youming seemed to be completely broken. He waved his hand and said: "Master Gu, if you think I am also responsible for this matter, then you will report to the Jingyesi headquarters and withdraw my position, even if I return to the capital as a logistics position.
Or it’s better to retire and take care of yourself than to suffer here!”
When Gu Cheng heard this, a bright smile appeared on his face and he said: "Master Xu, please don't be offended. I don't understand the situation. Don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with you. It won't implicate you anyway."
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Gu Cheng's lukewarm attitude towards accountability just now was actually intentional. He just wanted to test whether Xu Youming was Lin Tengyun's person.
It is impossible for all the forces in the imperial court in the southwest to be on Lin Tengyun's side, but Gu Cheng couldn't be sure who was not, so he wanted to test Xu Youming.
Now it seems that this Xu Youming is really not. If he was Lin Tengyun's side, he would have complained to him instead of venting his bitterness.
Besides, Xu Youming's life seems to be quite miserable. Gu Cheng has never seen such a miserable governor.
If he was really Lin Tengyun's man, he wouldn't have been so miserable in Xiangxi.
Xu Youming was a little overwhelmed by Gu Cheng's hot and cold routine. In the end, he simply stopped thinking about it and asked directly: "Master Gu, so what are you going to do now? I can't do anything about it.
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Gu Cheng squinted his eyes and said: "Go and tell the people of the Wu family in western Hunan, don't they want justice? Well, we will meet at the border of Xiangxi and Guangnan counties in five days, and I will give them an explanation. During this period
And tell them to stop making trouble."
Xu Youming glanced at Gu Cheng suspiciously, nodded and immediately prepared to go to the Wu family to talk about the matter.
After Xu Youming left, General Qin Ming looked at Gu Cheng doubtfully.
He knew Gu Cheng's character. Faced with this situation, Gu Cheng's most likely option was to destroy the Wu family as well, rather than compromise and negotiate terms with them.
Looking at the eyes of General Qin, Gu Cheng smiled and said: "It's just a delaying tactic. If we want to suppress the unrest in western Hunan and destroy the Wu family, we only have one chance. Otherwise, if the other party gets a chance to breathe, we will drive out the corpse lineage and the Miao witches."
The whole Gu family will intervene, which will make it even more troublesome.
Therefore, our strength alone is not enough. I plan to gather strength from other aspects.
Old General, among the entire Southwest Military, who is trustworthy?"
Qin Jing stroked his beard and said in a deep voice: "Chen Bin, the general of the Raging Flame Army currently stationed in Nanzhao County, is my half disciple, and the Raging Flame Army was created from the remnants of my former Heavenly Fire Army.
The Raging Flame Army is mainly responsible for guarding the last line of defense from the southwest to the Central Plains, so it is far away from the local forces in the southwest, and there is no chance to join forces with them.
Gu Xiaoyou, send someone to go with my warrant, and with your status as the supervisor of the four counties, Chen Bin will hardly refuse."
Gu Cheng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, old general."
After saying that, Gu Cheng immediately gave the warrant to Chen Danggui and asked him to go to Nanzhao County as quickly as possible to invite the elites of the Raging Flame Army.
Of course, these are not enough. The Wu family is much stronger than the Ghost King Sect. In addition, they have also swept away many casual cultivators of the ghost refining line at this time. Therefore, Gu Cheng is also preparing to summon some strength and will never give the Wu family a second chance.