Chapter 68: Wanting to Rebel
“If you can agree, our trip here will be worth it.”
“Since ancient times, the imperial court and the martial arts world have been like fire and water. If Lord Gu insists on serving in the imperial court, then he can absolutely not lead the martial arts world!”
“Please make the best choice. In the imperial court, you have to look at people’s faces, but in the martial arts world, you are the one who has the final say. No one will defy the words of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader!”
Listening to the words of these martial artists, Gu Yu really didn’t know what to say.
Were these people fools?
Or, were they treating Gu Mengyao as a fool?
Even if a child were given a multiple-choice question, they wouldn’t choose the martial arts world, which was currently in the worst situation, and abandon the imperial court, which was a sure bet!
Moreover, choosing the martial arts world meant not having to look at other people’s faces… such talk was only suitable for fooling idiots, and even then, there might not be a chance of success.
Whether it was the imperial court or the martial arts world, wherever there were people, there were disputes.
Looking at the current situation, continuing to serve as the Great General was the best choice. Other than needing to go on campaign for war, there was no need to worry about any other trouble.
Everything would be handled by Empress Bai Qian!
But if she went to the martial arts world, where no one knew her, Gu Mengyao taking on the role of Martial Arts Alliance Leader would actually attract a lot of disputes.
These martial artists really had the nerve to speak up.
Were they underestimating the Gu family?
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became!
Gu Yu’s lips curved into a cold smile. His eyes scanned the people standing opposite him, and his mind was already racing with how to deal with these guys and make them wish they were dead.
His ruthless nature wasn’t something new; today, he would open their eyes.
“I know what you’re thinking. You want me to solve the problems that the martial arts world is currently facing, which is why you want to break ties with the imperial court. Otherwise, the martial arts world will be broken by the imperial court’s pincer attack.”
A stark contrast to Gu Yu’s cold sneer, Gu Mengyao spoke with a serious expression.
She wasn’t angered by their rhetorical questions. Instead, she directly brought up the issues they were worried about, appearing open and forthright, which left the martial artists somewhat uncertain about Gu Mengyao’s intentions.
What they were saying was actually a form of probing… After all, instigating a newly appointed Great General to resign was something everyone knew was impossible.
Unless… they wanted to rebel.
The Martial Arts Alliance Leader becoming the Emperor.
If that were the case, Gu Mengyao might actually give up her position as Great General and become the new Martial Arts Alliance Leader.
Regarding this, the people in the martial arts world didn’t have any major objections.
Currently facing a crisis, they had already accepted a woman becoming the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, so why would they worry about the new Martial Arts Alliance Leader having great ambitions!
On the contrary, the greater the ambition, the safer the martial arts world would be.
Empress Bai Qian’s desire to eliminate the martial arts world was too fanatical. It was dangerous to have such a woman controlling Linfeng Kingdom.
It would be better to have Gu Mengyao…
Although both were women, they had already inquired about Gu Mengyao’s personality and conduct. She was definitely much more suitable than that woman Bai Qian.
“Regarding your proposal, I think it’s a decision worth taking a risk on.”
As Gu Mengyao spoke, she saw the joy appearing on the faces of the crowd opposite her. Then, she added, “However, compared to vying for power, I would rather go out to battle for Linfeng Kingdom and defend our homes and people!”
After Gu Mengyao finished speaking, the expressions on everyone’s faces instantly changed. They all looked at Gu Mengyao in shock, not expecting her to be willing to be a general and shed blood and sweat on the battlefield.
If she became the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, it would definitely not be more dangerous than going to the battlefield.
However, Gu Mengyao preferred to go to the most dangerous place.
Of course, the reason everyone thought this way was because Gu Mengyao definitely had the strength to contend for the throne… Otherwise, they wouldn’t have risked coming to the Gu Residence!
In addition to her father Gu Qing’s connections on the battlefield, Gu Mengyao’s husband, Gu Yu, besides his masterful medical skills, also possessed terrifying poison techniques and a vast amount of money!
With such advantages, the position of Great General was simply too low for Gu Mengyao.
How could such an outstanding couple be willing to be subordinate to others!
“Lord Gu, please reconsider! We came prepared to die here today, which is why we spoke such rebellious words, but this is also our determination!”
Hearing an answer that did not match his expectations, the man who had spoken first once again opened his mouth. The earnestness in his words made his voice grow louder.
It sounded like he was arguing belligerently.
“Hmph, you people are really pushing your luck. Didn’t you hear what my wife said?”
At this moment, Gu Yu snorted coldly and took a few steps forward.
His chilling gaze fell on the speaker, scaring him back a few steps, daring not to meet Gu Yu’s eyes.
This made Gu Yu even more contemptuous of these guys, truly disgracing the bravery of martial artists.
Could it be that because they knew they might die here, the people sent by the martial arts world were all cowards?
Were the elites being saved?
Thinking of this, Gu Yu felt that his thoughts were somewhat right. He just didn’t know how many of the martial artists standing here were pawns who had been abandoned.
Or, were they all disposable pieces?
However, these were of no great consequence to Gu Yu. He only needed to deal with all of them.
“Divine Doctor Gu, we are also forced!”
“Forced?” Seeing that the other party was starting to play the pity card, Gu Yu was too lazy to continue playing house with them. “No matter how much you say, it’s just a cover for yourselves. It’s because Empress Bai Qian wants to deal with the martial arts world, and you urgently need a Martial Arts Alliance Leader to counter Bai Qian.”
Pausing deliberately, Gu Yu looked at the martial artists before him. A surge of annoyance welled up in his heart, thinking that if he hadn’t coveted the position of Martial Arts Alliance Leader back then, so much trouble wouldn’t have arisen.
Back then, Gu Yu simply wanted to add another layer of protection for Gu Mengyao.
But now, protection had become danger.
This made Gu Yu feel that he needed to act quickly, not to let more trouble arise… Whether the martial arts world survived or died had nothing to do with him.
Of course, if Bai Qian really intended to attack the martial arts world, Gu Yu could plead for the Tang Sect and the He Sect…
“After inquiring about some news about the Gu family, your courage has grown considerably! You want to use my wife to deal with Bai Qian? Dream on, you guys, you all have to…”
“Ah Yu, wait a moment, things might develop differently.”
Before Gu Yu could finish speaking, Gu Mengyao immediately spoke, which made Gu Yu turn his head to look at her in confusion, not knowing what she meant.
She had just refused to resign her position as Great General, but now she was preventing him from killing these people.
Could it be that his little wife had another plan?
