Chapter 69 – All Nonsense
“What I’m about to say may be met with great resistance from you, but it is the best solution for now.”
Looking at the martial artists before her, Mengyao Gu spoke calmly.
Although she found the mess within the martial arts world troublesome and was tempted to wash her hands of it, the thought of reducing soldier casualties compelled Mengyao Gu to continue.
This was not a struggle between the imperial court and the martial arts world, but one that concerned the future of the army.
Each year, the conscripted men who entered the army were given rudimentary martial arts training, but it was merely a last-minute effort with little real use.
However, the disciples taught by these martial artists were different from these conscripts.
With their foundation in martial arts, they entered the battlefield like tigers among sheep, leading to vastly different outcomes.
While the war situation could not be easily reversed, it could prevent too many soldiers from dying.
As a general, this alone was enough for Mengyao Gu to bring the martial arts world under her control!
Moreover, this would also help Empress Bai Qian reduce some of her troubles.
With a large number of martial artists joining the army, they could protect the country and reduce the chances of committing crimes, greatly resolving the current disputes between the imperial court and the martial arts world.
Therefore, she absolutely had to come to an agreement with these martial artists.
“I know you have come because you have been pushed too hard by the imperial court, causing the martial arts world to become precarious, but this situation can be avoided!”
“Avoided? Lord Gu, you speak as if you’re not hungry when you’ve just eaten! We’ve reached this point, and neither side can turn back now!”
However, before Mengyao Gu could finish speaking, a gruff man with a full beard suddenly interrupted.
As he spoke, his expression was very unpleasant, as if he felt everything Mengyao Gu said was nonsense.
Mengyao Gu, not being a martial artist, naturally did not understand that the conflict between them and the imperial court had deepened to a point of no return.
If it had been at the beginning, a reconciliation might have been possible, but now…
Thinking of the imperial court’s agents they had killed, the number was quite significant… Of course, the imperial court had also killed quite a few martial artists. It was a case of six of one, half a dozen of the other, with both sides having poisoned each other.
So, with the relationship already broken, how could it be repaired?
Unless…
Someone appeared who could persuade the imperial court to stop taking action, followed by someone who could guarantee the safety of the martial arts world, acting as a mediator to resolve the hatred.
However, such a person could not be Mengyao Gu.
They had not come to fight an unwinnable battle. They knew that Mengyao Gu had ample opportunity to rebel, and in such a situation, Empress Bai Qian would not easily trust General Mengyao Gu.
Even though Empress Bai Qian herself had bestowed the title of Great General, they had also heard from others… that after the title of Great General was awarded, countless assassins and death warriors immediately appeared, pursuing her all the way.
Even when they first encountered Mengyao Gu and her group, perhaps it was for this very reason they were implicated…
After understanding these things, they would no longer naively believe that Empress Bai Qian had any good feelings towards the Gu family.
As the saying goes, those who overshadow their lord will not have a good end.
Therefore, after Empress Bai Qian secured her throne, she had already begun to eliminate those who threatened her.
If Mengyao Gu did not seize this opportunity to cooperate with them, she probably would not have many days left to live.
“Therefore, a mediator is needed!” Even though her words were interrupted, Mengyao Gu showed no anger. In fact, Gu Yu’s face turned almost black with anger. Mengyao Gu reached out and held his hand to comfort him before continuing, “I can prevent the relationship between the imperial court and the martial arts world from deteriorating further.”
“You? Lord Gu, it’s not that I’m looking down on you, but Empress Bai Qian doesn’t consider you one of her own, does she!”
Hearing Mengyao Gu’s words, the bearded rough guy glanced her up and down before speaking with contempt in his eyes, full of distrust towards Mengyao Gu.
A woman who Empress Bai Qian had designed to be eliminated dared to claim she could stop the conflict between the two sides. It was truly laughable!
“My wife is speaking to you politely, yet you have such an attitude. This is truly detestable!”
However, as soon as the bearded rough guy finished speaking, a silver light suddenly shot towards him.
The hidden weapon moved very quickly, giving the bearded rough guy no time to think. He simply extended two fingers and easily caught the hidden weapon.
It turned out to be nothing special, just a small dart, which caused a false alarm.
The bearded rough guy also felt this way. After catching the hidden weapon, his expression immediately darkened. He then looked at Gu Yu with unfriendly eyes and felt immense resentment in his heart.
It was one thing to have to bow to a woman, but what was Gu Yu? He was just skilled with poison, not like Mengyao Gu who held a high position. He really thought he was something special.
Just a despicable son-in-law who lived with his wife, even his own children had to take the wife’s surname… Wait, they both happened to have the surname Gu.
Huh, why was he feeling dizzy, seeing double?
It was like being drunk, truly unbearable.
As the bearded rough guy thought this, his body began to sway, and before long, he could no longer stand and directly collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Those around him quickly checked on him. Upon seeing that the rough guy had only fainted, they immediately relaxed.
However, someone with sharp eyes noticed the hidden weapon and saw that the color of the dart was a little off.
It was too green…
Bad, the hidden weapon was poisoned!
As the martial artists quickly discovered the dart was poisoned, everyone’s expressions immediately changed. They quickly retreated a few steps, fearing that the poison would spread to them.
It was at this moment that many people looked at Gu Yu with fear in their eyes. The contempt they had felt for the son-in-law who married into the wife’s family was completely erased, and they began to fear Gu Yu once more.
Sometimes, human hearts are so fickle.
When they first met Gu Yu in the small town, they were so scared that they obediently behaved. However, after hearing that he was merely a son-in-law who lived with the wife’s family, they felt superior to Gu Yu, and their courage grew again.
As a result, after seeing Gu Yu’s capabilities again, they all became obedient once more.
“You guys are pushing your luck. Since you’ve come here today, it means you acknowledge my wife’s status as the Martial Arts Alliance Leader. If you dare to go back on your word, I’ll let you see how terrifying Yama is~ If you think dying is the end of it, you’re too naive. After all, you still have family. If you don’t have family, you have friends. If you don’t even have that, then you can die with a smile.”
Without letting Mengyao Gu say anything further, Gu Yu’s sinister expression instantly faded, replaced by a kind smile.
However, no matter how one looked at it, his smile was very fake.
Moreover, just looking at it felt terrifying!
