Chapter 79: The Weather is About to Change

  An hour later, Wan Jiuhai left the Gu's house with a smile on his face, and this time his mission was accomplished very successfully.

  As expected by Wan Tianfeng, Gu Cangyue did not obtain the position of head of the ancient family and was extremely unwilling to accept it. This was the result of Gu Cangyue being superior to Gu Cangtun for many years, and he could no longer tolerate that the person who had always been inferior to him would now be above his head.

  If Gu Cangqiong had been stronger than Gu Cangyue from the start, he would have gotten used to this state. However, over these past ten or so years, no matter which field they stood in, Gu Cangyue was always high above him. In his heart, he never considered Gu Cangqiong as an equal. Now that their positions had suddenly reversed, the more he thought about it, the harder it was for him to swallow this breath.

  Moreover, there is an even crazier Second Elder beside him, pushing the waves and adding fuel to the fire. Even if Wanjiu Hai doesn't come, he will have to take measures against Gu Cangyun.

  Hence, when Wan Jiu Hai brought news of Wan Tian Feng's willingness to lend a helping hand, Gu Cang Yue readily accepted the aid under the urging of the two elders.

  The temptation offered by Wan Jia was too great, and Gu Cang Yue couldn't bear to refuse.

  The Wan family promised to help Gu Cang Yue take the position of head of the ancient Gu family, and also to drive out the Yun and Liu families from Le Shui City, making the Gu family the only dominant force in Le Shui City. The benefits would be divided equally between the Gu and Wan families.

  The Gu family's interests in Leshui City originally accounted for less than a third, and now they can get half of the benefits.

  Gu Cang Yue and the two elders were all blinded by hatred and readily agreed.

  The elder should be more clear-headed and know that the Wan family's unprovoked offer to help them is absolutely not out of kindness. As the saying goes, "No one offers help without a reason, it must be a plot or a theft."

  However, the opposition of the Great Elder could not change Gu Cangyue's desire to counterattack Gu Cangdun. Moreover, there was an even crazier Second Elder on the side who was instigating him, and the Great Elder's opposition had no effect on Gu Cangyue.

  "If you do this, you will ruin the Gu family and the entire clan. You are crazy! I have to go tell the patriarch that you can't do this." Seeing that his words of persuasion were ineffective, the elder scolded angrily and turned to walk out of the house.

  Gu Cang Yue and the Second Elder exchanged a glance, then suddenly struck out together. The Great Elder hadn't expected that his son and younger brother would actually attack him, and he was caught off guard, hit in the back by both of them.

  Pfft...

  The old man spat out a mouthful of blood and his aged body suddenly flew forward, falling to the ground.

  The Grand Elder had just landed when Gu Zuo and the Second Elder arrived at his side in a flash, striking him with a series of swift moves that sealed two hundred and ninety-eight acupoints, rendering the Grand Elder immobile, sightless, deaf, mute, numb to touch, and unable to hear... His six senses were sealed, leaving him like a living corpse.

  "Big brother, don't blame me and Cang Yue. Once things are successful, we'll help you untie." The Second Elder said expressionlessly, carrying the Big Elder into the inner room.

  At the same time, he said to Cang Yue, "Cang Yue, I'll stay here and keep watch. You go to the Liu's according to the Wan family's plan."

  Gu Cang Yue nodded and left Gu's house, heading towards Liu's house.

  "Wanjiu went to see Gu Cangyue, and Gu Cangyue went to the Liu's house... Now, the Wan family, the Liu family, and Gu Cangyue, you've all gathered together. It seems that the sky is about to change." Gu Chen stood in the courtyard, looking up at the clear sky, when suddenly a dark cloud floated into view.

  It seems that the storm is approaching.

  Before long, Gu Cang Yue arrived at the Liu residence and met with the head of the Liu family, Liu Hua Yuan.

  "Is Brother Cangyue doing well lately? How did you have time today to come to my humble abode?" The two men met, and Liu Huayuan immediately went forward to greet him.

  This question is extremely ridiculous, who doesn't know that Gu Cang Yue was defeated by Gu Cang Tong, and Liu Hua Yuan even attended the banquet for the new clan leader. By asking this, it's clear that you're intentionally trying to hurt him.

  Gu Cang Yue didn't mind and cupped his fists, saying: "Elder of the Liu clan, I came today to ask for your help."

  Liu Huayuan's mouth curled up with a hint of a smile and said: "Come on, sit down and talk, please..."

  After waiting for Cang Yue to sit down, Liu Huayuan said: "Brother Cang Yue, if there's anything you need my help with, just say it directly."

  Gu Cang Yue now needs someone's help, what else could it be? Liu Huayuan had already guessed seven or eight parts in his heart, but he didn't break the news.

  Gu Cang Yue didn't mince words, saying: "Please help me, Liu family head, to kill Gu Cang Qing and his son, and assist me in taking back the position of Gu family head. Once this is done, I'm willing to give half of our family's assets as a gift."

  Half of the family business? Liu Huayuan's heart skipped a beat. Gu Cangyue's offer was beyond his expectations.

  Every twenty years, three families compete in martial arts, the difference between winning and losing is only one or two percent of their family business. Gu Cang Yue opened his mouth, and actually directly half?

  Liu Huayuan quickly analyzed in his mind, what was Gu Cangyue's intention for being so generous?

  Gu Cang Yue said, "Elder Liu, I suppose you also know that as long as Gu Cang Yun and his son are alive, there will always be a thorn in my heart, tormenting me every moment. If I can just pull out this thorn, no matter the cost, I am willing to pay it."

  "A family business?"

  "Half of the family business!"

  "Really?"

  "Indeed!"

  Liu Huayuan smiled, even if Gu Cangyue didn't come to find him, he would take the initiative to find Gu Cangyue and make the Gu family infighting. Now that Gu Cangyue had come to his doorstep, willing to offer a price of half of the Gu family's interests, Liu Huayuan couldn't possibly refuse.

  Liu Huayuan nodded and said, "Alright, Brother Cangyue, how can I help you?"

  Gǔ Cāng Yuè said in his heart: Don't worry, you won't be able to hook me. But he said aloud: "I suppose the head of the Liu family has heard that Gǔ Cāng was defeated by a single finger on the arena."

  Liu Huayuan nodded, and Gu Cangyue continued: "I alone am not a match for Gu Cangyun. Now that Gu Cangyun's power is great, most of the members of the Gu family are on his side. I need the head of the Liu family to personally lead people to help me suppress him and fight against Gu Cangyun together."

  Liu Huayuan furrowed his brow and said, "Is Gu Cangqiong really that formidable?"

  Gu Cang Yue nodded and said, "I have fought with him before, and I can assure you that his strength is not exaggerated. If the two of us join forces, we still cannot guarantee a victory. Only if Master Liu also lends a hand, then the three of us fighting together can ensure a complete victory over Gu Cang Jun."

  After a long while, Gu Cangyue said: "Elder Liu, I suppose you also don't want to see the rise of Gu Cangtian. If you don't help me, once Gu Cangtian destroys me, you'll have no one left to turn to."

  Liu Huayuan nodded: "Alright, the Liu family will go all out to help. When will we make our move?"

  Gu Cang Yue's eyes narrowed and he said, "It will be tonight, at midnight."

  "Alright..." Liu Huayuan nodded and said.

  "Please ask Patriarch Liu to arrive on time, we will receive him inside and kill Gu Cangyun with one move." Gu Cangyue said, then left the Liu residence.

  After Gu Cang Yue left, Liu Hua Yuan called in Liu Bai Sheng and said: "Notify all the elders to gather in the main hall tonight, there are important matters to discuss."

  "Yes, father..." Liu Baisheng replied with a bow.

  Wait for Liu Baisheng to leave, and then Liu Huayuan also walked towards his father Liu Xinghen's residence.

  After leaving the Liu family, Gu Cang Yue went to the Yun family and had a secret conversation with Yun Jing Hong. The content of their conversation was exactly the same as when he was at the Liu family, promising half of the Gu family's business.

  However, Yun Jinghong was much more timid than Liu Huayuan. After hearing Gu Cangyue's words, he said: "Brother Cangyue, the position of Patriarch of the Gu family has been decided, and it is proper and reasonable for you to oppose it again. It would be going against your own family, and there would only be disadvantages for the Gu family, not benefits. If the Gu family becomes chaotic, the only ones who will benefit are the Liu family. By then, Brother Cangyue will regret it!"

  Yun Jinghong's thoughts only stayed within Leshui City, but he wouldn't know that the true Fisherman was in Taiyang City, hundreds of miles away.

  Gu Cang Yue's face sank, and he said: "Liu Huayuan has already agreed to join forces with me to kill Gu Cang Kong. Yun Jinghong, this is your last chance. If you don't help me destroy Gu Cang Kong, after Gu Cang Kong dies, none of the Yun family will be able to escape..."

  "You..." Yun Jinghong's face changed color.

  "Make a decision, are you going to stand with me and the Liu family or are you going to stand with Gu Cangtian? Are you going to let the entire Yun family go down with him?"

  Yun Hong's face changed colors constantly, seemingly finding it extremely difficult to make a decision. It was unclear how many internal struggles he had gone through before his expression finally calmed down. He said, "Gu Cang Yue, you can leave now. If you truly are with the Liu family, no matter which side I'm on, your poisonous hands will not let the Yun family off. The only way for the Yun family to survive is to be tied together with Gu Cang Cuo. I can only make a bet with you - you won't be able to kill Gu Cang Cuo."

  Gu Cang Yue's face turned cold and he said: "You will pay the price for this, after tonight, the Yun family will be bathed in blood..."

  Yun Xinghong's breathing was a bit rapid, but his face didn't retreat, and he said: "You don't have to deceive yourself anymore, we both know clearly that Gu Cangtian is the real genius. I was wrong before, and I won't be wrong again. You can't kill Gu Cangtian, Liu Huayuan can't kill him either, none of you can kill him, you will definitely fail."

  Gu Cang Yue smiled and walked out of the house, his voice echoing from afar: "Yun Jing Hong, you've made the most foolish decision in your life. My methods aren't limited to just the Liu family, I'll have you know that Gu Cang Tong is doomed, and the Yun family... will meet the same end."

  Yun Jiong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, immediately called Yun Xuan and the elders, saying: "The sky of Le Shui City is going to change, from now on, you must be vigilant."

  "Dad, where are you going?" Yunxuan asked.

  "I have to go to Gu's house and give him a wake-up call. The fate of the Yun family is now tied to his."

  Having spoken, Yun Xiong patted Yun Xuan's shoulder and walked out of the house, riding his sword away.

  Just as he left the Yun family's range, a swift and fierce sword energy came breaking through the air, its speed so fast that even Yun Xiong couldn't dodge in time. He hastily raised his sword to block it, and with a loud "ding", Yun Xiong's entire body shook violently, and he instantly fell from the sky, landing on the ground.

  Another burst of wind came, but this time it wasn't a gust of wind. Yun Jinghong stretched out his hand to explore and found a paper ball. When he opened it, he saw the numbers written on it: "Those who leave this house will be killed without pardon..."