Chapter Seven: Borrowing a Sword for One Use

  "Old money!?"

  "Is it the Seventh Young Master of the Wuwei Marquis Manor that Miss Xu married?"

  "I heard that this Gu Qing doesn't hold any position, and his cultivation is only at the fifth level of Qi Refining. Without a position or cultivation, how can he receive an invitation letter?"

  "Who knows, but after all, he is the seventh son of Wu Wei Hou, although he has no career and no cultivation, but he also has some power and influence, and can get an invitation to mix into this banquet, it's not impossible!"

  As Gu Qing's identity was exposed, a suppressed low murmur immediately spread through the crowd. Apparently, people had heard of this young man who, although famous in the imperial capital, was infamous for his negative influence.

  However, after the exclamation, these young heroes gathered together again and whispered to each other in a low voice.

  "What is Gu Qing and Miss Xu playing at? Don't they know that the Second Prince and the Princess of Qingping have been looking for him all along? If he had continued to hide in the Marquis's residence, closing his doors and refusing to see anyone, perhaps after the Second Prince ascends to the throne... coughs... maybe he could still live a peaceful life. But now that he is not staying in the Marquis's residence, he actually dares to run out of the house and attend a banquet where the Second Prince and Princess Qingping will also be present, isn't this seeking humiliation?"

  "Isn't that right? To post the notice, we must get the approval of Marquis Wuwei. Does that marquis not know the relationship between them? What is he thinking?"

  "If I'm not mistaken, Wang Ji is a descendant of the Second Prince's lineage!"

  "At that time, Gu Qing actually dared to accept Miss Xu's offer, it was really bold and reckless. The second prince, although embarrassed by the face of Princess Qingping, expressed indifference to this matter, but in his heart, he had already been burning with anger... This is going to be a good show."

  Just a name, and Gu Qing, the young man who had been staying in the remote North Courtyard for three years without leaving the gate or taking a step outside, was suddenly pushed to the forefront of attention!

  For all of this, Xu Bingjing had been staring at the side with Gu Qing, she had anticipated that there might be such a result, but considering her relationship with Nian Wusheng, this young sword saint who may become a god-like figure in the alchemy world in the future, she suppressed all her doubts and let him participate in this banquet without hesitation.

  At this moment, both sides are making a scene, and it may indeed have some negative impact. However, this will also attract the attention of Jian Sheng Nian Wu Sheng!

  In short, whether the dragon is an insect or not, and whether it can fly high into the sky, will all be decided this one time.

  "Hahaha!" A burst of laughter suddenly came from Wang Ji's mouth, and then he took big strides to catch up with Gu Qing: "I thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be the Seventh Young Master of Wuwei Hou Mansion, Gu Qing! Why aren't you staying in Wuwei Hou Mansion, continuing to build your fairy tale kingdom? What brings you out today? Have you changed your ways?"

  The Second Prince put down his words, wanting to deal with Gu Qing. This matter was almost known to everyone in the circle of the Second Prince's family. Although he was a commander with a thousand horses, the existence of Shan Ling Camp was just a decoration. In terms of status, in the heart of the Second Prince, he absolutely belonged to the lowest level of existence.

  At present, if he can properly humiliate Gu Qing and win the favor of the Second Prince, it will be easy for him to rise to prominence.

  It seemed like he didn't get any response after his laughter.

  "Under the old blue pavilion, what's wrong? Won't be that you can't stay in the Marquis' residence and got kicked out, haha!"

  Gu Qing sat back down in his previous position, and those familiar with him could immediately guess from his expression that he would soon enter a state of contemplation.

  Being completely ignored by others time and again, even with Wang Ji's good temper, he couldn't help but secretly get angry. How could he have a reason to openly attack the other party when they didn't respond to him?

  "Under the old blue pavilion, aren't you people from the Wuwei Marquis's residence? Is this how you handle things?"

  At this moment, Gu Qing seems to have entered a state of contemplation.

  "...under the ancient blue pavilion..."

  The people around looked at Gu Qing with some malice in their eyes. Although it made sense that Gu Qing knew the other party was looking for trouble and not taking the bait would be the best way to avoid giving them an opening, but now they wanted to watch a show! If you don't take the bait, others can't find a reason to make a move, how can they enjoy the show?

  For a moment, the eyes of the crowd on Wang Ji's body could not help but add a hint of meaning, clearly urging him to find an excuse quickly.

  This collective gawking, Wang Ji naturally also felt a certain pressure, but since the other person didn't respond to him, he didn't have enough reason to challenge them. After all, there was no rule at the banquet that if you went to find someone to greet them, they would definitely respond to you. If he had taken action against them like this, it would be him who would be kicked out first for acting without cause.

  Seeing Wang Ji's reaction, Xu Bingjing slightly furrowed her brow.

  "What's going on here? Is this a case of retreating in order to advance?"

  "It's really possible, Seventh Young Master is so powerful, without saying a word, he made the enemy retreat in disarray. What's this called? Winning without fighting, yes, Seventh Young Master is indeed hiding his true abilities!"

  "Is it really hidden from view?"

  Xu Bingning once again discovered that she knew too little about her husband, whom she had married for over a year. Thinking back to Gu Qing's attitude towards her all along, he even suspected the real reason why Gu Qing agreed to marry her.

  At this time, a friend beside Wang Ji seemed to have also felt his pressure and hurriedly came forward to help, saying: "Gu Qing, we are talking to you, how is it that just because you are the seventh young master of Wu Wei Hou, you can be so arrogant and not put any of us in your eyes? Your Wu Wei Hou is indeed too self-conceited."

  Someone helped to ease the pressure on Wang Ji, he first looked at this friend with gratitude, and then immediately followed his words: "Exactly, although we are not as powerful as you, but after all, we also received the invitation and came to attend this banquet as honored guests. At present, in the banquet, there is no distinction of high or low status, is your attitude looking down on us?"

  Xu Xiaolin, who was standing beside him, heard this and said somewhat displeased: "Hmph, status has no high or low distinction. According to your meaning, as long as you are in this banquet, your status can be on an equal footing with the Emperor!?"

  "How bold!"

  "How dare you discuss the Emperor's affairs!"

  "What qualifications do you have to speak here?"

  Xu Xiaolin opened her mouth, and the three of them, Wang Ji and others, who couldn't find a target to attack, suddenly fired at the same time, shouting and pouring their firepower on Xu Xiaolin to alleviate the invisible pressure brought by the surrounding crowd of over 300 young and handsome heroes.

  "Your Majesty is the initiator of this banquet, as the host, his status is noble and not something we can compare to. You uttering such words must have ulterior motives! Miss Xu, this maid by your side looks like she needs to be taught a lesson, lest one day her careless words lead to disaster and cost her her head!"

  "You..."

  Seeing three people coming at her together, Xu Xiaolin was suddenly frightened and couldn't think of anything to say for a moment.

  Xu Bingning was about to speak, but recalling the guess he had just thought of, he suddenly swept a glance at Gu Qing: "This matter originated from you, don't tell me you still want to sit back and do nothing?"

  "Hmph, the master of the Wuwei Prince's Manor is so rude, and the servant girls are not much better. It seems that I should think of a way to write a letter to the Emperor, and let the Emperor take action to strip your Wuwei Marquis title."

  Xu Bingning didn't even bother to exchange pleasantries with these insignificant people and directly said: "Go ahead."

  These three people were quite arrogant when facing the ancient Qing, but when faced with Xu Bingying, who had seven layers of airways, they were still a bit weaker in terms of momentum. Xu Bingying not only represented the Wu Wei Hou Fu, but also stood behind a general named Xu, who guarded the border and had a huge influence.

  "This provocation is not enough...... really a turtle king eight!" Wang Ji muttered to himself, glanced at Gu Qing who was still sitting silently, and sneered: "I thought that the seventh son of Wu Wei Hou would have made some progress after three years of cultivation, but unexpectedly, compared to three years ago, it's still this timid appearance!"

  "Haha, he's not even this capable, where can he still go? Alright, Wang Dou, let's not waste our breath on someone like him. Apart from learning to write and draw like a child, he doesn't know anything else. I'm wondering, does he even have the strength to hold a sword now?"

  "Isn't that right? Hey, I'm talking about the Seventh Young Master of the Wuwei Marquis's Manor. Can he wield a sword? Can he engage in a sword fight? Haha, no way, right?"

  At this moment, Gu Qing, who was still outside and wouldn't have any reaction to this sentence if it were spoken out loud, suddenly raised his head and said seriously: "My sword is not for comparing!"

  "What's the use of it if it's not for comparison? Is it just for decoration?"

  "Kill him."

  "Murder?"

  Looking at Gu Qing's serious expression, Wang Ji suddenly felt a hint of excitement: "There's a reaction, finally a reaction, provoking him for so long, this kid can't hold back anymore."

  "Haha, haha, haha, haha, joke! Is the sword for killing people? It's not that I look down on you, Wu Wei Hou's Seventh Young Master, but with your current state, even if I gave you a sword, you still wouldn't be able to kill me, haha."

  Gu Qing looked at the five-element cultivator who had just spoken with a somewhat strange gaze: "You just said that even if you give me a sword, I still can't kill you."

  "Of course!"

  "May I borrow your sword for a moment?"

  "Really?"

  Gu Qing unexpectedly hit the snake on the stick, and the three people present couldn't help but pause at the same time...

  They were stunned for a moment, and Gu Qing had already lowered his head again: "Forget it." After finishing speaking, he seemed to be falling into deep thought once more.

  "Hold on!" The cultivator with the fifth-level aura thought Gu Qing was trying to scare them and take advantage of the situation, so he wouldn't let him have his way. He directly took out his sword and held it in his hand: "My sword is right here, as long as you have the ability to take it from my hand... even if I, Huang Hao, am killed by you, it will be because I'm not skilled enough, I absolutely won't..."

  "Clang!"

  "Hah!"

  A sharp sword instantly pierced through Huang Hao's throat, blocking all his following words in his mouth.

  "Kill him."