Chapter 149 - 108: Three Years of Sword Nurturing, Drawn Today! The Death of the "Little Sword God

A Huajin Martial Artist, however, had reached the realm where "not even a fly can land on them," making them vastly different from ordinary martial artists.

Any martial artist with a discerning eye could identify a Huajin Martial Artist at a glance.

And Zhang Su was no exception.

However, he now possessed the four-in-one Yin Yang Mixture Strength. With yin and yang complementing each other, his aura was rather unique.

But it was still clear that he was, indeed, a Huajin Martial Artist.

Ouyang Jing grew secretly vigilant, though his expression remained impassive.

He led the way through a long corridor and past a rockery, finally arriving before a courtyard.

Two martial artists stood at the entrance. Upon seeing Ouyang Jing, they quickly bowed in salute.

Ouyang Jing waved his hand dismissively and led Zhang Su and the others straight inside.

Soon, the group arrived in the main hall of Hidden Sword Manor.

The hall was vast. Several works of calligraphy and paintings hung on the surrounding walls, all from the hands of famous masters.

Several mahogany chairs stood against the walls, topped with brocade cushions and looking quite exquisite.

Zhang Su looked up.

He saw that the hall was filled with people.

The man seated in the host’s position was most likely the Manor Master of Hidden Sword Manor.

The man was about fifty years old, with a square face, a short beard, and a pair of shrewd, sharp eyes.

He wore a dark brocade robe with a Jade Belt fastened at his waist. Sitting there perfectly upright, he naturally exuded an imposing aura without showing any anger.

On either side sat two men and two women, all watching him with keen interest.

Of the two men, one was a handsome youth in white robes, none other than Shen Mufeng.

The other was a man in his thirties with a sallow complexion who looked rather sickly.

Of the two women, one was young and beautiful. She wore a light purple dress and had a hint of arrogance about her. It was none other than Ouyang Zhi.

The other was a quiet woman sitting silently beside Shen Mufeng. Her eyes appraised Zhang Su for a moment before she looked away.

"Which one of you is the Manor Master of Hidden Sword Manor?"

Zhang Su was the first to speak. His voice was not loud, but it carried with exceptional clarity in the quiet hall.

"I am the Manor Master of Hidden Sword Manor. Young Hero Zhang, you have come a long way. What business brings you here?"

Ouyang Chuan did not bother with pleasantries and asked directly.

His tone was not cold, but it was certainly not warm either.

Zhang Su stared at Ouyang Chuan and said in a calm voice, "Manor Master Ouyang, I issued a Jianghu Pursuit Order for Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui. I hear that Hidden Sword Manor intends to shelter them. Is this true?"

His words carried the weight of an accusation.

Zhang Su met Ouyang Chuan’s gaze directly, not backing down in the slightest.

"That is correct. Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui are now under the protection of Hidden Sword Manor, and we will naturally shelter our own."

Ouyang Chuan admitted it without hesitation.

He had personally approved of Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui joining Hidden Sword Manor.

The two men were highly skilled; one was at the Outer Force realm, the other at Inner Force. Even in Hidden Sword Manor, they were considered capable assets.

Having taken them in, how could he possibly hand them over?

If word of this got out, how could Hidden Sword Manor maintain its standing in the Jianghu?

"Does this mean Hidden Sword Manor intends to take on the grudge between myself and Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui?"

Zhang Su’s voice remained calm, but his tone had grown heavier.

The words, once spoken, held a veiled challenge.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the hall grew tense.

Ouyang Chuan frowned.

He stared at Zhang Su, seemingly unable to understand why Zhang Su dared to be so aggressive on Hidden Sword Manor’s own turf.

’Is it just because he’s a disciple of the Guiyuan Sect?’

’But Hidden Sword Manor isn’t a subordinate force of the Guiyuan Sect.’

"Hmph. And what if we are?"

Ouyang Chuan said coldly.

His patience was wearing thin.

’A young man, throwing his weight around on my territory just because he’s an Inner Sect Disciple of the Guiyuan Sect. Does he really think I, Ouyang Chuan, am a pushover?’

Zhang Su glanced at Ouyang Chuan and the others.

His gaze swept over Shen Mufeng, Ouyang Zhi, and the rest.

Only then did he realize that his status as an Inner Sect Disciple of the Guiyuan Sect seemed to hold little sway in Hidden Sword Manor.

No wonder they dared to ignore his Jianghu Pursuit Order.

Though he now understood, Zhang Su’s face remained impassive.

"Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui annihilated the entire Gu Family of Qingquan Prefecture; only Miss Gu Ying was fortunate enough to survive. Manor Master Ouyang, I will ask you one last time: does Hidden Sword Manor truly wish to take on the blood feud between Zhou Sandao, Jiang Kui, and Miss Gu Ying?"

Zhang Su’s words made everyone’s heart clench.

The implication behind his words was clear to everyone.

This was a blood feud born of annihilation.

’If Hidden Sword Manor accepts this feud, would Zhang Su actually dare to annihilate them?’

The atmosphere in the hall instantly froze over.

"How audacious!"

Just then, Ouyang Zhi could no longer hold back.

She shot to her feet and sneered, "Zhang Su, don’t try to flaunt your status as a Guiyuan Sect disciple here. This is not the Guiyuan Sect; this is the territory of Medicine Valley! Do you, a single disciple from the Guiyuan Sect, actually dare to threaten the annihilation of Hidden Sword Manor on Medicine Valley’s turf?"

Ouyang Zhi’s words were sharp and resonant, laced with an undeniable arrogance.

She was tall with a lovely face, but now her delicate brows were knitted in fury, her almond-shaped eyes blazing with anger.

’As a Direct Disciple of a Medicine Valley Elder, when had she ever been so disrespected?’

’An Inner Sect Disciple from the Guiyuan Sect, coming to Medicine Valley’s territory and threatening to wipe out a manor? How absurd!’

Zhang Su glanced once at Ouyang Zhi, then pointedly ignored her.

His gaze passed over her, landing solely on Ouyang Chuan.

"Manor Master Ouyang, give me an answer. The grudge between Zhou Sandao, Jiang Kui, and the Gu Family—does Hidden Sword Manor truly intend to make it its own?"

Zhang Su’s voice was not loud, but every single person heard him clearly.

At this, Ouyang Chuan fell silent.