novelraw Chapter 865 865: Blood Ganoderma
Chapter 865 865: Blood Ganoderma
"Reporting to the Hall Master, this old man has also confirmed that the Blood Ganoderma has indeed appeared at Yuxi Pond in Yuxi Ridge! I deliberately spread the news to the Demon Moon Alliance, expecting they will act soon as well."
Elder Weng said.
"Very good!"
Gu Yuansheng nodded, smiled arrogantly, and said, "Such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like the Blood Ganoderma, once revealed to the world, will undoubtedly arouse covetousness and people will flock to it! Fortunately, only we and the Demon Moon Alliance know about it for now—we must act quickly and secure it for ourselves before other sects and forces catch wind of it!"
"Yes!"
After Elder Weng agreed, he paused and suddenly asked, "Hall Master, there's something I don't understand. Since we painstakingly discovered the Blood Ganoderma first, why tell the Demon Moon Alliance? Those women are not influential, but they can easily ruin things, and there's no need to share it with them!"
"Do you think I did this out of kindness?"
Gu Yuansheng lightly smiled and said, "Demoness, Kong Guyoulan, and even that Shangguan Wan'er dared to witness my son being beaten by that Jiang bastard right in their headquarters, and they didn't apologize afterward. Do you think I would just swallow this grievance?"
Elder Weng suddenly looked up but still puzzled.
Gu Yuansheng continued to speak to himself: "For the sake of my reputation, I had to act magnanimous, willing to make amends with them."
"But actually, I was scheming to use them!"
"Elder Weng, you're devoted to the Martial Arts, so you might not know that any place that nurtures Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures will inevitably attract some monstrous beasts to dwell there—this is an eternal truth."
"Monstrous beasts?"
Elder Weng was full of surprise.
Gu Yuansheng nodded and explained: "Even we, intelligent beings, desire to obtain Blood Ganoderma, so what about beasts?—Those beasts guard the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and consume them as nourishment when they mature."
"As far as I know, in Yuxi Pond, the guardian of those Blood Ganoderma is a Deep Pool Blood Snake! I dare not make wild conclusions about its oddity, but based on the information I have, that Blood Snake is exceptionally ferocious and likes devouring humans!"
"Haha, our people from Hundred Knowledge Hall must go to Yuxi Pond for the Blood Ganoderma, but they are precious. How can they be easily swallowed by a mere beast?"
"But to pass the Blood Snake unharmed is unrealistic, so—"
Gu Yuansheng suddenly sneered: "I let you leak the information intentionally to the Demon Moon Alliance, having them also head for Yuxi Pond!"
"This way, with those fragrant women present, that Blood Snake naturally won't devour our people, right?"
"By then, we just watch them become free prey for the Blood Snake, filling its belly! Once the Blood Snake finishes with them and becomes immobile, it won't swallow our people anymore, and destroying it will be a piece of cake!"
"So that's it!"
Elder Weng's eyes brightened as he suddenly understood: "In this way, we not only gain the Blood Ganoderma and preserve our manpower but also avenge the Young Master—it's truly killing three birds with one stone!"
"Hall Master, you truly have foresight and insight!"
"Hahaha!"
Gu Yuansheng laughed out loud: "Elder Weng, with that settled, I hope you handle this matter yourself! Bring some good hands to Yuxi Pond and make sure to get all the Blood Ganoderma!"
"Understood!"
Elder Weng immediately accepted the order.
"Haha, with the Blood Ganoderma, not to mention a mere Binhai brat, I, Gu Yuansheng, can truly hold my head high in the Tianji Pavilion!"
Gu Yuansheng's eyes sparkled with excitement and pride!
In reality, the Hundred Knowledge Hall didn't have such a high status in the Tianji Pavilion as imagined.
Frankly speaking, they were merely a department for gathering intelligence, and compared to those halls with real combat power, they had a world of difference in terms of treatment and discourse power.
Gu Yuansheng, as the Master of Hundred Knowledge Hall, was considered a significant figure in name, but privately, he was subjected to skepticism and coldness!
He intended to change the situation through the Blood Ganoderma, and even if all went well, he might significantly increase his power and become a strong contender for the next Pavilion Master!
Just when Gu Yuansheng was excited and full of ambition, another person walked up the stone steps behind him.
This person was also wearing a pale blue robe and a black mask, with a striking resemblance to Gu Yuansheng—it was his son, Gu Ming, the Young Master of the Hundred Knowledge Hall!
"Young Master!"
Elder Weng immediately nodded in salute to Gu Ming.
"Father, I heard you sent Elder Xiao and his men to Binhai to find that Jiang Feng? How did it go, did they tear him to pieces?"
Gu Ming asked Gu Yuansheng directly as soon as he arrived.
Gu Yuansheng's good mood was interrupted, and he sighed helplessly: "I'm afraid not. Your Uncle Weng just came to report to me that they failed."
"Failed?!!"
Gu Ming trembled all over at the news!
The humiliation Jiang Feng inflicted on him at Lake Heart Island was unforgettable!
It was a supreme disgrace, a lifelong shame!!
And since he returned, his injuries haven't healed yet.
His right hand was completely crushed by Jiang Feng, and even though immediate medical rescue was given when he returned to headquarters, it left a lifelong disability, making him unable to practice martial arts again.
His mouth and jaw were also blasted apart by Jiang Feng, leaving his face disfigured, and now he can only wear a mask to hide his deformity.
Simply put, Jiang Feng ruined his promising life, turning him from a graceful gentleman to this wretched state.
His hatred for Jiang Feng is irreconcilable!!
"Young Master! Don't be agitated, the Hall Master just assigned me to find the Blood Ganoderma! Once I retrieve it, it might be able to heal your injuries, and by then, you can return to your former self..."
Elder Weng hurriedly said to Gu Ming.
"Blood Ganoderma, does it truly have such miraculous effects?"
Gu Ming's eyes were bloodshot with rage: "Then I want to go with you, I can no longer endure this inhuman appearance, I want to consume it immediately!"
"This..." Elder Weng turned his gaze to Gu Yuansheng.
Gu Yuansheng thought for a moment, then said, "Alright, then Elder Weng, take him with you. With your care, I can be assured."
"Yes!" Elder Weng nodded.
"Son, let me tell you another piece of good news."
Gu Yuansheng smiled and said, "This time, the Demon Moon Alliance will also go to Yuxi Pond! Aren't you worried about that little slut Shangguan Wan'er? This is your chance to satisfy your wish, and you can enjoy her well before she's swallowed by the Blood Snake."
"Or, even if she doesn't go, Demoness and Kong Guyoulan are sure to lead the team! By then, you can choose among them, and I permit you to use any cruel means to avenge the humiliation you suffered before!"
"Really?"
Gu Ming was instantly filled with excitement, his demeanor suddenly becoming thrilled: "Haha, great! I've long looked forward to torturing those bitches, I will make them wish they were dead!!"