A fist the size of a wok came straight at them. Bai Gu and Gu Kui were scared witless, especially Gu Kui, who knew all too well what would happen if that punch landed.
At this critical juncture between life and death, Bai Gu stepped forward, pushed down like a golden mountain collapsing and a jade pillar falling, and dropped to his knees with a slap. "Great Sage, please show mercy! We came here to ask you to come out of seclusion and save our country. We meant no offense."
Great Sage...
Is he talking about me?
That's right. He means me!
Tai Su straightened his expression and slowly lowered his raised fist.
Among the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, Tai Su's forms of address had advanced from "Brother Tai by day and Big Brother at night" to "Sir by day and Daddy by night." This was the first time anyone had called him Great Sage.
He had to admit, the old man's eyes were sharp. He had a good read on demons.
"I didn't expect you to see through me even though I hid myself so deeply. State your purpose. Who exactly are you?"
Tai Su put away his fishing rod and cast a reluctant glance at the river. "Since that's the case, I'll spare you two for now and let you keep your lives today."
The two demons thought Tai Su was speaking to them, and the hearts hanging in their throats finally settled. After walking once through the gates of life and death, they were utterly convinced of Tai Su's strength.
A Great Sage could govern the world with letters and pacify the realm with force.
There was no need to mention his literary talent. Even the mere tip of his martial prowess marked him as one of the