The Peacemaker

"Brother, where are we going now?"

"Let's head to the outskirts of the city. There's a mountain god temple there where we can stay for the night."

"Aren't we staying at an inn?"

"Forget it. Tonight's events aren't over yet. Wherever we stay, that inn will be unlucky. It's one thing if we just break things, but we might end up harming innocent people."

Gu Mo understood that the Martial World was vast and magnificent, filled with romance, grudges, and vendettas, with moments of exhilaration. Some people became famous overnight, while others were fleeting.

However, what people saw were the blooming flowers, often overlooking the withered bones buried beneath. Whether they were great martial artists or renowned figures of the Demonic Path, fighting brought a sense of satisfaction. But often, after that satisfaction, ordinary families were shattered, and innocent people died tragically.

Gu Mo didn't possess great sympathy or kindness, but he also didn't want to harm others without reason. He would avoid it if possible, and if it couldn't be avoided, then so be it.

Tonight's events were definitely not over.

Flower-Picking Thief Zhou Tong was worth three hundred taels of silver, and many Blade Catchers were after him. Now that his sister and he had gotten the bounty, it was uncertain if everyone else would be satisfied.

Although they had repelled a group at the inn earlier, it was hard to guarantee that no one would be foolish enough to challenge them again. Furthermore, Zhang Xiong was a hall master of the Great Saber Gang. If he was killed just like that, the Great Saber Gang wouldn't let it go easily.

"Brother, can you still fight?"

"I can fight all night if needed."

The Nine Yang Divine Skill truly lived up to its name, possessing many unique characteristics. One of its most powerful features was its self-sustaining Inner Force, which was inexhaustible.

In the Martial World, all martial artists inevitably cultivated Inner Force because, in a sense, Inner Force could be understood as stamina. The deeper one's Inner Force, the greater their endurance.

Gu Mo's Mystic Void Saber Technique wasn't the type that consumed a lot of Inner Force with its wide, sweeping attacks. With the characteristics of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, he could indeed fight all night. While it might have been a slight exaggeration, it wasn't by much.

"Brother, your Inner Force isn't the Mystic Void Inner Force, is it?" Gu Chundong voiced her confusion.

"A couple of days ago, I was unconscious and dreamed of an old man with a white beard. He said I was exceptionally handsome and insisted on teaching me a divine skill..."

"Brother, if you're going to make up stories, don't be so obvious! I'm seventeen, not seven."

"Hahaha... This divine skill of mine isn't suitable for girls. When I dream of that old man with the white beard again, I'll ask him to teach me a divine skill suitable for girls, and then I'll pass it on to you!"

"Okay, I'll be waiting. Hmm, then how did your Mystic Void Saber Technique suddenly become so powerful!"

"I dreamed of an old man with a white beard..."

"Brother, you're trying to trick me again!"

"Hahaha..."

The siblings walked towards the outskirts of the city, bickering playfully. The atmosphere was very relaxed. Gu Mo wasn't too worried about the upcoming trouble because he had the Nine Yang Divine Skill, although he was still cautious. As for Gu Chundong, as long as she was with Gu Mo and he was happy, she didn't feel any pressure.

Meanwhile, in Linjiang City...

A significant stir had already been caused by the siblings.

Zhang Xiong's death wasn't the most earth-shattering event in Linjiang City, but it would still shock many. After all, the Great Saber Gang's reputation for their "Wolf, Bear, Tiger, Leopard" was well-known in Linjiang City.

Zhang Xiong wasn't a top-tier Master, but he had a considerable reputation. Furthermore, the fact that he was killed while leading over twenty swordsmen naturally attracted a lot of attention.

South City, Unique Villa.

A swordsman in black arrived at Yan San Niang's room and cupped his fist. "Boss, you weren't mistaken. I was the one who misjudged. That Gu Mo is indeed very strong. Zhang Xiong of the Great Saber Gang led over twenty experts to ambush him, but Gu Mo killed more than ten of them and beheaded Zhang Xiong. However, I'm a bit curious, how did you see that Gu Mo was a Master?"

"I couldn't tell," Yan San Niang said with a smile. "I just happened to see the siblings collecting their bounty at the yamen. Gu Mo's demeanor felt extraordinary. Even though he had become blind, he showed no signs of unease, appearing very calm. If he had been blind for many years, it would be normal for him to be accustomed to that life. But he had only recently lost his sight, and to possess such a demeanor was truly remarkable."

"I see," the swordsman in black nodded. "Now that you mention it, that's true. His mindset is very strong. However, he's probably in a lot of trouble now. Zhang Xiong was one of Old Saber Handle Lu Yingchuan's men, and that Old Saber Handle is no pushover. His subordinates, the Wolf, Bear, Tiger, and Leopard, are also not simple. Although his swordsmen aren't as numerous as rumored, he still has three to four hundred men."

Yan San Niang waved her hand. "Old Saber Handle is old, in his sixties or seventies. He no longer has the ambition of his youth and only wants to retire. If he weren't worried about being held accountable after retiring from the Martial World, he would even be willing to withdraw and live out his days in peace.

The Great Saber Gang may seem powerful, but in reality, besides the 'Wolf, Bear, Tiger, Leopard,' are there any other figures worth mentioning? They are not to be feared. Send a letter to Old Saber Handle in my name, inviting him to have a meal at the Hundred Flowers Restaurant. I'll host a few tables and act as a mediator between the Great Saber Gang and Gu Mo."

"What about Gu Mo?" the swordsman in black asked.

"I'll go see him again," Yan San Niang said with a smile. "We can't let other Wind Chasing Towers snatch him away. Gu Mo's appearance is too timely. If he can quickly capture a few famous wanted criminals, then our Unique Villa's transition to the Blade Catcher business will be successful!"

Any business requires a reputation.

Opening a Wind Chasing Tower requires risking one's life among the Blade Catchers. If Gu Mo could capture a few more famous wanted criminals and gain fame among the Blade Catchers, then everyone would know that Unique Villa was behind it, and many Blade Catchers would come seeking him.

Especially since Gu Mo was a very representative blind person, which would further highlight Unique Villa's intelligence and support capabilities, making him even more attractive to Blade Catchers.

As Gu Mo and Gu Chundong were heading towards the outskirts of the city, they encountered Yan San Niang again.

As soon as Yan San Niang spoke, Gu Mo recognized her voice.

"Boss Yan, what a coincidence?"

"It's no coincidence. I came specifically to find Young Hero Gu."

Yan San Niang walked in front of Gu Mo as she spoke.

Instantly, a unique floral fragrance wafted over.

Gu Mo took half a step back.

This action made Yan San Niang feel a mix of amusement and helplessness, but she didn't pay it much mind. "I didn't expect that after only parting with you for such a short while, you would cause such a commotion. The 'Wolf, Bear, Tiger, Leopard' and Old Saber Handle are not to be trifled with. You've thoroughly offended the Great Saber Gang now."

Gu Mo chuckled lightly. "Could it be that the Great Saber Gang offended me?"

"Uh..." Yan San Niang was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "Young Hero Gu is truly... radiating dominance. I won't beat around the bush. To show my sincerity in wanting to cooperate with you, I'll take responsibility for the conflict between you and the Great Saber Gang. I've already arranged to meet Old Saber Handle to broker peace. Actually, you don't have any irreconcilable grudges with the Great Saber Gang. After all, it was Zhang Xiong who made an enemy of you, and he's already been killed by you."

"If peace can be made, then of course. Thank you."

Gu Mo agreed immediately. His goal was to be a Blade Catcher and apprehend or kill wanted criminals. He had no interest in a prolonged fight with the Great Saber Gang. There were no existing conflicts of interest, and the instigator, Zhang Xiong, had already been killed by him. As long as the Great Saber Gang was willing to let it go, he didn't mind.