46 Hiding (1/2)

”What happened, tell me about it!”

Old Master Guo had a loud voice and was very much louder than the average person.

”Yes, Father!”

Guo Jing stood up and bowed. ”The only child left of the Zhou Family, Zhou Wenwu, returned to the city. I was worried and therefore sent both my nephews to investigate and stalk him... At first, they relayed a message back to inform us that everything was normal, but when they entered the mountains and head towards the secluded valley, there was no further news.”

”The mountains? Secluded valley?”

Old Master Guo looked down, and then said, ”The doctor who could work miracles? Fang… Fang…”

”Fang Yuan!”

Guo Jing felt unjust. After all, he lost two martial artists, which was a big deal to the Guo Family, not to mention the kinship they once had.

”After the incident, our people observed Zhou Wenwu returning from the secluded valley, but could not obtain information regarding our 2 brothers, I'm afraid... They're in trouble!”

”Bast*rd”

Old Master Guo raged, and Guo Jing became confused, for he did not know if Old Master was angry at him, Fang Yuan, or his 2 useless grandsons.

”Did those two... ever get involved in any trouble?”

After calming down, Old Master Guo used a soothing voice, as he looked extremely serious.

”Never in their lives!”

Guo Jing shook his head. ”This is a grave matter. In the entire household, only you and I know about this, not even the best second brother can know about it!”

”Good!”

Old Master Guo nodded his head but looked lost for the moment. ”Since I was 18, I was tasked to infiltrate this place and stay hidden. That was 60 years ago, and finally came the long-awaited orders from the Master. It was the real Master's intention to make this family influential, so as to cover up the activities that we do, and it cannot be taken lightly! As long as we succeed this time, all our disciples will be able to come out of hiding and find the real Master...”

”I understand this!”

Guo Jing nodded his head as the eavesdropping Fang Yuan was shocked.

”After hearing what both of them said, it seems that where the Guo Family came from elsewhere where they were a big power, and are now secretly inserted into Qingye City? No wonder they could become such an influential family from nothing in such a short while, like a burning fire!”

”I am sure that they must have a similar plan in other counties... This was very well thought-out and a very well-kept secret, it is...”

At that moment, it was as though he saw a large and invisible net covering the entire Qinghe County.

The many disciples they had were like many tiny nodes, lying low but would all strike when the command was given.

With that thought, he immediately held his breath, consolidated his magical energy, and focused his attention in the room.

Their conversation was distinctly heard from outside.

”My Father!”

Guo Jing sounded as though he suspected something. ”The sect's order for us was to lay low, wasn't it? Why the change?”

”This matter...”

Old Master Guo remained composed. ”I've got some insider information. It seems that there was a traitor within the sect who stole an important treasure. He escaped in the direction of Clear Spirit Mountain and was highly likely to reach our vicinity. We could use this opportunity to come out, make use of all the manpower we have and cover up for the highly skilled martial artists that the sect had sent to deal with him. After all, Qinghe County is still within the control of the Spirit Returning Sect, and Shi Yutong's sect is not one to be trifled with....”

”The only problem is... It has been such a long time since the traitor escaped, and he might have already been long gone. The only reason why the sect is doing this is because they have not resigned to fate...”

At this point, Old Master Guo had disappointment written on his face.

On the contrary, Guo Jing looked happy.

Regardless, the Guo Family could take advantage of the situation and make its mark!

”Traitor... treasure...”

”Such a coincidence?”

Fang Yuan became increasingly shocked as he heard on. For a moment he thought of Han Shou, who died under his poisonous palms, and the hidden treasure map within his boots.

The lines on the treasure map were similar to that of a talisman, and it seemed that many details were missing. After trying hard to gather more information about the treasure map, he became confused himself and decided to give up and shoved it into a corner.

Now it seemed that this item was extremely precious, and the treasure of this strong influence opposing the Spirit Returning Sect! It seemed that they were willing to give up anything for this treasure.

'What a pity, what use would an incomplete map be?'

Fang Yuan shook his head and heard Old Master Guo. ”Hmm, secluded valley... Who was Fang Yuan? How dare he touch my people, does he think I'm a weakling? Although we have a short history here, for us to exert our influence, we need to show others that we can fight.”

”The news of our two martial artists failing their mission had spread, and as for Fang Yuan, he is already a highly skilled martial artist!”

Guo Jing sounded serious. ”Father, although you have trained secretly and are a Martial Artist of the 6th Gate, that young man is younger than you...”

If his father was in his younger days, Guo Jing wouldn't worry for him.

But now, he was close to 80. Even though his inner strength was astounding, how could he match another martial artist of same cultivation level as himself?

”I know, but the people in the Guo Family are not cowards!”

Old Master Guo waved his hand. ”Personally lead a troop to the secluded valley and gather information regarding Little Seven and Little Eighteen. If they are alright then escort them back and forget about the incident, but if they have died... Retreat immediately!”

”Retreat immediately!”

”That's right, I will personally inform the Sect Head to inform him on the suspicious areas of the secluded valley!”

Old Master Guo smirked. ”Who asked for the secluded valley to be so deeply hidden within the mountains, so mysterious? Even if the traitor came from there I wouldn't be surprised...”

Guo Jing was surprised.

Although he knew that this was not true and even if the martial artists from the sect knew about this, they would rather kill all those suspicious than let anyone live.

”What a great plan, Father!”