423 Confusing Kidnapping
The Island Master of Floating Jade Island looked back at Gu Mingzhou, as if asking why he didnât take the opportunity to exploit Murong Fu.
Gu Mingzhou sensed Floating Jade Island Masterâs gaze and immediately shook his head silently, indicating for Floating Jade Island Master to stop.
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After all, the main purpose of this trip was to rescue Zhao Gao, and it was not good to fall out with Murong Fu.
âSect Master Murong is so busy every day, if we enter the main hall without any notice, wouldnât we be treated as traitors?â Floating Jade Island Master understood what he meant and nodded slightly. He turned to look into the depths of the hall again.
âBrother Liu, donât point at the mulberry tree and mock the locust. How about I drink three cups of wine as a punishment?â Murong Fuâs voice was heard again.
A rainbow bridge suddenly appeared in the depths of the main hall and quickly spread to the front of Floating Jade Island Master and Gu Mingzhou.
The Floating Jade Island Master stepped onto the rainbow bridge.
Gu Mingzhou did not hesitate and followed the Island Master of Floating Jade Island onto the rainbow bridge.
âYou may leave. In addition, inform the fifth elder and the first elder that we have an important guest.â Murong Fuâs voice came.
âFarewell, Sect Master!â
The hundreds of cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect who were left behind hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed towards the depths of the hall.
Murong Fu didnât reply.
Instead, as the hundreds of cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect kowtowed, the rainbow bridge under Gu Mingzhou and the Island Master of Floating Jade Island carried the two of them into the depths of the hall.
The rainbow bridge moved very quickly. What seemed to be a distance of several thousand meters was crossed in the blink of an eye.
It should be a disguised form of some kind of spell technique that could activate spiritual energy to form a rainbow bridge to transport the goods.
Although it looked simple, it actually required very strict control of spiritual energy. Even Gu Mingzhou could not guarantee that he could do it.
This showed Murong Fuâs ability to control his spiritual energy.
In front of the side hall.
There was no sign hanging on it. The door of the hall was opened, and inside was a study room.
Gu Mingzhou followed behind the Island Master of Floating Jade Island and came down from the rainbow bridge. He saw a man in a luxurious robe sitting in front of a desk in the side hall and looking up.
He wasnât that old, and his sideburns were a little white. He was no different from an ordinary middle-aged man, but his eyes gave people the feeling that he had experienced many vicissitudes of life.
âMurong Fu?â Gu Mingzhou thought to himself.
âBrother Liu, Little Brother Gu, please come in!â Murong Fu said with a smile.
âInform the dining room to prepare some wine and food. Today, this seat wants to drink to my heartâs content with my old friend.â Murong Fu ordered the female disciples behind him.
âYes, Sect Master!â The female disciple hurriedly bowed and hurried out of the hall.
Gu Mingzhou followed behind the Island Master of Floating Jade Island and walked into the side hall.
The master of Floating Jade Island was as domineering as before. He directly sat down in front of the desk opposite Murong Fu.
Gu Mingzhou nodded slightly at Murong Fu.
âIâve long heard of Little Brother Guâs great name, and you truly live up to your reputation! Please take a seat!â Murong Fu stretched out his hand and said.
âThank you, Sect Master!â Gu Mingzhou sat down beside Floating Jade Island Master.
âIâve long heard of Little Brother Guâs deeds. He failed to transcend the tribulation and re-cultivated. This Lord is truly shocked.â Murong Fu waited for Gu Mingzhou to sit down before speaking again with a smile.
âI was just lucky.â Gu Mingzhou said.
âIf weâre lucky enough to succeed, I wonder how many cultivators will ascend to the upper realm.â Murong Fu said with a smile.
âIt seems Murong Fu doesnât know I have reached the earth realm.â Gu Mingzhou thought to himself.
First, Murong Yan used his relationship with Floating Jade Island Master to invite Gu Mingzhou to the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Then, he held Zhao Gao hostage and forced Gu Mingzhou to go to the Heavenly Sword Sect!
The two events that happened in succession were enough to prove Murong Fuâs great determination to see Gu Mingzhou.
They had no contact with each other, even if they had nothing to do with the Heavenly Sword Sect.
From the beginning to the end, Gu Mingzhou had never interacted with the Heavenly Sword Sect, especially Murong Fu.
What was the reason for Murong Fu to notice him?
Not to mention that he had just returned to the great world, even if he had fought Xu Fengyu on the Floating Jade Island and were evenly matched with him âŠ
Many thoughts appeared in his mind, but he still couldnât figure out how he could attract Murong Fuâs attention.
âLittle Brother Gu, Iâm afraid youâve already broken through to the earth realm?â Murong Fu was obviously testing the waters. His words seemed to be a deduction, but in fact, he threw the question back.
A smile appeared on Gu Mingzhouâs face. Just as he had guessed, Murong Fu didnât know he had advanced to the earth realm.
The reason why Murong Fu noticed him was not because of his cultivation!
âSect Master Murong had gone through so much trouble to lure me and Brother Gu here. Could it be you only want to know Brother Guâs cultivation level?â Floating Jade Island Master suddenly interjected, interrupting their conversation.
âBrother Liu, arenât you too worried? Iâm treating you guys to a drink, donât think too much!â Murong Fu laughed.
âIf Sect Master Murong were to invite someone for a drink, who in this world would dare to not come? What do you mean by threatening me?â Floating Jade Island Master said disdainfully.
His words were full of blame.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, who was sitting across from the Floating Jade Island Master, was stunned.
Other than the lawless Xu Fengyu and the Zhou Dynastyâs He Chuan, no one else would dare to speak to Murong Fu like this.
âYou canât say things like that. Although Iâve sent two of my elders to invite Brother Gu, it was a sincere invitation. How can you say that Iâm threatening him? â
Murong Fu did not feel the slightest bit of displeasure at the Island Master of Floating Jade islandâs impolite question. Instead, he revealed a puzzled expression and said,
âIt seems that your great elder has not returned to the Heavenly Sword Sect!â Gu Mingzhou thought to himself.
From the confusion on Murong Fuâs face, it could be seen that he didnât know about Zhao Gaoâs kidnapping.
However, even if Gu Mingzhou thought so, the Floating Jade Island Master did not think so.
âMurong Fu, youâre still pretending. Could it be that you werenât the one who ordered Sect Master Zhao Gaoâs kidnapping?â before Murong Fu could finish his sentence, Floating Jade Island Master snorted coldly.
âHow is that possible? I heard that Little Brother Gu was trying to set up The Trap, so I sent the great elder to invite him. How could I let him kidnap Sect Master Zhao?â Murong Fu asked in surprise.
âYouâll know when you call the great elder over!â Floating Jade Island Master said coldly.
Murong Fuâs gaze shifted to Gu Mingzhou as if asking for his opinion.
âIsland Master Liu is not lying. The first elder is indeed holding Sect Master Zhao hostage in Handan City.â Gu Mingzhou immediately said.
âSo thatâs the case. No wonder Brother Liu is so angry. Go and urge the first elder to come in as soon as possible!â Murong Fu said with sudden realization.
âYes!â a response came from outside the side hall.
âIt seems like he really doesnât know the great elder is acting on his own?â seeing that Murong Fu didnât know to hold Zhao Gao hostage, the anger in the master of Floating Jade islandâs heart dissipated a lot, and smile finally appeared on his face.
If Murong Fu didnât know about Zhao Gaoâs kidnapping, then the great elder acted on his own.
It looked like an accident, but in fact, he was looking down on the power of the Sect Master and ignoring Murong Fuâs will.
Especially for a sect like the Heavenly Sword Sect, which had been around for a thousand years, it was extremely serious.
âBrother Liu, donât be in such a hurry to make a conclusion. We havenât found out anything yet. Let me call the first elder over and ask him.â Murong Fuâs face was a bit gloomy, but he forced a smile and said.
âSince itâs not Sect Master Murongâs order, weâll wait for the first elder to return before we talk.â Gu Mingzhou said.
âThatâs the only way.â The Floating Jade Island Master nodded.
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