I Have A Sword

Chapter 658: Family

Several dozen meters away to the right, an elderly man wearing a large robe approached with a staff in hand. He had snow-white hair and an intimidating icy gaze.

"Young Master Ye, that's Gu Su, the second Palace Master of the Dao Market," Old Zhao explained.

Ye Guan's brows furrowed. "How many Palace Masters does the Dao Market have?"

"Just three."

"Not too many, then." Ye Guan chuckled.

As Gu Su drew nearer, he looked at the Qingxuan Sword. The danger he could sense coming from it made him wary.

"Who are you?" Gu Su asked.

"Shouldn't you know who I am? The Dao Market wants to kill me, after all."

With a deep frown, Gu Su turned to Dao Ran. "This man has a deep grudge against the Dao Market. What is the issue?"

"He openly killed in the Dao Market and slaughtered four of our Dao Generals."

Gu Su's gaze grew colder as he looked back at Ye Guan.

Before Gu Su could speak, Ye Guan waved his hand dismissively. He couldn’t be bothered to explain the situation to this old man.

"I'm not in the mood to debate right and wrong with you. Erya!"

Upon hearing her name, Erya emerged from the tiny pagoda. Clad in her usual attire, she licked the hawthorn candy in her hand.

Erya initially seemed harmless. However, the next moment, she charged at Gu Su.

In that instant, Gu Su's expression changed drastically. He could sense an overwhelming force bearing down on him, making it hard to breathe. Reacting swiftly, he clenched his fist and struck Erya.

Boom!

The thunderous roar threw Gu Su hundreds of meters away.

A massive black hole had materialized in front of Erya.

Everyone was dumbfounded, especially Dao Ren. After all, Gu Su was an elite Divine Dao Realm cultivator with fifty percent divinity, yet he had been sent flying with a single blow.

What on earth just happened?

Gu Su himself was bewildered. He didn't expect the girl before him to overpower him.

Impossible!

Shock filled Gu Su's eyes.

As Erya prepared to strike again, Little White suddenly flew to her side, her small paw moving rapidly.

Erya licked her hawthorn candy once more, nodded, and unclenched her fist.

At that moment, Little White waved her paw, and the array spirit beside her sprang into action. Soon, the black vortex's terrifying power surged toward Gu Su.

Gu Su's expression shifted drastically. Why would the Dao Slaughter Array turn against its own people?

He had been in seclusion since he had stepped down from his position. Hence, he had been oblivious to the Dao Market's current affairs.

With a wave of his sleeve, Gu Su summoned an energy shield in front of him.

Boom!

"Young Master Ye, can we settle this matter amicably?"

However, Ye Guan glanced at Shen Ye and smiled. "You were once a friend of Senior Shen Ye, so I can let you off. However, I must clean the Dao Market up."

After a moment of silence, Shen Ye stepped beside Ye Guan. "Leave, Gu Su."

Although their friendship had faded over the years, Shen Ye still chose to help Gu Su. After all, one should always lend a hand when possible, be it when dealing with humans or monsters. Sometimes, being too pragmatic wasn't ideal.

Gu Su's expression soured.

"Go!" Shen Ye shouted.

After a brief silence, Gu Su remarked, "Shen Ye, you should understand that there's more to the Dao Market than meets the eye."

Shen Ye remained silent.

Gu Su glanced at Ye Guan. "Your goal is probably to swallow up all the assets of the Dao Market, Young Master Ye. Forgive me for being blunt, but you will probably fail to swallow it all. Behind the Dao Market—"

"Are you leaving or not?" Ye Guan interrupted.

Gu Su froze.

After a moment's hesitation, Shen Ye suggested, "Ye Guan, perhaps it's wise to hear what he has to say about the forces behind the Dao Market. It'll give us a better understanding of our enemy and prevent any surprises."

Ye Guan pondered for a moment. He then nodded. "Alright. I'm all ears."

Shen Ye smiled subtly, acknowledging Ye Guan's respect.

In the distance, Gu Su continued, "Behind the Dao Market are the Demon Clan of the Ancient Wilderness and the Zhen Clan..."

He looked at Ye Guan.

Ye Guan's brows furrowed slightly. "Is that all?"

"Isn't that enough?"

"Understood. You may leave."

Demon Clan and Zhen Clan were two of the strongest superpowers.

Gu Su cleared his throat. "Again, Young Master Ye, the Dao Market is backed by the Demon Clan of the Ancient Wilderness and the Zhen Clan—”

"Yes, you've already told me that."

Gu Su's expression stiffened.

He remains indifferent even after learning about that?

Shen Ye glanced at Ye Guan with a grave expression, realizing that Ye Guan might truly not care.

Previously, he had concerns, but now...

With a glance at Erya and Little White in the distance, a complex expression flashed in Shen Ye's eyes. These two clearly stood behind Ye Guan.

A Spirit Progenitor and an Evil Beast.

What sort of family could raise such powerful individuals?

No, what kind of family could allow such beings to follow Ye Guan?

T/N's: I am wondering how Gu Su would have a chance to reconcile when Ye Guan called Erya out to fight him. If I was an old man, I would be very offended if a young man said he wasn't in the mood to talk to me.