Urban Martial Saint

The Dong Masters of the Miaojiang Seventy-Two Dong were mostly seated in the Gu Mother’s Traveling Palace. Today’s Ten Thousand Gu Festival was essentially not held.

Normally, the Ten Thousand Gu Festival is where the Gu Masters of Miaojiang gather to compete in Gu battles, from which the strongest is chosen to become the Gu God of Miaojiang. This Gu God is replaced every five years. This time, it was supposed to change, and the Dong Masters of the Miaojiang Seventy-Two Dong were well prepared for this festival. However, the appearance of the Gu Mother directly interrupted previous plans, and the Ten Thousand Gu Festival couldn’t proceed as planned.

Actually, this is quite normal; with the appearance of the Gu Mother, who would still care about the Gu God?

Among the Dong Masters of the Seventy-Two Dong, except for the Gu God of Zhenmu Dong and Xiang Bu Sheng of Xiang Yun Dong, all other Dong Masters are gathered here. And in the center of this great hall, there knelt a person, none other than Mu Chen.

Huo Lie looked at Mu Chen with a cold smile. Earlier in the morning, he was sent back by Mu Chen, harboring resentment ever since. However, due to his daughter Zi Ying being injured, she was not a match for Mu Chen, so he did not seek revenge at that time. Now, his daughter has become the Gu Mother; how could he let this opportunity slip? Moreover, he had suffered some losses in front of the Gu God, and he wanted to take advantage of this chance to avenge now.

”Mu Chen, you are the Great Elder of Zhenmu Dong; where did the Gu God go, and you don’t know?” Huo Lie stared coldly at Mu Chen and said in a deep voice, ”The Supreme Gu Mother has appeared; everyone in Miaojiang must come to pay homage. The Dong Masters of the Seventy-Two Dong are basically present, so why are the Dong Masters of Xiang Yun Dong and Zhenmu Dong putting on such airs? What’s this, don’t they respect the Supreme Gu Mother?”

This accusation was very severe. For the Miao people, the Gu Mother is the most revered person. If someone does not respect the Gu Mother, these people will fight against him. Therefore, when Huo Lie said this, the Dong Masters of the Seventy-Two Dong immediately turned to look at Mu Chen, and everyone’s gaze chilled slightly.

”The Gu God went out last night; exactly where he went, I truly do not know.” Mu Chen paused and said, ”Zhenmu Dong absolutely would not dare to show any disrespect to the Gu Mother.”

”Since you respect the Gu Mother, fine!” Huo Lie nodded and said, ”Since the Gu God cannot be found, then bring out the Mu Ling of your Zhenmu Dong first, as a gift to honor the Supreme Gu Mother!”

The Mu Ling of Zhenmu Dong is a rare treasure in the entire Miaojiang, coveted by all Gu Masters. However, Zhenmu Dong’s strength has always been formidable, so outsiders could not snatch this Mu Ling. Now, Huo Lie is seizing this opportunity to extort, intending to claim this Mu Ling for himself.

Mu Chen frowned slightly, glanced at Huo Lie, and said, ”It’s not that I don’t want to offer the Mu Ling to the Supreme Gu Mother, but the truth is that when the Gu God left last night, he took the Mu Ling with him. To retrieve the Mu Ling, we will have to wait for the Gu God to return!”

In fact, Mu Ling had been given to Ye Qing by Mu Chen. He had anticipated that the Fire Family people would certainly try to take the Mu Ling, so he transferred it in advance. He attributed the matter to the Gu God, anyway, the Gu God was already dead, with no proof against it, no one knew where the Mu Ling went, and Huo Lie could do nothing about him.

Huo Lie furrowed his brow and said deeply, ”Hmph, whether the Gu God took the Mu Ling or whether you Zhenmu Dong are reluctant to part with it, I’m afraid only you know!”

Mu Chen said, ”The Supreme Ancient Tomb is the mother of all Miaojiang, all things in Miaojiang belong to the Supreme Gu Mother. Zhenmu Dong has no such concept of reluctance. However, the Mu Ling was indeed taken by the Gu God. If the Gu God returns, I will immediately have him send the Mu Ling to the Supreme Gu Mother!”

”I think there’s no need to think about it; when the Gu God comes back, you might move this Mu Ling to some other place.” Huo Lie waved his hand and said, ”Forget it, let’s not talk about the Mu Ling for now. Mu Chen, tell me, where have you hidden those two Han people who injured the Gu Mother?”

At these words, the scene was filled with astonishment, the Dong Masters of the Seventy-Two Dong, each face carrying shock and anger. The Gu Mother being injured was already a grave offense, and the fact that her assailants were Han people made it all the more unforgivable. Although Huo Lie did not specify the cause and situation, everyone had already sentenced Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu to death!

Mu Chen sighed; he knew that the Fire Family people would ultimately pursue Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu. This matter could not be avoided, and he could not escape this calamity.

”They have already left Miaojiang!” Mu Chen replied quickly.

”What!?” Huo Ying slapped the table, and everyone in the hall was taken aback.

The Gu Mother’s wrath is not ordinary.

Seeing Huo Ying enraged, Huo Lie immediately stood up with fury and shouted, ”Mu Chen, how dare you. Those two Han people severed one of the Gu Mother’s fingers and injured her; their sins are endless. You not only stopped me from capturing them but also secretly released them from Miaojiang. Do you still hold any regard for the Gu Mother?”

Others also stood up one after another to accuse Mu Chen. Mu Chen, now in the main hall, was in a complete state of being pointed at by thousands. The Miao people would not consider the grievances between Huo Ying and Ye Qing. They would only believe that Ye Qing injured Huo Ying and hurt the Gu Mother, which is a capital offense. And Mu Chen protecting Ye Qing is also a capital offense!

Mu Chen’s expression was quite calm. He had already resigned himself and was quietly looking at Huo Ying, saying, ”When they left the Miao Borderlands, I didn’t know Huo Ying was the Gu Mother. So, I didn’t disrespect the Gu Mother!”

”Bold!” Huo Lie was even angrier and roared, ”Daring to call the Gu Mother by name, isn’t that disrespectful?”

Mu Chen completely ignored Huo Lie, only looking at Huo Ying, loudly saying, ”As the saying goes, those who don’t know are not guilty. Before the Gu Mother appeared in the world, throughout the Miao Borderlands, how many respected you? Today you are the Gu Mother, do you want to kill everyone who once disrespected you? The Gu Mother is the mother of the entire Miao Borderlands, with great love in her heart. Even if the Miao people make mistakes, the Gu Mother will handle it with broad-mindedness, and this is what Supreme Gu Mother is most admired for by the Miao people.”

These words caused many on site to be slightly silent, while Huo Lie furrowed his brows, and said in a deep voice, ”Presumptuous! Are you teaching the Gu Mother how to do things?”

Mu Chen glanced at Huo Lie and said, ”The Gu Mother hasn’t spoken, yet you keep speaking, aren’t you also teaching the Gu Mother how to do things?”

Huo Lie was at a loss for words. Though he was Huo Ying’s father, now that Huo Ying was the Gu Mother, her status was different, and as her father, he actually didn’t have much weight. The Miao people only respect the Gu Mother, not the Gu Mother’s father. So now, Huo Ying is the person with the highest status, and he before Huo Ying, does not have the qualification to speak.

Seeing this situation, Zhou Yuliang immediately stepped up to speak loudly, ”Huo Lie Gu Master is the father of the Supreme Gu Mother, as the saying goes, elders are to be respected. And Huo Lie Gu Master is also considering for the Supreme Gu Mother, there is nothing wrong with his words!”

Hearing this, Huo Lie was instantly pleased, and was about to speak when Mu Chen again coldly said, ”This is the palace of the Miao Borderlands Gu Mother, since when does a Han person get to gesticulate here?”

Seeing Mu Chen criticizing her beloved, Huo Ying was instantly angry, said in a deep voice, ”He is my husband, and is the Sacred King of this entire Miao Borderlands. Not only does he have the qualification to speak here, even if he were to step on your head, there’s nothing wrong with it!”

Mu Chen coldly laughed, he was now completely disappointed in this Gu Mother, and no longer had any respect for the Gu Mother. He raised his head, quietly looked at Huo Ying, and said, ”Huo Ying, the Gu Mother’s coronation ceremony has not yet begun, you are not yet the true Gu Mother of the Miao Borderlands. Unable to wait to make a Han person the Sacred King even before becoming the Gu Mother, never in the thousands of years of history of the Miao Borderlands has there been a Gu Mother like you.”

Mu Chen’s words immediately sparked discussions among many people, Huo Ying’s face flushed red, flew into a rage, and angrily pointed at Mu Chen, ”Mu Chen, are you questioning my identity as Gu Mother?”

”To be honest, I do have some doubts!” Mu Chen calmly said, ”As is known to all, the Golden Silkworm Gu is a golden flying insect, Huo Ying, what color is your Golden Silkworm Gu? Furthermore, since the Gu Mother appeared, how could there only be three Golden Silkworm Gu by her side? Your identity as Gu Mother warrants further discussion, yet you have already hurriedly begun to demand treasures from each Dong. Is the Miao Borderlands Gu Mother meant to protect the Miao people, or to plunder the Miao people’s treasures?”

These words stirred even more tumult among those present, as many were indeed dissatisfied with Huo Ying’s actions. However, because she was the Gu Mother, no one thought about this matter. Mu Chen now boldly spoke out about it, and naturally, many people were displeased at heart.

Seeing this situation, Zhou Yuliang’s complexion slightly changed, the scene was about to lose control. Mu Chen must be dealt with quickly, otherwise, the consequences could be very serious.

Zhou Yuliang glanced at Huo Ying, who understood, nodded slightly, looked coldly at Mu Chen, and said in a deep voice, ”Mu Chen Gu Master, are you questioning my Golden Silkworm Gu? Very well, I will let you witness whether this Golden Silkworm Gu is real or fake!”

Hearing these words, everyone present immediately quietened down, staring intently at Mu Chen. The Gu Mother was about to use the Golden Silkworm Gu, Mu Chen was doomed this time!

Mu Chen was quite calm, he had already prepared himself for death when he allowed Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu to leave, so he wasn’t particularly afraid. He called out softly, and that Silver Fox-like gu insect immediately jumped out and perched on his shoulder, slowly grooming its fur.

Huo Ying chuckled coldly and also let out a soft cry, three small flying insects immediately flew out from behind her hair, precisely those three Golden Silkworm Gu.

Seeing the Golden Silkworm Gu, everyone present had their expressions changed drastically, even Mu Chen became solemn as if facing a great enemy. After all, the Golden Silkworm Gu was the undisputedly foremost gu insect in the Miao Borderlands for thousands of years. Before the Golden Silkworm Gu, other gu insects were powerless!

Watching the crowd’s expressions, Huo Ying was very satisfied. She chuckled coldly, casually shook her right hand, and those three Golden Silkworm Gu immediately flew towards Mu Chen!