Back then, King of Northern Liang Xu Xiao led an army of 300,000 to flatten the Jianghu of Liyang, leaving rivers of blood and corpses strewn across the land.
After that battle, the entire Liyang Jianghu suffered a great loss of Origin Qi, and everyone was terrified, not daring to act rashly again.
From then on, the Jianghu School feared the power of the Dynasty and dared not offend it lightly.
The Great Ming is a legitimate Dynasty; how could its might be inferior to Liyang's?
If Liyang could trample the Jianghu, the Great Ming could naturally do the same!
If Master Fahai were to join the Dragon Guard Villa, no one in the Jianghu would dare to pursue any grudges.
Lu Xiaofeng's face lit up with joy.
"If that's truly the case, then it couldn't be better."
Given his status, it was indeed difficult for him to offer assistance.
After all, he traveled the Jianghu, and many things were beyond his control.
He had a wide circle of friends, spread across the four seas.
More friends meant more entanglements.
Master Fahai's situation might involve others.
At that point, it would be even harder for him to intervene.
As a Martial Artist of the Jianghu, coupled with personal connections, he naturally had reservations and could not fully help.
But he was still very concerned about Master Fahai.
He hoped the other party could find a way out.
If Master Fahai could enter the Dragon Guard Villa, then everything would be resolved.
Lu Xiaofeng, with a beaming smile, sincerely congratulated Master Fahai.
"Congratulations, Master Fahai."
"By joining the Dragon Guard Villa, you will have no worries in the future."
Hua Manlou also nodded in agreement: "Congratulations, Master Fahai, for this excellent opportunity."
In their view, for Master Fahai, who was alone, joining the Dragon Guard Villa would be the best possible outcome.
Master Fahai currently faced immense external threats, with enemies all over the world; only by relying on the Dragon Guard Villa, supported by the imperial court,
could he resolve all these difficulties.
With the immense Aura of the imperial court, he could suppress all sides and turn the tide.
Hua Manlou and Lu Xiaofeng did not know that Master Fahai came from Shaolin and was not a rootless wanderer.
Their thoughts were understandable, entirely out of concern for Master Fahai.
However, when Wanwan heard Shangguan Haitang speak like that, a strange sense of unease suddenly arose in her heart.
A feeling of unease welled up in Wanwan's heart, always feeling that Master Fahai by her side might be taken away by others.
The handsome man standing before her was strikingly impressive; what were his intentions?
With a woman's unique keen intuition, Wanwan subconsciously hugged Master Fahai's arm, just about to say something.
Unexpectedly, Master Fahai spoke first, his tone calm.
"Thank you for the kindness of Investigator Shangguan, Lord Shenhou, and the Dragon Guard Villa."
Anyone with a discerning eye could guess that Shangguan Haitang's gesture of goodwill was undoubtedly on Lord Shenhou's orders.
"However, I'm sorry, but I've decided to decline this generous offer."
Eh?
Ah?
The crowd erupted in an uproar, everyone's eyes wide, staring at Master Fahai in shock, their expressions dazed.
They hadn't misheard, had they?
Master Fahai actually refused?
Shangguan Haitang also stared at Master Fahai in disbelief, unable to resist asking:
"Little Master Fahai, are you sure you're not joking?"
Master Fahai nodded slightly, his attitude firm as he replied:
"I appreciate the gratitude, but currently, I have no intention of joining any organization."
When these words were spoken by Master Fahai again, everyone finally believed.
Master Fahai had truly refused!
The Jianghu Martial Artists around cast astonished glances, their hearts churning with shock.
Is this person crazy?
A Loose Cultivator who had already been expelled from his School actually refused the invitation from the Dragon Guard Villa!
One must know that this was his only chance to turn his life around.
Master Fahai had already made many enemies, and even a first-rate School like Wudang was against him.
Not joining the Dragon Guard Villa, wasn't that seeking death?
Lu Xiaofeng and others also looked at him with confusion.
Shangguan Haitang was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to accept this outcome.
Someone would refuse the Dragon Guard Villa?
In the past, as long as she revealed her identity as being from the Dragon Guard Villa, wherever she went, people would be overjoyed and eagerly offer their service.
But today, in front of Master Fahai, it seemed as if all that had lost its effect.
She couldn't quite understand.
With his understanding of the Jianghu situation, he couldn't possibly be unaware of the Dragon Guard Villa's status!
In this predicament, why would he still give up this opportunity?
Could it be that he didn't understand the true value of the Dragon Guard Villa?
So, she continued, "Once you enter the Dragon Guard Villa, Cultivation resources will be abundant."
"Furthermore, many experts will be willing to guide your Cultivation."
"Your martial arts will surely advance by leaps and bounds, and your strength will grow rapidly."
"Do you still stand by your current decision?"
The onlookers from the Jianghu nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
"Exactly, the Dragon Guard Villa gathers heroes from all over the world, and behind it is the continuous support of the entire Dynasty."
"With Great Masters by your side, no worries about resources, and even life itself is taken care of; it's simply the ideal place for a Martial Artist."
"Only by joining the Dragon Guard Villa is it a wise choice!"
"Master Fahai, you are too foolish!"
Master Fahai, of course, understood the strength and advantages of the Dragon Guard Villa.
But he didn't care about those resources or the so-called guidance.
He possessed the System, and his Cultivation speed would not be slower than anyone else's.
The Internal Energy passed to him by Wu Yazi had not yet been fully absorbed.
Once completely refined, he would be able to step into the Great Grandmaster Realm.
At that level, so-called precious resources would already be irrelevant to him.
With the System's help, reaching the Peak of the Martial Forest was by no means difficult.
As for the so-called guiding experts?
The Legacy of Master Fahai contained within him was no less inferior to any Grandmaster expert in the world.
The Dragon Guard Villa had not shown anything particularly appealing.
Why choose to join the Dragon Guard Villa?
If he truly wanted to rely on a faction to establish himself in the Jianghu, weren't Shaolin and the Vulture Palace better choices?
In Shaolin, he was the highly anticipated candidate for the new Sect Leader.
In the Vulture Palace, he could even directly become the Palace Master.
Wouldn't that be more promising than the Dragon Guard Villa?
Shangguan Haitang saw his calm expression, thinking her persuasion was insufficient, and gently exhaled, then softly spoke again:
"You also know that the Dragon Guard Villa has four Investigators: Heaven, Earth, Mystical, and Yellow."
"To tell you the truth, Lord Shenhou is still looking for the fourth — the Earth-Ranked Investigator."
"With your strength and talent, you are fully qualified to take on this position."
"Are you truly willing to give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding heroes immediately stirred.
"That's an Earth-Ranked Investigator!"
"Lord Shenhou hasn't found a suitable person for twenty years!"
Everyone's faces were filled with envy and jealousy.
If Master Fahai joined the Dragon Guard Villa, he would even have the chance to become an Earth-Ranked Investigator; wouldn't that be shocking?
Earth-Ranked Investigator!
Ranked below one person, above tens of thousands!
Appointed by Lord Shenhou, governing a region, with immense power!
Someone of Shangguan Haitang's status was respected wherever she went, and resources could be freely mobilized.
Such glory made many people's hearts pound.
What's more, Master Fahai also possessed astonishing strength, defeating a Grandmaster Late Stage expert with a single move!
With such power and such status, who in the Jianghu would dare to look down on him?
What truly impressed Haitang was his terrifying strength and Heaven-Defying talent.
Stepping from the Innate Realm into the Grandmaster Realm in a short time, and already a Grandmaster at just fifteen years old!