Chapter 22: why's your name...?

Gu Lin Fang busied himself with the Corpse while explaining a few things to Gu LinJu. It was at this point, however, that something came falling down the stairs with yelp.

This attracted the attention of the father - daughter duo as they stared at the fallen Gu Li Cheng with deadpan expressions.

Gu Yu Xing's voice came from above the stairs as he greeted with a small bow, "Lord Uncle".

Gu Lin Ju and Gu Li Cheng were taken aback by this development.

Gu Lin Fang on the other hand was pleased with himself, 'that's it right there, a mini Gold Boss is bowing to me willingly...'

"Ah yes, Yu Xing, you've come.

I believe you are already aware of the auction tonight, what do you think?" Gu Lin Fang glanced lightly at Gu Li Cheng, he held his waist in pain but forced a smile upon noticing his uncle's glance.

Gu Yu Xing, formerly known as Pan yu Xing quickly made his way down the stairs and said, "I believe you were correct in holding this auction.

It's the fastest way to announce your presence but then I find it a little hasty.

We can bid our time and gather our forces, maybe even..."

"It's not going to work that way because, I don't have the patience for it.

We're running out of time, the auction will attract unwanted attention, yes but if something happens during the Auction.

Something that would blow things out of proportion, Something that would throw the whole {Iron Crow city} into Chaos.

While the mud is chaotic, we will dive into that mud and it'd be like we were always here.

No one would have time to take care of us." Gu Lin Fang spoke while calmly bringing out two scrolls, "the scroll on the left has a list of names and the scroll on the right, has a list of properties that would be useful to us."

As he spoke, The others approached the scrolls and began reading through them.

"the {Blue heart flower} is a precious resource that even the Changfeng Merchant house wouldn't even ignore, so I believe most of the important clan's would show up this time.

The first four people on that list, I want you to use your connection with the [Wu ming Hall] to set up kill orders on those people."

The moment he paused, Gu Linju used the chance to ask the question that plagued them all, "But father, why is your name number one on the list?".

A malevolent grin spread across Gu Lin Fang's face as he said, "think of it as my permission to use the chaos".

"he needs a reason to play with them" surprisingly, Gu Li Cheng was the first to understand.

Gu Yu Xing felt that Gu Lin Fang was crazy but it only made him feel Respect "and no one would suspect him, if he's a target as well".

Everyone was lost in thought, so Gu Lin Fang looked at the corpse puppet and decided to take control of it, he attached a bit of his consciousness and will it to move.

As it twitched on the floor, they could hear something like a beating heart due to how quiet the place was. When they looked at the direction the sound came from, they noticed it was a corpse.

Gu Li Cheng fell backwards while the other two watched quietly. Soon, it sat up and that was when

Gu Lin Fang continued speaking, "Ye, Xu, Duan, Kong...the first three families are presently under heavy pressure due to the encroaching war.

Assassinating key members tonight would force the battle even if they were trying to delay.

We on the other hand, will use this puppet to kill the Kong clan's young Master, that is where Li Cheng would come in.

The Kong clan is our enemy, they're the ones housing the Lu and Wu clan."

The naked puppet stood there glaring at the three of them with it's hollow eyes. This made Gu Lin Ju blush slightly but soon went back to normal.

Gu Lin Fang made the puppet charge at the trio. Opening with a kick to Li Cheng whom was trying to get to his feet.

It knocked him upon the air before smacking him down with a palm, this changed the expression of the other two as they watched Gu Li Cheng vomit blood.

Bang!

The copper coffin came flying from nowhere as the puppet jumped backwards, kicking the coffin away as soon as it passed over his body.

While this was happening, Gu Lin Fang went to sit on the array and began meditating as he control the puppet.

This was another perk of his [Calculating mind], Multitasking.

Gu Linju attempts a punch but was repelled by a kick to the side, of course basic combat techniques would be useless to Gu Lin Fang.

As she stumbled backwards, Gu Li Cheng rushed in from behind as he attempted a sneak attack with a roar.

Gu Lin Fang couldn't help snorting as he made the puppet dodge and smacked the fool back with a backhanded slap.

The coffin vibrated with a loud ohm!! Sound and spun like a boomerang towards Gu Yu Xing, on getting to him, the lid opened as a blood like aura pushed the puppet back.

This was when Gu Linju attacked with a pale face, she grabbed It's arm in an attempt to fling it to the side, only for it to spin abnormally.

Gu Li Cheng and Yu Xing try to save Lin Ju but we're slapped back with her feet before kicking Linju's stomach, disrupting her breath for a while.

This went on for two hours until the puppet finally stopped moving. They were all exhausted but the puppet showed no sign of being tired.

Gu Lin Fang looked at all of them with a teasing smile while thinking 'ah so cool, felt like playing a game... hahaha playing a game within a game. Maybe I went a little too far'.

He coughed lightly before he began scolding them, "You all need practice, aside from Yu Xing...the two of you were jokers.

Ju'er, is this how you wish to win the First place?.

I know I haven't thought you any martial techniques but can you at least think?!.

Same goes for you two!, Yu Xing, I'm surprised you lived this long!.

I'm sure you aware of how many times you would have died if this was a real battle!.

I'm able to notice the experience you have gathered so far but even then...

Have you never thought that, the coffin could be used as a means of defense?. Why didn't you use the blade in the coffin or blade techniques?...If there are restrictions to using the blade, why not try learning something else as support?!!.

And you, Gu!! Li!! Cheng!!, Where do I even begin?!! Do you have some kind of death wish?!!

The sooner you all buckle up, the better for you!...use your head, use your head!".

The three of them wore different expressions and Gu Lin Fang suddenly felt thirsty, so he concluded "Jianghu is treacherous, be you righteous or Evil...it matters not, what matters the most is who survives longer!.

Be sure to get that in your heads, in fact, make it a habit".

He looked at Gu Lin Ju and couldn't help sighing as he patted her head.

He then disconnected from the puppet and turned to his side saying, "Li Cheng, what do you think of this puppet... since you don't want to be a blacksmith, I want you to study this.

You will be the one to use it in attacking the Kong clan's young Master. Use the whole of this afternoon to practice, if you succeed tonight... I'll will make you stronger than you ever wished".

Gu Li Cheng forced a nod with shining eyes as he admired the puppet, Gu Lin Fang then proceeded to teach him about the puppet after handing out ten medium grade spirit stones to Yu Xing as the payment for the kill order.

He then had Gu Linju head to the Bank with two medium grade spirit stones as well, he wanted her to change it to silver and gold taels.

She was permitted to take two foundation establishment realm guards and a maid, the newly acquired carriage was now useful.

'let's cook this city!'