"This..."

Upon hearing this news, Qin Chuan immediately widened his eyes, utterly shocked.

Between Old Master Gu and Chu Hualong, there was such a deep-seated vendetta.

Yet even so, Old Master Gu had not forced him to continue participating in the martial arts tournament, and even proactively requested to withdraw.

He couldn't believe that Old Master Gu held no resentment in his heart; he couldn't believe that Old Master Gu didn't want revenge.

The reason Old Master Gu did this was because he didn't want Qin Chuan to take risks, didn't want to involve him.

Given the feud between Gu's Martial Arts Hall and Chu Hualong, once they took to the stage, it would absolutely be a fight to the death.

For Old Master Gu's actions, Qin Chuan couldn't help but feel warmth in his heart.

"Old Master Gu, I'm sorry, I was abrupt." Qin Chuan apologized for bringing up Old Master Gu's sad past.

"It's fine, this matter has passed twelve years ago, I've long since let it go, long since let it go."

Old Master Gu forced a smile.

Yet from his eyes, Qin Chuan could see the words "helplessness."

As a father, unable to protect his children.

As a mentor, unable to stand up for his disciples.

Only able to watch as his children and disciples meet their fates, one after another.

Only able to watch as his enemy roams free.

The old burying the young.

This sense of powerlessness, perhaps only Old Master Gu, the one involved, truly knows the taste of it.

"Sir, my condolences."

Qin Chuan consoled him.

Old Master Gu nodded, then continued, "Chu Hualong is exceptionally powerful, as early as twelve years ago, he had already stepped into the Grandmaster Realm, being the youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster in Jiang City."

"And precisely because of this, he was once acclaimed as the hope for the rise of Jiang City's Martial Arts Community, but unfortunately, this man has an enormous ambition. After stepping into the Grandmaster Realm, he began to expand his forces extensively."

"The Red Dragon Association, Silver Fox Commerce Association, Obsidian Capital, and Phantom Group, which you see now, were once his powers."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but be surprised.

With the power of one, sweeping through the black and white paths of Jiang City, how strong must this Chu Hualong be?

"Our Huawu Alliance can be said to be the last pure land at that time."

Old Master Gu continued to recall, "At that time, the entire Huawu Alliance was united in heart and secretly contacted four forces under Chu Hualong, jointly launching an action against Chu Hualong."

"Although we won that battle, it also came at a heavy loss, ultimately only forcing Chu Hualong to flee overseas, unable to kill him."

"Gu Yu's parents and my three disciples were also harmed by Chu Hualong at that time."

With five major forces joining hands, they were only able to drive Chu Hualong away, which shows how fierce the battle was back then.

No wonder this martial arts tournament sees all five major forces participating.

If Chu Hualong were to return to Jiang City, he would inevitably settle old scores.

The five forces are compelled to twist into a single rope, reunite together to deal with Chu Hualong.

No!

Qin Chuan's expression suddenly tensed.

The five forces are not of one heart.

At least, the information he has does not indicate this.

Amongst them, there are probably people wanting to take this opportunity to welcome back Chu Hualong and gain merit from it.

The situation is far more complicated than he imagined.

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but take a deep breath, "Old Master Gu, based on your understanding, how strong is Chu Hualong now?"

"In Jiang City, he is hard to find an opponent."

Old Master Gu shook his head and sighed, "All these years, I've been keeping an eye on news about Chu Hualong; after he fled overseas, he apprenticed under the martial arts master Guan Yunan."

"This Guan Yunan holds extremely high prestige in the Chinese martial arts world; his grandfather is said to be a Martial Arts Champion Scholar of the Bianzi Dynasty, his father was once a Martial Arts Instructor of a certain warlord."

"In his generation, though he seldom returns to the country, many martial artists at home regard him as a respected figure."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan couldn't help but rub his forehead.

Chu Hualong was already immensely powerful, and now he also has a mentor with such influential prominence backing him.

Trying to deal with him won't be easy.

"Mr. Qin, you need not worry, this is a vendetta between Gu's Martial Arts Hall and Chu Hualong."

Old Master Gu quickly reassured, "Chu Hualong is extremely arrogant, I believe he wouldn't attack innocent people."

Innocent?

Upon hearing these words, Qin Chuan couldn't help but chuckle bitterly.

He was far from innocent.

If there were no mishaps, he was the one who cuckolded Chu Hualong.

Even if he didn't participate in the martial arts tournament, as soon as Chu Hualong was free, he'd likely be the first to be executed.

Of course, there's another possibility.

That is, Chu Hualong might conveniently kill him before participating in the martial arts tournament.

"Old Master Gu, in your opinion, why is Chu Hualong going to great lengths to participate in the martial arts tournament?" Qin Chuan continued to ask.

Logically speaking, Chu Hualong's strength is already formidable; he could completely crush it directly.

Yet, he insists on using the martial arts tournament as a declaration of his return.

His actions clearly have other motives.

"Chu Hualong may be strong, but after all, he has left Jiang City for twelve years. Jiang City now is not the Jiang City he knew, with various forces becoming more complex."

Old Master Gu slowly explained, "I suspect there is a presence in Jiang City that intimidates him, hence he wants to return in such an open manner."

Qin Chuan suddenly understood.

"Of course, if those he sent lose in the martial arts tournament, it is not impossible that Chu Hualong might act rashly out of desperation," Old Master Gu said bitterly.

Qin Chuan nodded; indeed, this issue must not be underestimated.

"Alas..."

Old Master Gu sighed helplessly; he wished he could be young again by a few decades, so he wouldn't be so passive.

Right now, he could only watch helplessly as his enemy stood before him, unable to do anything.

"Uh... Old Master Gu, there's no need to withdraw from the martial arts tournament, just have Gu Yu withdraw. Keep my spot." Qin Chuan stammered.

"Um, certainly it should be like... Um???"

Before the words fell, Old Master Gu's expression suddenly froze, "Mr. Qin, no, absolutely not..."

He originally intended to persuade Qin Chuan once more, but Qin Chuan, like his feet had been greased, had already run out in an instant.

"This..." Old Master Gu stared dumbfounded, then solemnly bowed deeply to Qin Chuan's back, "Mr. Qin, this great kindness will be remembered by Gu Zhongqiao."

Meanwhile, Qin Chuan had just run out from the martial arts hall when Gu Yu's voice called from behind, "Qin Chuan, wait for me."

"What is it?" Qin Chuan hesitated for a moment and turned back to glance at Gu Yu, the silly goose.

This glance left him even more bewildered.

He saw Gu Yu with red eyes, tears still staining her cheeks, a look of distress.

After running over, she didn't speak, only led Qin Chuan to her car.

Once in the car, she choked, "Qin Chuan, tell me, how can I help you increase your strength? I want you to take revenge for my parents."

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