It can be said that Xu Qing met various harsh conditions before he could practice the Innate Finger.
The key point is, each use of this technique consumes Lifebound Essence Qi, the deeper the cultivation, the more it consumes, Gu Wuji would definitely regret obtaining it.
Xu Qing certainly wouldn’t remind him.
After all, this is an unexpected surprise.
In fact, he also had his eye on Gu Wuji’s Wuji Saber, but in order to quell the disputes, he had to set these matters aside for now.
No matter what, the Wuji Saber in Gu Wuji’s hands isn’t going anywhere.
Wait until he is stronger and has more power, he will even take Gu Wuji himself under!
This would teach him what it means to deliver goods right to one’s doorstep!
On the other side, apart from Gu Wuji, the others didn’t have extra demands.
After all, winning had its benefits, and losing only meant giving a segment of the maritime routes under the Giant Whale Gang’s control, comparatively not a loss.
Ren Tianyou even wished he could agree on the spot.
Considering Yan Fu and others were present, he couldn’t express his willingness too obviously.
He indifferently said: "As the host, I will be the first to compete against Xu Jieyuan, followed by Teacher Yan, Zhong Mountain Five Elders, and Sect Leader Gu."
It seemed like an overstep, but in reality, this arrangement benefited everyone except for harming Yan Fu’s interests.
Zhong Mountain Five Elders being second to last naturally had its advantages.
And even more so for Gu Wuji.
With such arrangements by Ren Tianyou, could Gu Wuji not be grateful?
If Yan Fu didn’t agree, wouldn’t it mean offending Gu Wuji?
Sowing discord, who doesn’t know how to play that game?
As for Red-haired Yan Kong, having a past with Xu Qing and not participating was within reason.
As long as Yan Kong and Xu Qing’s relationship isn’t confirmed, Yan Fu ultimately has to be wary of his presence. If it were confirmed that he is Xu Qing’s man, wouldn’t Ren Tianyou immediately be isolated?
He wouldn’t be so foolish.
Moreover, with Yan Kong present, Ren Tianyou even had an excuse to side with Xu Qing at any time, indirectly threatening Yan Fu and Duke Wei Mansion behind him.
It can be said, Ren Tianyou’s borrowing of power also resolved a big dilemma he currently faced.
This was an absolute win-win!
Xu Gongming’s arrival was just in time!
Xu Qing initially hadn’t thought this deeply, but Ren Tianyou’s reaction made him ponder the implications, and he naturally wouldn’t say much, directly settling it.
Xu Qing bowed his hands: "Gang Leader Ren, I am thus offending."
Ren Tianyou gave a faint smile: "I practice the Spirit Void Sword Gang of Quanzhen Dao’s Longevity Child, currently not yet at the stage of perfection, if Xu Jieyuan is injured by me, please don’t misunderstand."
He immediately exchanged looks with Xu Qing, making Yan Fu even more apprehensive.
What kind of filth is this Xu Gongming!
However, Yan Fu also knew, fundamentally it was because Ren Tianyou had become too powerful, and Duke Mansion didn’t want to give him too much independent authority.
This was a fundamental contradiction between the two sides, difficult to reconcile.
Whether Xu Gongming was present or not, it would continue to exist, until the contradiction was temporarily masked, or thoroughly resolved.
Thorough resolution, that would only mean Ren Tianyou no longer being this Gang Leader.
Currently, that seems unlikely!
Xu Qing casually replied to Ren Tianyou, "The blade and sword have no eyes, if I am injured by Gang Leader Ren, I blame no one. I can only blame my own lack of skill."
Having said this, he then addressed King Lin: "Brother, if I lose later, there’s no need to hold a grudge on my behalf."
King Lin immediately shouted: "Xu Gongming is like a brother of my own flesh and blood, whoever injures him, I’ll remember for a lifetime."
Xu Qing quickly said: "Brother, there’s really no need."
King Lin glared fiercely, his presence formidable without words.
Everyone’s hearts softened.
Fair duel, and still playing off-field interference, huh!
They couldn’t really say much, if the news of gang up fighting leaks, it’s enough for people in worldly society to ridicule.
Everyone has their own pride.
Afterward, everyone cleared the battlefield for Xu Qing and Ren Tianyou.
The Milky Way poured down, stars shone brilliantly.
For a moment, the only sounds in between the heaven and earth were the wind and the distant waves, becoming exceptionally silent.
A duel of Refining Internal Level is about to burst forth!