"Master!" At this moment, Zhao Jin scuttled inside.
Qin Zongheng thought Qin Dong arrived and rushed to ask, "The second young master arrives?"
Zhao Jin waved head with a weird look, "Not the second young master, but an elegant woman. I cannot tell her age. She wants to meet you."
"What woman?" Confusion unfolded on Qin Zongheng's face.
Zhao Jin came closer and passed a folded handkerchief to Qin Zongheng, "The woman did not tell me her identity, but says you will know who she is after seeing the items enwrapped in the handkerchief."
Qin Zongheng opened it and found three unique and sharp gold needles as slim as hair.
His facial expression changed. He took a closer look at the needles carved with a vivid hissing snake each. They were too delicate to be manmade.
"Gold snake needles?" Gu Tianba screeched and walked closer, face twisting.
"Gold snake needles! The monster—Mr. Gold Snake shows up?" Unbelievable, Gu Tianba asked in trance.
Qin Zongheng beamed while facing Gu Tianba's nervousness and ordered Zhao Jin eagerly, "Invite the lady to come in! No…I go to greet her!" He left with a flicker of his clothes, leaving Gu Tianba there alone.
"Grandpa, who's Mr. Gold Snake? Why are you afraid of him?" Gu Yuetao asked out of curiosity.
Exhaling, Gu Tianba replied slowly, "Mr. Gold Snake was widely known as the top 1 monster. Thirty years ago, numerous martial artists died in his hand. The needle was both his identification and weapon. It ended people's life in an instant and scared all the martial artists. Twenty years ago, he vanished suddenly and had been forgotten ever since. I never expect to see the needles here."
"Grandpa, Mr. Gold Snake's cultivation base is higher than yours?" Gu Yuetao did believe Gu Tianba's description.
Gu Tianba smiled bitterly and shook head, "Thirty years ago, Mr. Gold Snake reached the peak of the Xiantian stage. Now, I don't know which level he has reached. I'm not his peer."
Stunned, Gu Yuetao waved head, whispering, "I never imagine such a terrible person exists in the world."
Gu Tianba grinned, "You should broaden your horizon. Who's the woman sending the needles on earth?"
Qin Zongheng led Jin Pingyue to come in when Gu Tianba wondered.
Chin up and chest out, Jin Pingyue walked ahead of Qin Zongheng, who groveled like her servant.
Gu Tianba was astounded that Qin Zongheng behaved so humble, and curious about the proud woman's identity.
"Your ladyship, please take a seat!" Qin Zongheng led her to the seat of the honored guest. She was composed and sat down directly.
Even Gu Tianba could not help admiring her grace and demeanor.
"I intended to pay back your ladyship for saving my life earlier, but did not find a chance. Today, I'm honored to have your ladyship's visit!" Qin Zongheng bent before Jin Pingyue.
"Big brother, she is…" The four elders, Qin Zongheng's long-term subordinates, never saw Qin Zongheng behaved so humbly, eager to know who the woman was.
Qin Zongheng explained in a hurry, "I was poisoned by Mr. Gold Snake's needles. If her ladyship had not saved me, I must have died."
"How can it be possible? Anyone poisoned by the needle must lose his life. How did she save you?" Gu Tianba was astonished.
Qin Zongheng neglected Gu Tianba, but Jin Pingyue cast a look at him, smiling, "I know who you are. You're Gu Tianba, the master of Clan Gu. What are you doing here?"