Chapter 717 Control
Nan Zhu almost spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing this. A Gu worm master?
Nan Zhu was not unfamiliar with Gu worm masters; he even dealt with them from the Southwest region frequently.
Precisely because he understood them, the idea of going to capture one made him feel a bit…
"Boss, it's not that I don't want to, but are you sure you want to capture a Gu worm master?"
"These guys are incredibly elusive. Forget capturing them; even finding their whereabouts is extremely difficult."
There were still several wanted posters of Gu worm masters hanging in Nan Zhu's office, yet they had been pursuing them for years without any leads.
Nan Zhu himself had long given up hope on this matter.
But when Chen Yang produced a Gu worm, Nan Zhu's eyes widened.
After observing it closely, he said, "Is this really a Gu worm?"
Chen Yang explained the situation at the tea garden, and Nan Zhu immediately became extremely alert.
"You should have said so earlier! I would have called more people to help!"
Capturing a Gu worm master was an exceedingly difficult task. Nan Zhu knew that he and Chen Yang were both strong, but Gu worm masters were simply too cunning.
A net of heavenly closure had to be cast to ensure they couldn't escape before any action could be taken!
"It's fine. This Gu worm can help me track him down. I didn't call you to capture a Gu worm master together; I wanted you to help me guard here."
"There's still one person in the tea garden. You stay here and guard. If that person comes down, give me a call."
"Don't engage unless it's absolutely necessary."
Chen Yang said this without avoiding Chen Yanding, who was beside them.
If Chen Yanding wasn't an idiot, he would understand who Chen Yang was referring to.
After all, besides Master Weng, there was no one else in the entire garden.
Chen Yanding was somewhat puzzled as to why Chen Yang was consistently wary of Master Weng.
Master Weng had lived with him for decades. If there were any issues, he wouldn't have been able to detect them.
However, Chen Yanding did not question it at that moment, as Chen Yang had even overcome a War God, so he likely had his own reasons.
Nan Zhu stared intently at Chen Yang and said, word for word, "You are truly my elder brother. Please remember this: it's okay if we can't catch the Gu worm master, but you absolutely cannot get hurt. Otherwise, those three fellows will skin me alive."
Nan Zhu hadn't originally been in the Southwest; he had rushed back in a panic upon learning that Chen Yang had arrived, solely to help Chen Yang.
Now that Chen Yang was undertaking such a significant task and leaving him aside, Nan Zhu could only worry.
Because Nan Zhu understood one thing: he could not interfere with any decision Chen Yang made.
Moreover, Chen Yang assigning him to this post from so far away likely meant it was for a crucial matter.
"Damn it, you're worried about me? Don't worry! In the entire Southwest, who do I fear?"
As Chen Yang's hearty laughter faded, a wry smile appeared on Nan Zhu's face.
Indeed, Chen Yang was becoming increasingly formidable. When he was in Shanghai, one could still somewhat gauge his strength.
But after only a few days in the Southwest, he had grown even stronger!
Especially when they had dealt with that medicine-infused person together.
Nan Zhu took a deep breath, and a flicker of excitement reignited in his eyes.
There were many talented martial artists in the martial world, and Nan Zhu was undoubtedly among the elite, a genius among geniuses.
Since he began practicing martial arts, he had received no shortage of praise and envy.
But after meeting Chen Yang, all of that turned to dust.
Nan Zhu had never been jealous of Chen Yang, as his feelings towards Chen Yang had reached a point of reverence!
The stronger Chen Yang became, the more motivated he was to catch up!
Not long after Chen Yang left, a white-haired old man suddenly emerged from the tea garden.
Nan Zhu immediately perked up, staring intently at him.
Nan Zhu didn't know who this white-haired old man was, but he assumed he was the one Chen Yang had asked him to watch.
The white-haired old man who emerged was none other than Master Weng.
However, Master Weng's gaze had undergone a drastic change compared to before.
Master Weng's original gaze had a hint of turbidity, due to his advanced age.
But now, Master Weng's eyes were devoid of any vitality, like those of a dead man.
Master Weng seemed to sense someone watching him from the shadows, and his spiritual energy suddenly surged outwards.
The spiritual energy within Master Weng spread outwards like ripples in water.
When Nan Zhu detected the incoming spiritual energy, it was too late to evade, and he was immediately sensed by Master Weng.
Master Weng did not hesitate, pushing off the ground and shooting forward like an arrow.
The place he was targeting was precisely where Nan Zhu was concealed.
Facing Master Weng's assault, Nan Zhu showed no surprise.
"Grandmaster? Peak?" Nan Zhu couldn't quite ascertain the other party's strength, but since Chen Yang had asked him to watch this person, he was likely at his peak.
Master Weng's voice was like the howling of dry grass and branches, "Die!"
The moment they clashed, an overwhelmingly potent aura of death engulfed Nan Zhu.
Upon feeling this deathly aura, Nan Zhu immediately tried to break free.
Deathly aura was different from the inner energy used by martial artists; it was a highly corrosive power.
More importantly, it could gradually deplete one's life force!
Nan Zhu had encountered deathly aura before, but never such a vast amount of power.
As Nan Zhu dodged rapidly, a question flickered in his eyes!
Was this white-haired old man dead or alive?
Even one who could control deathly aura wouldn't possess such power.
Meanwhile, Chen Yang had followed the Gu worm to a deep cavern entrance in a mountain peak.
This entrance was in a location inaccessible to ordinary people. If Chen Yang and Chen Yanding weren't martial artists, they wouldn't have been able to reach this steep mountain cliff.
Hearing the faint rustling sounds from within the cave, Chen Yanding involuntarily swallowed, and nervously said to Chen Yang, "A Gu worm master can control dozens, even hundreds, of Gu worms simultaneously. The visibility here isn't good. Should we lure him out?"
Chen Yanding was worried that if they went inside, they would become trapped.
But to his surprise, Chen Yang casually waved his hand and chuckled, "This mountain cave is a good hiding place for him, but it's also a good place for me!"
The moment they entered, countless black insects surged out from the depths of the cave.
Each insect possessed a trace of inner energy.
Chen Yang also detected the scent of poison.