Chapter 238: Does Husband Disdain Us? Ancestor Brings Back a Demon Beast!

Chapter 238: Does Husband Disdain Us? Ancestor Brings Back a Demon Beast!

“Four Heavenly Rank Techniques…”

“The Young Master is truly the pride of our Gu Family!”

A group of Elders, after a moment of silence, sighed one after another, looking up to the heavens.

Gu Kuang gazed at his eldest grandson with bottomless pride and elation.

This is our eldest grandson!

At this moment, he felt even more exhilarated than when he himself had broken through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm.

He wished he could tell these old fellows that if they just gave his grandson some time, who knew if they could all be raised to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm!

If they knew this news, they would probably start worshiping the boy like a deity!

“What is this treasure then?”

Gu Zhan suppressed the excitement in his heart and turned to look at the small tower in Gu Changge’s hands.

The many Elders also quickly recovered their wits, realizing that besides the Heavenly Rank Techniques, this small tower was anything but ordinary!

“This treasure is called the Xuanhuang Tower, a Heavenly Rank Top, capable of attack and defense.”

“It contains a space within it where not only inanimate objects can be stored, but living creatures can be taken into the tower as well.”

Gu Changge held up the tower single-handed and casually introduced it further.

“This was discovered by our eldest grandson, so it belongs to our eldest grandson!”

“Let no one covet it!”

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Gu Kuang suddenly furrowed his brows and turned to Gu Zhan, speaking decisively.

If the other party mentioned something about a family treasure that had to be handed over to the family, he would truly go insane!

“There’s no need for you to say that.”

“Besides, now that Changge has refined the treasure, it rightfully belongs to him.”

Gu Zhan helplessly waved his hand to indicate he had no such intentions.

Could it be that he, as Family Head, was so unwelcome?

How could he possibly steal a junior’s opportunity!

“Yes, even if it hadn’t been refined, it should belong to the Young Master.”

“The Young Master found a Heavenly Rank Top Technique and even divided it into four parts for the Gu Family, contributing an unparalleled merit!”

“Should there be any dispute over the ownership of the treasure, we wouldn’t agree either!” Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

Several Elders of the Heavenly Gate Realm also quickly spoke up to state their position.

Seeing this, Gu Kuang backed down, his concern for his grandson causing him to speak on his behalf.

“The spiritual energy consumption just now was not small, if there are no other matters, this junior will go back to cultivate.”

Gu Changge felt no surprise at this outcome, but he had indeed consumed a significant amount of spiritual energy just now; his internal energy was only maintained at about thirty to forty percent.

Additionally, having spent the last few days highly focused, he was also somewhat weary.

He took the opportunity to excuse himself to return to his small courtyard.

“Later, I will have someone send over some Elixirs for you to properly recuperate.”

“Also, some Jade Scrolls for recording Techniques, so you can jot them down at any time.”

Hearing him say that his spiritual energy was greatly expended, Gu Zhan nodded and agreed immediately.

“I wonder how long it will be before we can see that Technique…”

Several Elders heard about the Technique and couldn’t hide their longing.

The Cultivation Techniques practiced by the Gu Family’s direct lineage stemmed from the same source; even switching to a new practice wouldn’t be too difficult.

In fact, the Techniques they practiced were all part of the same, albeit incomplete, Technique, while the Young Master had comprehended complete, top-grade Heavenly Rank Techniques.

As long as the Young Master could complete the Technique, they might also have the chance to switch to a Heavenly Rank Technique!

Most of the Elders were cultivating the Mid-Grade Earth Rank Mystic Sky Technique, and not even the Family Head, Gu Zhan, had managed to comprehend the lower levels of the Heavenly Rank Technique.

“If it’s fast, it should be done in about ten or more days.”

Gu Changge, with a slight bow to everyone, responded casually to the Elders’ inquiry as he left.

After his figure disappeared, the several Elders looked at each other.

“What did the Young Master say just now?”

“Ten or so years will do?”

“Compared to the four Heavenly Rank Techniques, the time indeed seems short…”

One Elder cleaned out his ears, feeling as if he had misheard.

“I feel like I heard ten or so months…”

Although Elder Five was sure he had heard ten days, he still doubted his own ears.

Seeing their expressions, Gu Kuang scoffed with disdain: “Don’t doubt yourselves, you heard right, our eldest grandson said ten days.”

“And if our eldest grandson says ten days, then it certainly is ten days!”

After speaking, Gu Kuang didn’t even bother to look at their astonished faces, stepping forward and disappearing from view.

He planned to personally visit the Gu Family’s Treasure Vault to find some Elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for his grandson.

Having someone else deliver them would be too slow; his grandson’s time is very precious!

In a few days’ time, one could comprehend heavenly techniques.

In just over ten days, a Heavenly Rank Top Technique could be subdivided into four Heavenly Rank Techniques!

If half a day was lost, wouldn’t that delay a third of a Heavenly Rank Technique?

Might as well personally retrieve the Elixirs and see if there are any useful Heavenly Materials or Earthly Treasures for his grandson!

“Let it be known, today’s news must not be leaked.”

Gu Zhan looked at the group of Elders and Deacons and ordered seriously.

“Understood.”

“But this matter probably can’t be hidden for too long.”

Several Elders bowed in response.

“In any case, try to suppress it as much as possible.”

“Heavenly Rank Top Techniques…”

“This would surely tempt even the Northern Domain Royal Family.”

“There might be actions taken against our Gu Family.”

Gu Zhan waved his hand, knowing full well that the matter couldn’t remain secret forever, but the longer it could be delayed, the better.

Judging by the Young Master’s current performance, in a few years, there may be no one in the entire Northern Domain who could compete with him!

By then, whether it’s the Northern Domain Royal Family or the Heavenly Cold Sect, they would all have to bow at his feet!

With the Family Head’s word, the Elders and Deacons all sprang into action.

Furthermore, that very day Gu Zhan added a new family rule.

From now on, once outside the Inner Court, discussion of the Young Master’s matters was forbidden, and any related topic was not to be mentioned.

They were to minimize the spread of the Young Master’s information in the outside world.

"Even so, how could that control everyone's tongue?"

Most of the Gu Family disciples didn't take the family rule too seriously.

Instead, they tried to indirectly ask their elders and deacons about the earth-shattering events caused by the Young Master that had caused such a commotion!

Even after several instances of misinformation, the rumors had gotten even more outrageous.

From the initial Heavenly Rank Magical Treasures, it had gradually spread that the Young Master had obtained an Immortal Artifact!

Regarding this, Gu Zhan simply let it be, figuring that such unbelievable news wasn't worth worrying about...

"Hehe..."

"Old Blind Man hasn't much talent in this life, but these eyes of mine, they've never been wrong in judging people!"

"This is the Child of Luck, ah! A secret that a family lineage of thousands of years had never discovered was easily turned into an opportunity by the young master."

"Heavenly Rank Supreme Treasure, tsk tsk... Even I, Old Blind Man, only possess a Low Grade Heavenly Rank."

"When Senior Gu first spoke, he was too conservative. The young master breaking through to the Infinite Realm, it won't take ten or eight years."

"Considering this pace, it might even be less than a year."

At the foot of the Back Mountain, Old Blind Man used his cloudy, whitened eyes to gaze in the direction of the Gu Family Inner Court.

He had initially also planned to rush out, but thinking it over, with all the Great Powers of the Gu Family present, the young master wasn't likely to encounter any mishaps, so he simply settled down.

...

When Gu Changge returned to his separate courtyard, Wang Yue seemed to have been waiting for him.

Seeing him safe and sound, she immediately felt relieved.

"Husband, what caused such a commotion just now?"

"I heard people in the courtyard yelling that the Northern Domain Imperial Family was attacking the Gu Family..."

Wang Yue stepped forward to greet him, but before she could get close, her eyes widened, staring at the Small Tower in Lord Husband's hand, speechless.

"I was comprehending the Gu Family's Cultivation Technique and incidentally obtained this Magic Treasure," Gu Changge casually replied.

This response almost choked Wang Yue.

Wasn't that too casually put?

What does it mean to comprehend a Cultivation Technique and incidentally obtain a Magic Treasure?

That was a Heavenly Rank Magical Treasure, and though Wang Yue couldn't distinguish its specific grade, she could feel that it was even more extraordinary than her father's Low Grade Heavenly Rank Flying Sword!

While they talked, Gu Changge's thoughts moved, and the Small Tower was directly taken into his Qi Sea.

If nurtured over time, it could become his Lifebound Magical Treasure!

However, after the Small Tower entered the Qi Sea, he discovered it had fallen behind the golden figure, with the Twelve Grade Golden Lotus constantly emitting faint golden Tao Rhythm to nurture the tower.

Besides nurturing it with Spiritual Energy, though surprised by the additional functions of the Twelve Grade Golden Lotus, he didn't know what specific changes would occur.

But it certainly wasn't anything bad.

"Lord Husband's opportunity is truly enviable by others..."

"Even in my dreams while sleeping, I've never imagined such."

Wang Yue's eyelids twitched, unable to help but express her astonishment.

"I actually feel Wife's opportunity is even greater."

Gu Changge said with a light laugh as he looked at her.

"What do you mean by that?" Wang Yue blinked, a bit puzzled.

"To find such a good Daoist Couple, Wife's opportunity is indeed enviable."

Seeing her curious and somewhat puzzled look, he slowly continued.

"..."

"I actually cannot refute."

Wang Yue pulled at the corner of her mouth. She initially wanted to say that Lord Husband was really thick-skinned, but then fell that Lord Husband's words didn't seem to have any issues.

"No, wait!"

"Does that mean your Daoist Couples are not good?"

"Great... so Lord Husband always despised us."

"Oh, I need to share this heartbreaking news with sister, and tell Youbai when he wakes up too. I didn't expect the three of us to be regarded this way in Lord Husband's heart."

Suddenly, her eyes lit up with a retaliatory idea.

As she made a move to fetch the Communication Jade Token to snitch to Liu Qingqing.

"Threatening me?"

"I think Wife needs a good lesson."

Gu Changge raised an eyebrow and grabbed the Jade Token, directly attempting to sweep her off her feet and carry her into the room for a proper lesson!

The sudden action elicited a delicate yelp from Wang Yue.

However, she also seized the opportunity to wrap her arms around Lord Husband's neck.

"Cough, cough!"

Outside the courtyard gate, suddenly, two coughs were heard.

Gu Changge stiffened, then put Wang Yue down and opened the courtyard gate.

The old ancestor was standing outside quite normally.

Just now... he hadn't managed to activate the Isolation Array of the courtyard in time, so the ancestor had probably heard everything.

Fortunately, he didn't utter any improper words.

"These Elixirs replenish Spiritual Energy."

"And here are some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, which should be useful for you now."

The old ancestor handed over a Storage Pouch containing the Elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as if nothing had happened.

"By the way..."

"Continue, I won't disturb you."

Having said that, the old ancestor disappeared in front of the gate.

Only leaving a somewhat embarrassed Gu Changge with a wry smile.

After the old man had left, Gu Kuang couldn't help but chuckle and stroked his beard: "Ah, to be young is wonderful. My grandson should strive to please us; give us a great-grandchild soon, and then I'll come back from Duanbei City to teach him well."

"Lord Husband, shall... we continue?"

Wang Yue approached and closed the courtyard gate, activating the Isolation Array with a delicate look at Lord Husband.

"Of course, we continue."

Gu Changge smiled, hooking up his lips and directly carrying his Wife into the room.

He hardly seemed like someone deficient in Spiritual Energy or vitality!

...

Half a month later.

Gu Changge looked at his panel; he wasn't far from making a breakthrough to the Late Stage of the Ruins Realm.

[Host: Gu Changge]

[Root Bone: 490]

[Comprehension: 442]

[Cultivation Technique: Emperor Dragon Control Secret, Heavenly Cold Technique, Mystic Sky Technique.]

[Realm: Mid-Stage of the Ruins Realm (60/100)]

[Divine Skills: Myriad Phenomena Secret (Secret Technique), Divine Concealment (Secret Technique)...]

[Talent: Transcendence (Tao Bell), Protection (Golden Lotus), Hidden Breath, Dragon Flame]

[Attribute Point: 10500]

During this period, he had taught the Divine Concealment Secret Technique to Wang Yue, but thus far she had not yet mastered it.

His Cultivation was, however, about to touch the bottleneck of the Mid-Stage of the Ruins Realm.

Meanwhile, Yuan Youbai had been gradually about to awaken these days, already reaching the peak of Perfection in the Ruins Realm and could possibly break through to the Void Refinement Realm at any moment!

"In the next few days, I should exchange some more Elixirs for Yue'er, and also take the opportunity to increase my own Root Bone to a value of five hundred."

Gu Changge thought to himself but suddenly heard a transmission of sound beside his ear.

"Ancestor?"

He was slightly taken aback, glanced at the meditating Wang Yue and the sleeping Youbai, and went straight toward the Back Mountain.

The Ancestor transmitting a message to him was not unexpected.

He had even guessed that the Ancestor this time likely brought back a Demon Beast for him!

However, the timing seemed rather long.

He had visited the Back Mountain not long ago, and the Maze had not dissipated; unless the Ancestor did not wish to see him, it meant the Ancestor had left the Gu Family.

Given the current situation, it was highly unlikely that the Ancestor would intentionally avoid him, so it must be the latter.

But with the Ancestor's strength, a trip to Duanbei City to fetch a Demon Beast shouldn't have taken this long.

With doubts in his heart, he had already arrived at the foot of the Back Mountain.

Sensing his arrival, the Old Blind Man came up to greet him with respectful salutations: "Congratulations, young master."

"How is Senior Xue's injury?"

Gu Changge knew he was referring to the previous transmission of power and asked with a light laugh and a nod about the old injury.

"It's nothing serious."

"It has already healed by seventy percent; the rest does not need to be dealt with and will slowly recover on its own."

Facing the young master's concern, the Old Blind Man showed a flattered expression, rolling up his sleeve to show his arm to the young master.

Though it no longer looked as frightening, one could still see the obvious burn traces.

Looking at that arm, Gu Changge silently acknowledged Senior Xue's favor to him.

After chatting for a bit more, he invited him to go to the Back Mountain together but was declined by the Old Blind Man.

"As an outsider, the Old Blind Man frequently visiting the Gu Family's Back Mountain is improper."

"I'll go back to the courtyard then; if the young master has any tasks, I can be summoned anytime."

The Old Blind Man tactfully bid farewell and returned to the courtyard,

watching the young master ascend the mountain.

He was a clever person, and the young master was even more so.

Walking in the mountain, Gu Changge also knew that Senior Xue had intentionally shown his arm to make him aware of his sacrifice.

Even though he was aware of his little scheme, Gu Changge didn't mind it; favor was still favor after all.

Soon, when he arrived in front of the Maze, the Maze naturally opened a path for him to enter.

Upon reaching the familiar place, the Ancestor was quite different this time, not fishing, but sitting in the pavilion.

"Ancestor."

Gu Changge approached respectfully to salute, then casually asked, "Why is the Ancestor not fishing today?"

"Hehe..."

"The fish are spooked; they're not biting."

"I went out for a while during this time and also fetched a few suitable Demon Beasts for you, young fellow."

As he spoke, the Ancestor lightly pointed towards the small lake, and the surface suddenly parted, revealing three Demon Beasts suppressed at the bottom of the lake by chains made of Spiritual Energy!

"Great Demons of the Ninth Grade!"

Gu Changge's pupils shrank at the sight, then he rejoiced immediately.

Three Ninth Grade Great Demons—that's a total of three hundred thousand Attribute Points!

He really struck it rich this time!

"Take a look, do these three Demon Beasts suit your needs?"

Gu Haitang saw his pleased expression and sighed in relief but still asked.

"They'll do!" Gu Changge nodded decisively.

"Do you need me to assist you?"

Gu Haitang glanced at the Demon Beasts locked by Spiritual Energy at the bottom of the lake, asking casually.

These three Demon Beasts were carefully selected by him with manageable size, suitable to be brought back to the Gu Family.

Furthermore, uncertain of what state of Demon Beast Gu Changge needed, he had not harmed them at all, knocking them unconscious with powerful Spiritual Energy before bringing them back intact.

Now that the three Demon Beasts had awoken, and the lake parted in that instant,

they adopted a prostrating posture in terror, and one of them even spoke in human tongue, albeit not quite fluently, but one could make out what it said, "We submit..."

For an old monster above the Ninth Grade to strike at them,

these Ninth Grade Great Demons were genuinely terrified!

They didn't even dare to make much noise, fearing to provoke the displeasure of this Sage and be killed with a flick of his hand.

Unfortunately, they still thought the other party wanted to subjugate them.

Little did they know, by coming to the Gu Family, their fate was already sealed.

Pleading was futile.

"Just leave them with a breath for me to deal the finishing blow."

"To obtain the Origin, there are no other requirements; just the last hit is enough."

Gu Changge then realized that the Ancestor had brought the three Demon Beasts back completely unharmed.

He simply bowed and spoke, suggesting that the Ancestor wouldn't have to go through this much trouble next time.

"Is it that convenient?"

Gu Haitang nodded slightly, realizing that this young man's innate Divine Ability was even more heaven-defying than he had thought.

Just by delivering the final blow, he could obtain their Life Origin.

Thus, he simply brought his fingers together and made a few slashing motions with his sword fingers.

Instantly, the three Demon Beasts let out an array of screams, but annoyed, he waved his hand and released a wave of Spiritual Energy that knocked them unconscious again!

After he had casually finished handling it,

the three Demon Beasts were already gutted open, their skins breached without damaging any of their organs,

even their beating hearts visible.

"Will this do?" Gu Haitang asked, turning to him.

Gu Changge, seeing this, couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Brilliant!"

This was incredibly convenient!

Only the Ancestor could do such a thing!