Chapter 23 The Secret of Immortality
That day, Gu Mingchuan woke up and felt a little bit of coolness. He got up and walked to the window. He saw that the leaves of the maple tree in the yard had turned yellow and there were many fallen leaves on the ground.

He was surprised to realize that autumn had already arrived without him noticing.

At this time, Shitou's voice came from outside the door, "Master, the Seventh Master is here."

Gu Wentong?
Wasn’t he in seclusion? Why is he coming out so soon?

Gu Mingchuan responded, "Got it."

After washing up and changing clothes, I walked out.

Gu Wentong stood in the lobby with his back to him, holding a sword in his left hand. His whole aura was somewhat different from a month ago.

Gu Mingchuan stepped forward and asked, "Seventh Uncle, when did you come out of confinement?"

Gu Wentong turned around suddenly, his eyes flashing, "I came out of seclusion yesterday. I heard that you lived a very comfortable life during my seclusion. You ate, drank and had fun with Jiang Shihao every day, rode horses and walked the dog, and slept with three red girls in one night, leaving them unable to get out of bed for three days..."

This Seventh Uncle looks like he is here to call for an explanation.

Gu Mingchuan sighed and said with a heavy face, "Uncle Qi, you don't know that I had no choice but to do this."

Gu Wentong was so angry that he laughed, "Okay, tell me what the last resort is."

"Now the Li family and the Qinglong Gang must see me as a thorn in their side and want to get rid of me as soon as possible. But they have not taken any action against me. Why do you think that is the case, Uncle Qi?"

"why?"

"Because I have a fatal weakness."

When Gu Wentong heard this, his expression changed slightly and his eyes softened.

"Whether it's the Li family, the Qinglong Gang, or the Jiang and Fan families, they all want to get rid of me without any effort. That's why so many people try every means to get close to me and take me to brothels, casinos, and hunting trips."

"If I hadn't been so vain, I'd have had my head ripped off in the middle of the night."

Gu Wentong retorted, "You underestimate our Gu family too much. Unless Zheng Xianlong or those old guys take action personally, no matter who we send, they will definitely not return."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, you don't have to be perfunctory with them. If you accidentally break the rules, it will be more trouble than it's worth. Let's go."

Gu Mingchuan asked, "Where are we going?"

"Go to the martial arts arena and let me test your sword skills."

……

In the Gu family’s old house, at the martial arts arena in front of the ancestral hall, swords and knives were flying everywhere.

Gu Mingchuan and Gu Wentong were evenly matched in the fight.

In the ancestral hall, Gu Yan followed her grandfather, and was dazzled and shocked.

It has only been a short period of time, and Gu Mingchuan's strength has reached this level, and he can compete with his Seventh Uncle.

Chi-

The sword energy in Gu Wentong's hand surged, knocking Gu Mingchuan back more than ten meters.

Gu Yunhui stroked his graying beard and sighed, "How did this kid practice his swordsmanship to be able to force Xiao Qi to this extent?"

It seemed like it was just yesterday that he sent Gu Mingchuan into that cave.

He could never have imagined that in less than half a year, this kid already possessed such strength.

"This kid is truly a rare swordsmanship prodigy."

Gu Yunhui thought back to two months ago when his fourth brother scolded him for being a bad son for sending a sword wizard to become an ascetic monk.

At that time, he was still unconvinced.

Now, he suddenly understood why his fourth brother was so angry.

He felt extremely regretful, "Why didn't I see at the time that he was a genius in the art of swordsmanship?"

If he is discovered early and trained with emphasis, he may become a master of swordsmanship in twenty or thirty years.

such a pity!
……

"What kind of sword skills are you doing?"

Gu Wentong repelled Gu Mingchuan, but his face was slightly red. The sword just now was purely relying on his cultivation to suppress the opponent. If the two of them were of equal cultivation, he felt that he might not be able to win.

"The Dawn Breaking Sword Technique."

He did not ask where this sword technique was learned from, but only said, "This sword technique is not inferior to the "Seven Star Sword Technique" of my Gu family."

Gu Wentong said that they were exchanging ideas, but in fact he was taking this opportunity to teach him the "Seven Star Sword Technique".

As the third young master of the Gu family, if he didn't even know the Gu family's swordsmanship, people would laugh at him if it got out.

Gu Mingchuan spent half a day to learn the "Seven Star Sword Technique", and the following words appeared on the panel: [Not yet started with the Seven Star Sword Technique (0/100)].

Then he said goodbye and left.

If he was not mistaken, Gu Wentong's realm was the fourth level of Gangyuan.

This level of cultivation made him the best among the "Wen" generation, even higher than his fourth uncle Gu Wending, who was known for his outstanding talent.

Sure enough, his bohemian and sensual life was just a disguise.

……

As soon as Gu Mingchuan returned home, Shitou came over to report, "Second Young Master, the prefect's mansion just sent someone over with an invitation, saying that there will be a banquet this afternoon and you are invited to attend. They are still here."

He took the invitation, glanced at it, and said, "Okay, go tell him I will definitely attend. Remember to give him the reward money."

"Yes."

This Governor Guo is also quite interesting.

A month had passed since he defeated Li Manjin, and he was only invited to the banquet now.

I remember that during the Minglong martial arts performance, Governor Guo had a favorable impression of him, until the rumor that he was an ascetic monk spread, and then there was no further news. Now, he has taken the initiative to invite him to the banquet. I don't know what's going on.

……

In the afternoon, Gu Mingchuan went to the banquet on time.

After arriving at the prefect's residence, he found that he was the only guest at the table.

Governor Guo wore casual clothes, and the two of them sat at a small table and had a simple meal.

After dinner, Governor Guo took him to the study and said, "Do you know that the Gu family is in great trouble?"

Gu Mingchuan thought to himself, should I be trembling with fear?

He was too lazy to act and said, "Please tell me clearly, Lord Governor."

Governor Guo sat on a chair, took a brush and said, "Do you know how your Seventh Elder died? It was just a trap set by the Fan family and the Qinglong Gang."

"Your Gu family has been passed down for more than a thousand years, and its foundation is too deep. If there is a family that Zheng Xianlong is most afraid of, it is your Gu family."

"In fact, it's not just the Qinglong Gang that's concerned about your Gu family. Don't you find it strange? With your Gu family's background, how could it have declined to this point? Once upon a time, the Gu family was also a prominent family."

"That's because, in Jiangzhou, many people don't want to see your Gu family become powerful. Once there are signs of your rise, they will use various methods to suppress you."

"If they can't destroy your Gu family, then they will make you an insignificant, small family living in a corner. You will never be able to pose a threat to them."

When Gu Mingchuan heard this, he felt a little worried.

It turns out that the ancestors of the Gu family were really wealthy?

He is a prefect, he shouldn't make up such words to deceive him, it must be true.

But why is he telling me this?
Governor Guo continued, "Right now, Zheng Xianlong is in seclusion to break through to the Shenzang realm. His apprentice is leading the Qinglong Gang. This person has an impulsive personality and is vindictive. That Pang Kun is his brother-in-law."

Pang Kun?

Who is it? This name sounds familiar.

Gu Mingchuan quickly remembered the leader of the Qinglong Gang who died at the hands of his sword.

That was his first kill and it left a deep impression on him.

He was silent for a moment, then asked, "What is the level of cultivation of Zheng Xianlong's disciple?"

Governor Guo looked at him meaningfully and said, "Seventh level of Gangyuan."

That’s not bad, the patriarch should be able to handle it.

Gu Mingchuan asked in confusion, "Why did the governor tell me this?"

Governor Guo wrote a few words, put the brush back, and said, "You have met the man in the back mountain of the Gu family, right? Although he looks like a living dead, once the Gu family is at the critical moment of life and death, he will take action and kill all those who threaten the Gu family in Minglong Mansion."

As he spoke, he raised his head and said, "Including me."

It turned out to be the case.

Gu Mingchuan suddenly realized the reputation left by the palace guard.

Governor Guo said, "Some people always take chances, and there are people behind the scenes fanning the flames, trying to test whether the ascetic monk behind the Gu family is still there. As for me, I don't want to see such a situation. Therefore, I will help your Gu family within my ability."

"Thank you, Lord Governor."

……

Gu Mingchuan said goodbye quickly. After this trip today, he figured out the root cause of the Gu family's predicament.

He followed a waiter and suddenly realized something was wrong.

This is not the way out of the prefectural government.

Just as he was thinking about it, the waiter who was leading the way stopped in front of a yard, said, "I have brought the person," and then left.

Gu Mingchuan looked over and saw that the person standing in the yard was an acquaintance. He asked in surprise, "It's you? You didn't leave with Miss Wang?"

The person in the yard was the third young lady of the Zhou family.

After not seeing her for over a month, she seemed to have changed a lot. She was much calmer than before and her temperament was more mature.

"I've met the young master."

She was dressed in a maid's attire, bowed gracefully, and said, "How can I leave before I have avenged my family's vengeance?"

Gu Mingchuan asked directly, "Oh. Then why are you looking for me?"

"I heard that not only did your cultivation recover, but you also made great progress. I came here to congratulate you."

"Ah."

He waited for her to continue.

As expected, Zhou Ruxuan knelt down with a plop and said resolutely, "I want to ask you to avenge the extermination of my Zhou family. As long as you agree, I am willing to give everything."

"Oh."

Gu Mingchuan's heart was calm. He had already guessed it and said directly, "Sorry, I refuse."

Although, sooner or later he will come up against Zheng Xianlong.

However, he didn't want to take on the trouble, so he agreed and took on the consequences. It's not worth it for a woman.

Although she was very beautiful and attractive, she was carrying a blood feud that was too heavy. Keeping her by his side would affect the aura of him and the people around him.

So he refused without hesitation, and turned to leave.

Zhou Ruxuan's voice came from behind, "Young Master, if you agree, I will tell you the biggest secret of the Zhou family, the secret of immortality!"

(End of this chapter)