Chapter 42: I recognize even those who turn into ashes

"Why were you and Jiang Yihong injured like this by that sword intent?"

In the carriage, Gu Mingchuan was a little confused. He had just discovered that Wang Xining's cultivation was higher than his and was already at the ninth level of Gangyuan.

At the same distance, she and Jiang Yihong were almost crippled by the sword intent.

He just had a headache and recovered quickly.

Wang Xining's face was pale at this time, and he looked seriously injured.

At this moment, the carriage had already driven out of the Nine Hells Mountain, and the creepy chill could hardly be felt anymore.

She said weakly, "That is the sword intention of a Dharma Realm expert. The higher the cultivation level and the more sophisticated the swordsmanship, the greater the impact will be."

It even has precision strike capabilities?
Is the sword intent of a powerful person in the Dharma Image Realm so intelligent?
Gu Mingchuan was somewhat amazed.

Wang Xining stared at him for a while and said, "You hid it really well. I didn't realize it before. You have also cultivated the horizontal training external skills to the divine power realm."

That’s not your fault.

When we first met, I hadn't started practicing the "Vajra Indestructible Divine Art" yet.

Gu Mingchuan just smiled and said nothing.

"Cough cough..."

She coughed twice and said, "Since ancient times, those who can cultivate both internal and external skills and master both internal and external skills are rare."

"You know, in history, there were so many geniuses who were extremely talented and qualified to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, but because they were too confident, they wanted to cultivate both internal and external skills to the extreme, and eventually became mediocre."

"Human energy is limited. You were not qualified to begin with. You became an ascetic and paid a huge price to achieve your current level of cultivation. You should not be distracted by other things..."

Gu Mingchuan heard the admonition in her tone and thought that it was not in vain that he saved her this time.

The fact that she could say these words proved that she regarded him as a friend.

However, it is still annoying. It has too much of a "daddy" vibe. No, it has too much of a "mom" vibe.

Are you teaching me to do things?

Gu Mingchuan changed the subject, "Do you think Qi Junhao and the others can escape?"

Wang Xining said flatly, "Impossible. The Jiangzhou Demon Suppression Division is commanded by a powerful Dharma-Elephant."

That's a pity.

Gu Mingchuan felt a little regretful. He actually hoped that Qi Junhao and his cheap master Qi Wu could escape.

These are all connections.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the villa where Wang Xining lived.

"You stay at my place for the next few days and don't go anywhere. After this incident, the Demon Suppression Division will definitely ask about what happened."

"Row."

"Gu Mingchuan."

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

Just say thank you and that's it?
I saved your life. Look how sensible Jiang Yihong is. He directly acknowledged him as his elder brother.

Not to mention comparing with Xue Ruoyu.

Gu Mingchuan was secretly complaining in his heart.

……

Gu Mingchuan stayed in the villa for half a month. On weekdays, apart from teaching Wang Xining "Xuanjin Zhengong", he read books.

There is a large study in the villa, which contains many precious books, which are very useful to him.

Especially some travel notes of certain characters, which describe in detail which sects and families exist in a certain place, what the skills are, what martial arts are used, and so on.

He lacks common sense in this area.

This day.

Gu Mingchuan sat in the pavilion, flipping through a book, and said in amazement, "So, my Gu family was so awesome in the past?"

Wang Xining was wearing a bright red cape and sipping plum wine. These days, she had gotten used to this man's quirks and could roughly understand the meaning of this word. She said, "In Jiangzhou, only your Gu family has the inheritance of ascetics. Just from this point, we know that the Gu family was once one of the most outstanding families in the world."

Gu Mingchuan had just read a book about Buddhism a few days ago and had some understanding of it.

Buddhism was destroyed by the joint efforts of the four holy places and the nine major clans. The legacy left by Buddhism was naturally divided up by these forces.

Therefore, what the Thirteenth Elder said before, that the Gu family was once a branch of one of the nine major families, was not necessarily an exaggeration.

Unfortunately, of the nine great families a thousand years ago, only seven remain today. The Gu family and another family have disappeared in the long river of history.

The four holy places have not appeared in the world for hundreds of years.

Not to mention a thousand years ago. A few hundred years ago, the Gu family was also prominent and dominated Jiangzhou. They were much stronger than the current Jiang family.

Then, the Gu family encountered the Emperor Shang of the previous dynasty, who wanted to destroy all the noble families and sects in the world in order to achieve immortality. The Gu family happened to be the main target of the attack.

After that, there was no more for the Gu family. It just kept declining, and now it has become a second-rate family in the area.

What a miserable word.

If it weren't for the ascetic monks supporting them, the Gu family would have been destroyed several times.

Gu Mingchuan closed the book in his hand and said, "You have almost learned the "Xuanjin Zhengong". I should leave now."

Calculating the time, Su Lingshuang should be back to Minglong City soon. If she returns home and finds that he is not there, she will be anxious.

Wang Xining said sarcastically, "Are you anxious to meet that Miss Yuzi?"

Gu Mingchuan slapped his thigh and said, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten it."

Before returning to Minglong Mansion, I must meet this courtesan.

If a girl invites you, how rude would it be if you don’t go?

At this time, a servant came to report, "Master Jiang sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he wanted to invite Master Gu to a banquet in the city tonight."

As he said that, he handed over an invitation.

Gu Mingchuan opened it and saw that it was sent by Jiang Yihong, and the address on it was Xiaoyue Tower.

Isn't this a coincidence?
He said, "Go and tell the messenger that I will definitely attend the banquet tonight."

"Humph!"

Wang Xining snorted coldly and walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

Gu Mingchuan didn't care. Women, after all, couldn't stand this kind of thing.

He put away the invitation and stroked his chin, "I always feel like I forgot something..."

At this time, a servant came over to remind him, "Master Gu, it's time to take a bath."

With this interruption, the thought was forgotten.

……

After nightfall, in Jiangzhou city.

On a carriage, a middle-aged man with a hooked nose said sternly, "Manjin, you actually lost to the Gu family. I am very disappointed in you."

Li Manjin could only lower his head silently, clench his fists tightly, and endure this humiliation.

The middle-aged man was named Li Jingxuan, his fourth uncle. He had reached the seventh level of Gangyuan cultivation and was a disciple of a grandmaster.

It is precisely because of this that the fourth uncle's status in the family is second only to the head of the family.

Li Jingxuan said, "This time, Baiyun Sect is recruiting disciples. This is your chance. If you can join Baiyun Sect and become a direct disciple, then Zheng Xianlong will not dare to provoke my Li family again."

"I have a good friend who is a deacon of Baiyun Sect. I have arranged to have him at Xiaoyue Tower tonight. I will feel more at ease knowing that he will take care of me in the future."

Li Manjin said gratefully, "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle."

Li Jingxuan asked again, "Did the ascetic monk from the Gu family come this time?"

"No, only Gu Wendi and Gu Mingyi came."

Li Jingxuan snorted coldly, "That old bastard Gu Yunze actually dared to come to our Li family to ask for punishment, making us lose face. This is outrageous. This time, if the most outstanding children of the Gu family for two generations died on the road, what do you think the old bastard Gu would look like?"

When Li Manjin heard him say this, he knew that he had the intention to kill him, so he reminded him, "Fourth Uncle, you must not let the Gu family catch you."

Li Jingxuan said, "Don't worry, I don't need to kill these two people."

While talking, the carriage stopped.

The driver reminded us that we had arrived at Xiaoyue Tower.

Li Manjin followed his fourth uncle out of the carriage and saw a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.

It's him!

He stared at the figure, hatred gleaming in his eyes.

Li Manjin grabbed Li Jingxuan's sleeve and said in a voice that seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, "Uncle, that person is Gu Mingchuan."

Li Jingxuan looked in the direction he pointed, "Are you sure it's him?"

"I would recognize him even if he turned into ashes."

"Good. This is like searching for something you haven't found yet."

Li Jingxuan shouted, "Gu Mingchuan, stop right there."

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