Who!
Everyone was stunned again.
Someone dared to speak to City Lord Liu like that?
And…
The voice was so unpleasant!
Liu Yuan's expression changed, however.
And the heads of each Family also couldn't sit still.
Others weren't clear, but they knew that there was a distinguished person sitting in the quiet room behind them. They hadn't expected that he would want to interfere in this matter?
“Chief Steward Li.”
Liu Yuan quickly bowed.
“How did you get disturbed?”
Seeing Chief Steward Li's appearance.
And then Liu Yuan's respectful demeanor.
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat.
Goodness, could this person be…
“Ah!”
Everyone else was cautious.
Only A Sha waved happily, “It's you, we meet again!”
With a thud.
Liu Yuan's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be… she knows Chief Steward Li?
“Little girl!”
Chief Steward Li smiled without smiling.
“Our Family isn't familiar with you, don't try to get close!”
“Oh.”
A Sha was a little disappointed.
“Chief Steward Li.”
Seeing this situation, Liu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
“May I ask what that… distinguished person has instructed?”
He naturally understood.
Chief Steward Li's appearance must have been at the Seventh Prince's instruction.
“City Lord Liu.”
Chief Steward Li glanced at him.
“Our Family asks you, is the Martial Academy Qualification Battle over?”
“It's already over.”
“Who won?”
“It's… him!”
Liu Yuan reluctantly pointed at Gu Han.
“Oh.”
Chief Steward Li didn't even look at Gu Han.
“Then there's nothing else.”
At this point.
It was already crystal clear.
Gu Han's Martial Academy qualification was secured.
“Chief Steward Li!”
Liu Yuan was a little unwilling.
“But he continuously committed violence, disregarding the rules of my Tianwu City…”
“Our Family said!”
Chief Steward Li emphasized his tone.
“This matter, ends here, do you understand?”
“Yes, yes!”
Bah!
Glancing at Gu Han, Chief Steward Li's Face darkened again.
That wretched boy!
He got lucky again!
“Wait!”
Seeing him about to leave, Gu Han suddenly spoke.
“What do you want to do!”
Chief Steward Li looked impatient.
“Where is that Senior Xue? I want to visit him.”
Currently.
Gu Han's great revenge was avenged, so he naturally had to find a way to treat A Sha's soul deficiency. Naturally, Dr. Xue, someone proficient in alchemy and pharmacology, was still the best choice.
He impatiently gave an address.
Chief Steward Li turned and left.
The more he looked at Gu Han, the worse his mood became.
“Your Highness.”
Returning to the quiet room, Chief Steward Li was still somewhat indignant.
“The matter you instructed has been handled.”
“You, oh you… Cough cough!”
The Seventh Prince shook his head. Just as he was about to tease him, he suddenly coughed violently.
At the same time.
A visible chill continuously emanated from his body, quickly forming a thin layer of frost on him.
“Your Highness!”
Chief Steward Li quickly stepped forward and used Spirit Power to protect his vitality.
“Hold on!”
“This old servant will take you to Old Xue immediately!”
…
Outside.
Liu Yuan's mood was extremely bad at this moment.
The Seventh Prince's words were absolutely not something a City Lord of a small Borderland city like him could defy. No matter how much he hated Gu Han, he could no longer make a move.
Unless he wanted to die!
“Hmph!”
He let out a cold snort, didn't even look at anyone, and was about to leave with the City Guard.
“Wait.”
Gu Han suddenly spoke.
“My Martial Academy qualification!”
“Just wait!”
Liu Yuan looked at him deeply.
“Someone will deliver it to you!”
As he left.
The scene exploded again.
“That person just now, could it be…”
“Nonsense, didn't you hear the City Lord call him Chief Steward Li? He must be from the Imperial City!”
“Tsk tsk, a big shot, a big shot! How many years has it been since such a big shot came to our Tianwu City?”
“Don't even think about it, you can't climb that high!”
“…”
Everyone was discussing heatedly.
The events that unfolded today were too exciting, with various twists and turns, and heart-stopping moments that left them overwhelmed. In such a small Borderland city, such a major event would be enough for people to talk about for ten or eight years.
In contrast.
The Martial Academy Qualification Battle seemed insignificant.
Gu Han ignored them.
He put away Gu Tian's spirit tablet and the Fire Cloud Spear, letting out a deep breath of stale Qi, and with it, much of the accumulated malevolence on his body also dissipated.
“Young Master.”
A Sha asked softly, “Where are we going next?”
“To find Senior Xue.”
Gu Han patted her head.
“To treat your illness.”
“Young Master.”
A Sha's eyes dimmed.
“My illness… is it incurable?”
“Nonsense.”
Gu Han's expression was gentle.
“I will definitely find a way to save you. All you need to do is stay by my side and help me find treasures with peace of mind.”
“En!”
Hearing about finding treasures.
A Sha's eyes lit up.
After all, this was the only way she could help Gu Han.
Amidst their casual conversation.
Master and servant.
Gradually walked further away.
Looking at Gu Han's departing figure, everyone's Faces were filled with envy.
It was obvious.
Regardless of his attitude, Chief Steward Li's appearance was to help Gu Han. Having befriended such a big shot, it was clear that Gu Han would soar to great heights, with limitless prospects!
Unlike the enthusiasm of the crowd.
The Gu Family members were like bereaved parents, their Faces filled with despair and confusion.
Not only was the Family's reputation ruined.
Even the person in charge had died.
Within a few days.
The Gu Family's vast properties would surely be completely divided by the other Families.
At that time, the fate of those Gu Family members who had relied on their Family's influence to flaunt their power in Tianwu City could well be imagined.
…
City Lord's Mansion.
“Bastard!”
In the main hall, Liu Yuan's Face was livid with rage.
“You bastard!”
“Father?”
Such a commotion, however, drew Liu Ying over.
“What happened?”
“Gu Han!”
Liu Yuan gritted his teeth.
“That bastard, he's truly hateful!”
“Gu Han?”
Liu Ying was stunned.
“Didn't he go to the Barren Forest and is being hunted by the Gu Family?”
“Hunted?”
Liu Yuan sneered and recounted what had happened today.
“It's all because of him that I lost all my Face today!”
Liu Ying's heart trembled.
She had naturally learned early on that Gu Han had encountered a fortuitous opportunity and recovered his Cultivation, but she had never expected Gu Han to become so powerful, single-handedly destroying the Gu Family.
Although it was partly due to the Gu Family's own reasons.
Gu Han's combat power was absolutely not to be underestimated!
“Oh, right.”
Liu Yuan seemed to have thought of something.
“How are you getting along with the Seventh Prince? Why didn't I see you go with him today?”
Liu Ying's expression was a little unpleasant.
She had spent a few days with the Seventh Prince, and with her deliberate efforts, she had naturally gained a lot of his favor. However, after Chief Steward Li returned, he was extremely displeased with her. Not only was his attitude cold, but his words were also sharp and sarcastic. She hadn't gone to watch the Martial Academy Qualification Battle today precisely because Chief Steward Li had taunted her, and she had left in a huff.
“Father.”
For some reason.
Thinking of Gu Han becoming a Genius again, she felt a little uncomfortable.
“You just said that the Seventh Prince helped Gu Han out?”
“That's right.”
Liu Yuan frowned deeply.
“It's just a bit strange. Although he helped him out, Chief Steward Li's attitude towards him was extremely cold.”
Cold?
Liu Ying inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, and a guess immediately formed in her mind.
Could Gu Han…
Have defected to the Seventh Prince?
“Father.”
Thinking of this, she immediately had an idea, “I'll go see the Seventh Prince. Maybe I can find out some useful information.”
“That's fine.”
Liu Yuan nodded.
“You are about to go to the Martial Academy. Even though the Seventh Prince is not highly regarded, he is still a member of the Royal Family. Gaining his friendship is a good thing.”
Although there was only one Martial Academy slot.
As the City Lord, he naturally had other ways to send Liu Ying there as well.
…
South of Tianwu City.
In a deep, secluded alley.
“Young Master.”
A Sha tilted her small Face upwards, “Are we going to see that Grandpa Xue?”
“En.”
Gu Han smiled.
“Senior Xue helped us so much last time. Speaking of which, we haven't properly thanked him… En?”
Before he finished speaking.
He paused.
In the alley, five or six people stood respectfully in front of a Small Courtyard gate, craning their necks, seemingly hoping that the person inside would see them.
Judging by their clothing and demeanor.
Gu Han immediately recognized them.
These people were all managers from various trade guilds in the Imperial City.
The Barren Forest was rich in resources, and the Imperial City's trade guilds sent a large number of people to the Borderland every year to collect Spirit Medicine, beast cores, and various other Cultivation resources from Loose Cultivators. Tianwu City was naturally one of those places.
“Oh?”
Seeing Gu Han.
The last person in line was a little surprised.
“Little brother, are you also here to see Dr. Xue?”
“That's right.”
Saying that.
Gu Han was about to step forward and knock on the door.
“What are you doing! What are you doing!”
The person at the very front immediately blocked Gu Han's path.
“Kid, don't you understand the rules?”
“Rules?”
“Nonsense! Dr. Xue hasn't said he'd see you, and you're just knocking on the door uninvited. If you displease the old man, can you bear the responsibility?!”
“Looking at your ragged clothes, you came empty-handed, right? And you still expect Dr. Xue to see you?”
“Even if he does, there's a first-come, first-served rule! Go queue up at the back!”
“Heh heh, small places are just small places, they don't understand any rules!”
“…”
Several people, being from the Imperial City, naturally looked down on the people of Tianwu City and mocked Gu Han without hesitation.
Gu Han's expression turned ugly.
“Don't look down on people!”
A Sha said angrily, “I know that grandpa!”
“Oh? You know Dr. Xue?”
“Little girl, you talk big without fear of the wind flashing your tongue!”
“Exactly, what kind of status does Dr. Xue have? Even the managers of our trade guilds have to be respectful to the old man. Would he know a country bumpkin from a small place like you?”
“…”
The few people spoke sarcastically, making A Sha clench her small fists in anger.
“You!”
A cold glint appeared in Gu Han's eyes.
“Give me…”
“Little brother!”
It was still the person at the back of the line who quickly pulled Gu Han, whispering, “Just bear with it. They are from the Imperial City, and they are all in the Tong Qiao Realm. You can't afford to offend them! Listen to my advice, you don't need to rush. As long as we wait patiently, we will eventually be able to see Dr. Xue.”
“Tsk tsk, Chen Ping, you're quite kind.”
“You're already in such a mess yourself, and you're still thinking about meddling in other people's business?”
“I heard that your contribution points at Jubao Pavilion have been at the bottom for two consecutive years, and you're about to be swept out the door!”
“No Family will raise idlers or useless people!”
“…”
Having his past revealed by the others.
Chen Ping's Face flushed crimson.
“You…”
The anger in Gu Han's heart surged.
Just at this moment.
At the other end of the alley, a beautiful woman slowly walked over.
Dressed in a light yellow long dress, with a light veil covering her Face, her figure was graceful, and her temperament was cold, like a Fairy.
“Liu Ying?”
“Gu Han?”
The two instantly noticed each other.
Their eyes met.
There was no tenderness, only coldness.