13: The Gu family is destroyed!

Xiao Zhu Realm, Wu City.

The bustling market was filled with people coming and going, an endless stream.

Restaurants and tea houses were extremely lively, filled with storytellers who walked among the crowds, narrating various interesting anecdotes and drawing rounds of applause.

Inside a restaurant named Yijing Xuan.

A storyteller, holding a paper fan and wearing a light blue robe, was animatedly speaking with great gusto: “It is said that in our Wu City, there emerged an unparalleled Genius, named Gu Yan, adopted son of the current Wu City Lord, Gu Changyun.”

“Initially, people only thought he was a Cultivation waste, but unexpectedly, one day, Gu Yan’s talent had an Awakening, and his Cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. First, he was appreciated by the Sect Master of Yunyin Sect, and later he entered our Qingzhou’s Great Sect, Qingyun Sword Sect, where he displayed his unparalleled talent. He truly stole the show, even easily surpassing Qingyun Sword Sect’s Chief Senior Brother, Chu Feng…”

The storyteller vividly recounted Gu Yan’s story, making it captivating.

The audience below applauded, many of them longing for his deeds.

However, someone said with a troubled expression, “Gu Yan is indeed a heaven-sent Genius, turning the Gu Family, originally a small Family in Wu City, into the city’s lord now.”

“But the Gu Family is, after all, from a small Family. Although they rose to prominence relying on Gu Yan, they are unable to manage the vast Wu City. In just half a year, taxes have already increased by 30%, and I heard they will continue to rise. Alas, it’s not as good as the previous Zhang Family.”

Next to him, a burly man also said with a troubled expression, “Collecting taxes is one thing, but this Gu Family is becoming increasingly rampant. I heard that some time ago, a cousin of the Gu Family led the city guard to loot the former subordinates of the Zhang Family in the city, and the whole Family of Captain Li died terribly.”

“Oh my goodness, Li Awei is dead? He was a famous Great Master of charity in our Wu City! When the Zhang Family was at odds with Gu Yan, Li Awei even helped Gu Yan. How could his whole Family be killed?”

“It’s all because of Gu Yan’s cousin, who is arrogant and lawless. Using the excuse that Li Awei had a Family connection with the Zhang Family’s youngest daughter back then, he directly took action. My house is next to Captain Li’s, and I saw the scene with my own eyes at the time; it was too tragic.”

Someone indignantly said, “This Gu Family has just gained power and is already so tyrannical. Aren’t they afraid of retribution?”

The burly man who spoke suddenly sneered, “Retribution? You’re thinking too much. I don’t know what kind of luck the Gu Family had, but that adopted son, Gu Yan, has too good a talent. It is said that he has now joined a super powerful force. When he returns, even our Qingzhou’s Qingyun Sword Sect will have to rely on his whims.”

“At that time, let alone this small Wu City, if the Gu Family dominates the entire Qingzhou, no one will dare to say anything.”

“Alas…”

The evil deeds committed by the Gu Family were by no means few.

The others then successively brought up several more incidents that aroused public indignation.

A group of people in the tavern sighed upon hearing this, but this was Wu City after all, and Gu Yan’s influence was overwhelming, so there were more people who dared not speak out against the Gu Family.

At this moment, in the center of Wu City, the Gu Manor.

A huge luxurious courtyard, with pavilions by the water, and extravagant buildings.

Everywhere were luxurious ancient woods and furnishings.

Servants, moving like weaving shuttles, all had outstanding appearances and graceful figures.

In the main hall of the Gu Manor, cups clinked and laughter echoed.

More than ten people were seated, chatting and laughing. Each of them was dressed in fine silks and satins, exuding powerful Qi, all people of no low status.

“Family Master Gu, we must congratulate you in advance this time.”

“Rumor has it that Gu Yan has joined an extraordinary force in the Upper Realm. Why didn’t you mention such a thing?”

A burly man in cold armor with a scar on his face asked reproachfully.

The leader, with long hair, though already middle-aged, looked as refined as a scholar.

He smiled apologetically upon hearing this, “Such matters, after all, involve the Upper Realm, so it’s not good for us to speak carelessly.”

“However, since everyone knows now, I won’t hide it from you anymore. Gu Yan has indeed joined the Chongxuan Pavilion in the Upper Realm. Within three years, when he returns to the Xiao Zhu Realm, he will certainly become a Venerable One.”

Everyone listened, looking solemn.

Venerable One!

The strongest title in the Xiao Zhu Realm!

Only those in the strongest realm of the Xiao Zhu Realm—the Immortal Platform Realm—can be called Venerable Ones.

“How old is Gu Yan to become a Venerable One!”

“It’s truly incredible!”

“Then we must congratulate the Gu Family! I heard that Gu Yan has a grudge with the Chief of Qingyun Sword Sect. Now, thinking about it, that Chief must be panicking immensely.”

“Hahaha, exactly! That’s Qingyun Sword Sect, to be scared by Gu Yan, it’s truly unbelievable.”

“…”

At the banquet table, there were only words of congratulation.

Everyone held the Gu Family in extreme respect.

Even a blind man would know that the heavens of the Xiao Zhu Realm were about to change.

The Gu Family would not be limited to the small Wu City; within ten years, they would become a behemoth in the Xiao Zhu Realm. Only a fool wouldn’t rush to curry favor at this time!

The praised Gu Family scholar, who was at the head of the table, also laughed heartily, feeling utterly delighted.

The most proud thing he, Gu Changyun, had done in his life was adopting Gu Yan as his son!

When Xiao Yan becomes a Venerable One, then my Gu Family will be a super Family in this Xiao Zhu Realm!

Just thinking that soon, even a colossal entity like Qingyun Sword Sect would have to grovel to the Gu Family, Gu Changyun couldn’t help but feel his heart race, giving rise to even greater ambition!

Above the Nine Heavens.

Suddenly, the sky ripped open.

An immortal-like, corpulent old man stepped out of the pitch-black void.

“Is this the Gu Family in the Xiao Zhu Realm?”

“Hmph, a den of iniquity.”

This corpulent Elder, wearing the Elder robes of Chongxuan Pavilion, glanced at the Gu Manor and found many filthy and immoral deeds, a displeased expression appearing on his face.

A whisk appeared in his hand.

With a casual flick.

The white hairs on the whisk transformed into ice arrows like rain, falling down!

“Ah ah ah ah ah!”

“Ah ah ah ah!”

“…”

Below the Gu Manor, screams echoed, and a strong smell of blood arose.

Everyone in the Gu Family died violently.

“Who! Who dares to target our Gu Family!”

“Aren’t you afraid of Gu Yan’s retaliation!”

Shouts came from below.

“Heh.”

“Gu Yan? What great prestige.”

The corpulent Elder sneered.

Gu Changyun, before his death, stared up at the sky in a daze, looking at the clothes on the corpulent Elder’s body, and his eyes suddenly froze; he recognized them!

These are the clothes of Chongxuan Pavilion??

Xiao Yan… what happened to him?

An ice arrow was plunged into Gu Changyun’s chest, his eyes wide open, dying with a grievance.

In just one breath, the Gu Family of Wu City, including the City Lord Gu Changyun and one hundred seventy-two members, were all annihilated!

The whole city was shocked!

…

Xuan Realm, Chongxuan Pavilion Forbidden Ground, Nether Cliff.

Wisps of emerald green Qi mist, like venomous snakes, coiled around.

As a Forbidden Ground, Nether Cliff was perpetually shrouded in an extremely virulent miasma.

Being within it would lead to endless torment from nightmares.

Even a King entering it wouldn’t last more than three days before going insane and completely losing their mind!

“Ah ah ah!”

“No, was it really not an illusion before?”

A naked young man clutched his head, crying out in pain, not knowing how many times he had been startled awake by the torment of nightmares!

Gu Yan’s face was contorted, in extreme pain!

He suddenly felt a strange palpitation, as if he had lost something precious!