239: Chapter 239 The Legendary Gu Han! His Fee is Expensive

"Exactly!"

Gu Han confirmed Xiao Yan's guess in an indifferent tone.

"As far as I know, the Xiao Clan was the head of the Eight Great Ancient Clans thousands of years ago because their Clan Chief was exceptionally powerful."

"However, after some events occurred, the Xiao Clan began to decline, and its members dispersed and drifted to various parts of the continent. Your Xiao Family is considered one of the Main Lineages. Xun'er grew up in your Family because the Gu Clan's Clan Chief and the Xiao Clan's Clan Chief were best friends back then, and the relationship between the two clans used to be quite good."

"But wherever there are people, there is a Jianghu. Brother Xiao Yan, during those three years when you were considered a waste, you suffered countless cold shoulders even within your own Family. The Nalan Family initially had a marriage alliance with the Xiao Clan, but in the end, they switched to another alliance partner. They claim to have done everything within their power, but you can't be without your own thoughts on the matter."

"So obviously, you won't be naive enough to think that the Gu Clan is truly that good to the Xiao Clan. In the end, one must rely on oneself."

Gu Han said these words not because he and Xun'er shared mutual feelings, nor because Ling Xiao and Ling Ying were present.

In this world, one ultimately has to rely on oneself. Gu Yuan promised Xiao Xuan that he would look after the Xiao Clan to some extent, but his surname is Gu, after one.

To give a very simple example, if a Seven-Star Dou Sheng from the Gu Clan wanted to annex the Xiao Clan, could Gu Yuan really kill off his own clan's high-level combat power for the sake of the Xiao Clan?

He, Gu Yuan, is a Nine-Star Dou Sheng Late Stage powerhouse, not the Xiao Family's dog.

Even if he were a dog, people like Zhao Gao did not hesitate to call a stag a horse after the First Emperor died.

Of course, a person cannot stand without integrity, and Gu Yuan indeed did a poor job. He was able to arrange for Xun'er to go to the Xiao Family, so this branch is definitely not an ordinary Main Lineage; the fact that they could hold the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade also proves this point.

Now, to think they only have one Great Dou Master powerhouse left—both the Gu Clan and Gu Yuan have been far too ungenerous.

With the Gu Clan's foundations, even a tiny leak of resources from between their fingernails would have ensured the Xiao Family fared no worse than the Jiama Royal Family. Even being a local tyrant in the Northwest Continent would have been fine.

If speaking from the perspective of a novel, Gu Han could only say that a certain 'Bean' didn't understand battle through the heavens.

"I understand." Xiao Yan clenched his fists and nodded seriously. "Relying on people, they will leave; relying on mountains, they will fall. There might be people in this world who treat you sincerely, like Teacher and you, Gu Han, treat me, but in the beginning, it was also because of the word 'profit'."

As a Transmigrator, how could Xiao Yan not understand the principle that 'once the person leaves, the tea cools'? Moreover, this Xuanhuan world believes even more in the law of the jungle than the world where he received his compulsory education.

"So, if you want to become stronger, you must know how to fight for it yourself." Gu Han had a cold personality and was not fond of playing teacher. Seeing that Xiao Yan understood, he went straight to the point: "On this Fighting Qi Continent, there is a miraculous Heavenly Tomb."

"Thousands of years ago, the Eight Great Ancient Clans agreed to send exceptionally talented Disciples from their clans to enter at regular intervals. I remember each Imperial Clan has two slots. Your brilliant ancestor from the Xiao Clan is also buried inside. It is said he left behind a top-tier Opportunity that only those of your Xiao Clan can open."

Gu Han toyed with the token in his hand for a moment. "When the time comes, I can take you to the Gu Clan. But if you want to enter the Heavenly Tomb, you'll have to use your strength to speak for you. Otherwise, since the Gu Clan has used these slots for so many years, they won't give them up easily."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded with a serious expression. "Thank you, Brother Gu. If there's ever a place where I'm needed, just say the word."

Talking to smart people was indeed easy. Gu Han put away the token and nodded slightly, then turned to look at Su Qian. "Grand Elder Su Qian, I heard from Second Brother Xiao that you sent someone to find me. Do you have something to discuss?"

"Yes." A smile appeared on Su Qian's face as he made a gesture of invitation. "Grand Elder Gu, let's go to my Inner Academy reception room to talk in detail."

"Alright." Gu Han nodded slightly and followed Su Qian's lead.

Zi Yan followed along with a skip and a jump, and Xiao Yan and the others followed suit upon seeing this.

When the group appeared in the Inner Academy's student residential and learning activity area, it immediately attracted intense attention.

"Who is that young man? He's so handsome."

"A newly joined Special Recruit?"

"You're an Inner Academy student and you're still acting like a fangirl?"

"He's like a banished immortal descended to earth. What's wrong with being a fangirl?"

"What does looking good matter? The Fighting Qi Continent is all about strength."

"Open your dog eyes and look clearly. Look at who's accompanying him. Could his strength be weak?"

"Accompanied personally by Senior Xiao Yan, Senior Zi Yan, and Grand Elder Su Qian—his status and strength are definitely extraordinary."

"..."

Zi Yan was the former number one on the strong ranking, Xiao Yan was the current number one on the strong ranking, and Su Qian was the Inner Academy's Grand Elder and the strongest person on the surface.

The person accompanied by these people was certainly not simple.

"Sect Leader, who is that?"

Two young men appeared beside Xiao Yan, who was walking at the back of the crowd lost in thought.

Xiao Yan had still established the Pan Gate power within the Inner Academy. The two before him were brothers he had acknowledged: Lin Xiuya and Lin Yan.

"This person is the one you admire the most." Xiao Yan smiled.

Lin Yan scratched his head, then showed an excited expression. "That one? That one... the Cloud Mist Sect Grand Elder?"

"Mm." Xiao Yan nodded slightly and laughed. "The Grand Elder has something to ask of him. If you two want to gain experience after graduation, you can choose the Cloud Mist Sect."

After chatting with the two for a few moments, Xiao Yan saw Nalan Yanyun appear nearby and immediately separated from the two single dogs.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiuya and Lin Yan immediately spread the news about Gu Han, drawing countless exclamations.

In the past year and a half, Gu Han had not appeared in the Black-Corner Region again.

But the legends related to him had never ceased.

"Do you think that commotion just now was caused by this Cloud Mist Sect Grand Elder?"

"It's possible. A year and a half ago, he already had the strength to fight across levels against a Dou Zong. He's definitely even stronger now."

"Otherwise, why would the Grand Elder be so polite to him?"

"..."

Ignoring the chatter of the Jia Nan Academy students, Gu Han had already been invited into the reception room by Su Qian.

They first drank tea and chatted, also discussing things that happened after the cooperation between Jia Nan Academy and Yunmu City. Gu Han was actually not unfamiliar with these matters.

Overall, the cooperation between Jia Nan Academy and Yunmu City brought only benefits. While safety was better guaranteed, they also gained more opportunities for experience, and Yunmu City obtained excellent fresh blood from the younger generation.

"My young friend should have heard of the foundation of our Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy, the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower." Just as Zi Yan was starting to get a bit impatient, Su Qian finally got down to business.

"I know." Gu Han put down his teacup and nodded slightly. "I also know that the foundation of the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower is the fourteenth on the strange fire ranking list, the Fallen Heart Flame."

"Exactly." Su Qian showed a troubled expression. "As time passes, this Fallen Heart Flame is becoming more and more powerful. The intervals between eruptions are getting shorter, and the power of the eruptions is getting stronger."

"If we don't add more measures, it might not be long before it fully matures and breaks the seal. The losses it would bring to the Inner Academy would be immense, and our Jia Nan Academy Inner Academy would also lose its greatest reliance."

"I understand. Elder Su Qian is asking me to help suppress this Fallen Heart Flame." Gu Han revealed a smile. "I wonder, how should I help?"

Actually, he wanted to ask more what chips Su Qian was going to use to ask for his help.

The price for his appearance was not cheap.