69: The Gu family was wiped out? The true colors are revealed!

"Thank you, Husband!"

Gu Qingxue felt moved in her heart. She knew that Lu Yuan spent most of his energy on Cultivation, so being able to spare time to accompany her back was clearly a sign of his doting affection.

Gu Qingxue bit her lower lip, as if she had made a decision.

She stepped forward, gently tugging at Lu Yuan's sleeve, her voice as thin as a mosquito's: "Husband... I have some confusion regarding my Cultivation, and I would like to ask Husband... to guide me alone."

After saying this, her face was already so red it looked like it was about to drip blood.

As for the so-called guidance, both of them knew exactly what it meant.

Lu Yuan looked at the expression on Gu Qingxue's face and immediately understood in his heart.

"In that case, as your husband, I naturally must teach you everything I know."

Lu Yuan laughed loudly, directly scooped Gu Qingxue into his arms, and strode towards the inner palace.

The palace doors closed tightly.

Under the operation of the Dual Cultivation Cultivation Technique, the Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Art, Lu Yuan's newly achieved Breakthrough in Realm was thoroughly stabilized, and Gu Qingxue also received immense benefits; the Nascent Soul within her body became increasingly crystal clear, and her Cultivation improved significantly.

...

Great Yan Kingdom, Tianyuan City.

Today, the Gu Family mansion in Tianyuan City appeared exceptionally lively.

The Gu Family residence was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, with red silk hanging high—a scene full of joy and celebration.

However, beneath this festive atmosphere, the internal atmosphere of the Gu Family seemed unusually heavy and oppressive.

In the main hall.

The Gu Family Old Ancestor, Gu Changsheng, sat in the main seat. Although he was wearing a celebratory red birthday robe, his complexion was sallow, his aura was weak, and he could not help but cough twice from time to time; clearly, he was suffering from old injuries.

Below him, the current head of the Gu Family and a group of Elders were also wearing worried expressions, sitting uneasily.

"Old Ancestor, the people from the Zhou Family, Chu Family, and Liu Family have not arrived yet, but news has come from the market that all three families' shops have hung up 'closed' signs today, and they have surrounded several of our Gu Family's properties."

Gu Tianming, the head of the Gu Family, said in a deep voice, his eyes full of indignation.

"What are they trying to do? Do they really want to tear off the mask today?" an Elder slammed the table and shouted angrily.

Gu Changsheng sighed and waved his hand: "This was to be expected. Ever since that girl Qingxue broke off the engagement, our Gu Family has lost our connection with the Taiyi Sect. Coupled with my serious injury, these three families have long been eyeing our share of Tianyuan City."

"I just didn't expect them to choose today to make their move."

Just as everyone was discussing, a noisy commotion suddenly came from outside the door, followed by the housekeeper's voice, which carried a hint of panic.

"The heads of the Zhou Family, Chu Family, and Liu Family have arrived!"

Before the words faded, three powerful auras broke directly into the Gu Family hall.

The leader, wearing a purple robe with a sinister face, was none other than the head of the Liu Family, Liu Chengfeng. He unleashed his Late Stage Golden Core Cultivation without concealment, pressing down on the younger generation of the Gu Family until they had difficulty breathing.

Behind him were the head of the Zhou Family, Zhou Yi, and the head of the Chu Family, Chu Batian. Both were in the Middle Stage of the Golden Core, with insincere smiles on their faces.

Beside Liu Chengfeng, he was arm-in-arm with a beautiful woman wearing gorgeous palace attire.

This woman wore heavy makeup, her eyebrows and eyes revealing an arrogant air of command. A jade pendant emitting a faint spiritual light hung at her waist, clearly an extraordinary protective treasure.

Upon seeing this woman, Gu Changsheng's expression instantly became even uglier.

Liu Ruyan!

She was Liu Chengfeng's biological younger sister and also the concubine of the current Xuanji Sword Venerable of the Great Luo Sword Sect!

"Hahaha, Brother Gu, today is your five-hundredth birthday. As your brother, I have arrived late. I hope you will forgive me!"

Liu Chengfeng laughed as he walked into the hall. Although he spoke of forgiveness, there was not a hint of respect in his tone.

"Men, bring up the congratulatory gifts prepared by our three families!"

With a wave of his hand, several attendants immediately carried in two items covered in red cloth and placed them heavily in the center of the hall with a thud.

Liu Chengfeng kicked away the red cloth.

Whoosh!

The entire hall instantly fell into dead silence.

On the left was a coffin as black as ink, emitting wisps of decaying Death Qi. It was clearly crafted from Spirit-Rotting Wood, which specifically targets one's Lifespan.

On the right was a bronze bell as tall as a person, with hideous ghost faces carved all over its surface.

Sending a bell! Sending a coffin!

This was no birthday wish; it was clearly cursing someone to die early!

"You... you..."

Looking at these two items, Gu Changsheng trembled with rage and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Pfft!"

"Old Ancestor!"

The Gu Family members were shocked and quickly stepped forward to support him.

"Liu Chengfeng! You have gone too far!" Gu Tianming drew his long sword, glaring angrily, "Today is a joyous day for my Gu Family. By sending these things, are you trying to start a war with my Gu Family?"

"Start a war?"

Liu Chengfeng sneered, his eyes sweeping contemptuously over the Gu Family members: "With just this group of old, weak, sick, and disabled people, you are worthy of talking about war with me?"

"Gu Changsheng, let's not beat around the bush."

"You have already stepped one foot into the coffin. Your Gu Family cannot hold onto the businesses in Tianyuan City."

"If you are sensible, hand over the land deeds to the market today and take your clansmen and get out of Tianyuan City. Considering our past relationship, I might still be able to leave you a path to survival."

"Otherwise..."

He pointed to the coffin, "This Spirit-Rotting Wood coffin was prepared specifically for you!"

"That's right!"

Chu Batian, standing to the side, also said sinisterly: "Old Ghost Gu, don't be ungrateful. Nowadays, this Tianyuan City belongs to our three great families."

"You bunch of robbers!" a young Disciple of the Gu Family couldn't help but curse.

"Presumptuous!"

Liu Ruyan, who had not spoken until now, suddenly arched her eyebrows and shouted sharply.

Slap!

She struck out with a palm from across the air. The Gu Family Disciple who had spoken was directly sent flying, half his face swollen, spitting blood and teeth onto the floor.

"When my Liu Family is talking, how is it your place to interrupt?"

Liu Ruyan smoothed her hair, her expression extremely arrogant: "It is the Gu Family's fortune to let our three families take over your industries."

"You don't even look at yourselves in the mirror. Without the protection of the Taiyi Sect, what are you, the Gu Family?"

"I think this Tianyuan City should have been renamed Liu long ago!"

Her arrogant and domineering attitude completely infuriated everyone in the Gu Family.

But looking at the jade pendant on Liu Ruyan's waist representing the Xuanji Sword Venerable, and Liu Chengfeng's Late Stage Golden Core pressure, the Gu Family members dared to be angry but dared not speak, their hearts filled with despair.

Was today truly the day of the Gu Family's extermination?

Gu Changsheng's face turned ashen, and he laughed miserably: "Good, good, good..."

"Since you want it, then take it..."

In order to preserve the Family Bloodline, he had to bow his head.

"Old Ancestor! You cannot give it to them!"

"Shut up!" Gu Changsheng scolded, looking as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

Seeing the Gu Family yield, Liu Chengfeng and the others burst into triumphant laughter.

"That's more like it. Those who submit to circumstances are outstanding."

Liu Chengfeng reached out to take the land deeds from Gu Tianming's hand.