110: Xun'er, why bother hanging a tree? I, the ancient demon,

In the Northwest Continent, in a grand hall within the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Palace, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

“I didn’t expect that old fellow Yun Shan would actually Break through to Dou Zong…”

“The Jia Ma Empire hasn’t seen a Dou Zong expert for who knows how long…”

Jia Xingtian’s expression was grim; he knew very well that with Yun Shan’s Breakthrough to Dou Zong, the entire Jia Ma Empire would undergo earth-shattering changes.

As the actual power holders of the Jia Ma Empire, the Imperial Family’s authority would likely be impacted.

“Grandfather, this way, the Jia Ma Empire’s say will all be with the Cloud Mist Sect…”

Yao Ye stated the consequence, and Jia Xingtian could only smile helplessly.

“Grandfather, you reached the Peak of Dou Huang a long time ago. With so many years of exploration, perhaps you will Break through soon.”

“The closer one is to the edge of Breakthrough, the more one realizes how difficult Breakthrough truly is.”

“Even if we can’t Break through, the Cloud Mist Sect only has Yun Shan as a Dou Zong. If we gather the strength of the three great Families, we might not be unable to contend with him!”

“Yao Ye, I know your intentions are good, but I am closest to Dou Zong and also most aware of a Dou Zong’s power. If Yun Shan truly becomes a Dou Zong, even several Dou Huangs joining forces would not be his opponent.”

Jia Xingtian’s words made the spirited Yao Ye feel a bit disheartened.

Were they truly going to have to submit to the Cloud Mist Sect?

With the Cloud Mist Sect’s ambition and methods, the Jia Ma Empire’s Imperial Family would eventually reach a dead end. The Cloud Mist Sect would not allow any force to share their power.

Yao Ye lowered her head in thought, then suddenly remembered someone.

“Grandfather, do you still remember that another Dou Zong expert once appeared in the Jia Ma Empire?!”

“Are you referring to… Young Master Gu Fei?!”

Jia Xingtian remembered the name, and his eyes instantly lit up.

“If Young Master Gu Fei is willing to help us, why would we fear a mere Yun Shan?”

At that time, when he saw Gu Fei, he knew that he was definitely a true Dou Zong expert, and an Advanced one at that; otherwise, he wouldn’t have felt such trepidation.

“But… setting aside whether Young Master Gu Fei is willing to help us, just finding him is a challenge.”

Yao Ye was a bit discouraged, feeling that this idea was not feasible, but Jia Xingtian didn’t think so.

“Solving the problem doesn’t necessarily require inviting Young Master Gu Fei.”

“Fortunately, we entertained Young Master Gu Fei for a period before. With this relationship, the Cloud Mist Sect should have some reservations!”

“Also, the seventh-grade Alchemist's notes that Young Master Gu Fei left for Yue’er previously bound the Alchemist Guild and our Imperial Family together. If the Cloud Mist Sect wants to act against our Imperial Family, the Alchemist Guild should not stand idly by.”

“With these two layers of relationships, even Yun Shan should hesitate!”

Yao Ye analyzed all the pros and cons in one breath. Her admiration for Gu Fei had reached a blind degree… Cloud Mist Sect’s back mountain.

Two graceful figures stood tall in the forest, and a bell-like voice came from within the woods.

“Master, since Master’s Master recently re-entered the Jianghu, you seem much more relaxed!”

“Master’s Breakthrough to Dou Zong, becoming the Jia Ma Empire’s strongest expert, has made those enemies who once coveted the Cloud Mist Sect much more subdued. And with Master resuming leadership of Cloud Mist Sect affairs, I naturally have more free time.”

“However, recently I always feel a certain unease…”

Yun Yun stopped and looked at Nalan Yanran beside her.

“Unease?”

“Is it related to Elders Yun Leng, Yun Du, and Yun Cha successively Breaking through to Dou Huang?”

Nalan Yanran had some guesses.

“Yes, I am very clear about the talents of Elders Yun Leng, Yun Du, and Yun Cha. Even if they spent their entire lives, it would be difficult for them to Break through to Dou Huang, yet they successively Broke through within a few short months.”

“Moreover, Master always summoned them individually, and even I was not allowed to enter.”

“Ever since Master emerged from seclusion, he has become much more distant from me. I always feel that many things are being hidden from me…”

Yun Yun was worried, and a few dark clouds gathered beneath her delicate brows.

She had a feeling that a storm was brewing for the Cloud Mist Sect… Ancient World, Ancient Sacred Mountain Range.

A streak of light swept across the sky, and with a “bang,” a slender figure landed in front of Gu Qingyang—it was Xun'er.

“I know you just Broke through and became stronger, but you don’t need to show off like this!”

Gu Qingyang looked at Xun'er, waved away the stirred-up dust, and teased her.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately sobered up, looking at Xun'er gravely, because he felt Xun'er’s Qi was somewhat cold.

“Xun'er, why do you look so bad? Did you have another argument with Gu Fei?”

Gu Qingyang quickly asked, his words full of concern.

Xun'er had just said she was going to Gu Fei’s place, and she returned like this, so his guess was reasonable.

Xun'er shook her head vigorously.

“No, I didn’t see him on this trip!” Xun'er said coldly.

“Not Gu Fei?” Gu Qingyang thought, and then another answer appeared in his mind.

“If you didn’t see Gu Fei, then you saw the woman Gu Fei brought back!”

Upon hearing this, Xun'er’s gaze grew even colder. Gu Qingyang didn’t look directly at Xun'er, but still felt uncomfortable all over.

“To make you like this, it seems the woman Brother Gu Fei brought back is not simple.”

Gu Qingyang originally didn’t want to say anything more, but seeing Xun'er’s hollow, indifferent eyes and slightly pale face, he still couldn’t help but speak.

“Forget it, since you’ve already separated from him, it’s best not to get involved in his affairs anymore.”

“Gu Fei is already out of it; if you continue to entangle yourself, you’ll be deeply mired in it. Even the Elders in the Family might not stand with you. It’s not worth bringing trouble upon yourself for a heartless person.”

“Brother Qingyang’s words are reasonable!”

As Gu Qingyang’s voice faded, a voice sounded not far away, and a figure appeared in the air.

The newcomer was Gu Yao.

“Let the past be the past. We must move on to a new life!” Gu Yao said with a smile, his gaze towards Xun'er filled with admiration.

If anyone was happiest about Gu Fei and Xun'er’s separation, it was Gu Yao.

Only when Xun'er left Gu Fei’s side could Gu Yao legitimately pursue her. Xun'er was the woman he had loved since childhood, but in the end, Gu Fei proposed first and succeeded, so he couldn’t contend.

“I’m not in the mood to listen to you talk about this!”

“If you were in my shoes, you would know how infuriating this matter truly is!”

Facing Gu Yao, who was advising her to let go, Xun'er didn’t give him a good look at all.

Gu Yao didn’t feel sad, continuing in a cheerful and carefree tone: “Brother Gu Fei’s mind is made up. Why don’t you let go? Instead of wasting your energy on something you can’t have, why not look at the scenery you’ve missed around you?”

Gu Yao’s implication was that he was the missed scenery.

“Having stayed in the Ancient World for so long, what kind of broken scenery could I have missed?”

Xun'er finished impatiently.

After speaking, she couldn’t be bothered with Gu Yao anymore and disappeared in a few flashes.

Watching Xun'er’s retreating figure, Gu Yao didn’t get discouraged, vowing in his heart that he would definitely win Xun'er over.

“He’s back. Let’s go see him too!” Gu Qingyang looked at Gu Yao.

Gu Yao paused for a moment, then walked with Gu Qingyang towards the mountain where Gu Fei was.