107: Gu Sangning shows up – was her home raided?

After bidding farewell to his Revered Master, Gu Qingchen returned to his palace and summoned Zhao Linger.

“Has anything major happened recently?”

“There truly has.”

Zhao Linger nodded. While gently massaging Gu Qingchen's shoulders, she chuckled, “Young Master, there's news about that Female Cousin from the Clan you asked me to keep an eye on, the one named Gu Sangning from the Gu Family.”

“Oh?”

Hearing this, Gu Qingchen raised an eyebrow.

He asked curiously, “Did she not only fully recover her eyesight, but also use powerful strength to fight her way back into the Gu Family, and then make a three-year pact with my younger sister?”

Regarding the safety of his Family members, he wasn't worried.

After all, Gu Sangning hadn't been gone for long—only a few months.

In any case, with the Gu Family's numerous strong experts holding the fort, it was impossible for her to threaten his Family's safety.

If they truly did set a three-year pact, it would actually be a good thing.

It would be perfect to let his younger sister suffer a bit, making her easier to discipline.

“That's not the case.”

Zhao Linger shook her head. “She did recover her eyesight and returned to the Gu Family, but only to retrieve the remains and spirit tablets of her parents.

At the same time, she issued a challenge letter to you, Young Master.”

Upon reaching this point, Zhao Linger couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“She said she wants to fight you, Young Master, at the same cultivation realm.

If she wins, she will gouge out Young Miss Qingcheng's Momentary Divine Eye.

If you win, Young Master, then she will submit to your disposal.”

“Heh heh.”

Gu Qingchen chuckled upon hearing this, a meaningful smile flashing in his eyes.

“She's challenging me instead of Qingcheng? It seems she's very confident in her fighting ability...”

“It is said that when she returned to the Gu Family this time, she indeed displayed considerable strength. Even the Clan Chief felt some regret and wanted to keep her in the clan for proper cultivation.”

Speaking of this, even Zhao Linger felt a bit curious.

After all, the Gu Family Patriarch was not someone who had never seen a Genius before.

For him to feel regret and prepare to keep Gu Sangning for cultivation, it could only mean that this Female Cousin from the Clan of the Young Master truly displayed astonishing and extraordinary Aptitude.

“However, she resolutely rejected the Clan Chief's proposal, choosing instead to leave the Gu Family with the spirit tablets and remains of her parents.”

“Mhm.”

Gu Qingchen nodded. “Is she still in the Gu Family now?

If she is, I can conveniently deal with this matter during my return to the Family.”

For Gu Qingchen, whether it was resolving the grudge or resolving her as a person, both were viable options.

It all depended on her attitude towards him and his Family.

“She is not.”

Zhao Linger shook her head. “After retrieving her parents' remains and spirit tablets, she immediately disappeared.

However, she left a sound transmission talisman, saying that once the Young Master returns home, he can contact her.”

“That works too.”

Gu Qingchen nodded. “Then, while I'm returning home to participate in the Myriad Stars Grand Offering, I'll handle this matter as well.

Right, where are Jiang Yourong and Huang Liner?

Are they still out gaining experience and haven't returned?”

“Here's the situation.”

A trace of helplessness flashed in Zhao Linger's eyes. “I tried sending them a message to hurry, but they said they encountered a major Opportunity and couldn't leave for the time being.

But they also said they would try their best to rush back before the Myriad Stars Grand Offering begins.”

“Then we'll wait for them for another half month.”

Gu Qingchen made his decision. “If they haven't returned after half a month, we will set off and return to the Family first, just leaving a message for the two of them.”

To be honest, he was quite curious about the experiences of these two girls.

After all, Jiang Yourong possesses the ability to see through Opportunities.

She must have discovered many Opportunities she could intercept during his coronation ceremony; her gains from this trip must be significant... In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Since Jiang Yourong and Huang Liner had not returned, Gu Qingchen prepared to take Zhao Linger and An Zhiyu back to the Gu Family first.

Upon learning that she was going to meet Gu Qingchen's parents, An Zhiyu seemed a little nervous.

“You're nervous already?”

Seeing this, Gu Qingchen chuckled, “Where is the courage you had when we first met?”

“That's completely different.”

An Zhiyu pouted, “Husband, do you think Uncle and Auntie won't like me?”

“Relax.”

Gu Qingchen rubbed her head. “You lack nothing—looks, figure, Aptitude, strength, background, and so on. They'll be overjoyed to see you.

How could they possibly dislike you?”

“Moreover...”

At this point, Gu Qingchen smiled faintly, “As long as I like you, it's impossible for them to dislike you!”

It was no exaggeration to say that even if he brought back a Demonic Path enchantress and said he loved her,

his parents and the entire Gu Family would only help cover for her, hiding her identity so others wouldn't discover it.

Hearing this, An Zhiyu finally felt relieved.

Several days later, Gu Qingchen and his party of three returned to the Gu Family.

“Is this where Husband grew up?”

An Zhiyu watched the grand array composed of tens of thousands of stars slowly rotating, a look of novelty flashing in her eyes.

She was very knowledgeable, but the scene before her was still considered a rare sight of beauty.

Especially the magnificent Star River Waterfall, which was brilliant and dazzling, possessing a dreamy aesthetic.

“That's right.”

Gu Qingchen nodded. “Although the Gu Family is not a top-tier power, it ranks among the top ten on the Myriad Stars Continent.”

“It cannot compare to the various Holy Lands, but its strength is quite decent beneath the Holy Lands.”

“With Husband emerging from the Gu Family, I believe it will soon rise up.”

Hearing this, Gu Qingchen smiled but said nothing.

To be honest, his sense of belonging to the Gu Family wasn't strong.

He had been in this world for about twenty years, and only the first eight years were spent in the Gu Family.

However, if he truly reached the peak of the world, he wouldn't mind giving the Gu Family a boost.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz!”

Just then, the space in front of the three trembled, and a group of about ten figures appeared.

The Gu Family Patriarch, Gu Tianquan, stepped forward and laughed heartily, “My Gu Family's Qilin Lin'er has finally returned home! The Myriad Stars Grand Offering starts in ten days. I thought Qingchen, you were busy with something and couldn't get away.”

“Clan Chief, what are you saying?”

Gu Qingchen waved his hand, “Since I promised the Family I would participate in the Myriad Stars Grand Offering, I naturally wouldn't break my word.”

“Qingchen is right.”

Gu Tianquan chuckled, “I was needlessly worrying.”

“Qingchen, who is this young woman?”

Just then, Mother Gu, who was standing nearby, looked at the young woman holding her son's arm, and a hint of curiosity and scrutiny flashed in her eyes.

“My Dao Companion.”

“Zhiyu greets Uncle and Auntie.”

Seeing Gu Qingchen act so decisively, An Zhiyu's little head went blank for a moment, and she hurriedly paid her respects.

“Oh, my son actually has a Dao Companion?”

“Our Gu Family's Qilin Lin'er has actually formed a bond with a Dao Companion?”

“In that case, you're my Sister-in-Law?”

“...”

In an instant.

The dozen or so people from the Gu Family were all filled with astonishment, and their curiosity regarding An Zhiyu's identity surged intensely.

And Jiang Yourong and Huang Liner, who had just rushed over from the other side of the Myriad Stars Continent, happened to witness this scene.

“No way... I only went out to intercept a dozen Opportunities, and when I came back, the home base was stolen?”

Jiang Yourong wailed internally, “No!

Even if I accept a Big Sister, I only recognize Sister Jiang Lingxue!”

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