111: Chapter 111 Birthday Banquet Incident

Daoquan Mountain is famous for a spiritual spring within it. Bathing in the spiritual spring is renowned throughout Yong Province for relieving fatigue, healing old wounds, and nourishing the body.

The Gu Family, the Family of the Crown Princess, is located on this mountain and occupies it.

After several more days of travel, the group finally arrived at the Gu Family.

Inside the Gu Family.

Upon learning of Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng's arrival, the members of the Gu Family came out one after another to welcome them, standing in two rows to wait before the main gate.

Leading them was a middle-aged man in purple robes. His expression was dignified and imposing, and one could faintly discern an air of nobility about him, as if he were an aristocrat!

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Seeing Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng, the middle-aged man wore a warm smile on his face.

"Tiancheng greets Father-in-law!"

Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng wore a smile as he bowed to the middle-aged man.

"Yuxi greets Father!"

At this moment, Crown Princess Gu Yuxi also stepped out and bowed to the middle-aged man.

This middle-aged man was the current head of the Gu Family, Gu Haoyun, who was also Gu Yuxi's father.

Led by Gu Haoyun, the group was ushered into the Gu Family.

Along the way, one could see servants busy working here and there. The Gu Family was decorated with lanterns and streamers, exceptionally lively.

Led by Gu Haoyun, Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng and his group passed through various corridors and arrived at the main hall of the Gu Family.

The main hall was decorated very luxuriously, filled with all kinds of exquisite pastries and fruits.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I have already arranged a courtyard for you. Please stay there for the time being. The Old Ancestor has not yet come out of seclusion. We will arrange a meeting for you once the Old Ancestor comes out tomorrow."

After everyone was seated, Gu Haoyun said softly to Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng.

"I leave it entirely to Father-in-law's arrangements."

Crown Prince Wei Tiancheng had no objections to this. He came this time ostensibly to offer birthday wishes, but in reality, he was here to win over the Gu Family; he wanted to obtain the full support of the Gu Family.

The next morning!

Firecrackers sounded in unison, and gongs and drums played.

In this vast mountain estate of the Gu Family, looking around, everything was red, and the festive atmosphere soared straight into the clouds.

"Congratulations to the Old Ancestor on your birthday. May the Old Ancestor have fortune as vast as the East Sea and a lifespan as long as the Southern Mountains!"

"Wishing the Old Ancestor a Major Achievement in your divine arts and prosperity in your martial path!"

This birthday banquet was attended not only by nearly ten thousand members of the Gu Family, but also by many famous forces of Great Wei who had come to offer their congratulations.

The fundamental reason was that the Gu Family was originally a prominent Family in Yong Province, and with their daughter having become the current Crown Princess, they had an extraordinary relationship with the Imperial Family.

Naturally, this attracted countless people to come and build ties.

Gu Haoyun smiled as he welcomed guests from all directions, bowing repeatedly with a face full of smiles.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the Gu Family Old Ancestor slowly walked toward the high platform and sat in the seat of honor.

He wore a grey brocade robe, his hair was grey, and his face held a smile. He looked spirited and had an extraordinary bearing.

He accepted the blessings of the guests with a smile on his face. At this time, those offering congratulations were mostly juniors of various families or guests of low status, so there was no need for him to receive them personally.

Looking at this lively and festive scene, the Gu Family Old Ancestor could not help but recall his experiences over the past five hundred years.

His life could be considered quite miraculous. When he was born, the Gu Family was far from as powerful as it was now; it was just a Magic Power Realm Family in Yong Province.

Then, under his leadership, the Gu Family soared into the sky, becoming one of the hegemons of Yong Province, with strength dozens of times greater.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, long time no see!"

A hearty voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the Gu Family Old Ancestor's train of thought.

He looked up and saw an old man in white Daoist robes walking toward him with a smile.

This old man was named Li Yunxiao, the Sect Head of the Cloud Sea Temple, and a long-time friend of the Gu Family Old Ancestor.

Li Yunxiao walked up to the Gu Family Old Ancestor, cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, today is your birthday, so I came specially to wish you a happy birthday. May you have fortune as vast as the East Sea and a lifespan as long as the Southern Mountains! May your martial path prosper!"

The Gu Family Old Ancestor also stood up to return the salute and said with a smile, "Brother Li, you and I are close friends. It is truly great that you could come. Please, sit!"

Li Yunxiao nodded, then sat in the seat next to the Gu Family Old Ancestor and began to chat about recent events.

"The Head of the Zhang Family has arrived, bringing one Jade Spirit Sword to wish the Gu Old Ancestor fortune as vast as the East Sea!"

"The Head of the Yun Family has arrived, offering one Vajra Pill to wish the Gu Old Ancestor a happy birthday!"

"..."

One guest after another came forward with gifts to wish the Gu Family Old Ancestor a happy birthday, hoping to leave a good impression on him.

Just then, a loud laugh came from afar.

"Gu Qianqiu, I have come to wish you a happy birthday. See if you like this birthday gift!"

As this voice fell, a black ray of light flew from afar and smashed into the center of the square.

Instantly, a large pit was smashed into the center of the square, with rubble flying everywhere and dust swirling, obscuring people's vision.

When the dust settled, a jet-black iron coffin appeared in the center of the plaza.

"Audacious! Who dares to be so presumptuous!"

"Scoundrel! Who did this?"

"..."

Seeing this, the members of the Gu Family were furious, cursing loudly in the direction from which the voice came.

Giving a coffin at a birthday banquet was cursing their Old Ancestor to die immediately!

Hiding in the crowd, Qin Xiao saw this scene, and his eyes lit up, "There is going to be some excitement to watch next. Just thinking about it makes me look forward to it."

Soon, a clear laugh came from the sky.

"Gu Qianqiu, how is this birthday gift of mine? Do you like it!?"

Hearing this, the members of the Gu Family looked up one after another and saw a burly middle-aged man in black appearing in the sky. He was exuding a powerful aura, and the look in his eyes when he gazed at the Gu Family Old Ancestor revealed a hint of mockery.

Looking at the middle-aged man in black in the sky, a cold glint flashed in the Gu Family Old Ancestor's eyes as he said coldly, "Audacious! Zhang Daokui, you are courting death. Who gave you the guts to come to my Gu Family to run wild? The White Lotus Sect?"

Zhang Daokui was the Deputy Sect Head of the White Lotus Sect. He had once fought with the Gu Family Old Ancestor, was beaten into serious injury, and had been holding a grudge ever since.

Zhang Daokui sneered and said, "That's right, relying on my White Lotus Sect, today will be the day of your Gu Family's destruction."

Hearing this, the Gu Family Old Ancestor's expression changed drastically, and he immediately became alert.

"Could it be that the other party has reinforcements? Is the White Lotus Sect mobilizing its entire sect?"

As Zhang Daokui's voice fell, two more figures appeared in the sky: an old man with white hair and a gaunt figure, and an old woman who looked very kind and benevolent.

Both of them exuded the aura of a Yin Yang Realm Martial Artist.

"Ci Po, Ghost Elder!"

Seeing these two, everyone in the plaza was shocked. The two were Protector Heavenly Kings of the White Lotus Sect, infamous and ruthless, existences that made countless people tremble with fear.

Seeing the two appear, a hint of solemnity flashed in the Gu Family Old Ancestor's eyes. It seemed that the other party was here with ill intent this time.

"Brother Li, I hope you will be able to help later!"

The Gu Family Old Ancestor looked at Li Yunxiao, with a look of pleading on his face.

The opponent had three Yin Yang Realm Martial Artists; if he were to rely on himself alone, he would never be able to stop them, and then their Gu Family would be in danger.