98: My dear Bu'er

Gu Feng looked at everything before him.

His mother's cold resolve.

His Family's silent approval.

And Cao Bu's appearance—seemingly struggling, but actually sitting firmly.

He laughed.

The laughter rose from low to high, filled with desolation and self-mockery.

After a long time.

The laughter came to an abrupt halt.

Gu Feng's gaze fell upon Leng Yue's face.

The pain and struggle had vanished from his eyes, leaving only a vast calm.

"Good, what a fine show of hands, what a fine display of Family righteousness." Gu Feng's voice was very soft. "Since this is Mother's decision, Fenger will simply obey."

"Husband!" Yun Shang pulled at him in distress, but was gently pushed away.

Gu Feng slowly raised his right hand, a brilliant golden light gathering in his palm.

A vast and overbearing emperor's pressure spread out uncontrollably.

That was the emperor bone sensing his resolve, letting out a spontaneous, mournful cry.

The robes at his chest moved without wind, and beneath his skin, the outline of a bone clearly appeared, emitting a dazzling radiance.

"Today, your son will listen to you and give the emperor bone to Big Brother."

As soon as he finished speaking, under everyone's horrified gazes, Gu Feng's hand turned into a sharp claw and suddenly stabbed into his own chest.

"Psh—"

The sound of flesh tearing was clearly audible, and hot blood instantly surged out, staining his luxurious Clan Chief's robes and splashing onto his cold face.

Gu Feng's body trembled violently, his face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat covered his forehead, yet he gritted his teeth without making a sound.

His hand sank deep into his chest and suddenly pulled outward.

A palm-sized, entirely golden emperor bone, surrounded by endless runes, was forcibly stripped from his body by him.

The moment the emperor bone left his body, Gu Feng's aura plummeted wildly, and the originally majestic pressure mostly dissipated, leaving him weak and swaying.

But he still stood, his back held perfectly straight.

Yun Shang covered her mouth, tears streaming down, but she could make no sound.

Cao Bu's expression remained calm as he rubbed his black jade thumb ring, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

Gu Feng spread his blood-stained palm and suddenly slapped it forward!

"Clack."

The crisp sound echoed through the hall.

He slammed the emperor bone, still carrying his body heat and blood, heavily onto the jade table in front of Leng Yue.

The crimson blood flowed slowly along the patterns of the jade table, a shocking sight.

Having done all this, Gu Feng's body swayed again, and blood continued to pour from the wound in his chest.

Seeing this, Yun Shang hurried forward to support him.

She looked at Leng Yue in distress and said sorrowfully, "Mother, you are too heartless. He is your biological son."

Leng Yue looked at the emperor bone on the jade table, then at the bloody hole in her son's chest and his pale face.

In those eyes that were always calm and majestic, shock, heartache, and a trace of panic finally surfaced.

She subconsciously took a step forward, her voice trembling slightly, "Fenger, quick, let Mother see your wound!"

She reached out to support Gu Feng, but he suddenly took a step back to avoid her.

Gu Feng looked at Leng Yue, his eyes devoid of even the slightest attachment to his mother.

Exerting his last bit of strength, he said with a distant tone, "Please, Matriarch Leng, address me as the Clan Chief."

As soon as these words were spoken, the last shred of affection between mother and son was severed.

Leng Yue's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, the concern on her face instantly solidifying into an unbelievable stinging pain, her face turning even whiter than Gu Feng's.

But in an instant, her expression returned to normal, even showing a hint of subtle relief.

Gu Feng saw this and shook his head with a bitter smile.

It turned out that the regret and sadness he had expected were merely his own wishful thinking.

He stopped looking at Leng Yue and took one last sweep of everyone in the hall, especially the calm-faced Cao Bu.

Then, supported by Yun Shang, he walked step by step, with great difficulty, toward the closed hall doors.

Behind him was a dead silence.

And on the jade table lay that brilliantly shining emperor bone, symbolizing their severing of ties.

The protagonist departed.

Others also left one after another.

Cao Bu was also about to leave.

Leng Yue called out to him, "Bu'er, come to Moyue Residence for a moment. Your Adoptive Mother has something to discuss with you."

She picked up the emperor bone from the table and turned to leave.

Cao Bu paused, exchanged a look with Su Li, and then followed her.

Lingxiao Courtyard.

The Clan Chief's residence.

Gu Feng and Yun Shang had moved out of Moyue Residence and into this place.

"Husband, why were you so reckless? With the protective talisman my father gave you, even if Mother acted personally, it would be impossible to forcibly take your emperor bone."

"Now that you've stripped it yourself, what will you do in the future?"

Inside the sleeping quarters, Yun Shang helped Gu Feng sit down and couldn't help but complain.

Gu Feng waved his hand. "It's just an emperor bone, not worth mentioning."

Yun Shang said angrily, "Not worth mentioning? You know very well that without it, it will be difficult for you to achieve Emperor Ascension in this lifetime."

Gu Feng smiled and took a Jade Slip from his storage ring.

"Take a look at this."

Yun Shang took it and read it carefully.

After a while, the worry on her face gradually dissipated.

"This... why didn't you say so earlier? Where did this come from?"

Gu Feng explained, "You forgot, this Jade Slip was placed together with the Senior's emperor bone."

Yun Shang suddenly realized. "So it was that Jade Slip. I thought it was an Emperor Art."

Gu Feng looked out the door, his gaze complex. "Although it isn't an Emperor Art, it is more precious than one."

"After Fusion with the Senior's emperor bone, my emperor bone reached Perfection and even derived an Emperor Art."

"If not for the Senior's Jade Slip, I wouldn't have known that the emperor bone only needs to undergo Nirvana three times to transform into an immortal bone."

"By then, my talent might even surpass my father's."

"As for the Emperor Art on the emperor bone, I have already mastered it."

"I had already planned to strip the emperor bone recently to undergo the first Nirvana, I just didn't expect..."

At this point, Gu Feng sighed deeply. "For the sake of Cao Bu, Mother actually didn't hesitate to ruin my future."

Yun Shang pondered for a moment and whispered, "Husband, I feel that the relationship between Mother and Cao Bu is unusual."

Gu Feng raised an eyebrow. "How is it unusual?"

Yun Shang shook her head. "I can't say for sure, but a woman's intuition tells me they are hiding a secret."

She actually hid one point.

She had seen the love for a beloved in Leng Yue's eyes; it was something that couldn't be hidden.

However, this was just her guess, and without evidence, it was hard to say aloud.

Gu Feng didn't pursue it further and instructed Yun Shang, "No matter what secret they have, it's not important."

"As the Clan Chief, I must take charge of the Gu Clan."

"The most urgent matter right now is Nirvana."

"Go find the Grand Elder and, according to what's listed in the Jade Slip, fetch those treasures."

"Once Nirvana is successful, not only will my combat power and talent recover, but they will also reach a higher level."

"Alright, I'll go right now." Yun Shang nodded and turned to leave.

Gu Feng watched her receding back and clenched his fists, a flash of killing intent in his eyes. "Cao Bu, no matter the reason, since you dared to scheme for my emperor bone, I cannot let you live."

"I am not as indecisive as my big brother was."

"Just you wait, I will personally send you on your way."

At the same time.

Inside Moyue Residence, a faint fragrance wafted through the air.

Leng Yue sat on Cao Bu's lap, her arms around his neck, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Cao Bu, I helped you get the emperor bone, how will you thank me?" Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a hint of flirtatiousness.

Cao Bu held her waist and stroked her leg, sighing, "He is your biological son after all; Yue'er, you are too heartless to do this."

Leng Yue didn't care and leaned against his chest. "So what if he's my biological son? Between you and him, I will always choose you."

"If he behaves, fine; but if he dares to interfere, I will sever our relationship."

She looked up, her fingertips lightly touching Cao Bu's cheek, her eyes full of burning passion. "Let's not talk about that."

"Cao Bu, I want you to thank me properly."