311: Out of retreat, Gu Yan's request! [Seeking follow-up reading]

"Big Brother Gu Yuntian was severely injured by someone..." Gu Yan's cold voice contained unconcealed anger.

"What?"

"Big Brother Gu Yuntian was actually severely injured by someone? He has the strength to contend for Life Profound Realm Great Accomplishment!"

"Who did it?"

"..."

As soon as Gu Yan finished speaking, the Gu Family disciples were in an uproar, exclaiming with grim expressions.

"It should be the Wei Family," Gu Yan guessed, her jade-like hands clenched tightly.

Among the Five Great Families, the relationship between their Gu Family and the Wei Family was the most acrimonious.

"These despicable fellows! If Big Brother Gu Yuntian is severely injured, our Gu Family will lose a strong contender for the Martial Arts Tournament. The Wei Family must have done it on purpose!"

The Gu Family disciples said angrily.

Gu Yan's delicate brows were tightly furrowed, and she murmured, "If Big Brother Gu Yuntian cannot participate, our Gu Family will definitely struggle to achieve good results in the Martial Arts Tournament..."

"Sister Gu Yan, each Family can invite an external helper for the Martial Arts Tournament. Our Gu Family hasn't invited one yet..." A Gu Family disciple hesitated.

"The Martial Arts Tournament starts in less than a month. At this rate, I'm afraid there won't be enough time to find a trustworthy and powerful external helper."

Gu Yan shook her head slightly, then suddenly paused mid-sentence, her gaze turning to the calm lake.

Not only Gu Yan, but all the other Gu Family members also looked towards the lake, their intentions clear without words.

"Lin Fan is a good candidate. Perhaps we can try, but I don't know if he can be persuaded..." Gu Yan's heart stirred, and she whispered, looking at the calm lake.

All the Gu Family disciples also silently watched the direction of the lake, waiting for Lin Fan and Lin Dong to emerge.

This wait lasted for another half a month.

It had been a month and a half since Lin Fan and Lin Dong entered the bottom of the lake.

During this time, however, there had been no movement from the lake.

"Sister Gu Yan, it's been a month and a half. Why haven't they come out yet? If we wait any longer, I'm afraid we won't make it to Wuhui Island in time!"

A Gu Family disciple frowned, looking at the calm lake surface.

Wuhui Island was where the Five Great Families held their Martial Arts Tournament in the Tianfeng Sea Region. Now, there was only half a month left until the Martial Arts Tournament of the Five Great Families.

"I'll go down and take a look," Gu Yan mused for a moment, then finally gritted her silver teeth and said.

Swish!

Gu Yan acted without delay. Once she made a decision, her figure moved, and she shot towards the center of the lake.

However, just as she was about to dive in, her eyes suddenly narrowed, and her figure quickly retreated.

Bang!

As soon as Gu Yan's figure retreated, a huge water column suddenly erupted from the calm lake, and then the lake water poured down from the sky.

Within the water curtain that seemed to form a continuous line, two figures, one after another, flashed out, and in the excited gazes of the Gu Family disciples, they landed on the edge of the lake.

"Young Master Lin Fan, Young Master Lin Dong, you've emerged!" Gu Yan looked at the familiar figures, her expression also relaxing.

Lin Fan nodded slightly and smiled, "It seems you all are a bit impatient?"

Gu Yan gave a wry smile, "Indeed. The situation is like this..."

Immediately, Gu Yan recounted the matters of the Five Great Families' Martial Arts Tournament to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan nodded knowingly and said, "Since that's the case, let's depart now. I also happen to want to witness the demeanor of the young generation's elites in the Tianfeng Sea Region."

Gu Yan hesitated slightly, then, without beating around the bush, she fixed her gaze on Lin Fan and said, "Young Master Lin Fan, I have a request."

"What is it? Tell me," Lin Fan said with a faint smile.

Gu Yan said, "I've already mentioned the matter of the Five Great Families' Martial Arts Tournament. Our Gu Family's Big Brother Gu Yuntian has been severely injured, so I would like to ask you to be the Gu Family's external helper, to replace Big Brother Gu Yuntian in the competition, and win the championship of this Martial Arts Tournament."

Lin Fan raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile, "I won't do anything without benefits."

Gu Yan also gave a wry smile at Lin Fan's blunt words, then said, "Young Master Lin Fan, what reward would you like?"

Lin Fan shrugged and said, "It's better for you to propose something like this. After all, I don't know what your Gu Family has that can move me."

"Young Master Lin Fan, have you heard of the Honghuang Pagoda?" Gu Yan pondered for a moment and asked Lin Fan.

Lin Fan shook his head slightly, saying, "Before this, I haven't heard anyone mention it."

What Lin Fan said was not false. Although he knew of the Honghuang Pagoda, no one in this world had indeed mentioned it to him.

"The Honghuang Pagoda is a Cultivation treasure land passed down from ancient times. It is said that within it, a type of Primordial Aura can be born..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan immediately began to introduce the Honghuang Pagoda to Lin Fan and Lin Dong.

After the introduction, Gu Yan extended her jade-like hand, took out a dark yellow stone bead, and handed it to Lin Fan, saying,

"This is a Honghuang Bead from within the Honghuang Pagoda. It contains a trace of Primordial Aura."

Lin Fan took the stone bead; it felt cool to the touch, and a faint, wild scent emanated from it.

Other than that, there was nothing special about it.

"You take a look too," Lin Fan casually tossed the stone bead to Lin Dong, saying indifferently.

Lin Dong grabbed the stone bead, first sensing it in his hand, then with a thought, a trace of Devouring Power was released from his palm.

Buzz!

As the Devouring Power spread, the Honghuang Bead in Lin Dong's hand almost instantly turned into powder.

Then, Lin Dong felt an ancient and pure energy suddenly surge into his body.

Immediately after, the Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Skill actually started to operate automatically, wanting to absorb that Primordial Aura.

The Stone Talisman also joined in the fun, forcefully pulling that Primordial Aura away with a domineering stance, and even seemed to want more.

Sensing the change within his body, Lin Dong's expression became somewhat strange.

After a while, Lin Dong raised his head, scratched it, and said awkwardly, "Sorry, I accidentally made this thing disappear."

Gu Yan said, "It's alright. This Honghuang Bead doesn't contain much Primordial Aura anyway."

Lin Dong's eyes flickered, and he said to Lin Fan, "Brother Lin Fan, why don't we go and see that Honghuang Pagoda?"

Lin Fan glanced at Lin Dong and smiled, "Wanting to enter the Honghuang Pagoda isn't as simple as just saying it. Don't you agree, Miss Gu Yan?"

The latter part of his words was naturally directed at Gu Yan.

Gu Yan said, "The Honghuang Pagoda is jointly protected by the Five Great Families and opens once a year. There are only three entry slots. Whichever Family wins the championship of the Martial Arts Tournament will obtain these three slots."

"Only three?" Lin Dong frowned upon hearing Gu Yan's words.

Lin Fan's expression, however, was calm, as he had expected this long ago.

"If Young Master Lin Fan can help our Gu Family win the Martial Arts Tournament championship, I will persuade the Family to give one of the three slots to you. How about it?"

Gu Yan looked at Lin Fan and asked.

"Heh heh, what if I want two slots?" Lin Fan chuckled lightly and said. (End of Chapter)