313: Now, who is more qualified? [Seeking follow-up reading]

“From where did this unknown person come, to actually be invited as an external aid? Young Master Gu Yan, aren’t your actions a bit too childish?” Mo Tao’s expression shifted for a moment as he looked at Gu Yan and said indifferently.

Mo Tao’s voice spread lightly, yet it caused the atmosphere here to slightly congeal.

The surrounding Gu Family disciples all looked at this scene with some helplessness, likely quite accustomed to Mo Tao’s barely concealed sarcasm.

Additionally, as Mo Tao’s voice fell, their gazes also began to size up Lin Fan, but they couldn’t discern his depth.

Between the two, however, they clearly trusted Mo Tao more.

After all, Mo Tao had a considerable reputation among the younger generation in the Tianfeng Sea Region, while Lin Fan was currently unknown to anyone.

“Cough…” Gu Ling, seeing this, also gave a dry cough, looked at Lin Fan, and then smiled at Gu Yan, “Xiao Yan, you know about Yun Tian’s matter. Our Gu Family’s situation is very unfavorable right now.”

“Although you have made a Breakthrough to the Early Stage of Life Profound Realm this time, it still can’t change much. Mo Tao’s strength is obvious to all, and he is perfectly qualified to replace Yun Tian.”

Gu Ling knew that Gu Yan disliked Mo Tao, so he thought she was just intentionally finding someone to try and oust Mo Tao from his external aid position.

But now, it concerned their Gu Family’s performance in this Martial Arts Tournament, so Gu Yan couldn’t afford to act childish.

As for Lin Fan’s strength, although he couldn’t discern it, since he was unknown in the Chaotic Demon Sea, he probably wasn’t some outstanding Prodigy, perhaps he had some method of concealing his Qi.

Lin Fan, upon hearing this, smiled.

“What are you laughing at?” Seeing Lin Fan’s smile, Mo Tao felt unusually displeased for some reason.

Lin Fan didn’t answer but instead asked, “What is your strength?”

Mo Tao said proudly, “I am already at the Peak of the Early Stage of Life Profound Realm, and only one step away from Life Profound Realm Great Accomplishment. What do you have to compare with me?”

“Looking at your arrogant appearance, those who don’t know might think you’re at the Peak of the Reincarnation Realm, one step away from the Samsara Realm,” Lin Fan slightly shook his head and scoffed.

Boom!

As his voice fell, without waiting for Mo Tao’s response, Lin Fan directly released the powerful Qi belonging to Perfected Life Profound Realm, pressing it towards Mo Tao!

“Plop!”

Mo Tao had no defense whatsoever, and coupled with the immense disparity between them, under the pressure of that powerful Qi, his legs actually went soft, and he directly knelt on the ground!

Whoosh!

Seeing this scene, all the Gu Family members present immediately burst into an uproar!

Especially those who had originally stayed on Wuhui Island; they had never seen Lin Fan make a move before, and they never expected that Lin Fan would be so powerful that he could force Mo Tao, who was at the Peak of the Early Stage of Life Profound Realm, to kneel just by his Qi!

“Life Profound Realm… Completion!”

Gu Ling’s eyes widened, his voice trembling with excitement.

Lin Fan didn’t look very old, yet he was already at Perfected Life Profound Realm cultivation. This talent was truly astonishing!

Among the younger generation in the Tianfeng Sea Region, even the top three, Zhou Qian, Xie Yan, and Shen Tu Jue, were still a considerable distance from Perfected Life Profound Realm.

Even the Elders of their Gu Family were only comparable in strength to Lin Fan.

Amidst his shock, Gu Ling felt a surge of joy.

With Lin Fan, a strong practitioner at Perfected Life Profound Realm, as an external aid, wouldn’t the championship of this Martial Arts Tournament be absolutely secure for their Gu Family!

“Now, who is more qualified?”

Lin Fan’s gaze swept over the Gu Family members, his expression calm as he spoke.

“What happened here?” After all, this was the Gu Family’s dock, and some of the Gu Family’s Elders were nearby, directing the dock’s operations. The commotion here was quickly noticed by them.

Immediately, two middle-aged men with serious expressions and quite strong Qi walked over, somewhat warily.

These two were clearly also Elders of not low status within the Gu Family. Seeing them, the surrounding Gu Family disciples quickly saluted, and then Gu Ling explained the situation in detail.

After hearing Gu Ling’s words, the two middle-aged men’s expressions were shaken, and they both looked at Lin Fan.

“Our Gu Family’s external aid, naturally, the stronger the better. Since Young Master Lin Fan, invited by Young Master Gu Yan, possesses the powerful strength of Perfected Life Profound Realm, he is naturally more qualified to be our Gu Family’s external aid.”

While the two middle-aged men were still stunned by the shock, a gentle female voice suddenly came from outside the crowd.

Then the crowd parted, and a slender woman dressed in plain clothes, with light lotus steps, walked in.

The woman, dressed in plain clothes, outlined her curvaceous figure. Her appearance was also quite beautiful, with a pair of eyes like peach blossoms, a gentle demeanor, and a soft voice that made one slightly intoxicated.

“Sister Gu Mengqi.”

This woman clearly held extremely high prestige among the younger generation of the Gu Family. As soon as she appeared, not only the surrounding Gu Family disciples but even Gu Yan herself spoke with a hint of joy.

Lin Fan glanced at this gentle beauty, his expression, however, showed little change. Her strength was also at the Peak of the Early Stage of Life Profound Realm, which posed no challenge for Lin Fan.

“Gu Mengqi.”

Gu Ling and the other two also nodded slightly upon seeing this woman, taking the initiative to greet her.

“Bastard!”

At this moment, Mo Tao, who had been forced to kneel on the ground, also reacted. He violently activated all his Qi, broke free from the Qi suppression, stood up, and looked at Lin Fan with both anger and a hint of fear!

He never expected that this seemingly unremarkable Lin Fan would be so strong!

Mo Tao harbored deep resentment towards Lin Fan in his heart, but considering the disparity in strength between them, he ultimately suppressed the urge to attack.

Mo Tao clenched his fists, then suddenly looked at Gu Ling and the others, saying, “Originally, I wasn’t very interested in your five-family Martial Arts Tournament. It was your Gu Family’s earnest invitation that I reluctantly agreed.”

“Now, on your Gu Family’s territory, I have been humiliated like this. Shouldn’t your Gu Family give me an explanation?”

Hearing Mo Tao’s words, Gu Ling and the other two looked somewhat awkward, unsure how to respond for a moment.

Gu Mengqi then said softly, “It is true that our Gu Family did not handle this matter well, causing Brother Mo Tao to suffer grievances.”

“However, Brother Lin Fan merely released his cultivation Qi normally just now and did not intentionally target anyone. It was just an accident.”

“On behalf of the Gu Family, I apologize to Brother Mo Tao. Later, we will prepare a gift, both as a thank you to Brother Mo Tao and to express our Gu Family’s apology.”

“Additionally, Brother Mo Tao can also temporarily stay on Wuhui Island and observe the Martial Arts Tournament. Our Gu Family will naturally treat you as a distinguished guest.”

“Hmph!” Mo Tao snorted coldly, turned his head, and said nothing more.

It was clear the Gu Family wouldn’t stand up for him, so there was no need for him to seek further trouble.

“Brother Lin Fan, this time, our Gu Family’s Martial Arts Tournament will likely depend heavily on you,” Gu Mengqi said with a radiant smile to Lin Fan after pacifying Mo Tao.

Lin Fan smiled and said, “Young Master Gu Mengqi is too polite. However, before the Martial Arts Tournament begins, it would be best if we first confirm the remuneration.” (End of chapter)