Chapter 73

Around ten o'clock the next morning, Gu Xuan brought Dugu Bo and Du Gu Yan, three people in total, to the front gate of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.

As one of the Top Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect bears the title of being rich enough to rival a nation; even its gate is resplendent with gold and jade, giving an impression of overflowing wealth.

This was Du Gu Yan's first visit; although Dugu Bo had come a week earlier to deliver a letter, he had not brought Du Gu Yan along.

At this moment, seeing the environment of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, even she could not help but sigh that it truly was a symbol of wealth.

The guards on duty at the gate were surprisingly all at Soul King level; upon seeing Gu Xuan, they respectfully saluted and said, "Young master, you're back. Shall I announce your arrival?"

Gu Xuan waved his hand and replied, "No need to trouble yourself; we can go up on our own."

Yes.

After greeting the gate guards, Gu Xuan led Dugu Bo and Du Gu Yan, familiar with the route, toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's council hall; as expected, Ning Fengzhi was likely there handling affairs.

Walking along, Du Gu Yan ran up to Gu Xuan's side and whispered, "Little Xuan, your family truly lives up to being rich enough to rival a nation; even the flowers and plants along the way are precious varieties—I envy your lifestyle."

Gu Xuan smiled faintly, plucked a beautiful rose from the roadside, handed it to Du Gu Yan, and said, "You can also live like this every day; I will support you."

Upon hearing this, Du Gu Yan's face flushed instantly, and she didn't know how to respond.

For a naive young lady like Du Gu Yan, Gu Xuan could easily manipulate her.

Dugu Bo followed behind the two, naturally hearing everything clearly; if it had been their first meeting, hearing Gu Xuan chat with his own granddaughter like that, he would have interrupted Gu Xuan's sycophantic behavior!

Now… all that can be said is that it's the "law of true fragrance."

There's no other reason; this kid Gu Xuan is indeed excellent and willing to spend on Du Gu Yan—after all, he gave away a soul bone just like that, a 35,000-year-old soul bone, and it's an arm bone at that; who else could manage that?

Since they weren't in a hurry, the three walked for a full thirty minutes before reaching the hall; along the way, Du Gu Yan couldn't help but stop to admire every beautiful sight.

Upon arriving at the hall, the guards at the door were slightly surprised to see Gu Xuan, since they also knew he had gone to the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

When they saw Dugu Bo, all the guards became even more nervous, for seven days ago this Toxic Douluo had visited once and seemed to have gotten along well with Elder Bone.

He's back again? Or is he returning with Young Master Xuan? It seems Young Master Xuan and this dignitary are quite familiar with each other.

Because Gu Xuan led the way, no one stopped them, and the three entered the hall directly.

Inside the hall, Ning Fengzhi sat at an exquisitely carved jade stone desk, writing vigorously; he must be handling some official business.

On the luxurious grandmaster's chair beside him, Gu Rong sat disheveled, teasing the two crickets in front of him.

Seeming to notice something, Gu Rong suddenly lifted his head toward the hall entrance; upon seeing the visitor was Gu Xuan, his whole face broke into a very happy smile.

"Xuan'er? How did you come back?" Gu Rong looked at Gu Xuan and couldn't help asking.

Ning Fengzhi also saw Dugu Bo and Du Gu Yan accompanying Gu Xuan, and hastily rose, saying, "Senior Dugu? You came without giving prior notice; I could have prepared something for you."

Dugu Bo waved his hand and said, "It's fine; this time Young Master Xuan brought us, so it wouldn't be proper to trouble Sect Master Ning."

Hearing the conversation between Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Bo, Gu Rong also turned to Dugu Bo, laughing heartily: "Well, you old poisonous thing, why not let the kid come back on his own? Why bother you to make the trip yourself?"

Gu Rong naturally assumed Dugu Bo had sent Gu Xuan back, hence his remark.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo gave a faint smile; he had indeed brought Gu Xuan back, but his main purpose was to retrieve the soul bone.

Gu Xuan then said, "Grandfather, Uncle, today's matter is a bit complicated and can't be explained in a sentence or two; first let Grandfather Dugu have a drink, sit down, and we'll talk slowly."

"Grandfather Dugu?"

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong heard this and instantly wore looks of utter disbelief.

He's only been gone for a little over a month, and now he has a grandfather?

Since Gu Xuan was at the Tian Dou Royal Academy, where there was basically no danger, Ning Fengzhi didn't send anyone to secretly monitor and protect him; thus he naturally had no knowledge of Gu Xuan's movements over the past month or so.

The only thing he learned from his student Xue Qinghe was that this kid was very diligent and hardworking at the academy, and he hadn't heard of any contact with Dugu Bo.

A week earlier, Dugu Bo had sent a letter explaining that Gu Xuan would stay with him for a period, and Gu Xuan's letter also contained an explanation.

Because Gu Xuan's alchemy skills were not bad, Dugu Bo admired him and wanted to give him some guidance, but that was all.

Could it be that after just one week of instruction he's already graduated? And he even took on a grandfather?

It's not that Dugu Bo is unworthy; in fact, from Ning Fengzhi's perspective of interests, having a connection between Gu Xuan and Dugu Bo would be quite good, but this is moving way too fast.

Helplessly, seeing Gu Xuan's confident smile, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong also noticed that this brat Gu Xuan seemed to have something going on with Dugu Bo's granddaughter Du Gu Yan.

Looking at Du Gu Yan hiding behind Gu Xuan, they now probably guessed what was going on.

If that's the case, then those matters are not public affairs but family affairs.

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong still trusted Gu Xuan greatly; this brat has had his own opinions since childhood, and his subjective views are especially strong; everything he's done from youth to adulthood seems, in their eyes, somewhat nonsensical.

Yet every time they tested him, the results were extraordinary, so they've grown accustomed to Gu Xuan's antics.

Everyone moved to the side room, where Gu Xuan detailed the origins and course of events to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.

Regarding how Gu Xuan discovered Du Gu Yan's poison and how he confirmed the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, he concealed nothing.

There was no need to hide it; he had studied alchemy with Yang Wudi since childhood, and these facts are no secret to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.

After all matters were explained, in the eyes of Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, they saw something out of the ordinary.

Although Ning Fengzhi treated Gu Xuan like his own son, as a sect leader he, upon learning that Gu Xuan and Du Gu Yan had become boyfriend and girlfriend, first thought of using this to win over Dugu Bo.

If he could leverage this relationship to bring Dugu Bo over, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect could become a power with three Titled Douluo.

By then, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's high-end combat strength could also form a small Soul Master unit.

With Ning Fengzhi providing support, Gu Rong defense, Chenxin offense, and Dugu Bo control, they would have everything covered.

Gu Rong, meanwhile, thought: his grandson has only been out for a little over a month and already has a girlfriend—and she's the granddaughter of a Titled Douluo.

Damn, that's quite an eye for talent—spot on!

But Gu Xuan is only twelve; is it too early to be dating?

And what about Ning Rongrong? Should she become Gu Xuan's concubine?

Not to mention Ning Fengzhi wouldn't agree; even Gu Rong himself wouldn't.

Damn! Really one head, two big!!

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)