Chapter 337

The Eight Friends of Hangu and the two groups who had not yet departed all looked over.

Xue Muhua stepped forward and said to Su Xinghe in a difficult tone:

"Master, the injuries on Duan Zhengchun's body are quite severe. Ding Chunqiu's poison arts are hidden within them, and I fear it will take some time to heal him. Should I keep him here to treat his wounds?"

Xue Muhua had already discussed this matter with Ruan Xingzhu and the others earlier.

He had finally managed to return to his sect with great difficulty.

He wanted to properly show his filial piety to Su Xinghe.

He did not intend to leave Leigu Mountain in the short term.

However, Duan Zhengchun's injuries required continuous treatment.

Therefore, he was in a very difficult position.

He had no choice but to come and ask Su Xinghe.

Su Xinghe's expression was one of dissatisfaction.

He was just about to send these people away.

So that his disciples could all pay their respects to the new Sect Master of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Therefore, he directly refused:

"Our sect still has some matters to attend to; let Duan Zhengchun and the others go down the mountain."

Ruan Xingzhu became anxious the moment she heard this.

She dared not guarantee how much longer Duan Zhengchun could hold on after leaving.

She hurriedly pleaded:

"Senior Su, I beg you to show mercy and treat Duan Lang's wounds."

Su Xinghe remained unmoved.

Just as Ruan Xingzhu was feeling disappointed.

She suddenly remembered the words Gu Hanyuan had once said: "Since the Lady has a request, I naturally have no reason to refuse."

She looked at Gu Hanyuan unconsciously.

She saw Gu Hanyuan's gaze was gentle, signaling her to rest assured.

A warmth spread through Ruan Xingzhu's heart.

"Senior Su, Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life. Why not let them stay?"

Su Xinghe saw Gu Hanyuan signaling him with his eyes.

Helpless, he had no choice but to agree.

"Very well. Since Young Hero Gu is interceding, you may stay. However, the number of people cannot be too large."

Ruan Xingzhu thanked him joyfully.

She also secretly gave Gu Hanyuan a look of gratitude.

Gu Hanyuan understood perfectly.

He returned a gentle smile.

They decided to keep only Ruan Xingzhu and A'zi to look after Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Yu and the four great retainers, "Fisherman, Woodcutter, Farmer, and Scholar," were sent to stay temporarily in the small town at the foot of the mountain.

Southern Southern Murong Fu was somewhat curious about what kind of fortuitous encounter Gu Hanyuan had in the cave.

He pretended to be casual as he stepped forward and said:

"Brother Gu has always been exceptionally gifted. Now that you have obtained such a fortuitous encounter, it makes me truly envious."

How could Gu Hanyuan not know that Southern Southern Murong Fu was probing him?

He did not care about this at all.

He even hoped that Southern Southern Murong Fu would spread the word.

In truth, although Wu Yazi's internal energy was profound.

His realm was the same as Gu Hanyuan's.

And it was not as refined as his own internal energy.

Even though there was not much loss during the transmission process.

In reality, it only barely allowed him to advance from the early stage of Grandmaster to the middle stage.

Gu Hanyuan said with feigned shame:

"An old senior inside passed all seventy years of his cultivation to me before he passed away. It allowed me to luckily break through to Grandmaster. I am truly unworthy of such a gift."

Southern Southern Murong Fu was stunned the moment he heard this.

Only the three words "Grandmaster" kept circling in his mind.

Looking at Gu Hanyuan's youthful face.

The youngest Grandmaster in history.

He had actually missed out on such a massive fortuitous encounter.

Southern Southern Murong Fu realized that the gap between himself and Gu Hanyuan was growing ever wider.

He even developed a sense of awe because of it.

He only felt that if he could obtain Gu Hanyuan's assistance.

Wouldn't the restoration of his country be within easy reach?

Southern Southern Murong Fu's expression became visibly sycophantic.

"Brother Gu truly has astonishing luck; such a young Grandmaster is unique, and this Jianghu will surely belong to Brother Gu in the future. I wonder if I might have the honor of inviting Brother Gu for a drink to congratulate you on your great progress in divine arts?"

Southern Southern Murong Fu's sycophantic appearance made everyone present feel a bit of disdain.

But they also felt they could understand it.

After all, the three words "Grandmaster" represented everything.

It even left them dazed and bewildered.

A third-rate sect only needs one Grandmaster to hold the fort.

And it could instantly ascend from third-rate to top-tier.

They had never heard of such a young Grandmaster.

Given Gu Hanyuan's age.

As long as he did not die prematurely.

Wouldn't he even have hopes of becoming an Earth Immortal?

A'zi, who was naturally inclined to admire strength, had eyes full of worship and adoration.

She suddenly felt somewhat dissatisfied with the "brother-in-law and sister-in-law" relationship.

She ran to Gu Hanyuan's side.

Holding his arm and giggling.

Gu Hanyuan helplessly reached out to gently stroke the hair on A'zi's head.

His eyes were full of tenderness and doting.

How could A'zi not feel it?

She hugged him even more enthusiastically.

Ruan Xingzhu was also deeply shaken.

She subconsciously glanced at the unconscious Duan Zhengchun.

She suddenly felt a trace of disgust.

She felt that the gap between people was simply greater than the gap between a person and a dog.

In her youth and ignorance, she had thought Duan Zhengchun was dashing and romantic.

The name of the Prince of Dali was even famous throughout the Jianghu.

However, so many years had passed.

Duan Zhengchun was still spinning his wheels in the Innate Realm.

Now that he had reached middle age, he was even showing signs of old age.

This was also a characteristic of this world.

The deeper one's cultivation, the longer one would maintain their youth.

Of course, if a woman took good care of herself.

She could also extend the time her beauty remained online.