Chapter 68

Having villain points, Gu Hanyuan decided to accelerate the speed of his plan.

He spent 8,000 villain points to upgrade the Advanced Puppet Technique to the Top-tier Puppet Technique.

The Top-tier Puppet Technique already possessed a certain degree of autonomy, could play roles according to the main body's settings, could converse autonomously, and had absolutely no flaws.

Gu Hanyuan could also take over control of the puppet at any time.

As long as it was not recycled, its existence time was permanent, and there were no longer any distance restrictions.

Most importantly, he could create one more puppet.

The puppet in Butterfly Valley was temporarily inconvenient to run around; after all, traces of the Purple-Shirted Dragon King Dai Qisi had already appeared, and she should arrive within these few days.

If he sent that puppet out now, it would be too late to rush back.

Fortunately, he could now have one more puppet.

This puppet was named Puppet Number Two. The previous one was Puppet Number One.

Puppet Number Two was sent to the Sui Guo.

The Sui Guo could be said to be the most chaotic country at present, with rebellions everywhere and numerous factions.

It could be said to be the most suitable place to start a business.

He had not gone to the Sui Guo before, besides having only one puppet and no spare time, the main reason was that it was too far; going from Dali to the Sui Guo was equivalent to running from the westernmost end to the easternmost end.

Gu Hanyuan would certainly not do such a thing as rushing on the road.

So after having Puppet Number Two, he handed this bitter and tiring work to him.

After sending Puppet Number Two away, it wasn't long before the servant from Wan Jiegu who had been sent out to gather information came to report.

The Tubo National Master Kumojhi was traveling all the way to Dali's Tianlong Temple, preaching and lecturing.

Kumojhi would soon go to the Song Guo to challenge experts, and with his high profile, he became the best tool for Gu Hanyuan to farm reputation.

In Gan Baobao's room, Zhong Ling asked somewhat embarrassedly:

"Brother Wutian, are we really going to see my father, Duan Zhengchun?"

Although Gan Baobao's life these past few days had been fulfilling, and she seemed ten years younger.

But for her, the most dissatisfying part was that Gu Hanyuan still hadn't let her see his true face.

She had tried to probe from Zhong Ling, learning that Gu Hanyuan was very handsome and that Wutian was not his real name.

Gan Baobao knew Gu Hanyuan didn't fully trust her yet, so she was working especially hard these past few days.

Zhong Ling kept in mind not to expose Gu Hanyuan's identity, but after all, her level was far behind Gan Baobao's, so quite a few things were still probed out.

Gu Hanyuan didn't care; if discovered, it would be at most a little troublesome.

Actually, seriously speaking, although Gu Hanyuan had no deep affection for Gan Baobao, he had been much gentler recently, so her experience was much better.

Even if his true identity were discovered, he had the confidence to control her.

He just felt it wasn't necessary.

"Since Wutian has this intention, then Ling'er, you should go. Duan Zhengchun is your biological father after all."

Gan Baobao didn't avoid the topic anymore.

Moreover, their relationship had improved a lot these past few days, and they often chatted privately about intimate topics, each time making Zhong Ling blush.

In the end, Zhong Ling agreed.

When Gu Hanyuan brought Zhong Ling to the Prince Zhennan's Mansion, after being announced, there was a commotion inside.

Not long after, Duan Zhengchun brought Dao Baifeng and Duan Yu out to greet them with forced smiles.

Even if he didn't like Gu Hanyuan, he had to consider Zhong Ling's feelings.

How could he turn his own daughter away when she came to visit?

Mu Wanqing hadn't left with her mother Qin Hongmian and had also been staying at Prince Zhennan's Mansion these past few days.

Originally, she was very happy to hear Gu Hanyuan was coming, but when she learned he was bringing Zhong Ling, her face darkened, so she didn't come out to greet them.

The events of that day at Wan Jiegu hadn't fully spread to Prince Zhennan's Mansion.

The only news circulating was that Zhong Wanchou had been killed by Duan Yanqing and that Gu Hanyuan had injured everyone with one move.

As for the secret room, it was avoided, so Mu Wanqing didn't know about that situation.

Including Duan Yu, who also didn't know the specific situation, he was still happy to hear Gu Hanyuan was coming.

Although there was a conflict at Wan Jiegu that day, the main injuries were to Duan Yanqing and the high monks of Tianlong Temple; nothing happened to the people Duan Yu was close to.

Although Duan Zhengchun was wary of Gu Hanyuan's martial power and didn't dare refuse his visit, it was too difficult to expect him to have a good expression.

So although he brought everyone out to greet them, he remained silent.

At most, he took two glances at his daughter, Zhong Ling.

Looking at Zhong Ling, who resembled Gan Baobao by seven or eight parts, Duan Zhengchun felt pain in his heart again.

"Mr. Wutian, it's been a few days; you look even more spirited."

Duan Yu stepped forward with a happy face to greet him kindly.

Gu Hanyuan was still wearing black clothes, but the style, patterns, and workmanship were much more high-end.

They were specially prepared for him by Gan Baobao.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man; Gu Hanyuan had only changed his clothes, and his temperament had become much stronger.

Even though he appeared cold and eerie because of the Asura mask, he still gave people a unique sense of standing out from the crowd.

"You flatter me. Little Brother Duan looks much better."

Gu Hanyuan replied casually, his attention focused on Dao Baifeng behind Duan Zhengchun.

Unlike her previous nun attire, after changing into a white dress, she appeared elegant and refined, with a little less detachment and a little more charm.

Gu Hanyuan smiled eerily inside the mask.

For some reason, Duan Zhengchun felt a chill down his spine again, even suspecting he had caught a cold from the stress recently.

"Ling'er, long time no see."

Duan Yu also greeted Zhong Ling, and because he had heard the so-called truth, he now completely treated Zhong Ling as his younger sister.

Actually, part of the reason he acted close to Gu Hanyuan was that he treated him as his brother-in-law.

Unfortunately, Duan Yu treated him as a brother-in-law, but Gu Hanyuan wanted to be his father.

After the pleasantries, the two were welcomed into Prince Zhennan's Mansion.

"Miss Mu, we meet again."

Gu Hanyuan took the initiative to greet Mu Wanqing when he saw her; otherwise, expecting this tsundere to speak first was simply wishful thinking.

"Hmm."

Mu Wanqing's response was very cold, especially after seeing Zhong Ling holding Gu Hanyuan's arm, her eyes grew even colder.

Duan Zhengchun suddenly became somewhat vigilant.

Although Mu Wanqing's response was cold, based on his intuition as a playboy, something must have happened between the two.

Afterwards, Duan Zhengchun acted like he was guarding against a thief, preventing the two from spending time together.

This actually resolved much of the awkwardness of the scene since he hadn't spoken at the beginning.

As for Dao Baifeng, she remained silent, as if dissatisfied with Zhong Ling.

Afterwards, Duan Zhengchun hosted a banquet to entertain Gu Hanyuan.

During the banquet, Gu Hanyuan also stated his superficial purpose.

He and Zhong Ling were in love, and he had come to find Duan Zhengchun, this convenient father-in-law, to be a witness.

After hearing this, Duan Zhengchun had an expression like he had eaten a dead fly.

But the matter was settled; what could he do?

He could only accept it with a livid face.