Chapter 181: Family Is What We Cherish

Han Shan Cheng.

It is also a city under the jurisdiction of Jiannan Prefecture.

However, the scale of Han Shan Cheng exceeds that of Wu Shan Cheng and Mu Shan Cheng.

It is a major city on par with Zhong Cheng.

To keep Mother from worrying, Gu Han used the pretense of traveling with the Gu Family caravan to bring Gu Pan to Han Shan Cheng for a stroll.

Besides Gu Pan, Gu Chen and his several brothers, who were closest to Gu Han, also came along.

And Gu Qianyue, who is now utterly obedient to Gu Han, also came.

Although they rarely get a chance to return to Wu Shan Cheng to visit relatives and reunite with family.

But their families all wish their children could stay with Gu Han every day.

Gu Pan, innocent and lively, upon entering Han Shan Cheng, wore a snow-white robe like a winter night's spirit, happily strolling through the city.

"Brother, I want to buy this."

Gu Han gave a faint smile,

"Buy it; as long as Panpan likes it, you can buy anything."

Gu Pan bought things left and right all along the way.

She finally experienced what a true child's life is like.

While paying, Gu Han lowered his voice and said to Gu Qianyue,

"Qianyue, I plan to make a trip to the Thousand Year Cold Valley; please look after Panpan for me."

Gu Qianyue's eyes lit up, and he immediately exclaimed excitedly,

"Are you going on an expedition? I've heard of the Thousand Year Cold Valley; even the people of Han Shan Cheng dare not approach it in ordinary times."

"You and Gu Chen should definitely go; can you count me in?"

Seeing Gu Han hesitate a little, Gu Qianyue quickly said,

"Although my strength is not as good as yours, I am at least a Martial Master; I can still help as an assistant."

"Besides, my grandfather gave me many life-saving items; I will definitely not hold you back!"

It's not that Gu Han looks down on Gu Qianyue.

But rather, the Sixth Elder had previously said that even if a Martial Ancestor enters the Thousand Year Cold Valley, danger could still be encountered.

In such an extreme environment, Gu Han also lacked confidence in how much of his own strength he could exert.

Gu Chen's strength, even if not as good as his, is still far superior to that of an ordinary Great Martial Master.

Gu Han doesn't need to divert his attention to look after Gu Chen.

But if danger arises, Gu Han might not be able to protect Gu Qianyue.

"Gu Chen, please say a few words for me as well."

Gu Qianyue gave Gu Chen a glance.

Gu Chen smiled and also spoke on behalf of Gu Qianyue,

"Just as you said, those who always stay in the ivory tower can never become heroes who stand between heaven and earth."

"Moreover, even if we don't go to the Thousand Year Cold Valley, the danger level of future battlefields will not be much lower than that of the valley."

"Most importantly, since he already knows we are going to the Thousand Year Cold Valley, if you don't bring him along and he secretly follows, it would be worse."

Seeing the two singing in unison, Gu Han sighed helplessly.

"Just this once; it must not become a precedent."

Gu Qianyue was instantly overjoyed, almost jumping for joy right then.

He hurriedly said to Gu Lin and the others,

"Gu Pan's little sister is entrusted to you; you must take good care of her!"

Gu Lin and the others knew their strength was feeble; as mere Martial Practitioners, they could only be a burden.

Unlike Gu Qianyue, they did not insist on going to the Thousand Year Cold Valley; they simply agreed.

Although Han Shan Cheng is not the Gu Family's main base,

but the Gu Family caravan is not making its first trip here for business; connections are in place, so Gu Pan's safety is nothing for them to worry about.

Gu Han came to Gu Pan's side and secretly handed her a ring containing a life‑saving spiritual treasure.

"I have matters to attend to with your older brothers Gu Chen and Gu Qianyue; stay in the city to play, and remember to listen to Gu Lin and the others."

Only after becoming the main line of the Gu Family did Gu Pan ever have the luxury of buying whatever she wanted.

At this moment, dazzled by the myriad toys and snacks in the city, she immediately nodded vigorously.

"Brother, I remember."

Gu Han still felt uneasy, and patiently said,

"If danger arises, just take out whatever is in this ring and smash it at the bad guys."

"Don't worry about killing people; nothing is more important than your safety."

After all, they are among the few true relatives Gu Han has in this world.

Moreover, she is a lively and lovable younger sister, so Gu Han cannot help but care for her.

Seeing Gu Han's such solemn expression, Gu Pan also rarely restrained her playful nature,

"Brother, rest assured; I'm not a little kid anymore!"

Gu Han gave a wry smile; a fourteen‑year‑old girl is not a child—who then is?

After Gu Han again reminded Gu Lin and the Gu Family caravan personnel, he then departed with Gu Chen and Gu Qianyue.

On the way to the Thousand Year Cold Valley, Gu Chen looked at the absent‑minded Gu Han and said,

"Don't worry; with everyone from the caravan around, Panpan won't encounter any danger."

Gu Han was taken aback, then gave a wry smile and rubbed his nose.

Turns out my performance was really that obvious?

It seems that once you have family, you also have worries.

Gu Qian Yue at the side, however, was extremely excited.

At the same time, they resolved absolutely not to hold Gu Han and Gu Chen back.

Otherwise, there probably won't be such an exciting opportunity again!

After about two hours, Gu Han and his companions riding tall horses felt the surroundings grow ever more icy and bone-piercing.

Their warhorses, after all, only had the strength of ordinary martial apprentices.

Facing the head-on gale, they could hardly move forward.

Gu Han and his companions exchanged a glance and, in tacit understanding, let the horses go.

Let them return to Han Shan Cheng on their own.

The cold wind was like a barrage of sharp knives scraping their cheeks, making their faces sting.

The temperature in Han Shan Cheng is already much lower than in Wu Shan Cheng, and the heavy snow here makes it impossible to take a step!

In the gale, even to communicate they had to shout at the top of their lungs.

Gu Han nodded; only in such a place could high-grade heavenly treasures capable of partially unsealing the Six Phase Profound Ice Holy Body be born.

Let's go; searching for heavenly treasures is no simple task.

Gu Chen had long been mentally prepared for this.

Even if not for the heavenly treasures, this bitter wind could hone his sword Dao will.

The three trudged forward through the heavy goose-feather snow with heavy steps.

Their footprints were quickly covered again by the heavy snow.

"All sounds ceased" is the idiom best suited to describe this Thousand Year Cold Valley.

Apart from the wind howling past their ears, not a single beast suited to survive in this region was seen.

Even if this region had a map, it would still be hard to discern directions.

Gu Han and his companions could only press on in search.

If only we had known to find an ice-attribute Great Martial Master to guide us.

Gu Chen used his internal force to project his voice and said in a low tone,

Martial Practitioners are more sensitive to heavenly treasures of the same attribute; having an ice-attribute Great Martial Master would also let us achieve twice the result with half the effort on this operation.

Han Shan Cheng should not lack ice-attribute Great Martial Masters, but they may not necessarily be willing to come to this Thousand Year Cold Valley.

Gu Han laughed and said,

As the saying goes, "When the night is dark and the wind high, it's a night for killing."

This Thousand Year Cold Valley is even an excellent place for killing and burying bodies.

Even a Great Martial Master would not dare to be alone here.