Chapter 244: Gu Family's Joyous Banquet

Haha, Gu Han, you finally came.

You and Gu Chen are the pride of our Gu Family, come, sit up front!

Where's Gu Chen? Why hasn't he come yet?

Five or six elders came over, chatting and laughing, to Gu Han's side.

As if they were old friends of many years, they began chatting familiarly with Gu Han.

Gu Chen and Gu Han have been the closest brothers since they started in the military camp.

The two are respectively a sword cultivator and a spear cultivator.

Their conversation naturally turned to Gu Chen.

They asked why Gu Chen was still not here.

Gu Han smiled,

Gu Chen's elder brother lives a bit farther away; he must be on his way now.

Indeed, we overlooked that.

The five elders nodded in realization and spoke in a low voice,

Why don't we hold a temporary meeting, starting today, to promote Gu Chen's branch to main branch as well?

The other several elders immediately agreed and nodded,

Just vote on it; I think no one would oppose Gu Chen becoming main branch.

Saying this, all the elders exchanged knowing smiles.

With Gu Cang Shan as a prior example,

They won't make such a low-level mistake like Gu Cang Shan did!

Under the elders' lighthearted and pleasant decision,

Gu Chen thus became one of the main branches without any hindrance.

Just then, Gu Chen and his parents happened to walk in from outside the courtyard.

Gu Si, that is Gu Chen's father, was dressed extremely formally today.

But after entering the courtyard, everyone could plainly see Gu Si's nervousness.

Xu Xin Zhu and Gu Si were the most familiar; she laughed and went up to greet him proactively,

Older brother Gu Si.

By contrast, Xu Xin Zhu, although also attending the main house banquet for the first time,

but was much more relaxed than Gu Si.

Younger sister Xin Zhu.

Gu Si gave an embarrassed, awkward smile,

There are many important people here; I hope I haven't embarrassed little Chen,

Of course not, Older Brother Gu Si, you look very proper!" Xu Xin Zhu laughed.

It's nothing.

Gu Chen had originally been talking with Gu Han and the others; upon hearing his father say that, he immediately turned his head,

You're my father; what's there to be embarrassed about?

Gu Si is an honest and simple person.

His sole purpose in attending the banquet is to not embarrass his child.

Seeing his son say the same, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the distance.

Watching the elders gathered around the Gu Han and Gu Chen brothers, chatting happily.

Even faintly showing favor toward them, several descendants of the Gu Family's main branch felt jealousy arise in their hearts.

It's just that they earned merit on the front lines; what's so great about that?

It's just a bit of luck; if we went to the front lines, we could do the same.

The details of what happened in Han Shan Cheng are unknown to the Gu Family members.

Therefore, in their eyes, Gu Han only gained the elders' favor because of his position as a Bijang of Mu Shan Cheng.

They estimated Gu Han's strength to be roughly comparable to theirs.

Why don't we, using today's banquet as an excuse, challenge Gu Han and the two of them?

The Gu Family values martial prowess.

Even during the banquet, clan members often spar for entertainment.

If they were to propose it, the elders would certainly not refuse.

Several people's eyes lit up, eager to give it a try.

The banquet soon began.

Everyone returned to their respective seats.

Gu Han and his family of three sat side by side.

But not long after chatting, Gu Pan felt like playing and wanted to join other children of similar age.

Go ahead, just remember to stay safe.

Today is also a happy day for Xu Xin Zhu.

She did not insist that Gu Pan must sit at the banquet.

Don't worry, Mother; there's no danger to be found within the clan.

Gu Pan giggled, jumped up, and left the banquet.

Mom is telling you to pay attention to others' safety and control your strength when playing.

Seeing Gu Pan about to leave, Gu Han immediately urged.

Gu Pan has suddenly risen to the tenth level of Martial Disciple.

Gu Han is much stronger than when he just went to the front lines.

His control over his suddenly increased strength is probably not high.

Furthermore, Gu Pan is bolstered by her Six Phase Profound Ice Holy Body.

Martial practitioners are almost no match for her.

If one doesn't control their strength, it's easy to break another companion's wrist.

I know, I know! Brother, you're even more long-winded than Mom!

The words shouted by the already far-off Gu Pan made both Xu Xin Zhu and Gu Han's faces darken.

This fully shows what it means to offend two people with a single sentence!

Gu Han and Gu Chen, the two brothers, chatted idly at the banquet.

At the center of the banquet was the star performer from Wu Shan Cheng's Drunken Red Pavilion, renowned as versed in all forms of wind, string, plucking, and singing.

The Red Sleeve Maiden's fingers are long and slender, and her guzheng playing produces a pleasant, moving sound.

Even though Gu Han doesn't understand music, he can sense that the Red Sleeve Maiden's guzheng skill surpasses that of ordinary people.

After the Red Sleeve Maiden finished a piece, enthusiastic applause broke out.

As expected of the Red Sleeve Maiden, her guzheng technique is unmatched in all of Wu Shan Cheng!

The Red Sleeve rose and gave a graceful smile to the speaking main-branch disciple.

This scene made the speaking Gu Zhan's heart itch.

According to the Drunken Red Pavilion, the Red Sleeve Maiden has always sold her art, not her body.

If he could spend a single spring night with the Red Sleeve Maiden, he would gladly go a year without touching any other woman!

Thinking this, Gu Zhan suddenly shifted his gaze, left his seat, and bowed to Gu Xiao Dao in the main seat.

"Family Head, today is a great joy for our Gu Family; how can there be only the Red Sleeve Maiden's guzheng?"

"I wish to liven things up for the Family Head and all the elders with a martial demonstration!"

Several elders laughed heartily and nodded.

"Gu Zhan, you have a good intention."

Third Elder Gu Ren's gaze swept over all the young main-branch disciples present.

"I wonder who is willing to spar with Gu Zhan to liven things up?"

Everyone at the banquet looked at each other, but no one stepped forward.

They had already agreed beforehand that today's target would be Gu Han.

Naturally, no one would step forward at this time to cause trouble.

Meanwhile, the conversing Gu Han and Gu Chen exchanged a glance and shared a knowing smile.

Based on their frequent experience of being provoked, it's easy to judge that this Gu Zhan is surely coming for them.

All the elders also caught on at this point.

Normally, these brats would never pass up a chance to show off in front of the Family Head and the Council of Elders.

But today, ever since Gu Zhan stepped forward, no one has accepted the challenge—this must be part of some scheme!

Gu Zhan gave a light smile, turned, and looked toward where Gu Chen was.

"I've long heard that Gu Chen, though young, already holds the rank of Captain of Hundred on the front lines, and his strength must have reached the Martial Master level."

"Our strengths are comparable; we're here to liven up the banquet with a martial match—I wonder if Brother Gu Chen dares to accept?"

Gu Zhan stared intensely at Gu Chen.

He proactively challenged the opponent just to force them to fight!