Chapter 298: Arrogant at first, respectful later—just thinking about it is laughable!

Martial practitioners are like vessels.

Within a certain time, how much spiritual energy they can contain varies.

It will differ greatly depending on the martial practitioner's talent.

If Gu Lin's capacity is a small stream, then Gu Chen's capacity could be a vast ocean!

Although this is somewhat exaggerated, it still shows the absolute gap in their cultivation speed.

And for those with average talent, even if piles of raw stone are stacked before them, they cannot absorb it!

They can only sigh in awe of the ocean.

Gu Han's mother, Xu Xin Zhu, has talent that is average compared to Gu Han and Gu Pan.

But if there are sufficient resources, reaching Great Martial Master and Martial Ancestor should still be possible.

After all, Gu Han's father was originally a Martial Ancestor.

Even the spouse of a Martial Ancestor, even if their talent is average, would not be far behind.

But Xu Xin Zhu's other relatives have even more ordinary talent.

For them, even if Gu Han provides unlimited resources, there is hardly any hope of reaching Martial Ancestor!

And although the lifespan of a Great Martial Master is somewhat longer than that of ordinary people, it is still less than two hundred years.

Gu Han is destined not to stay at home forever.

Allowing his mother to have family companionship is a small thing within Gu Han's ability.

"Thank you, Manor Lord."

Gu Han sincerely thanked Zhang Jiannan, took the Jade Dew Pill, and directly handed it to his mother to handle on her own.

He kept the name Jade Dew Pill in mind.

If the opportunity arises in the future, he could try to obtain more similar heavenly treasures or elixirs.

Zhang Jiannan also knows the principle that excess is as bad as deficiency.

Moreover, his staying here would only cause everyone in Han Shan Cheng to have their words and deeds restrained, unable to speak freely.

After chatting casually with Gu Han and Gu Chen, he invited them to definitely visit Jiannan Prefecture as guests when they have time.

Leading the Heavenly Horse Troop, he flew away from Han Shan Cheng.

Watching the hurried arrival and departure of Zhang Jiannan, the five family heads all felt deep emotions.

Compared to Zhang Jiannan, who still actively chatted with the Gu Han brothers,

they didn't even have a chance to speak to Zhang Jiannan!

They all rejoiced that they had early on clung to the Gu family's thigh!

Even the Manor Lord values the Gu Han brothers so highly that the Gu family's rise to prominence is merely a matter of time!

Not far away, dozens of people, upon seeing Zhang Jiannan leave, all turned grim and frightening.

They are precisely the group from Heavy Sword Peak who, after presenting their gifts, left immediately.

They returned here merely to see why the Manor Lord had come.

But they never expected that the person they previously looked down on would actually be a heaven‑chosen prodigy whom even the Manor Lord treats with solemn respect!

Moreover, these two are individuals whose names are listed even before the Emperor!

Although the Manor Lord did not mention their going to the Running Wolf Academy,

but given their talent, going to the Running Wolf Academy for further study is a certainty!

If not mentioned now, it's merely because the Manor Lord lacks the authority to represent the Running Wolf Academy's admissions!

Wang Bolun swallowed his saliva and quickly said in a low voice,

"Don't all give me a mournful face!"

These Heavy Sword Peak disciples are all those who have an extremely good relationship with Wang Bolun.

Immediately they understood Wang Bolun's intention.

They all changed to smiling faces and followed Wang Bolun forward.

Watching Wang Bolun and the Heavy Sword Peak group return again,

Gu Ren is no fool; he naturally saw through their thoughts.

He approached with a chuckle, exchanging a few casual words with Wang Bolun now and then.

But Wang Bolun could clearly sense the distance in Gu Ren's tone!

He deliberately tried to steer the topic toward Gu Han and Gu Chen.

But Gu Han and the others simply couldn't be bothered with him, turning and leaving without looking back.

Being arrogant first and then respectful—thinking about it is laughable!

This made Wang Bolun feel as awful as if he had eaten feces.

If it were the past, and an outsider dared to treat him this way, Wang Bolun would have already flown into a rage.

But these two are heaven‑chosen prodigies whom even the Manor Lord must treat solemnly.

What is he, daring to give them a cold shoulder?

He must be tired of living!

The joint wedding banquet of the six great families lasted several days before ending.

Gu Chen donned his full set of gear, bade farewell to Gu Han, and went alone to the Sword Tomb to undergo training.

Gu Han stayed at home, continuing to guide Gu Pan.

But he soon discovered that Gu Pan seemed to need no guidance at all!

Perhaps it is because the seal of the Six Phase Profound Ice Holy Body has been lifted to a greater degree.

Gu Pan, for many martial techniques, can even be called self‑taught!

Many martial techniques Gu Han had never seen before, Gu Pan could almost pick up effortlessly!

"Is this the treatment of a sacred body?"

Gu Han wanted to cry but had no tears.

He painstakingly killed enemies, only then barely managing to accumulate such a family estate.

But Gu Pan only needed to let time pass, and she could master it.

This damn gap is just too huge!

However, Gu Pan is after all Gu Han's sister, so he naturally felt happy for her as well.

From Gu Han returning home to Gu Han leading the team and ending a month's leave.

Gu Pan's strength had actually risen straight from no martial disciple to Great Martial Master!

By comparison, their mother Xu Xin Zhu had only just broken through to Great Martial Master not long ago.

And with Gu Pan, they were practically breakthroughs back-to-back!

Time finally came to the end of the vacation.

Gu Xiao Dao also arrived as promised, personally coming to Han Shan Cheng to guard the Gu family.

Of course, nowadays Han Shan Cheng is such that even if Gu Xiao Dao didn't come, no one would dare to provoke the Gu family.

However, having a Martial Sovereign stationed there ultimately let Gu Han feel a bit more at ease.

Gu Han left his mother two complete high-grade spirit veins, and many heavenly treasures.

Finally, he bade a reluctant farewell to his mother and sister, and with Gu Qian Yue and others, set out on the journey back to Mu Shan Cheng.

The Gu family members watched Gu Han go away, reluctant to part.

They all awaited, wondering what strength Gu Han would have when he returned next time.

Gu Pan's desire to join the army was once again refuted mercilessly by her mother.

Gu Pan could only silently cheer herself on in her heart, believing that as long as she became strong enough, she would one day be able to help her brother.

Several days later, Gu Han and the others returned safely to Mu Shan Cheng.

Here, looking back at when they left, there seemed to be no difference.

On the other hand, the people of the Third Camp led by Gu Han seemed to have increased their strength compared to before.

Gu Han's appointed deputy commander Xu Ya Cheng, upon seeing Gu Han and the others return, immediately brought many Dutong to welcome them.

"General, you have finally come back!"

Xu Ya Cheng and the many Dutong were all overjoyed.

"During this time we have completed many tasks, with no lapse in training, just waiting for the general to return and review."

Immediately after, Xu Ya Cheng eagerly reported to Gu Han the recent situation.

Xu Ya Cheng was among the few top-notch trouble-makers among all the Dutong of the Third Camp.

He was also one of those who initially dared to step forward and jointly challenge Gu Han.

But ever since being defeated by Gu Han, he has been utterly convinced by him.