Chapter 67: Gu Han's Attitude

"It's bad, Young Master, something terrible has happened!"

A collateral branch member of the Gu Family rushed into Gu Han's courtyard right after the meeting dissolved.

Among the Gu Family's collateral branches, most get along well, but they're not all solidly united.

Those who are friendly with each other naturally include some who want to cling to the main line.

"All flustered—what's this lack of decorum?"

Gu Han was at this moment lounging on the bed, arms wrapped around, his head buried in warm, fragrant, soft jade.

Being disturbed, his refined mood was ruined, and the bodily heat lessened a lot.

But mentally, his anger burned like fire!

That collateral branch member, at least, had some self-awareness, and he stayed trembling in the courtyard, waiting.

Otherwise, what awaited him would probably be the Mass Grave!

Gu Han bent down, patted the cheeks of the two pretty maidens, gave them a squeeze, then rose and quickly dressed.

He opened the room door; the winter air was still biting.

But Gu Qi, the Gu Family collateral branch member kneeling at the door, was drenched in sweat.

"Speak, what's the matter?"

Gu Han let out a cold snort,

"You've disturbed this Young Master's refined mood; if you can't even utter a single word today, think about how to make amends!"

Gu Qi swallowed, and hurriedly said,

"Young Master, that Gu Han—I'm not calling you by name; I'm referring to the Gu Han who is serving in the army."

"He recently earned merit at the border pass by capturing a traitor, and was appointed as the Logistics Camp Sergeant."

"Later he also took part in the Wood Mountain City Ten Camps Competition and won the championship!"

Gu Han, who had originally been somewhat indifferent, was suddenly shocked after hearing Gu Qi's words clearly.

His pupils bulged; he hurried forward, grabbed Gu Qi's collar tightly, and yanked him up,

"Is what you said true?"

Gu Han's tone was low, his eyes unable to hide the terror.

Gu Han thought just like most people.

Capturing the traitor might have been sheer luck, but the Ten Camps Competition, under everyone's watchful eyes, cannot be faked!

He hadn't expected that a mere Gu Family collateral branch could pose him any threat.

"Absolutely true!"

Gu Qi, breathing with difficulty, said hoarsely,

"Elder Fifth has already ordered the entire Gu Family to hold a three‑day feast, celebrating Gu Han's championship in the Ten Camps Competition."

Hearing this, Gu Han released Gu Qi's clothing.

He composed his expression, casually took out a bottle containing blood‑tempering pills, and tossed it to Gu Qi as if discarding trash.

"If you have any news about Gu Han, report to me at the First Moment!"

Gu Qi's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward to catch the pill bottle.

"Thank you, Young Master, thank you, Young Master."

The bottle contained ten blood‑tempering pills; to Gu Han, that was nothing.

But for Gu Qi, it was equivalent to a month's worth of cultivation resources!

Gu Qi's strength was actually a bit greater than that of Gu Fan and the other laggards before they enlisted.

But his perspective was still far behind that of Gu Fan and the others.

Gu Qi quickly stuffed the bottle into his bosom and respectfully performed a bow.

Then Gu Qi swiftly left, continuing to gather information for Gu Han.

Gu Han returned to his room, pacing back and forth continuously.

Even the two women who flirted and vied for his favor could not move him.

"That kid is just a substitute I found because I didn't want to serve in the army."

"And he managed to make a name for himself at the border pass!"

"No, this matter must be discussed properly with Grandfather."

In the secluded courtyard of the Third Elder's deep residence.

The Third Elder, whose features were as sharp as a hawk's, felt his own grandson's arrival and his gaze softened slightly.

The Third Elder halted his breath, composed himself, and smiled toward Gu Han,

"Xiao Han, what makes you think of coming to see Grandfather?"

Gu Han's face turned anxious as he said,

"Grandfather, do you still remember that Gu Han?"

Gu Cang Shan nodded,

"Gu Han is the substitute I personally chose for you; how could I forget?"

"That Gu Han made a name for himself at the border pass and took first place in the Ten Camps Competition!"

Gu Han, in a hurried tone,

"It is even said that the General of the Pass in Wood Mountain City holds him in high regard!"

"Oh?"

Gu Cang Shan was also a little surprised.

"I have crossed paths with Guan Zhen a few times; for him to value Gu Han, that kid is not ordinary."

Hearing Gu Cang Shan say that, Gu Han immediately became even more anxious.

"Grandfather, why are you still saying such cold remarks here?"

"This should originally have been mine!"

"Stay calm!"

Gu Cang Shan's gentle sentence eased Gu Han's restless heart considerably,

"It's just a minor achievement; what's it worth?"

"If you go to the Military Camp, you'll become a real soldier; as long as you casually earn merit, you'll rise swiftly!"

"What's the point of arguing with someone who's merely in the recruit camp?"

As Gu Cang Shan's close grandson, Gu Han's cultivation resources are incomparable to those of collateral branches like Gu Han and the others.

Among Gu Han and the others, the strongest, Gu Chen, was only a Fourth Stage Martial Trainee before enlisting.

But Gu Han's strength had already reached the Seventh Stage Martial Practitioner!

Not only can he directly enter the Military Camp, but even without earning any merit he can obtain the rank of squad leader.

It's only because Gu Han is accustomed to a life of fine clothes and food and is unwilling to endure wind and sleep outdoors.

"Although that's the case, I always feel that Gu Han seems to have slipped somewhat out of our control."

Seeing the anxiety in his grandson's eyes, Gu Cang Shan furrowed his brow.

His grandson is fine in every way, except he's a bit narrow-minded.

"You don't need to worry about such trivial matters; what you should do now is cultivate diligently."

Gu Cang Shan waved his hand,

"If that brat Gu Han really makes a name for himself, I'll have your father take a detour to Mu Shan Cheng."

"Attributing his deeds to you would be no difficulty for us."

Upon hearing that Grandfather was preparing to have his father, who had been operating outside, personally make a trip, Gu Han instantly beamed with joy.

"Thank you, Grandfather."

No matter how you put it, his father is still a Great Martial Master.

With his father taking action, Gu Han can surely be dealt with easily!

By then, he can simply reap the rewards!

"Rather than worry about this,"

Gu Cang Shan shifted the tone of his speech and said with a cheerful laugh,

"You should think about how to develop with Elder Li's maid."

Mentioning the Li family maid gave Gu Han a headache.

Elder Li is an elder of Heavy Sword Peak, and he is an old acquaintance of his grandfather Gu Cang Shan.

He also understood his grandfather's good intentions in letting him get on good terms with that woman Li Xuanqing.

But Li Xuanqing, as soon as she meets him, brings out that heavy sword bigger than a door panel and practices with him.

She also says that she will only agree to date him if he can defeat her.

Such a bold and heroic woman—how could an ordinary person withstand her?

Gu Han gave an embarrassed smile,

"Grandfather, I'm going to practice!"

After saying that, Gu Han turned and ran.

Whoever wants to deal with that tough woman, let them handle her!

He'd better go back and look for his gentle, fragrant, soft jade!

No matter what he wants to do, they will obediently comply.

Serving people, they are flawless.

Who would be so foolish as to go look for a grandaunt?