Immortality from Taming Elephant

Chapter 550 - 245: Testing, No Barriers

The speaker is Ji Yue Ru, who seems to have been waiting for Xu Guang.She hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

The man, who called himself Hong Xu’s cousin, seemed to know Ji Yue Ru. "Ji Yue Ru, what’s your relationship with him?"

"What’s it to you?"

Xu Guang looked at the man opposite with interest, observing some things.

Hong Zhen looked at Xu Guang with increasingly dangerous eyes, "Do you only know how to hide behind a woman’s back? You should be thankful that you haven’t broken through to Second Grade, otherwise I’d show you that killing you is as easy as crushing an ant."

Xu Guang chuckled at these words.

"An ant?"

He didn’t want to engage in a war of words with Hong Zhen; it was meaningless and would only make him a laughingstock.

"Then I really look forward to you trying to crush me."

After he spoke, he couldn’t be bothered to look at Hong Zhen. In the Northern Emperor Academy, if this person dared to make a move on him, he’d really be impressive.

"I hope you really dare to come."

Hong Zhen snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Ji Yue Ru asked anxiously, "Senior Brother Xu, Hong Zhen is very strong, with ninety-six wins in the Second Grade tournament, making him one of the star contestants."

"Thank you."

Ji Yue Ru still wanted to say something more, but Xu Guang and Bai Xiao Zhu had already gone far away.

She stood in place, somewhat dazed.

How could he be like this? She wanted to seize the chance to say a few more words.

...

When Xu Guang arrived at the Northern Emperor Tower, he unexpectedly found someone already waiting for him.

Bai Xiao Zhu obediently saluted the person and left.

Xu Guang also bowed slightly.

Gu Shuo glanced at Xu Guang and immediately led him to a room on the first floor of the Northern Emperor Tower.

"I wanted to talk to you earlier, but it got delayed for almost a year."

Gu Shuo looked at Xu Guang with a sense of nostalgia.

Xu Guang smiled, but he was pondering Gu Shuo’s purpose for seeking him out.

"You came from Li Taizhou; how much do you know about its past?"

Gu Shuo’s voice carried a hint of unease.

"What aspect is the Ancient Inspection Envoy referring to?"

"Have you ever heard of Gu Jiyun?"

Xu Guang’s expression remained unchanged, but his heart trembled.

Gu Jiyun...

This name has become somewhat distant in his memory. Previously, when he first met Gu Shuo, he had wondered if Gu Shuo was related to Gu Jiyun, and now it seemed they should be from the same family.

Xu Guang wasn’t sure

Gu Jiyun had followed his ancestor Gou Yuan to Li Taizhou, and the reason must have been recorded long ago in the Gu family. If he said anything random, it would only alienate Gu Shuo.

His sole concern was the matter of the Qinghua Emperor’s palace, and what would happen if Gu Shuo found out.

The Emperor’s palace, who in the world wouldn’t be tempted?

"Is it difficult for you?"

Gu Shuo frowned and asked in a low voice.

"The True King of Heavenly Martial Arts wishes to take you as a disciple. If you don’t trust me, I’m willing to take you before the True King, and in his presence, I wouldn’t dare to make any moves."

Am I worried about you?

This isn’t the concern. It’s what happens if the purpose of Gu Jiyun’s visit to Li Taizhou for the Qinghua Emperor’s palace on Lanshan gets exposed; the endless troubles that would ensue, not to mention Gu Shuo—Saints and powerful figures above saints would be extremely tempted.

Then, what difference would his situation have from Tang Monk?

The only person who has managed to walk out alive from the Qinghua Emperor’s palace, even obtaining the Secret Technique.

Even if he’s willing to share the Extreme Soul path, he will find no peace in the future.

"It’s not difficult, but the younger generation just finds the name Gu Jiyun somewhat familiar; to truly say I’ve seen or heard it... I haven’t."

Gu Shuo looked deeply at Xu Guang.

But he didn’t force him, though some unusual thoughts arose in his mind. This Xu Guang...

Must know something.

If it weren’t for the True King of Heavenly Martial Arts, he might indeed employ some methods regarding Gu Jiyun’s matter.

"In that case, let’s leave it at that. If you recall anything about your ancestor in the future, you can come to me. I represent the Gu family in owing you a huge favor."

This enormous favor is truly an elusive reward, nothing more than an illusion.

Gu Shuo’s bold words now would surely turn into an act of silencing if he came to know about the Emperor’s palace.

Xu Guang nodded forcefully, "The Ancient Inspection Envoy has shown me kindness; Xu Mou isn’t one to forget favors."

...

After Gu Shuo left, Xu Guang calmly walked out of the room and returned to his residence.

Jiang Zi Yun was already waiting. "What’s wrong?"

Seeing Xu Guang looking troubled, she hurried forward to inquire.

Xu Guang shook his head, "Nothing."

Suddenly, moved inside, "By the way, Madam, you’re knowledgeable. Have you ever heard of someone named Gu Jiyun when you were in Li Taizhou?"

Speaking, his eyes focused on Jiang Zi Yun, concealing his Divine Thought.

Jiang Zi Yun furrowed her brows in thought for a moment and shook her head, "I think not."

...

Outside the courtyard.

Gu Shuo stood in the clouds, his expression subtle as he listened to Xu Guang and his wife’s conversation, feeling somewhat surprised.

"Could it be Xu Guang really doesn’t know the ancestor’s affairs?"

But he constantly had a gut feeling that Xu Guang definitely knew something,

But considering the high regard the True King of Heavenly Martial Arts held Xu Guang in, he finally suppressed some negative thoughts.

Masters who have cultivated to such a degree certainly aren’t soft-hearted; emotions have never been a factor in their actions, let alone the fact he and Xu Guang didn’t truly share any feelings.

Although he took Xu Guang away from Li Taizhou, the North Pole Six Institutions benefited greatly from unearthing Xu Guang and Zhuge Wuliang, two extraordinary geniuses, granting him many valuable treasures.

’Hopefully, you truly know nothing, or else...’

Gu Shuo’s eyes flickered, and then his form disappeared into the air.

...

Once Gu Shuo completely left, the haze lingering in Xu Guang’s heart finally dispersed entirely.