Chapter 727 - 308: Final Farewell

Chapter 727: Chapter 308: Final Farewell

"Hmph. If you dare bully Linghua, I won’t let you off easy."

Chu Lingguang warned.

At his current level of cultivation, a single thought could make Hei Hu break out in a cold sweat or even kneel and beg for mercy. But Hei Hu was his senior brother, so Chu Lingguang couldn’t act rashly.

Besides, Linghua had her own destiny. Chu Lingguang couldn’t interfere with how her life with Hei Hu would unfold after their marriage. As long as Linghua wasn’t mistreated, he couldn’t care less how many concubines Hei Hu took.

Of course, seeing how Hei Hu had now completely abandoned his cultivation and become the very picture of a rich landlord, Chu Lingguang still felt a pang of regret.

They were martial brothers, after all.

If he could help Hei Hu with his physical evolution, Chu Lingguang was willing to lend a hand.

And so, the group arrived at Master Yan’s home.

Because time was short, Guo Wei only stayed at Master Yan’s home for one night. The next day, he took Yang Shaorong and the others and headed back toward Baiyang County.

Yang Shaorong had already prepared a horse-drawn carriage.

Chu Lingguang sat at the front. With the help of his Spiritual Power and Telekinesis, the carriage moved very smoothly.

"Ning’s aptitude is quite good."

Yang Shaorong had also brought along Yang Xiaoning and Wei Fanghua.

Wei Fanghua, along with the wives and concubines of Wu Feihong, Li Murong, and Wang Chao, were in the carriage ahead.

In the carriage with Chu Lingguang at that moment were Guo Wei, his disciples, and Yang Xiaoning.

"Ning has already awakened her Spirit Root Attribute. She is now a disciple of Yuanchu Mountain as well."

Yang Shaorong said.

"I see."

Although Guo Wei was injured, he could still use his Spiritual Sense. He had noticed the change in Yang Xiaoning’s Qi Blood, which was why he had brought up her aptitude. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Eldest Brother, what has Yuanchu Mountain become like now?"

Chu Lingguang asked.

"The Great Yuan imperial family is still in the hands of Yuanchu Mountain, but the Tree Vine Demon incident caused too much of a stir. Coupled with the Qi Refining and Qi Condensation Techniques spreading through the secular world, Yuanchu Mountain can no longer stop people from cultivating. To that end, the sect underwent a reformation. Six months ago, during an uprising, the ever-autocratic Zhang Xuan was assassinated with flying swords by several of his fellow disciples."

"Although the Yuanchu Mountain of today is still isolated from the secular world, it’s become much easier to enter the sect to cultivate than it was before."

"They even recruit talented individuals directly from the Martial Arts Examination to train at Yuanchu Mountain."

"All those whose Spiritual Roots were awakened by the Tree Vine Demon’s spiritual power are no longer classified as demons, no matter what they look like."

"Now, many people like Qin Yu have joined the sect as well."

"At Yuanchu Mountain, I was taken in as a disciple by a newly promoted Elder named Li Mao. You should know him."

Yang Shaorong continued.

"Oh. I can’t believe so much has happened in such a short time. I wonder how Yan would feel if he knew."

Chu Lingguang thought of Yan Zhen.

’I entered the Profound Celestial Sect and became Yang Rong’s disciple, but I still haven’t seen Yan Zhen. At this point, I’m not even sure if he’s in the sect at all.’

He thought back to when the three of them—he, Qin Yu, and Yan Zhen—had tried to change the Great Yuan Cultivation Realm, to allow everyone to cultivate and break through to the True Martial Realm.

Now the world had finally become what they had envisioned, yet the three of them couldn’t be together.

Qin Yu and the Seventh Prince were at the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Yan Zhen’s whereabouts were unknown, and it wasn’t clear if he was even at the Profound Celestial Sect. As for himself, he had returned to the Great Yuan and wasn’t planning on going back for the time being.

But when he saw Li Qiushui up ahead, flying close to the ground on her sword, Chu Lingguang knew in his heart. Li Qiushui had been sent by Yang Rong not only to escort the master and his disciples back to the Celestial Sea, but also to bring him back with them.

...

Soon, the carriage arrived at Fishing Town.

Guo Wei had a few friends here.

But as the carriage passed by, Guo Wei only glanced at his friends’ figures from the window, not getting out to greet them.

It wasn’t until the carriage returned to the city of Baiyang County that Guo Wei had it stop. He then led Chu Lingguang, Yang Shaorong, and the others to visit Leader Ma at his Escort Agency.

These days, Leader Ma could be considered accomplished and famous, with worthy successors to carry on his legacy.

Da Wang, Xiao Wang, Da Wu, and Xiao Wu had all passed the Martial Arts Examination one after another to become Martial Arts Scholars, enabling them to serve as local officials. The Escort Agency had also taken in new blood.

As he grew older, Leader Ma no longer undertook exhausting journeys to escort goods for clients. Instead, he stayed at the Escort Agency to teach the younger generation of students how to cultivate.

When Guo Wei arrived today, it happened to be when Da Wu and Xiao Wu were home visiting family. The Escort Agency was already lively, and the arrival of Guo Wei’s party made it even more so.

"Leader Ma."

"Master Guo!"

"Hahaha!"

The two old masters embraced.

Leader Ma’s strength was far inferior to Guo Wei’s. Having not seen each other for just a few short years, he had aged considerably. In contrast, although Guo Wei had suffered severe internal injuries, his appearance was that of a spirited young man, making Leader Ma quite envious.

"Master Guo."

Everyone at the Escort Agency, from top to bottom, bowed to Guo Wei.

Guo Wei was Baiyang County’s first Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Each of his disciples was accomplished at a young age. Even the weakest, Hei Hu, was a Martial Arts Scholar serving as a Garrison Commander in South City, with immense wealth and a bevy of wives and concubines.

As for the Combat Power of Chu Lingguang and the others, that went without saying.

Guo Wei, Chu Lingguang, and the rest stayed at Leader Ma’s Escort Agency for one night.

"HUPH!"

After they had their fill of food and wine, an invigorated Guo Wei led his six disciples, including Chu Lingguang, in practicing the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques in the Escort Agency’s courtyard.

In Guo Wei’s hands, this ordinary Spear Technique was completely transformed, taking on a brand-new quality.

Leader Ma, Da Wu, Xiao Wu, and indeed everyone else at the Escort Agency watched, stunned. They were captivated by the rhythm of the Spear Technique.

As his Combat Power had increased, not only had Guo Wei’s spear mastery undergone a metamorphosis, but when practicing the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques, he could also convey his insights and understanding to those around him through his demonstration.