Chapter 1759 - 892: Rebuilding the Gu Family (2)

Chapter 1759: Chapter 892: Rebuilding the Gu Family (2)

As he spoke, he turned to lead the way, his posture extremely humble.

Gu Sheng and his party followed Su Rui through the bustling streets, heading towards the direction of Linlang Pavilion in the city. Fallen Moon City, being the last major city from the East Desolation to Central Province, although not as prosperous as the core area of Great Wilderness City, possessed a unique ruggedness and vitality of a frontier town. The streets were wide, crowded with people, and various cultivators bustling through them, including some hardy adventurers with visible traces of wilderness scars.

While walking, Gu Sheng casually asked.

"Manager Su, which strong figures are currently stationed in Fallen Moon City? Being new here, it’s wise to know some basic facts to avoid inadvertently offending any rules."

Upon hearing this, Su Rui’s smile remained unchanged, yet his answer was flawless and revealing nothing.

"Young Master Gu, the most powerful figure on the surface in the city is naturally the Moonfall King from the City Lord Mansion, rumored to be in the early stage of Earth King Realm, around the third level, and has been guarding this city for over a century, with high prestige. As for our Linlang Pavilion..."

He hesitated slightly, lowering his voice.

"The supervisor is at the peak of Heaven King Realm."

"Peak of Heaven King Realm?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Such a powerful figure, even in Great Wilderness City, could serve as a hero, yet has been sent to oversee a branch in a frontier city? This seems somewhat illogical.

"Linlang Pavilion actually sent a peak Heaven King Realm strong figure to guard here? Is the situation here special, or does the pavilion place extra importance on this place? Has it not drawn dissatisfaction from the City Lord Mansion or other forces?"

Su Rui’s smile became somewhat strained. He cautiously looked around, making sure no one was eavesdropping before lowering his voice, with a touch of helplessness.

"Young Master Gu, your insight is keen. The supervisor... Alas, nominally stationed here, but in reality, most affairs large and small within the pavilion are managed by myself. The supervisor, with a dispassionate nature, disdains mundane matters, often in meditation, unwilling to intervene unless it’s a major matter involving the pavilion’s fundamental interests or significant issues on the Heaven King Realm level. Hence, the City Lord Mansion remains at peace."

Gu Sheng nodded thoughtfully, asking no further questions. It seems that this peak Heaven King Realm supervisor holds a transcendent position within Linlang Pavilion, possibly with underlying reasons beyond a simple external deployment.

In no time, an imposing seven-story pavilion appeared before the group. The pavilion was adorned with carved beams and painted eaves, occupying a vast area, seemingly larger than the Linlang Pavilion headquarters in Great Wilderness City.

Qidiao Yaoyao looked at this behemoth in front, unable to hold back a light exclamation, surprised.

"This... Linlang Pavilion here is actually bigger than the headquarters in Great Wilderness City?"

Su Rui’s face showed a hint of pride as he explained with a smile.

"Miss Qidiao, you might not know. This place is not only our Linlang Pavilion branch in Fallen Moon City but also one of the major resource warehouses in the entire East Desolation area."

Within the East Desolation, resource allocation and storaging and turnovers of nearly a hundred large and small branches are substantially conducted through this place. Therefore, the warehouse area is extensive, and the buildings are constructed to be grander and sturdier.

If we only discuss the front-facing workshop area, whether it’s the variety and quality of the goods or the flow of customers, it’s far from comparable to the headquarters in Great Wilderness City."

Gu Sheng’s gaze swept the towering pavilion, feeling the hidden array fluctuations surrounding it, understanding the situation.

This Linlang Pavilion in Fallen Moon City appears as a branch but is actually a crucial hub and strategic point guarding the trade route between East Desolation and Central Province, its importance being self-evident.

He withdrew his gaze and spoke to Su Rui.

"I see. Manager Su, besides navigating through this place, I have some personal matters to attend to. Could you arrange for me to meet your pavilion’s supervisor?"

Su Rui seemed unsurprised by Gu Sheng’s request, immediately bowing in response.

"Young Master Gu, rest assured, the second young lady’s secret order has already communicated instructions. Everything is at your command.

I will now lead you all to a prepared Quiet Room for rest. Regarding the supervisor... I will personally convey the message shortly and invite the supervisor to the Quiet Room to meet with you."

"Thank you."

Gu Sheng nodded lightly.

Under Su Rui’s guidance, the group passed through a heavily guarded inner hall and arrived at an independent courtyard deep within the building—a truly tranquil environment. Opening the door of the Quiet Room, its luxury and exquisiteness were eye-catching.

The Quiet Room was spacious like a small palace; the floor was covered with rugs made from complete Sect Realm demon beast pelts, soft yet firm, silent beneath the feet.

On the walls hung ancient landscape paintings conveying deep artistic conceptions, while seemingly ordinary rosewood tea tables and chairs emitted subtle ripples of spiritual energy.

These items themselves were not high-grade, generally at the level of Spiritual Artifacts, but their placement and the intricate runes carved upon them collectively formed a profound array, enhancing the concentration of spiritual energy within the Quiet Room, akin to a continuously operating small Spirit Gathering Array.

Clearly, Su Rui had put great effort into welcoming Gu Sheng and his party.

Gu Sheng paid little attention to the surrounding luxury, turning to instruct Gu Yuanyuan, who followed closely behind.

"Yuanyuan, there’s abundant spiritual energy here and the environment is quiet enough. You should engage in cultivation here, stabilizing your realm. When your cultivation reaches the peak of Yellow Martial Realm, I will personally guide you further to solidify your foundation and advance to Xuanwu Realm with special techniques."

Gu Yuanyuan nodded obediently, her little face full of earnestness.

"Yes, Master! I will work hard in cultivation and not slack off!"

After speaking, she walked to a corner of the Quiet Room, found a cushion to sit on, and quickly entered a meditative state.

Beside her, Qidiao Yaoyao saw this and actively spoke up.

"Master, I will also find a place to cultivate. The secret techniques you taught me earlier still have many obscure aspects that I haven’t fully comprehended and need time to ponder over."

Gu Sheng glanced at her, nodding with a calm tone.

"Go ahead. The journey of cultivation values perseverance and thoughtful understanding. If there are obstacles you truly can’t overcome, don’t hesitate to show your secret techniques to your senior apprentice sister; she may offer you new insights."

Qidiao Yaoyao froze momentarily at his words, then realized. Gu Yuanyuan possessed a Mixed Element Spirit Body, with astonishing perception, and had developed a second Sea of Consciousness carrying God-breaking Path’s Daoist Rhythm—indeed having a talent beyond normal reach in comprehending cultivation techniques’ Daoist Rhythms.

She quickly responded,

"I understand, thank you for the guidance, Master!"

Then she also left the Quiet Room, hunting for a suitable place for cultivation.

In an instant, within the spacious Quiet Room, only Gu Sheng and Fan Qingcheng remained, who stood silently aside as if blending with the surrounding environment.

Fan Qingcheng looked at Gu Sheng with her luminous, clear eyes, asking softly.

"Young Master Gu, the item you seek seems hidden and secretive. Should Qing Cheng excuse herself?"

Gu Sheng shook his head, gazing at her with honesty.

"No need. Miss Fan is not an outsider; this matter may have some connection to your background in the Great Wilderness Holy Academy, and given the Holy Academy background, you have the right to know."

"Connected to the Holy Academy?"

For the first time, Fan Qingcheng’s otherwise tranquil face displayed an evident look of surprise.

She slightly furrowed her brows, pondering momentarily, then seeming to remember something, spoke with a touch of uncertainty.

"Young Master Gu, now that you mention it... Qing Cheng recalls an old anecdote. It’s said that Fallen Moon City, in ancient times, was the hometown of a predecessor from the Holy Academy, titled ’Azure Dragon.’

This Elder Azure Dragon went missing thousands of years ago, his whereabouts a mystery. Could it be... your search involves this Elder Azure Dragon?"

Gu Sheng did not directly acknowledge it, but the slight trace of admiration in his eyes already answered the question.

He walked to the rosewood tea table, poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, the aroma curling and spreading, complementing his deep gaze.

"Indeed, Elder Azure Dragon was a remarkably talented individual.

The items he left behind, despite enduring the wear of ages, are far from ordinary."

Gu Sheng took a small sip of tea, his tone carrying a hint of reminiscence and solemnity.