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Speaking of the Mad Snake Gang, Tian Feirong started to laugh with pride. Back then, the members of the Mad Snake Gang were so arrogant. Even though they were defeated by Chi Changye, they did not necessarily become humbler. Now, they even proactively came to apologize. He and the little chubby boy also received an apology gift from the Mad Snake Gang and they didn't need to be too humble either.
"Okay, don't look so smug, the people of the Mad Snake Gang are only afraid that others will attack them in order to please Gu Yao. They came here to apologize in a hurry. Besides, didn't you accept their gifts?" the kid said grumpily.
"Hey, hey, what's with the bad mood these past few days?" Tian Feirong poked the kid. Both Gu Yao and Chi Changye had returned, and the kid was still acting upset.
"Alright, you two stop arguing." Gu Yao looked at the two helplessly. He knew that the kid was upset because Hu Guzhu had left again, creating an emotional turmoil in his mind. "We should keep working hard in the future."
Tian Feirong absolutely agreed. Without Gu Yao and Chi Changye speaking on their behalf due to their genuine abilities, they wouldn't have gotten to where they are now, receiving gifts from such formidable figures as Pei Yuchun and Hou Qiang who had been towering figures when they all entered the academy. Not to mention the envy evident in their eyes.
Gu Yao found out that the pills he gave to Tian Feirong had sold out before they could be placed in the store. He hastily made more pills for the store to open, and his spirit charms were also in high demand. However, not many people knew that Chi Changye was the creator of these charms, otherwise, they would likely be even more popular.
Due to this situation, Tian Feirong and the kid decided to impose selling limits, and only slightly increased the price, as they currently had enough spirit stones for their use.
On the other hand, Hu Guzhu, with his disciples, boarded the flying artifact to return home, leaving the Sky Mansion Academy. Sang Shuo and Wan Siqing could finally feel relieved. Gu Yao's constant discussion of alchemy with their master had been a great pressure on them. Even though they looked down upon Dan peak, they were aware that Gu Yao was a major threat, and his image and position in their master's heart could not be easily swayed.
The other Cu Yan Valley disciples who were also on the trip were whispering to each other. The Sky Mansion Academy had produced such an astonishing alchemist, putting all the so-called talents from the Cu Yan Valley in an unfavorable position, making them feel quite jaded.
They felt that Gu Yao, by not joining Cu Yan Valley and going to Sky Mansion Academy instead, made them lose face. But they were also relieved that Gu Yao did not come to Cu Yan Valley, otherwise would they have any chance of standing out? They would have been completely overshadowed by Gu Yao.
Hu Guzhu stood at the front of the flying artifact, seeming to be admiring the view, but his thoughts were occupied by Gu Yao's final words. He had originally planned to ponder over the gains from this trip on the way back, and then announce his seclusion upon returning to Cu Yan Valley. But this time, his grandchild's matter has taken priority, for the first time overtaking his beloved alchemy.
As for Wei Cai's behavior, was it really that deplorable? Upon careful consideration, his grandson had not harmed any disciple in the valley, nor had he committed any outrageously bullying deeds. How much of the rumors that reached him were actually true?
As for Wei Cai's poor reputation outside, was it due to his overly influential fame or...was someone behind this, pushing it intentionally? Was it targeted at him? Or at Wei Cai?
"Master, should you rest for a bit? Are you going into seclusion upon return to the valley?" Wan Siqing walked by Hu Guzhu's side, softly asking. Based on the Master's personality, he would go into seclusion for a while upon returning to the valley.
Hu Guzhu glanced at his disciple and asked, "Is there no news about Wei Cai yet? Is it incompetency on the part of the people in the valley? After so long, there are no leads?"
Wan Siqing was taken aback by the mention of their junior brother's matters. After showing a surprised look, she quickly recovered, saying worriedly, "Master, it is our fault that we have not found him yet. Upon return, we will personally supervise the search in the valley. Please punish us, it is all our fault. Master entrusted our junior brother to us, but we…"
Wan Siqing was on the verge of tears. It took Hu Guzhu quite a while looking at her before he lowered his gaze, turned and returned to his cabin: "Forget about it, you guys keep looking. We can only blame Wei Cai for being too good at hiding."
So, did the people in the valley really put their heart and soul into the tasks he had assigned? Just from her expression, it made Hu Guzhu suspicious. Otherwise, why would Wan Siqing appear so surprised? Would asking about Wei Cai's whereabouts be so shocking? Shouldn't they always keep it in mind when they are searching?
At this moment, Hu Guzhu deeply doubted himself and the things around him.
As the group from Cuiyan Valley left, Gu Yao's fame spread across the Tianlin Continent, especially among those who attended the Ascension Conference. Basically, it was almost certain that Gu Yao himself was the one who concocted the prime-grade Bi Hua Pill they were searching for at that time.
It also made sense now why the Bi Hua Pill disappeared as quickly as it appeared. Because Gu Yao happened to attend the Ascension Conference during that period of time. After the event, he left with Tianfu Academy and since then, there was no trace of the owner of the prime-grade Bi Hua Pill in Shifang City.
Therefore, various factions started to explore Gu Yao's background and history. According to the news from Cuiyan Valley, Tianfu Academy and Qian Xue Gate, Gu Yao had developed the antidote for the Phantom Liquid, the Red Xuan Pill. Not only did it wake up the poisoned ones, but it was also certified and approved by Hu Guzhu personally. No matter how much each faction believed in it, it can be confirmed that Gu Yao himself had a high talent in the art of pill concoction, which made him worth attracting.
Bei Xing Sect.
Just as Lu Minzhu came out of her seclusion, she was told that her master was calling for her. On the way, someone questioned her about Gu Yao who attended the Ascension Conference with her and later joined Tianfu Academy.
With the progress from this seclusion, Lu Minzhu had already entered the Qi Refining sixth level, a cultivation speed that is quite impressive among the disciples of Bei Xing Sect.
Feeling good from her progress, the sudden mention of Gu Yao felt strange to her. She asked, "How do you know about Gu Yao? What has he done?"
Ever since she returned to the Sect after the Ascension Conference, she has been focusing on her cultivation and has been ignorant about the outside world. How could she know about Gu Yao's situation? She thought that like herself and Gu Yan, she and Gu Yao would be people from two different worlds, and it would be difficult to intersect. But unexpectedly, she heard his name so soon.
"So, you really know Gu Yao. He's incredible! He has made Hu Guzhu from Cuiyan Valley personally spend an extra half a month at the Tianfu Academy for him. Rumor has it that they spent the half-month together discussing alchemy and didn't leave the room. He was not only the person who owned the prime-grade Bi Hua Pill that everyone in Shifang city was looking for, but he also found the antidote for the Phantom Liquid - the Red Xuan Pill. He solved a problem even Hu Guzhu couldn't, likely you don't even know about the Phantom Fluid, let me tell you.."
The disciple who led Lu Minzhu explained a whole lot, while Lu Minzhu was left in a state of dizziness. Was the Gu Yao that her senior brother was talking about the same Gu Yao she knew? Are the two the same person? How is that possible?
This brother hadn't expected that Lu Minzhu would actually know Gu Yao, let alone have a shallow relationship. He had only wanted to satisfy his own curiosity and gossip. After sending Lu Minzhu away, she didn't say anything before a voice inviting her in came from inside. That was indeed her master's voice, the elder of Bei Xing Sect. As a result, as soon as she entered the door, she became an inner door disciple, a very high status.
"Master, elder brother is also here." As Lu Minzhu entered the door, she performed a customary bow of respect. Seeing Elder Brother Yan Yang here surprised her a bit. She couldn't help but wonder if this had anything to do with Gu Yao.
"Minzhu has arrived," just as he was thinking about her, Elder Wu of the Beixing Sect, Minzhu's master, asked, "Minzhu, do you know this person, Guyao? It seems that he comes from the same place as you, doesn't he?"
As expected, Lu Minzhu couldn't help but smile bitterly. She didn't dare to conceal anything and told everything she knew. Except for the evasive marriage agreement and subsequent divorce, these she didn't mention, because from the perspective of morality, she had done the wrong thing. Besides, she and Cousin Gu Yan did not end up together. It would be challenging to reveal these past events.
Yan Yang saw a murky expression flash across Lu Minzhu's face and speculated in his heart that she still had something unsaid. However, just by the facts about Guyao that she revealed, it is enough to shock anyone.
"Guyao has Four Spirit Roots!"
"Guyao is the holder of the Changxian Sect token, who later used it to gain his freedom from the family!"
"After leaving his family, Guyao's cultivation and alchemy skills improved dramatically, and he was already an intermediate alchemist!"
"Guyao has an uncle of unknown origin. The Changxian Sect token was given by him, but he disappeared afterwards. It's suspected that Guyao's alchemy came from this uncle!"
Elder Wu and Yan Yang looked at each other. They didn't expect that such a seemingly unremarkable cultivator at the Ascension Conference had such a complicated background. Both of them suspected that Guyao's uncle of unknown origin might not be a cultivator from the mainland of Tianlin, but from the outside world, likely the place where Changxian Sect is located.
"Why did you not mention these matters earlier to the sect?" Elder Wu immediately blamed his disciple for concealing such critical issues. If known earlier, even if Guyao had Four Spirit Roots, he could have been accepted into the sect for observation for a while.
"Master…" Lu Minzhu mumbled, unsure how to explain.
"Elder Wu, it's not fair to blame our junior sister. How could she have foreseen all this? Let alone expect that Guyao could hide so deeply. Even when Master Hu promised to accept him as his direct disciple, he kept his calm and didn't come forward, but went to Tianfu Academy instead. Guyao's intentions are hard to fathom. Besides, Junior Sister Lu might not know that the disciple named Chi Changye by Guyao's side has already laid his foundation." Yan Yang said with a smile.
"What?!" Lu Minzhu's heart skipped several beats, and the shock that appeared on her face couldn't be concealed. It seemed even more shocking than Guyao becoming a senior alchemist.