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Chapter 37 - The Secret Book of Hidden God's Breathing

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At that moment, the entire hall fell silent.

Many elders and children of the Zhao family stared at the scene in shock, almost unable to believe their own eyes. Master Lingguang, who had beheaded their ancestor and thrown the entire family into a state of panic, had been captured just like that?

Although they had felt reassured after Gu Xuan's arrival, believing they no longer had to worry about the threat posed by Master Lingguang, they still viewed the true power as belonging to the elder behind Gu Xuan.

But now...

"Is this the strength of the Holy Land's True Inheritance?!"

All the Zhao family martial artists looked at Gu Xuan, who appeared so incredibly young, and recalled the dazzling sword strike from before. This thought crossed their minds unanimously, their expressions filled with astonishment.

Although Gu Xuan's sword was merely a glimpse, it made the Zhao family's warriors acutely aware of the vast gap between themselves and the true inheritance of the Holy Land.

Elder Shaoguang had taken Xu Lingguang into custody and was interrogating him.

At this time, Zhao Chuan regained his composure and approached Gu Xuan, bowing respectfully. "Thank you, Gu Zhenchuan, for capturing Master Lingguang. If you hadn't been here, tonight could have turned unimaginable!"

As he spoke, a lingering sense of gratitude was evident on his face.

"Patriarch Zhao, you're too kind. It was just a matter of course," Gu Xuan replied with a smile.

He then turned to Zhao Chan, who was standing beside him, and asked with concern, "Aren't you scared?"

"I'm not scared; I just didn't expect this person to sneak into the mansion without a sound," Zhao Chan shook her head and replied.

If Gu Xuan hadn't been there tonight, the future of the Zhao family would have been truly uncertain.

As she thought about this, she couldn't help but recall Gu Xuan's sword strike. It was almost beyond comprehension, so subtle that the intent of the sword was clearly visible, and the power behind it was awe-inspiring. A strong warrior in the Tong Xuan realm hadn't even had a chance to resist before being instantly defeated.

Such strength was simply terrifying.

"The young master is so talented; it is a blessing to be his maid," Zhao Chan thought silently to herself.

Due to Xu Lingguang's appearance, the banquet had been interrupted halfway through. However, with the threat quickly neutralized, the Zhao family's troubles were completely alleviated, and the atmosphere became even more festive.

Many Zhao family members came forward to toast Gu Xuan, their words overflowing with flattery.

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Gu Xuan welcomed all the toasts, drinking happily with the Zhao family members.

Zhao Chan sat beside him, serving dishes and pouring wine, looking every bit the caring little maid.

It was worth mentioning that at first, there had been some distance between Zhao Chan and Gu Xuan, but as the evening wore on and the atmosphere became more enthusiastic, Zhao Chan moved closer and closer until she was eventually embraced by Gu Xuan.

This scene filled the Zhao family, including Zhao Chuan, with joy. The more Zhao Chan was favored by Gu Xuan, the more secure their family's status would be in the future. This was undoubtedly a good thing.

As a result, the banquet continued for a long time, filled with laughter and celebration.

Eventually, it came to a close with everyone in high spirits.

"Chan'er, go and see Gu Zhenchuan back to his quarters," Zhao Chuan instructed heartily.

Zhao Chan nodded and led Gu Xuan back to the courtyard where she was staying.

Once they left, a collective sigh of relief swept over the Zhao family members.

"Patriarch, you are truly fortunate!"

"Having given birth to such a wonderful daughter, who can become the maid of Gu Zhenchuan and is so favored... With Gu Zhenchuan as our ally, our Zhao family can establish a firm foothold!"

"Not only that... Our future looks even brighter!"

Several elders of the Zhao clan chimed in, their words brimming with uncontainable joy.

They recalled the days when their family was at its peak, when their ancestors were merely inner disciples of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning. Now, they had a true legend backing them.

They wouldn't even need to actively promote themselves; as long as they were decent people, anyone they encountered would likely inquire about them and strive to befriend them.

It was clear that after today, the Zhao family would rise once more—not only restoring the glory of their ancestors but also reaching unprecedented heights of prosperity!

Listening to the praises of his clansmen, a broad smile remained on Zhao Chuan's face.

"Indeed! Chan'er is incredibly fortunate to be favored by Gu Zhenchuan; our family will benefit from it."

"But..."

He turned to the surrounding family members, his tone becoming serious. "Even with Gu Zhenchuan's support, we must not act recklessly or bully others."

"It's important to remember that it is our blessing to follow in Gu Zhenchuan's footsteps. If we take this blessing for granted, we must not tarnish his name!"

His words carried a stern weight.

"Yes, yes, the Patriarch is right!"

"We will remember!"

"From now on, we will keep our children in check. Anyone who dares to bully others will face strict consequences according to clan law!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, their expressions serious.

Seeing this, Zhao Chuan's demeanor softened a bit. "Alright, it's getting late. Let's go back and rest."

He waved his hand and turned to leave, but as he did, an unmistakable excitement sparkled in his eyes.

"Sir, everything you ordered has been completed. All the secrets of Xu Lingguang are contained in this jade slip!"

As soon as they arrived at the courtyard and settled down, Elder Shaoguang came to report, presenting a storage bag and a jade slip.

"Oh?" Gu Xuan raised an eyebrow. "So soon?"

"This guy put up quite a fight and tried to resist, but a loose cultivator doesn't understand the power of the Holy Land's techniques. With just a simple soul-searching technique, I was able to extract all the details," Elder Shaoguang replied with a smile.

Gu Xuan nodded slightly and focused his attention on the jade slip.

As his consciousness connected with it, a scripture flowed into his mind: the "Secret Book of Hidden God's Breathing."

Although this technique was merely an earth-level exercise, it was incredibly mysterious. It utilized an ingenious method to manipulate one's blood energy, allowing a practitioner to not only conceal their own energy but also alter their appearance—making it difficult for even those two or three realms higher to detect them.

He had to admit, this method of concealment was quite exquisite.

"But..."

"That's all there is to it!"

After reading through it, Gu Xuan closed his eyes. As the Daoist fetus within his Zifu trembled, a Dao rhyme flowed through him. Within moments, he had comprehended the "Secret Book of Hidden God's Breathing."

Before acquiring it, he had anticipated that there might be something profound about this technique.

However, upon obtaining it, he realized it was merely a method focused on breathing and concealment, which immediately diminished his interest.

Such secret techniques might be invaluable for a protagonist in a low-tier story but for him, this method is not worth mentioning.

Instead, it was Zhao Chan.

This is the biggest gain of Gu Xuan's trip.