Xu Haoran asked himself, even if it were him facing Gu Xuanqing, there would be no advantage to gain, perhaps even defeated in just a few breaths.

Yet Gu Yuan was able to defeat the strong while weak; if not for Gu Kong Monster’s timely intervention, Gu Xuanqing would have surely suffered a terrible defeat at his hands.

Afterwards, he killed the Yin God Giant, Xue Wulong with just one strike.

Thus, anyone with a brain knows that Gu Yuan must have secrets, crucial secrets that likely relate to his ability to defeat the strong while weak, and his identity and background.

Hence, many were intrigued.

If they could uncover Gu Yuan’s secrets, wouldn’t they also be able to rapidly increase their strength, overcome the strong while weak, and slay Yin God Giants with a Golden Core?!

Xu Haoran has some acquaintance with Gu Yuan, which some people inside Luofu Immortal Island are actually aware of.

Thus, Xu Haoran didn’t want to have much contact with Gu Yuan.

Firstly, because Xu Haoran knows the frightening aspects of Gu Yuan and does not want to provoke him, after all, their acquaintance is not thin, and he does not want fellow disciples to provoke Gu Yuan; but he can’t persuade others, so he can only stay away from Gu Yuan to avoid bringing trouble to fellow disciples and Gu Yuan.

Secondly, because if he spent too long with Gu Yuan, some people might notice, and if Gu Yuan were exposed and entangled in trouble because of him, it wouldn’t be what he wants to see.

"So that’s how it is..."

Learning that even some people within Luofu Immortal Island began to make plans, Gu Yuan was a bit surprised but not puzzled.

In top forces like Yuqiao Immortal Palace and Luofu Immortal Island, their members have both good and bad.

Though Yuqiao Immortal Palace is Gu Yuan’s enemy, he has never considered the disciples of Luofu Immortal Island his friends, Xu Haoran reluctantly counts as one, but regarding others, one must still be wary.

The bustling world lives for profit... These people too.

Now Gu Yuan has revealed enticing benefits, it was inevitable that some would be moved.

So Gu Yuan was not angry.

Additionally, he is still just a doppelganger, so even if an accident were to occur, it wouldn’t affect his true self, so Gu Yuan was unconcerned.

"Brother Xu, I’m actually here to ask you some questions."

Gu Yuan explained briefly, since he understood the reason the other party wished to avoid contact, he didn’t pursue the matter further.

"Brother Chu, whatever you wish to know, as long as I know, I will certainly tell you."

Xu Haoran said without hesitation.

He has enmity with Gu Xuanfeng and Gu Xuanqing, so strictly speaking, Gu Yuan helped him avenge twice before, solving troubles, and he owes Gu Yuan two favors.

Therefore, regarding Gu Yuan’s questions, as long as they don’t involve sect secrets, he won’t hide them.

"To be honest, Brother Xu, I plan to refine a Magical Treasure recently, and need to seek a material called Five Element Immortal Iron, so I want to ask if you know where this might be found?"

Gu Yuan spoke directly and succinctly.

Five Element Immortal Iron is one of the Nine Divine Golds, right... Xu Haoran paused, then racked his brains, turning his memories over in his mind.

After thinking for a while, his eyes lit up, apparently recalling something, and said to Gu Yuan: "I remember hearing from a senior that near Iron Cloud Island, on Qianyan Island there are spiritual ore deposits of various Exotic Gold, someone discovered a huge vein, from which a small piece, about a fingernail’s size, weighing over six hundred pounds, of Five Element Immortal Iron was unearthed, later ending up in the hands of one of Elder Chaotic Heaven’s disciples."

"Brother Chu, if you’re interested, you might inquire about it, maybe you could buy it."

Iron Cloud Island? Qianyan Island? In the hands of one of Elder Chaotic Heaven’s disciples?

Gu Yuan paused, why is it Iron Cloud Island again? How is it related to Elder Chaotic Heaven again?

"Alright, I understand, thank you, Brother Xu for telling me."

Gu Yuan nodded, thanked him briefly, but didn’t take Xu Haoran’s advice to heart.

A fingernail-sized piece of Five Element Immortal Iron, this weight probably could only refine into one five-color iron needle; it’s undoubtedly a rare secret weapon to ordinary cultivators, but for Gu Yuan, it’s not worth provoking Elder Chaotic Heaven’s group over such a small thing.

But speaking of it, given that Qianyan Island is rich in various Spirit Iron and Exotic Gold, if one piece of Five Element Immortal Iron could be excavated, a second could certainly be found?

Thinking this, Gu Yuan simply asked directly.

"Well... I’m not sure either."

Xu Haoran shook his head, indicating his uncertainty, then said:

"However, for Five Element Immortal Iron, one of the Nine Divine Golds, the conditions for formation are often extremely demanding; since this item can be nurtured, surely there must be more than just a fingernail-sized piece."

Gu Yuan nodded, said nothing more, and then the topic shifted to other matters.

Xu Haoran tacitly didn’t mention Five Element Immortal Iron either, and after chatting for over half an hour, Gu Yuan announced his departure.

...

After leaving Xu Haoran’s Cave Mansion, Gu Yuan soon sensed two figures following behind him.

They were sneaky, surreptitious, clearly with ill intentions.

Gu Yuan didn’t bother paying attention to this.

He sneered, flashed his figure, and vanished.

The two following Gu Yuan immediately lost track of his whereabouts, searched left and right for a while, found nothing, and had no choice but to leave.

As for Gu Yuan, he now changed his appearance and arrived at Yan Chunyang’s Cave Mansion.

Seeing Gu Yuan, Yan Chunyang’s eyes sparkled with a hint of battle intent secretly igniting.

A year ago, Gu Yuan’s performance astounded many, Yan Chunyang included.

Back then, he wanted to spar with Gu Yuan, and now, upon meeting, he finds Gu Yuan seems to have changed again compared to a year ago.

He’s become more mysterious, the elusive and enigmatic sword intent on him carrying now a ceaselessly enduring aura.

This indicates Gu Yuan’s sword dao has further advanced.

Gu Yuan also grasped Yan Chunyang’s intentions, he spoke not a word, extending his fingers like a sword, pointing them out directly.

Sss—!!!

As a whisper of air being pierced rang out, a swirl of five colors contained in an enduring and unending sharp sword light shot forth.

This sword light’s mana wasn’t deeply concentrated, but the intent within left Yan Chunyang stunned.

He too is a peak Sword Dao talent, his talent and potential no less than Gu Yuan’s, swiftly understanding what Gu Yuan has revealed.

"It turns out Brother Gu intends to base it on Water Element, incorporating Wood Element, Metal Element, Earth Element, and Fire Element into Five Element Sword Dao, and fuse it with arrays to form Five Element Sword Array..."