Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse-Chapter 231 - 171: Sit with the Family Head? Better to Build a Young Master Palace!_3
“Tsk, tsk, this breakthrough speed is really to die for.”
“It’s only been, what, less than a year?”
“And today, Elder number two just broke through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, our Gu Family now has a second Annihilation Realm powerhouse!”
“Elder number two is the Young Master’s very own grandfather, both grandfather and grandson are truly more formidable than the other!”
“Who would disagree? Looking at the way things are with the Young Master, I believe our Gu Family might very well take charge of the Northern Domain in the future.”
“So what about the Imperial Family? The Princess is the Young Master’s Daoist Couple, anyway. I bet in the future, the Northern Domain might as well take the Gu surname!”
“Exactly! In the future, the Northern Domain is sure to take the Gu surname!”
At this moment, the direct lineage of the Gu Family had already begun to bask in the future, a future where the Gu Family would greatly dominate the Northern Domain!
Little did they know, their thoughts were already outdated!
That Ancestor on the Back Mountain, including Gu Kuang, had long since begun to fantasize about the day when the Gu Family would take over Central State!
They only saw the speed of the Young Master’s breakthrough, but little did they know that this was, in fact, his least impressive ability!
Compared to other aspects, fast breakthroughs were insignificant!
Even the breakthrough of Gu Kuang to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm was his own doing!
When Gu Changge entered the Council Hall, the many Deacons stood up to bow and salute, “Young Master!”
Even the Gu Family Elders instinctively got to their feet and bowed slightly, “Young Master.”
At this moment, the Council Hall was really not lacking in people.
All the Deacons and Elders not entangled in affairs had already arrived.
Gu Changge had also guessed the reason; it naturally had to do with the old man’s breakthrough to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm.
“You have come at just the right time…”
“Please, take a seat first.”
As Gu Changge returned the greeting with a light smile and a bow, it was then that Family Head Gu Zhan began to speak.
He even pointed to the seat next to his own.
Ever since the last time Gu Changge returned from Duanbei City, he simply added a tea table and another seat of equal standing next to his own principal seat.
This was giving sufficient regard to the Young Master.
Previously, although the Young Master’s status was, indeed according to the Gu Family’s rules, on the same level as the Family Head.
But at ordinary times in the Council Hall, he would usually sit in a place below the Elders.
“This is not appropriate,” Gu Changge casually demurred.
So as not to give rise to dissatisfaction among the Elders.
After all, he was still a junior; his displayed talent might be astonishing, but his Realm had only just broken through to the early stage of the Fifth-grade Ruins Realm.
Those Elders, each one of them was from the same generation as the old man, even a few generations older than him.
For him to sit in the principal seat was somewhat inappropriate.
Unexpectedly, just as his words fell, several Elders became unwilling.
“Look, I told you, this isn’t suitable!”
“Why create two principal seats?”
“Come, Family Head, you come down; you can sit in the Great Elder’s place, and we will line up behind accordingly.”
“Exactly, I also think it’s not suitable. When have you ever seen two principal seats? Aren’t you disregarding the Young Master?”
Especially the fifth Elder, who clamored even louder, “There we go, this is what happens. I’ve always said it wouldn’t work, and look at this mess, do you finally understand or not? I suggest we establish a separate Young Master Palace; make it grand and stylish! For minor, trivial matters, just discuss them here in the Council Hall; for major decisions, let’s have them deliberated in the Young Master Palace!”
Listening to their words, Gu Zhan’s face darkened.
These people were really good at bending with the wind!
When he first proposed to set up two seats, didn’t they support it?
And what’s this about letting him deal with petty matters and leaving major decisions to the Young Master?
Who is the Family Head, anyway?
He was starting to not want the job of Family Head at all!
“Cough…”
“Respectable Elders, there has been a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding.”
“It is not this junior’s intention.”
“I just feel, this position might be a bit too high for me.”
Gu Changge was also left speechless by the Elders’ words.
Even the Deacons were already silently contemplating in their hearts that, from now on in the family, the Family Head might no longer hold the greatest power; these Elders seemed to fully support the Young Master…
But as for who holds the most power, it doesn’t really matter.
After all, everyone is from the Gu Family, and they all bleed the same Gu Family blood. As long as no one does anything to harm the family, what does it matter who is in charge? It all boils down to who can bring more benefits to the family.
“Well said, well said!”
“Family Head, you step down first.”
The fifth Elder, who initially greeted Gu Changge in Duanbei City, suddenly raised his voice.
Although Gu Zhan’s face stiffened, not knowing what they were up to, he still stepped down.
Then he saw a sword suddenly slash out, forcibly cutting off a part of the main seat’s stone steps!
“Heh, it’s not so high now.”
“Is the Young Master satisfied?”
The fifth Elder’s smile could even be considered somewhat subservient, eliciting disdainful glances from many Elders, yet in their hearts they regretted not thinking of it themselves!
Today, the second Elder broke through to the Ninth Grade of the Annihilation Realm and could already leave the ranks of the Elders.
And with the Young Master being so promising, as long as the Ancestor doesn’t speak up, these two, the grandson and grandfather, will be the ones with the most say in the Gu Family!
But truth be told…
Now, only the Young Master Gu Changge can ever have the chance to meet with the Ancestor in the Back Mountain, and could even visit at any time.
What else is there to say?
Just cling tightly to the Young Master’s coattails!
“I’m…f*ck…” Gu Zhan couldn’t help but swear when he saw the main seat’s stone steps had been cut off.
Luckily, Gu Changge promptly spoke up: “The junior is here for a matter, so let’s not dwell on these things.”
“Oh?”
“Please speak up, Young Master; if there is anything we can do to relieve your worries, that would be great.”
The fifth Elder immediately brightened up and took up the conversation.
“It’s not anything major…”
“It’s just the Space Ring that I had Grandfather make for me previously, I wonder if it’s ready?”
Gu Changge quickly brought up the actual topic, shifting the conversation.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhan directly took out a finely made Space Ring and tossed it over.
“Thank you, Grandfather…”
“Well then, I—I must excuse myself now.”
Gu Changge felt that if he stayed any longer, these Elders might propose deposing the Family Head!
So, he quickly took the ring, cupped his hands, and hurriedly slipped away.
After he left, Gu Zhan, with a dark face, looked towards the fifth Elder: “For the destruction of the Council Hall, it will be deducted from your monthly salary.”
“Deduct, just deduct.”
“Didn’t you see the Young Master was disdainful of this place?”
“I think, why not build a Young Master Palace, once and for all.”
The fifth Elder still felt unconvinced, thinking the Council Hall was not right!
“The fifth Elder’s suggestion is not without merit.”
Before Gu Zhan could open his mouth to scold, he heard other Elders thoughtfully nodding their heads in support.
“Great…”
“Do as you will!”
“If it’s possible, why don’t you all just take over the position of the Family Head.”
“Who is willing to take over the position of the Family Head?”
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“So I don’t have to suffer this every day.”
“Why are you not speaking now?”
Seeing this, Gu Zhan became frustrated, thinking these people didn’t know the first thing about running a household!
What’s the point of messing with the great hall!?
“Heh… Since the Family Head disagrees, let’s just forget it.”
Seeing their reaction, everyone immediately quieted down; comparatively speaking, being an Elder was quite good, less to manage, and being the Family Head was much more troublesome.
