Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 518 - 234: Overtures, Threats, and the Teleportation Array (Part 3)
These two people are naturally descendants of the Gu family.
"Brother Xu, you really hid your talents well. Many people outside are boasting, but I didn’t expect you to take the top spot. It’s a pity I missed the test this time, otherwise, we could have been fellow disciples."
The young man, named Gu Mujie, is a direct descendant of Gu Hongtai. He is only twenty years old this year, but already a Fourth-Grade Expert, which is truly a pity.
"Don’t worry, when your strength is sufficient, Brother Xu will recommend you."
The young girl said softly. She is Gu Mujie’s sister, a woman very good at caring for people’s emotions, somewhat like the socialites in the elite circle.
Seeing Xu Guang was somewhat surprised.
Gu Mu Liu whispered, "The Six Institutes of Beiji only open once every hundred years. In a century, there are always some who amaze the world. Qualified Demon Hunters who roam the states can recommend some people to the Six Institutes of Beiji every year."
Xu Guang suddenly understood, and glanced at Gu Mu Liu with deep meaning.
People from large families, none of them are fools.
When Xu Guang brought Jiang Zi Yun out of Tianyue Restaurant, they were stopped by someone.
"I am Qi Shengyin, I would like to speak a few words with Brother Xu."
Xu Guang’s face was solemn, his expression slightly tense.
The other party’s strength had an unfathomable feel, even Zhuge Wuliang at present did not give him such a feeling.
The other party didn’t mind Xu Guang’s apprehension, smiling as he said, "I am from Penglai Palace, Brother Xu should know my purpose, right?"
"My Penglai Palace, of the Reverse Dao Emperor lineage, its inheritance far exceeds that of the Six Institutes of Beiji. If Brother Xu is willing to join, my Penglai Palace will fully nurture Brother Xu, with the position of Saint Heir available."
Xu Guang shook his head expressionlessly.
"The Ancient Angel’s favor is as heavy as a mountain, Xu Mou is unwilling to be a betrayer of kindness."
Gu Shuo was not surprised by Xu Guang’s answer, only his gaze suddenly shifted to Jiang Zi Yun.
"This must be Brother Xu’s wife? Indeed a rare beauty, comparable to a celestial being."
Xu Guang’s eyes turned cold, Qi Shengyin’s words carried a subtle threat.
"What does Senior mean by this?"
Qi Shengyin slightly smiled, "No malice intended, just to tell Brother Xu that sometimes, choice is more important than effort."
As he spoke, he gently reached out and patted Xu Guang on the shoulder.
Xu Guang instinctively evaded.
Qi Shengyin slightly smiled, turned, and left.
Xu Guang looked at the other’s back, his eyes cold.
"Are you okay?"
Jiang Zi Yun looked concerned, glancing at Xu Guang’s shoulder where Qi Shengyin had touched.
Xu Guang shook his head.
From Qi Shengyin, he felt an extremely dangerous aura.
"Let’s find the Ancient Angel, we’ll head to Beiji City tonight."
Jiang Zi Yun nodded.
The cold aura from Qi Shengyin was very uncomfortable.
Penglai Palace was never within his considerations.
He knew nothing about Penglai Palace, and today’s visit by Qi Shengyin completely severed any possibility of him joining Penglai Palace.
...
Seeing Gu Shuo was not difficult, everyone who passed the assessment could find their respective introducer to register.
This was considered a merit of the Inspection Envoy; the more people who passed the assessment, the more rewards the corresponding Inspection Envoy could receive.
"Your choice did not disappoint me."
There was a smile in Gu Shuo’s eyes.
Xu Guang lowered his head and said softly, "I don’t know when the Ancient Angel plans to head to Beiji City. Xu Mou can’t wait to see the scenery of Beiji City."
"Is something the matter?"
Xu Guang’s mood did not escape Gu Shuo’s eyes, and he frowned and asked.
After a moment of silence, Xu Guang recounted to Gu Shuo the incident with Qi Shengyin.
Gu Shuo’s face turned gloomy.
"Tomorrow, you will leave with me."
Xu Guang nodded respectfully.
Beiji City, the most prosperous center of the Thirty-Three Eastern States.
Everything will be a new beginning.
...
Outside of Jingchen Pass.
Qi Shengyin quietly watched the scene inside the pass, his gaze eerie.
The two Saints had already left on the day the assessment ended, even though the performance of both Zhuge Wuliang and Xu Guang seemed to indicate they had the potential to become Saints.
But potential is merely potential. Whether it is realized is an unknown. They are already Saints and see no need to deliberately meet a junior.
"If you refuse a toast, you must drink a forfeit... then, don’t blame me."
Penglai Palace has a supreme skill called the Void Palm Seal, a silent means capable of extinguishing all the vitality within a person’s body, paired with Qi Shengyin’s Divine Technique - Xuan Cliff, could almost let a person die silently and unnoticed.
Since Xu Guang knows no better, then... he shall die soon.
As for the relationship between Demon Hunters and Penglai Palace... what does that have to do with him? He only knows, that inviting Xu Guang as a descendant of a Saint, and Xu Guang being rude and offensive was the greatest original sin.
Vaguely, Qi Shengyin felt some jealousy and apprehension towards Xu Guang, but these matters, he would never admit. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
With his status, killing someone was no different from crushing a bug.
Human life was nothing more than a number in his mouth.
...
The next morning.
Xu Guang left with General Wei and Jiang Zi Yun, following Gu Shuo.
The splendor of Jizhou far exceeded Xu Guang’s imagination. He initially thought they would travel on foot, or take some flying vessel-like transportation.
Unexpectedly, Gu Shuo provided a channel.
A Teleportation Array.
A treasure that only the rich can afford.
A single transfer within a state costs five thousand void crystals, while cross-state transfers start at ten thousand crystals depending on the distance and range.
It is truly not a price that ordinary people can bear.
Even if they have money, they cannot ride at will. It also requires a certain status. The Teleport Array is laid out by the Six Institutes of Beiji.
Fortunately, Gu Shuo was willing to lend Xu Guang his badge, giving him the qualification to use the Teleportation Array.
Fortunately, Xu Guang had previous support from the Gu and Wen families as well as the endorsement of Hundred Herb Pavilion, barely able to afford this price.
No matter how painful it is, thinking of the chill from Qi Shengyin, Xu Guang resolutely decided.
From afar, Xu Guang saw the giant Teleportation Array.
A pile of countless rare treasures, the cost of drawing each inch of the Array was incalculable.
It was actually a kind of Feng Shui Array.
Xu Guang could hardly imagine, those who could set up a teleportation feng shui array, what terrifying level of mastery in the Feng Shui Dao they had reached.
