My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 528: Branches of Jianmu

"Could it be that I resemble a certain old acquaintance of Sir Gu?"

Qiushui moved closer, gently holding Qin Huangmo's hand and smiling at Gu Lan. Gu Lan was quite surprised; Qin Huangmo's spouse was indeed skilled in reading people. With such grace and charm, it's no wonder she could manage Qin Huangmo so effectively.

"Perhaps it's just my mistake. With the Six Realms being so vast, it's not unusual to find people with similar appearances."

Since Qiushui had no discernible aura related to the Dragon Clan, almost eliminating the possibility of her being Ao Qin'er, Gu Lan shifted the topic and asked, "May I know why Brother Qin and your esteemed lady have crossed realms to visit?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huangmo's expression immediately turned serious. He didn't speak directly but took out a Shadow Carving Stone and activated it.

"Brother Gu, please take a look!"

Qin Huangmo pointed at the image displayed on the stone.

The image showed a scene from a black market, with a large board displaying blood-red characters. "This is the infamous Six Realms Bounty List. Anyone listed here is a notable figure in the Six Realms. It also means that if they don't have a powerful backing, they are in great danger."

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"Brother Gu, your current bounty ranking is one hundred seventeen!"

"It's worth five hundred Divine Stones, enough to attract even Divine Realm experts!"

Qin Huangmo looked at Gu Lan with concern. During the Great Competition of All Clans, he genuinely considered Gu Lan a friend, with no ulterior motives, simply because he felt a natural affinity with him. Despite Gu Lan's superior cultivation, Qin Huangmo treated him with a sincere and humble heart, a quality he valued highly.

Gu Lan glanced at Qin Huangmo. He valued this talkative friend, especially because of his sincerity, which was rare among scheming cultivators. Qin Huangmo had come across realms just to inform him of this news. Gu Lan was pleased but didn't show it overtly. True gentlemanly friendship is as gentle as water, and moderation is key.

"I didn't expect the Bright Clan's Divine Son to also be on this bounty list, with a bounty as high as ten thousand Divine Stones. Compared to that, I seem quite insignificant!"

Gu Lan looked at the bounty list with a hint of amusement, not showing any concern for himself. Qin Huangmo grew anxious and immediately began explaining how dangerous it was to be on the bounty list, citing examples of even peak Divine Realm experts who had perished after being listed.

The allure of five hundred Divine Stones was significant, and some Divine Realm experts had taken risks for such rewards.

"Brother Qin, you needn't worry about me. Do you think I'm the type to boast?"

Gu Lan smiled.

Qin Huangmo paused, reflecting on his interactions with Gu Lan. He had never seen Gu Lan boast, despite his extensive knowledge, always remaining humble. It was this humility that made Qin Huangmo admire him so much.

"Even so, Brother Gu should still make some preparations to ensure no small-time characters take advantage of the situation."

Though Qin Huangmo was reassured, he continued to offer advice, speaking non-stop. Seeing that he was about to continue, Gu Lan quickly interrupted, inviting the two to visit the Lanyan Royal School and explaining the situation of the Great Dao Ceremony.

"I will naturally visit Lanyan Royal School. However, since it's such a rare occasion to visit Brother Gu's Earthly Realm, I've prepared a small gift for you. I hope you won't find it lacking."

Qin Huangmo accepted the invitation without hesitation and took out an item from his Storage Ring. It was a green branch radiating an astonishing life force.

Gu Lan was surprised to see it. Even though he had never seen such a green branch or Jianmu before, he recognized it immediately as being from a Jianmu seedling. Branches from Jianmu seedlings were incredibly rare treasures. Qin Huangmo had boasted in the Immortal Realm about receiving astronomical offers for a Jianmu seedling branch, enough to establish a small power in the Immortal Realm.

He had refused the offer without hesitation, as Jianmu seedlings were the foundation of the Jianmu Earthly Realm. Taking a branch from a Jianmu seedling would take many years for it to recover. Qin Huangmo wasn't foolish enough to make such a loss-making trade, but today, he presented this item to Gu Lan.

"This gift is for our meeting. I hope Brother Gu is satisfied."

Qin Huangmo offered the Branches of Jianmu with a mix of pride and a tinge of regret. Giving away this branch meant the Jianmu seedling would need fifty years to recover, delaying its growth by a hundred years in total. The loss in Jianmu spirit tea production over a hundred years was significant, causing Qin Huangmo considerable pain.

"Brother Gu, take it quickly!"

"If you look at it any longer, I might start regretting it!"

He pushed the branch into Gu Lan's hands, giving him no chance to refuse. The Branches of Jianmu contained immense vitality, not only useful for crafting magical artifacts but also aiding Divine Realm experts in their cultivation. Moreover, it could be used to create a special external incarnation to withstand a fatal attack, even a Heavenly Tribulation.

"Brother Qin, have you thought this through? If I accept this treasure, it won't be returned."

Gu Lan held the Branches of Jianmu and joked with Qin Huangmo.

Given his strength, he didn't need to use the branch to create an external incarnation to withstand a Heavenly Tribulation. Even the best external incarnation couldn't compare to his Three Clarity Incarnations. The greatest use of the Branches of Jianmu was transplantation. Jianmu, as a divine tree, could even create worlds when it grew up, though the time required was unimaginable.

Successfully transplanting a Branch of Jianmu would be nearly miraculous. Despite this, Gu Lan was eager to try. With his understanding of the life force and the Nine Heavens Earth Essence, he might create a miracle.

"Take it! Take it!"

"When I, Qin Huangmo, give something away, there's no returning it."

Qin Huangmo waved his hand, pretending to be magnanimous. He turned his head slightly and whispered, "If it weren't for your suggestion, I'd have had a hard time parting with this treasure."

This was clearly meant for Gu Lan to hear. Gu Lan looked at Qiushui again, surprised by her unexpected generosity.