Gu Changqing was about to leave when he was suddenly stopped by these men.
"Please wait, sir," the man in white said first.
Then the three men walked towards Gu Changqing, their faces beaming with obsequious smiles.
"Are you called Gu?" Gu Changqing stopped and asked, puzzled.
“That’s right. There are only four of us here, and only you deserve the title of ‘big boss’,” the man in blue said obsequiously.
“That’s right, you just killed that divine beast with a single move. Such ability is beyond our reach,” the man in red echoed.
"Yes, you are truly amazing. We admire you greatly and would like to be your friend. What do you say?" the man in white said solemnly.
"Okay, sure, no problem, no problem. But I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first," Gu Changqing said with a slight smile.
"Please wait a moment, senior. We do not yet know your honorable name?" the man in blue asked.
"It is Gu Changqing!" Gu Changqing said directly.
"Senior Gu, we are honored to meet you. We are from the Great Zhou Heavenly Dao Domain of the Upper Realm. It is truly an honor to have met you. If it weren't for you, the three of us working together might not have been a match for that divine beast. We might have been severely injured and even lost our lives. We are fortunate to have escaped this predicament, and we are deeply grateful for your help." The man in red said with utmost sincerity.
"I didn't do this on purpose to help you. It just so happens that I needed that treasure, and that beast wouldn't give it to me, so I had no choice but to kill it," Gu Changqing said dismissively.
"No matter what, I must thank you, senior. You are incredibly powerful, and I hope you will continue to guide me," the man in blue said with a smile.
"Yes, please take good care of me, senior," the man in white said obediently.
"Me too, me too! I hope you'll take good care of me, senior," the man in red hurriedly chimed in, afraid of being left behind.
All three men fawned over Gu Changqing with utmost respect.
"Sure, if you ever need my help, I will definitely keep my word and help you. Just don't forget how hard I've worked. If you come across any treasures, don't forget me. Or if you have any beautiful sisters or cousins at home, you can give them to me." Gu Changqing smiled and readily agreed.
It has to be said that these days, strength is everything. With overwhelming strength, you'll have people fawning over you everywhere. And let me tell you, that feeling is actually quite enjoyable.
Who doesn't like to be looked up to, admired, and worshipped?
"Don't worry, senior. We've noted it down. We'll give you anything good as soon as we find it. But there's still one thing we don't understand: how do we find Senior Gu?" the white-robed man said with some confusion.
"I am currently located at the Qingyun Sect. If you need anything, you can go there to find me," Gu Changqing said casually.
"Senior is from the lower realm?" The three asked in unison, somewhat surprised.
“Yes, is there a problem?” Gu Changqing said.
"No, no problem. We all thought Senior Gu was from the Upper Realm. We never expected that Senior Gu was actually from the Lower Realm. Your cultivation is extraordinary and your temperament is remarkable. How could you possibly be associated with someone from the Lower Realm? You don't look like one at all," the white-robed man hurriedly said, afraid of being misunderstood.
“Senior Gu, please don’t misunderstand. We have witnessed your abilities firsthand. Even in the Upper Realm, you are one of the best. There are few who can rival you,” the man in blue added.
"Don't be nervous. I didn't say anything. I understand what you mean, so I won't take it to heart. I have other things to do, so I won't chat any longer." After Gu Changqing finished speaking, he disappeared into the sea.
"Take care, Senior Gu!" the group said respectfully from where they stood.
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A moment later, Gu Changqing returned to the shore.
At this moment, Jiang Qingcheng and Hong Qilin are waiting for Gu Changqing on the shore.
Seeing Gu Changqing return safely, she asked with delight, "Husband, what happened at the bottom of the sea? I could feel from the shore that there must have been a bloody storm."
"It's nothing, I just destroyed a divine beast, nothing to mention," Gu Changqing said directly.
"My husband is truly amazing. Have you found the Blood Coral yet?" Jiang Qingcheng praised, and then casually inquired about the Blood Coral.
"Of course, I not only found it, but I also got my hands on it smoothly," Gu Changqing said with a smug look on his face.
"That's wonderful! We can go back and report now," Jiang Qingcheng said happily.
The red Qilin also looked very excited, which should make its owner happy.
"Yes, we'll head back to the sect now," Gu Changqing said with a smile.
The two then rode the red Qilin towards the sect.
The two chatted while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and soon returned to the sect's gate.
After Gu Changqing put the red Qilin into the system space, he and Qingcheng went to the sect's main hall.
At this moment, Elder Liu was leisurely drinking tea in the sect's main hall when he saw Gu Changqing and the other person walking towards him from afar.
Elder Liu quickly stood up and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Chief Gu to return so quickly. Could it be that you completed the mission and obtained the Blood Coral?"
"Why would I come back if I can't get the Blood Coral?" Gu Changqing said confidently.
As he spoke, a blood-red, branch-shaped coral appeared in Elder Jiaodao Liu's hand.
"Indeed excellent, Chief Gu is truly capable. I never expected such a rare treasure to be handled like a child in your hands. I really chose the right person. Not only did you find it successfully, but you also acted so quickly. You are truly a force to be reckoned with. I wonder what kind of look the Sect Master will give you when he finds out. He will definitely look at you with new respect." Elder Liu took the blood coral, beaming with joy, and began to praise Gu Changqing effusively.
"What merit or ability does the Qingyun Sect have to obtain such a fine disciple? It is truly a cause for celebration. You have brought great honor to our sect." Elder Liu seemed to have opened a floodgate of words, praising without reservation.
This made Jiang Qingcheng, who was standing to the side, a little embarrassed, while Gu Changqing seemed to enjoy the compliments.
"Elder Liu, it's not enough to just say nice things. When are you going to fulfill the promise you made to me?" Gu Changqing didn't forget to ask for a reward after hearing Elder Liu's flattery.
“Of course I won’t forget, but I don’t know what to reward Chief Gu with. How about this, you can go to the sect’s treasure pavilion and take whatever you want. What do you think?” Elder Liu asked.
"I think it's a good idea. Qingcheng, you take me there. Just take whatever you like," Gu Changqing said happily.
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