Chapter 92: Old Scars "You can also practice dual cultivation."...
Birds are chirping and the morning light is breaking.
Bright sunlight poured into the room. Feeling the gentle caress on his head, Gu Congxing's eyelids trembled and he slowly opened them.
"woke up?"
The person in front of me had his black hair scattered casually, but his face was still elegant and unparalleled, and was coated with a soft halo under the morning sun.
It was the alive and well senior brother.
Gu Congxing looked up at him, and for a moment, a soreness tingled in the tip of his nose. He pursed his lips, then closed his eyes, hiding the tears in them.
"Friend Lan, I have something I want to tell you."
Lan Jue raised his eyebrows slightly, looking a little surprised.
"Can you tell me now?"
Gu Congxing was stunned when he heard this. From the tone of the eldest brother, it was obvious that he had already expected him to speak, and he had also considered the timing of what he was going to say.
Indeed, it is that Gentleman Sword who is unparalleled in wisdom and strategy.
Although it is not yet the ten-day period mentioned by the system, he also has a countermeasure.
"It's just a story." Gu Congxing chuckled and wrapped her hands around his left hand. "Friend Lan, you've read many human stories. Do you know the story of the White Snake repaying its gratitude?"
Lan Jue was surprised when he heard this. He blinked slowly, but still nodded to Gu Congxing with a smile.
"I know."
Gu Congxing sat up straight and looked Lan Jue in the eye. "To spend her life with Xu Xian, the White Snake had no choice but to hide her identity as a snake demon. If exposed, Fahai would capture her and imprison her beneath the tower, preventing her from escaping."
"Actually, this kind of thing isn't just found in storybooks. If she were to come to this world, I'm afraid it wouldn't be unavoidable either."
Lan Jue's eyes flickered when he heard this. He held Gu Congxing's hand tightly, frowning as he said, "...You're right. But a demon's body can be concealed for a while, but not forever. If she is discovered, how should she respond?"
“Can’t cope.”
Gu Congxing saw Lan Jue's expression tighten, and he quickly said, "However, if she were still alive, there would be no need to hide it for several years. We just need to wait until Fahai lets down his guard."
Lan Jue suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"So, how long will it take?"
Gu Congxing raised his lips and chuckled: "Less than seven days."
The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
"Ah, Big Brother, you're awake!"
A bright call came from the window, it was Lingyao who had returned.
She confirmed that Lan Jue was fine, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Ling, have you found out anything?" Gu Congxing asked.
"No, I didn't see anyone when I went there. However, I did see a long, pitch-black snake." Lingyao rested her chin on her hand as she recalled, "The snake didn't attack me, but it ran away so quickly that I couldn't catch up."
Lan Jue's eyes turned when he heard this, but he didn't say anything.
Seeing that Gu Congxing didn't ask any more questions, Lingyao shook her head, putting the matter of the black snake aside, and turned to Lan Jue and said, "By the way, Senior Brother, do you want to recuperate before reading Jiang's reply?"
"No, let's see now." Lan Jue responded, then turned to Gu Congxing and explained, "Gan Mu may not know this, but the reason Lingyao and I came to Mingnan Province, in addition to searching for Master, is another important matter - contacting the Jiang family."
"Jiang family?" Gu Congxing asked in surprise.
"Well, you should also know that I have long been in opposition to the Tianqi Sect. In the same camp are the Qingxuan Sword Sect, the Gu family, and the Tianlin Sect."
"I've also heard about this. These three sects are fighting against the Tianqi Sect and the Ji Clan, and there are also other neutral sects." Gu Congxing said at this point, suddenly realizing, "So, you want to recruit the Jiang Clan, the Yuan Clan, and the Ganyang Clan to your side?"
Lan Jue just smiled and said nothing, but the answer was already clear.
He opened the letter, quickly scanned it, and relayed it to the two men, "Just as I expected, they haven't stated their stance yet and will remain neutral."
Lingyao puffed up her cheeks upon hearing this and said dissatisfiedly, "Humph, these guys are still playing Tai Chi. How cowardly."
Lan Jue's spiritual power moved slightly, turning the reply letter into powder.
He shook his head slowly and said gently, "No, Junior Sister. In the current situation, neutrality is also a form of cooperation for us."
He threw back the quilt and stood up, his back still straight, standing still in the morning light.
After staring out the window for a moment, Lan Jue turned around and looked back, his eyes shining brightly.
"They were biding their time. And now, that time is almost here."
Having said this, those autumn-water eyes turned to look at Gu Congxing.
Gu Congxing's mind was filled with blessing, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind -
Could it be that this opportunity refers to the time when I can regain my identity? !
Gu Congxing didn't say anything, but Lan Jue seemed to have read what he was thinking, and he smiled and nodded silently.
"Oh?" Lingyao looked at them exchanging glances. Although she didn't know what they were talking about, she knew that what Lan Jue said was absolutely true.
"Then it will be fun from now on!" She rubbed her hands excitedly.
"Well, I need to recuperate here for two days. The day after tomorrow, we will set off north."
The itinerary was finalized, and Gu Congxing and Lingyao both nodded in agreement.
Two days later, the three of them headed north.
"Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Lan, why don't you stop by Ganyang Sect on the way?" Gu Congxing couldn't help but ask while taking a break on the way.
After all, from Mingnan Continent to Youbei Continent, one almost crosses half of the Hexu Continent, and will also pass through the border between Donglai Continent and Zhongyu Continent.
"I've been to the Gan Yang Sect before," Lan Jue said lightly, "and now I'm almost certain they will agree in the future."
Rather, maybe he would come to me on his own initiative.
Gu Congxing agreed, "The Ganyang Sect's people are indeed reliable. Furthermore, I also think that you, Senior Brother, should go to the Yuan Clan first. Not only for the sake of your alliance, but also... for your own health."
Lan Jue's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this, then curved in delight. Lingyao also abruptly turned her gaze, looking at the two of them with a complicated expression.
Gu Congxing lowered his eyes and thought, not noticing the change in their expressions.
Although the eldest brother has been given the top-grade elixir, considering that he has been walking with injuries and heavy responsibilities in the past few years, he should still see a doctor.
Old wounds haven't healed yet, new wounds keep coming...
My brother had passed away because of this before.
If I had noticed my brother's illness earlier and shared his burden, would the outcome have been different?
"Yes. Then after entering Youbeizhou, we will go to Yuanshi."
Lan Jue agreed decisively.
"The Yuan family is also a giant in Youbeizhou. Perhaps we can get clues about Zhuoguang Jianzun there." Lingyao said, holding her head. "But I will go back when we reach Zhongyuzhou tomorrow. Hey, Ganmu——"
Her gaze shifted, and her tone changed: "You must take good care of Senior Brother!"
Gu Congxing agreed resolutely: "Of course."
“Puff.”
Lan Jue couldn't help laughing. "I'm now at the Out-of-Body stage, and Gan Mu is still at the Nascent Soul stage. Why do I still need his care?"
"It's because you haven't fully recovered yet." Gu Congxing raised his lips and continued, "You sick man, wait until you recover before you brag about yourself."
Lan Jue smiled again with his eyes curved.
Lingyao looked at Lan Jue's expression without any gloom, and her eyes widened slightly.
By the way, it turns out that the eldest brother can also laugh so happily.
Ever since what happened seven years ago, she had long been accustomed to Lan Jue's silent and cold appearance.
That’s great, big brother.
Her expression was moved, and her gaze turned to the handsome man beside her.
Ganmu...who exactly is he?
***
Four days later, we visited Beizhou and Qian'e Ridge.
"Ah, Fellow Daoist Lan!"
In front of the Yuan clan boundary stone, the two disciples who were guarding the sect took steps forward to greet Lan Jue as soon as they saw him coming with his sword.
Lan Jue still had a faint smile on his face. He nodded slightly and introduced the person next to him to the two disciples: "This is my old friend, the independent cultivator Gan Mu."
Gu Congxing took off his hat as he said and nodded to the two disciples.
The two men's eyes lit up immediately, and it took them a while to find their voices.
"...Oh, oh! So it's an old friend of Fellow Daoist Lan! Please follow me, both of you!"
The two of them then crossed the Yuan clan's protective barrier, and the scene before them unfolded completely before their eyes—
Jade-green mountains are suspended above the sea of clouds, with several smaller peaks scattered above them. On the top of the peaks, ancient pavilions can be seen hidden among the lush spiritual plants.
A staircase formed from flowing clouds descends from the main ridge, connecting to the surging green waves below. The clear calls of cranes intertwine with the faint sounds of pounding medicine in the mountains, creating an atmosphere of immortal healing.
"This is... Yuanshi." Gu Congxing murmured softly.
Although Gu and Yuan were traveling to Beizhou together, this was his first time here.
Lan Jue seemed to be more familiar with this place. He took Gu Congxing and went straight to the hanging peak on the east side. His eyes swept across a dark blue figure and he immediately called out.
"Fellow Taoist Yuanchi!"
The young man shuddered slightly when he heard this and turned his head reluctantly.
With his wheat-colored complexion, sharp eyebrows, and sparkling eyes, Yuan Chi looked much the same as he had seven years ago during the Immortal Sect Competition. He unabashedly tsk'd when he saw Lan Jue, but Gu Congxing's expression suddenly changed when he glanced at him.
Even until the two men landed in front of him, Yuan Chi was still staring at Gu Congxing in shock.
He was dumbfounded: "Who, who is this guy?"
"I am Ganmu. Fellow Daoist Yuan, nice to meet you." Gu Congxing clasped his fists calmly.
"Why do you look... Hey, what's your relationship with the Gu family?"
Is it possible that my disguise is still too clumsy?
Gu Congxing was thinking about how to respond when he saw Lan Jue standing in front of him calmly.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan Chi, Ganmu is an old friend of mine, but he's just a casual cultivator."
"Ah? You still have this old friend?" Yuan Chi looked suspicious. "Hey, Lan Jue, you didn't find a replacement for yourself—"
"Fellow Daoist Yuan Chi." Lan Jue still had a smile on his face, but at this moment, a chill seeped out of his body. "We are here this time for serious matters."
Why do I feel that the eldest brother’s aura is a bit scary?
Gu Congxing turned to look at Lan Jue, but felt that his expression was normal and there was nothing strange about it.
The corners of Yuan Chi's lips twitched, and he stopped asking questions. He just turned his head and snorted.
"I know why you're here. It's not your first time anyway." He shrugged. "But unfortunately, my master hasn't come out of seclusion yet. If you want to talk to her, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed again."
Yuan Chi’s master is the medical saint Yuan Ling.
It seems that the eldest brother had come here before to discuss the alliance.
Lan Jue shook his head and said gently, "That's fine. I have one more favor to ask of you, Daoist Yuan Chi. How about helping me heal my wounds?"
Yuan Chi showed a clear look of disgust again: "Huh? I'm very busy, why should I——"
Lan Jue smiled: "Five top-grade sword manuals."
Yuan Chi choked, but continued, "Just five top-grade sword manuals..."
Lan Jue's smile remained unchanged: "Ten."
Yuan Chi: “…”
Gu Congxing: "..."
Brother Bu, you really have a rich collection.
Yuan Chi clasped his fists in silence for a moment, as if his rationality and emotion were in a fierce struggle. Finally, he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Deal!"
At this moment, a spiritual energy fluctuation was heard from behind the three people, accompanied by a cold female voice: "Yuan Chi, are you going to sell yourself for the sword manual again?"
Yuan Chi's expression froze for a moment, then he spoke as if nothing had happened: "Yuan Che...why are you here?"
The female cultivator in the dark blue long skirt with silver patterns landed beside him, still looking as beautiful as ice and jade.
"I heard that Fellow Daoist Lan Jue has arrived, and..." Her beautiful eyes swept over the people present, and when she saw Gu Congxing, her gaze paused, "I heard that this person's name is Gan Mu?"
"Yes." Gu Congxing responded frankly.
Yuan Che looked thoughtful, but he didn't ask any more questions. He turned to Lan Jue and said, "Since it's treatment, I can do my bit. Please follow me, both of you."
Lan Jue thanked him, and everyone followed Yuan Che to the medicine house.
The surroundings were full of spiritual herbs and exotic plants. Gu Congxing glanced at the yellow spiritual beast flying among them and couldn't help but take a few more glances.
A furry tail... Si Junjian...
"Ganmu?" Lan Jue turned around and called softly.
Gu Congxing immediately came back to his senses and walked into the thatched cottage with him.
Lan Jue sat on the bed. Yuan Chi summoned silver needles and inserted them into his veins. Yuan Che reached out and touched the top of his head, releasing spiritual power that slowly flowed into his spiritual veins.
After sensing it for a moment, Yuan Che frowned slightly.
Yuan Chi took out the silver needle and smacked his lips.
The two exchanged glances, and Yuan Chi spoke first: "Hey, Lan Jue, ten sword manuals are missing. Give me five more."
Yuan Che continued, "Fellow Daoist Lan, why didn't you heal your old injuries until now? And you keep getting new ones. Luckily, I took a top-grade elixir not long ago and they healed them."
Gu Congxing frowned slightly when he heard this, and also shot a sharp look at Lan Jue.
Lan Jue frowned and sighed softly, "This is indeed my fault... To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I kept putting off healing this old injury because I wanted to use it as a reminder to not forget something."
Gu Congxing breathed lightly upon hearing this and clenched his fists wordlessly.
"But... it's no longer necessary now." Lan Jue raised his eyes and met their gaze, his eyes bright. "I hope the two heirs of the Medical Saint can eliminate it."
Yuan Che's eyes moved slightly, Yuan Chi snorted lightly, then his expression relaxed and he smiled.
Spiritual energy flowed through the medicine room, and the aroma of medicine lingered. Outside, the sun was setting in the west. Cheng Huang raised his tail and looked towards the crimson clouds.
"Phew, almost there."
Yuan Chi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "But in your efforts to quickly improve your cultivation, you overtaxed your spiritual veins, causing some hidden injuries. You'll need to take a medicinal bath for a few days."
Lan Jue nodded as he was told.
Yuan Che's beautiful eyes moved between Lan Jue and Gu Congxing. She looked at the nervous expression on Gu Congxing's face, and a light flashed in her eyes.
"There's a faster way."
She suddenly spoke, causing the three of them to turn around and look.
She tilted her head, her expression still calm.
"You guys can also practice dual cultivation."
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