Chapter 268: Luo Guyun, the son of a son-in-law, the jade pendant containing a mysterious space, Murong Qiutang, the queen of Mantuo
Mantuo Ancient Star, Gusu City, Murong Family.
In the back mountain, on a flat ground covered with green grass, a handsome and fair-skinned young man in a brocade robe was lying on a blue stone with his hands behind his head and his legs crossed.
He had a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth, and his expression was casual and frivolous, with a bit of cynicism.
Beside him, there were several beautiful maids serving him, some peeling the fruit and bringing it to his mouth, some massaging his shoulders and back, and some fanning him. The young man squinted his eyes, looking very comfortable.
He looked at the clear, cloudless sky, but his thoughts gradually became distracted.
After a moment, he took out a round and crystal jade pendant from his arms and rubbed it carefully.
"What kind of magical object is this jade pendant that my father left me before he died?"
The young man placed the jade pendant in front of his eyes, looking at the star-like and cloud-like patterns on it, and couldn't help but think secretly.
His original name was Luo Guyun. When he was six years old, he followed his father Luo Jiusheng to the ancient star Mantuo. By chance, he met Murong Qiutang, the head of the Murong family, one of the three major families in Gusu City.
I don’t know whether it was because my father was elegant, easy-going, gentle in conversation, and knowledgeable, or for some other reason, but he was noticed by Murong Qiutang, the head of the Murong family, and was recruited as a son-in-law and married into the Murong family.
As a result, Luo Guyun also became the third young master of the Murong family. From then on, he got rid of his wandering life and lived a life of luxury, with fine clothes and delicious food, and was able to be ordered around by others.
Unfortunately, such days did not last long. His father Luo Guyun's old illness relapsed, and he passed away not long after marrying into the Murong family.
When he was dying, Luo Jiusheng asked Murong Qiutang to take good care of Luo Guyun and left him this mysterious jade pendant.
As the most famous Queen of Mantuo on the ancient star of Mantuo, Murong Qiutang naturally did not treat her stepson Luo Guyun badly. Although she had no blood children, she always treated him as her own son.
As one of the most powerful families on the ancient star Mantuo, the Murong family is a well-deserved overlord. Therefore, over the years, Luo Guyun has lived a very comfortable life with the support of Murong Qiutang.
In front of others, he is a free-spirited playboy, hanging out in various brothels and places of pleasure all day long, spending money lavishly, but behind the scenes, he has a dark secret.
"Third Young Master is in trouble..."
Suddenly, a somewhat anxious voice came from not far away, which immediately brought Luo Guyun back to his senses.
He sat up, looked at the boy running towards him with a nervous face, and scolded him with a smile, "Little pockmarked boy, why are you so panicked? Didn't I tell you to learn to keep calm on weekdays?"
The boy named Xiao Mazi didn't look very old, only about twelve or thirteen years old. His face was just as his name suggested, with pockmarks all over it and slightly dark skin, making him look very honest and simple.
"Third Young Master, something terrible has happened. Many elders have been called back to the clan to discuss important matters. It is said that this matter is related to the clan leader."
"It seems that the elders from Luwu Mountain sent back an order for the clan leader to go to Luwu Mountain..."
Xiao Mazi ran over with an anxious look on his face and explained breathlessly.
He knew that clan leader Murong Qiutang was very kind to the third young master Luo Guyun. Although Luo Guyun always called her aunt, she treated Luo Guyun like a real mother.
In the Murong family, almost all servants and maids are full of admiration and respect for the clan leader Murong Qiutang.
In Gusu City, whenever the name Murong Qiutang is mentioned, everyone will stand in awe.
Although she had been widowed for many years and had a stepson, it did not affect Murong Qiutang's charm at all. Many heroes waited for several months in Gusu City just to see her.
Even now, suitors still line up outside the city.
"Is it related to Aunt Qiu Tang?"
Hearing this, Luo Guyun changed his frivolous expression and became serious. He stood up and said, "Tell me in detail what is going on. Could it be that Luwu Mountain wants to recruit masters to resist the invasion of Yingzhao Dojo?"
In front of outsiders, although he is a dissolute disciple who indulges in a place of romance, it does not mean that Luo Guyun is unaware of the current conflict between the Yingzhao Star Domain and the Kaiming Star Domain.
"Third Master, I don't know what happened either. You should go back and take a look yourself. When I was outside the hall just now, I heard the angry voice of the clan leader. Her favorite glass cup with lakes and mountains was broken by her..."
Xiao Mazi quickly explained.
Luo Guyun's face darkened. He calmly put the jade pendant in his hand back into his arms, and then hurried towards the clan's territory.
He has a secret that no one knows, which is the mysterious jade pendant left to him by his father, which contains a misty and mysterious space.
In that mysterious space, there is no passage of time. No matter how long the mind stays in it, it will take less than a breath for the outside world to pass after it leaves.
Relying on this mysterious space, Luo Guyun delved into various skills and magical powers, and practiced all the skills he could master to perfection and the pinnacle.
Therefore, as long as he is given a martial art, no matter how profound and complex it is, or how difficult it is to comprehend, he will eventually be able to master it successfully and reach an extremely high level.
Many years have passed, and Luo Guyun has become a great master behind the scenes of the Murong family by relying on the mysterious jade pendant left by his father Luo Jiusheng.
However, he has kept a low profile over the years and has never revealed this secret.
After all, the Murong family is one of the most powerful families on the ancient star Mantuo, and with Luwu Mountain behind them, they rarely encounter troubles on a daily basis, so he doesn't need to take action at all.
"Aunt Qiutang treated me like her own daughter. When my father took me wandering around and was in dire straits, she took us in without caring about our plight. I also promised my father that after he died, I would try my best to take care of Aunt Qiutang and not let anyone hurt her."
"I don't know what caused her to be so angry."
Luo Guyun's face was slightly gloomy, but his steps were not slow. He performed a footwork calmly and soon disappeared into the back mountain.
As long as he can remember, he has been wandering around with his father and has no idea who his biological mother is.
Now in his eyes, Murong Qiutang, who has no blood relationship with him, is actually almost the same as his mother.
At this moment, in Gusu City, in the meeting hall of the Murong family, the atmosphere was very cold and heavy.
Several very old elders gathered here, some with frowns, some silent, some with flickering eyes, some sighing... all with different expressions.
In the center of the hall, a graceful woman had her brows furrowed and her face as gloomy as water.
She looked to be in her early thirties, with black hair like ink and long black silk like a waterfall.
Her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like stars, her skin is as smooth as a baby's, her cheeks are like porcelain, her lips are crystal clear and delicate, she is so beautiful that nothing can compare to her. She is wearing a pure white, slim-fitting palace dress that looks like snow, which makes her figure look exquisite and charming.
No matter who she is, they will be attracted to her at first sight, as if she is so familiar that water can be squeezed out of her.
But now, her face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip from it, and she was tightly holding a jade talisman for sending a message in her jade hand. Because she was holding it too tightly, her bony fingers turned pale.
"Qiu Tang, this is the decree sent back by Patriarch Yan Qing. You should consider it seriously."
"Yes, what Patriarch Yanqing said is right. This is a precious opportunity that he fought for our Murong family. We must not miss it."
"Lu Wushan must have a reason for doing this. Although we understand that it would be difficult for you to agree given your personality, it is after all for the long-term consideration of the continuation of the family..."
Several elders of great seniority began to persuade them, and it was obvious that they already knew the news sent back from Luwu Mountain.
Although the other elders did not speak, the expressions on their faces were similar, all of them showing the intention of giving advice.
Murong Qiutang frowned, her face gloomy, she said nothing and did not respond.
"Qiutang, I'm not saying anything to you, my elder and second brothers. You have always been strong-willed, which is not wrong. But it seems that this matter is not just the order of Patriarch Yanqing, it may also be the intention of Luwu Mountain."
"Now that the Yingzhao Dojo is invading and the Kaiming Star Region is losing ground, even if Luwu Mountain doesn't make preparations early, our Murong family will have to consider a way out."
"Yes, what Patriarch Yanqing said is also very right. The only chance right now is to join the Xiandao League. You are so smart, you must know it better than my eldest brother and second brother, how strong the young leader of the Xiandao League is and how talented he is."
"Ancestor Yanqing has also made it very clear. He just asked you to visit as the honorary elder of Luwu Mountain and convey Luwu Mountain's goodwill. There is no other intention..."
Beside Murong Qiutang, two tall middle-aged men were also persuading her, patiently and with earnest expressions on their faces.
Murong Qiutang is the third child in the contemporary Murong family, and she has two older brothers.
However, her two brothers were far inferior to her in both means and cultivation, so she deservedly became the current patriarch of the Murong family, suppressing all those who refused to obey.
"I know very well what Patriarch Yanqing is thinking. My Murong family can be what it is today because of Patriarch Yanqing's contribution. I will consider his orders and instructions carefully."
Murong Qiutang took a deep breath, pinched the jade talisman with his fingers, exerted a little more force, and replied in a cold voice.
She knew what the consequences would be if she refused. Although she was the current patriarch of the Murong family and was known as the Queen of Mantuo, she could not influence the will of the family.
Not to mention that this matter was proposed by the Murong family's greatest backer, the ancestor Murong Yanqing who was practicing in Luwu Mountain.
"We knew that Qiutang would put the overall situation first..."
"Yes, we were not wrong about you. The future of the Murong family depends on you."
Hearing this, all the elders in the meeting hall smiled, breathed a sigh of relief, and then praised Murong Qiutang for putting the overall situation and the interests of the family first.
Although the Murong family can dominate the ancient star Mantuo, it is nothing compared to the overlord Luwushan of the Kaiming Star Domain, not to mention the Xiandao League that now intimidates the entire Sifang Star Domain.
If there is an opportunity and possibility, all the major families and forces in the four star fields would want to migrate and settle in the land of Kyushu.
"Aunt Qiutang, I don't think this should be the case. If the future and interests of such a large family need to be fought for by a woman, then this family will not be far from decline..."
"In my eyes, such a family is no different from a waste."
But at this moment, a strong and sonorous voice suddenly came into the hall.
Luo Guyun was seen holding his head high, pushing the door open and striding in, his eyes sharp as he stared at Murong Qiutang in the hall.
"Luo Guyun?"
"This is not the place for you to come. Qiutang is used to pampering you on weekdays, but you don't even know what kind of occasion this is. How can you have a say?"
"Get out now."
The elders obviously did not expect that a tribe member would suddenly push the door open and interrupt them. After being stunned for a moment, they reacted one after another, with anger appearing on their faces, and they shouted.
In their eyes, Luo Guyun was just an outsider, without the blood of the Murong family flowing in his body.
In their view, Murong Qiutang invited her father Luo Jiusheng to marry into the family just to shut up the family and not to marry into other families.
His father Luo Jiusheng has nothing but an empty body and no spiritual power.
His son Luo Guyun was also an ordinary person. He spent all day hanging out in places of influence and bullying, relying on the power of the Murong family. But at this time, he jumped out to accuse the family.
"Lonely Cloud?"
Murong Qiutang obviously didn't expect Luo Guyun to break in at this time.
A hint of warmth could not help but show on her beautiful face, which showed that it was worth it that she loved and cared for him so much in her daily life. Unlike the rest of the family, they only cared about the immediate interests and ignored her own thoughts.
"This is not the place for you. Go out first." Murong Qiutang shook her head and signaled him to leave with her eyes.
After all, Luo Guyun is not a direct descendant of the Murong family, and is usually not liked by the clan members. If he stands up and says such words at this time, it will only make the clan elders angry.
"Aunt Qiutang, I don't want you to do anything against your will."
"At this moment, I just want to know what you think..."
Luo Guyun stood in the middle of the field, his body straight and upright, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, with a sharp edge. He spoke in a very serious manner, completely different from his usual frivolous and casual demeanor.
Although he arrived late, he understood the whole story from the conversation among the elders.
Lu Wushan asked Murong Qiutang to be the honorary elder and go to Gou Chen Palace to pay a visit to the young leader of the Xiandao Alliance on behalf of Lu Wushan. Isn't this just an attempt to please him?
The young leader of the Xiandao League is well-known, and everyone knows what kind of person he is.
Lu Wushan, as the overlord of Kaiming Star Domain and one of the oldest and most powerful forces in the Four Directions Star Domain, actually did such a thing, which really made Luo Guyun feel ashamed.
"Luo Guyun, shut up. You eat and drink from my Murong family. You also spend money from my Murong family when you go to brothels. Now you come out and say that my Murong family is not yours. Are you rebelling?"
"Who do you think you are? How dare you give orders to my Murong family?"
Before Murong Qiutang could say anything, several elders nearby started shouting angrily, pointing their fingers at Luo Guyun, extremely angry.
"Elders, please calm down..."
Murong Qiutang frowned and tried to persuade him.
"Kick this guy out! Who let him in?"
However, an elder of the tribe ignored him and shouted angrily. As he spoke, his robe fluttered and he stretched out his dry palm instantly. Light flowed, runes flickered, and the void rumbled as if with wind and thunder, and was about to blast Luo Guyun out.
Facing such an attack, Luo Guyun did not dodge or evade. He looked at it calmly. Then when the palm was about to fall in front of him, he stretched out two fingers and pointed them forward. A light spread out and blocked it instantly.
No matter how hard the elder tried, even if his face turned red, he could not move forward even half an inch.
"What?"
"Seventh realm?"
Seeing this scene, all the elders in the hall were shocked and could hardly believe their eyes.
The aura of cultivation displayed by Luo Guyun at this time had reached the level of the seventh realm of Dharma Realm, even surpassing most of the elders here.
This almost made them think they were seeing things.
"How is that possible?"
Murong Qiutang was also startled, and then her beautiful eyes widened involuntarily, filled with an expression of disbelief.
In her impression, Luo Guyun was just an idle playboy who seldom practiced cultivation on weekdays and never even asked his clan for cultivation resources.
When did he become a seventh-level strongman?
"Am I qualified to speak now?"
Luo Guyun waved his fingers lightly, easily shaking the elder away, then glanced at everyone in the hall and spoke.
There was a war between the Yingzhao Star Region and the Kaiming Star Region, and the war would sooner or later affect the Mantuo Ancient Star, so he didn't care whether his cultivation was exposed or not. After all, he would definitely encounter a lot of troubles in the future.
In this world, the strong are respected. If you want to have the right to speak in the Murong family, you must show great strength.
"you……"
After being shocked by Luo Guyun's words, all the elders in the meeting hall were speechless.
To have become a seventh-level master at such a young age is no weaker than the most powerful young successor of the Yingzhao Dojo.
Luo Guyun actually hid so deeply? Murong Qiutang's eyes were somewhat complicated. Thinking of the mysterious origins of the father and son, he waved his hand and sighed, saying, "Guyun, I appreciate your kindness, but I am the patriarch of the Murong family after all. At this critical moment of life and death, I must put the future interests of the family first. This is also my responsibility."
"You don't have to persuade me anymore."
Her tone was soft, with some relief and emotion.
When Luo Guyun heard this, he was stunned and even doubted his ears.
"Aunt Qiutang, I just want to tell you that if the Murong family really encounters any trouble, you don't have to rely on outsiders. You can actually rely on me."
"I may not be weaker than the young leader of the Immortal Dao League in the future."
Luo Guyun spoke again, his eyes burning as he stared at Murong Qiutang's beautiful face, and at the end, his tone showed no sign of disguising his confidence.
After all, he has the mysterious jade pendant left by his father. As long as he has enough resources and inherited skills, he is destined to go further.
(End of this chapter)
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