Chapter 124: Chapter 117: Central State’s Saint Heir, Ninth Grade Guardian! He’s Still Unwilling!?

He firmly slammed him onto the ground, even shattering the floor tiles of the side hall directly.

A human-shaped hole perfectly appeared on the ground.

For a long time, he couldn’t crawl out…

Outside the side hall, the Old Master waved his hand and sensed with his Divine Sense to ensure he was not severely injured, then walked away satisfied, hands behind his back.

…

When Gu Changge walked out of the Gu Family residence, the Old Blind Man sitting under a tree far away picked up the black long stick beside him and silently followed.

He was still muttering, “It seems that the senior of the Gu Family didn’t lie to Old Blind Man.”

“This young man, his Cultivation speed is somewhat too fast.”

“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I truly wouldn’t believe it.”

“This is still in the barren Northern Domain, what would he be like in Central State?”

Once he confirmed that Gu Changge had reached the Reach Profound Realm, he immediately made a decision.

To protect him up to the Infinite Realm, take him to Central State and try to get him admitted into the Sword Sect!

After a short while, Gu Changge had already reached the city wall.

At this moment, more than half of the Gu Family disciples he had stationed here were present.

Seeing the Young Master coming, they thought he wanted to inquire about the latest situation.

After they all bowed and greeted him, the leading person immediately said, “Young Master, the frequency of outings by the people on that list has noticeably decreased recently.”

“Uh, no matter.”

“Just keep an eye on them. Thanks for your efforts, just another month and a half more, wait until the matters of the Heavenly Cold Sect are settled.”

Gu Changge nodded slightly, expecting this situation.

To prevent any unexpected incidents, he decided to let them stay a bit longer.

“It’s not hard…”

“During this time, we brothers have obtained quite a few inner cores.”

“It’s much easier than going out of the city ourselves.”

Hearing this, the people all chuckled, praising the Young Master’s clever tactics. Now the Heavenly Cold Sect was helping them hunt Demon Beasts.

And with the Young Master’s name as their backing, they weren’t afraid of the senior Deacons from the Heavenly Cold Sect coming to argue.

Just as Gu Changge was about to say something, he caught a familiar figure under the trees outside the city with the corner of his eye.

An Old Blind Man in simple clothes, holding a black long stick, was looking toward him with a faint smile, his murky, pale eyes glistening.

Seeing this, he immediately felt joyful inside.

Was this a visit meant for him?

Meeting him in Duanbei City also directly confirmed his guess; this person was no ordinary blind man but a high expert from beyond this world!

With a light tap of his toes, he leaped directly down from the city wall, landing steadily in front of the Old Blind Man.

Gu Qianjun, seeing the Young Master suddenly approaching this mysterious blind man he had never seen before, also hurriedly followed with caution.

“Old senior, we meet again.” Gu Changge bowed slightly.

“The little guy is quite interesting.”

“Did you already figure out last time that Old Blind Man wasn’t an ordinary person?”

The Old Blind Man laughed lightly and casually asked.

“Of course, senior carries an extraordinary demeanor, transcending the mundane.”

“Even without sensing the Realm, one could guess a thing or two.”

Gu Changge did not stint his flattery, as associating with such a high expert might bring unforeseen benefits!

Forming a good connection was naturally excellent.

The most important thing was that the other party clearly meant him no harm.

Hearing his words, the Old Blind Man also laughed heartily, thinking that this young fellow knew how to speak.

Talented, cunning, yet not arrogant.

A truly good seedling indeed!

Just as he was about to reveal his identity, Gu Kuang’s figure already appeared between him and his grandson.

“Daoist Fellow, approaching our great-grandson, what is your purpose?”

Gu Kuang’s eyes narrowed slightly, sensing the other’s Realm, a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm!

Had the other not shown a lack of hostility, he would have already informed Gu Wanquan by now.

“Nothing much, just wanting to offer an opportunity, Gu Family Daoist Fellow need not be nervous.”

“Let me introduce myself first.”

“This humble one is a Tributor of the Central State Sword Sect, Xue Zheng.”

The Old Blind Man, wearing a kind smile, bowed slightly.

“Central State Sword Sect?”

“One of the Holy Lands, right…”

“So, sir, what is your plan regarding my great-grandson?”

Upon hearing that he was from Central State, Gu Kuang was also taken aback for a moment, no wonder a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm he had never seen before appeared in the Northern Domain.

But his vigilance had not relaxed.

Regardless whether it was Eighth Grade or Ninth Grade, anyone who dared to harm his grandson had to be eliminated!

“Daoist Fellow, you might not know much about Central State, but you should understand the status of Holy Lands there.”

“This child’s talent is heaven-defying; he is entirely eligible to join the Holy Lands and become a Saint Heir!”

“Central State Saint Heir, could that count as a great opportunity?”

Old Blind Man’s words made Gu Kuang furrow his brows; indeed, he didn’t know much about Central State, but he had heard of the existence of Holy Lands.

Being called a Holy Land was naturally what every cultivator aspired to enter in their lifetime.

Although the Gu Family had rarely reached the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm in recent years, there had been predecessors who had broken through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm and sought higher realms in Central State.

Most of them would choose to join a force, like this Old Blind Man, and become a Tributor.

After ultimately hitting a dead-end in their breakthroughs, they would return to the Northern Domain and settle back in the Gu Family.

But there had never been a disciple from the Gu Family who managed to join the Holy Lands; being in the Northern Domain, they didn’t have that opportunity.

A Saint Heir?

That was something the Gu Family had never even considered.

“Don’t worry; it’s not up to Old Blind Man to decide the Saint Heir.”

“All he needs to do is go to Central State and choose to join the Sword Sect.”

Saying this, Old Blind Man took out a special wooden plaque that had no text on it, only a sword scar emitting Sword Intent, and tossed it toward Gu Changge.

Taking the wooden plaque in his hands, Gu Changge was somewhat taken aback.

This casually formed good relationship seemed to have quite the significant backing.

“If you are willing to choose the Sword Sect after going to Central State, Old Blind Man can protect you up to the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm.”

“This is also the intention of one of your Gu Family predecessors who enjoyed fishing.”

Saying this, Old Blind Man took out a fishhook.

“It’s indeed an artifact of the Ancestor.” Gu Changge recognized it at a glance.

Along with his words, it was clear he had met the Ancestor, making his claims highly credible.

A Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm should not be able to steal a fishhook from the Ancestor without being noticed.

“How about it?” Old Blind Man looked at him expectantly.

He believed this young man would agree without any hesitation.

Whether it was the Saint Heir of Central State or his own protection as a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, he had no reason to refuse.

Even Gu Kuang at this moment spoke no further, feeling that this was an opportunity for his grandson.

“I have grown up in the Gu Family of the Northern Domain since childhood and have never traveled far.”

“I appreciate your kindness, Senior.”

But Gu Changge’s response left both Old Blind Man and Gu Kuang dumbfounded.

In the midst of speaking, he even handed back the wooden plaque with both hands.

The Holy Lands?

Were they important to him?

Not at all; they were less important than staying comfortably and safely in the Gu Family.

Why would he need the Holy Lands’ resources to cultivate?

By keeping a low profile, he could eventually become a Human Immortal!

Why take that risk?

Old Blind Man could see his exceptional talent, even promising him the position of a Saint Heir; surely, once in Central State, others could recognize it too.

How dangerous that would be!

“Do you… not want a cultivation environment that is ten or even a hundred times better than what you have now?”

“Countless cultivation resources?”

“Young man, don’t be so short-sighted!”

“You should look to the long term; you can’t possibly stay in the Northern Domain your entire life, can you?”

Old Blind Man was getting anxious.

Gu Kuang also opened his mouth, but he decided to trust his grandson’s decision.

As for Gu Qian Jun standing aside, he was taken aback, not understanding all this talk about Central State and Holy Lands.

He only knew that it seemed the Young Master was about to become some sort of Saint Heir.

He didn’t understand, but it didn’t matter; as long as the Young Master needed him, he would be willing to serve him in going to Central State if the opportunity arose.

Yet, it seemed the Young Master was not very willing to become that so-called Saint Heir.

“I have no great ambitions; I only wish to live a peaceful life without competing for resources or the title of Saint Heir.”

Gu Changge still held out his hands, intending to return the wooden plaque.

“…”

“What do you want? I can try to accommodate you.”

Old Blind Man was genuinely dumbfounded, never having expected this outcome.

He had thought this young man was seizing an opportunity to negotiate for benefits!

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