Zhu Tian: Becoming a Sword Master from Martial Arts

Chapter 257

Wuhui Island is the island where the Honghuang Tower is located. It was originally nameless, but later it was named Wuhui Island because the five major families held a martial arts competition every year.

At this time, on Wuhui Island, a group of people were waiting at the dock for the Gu family's treasure ship to arrive, and the one leading them was actually a woman in plain clothes.

The woman was wearing plain clothes, but her graceful figure was perfectly outlined, which aroused endless reverie. Her appearance was also very beautiful and elegant, with a pair of peach blossom eyes that seemed to contain autumn water. Her temperament was gentle and peaceful, but the children of the Gu family who followed behind her were very respectful to her.

Now, this woman is not what she seems. She is Gu Mengqi, one of the two beauties of the Gu family, who is slightly taller than Gu Yan.

"How long will it take for Gu Yan to reach Wuhui Island?"

Gu Mengqi's voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze, but the children of the Gu family behind her were cheered up and responded immediately.

"Sister Mengqi, Sister Gu Yan sent a message saying that they should be able to arrive before sunset."

"Well, send someone to prepare the guest rooms and banquet to the highest standards!"

Gu Mengqi still attaches great importance to the upcoming Lin Dong and the other two. No, not just Gu Mengqi, it should be said that the entire Gu family attaches great importance to it.

Ever since Gu Yan persuaded the two elders Gu Hua to pass the news back to the Gu family, the entire Gu family has attached great importance to it, but their emphasis is different.

The head of the Gu family and many elders of the Gu family valued the talents, backgrounds, etc. of Lin Dong and the other two. They were indeed persuaded by Gu Yan and intended to marry off Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan.

Of course, the Gu family did not have any mandatory requirements. After all, both Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan not only had extremely high talents in cultivation, but were also better than Gu Yuntian in managing the family.

In fact, if it weren't for some family matters that made Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan take over the responsibility of Gu Yuntian, the young patriarch, their strength would at least be similar to Gu Yuntian's. In fact, Gu Mengqi might even be able to suppress him.

The head of the Gu family is not stupid. If they force Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan to marry him, Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan will feel resentful towards the family. In the future, the Gu family may not be able to get help from the three brothers.

A forced melon is not sweet. Although it can quench thirst temporarily, if a family wants to survive long-term, it cannot just seek short-term results but must look to the long term.

Today, Gu Mengqi came here in person on behalf of the Gu family, not only to show the Gu family's sincerity, but also to let Gu Mengqi take a look first to see if there is anything she likes.

As for whether the three Lin Dong brothers would refuse, the Gu family was quite confident about this. Not to mention that Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan were both beautiful and talented women, the Gu family's dowry alone was believed to be able to impress the three.

In the 'offshore' waters of Wuhui Island, the Gu family's large ship was sailing quickly.

On the deck, Gu Yan personally brought tea, fruits and melons over, then sat down next to Lin Dong, smiled slightly and said.

"Master Lin Dong seems to be very interested in the Honghuang Tower?"

"Miss Gu Yan is curious?"

Lin Dong raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't expect Gu Yan to suddenly ask this. Since they left Xuanling Island, for nearly ten days, Gu Yan had only asked them how they felt about staying here and didn't ask anything else.

At this moment, Gu Yan suddenly came over to ask this, which made Lin Dong a little confused, but Lin Dong also kept it in mind and just explained with a smile.

“Miss Gu Yan, you may not know that Lin Dong has practiced the method of physical training. The Honghuang Tower has the effect of strengthening the body. For me, it is naturally a treasure land.”

Gu Yan just smiled when she heard that and didn't take it seriously. What Lin Dong said was definitely not false, but it was definitely not the real answer. Gu Yan still remembered that when Lin Dong and Xiao Diao heard the word "Honghuang Tower", their reactions were a little abnormal.

Although Honghuang Tower is considered a good opportunity in the Tianfeng Sea, it is only good. Its reputation is limited to the Tianfeng Sea and has not spread far.

There is no way that two young geniuses from outside the Chaos Demon Sea could know about the Honghuang Tower in the Tianfeng Sea, unless they knew the true origin of the Honghuang Tower.

"If Master Lin Dong doesn't want to answer, that's fine. Gu Yan doesn't dare to force him. However, there is one thing that Gu Yan needs to tell you the truth."

After picking up the teapot and pouring a cup of tea for Lin Dong and herself, Gu Yan took a sip, moistened her throat, and then spoke softly.

"The Honghuang Tower opens once a year. Each time it opens, three people can enter the tower to practice. Looking at the entire Tianfeng Sea, this is a great opportunity. Even the two great caves are very tempted. None of our five major families can take it all for themselves. We have to unite together and set up a martial arts competition. Only the winner can get three places."

"In order to prevent the two great caves from interfering, and to prevent any family from secretly colluding with the two great caves and sending their geniuses to seize the opportunity of the Honghuang Tower, there is a rule in the martial arts competition that each family can seek external assistance, but they can only seek one external aid!"

As Gu Yan spoke, she reached out to gather the hair by her ears. Lin Dong frowned and looked a little unhappy as he spoke in a rather cold tone.

"Miss Gu Yan, what do you mean by this? Are you planning to break your original promise?"

As Lin Dong finished speaking, a faint murderous aura rose from Xiao Yan, who had been silent at the side, and vaguely seemed to be locking onto Gu Yan.

Seeing Lin Dong's expression turn cold in an instant, Gu Yan's face also showed a bit of grievance, her eyebrows drooped, and she spoke in a depressed tone with a bit of sadness.

"Could it be that in Master Lin Dong's heart, Gu Yan is such a treacherous person? Or does Master Lin Dong not trust Gu Yan at all?"

That aggrieved look made Lin Dong feel a little embarrassed. These past few days, the three brothers were indeed taken care of by Gu Yan. Basically, they only had to ask for what they needed. Sea charts, intelligence from various places in the Chaos Demon Sea, ancient books, as soon as Lin Dong asked, Gu Yan sent him everything.

Even just now, Gu Yan did not deny her original promise, but just told the rules of the martial arts competition truthfully.

"Ahem, alright, Xiaoyan, don't be rude to Miss Gu Yan."

Lin Dong coughed twice, raised his hand and spoke softly, but when Xiao Diao looked at Gu Yan, there was a strange look in his eyes. He looked at the teapot and two teacups on the table, then laughed strangely twice, pulled Xiao Yan, and pulled him down directly.

“Lin Dong, you two can have a good chat. I’m going to go find some sea beasts with this idiot to practice with, hehe!”

As Xiao Diao spoke, he winked at Lin Dong, making Lin Dong look a little embarrassed.

The three brothers had a very close relationship, so Gu Yan looked confused by Xiao Diao's winking expression, but Lin Dong could easily understand it.

"Well, I'm sorry, Miss Gu Yan, but I'm used to being casual."

"It's okay. To be honest, Gu Yan is actually a little envious of the relationship between you two brothers, Master Lin Dong."

Gu Yan covered her mouth and chuckled twice. Looking at Xiao Diao's leaving figure, she felt a little happier in her heart, and her delicate body couldn't help but move closer to Lin Dong.

Hearing Gu Yan talking about their brotherly relationship, the smile on Lin Dong's face deepened. Then he remembered something and waved his hand at Gu Yan and said.

“Miss Gu Yan, stop calling me Young Master. After all, I am not a young master in a big family. Just call me Lin Dong.” “Okay, Lin Dong, don’t call me Miss Gu Yan. Just call me Yan’er. That’s what my relatives and friends call me.”

Gu Yan responded readily, and there was a hint of coquettishness in her bright eyes as she looked at Lin Dong, which made Lin Dong feel a little uncomfortable. However, under Gu Yan's coquettish and angry gaze, he still changed his address.

"Gu Yanu... um, Yan'er, about the martial arts competition..."

Although he felt a little bad, since it was related to the Honghuang Tower and the Lord of Honghuang, Lin Dong didn't have the energy to pay attention to other details.

Without Lin Dong saying anything, Gu Yan understood what the other person was thinking. She gently pressed her jade hand on Lin Dong's hand, as if to signal him not to be anxious. However, the intimate gesture made Lin Dong feel a little strange.

“Lin Dong, don’t worry. Since I promised you, I will naturally do my best to do it.”

"My eldest brother was seriously injured in this martial arts competition, and Sister Mengqi may not be able to compete. After all, the external aids from the other four major families are also strong, plus they have their own geniuses. I have only just broken through to the Shengxuan realm, so I am afraid that I will lose more than I win."

While speaking, a trace of worry appeared on Gu Yan's face. She was worried, but Lin Dong was even more worried. He had to enter the Honghuang Tower, and no one could stop him. If it really came to that, he would not hesitate to make enemies with the five major families!

"Then, is there no other way?"

"Have!"

Facing Lin Dong’s questioning, Gu Yan asked in a decisive tone. However, after she finished speaking, she lowered her head for a moment and her face turned bright red.

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Lin Dong grabbed Gu Yan's arm and asked anxiously. He was really anxious. He had to enter the Honghuang Tower, but if it was not necessary, he would never make a big fuss.

If the matter gets out of hand, once he becomes famous, not only will the Demonic Prison come directly to his door, but the place where the Lord of the Primordial World is sleeping will also be exposed.

"Yan'er, is there any solution?"

"Well, although there can only be one foreign aid in the martial arts competition, there is no restriction. Only people from the same clan can participate in the competition. In other words, the husband of my Gu family can also participate in the martial arts competition on behalf of my Gu family, but he must be the husband of a young woman, and he himself must also be of the young generation!"

Gu Yan bit her teeth lightly and said shyly, glancing at Lin Dong with seductive eyes, twisting her fingers together and speaking in a voice as soft as a mosquito.

"So, you only need to arrange a marriage with my Gu family, and then you can participate in the martial arts competition on behalf of my Gu family. With your strength, Lin Dong, it should not be difficult to win."

"Ah? This..."

Lin Dong was confused when he heard this and stared at Gu Yan blankly, which made Gu Yan sigh in her heart. She finally took the initiative to speak.

“Lin Dong, if you are willing, you can make an engagement with me. By then, it shouldn’t be a problem for us to win the martial arts competition by winning two out of three games. Then, we can cancel the engagement.”

"But if that's the case, then wouldn't your Gu family be violating the covenant of the five major families?"

Although Lin Dong was a bit reckless, he was not stupid and could naturally understand that this was a way to exploit loopholes in the martial arts competition rules. Although it would work this time, the Gu family would definitely have to pay a price for it.

Otherwise, in the future anyone can use this method to find enough geniuses to help them participate in martial arts competitions.

"It's okay. They don't dare to really do anything to our Gu family. If they really want to fight to the death, then they won't be able to defend the Honghuang Tower, and it will fall into the hands of the two great caves."

Gu Yan waved her hand nonchalantly and said this, but it made Lin Dong feel a little embarrassed.

"Forget it. This won't be good for your reputation. In order to prevent the other four major families from taking this matter to heart, I'm afraid you..."

Lin Dong shook his head and did not agree. Instead, he began to think about other ways to win a place in the Honghuang Tower.

"Since I promised you, I will definitely do it. As for the rest, that's my business."

Gu Yan's move of retreating to advance directly stunned Lin Dong. After staring at Gu Yan for a while, he spoke in a low voice.

"You don't have to do this. When the time comes, I will explain this to the head of your Gu family."

Lin Dong thought that it was the Gu family who was forcing Gu Yan, but Gu Yan's answer was beyond Lin Dong's expectations.

"The family didn't force me."

“Lin Dong, just agree to it. When the time comes, let the Sword Saint show up and let the Gu family subdue the other four major families. Then help us guard Wuhui Island. Otherwise, the safety of the Lord of the Great Desolation will be a big problem.”

Just when Lin Dong was hesitant and didn't know how to answer, Yan suddenly spoke, and Lin Dong was convinced in an instant.

"never mind……"

Just when Gu Yan thought Lin Dong was really going to refuse, she heard Lin Dong sigh and then continue.

"Since we've already made an engagement, there's no need to cancel it. Of course, if you don't want to, you can cancel it after two years when things are over."

"No."

Gu Yan lowered her head and responded softly, but her delicate hand took the initiative to grab Lin Dong's big hand, which startled Lin Dong. After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and took Gu Yan into his arms.

"Yan'er, after the martial arts competition is over, I will go with you to your Gu family to meet your clan leader."

Thinking about what Yan had said before, Lin Dong whispered softly, causing Gu Yan to blush and murmur softly.

"No, the clan leader has already rushed over from the Gu family for you. He should be able to arrive two days after we arrive at Wuhui Island. Don't worry, the clan leader is not dissatisfied with you. He is just a little worried about Sister Gu Mengqi's marriage."

"Gu Mengqi?"

"Well, my cousin is stronger than me. If you three brothers want to participate, it would be better if one of you marries into the Gu family. This would be safer. After all, Shen Tu Jue of the Shen Tu family is considered the number one genius among our five major families, and his strength surpasses the others."

"Let's talk about it later. We can't force this kind of thing."

The two of them were sitting on the deck biting each other's ears, which made the little mink in the dark feel envious.

(End of this chapter)