The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 868 Spiritual Item Trading, Gu Family Prosperity (Seeking monthly votes~ Little Chen has taken another step forward.)
"The Thunderous Blade Technique: the blade moves like a whirlwind."

"A torrent of blades flashed, lightning crackled, and thunder swirled."

Outside Canglong Prefecture, Chen Ping'an, with the foundation of a second-realm Celestial, devoted himself to cultivating the Mad Thunder Blade Technique.

While Chen Ping'an was practicing the Thunderous Blade Technique, Gu Qingchan had already quietly arrived at the Gu family.

"I'm back."

Looking at the familiar layout of her family home, Gu Qingchan's starry eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

Looking back on the journey, it feels like I'm still in a dream.

They cultivated together, discussing the Dao in tandem, in the mountain streams, beneath the pools, and...
Looking back now, it still seems a bit absurd.

Gu Qingchan's face flushed red, and she felt a faint heat.

She was actually with
The pale blue mark between her brows lit up, and Gu Qingchan concealed the romantic thoughts that had surfaced in her heart.

Using the power of the celestial beings, she soon met the family elder, Elder Xuan.

"Qingchan, why are you back?"

Elder Xuan was somewhat surprised to see Gu Qingchan. Normally, Gu Qingchan should still be stationed in Thunder City, so her hasty return without any prior warning was quite unexpected.
"Has something happened?" Elder Xuan asked anxiously.

The Gu family's influence is waning, and recent news from various sources is not particularly favorable.

Gu Qingchan's sudden and secretive appearance made him wonder.

"Elder Xuan, please ask Elder Zheng Nan to return to the manor immediately. Qing Chan has important matters to discuss with you." Gu Qing Chan's bright eyes revealed her purpose directly.

"Elder Zheng Nan should be in the state capital right now," Elder Xuan hesitated. "What's the matter that you're in such a hurry? Is it Lei Ming?"

"Don't worry, Elder Xuan. This matter is of great benefit to the family, but it must be carried out in secrecy. Qingchan will inform Elder Zheng Nan of the relevant details when he returns."

Gu Qingchan spoke urgently, and although Elder Xuan had many doubts in his heart, he had no choice but to suppress his emotions and take care of this matter first.

What comforted him somewhat was Gu Qingchan's statement that this matter was of great benefit to the family.

Great profit?

Even now, what could possibly be of great benefit to the family?

Amidst doubt and suspicion, Elder Xuan suppressed his emotions and, citing important matters to decide, invited Elder Zheng Nan back.

The entire process was kept quiet and extremely secretive.

Given Elder Zheng Nan's cultivation level, there are not many people in the entire Canglong Prefecture who can keep an eye on him.

To be precise, for combat power of this level, their whereabouts are, in a sense, extremely secretive.

Gu Zhengnan was puzzled and hurriedly returned to his family.

The reason given for this communication was that the family had important decisions to make, but over the years, they had developed a complete information system. Therefore, the family matter was undoubtedly not simple.

"Could it be that something has changed?"

Gu Zhengnan was filled with worry and immediately went to Elder Xuan's courtyard.

The moment he stepped inside, he saw a figure in a palace dress in the courtyard and was speechless with astonishment.

"Qingchan?"

In his perception, only Elder Xuan's aura remained in the courtyard. Gu Qingchan's aura had completely vanished from his senses.

But now.
He only sensed Elder Xuan's aura from beginning to end, and even though Gu Qingchan was standing in front of him now, he couldn't sense it at all.

Is it
Gu Zhengnan's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but speak.

"Qingchan, you"

Inside the courtyard, Gu Zhengnan's eyes shone with an unusual brightness.

"God bless my family, God bless my family."

Inside the courtyard, Elder Xuan's expression trembled, and his face looked like he had gone mad.

Gu Zhengnan stood to the side, equally excited, his expression filled with indescribable exhilaration and joy.

"Martial Arts Celestial Being!"

A true celestial being! Not a pseudo-celestial being like him!

Qingchan actually took this step!
So fast, so unexpected!
Qingchan stepped out of the Grandmaster realm in just a few years, and in that short time, she took another step forward, opening the door that countless people in the world could not open.

For an ordinary grandmaster, several years is probably just the time it takes to stabilize their realm and become familiar with the combat system.

But for Qingchan, it was what enabled her to complete an entire stage of cultivation at the Grandmaster level!
Unbelievable!

Incredible.

No matter how unbelievable it may seem, the facts are right in front of them.

The family had high hopes for Qingchan's breakthrough, but never imagined it would happen so soon. According to the family's plan, even at the fastest pace, it would take Qingchan at least a century to break through.

But now.
He had not prepared for Qingchan's breakthrough at all, but that was precisely why the surprise was so great.

Gu Zhengnan was deeply moved, and it took him a long time to calm down.

Do not!
It wasn't about calming things down, but about forcing oneself to remain calm and suppressing the matter.

He knew that Qingchan's visit, so secretive, must have other business to attend to.

Elder Xuan, who was standing to the side, was also well aware of this matter. It took him a long time to calm himself down, but he could not hide the trembling and excited expression on his face.

"Elder Zheng Nan, Elder Xuan, please do not publicize my entry into the Celestial Realm, at least not for the time being."

Gu Qingchan's eyes were bright and clear, and her appearance was elegant and beautiful.

The two calmed their minds and listened quietly. They had no objection to Gu Qingchan's words and nodded secretly.

While others' cultivation progresses more slowly, it seems to be the other way around for Qingchan.

In his early years, he made rapid progress, but for some reason, whether it was due to the cultivation technique he practiced or something else, his speed suddenly slowed down dramatically.

However, he progressed faster and faster in the end. Not long after entering the middle stage of Yuheng, he entered the late stage of Yuheng and became a true martial arts grandmaster, which aroused suspicion from the outside world.

And today, he has reached the realm of martial arts mastery with astonishing skill.

Even without Gu Qingchan saying it herself, they knew that she must have her own special opportunity. This opportunity was a secret and could not be easily revealed.

Previously, when Qingchan broke through to the Grandmaster realm, it aroused suspicion among many people.

Now, having crossed such a formidable barrier in such a short time, the resulting momentum and impact are likely far greater than before.

Back when he was a Grandmaster, the Gu family could still manage to suppress the impact. But now, a Martial Dao Celestial!?

If it were to spread, it would not be limited to just a few surrounding states.

The matter of Qingchan breaking through to a higher realm should not be announced lightly unless absolutely necessary.

As for the family's prestige, now that Qingchan has broken through to the next realm, the slight loss of benefits is nothing to worry about, as long as one restrains and endures it.

The most urgent task is to help Qingchan stabilize her realm as soon as possible and truly settle down in the Celestial Realm.

As long as Qingchan's cultivation level is stable and she becomes the Heavenly Queen of the family, she can regain everything she has lost at that time, no matter what.

The family line has a worthy successor!
Even now, Gu Zhengnan and Elder Xuan are still amazed and excited.

Over the years, the burdens he has carried have perhaps also...
It's time to relax.

Gu Zhengnan's heart was filled with turmoil and inexplicable emotions. Looking at Gu Qingchan in front of him, he seemed to see the hope of his family.

For so many years, he has been the one to take charge of all the family's affairs, both inside and outside the family.

And now, all that hard work has finally turned into hope.

"Elder Zheng Nan, I have another matter to discuss with you this time." As Gu Zheng Nan heard Gu Qing Chan's voice, he was immediately invigorated, held his breath, and listened attentively.

Then he heard Gu Qingchan's clear voice: "Regarding whether you can resume your cultivation path."

To continue the journey!?

Gu Zhengnan was stunned, and his heart pounded wildly.

Longed for for so many years, now...
There's been a turning point!?

"I am deeply grateful for the kindness shown to me by Zheng Nan."

Gu Zhengnan looked excited and spoke earnestly, bowing deeply to Gu Qingchan.

"I'm only doing this on your behalf, Elder Zheng Nan, there's no need for that." Gu Qingchan gestured with her hand to support it.

Even so, Gu Zhengnan still performed the bow.

In martial arts training, those who achieve mastery come first.

Upon reaching the Celestial Realm, even direct relatives might not dare to be so arrogant. Let alone an elder like Gu Zhengnan, who is separated by an unknown distance.

However, Gu Qingchan did not accept Gu Zhengnan's bow.

She avoided the gesture by moving aside.

Gu Zhengnan was an elder she had always respected, and this transaction of spiritual items was for the sake of the family.

Furthermore, this claim was made by someone else; how could she overstep her bounds and accept such a gift?
"Regardless of the circumstances, this opportunity is entirely due to Qingchan's help, and I must repay this debt of gratitude."

Gu Zhengnan bowed solemnly once more.

The essence of heaven and earth, the dew of yin and yang, can purify the soul and continue the path of cultivation.

Even for martial arts masters, it is a true stroke of luck. Such a spiritual object would be a strategic resource that is hard to come by and impossible to obtain in any power.

But the other party took it out so easily?
He would never have believed it if it weren't for Gu Qingchan's influence.

He had to accept this favor no matter what.

另外
Such a rare and precious item, yet the other party is not only willing to give it up, but also willing to trade it for such a low price.

Although he was not entirely clear about the value of Yin-Yang Dew, he had a clear understanding of the spiritual objects that could provide opportunities to continue one's path in the Dao.

The value of the deal Gu Qingchan mentioned was clearly lower than the value that Yin Yang Dew should have been.

"Among these"

Gu Zhengnan couldn't help but ponder deeply.

The person who can produce such a rare resource as Yin-Yang Dew must be a martial arts celestial being, and most likely a powerful one among them.

Given their actions, I'm afraid...
He has other plans.

He glanced at Gu Qingchan in front of him. She was dressed in a light blue palace dress, adorned with phoenix hairpins and pearls, and possessed an elegant and peerless beauty.

Celestial female rulers have always been a rare breed among martial arts celestial beings.

Not to mention someone as young and beautiful as Gu Qingchan, a martial arts prodigy.

Even the older generation of powerful Celestial Realm experts would probably be tempted.

Given this, their intention is probably...
Gu Qingchan herself!
Upon realizing this, he couldn't help but speak up to offer a reminder.

"Elder Qingchan, isn't it inappropriate that this transaction is so cheap?"

Although he was preoccupied with the opportunity to resume his cultivation, which was his deepest desire, this matter involved the future of his family, so he naturally could not take it lightly.

"It's alright." Gu Qingchan didn't want to say more and said it lightly, intending to let it go.

This matter was entrusted by Ping An, and she had previously emphasized that she would not disclose too much information.

However, Gu Qingchan's reaction only deepened Gu Zhengnan's suspicions.

He couldn't help but wonder if Gu Qingchan had made any additional promises or agreed to anything.

That's why this rare and valuable spiritual item was sold at such a low price.

Given Gu Qingchan's current situation, it's likely that she would make any demands.
Gu Zhengnan harbored doubts. Those who could become Celestials were all extraordinary. Not to mention, someone who could easily produce such a rare and precious item as Yin-Yang Dew was probably some unknown, ancient monster.

By chance, I met Gu Qingchan and learned about the current situation of the Gu family. I'm afraid I'll use this spiritual object as bait to force Gu Qingchan to submit!
Even if the reality is not quite like that, it is probably very close to the truth.

Gu Qingchan's reaction just now explained everything.

If it were a normal interaction, why wouldn't she have made things clear?
With this thought in mind, Gu Zhengnan couldn't help but feel even more worried.

"In this transaction, that senior's inclination was so obvious. Was there some other motive behind it?"

This time, Gu Zhengnan put his words more bluntly.

Although he longed for the spirit, he was unwilling to compromise and accept Gu Qingchan's choice.

The family has Gu Qingchan alone, which is enough. There is no need for her to sacrifice more to seek an opportunity for him to continue his path!
"Elder Zheng Nan, there is no need to worry. I have my own plans for this matter." Gu Qingchan's starry eyes were bright and her beautiful face was stunning.

Gu Zhengnan did not find anything wrong with what I said about Gu Qingchan. Now that Gu Qingchan has ascended to the realm of celestial beings and is the Queen of the Gu family, such words are perfectly normal.

However, what he thought about more was the price Gu Qingchan paid and the subservience she had to endure for this transaction.

Perhaps seeing that Gu Zhengnan wanted to say something more, Gu Qingchan added, "This person is a friend of mine for many years and someone I admire. Elder Zhengnan, there is no need to doubt him."

Perhaps as she spoke, some scenes came to mind, a faint ripple appeared in Gu Qingchan's starry eyes, and a blush appeared on her delicate face.

Make friends
He truly is a close friend.

"really."

Noticing the subtle change in Gu Qingchan's expression, Gu Zhengnan felt dejected, confirming his suspicions.

That old monster used this as a pretext to reach some kind of deal.

Years ago, the affair between Gu Qingchan and the Black-Robed Old Monster caused quite a stir in the city.

He had heard of this before, and from other elders in the family, he learned that it was not just a rumor, but a fact.

Gu Qingchan's heart truly belonged to that black-robed old monster.

It was the same in the past, so how could it have changed now?
Clearly, Gu Zhengnan didn't quite believe Gu Qingchan's words.

He took Gu Qingchan's words as mere words of comfort.

Judging from Gu Qingchan's appearance, she was probably already determined, and any further persuasion from him would likely be useless.

Gu Qingchan noticed Gu Zhengnan's reaction and, perhaps thinking he was worried about something, offered him a word of comfort.

"There is no need to feel burdened by the transaction. I hope that Elder Zheng Nan can adjust his condition as soon as possible, be in the best condition, rebuild the foundation, continue the path, and contribute to the revitalization of the family."

If this succeeds, the family will prosper!

Gu Qingchan's words completely calmed the ripples in Gu Zhengnan's heart.

Yes, the matter is settled. Instead of worrying about these things, what he should really be thinking about now is how to ensure everything goes perfectly, rebuild the foundation, and continue on the path!
To live up to the family's expectations and to honor Elder Qingchan's contributions!

"From this day forward, I will go into seclusion. If I fail to succeed, I will not emerge!" Gu Zhengnan said solemnly, his eyes resolute.

"Then I wish Elder Zheng Nan a safe and successful journey on his path, and that he may attain the status of a celestial being!" Gu Qingchan smiled brightly, elegant and graceful.

Gu Zhengnan solemnly cupped his hands and spoke earnestly.

"That will definitely be the case!"

Gu Zhengnan's seclusion to rebuild his foundation and continue his path is no small matter for the Gu family.

This matter has a significant impact, and if not handled properly, it could trigger speculation and harm the interests of the Gu family.

The corresponding matters will naturally be handled properly.

This matter was personally settled by Gu Zhengnan, who set the tone. As for his seclusion to continue his cultivation journey, he did not widely publicize it within the Elders' Hall. He simply used the excuse of studying and refining cultivation techniques.

Although everyone in the Gu family's elders' hall is a trustworthy member of the family, it's always good to be cautious and take precautions.

Things are accomplished in secrecy, and ruined by being revealed.

Within the entire Gu family, only a very small number of core elders knew the true purpose and meaning of Gu Zhengnan's seclusion.

During the council of elders, Elder Xuan was radiant and full of energy, which surprised many elders who wondered what had happened.

Representatives of factions like Hua Lao even asked questions after the meeting of elders.

Then they learned the news, which was both shocking and moving.

Gu Qingchan, a family elder, has broken through the barriers and become a martial arts master!
Upon hearing the news, Elder Hua and others couldn't help but burst into tears, like a river bursting its banks.

At this moment, all the hardships and bitterness have turned into hope.

Within the entire Gu family, only a few people knew that Gu Qingchan had achieved the status of a Celestial Being.

This matter is destined to become the Gu family's biggest secret in recent days.

We will reveal it to the public when the time is right.

In this atmosphere, after informing the patriarch, Gu Zhengnan officially began his seclusion.

Before going into seclusion, Gu Qingchan, Elder Hua, Elder Xuan, and others personally saw her off, witnessing this last moment before her seclusion.

As insiders, they knew exactly what this seclusion meant for Gu Zhengnan.

If this attempt fails, then for them, this might be the last time they see Gu Zhengnan.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy. Several elders stood solemnly and quietly watched Gu Zhengnan enter the secluded cultivation room.

No one said much.

Some things don't need to be said; a glance, a look, can say it all.

Silence is itself a form of expression; everything is contained within silence.

"It will definitely succeed." Old Hua said this with rare emotion.

"Yes, it will succeed." Old Man Xuan looked up at the sky and smiled.

By seizing opportunities and spiritual objects, we can rebuild our foundation and continue our spiritual journey.

If Gu Zhengnan can pass this test, then the Gu family will be...
A clan of three-day humans!

But regardless of success or failure, one of the elders glanced at Gu Qingchan, his expression trembling with anticipation.

The Gu family prospers!

hum~
Outside Canglong Prefecture City, Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly.

"breakthrough!"

His gaze sharpened, and the panel stirred, causing starlight to surge.

Wow~
A flood of starlight entered the mind's eye, and countless insights welled up from within, like memories being revived.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Ping'an opened his eyes again, his expression containing a hint of joy.

"Thunderous Blade Technique, Minor Success!"

(End of this chapter)