Starting with the Corpse-Eating Worm, he worked his way up to become the Left-Winged Immortal Lord.

"Husband!" Mother Gu's expression changed drastically. She put the teapot on the stone table and prepared to step forward to argue a few more words.

Gu Shenyan quickly raised his hand to stop him, because he knew very well that Xue Chen had come with ill intentions today. "Wait for me to come back at home."

"But……"

Gu's mother looked worried.

Gu Shenyan interrupted her again.

"I'll be right back."

Xue Chen's cold gaze swept over the two of them, and he said, "You think you can just come and go as you please? It's not that easy. Until this matter is investigated, you are not allowed to leave the county office even a step."

The words fell.

Three constables had surrounded Gu Shenyan, and one of them held a talisman chain in his hand, intending to bind Gu Shenyan and cut off his chance to cast a spell.

But it was at this moment that Gu Qing was rushed into the hospital.

"Father, Mother!"

Gu Qing's shout caused Gu's mother's expression to change again, and even Gu Shenyan, who had been very calm, showed signs of anxiety. As a father, he absolutely did not want his child to see this scene, but unfortunately, fate was against him.

"Why did you suddenly come back?" Gu Shenyan immediately advised, "Go back to the temple quickly and cultivate diligently. Everything is fine at home."

"Father, I came home specifically to report good news. A few days ago, I reached the first level of Qi Refining, was appointed as a Sword-Serving Daoist by the temple, and was accepted as a disciple by Master Lu Xingzhi, the manager of the medicine hall... What's wrong with you?"

Gu Qing deliberately stepped forward anxiously, and also deliberately emphasized the name Lu Xingzhi.

Although his status as a disciple is not yet recognized by the temple, it shouldn't be a problem for him to use Lu Xingzhi's name.

Moreover, he guessed that Xue Chen knew nothing about this matter.

If Xue Chen had known, how could he have dared to come directly to the Gu family to take people away?

As the saying goes, "Even if you don't respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha." Xue Chen, who was able to sit in the position of head constable, must understand this principle.

as predicted.

This statement came out.

Xue Chen stood there, stunned.

The other three constables' movements came to an abrupt halt.

Lu Xingzhi and the others knew that he was a high-level cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining in Wufeng Temple, and there were only four people in the entire Changping County with a higher cultivation level than him.

Mr. and Mrs. Gu, who were standing nearby, were also taken aback, but then their faces lit up with surprise.

"My son is promising!" Gu Shenyan laughed loudly, his pent-up anger dissipating. He immediately urged the three people beside him, "Let's go. If we get the good news about my son in front of the county government office, even if I die, I will have no regrets."

The three constables looked at each other, none of them daring to move, because they were just minor cultivators at the first level of Qi Refining.

The so-called county government office.

In front of Wufeng Temple, he was just a handyman.

Thinking of this, the three of them looked at Xue Chen at the same time. After all, Xue Chen was at the third level of Qi Refining, and today he was working for the protector of Wufeng Temple.

"Wait a minute." Xue Chen forced out two words, but then didn't know what to say next.

So he could only manage a single "hmm" and couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.

Taking this opportunity, Gu Qing deliberately said, "Father, what's wrong? I'll go back and ask Master for help right now!"

Xue Chen's expression changed drastically, and he quickly raised his hand to stop him, "Young Fellow Daoist Gu, it's just a small matter, no need to trouble Steward Lu..."

But just as he was about to say something more, Xue Chen couldn't utter a single word. He couldn't just release the person directly, could he?

If that's the case, he'll probably become a laughingstock among the miscellaneous and unorthodox schools of thought in a few days.

Just then, the rapid clatter of hooves approached, and a constable could be heard shouting from afar, "Captain Xue, we've spotted Deng Hui! The magistrate has ordered you to take men and go there immediately!"

Upon hearing this...

Xue Chen felt a weight lift from his heart instantly.

This is great news!

"Fellow Daoist Gu, I have urgent business to attend to today. I will visit you another day." With that, Xue Chen turned to leave.

But Gu Qing wouldn't let him leave just like that.

He climbed the ladder, even risking exposing himself to Chen Ye prematurely, all to resolve this matter and prevent his parents from being threatened.

Today has just presented an opportunity.

As long as Xue Chen proves his father's innocence, Chen Ye will be unable to cause further trouble, since the other party would never admit to having a relationship with Zhongli Daoren for a few hundred taels of silver.

"Officer Xue, what about Zhongli? My father would never kill Zhongli. I guarantee it. If you don't believe me, you can use the Mind-Testing Technique at any time!"

Mr. Gu immediately chimed in, "I am willing to undergo the examination of my heart."

"There's no time to lose." Xue Chen dared not refuse, as he was also worried that Gu Qing would mention this matter to Steward Lu after returning to the temple.

The words fell.

Xue Chen immediately walked up to Gu Shenyan, made hand seals and cast a spell, using the Mind-Questioning Technique with all his might to directly attack Gu Shenyan's mind.

When he heard that Gu Shenyan had indeed intended to kill that night and had indeed gone to the gambling den, he was instantly overjoyed.

He felt a smug sneer in his heart when he heard that borrowing money during the day was just a pretext.

I can't believe they actually found it!

Gu Shenyan, oh Gu Shenyan.

You're really bold!

however.

When he heard Gu Shenyan say that he was discovered before he could even make a move, and then Zhong Li was suddenly killed by a black shadow and he also fled, a bucket of cold water was immediately poured over his head and to his feet, and the joy in his heart vanished in an instant.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, you are indeed innocent. It was Xue Mou who was presumptuous." Xue Chen did not doubt his Mind-Testing Technique, after all, Gu Shenyan had clearly explained his intention to kill Zhongli and so on.

Simultaneously.

Xue Chen cursed Cheng Xiu's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart.

Cheng Xiu ordered the arrest of Gu Shenyan today, but she didn't mention Gu Qing's apprenticeship at all, clearly using him as a pawn.

Absolutely despicable!

After finishing his rant, Xue Chen immediately rode off at full speed without looking back from Gu Family Village.

……

With Xue Chen gone, Gu Shenyan felt a huge weight lifted from his shoulders. He patted Gu Qing on the shoulder and praised, "Good lad!"

Gu Shenyan didn't say much.

Just three words.

But it was full of pride.

However, Gu's mother immediately stopped praising him and instead asked with concern, "You didn't damage a lot of your qi and blood while trying to break through to the first level of Qi Refining, did you?"

After all, under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to reach the first level of Qi Refining so quickly.

Before Gu Qing could explain, her father changed his tone and said earnestly, "It's alright, an injury is an injury... If you want something, you have to pay the price. The righteous path of Qi cultivation is good, but it's difficult to rise above it. No matter how far you go on the unorthodox path, boldly move forward, and never look back!"

obviously.

After witnessing what happened today, Gu's father had come to approve of Gu Qing's choice of unorthodox methods.

However, Gu Qing still chose to explain, "My qi and blood were not damaged in the slightest; it was all due to my talent and hard work."

There are cheat codes too!

Upon hearing this...

Mr. and Mrs. Gu were both taken aback, and their faces lit up with surprise.

"My son is actually a genius of unorthodox methods!" Gu's mother was overjoyed and hurriedly welcomed Gu Qing into the house, asking him what he wanted to eat.

Gu Qing's memory flashed back to her past life, and then she said, "I like anything my mother makes."

Regardless of past lives.

It's still this life.

Family love is the warmest thing in this world.

……

the other side.

After Xue Chen led his men out of Gu Family Village at breakneck speed, he still harbored resentment towards Cheng Xiu.

Run all the way.

He cursed inwardly the whole way.

No wonder that bastard Cheng Xiu told him not to ask about Xin, but to take him directly to Changping County and hand him over.

Fortunately, Gu Qing returned in time, otherwise he would have been in big trouble today.

Although he wouldn't die, Lu Xingzhi was the manager of the pharmacy, and with just a word, he could ensure that Lu Xingzhi couldn't buy any cultivation elixirs in Changping County.

However, when the name Deng Hui flashed through his mind, he lost all interest in thinking about Cheng Xiu.

Deng Hui is now his biggest problem.

Last time, when I went with the people from Wufeng Temple to surround and capture the other party, we not only failed to catch them, but also injured several Taoist priests and killed several constables.

Now that Deng Hui's whereabouts have been discovered again, if we cannot catch him, we will not only be unable to explain to Chen Ye, but also to the county magistrate.

Where did you find Deng Hui's trail?

Xue Chen hurriedly asked the constable who had come to deliver the message.