Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse-Chapter 234 - 172: Sudden Enlightenment, News Spreads Back to the Holy Land of Central State!_3

“If… only I could bring you two old fellows back to life as well.”

“Tsk tsk, two True Monarch Realm experts and one Sage Realm master.”

“With talents like these, our Gu Family could surely rank as a top-tier family even in the Central State, don’t you think?”

“But that boy’s talent is simply too defiant of nature, if someone with ill intent were to discover this, our Gu Family might not even get a sliver of a chance.”

“It would only bring about catastrophic disaster.”

“It’s troubling… deeply troubling.”

Gu Haitang muttered to himself for a long time while facing two coffins.

Ultimately, he decided on a plan, “For now, the situation in the Northern Domain is relatively stable, and the Imperial Family wouldn’t easily make a move against our Gu Family.”

“Next, I’ll have to make several trips to Duanbei City to capture some demon beasts for the boy. That should be the most effective course of action.”

“Sure, sending him to Duanbei City to hunt demon beasts himself would make it much less likely for others to notice the anomaly, but if an accident were to occur, everything would be ruined.”

“You two old fellows, you’ve got some incredible luck. Lifespan nearing its end, yet you’ve stumbled upon such a promising junior.”

“It’s not out of the question that you may live another life, and you wouldn’t need to exhaust your mind scheming endlessly like me.”

With that, Gu Haitang lay down inside his black coffin, pondering a suitable time for a trip to Duanbei City.

Moving covertly and keeping his journeys short should ensure nothing goes wrong.

The matter was so delicate that he didn’t even trust the Family Head, Gu Zhan, to handle it.

He wasn’t willing to let anyone else know about Gu Changge’s situation either—the fewer people aware, the safer he would be.

In the end, as the Ancestor, he could only manage the task personally.

“Sigh, I just can’t calm my mind.”

“Forget it, better to head to Duanbei City now.”

“You can’t blame this old man for being impatient. Honestly, if you were in my position, you wouldn’t be able to sit still either!”

Resting inside the black coffin, Gu Haitang found himself unable to settle down.

At last, he sighed, his figure vanished from the coffin, and unnoticed by anyone, he discreetly left the Gu Family, heading straight for Duanbei City.

Unknowingly, he became an errand runner for Gu Changge…

Still, whether it was for the Gu Family, for Gu Changge—the Young Master, or even for his own chance to improve his root bone and strive for a higher True Monarch Realm, he had no reason to refuse!

…

Time swept by, and another three to five days passed.

[Central State · Immortal Ascension Sect]

Majestic immortal mountains stood tall, wrapped in dense spirit fog.

The three tributors who had acted outside of Duanbei City stayed in Central State for a few days before returning to the mountain gate.

After all, their actions in Duanbei City weren’t exactly honorable.

They didn’t fear the Gu Family, but if other Holy Lands learned of it, it could certainly be used to criticize the Immortal Ascension Sect.

Even other Immortal Ascension Sect Saint Heirs—if informed—might seize the opportunity to suppress Ninth Saint Son Wu Jiang.

The three naturally adhered to the Saint Son’s orders, waiting several days after the mission before returning to the Immortal Ascension Sect.

As soon as they arrived back, they received a summons from the Saint Son.

“Looks like the Saint Son plans to reward us further.”

“Haha, this trip was worth it.”

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“Barely exerted ourselves.”

Feeling pleased, the three headed toward the Ninth Saint Son Peak of the Immortal Ascension Sect.

When they arrived at the Saint Son Peak, they were informed that the Saint Son was cultivating at the peak summit. Without overthinking, they offered their thanks and proceeded to the summit.

Once there, they saw the Saint Son meditating at the edge of an imposing cliff on the summit.

They didn’t dare disturb him, only standing quietly and waiting.

Although all three were Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm tributors of the Immortal Ascension Sect, their status was only slightly higher than that of Outer Sect and Inner Sect disciples.

Even the Direct Disciples often looked down on them. Though they wouldn’t say anything openly, no one behind the scenes regarded these tributors as significant.

Those Direct Disciples often had Sage Realm elders supporting them!

Only by advancing further, breaking through to the Sage Realm, could they hope to attain the status of an elder.

As for the Saint Son, he was someone they couldn’t afford to offend. If they could win his favor and become confidants, their status might soar, like Li Si—despite only reaching the Eighth Grade Heavenly Gate Realm, he could direct and command them.

After a long time, Wu Jiang finished his cultivation, slowly opening his eyes. He rose, hands clasped behind his back, gazing at them with an unreadable expression.

“Greetings, Saint Son.” The three quickly bowed deeply.

“You three have received the points for the mission, haven’t you?”

Wu Jiang inquired casually.

“Yes, yes…”

The three brightened up, clasping their hands in gratitude, eagerly anticipating the Saint Son’s promised reward.

But suddenly, Wu Jiang’s expression darkened, and he demanded, “Having failed the task yet taken points meant for my missions—don’t you feel guilty holding them?”

“What?”

“Saint Son, we acted solely based on Li Si’s orders; everything went smoothly.”

“The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Cold Sect has been killed by us three, and even Gu Kuang of the Gu Family has exhausted his essence blood, his lifespan nearly consumed.”

“We truly don’t understand what you mean?”

The three exchanged looks, stunned. Beyond bewilderment, they felt deeply betrayed.

They had executed the mission impeccably, the only flaw being their inability to retrieve Gu Kuang’s head!

“Then let me ask—what exactly was the mission?”

Wu Jiang, hearing of Gu Kuang’s blood depletion, softened his expression slightly.

Initially thinking the mission failed utterly, this detail came as an unexpected boon.

At least that damned elder who had hunted him for months had finally crumbled under his schemes!

“The mission was to…”

The three began instinctively before faltering.

“To capture the Young Dragon…”

One muttered absently.

“But it was Li Si’s arrangement, we assumed it reflected your intent. Didn’t Li Si bring the Young Dragon back?”

Another, regaining composure, explained hurriedly.

However, Wu Jiang’s words struck them like a thunderbolt!

“Li Si is already dead.”