My Sexy CEO Wife-Chapter 205 - 203: Abyss of Magic (Part 1)

Whenever the words "Miaojiang" are mentioned, people immediately think of "Gu Art." From ancient times to the present, Miaojiang's most famous attribute has been Gu Art. In ancient times, Miaojiang's Gu Art intimidated the best of the best from all over, overpowering various masters. As their skills and reputation grew, so did their arrogance, acting condescendingly and overbearingly.

Eventually, after facing suppression by many sects, the once mighty Gu Art began to decline.

Today, Miaojiang's Gu Art has become merely a term. Specifically, the essence of Miaojiang's Gu Art has been lost to history, leaving behind only the most basic and common Gu sorcery.

Initially, the people of Miaojiang researched Gu Art as a means to heal and save lives; however, it was later exploited by evildoers, forcibly turning Gu Art into a form of sorcery that struck fear into people's hearts, causing them to instinctively reject Gu Art.

Inherently, Gu Art is not evil; the key lies in whether the user is righteous or wicked. When wielded by the just, Gu Art is mostly used for healing and saving lives, earning such practitioners the title "gentlemen of modesty." Conversely, when wielded by the evil, Gu Art is used to harm others, and such individuals are called "despicable villains."

Good and evil are determined in a single thought, and in one's lifetime, many choices will present themselves. Choose rightly, and you become a gentleman; choose wrongly, and you become a villain.

...

After days of relentless travel, Gao Fei and Lu Hao finally arrived in Miaojiang.

"I've already inquired, the Miao Village is located within these mountains," Lu Hao indicated while pointing at the mountains ahead.

Gao Fei looked out and saw the mountains converging majestically, the ethereal white clouds nestled among the peaks; various birds flew freely through the forests, and faintly visible were several impressive waterfalls…

"There are mountains, water, trees, and birds—all these elements come together to form an extremely beautiful picture," Gao Fei admired. "Standing here, looking at the scenery in the distance, gives one an exhilarating and refreshing feeling."

"Brother Fei… we're here to save someone, not to enjoy the mountains and waters," Lu Hao reminded him.

"You don't need to remind me, I'm well aware," Gao Fei glanced at Lu Hao, his previously good mood spoiled by the remark. "Come on, let's go," he said, disgruntled. The mountain road was rugged and uneven, impossible for a vehicle to navigate, leaving them no choice but to proceed on foot.

"What about Xu Lingxiu?"

"Carry her with us as we go," Gao Fei replied.

"Me carry?"

"Of course you do. She's your woman, aren't you supposed to carry her? If you're afraid of getting tired, just leave her in the car, but let me remind you, there are wild beasts around; one careless moment could see Xu Lingxiu get eaten."

"…Alright, I'll carry her."

Gao Fei led the way, while Lu Hao, panting heavily with Xu Lingxiu unconscious and in his arms, followed behind. Although Xu Lingxiu seemed frail, she was surprisingly heavy, easily over a hundred pounds. After carrying her for just several meters, Lu Hao was already drenched in sweat.

"I can't do this anymore, I'm too tired," gasped Lu Hao, catching his breath. "I can't go on, let's rest for a while."

"You're really something," Gao Fei glared at Lu Hao. "You've barely gone any distance and you're already done in? Your physical condition is appalling, it's atrocious."

"I'm carrying someone…" Lu Hao said.

"Enough with the excuses. With all your carousing and messing around with women, you've drained yourself. Now you're nothing but an empty shell," Gao Fei retorted.

"In your eyes, am I really that bad…" muttered Lu Hao, clearly depressed.

"Stop complaining and keep moving," Gao Fei said, slapping Lu Hao on the back and, seizing the opportunity, transmitting a stream of Spiritual Energy into Lu Hao's body.

"Eh?" Lu Hao looked surprised. "I suddenly find… I'm not tired anymore, and I feel strong all over… What's going on? Immortal possession?"

"You're dreaming! Immortal possession indeed!" snapped Gao Fei. "I used the Acupoint Technique to stimulate your body, giving you a burst of energy for a short time."

Lu Hao blinked. "Doing this… wouldn't there be any side effects…"

"There are no side effects."

"Then I'm relieved."

...

The journey that followed became much easier.

Every time Lu Hao complained of fatigue, Gao Fei would pass him some True Qi, and then Lu Hao would be as energetic as a dragon, quick on his feet.

Even in modern society, the majority of Miaojiang's people still lead secluded lives, avoiding the outside world. They won't leave their homes for anything but the most extraordinary circumstances, and it's very difficult for outsiders to find them.

"There's a village," said Gao Fei, pointing ahead.

"Oh, my goodness." Lu Hao wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Finally, I see signs of life." The journey had been exhausting for Lu Hao. He patted the unconscious Xu Lingxiu on the back, "Xu Lingxiu, oh Xu Lingxiu, I've braved mountains and rivers, endured so much hardship to save you. You better repay me well in the future."

No more than a few dozen meters away stood an immense fortress, all built with stones — from afar, it looked like a castle.

"Who goes there!" A man dressed in Miaojiang attire ran out of the fortress and called out to Gao Fei and Lu Hao.

"Hello." Gao Fei replied politely, "My friend is afflicted with Gu Art and is in critical condition. The hospital couldn't treat her, so we had no choice but to come here, seeking a Gu Art Master to save my friend."

"Your friend has been hit by Gu Art?" the man asked, startled.

"Yes." Gao Fei pointed to Xu Lingxiu, who was lying on Lu Hao's back, "It's her."

The man looked up at Xu Lingxiu for a moment, then spoke, "Put her down, let me check on her."

"Okay, okay." Lu Hao bent down and gently placed Xu Lingxiu on the ground, "Brother, please take a look at her. If you can cure her, I will be sure to thank you generously." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The man came over, crouched down, lifted Xu Lingxiu's eyelid to look, then placed his hand on Xu Lingxiu's stomach and closed his eyes to feel for a moment, "Ah? It's 'Love' Gu... no, it's the unyielding 'Love' Gu... This woman is struck by the unyielding 'Love' Gu..." The man opened his eyes, exclaiming in shock as if he had seen something unimaginable.

"What 'Love' Gu? What do you mean by unyielding 'Love' Gu?" Gao Fei asked.

"Yeah, can you explain it to us?" Lu Hao was also full of confusion.

The man glanced at Gao Fei and Lu Hao, a peculiar expression on his face, "Your friend... who has she offended? The person who applied the Gu has actually used the unyielding 'Love' Gu on her... it's... it's extremely vicious..." he paused, then added, "If I'm not mistaken... the person who cast the Gu on your friend...

is already dead, aren't they?"

"Huh?" Gao Fei and Lu Hao were both taken aback, "How did you know?"

"Just as I suspected," the man sighed, "Initially, your friend had been hit by the 'Love' Gu, a type of Gu that remains dormant in the body, mostly asleep, causing no harm." He added, "The 'Love' Gu is originally a pair, cast on two people so that they become deeply attuned, forming an enviable couple... But," his expression turned serious, "the 'Love' Gu has a fatal flaw.

If one person dies, the other suffers greatly. That's when the 'Love' Gu awakens, becoming erratic and bloodthirsty, viciously assaulting the host's body. An enraged 'Love' Gu is what we call the unyielding 'Love' Gu."

"Zhu Feng is really malicious." Lu Hao cursed.

"Zhu Feng?" The man's brow twitched, "You know Zhu Feng?"

"Of course, I do. It was Zhu Feng who used Gu Art on my friend," Lu Hao said with hatred.

"It's him..." the man frowned, "So it was him..."

"Brother, you know Zhu Feng?" Gao Fei inquired.

"The Zhu Feng you're talking about... is he about one meter eighty, with a dark face and big eyes?" the man asked.

"Yes, that's him!" Gao Fei nodded.

"That Zhu Feng..." the man let out a sigh, "He actually used Gu on a commoner! And it was the unyielding type, no less... truly audacious to the extreme!"

"Brother, you seem very familiar with Zhu Feng?"

"Well, I've met him twice. I'm personally not too fond of him because he's too hot-headed and arrogant, acting as if he's above everyone else. Just because his father is an elder of the Miao Village, he has been bullying his peers, and many people hold grudges against him..."

In the time that followed, the man shared a story, a story about Zhu Feng.

Within the big mountains, there were eighteen fortresses, each with its own name, but the mightiest among them was Nine Bends Fort, with thousands of members. Two-thirds of them were versed in Gu Art, including three Gu Art Masters.

In Miaojiang, learning Gu Art was a matter of ranking: the lowest level was Gu Art Apprentice, followed by Gu Art Teacher, and then Gu Art Master. Besides these, there was the Gu Art Grandmaster. Since ancient times, Gu Art Grandmasters have been extremely rare, countable on one's fingers.

Several years ago, the practice of Gu Art in Miaojiang began to decline, each generation weaker than the last. If lucky, a few Gu Art Masters would arise, but as for a Gu Art Grandmaster... none had emerged in a century.

Zhu Feng was a member of Nine Bends Fort; his father was an elder of the fortress with immense power. That made Zhu Feng, in a sense, a second-generation official. From an early age, he was coddled and spoiled, which over time led to his arrogant, despotic demeanor.

Many had suffered under Zhu Feng's bullying, but they could only bear it silently, without any thought of revenge, because Zhu Feng's father was an elder! As long as his father was alive, no one dared to bully Zhu Feng!

Although Zhu Feng was brash, he had a remarkable talent for Gu Art, becoming a Gu Art Teacher at a young age. He was touted as the one with the most potential to become a Gu Art Master within the fortress, basking in the glory of unchallenged supremacy during that time.

However, a significant event occurred that deeply wounded Zhu Feng.

Out of nowhere, Zhu Feng's father disappeared and didn't return for a long time. No one knew exactly when, but whispers began to spread through the fortress that Zhu Feng's father had died, his body devoured by wild beasts. Without his father's protection, Zhu Feng's life took a turn for the worse.

Those who had been his victims seized the chance to retaliate, taunting him to his face, scheming against him behind his back, making Zhu Feng's life utterly miserable.

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Zhu Feng left Nine Bends Fort and did not return for over a decade.