Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 566 - 526 Desperate Situation_1

The servant who rushed in, knelt on the ground with panic, and rapidly exclaimed in alarm, "Lu Jue has just been murdered, the news has spread, and everyone in the city is talking about it!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Changye quickly stood up from his seat and looked at the other party, asking, "Is this true?"

"Absolutely true, how dare I lie to you!"

For a moment, everyone in the Council Hall was abuzz, starting a clamorous discussion.

"Lu Jue really is dead. Could it be that it was actually Lu Chuan who did it?"

"It appears he wasn’t lying. He truly went to challenge Lu Jue alone and then killed him!"

"Lu Jue was a Martial King Realm expert, and in the entire Carefree City, there are but a handful who could reach that level of strength."

"Could it be that he already has the strength to rival the Martial King Realm?"

"He is only in his twenties, and to cultivate to such strength in the secular world is truly terrifying."

Some began to sigh, looking at Lu Chuan with eyes filled with disbelief.

They all knew what the secular world was like. In the End of Sects and Magic Era, there was virtually no chance for cultivation.

In an environment where Spiritual Energy was almost nonexistent, to cultivate to Martial King Realm strength was impossible unless one was immortal.

Gu Changye quickly walked over to Lu Chuan.

"Lu Chuan, this is truly surprising. I did not expect that you would actually kill Lu Jue!"

"Tonight, the Gu family shall prepare a grand celebration for you. You just relax comfortably at the Gu family for a few days. I will do my utmost to treat you well."

He couldn’t contain the smile on his face, originally fearing that the Gu family would falter and fall into obscurity in Carefree City.

Yet unexpectedly, Lu Chuan’s appearance had helped him reverse the current situation.

With Lu Jue dead, the Gu family now had ample confidence to reclaim everything that belonged to them.

Now, the outside world knew that the person who killed Lu Jue was one of their own from the Gu family.

Now, if the Gu family desired to regain their former property, it would be as easy as flipping one’s hand.

If anyone dared to resist, they would simply be forced into submission!

"Quickly, several elders, lead your men to take back our lost properties, especially those medicinal fields on the mountain outside the city—all must be reclaimed. If those three great families dare to resist, engage in battle at once, and show no mercy."

With Lu Jue’s death, those three great families had lost their foundation.

Thus, the four elders quickly got up and strode out of the Council Hall, preparing to take action.

In the Council Hall, Gu Changye patted Lu Chuan on the shoulder, "You are the Gu family’s meritorious hero. Tonight, you rest well and wait for the dinner banquet. As for the miscellaneous affairs outside, you need not be involved for now."

In the wake of a dire crisis turning to spring, Gu Changye’s face was no longer filled with worry, and his smile was unstoppable.

Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang also came over.

"Dad, I told you, Lu Chuan wouldn’t lose to that guy. You actually didn’t believe it at first."

Gu Xiaorou complained.

Gu Changye hurriedly said with a chuckle, "It’s truly unexpected. At first, seeing you sitting there so calmly, I thought you didn’t care at all about him."

"How could that be possible?" Gu Xiaorou tugged at Gu Changye’s sleeve and twisted it.

"Alright, now that the Gu family’s crisis is resolved, we will stay as usual in Carefree City and conduct our business."

"As for you and Lu Chuan, your marriage, let’s set a good date without delay."

Gu Changye had already wanted Gu Xiaorou to marry Lu Chuan, and now, seeing Lu Chuan’s strength, he was even more determined.

If their marriage took place, it would indeed be an enormous fortune for the Gu family.

"Alright, I still have things to attend to, so let’s disperse."

Gu Changye walked out of the Council Hall, and soon after, the crowd also dispersed one after another.

As the members of the Gu family prepared to leave, they couldn’t help but take a few extra glances at Lu Chuan.

Some of the young girls from the Gu family even cast affectionate looks at Lu Chuan, envying Gu Xiaorou.

"Tell me," Gu Xiaosang said as she came up beside Lu Chuan, nudging him with her elbow, "when do you plan to marry my sister?"

"Now that I’ve arrived in the Kunlun Domain and my enemies are right before my eyes, of course, it’s better for me to take revenge first before discussing marriage," he replied.

"What? So you’re going to leave my sister hanging until when?"

Gu Xiaosang immediately became anxious.

Gu Xiaorou hurriedly said, "Xiaosang, what’s the rush? Since Lu Chuan is eager for revenge, I support him in taking his revenge first before dealing with other matters."

Gu Xiaosang lowered her head, somewhat disappointed, "I was looking forward to your wedding banquet. It seems I won’t get to taste it anytime soon."

"Xiaorou, I have a question for you."

Gu Xiaorou looked at Lu Chuan and nodded slightly, "Ask."

"In Carefree City, have you ever encountered any evil creatures? Such as evil spirits or malevolent souls?"

Gu Xiaorou frowned slightly and thought carefully.

"I grew up in Carefree Town and haven’t seen any evil creatures in Carefree City thus far."

"However, the folk tales I’ve heard since childhood do mention that there was an appearance of evil creatures in Carefree Town."

Lu Chuan immediately asked, "Then what happened?"

"Then, a Taoist known as the Carefree Taoist Priest appeared, who skillfully annihilated that evil creature, and Carefree City returned to its peaceful state," she answered.

"But that’s just a folk tale."

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, "It seems that the Carefree Taoist Priest the people speak of does have some skill in dealing with evil spirits."

"I want to learn more from him."

Gu Xiaorou quickly asked, "You don’t plan to look for this Carefree Taoist Priest, do you?"

"That’s right, do you know where he is?" he inquired.

"Of course, I don’t. However, it’s said that he lives in seclusion in the Qinglan Mountain Range outside the city, but most people who go up the mountain have never seen him, so it’s only hearsay," she explained.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly and said, "If that’s the case, I’ll go up the mountain to have a look when I have the time. Maybe if I’m lucky, I’ll encounter him."

"Even if I don’t, it will just be a day of cultivating in the mountains."

Gu Xiaorou stepped out of the Council Hall, and the three of them sat in the pavilion in the backyard garden, admiring the beautiful scenery and chatting casually.

"Who knows when I’ll get to return to the secular world? This Kunlun Domain is too dull," Gu Xiaosang complained, propping her cheek with one hand.

"Hey, you’ve been back for less than a day, and you’re already thinking of leaving?"

"Even though I’ve just returned, I can already foresee the tedious days ahead for the next few decades."

"The monotony of cultivation is really hard to bear."

Gu Xiaosang reminisced about her happy times strolling in malls, amusement parks, and various scenic spots in the secular world.

Back here, she could only hole up in her room practicing martial arts every day.

"At the banquet tonight, you can go talk to the Great Elder. He seems to know a lot about the Carefree Taoist Priest," Gu Xiaorou suggested.

Lu Chuan nodded, "No problem, we can talk about it during the banquet then."