Chapter 410: Chapter 412: Setting the Wedding Date!

“This aura… it’s undoubtedly that of the senior from back then. But what happened to him? Why is he now just a soul body, staying by that Xiao clan boy’s side and protecting him so fervently?” Fa Ma pondered silently in his heart.

“Heh, Fa Ma, Jia Lao, are you two still planning to meet with Gu He?” Hai Bodong asked with a dry laugh.

Hearing Hai Bodong’s question, Fa Ma and Jia Xing Tian broke out of their thoughts.

“Let’s go meet him. It’s better to have clarity in our hearts,” Jia Xing Tian replied with a hint of resignation.

“Hmm, let’s go and see. It’ll be interesting to witness how the younger generation from back then has matured,” Fa Ma agreed, nodding without objection.

“Then let’s move!” Hai Bodong said casually. Since he had interacted with Gu He several times before, meeting him again would not be awkward.

Not long after, Liu Ling and the other three arrived at Gu He’s courtyard from the Yun Lan Sect’s grand square. However, Gu He was not there.

The four had chosen to come here first to avoid revealing the secret of the Nine-Colored Valley in the back mountains.

As soon as Liu Ling and his three companions stepped into the courtyard, the air in the center of the space suddenly twisted. Moments later, Gu He and Yun Yun appeared from the distorted space.

“Master, Mistress!”

Seeing Gu He and Yun Yun, Liu Ling, Xiao Yi Xian, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin immediately bowed respectfully.

“Hmm.”

Acknowledging their greetings with smiles, Gu He and Yun Yun nodded.

“Master, Mistress, the three-year agreement between Nalan Yanran and the Xiao clan boy has concluded. That Xiao Yan has a soul body following him…” Liu Ling quickly recounted the events that had transpired in the grand square.

“I’ve long known about the soul body accompanying that Xiao clan boy,” Gu He said, his tone calm and unperturbed.

“So Master knew all along. No wonder Mistress specifically gifted me a protective inner armor this morning!” Nalan Yanran’s eyes flickered with a trace of surprise as she sighed inwardly at Gu He’s foresight.

“Master, should we return to the valley to continue training now?” Liu Ling asked curiously.

“Not just yet. We have a few guests arriving soon, and your Mistress and I also have some announcements to make at the sect’s grand hall,” Gu He replied with a slight shake of his head.

As he spoke, Yun Yun’s beautiful face beside him lit up with a radiant and blissful smile.

“Guests?”

Hearing this, the four disciples were filled with curiosity.

“Heh, the three guests coming are all renowned seniors of the Jia Ma Empire. Except for Qing Lin, the three of you have likely met them before,” Gu He said with a faint smile.

As his words fell, Xiao Yi Xian seemed to realize something. She glanced back briefly before quickly returning her gaze.

“Master, are the guests the three Dou Huang powerhouses from the capital?” Xiao Yi Xian asked.

“Indeed, it’s them. These figures are influential in the Jia Ma Empire. You will likely cross paths with them in the future,” Gu He nodded.

At that moment, from the direction of a small mountain peak opposite Gu He’s courtyard, the sound of sharp winds breaking through the air reached their ears.

Under the watchful eyes of Gu He and his disciples, three elderly figures appeared in the sky above the mountain peak. Without delay, they swiftly descended and flew toward Gu He’s courtyard.

As they hovered in the air, Jia Xing Tian, Fa Ma, and Hai Bodong cast a few glances at Gu He, but they found themselves unable to discern anything about his strength.

Gu He appeared outwardly to be an ordinary person with no cultivation at all. However, considering that even his disciples displayed the terrifying strength of a Dou Zong, it was impossible for them to believe that Gu He himself had no cultivation. In situations like this, the inability to sense someone’s power often indicated that the difference in strength was so vast that their perception couldn’t reach the other’s level.

“Hmm, so Sect Master Yun Yun is also here at Gu He’s place!”

The three of them were momentarily surprised when they noticed Yun Yun standing beside Gu He in the courtyard.

With curiosity in their eyes, the three quickly descended into the courtyard, landing in front of Gu He and his disciples.

“What brings three of the empire’s esteemed seniors to humble Gu He’s place?” Gu He greeted them with a smile.

“Jia Lao, Hai Lao, President Fa Ma…” Yun Yun also nodded in acknowledgment.

“Gu He, the empire is fortunate to have a talented young man like you. We old fogeys are delighted, so we decided to come and see you!” Jia Xing Tian said with a hearty laugh.

“Jia Lao is too kind. I hardly qualify as any kind of talented youth,” Gu He replied, shaking his head modestly.

“Gu He, no need for such modesty. Even putting you aside, just look at the disciples you’ve chosen—they’re all outstanding talents among the younger generation. We old folks can’t help but feel a bit envious!” Fa Ma stated, directly revealing the purpose of their visit.

“Heh, so the three of you are here because of my little disciples,” Gu He said with a chuckle. He then turned slightly and introduced his disciples one by one.

“This is Liu Ling, my eldest disciple.”

“This is Xiao Yi Xian, my second disciple.”

“My third disciple, Nalan Yanran.”

“And my fourth, Qing Lin.”

After introducing the four, Gu He turned back to them and said, “What are you waiting for? Greet the three seniors.”

Following Gu He’s instructions, Liu Ling, Xiao Yi Xian, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin didn’t hesitate. They bowed and said respectfully, “Greetings to the three seniors.”

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian acting so polite and well-mannered, the corners of the three seniors’ mouths twitched slightly. After all, she had been quite fearsome not long ago.

“Gu He, your second disciple once claimed to be the sect master of some faction in the Chu Yun Empire… Is that true?” After a brief moment of hesitation, Jia Xing Tian voiced his lingering question.

“I’ve heard her mention it. About a year ago, I arranged for her to train in the Chu Yun Empire. During that time, she established a small sect on her own,” Gu He replied casually.

“I see.”

From Gu He’s explanation, Jia Xing Tian understood that Xiao Yi Xian wasn’t originally from the Chu Yun Empire, which made him feel much better.

Just as Jia Xing Tian and the others were about to ask more questions, Gu He suddenly took Yun Yun’s hand and, with a smile, said, “Seniors, since you’ve already witnessed the duel between Nalan Yanran and the Xiao clan boy today, why not also bear witness to another event—my engagement with Yun’er?”

“You two…”

Hearing Gu He’s words, the three seniors froze for a moment before quickly catching on. Bursting into laughter, Jia Xing Tian said, “Haha! Gu He, you and Sect Master Yun Yun are a perfect match. If you two can become husband and wife, it would be a joyous occasion for the Jia Ma Empire. It would be an honor for us to witness the formalizing of your engagement!”

(End of Chapter)

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