There were no clouds in the sky, and the dazzling sunshine made people feel warm. Gu Xuan simply lay down on his side and said: "Young Master Hao understands justice so well that it is not in vain for me to share my heart with you."

Ximen Hao's eyes flashed: "To be honest, I have already started to win over Xin Daomiao, but with little success. If I don't ask Master Shu to help me, at least I won't help Ximen Fei in the future."

Gu Xuan smiled and said: "Young Master Hao, you can rest assured. When I return to the village this time, I will receive the Gangli Realm resources and I will travel for decades."

Ximen Hao was surprised: "I expected Master Shu to travel, but you didn't wait until Shizu came out of seclusion before leaving?"

Gu Xuan sighed softly: "With my inferior spiritual roots, I really don't know how to face Shizu, so I simply avoid seeing him. It happens that someone from Lingmiao Sect wants to travel, so I go with them."

Ximen Hao thought for a moment: "In a few decades, if I am in a weak position, what will Master Shu do?"

Gu Xuan quickly promised: "If Master Hao needs anything, I will help you secretly."

Ximen Hao gave a long laugh: "Young Master Shu, I am satisfied with what you said."

Gu Xuan suddenly sat up and narrowed his eyes: "Since we have reached a consensus, I will say a few more words."

Ximen Hao did not dare to be negligent anymore, and his expression became serious: "Master Shu, please speak, I am all ears."

Gu Xuan said solemnly: "We are already monks, so we should take a long-term view. In addition to competing with Ximen Fei for supremacy, Master Hao also needs to be wary of monks with other surnames."

Ximen Hao raised his eyebrows: "A monk with a foreign surname sent by the direct lineage?"

"There is also Master Lu." Gu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, "You may not know something. The ancestor Shizu was in retreat back then, not to practice magical powers, but to heal his wounds. To be disrespectful, if Shizu had any shortcomings, the consequences would be disastrous."

Ximen Hao was thinking a lot and replied superficially: "The ancestor was in seclusion due to an injury. I had expected it back then."

"After Shizu went into seclusion, there was nothing wrong with what Master Lu did. But if anything unexpected happened to Shizu, I'm afraid he wouldn't be so peaceful."

Gu Xuan reached into his sleeve with one hand and took out Ximen Shu's jade pendant.

"Shizu once said that Ximen Villa should be respected by Ximen and would never allow outsiders to get involved. He secretly ordered me to keep an eye on Master Lu and crush this jade pendant if he makes any move."

Ximen Hao stared at the jade pendant and couldn't help but twitching at the corner of his eyes. In that conflict that year, it was because Gu Xuan used this jade pendant to make a fuss about it that he was able to suppress him.

Gu Xuan handed the jade pendant to Ximen Fei with both hands, with a very solemn expression: "I have decided to go out for a trip. I wanted to give the jade pendant to Ximen Fei, but he is still in retreat. Now I will give it to Master Hao. I hope you will be wary of monks with foreign surnames.

, once there is any trouble, crush the jade pendant and inform the ancestors."

As long as Ximen Chu casts a spell, he can know the approximate location of the jade pendant, and Gu Xuan will hand over the jade pendant.

Ximen Hao solemnly took the jade pendant and felt it was of great importance: "If the ancestor comes out of seclusion and sees this jade pendant, what explanation should I give?"

Gu Xuandao: "I will leave a letter to explain to Shizu."

Ximen Hao held the jade pendant tightly, and then his face showed joy: "Thank you so much, Master Shu, I will live up to my heavy responsibility."

Gu Xuan chuckled: "Do you still remember the conflict back then, when I used this jade pendant to humiliate you?"

"How dare you forget?" Ximen Hao's expression changed, "Master Shu's words back then seemed to be a warning. Could it be that the ancestor had something to say against me?"

"No." Gu Xuan shook his head, "Shizu once said that the collateral lineage must fight to the end with the direct lineage, but back then, the fight between me and the direct lineage Dao seedlings was so intense that the other Daoist seedlings became shrinking turtles, which is why Shizuo was so angry.

It doesn’t fight.”

"I understand." Ximen Hao suddenly realized, "No wonder Master Shu still carefully cultivates his servants and collects information from his direct lineage after taking possession of his house and rebuilding it."

Gu Xuan had a profound meaning: "As long as you go head-to-head with your direct descendants, you will definitely make the ancestors look at you. In the future, the only monks who will take the lead in the villa are you and Ximen Fei, so you can take care of yourself."

Ximen Hao said: "Master Shu's words are like enlightenment and enlightenment. Thank you for your advice."

Gu Xuan chuckled: "Young Master Hao is too polite to say goodbye."

Watching Ximen Hao go away with his sword, Ximen Hao clenched his fists, his eyes brightened, and he regained his fighting spirit.

…

Gu Xuan flew straight back to Shuxiangyuan. The wooden sword hovered in the courtyard and he saw Jingxiu teaching Xiaoji martial arts.

After not seeing him for more than four years, Xiaoji has grown taller and has a resolute face, quite reminiscent of Xunxi's old days.

Jing Xiu is still the same as before, not showing any sign of age, and his whole body has a restrained aura, just like an ordinary person.

After some greetings, Gu Xuan sheathed his sword and jumped into the courtyard: "Xiaoji has developed his internal strength. I'm very happy and congratulated."

Xiaoji scratched his head: "It all depends on Jingzhang to teach him well."

Jing Xiu chuckled: "With a small dose of low-level qualifications, one can achieve internal strength within a year. The training is quite hard."

Xiaoji said humbly: "Jingzhang Envoy has given me a reward. Young master, do you want to take a bath?"

Seeing Gu Xuan nod his head, Xiaoji quickly ordered the servant to boil water.

Gu Xuan sat on the stone chair: "I can't see through the Jingzhang user's cultivation with my mind. Could it be that he has developed virtual strength?"

Jing Xiu lowered his voice: "Ever since the owner of the village set up the magic formation in Master Shu's training room, he had nothing to do, so he practiced Xu Jin. He worked hard for more than three years and finally achieved something."

"Congratulations to Master Jingzhang." Gu Xuan turned to ask, "It seems that the owner of the village has learned that I am out for retreat?"

Jing Xiu nodded: "Master Shu left the village for more than a month, and the owner of the village sent a message to inquire. I answered according to Master Shu's instructions. The owner of the village did not become suspicious, and secretly set up a formation to hide it for Master Shu."

Gu Xuan couldn't help but put his telekinesis into the training room, and sure enough he saw a layer of yellow light: "The owner of the village is interested."

Jing Xiu continued: "The owner of the village sent a message to me last night, telling Master Shu to go see him as soon as he comes back."

"Then I'll go immediately."

Gu Xuan first walked into the study, wrote a letter to Ximen Shu, and then flew to Lingzhi Garden with his sword.

…

As the wooden sword approached the Lingzhi Garden, a message sounded in Gu Xuan's ears: "The owner of this village is fishing in the pond, so he can come directly with the sword without going through the front door."

Sure enough, Lu Biao was sitting in the viewing pavilion fishing. When he saw Gu Xuan flying over, he got straight to the point and said, "There is nothing wrong with going out for seclusion, but you shouldn't have hid it from me in the first place."

Gu Xuan jumped to the viewing pavilion, put away his flying sword, and said with a wry smile: "The ancestor has not yet come out of seclusion, and his direct descendants are watching with eager eyes. I dare not be careless in the slightest, and I hope that the owner of the village will understand."

Lu Biao then commented: "With your spiritual root potential, it is quite rare to be able to cultivate such power. I'm afraid it will be difficult in the future, so don't be discouraged."

"Thank you very much, Master, for your advice." Gu Xuan expressed his thoughts directly, "Listen to what Master Jing said, does the Master have something to do with you?"

"Sit down and talk. I really have something to ask you." Lu Biao waved his sleeves and a futon flew out.

Seeing Gu Xuan sitting cross-legged on the futon, Lu Biao said slowly: "Mo Shoufu recently issued a training mission, which requires all male Taoists with high potential to participate. Although you are not a Taoist, you have been personally trained by Mo Shoufu.

Roll call."

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Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly: "This move is obviously extraordinary. Does the village owner know what the mission is?"

"The mission is unknown." Lu Biao moved the fishing rod, "Shoufu Mo probably wants to identify the person who should be robbed, but do you know what the person who should be robbed is?"

"I've heard a little bit about it." Gu Xuan then smiled bitterly, "How can this spiritual root be related to the person who is going to be robbed?"

Lu Biao chuckled: "Because you were exploring the secret place back then, Mo Shoufu would personally name you. It doesn't hurt to go and practice. You have just advanced to the Gangli Realm, so you can hone your combat power."

"Today is different from the past." Gu Xuan sighed lightly, "I originally wanted to go back to the village to collect resources, and then go out for a trip. Now that I have a training mission, after the mission is completed, I will travel directly."

"Oh?" Lu Biao glanced at Gu Xuan, "You can't wait until Brother Shu comes out of seclusion before going out on a trip?"

Gu Xuan reiterated the excuse that Ximen Hao had said, and then took out a letter and held it in both hands: "I am ashamed of my ancestors and have no face to see you. I would like to send this letter to the owner of the village."

Lu Biao took the letter and put it directly into his storage bag: "According to convention, you have to go to Cuishan Ancestral Hall to worship and leave your natal talisman. After all, I have a foreign surname, so I can't take you there. Ximen Qi has participated in the training, so you can first

Come to Cuishan and go with him by the way."

"If I go alone, where should I go?" Gu Xuan explained, "I don't want to be ridiculed by Ximen Qi. As for worshiping at the ancestral hall, if this trip can save my life, I will go to the direct descendants again."

"I didn't realize that you were quite stubborn in the past." Lu Biao chuckled, "Master Si only said that we should arrive at Wolong Valley in Kuozhou within three days. If you don't wait after the time limit, you will bear the consequences."

Gu Xuan solemnly said: "Please remember, I will arrive on time."

Lu Biao waved his hand: "Let's stop talking and go to Zangdao Pavilion to collect 7,000 resources and set off immediately."

Gu Xuan stood up, cupped his hands, and said respectfully: "I'll take my leave."

…

After flying out of Lingzhi Garden with his sword, Gu Xuan walked on the ground and secretly communicated with Wang Mang: "Senior..."

Wang Mang spoke up: "Shoufu Mo personally called the names and had to participate. The only concern was not the identity of the person who should be robbed, but the confused insect."

"I have communicated with Xiao Yin. Xiao Yin is not seizing the body and living in it, but merging with the soul of the Yin Eclipse Worm..." Gu Xuan suddenly reacted, "Huh? Senior, you mean the Jinghua Fruit?"

Wang Mang solemnly said: "Exactly, He Wei and others will definitely participate. If the Misty Insects eat the Crystal Flower Fruit wantonly, they will be exposed. We must take precautions."

Gu Xuan was shocked and quickly sent his thoughts to Misty Insect. He first explained the cause and consequences of the incident, and then begged not to swallow other Crystal Flower Fruits.

The Misty Insect was silent for a long time before a wave of goodwill came over him.

Just like the communication on the way back to the village, the Misty Insect seemed not to be able to transmit thoughts, only emotions, but Gu Xuan could understand what the other party meant.

Gu Xuan was very happy and quickly said to his heart: "Haha, Xiaoyin has agreed, and he won't do anything wrong when the time comes."

"That's good." Wang Mang asked instead, "Will you take the opportunity to kill Ximen Qi?"

"Good opportunities are hard to find." Gu Xuan rubbed his cheeks, his eyes shining brightly, "Even if it's just to kill Ximen Qi, I will participate in the training mission."

Wang Mang said: "I can only detain the soul of Ximen Qi for three months. If your direct relatives learn about Ximen Qi's death, they will immediately suspect you. You have to think about it in the long term. Now the situation is very good, and the Ximen family can continue to be kept in the dark."
Chapter completed!