thefictionvixens Chapter 13 The Lords of the Three Cities Visit
Chapter 13 The Lords of the Three Cities Visit
The Gu family manor was in a state of chaos.
Gu Ruiqing, Gu Tianyao, and Gu Tianyang each faced off against an adult earth spirit pangolin, and the battles were extremely fierce.
"Get out of here!"
Gu Tianyao slapped the Earth Spirit Pangolin on the head, but it only made the pangolin's head tilt to the side. His right hand was numb and sore from the impact of the thick shell.
The earth spirit pangolin, enraged after being struck by a palm, sent Gu Tianyao flying with a single blow.
Both Gu Tianyao and Gu Tianyang faced Earth Spirit Pangolins with the combat power of an eight-star Great Dou Master, while Gu Ruiqing faced an Earth Spirit Pangolin with the combat power of a nine-star Great Dou Master.
Even though the three of them attacked desperately, they still couldn't withstand the attack.
"You beast!"
Gu Tianyang's eyes were bloodshot as he slashed at the side of the Earth Spirit Pangolin with his sword.
The earth spirit pangolin roared and charged forward, sending Gu Tianyang flying back several feet, his blood churning.
Gu Ruiqing was also constantly being blasted back by the earth spirit pangolin in front of him.
"Alas... Fortunately, Yan'er wasn't here, so we escaped this calamity."
Despair enveloped the entire manor.
But no one gave up the fight.
The battle has continued until now, with casualties on both sides.
Until a certain moment, Gu Tianyao was the first to exhaust himself and was knocked away by the Earth Spirit Pangolin, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Just as the earth spirit pangolin was about to crush him into a pulp, a deep and majestic roar suddenly came from somewhere in the manor.
All the earth spirit pangolins stopped moving the instant they heard the roar, their bodies trembling violently as they prostrated themselves on the ground, their eyes filled with terror.
The Gu family members were stunned.
When the young man in the blue robe appeared in everyone's sight with an apologetic expression, everyone's eyes widened.
"Sorry I got back a little late..."
……
The fierce battle ended with Gu Yan's return.
All the members of the clan received medical treatment.
In this monster attack, five members of the Gu family died, thirty-nine were seriously injured, and one hundred and twenty-two were slightly injured.
Everyone was deeply saddened by this outcome.
Without the slightest hesitation, the moment the Earth Spirit Pangolin gave up resisting, the Gu family members launched a frenzied attack, annihilating the Earth Spirit Pangolin that had caused massive casualties.
In the end, only three adult Earth Spirit Pangolins and a few juvenile Earth Spirit Pangolins survived.
This is Gu Yan's idea.
Because they were stopped by Gu Tianyao and his two companions, the three adult earth spirit pangolins did not cause any real harm to the Gu family members.
As for the few young earth spirit pangolins, they were subdued by the Gu family members from the very beginning.
In a sense, although the Gu family suffered heavy losses, they also gained a great deal.
The pangolin is a treasure trove from head to toe.
Aside from the slain Earth Spirit Pangolin, the surviving Earth Spirit Pangolins played an even greater role because of Gu Yan and Xiao Lin's presence.
Just as the tribespeople were dealing with the numerous carcasses of the earth spirit pangolins.
The Gu family's meeting hall.
"Yan'er, how did you manage to subdue those three earth spirit pangolins?" Gu Ruiqing asked in confusion.
He only saw Gu Yan carve something on the heads of the three earth spirit pangolins, and they obediently submitted.
"Actually, their submission was mainly due to Xiao Lin. I simply placed a curse mark called 'Soul Locking Curse' on their souls. In this way, as long as they have any thought of resistance, I can shatter their souls in an instant."
"In addition, this soul-locking spell can also help us communicate without barriers."
Gu Yan explained slowly.
As for the Soul-Locking Curse, it is naturally a secret technique included in the "Gathering Spirit and Forging Soul Technique".
Gu Yan felt that relying solely on Xiao Lin's intimidation was insufficient; additional measures were needed.
"A soul-locking spell?" Gu Ruiqing nodded thoughtfully.
This is probably one of the opportunities that Yan'er has had in recent years.
but……
Gu Ruiqing, Gu Tianyao, and Gu Tianyang all looked at the little beast on Gu Yan's shoulder at the same time.
They all previously thought that the little animal was a puppy that Gu Yan had picked up outside.
The fact that a mere growl could make a third-tier magical beast give up its resistance seems far beyond what an ordinary puppy could accomplish.
"I think I understand now, Yan'er. Thanks to you, our Gu family has gained three more Great Dou Master level combatants."
Gu Ruiqing didn't intend to ask any more questions, but he was quite moved.
Gu Yan smiled, then his eyes turned slightly cold as he said, "I've already found out the specific reason. It seems someone stole the beast eggs of the Earth Spirit Pangolin Clan."
"Beast eggs?" Gu Tianyao frowned slightly.
Gu Tianyang slammed his hand on the table and said angrily, "No wonder the Earth Spirit Pangolins came in their entire clan. Someone must have lured them here with beast eggs."
The two elders beside him nodded.
Gu Ruiqing thought for a moment, then suddenly said in a deep voice, "Order the clansmen that what happened tonight must not be revealed to anyone, and absolutely nothing about Yan'er must be disclosed!"
Even if this kind of thing gets out, probably not many people will believe it, but it's still important to keep it a secret.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
Gu Yan smiled slightly, tacitly agreeing with Gu Ruiqing's actions.
After a pause, he suddenly said, "I brought back some treasures for the Gu family this time I went out."
"Oh? What treasure?" Gu Ruiqing smiled.
Gu Yan took out two crimson scrolls and handed them to Gu Ruiqing.
Gu Ruiqing quickly opened it to check.
"Advanced Xuan-rank Battle Skill: Roar of the Mad Lion!"
"Earth-Rank Beginner Cultivation Technique: Purple Extreme Blazing Sun Technique!"
Upon hearing Gu Ruiqing's exclamation, everyone present stood up abruptly.
Advanced Xuan-rank combat skill!
Earth-rank beginner cultivation technique!
This is a real treasure!
It should be noted that the most advanced fighting technique in the Gu family is only at the intermediate level of the Xuan rank.
As for Earth-rank cultivation techniques, those are top-tier techniques possessed only by the Tianxing Empire's royal family and the Yunxing Sect.
Now, does the Gu family also possess this level of martial arts technique?
Gu Yan smiled and said, "There's more."
After he finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved it, and many jade boxes appeared on the floor of the hall.
Upon opening several jade boxes, the delicate fragrance of herbs immediately wafted out.
"So many rare medicinal herbs!"
The two elders standing to the side stared wide-eyed.
"I have some gold coins and jewelry here, probably worth over a million in total." As he spoke, Gu Yan took out a storage ring and handed it to Gu Ruiqing.
At that moment, everyone in the hall felt their heads buzzing.
Earth-rank cultivation techniques, rare herbs, millions of gold coins...
This……
Yan'er is truly a lucky star who cares for her family!
Due to the targeting by Chaotic Star City, the Gu family's income has recently dropped sharply.
With the treasures Gu Yan brought back, the losses caused by the attacks from Chaotic Star City were nothing at all.
Just a few days ago, some clansmen wanted to ask Gu Ruiqing to order a war against Luanxing City.
But Gu Ruiqing rejected them all.
Now, everything in the Gu family must be done according to Gu Yan's wishes. With Gu Yan not around, we absolutely cannot afford to lose our composure.
For the next two days, a sense of grief and indignation permeated the entire Gu family manor.
The tribespeople all learned the reason for the Earth Spirit Pangolin's midnight attack, and they all intensified their cultivation to prepare for the battle that was about to begin.
With the Earth-rank cultivation technique brought back by Gu Yan, everyone's cultivation speed increased significantly, and many people broke through in just two days.
On the morning of the third day, a member of the Gu family suddenly rushed into the council hall.
"The City Lords of Chaotic Star City, Crescent Moon City, and Guangling City have arrived!"
Gu Ruiqing snorted coldly and said, "Tell them to come to the reception room. I want to see what they're up to!"
In the past, if the lords of the three cities had brought people here, he would have treated them with caution.
But things are different now. If they dare to cause trouble, they won't be leaving!