Chapter 32: Scapegoat?
The following morning,
Everything went smoothly, He spent all his points and couldn't wait to start saving for the next time.
He checked the forum and confirmed that there were only three days left before the official release, so he'll need to speed up his plans.
Without much to do, he chose to use the time to use his cultivation time for today as he might not have the time later.
In two days time, he'll have enough points to upgrade to the middle stage of the Nascent soul realm and still have some experience to spare for his skills.
Meanwhile, Gu Ji Hung finally finished his awakening an hour ago and this meant that Gu Lin Fang's experiment was a success.
He had successfully increased the dangers of the bloodline awakening.
The boiling of Gu Ji Hung's body with some mud twisting mushrooms till it got to a sensitive point, had increased both the pain and the duration of his awakening.
This was a perfect situation.
In fact he was elated that this was going to increase the chances of people dying from shock by a whole 15%.
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He looked at the clan tree and checked Gu Ji Bei and Gu Ji Wan's loyalty.
[Gu Ji Wan: 68(Friendly)]
[Gu Ji Bei: 30(Hostile)]
The results made him smile, the scores had changed compared to the last time he checked.
'A scapegoat has appeared' He silently changed his clothes and loved how he looked even more expensive than before.
'No words needed' He smirked at his reflection.
Gu Lin Fang, now dressed in the equipment he bought, suddenly felt the smoothness of his Qi flow and it made him feel fear for his past self.
His battle techniques like {Crooked war finger} which he knew for how it hurts the meridians during combat before, was now so smooth, that it was like a difference of heaven and earth.
'this is simply amazing!' he couldn't wait till next month so he can try get more purple equipments like accessories (earrings, rings and necklaces) just to have a feel of the effects.
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Gu Lin Fang nonchalantly looked at Gu Ji Hung who kept checking himself out and said slowly, "Like I suspected, you really broke through... congratulations, now we can strive for the soul severing realm together".
"hahahaha, Lin Fang... you are indeed my lucky star" Gu Ji Hung now looked like a man in his late forties, he was dressed in a Navy blue martial suit.
With a sheepish grin, he adjusted his cuffs.
Black hair left in a mess, olive skin brimming with youth, which was totally inconsistent with his present appearance.
Gu Lin Fang passed Ji Hung a porcelain bottle containing some recovery pills, "Take one now, the other should be taken at noon"
"Okay!" He took the bottle and swallowed a blue colored pill when he heard Gu Lin Fang speaking again.
"although you can't continue with that Cultivation method, we need to find something suitable for you..." Gu Lin Fang stated calmly as he made his way to the stairs with his cane. Earlier, he had exchanged for a cultivation method suitable for those with spirit roots associated with Yin and a purple grade sword technique for himself.
Now he had no Notoriety points for Gu Ji Hung's case,
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[Gu ji Hung:
NPC qualifications: Blue Rank Elite.
Age : 101
Cultivation: 1st stage of the Nascent soul realm(Early)
Affiliation: Member of Gu clan, head of Gu clan's disciplinary hall (Martial Hall)
Reputation:Gu ji Hung {Iron III}
Summary: Curious, Fascinated beyond words and feeling really indebted to Gu Lin Fang].
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"And how do we do this?" Gu ji Hung asks as he followed after Gu Lin Fang.
He went ahead to put on the overall Black Gu family robe before picking up his sword from the side.
'I'll need to find Tailor for equipment and blacksmith for weapons, that way I can make some comparison' Suddenly having a random thought, he subconsciously stroked the head of his new cane.
Zzzzr
With a strong vibration, The hidden wall reluctantly moved, allowing them passage to the main house.
At the same time, Gu Wei Fan the new head butler who seemed to have been waiting for them, immediately approached with a bow, "My Lord, I wish to report to you that, Young master Yu Xing and Xiao Lin brought people over not too long ago".
"they arrived at the same time?"
Upon hearing Gu Lin Fang's question, He had a bitter smile, "N...No, the Young master was here since dawn but chose to wait with his group. Xiao Lin just brought his people over but...".
"But?"
"Maybe you should see it for yourself!",Gu Wei Fan bowed with a gesture of showing the way and Gu Lin Fang walked towards the main Hall.
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"you dare answer to the title Young Master Gu?!".
"..."
"He doesn't even have the balls to speak, find out facts before you try to deceive people!" A young hoarse voice was acting out a one man show as he glared at Gu Yu Xing, He pointed at his nose and reprimanded him.
That was Gu Bei He. the arrogant son of Gu Ji Bei, who refused to name him after the Ji line and chose the name Bei. This secretly let others know of his hidden ambition but no one really cared about him, after all he had no real power.
But things were different now, he was one of the last remaining Elders and aspired to be the Patriarch, as soon as He figured out how to Kill Gu Ji Hung.
Gu Ji Wan on the other hand, didn't bother him. The Old man wasn't interested in the position as he enjoys his free time too much.
Everything was going fine, Gu Ji Bei ignored Gu Ji Hung's persistent desire for revenge and wished he would die faster but... Everything changed last night, Gu Xiao Lin woke him up from that dream with a simple wooden badge.
Gu Lin Fang, an elder from the main branch was alive!.
Which meant the queue got longer!, 'I won't let it happen!' he thought and tried to pass it off as a lie.
Who knew, Gu Ji Wan's desire to push responsibilities was so strong that he was willing to risk it. Gu Ji Bei had no choice but to agree, after all he couldn't beat Ji Wan either.
Upon seeing the prepared horses and carriage, the quality, Jealousy kicked in.
Arriving within walls of the inner city, He felt even more envious about the difference in the living environment.
The mansion with a silver plaque that said 'Gu Mansion' made his teeth ache.
Then when he stepped into the compound and heard a fat fool calling a handsome young man, "Haaa, when the Lord comes, I hope you can put in some good words... Young. Master. Gu.... Hahaha"
Gu Ji Bei capitalized on this and turned to Gu Ji wan, "I told you it was fake, who is this random fellow!"
Before Gu Ji wan could say a word, as though it was rehearsed, Gu Ji Bei took action, leading to this point.
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"oh? how come I'm hearing Bei He's voice?" Gu Li Cheng says while walking in from the gate, the guards who seemed to be statues bowed ever so slightly as he passed.
Gu Li Cheng looked pale, he wore a scowl as he made Gu Bei He the object of his anger, "Hope you are aware that, we are now in the inner city of {Iron Crow City}... you can't bring your lousy nature here and lose face for our Gu clan".
Gu Yu Xing's group broke out laughing, Gu Li Cheng then walked forward to greet the Elders as he replied the greeting from the other members of the clan.
"Greetings Uncle Ji Wan!"
"Greetings Uncle Ji Bei!"
Gu Ji Bei's face wasn't looking too good at this point, He simply grunted a response but Gu Ji Wan found the situation amusing, he responded to Li Cheng's greeting with grace.
"Li Cheng, It gladdens me to know that you are doing good.
But I hope you can clarify somethings first.
who is this young man?"
"That would be my Son" Gu Lin Fang's voice came from within the hall, attracting everyone's attention.
"Greetings Lord father!!"
"Greetings Lord Uncle"
"Greetings Elder Lin Fang".
All sorts of greetings could be heard and He took it with an indifferent expression. His eyes were stuck on Gu Bei He and Gu Ji Bei's Loyalty.
[Gu Ji Bei: 21(Hostile)]
[Gu Bei He: 48(Feared)]