Promise

Martial Gathering Island is the island where the Primordial Tower is located. It was originally nameless, but later it was named Martial Gathering Island because the five major families held the Five Great Families Martial Gathering every year.

At this moment, on Martial Gathering Island, a group of people were waiting at the dock for the Gu Family's treasure ship to arrive, and the one leading them was actually a woman in plain clothes.

Although the woman was wearing plain clothes, her slender figure was perfectly outlined, arousing endless reverie. Her appearance was also very delicate and elegant, with a pair of peach blossom eyes that seemed to contain autumn water, and her temperament was gentle and quiet. However, the Gu Family disciples behind her were very respectful to her.

This woman is not as simple as she looks. This woman is Gu Mengqi, one of the twin beauties of the Gu Family, slightly older than Gu Yan.

"How long until Gu Yan arrives at Martial Gathering Island?"

Gu Mengqi's voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze caressing the face, but the Gu Family disciples behind her perked up and immediately responded.

"Sister Mengqi, Sister Gu Yan sent a message saying that they should be able to arrive before sunset."

"Well, send someone to prepare guest rooms and a banquet, prepare everything to the highest standard!"

Gu Mengqi still attached great importance to the upcoming Lin Dong and his companions. No, it wasn't just Gu Mengqi, it should be said that the entire Gu Family attached great importance to them.

After Gu Yan persuaded the two elders, Gu Hua, to send the message back to the Gu Family, the entire Gu Family, from top to bottom, attached great importance to it, but the focus of their attention was different.

The Gu Family Clan Leader and many elders of the Gu Family valued the talent and background of Lin Dong and his companions. They were indeed persuaded by Gu Yan and intended to marry both Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan to them.

Of course, the Gu Family did not force them, after all, both Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan not only had extremely high talent in cultivation, but also in managing the family, they were better than Gu Yuntian.

In fact, if it weren't for some family matters that Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan had to take care of for Gu Yuntian, the Young Clan Leader, their strength would have been at least comparable to Gu Yuntian, and Gu Mengqi might even be able to surpass him.

The Gu Family Clan Leader was not stupid. If they forcibly married Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan off, and caused them to resent the family, the Gu Family might not be able to get the help of the three brothers in the future.

Forced melons are not sweet. Although they can quench thirst for a while, a family that wants to last must not only seek immediate benefits, but also have a long-term vision.

Today, Gu Mengqi came here on behalf of the Gu Family, not only to show the Gu Family's sincerity, but also to let Gu Mengqi take a look for herself and see if there was anyone she liked.

As for whether Lin Dong and his brothers would refuse, the Gu Family was quite confident about this. Not to mention that Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan were both women with excellent looks and talent, just the Gu Family's dowry alone, they believed, would be enough to impress the three of them.

On the 'nearshore' waters of Martial Gathering Island, the Gu Family's ship was sailing rapidly.

On the deck, Gu Yan personally brought tea and fruit, then sat directly next to Lin Dong, smiled faintly, and said.

"Young Master Lin Dong seems very interested in that Primordial Tower?"

"Is Miss Gu Yan curious?"

Lin Dong raised his eyebrows slightly, not expecting Gu Yan to ask this suddenly. Since they left Mystic Spirit Island, for nearly ten days, Gu Yan had only asked them how they felt about staying here, and never asked about anything else.

Now, Gu Yan suddenly came over to ask about this, which made Lin Dong a little confused, but Lin Dong also kept an eye out and just smiled and explained.

"Miss Gu Yan, you don't know, Lin Dong has cultivated body refining techniques. That Primordial Tower has the effect of strengthening the physical body, so it is naturally a treasure land for me."

Gu Yan just smiled when she heard this, and didn't take it seriously. What Lin Dong said was definitely not false, but it was definitely not the real answer. Gu Yan still remembered that when Lin Dong and Little Marten heard the words 'Primordial Tower', their reactions were a little abnormal.

Although the Primordial Tower is considered a good opportunity in the Sky Wind Sea Region, it is only a good opportunity, and its reputation is only limited to the Sky Wind Sea Region, and it is not enough to spread it.

It is impossible for two young generation geniuses from outside the Chaotic Demon Sea to know about the Primordial Tower of the Sky Wind Sea Region, unless they know the true origin of the Primordial Tower.

"If Young Master Lin Dong doesn't want to answer, then so be it. Gu Yan dares not force you. However, there is one thing that Gu Yan needs to tell you truthfully."

After picking up the teapot and pouring a cup of tea for both Lin Dong and herself, Gu Yan took a sip and moistened her throat before speaking softly.

"The Primordial Tower opens once a year. Each time it opens, it can accommodate three people to enter the tower to cultivate. Looking at the entire Sky Wind Sea Region, it is considered a not small opportunity. Even the two great Heavens are very tempted. None of our five major families can swallow it alone, so we have to unite together and establish a Martial Gathering. Only the winner can get the three places."

"And in order to prevent the two great paradises from interfering, and also to prevent any families from colluding with the two great paradises in secret, sending their geniuses to seize the opportunity of the Primordial Tower, therefore, there is a rule in the Martial Gathering, each family can seek external help, but can only find one external helper!"

As Gu Yan spoke, she reached out and smoothed the hair beside her ear. Lin Dong frowned as he listened, his face showing a hint of displeasure, and said in a rather cold tone.

"Miss Gu Yan, what do you mean by this? Could it be that you want to break your original Promise?"

As Lin Dong's voice fell, Little Flame, who had been silent on the side, also had a faint baleful aura rising, vaguely seeming to lock onto Gu Yan.

Seeing Lin Dong's face turn cold in an instant, Gu Yan's face also showed a bit of grievance, her eyebrows lowered, with a bit of sadness, she said in a low tone.

"Could it be that in Young Master Lin Dong's heart, Gu Yan is such a fickle villain? Or is it that Young Master Lin Dong doesn't have half a trust in Gu Yan?"

That aggrieved look made Lin Dong a little embarrassed. In the past few days, their three brothers had indeed been taken care of by Gu Yan. Whatever they needed, they basically just had to ask. Sea charts, information about various places in the Chaotic Demon Sea, ancient books, as soon as Lin Dong opened his mouth, Gu Yan sent them all over if she had them.

Even just now, Gu Yan didn't say she wanted to deny the original Promise, but just told the rules of the Martial Gathering truthfully.

"Cough cough, alright, Little Flame, don't be rude to Miss Gu Yan."

Lin Dong coughed lightly twice, raised his hand and said softly, while Little Marten's gaze towards Gu Yan had a bit more strange look, he looked at the teapot on the table, two teacups, and then, laughed strangely twice, tugged at Little Flame, and directly pulled the other party down.

"Lin Dong boy, you two have a good chat, I'll go with this simpleton to find Sea Beasts to practice, hehe!"

As Little Marten spoke, he winked at Lin Dong for a while, making Lin Dong's face a little embarrassed.

The relationship between the three brothers was extremely close, so Gu Yan looked blank at the meaning of Little Marten's winking, but Lin Dong could easily read it.

"That, Miss Gu Yan, I'm sorry, my brother is used to being casual."

"It's okay, speaking of which, Gu Yan is rather envious of the relationship between you brothers, Young Master Lin Dong."

Gu Yan covered her mouth and chuckled twice, looking at Little Marten's departing figure, her heart also filled with a bit of joy, and her delicate body couldn't help but lean closer to Lin Dong.

Hearing Gu Yan mention the relationship between their brothers, the smile on Lin Dong's face also deepened a bit, then he remembered something again, and waved his hand at Gu Yan and said.

"Miss Gu Yan, don't keep calling me Young Master, speaking of which, I can't be considered a Young Master from any big family, just call me Lin Dong."

"Okay, Lin Dong, don't call me Miss Gu Yan either, just call me Yan'er, my relatives and friends all call me that."

Gu Yan naturally responded readily, and a pair of bright eyes looking at Lin Dong also had a bit of charming meaning, making Lin Dong a little uncomfortable, but under Gu Yan's seemingly coquettish gaze, he still changed his address.

"Gu Yan Miss… eh, Yan'er, that Martial Gathering matter…"

Although he felt a little uneasy, but it was related to the Primordial Tower, the Primordial Lord, Lin Dong didn't have the mind to pay attention to other minor details.

Without Lin Dong having to say it, Gu Yan understood what he was thinking, her jade hand gently pressed on Lin Dong's hand, as if to signal him not to worry, but that intimate gesture made Lin Dong also feel a bit strange.

"Lin Dong, don't worry, since I promised you, I will naturally do my best to do it."

"This time's Martial Gathering, my eldest brother was severely injured, and my sister Mengqi may not be able to handle it, after all, the external helpers of the other four families are not weak either, plus their own geniuses, and I have only just broken through the Life Profound Realm, I'm afraid I will lose more than I win."

While speaking, a trace of sorrow also appeared on Gu Yan's face at the right time, she was worried, but Lin Dong was even more worried, he had to enter the Primordial Tower, no one could stop him, if it really came to that point, he would not hesitate to be enemies with the five families!

"Then, is there no other way?"

"Yes!"

Facing Lin Dong's questioning, Gu Yan asked decisively, but after speaking, she immediately lowered her head, and her face turned red.

Lin Dong grabbed Gu Yan's jade arm, and asked rather eagerly, he was really anxious, he had to enter the Primordial Tower, but if it wasn't necessary, he would never make a big fuss.

If things blew up, not only would he be in the spotlight, but Demon Prison would come knocking on their door, and the Primordial Lord's resting place would be exposed.

"Yan'er, is there any way?"

"Well, although the Martial Gathering can only have one external helper, there is no restriction that only members of the clan can participate in the competition. That is to say, my Gu Family's husband can also represent my Gu Family in the Martial Gathering, but he must be the husband of a young generation woman, and he himself must be of the young generation!"

Gu Yan bit her pearly teeth lightly, somewhat embarrassed to say, her charming eyes glanced at Lin Dong, her hands intertwined, her voice as thin as a mosquito.

"So, as long as you and my Gu Family get engaged, you can represent my Gu Family in the Martial Gathering. With Lin Dong's strength, it shouldn't be difficult to win."

"Ah? This..."

Lin Dong's mind couldn't quite process what he heard, and he stared blankly at Gu Yan, which made Gu Yan sigh in her heart, and finally took the initiative to say.

"Lin Dong, if you are willing, get engaged to me. Then, in a best-of-three match, winning the Martial Gathering shouldn't be a problem. When the time comes, we can dissolve the engagement."

"But if that's the case, wouldn't your Gu Family be violating the alliance of the five great families?"

Although Lin Dong was a bit reckless, he wasn't stupid, and he could naturally understand that this was somewhat of a loophole in the Martial Gathering rules. Although it might work this time, the Gu Family would inevitably have to pay the price for it.

Otherwise, any family could use this method to find enough geniuses to help them participate in the Martial Gathering in the future.

"It's okay, they wouldn't dare to really do anything to our Gu Family. If we really fight to the death, they won't be able to guard the Primordial Tower, and it will only fall into the hands of the two great paradises."

Gu Yan waved her hand nonchalantly, but it made Lin Dong a little embarrassed.

"Forget it, this is not good for your reputation. When the time comes, in order to prevent the other four families from pursuing this matter, I'm afraid you..."

Lin Dong shook his head and didn't agree. Instead, he began to ponder, trying to find other ways to win the quota for the Primordial Tower.

"Since I promised you, I will definitely do it. As for the others, that's my business."

Gu Yan's move of retreating to advance directly stunned Lin Dong. After staring at Gu Yan for a long time, he whispered.

"You don't have to do this. When the time comes, I will explain this matter to your Gu Family Clan Leader."

Lin Dong thought that the Gu Family was forcing Gu Yan, but Gu Yan's answer was beyond Lin Dong's expectations.

"The family didn't force me."

"Lin Dong, kid, just agree to it. When the time comes, let the Sword Saint show up and directly subdue the other four families for the Gu Family, and then help us guard Martial Gathering Island. Otherwise, the safety of the Primordial Lord is also a big problem."

Just when Lin Dong was a little hesitant and didn't know how to answer, Yan suddenly spoke, instantly convincing Lin Dong.

"Forget it..."

Just when Gu Yan thought that Lin Dong was really going to refuse, she heard Lin Dong sigh and then said.

"Since we've made an engagement, there's no need to cancel it. Of course, if you don't want to, it's okay to cancel it after two years when things have passed."

"No."

Gu Yan lowered her head and responded softly, but her jade hand took the initiative to grab Lin Dong's big hand, which startled Lin Dong. After hesitating for a moment, he directly reached out and pulled Gu Yan into his arms.

"Yan'er, after the Martial Gathering is over, I will go to your Gu Family with you to meet your Clan Leader."

Thinking of what Yan had said before, Lin Dong whispered in her ear, making Gu Yan's face turn red, and she murmured softly.

"No need, for you, the Clan Leader has already rushed over from the Gu Family. We should be able to arrive two days after we reach Martial Gathering Island. Don't worry, the Clan Leader is not dissatisfied with you, he is just worried about my older sister Gu Mengqi's marriage."

"Gu Mengqi?"

"Yes, my elder cousin. Her strength is still above mine. If you three brothers want to participate, it's best to have one more person to form a marriage alliance with the Gu Family. This would be a safer bet. After all, Shentu Jue of the Shentu Family is considered the number one genius among our five great families, and his strength surpasses the others by a notch."

"Let's talk about it later. We won't force things like this."

The two of them sat on the deck, whispering to each other, a sight that filled the Little Marten in the shadows with envy.