Gu Sanqiu didn't leave immediately but instead sat on a rock, quietly watching the birds he had summoned pecking at the members of the treasure-hunting group.
The leader, a black bird, wiped its beak in the nearby bushes, then hopped onto Gu Sanqiu's shoulder, affectionately nudging half of his face, indicating that they had finished their meal.
Species: Giant Shadow Eagle
Origin: Bio-Weapon Development Facility No. 263
Introduction: A hybrid breed of Shadow Eagle and Micro-light Hummingbird, possessing high loyalty and scouting capabilities, with significant military value.
Remarks: Strongly condemned by animal protection activists, unaware that these bio-weapons are a significant factor in allowing them to express their opinions freely.
"Hehe, it's been a while. Here, this is for you."
Gu Sanqiu flipped his wrist, and a sparkling elixir was stuffed into the giant shadow eagle's mouth.
After consuming the elixir, the giant shadow eagle chirped twice, then, using Gu Sanqiu's shoulder as a platform, it took off with its subordinates into the night.
In the distance, Granny Ping furrowed her brow. "This is..."
"This is the new bird king from the area around Tianheng Mountain and Lisha Outskirts. I never expected it to be raised by this kid."
A hoarse voice carried a hint of surprise. "I was wondering how that little bird was so good at fighting. It turns out it could reach the level of consuming that kind of treasure elixir."
"The lineage of the Gu family, once the head of the martial arts world, truly remarkable. I find myself tempted by this treasure elixir."
"Have you seen that black little guy?"
"I have. At the time, when the bird kings in that area were attacked by evil spirits and demonic techniques, and they were used for blood sacrifices, I was supposed to handle the situation. But unexpectedly, this little guy killed them all."
"Hehe, this kid, he's quite interesting."
Granny Ping's eyes flashed with a hint of strangeness. "With just an iron block, he managed to slit their throats. Even skilled swordsmen from the major sects would find that difficult to accomplish."
"Indeed, he's a good boy."
"Tell your men to leave. Since young Gu is not without self-defense capabilities, we don't need to keep an eye on him all the time."
Granny Ping's eyes twinkled with a smile. "This brat, if it weren't for my remaining abilities, I might have been deceived by him."
"Clearly, it's because of my abilities."
The source of the hoarse voice fell silent for a moment, then said, "Forget it, forget it. Since your Gu family has toiled for generations, I'll give you a little bit of consideration in the future."
"Hey, don't leave so soon. It's rare for me to come here. How about inviting me for a cup of tea?"
Avoiding the guards, Gu Sanqiu slipped back into his home, carrying the golden stone carefully wrapped in an exquisite brocade box, and gently placed it into the incense burner filled with ashes.
"Ancestors above, Gu Sanqiu, the heir of the Gu family, today welcomes the return of the Fire Vein Gold Stone to the incense burner. Witnessed by our ancestors and immortal beings."
Gu Sanqiu solemnly declared, "The case of the Fire Vein Gold Stone still has doubts. Just a few days ago, several treasure-hunting groups attempted to extort the younger generation using it. They had no idea what kind of treasure they were hiding."
"To investigate the information, the younger generation can only temporarily placate them and investigate the forces behind these few individuals."
"Unfortunately, these few guys are not important figures. Even the Fire Vein Gold Stone seems to be nothing more than a gem picked up from the roadside."
"Such a situation is suspicious, and the younger generation will definitely continue to investigate!"
"Witnessed by our ancestors and immortal beings."
After a deep bow, Gu Sanqiu stepped out of the incense room and sat down under a big tree.
After a snap of his fingers, flames rose, and Gu Sanqiu took a deep breath, covering the crescent moon in the sky with a thin veil of white.
"Brother, I've done my best. Your matter, I can only help you up to this point. As for the cause of your death, I will continue to investigate."
"Since I've become you, I will live on in your identity. I shamelessly declare that we are one."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Sanqiu felt his body lighten, and even swinging his arms felt easier.
Soul Status: Two souls merged, accompanying each other for eternity.
Gu Sanqiu raised an eyebrow. It was a typical knocking sound, but it was unusual for someone to come to the Gu family at this hour.
Unlike other major households on Feiyun Slope, there was only him in the Gu family now, and even the few cats couldn't be considered as praise, so there wouldn't be any dirty adult dealings happening here.
"So late, I'm curious to see who dares to knock on my door at this hour."
Gu Sanqiu opened the door slightly. "Who's there?"
A gentle breeze blew through the empty space outside the door.
"Which means, the person knocking on the door isn't a normal species?"
"What a stroke of luck?!"
Gu Sanqiu casually tossed the defensive axe behind him and drew a revolver from his waist.
Item: Demon-Subduing Revolver
Origin: Continent of Hengli
Remarks: A fusion of Eastern and Western styles, 999, a quick remedy for colds.
"After dealing with those guys for so long, I haven't had the chance to see any demons or anything. It's about time I got a glimpse."
Gu Sanqiu never had a rough idea of his own strength. He only knew that it was effortless to hammer down the minions of the treasure-hunting group.
As for those with family or sect martial arts and the Eye of the Gods, he had no idea. There was only one like Walnut he could encounter regularly. It couldn't be that Walnut wanted to pick a fight with him for no reason.
So, Gu Sanqiu was very excited right now, extremely excited. He couldn't wait for a horde of demons to appear and let him have a field day.
A letter fell from the sky, its main body sealed with black-red wax, causing Gu Sanqiu to furrow his brow.
This was the special wax used by the Hall of Rebirth.
In other words, the one sending the message was Walnut.
"She's supposed to be at Wumo Slope."
Gu Sanqiu opened the letter. "Or did she finally let me possess her, and now she can use teleportation anchors directly?"
"My friend, it's been a long time. The Hall Master misses you dearly."
"Huh? Are we pretending to be forgetful just to avoid bills now?"
Gu Sanqiu twitched his mouth. What did "it's been a long time" mean? It had been less than three days since they last met, hadn't it?
"I still remember when we went shopping together, bought clothes together, and dressed each other up nicely in the same room. The Hall Master greatly misses those days."
"Hey hey hey, the plot is already heading in a ridiculous direction, isn't it? Is this really a letter and not some strange novel fabricated out of thin air?"
Shopping for clothes together and dressing each other up in the same room? If there were such strange developments, he would have been tied to the ridge by Grandpa Zhong and sunk into the sea of clouds long ago, playing cards with Ossir.
"Dear friend, you often travel outside. Come visit the hall when you have time! The Hall Master misses you!"
Gu Sanqiu put the revolver away. "So, the messenger, or rather, the creature delivering the message, like the Big Mound?"
This letter was completely out of sync with reality, and now it ended up in his hands, leaving no doubt as to one possibility.
This was some kind of "emergency mechanism" that Walnut had pre-set in the Hall of Rebirth.
And considering where she was now, it was easy to guess what this meant.
"Did Walnut run into something at Wumo Slope?"
Gu Sanqiu furrowed his brow. As the heir of the Incense Sect and also as a former guardian of the realm, the cooperation between the Gu family and the Hall of Rebirth had been going on for some time.
"Looks like I need to pay a visit."
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