Wasn't This Surprise a Little Too Huge?

Both Qiankun Rings were now laid out on the table, and Chu Xinghe looked utterly dejected.

Feng Yuzheng... you f***ing... I give up, okay...

Feng Yuzheng looked very serious. Senior Brother Xinghe is indeed worthy of his name. Everyone thought that Senior Brother Xinghe was really going to Yan City to give guidance to the business.

But Feng Yuzheng always felt something was wrong.

Feng Yuzheng remained quietly lurking within the team.

Sure enough! Feng Yuzheng noticed something was wrong.

While laughing and joking, Senior Brother Xinghe switched the Qiankun Ring on his finger without attracting anyone's attention.

It was so close! So close! Feng Yuzheng broke out in a cold sweat.

Senior brother is indeed a master strategist. If I were to be even slightly careless, I would suffer a complete and utter defeat this time.

However, Senior Brother Xinghe's intentions were truly good; he could always subtly remind me of what to pay attention to.

Just like this time, Senior Brother Xinghe didn't use words, but used facts to tell himself that while one shouldn't have the heart to harm others, one must always be wary of others!

One must always be prepared for any unexpected events; isn't this exactly what is said in the Divine Engraving Technique?

Senior Brother Xinghe is unfathomable.

Fortunately, he still managed to find some clues and retrieve Senior Brother Xinghe's Qiankun Ring, thus not disappointing Senior Brother Xinghe.

Feng Yuzheng even imagined that if he made even the slightest mistake, Senior Brother Xinghe was sitting here right now, would definitely look at him with disappointment and say, "Yuzheng... you still have a lot to learn, how can you be so careless?"

Fortunately, I succeeded. Look at Senior Brother Xinghe's serious expression; it's safe to say that Senior Brother Xinghe is somewhat satisfied with me.

Senior Brother Xinghe, don't worry. With me, Feng Yuzheng, here, no matter how you lose it along the way, I will definitely find it back perfectly for you!

I, Feng Yuzheng, stake the honor of the entire Feng Lineage!

Chu Xinghe had no idea what Feng Yuzheng was thinking; all he wanted was to die...

Yuzheng, you fucking won this round...

You've won too much... I, your senior brother, admit defeat, okay? I'll never lose this Qiankun Ring again... You shouldn't have researched any Divine Engraving Techniques. If you were to open a lost and found shop, wouldn't you be flying off the spot?

While your talent in Divine Engraving Technique isn't great, you have a unique talent for tricking your Senior Brother Xinghe.

There's an old story about the Three Immortals Returning to Their Cave, but Chu Xinghe just wants to say that he didn't meet Feng Yuzheng. Otherwise, let alone the Three Immortals, even the Three Delicacies of the Earth wouldn't be able to return to the cave.

Even if you're hiding in your awesomeness, my junior brother Yuzheng can still pull it out for you...

I've lost, senior brother, I admit defeat...

After seeing off Feng Yuzheng, who had a serious expression and said, "Senior Brother Xinghe, you can continue; Junior Brother, I can withstand the test, "Chu Xinghe took a good while to recover.

Junior brother... I don't know if you can handle it, but I really can't.

Right now, she doesn't know whether she regrets bringing Feng Yuzheng along or not.

You say you regret it... but if you leave him at home, what if he suddenly breaks through to a higher level of enlightenment?

Would I even be able to live like this if I went back?

But taking Feng Yuzheng with me... and myself... never mind...

In the time that followed, Chu Xinghe never lost the Qiankun Ring again. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that he dared not. Chu Xinghe considered it; even if he used a teleportation array and shattered the void to lose the Qiankun Ring now, there was probably only one possibility...

Unable to find his way back, he was led back by Feng Yuzheng, who had found the Qiankun Ring...

When it comes to finding a way around, my junior brother Yuzheng is unmatched.

So the next few days were peaceful, with no major incidents except for Shi Biao coming to consult him every day.

The caravan entered the territory of the Gathering Star Kingdom, and Chu Xinghe also gathered all his fellow disciples who had accompanied him.

"Your family is from the Gathering Star Kingdom. This trip back is a chance for you to visit your relatives. Everyone should go home to visit their families, but I need to make sure you all meet at Kaoshan Village within the specified time."

The many junior disciples from the Gathering Star Kingdom were overjoyed to hear Senior Brother Xinghe's words.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Xinghe!"

"Senior Brother Xinghe is so kind and righteous!"

When we went on this mission with Senior Brother Xinghe, none of us really thought we'd be able to go home. Getting to the Gathering Star Kingdom was like going home, right?

After all, I was on a mission with them, but Senior Brother Xinghe is truly kind and generous, he actually let everyone go home to visit their families.

What? You're talking about Senior Brother Xinghe's safety? We're responsible for Senior Brother Xinghe's safety?

Everyone has been observing these past few days. Although this caravan appears to be an ordinary caravan on the surface, look at those two senior brothers walking at the very front—don't they look like Martial Venerables arranged by the Grand Elder?

If anyone dares to show their eyes, these two can slap them to dust with one blow, giving you a low-level version of the Grand Elder's hand...

So everyone was overjoyed to receive Senior Brother Xinghe's permission, and after saying goodbye to Senior Brother Xinghe, they set off.

"Junior Brother Gu Feng, why aren't you leaving?" Chu Xinghe noticed that everyone else had left, except for a junior brother named Gu Feng.

"Senior brother, my home is in Clear River City, which is Kaoshan Village, so it's on my way."

"Clear River City? Your place is quite nice." Chu Xinghe knew Clear River City; it was the largest city in the Kaoshan Village and one of the three most prosperous cities in the entire Gathering Star Kingdom, a place where every inch of land was incredibly valuable.

"Replying to Senior Brother, it is Clear River City. My family is from Clear River City. But Senior Brother Xinghe is joking. My family is only moderately wealthy. We are far from deserving of the praise you speak of." Gu Feng looked apprehensive.

"Your senior brother is just teasing you. Since we're going the same way, we can go together."

Chu Xinghe greeted Gu Feng with a smile and then returned to the carriage.

A day later, the caravan arrived outside Clear River City. Chu Xinghe lifted the curtain of the carriage and glanced outside...

What the heck?

Clear River City, countless people and horses could be seen gathered on both sides of the city gate, forming neat ranks. At the very front of the ranks, a middle-aged man dressed in extremely luxurious clothes stood with a group of young people, bowing respectfully.

This middle-aged man looks somewhat familiar... Isn't he the city lord of Clear River City?

What was his name again? Chu Xinghe couldn't remember, but he had heard the Chu Xinghe chief mention this city lord. He was quite remarkable; the village chief had once had the honor of attending one of the city lord's banquets.

It is said that the village chief's seat was extremely close to the front; a taxi ride would only cost 20 or 30 yuan to get a clear view of the city lord. That tells you how close the seat was.

The village chief once said that he was the person the city lord valued most.

But who is the city lord greeting standing at the city gate right now?

Just as Chu Xinghe was wondering what was going on, Gu Feng jumped out from the side.

"Father!"

Father?

As soon as this voice was uttered, a look of kindness appeared on City Lord Gu Chengming's originally serious face.

Chu Xinghe was completely dumbfounded...

With some assets, Gu Feng?

Gu Chengming seems to only have this one son, right? He's quite wealthy!

My junior brothers really know how to surprise their senior brothers.

"Lord Gu Chengming of Clear River City, Gathering Star Kingdom, respectfully welcomes Young Hero Xinghe to Clear River City."

At this moment, Gu Chengming, along with his officials of all ranks and countless wealthy households in the city, bowed and made way to welcome the Vast Heaven Sect merchant caravan into Clear River City.

Chu Xinghe stepped down from the carriage, and Gu Feng immediately came forward as well.

"Young Master Xinghe, Gu Chengming greets you."

"Lord Gu, you are too kind. Gu Feng is my junior brother. How could I accept such a generous gift from you?"

"That's right, Dad... I've already told you, Senior Brother Xinghe isn't the kind of person who's greedy for vanity. You really don't need to do this." Gu Feng looked at his father with some anger.

My Senior Brother Xinghe is such a kind and righteous person... He treats all his junior brothers with utmost sincerity. I know that my father is just trying to save face for us and wants to show Senior Brother Xinghe the strength of our family.

But Dad... you underestimate Senior Brother Xinghe. With just the three of us in our family, do you think Senior Brother Xinghe would care?

I feel embarrassed by your grand gesture.

"Young Master Xinghe, Gu Feng is young and doesn't know any better. I'll need your help in the sect in the future. This is a small gift I've prepared..."

As Gu Chengming spoke, the small gift was already brought out.

But Gu Feng was so angry when he saw it that he almost cried...

Father, what do you mean by this? These ancient ginseng and thousand-year-old lingzhi mushrooms are fine for showing off in any other place, but to give them to Senior Brother Xinghe is such a meager gift.

I'm ashamed for you...

Whether the gift is small or not, Chu Xinghe definitely cannot accept it.

Are you kidding me? My junior's family is giving me gifts and asking me to take care of them. If I accepted them, would I even be human?

Taking care of my junior brother is my duty, isn't it?

Look at me, so many of my junior brothers have betrayed me one after another, yet I still take good care of them, don't I?

After thanking Lord Gu, Chu Xinghe refused the small gift and instead stated that he was from Kaoshan Village, Kaoshan Village belonged to Clear River Town, so he was also a resident of Clear River Town, and taking care of Gu Feng would be no problem for him.

I would be very grateful if Lord Gu would take good care of my fellow villagers in the future.

But after Chu Xinghe finished speaking, he noticed that the City Lord of Gu's expression had become somewhat strange. What did that mean?

All I did was confiscate your gift. What's wrong with asking you to look after the villagers?

Filled with doubt, Chu Xinghe rested briefly in Clear River City, leaving Gu Feng to go home and visit his family. Then, amidst the strange look on Gu Feng's face, he continued his journey to Kaoshan Village.

Kaoshan Village is not too far from Clear River City. In the past, the road was difficult to travel, but it only took about half a day to get there.

But as Chu Xinghe left Clear River City, he noticed something was wrong... The road to Kaoshan Village wasn't like this before... What the hell is this super wide road that can easily accommodate fifty carriages side by side?

Did I travel to another time? Or is my memory just messed up?

Before Chu Xinghe even process whether he had transmigrated, he arrived Kaoshan Village the Moon River outside Kaoshan Village. Standing on the Moon River and looking up in the Kaoshan Village, Chu Xinghe instantly understood why City Lord Gu had that expression!

Um... Elder... is this the surprise you prepared for me?

Isn't this surprise... a little too big?