Ancient Clan Upheaval

"Stop grinning like an idiot, it looks really silly!"

Zhu Zhuqing completely ignored Gu Xun'er, who had a very cute smile, and then criticized her.

"Hmph, what's so silly about her? She's totally adorable!"

Gu Xun'er didn't believe it at all. Her father always said that she was smart and cute, how could she be stupid?

"Sister Zhuqing, where have you been these past few days? Was it fun outside?"

Although Zhu Zhuqing had only been away from Wu Tan City for about half a year, Gu Xun'er felt as if a long time had passed.

"It wasn't fun outside, and I didn't go anywhere. I just found some places to cultivate for a while."

Zhu Zhuqing gave a perfunctory reply.

"By the way, you're only Dou Zhe now. Logically speaking, with your cultivation resources, you should have been able to break through to Dou Shi in the past six months after breaking through to Dou Qi, right?"

Like many parents, Zhu Zhuqing's conversations often veered into discussing her child's sensitive spots.

Gu Xun'er felt like she was about to break apart.

What kind of talk is this? She's already done quite well, hasn't she? She's cultivated from Dou Qi to an eight- Dou Zhe in just over half a year.

Is there anyone else besides you whose Cultivation Speed can match mine?

Keep in mind that she's improving at an average rate of one star per month, which is already quite fast, right?

However, considering Zhu Zhuqing's terrifying level, Gu Xun'er felt that what she said was all true.

She was indeed too lax.

"Sister Zhuqing, can we not talk about cultivation? As long as we don't talk about cultivation, we can still be good friends."

Gu Xun'er said dejectedly.

Buzz buzz buzz!

Just as Gu Xun'er and Zhu Zhuqing were about to continue talking, the jade pendant at Gu Xun'er's waist suddenly trembled.

Upon seeing this, Gu Xun'er quickly picked up the jade pendant and infused it with a wisp of battle qi.

The jade pendant vanished into thin air, replaced by a projection of Gu Yuan's soul.

"Hmm, young friend Zhu Zhuqing!?"

Gu Yuan's initially anxious gaze calmed down the moment he saw Zhu Zhuqing.

He even had the time to greet Zhu Zhuqing first.

"Senior Gu!"

Zhu Zhuqing had naturally communicated with Gu Yuan and had video-called Gu Xun'er when they were together.

This isn't the first time.

However, Gu Yuan had heard from Gu Xun'er that Zhu Zhuqing had gone out to train and estimated that it would take several years before she returned. He didn't expect that she would return in less than a year.

But it was a good thing he came back; he happened to need her help.

"Still so unfamiliar, never mind, let's not talk about it. Young friend Zhu Zhuqing, I wonder how His You Ming the Netherworld is recovering?"

Gu Yuan had always been dissatisfied with Zhu Zhuqing's address of him as "senior," but that didn't matter anymore. What mattered was the situation of the elder Zhu Zhuqing.

"My master has recovered, but in order to avoid the loss of energy, she will not easily wake up from her slumber unless I am in danger."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and forcibly put her Main Form into standby mode, too lazy to switch forms and communicate with Gu Yuan.

"That's good. Due to a minor accident, it's not convenient for me to bring Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan for the time being. I would appreciate it if you could help look after her."

Gu Yuan was also helpless. He had already sent people to pick up Gu Xun'er, and she had already arrived at the entrance of the Space Tunnel.

However, they encountered Protector Wu, who was rushing back from the Northwest Continent. The entire Dou Huang team was wiped out, and even Gu Xun'er's information might have been leaked.

He didn't dare to contact Gu Xun'er much in the time that followed.

Otherwise, if the Soul Clan found out that Gu Yuan had a daughter in the Northwest Continent, who knows what they might do.

Of course, he had another option: to come and pick up Gu Xun'er himself. However, if he left the Ancient Clan at this crucial time, he was really afraid that the Soul Clan would take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the Ancient Clan.

So now, all he can pray for is that the Soul Clan will stop focusing their attention on the Northwest Continent, and that Zhu Zhuqing will protect Gu Xun'er for a while.

He will send someone to pick up Gu Xun'er after the news from the Northwest Region has calmed down.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't know what had happened to cause the problem with the pick-up and drop-off team, but she felt that it might be related to her.

Is it okay?

As soon as Protector Wu stepped outside, he saw that the Ancient Clan was also preparing to set off for the Northwest Continent.

Always remembering Zhu Zhuqing's words to ensure that the Northwest Continent would not fall into the sight of other forces, he took action without any hesitation.

In order to wipe out the Ancient Clan, he even unleashed his full power and slaughtered all of the Ancient Clan's guards.

"Okay, as long as she's by my side, I will naturally protect her."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

Her intuition told her that this matter was probably related to her, and it must be related to her.

Even calculating the timeline, she didn't need to think too much to know that it was Protector Wu who did it, otherwise she wouldn't have this feeling.

"Father, are you alright?"

Although Gu Xun'er never wanted to leave Zhu Zhuqing, it was only because the Ancient Clan and her father were safe.

But judging from his father's appearance now, something significant might have happened to the Ancient Clan.

It was so dangerous that even she was overwhelmed and couldn't take care of herself.

"Don't worry, Father. I am the strongest person on the continent, and there are many elders in the clan. My only concern is you. As long as you are safe, I will not be threatened in any way."

Gu Yuan said with an air of domineering arrogance.

"But now that I have young friend Zhu Zhuqing protecting me, I feel at ease."

Today, I, Gu Yuan, hereby guarantee that I will repay this Gu Yuan handsomely in the future!

Gu Yuan looked at Zhu Zhuqing and bowed to her with both hands, saying...

"It's nothing. Xun'er and I are as close as sisters. It's only right."

"Then thank you very much, young friend."

Gu Yuan gave Zhu Zhuqing a deep look, his eyes filled with admiration and envy.

"Okay, you guys chat first, I'm going out for a walk."

After finishing her sentence, Zhu Zhuqing got up and left, leaving the space to the father and daughter.

"Father, I'm sorry. I failed to complete the mission of Ancient Emperor Tuoshe Jade, and I also caused the Xiao Family to be wiped out."

Gu Xun'er wilted instantly after Zhu Zhuqing left.

"Alright, I've told you so many times, I don't blame you. Besides, even if we lose a piece of Ancient Emperor Tuoshe Jade, it's not a big deal. Having one more or one less piece doesn't really make a difference."

Gu Yuan comforted Gu Xun'er.

"Alright, here's another task for you."

Seeing that Gu Xun'er wasn't in a good mood, Gu Yuan had to find a way to distract her.

"Father, you said it, I promise I'll complete the mission this time!"

Gu Xun'er's eyes lit up instantly, just like someone who had done something wrong and was eager to make amends.

"Don't worry, this task is very simple. You must do everything you can to befriend Zhu Zhuqing and avoid any conflict or enmity with her. Understand?"

Gu Yuan looked at Gu Xun'er and said seriously.

He almost popped his eyes out when he glanced at it earlier; if he hadn't been so good at maintaining his composure, he might have lost his composure on the spot.

What kind of talent is this? Or are people who were born in ancient times just this amazing?

You're only twelve or thirteen years old, and you're already a six- Dou Zun. Even those Ancient Clans aren't this powerful after activating their bloodlines, are they?

Zhu Zhuqing's rapid improvement made him doubt whether she could raise her cultivation to the level of Dou Sheng, or even Nine-star Dou Sheng, in a short period of time.

Therefore, it is imperative to befriend Zhu Zhuqing no matter what.

Zhu Zhuqing is currently without family or clan, making this the best time to win her over.

If handled properly, it wouldn't be a big problem for his Ancient Clan to add another invincible powerhouse.

"Ah, don't worry, Father. Sister Zhuqing and I are very close."

Just as Gu Xun'er and Gu Yuan finished their business and started chatting about everyday matters, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly appeared in the ruins of the Xiao Family.