After resting for a night, Gu Jinlai rose, washed up, and went to the courtyard to stretch his limbs.
Gu Chaoyang was already waiting at the gate.
His face showed some fatigue, but his spirits were soaring.
Seeing Gu Jinlai come out for some activity, he immediately stepped forward and bowed. "Ancestor."
"Is it over?"
"The situation went much more smoothly than we expected."
Gu Chaoyang said, "When a wall falls, everyone pushes. Over the years, the Wang, Zhao, and Fang Families' actions in Lingxiao City had already aroused the fury of Heaven and the resentment of the people. When we subdued the Fallen Star Guards and surrounded the Zhao and Fang Families, many who had suffered oppression joined the ranks of the resistance as well. The allied armies of the two families were wiped out in a single battle."
After saying that, he added, "The direct descendants of both families have now been killed. We're still investigating the collateral branches and illegitimate offspring."
"Good."
Gu Jinlai nodded.
"Ancestor, Lingxiao City is ours."
Gu Chaoyang was visibly agitated.
They now towered over an entire city.
Although the Gu Clan was a top-tier great clan in Red Wind City, its status there was roughly equal to that of the Wang, Fang, and Zhao Families in Lingxiao City.
Now that the Ancestor had conquered Lingxiao City and taken possession of it, the foundation they possessed had instantly surpassed what the Gu Clan had built over several decades.
"It's still far too early."
Gu Jinlai said.
Occupying a city was no easy matter.
At the very least, Zhang Lu, the Star Overseer, would never sit back and watch him become the Lord of Lingxiao.
Besides, there was still a great enemy outside Lingxiao City that had yet to be dealt with.
The Crimson