The happy time is always short-lived. As the last cluster of fireworks burns out in the night sky, the noisy New Year's atmosphere begins to slowly dissipate in the cold spring breeze. Ancient Dragon Village has returned to the tranquility of the past. For Gu Tian, the day of leaving home for school has arrived, which means that he will leave this safe haven temporarily to face the broader stormy waves.
In the early morning, the lingering smell of gunpowder smoke mixed with the aroma of moist earth. In the small courtyard of the Gu family, subtle moving sounds shattered the silence of dawn. The girls Gu Yue and Xiao Wu were already waiting obediently outside the courtyard gate, leaving the last bit of private space for the family in the small courtyard.
Gu Hai and Lin Ping held Gu Tian's hands tightly, their eyes full of reluctance. Although they only got together for just half a month, this year was undoubtedly the most dignified, comfortable, and "home" they had ever had in their lives. The two elders looked at their son who had not only grown taller, but also had a majestic look in his eyebrows. They felt both proud and uncomfortable.
"Tian'er, when you get to the academy, you must listen to the teacher more. Don't fight with others just because you have some skills. When you are away from home, be friendly and make money." Gu Hai's voice was choked, and his rough hands were on Gu Tian rubbed the back of his hand and repeated the instructions that he had repeated countless times, "If you don't have enough money, don't hide it and write a letter to your family. Dad is still strong. At worst, if you work more jobs, you won't be short of expenses."
Gu Tian looked at his father's hands, whose knuckles were a little deformed after working hard for this family all his life, and there was a surge of sourness in his heart. He smiled slightly, and gently wiped his right hand from Dragon God Ring on his waist, and a heavy leather bag instantly fell into his palm. He took his father's hand and pressed the bag firmly into the calloused palms.
"Dad, there are two thousand Gold Soul Coin in here. You and Mom must keep it."
"Hiss--!"
The bag of gold coins was so heavy that Gu Hai's hand suddenly dropped, almost falling to the ground. Lin Ping was so frightened that his face changed, and he quickly reached out and covered his mouth. Two thousand Gold Soul Coin? In their opinion, this amount of money is enough to buy half of the entire Nuoding City street. It is an astronomical amount that they cannot save even if they work for hundreds of lives without eating or drinking.
"Tian'er, where did you get so much money? Although we are poor, we can't do such harmful and illegal things outside!" Lin Ping eagerly pulled Gu Tian's arm, his eyes filled with fear.
Gu Tian seemed to have expected this reaction from his parents. He made up the words he had already prepared without blushing and said, "Mom, where are you thinking? I am now a top student trained by the college. Look at behind you. Gu Yuena Dean, this is the scholarship she gave me personally. In addition, I usually help several tutors in the college to deal with some rare Soul Beast medicinal materials, and the hard-earned money I saved. This money comes from a clean source and is absolutely legitimate!"
Gu Yuena on the side heard Gu Tian's words, and the corners of his mouth twitched vaguely on his beautiful face. This guy obviously brought the money from her Lake of Life, but he said it was his expression. However, after encountering Gu Tian's almost pleading look, the once aloof dragon master finally nodded slightly in cooperation, maintaining the character of Gu Tian as an top student.
"Dad, don't save this money." Gu Tian held his father's hand with his backhand and said seriously, "When spring comes, we will renovate our old tile house first, and then go to the city to hire the best masters to build it into the strongest bluestone tiles in the village. House. From now on, dad, you don't have to go out to chisel stones for people every day. You can just grow flowers at home and chat with mom. With the remaining money, if Aunt Wang and Uncle Li's family in the village encounters difficulties, we will also lend a hand. After all, when we were in the most difficult time, the villagers also helped our family."
Gu Tian explained in detail, even taking into account the orientation of the house repairs and the village's pension. Gu Hai and Lin Ping burst into tears and nodded repeatedly. They looked at the son in front of them who had gradually shown his indomitable power but still did not forget his roots, and finally showed a happy and proud smile.
"By the way, dad, this house must be big enough! Otherwise..." Gu Tian was about to continue, but stopped. He couldn't say that more girls would come back together in the future, otherwise, my father and mother would go crazy.
After explaining the household chores, Gu Yuena casually made a stroke in the courtyard, and a silver space crack slowly opened like a mirror. As the villagers in the distance watched in amazement and awe, Gu Tian led the girls into it, and his figure instantly disappeared into the purple mist that carried his childhood memories.
Star Dou Great Forest, Lake of Life.
When the feet set foot on this sacred land again, the familiar breath of life rushed towards their faces, uplifting everyone's spirits, and the Soul Power in the body unconsciously accelerated its operation.
Gu Yuena stood quietly by the sparkling lake, looking at the low-level Soul Beast playing in the forest in the distance. A complex and profound feeling flashed in her purple eyes. This was completely different from her usual aura of overlooking the common people.
"Wife, what are you sighing about?" Gu Tian walked forward lightly and stood side by side with her, feeling the waves in Silver Dragon King's heart.
"I'm lamenting how strange creatures like you humans are." Gu Yuena spoke softly, with a hint of doubt in his tone, but more of awe.
"In the past, in my understanding, human society was a hotbed full of greed, betrayal and endless killing, and it was the biggest enemy of Soul Beast's survival. But this time in Ancient Dragon Village, in that extremely ordinary couple, I felt something called 'family affection' ' power. That kind of power is so weak that it can't even be considered Soul Power, but it seems to be able to withstand the erosion of time, and can even make me feel shaken for a moment... This is indeed something that Soul Beast Clan is extremely lacking, and has never even had."
Gu Tian smiled slightly, looked at the clear lake and said, "This is the temperature of civilization. Power can rule the territory, but only emotion can condense the soul. When Dragon God Trial is completely completed, I will let the reborn Soul Beast Clan also have such a temperature, and there will no longer be only the oppression of cold Bingbing."
Gu Yuena turned his head, his expression became serious and cold again. "Sigh, Xiao Tian, your task is still heavy. Although your current Soul Power has jumped to level 27 through the previous divine test reward, on the road of Soul Master, this is just the starting point. The full return of Nine Great Dragon Kings not only requires the continuous advancement of your divine examination progress, but also requires your physical strength and Soul Power Level as the cornerstone. If you cannot reach level 30 before completing the next stage of the task, your meridians will not be able to withstand the terrifying impact of the third Dragon King Soul Ring, and the rewards will not be received at that time, and may even cause a backlash from the source."
Gu Tian nodded, his eyes showing a blazing light that was determined to win, even a little crazy.
"Don't worry, wife, I've already found the stepping stones for the remaining three steps."
Gu Tian cast his gaze to the far north, in the direction of Sunset Forest. His mind was rapidly replaying the incomplete memory fragments left by Chiyan and Tide, which were about the coordinates of the fallen place.
"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, not only are the remains of the two dragon kings buried there, but also countless top-level Immortal Herbs were born from their overflowing origins. As long as I can absorb one or two of the essences, not only will these third-level Soul Powers be at my fingertips, but my Dragon God Bloodlines will also make a qualitative leap."
"Since the goal is clear, don't waste time." Gu Yuena acted resolutely and raised his hand again to start the directional teleportation.
The silver light flashed, and Gu Tian's group did not directly attack Sunset Forest, but returned to the Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy first. After all, the nominal vacation was over, and they needed to show up to face the truth, and then go to loot Dugu Bo's lair in the name of practical teaching.
At this time, Tang San, who had been busy ringing bells in the blacksmith shop for a whole holiday, was fully looking forward to returning to the academy to regain his place with his newly trained Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. However, he had no idea what Gu Tian's next goal was, and he had firmly locked in what should have been the biggest opportunity in his life.