Half a year had passed. Gu Xiaojiang had grown a little taller, and his temperament had become much steadier. Wearing the same blue robes as before, he carried himself with even greater distinction than when Gu Sheng had first met him.
Gu Xiaojiang had grown considerably during this time.
"What a rare visitor."
Gu Sheng laughed heartily. Gu Xiaojiang turned with a smile as well, lifting the wine jug in his hand before shaking his head with a sigh.
"What kind of rare visitor am I? I had no choice. I was only allowed a single day off for the year-end, so I came to find you the moment I was done. Tonight, we drink until we drop!"
As he spoke, his face once more blossomed with a smile.
The half year of bitter cultivation had nearly stifled him.
The Gu Family Village elders had high hopes for him. They wanted him to break through to the Blood Refining Realm within three years, piling ordinary and rare resources onto him without restraint. The pressure on him was considerable.
Gu Sheng opened the courtyard gate and teased with a smile.
"You're blessed and don't know it. If others from the main branch received your treatment, see if they wouldn't fight until their heads bled for it."
He did not have to worry about resources, and the village's three greatest experts took turns guiding him. Had it not been such a turbulent time, Gu Xiaojiang would never have qualified for such treatment.
Gu Xiaojiang chuckled.
"How about I give it to you, then?"
Gu Sheng froze for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"I'm afraid I couldn't enjoy such blessings."
The two exchanged a glance and laughed. Gu Xiaojiang had gradually come to understand Gu Sheng somewhat as well.
He knew that